Bangkok, Thailand
Khao San Road
A destination for independent travelers and backpackers — a carnival-like scene riddled with guest houses, street food, beer gardens, tattoo parlors, travel agencies, used bookstores, and fortune tellers. It is, in a word, wonderful, and a rare enduring gem in a part of the world that is modernizing faster than you could ever imagine.
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Best Bangkok Street Food Markets Beyond Khao San Road: Where to Eat Like a Local
Eat like a local at Bangkok’s best street food markets—Chinatown to Jodd Fairs, Wang Lang to Or Tor Kor—with tips on what to eat, prices, hours, and how to go.
Late-Night Rooftop Bars in Bangkok You Can Still Visit After Khao San Road
We leave Khao San after midnight and chase Bangkok’s skyline: late-night rooftop bars with hours, vibes, prices, dress codes, and how to get there.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best River Views from Khao San Road
Our favorite Bangkok river view rooftop bars—how to reach them from Khao San, what to order, when to go for sunset shots, and how not to overpay a tuk-tuk.
Best Bangkok Rooftop Bars for Special Occasions You Can Reach from Khao San Road
Celebrating in Bangkok? From riverfront sunsets to 60th-floor stunners, here are the best special-occasion rooftop bars you can reach from Khao San Road.
Thailand Packing List for Small-Daypack Travel: What to Carry on Daily Sightseeing Trips
A seasoned, street-smart Thailand daypack packing list: what to carry for temples, beaches, city walks, and jungle trips—light, secure, and ready for rain.
Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok with Dress Codes and Reservation Tips for Khao San Road Travelers
Nail the Bangkok rooftop bars dress code from Khao San: what to wear, where it’s strict, reservation tips, and how to get there without getting bounced.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Jun 11 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Jun 13 · 9 PM · Route 66
Saturday Night Service at Rocco Club
Sat, Jun 13 · 12 AM · Rocco Club
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Jun 15 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Jun 15 · 10 PM · Levels Club