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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Bangkok Street Food at Night Markets vs Roadside Stalls: Where to Go for the Best Eat-Your-Way-Back-to-Your-Hostel Night
Night markets or roadside stalls? We compare Bangkok’s after-dark eats with insider picks, prices, and an easy Khao San food crawl you can follow tonight.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Island and Inland Mix: Heat, Sand, City Walks, and Quick-Change Layers
Pack light for Thailand’s island-and-inland mix: heat-proof layers, temple-ready outfits, rain gear, and daypack tricks that work from Khao San to Koh Tao.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best Landmark Views Worth the Trip from Khao San Road
Chase Bangkok rooftop bars with landmark views: Wat Arun, river curves, and skyline icons — plus dress codes, prices, and how to get there from Khao San.
Thailand Packing List for Backpackers Traveling with Kids: Family-Friendly Gear for Lightweight Trips
Pack light, keep kids happy: our family-friendly Thailand backpacking packing list for heat, rain, temples, islands, and long travel days—without the bulk.
Best Hotels in Bangkok Old City for Families: Spacious Rooms, Easy Sightseeing, and Smooth Stays in Rattanakosin
Our insider guide to Bangkok Old City hotels for families—spacious rooms, quiet streets, and easy temple days near the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best Rooftop Happy Hour for a Longer Night Out from Khao San Road
Start early, stay late. The best Bangkok rooftop happy hours for long nights from Khao San—timings, prices, neighborhoods, and routes to keep the skyline going.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Oct 5 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Oct 5 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Oct 6 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Oct 8 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Oct 10 · 9 PM · Route 66