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 Bars and Nightlife on Sukhumvit Soi 33: Restaurants, Rooftops, and Easy-Going Late Nights
Sukhumvit Soi 33 nightlife the way we do it: easy bars, izakayas, rooftops, prices, and tips—just a 5-minute walk from BTS Phrom Phong.
Best Hostels and Hotels in Banglamphu for Riverside Views and Walkable Old Town Nights
Sleep to river breezes, wake by boats. Our insider guide to Banglamphu riverside hotels: Chao Phraya views, walkable Old Town, and Khao San nights.
Banglamphu Bars by Night: A Traveler’s Guide to Beer Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Live Music, and Late-Night Hangouts
From cheap beer bars to riverside cocktails, our Banglamphu bars night guide hits Khao San, Rambuttri, prices, hours, safety, and late-night eats.
Banglamphu Late-Night Eat-and-Drink Guide: Best Places to Start Before the Bars
Eat first, drink smart. Our insider’s guide to Banglamphu late-night food and drinks: street eats, cheap beers, and chill riverside hangs near Khao San.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Digital-Detox Retreats: Minimal Tech, Offline Maps, and Power Backup
Unplug without stress. Our Thailand digital detox packing list covers essentials, offline tools, and boundary hacks for a sanuk, screen-light trip.
What to Wear for Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount from Khao San Road: Dress Code, Shoes, and Temple Etiquette
Heading from Khao San to Bangkok’s big three? Here’s the real Wat Pho & Grand Palace dress code—what to wear, what fails, where to buy cover-ups, and how to stay cool.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Oct 19 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Oct 19 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Oct 20 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Oct 22 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Oct 24 · 9 PM · Route 66