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 Temple Run with a Tuk-Tuk and Ferry: The Fastest Mixed-Transport Loop to Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount from Khao San Road
Fast temple loop from Khao San: tuk-tuk to the Grand Palace, ferry to Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and Golden Mount—with fares, hours, dress code, and street-food stops.
Bangkok Street Food Guide for First-Time Visitors: What to Order, How to Order, and How to Eat Safely Around Khao San Road
New to Bangkok street food? We’ll show you what to order, how to ask for less spice, and where to eat safely around Khao San and Chinatown.
Best Hotels Near Khao San Road for First-Time Bangkok Visitors: Walkable Sightseeing, Simple Transport, and Easy Check-In
First-timer in Bangkok? Here’s how to pick hotels near Khao San Road—quiet rooms, pools, and easy boats to the temples—without getting stuck in party chaos.
Bangkok Street Food Shopping Guide: Best Snacks and Dishes to Buy for Day Trips, Bus Rides, and Hotel Stays
Portable, punchy, and perfect for travel days—our guide to Bangkok street food snacks covers what to buy, where to find it, prices, and how to pack like a pro.
What to Pack for Thailand’s Temple and Festival Photography Trips: Camera Protection, Backup Power, and Modest Layers
Our Thailand travel photography packing list covers temple etiquette, rainproofing, power, and backups—battle-tested on Bangkok streets and island nights.
Best Bars and Nightlife on Sukhumvit Soi 4 for an Easy-Going Night Out
Our insider guide to Sukhumvit Soi 4 bars: sports pubs, beer bars, rooftops, prices, tips, and a foolproof bar-hop plan steps from Nana BTS.
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This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Sep 21 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Sep 21 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Sep 22 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Sep 24 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Sep 26 · 9 PM · Route 66