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 Transit Guide from Khao San Road: Ferry, Taxi, Tuk-Tuk, or Walk?
From Khao San to Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Wat Arun—boats, BTS/MRT, taxis, tuk-tuks, and walking, with fares, routes, and time-saving temple tips.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with the Best Value Cocktails Worth the Trip from Khao San Road
Our favorite Bangkok rooftops for value cocktails—great views, no fussy minimums, and prices that leave baht for late-night noodles.
What to Pack for Thailand for Party Backpackers: Nightlife, Safety, and Day-After Recovery Essentials
The ultimate Thailand party packing list: what to wear, what to carry, and how to recover—built for Bangkok and the islands, with safety and style in mind.
What to Pack for Thailand for Monsoon Backpacking: Leaks, Mud, and Fast-Drying Layer Basics
Your Thailand monsoon backpacking packing list—fast-dry layers, real rainproofing, bug defense, and street-smart tips for Bangkok downpours and island squalls.
What to Pack for Thailand for Tropical Weather Comfort: Sweat, Chafing, Sun, and Odor Control
Stay cool, chafe-free, and sun-safe with our Thailand tropical comfort packing list—what to wear, carry, and skip for Bangkok heat, island sun, and sudden rain.
What to Pack for Thailand for Rainy-Day Bangkok Backpacking: Wet Shoes, Quick-Dry Clothes, and Urban Storm Protection
Our Bangkok rainy day packing list: quick-dry layers, dry bags, umbrellas, and street-smart hacks to keep phones and passports dry when monsoon storms hit.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Aug 31 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Aug 31 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Sep 1 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Sep 3 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Sep 5 · 9 PM · Route 66