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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What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Apr 16 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Apr 18 · 9 PM · Route 66
Saturday Night Service at Rocco Club
Sat, Apr 18 · 12 AM · Rocco Club
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Apr 20 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Apr 20 · 10 PM · Levels Club