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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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Situated in the area of Bangkok known as Banglampu, Khao San Road (or Khaosan, or Kaosarn, or a multitude of other spellings) is one of Bangkok’s most famous streets. While once this vibrant road was mainly a hangout for hippies and budget travellers, over the last few years people from all walks of live have discovered Khao San Road and it has become a real melting pot.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 When it’s time to finally leave Khao San Road, deciding where to go and how to get there is made simple with the travel agencies and dive shops located in this area of Bangkok. The staff in these shops are able to speak good English and discuss with travellers the full details of their trip. Many people are happy to give free advice to travellers, which helps you to take the next step on your journey with confidence.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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Where you on Khao San Road when 'Hotel California' was still cool and Leonardo de Carpio still waiting to happen? If so, let us have your stories. Is it true there was tumble weed blowing down the middle of the street and a single bar called the "Titty Twister"? Is it true that there were so many Aussies on the strip that it was an Australian dependency? Find out more about the Old Days on Khao San Road.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 The area on and around Khao San Road offers one of the widest selections of restaurants in the entire city. Diners can choose between a large variety of both traditional Thai and international cuisine, and most of the restaurants in this area have menus written in English, Thai and a few other languages. The waiters in this area are used to dealing with customers from all over the world, which makes dining here a simple and pleasant experience.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 One of the many reasons that so many choose to base themselves on and around Khao San Road is that there are so much accommodation available. While this is a real Mecca for budget travellers, there are also a good number of upmarket Bangkok hotels located on Khao San Road. There are a selection of hotels and guesthouses for travellers to choose from. This is perhaps the best part of Bangkok to find budget accommodation and basic rooms start from less than 200 baht per night.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 When it comes to sightseeing, visitors to Khao San Road never have to go far to be entertained. In fact, a large number of interesting attractions are located within a short walk of Khao San Road, making it easy for tourists and travellers to take a look around before heading back for a beer or two.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 Getting to and from Khao San Road is easy as this area is well connected to the rest of Bangkok by bus and ferry. Most taxi and tuk-tuk drivers also know this area well, so visitors should have no trouble getting here from any part of Bangkok or the surrounding area.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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When Bangkok was established in 1782, the center of the town was the Grand Palace area. For two centuries Khao San Road, which is 20 minutes' walk from the Palace, remained a quiet residential area for the locals. How did the tranquil road turn out to be a Mecca for travelers?
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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After the sun sets Khao San Road is transformed into a neon wonderland as people flock from all over the city to sip cocktails on the street, listen to live music or shake a tail feature in one of the area’s trendy clubs. Whether you simply want to enjoy a cold beer or two or are looking for a hedonistic clubbing experience, Khao San Road has a good selection of nightlife.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 Khao San Road is a great place for shopping as there is so much to choose from. It seems that just about anything and everything is bought and sold here, including a large number of second hand goods. Market stalls line the sides of the street, while there are also dozens of small shops to be found here as well as larger specialist shops.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 When you see a traveller wandering around Thailand sporting a new tattoo, piercing or hair extensions, the chances are that they got them in Khao San Road. A number of talented tattoo artists and piercers have set up shop in this area of Bangkok and there are plenty of places to choose from.
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Khao San Road in a Nutshell
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 Khao San Road isn’t just about partying. Visitors to Khao San Road and the surrounding areas will also discover a wide range of reasonably priced services. This is the perfect time to book the dentist’s appointment you’ve been putting off, visit the optician or simply post a parcel back home.
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