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 Bangkok Night Markets for Street Food Near Khao San Road
Our insider guide to the best Bangkok night markets for street food near Khao San—what to eat, when to go, how to get there, and how to graze like a local.
Bangkok Street Food by Area: Where to Eat from Khao San Road to Chinatown and Ari
Eat your way through Bangkok’s best street food areas—Khao San, Chinatown, Ari, Silom, and more—with what to eat, when to go, and how to get there.
What to Pack for Thailand for a Gap Year Backpacking Trip
Our Thailand gap year packing list: heat-ready clothes, visas, health gear, tech, and hostel hacks—everything you need, nothing you don’t.
Best Hostels in Bangkok: Top Budget Stays Near Khao San Road (2026)
Bangkok hostels done right: where to stay near Khao San, what to pay, and our insider picks with pools, AC, and zero scams.
What to Pack for Thailand for Gaps Between Islands and Cities: Versatile Clothing, Storage, and Transition Gear
Your beach-to-temple Thailand multi-stop packing list: breathable layers, dry bags, docs, adapters, laundry hacks, and day-bag essentials that actually work.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with Dress Codes and Reservations Worth Planning For
What to wear for Bangkok rooftops: smart-casual tips, what’s allowed, how strict venues are, and real fixes if the dress code blocks you at the door.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Jul 27 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Jul 27 · 10 PM · Levels Club
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Tue, Jul 28 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Jul 30 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Aug 1 · 9 PM · Route 66