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 Specialty Coffee Cafes on Khao San Road for Espresso, Cold Brew, and Serious Beans
Hunting khao san road specialty coffee? We share our favorite espresso bars, cold brew stops, Thai single-origins, and a walkable coffee crawl near Phra Athit.
Banglamphu Late-Night Beer Bars: Where to Drink After Midnight Near Khao San Road
Our no-BS guide to banglamphu late night beer bars near Khao San—cheap bottles, mellow corners, and after-midnight tactics for food and transport.
Bangkok Temple Run for Heat and Rain: Shade, Rest Stops, and the Best Order to Visit Wat Pho, Grand Palace, and Golden Mount
Beat Bangkok’s heat and rain on a temple run with shaded routes, rest stops, and the best order to hit Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount from Khao San.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars for River Cruise After-Drinks Near the Chao Phraya
Step off the boat and straight into sunset cocktails. A local’s guide to the best Bangkok rooftop bars near the Chao Phraya, with prices and how to get there.
What to Pack for Thailand for Electronics and Travel Gear: Cameras, Cables, and Small Accessories
Our Thailand travel gear packing list: cameras, chargers, cables, and small accessories—what to bring, what to buy in Bangkok, and how to pack it light.
Best Day Trips from Bangkok for Backpackers Without Leaving by 9 AM
Leave by (or before) 9 AM, beat the heat and the bus crush, and still be back on Phra Athit by sunset. Here’s how to pull off early-start Bangkok day trips.
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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