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 to Chiang Mai by Private Van or Shared Transfer: When Door-to-Door Travel Makes Sense
Bangkok to Chiang Mai van transfer: prices, times, pickup points, and when private or shared vans beat bus, train, or flight—plus savvy booking tips.
Best Pattaya Day Trips from Bangkok for Backpackers: Beaches, Viewpoints, and Cheap Transit
A backpacker’s Pattaya day trip from Bangkok: cheap transit, easy beaches, killer viewpoints, and just enough Walking Street—without missing your ride home.
Khao San Road After Dark: What to Expect at Night
Khao San Road After Dark: What to Expect at Night — your insider guide to the best of Khao San Road.
Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount from Khao San Road: Best Food, Drink, and Rest Stops Between Temples
Temple-hopping from Khao San? Here’s where to cool down, snack, and sit between Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Golden Mount—without losing momentum.
Best Sukhumvit Bars for Solo Drinkers and Easy One-Person Nights Out
Going out alone on Sukhumvit? Rooftops, taprooms, cocktail counters, and laid-back pubs that make solo nights easy—plus safety, budget, and transport tips.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand for Laundry-Light Trips: Hand-Wash Kit, Fast-Dry Setup, and Rewear Strategy
A practical Thailand hand wash packing list: the tiny detergent kit, quick-dry clothes, leak-proof tips, and where to restock from Khao San to Koh Tao.
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This week on Khao San Road
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Oct 1 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Oct 3 · 9 PM · Route 66
Saturday Night Service at Rocco Club
Sat, Oct 3 · 12 AM · Rocco Club
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Oct 5 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Oct 5 · 10 PM · Levels Club