What's On Tonight: Wednesday 2026-02-18
Tonight on Khao San Road: 1 events tonight, 1 featured picks, 10 places worth checking out. Here's what's worth your time.
Wednesday night on Khao San
Mid-week, the strip breathes a little—fewer pub-crawl whistles, more room to move. If you’ve still got energy after midnight, there’s one switch that flips the night back on.
Tonight’s Picks
- Mid-week Party at Rocco Club — 12:00am (Thu)
- What/Where: Mid-week party at Rocco Club tonight.
- Why go: It actually starts at midnight, which is late even for Khao San—perfect if you’re landing late, working a night shift, or just warming up at street bars first and want a proper club room after. The listing promises a high-energy night, and Wednesdays tend to mean more space on the floor without losing the buzz.
- Cover: Not posted (bring cash).
- Last checked: Wednesday, Feb 18.
Late Night
- Mid-week Party at Rocco Club — 12:00am (Thu)
- If you’re still out when the buckets fade, this is the move—doors flip right at midnight.
Closing tip
Clubs here often ask for ID after midnight—have a photo of your passport photo page on your phone and a backup copy in your wallet. It speeds up the door check, and having small bills makes the entry desk and moto taxis much easier on the way home.
Places Mentioned
Rocco Club
Clubs
Six-floor mega-venue at the corner of Khao San and Chakrabongse. Two party rooms plus a rooftop bar.
Adhere The 13th Blues Bar
Bars
Bangkok’s intimate blues hideout on Samsen Road. Live riffs in a room the size of a living room; crowds spill to the sidewalk. Open 7pm–1am daily. Come early for a seat, stay for the solos.
Brick Bar
Bars
Bangkok’s ska–reggae stronghold on Khao San. Live Thai bands power a packed floor till 3am, nightly. Doors 7pm; expect horn sections, singalongs, and sweaty fun. Go early on weekends — it fills fast.
Olive Kitchen - Khaosan
Restaurants
Casual all-day spot near Phra Athit for proper breakfasts, Thai comfort plates and pizzas. Open daily 8:30am–11:30pm — an easy pre- or post–Khao San stop. Friendly, no-fuss service; grab a street-side table and watch the backpacker parade.
Ethos Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
Restaurants
Reliable plant-based hub just off Khao San on Tanao Rd (85/2). Open 7:30am–12am daily — a calmer lane to refuel on vegetarian and vegan plates before or after the party.
Mango Vegetarian & Vegan
Restaurants
Plant-based favorite on 13 Tanao Rd serving Thai veggie classics, hearty bowls and fresh fruit shakes. Open 9am–10pm daily except Wednesday. Easy win for vegetarians near Khao San—casual, friendly, no fuss.
Madame Musur
Restaurants
On Soi Rambuttri (41), minutes from Khao San. Open 8am–12am daily — a reliable Thai stop from breakfast to late night when you want familiar flavors without the Khao San chaos.
Wakanda club afobeats
Clubs
Nightclub on Khao San Road.
Here We Go Bangkok
Hotels
Hostel near Khao San Road with karaoke and cafe.
BED STATION HOSTEL KHAO SAN
Hotels
Hostel near Khao San Road, Bangkok.
AREA81 Rooftop KARAOKE Bar / Co-working Space -HAVEN-
Bars
Rooftop karaoke bar near Khao San Road.
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