7-Eleven

Open 24/7 right on Khao San Road, this 7‑Eleven is the backpacker survival kit in storefront form. Duck in from the neon and tuk‑tuk horns for a blast of Arctic air, a cold bottle of water, and the late‑night lifesavers everyone knows: ham‑and‑cheese toasties pressed to order, steaming bao, and microwave‑ready Thai meals when the street carts wind down. Regulars make a beeline for All Cafe at the back for decent iced lattes and Thai milk tea (think 40–60 THB), then sweep the aisles for electrolyte drinks, sunscreen, bug spray, and those tiny travel‑size shampoos you forgot. Beer and coolers are in the fridges when Thailand’s alcohol‑sale hours allow, and there’s usually a line of sunburned Europeans and night‑owls topping up their phone credit or grabbing a SIM. Prices are friendly—most snacks under 50 THB—and it’s fast, clean, and reliable. If you’re staying on or around Khao San, this branch is clutch for pre‑party mixers, post‑club munchies, and early‑morning coffee before a tour pickup. Expect crowds around midnight and again at dawn when the party shifts and the night shift clocks off.