7-Eleven

Khao San runs on 7‑Eleven. This branch sits right on the strip, open 24/7 with ice‑cold water, Leo and Singha (sold during legal hours), and the lifesaving All Café counter for iced lattes and Americanos from around 35–50 THB. Step into the AC, grab what you need, and you’re back on the street in two minutes flat. The move here is classic: order a ham‑and‑cheese toastie, have it toasted at the counter, and pair it with an electrolyte drink after a sweaty night. You’ll also find 7‑Select rice bowls and noodles ready for the microwave, fruit cups, yogurt, chips, sunscreen, flip‑flops, ponchos, and basic meds. Need a local SIM or a top‑up? Staff can usually sort it at the register. Timing matters. Thailand’s alcohol sale window is 11am–2pm and 5pm–midnight; show up outside those hours and you’ll be sent to the soft‑drinks fridge. Mornings are quick for coffee and snacks; late nights draw a queue but it moves fast. Prices are backpacker‑friendly, so think 10–20 THB for water, 30–40 THB for toasties, and you’re sorted without denting the bar budget.