7-Eleven

If you’re staying on Khao San, this 7‑Eleven is the reliable 24/7 pit stop right by Rikka Inn on the main strip. Doors never close, the AC hits you first, and the fridges are stacked with ice‑cold water, energy drinks, and soft drinks for the walk back to your guesthouse. At the counter they’ll press those famous ham‑cheese toasties to order, and the microwaves are ready for quick rice bowls and noodle cups when street food stalls wind down. It’s the place to grab the small essentials that keep a trip running: sunscreen, insect repellent, toothpaste, phone cables, rain ponchos, and a handful of bananas or a yogurt for breakfast on the go. Prices are friendly—toasties from around 29–35 THB and big bottles of water for pocket change—so you can fuel up without thinking too hard. Expect a steady flow of backpackers all day and late into the night. Lines move fast, staff are used to the Khao San rush, and you’ll be back on the street in a minute. Handy tip: this branch sits mid‑Khao San next to Rikka Inn, so it’s an easy landmark when you’re meeting friends or finding your way home after a long night.