jongrak minimart

A no-fuss, family-run minimart that keeps Khao San nights humming. Jongrak Minimart is the place you duck into between bar hops for an ice‑cold Leo, a big bottle of water, or a can of Thai iced coffee before the next tuk‑tuk ride. Shelves are tight but well‑stocked with backpacker basics—instant noodles, chips, chocolate, toiletries, and quick fixes like paracetamol and Tiger Balm. The fridges usually hold 330ml local beers alongside sodas and electrolyte drinks for the morning after. It’s the kind of neighborhood shop where you can grab mosquito repellent, travel‑size sunscreen, and a spare phone cable without paying bar‑street markups. Handy for pre‑game supplies and late‑night snacks, especially when you don’t want the wait (or prices) of a sit‑down spot. Swing by before sunset to load up, or pop in after the music winds down for water and a packet of seaweed chips—fast, cheap, and exactly what you need a few steps off Khao San.