Ko Phat Minimart

The kind of mom-and-pop minimart that quietly saves the night. Ko Phat stocks the Khao San essentials: ice-cold Leo and Chang from the back fridges, bagged ice, bottled water in every size, and a rack of Red Bull, M-150 and electrolyte drinks for the morning after. Prices are fair for the area — figure around ฿20–25 for a 1.5L water and ฿70–90 for a big beer — and they’ll usually offer straws and a bag if you’re on the move. Shelves are loaded with Thai snack curiosities (grilled seaweed, spicy shrimp chips, Lays “Nori Seaweed”), cup noodles, cookies, and a small dairy corner for quick breakfasts. You’ll also find travel lifesavers: mosquito repellent, sunscreen, aloe gel, tissues, toothpaste, basic meds, lighters, power adapters and cheap phone cables. Topping up a Thai SIM or grabbing a pocket torch before a night bus? This is the place. Expect quick, no-fuss service. It’s handy before a Rambuttri bar crawl or when 7‑Eleven queues are snaking out the door. Bring small bills — cash is quickest — though many shops in the area also accept QR. Open late most nights, and reliably there when you need one more cold one on the walk back to your guesthouse.