Khao San Road, Thailand

When planning your Thailand trip, must include a visit to Khao San Road, known as a Bangkok backpacker central, located in the old city of Rattanakosin. Although a place without any historical significance or any natural beauty, this vibrant part of Bangkok with its easy access to the Chao Phraya River Express boats is forever filled with people. Tourists visit the series of streets comprising the Khao San Road to eat, shop, stay and enjoy interaction with local people.

If you are a shopaholic and love getting attractive discounts on your purchase, you will be delighted to visit this road, which is a market in itself. The street has no vehicle traffic and the roads are lined with vendors selling every possible item starting from clothes to electronics to travel gears or more. 

The street is also an excellent place to taste various kinds of food starting from pizzas, hamburgers, spring rolls, hummus, falafel and of course, lots of authentic Thai food, from vendors lined up on the streets. 

Khao San Road is well-known for its nightlife and if you are looking forward to getting a taste of the Thai nightlife and mixing with the locals to get a glimpse of Thai culture, this is one of the best places to be. Highlights of the nightlife in Khao San Road include the cavernous Lava Club and the rooftop Gazebo that has been voted to be one of the best bars in the world.

• Visit the backpacker’s haven, a vibrant and colorful part of Bangkok in the streets of Khao San Road.
• Go on a shopping spree and shop for anything you want, starting from clothing, CDs, DVDs, books, travel and camping gear etc.
• Taste authentic Thai food along with hamburgers, pizzas, spring rolls and more. Visit the popular Israeli restaurant to taste authentic hummus and falafel.
• Look for a place to stay at a budget price. Opt for a primary backpacker’s room or go for a boutique-style place.
• Visit at night to get a taste of the nightlife in Bangkok and go to any one of the numerous bars and clubs to enjoy some delicious drinks along with shisha pipes.
• Dance the night away in some of the clubs with live bands playing peppy numbers.
• Interact with the locals and get a glimpse of routine Thai culture.
• Explore street food stalls for traditional Thai treats, including Pad Thai and fried insects.