Khaosan Road
Khaosan Road
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A favorite among late-night revelers, Khaosan Road is one of the major backpacking hubs of South East Asia. This short thoroughfare in central Bangkok is jam-packed with raucous bars and restaurants, as well as budget hostels. Try some unusual street food like scorpions on a stick, watch erotic shows, get a foot massage, or even a tattoo as a souvenir for your trip.
Khaosan Road is within walking distance from a ferry terminal and from landmarks like the Wat Phra Kaew temple and the Phra Sumen Fort, so set out to explore the area after arriving.
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- GaryandLesleyTravelAuckland Central, New Zealand7,129 contributionsLoss of an Bangkok IconShame on you Bangkok for allowing this iconic street to become nothing more than a nightclub. Having been a regular visitor to Khoa San Road since 1990 I was so disappointed to see my happy place replaced with street shops struggling for business, and an evening market a quarter of its previous self. From 9pm it becomes a battle of who has the loudest speakers right through to at least 2am making sleeping in the the hotels on the street all but impossible. In the morning the street is dead. I can only imagine that over the coming months, shops and hotels will close and the street will die entirely during the day time and simply become a destination night spot only. If there was any light in the tunnel it’s that the street parallel to it, (behind away from the main road) has taken up some of the slack and may grow into something. What a loss.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 17, 2023
- Bhargava KrishnaBangalore District, India141 contributionsBackpackersIf you are a backpacker or solo traveller, Khaosan Road is a good place to stay. At night, you will see young travellers roaming and partying here. You will find plenty of food stalls here, including scorpions.Visited August 2022Written June 28, 2023
- Thomas AMiami, Florida691 contributionsWasn't impressed....better options in BKKWasn't impressed. One street with some bars playing DJ music, but nothing to write home about. Better off going to Soi Cowboy and staying in that area. At least there is more live music and more options. Price wise did not notice a huge difference in prices, at least not to the point of making this street the "budget" version.Visited June 2023Traveled soloWritten July 6, 2023
- lifenadventureDubai, United Arab Emirates2,211 contributionsIt is what it is. But I loved itIt is what it is! A pumping, busy, loud, somewhat tacky, tourist street in Bangkok. During the day it’s just a normal street. At night it’s crowded, so busy and loud but fun. You go there knowing what it is. You don’t go there thinking you will have a nice dinner or some culture. At night it’s cheap drinks, laughing gas in balloons, street food, popcorn, many tourists, many Thai’s, pumping music and people trying to get you to go to their bar with their drinks special. Go and experience it. It’s worth a visit and a drink or twoVisited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 18, 2023
- Dr. Ziauddin AhmedDhaka City, Bangladesh1,458 contributionsColorful Street of Old BangkokThis short street is popular among the tourists. This colorful street is located in the Old Bangkok area. Many colorful hotels, backpackers' dormitories, restaurants, pubs and shops are situated on this street. Street foods are available here, even the crocodile meat and scorpion fries.Visited September 2022Traveled with friendsWritten August 31, 2023
- Megan Kearney15 contributionsAmazing street food, and fab shopping!Fun and crazy place with amazing street food! No prices on lots of things as they vary between buyers but none the less it’s worth a visit. The street food is amazing and so cheap, fab atmosphere too.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 11, 2023
- N JWoodstock, Canada147 contributionsThere can be no other place like this on earth...Ok, so I went with zero expectations. I had no idea what I was getting into. I was completely blown away. This has to be the wildest street on earth. I went on a weekend night Food, drinks, MUSIC!, people, ping pong shows, girls, lunacy, snakes, scorpions, alligators... sounds, smells, people drunk, laughing... friendly It all blends into one huge intense scene. It is overwhelming at times. Pictures and videos do not do it justice. Absolutely incredible experience.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 27, 2024
- Kyle L4 contributionsOverratedEnjoyable. But only worth it if you’re in the area. Made the treck across town (trains can’t reach here). And wasn’t very impressed. Just tourist trap with people walking around with cold scorpions and bug snacks lol. At least make them look somewhat appetizing 🤣. Not worth traveling far too.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 18, 2024
- ITravelOld Bar, Australia49 contributionsPlace you shouldn't missed to visit but isn't the right place to stay atThe place is too alive and loud, there's a lot of fine dining restaurants and bars, street foods are in the aisle of the street so there's no way you will get hungry while doing your stroll. You will get a little entertained too by the other tourist who is teasing each other to try out the street food and of course by those who are brave enough to eat the street foods such as scorpions, frogs, crickets, worms and many to mentions. It is not recommendable to buy souvenirs in this area because even after bargaining the price is still higher than the other market. There are some good tattoo artists too in the area, My Fiancé and I visited Tattoo Center by Ake Tattoo and we got Inked. Tons of massage center too, we had it late in the evening and I could say the masseurs is without energy already so better do it in the day time otherwise do you message in another place. It is indeed a place to visit cause it is fun to get along with others who are dancing and singing from the loud music of the bars yet with the noise and crowd, it is not recommendable for you to book your stay in this area. Tourist travelling with kids should be extra cautious and might skip this place as part of their itinerary cause this is not a child friendly environment.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 13, 2024
- macedonboyGlasgow, United Kingdom185,091 contributionsJust Another Area of Bangkok NowIf you're thinking this is the great backpacker haven of legend, then you're going to be disappointed. I first visited about 15 years ago and sadly, the backpacker vibes are gone. Better to go off the beaten track if that's what you're looking for. Otherwise, Khaosan Road is a pretty funky place to visit with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 8, 2024
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Claudetta
39 contributions
Feb 2020
Dont visit this place in the daytime, you would be disappointed but at night, it's literally like someone has turned the switch on....this place transforms into a buzzing, clubbing, lively packed street and you definitely get that holiday feeling. Don't be too surprised to see many ladyboys on this road It is a tourist attraction so they are there in droves trying to tout for business. They even offer you laughing gas :) ) out in the open! There are 2 parts this street, the other bit being more about live music, acoustic artists performing covers of favourite songs, restaurants back to back, massage places on the street. I did enjoy the atmosphere of this place but I would say a couple of evenings in this environment was more than enough!
Written March 17, 2020
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NINA
London, UK52 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Define must if you are in Bangkok!!! There is a street parallel with Khao San that is equally busy, has more restaurants and shops so look out for it.
Khaosan Road gives you everything from the massage, shopping, barbecued Crocodile, fried scorpions and cockroaches, cocktail bars, restaurants,24 hr pharmacies, Seven Elevens and city tour busses! Travellers hub with an old hippy feeling although there is the worse europop blasting from the bars but you can always find a street performer singing Tracy Chapman classic. ...oh and be careful not to get run over by a scooter ;)
Khaosan Road gives you everything from the massage, shopping, barbecued Crocodile, fried scorpions and cockroaches, cocktail bars, restaurants,24 hr pharmacies, Seven Elevens and city tour busses! Travellers hub with an old hippy feeling although there is the worse europop blasting from the bars but you can always find a street performer singing Tracy Chapman classic. ...oh and be careful not to get run over by a scooter ;)
Written February 19, 2020
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maldoror23
St. Petersburg, FL1,419 contributions
Jan 2020
There is something for everyone on Khaosan Road. I was only in Bangkok for 3 days so souvenir shopping, having a delicious meal, I had tempura and a frozen lemonade, and almost NINE hours of tattoo work done by one of the award winning artists at Divine Ink all can be found on Khaosan Road. I am so happy with my new ink, Aully does wonderful portraits. Thanks again for another perfect visit.
Written March 29, 2020
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Melly
Manchester, UK51 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Busy road for bars and clubs. Lots of food and hotels too. Very busy with backpackers. Hotels are cheap but no local transport to central Bangkok apart from Thai bus or taxi.
Taxi may ask alot late on to get you back to your hotel if you are only visiting as they know you can't get back otherwise.
Great atmosphere and a must visit place
Taxi may ask alot late on to get you back to your hotel if you are only visiting as they know you can't get back otherwise.
Great atmosphere and a must visit place
Written February 3, 2020
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ITravel
Old Bar, Australia49 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The place is too alive and loud, there's a lot of fine dining restaurants and bars, street foods are in the aisle of the street so there's no way you will get hungry while doing your stroll. You will get a little entertained too by the other tourist who is teasing each other to try out the street food and of course by those who are brave enough to eat the street foods such as scorpions, frogs, crickets, worms and many to mentions. It is not recommendable to buy souvenirs in this area because even after bargaining the price is still higher than the other market. There are some good tattoo artists too in the area, My Fiancé and I visited Tattoo Center by Ake Tattoo and we got Inked. Tons of massage center too, we had it late in the evening and I could say the masseurs is without energy already so better do it in the day time otherwise do you message in another place. It is indeed a place to visit cause it is fun to get along with others who are dancing and singing from the loud music of the bars yet with the noise and crowd, it is not recommendable for you to book your stay in this area. Tourist travelling with kids should be extra cautious and might skip this place as part of their itinerary cause this is not a child friendly environment.
Written March 13, 2024
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Amy B
New Malden, UK26 contributions
Mar 2020
A road in Bangkok totally designed to get young travelers smashed. Cheap strong booze everywhere, laughing gas too, crap pop music so loud booming from every bar. With people throwing menus in your face when you walk past. Pretty mad and glad we got drunk and went to see it... but probably would have enjoyed it more 10 years ago.
Written March 20, 2020
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Elvinnyc
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia9 contributions
Oct 2019
This is the place where you can throw way all your stress and worries. When night falls, it became lively. It is so happening... live music, bar hopping, tattoos, street food and shopping,. Everything is affordable compare to tourist attractions elsewhere in the entire world. This is where I spend all my nights during my visit to Bangkok.
Written June 4, 2020
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Bilge
Prague, Czech Republic131 contributions
Dec 2019
I went there at the beginning of high season and it was already surrounded by tourists everywhere. The street food is very cheap and fruits are amazing., delicious. There are a lot of stuff to do such as, massage, hair salons, tattoo salons etc. For everything you must bargain because they always say higher prices. You can get much cheaper. I would not recooment to buy clothes from this road because even with bargain they are stilll expensive. It is very loud in the evening and hard to walk so be careful to your belongings.
Written January 2, 2020
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Khay Eng CHAN
Kulaijaya District, Malaysia418 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Khaosan road is widely known to international backpackers. Used to be a low budget rather seedy venue but have changed to a more upmarket cleaner place with touristy retail shops and reasonably priced food retail outlets. Road is also rather clean and still has a lot of backpackers and lots of other day tourists. Generally retailers are friendly but a few look out only for foreigners who look like they can be fleeced which other tourists should just walk away from. The more recommended food outlets are packed due to travellers recommendations. Worth a morning visit just for the experience
Written February 21, 2020
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cliff_taylor
Stafford, UK354 contributions
Feb 2023
Gets busier as the day goes on, plenty of street food vendors, selling at reasonable prices compared to hotels and sit down restaurants. Great for people watching, sat in a nice quiet bar down a side alley, like an oasis in among the noisy bar and busy street. worth seeing, but we won't rush back, prefer something more peaceful!!
Written February 25, 2023
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How can someone get a fake austrailia drivers licence in Bangkok thanks
N J
Woodstock, Canada147 contributions
I have no idea... Not sure why you asked this question here.
I'm sure if you ask some of the locals, perhaps they can help you. I wouldn't be surprised if its available..Good luck
Hello I need a Ireland driving license
Suzy D
Aberdeenshire, UK21 contributions
Do you want to go to Ireland?
Mehmet Y
Rudersdorf, Germany
Hello i will travel to bangkok and want also a fake student card as a souvenir. So where i must go or which place must visit.
Danis L
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Many places in Bangkok At your hotel or tourist any travel agent has many brochures and places to visit includes pricing...There are many fake branded cloths watches etc you can get at the night markets.I don't know where to find fake student card.
Is ID necessary to bring for the nightlife?
801narimana
Dubai, United Arab Emirates90 contributions
No
Reisegurus.com
Frankfurt, Germany
Wir haben alle Tipps zur Khao San Road Bangkok auf unserem Blog zusammengefasst.
Dort berichten wir über den Nigth Market, die besten Partys und Disco-Clubs mit Öffnungzeiten und Anreise.
Angela Z
Antalya, Türkiye30 contributions
Leider kann ich Ihnen keine Namen und Adressen geben. Wir bummeln halt gerne und schauen hier und dort mal rein
Helen P
Sheffield, UK67 contributions
Staying near Silom. How much should a tuk tuk cost roughly from khao san Road?
Reya
Bangkok, Thailand297 contributions
Depends on your negotiation, driver may start at high price like 300 - 500 baht which very high coz if you take Taxi by meter it would be around 150 - 200 bath
Leon Weeks
Shanghai, China4 contributions
Whats the best way to get to Kho San area from Nana area?
SF Guy
San Francisco, CA1,018 contributions
The street and area are walkable so depending on where you are staying have a cab or tuk tuk drop you off at the street or in the area that is also near the Royal Palace and Reclining Buddha.
Also, I’d recommend downloading the Grab App or Pass App that is like the Uber of Thailand.
Nicolás K
25 contributions
Hi, I would like to know if there's a wheelchair accessible hostel in or near Khao San road? I will be going there in October.
KhaoLakJoe
Reichenbach, Germany430 contributions
I don’t know
Best Regards Joe
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