A Guide to the Best of Khao San Road

World-renowned Khao San Road is Bangkok’s backpacker paradise – it’s dynamic, colourful, fun and exciting for all of the senses. This vibrant strip is definitely somewhere that every Bangkok tourist should visit at least just once, as it is truly like nothing you have ever seen before. Khao San Road has an immense selection of night spots and a range of cheap accommodation options on its surrounding streets. Brightsun Travel offers cheap tickets to Bangkok, so you can take advantage of a visit to this immense city and its buzzing Khao San Road. Read on below to find out what Khao San Road has to offer.

People Watching Opportunities

Khao San Road is one of those places that you can really soak up the laidback Thai lifestyle. Locals and a diverse amount of people from all over the world mingle here, drinking on the streets and enjoying lots of carefree fun, so there are some amusing sights to be seen. This is a perfect place to sit back and relax with a drink and simply just people watch; you’ll spot street vendors, traders, friendly locals, tuk-tuk drivers and street performers completing their daily routines, as well as young backpackers causing chaos and perhaps a Buddhist monk or two taking a stroll.

Shopping

Khao San Road, Bangkok’s bohemian capital is almost like one large market as there is no vehicle traffic, so the roads are lined with street vendors selling cheap fashion goods, accessories, traditional handicrafts, souvenirs, tailored suits and much more. Khao San Road is also home to some of the city’s best second hand book stores as well as modern conveniences such as chemists, internet cafes and convenience stores. This vibrant walkway is an excellent place to wander around and barter for the best price – a lot of the sellers here are willing to have fun and bargain with you.

Bars and Clubs

Once the sun sets, Khao San Road comes alive with an array of pubs, rooftop bars, pop up cocktail vendors and night clubs to choose from. The night spots are lined up beside one another, playing different types of music and serving cheap drinks and bucket sized beverages. This is a great location to dance the night away, and when the venues close, tourists and locals take to the streets to carry on the party. Highlight night venues include the Club which features some of Bangkok’s top DJ’s, and the rooftop Gazebo bar which features live bands and shisha pipes.

Food

Wherever you are at Khao San Road, there is always a delicious food option nearby. The eateries here are extremely affordable, delicious and varied - there are many street vendors selling pad Thai and spring rolls, and there are also fast food joints, pizza parlours and Israeli restaurants to enjoy. Those with more experimental appetites can opt for crunchy cockroaches, caramelized spiders and deep fried scorpions, and if you don’t want to experiment with food at all, then why not enjoy the international chains such as McDonald’s, Subway and Burger King.

Flights

Brightsun Travel has cheap flight offers to Bangkok from a range of UK destinations with low-cost carriers and luxury airlines, suiting all tastes and travel budgets. From Bangkok you are able to connect to Thailand’s other world-class cities and beach islands, so you can get the best of Thailand, and Bangkok is an ideal place to start.

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