Khao San Road, known as a backpacker’s paradise, lies in the heart of the city. It is a 410-meter street in the center of Bangkok that will meet all your needs. Street stalls, bars, shops, restaurants, nightclubs, cafes, and massage parlors are concentrated on this street. This street is one of the most famous night markets in Bangkok. When the sun goes down, it becomes a shopper’s paradise.
Here you will find everything at a reasonable price. Its cheap food, accommodation, and clothing make this place a winning combination for all tourists! You can find the most random things on Khao San Road. From a fake Harvard degree to stalls selling roasted scorpions, this place will amaze you! You can shop tie-dye hippie outfits, sunglasses, shoes, souvenirs, jewelry, and more.
Have your bargaining skills up before you come here as vendors may try to sell you things at a higher price. You can also enjoy traditional Thai food like the delicious Pad Thai and Thai (Khanom Bueang) crepes. If you’re not a wimp, you might as well try a bag full of fried bugs! Fried insects are considered a snack in Bangkok. Insects include grasshoppers, water beetles, spiders, bamboo worms, and
Scorpions. They are served with sauce and a pinch of pepper. If you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to try these fried insects, it’ll be an experience you’ll never forget!
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Tom Yung Kung Restaurant is the best place to enjoy traditional Thai dishes. It’s a nice escape from the noisy and crowded Khao San Road. This restaurant has the most delicious fish dishes and the best tom yum soup I have ever eaten. You can also try the food at one of the street stalls. The best way to find a good food stall would be to check the number of locals and tourists eating at that stall. Lots of people eating at a stall is the best indicator of good food!
Nightclubs:
Khao San Road is lined with nightclubs. It is one of the best places to enjoy Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife. If you are a party lover then you must visit the clubs located here. The Club, Brick Bar, Superflow City Beach Club, The Bank Club, and Restaurant and Lava Club are the most popular nightclubs here. You can make the most of your time by arriving early and partying all night!
Shopping:
Khao San Road is a popular shopping destination. You can buy used books, clothes, jewelry, shoes or even get a tattoo. You can get great deals here if you buy things in bulk. Happy Time Craft Co is a good place to shop for souvenirs. They also sell beautiful handmade fairy lights. If you are looking to get a tattoo then BKK Ink Tattoo is the best place as they have award-winning tattoo artists here. Indiana Bangkok, JC Jewelry Center, and Lofty Bamboo are some of the other great places to shop. Whatever you buy, be sure to bargain!
Best time to visit:
This place is crowded all day long and you can go there whenever you want. However, if you want to go shopping at night, the best time to arrive is around 5 pm.
Tips to visit:
It’s a famous travel destination, it’s crowded and you have to be careful of pickpockets.
Traders try to sell tourists something at a higher price. Normally T-shirts are around THB150 and CDs are around THB100.
