Khao San Road

 

Khao San Rd is a very popular place for a younger crowd and backpackers because of the higher number of hostels and cheap street food. By day, the vendors are selling clothing and the usual souvenir items. They are not very aggressive. The most aggressive at the Tailor’s trying to sell you a suit. Khao San Rd is predominantly a walking street with some motorized traffic like Tuk Tuk’s and scooters. They can go in any
direction either side of the road doesn’t matter. The street offers no protection from the sun. There are no trees and the day time sun and brutal! There is a sidewalk that is covered slightly but this is a tight go and the suit salesman are more aggressive. The road has a few good restaurants and a fair share of massage locations. However, it is the night activities that the road is really known for.

 

I arrived here just as the sun set the next day. The bars and clubs had just turned the lights on and lit up the night sky. It was not yet as crowded as I have heard it gets on Khao San road at night. The street vendors seem to switch out. Day vendors packing up and the night vendors coming out. I liked the area at this time of night. The crowds are not here yet and the party is just starting. The best part is the sun is down and you can really enjoy the sights and a relaxed walk checking out the clothing and souvenir vendors. Definitely an enjoyable evening. I left by 9:00pm and it was still a bit relaxed.

Directions: Chao Phraya express boat to Phra Athit Pier, but this stops at 7pm. After 7pm use a Tuk Tuk.
The several times I was here I was quoted 150 to 300 Baht to go to the National Stadium BTS where I can
take the affordable Skytrain.

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