The Khao San Road
area is a vibrant part of Bangkok. It buzzes all day but
really comes alive at night as the temperatures fade and the night sets in. It
is a busy place and a notorious stomping ground for backpackers.
Shop
Khao San Road is
the destination of choice for bargain hunters as all the thrifty backpackers
keep prices low. Souvenirs of every sort are available from the many, many
stores that line the streets in the area and it is also possible to find rows
of miniature Buddhas. inexpensive clothes, fisherman trousers, Buddha hand carvings,
wooden elephants, wedge-shaped Thai axe pillows, artwork, bags, jewellery,
accessories, luggage, bootleg CDs, DVDs and books.
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| Get some shopping done on Khao San Road, Bangkok, Thailand. |
Massage
What can be best
described as massage-cafes operate on the Khao San Road strip, where it is
possible to have a leg massage while downing beers with friends and watching
the world go by. If you prefer a bit more privacy there are also massage shops
where you are not in full view of the street while you get pummeled.
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| Tourists enjoy leg massages on Khao San Road, Bangkok. |
Eat
There are many
good eats to be had and a wide variety is on offer ranging from Thai food to
international cuisine. You could even try a fried cockroach. You can sit in restaurants and cafes, or buy something
from a street vendor and sit on a stoop to eat it. There are also several snack
stalls selling treats like sweet dumplings and fresh fruit.
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| Fried bugs anyone? |
People watching
Virtually all of
the bars and cafes along Khao San Road offer magnificent people-watching
opportunities. It is easy to spend an evening watching the weird and wonderful
sights go by over a drink or two. Some bars offer wild cocktails, but most
places can offer you a cool Tiger beer at the very least.
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| Night time on Khao San Road. |
Enjoy the Nightlife
Khao San Road
really comes alive at night and the party continues on until dawn. Loud music
booms from clubs, neon lights brighten the night sky and drinks flow. There is
a buzz in the air as the party warms up and young Thais, backpackers and
tourists party the night away. The nightlife is pretty full on here, but there
are also areas to have a quieter drink, don’t imagine you will get much sleep
if staying nearby though.
Have you been to Khao San Road? What did you enjoy the most?
