Khao San Road, Bangkok

Lonely PlanetAug 20

Arriving in Bangkok can be a sensory overload. Get a handle on the city ahead of time with these tips on transportion, safety, scams and etiquette.

Lively and fun, easy access to old town

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RatchathewiNeighborhoodClockwise from the north, its neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan and…
SongkranMuseumRaucous city-wide water fight in April
Siam SquareNeighborhoodThe square is located at the corner of Phayathai Road and Rama I Road and is owned by Chulalongkorn University, managed…
PratunamFerry terminalThe intersection is where Phetchaburi Road passes and where Ratchadamri and Ratchaprarop Roads originate.
Phloen ChitTrain stationLocated entirely within Lumphini Subdistrict of Pathum Wan District, it runs a short distance of 1.2 kilometres…
SukhumvitTrain stationArea for modern Bangkok life and Japanese restaurants
ThewetFerry terminalIts name also refers to the surrounding area known as Thewet.
Thanon Khao SanTrailWorld's most famous backpacker strip
Khao San RoadTrailLively and fun, easy access to old town
Thanon SilomNeighborhoodEpicenter of the gay scene, especially Soi 4
Soi CowboyNeighborhoodIt is 150 metres long and is the location of around 40 commercial establishments, mostly go-go bars.
Soi NanaNeighborhood
Lumpini ParkPark
DusitNeighborhood
North BangkokNeighborhood
Thanon RambutriNeighborhood
Thanon Phra AthitNeighborhood
Thanon PatpongNeighborhood
Japanese spotsRestaurant
Elsewhere
AyuthayaSightAyutthaya, ThailandFormer capital with ruins, a day trip from Bangkok

Khao San Road