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This is the main “backpacker” neighborhood found in Bangkok…and it’s loaded with cheap accommodations, a multitude of bars, restaurants, and travel companies, other businesses and loads of neon and cheap glitz…
I really didn’t enjoy this area too much and other than to see it there really isn’t much there of interest for me. It really is just a conglomeration of “Western” style businesses and people and has nothing to do with Thai culture or people. Given the amount of people hanging out at places along the street or walking through…it does seem to attract more than a few people for some reason or other.
I did however find a use for this area, a currency exchange at the corner of Soi Rambuttri and Samsen Rd which leads into the whole area ; I did use the exchange a couple of times at a cost of 30 baht to cover the transaction.
I ventured through here a few times mainly just to have a look at what was going on and once or twice I went through here to access Soi Rambuttri….where my favorite cashew chicken meal was to be found!@
http://www.khaosanroad.com/
Written Mar 6, 2011
Taking a cab to Khao San road is easy, but getting OUT ... is another matter altogether. Not that there are no cabs plying that road. In fact there are tons of them. But almost all the cab drivers tell you their meter is spoiled. And so you've just got to negotiate a price to travel to your destination.
Unique Suggestions: I'd suggest that you walk out of Khao San to a block down, and flag for a passing cab. The meters will miraculously work elsewhere, not along Khao San.
Written Jan 5, 2007
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Be aware that the fake clothing at Khao San Road is quite expensive - and on our last visit, a big resistance to bargaining was going on. We are Australians - home of surf brands such as Billabong - and the prices being asked for in the Khao San Road Market were close to the price of originals on sale in Australia!
Unique Suggestions: Shop around and bargain hard. Some of the goodies at the markets are quite reasonable quality - and my son has worn some of the boardies as well as the real ones - but pay fake prices!
Fun Alternatives: Know the prices before you leave home - and work on the 20-30% principle - remembering that they are knock-offs.
Written Oct 8, 2006
Best thing to do is stay outside this area and just use it for the good nightlife. A 15 minute walk down that street in the day time was more than enough for me.....it must have the highest concentration of rip offs in South East Asia.
The people who stay here can be put into 2 groups.
1) Pale looking, fresh off the plane from Europe.
2) Scruffy, hippy looking types that look like they have been here 20 years!!!
Written Sep 4, 2006
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Everyone is there, has been there and will continue to be there but that's it. It's fairly safe, there's plenty of shopping to do and the people watching is fantastic but alas, it is a tourist trap.
Unique Suggestions: Beware of the cab/Tuk Tuk/tour guides. Just know that they are all trying to survive on far less money than you could imagine or would be willing to live with. Be firm but polite. They don't deserve disrespect.
Fun Alternatives: This tourist trap is fun though. Just be careful. There are plenty other places around the city to visit for shopping as well. Try the floating markets, the Jim Thompson house is nice as well or any number of small streets and alleyways.
Written Jan 5, 2004
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Khao San Road? Bangkok? I heard people say the the famous (or infamous) Khao San Road is a huge tourist trap. Others simply love it. Basically it's where all tourists seem to go, to party with their neighbour form home. Anyway you can make up your own mind by checking their website. I think it's the only street in the world that has a website; which is kind of dodgy and perverse. In all fairness I did not go there to check it out but I have the feeling that KSR is just a trap within a larger trap: Bangkok. I dont pretend to know Bangkok well, far from it indeed, but it is without any doubt extremely touristy - thus a trap. And a smelly, sticky one, too
Unique Suggestions: don't be fooled in thinking it's the only place in town where you can get a budget room - there are alternatives
Fun Alternatives: bangkok is full of roads - just go to another one
Updated Nov 17, 2002
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Khao San Road. It's noisy, it's smelly and the vibe very grunge... On the other hand if you are under 25 and wanting to drink the night away and meet crazy young travellers... it might just be your thing.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Written Oct 15, 2002
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Khao San Road.
Most people stay here because they don't think there's an alternative. sure, it's good for shopping, but hellish to stay in.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Write a ReviewKhao San Road.Most people stay here because they don't think there's an alternative. sure, it's good for shopping, but hellish to stay in.
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