No beautiful beaches nor the lavish resort, but, Khao San Road in Bangkok is still a hot place for visitors to Thailand, especially backpacker (Backpacker). This street seems to never sleep, it works smoothly 24/24 all days of the year.
Shopping
The nature of Khao San road which is serving tourists. Here, you can easily find the headquarters of the travel company, Cheap guest houses, bar, clubs and of course indispensable fashion stores.
The outdoor shop selling items from full T-shirt, shoe, glasses, handbags to handmade items. Clothes are sold at extremely affordable prices. Although the outdoor shop but still have room for guests fitting.
Besides that, at Khao San Road also sell illegal items. Just about 300 – 500 bath, visitors can buy the papers, fake diplomas ... But should note, you may have trouble bringing these things out of Thailand.
Eat
Not only is the shopping paradise that Khao San is an ideal place for believers Eating. It offers most of the country's signature dish Golden Temple, simple and unique as omelets, Pad Thai, fried scorpions ...
These fruits like rambutan and especially the "king of fruits" - durians are sold everywhere. Durian is a fruit of the most up tasting. However, because the smell quite heavy so it is banned in some places such as hotels, Train station…
To drink
Try some Thai beer as Chang, Singha, Tiger and Leo. All are quality and if the correct "happy hour", you will enjoy them with very cheap price. Khao San Road and the surrounding area has plenty of bars, mostly playing British / American. Choose a suitable location, sit down, beer and watch the flow of people crowded around to learn more about the lives of the people here. If you do not like the noise, Guests can also choose the rooftop bar, where there is quiet and peaceful than with the gentle ascoustic.
Apart from beer, the fruit juices here are extremely unique. You can buy them at any store or any curb trolley.
Vehicles
There are dozens of transportation companies on Khao San Road, provide bus service called "VIP" taking tourists to destinations in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Do not put the car through the hotel because there will be risk of cancellation condition. If you want the best price, you should compare prices at around 3 different companies.
One thing to note is that this passenger cars usually stop at some stations on the road. These crooks will take advantage of this opportunity to steal luggage that travelers to the lower trunk of car. therefore, money, jewelry and valuable items such as telephones, cameras should be carried along anywhere, anytime.
Source: Internet
