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Khaosan Road
Where the worlds young
travelers meet.
Khao San Road is a favorite
crossroads for the young
travelers on a budget. It
has evolved over the last
two decades from just one
small hostel providing
low-budget accommodation
become one of the worlds
most well-known
destinations. It has been
featured in many movies and
television documentaries.
During the day, Khao San Road is the scene for back-packers
looking for a cheap room while others are arranging transport to
their next destination in Thailand or overseas. Some will be
just chatting with friends over a cup of coffee or a bowl of
noodles. At night, it turns into a lively thoroughfare lined
with street stalls selling cheap clothes, handicrafts, souvenirs
and thousands of other items. The lights are on at the many bars
where the travelers tell tales of the days adventures and
discoveries and the plans for tomorrow. Khao San Road is not
just for foreign travelers, many young Thai people like to hang
out there, including members of the TV and film production
industries.
The location is very convenient for visiting the many tourist
attractions on Rattanakosin Island. It is just a 10-minute walk
to Sanam Luang and The Grand Palace.
During April when Thais celebrate the Songkran Festival, Khao
San Road becomes a fun-filled battleground as everyone, Thais
and foreigners indulge in splashing each other with water. The
area is also well-known for the wide variety of inexpensive
food. This ranges from spicy Thai Tom Yum Gung soup to the
ever-popular banana pancake. |