Bangkok’s world-famous Khao San road

Posted by admin on February 11th, 2009 filed in Day trips, Sightseeing

Described rightfully by the famous book ‘The Beach’ as “the backpacking universe’s centre,” the legendary Khao San road in Bangkok attracts huge crowds of free-spirited globetrotters who converge here to exchange travel tales, shop and prepare for their next backpacking adventures.

For over two decades now, the world-famous road has been providing the base camp for budget-minded backpackers travelling into the kingdom and other South East Asian destinations. With its extremely laid-back anything-goes ambience it’s quite unlike anywhere else in the Thai capital and, perhaps, the globe.

A subtle makeover has been experienced in recent years, an increasing development of swanky pubs, fast-food establishments and mid-range accommodation trying to improve the area’s shabby reputation.
Khao San Road

Only slightly though – fortunately Khao San road still retains its in-your-face vitality that is entirely its own, and remains the scene for a cast of bohemian characters. At presence, so addictive is its vibe the area is also favoured among locals, particularly young art students. However, it might all wear a little thin when staying too long…