This video, Khaosan Road in 24 Hours, gives an idea of what happens in Khaosan Road over a 24 hour period. The road next to it, Soi Rambuttri, is also worth visiting.
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This is Bangkok, this is Khaosan, my name is Tony.
So now you know. The truth is some people like the Khaosan Road and others don’t.
This video will give you some idea of what it’s like.
It’s said that the Khaosan Road doesn’t sleep. Actually most of it does, just at different times.
People are constantly arriving and leaving. Many have been before and return. Most of them are backpackers although increasingly a different type of tourist is being attracted to the area.
Early morning sees the arrival of the street cleaners and monks who receive gifts of food in accordance with Thai custom, while the remnants of the night time revelers are leaving.
Next to arrive are the taxis and mini buses, many of which take early risers on pre-arranged excursions.
Floating Markets like the one at Amphawa, historical Ayuthaya and the Bridge over the River Kwai are among the more popular destinations.
Others take travelers further afield to maybe Angkor Wat in Cambodia or to the border with neighbouring countries.
Local tourist agents are a good place to get information about excursions and can also help with visas when necessary.
About the same time as the mini buses and taxis start to leave, many of the stall holders arrive to set up for the day and a long day it is. They will remain open far into the night.
They sell a wide range of goods to cater for the needs of tourists and, while it’s always best to check, most are produced for the home market where shoppers expect reasonable quality.
Because clothes are competitively priced many people opt to travel light and buy in Bangkok at the beginning of their visit.
Early morning the Khaosan Road doesn’t look it’s best.
After the cleaners have left, as the stalls are set up and the shops open, there is a noticeable if somewhat chaotic and haphazard improvement. From this to this every day.
Pride in the product.
Many shoppers take advantage of the aisle between the shops and stalls which is protected somewhat from the heat.
As morning progresses more and more tourists enter the road. It’s not unusual for people to stay all day.
The restaurants begin to fill and the food stalls attract hungry customers.
Want something cheap and simple, then maybe Pad Thai. It’s popular. Worried about eating street food? It’s usually
ok. Arguably more hygienic than a restaurant.
Street vendors throughout the city tend to buy fresh food each day and work until it’s sold out. The locals buy it so it must be pretty good.
Want something healthy to quench the thirst? Try a fruit juice.
Or, of course, just buy fruit.
Need a quick snack? Well that’s possible too.
How about something familiar?
Food is available 24/7.
Some of the better restaurants are in Soi Rambuttri which runs parallel to the Khaosan Road before continuing round the perimeter of Wat Chanasongkram. It’s slightly quieter there and well worth a visit.
A popular alternative is to attend Mai Kaidee’s vegetarian cooking school, where students get to eat the meals they prepare.
Hanging out in the bars can be enjoyable. It’s usually assumed you can be trusted.
For those who like to relax with a book, there are a number of second hand book shops like this one in Susie Walking Street.
Those who just like to relax could try this.
Longing to support a daring hair style, this is quite popular and colour matched extensions are available.
If you are interested in jewelry, there are many specialist shops, most of which also cater for the wholesale market.
Suits are competitively priced. The lads on the street will do the best they can to entice you into their shop. Because repeat orders by mail improve profitability the standard of workmanship and material is usually quite high.
Dentists are also considered to be good value and offer a comprehensive range of services.
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