When it comes to backpacking the Khao San pretty much invented the concept, but it has certainly changed over the years. Hereโs our guide to Khaosan Road in 2020.
Itโs not like it used to be
This seems to be what every aging rocker says about every party town in South-East Asia, but my buddy, business partner, and long ex-pat in Bangkok duly concurred. Kha San ainโt what it used to be.
Thereโs no more fake IDs
Never again will I be able to have an Irish driving license, without you know passing a test, in Ireland. Apparently the issue was it wasnโt just fake TEFL certificates the country peddled, but actual passports.
Hippie Crack is still a thing
Hippieish crack or laughing gas is sold by the ballon. Itโs a bit lame, to be honest.
(weak) Booze by the bucket
Buckets cost anywhere from 4-8 dollars and whilst โreally strong is promisedโ sometimes Iโm sad to say, but people lie. Again itโs another gimmick.
Donโt take taxis in Bangkok
Taxi drivers donโt know where anything is, ALWAYS try to overcharge, and ask you to use your GPS (if you have a local sim). Thereโs an app called Grab Taxi, download it. Grab Bike is even cheaper.
Donโt take trikes in Bangkok
They are ok if you want a tourist experience, but notice only tourists use them.
Street Food Khaosan Road
Not too bad, thereโs meat, fruits, scorpion, and Thai dishes. Quality is not the ingredient here, something which caused me to get brutally assaulted with a sausage, in an event to forever be known as โSausagegateโ.
Shoukd you visit the Khaosan Road in 2020?
Yes, but itโs not the hotel California, check in, stay a few days, but indeed leave.