Khaosan Road, also known as Thanon Khaosan, is situated in the Banglamphu area of the Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok, Thailand. Khaosan Road is located on the northern area of Rattanakosin Island. It is 1 km north of The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, and on the east bank of Chao Phraya River. The name “Khaosan” actually translates to “milled rice”. It was named this since the street used to be a major rice market. Around the world, it is the most visited areas for backpackers these days.
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Khaosan Road features several accommodations; whether a tourist is seeking 3-star hotels or guesthouses, this place has it. A number of stores are also marketing pirated CDs and DVDs, books, handicrafts, paintings and souvenirs. Finding a place to drink, party, and eat won't be a problem as there are a lot of bars, clubs and food stalls open until 2AM. There are also internet cafes, travel agents, tattoo shops, massage parlors and just about everything else.
Transportation to and Khaosan Road can be a little bit challenging. This is because there isn't any direct connection via BTS Skytrain. Utilizing the bus system in Bangkok can also cause a headache, which leaves you the only option of taking a taxi or boat. To arrive at Khao San Road Bangkok by boat, take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to the Phra Arthit pier. The Chao Phraya Express Boat has numerous stops on the river, but the easiest way to get to the Chao Phraya River is to take the BTS Skytrain to the Saphan Taksin Station. From there, you can board the Chao Phraya Express Boat at the Sathorn Pier and take it to the Phra Arthit pier. As soon as the boat docks at Phra Arthit pier, just head east and you will arrive at Khaosan Road. Although taking a taxi to get to Khaosan Road is the most convenient way, there are taxis asking for higher fees to travelers. Another choice is to take the Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat to the Panfa Leelard pier. From there, you'll walk west down Ratchadamnoen Klang Road until you reach Thanon Tanao. Khaosan Road will be on your left.
However, you may experience a bit of problems when going to Khaosan Road. First off, some Tuk-tuk drivers deceive their passengers. The fare charges that they charge to tourists are excessively high. If you're not very careful, you might find yourself with a tuk-tuk driver who is working with robbers. They will take you to a dark site where they can simply accomplish their criminal offense without getting caught. Moreover, there are bus companies that drive slowly as they travel. Essentially, you can tour the place in 10 hours, but with how they drive, it can extend to 18 hours. This will force passengers to stay in a guest house of their choice. They'll earn high commission from the guest house that’s why these bus companies take part in such practices.
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