Khao San Road is the legendary backpacker street that has served as the starting point for Southeast Asia travelers since the 1980s. Guesthouses, bars, tattoo parlors, travel agencies, and the chaos of non-stop partying—this is where the "Banana Pancake Trail" begins and ends.

Street History

Before the 1980s—a quiet neighborhood with rice warehouses (Khao San means "milled rice"). The backpacker tourism boom transformed the street into a mecca for budget travelers. Garland's "The Beach" immortalized the atmosphere. Today—more tourist attraction than authentic hub.

Modern Reality

A dorm bed f...