Khao San Road

Best described in the book The Beach as ‘the centre of the backpacking universe’, Khao San Road is a melting pot of myriad cultures. If there’s one spot in the city that represents the diversity of Bangkok, it’s here. Teeming with young tourists and locals, a walk through the street will overwhelm you with a plethora of choices—you can shop for everything under the sun at market stalls, get a custom-made suit stitched within 24 hours, watch a soccer game at one of the many pubs, have a delicious meal off the street or at one of the walk-ins, get a cocktail at one of the sleek bars, or dance till the wee hours of the morning at one of the loud clubs. Spend an hour, an evening or an entire day—this is one place you won’t get sick of.