Khao San is a street in central Bangkok. This street is located in Phra Nakhon district about one kilometer north from Grand Palace. Previously, Khao San Road market was known as rice market of Bangkok, but from past few years the market has turned into a famous backpackers’ ghetto. One can find very cheap accommodation ranging from three start hotel accommodation to other options in this market. It also comprises of shops that sell CDs, DVDs, second hand books, handicrafts, painting, clothes and many other backpacker items.

The one kilometer far Khao San Road market is a home to many budget guest houses, hotels, restaurants, massage parlors, internet cafes, night clubs, bars and drug stores to name a few. Khao San road market being the main place for backpackers is usually crowded and busy. The best time to shop is during the evening when the weather is cool and one can also acquire wide range of products on sale in the evening. Shopping at Khao San road market is a good experience.

One should first decide on the products that he needs to buy and then go round the market looking at shops that sell those products. Once people obtain the right product they were actually looking for, then they should bargain upon the price in order to make a fruitful purchase. Khao San road market is also famous for its pulsating night life where people can easily find bars, night clubs, discos and pubs. The market seems very colorful during night when all neon lights of the street go live.