Khao San Road has always been a favorite place for backpackers. It is close to many tourist attractions, such as the Grand Palace, National Museum, and Art Galleries. There are numerous bars and unique shops where you can experience the local culture and buy souvenirs. Additionally, the famous Lumphini Night Market, Wholesale Souvenir Market, and open-air Beer Gardens are also located near Khao San Road. The annual Songkran Festival, known as the Water Festival, takes place here and is an important cultural event in Thailand. For budget travelers, almost all ATMs near Khao San Road accept UnionPay cards, and the withdrawal fees for debit cards are relatively low.
the FAH silom
The Bangkok Songkran Festival zone is the road under the skywalk between the BTS "Sala Daeng" and the next stop "ChongNonsi". During the three-day Songkran Festival, this road will be closed and become a pedestrian zone where people can play from day to night. It has always been the center of the LGBTQ+ community in Bangkok, and in recent years, it has also become a world-renowned LGBTQ+ Songkran celebration.
The main battlefield for playing water in the center of Bangkok, and also a gathering place for young men and women, where you can also dress up in clothing for the Thai Songkran Festival to take photos.
Kalpapruek Central World
The CentralWorld Shopping Mall's Songkran Festival activities mainly include concerts, interactive sessions, games, and water splashing. The main participants are mainly students and young people. Compared to other wild Songkran celebrations, the activities here seem much more "civilized".
Patong Beach Bar Street, full of noisy music, seductive girls and ladyboys. Come here at night for a regular consumption of several hundred Thai Baht and watch the Thais dance their hearts out.
The beach in Pattaya, located on a 15-kilometer coastline, is one of the areas with the finest sand and clearest water. With a total length of approximately 3 kilometers, this beach has a gentle slope and pristine white sand, offering clear and transparent water. It is a perfect destination for beach activities such as swimming and sunbathing. Surrounded by lush tropical forests and coconut groves, the beach boasts stunning scenery. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, various water sports are also available, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere filled with laughter and excitement throughout the day.
The northern part of the beach is relatively peaceful, with beautiful beachfront hotels and resorts, making it ideal for those seeking a quiet getaway. In contrast, the southern part is lined with numerous small hotels, restaurants, clothing stores, bars, and nightclubs, catering to the entertainment needs of the younger crowd.
The East Gate of the old city in Chiang Mai is a prominent landmark and the starting point of the Sunday Night Market. It is easy to find and offers an opportunity to interact closely with the locals and experience their joys and sorrows. I also recommend visiting the Warorot Market, where you can join the locals in small transactions and gain a deeper understanding of the authentic life in northern Thailand.
