In places that you visit, there are things that you remember. And there are things you discover when you come back.
I have been to Khao San Road at least three times, but this is my first time to have actually stayed there. I first knew about it after watching “The Beach” movie, where a character played by Leonardo DiCaprio travels to Thailand and eventually discovers a yet unexplored beach. He stays in a rickety hostel in Khao San. I'm guessing it's Khao San Palace, which I discovered early on, carries quite a negative reputation. I almost ended up there when I arrived without a booking.
Khao San is widely-renowned as a backpackers' haven, and I'm pretty sure I was the only Filipino staying there during that time. That it attracts backpackers is not so surprising. From here, you can hop on a bus to Kho Samui, Kho Pangan, Kho Tao, and all these islands South of Thailand (also Kho Phi Phi, where I remember The Beach was filmed). I thought you can only go there by plane. In a way, that makes me feel glad to know it's more affordable to go there. I hope I can someday.
And then there are things I remember about Khao San that never changed since the last time I was there. The scene is still jumpy, rowdy, and
very much alive and almost feels like the strip is a world of its own, while the rest of Bangkok is quiet in slumber. The pad thai was still terrific, and at 25 baht (40 baht if you add chicken), it still is a lot better than anything I've ever had in Manila.
Eventually, I spent my last few bahts on another round, this time with spring rolls (hey, it's my last night so let me splurge and pig out) and a tall Heineken, bought from 7-11. Yes, you can buy beer from there if you want to go cheap. Just don't bring it inside a restaurant or bar. But don't worry, you can go sit on the sidewalk and drink like the rest. You, and a hundred more souls from all over the world, are all part of this magical place.
And one more tip: If you should be getting a Thai massage
(which undoubtedly is in a Bangkok first-timer's checklist), try not getting one at night, unless it's fine for you to have your muscles kneaded to the tune of Axl Rose's Sweet Child of Mine.
In places that you visit, there are things that you remember. And there are things you discover when you come back.
I have been to Khao San Road at least three times, but this is my first time to have actually stayed there. I first knew about it after watching “The Beach” movie, where a character played by Leonardo DiCaprio travels to Thailand and eventually discovers a yet unexplored beach. He stays in a rickety hostel in Khao San. I'm guessing it's Khao San Palace, which I discovered early on, carries quite a negative reputation. I almost ended up there when I arrived without a booking.
Khao San is widely-renowned as a backpackers' haven, and I'm pretty sure I was the only Filipino staying there during that time. That it attracts backpackers is not so surprising. From here, you can hop on a bus to Kho Samui, Kho Pangan, Kho Tao, and all these islands South of Thailand (also Kho Phi Phi, where I remember The Beach was filmed). I thought you can only go there by plane. In a way, that makes me feel glad to know it's more affordable to go there. I hope I can someday.
And then there are things I remember about Khao San that never changed since the last time I was there. The scene is still jumpy, rowdy, and 
very much alive and almost feels like the strip is a world of its own, while the rest of Bangkok is quiet in slumber. The pad thai was still terrific, and at 25 baht (40 baht if you add chicken), it still is a lot better than anything I've ever had in Manila.
Eventually, I spent my last few bahts on another round, this time with spring rolls (hey, it's my last night so let me splurge and pig out) and a tall Heineken, bought from 7-11. Yes, you can buy beer from there if you want to go cheap. Just don't bring it inside a restaurant or bar. But don't worry, you can go sit on the sidewalk and drink like the rest. You, and a hundred more souls from all over the world, are all part of this magical place.
And one more tip: If you should be getting a Thai massage 
(which undoubtedly is in a Bangkok first-timer's checklist), try not getting one at night, unless it's fine for you to have your muscles kneaded to the tune of Axl Rose's Sweet Child of Mine.
Very helpful post. You write verry good, keep up the good work and I will keep on visiting!
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The word khao san itself means milled rice and is an attribution to the historical role of this street in the rice trade. The first Rolex Watchesbusiness to open on Khao San Road was a small hotel aimed at serving civil servants from the provinces who came to Bangkok on business.
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