Bangkok - how times change!

Arrived in Bangkok by train (a rushed last minute decision) and spent the day sorting kit for New Zealand. Went to the Banglampugh area of Bankok for dinner. After relaxed dinner sat by the side of the street in Rambuttri Road, we wandered through the area including the infamous Khao San Road. It's amazing the changes that somewhere can experience in a relatively short time. 13 years ago this area was a fairly small and chilled out place, even 4 years ago the vibe had changed and the amount of venues to eat and drink had increased. I must state that it's not an age thing, but Khao San Road is now unbearable - too long to describe but it's now seedy and full of folk high or incredibly drunk. Not a pleasant place at all, but there's obviously a market for it.
The rest of the area is catching up quickly to this market, but for the time being it is possible to find relaxed and characterful places to eat & drink.Read more