A fantastic introduction to Bangkok and thailand. A fun, crazy, intense road full of shops, stalls, bars and women. Con men in taxis and millions of people trying to sell you things.

a backpackers hub - not for the more mature traveller! Great place to meet likeminded others and to book your travels around thailand

cheap vibrant and hippiesh part of the city where english is understood and fun rules

The Khao San Road is the Gateway to Southeast Asia. It is the perfect place to start traveling. You will find lots of cheap but quite comfortable guest houses (my recommendation would be the D&D Guesthouse, if you manage to get a room there), travel agencies, shops, restaurants, bars and backpackers. It has always been by first stop in Southeast Asia because it is so easy to go to other places from there.