Hi
I dislike the Khao San road area and prefer to stay in Sukhamvit near the excellent sky train, its so easy to get everywhere, and there are some fun nightclubs such as Bed Supperclub in that area. I stay at Suk 11, its a great hostel without all the seedy dodgy backpackers. www.suk11.com. Or I stay really central at Wendy Guesthouse, which is just near MBK, possibly the best mall ever. Having said that, one night in Khao San is fun.

Deffo go to Chatachuk – the weekend market. Its amazing for buying clothes, kitsch stuff, food, etc.

If you need electronics, Phan Tip Plaza is great. Just be sure to get things in the sealed box and with international warranty. I got a great camera at an excellent price there the other week.

Jim Thompson’s house is lovely.

Cabbages and Condoms restaurant is fun.

Avoid Patpong, its horrible. Why add to such a disturbing trade?

Try to take the taxis over the tuk tuks, they are not so safe in Bangkok (structurally and also they drive so fast). With taxis – ask them to put on the meter and if they dont, get out, or you’ll get ripped off.

There is a very nice food hall at the top of Central in Siam area. Great view of Bangkok…

RS