This one little street has more noise, lights and people than a whole cities I have been to. The atmosphere, with backpackers from all over the world, rows of shops selling all sorts of souvenirs, barely dressed Thai girls passing out flyers to the nearest club or massage parlour, ladyboys serving you pad thai, oh its gotta be seen to enjoy!

We were actually there the weekend after the New Years Eve Bombings and even though there were army officers roaming the streets the overall vibe seemed completely unaffected by it all.