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Khao San Road

Nicknamed "the backpackers ghetto" thats what it definatly was. it wasnt a very long street, would take about 2 min to walk from one end to the other without any interruptions, but there was what seemed like thousands of hostels, bars, suit stores, and travel agencies packed as closely together as possible.
All over the street and side walks are stand selling all sorts of cheap clothing and accessories. Men of all ages jump at the opportunity to to try and sell you custom tailored suits and dresses. Its a repeat of people selling the same things and stores offering the same stuff. Its kinda the equivalent of Fremont street compared to Las Vegas. All of the bars were packed with tourists and people continued to sell things well into the night.
I was staying at the Centre Point Plaza Hotel which seemed like an ok place when i looked it up on the internet. As I walked up the Sign hanging on the front of the building was burnt out so i thought that wasnt a good sign. I checked in and i had my own room with a bed and a tv (didnt even try to turn it on). I remembered that i was supposed to have my own bathroom so I look around the room. Opening up what I thought was a closet for midgets I see a tiled nook with a toilet, sink, mirror and a shower head.(sorry no picture)  The sink drained onto the floor and then into the hole in the corner which i guess is the "shower drain". I tried going out that night but wasnt feeling it so i fell asleep on an uncomfortable loud squeaking bed. I didnt think to check before but the room was 2 floors below a live music rooftop bar/restaurant. Ear plugs were a good thing to bring (Thanks Shannon S.)
As soon as I woke up the next morning I checked out and went and sat in a wifi cafe for some breakfast.
The Green Room Cafe was actually really nice, it was connected to The Green Room Hostel which on online reviews was said to be pretty dirty but the cafe was really nice. food was good too. had a really good pad thai.

In conclusion Khao San road is no the place for me. I did it, probably wont do it again.

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