Khao San Road Prices (2026)
Khao San Road is more expensive than the Bangkok average — you're paying a tourist premium of roughly 30-50% on most things. A beer that costs 65 THB at 7-Eleven will be 150 THB at a bar. A massage that's 250 THB on Samsen Road is 350 THB here. That said, it's still cheap by Western standards. A full night out with food, drinks, and entertainment can easily stay under 1,500 THB ($43 USD).
All Prices
Beer
March 2026| Item | Price (THB) |
|---|---|
| Chang/Leo (large, 7-Eleven) | 65 |
| Chang/Leo (large, bar) | 150 |
| Craft beer (pint) | 280 |
| Bucket (whiskey + mixer) | 220 |
All prices in THB. Actual prices may vary.
Prices are approximate and based on recent visitor reports.
Food
March 2026| Item | Price (THB) |
|---|---|
| Pad thai (street cart) | 70 |
| Pad thai (restaurant) | 150 |
| Green curry + rice | 130 |
| Mango sticky rice | 100 |
| Fried insects (plate) | 100 |
| Fresh fruit shake | 60 |
All prices in THB. Actual prices may vary.
Prices are approximate and based on recent visitor reports.
Massage
March 2026| Item | Price (THB) |
|---|---|
| Foot massage (30 min) | 250 |
| Thai massage (1 hr) | 350 |
| Oil massage (1 hr) | 450 |
| Thai massage (1 hr, off-street) | 250 |
All prices in THB. Actual prices may vary.
Prices are approximate and based on recent visitor reports.
Tattoos
March 2026| Item | Price (THB) |
|---|---|
| Small machine tattoo | 2,000 |
| Sak yant (bamboo) | 3,000 |
| Medium piece (palm-sized) | 5,000 |
| Temporary henna tattoo | 300 |
All prices in THB. Actual prices may vary.
Prices are approximate and based on recent visitor reports.
Transport
March 2026| Item | Price (THB) |
|---|---|
| Grab to Sukhumvit | 150 |
| Tuk-tuk (quoted price) | 300 |
| Chao Phraya boat to Saphan Taksin | 20 |
| Bus (air-con) | 15 |
| Grab to Suvarnabhumi Airport | 450 |
All prices in THB. Actual prices may vary.
Prices are approximate and based on recent visitor reports.
Tips for Saving Money
- Buy beer from 7-Eleven. There are several convenience stores on or just off the road. A large Chang is 65 THB vs 150 THB at a bar. Drinking on the street is legal and normal.
- Eat from street carts, not restaurants. Pad thai is 70 THB from a cart vs 150 THB in a sit-down restaurant. The food is often better from the carts.
- Walk 5 minutes for cheaper massages. Samsen Road and the sois (side streets) around Khao San have massage shops that are 30-40% cheaper.
- Use Grab, not tuk-tuks. Tuk-tuk drivers quote 200-300 THB for trips that cost 80-100 THB on Grab. Always book through the app.
- Negotiate tattoo prices. Most shops expect some negotiation on larger pieces. Don't lowball, but asking for 10-15% off is standard.
- Take the Chao Phraya boat. At 20 THB, it's the best-value transport in Bangkok and drops you at Phra Athit Pier, a 5-minute walk from Khao San.