«At that time, I wrote that «Khao San Road is not designed to be a static,
aesthetic part of Thailand, but a pragmatic duty - free zone — a neutral territory that has learned to continually reinvent itself in the image of what young budget travelers want» — and it's an observation that still
holds true: In continually
tweaking and adapting to the needs of travelers, Khao San Road is in many ways staying the same.