Most Khao San shop owners support 4am closing


TOURISM and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn visited Khao San Road in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district under a plan to allow restaurants and entertainment venues in selected tourism zones to stay open until 4am.

The ministry is eyeing the famous Khao San Road as a pilot area for the move, which aims to boost tourism and help local entrepreneurs get back on their feet amid an economic downturn.

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