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Hello, am heading to Thailand on my own in August and was wanting to get some tips if poss. Am looking for some accommodation in Bangkok to begin with. Have had many ppl suggest Khao san Rd. Since Im going to be on my own im pretty keen to meet people. Am on a bit of a budget but nothing to excessive so the idea of staying there is more so for the meeting people concept as opposed to affordable p…