{
  "id": 16273148,
  "title": "Khao San Road: History and What It Is Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/khao-san-road-history-and-what-it-is-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:48:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/destinations/khao-san-road-history/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "BANGKOK – Khao San Road began as a rice-trading street in Bangkok’s Banglamphu district; today, it’s known for its lively visitor scene. Its name means “milled rice,” a reminder of the neighborhood’s commercial past. That shift helps explain why the short street draws travelers looking for budget stays, food, and nightlife, while the surrounding area […] The post Khao San Road: History and What…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}