Hair Braiding by Pakgai

Just as many visitors to Bangkok shop for a tattoo to ink on and take back home, many folks seek out the hair braiders on Khao San Road to get their hair put into plaits, dreadlocks, woven, or other. There are many hair braiding stalls as one walks down Khao San, indeed it seems to be one of the more popular operating street stalls. Ms. Pakgai's stall is on the right side as one walks from east to west, just near the entrance to Susie Alley. Here you can pull up a seat and opt for the Rasta look, an additional pony tail, or just regular braiding. The stall also specializes in henna tattooing which has also become a big Khao San fashion. Colorful hair extensions are in vogue these days, and many a traveler sits here nursing a cold beer or fruit shake watching the world go by while the patient Ms. Pakgai works her magic. It makes for great people watching and photo ops, and is certainly a novel thing to do while on vacation, not to mention reducing the need for hair care while on the road.