honestly i'd check their university placement list instead of just ratings. most schools in bangkok brag about their top kids but the average student's path tells u more. also linkedin for teachers is...

if you're on a bike, try bangkapom market on rama 4, it's not far from asok and has a bunch of small shops selling oil and basic tools. the big name stores like autobacs are fine but you'll pay double...

Berlin has always had segregated neighborhoods, this is nothing new.

honestly you're better off heading to Shibuya 109 or Marui shinjuku for formal wear, they have a few floors with dressy stuff but it's mostly clubwear not prom dresses. for actual long formal dresses...

yeah there's a place in daikanyama called t-site that has a small section of vintage posters sometimes, not a huge selection but they get some cool japanese ones in. also check out the used record sho...