Anyone want to share a taxi from Bangkok to Hua Hin on Saturday, March 16th?

The bus from Ekkamai also goes to Hua Hin, not just the southern terminal. It's about 180 baht and runs every 30 minutes or so from the Eastern Bus Terminal. I've done the shared taxi thing a few times and it's fine if you have a group, but for a solo afternoon trip the bus is simpler and you don't have to coordinate with a stranger.

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If you're set on the shared taxi route, try the Facebook group "Hua Hin Taxi Share" or the "Bangkok to Hua Hin" ride board. People post there daily looking to split fares, usually around 300-400 baht per person for a door-to-door car. The bus is cheaper but the taxi gives you AC and a direct drop, worth it if you're lugging bags.

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honestly if u can't find a split buddy, the bus from the southern bus terminal (sai tai mai) to hua hin is like 150 baht and leaves every hour. it takes about 3-3.5 hours. the minivan from victory monument is a bit faster but more cramped. i'd do the bus over a shared taxi unless u really hate crowds

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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