Why do most cats here have their tails cut?

another thing nobody's mentioned is that some of these cats are actually rescues from the old sois near yaowarat where they used to trap and spay but also clipped tails as a marking system. the vets and TNR groups would notch or cut the tip so people knew they were already fixed, saves them from being trapped again. you still see it with the colony cats around the riverfront, little flat nubs from the old days.

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yeah the super short stubby tails are mostly just how the soi cats look around here, been like that for generations. you'll notice the same thing with a lot of the temple cats up near wat pho, they all have that little nub. some people still believe cutting a cat's tail brings good luck or keeps it from wandering too far, old superstition thing, but that's way less common now

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honestly thats a common misunderstanding. most cats in Bangkok are actually born with naturally short tails, its a genetic thing from the local street cat population. you see it a lot with the Siamese and Korat breeds, they just have that kinked or stubby tail naturally. some people do dock tails for stray cats they take in, but its not as widespread as youd think.

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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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