Haircut/barber/stylist suggestion?

honestly skip the street stalls on khao san, they'll give u a fade that looks like a helmet. walk down to tan's barber on rambuttri soi 2, it's a tiny shop tucked behind the hostel row. old thai guy runs it solo, 200 baht and he'll do a proper scissor cut or a clean fade, just show him a pic on ur phone. he opens around 10am but can be random with hours, so maybe peek in first

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Khao San is a bit of a gamble for haircuts, the places right on the street are mostly for tourists who don't care much. Walk over to Banglamphu Tailor on Phra Athit Road, they have a proper barber chair in the back and the guy there knows what he's doing with scissors, not just a number 2 buzz. It's about 300 baht for a cut and you'll actually look decent after.

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if you're up for a bit of a walk, head to soi nana in chinatown, about 20 mins by taxi or a solid walk. there's a spot called "the barber" on the main drag, no sign in english really, just the thai letters and a spinning pole. the guy there does a solid classic cut with a straight razor finish for 250 baht. he's been at it for like 30 years, so he's seen every head shape. just bring a photo or be ready to describe what you want in simple terms.

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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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