Any property agent recommendation?

yeah fb marketplace is actually solid for direct owner listings, just filter by "posted today" and message fast. also if you're open to areas outside sukhumvit, on nut and bang chak have way more bang for your buck and the bts is barely 10 min longer. hipflat and ddproperty are better than renthub imo, renthub feels like it's stuck in 2018

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depends on your budget and area but if you're looking at the 15-25k range, try reaching out to the leasing office at noble or landmark buildings directly. they have in-house teams that don't charge you, the agent fee is covered by the owner. i got my place at noble remix that way and saved 15k. also if you're okay with a 6-month lease, some buildings on ratchada near thailand cultural centre bts will do short term without the premium. just walk in and ask the juristic office, they'll point you to the right person

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honestly skip the agents if you can, they take a month's commission and most listings are on the websites anyway. if you're set on one, try walking around sukhumvit soi 50-60 areas and look for "for rent" signs with a thai number, those owners often don't list online and you'll get a better deal. the hipflat app has more up-to-date stuff than renthub in my experience

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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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