Foldable backpack - where to buy?

If you're near the BTS, stop by the Artbox market when it's on. They usually have a few vendors selling those foldable backpacks from local brands, and the quality is hit or miss but you can find one with a padded laptop slot for around 500 to 700 baht. The vendors there are more design-focused than the Chatuchak stalls, so the stitching and zippers tend to hold up better. Just check the weight capacity if you're carrying a heavy laptop, some of the lighter fabrics won't handle it for long.

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honestly check out the travel stores at central world or siam paragon, they usually have better quality ones than the markets. the decathlon at mega bangna has a decent packable one for like 400 baht that folds into its own pocket but no laptop sleeve

if u want a laptop compartment specifically, the uniqlo ones are solid and around 790 baht, they have a store at central chidlom. markets like chatuchak will have knockoffs but the zippers tend to die after a few months in my experience

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yeah mbk center or terminal 21 has plenty of those cheap foldable ones with laptop slots. markets like chatuchak also have a ton but u gotta dig through junk half the time. this is literally asked every damn week lol just search the sub

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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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