Where are the best places to buy a digital camera in Bangkok?

Fortune Town is the go-to for new gear, but if you want a quieter experience with better service, try FotoFay at CentralWorld. They're an official Sony dealer and usually have the A6700 in stock, though you'll pay closer to list price. For used Fuji lenses, check out the second-hand section at Studio 99 in Siam Square, they specialize in Fuji glass and let you test with your own camera before buying.

One thing to keep in mind is that Bangkok's camera market is mostly cash-based for the best deals. Cards add a 3% surcharge at most shops, so hit an ATM before you go. Also, the Sony A6700 is easier to find than the XS-20 right now, Fuji has been having stock issues across Asia.

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ngl the best bet for new cameras is Fortune Town on Ratchadaphisek. It's a whole mall dedicated to electronics, tons of camera shops on the 3rd and 4th floors. You'll find both the Sony and Fuji there for sure, just haggle a bit on the body-only price if you're paying cash

for used lenses, head to MBK Center. the 4th floor has a few stalls like Big Camera and Photo Hall that carry second-hand stuff. they're legit but always test the lens on your camera before paying. also check out the shop "Siam Computer" in Fortune Town, they sometimes have trade-in lenses that are well priced

one thing nobody tells you is that warranty is usually shop-only in Thailand, not manufacturer. so buy from a place that's been around for a while, not some random stall. I'd skip Pantip Plaza these days, it's mostly phone repair now

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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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