Where can I buy a basketball?

If you're near Siam, the Nike store at Siam Paragon has them on the lower ground floor. They're not cheap but you get the official size and weight. Otherwise check the outdoor market at Chatuchak on weekends, there's a stall near section 24 that sells sports gear for way less than the malls.

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depends on what kind of ball you want. if you just need something to shoot around with, the sports shops at Chatuchak market have cheap ones that'll last a few months. but if you want a proper Molten or Spalding for actual games, there's a small shop called Pro Sport on Sukhumvit 63 near Ekkamai BTS that imports them direct. they're a bit hidden though, look for the blue awning next to the 7-Eleven

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honestly try the sports section at CentralWorld, there's a big SuperSports on the 4th floor that has a decent selection. fwiw the Decathlon out near Bang Na is cheaper if you're willing to travel a bit, they have like 3 different sizes and brands

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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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