Rooftop basketball court in Bangkok?

honestly the only real option is the one at the racquet club, they've got a half court setup up there. if you're flexible on rooftop, check out the basketball court at centralworld, it's on the 7th floor but not exactly open air. also some of the newer condos like ideo q sukhumvit 36 have courts on their sky gardens but u'd need a friend who lives there to get in

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I've seen a few people shoot hoops at the basketball court on top of the EmQuartier parking garage. It's not a full-sized court, more like a half-court setup with a decent open-air feel, and you get a pretty good view of the Phrom Phong area. You'll need to bring your own ball and it's free to use if you can find the entrance by the Helix building elevators.

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There aren't many true rooftop basketball courts in Bangkok, but the one at The Racquet Club on Sukhumvit 49/9 is probably your best bet. It's not super high up like a sky bar, but it's on an upper level with a decent view of the area. They charge by the hour and you'll need to bring your own ball unless you're booking a session with their gear.

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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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