Any tips for staying cool?

if your hotel ac is weak, try wetting a thin sarong or towel and draping it over a chair in front of the fan, the evaporative cooling is legit. also hit up a mall like Siam Paragon or CentralWorld around 2pm, they keep the AC at like 18 degrees and you can just wander for an hour without spending a thing. for sightseeing, plan everything before 10am or after 4pm, the midday sun is no joke even for locals

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honestly the salty orange drink tip is solid but also try the sugarcane juice from street stalls, it's like 10 baht and gives u a quick energy boost too. another thing that saved me was those portable neck fans, you can grab one at MBK for like 200 baht and theyre way more effective than hand fans. also if you're feeling faint, just duck into any 7-Eleven for 10-15 mins, the AC in those is usually cranked way higher than hotels and nobody will bother you

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You might be low on electrolytes, not just water. Grab a bottle of the salty orange drink from 7-Eleven, or ask for nam manao at any shop -- it's fresh lime juice with salt and sugar. Also, BTS and MRT stations are freezing, so you can plan your route to pass through a few and cool down between stops. If your hotel AC is weak, ask them to check the filter or switch rooms, it's a common issue.

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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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