Any used watch dealers in BKK?

yeah there's a few spots but they're not in the malls. check out the shops around siam square soi 4, there's a couple of small dealers that carry pre-owned rolex and sometimes AP. the prices are negotiable if you pay cash. also worth looking at the weekend market at chatuchak, there's a section near the back with vintage watch guys but you gotta know what ur looking at

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You could try Robinson Department Store on Sukhumvit. There's a small kiosk on the third floor that deals in pre-owned Rolex and Omega, sometimes Patek if you're lucky. They're pretty straightforward about pricing and will let you inspect the movement. Also, Fortune Town near Rama 9 has a handful of independent dealers in the basement level who carry higher end stuff, mostly from Japanese importers. Just bring a loupe and know your serial numbers.

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honestly the best spot for used high end watches in bangkok isnt really in the tourist areas. head over to fortune town near rama 9, the basement level has a couple of japanese import dealers that rotate stock pretty frequently. they usually have rolex subs and datejusts, sometimes AP royals if you time it right. the japanese guys are super meticulous about authenticity and will show you the box and papers if they have them. just be prepared to haggle in thai or through a calculator, they respect that

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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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