Where to find boxing shoes?

For boxing gear specifically, check out the shops near the old stadium on Ratchadaphisek Road. You want to look for the smaller stores tucked between the bigger Muay Thai gyms, they usually stock proper boxing shoes alongside the gloves and wraps. If your relative is a standard size, Fairtex has a factory outlet not far from there that often has decent prices on their boxing boots.

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MBK Mall on Siam has a couple of sports shops on the 4th floor that stock boxing shoes, usually Twins and Fairtex. The prices are marked up compared to the Ratchada shops but the selection is more consistent. If your relative knows their size they can also check the Fairtex website and have it delivered to wherever they are staying, their Thai warehouse ships fast.

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hit up the shops around chatchai market in hua hin if theyre heading south, or the fairtex factory outlet on pattanakarn road in bkk proper has solid deals on boots. the ratchada area ones are the main spot but those are already mentioned

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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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