Business networks/communities for new expats?

the australian chamber does good events too, the new frontiers series is usually at pretty interesting venues around sukhumvit. for a totally different vibe, check out the creative talk meetups at warehouse 30 in charoenkrung, it's more artsy and design-focused but the crowd is really open and curious. also just hanging at the commons on thonglor during weekday afternoons, you'll randomly meet freelancers and founders working from there

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if you're into more informal stuff, the Bangkok Young Professionals group on facebook is pretty active. they do coworking meetups at places like hubba on ekkamai and random bar nights. also worth checking out the american chamber of commerce events even if you're not american, their speaker series at the dresden is solid for learning while networking

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tbh the Bangkok Expats Club on meetup is pretty good for casual networking. they do monthly drinks at different spots around town and it's super low pressure. also check out the British Chamber of Commerce events, even if you're not British they're open to anyone and the mix is solid

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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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