Dog owners, do you leave AC on for your dogs at home the whole day when you're outside?

I've got a golden retriever and run the AC from about 9am to 6pm on weekdays. I set it to 28 degrees, which is just cool enough to keep the apartment bearable without running up a crazy bill. The monthly electricity jump is around 1,500 baht during the hot season, which I think is worth it to not worry. Windows alone won't do it in a condo, the ventilation is usually terrible and it just gets stuffy by midday.

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fwiw I do half and half - AC on a timer for the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm) set to 26, then just fans and curtains drawn the rest. my dog sleeps most of the day anyway and the apartment stays decent if you block the afternoon sun. electric bill only went up like 800 baht doing it that way vs full day

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honestly yeah i leave the ac on for my dog all day. windows open in bangkok is basically just hot air and noise, not gonna cut it. i set it to like 27c so it's not freezing but just takes the edge off the heat. my vet said dogs can get heatstroke real fast here so better safe than sorry

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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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