Customs fine for false price?

honestly you're probably fine, this happens way more often than you'd think. customs here at suvarnabhumi sees fake declared values on packages all the time, especially for sports gear from europe. they'll prob just charge you the full duty on 200 euro plus maybe a handling fee from ups which is like 200-500 baht

bigger issue is ups themselves might flag your address for future shipments since they have the real receipt now. next time just get the seller to send it via thailand post ems, they barely check anything under 1500 baht declared value and no one asks for receipts

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Yeah you'll probably get hit with a fine since you basically admitted the declared value was wrong by sending them the real receipt. They might just make you pay the proper duty plus a small penalty, but don't expect to get out of it scot-free since you provided proof of the actual price yourself.

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you'll probably just have to pay the real duty and maybe a small fine, nothing crazy legally speaking. ups deals with this all the time, they just want the correct tax amount

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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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