OTOP fair 2024 dates?

you might have better luck looking for the otop midyear sale instead of the main one - they often do a smaller version at centralworld or siam paragon around june. impact arena's main otop expo is usually year-end now, but the ministry of interior runs pop-ups at malls throughout the year. if you're here in june, check the bangkok trade & tourism facebook page, they post event dates a few weeks ahead for these

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Yeah I think the big OTOP fair at Impact has been happening more around November for the past couple years, not sure if they're doing a June one at all in 2024. You could try checking the bigger weekend markets like Chatuchak instead, they usually have a decent OTOP section running.

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oh man i think they moved it to later in the year last few times, like nov or dec. might have missed the june slot

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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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