Backgammon in Bangkok?

You might want to try Jibby & Co. in Ekkamai, they have a few board games and the vibe is relaxed enough to set up a backgammon game at the bar. Also, the speakeasy speakeasy bar Tropic City sometimes has game nights, though it's more of a spontaneous thing than a regular fixture.

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Honestly I'd check out some of the expat pubs around Sukhumvit, like The Londoner or The Pickled Liver. I've def seen backgammon boards lying around there, more of a casual drinking vibe than a board game cafe.

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I've seen people playing at some of the board game cafes around Ari, like The Games Cafe. Not a dedicated backgammon spot but you'll probably find a set and someone to play with.

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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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