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Should /r/Bangkok have a monthly FAQ thread?
The answer that most agreed on was that it was because… Recently, a few posts and comments popped up asking why posts and comments get downvoted so often despite not being offensive or of bad quality.
The answer that most agreed on was that it was because regular Redditors are tired of answering the same stuff every time, especially when there are almost identical threads in the archives, let alone searchable within a 2 minute Google search, which is understandable.
I proposed to "steal" the solution r/Thailand came up with not too long ago (and my comment was promptly downvoted, the irony...). Over there, they create a monthly FAQ thread pinned to the top (example) that contains the, well, "frequently answered questions."
I find this idea very effective in combating the endless cycle of "Where is the best noodle stall" in Bangkok or "Where do I find drug XYZ."
So, this post is addressed to both the regular r/Bangok users to ask what you guys think about this idea and to the mods to ask whether they can imagine implementing such a monthly FAQ thread (assuming the majority of users agree to that, of course).
What do you guys think? Would a monthly FAQ thread help reduce annoyingly repetitive questions, and would the community (and mods) support it?
best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
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.
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.
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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