Where to find a new or secondhand cruiser skateboard in BKK?

If you're open to shopping online and waiting a few days, I've seen some decent secondhand cruisers pop up on the Thai marketplace app Kaidee. The search function isn't great but try "skateboard" or "cruiser" in Thai (สเก็ตบอร์ด) and you might find someone selling a used Arbor or Sector 9 for around 1,500 to 3,000 baht. For new boards, the Decathlon at Mega Bangna has a small selection of their own brand cruisers that are actually pretty solid for the price, around 1,200 baht, and you can roll them around the store to test.

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there's a skate shop kinda tucked away near ekkamai called zonehouse that carries some cruisers, mostly mini cruisers and a few full size ones. they've got penny boards too if you're into those. not the biggest selection but worth a look if you're in the area

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honestly fb marketplace is ur best bet for secondhand, but if you want to browse in person check out probkk on sathorn. they mostly carry longboards and cruisers, not a huge selection but decent quality for the price. there's also a shop called sk8 house near on nut bts that stocks some loaded and landyachtz cruisers, but they're pricier. i'd say probkk is better if you're on a budget and want to feel the board first

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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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