How can I find a personal yoga trainer in BKK?

The Facebook group "Bangkok Yoga Community" is worth joining. Teachers post their availability there pretty often, especially for privates at your home or condo. I found my current teacher that way, she charges 1,000 baht for a 90 minute session and comes to my place in Thonglor.

You could also try the website Rukklub. It's mostly for fitness classes but some yoga teachers list their services there with pricing and availability. The search filters let you narrow down by area and session type.

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honestly just walk into any decent studio and ask the teachers directly. most of the good ones at places like Yoga Elements or Absolute Yoga do privates on the side for like 800-1200 baht per session. they won't advertise it online much cause the studios take a cut if they book through them

also check the bulletin boards at health food shops or coffee spots in Ekkamai and Ari. there's always flyers for freelance teachers who rent space at community halls or small gyms. cheaper than the big studios too

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try the app "mindbody" - lots of trainers list their privates there with reviews and you can book directly. also check the community boards at the f45 or fitness first in thonglor, seen a few yoga cards pinned up near the entrance

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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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