Any recommendations for Muay Thai gear shops in Bangkok ?

If you're after proper quality gear, head to the Super Export Shop on Soi Chula 16 near the national stadium. They stock Fairtex, Twins, and King brands at factory prices, usually 20-30% less than what you'd pay at tourist-focused gyms. The staff there have been running the place for decades and won't try to upsell you on stuff you don't need.

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Honestly, if you want the real deal without the tourist markup, hit up the Fairtex shop on Soi On Nut. It's a bit out of the center but they have a proper warehouse with all their pro-line stuff, not just the basic bags and gloves. You can grab a pair of their Muay Thai shorts for like 600 baht there, half what they charge at the mall. Just take the BTS to On Nut and it's a 10 minute walk down the soi.

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action zone on rama 4 has a few spots tucked between the gear shops, but the real hidden gem is muay thai factory on soi ekamai 10. they make custom gloves and pads on site, you can literally watch them stitching while you wait. prices start around 1500 for a basic pair but the quality is way better than the mass-produced stuff. just call ahead to check if the owner is around, he sometimes closes early for fights

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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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