Less Ads on MRT vs BTS?

Yeah, the MRT was built later so the stations have cleaner lines and less surface area designed for ads in the first place. Plus I think the MRT's parent company just isn't as aggressive about selling ad space, they focus more on keeping the stations looking modern.

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bts runs the skytrain as a private concession so they're way more aggressive with ad revenue, mrt is still state-owned even if operated by private companies so the rules are different. you can see it in the station design too, bts has those big ad frames built into every pillar and wall panel while mrt kept the surfaces clean on purpose. honestly i kinda prefer the mrt for that reason, feels less like walking through a shopping mall

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The MRT is owned and operated by a different company than the BTS, so their approach to ad sales is completely separate. BTS is run by Bangkok Mass Transit System, and they've been aggressive about filling every available surface with ads for years, it's a major revenue stream for them. MRT, which is under the Mass Rapid Transit Authority, seems to have stricter rules about what goes up and where, plus they don't have as many station spaces designed with ad frames built in from the start. You'll notice the MRT has been adding more digital screens and wraps on the trains themselves lately, but the stations still feel cleaner overall because they're not plastering ads on the actual platform walls and pillars the way BTS does.

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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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