Offensive to give clothes I don't want to security guy?

just do it casually, like when you're heading out and he's there. hold the clothes out and say "for you, si?" with a head nod. the key is not to make it a big thing. thais pick up on tone more than words anyway, and if you're chill he'll know you mean well. i've seen this go sideways only when people make it weird by explaining too much or being overly apologetic

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nah you're good just hand them over with a smile and say "for you" in english, he'll get it. thais are pretty chill about this stuff as long as you're not being a dick about it. i've given old shirts to the motorbike taxi guys at my soi and they were stoked actually. just do it privately not in front of the whole lobby or anything

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honestly it's fine, just don't make it weird. thais have a whole thing called "nam jai" which is basically voluntary kindness, so offering something useful is actually seen as positive. but do it one on one with a simple smile and a nod, no long explanation needed. i'd fold them neatly in a bag rather than handing over a crumpled pile, makes it feel more like a gift than a hand-me-down. if he says no just smile and move on, no harm done

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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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