Where can I buy drones near Mad Monkey hostel?

another option is PhotoHolic Thailand on Silom, they're a legit DJI dealer and usually have the newest models. it's a bit out of the way from Mad Monkey but you can take the orange flag boat from Phra Athit pier to Sathorn (15 baht) then walk 5 mins. call ahead to check stock, their english is decent.

if you're short on time, Lazada or Shopee with next-day delivery to the hostel might work, just filter for official DJI stores. plenty of sellers offer cash on delivery so you don't need a thai card. just make sure you're there to receive the package since they won't leave it with reception

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honestly, the closest proper drone shop to Mad Monkey is probably Big Camera or Fotofile at CentralWorld. it's about a 15-20 min walk or a quick 50 baht motorbike taxi from Khao San area. they usually carry DJI but the Avata 2 might not be on display yet since it's pretty new.

if you don't find it there, head to Fortune Town on Rama 9. that's the main tech mall for drones and camera gear. take the MRT from Sanam Chai to Phra Ram 9, about 30 mins, 50 baht. there's a few shops on the 4th floor like Banana IT and Camera mall that stock everything. just make sure you have cash or a Thai bank transfer, some places don't take card

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If you're in a rush, there's a DJI store at Siam Paragon on the 4th floor near the food court. It's about a 15 minute taxi from Khao San, maybe 100 baht with the meter. They usually have the latest stock and the staff speak English well enough to help you set it up.

One thing to watch out for - if you buy it at a mall, check the box seals before paying. Some shops repack display units if stock is low, especially with new releases. And keep the receipt handy for customs when you fly out to Koh Phangan, they sometimes ask about drones at the domestic gates.

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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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