What do you think about how accepting bangkok is for LGBTQ+ people?

bangkok's pretty open compared to most of asia, you'll see couples holding hands in sukhumvit or silom without any issues. the silom soi 2 and 4 area is basically the gay district with clubs and bars packed every night, but outside tourist zones like old town or some local markets you might get a few stares if you're showing a lot of pda. overall it's safe and accepting, just use common sense like anywhere else.

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it's pretty accepted but depends on where u are and what vibe u want. the legal stuff is decent for asia, no anti-lgbt laws and same-sex marriage got passed recently, but socially it's more about being discreet in certain areas. if u go to a place like soi cowboy or nana that's more straight touristy, some bars might be less welcoming, but honestly most locals just don't care what u do as long as u respect their space. the community here is huge though, especially in the art and design scenes, u'll find events at places like river city or warehouse 30 that are super inclusive without being exclusively nightlife.

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yeah it's pretty chill honestly, especially in the more central areas. the scene around silom is super vibrant and you'll find a lot of lgbtq+ friendly spots in thonglor and ekamai too if you want something a bit more lowkey

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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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