Cigars in Thailand?

yeah the scene's kinda small but loyal, there's a spot called the duke's rooftop on silom that's got decent airflow and they don't hassle you about lighting up. for beaches, just don't bother on public sand, but some of the smaller island bars with open fronts will let you puff if you're buying drinks

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The cigar lounges in Bangkok are mostly in hotels and tend to be quiet, air conditioned spots. Havana Social near Sukhumvit Soi 11 has a more social vibe if you want conversation. For beaches, I'd skip lighting up on the sand anywhere near a city like Hua Hin or Pattaya, but some resort pools have smoking areas where you'll be left alone. Prices on Cubans are about 30-40% above what you'd pay in Europe, so if you're visiting, bring your own stock.

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cigar scene is decent but pricey. bangkok has a few real cigar lounges like the one at the landmark hotel on sukhumvit, they've got a decent walk-in humidor with cubans and new world sticks. public beaches are a no-go legally, you'll get a fine on places like pattaya or phuket, best to stick to designated spots or private venues

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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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