Is it acceptable to have a cockroach in your apartment from time to time?

You're in Sathon, so yeah, cockroaches are pretty much part of the deal with those shophouse restaurants downstairs. A few here and there doesn't mean the apartment is dirty, it's just the nature of an older building near food stalls. For a three month stay, I wouldn't bother moving, just buy some sticky traps at the nearest Lotus's or Big C and put them along the baseboards. That'll tell you how bad it really is, and if you're only seeing one or two a week, that's totally normal for that area.

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honestly if you're only here three months and already have an apartment in sathon near your office, i'd just deal with it. moving for a short lease is a hassle and you'll prob just end up in a similar situation anyway since most buildings near street food have them. grab some cockroach bait from the 7-11 on sathon soi 1, the one near the BTS exit, it's like 50 baht and works better than spray. also keep your sink drain covered at night and don't leave food out, that's usually enough to keep them from getting too comfortable

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A few cockroaches doesn't mean the place is filthy, especially with street food stalls right downstairs on Sathon. Most older buildings in that area deal with them, it's just the climate and the density of restaurants. If you're only here for three months, I'd just grab some gel bait from a 7-Eleven and put it behind the fridge and under the sink, that usually handles the problem without needing to move.

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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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