Bkk new friends?😇7-12th of july

honestly july is kinda rainy season here so pack an umbrella. if you're into partying check out khao san road for the backpacker vibe or thong lor for more local spots. for a chill day hit up jj green market at night, it's way less touristy than chatuchak. also try the boat noodle alley near victory monument, it's cheap and legit.

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July's actually a great time to hit up the rooftop bars since the rain usually clears by evening. I'd skip the super touristy ones and check out Tichuca or Mahanakhon SkyBar for the vibe, but book ahead. For food, the yaowarat road street food in Chinatown is chaos but worth it, especially the grilled seafood around 8pm. If you want a proper party night without the backpacker scene, try the clubs on Sukhumvit Soi 11, but watch your drink and negotiate taxi fares before getting in.

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if you're staying near bts you can pretty much get anywhere without dealing with taxis. the skytrain is cheap and fast, just avoid rush hour 5-7pm. for a fun night without the super touristy stuff, check out the bars around ekkamai or ari, they're more chill and you'll meet actual locals. also if you're into markets, the rot fai market srinakarin is huge and open late, way better than the crowded ones downtown

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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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