Glass workshop?

honestly, i'd check out the glass studio at baan krua, it's a bit tucked away near siam but they do weekend workshops that are more hands-on than the touristy stuff. i tried their lampworking intro a few months back and the guy running it is super patient, lets u take your time. it's like 1800 baht for a 3-hour session i think, and they're cool with beginners making a mess

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I'd check out Artisanal Glass Lab near Thong Lo. They do both lampworking and some small scale glass blowing, which is rare in Bangkok. The owner trained in Chiang Mai and he's got a proper studio setup, not just a tourist thing. Sessions run about 2,000 baht for a two hour intro and they're open Tuesday through Saturday.

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There's a place called Siam Glass in the Charoen Krung area that focuses on lampworking, mostly beads and small sculptures. They run beginner workshops for around 1,500 baht and you get to take home whatever you make. I'd call ahead to book because they don't always have walk-in slots available.

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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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