Cannabis in Bangkok?

basically true but the vibe is way different from amsterdam. you won't see people smoking openly on the street in most areas, more like discreetly at a shop's designated spot or on their balcony. sukhumvit soi 11 has a bunch of dispensaries now, some with little smoking lounges attached

the legal risk is low if you buy from licensed shops and don't act a fool in public. cops don't care about casual use but they'll still bust you for being loud or smoking near a temple or school. just tell your partner to be chill and not light up around families or monks and it's fine

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honestly your partner will be fine as long as they buy from a proper shop and don't smoke right in front of a cop. the whole "go to jail" thing is more about like meth or heroin, weed is treated way differently now. just don't be that tourist blowing smoke in people's faces at a crowded bar and nobody will care

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It's true it's been decriminalized, but the rules are pretty loose and change a lot. Your partner can buy from shops fine, but public smoking is technically not allowed in most spots so stick to private places like a hotel room or a shop with a lounge.

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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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