Which temple sell amulets?

Most temples in Bangkok have small shops or vendors nearby that sell amulets, but the main spot people go to is Wat Ratchanadda right near the Golden Mount. They have a whole market area called the Amulet Market on the ground floor of the temple complex, with hundreds of stalls selling everything from cheap souvenirs to serious collector pieces. If you want a more traditional experience, Wat Saket itself has a few monks who bless and sell amulets directly from the temple office. Just be ready to haggle a bit at the market stalls, they usually start high with tourists.

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yeah Erawan is for praying, not for buying. try the amulet market near wat khao takrut or just walk around the vendors outside wat pho, tons of little stalls tucked along the side streets

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If you're after the real amulet scene you should check out the area around Wat Mahathat near the Grand Palace. There's a whole alley called Tha Phra Chan that's packed with stalls and it's basically a hub for collectors and monks who bless stuff on the spot.

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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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