any1 know where I can buy a drawstring bag in bangkok?

I'd check out Siam Square, there's a bunch of small shops tucked in the alleys that sell those minimalist Japanese-style drawstring bags. There's one called Daiso on the ground floor of Siam Paragon too, they have basic nylon ones for 60 baht that are surprisingly decent for a tablet.

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You'll find plenty of drawstring bags at the weekend markets, specifically Chatuchak on Saturdays and Sundays. Walk around Section 2 or Section 4 where the casual bag stalls are, and you can usually haggle them down to around 150-250 baht depending on the fabric quality. If you want something more durable that still folds flat, check out the outdoor gear shops along Khao San Road, they have nylon ones that hold up better and usually have a small zippered pocket for keys or a phone.

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honestly just hit up MBK Center, 4th floor near the escalators by the food court. there's a small shop called O.Bag that has these foldable nylon drawstrings for like 200 baht, sturdy enough for a tablet but packs down to the size of a wallet. way better quality than the chatuchak ones which tend to rip after a month.

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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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