Does anyone know the dress code for Sing Sing Theatre and Baccarat?

Baccarat is a bit of a mixed bag depending on the doorman that night, but I'd skip shorts there too if you're planning to sit at the bar rather than just peek in. Sing Sing is a whole different vibe, they actually sell branded merch like t-shirts and caps at the door if you show up underdressed, which is a cheeky way around the no shorts rule. Both are within a few minutes walk of each other on Soi Cowboy, so if you're in doubt, wear jeans and a collared shirt and you'll be fine at either.

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The bouncers at both places have seen it all, so they're pretty quick at the door. If you're a guy, shorts are a no-go at Sing Sing unless you're buying a 500 baht t-shirt from their counter to cover up. For Baccarat, dark jeans and clean sneakers will get you in 9 times out of 10, but I'd avoid flip-flops entirely on Soi Cowboy anywhere after 9pm.

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Sing Sing Theatre is stricter than most Bangkok clubs, no shorts allowed for guys even if you're a tourist. Baccarat is more relaxed, I've seen people in decent shorts get in there during the week, but weekends they'll probably turn you away at the door. Both places are on Soi Cowboy, so if you show up in shorts you'll end up walking back to your hotel to change like I did last 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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