hi guys , what's average cost of rent around Ekkamai - Thonglor ?

The range the other person gave is pretty accurate, but it really depends on how close you need to be to the BTS. I've seen older units on the Ekkamai side around Soi 10 going for 15,000 to 18,000 if you're okay with a 10-minute walk to the station. Thonglor tends to hold its value more, so even the dated buildings there rarely dip below 25,000.

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For a decent studio or one-bedroom condo in that area, you're looking at 20,000 to 35,000 baht a month for something older or further off the main road. Newer buildings right on Sukhumvit or near Thonglor BTS will push you closer to 40,000 to 60,000. I'd check soi 55 and 63 for more options, the smaller sois off Ekkamai tend to be quieter and cheaper.

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Yeah those numbers are right. If you're on a tighter budget, look a bit deeper into Ekkamai like Soi 8 or Soi 10, you can find studios around 12,000 to 15,000 baht but they're usually older buildings with no pool or gym.

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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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