Do I need to pay any fees at the airport with cash?

nah you're good, no weird cash-only fees at Suvarnabhumi. the departure tax is already included in your ticket price so that's covered. after security you can pay with card at pretty much every shop and restaurant, even the 7-Eleven. only thing i'd keep a tiny bit of baht for is if you wanna grab a snack or drink from one of the random street food stalls outside the terminals before you check in, but you said you'll be there late so those prob won't be around anyway. SuperRich hours are usually accurate but sometimes they close a bit early if it's quiet, so don't bank on exchanging literally at 11:30.

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yeah no weird cash-only fees at Suvarnabhumi, you're fine. the departure tax is baked into your ticket so nothing to worry about there. after security most places take card, even the little coffee stands. only thing is if you want a bottle of water or something from one of those random vending machines near the gates, some of them are cash only but honestly you can just use card at the 7-Eleven inside for that. SuperRich hours are usually right but the one at the airport entrance can get busy, so if you're aiming for 11:30pm you might be cutting it close. fwiw i'd keep like 100 baht just in case you want a snack from the carts near the check-in counters, they're cash only and open late sometimes

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You should be fine, there's no random cash-only fee at Suvarnabhumi. The only thing I'd mention is that if you take the airport train or a taxi from the city, you might need a bit of cash for that, but since you're leaving from the airport itself, you're good. Everything after security takes card, even the Boots pharmacy. I'd just keep like 50 baht for a luggage cart if you end up needing one, they take coins.

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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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