Where can I buy a zipper pull extender in Bangkok?

There's a little hardware shop on the ground floor of Siam Square, Soi 2, that sells random travel accessories and repair parts. It's just one stop on the BTS from Chit Lom, so about 5 minutes from CentralWorld. They have a bin of zipper pulls and extenders near the register, usually 30 baht each. The owner is an older guy who speaks enough English to help you match the size.

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honestly if you're near CentralWorld just walk over to Platinum Fashion Mall, the fabric and accessories stalls on the 3rd and 4th floors have tons of zipper parts for cheap. there's a few stalls near the escalators that sell individual pulls and sliders, they'll prob have what you need for like 20-50 baht. if they don't have an exact match, the whole area around Bobae Market is the wholesale spot but that's a bit farther, maybe 15 mins by taxi

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check the hardware section at homepro on ratchadamri, it's like a 10 minute walk from centralworld. they have a decent sewing and repair aisle with zipper parts, not as cheap as the market stalls but more consistent stock. if they don't have it, the little tailor shop in the basement of centralworld itself near the food court might be able to sell you a single pull or even fix it for like 50 baht

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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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