Which bars, cafes, or hangout spots in Bangkok are smoker-friendly?

the dubliner on soi 22 has a proper smoking room in the back with its own door and fans, it's an irish pub so the vibe is dark and wood-paneled which hides the smoke pretty well. they do food til late and the pints are like 180 baht during happy hour. just walk past the bar counter and the smoking room is on the left with ashtrays already on the tables

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Most indoor places have to follow the smoking ban by law, but there are a few spots that still have designated smoking rooms inside. Check out the Sportsman Bar on Sukhumvit Soi 13, they have a glassed-in smoking room with its own ventilation and ashtrays on every table. It's a proper expat pub with pool tables and food, so you can sit in there for hours with a beer and a pack of smokes without bothering anyone.

A more low-key option is the Londoner Brew Pub on Soi 33, they have a similar setup with an indoor smoking section that's separated from the main restaurant. The air con in there isn't great but the ashtrays are always out and the staff won't give you any trouble about lighting up.

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honestly most indoor places in bangkok are smoke-free by law, but some dive bars just dont care. try the phone booth on sukhumvit so11, it's a tiny whiskey bar that lets u smoke inside if it's not too busy. theyve got ashtrays on the bar counter usually

another option is the old maya bar near nana, it's been around forever and they still have a little indoor smoking corner with fans. beers are like 120 baht so it's cheap too. just be ready for the smell to stick to your clothes

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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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