is 1 hour 50 mins stopover enough at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to connect to another flight?

yeah 1 hour 50 mins is actually fine for a same-ticket Thai Airways connection at BKK. they're pretty efficient with the transit zone and you won't need to go through immigration or collect bags since it's all one booking. the airport's huge and can be a bit of a walk depending on which gate you land at vs depart from, but 110 mins is usually enough unless there's a major delay out of Karachi

just a heads up tho the airside food options are overpriced and mediocre compared to what you'd get landside. if you're hungry grab something quick near your departure gate rather than wandering to the main concourse

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You'll be fine with that connection time at BKK. The transit area is well signposted and Thai Airways usually parks close to the main pier, so you're not trekking from the far end of the A concourse. One thing to know is that security check at the transfer desk can get a queue around midday, but 1hr50 still gives you enough buffer for that plus a quick walk to the gate. If you do get hungry in transit, the Miracle Lounge is decent for a quick bite if your ticket includes lounge access.

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1 hour 50 minutes on a single ticket with Thai Airways is plenty at Suvarnabhumi. The transfer desk is in the middle of the concourse after you get off the plane, and the security check there usually moves fast unless you hit a sudden rush. I'd suggest skipping the main terminal shops and just heading straight to your departure gate area, since the walk from the C gates to the D gates can take ten minutes if your luck's bad. Grab a bottle of water after security, the prices at the convenience stalls near the gates are the same as the bigger shops.

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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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