Is there a comic con/ anime convention coming up?

there's Thailand Comic Con happening pretty regularly, usually at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. the next one should be around late October or November if they stick to their usual schedule. tickets are around 300-400 baht and it's a solid mix of comics, anime, and pop culture stuff. also keep an eye out for Bangkok Comic Con, they sometimes do smaller events at CentralWorld or Siam Paragon, more focused on local artists and cosplay.

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Japan Expo Thailand is usually in late January at Impact Muang Thong Thani, so that's coming up early next year. It's more focused on anime, manga, and J-pop culture than the general comic cons, and they often bring over Japanese guests and bands. Tickets run about 200-400 baht depending on the day. If you're into doujinshi and indie zines, Comic Party Bangkok pops up a few times a year at various venues, usually around 100 baht entry and very heavy on fan art.

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if you're into gaming stuff too, check out Bangkok Game Festival. they do it at Siam Paragon and it's got a lot of indie devs, retro arcades, and some cosplay. not as big as the comic cons but way more hands-on. also the japanese culture fest at Thammasat University in November has a ton of anime booths and performances, free entry too if you don't mind the heat

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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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