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kersten wants to eat something at Charcoal Yard
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babett wants to visit a museum at Gallery Six
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Museum then coffee to talk about it.

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katiesmith wants to drink coffee at Brew Lab
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janett

Where can I buy a solid gold Buddha amulet (to wear on a necklace)?

Every quarter I get a bonus from work, and use part of it to buy 1-2 baht of gold. I buy it for the gold, but it's fun to have the option to wear it.

I was recently at Suvarnabhumi and saw a Thai guy… Every quarter I get a bonus from work, and use part of it to buy 1-2 baht of gold. I buy it for the gold, but it's fun to have the option to wear it.

I was recently at Suvarnabhumi and saw a Thai guy wearing a quite ostentatious solid gold Buddha amulet on a necklace that must've weighed 8+ baht. And of course I thought, "I gotta get me one of these."

So where's the best place to go? The gold shops I usually buy from say that they only sell the gold cases into which you put regular amulets; the amulets themselves aren't solid gold.

Cheers!
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Image sascha local ·

You're looking for a specific thing. Most gold shops on Yaowarat (Chinatown) only sell hollow gold casings for amulets, like you've already found. For a solid gold Buddha you'd want a proper amulet dealer who works with goldsmiths, not a jewelry store.

Try the amulet market at Tha Phra Chan near Thammasat University. There are stalls there that specialize in high-end gold takruts and solid Buddha pendants. You'll pay a premium over spot price because of the craftsmanship, but they'll weigh it right in front of you. Bring cash, most of those dealers don't take cards.

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alexiovay Admin

best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026

fmd_goodKrua Dok Mai Kao · #bangkok #samtam #isaan
Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go h… Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go here?
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Image kaeteeisenmann local ·

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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Image annkatrinzoller local ·

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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