any disadvantage to having lizard live in your condo? (it's been one week now haha)

I've had a jingjok in my place near Ari for about a year now, and the only real downside I've noticed is the chirping. It's not constant, but when they get going at night it can sound like a tiny smoke detector. If that bothers you, a small fan pointed toward the ceiling corner usually keeps them quiet since they don't love the breeze.

They do have a habit of leaving little surprise sheds, which I found weird at first, but it's just dry skin flakes. Also, they're surprisingly territorial, so if a second one shows up you might hear some squeaky scuffles, but they'll sort it out on their own. Keep him around, he's earning his rent.

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haha you're basically hosting a tiny house gecko (jingjok) now, congrats. they're harmless but i get the "is this gross" feeling. i had one that lived behind my fridge for months, never saw a single turd, but it did leave little skin sheds near the wall which is kinda weird to find

one thing nobody mentioned: they sometimes die in weird spots and you'll find a dried up mummy lizard behind the sofa or under the bed. happened to me in a condo near Phrom Phong, smelled for a day before i found it. not a big deal but just know it's a possibility

if you're worried about dirt, just sweep the corners weekly. honestly the poop is tiny and crumbly, not like bird crap. and don't use insect spray near him, that'll kill him faster than anything. he's doing you a favor, let him earn his keep

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honestly you're fine, those little house geckos (jingjok) are basically free pest control. they eat mosquitoes too which is a big plus in Bangkok

the only real downside is they can get loud at night with that chirping sound, and if you're unlucky one might drop from the ceiling and land on your face. happened to my friend in Thong Lo once, scared the hell out of her but the lizard was fine

just don't use those sticky traps for cockroaches because the lizard will get stuck and die a slow death. seen that too many times around here. let him do his thing, he'll probably move on when the bug supply runs low

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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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