Possible to find finance/marketing internships in Bangkok as an overseas student?

honestly it's not impossible but you're gonna have a tougher time than local uni students. most companies here want people who are at least enrolled somewhere, even if it's a random local uni. you could try looking at smaller agencies or startups around thonglor or ekkamai, they're more open to taking risks on students without degrees

if you've got any thai language ability at all, even just basic conversational, that'll help a lot since most of the smaller places aren't fully english-speaking. also check out the bangkok internship facebook groups, there's a few run by expats that post openings specifically for foreigners

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Yeah it's doable but you'll probably have to go through a university program or pay for one of those internship placement agencies. They basically handle the visa stuff and match you with companies that are used to taking on international students.

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Without experience or a degree you'll struggle a lot, most Thai companies want at least some university background.

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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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