Suggestions for serviced apartments?

honestly, if you're around Asoke, check out The Emporio Suites or Citrus Suites. Emporio is right by Phrom Phong BTS, so it's a quick hop to Asoke but a bit quieter at night. Citrus is closer to Asoke itself and usually has decent monthly rates if you negotiate.

fwiw, Ekkamai has some hidden gems like The Residence on Thonglor or Aspire Ekkamai. The Residence is older but spacious and the staff are super chill, plus you're walking distance to the bars and restaurants on Thanon Ekkamai. Aspire is newer but prob pricier, though the pool area is nice.

one thing to keep in mind is that many places here will want a deposit and first month upfront, and some include utilities while others charge extra. ask about electricity rates specifically, some buildings overcharge on that.

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if you want something a bit more budget-friendly around ekkamai, try The Lofts Ekkamai. it's not as fancy as some but the rooms are decent and you're right near the main road with easy access to the BTS and all the local street food stalls. just watch out for the utility charges, they can sneak up on you

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I'd also look at The Room Sukhumvit 38 if you're leaning toward Ekkamai. It's a bit tucked away so it's quiet, but still a short walk to the BTS and the rooms have kitchenettes which is nice for longer stays. Also check out Fraser Suites on Sukhumvit 49 if you want something a little more upscale but still reasonable for monthly rates.

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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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