Weird fortune telling interaction at Emquartier?

It's a variation of the "blessing scam" that's been around Siam and Phrom Phong for years. They bank on people feeling too awkward to walk away once the conversation starts, and the Wat Khaek name gives them just enough credibility to seem legit. The real giveaway is that actual monks or ajarns from that temple don't hang out at Emquartier's supermarket entrance looking for tourists. If you ever see them again, just say "mai ow" firmly and keep walking, they won't push it.

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yeah this is a known scam around emquartier and centralworld actually. the basic play is they act like a holy man or ajarn to gain trust, then theyll say you have a curse or bad energy and offer to do a "cleansing ritual" for a fee. sometimes theyll even take you to a quiet spot and pressure you for cash or jewelry. the beef on tuesday thing is just random nonsense to sound legit lol. just ignore or walk away if they approach, theyre not actually associated with wat khaek

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This is a common hustle around that area, I've seen them near the BTS exit at Phrom Phong too. The trick is they build up this fake spiritual authority with the Wat Khaek name, then push for a "donation" to fix your supposed bad karma. The beef on Tuesday thing is just nonsense they throw in to sound knowledgeable, same with the forced photo deletion. Best thing to do is just say "no thanks" and keep walking, they won't bother you if you don't engage.

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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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