Which shops make the bronze statues at Chatuchak market? (Garuda, Ganesh etc)

The foundries themselves are mostly out past Nonthaburi, not in the tourist areas. There's a cluster along Bang Kruai-Sai Noi road that supplies most of the Chatuchak bronze vendors. You won't find a storefront, but if you ask at the bigger stalls in section 24 they'll sometimes give you the workshop contact if you're buying a few pieces. The pricing you remember is still doable for the 4kg size, just expect to pay cash and pick up yourself.

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tbh you might have better luck going directly to the foundries in the old city area around Ban Bat. thats where most of those bronze guys source from, theyre small family workshops tucked between the temples. i got a 3kg Ganesh there for 2500 baht last year, no haggling needed. just walk down Soi Ban Bat after 10am and youll hear the hammering.

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honestly i'd skip the shops inside the main market and head to the back area near section 26, there's a few bigger stalls that do wholesale and theyre prob the ones supplying the smaller vendors. they wont haggle much but youll get closer to that 3000-4000 range for a 4kg piece. just bring cash

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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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