Any suggestions on finding car meets in Bangkok?

honestly just drive around the RCA area on a friday or saturday night around 10pm, you'll prob spot groups of modified cars hanging by the 7-Eleven near the end of the street. not an official meet but there's always something happening, mostly jdm stuff and some euros. if u want something more structured, the bangkok auto salon at impact is the obvious one for your dates but also check out the "car lovers meet" event on the 23rd at muang thong thani's lake zone, it's smaller but has way more actual builds instead of just showroom cars. entry is like 100 baht and there's good street food nearby

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The auto salon at Impact is definitely worth your time, but if you want something more grassroots, follow Kaidee Garage on Instagram. They host pop-up meets around town, usually at places like the Central Eastville parking lot or out near Bang Na. Most of their events get posted just a few days before, so check their story regularly that week. If you're into bikes too, the Caffeine and Carbon night at Rod Fai Market on the 22nd sometimes pulls in some interesting cars alongside the usual vintage bikes.

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check facebook groups like bangkok car meet & drift or bkk jdm club, they post events a week or two ahead. there's a regular weekly meet at the seacon square parking lot on saturday nights but it's more of a local vibe than a showcase thing. for the dates you're here, the bkk auto salon is actually running nov 20-24 at impact muang thong thani, that's gonna be your best bet for a big organized event with cars and aftermarket stuff

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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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