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lisethomsen wants to go to Funland
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patriziabroeck… wants to go to Funland
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want to meet at Common Place

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denisestenzel wants to take a walk at Common Place
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celina wants to take a walk at Common Place
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rilana wants to do some sport at Common Place
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Casual workout buddy.
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carla wants to do some sport at Common Place
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klaudia wants to do some sport at Common Place
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sascha wants to take a walk at Common Place
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ellistrunz wants to do some sport at Common Place
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hedwig wants to do some sport at Common Place
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metaoffermann wants to visit a temple at Common Place
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ottimann wants to go to Pulse
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sibille

How can I make friends with expat?

Whereas I've seen many threads saying about how hard to make local friends but me as a local, I think it's the other way around. As I've joined events quite a lot I found most foreigners tend to talk… Whereas I've seen many threads saying about how hard to make local friends but me as a local, I think it's the other way around. As I've joined events quite a lot I found most foreigners tend to talk to other foreigners in a different group or are just flirting with local girls so it's like the social event is non-existent but more like a low-key looking for a date or killing the time but no one is seriously looking to make local friends or connection.

Meetup is the app where I've joined events quite a lot and it didn't work out for me.

How can I find foreigner friends or exchange language partner in Bangkok?

not into club or nightlife scene.
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Image baerbelbraeutig… local ·

honestly the meetup crowd can be hit or miss for exactly the reasons you said. have you checked out any of the board game cafes in ekkamai or thong lo? places like battle ground or the hexagon usually have mixed thai and foreigner groups and people actually talk to each other between games instead of just scoping the room. also language exchange at the bangkok pub in silom on wednesday nights is pretty low key, mostly people sitting around with beers trying to practice thai or english, no pickup vibes

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Image edith local ·

Have you looked into volunteer groups? Lots of expat-run charities in Bangkok need help on weekends and it's a totally different crowd from the Meetup scene.

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Image anica local ·

try joining a casual sports league like bkk ultimate frisbee or a running club, way less pickup vibes than meetup imo

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best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026

fmd_goodKrua Dok Mai Kao · #bangkok #samtam #isaan
Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go h… Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go here?
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Image kaeteeisenmann local ·

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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Image annkatrinzoller local ·

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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Image sabinemies local ·

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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