Raining hard in BKK?

Yeah it's been raining almost every evening but not the kind that sticks around. I was out near Ari last night and it poured for like 40 minutes then everything was dry by the time I finished my beer.

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The rain here is more of a daily nuisance than a disaster. You'll get these sudden heavy bursts in the late afternoon or early evening, and some streets around Sukhumvit Soi 22 or Ekkamai can get ankle-deep for an hour or two, but it drains fast. The city's drainage has gotten better in recent years, so you're not looking at the kind of prolonged flooding they're dealing with up north. Just keep an eye on the sky around 4 PM and plan your commute accordingly.

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Nah, Bangkok's been getting some rain but nothing like the north. It's more of a heavy afternoon downpour that clears up fast, not the kind that sticks around for days and floods everything.

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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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