Are there public tennis courts in bangkok?

imo the public courts at Lumpini are fine for a quick rally but they get busy early mornings and weekends. if you want something more chill, try the courts at the National Stadium complex near Siam, they have a booking system and last I checked they rent rackets for like 100 baht. just call ahead since November is still hot season and they might close the outdoor ones if it rains.

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honestly the best bet for renting rackets is probably the courts at klong toei's sports complex, they have a proper shop that loans out gear for like 50 baht a pop. the courts themselves are concrete and a bit worn but totally fine for hitting around. just fyi the nearest bts is queen sirikit convention center station, it's about a 10 min walk from there

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yeah there's a few public courts around lumpini park, they're pretty basic but free. i think there's a spot near benjakitti park too that rents rackets, but you'd prob wanna call ahead to check

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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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