Does anyone know where is is?

That's Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, in the Thonburi area across the river from central Bangkok. The video shows their main prayer hall and the giant white Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Dhammakaya Thepmongkhon, which is 69 meters tall and you can see from the expressway. They do meditation classes in English on weekends if you're curious about that side of it, and the temple grounds have a small market with good cheap food. Take the BTS to Wutthakat station, then it's about a 15 minute walk.

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yeah that's wat paknam, the main hall with the green glass ceiling is unreal in person, photos don't quite capture how it feels inside. if u go on a weekday morning it's way calmer and u can actually sit in the meditation area without a crowd. the little market out front has this one vendor selling grilled pork skewers for like 10 baht each, best snack before u walk back to the bts

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oh i know someone who went there last month. they said the meditation class is really cool even if ur not buddhist. the main hall has this wild neon green stained glass ceiling thing. pretty unique spot

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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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