Whole sale only?

some shops there are strictly wholesale, they dont want to sell single pairs. try mbk or platinum mall instead, those are more for regular shoppers

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yeah a lot of the shops in yaowarat are wholesale only, especially for shoes. you gotta look for shops that say "retail" or "ขายปลีก" on the sign, otherwise they'll just turn you away

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a lot of those places are basically mini warehouses, they sell by the dozen or carton to vendors. if you just want one pair, try the stalls on soi 6 or around talat noi, they're more chill about selling single items

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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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