Americans, Thai versions of Ajax and 409?

I've had good luck with the "Kao Attack" stain spray for laundry and countertops, it's a blue bottle and works on pretty much any surface without being harsh. For a powder, the local "Mama Lemon" brand makes a scouring powder in a green packet that smells like citrus and is usually right next to the dish soap.

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honestly skip the american brands and just get the pink "handy andy" concentrate from any 7-eleven. it's like a thick pink liquid that you dilute in a spray bottle and it cuts through kitchen grease better than 409 ever did, costs like 40 baht. for scrubbing powder the locals use "brite" in the blue box but i actually prefer the green "jif" cream cleaner for the sink or stove top, it's less messy and smells like lemons. if you're near a Big C extra they have a whole aisle of these, way easier than hunting for imports

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For powdered cleaner, look for "Brite" brand in the blue box, it is the standard Thai scouring powder and works just like Ajax. As for a spray cleaner, "Kao" makes a multi-purpose spray called "Kao Magic Clean" that you will find at Tesco Lotus in the cleaning aisle, it cuts grease like 409. If you want something stronger, the yellow "Mr. Muscle" kitchen spray is everywhere and does the job on stuck-on grime.

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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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