Any recommendations for a custom tailor in BKK for women's clothing? (Dresses, tops)

honestly most of the tourist-trap tailors on Sukhumvit are overpriced for women's stuff. if you want good work without paying 8000 baht for a dress, try Rajawongse Clothier on Silom. they're known more for suits but they do women's pieces too and the quality is solid. bring a photo or a dress you like for reference and they'll copy it pretty well.

fwiw a lot of the small shops in the Siam Square alleys are hit or miss. I've had better luck with places that do mostly alterations on the side. there's a lady named Khun Nok near Soi 23 who does great custom tops for around 1200 baht but you gotta speak some Thai or bring a friend who does

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You could try Pinky Tailor on Soi 11, they do a lot of women's stuff like dresses and blouses and the pricing is fair. Just make sure you give them at least two fittings because they rush sometimes.

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I'd skip the tourist areas entirely and head to Chatuchak market on a weekday. There's a stall near section 26 that does bespoke dresses for around 1500 baht, cash only. Bring your own fabric if you want something specific.

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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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