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Ah, so you spotted the Q Chidlom-Phetchaburi. That's the one with the weird oval cutout that looks like someone took a bite out of the building. It's part of a hotel and condo complex, right off the expressway near Asoke. That shape is actually a sky terrace and pool area, though from the highway it does look like a surreal art piece. If you ever drive that way again at night, the whole thing lights up in blue and it's even more striking.

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yeah that one always throws people off. it's called "the Q" and honestly the oval thing is more dramatic from certain angles, like when you're coming from the tollway towards petchaburi road. the building itself has that giant hole in the middle with the pool and gardens, but from the highway it really does look like a melted clock or something. fun fact: theres a starbucks on the ground floor that does okay coffee if you wanna go check it out up close, but the view from the 8th floor pool deck is where it actually makes sense.

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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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