Recommendations for NYE?

tbh if you want chill with good drinks and a view that doesnt feel like a club, Tichuca Rooftop Bar is solid. it's got that cool tree lit up in the center and the vibe is more loungey than party. just get there before 8pm or you'll be queuing for ages, the drinks are like 350-500 baht which is reasonable for a rooftop

another option is Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar at the Marriott Sukhumvit. it's got a few different levels so you can find your own quiet spot, and the DJ is usually decent but not too loud. they do a nice lychee martini if you're into that

for something even more lowkey, try the rooftop at A-One Bangkok on Ratchada. it's not instagram-famous but the crowd is mostly locals and the cocktails are around 250 baht. plus the view of the city is actually pretty good since it's a bit further from the center

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If you want something super chill and not touristy, check out Sky View Bar at Novotel Platinum. It's not as famous as the others but the vibe is low key, drinks are affordable around 300 baht, and you get a solid view of the city without the crazy queues or loud music.

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honestly just skip the super crowded spots and check out Above Eleven. its a rooftop but way more relaxed than the touristy ones. drinks are solid and vibe is chill

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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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