Expat "broker" for housing?

if you're set on a broker, try hipflat or renthub dot co dot th, they list verified agents and you can filter by english speakers. most proper agencies here don't charge the tenant, they take a month from the landlord, so if someone asks you for a fee upfront walk away. for a few months, some condo buildings on sukhumvit between phra khanong and on nut have rental offices that'll do 3-month leases without a huge markup, just be ready to pay 2 months deposit plus first month in cash. the bangkok reddit also has a pinned thread for short term rentals where people post their own units, seen some good deals in thong lo for 25k baht a month including wifi

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For a few months, you might be better off looking at serviced apartments rather than going through a traditional agent. Places like The Lofts Silom or The Ruamrudee International House do monthly rates that are often cheaper than Airbnb and come with housekeeping and a pool. The Bangkok Expats Facebook group has people subletting their places all the time, usually furnished and with utilities included, so you can get a feel for the neighborhood from someone who actually lives there. I'd avoid agents who charge you a fee upfront, they're usually not worth it for a short stay.

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honestly just book a hotel or serviced apartment for the first week and walk around the area you think you'll like. that's what we did and it worked way better than trying to guess from photos. sukhumvit between asok and thong lo is popular for expats but it's loud and pricey, ari or ekkamai are quieter and still have good food and transport. most buildings in bangkok have a rental office on site so you can just walk in and ask about monthly rates, no agent needed.

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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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