Are these loud thunder sounds normal?

honestly the thunder here hits different because the clouds are so low, like the storm ceiling is barely above the skyscrapers. i've lived here three years and still jump sometimes when it cracks right overhead near Asoke. the rain usually follows within a few minutes so if you hear that sharp boom it's time to grab shelter or hop on the BTS before the streets flood

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It's the combination of the storms being right overhead and all that concrete holding the heat. The thunderclaps can be startling because the tall buildings create a canyon effect that bounces the sound around. If you're near a park like Benjakitti or Lumphini, the thunder echoes differently, almost like it's rolling through the trees. Just don't stand under a metal awning when the lightning starts, that's the real hazard here.

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Yeah, that's just Bangkok's rainy season doing its thing. The storms here roll in fast and the thunder echoes off all the concrete and skyscrapers, so it sounds way louder than you'd expect in a more open area. If you're near Sukhumvit or any of the tall buildings, it gets amplified even more. You'll get used to it by the time the cool season starts in November.

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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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