Best place to get cheap snacks in large quantity?

The best deals on dried mango and squid are actually at the fresh markets, not the tourist spots. Try Or Tor Kor Market near Mo Chit BTS - it's less chaotic than Chatuchak and the dried fruit vendors there sell big kilo bags for around 200 baht, which is half what you'd pay at Big C. For halal snacks, the Muslim quarter around Pahurat has some great shops selling spiced fish crackers and beef rendang in sealed packs, way more authentic than the supermarket stuff. Just walk along the main road near the Pahurat intersection and you'll see a few family-run stalls with good prices.

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For dried mango and squid slices, head to Yaowarat (Chinatown) along Yaowarat Road. The shops there sell them in bulk by the kilo, and it's way cheaper than the airport - think around 200-300 baht per kilo versus double that at the airport. For halal options, look for the brand "Siam Halal" at Big C or Tesco Lotus, they do a decent range of fish crackers and curry puffs that are vacuum-sealed for travel.

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honestly, skip chinatown for snacks unless you want to haggle in bulk - the prices there are fine but the selection at big c extra on ratchadamri is way better for grabbing big packs of dried mango and squid slices in one stop. they have those big 500g bags from brands like doikham for around 250 baht, and the halal section is solid too, with those little fish-shaped crackers that are super popular with tourists. if you want something more local, check the stalls at chatuchak market on weekends, there's a guy near section 6 who sells spicy dried squid by the kilo for like 180 baht and it's way better than the airport stuff

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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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