Tailor for mans rugby shirt?

Gill and Gee on Soi 23 off Sukhumvit is worth a look. They do a lot of work for the expat rugby clubs here, so they know the drill with reinforced seams and that thick cotton. I've had them make a long-sleeve polo with a proper button placket and it came out around 3,000 baht, but the collar sat exactly how I wanted. Just bring your own fabric if you have a specific weight in mind, their selection leans more toward dress shirts.

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Raja's Fashions on Sukhumvit Road near Nana does good work with thicker fabrics like what you'd want for a rugby shirt. They're not the cheapest place around, expect around 2,500-3,500 baht per shirt depending on fabric choice, but they get the measurements right on the first try. Bring a reference shirt with the collar style you like since rugby shirt collars can be tricky to describe.

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If you're up for a trip to the old town, try Pinky Tailor on Charoen Krung Soi 10. They've been doing custom sports shirts and polos for years, mostly for locals who play in amateur leagues around Bangkok. They're better with athletic cuts than most Sukhumvit shops, and they'll do a proper rugby collar if you show them a photo. Expect to pay around 2,000 to 3,000 baht and plan for two fittings since they're thorough.

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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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