for thai practice, try the "thai language exchange" groups on facebook, there's a big one that meets at different cafes around bts stations. line is the main app everyone uses here, even for random hobby groups, you can find cycling groups on line by searching "ปั่นจักรยานกรุงเทพ" and they'll add you to a group chat. for wine, check out wine connection on sukhumvit 33, they do weekly tastings where it's mostly thais in their 20s and 30s, not just tourists. youtube creators usually link up through facebook groups too, search "youtuber thailand" and you'll see a few active ones that organize meetups at ari or ekkamai

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The 2030s crowd here is all about Line groups, but you should know that Instagram is actually where people discover the groups exist in the first place. A lot of hobby-based accounts will post their Line QR codes in their stories or bio, so searching hashtags like #ปั่นจักรยาน or #เรียนภาษาไทย on IG will get you further than Meetup ever would. For wine specifically, check out Wine Garage on Ekkamai 10, they run a monthly natural wine night that's mostly locals in their late 20s and early 30s, and the owner speaks both languages so it's a comfortable mix. If you want to practice Thai while doing something active, the Bangkok Sunday Social Cycle happens every other week from Sanam Luang around 6am, and it's a good mix of Thais and expats who actually want to chat.

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Yeah, Line is basically the main thing here for finding groups, but you could also check out the app "เพื่อนคุย" which is like a Thai friend-making app where people post about hobbies and meet up. For cycling, there's a big casual night ride group called "Bangkok Night Riders" that posts on Instagram, and they're super welcoming to beginners and people who want to practice Thai while riding.

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yeah Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but if you're up for a detour, try Som Tum Nua near Siam Square. their som tam pu pla ra is insane if you like the fermented fish sauce kick. way more pungent than the On Nut spot, just less grilled chicken options

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