Could anyone point me to a few condos that don't allow Airbnbs?

fwiw i'd check out the condos along Ekkamai closer to Petchaburi side. places like The Base or The Room series have strict keycard floors and decent gyms, you can find something under 20k if u look around soi 10-12 area. motorbike to Thong Lo BTS is like 5 mins, and Asoke is 15 tops.

another option is the newer buildings near Phra Khanong BTS like The Line Phra Khanong or Ideo Verve. they use fingerprint scan for elevators and have a 24hr gym that's actually usable. seen a few studios pop up for 16-18k on facebook groups. just avoid the old low-rises around there, those are Airbnb magnets imo

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Check around Ari or Saphan Khwai. Places like The Line Ari and Centric Ari are strict with keycard-only floors and security cameras on every level, and their gyms are decent enough for a daily workout. You can find a 30-sqm unit for around 18k if you negotiate directly with owners on Facebook groups, especially in the older towers like Noble Ploenchit or The Crest. The motorbike ride to Siam or Asoke is about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic, and you won't have to deal with the constant turnover of short-term renters that plague the Sukhumvit side.

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You'll want to look at the newer builds around On Nut or Phra Khanong. Ideo Mobi and The Line series are usually pretty strict with keycard-only elevator access and have decent gyms, you can find studios or one-beds under 20k if you're not on a high floor. Also check out the condo towers along Ratchada near Huai Khwang, places like Rhythm Ratchada or The Street's residential block use facial recognition and have solid fitness rooms, plus it's a quick motorbike ride into Asoke. Avoid anything with a "hotel license" or a front desk that offers short-term check-ins, those are the giveaway spots for Airbnb hosts.

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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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