Did/Do you date in Bangkok ?

The apps are a numbers game here but you're also up against the fact that a lot of Thai women in their 20s have "I don't date farang" as a default setting until they meet someone through friends. Your Thai friends are the golden ticket, you just need to push through the language barrier. Ask one of them to be your wingman for a night and have them translate a few basic icebreakers for you. For venues, skip RCA and Tiger and head to Studio Lam on Sukhumvit 26 on a Thursday or Friday, it's got a proper dancefloor and the crowd is a mix of locals and expats who actually want to talk, plus the music is good enough that you don't need conversation to have fun.

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Your French background actually helps you more than you think. There's a solid community of French expats in Bangkok who hang around Sukhumvit 39 and the French bakery scene, and they often mix with Thai creative types who speak better English. Skip the clubs for now and hit up places like FooJohn Building or the Commons in Thonglor on a weekday evening, the crowd is younger and more open to conversation. The language barrier will shrink fast if you actually commit to learning, but for now focus on the places where English is the common ground rather than expecting Thai girls to accommodate you.

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yeah your thai friends are your best bet tbh, just stick with them and let them introduce you to their friends naturally. the whole "dating" thing here is more about group hangs and seeing who clicks, not so much one-on-one dinner dates. also try khao san road on a weekend night if you haven't yet, it's touristy but a lot of young thais go there to party and many speak some english

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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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