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christiana

Does Bangkok have something similar to Wind West in Vientiane; Cheap drinks, live music, relaxed dress code, mix of local/foreigner?

I'm currently living in Bangkok (On Nut) and am struggling to find a nightlife spot that I really enjoy.

My experience is that it's either expensive (RCA/Thong Lo/Ekkamai), red light (Nana/Asoke/Soi… I'm currently living in Bangkok (On Nut) and am struggling to find a nightlife spot that I really enjoy.

My experience is that it's either expensive (RCA/Thong Lo/Ekkamai), red light (Nana/Asoke/Soi 22), backpackers (KSR) or an older/English pub crowd (Phrom Phong). No shade on any of these, I guess it's just not what I'm looking for. I'm 32m and mostly head out solo.

I've been to KALMA/Cheap Charlies a few times, a good setup if you're going with friends but not so good alone.

I usually prefer the dive bar/live music-type bars and recently when I was in Vientiane, Wind West was the kind of vibe I'm after. I haven't been able to find an equivalent in Bangkok - do they exist and I'm not looking in the right places? or have they simply been priced out and replaced?

I also like the Isan/Tawan Daeng style pubs but it seems like these are also hard to come by in Bangkok these days?

Any recommendations appreciated, thanks in advance!
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best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026

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Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go h… Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go here?
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Image kaeteeisenmann local ·

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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Image sabinemies local ·

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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