Connecting flight in BKK - 2 hours layover from Cathay Pacific to Bangkok - do I have enough time?

2 hours is enough but keep in mind that bangkok airways uses the b concourse gates mostly, while cathay comes into the e or f area. that's a solid 15 minute walk if you're at the far end. with checked bags you'll be waiting at the carousel for a bit, so you'll have maybe 30 mins of buffer instead of an hour. if your incoming flight is on time it's fine, but if it's even 20 mins late you'll be jogging. i'd go carry-on only so you can grab a coffee at that little shop near gate b6 and still make it

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honestly 2 hours is plenty, i do that exact route all the time. just a heads up though, the walk from cathay arrivals to bangkok airways gates can be a bit of a trek if you land at the far end of the concourse, but still doable in like 15-20 mins. with checked bags you'll be fine too, just don't stop for a beer at the bar near gate B unless you're already at the gate

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you'll be fine with just carry-on, that's basically a 20 minute walk from gate to gate if you know where you're going. with checked bags it's tight but doable, just don't dawdle at the shops near gate E. honestly the bottleneck is how fast bangkok airways gets your bag out, sometimes they're slow. if you're stressed just pack light and skip the check-in

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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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