Where to buy Owala bottle?

You might have better luck at the outdoor gear shops on the ground floor of MBK Center. There's a store called Outdoor Outlet that sometimes carries Owala bottles at a slight discount, around 1,000 to 1,500 baht. Just check the lid carefully before buying, I've seen a few with minor defects there.

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Owala bottles have been popping up at CentralWorld's department stores and at Siam Paragon. I'd check the sports or travel sections at Central, they usually have a small selection. Expect to pay around 1,200 to 1,800 baht depending on the size and color.

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check the Supersports at EmQuartier, they had a stack of Owala bottles last week near the checkout counter. mostly the 32oz standard ones for about 1,400 baht. also seen them at the tiny lifestyle shop called "Everything" on Sukhumvit Soi 49, but they only carry the pastel colors and they're a bit pricier at 1,700 baht. just call ahead to save the trip

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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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