Is there a ferry to cross Chao Phraya at the south most Sukhumvit skytrain stop?

Bang Na BTS is actually your best bet, not the southernmost Sukhumvit stop. From Bang Na, take exit 1 and grab a motorbike taxi to Wat Bang Na pier, it's about 20 baht and takes five minutes. The orange flag ferries are the ones you want, they cost 4 baht and drop you right at the museum's back entrance. Just keep an eye on the time, the museum shuts down at 4pm and the ferry service gets spotty after 6pm.

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yeah the other comments are right about Bang Na being your move. just a heads up tho, that 4 baht ferry is cash only, no card or rabbit so keep some coins handy. the naval museum is pretty low key, not super polished or anything, but the old ship models inside are cool if you're into that stuff. also the walk from the pier to the museum entrance is maybe 5 minutes through a quiet soi, nothing special but easy enough

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The closest BTS stop to a pier is Bang Na, not the southernmost Sukhumvit stop. You'd want to take Bearing station exit 1, then a short taxi or motorbike to Wat Bang Na pier for the cross-river ferry. That ferry drops you near the Naval Museum entrance, it's about 4 baht and runs every 10-15 minutes. The museum itself is free but closes at 4pm, so go early.

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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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