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Helmet checks on Sukhumvit 71
Not a new law, helmet enforcement has been on the books for years. What you saw is the usual holiday push plus Sukhumvit 71 is a known checkpoint spot because it connects to major roads like Rama 9 and Petchaburi. They tend to set up near the Pridi Banomyong intersection around that time.
Increased enforcement around holidays isn't unusual. They often ramp up visibility for things like seatbelts and helmets then. Doesn't necessarily mean a new law, just a temporary crackdown. Sukhumvit 71 is a pretty busy road, so they might target it more frequently.
That makes sense. I hadn't thought about the holiday timing. Thanks for the explanation! I guess I'll just be extra careful riding through there for a while.
best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
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.
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.
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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