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I can't say I've had that particular problem, but you'll want to keep a roll of toilet paper in your bag anyway. Most public restrooms and even some street stalls don't stock it, and the bum gun is your only option. Grab a few packs at 7-Eleven for about 15 baht each and you're set.

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haha that is a very specific warning but honestly not wrong. if you're dealing with that situation you might want to hit up a pharmacy for some soothing wipes instead of relying on the bum gun. Boots and Watsons are everywhere in Bangkok and they sell brands like Tucks or generic witch hazel pads for like 100 baht. way gentler than getting blasted by questionable hose water

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ngl the real pro move is just asking for a cup of water instead of using the bum gun. most street food stalls will give u a plastic cup of drinking water if u ask nicely, way less pressure and u can control the flow. my thai friend taught me that trick and it saved my ass literally

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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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