Snakes at Benchakitti Park

Yeah, they're around. That's almost certainly a golden tree snake, they're pretty common in Bangkok's greener parks and they're not venomous. They usually stick to the trees near the lake but sometimes end up on the paths after rain. I've seen a few on the elevated walkway near the Ratchadaphisek entrance, just keep a bit of distance and they'll move along.

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fwiw i've seen way more snakes there in the early morning around 6am than any other time. the yellow ones are usually just common rat snakes or golden tree snakes, harmless. if you walk the path that goes behind the skate park towards Asok, there's a little drainage canal where i've spotted a few smaller green ones too.

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oh definitely, they're common there. i've seen a few near the water's edge by the lotus pond, usually sunning themselves on the rocks. not aggressive at all, just watch where you step if you cut through the grass

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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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