Nigerian Embassy Experience?

I've been through it twice in the last year. The waiting area is just a few plastic chairs in a narrow hallway, no AC to speak of, so dress light. If you're missing any document, they won't tell you what's wrong, they'll just hand it back and you'll have to figure it out yourself. I'd recommend going on a Thursday afternoon around 2pm, that's when I've seen the shortest lines. There's a 7-Eleven on Soi Tonson around the corner where you can grab cold water for 14 baht before you head in.

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The embassy is on Wireless Road, right near the Dutch embassy. If you go, expect to spend at least a couple hours there, sometimes more. I'd recommend bringing photocopies of everything, even things you think are obvious, because they might ask for something random like your hotel booking confirmation. Also, the staff are generally fine if you're polite and have your documents in order, but rushing or acting frustrated will not help your case.

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ngl the other replies are right about the paperwork but here's a weird thing i noticed - they really care about the specific format of ur passport photos. like not just the size but the background shade. there's a photo shop on the ground floor of the nearby villa market that knows the exact specs and charges like 100 baht. saves u from getting turned away at the window

also mid-morning around 10am is actually better than sunrise rush. the morning crowd clears out by then and the staff are less stressed. just bring a power bank since they don't have charging points in the waiting area

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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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