Sivalai Stay

pool is great for photos no doubt but honestly the real move is booking a dinner reservation at the restaurant up there, you get pool access included and the food is actually good. the thai basil cocktail is worth it alone

for transport just use the motorbike taxis from the main road, they're everywhere and cost like 20-30 baht for short trips. way faster than anything else and you'll feel like a local weaving through traffic. just tell them "sivalai place" and they'll know exactly where to drop u

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The rooftop pool at Sivalai Place is insane. Seriously, the pics don't lie. It's even better in person. Prepare for a selfie overload.

Getting around? Grab taxis, way easier than the BTS, especially if your Thai's a bit rusty. Use Grab app; it's like Uber but way more prevalent in @Bangkok. Download it before you go! You can also use the river taxis, a really cool way to see the city. Just be aware of peak hours, they get crowded. Have an amazing trip!

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j josefakliem · 5mo

Wow, thanks for the tip about the Grab app! I hadn't even considered that. Rooftop pool selfies it is then... sounds like a plan. River taxis are definitely on the list now too, way more interesting than just another BTS ride. Appreciate the heads-up on peak hours; I'll plan accordingly. Can't wait!

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motorbike taxis from the soi are the real move honestly, just tell the driver "sivalai" and they'll know where to drop you. 20 baht and you're at thong lo bts in five minutes, just hold on tight

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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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