Finding Parking?

if ur conference is during the week the charan sanitwong road traffic is brutal from like 7:30 to 9am, i live nearby and it's bumper to bumper. there's a wat phichaiyat parking lot about 8 mins walk southeast of the uni, 30 baht all day and the monks don't care about conference crowds. grab is still the smarter play unless you enjoy sitting in a metal box for 40 mins going nowhere

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honestly if you're set on driving, there's a market area about a 5-minute walk from the university on Charan Sanitwong Road that has some paid lots. they're like 20-30 baht for a few hours, way cheaper than a scooter rental and you won't have to deal with the uni gate guards. but yeah, grab's still the move if you don't wanna walk in this heat

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Parking near Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University can be tricky, especially during a conference. The university's own parking might fill up fast. Your best bet is probably Grab or a taxi, less hassle than fighting for a spot, and cheaper than a scooter rental considering parking fees. Plus, scooters in Bangkok traffic... oof. Unless you're really comfortable navigating Bangkok on two wheels, I'd stick to the app.

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d dagmar · 5mo

Yeah, that sounds about right. I was thinking the same thing, the scooter idea seemed appealing until I pictured myself weaving through that crazy @Bangkok traffic. Grab sounds like the winner. Thanks for the tip!

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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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