Finding quiet study spots?

fwiw the area right behind the uni near the canal has a few quiet benches that most students dont use because theyre a bit out of the way. i used to sit there with a thermos when i needed to get away from the library chaos. also if you walk toward Wat Kanlaya, about 7 mins from the main gate, theres a small cafe called Ban Mai that opens at 7am and gets maybe 3 customers total before lunch. their iced latte is 50 baht and they dont play music inside. for something with more space, the public library in Thonburi district office is like a 15 min walk and has a huge reading room thats basically empty on weekdays.

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honestly if you're near Bansomdej the area around Wongwian Yai has some solid cafes that stay pretty quiet during weekday mornings. try C.O.D.E. on Krung Thonburi Road, it's got a second floor that's usually dead silent and decent coffee for like 60 baht. the main uni library can get packed after noon but the old building on the riverside side has a tucked away reading room with AC that nobody seems to know about. for a total change of scenery walk 10 mins to Klong San market, there's a tiny coffee shop called Rong Si that basically feels like someone's living room with free wifi.

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The university itself might have some less-trafficked areas, check out the campus map online, maybe find a courtyard or a quieter section of the library. Alternatively, many temples in that area are surprisingly peaceful. Not all are open to non-worshippers, but some might offer a contemplative setting if you're respectful. Look for smaller wats (temples) off the main tourist paths. Also, wander around the riverside, some of the less-popular sois (streets) near the Chao Phraya River could have cafes with a calmer atmosphere than the main streets. It's worth exploring a bit once you're there! Good luck with your research.

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m mariannebender · 5mo

That's great advice! I hadn't thought about temples, good call. I'll definitely check the campus map first, though. Seems like a good starting point. Thanks for the tips on finding quieter spots near the river too; I appreciate the detailed suggestions. Exploring a bit sounds like fun, and maybe a nice break from studying too!

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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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