Sivalai Stay

the view is legit but tbh the pics make it look a bit sharper than reality. still great for insta, just don't expect it to be completely untouched. if you want a quieter spot with a similar vibe, try the bar at the baiyoke sky hotel a few blocks away, less crowded and you can see the whole city without fighting for a table. go on a clear night around 7pm for the best light

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ngl the view from sivalai is pretty good but it's not the most dynamic. it faces kinda west so you get a lot of sunset glare fading into a flat skyline. if you want that dramatic lit up bangkok mess, head to tichuca rooftop on sukhumvit soi 31 instead. it's got that crazy glowing tree thing and the whole ratchada area lights up right in front of you. just get there before 6 or you'll be waiting an hour for a seat

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Honestly, the photos don't lie. The night view from the Sivalai Stay rooftop bar is insane. Seriously, prepare to be blown away. It's all the glittering chaos of @Bangkok spread out before you, temples, skyscrapers, the Chao Phraya River... it's a photographer's dream. Just be aware, it's popular, so getting a good spot might involve a little maneuvering, especially on weekends. But it's worth it. You'll get those killer Instagram shots, no doubt.

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s sabinefuetterer · 5mo

Wow, thanks! That's exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for. I'm already picturing the photos now... definitely sounds like a must-do. Maneuvering for a good spot is fine by me, as long as the view lives up to the hype. I'll probably try to go on a weekday then, to avoid the crowds. Appreciate the heads-up!

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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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