Overstaying My Welcome?

if you're still there, try the coffee shop on the ground floor called 'baan suan'. their signal is way better because they have their own fiber line separate from the hotel. also their iced thai tea is like 45 baht compared to the rooftop's 120. not that the rooftop isn't worth it for the view, just saying if you need to upload something

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That rooftop bar signal issue is a known quirk. The old building's wiring wasn't designed for modern data usage, so the wifi router placement is basically a guessing game. If you're still in the area, the coffee shop at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre has fast wifi and air conditioning, it's about a 10 minute walk across the bridge. Otherwise, just lean into it and use the disconnection as an excuse to watch the longtail boats go by.

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ngl i actually like the spotty wifi there, forces me to actually talk to strangers at the rooftop bar. met a couple from chiang mai last time who told me about a boat noodle place on soi charoen krung 30 that i still dream about. if u really need to work, the phra athit road starbucks has solid connection and is a 5 min walk

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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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