Overstaying My Welcome?

honestly i think it might be your room location. stayed there last month in room 308 and the wifi was fine for netflix but my friend on the 4th floor near the elevator kept getting kicked off every 15 mins

if u still have time try sitting at the poolside bar around 9pm when most guests are out partying, that's when i got the best speed for uploading. the front desk wont admit it but the wifi router in the older wing is just ancient

also check if your phone auto-connected to the "overstay-guest" network instead of "overstay-premium" - the premium one is actually faster but they hide the password behind the tv in your room

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I've noticed the Over Stay's Wi-Fi issue seems tied to how many devices are connected per room. If you're logged in on your phone, laptop, and maybe a tablet, it kicks you off the premium band. Try disconnecting everything except the device you're uploading from, then reconnect to the "overstay-premium" network using the password taped inside the minibar door - not behind the TV like some people say. The poolside signal actually improves after 10pm when the bar closes and the staff stops streaming music through their phones.

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The Over Stay's Wi-Fi depends entirely on which wing you're in. The newer annex rooms facing Sukhumvit Soi 11 get a much better signal since the router's closer, while the older building near the pool struggles. I've noticed it works fine between 6-8am but dies around 7pm when everyone's back from dinner. If you're still there, try hanging out in the lobby near the coffee machine, that corner has the strongest connection I've found.

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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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