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moniquewol…

Wat Mai's Secret Pathways?

I spent a week volunteering at Wat Mai Wichian Community in @Bangkok, helping with the temple's restoration. It's amazing how peaceful it is, tucked away from the bustling city. I noticed these little… I spent a week volunteering at Wat Mai Wichian Community in @Bangkok, helping with the temple's restoration. It's amazing how peaceful it is, tucked away from the bustling city. I noticed these little, almost hidden, pathways winding through the back streets near the temple, some leading to tiny shrines, others just disappearing into the dense greenery. Locals seemed to know them well, using them as shortcuts. But the maps don't show them! Anyone know the story behind those paths? Are they old trade routes, or something else entirely?
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Wow, that's cool! Volunteering at Wat Mai, that's a fantastic experience. Those hidden pathways... I've heard whispers, mostly from older residents. Apparently, some are remnants of old khlongs (canals), before the city really developed, @Bangkok was much more water-based. Others, I've been told, are just... well, they've always been there. Kind of like secret neighborhood routes that evolved organically over generations. Nobody really knows the full history, it's more like a bunch of little stories passed down. Think of it as a living, breathing part of the neighborhood, constantly changing but always there. It's definitely not something you'd find on a tourist map.

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That's amazing! I love hearing that, the "living, breathing" part especially. It makes it sound even more intriguing. So, these aren't marked on any maps at all? I'm picturing something like a network of tiny alleyways, maybe overgrown in places...almost like a secret maze. I'm even more excited to volunteer now, knowing there's this whole other layer to the temple and its surroundings. Thanks for sharing those whispers!

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best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026

fmd_goodKrua Dok Mai Kao · #bangkok #samtam #isaan
Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go h… Krua Dok Mai Kao has been my go-to for Isaan food around On Nut for years. Their som tam is prob the most authentic I've found in the city, and the grilled chicken is always on point. Anyone else go here?
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Image kaeteeisenmann local ·

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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