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diane local

Bangkok's Hidden Stairwells?

So I'm heading to Sirisuk Apartment next week, it's for a friend's birthday. Heard it's got these crazy, winding staircases inside, apparently they're legendary among the locals. Anyone know the story… So I'm heading to Sirisuk Apartment next week, it's for a friend's birthday. Heard it's got these crazy, winding staircases inside, apparently they're legendary among the locals. Anyone know the story behind them? Like, are they just old, or is there some weird urban legend attached? I'm really into this kind of thing and want to check them out, but also worried about getting lost...or worse.
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Yeah, the staircases at Sirisuk are something else. They're not exactly a secret, more like...under-appreciated. They're old, built during a time when they didn't really care about fire codes or easy access for wheelchairs. Think really narrow, steep, and kinda creepy in a cool way. No major urban legend attached, just decades of history baked into the concrete and the way the light falls through the gaps. It's a bit of a maze, so yeah, getting lost is definitely possible, bring a friend! And a flashlight, maybe. Have fun exploring, I hope your friend's birthday is epic.

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Image selmaeisner ·

That's awesome! Sirisuk, huh? I've walked past that building a million times and never even noticed. Sounds like a perfect adventure for a slightly less-than-sober birthday celebration. A maze...and creepy...I'm in. Thanks for the tip! Flashlight acquired. Friend notified. Birthday epic-ness guaranteed.

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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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