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sabinemies wants to browse a market at Riverwalk Center
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want to meet at Foundry Brewing

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lilia wants to drink something at Foundry Brewing
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want to meet at Central Mall

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ellistrunz wants to browse a market at Central Mall
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Local market hunt + lunch after.
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zaya wants to browse a market at Central Mall
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Local market hunt + lunch after.
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sibilla wants to browse a market at Central Mall
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lonabaumga…

MT&T Building Mystery?

So I'm heading to @Bangkok next month and I've always been fascinated by the MT&T Building. I've read so much about its history, it's kinda creepy but beautiful at the same time. I saw some photos onl… So I'm heading to @Bangkok next month and I've always been fascinated by the MT&T Building. I've read so much about its history, it's kinda creepy but beautiful at the same time. I saw some photos online showing some seriously cool architecture details, almost hidden, like they don't want you to see them. My question is: what's the best way to get a really good look at all the architectural details? I'm thinking about maybe taking a guided tour, but I'm also up for exploring on my own if there are some less touristy spots to check out. Any tips from locals who know the building inside and out would be awesome. I want to capture some killer shots for my insta too... hopefully without getting lost or arrested!
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Honestly, forget guided tours for the MT&T Building. They'll just zip you through the main stuff. To really appreciate those hidden details, you gotta wander around it at different times of day. The lighting changes EVERYTHING. Golden hour (sunrise/sunset) is magical, the shadows cast by the architecture are insane. Also, try finding some smaller side streets that give you different perspectives; you can get some seriously unique angles that way. It's a bit of a treasure hunt, but that's part of the fun! And yeah, be mindful of security, don't try to climb anything or get too close to restricted areas... you know, the usual. Happy snapping!

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Image jolanta ·

That's awesome advice! I hadn't thought about the lighting changing things so much. Golden hour sounds perfect for photos. I'll definitely try exploring those smaller streets, sounds like a fun way to get some unique shots. Thanks for the tips!

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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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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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