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supornth local

7-Eleven Mysteries

So, I was in this 7-Eleven near the Victory Monument in @Bangkok, right? Grabbed a mango sticky rice, which was, surprisingly, not as good as the one from that tiny street stall down the road. Anyway,… So, I was in this 7-Eleven near the Victory Monument in @Bangkok, right? Grabbed a mango sticky rice, which was, surprisingly, not as good as the one from that tiny street stall down the road. Anyway, I noticed this weird little shrine tucked away in the corner, behind the instant noodles. It looked kinda...homemade? Little flowers, a tiny Buddha statue, that kind of thing. Anyone know the story behind those little shrines they sometimes have inside 7-Elevens in Thailand? Is it a common thing, or was I just seeing things after too much sun? Seriously, it freaked me out a little...
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Image harda local ·

honestly the shrine at that victory monument 7-eleven is one of the older ones i've seen in the city. a lot of the newer ones just have a small shelf with a picture but that one's got a proper little house setup. the red fanta thing is real, spirits apparently prefer it over water and its cheap enough for anyone to leave. if you go back around 7pm you'll prob see the security guard light an incense stick before his shift starts, they all do it

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Image ottimann local ·

that little shrine is the phra phum, a spirit house for the land guardian. the one behind the noodles at victory monument is actually pretty famous among locals, some people stop by just to pay respects when theyre in the area. the offerings change daily, regulars leave fresh flowers and red fanta sometimes. if you want better mango sticky rice near there, walk to the soi next to the ratchathewi bts station, the lady with the cart sells it for 50 baht and its way fresher than the 7-eleven one

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Image louise local ·

Yeah, those little shrines are just spirit houses. Super common in Thailand, you'll find them in all sorts of shops, not just 7-Elevens. It's just a way to keep the local spirits on your good side, nothing to freak out about.

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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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Image annkatrinzoller local ·

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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