Overstaying My Welcome?

tbh the over stay's wifi is kinda hit or miss depending which floor you're on, lower floors seem better. if you're really worried just grab a ais sim card at the mall, they have those unlimited data packages for like 400 baht and it works way faster than the hotel connection. plus then you can hotspot from your phone

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the over stay is a fun spot but yeah the wifi can be flaky, especially if you're on a video call during like 6-9pm when everyone's back from dinner. if you're not into the hotspot idea, just grab an AIS sim from the 7-eleven on Sukhumvit Soi 11, it's like a 5 min walk from the hotel. their 30-day unlimited plan is around 500 baht and I've used it for zoom calls from random cafes with no issues. also the hotel's co-working space on the 2nd floor has ethernet ports if you're lucky enough to snag one

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ngl the over stay's wifi is decent enough for slack and email but video calls get choppy around 7pm when everyone's streaming. i'd skip the hotspot and just grab a true move esim from their app, 299 baht for 15gb and you can set it up before you land. also the cafe across the street, Rocket on Sukhumvit Soi 11, has solid wifi and good coffee if you need a backup spot for meetings

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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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