Overstaying My Welcome?

The Overstay's location on Sukhumvit Soi 11 is the real issue, not just the hotel itself. That whole street turns into a club crawl from 11pm onward with people shouting and motorbikes revving right outside. If you're set on that area, ask for a room on the highest floor facing the back alley, not the street. I'd actually recommend the Adelphi Suites a few blocks down if you want to switch, their rooms are properly soundproofed and you still get the same neighborhood access.

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honestly i'd skip the Overstay if you're a light sleeper. the soi it's on gets pretty rowdy with street food stalls and motorbikes all night, plus the bar crowd spilling out. try the Ari area instead, way quieter and still has cool spots like a tiny speakeasy worth finding

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i live a few blocks from there. the noise is real but it's more of a low rumble from sukhumvit road than anything crazy. if you're on the river side of the hotel you'll get less street noise and maybe even a breeze. the rooftop is good but overpriced for what it is, i'd grab a drink at teens of thailand instead which is a 5 minute walk and way more chill. earplugs are a must either way

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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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