Bansomdejchaopraya's Secret?

honestly the best move is to find the soi that runs parallel to the canal behind the university's engineering building. there's a woman there who makes kanom jeen with a green curry that's so spicy it'll make ur eyes water but in a good way. she's set up under a yellow umbrella around 11am and runs out by 1pm usually

for transport, just use the motorbike taxis. they're parked at almost every soi mouth and cost like 20 baht for a short trip. way easier than dealing with grab's surge pricing and they know every shortcut through the back alleys. just hold on tight and don't wear loose clothing near the chain

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Forget the canteen entirely, that's solid advice. There's a Muslim quarter just off Charan Sanitwong Road, about a ten minute walk from the university's back gate, with some incredibly good roti and curry spots that don't have English menus. The beef massaman from the lady under the blue awning, she sets up around 11am, is worth planning your lunch around.

Getting around, I'd actually say rent a bicycle if you're staying nearby. The soi network along the canal is flat and quiet during the day, and you'll stumble onto food carts that Grab drivers won't know exist. Just lock it up well, bike theft happens.

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Down the street from the university's main entrance, there's a small soi called Soi Charan Sanitwong 34 that turns into a night market around 6pm. The grilled pork skewers from the guy with the red cart, he's there every evening except Wednesdays, are some of the best in Thonburi. Pair them with the sticky rice from the vendor two stalls down and you've got a meal for under 60 baht.

For getting around, the khlong boats are an option if you're heading toward the river. The pier is a five minute walk from the campus and it's 15 baht per ride, way faster than sitting in traffic on Charan Sanitwong. Just keep your bag close and don't stand up while the boat's moving, the drivers don't slow down much.

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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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