Bangkok Beat Hotel Blues?

tbh i think the beat hotel's wifi is a known sacrifice for the vibe. if you're still around, the public library at bang rak district office on charoen krung soi 28 has free wifi that's actually decent and it's air conditioned. bring your own snacks though, teh vending machine there is a scam at 15 baht for warm water

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The wifi issue is a known thing at Beat Hotel. If you're still in the area, pop over to the small coworking space called HOST on Charoen Krung Soi 30, it's about a five minute walk. They've got fiber optic and they let you buy a coffee for 80 baht to use the internet for a couple hours. The rooftop bar is nice but the real gem there is the little pool on the fourth floor, hardly anyone uses it and it's got a decent view of the river.

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Yeah, the Beat Hotel's aesthetic is killer, I'll give you that. Totally vibed with the whole bohemian thing. But the wifi? A total joke. I swear I saw dial-up modems lurking in the server room. I ended up using the wifi at a nearby cafe, the one with the ridiculously cute golden retrievers hanging out by the door. Much better connection there, and the coffee was pretty decent too. Worth checking out if you need to actually do something online instead of just soaking up the vibes.

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a annamarier… local · 5mo · OP

Seriously? Dial-up?! That's insane. I was considering the Beat Hotel for its looks, but reliable wifi is a non-negotiable for me. Thanks for the heads-up about the cafe with the golden retrievers, sounds way more appealing now. Free wifi and cute dogs? Sold. Any idea what that cafe is called?

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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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