if you're near a post office that does it, the form is called "cp 71" for surface printed matter. they'll make you declare exactly what's inside and sometimes ask for an invoice if the value seems high. from my experience sending to france, the thai post tracking stops once it leaves thailand so don't expect updates after that. also the boxes need to be able to close flat without bulging or they might reject them, i had to repack once because the tape was making the edges uneven

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one thing nobody mentioned yet - thailand post has a weight limit for surface book shipments, i think its like 20kg per box max. also they'll ask you to leave the box open so they can peek inside before sealing it, bring your own tape cause theirs costs extra. for italy specifically expect customs to be annoying on the other end, my friend sent books to rome and they held them for 3 weeks at the post office there

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another thing worth knowing - thailand post has a size limit too, not just weight. the combined dimensions (length + width + height) cant exceed like 150cm or theyll charge you oversized rates which defeats the purpose. for two boxes to italy you're looking at maybe 1500-2000 baht each depending on weight, way cheaper than airmail but still not pocket change. also they'll prob make you fill out a cp72 form instead of cp71 now, they changed it a couple years back, same info just different number. if you're near on nut there's a decent thailand post branch on sukhumvit soi 77 that's never crowded, way better than the main ones

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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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