my guy at 204cm is rough in bangkok honestly. if you're willing to spend a bit, try the "tall" section at CentralWorld's Zara or H&M, they have online order with free returns and the inseams go up to 38 inches. for t-shirts that won't shrink, look for 100% cotton pre-shrunk stuff at Cotton On's flagship in Siam Square, they have a tall line that's actually cut longer. and if you want local, hit up the tailors on Charoen Krung Road near Saphan Taksin, they'll make you a custom shirt for like 800 baht and you can specify the length so it doesn't become a belly shirt after drying

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honestly check out the big stores in MBK or Platinum Mall, they have a section for "big & tall" but it's mostly local brands nobody knows. i'm 190cm and even i struggle here, but 204cm is next level.

there's a place called Big Ka on Soi Sukhumvit 22 near Phra Khanong BTS, they stock imported tall sizes from the US and UK. pricey but they don't shrink. also try Uniqlo's online store for their "tall" line, they deliver here and the sizing is consistent. just avoid anything cotton blend from local markets unless you want a crop top after a wash.

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For your height, skip the tourist spots entirely and head to the "Big & Tall" shop on the 3rd floor of Terminal 21 Asok. They stock Japanese and Korean brands that actually account for shrinkage, so a tagged 2XL runs closer to a true 4XL in length. I'm 196cm and their regular tees hit below the belt after ten washes. Also worth checking out the weekend market at Chatuchak, specifically Section 24, where a few stalls sell unbranded tall sizes that are cut for farang bodies, just wash them cold and hang dry to be safe.

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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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