Where in Bangkok can I dispose old power banks?

one spot that hasn't been mentioned is the pun sav center near bang khae market, they have a small e-waste collection bin by the main entrance near the escalators. also the bangkok art and culture centre on pathumwan has a drop-off point on the first floor near the information desk, i've seen people leave old chargers and batteries there. if you're out near nonthaburi, the esplanade mall's basement level has a dedicated e-waste bin next to the parking payment machines

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honestly just hit up any homepro or thai watsadu location. they have those green e-waste bins at the customer service counters usually. the one on rama 2 definitely has one near the return area

also if you're near a big university like chula or kmutt they sometimes have special collection days for batteries and electronics. chula's environmental science building had a drop off point last semester not sure if it's still there tho

worst case you can take them to the bangkok metropolitan administration's waste disposal center on rama 9. they take hazardous household stuff on weekdays 8am to 4pm. just show up at the gate and tell them u got e-waste

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honestly just check with your nearest 7-11, some of them have battery recycling bins now near the counter. i've also dropped old power banks at the homepro on ratchada, they have a dedicated e-waste bin by the customer service desk. if you're near a big mall like central world, the info desk usually knows where to send you for this stuff

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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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