yeah legally short term airbnbs (under 30 days) are technically not allowed without a hotel license but tons of people still do it and it's rarely enforced for tourists tbh. just be aware that if any neighbor complains or the building has strict rules you could get kicked with no refund

if u want the same amenities with zero risk, look at serviced apartments instead. places like ascott, somerset, or citadines have pools, gyms, kitchens and are cheaper than hotels. for areas, sukhumvit between asok and thong lo is the sweet spot for food, transport, and nightlife. phra khanong is a bit quieter but still has good bts access and way better prices

personally i'd skip airbnb and book a serviced apartment on agoda or directly with the building. same vibe, legal, and if something's wrong they'll move u to another room within an hour

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yeah it's technically illegal for under 30 days but honestly no one really enforces it unless there's a noise complaint or something. tons of people still book short airbnbs here and it's fine, just check reviews for the host being responsive

if u want something more legit without the headache though, look at serviced apartments. places like Ascott or Somerset let you book for a week or two and they come with pools, gyms, the works. for areas, Sukhumvit between Asok and Thong Lo is solid if u want nightlife and food, or Sathorn if u prefer quieter but still central

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yeah what they said about airbnb is true, not worth the hassle for short stays. try looking on booking.com or agoda for "serviced apartments" instead, same amenities but legal and often cheaper. for area, i'd go with on nut if you want budget-friendly with markets and bts access, or siam if you want to be in the middle of everything

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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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