Guy in phrom phong cycling with a wand or a cross and pointing towards others?

Yeah that's a well-known local character, not black magic. He's a Christian missionary who's been biking around Phrom Phong and Thong Lo for years, usually carrying a wooden cross and blessing people. You'll see him most often around Soi 24 and 26 near the EmQuartier area, usually in the late afternoon.

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lol yeah he's been doing this since before covid. I used to live on Soi 31 and saw him almost daily around 6pm heading towards Benchasiri Park. He's got a whole routine, stops at certain street corners and does the blessing motion then moves on. Never seen him bother anyone or cause issues, just super dedicated to his thing

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nah he's harmless, seen him around for at least 5 years now. pretty sure he's just a devout catholic guy doing his thing, usually rides up and down soi 24 near the em sphere area around 5-6pm. not black magic, just a very persistent blessing routine lol

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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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