Is morning Tai chi practiced in parks?

You'll find tai chi groups in Chatuchak Park too, near the train tracks side around 6:30am. It's less touristy than Lumpini and the groups tend to be smaller and more focused. A lot of the practitioners are actually Chinese-Thai families who've kept the practice going for generations. Just walk past the exercise equipment and you'll hear the music before you see them.

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ngl the best spot for tai chi is actually benjasiri park off sukhumvit. smaller park so the groups are easier to find and less crowded than lumpini. i've seen a solid group there every morning around 6am near the fountain area. they're usually done by 7:30 tho so get there early

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yeah you'll see groups doing tai chi in lumpini park every morning around 6-7am near the main lake. also benjakitti park has a few groups but they're more spread out. some thai people do it but it's not as common as in vietnam or china, you'll also see a lot of people doing khon舞蹈 or just stretching. if you want a quieter spot try saranrom park near the grand palace, smaller crowd but you'll definitely find a tai chi group there around sunrise

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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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