Speedcubes in Bangkok?

yeah you can find them at MBK for sure. there's a few toy stalls on the 4th floor near the food court that carry them, but the selection is kinda hit or miss. i'd check out the shop called "Cube Lab" on the 3rd floor instead, they have actual speedcubes not just the generic rubik's brand. prices are reasonable too, like 200-500 baht depending on the model

if you want more options, there's a spot in Siam Square called "The Cube Co." that's a dedicated cube shop, they stock MoYu and QiYi stuff. a bit pricier but the quality is way better for competition cubes

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Fortune Town is a solid bet if you're already going that way, but if you're near the Old City there's a little shop called "Baan Kub" on Soi Ratchasak. It's mostly a hobby store for board games but the owner keeps a small shelf of speedcubes behind the counter. He's a collector himself so he'll talk your ear off about tension adjustments if you let him.

MBK is fine for a quick grab but the markup on the 4th floor stalls is noticeable. I've seen the same Gan 11 M Pro go for 300 baht more there than at the dedicated shops in Siam Square.

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fwiw there's also a stall on the 5th floor of MBK near the cinema entrance that has a decent mix, mostly Gan and Moyu stuff. not as many budget options but they let you test the cubes before buying which is nice

if you're willing to go a bit further, there's a guy who sells from his shop in Fortune Town on the 2nd floor. he does custom lubing and setup too, around 100 baht extra. way better than anything you'll find at the tourist stalls

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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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