Is there a place to buy dried thick rice noodle packs in Bangkok?

fwiw makro is worth a visit if you're buying in bulk, the location on rama 2 has whole shelves of dried rice noodles including the thick ones. they're not always in the noodle aisle though, sometimes they stock them near the chinese cooking section with the soy sauces and dried mushrooms. also check the freezer section by accident once, found frozen fresh sen yai there too

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honestly just go to any big yaowarat grocery store if u're near chinatown. the dried goods shops on yaowarat road have those thick rice noodle packs for way cheaper than supermarkets. look for the ones labeled "sen yai" in the clear plastic bags, they're usually stacked near the entrance. i get mine for like 25 baht a pack at tang holding on charoen krung road

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I'd check out the bigger supermarket chains like Tops or Gourmet Market in Siam Paragon or CentralWorld. They usually stock the Wai Wai or Mama brand packs in the noodle aisle, but also look for the imported section where you might find the thicker dried rice noodles used for pad see ew. If you want a local market option, head to Or Tor Kor Market near Chatuchak and ask for "sen yai haeng" at the dried goods 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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