Whats up with Agoda?

honestly they're just one of those companies that treats hiring like a numbers game. i know someone who works there and they said the interview process is actually pretty streamlined but the churn is real - people burn out in 6 months so they're constantly backfilling roles. the salary packages look good on paper but you're basically trading your social life for money

the On Nut office is nice enough, big open plan with free snacks and stuff but i've heard the management is super micromanagey. if you're thinking of applying just know what you're signing up for

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nah it's not shady, just a numbers game. agoda runs on a pretty brutal performance culture so they're always backfilling roles. i know a few people who've been through their engineering interviews and they said the process is actually pretty streamlined which explains why they can process so many candidates at once

the real reason you see so many bkk postings in europe is because they struggle to find senior talent locally. thai tech scene is growing but it's still small so they have to cast a wide net internationally. they offer relocation packages and handle all the visa stuff which is standard for big tech here

the on nut office is nice though, i've been to a work event there. rooftop bar with views of the bts line, free snacks everywhere. just don't expect to use any of that stuff much cause you'll prob be working late

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honestly the job spam is just because they're obsessed with hiring english speakers from abroad even for roles that don't need it. i know someone who works there and they said half the teams are full of expats who got relocated from europe or australia just to sit in that sukhumvit 77 office. the pay is good if you're coming from a weak currency country but locals usually get paid way less for the same title so that's prob why they keep fishing overseas

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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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