honestly three sixtythree at the banyan tree is my go-to. the view is 360 degrees so you see the whole city sprawl not just the river, and the prices are a bit more reasonable than the super touristy spots. if you go around sunset the golden hour light on all the temples and skyscrapers is pretty unreal. just be ready for a line at the elevator on weekends

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octave at the marriott is my go-to for the river views without the thai-rattanakosin chaos. drinks are still pricy but the happy hour before 7pm makes it reasonable. their lychee martini is solid. just take the bts to saphan taksin and it's a short walk, way easier than dealing with taxi traffic around silom

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tbh vertigo and moon bar at banyan tree is a classic for a reason, the view from 61 floors is insane. just go early like 5pm to grab a spot before the crowds and it's cheaper for sunset drinks. drinks are like 400-500 baht each which is standard for these places. if u want something more chill and less touristy, try tichuca on sukhumvit soi 49, the light installation is pretty wild at night

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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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