New Years 2024 Countdown??

if u want something smaller but still fun, check out the countdown at icon siam. they do a fireworks show over the river and the mall stays open late. less of a mosh pit than centralworld but u still get the big new years energy

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centralworld is the main spot for the countdown yeah but honestly i'd think about iconsiam instead. they do a pretty solid fireworks show over the river and the crowd is way more manageable. bts to saphan taksin then the free shuttle boat, just plan for the queues after midnight

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centralworld definitely does one but fair warning the area turns into a total zoo around 10pm. if u want a better view without the elbow fighting, the rooftop bars along ratchadamri road have countdown packages. zen rooftop at centralworld itself is actually decent for watching the fireworks without being in the crowd

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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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