honestly skip the markets for tonight, too chaotic for nye. try "theera" bakery on sukhumvit soi 11, they do a killer khao niao sangkaya with pandan custard that's legit thai but way less street-food mess. or if you're out west, "khanom buang" shop near bang khae market has those crispy thai crepe things filled with sweet meringue, they pack well for a party. just call ahead to check if they're open, a lot of places close early for the holiday

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yeah the suggestions here are good but nobody mentioned the khao niew mamuang cart on charoen krung soi 30 near the river city mall. it's run by this couple who've been doing it for like 20 years and they use the good stuff from rayong. their sticky rice is perfectly steamed and they'll slice the mango right in front of you. opens around 5pm and they're usually open late because they know the nye crowds hit yaowarat after dinner. about 80 baht for a full portion which is a steal for the quality

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talad phlu is solid but honestly their dessert game is more about fresh fruit & sticky rice stalls scattered around the market. if you want proper thai desserts like khao niew mamuang or luk chup, head to yaowarat (chinatown) around 6pm when the street vendors set up. the cart near the old sa-bai je shop has this amazing tub tim grob that's way better than any khao san road version. or if you're near bang rak, try "pa thai" on charoen krung soi 38 for their mango sticky rice, they use coconut cream from samut songkhram so it's richer than most places

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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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