Which EV charging companies are the best?

yeah the mall charging situation is a mess, the single phase thing is mostly because they're running off the building's existing electrical system and adding DC would mean tearing up the parking lot. for plug-in hybrids specifically i've had the best luck with the EA Anywhere stations at the PTT gas stations along the expressways, they're usually working and the app is straightforward. also worth checking if your car supports the ChargePoint network, there's a handful of those around Sukhumvit and they bill per kWh which is way more predictable than the time-based stuff at malls

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I've had the best luck with EA Anywhere personally, their app actually shows you which stalls are working instead of making you drive to a dead charger. For a plug-in hybrid their slower speeds don't really matter and you can pay through the app without any drama.

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honestly for a PHEV you might wanna check out some of the PEA Volta stations near the city center, like the one behind Central Ladprao. they charge by kWh and the app is pretty basic but it works, no random disconnects like On-Ion.

another option nobody mentions is EA Anywhere, they have a few spots around Rama 9 and their customer support is actually responsive on Line. the chargers are a bit slower but for a plug-in hybrid that's fine, and the pricing is fair.

forget about the mall chargers unless you're stuck at Siam Paragon for hours. their time-based pricing is a scam and the single phase thing is just lazy on their part. Sharge is def the gold standard but you already know that.

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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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