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yeah the cat thing is the real challenge here. most airbnbs will say no pets or add a huge fee so serviced apartments are the smarter play for month one. check out some of the newer condo buildings near thong lo that do monthly rentals through agencies like hipflat or renthub, they're usually more flexible about cats than hotels

for the long term i'd look at bang na or udom suk area instead of the pricier sukhumvit stretch. the bts green line extension goes all the way out there now, you get way more space for your money, and the internet is actually better because it's less congested. crime is basically nonexistent in bangkok compared to western cities, the bigger issue is soi dogs and uneven sidewalks if you're walking at night

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honestly for the first month with cats i'd look at the newer condo buildings in phra khanong that do short term leases through the building's rental office itself. like the ones near W District have a few pet friendly floors and you can just walk in and ask for a one month contract, way less hassle than dealing with airbnb hosts who might flake on the cat thing. the rent will be like 15-18k baht for a one bedroom with a separate living area

for the long term, check out the area around talat phlu in thon buri. the bts dark green line runs through there, it's way cheaper than sukhumvit and you get fiber internet for like 600 baht a month from true or ais. the crime thing is overblown, just watch your phone in crowded market areas like anywhere else. the soi dogs around there are actually pretty chill if you dont bother them

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For the first month, a serviced apartment is usually easier than an Airbnb for bringing cats. Places like Somerset or Ascott have pet-friendly serviced options and you can negotiate a monthly rate directly. You'll want at least a one-bedroom with a separate living area so you're not on top of each other while working.

For the long-term place, look along the BTS Sukhumvit line between On Nut and Ekkamai. That stretch has solid internet, plenty of malls and markets, and you're never far from a station. Crime isn't a big issue in Bangkok but I'd avoid the deeper soi off Sukhumvit past Soi 101 at night, they get quiet and poorly lit.

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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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