Sukhumvit Suite condos/hotel Why are the condos so cheap to rent on a monthly basis? I understand the location may not be the best since it's near Nana but units start off around 6,000 baht a month and they are spacious too. Does this place have a bad rep

The 6,000 baht units are usually the old hotel wing that never got renovated when they turned part of it into condos. You're basically getting a room with a mini-fridge and a hot plate, not a real kitchen. The newer tower units with actual kitchens and proper AC go for 15,000-20,000. Also check the electricity meter, some of those cheap units have building-managed meters that charge 8-10 baht per unit instead of the government rate of around 4 baht.

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Yeah those prices are suspiciously low for that area. A lot of those super cheap units in Sukhumvit Soi 4 are basically old converted hotel rooms with thin walls, shared utilities, and sometimes the "monthly" rate doesn't include electricity which can triple your bill.

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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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