Anyone knows a good English speaking barber?

honestly, your best bet might be one of the proper barbershops in the emquartier mall on the basement floor. the guys at black bear barber there are used to farang and will actually stop and ask questions if they're unsure. just point at the mole and say "jep maak" (very sore/delicate) and they'll work around it. cuts are around 700 baht and they're pretty meticulous

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ngl the other suggestions are solid but if you wanna avoid the mall markup, check out the barber on the ground floor of the nana hotel on sukhumvit 4. old school place, been there forever, the main guy speaks decent english from dealing with tourists for years. just show him the mole and say "mai chop" (no good) while pointing and he'll get it. cuts are like 300 baht and they use a straight razor for the neckline which feels way cleaner than clippers

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try barber society on sukhumvit 33, the guys there speak solid english and they're used to dealing with specific requests. the head barber p'lek is pretty patient and will actually listen if you explain the mole situation. just point to it and tell him "be careful here, bleeds a lot" and he'll get it. costs like 600 baht for a cut but worth it for the peace of mind

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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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