Anyone up for seeing a Muay Thai fight?

if you're going tonight i'd suggest getting there a bit before 6 to grab a seat in the front rows, the view is way better and you can feel the sweat flying lol. there's a cheap food spot called khao gaeng jinda right around the corner on ratchadamnoen klang road that does solid curry rice for like 40 baht if you want to eat before

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rajadamnern is the real deal, way better atmosphere than the touristy ones. tickets run about 1500-2000 baht for regular seats depending on the night. if you go tonight i think the fights start around 6pm and go for a few hours, plenty of time to grab a beer at the stalls outside after

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ngl solo watching is fine but having someone to hype the rounds with makes it way better. if u go tonight, try the third row from the ring on the left side, best view for the clinch work without getting elbowed by accident. the fight cards usually start around 6:30 but the real bangers don't hit until 8 or 9 so don't stress if you're running late

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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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