What's going on at MOCA in the next 3 months?

i'd add that the parking situation there is surprisingly easy for bangkok, free lot with plenty of space even on weekends. the building itself is worth seeing too, designed by a local architect who played with light and shadow really intentionally. if you go in the late afternoon the light hits the main staircase in a way that makes for good photos without trying hard. also the art book section in the gift shop has a few titles you won't find at kinokuniya, mostly smaller press stuff from thai artists

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honestly just follow their IG stories, they post last minute stuff there all the time. theres a sculpture showcase coming up in late march that nobody talks about, it's in the little courtyard area outside the main entrance. also the gift shop has some cool prints from local artists that arent on the website, worth browsing before u leave

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i saw on their IG stories they're setting up something with a japanese-thai artist collab for march, looked like installation work. also the aircon in the main hall is freezing so bring a light jacket or u'll regret it halfway through

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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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