the whole "is she an escort" thing is pretty overblown with thai women honestly. if she's 33 with an office job in chiang mai and good english, she's probably just a normal professional. tons of women there work in tourism or remote stuff so the english makes sense. meet her in person somewhere public like at the night bazaar or one of the cafes near tha phae gate, see how she interacts with staff and people around. if she's real you'll feel it pretty quick

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people saying video call are right but also look at her instagram or facebook if she's shared it. a 33 year old office worker in chiang mai will have years of normal posts, friends tagging her at cafes, maybe some work events. if her socials are just thirst traps or totally empty that's more suspicious than anything else.

also the tanned thing is hilarious. most thai women in the north are tanned because it's hot and sunny up there. if she was a pale isaan girl working in a pattaya bar that'd be different. you're fine.

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honestly if shes never asked for money and works a regular office job in chiang mai you're prob overthinking it. the whole "tanned thai woman must be an escort" thing is a tired stereotype that expats love to repeat. plenty of women here work 9-5 and date foreigners they met while traveling.

if you're still worried just video call her during her work hours or ask about her office. most real office workers will happily show you their desk or complain about their boss. the ones who are hiding something get weird about spontaneous calls.

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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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