Phra Khanong water taxis?

yeah they run, just not super frequent. the phra khanong canal boats go from the bts station all the way to wat thong lang or further east depending on the time of day. during rush hour they come every 10-15 mins but off peak it can be 30-45 mins easy

i take them sometimes when the soi traffic is a nightmare. they drop you right near iam sombat market which is way faster than sitting in a taxi on sukhumvit 71. just look for the small pier behind the big c near phra khanong bts, it's easy to miss if you're not looking

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honestly i've lived around here for years and never used them until my bike broke down. they're real alright, just kinda hidden. the pier's not very obvious, look for the little stairs going down near the canal wall behind big c. fare's cheap too, like 10-15 baht i think

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they run but don't count on them outside rush hour. i tried once midday and waited like 40 minutes at the pier, just ended up walking

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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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