Where can I buy a 1-piece swimsuit that lets me try it on first?

Try the outdoor stalls at MBK Center near the BTS skywalk entrance on the fourth floor. A few of them have small curtained booths for trying on swimsuits and the one-piece options there usually run between 200 and 400 baht. The quality is hit or miss so check the stitching and lining before you buy.

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If you're near Siam Square, check out the small shops in the alleys behind Siam Center. A few of them carry swimwear from local brands and they'll let you try things on in a back room. The prices are negotiable if you pay cash, I've seen one-pieces go for 280 to 450 baht depending on the fabric. Just ask the shopkeeper directly if you can try it on before they start folding things for you.

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fwiw the Jatujak night market on Fridays has a few swimsuit stalls near the food section that let you try on. its a bit chaotic but the ones with the pink banners usually have a curtained corner. prices are around 350-400 and they do have some actual 1-pieces not just bikinis. just avoid the stalls right by the entrance they upcharge like crazy

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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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