Bangkok 2025

In 2023, VALO2ASIA traveled to Bangkok with Paper Rex Coach Alecks for the VCT Ascension event. We met up with CigaretteS / CGRS (previously Paper Rex's 6th man, then MiTH Esports and now back at Paper Rex as their "Work From Home" Content Creator). CGRS took us to this boat noodle restaurant. It's a short ride away from the Victory Monument (Bangkok).

There is also a branch now at Esplanade Ratchada mall, located next to The Street Ratchada Night Market.

This restaurant was a recommendation from the (former-MiTH) Thai veteran coach MYM. MYM shared with us that he and his 2024 MiTH roster often came to this restaurant after their scrims because it closes at 3am!

We had the opportunity to chat with one of Thailand’s top FPS coaches, Piyangoon “MYM” Kitisin, covering everything from his beginnings in VALORANT to the recent disbandment of MiTH and what lies ahead.

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This restaurant was a recommendation from the VCT Thailand caster and host Aoeyjiwa! The menu here features a variety of classic Thai dishes and "the greatest hits", including popular favourites like Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, and Green Curry. There are also regional specialties from different parts of the country.

Issan (or Esarn, spelling is flexible) is a North/Northeast part of Thailand that has a unique style of food. This Esarn/Issan eatery was a recommendation from PRX CGRS as well as VCT Thailand caster ZoFearZ.

This place is a very local joint with lots of local Thai people—always a good sign. They are always busy so please expect your dishes to take longer than usual to prepare. Always go with your teammates and you'll never be left waiting alone!

Jae Oh Chula is very well-known for its Mama Noodles Tom Yum (it went viral on social media) that is only available during midnight. If you're looking for supper, you can defintely get their bowl of the instagrammable and flavour-packed mama noodles.

Popular local destination for authentic Thai street food in a small, unpretentious setting.

Huge buffet selection of food ranging from fresh seafood to cooked dishes, sushi, and desserts.

A great restaurant for tourists, caters to many flavours and tastebuds. Very affordable pricing to experience good Thai food. Plus, it opens till 4am.

We've listed the original shop here but there's a new branch at EmQuartier, walking distance from the VCT Masters Venue. Must try the Steamed Crab Glass Noodles.

I'm never going to get the spelling of Issan (Esarn? Essan?) correct. What's important though, is that their cuisine is delicious. This style of food is recommended by PRX CGRS. He recommended it to us because Yasothon Larb is the local food of his hometown.