Where can I get medication?

You can also try the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre on Soi Chulalongkorn 50. They have a mental health clinic that sees foreigners and the fees are lower than the big private hospitals, around 1000 baht for the consult. The pharmacy there is well stocked with controlled meds because they handle PrEP and other regulated drugs regularly. Bring your passport and any old prescription paperwork if you have it, and go on a weekday morning when the psychiatrist is usually in.

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yeah dextroamphetamine is a controlled substance here so you won't find it at a regular pharmacy. you need to see a psychiatrist at a hospital or a clinic that specializes in mental health. i'd recommend going to Samitivej Sukhumvit or Bumrungrad, they have english-speaking psychiatrists who are used to handling this. the consultation will be around 2000-3000 baht and they'll write a prescription you fill at the hospital pharmacy on-site. it's a bit of a hassle but it's the only legal way, and it should take less than two hours total if you go early in the morning

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one more thing to keep in mind - some hospitals will stock it but only dispense in monthly amounts since it's a schedule 2 drug here. if youre staying 6 weeks you might need to plan a follow-up visit around week 4 to get the rest. i've heard Santi Asok clinic in Sukhumvit is a bit cheaper than the big hospitals for this, like 1500 baht for the consult. just call ahead to make sure the doc is in, they have weird hours sometimes

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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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