Does anyone know of anywhere in Bangkok that sells natural sunscreen?

there's a spot in sukhumvit called health & nature shop on soi 49/1, they carry a few thai brands like noly that are zinc-based and don't leave you looking like a ghost. i've seen them at tops market too in the natural section near emquartier, usually around 350 baht. the thai heat is brutal so make sure whatever u get says "water resistant" or u'll be reapplying every hour lol

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honestly just hit up the local pharmacies, some of the bigger ones like fascino on sukhumvit carry a few natural options now. i saw a brand called mad about skin at the one near phrom phong, spf50 and zinc based, pretty solid. also the tony's organic store on sathorn has a small selection if ur already down that way

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Villa Market and Foodland both have a section with natural skincare brands that include sunscreen. The one at Villa on Sukhumvit 33 has a few options from a Thai brand called Sasi, which is zinc based and around 400 baht. If you're near a Rimping Supermarket, they carry a wider range of natural products including sunscreens that are harder to find elsewhere.

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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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