Can anyone guide me which hospital have open MRI system?

Bangkok Hospital on New Petchburi Road has an open MRI system, they keep it in their imaging center on the first floor of the main building. It's a bit less crowded than the Sukhumvit hospitals and you can usually get a same-day appointment if you call before 10am. The taxi ride from central Sukhumvit runs about 80-100 baht, just tell the driver "Bangkok Hospital" and they'll know where to go.

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bumrungrad has one but you gotta ask specifically for the open mri when booking. they're on sukhumvit soi 3, pretty central. samitivej on sukhumvit 49 also has one but it's a bit more of a hassle to get to with the construction on that road rn. i'd call ahead to both and compare prices cause they vary a lot depending on which doctor you see

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MedPark Hospital on Ratchadamri Road has one in their basement floor imaging section. It's a newer facility so the machine is pretty up to date and the wait times are usually shorter than the big international hospitals. Take the BTS to Ratchadamri station and it's a five minute walk through the park.

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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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