Pharmacy question: PreP?

yeah you can get prep at most big pharmacies in bangkok no prescription needed. the ones on sukhumvit road like medconsult or the pharmacy at bumrungrad hospital are reliable, just ask for tenofovir/emtricitabine. expect to pay around 2000-2500 baht for a 30-day supply, cheaper than back home usually

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if you're near sukhumvit soi 11 there's a pharmacy called medconsult that's open 24/7, they stock it no questions asked. i've grabbed prep there at 2am before when i ran out, it was 2100 baht for 30 days. just bring your passport or a copy, some places want to see ID for prep since it's a controlled med technically

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one thing to keep in mind is that if you're near the thong lor bts area, the pharmacy at the villa market on sukhumvit soi 33 is low-key and has it behind the counter. they're not pushy and the pharmacist usually double-checks if you've taken it before. also, a 30-day supply ran me 1900 baht last month which was a bit less than what i've seen near nana

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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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