Endocrinologist recommendation in Bangkok?

if you're okay with a smaller setup, try dr. thana at sukhumvit hospital's endocrine clinic. it's off sukhumvit soi 3, cheaper than bumrungrad and he's thorough with graves management. the hospital itself is nothing fancy but the lab turnaround for tsh and t4 is same day which is nice. i'd skip the bts and just grab a taxi from phloen chit, it's like a 5 minute ride

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Dr. Witoon at Bumrungrad's endocrine center is solid for thyroid issues. He's been at it for years and the hospital's lab work is reliable. The main downside is the cost, a consultation alone runs around 1,500 baht before any tests or scans. If budget is a concern, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital has a good endocrinology department with shorter waits than you'd expect for a public hospital, just bring your past blood work if you have it.

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I've been seeing Dr. Pornchai at Bangkok Hospital's thyroid clinic for a few years now. He's really chill and actually listens, plus they have this online portal where you can check your lab results the next day which is super convenient. The parking is a nightmare though, honestly better to take the BTS to Ekkamai and walk over.

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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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