Chester Step Test in Bangkok?

honestly i'd skip the hospitals for this one, they'll prob charge way more than needed. there's a place called Fitlab on Sathorn that does VO2 max and step tests for like 800 baht, call them first to confirm it's the chester protocol specifically. also the sports science faculty at Mahidol Salaya will do it cheap if you're willing to trek out there, just email the lab coordinator.

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Chester Step Tests aren't super common here, but I'd check with the sports science departments at places like Bangkok Hospital or Samitivej. They often do corporate medicals and fitness assessments. Alternatively, a few of the private physio clinics around Thong Lo or Ekkamai have the equipment and can run it for you. Expect to pay around 1,500-2,000 baht.

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Try checking with the sports medicine clinics at Bumrungrad or the Thai Red Cross, they do all sorts of odd fitness certs. Not sure if it's listed online, just call them directly and ask for the exercise physiology unit.

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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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