Why is Vitamin D test so expensive?

oh yeah private labs here are just wild with pricing, especially for anything not in a routine panel. if you're okay with a bit of a trek, try the lab at bangkok christian hospital, i've heard their out-of-pocket rates for single tests like vitamin d are around 1500-1800 baht, way more reasonable than prolab

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yeah those prices are a bit rough compared to india for sure. chula clinic at 2200 is prob your best bet for a standard vit d total, honestly that's pretty standard for bangkok private labs. if you're near bangkok hospital or bnh they'll charge like 4000+ for the same thing so chula is decent for the price

one thing nobody tells you is that you can sometimes get it cheaper at the government hospital lab like rama or siriraj if you're willing to wait a bit. walk in early morning, get a doctor slip for just that test and it might be like 800-1200 baht. takes longer but way cheaper

also fwiw the lc/ms method at prolab is more accurate for d2 vs d3 if that matters for your doc's treatment plan. most people just need total though so i'd stick with chula

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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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