Is it possible to get an FBI background check with apostille in bkk? I'm a US citizen.

You can get it done through the US Embassy here, but it's not something they do same-day. You'll need to mail your fingerprints to the FBI in the States first, wait for the results to come back to you, and then bring them to the embassy for the apostille. The whole process usually takes a few weeks, and you'll want to book an appointment at the embassy on Wireless Road in advance.

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Actually, there's a faster route if you're already in Bangkok. You can use an FBI-approved channeler instead of mailing directly to the FBI. Companies like Accurate Biometrics or National Background Check will handle the fingerprint submission and get the results to you electronically in about 3-5 business days. Once you have the PDF, you take it to the Office of Authentication (Consular Affairs) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Chaeng Wattana Road for the apostille. The MFA usually takes 1-2 days for walk-ins if you go early morning, and it costs around 200 baht. Just make sure the channeler's report meets the MFA's requirements for notarization first.

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I'd also check with the American Citizen Services unit at the embassy on Wireless Road, they can notarize the FBI report for you before you take it over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the apostille. It's a bit of a two step process but saves you a headache if the channeler's stuff isn't already notarized properly.

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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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