Any physical store in Bangkok where I can get this Thai medicine themed bag?

I've seen those bags pop up at the flea markets near JJ Mall on weekends, not just Chatuchak itself. There's a row of stalls along Kamphaengphet 2 Road that specialize in retro Thai graphic prints, they usually have a few variations of the medicine theme. If you're closer to Siam, the vintage floor at Siam Square Soi 5 has a shop called "Bangkok Binder" that rotates their stock pretty often.

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That Shopee listing is from a small seller based in Chiang Mai, not Bangkok, so you probably won't find it in a regular mall. Your best bet is to head to the night markets, specifically Chatuchak on weekends where there are a few stalls near Section 2 that sell novelty and retro Thai medicine packaging bags. If you don't want to wait for the weekend, try the vintage shops along Charoen Krung Road near Talad Noi, they sometimes carry similar graphic-print totes.

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You might have better luck at the weekend market in Ratchada, the one that used to be at the train station. They've moved to the Esplanade Cineplex parking lot and there are a bunch of stalls selling graphic print totes and novelty bags. The sellers there often have the same stock as the Chatuchak vendors but with less crowds.

Also check out the basement level of MBK near the phone repair stalls, there's a small shop that does custom print bags and they sometimes have the Thai medicine designs in their racks. It's hit or miss but worth a quick look if you're already in the area.

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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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