Decent/Not Silly Expensive Hospitals in Bangkok?

Thonburi Hospital on Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Road is another solid option that doesn't get mentioned much. It's a big private hospital but they still charge like a local place, I've heard of similar laparoscopic procedures there landing around 90k baht. The gynae department is decent and they're used to handling foreign patients. One thing to watch for is they'll try to upsell you on a private room upgrade, the basic ward is fine but you might want to push back if they suggest the VIP suite.

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bumrungrad gets all the hype but honestly for non-complicated stuff like this you're paying a premium for the lobby and the coffee shop. try phyathai 2 on sri ayutthaya road, it's where a lot of locals go for gynae stuff, we had a friend do the same op there last year and it was around 80k. just make sure you get a doctor who does laparoscopic regularly, some still push for open surgery if they're older school. and pay cash if you can, card fees add up fast here

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For that price range, Bangkok Christian Hospital on Silom Road is worth a look. It's a private hospital but not as flashy as Bumrungrad or Samitivej, so the bills tend to be more reasonable. We had a family member do a similar laparoscopic procedure there a couple years ago and it came in under 100k baht including the surgeon's fee. Just make sure to ask for an itemised quote upfront and check if they'll accept your UK travel insurance or if you'll pay cash.

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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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