How can I get PrEP in Bangkok?

if you're near a BTS station the Silom Community Clinic is another solid option, it's run by the same org as the red cross but way less crowded. they're on soi Silom 9, open tues-sat from like 9am-4pm. free HIV testing and PrEP is like 30 baht if you're on the Thai scheme, otherwise it's around 600 baht for a month supply. also worth knowing you can get a 3-month prescription after the first checkup so you don't have to go every single month

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honestly the red cross is the most reliable and cheapest option but if you want something more discreet there's adam's clinic on sukhumvit soi 23. they do same day appointments online and it's like 800 baht for the consult plus the meds. they also offer delivery for the pills if you don't wanna go back every month. just make sure you bring your passport for the paperwork

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the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre on soi Chulalongkorn 14 is the main spot, they've been doing it for years. you can just walk in and ask for the "PrEP clinic" no appointment needed and it's like 30-50 baht per session if you're on the government scheme. there's also a place called Pulse Clinic on suk soi 33 if you want something more private but it'll cost more like 1500 per visit. bring your ID or passport and some cash just in case

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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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