Best nasal inhaler?

poy-sian is the one locals actually use, not just tourists grabbing yadom on a whim. the liquid version in the little glass bottle with the green cap is stronger and lasts way longer than those plastic stick ones. you can find it at any boot's or watsons for like 30 baht. just don't drop the bottle it'll shatter on the tile

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Yadom is the strongest one you'll find at 7/11 and it works fast, but it's basically menthol and camphor with a bit of eucalyptus. The Vicks inhaler is milder and less intense if you just want something subtle. I'd skip the cheaper no-name ones near the register, they barely last a day. If you're in a pharmacy like Boots or Watsons, ask for the brand "Poy-Sian" in the small glass bottle, it's a local favorite and hits harder than the plastic stick types.

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Honestly the Poy-Sian one is good but if you want something that's not a liquid or stick, try the "Heng Tai" brand inhaler. It's a powder you sniff, super strong and clears you out in seconds. You'll find it at most Chinese medicine shops or some pharmacies in Yaowarat.

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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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