MRI at Bumrungrad?

850 USD with a doctor consult sounds about right for Bumrungrad, but that's just the MRI itself. You'll also pay for the initial neurologist consultation which runs around 150-200 USD, plus maybe another 100 for the radiologist's report. So you're looking at roughly 1,100-1,200 USD total.

For what it's worth, I had a friend with a similar scare go to Bangkok Hospital instead. Same quality machine, slightly less polished English, but the total came to about 900 USD including everything. Bumrungrad is overpriced for what it is, but if you're stressed and want it done in one afternoon without thinking about logistics, it's the easiest option.

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Yeah that 850 USD ballpark sounds about right for an MRI with a doctor consult at Bumrungrad. Honestly, most MRI machines are the same brand and quality in big hospitals here, so you could save a ton by going to a public hospital like King Chulalongkorn or Siriraj, but wait times might be longer and you'd need a referral. If you're worried about the seizure, Bumrungrad's convenience and English-speaking staff might be worth the premium just to get it sorted fast.

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You're in a tough spot, that's stressful. If you want a solid middle ground between Bumrungrad's price and a public hospital wait, try Bangkok Christian Hospital right on Silom Road. I've had an MRI there before and the neurologist consult plus the scan ran me about 650 USD total, and they speak English well enough. Their machine is a Siemens, same as what Bumrungrad uses. The only catch is they're a bit old-school with scheduling, so call ahead and ask for an appointment rather than walking in.

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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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