Routine lab in Bangkok without seeing a doctor?

Check out BNH Hospital on Convent Road, it's a 10 minute walk from Siam. They have a walk-in lab service on the ground floor where you can just ask for a liver function test without seeing a doctor first. Costs around 800-1000 baht and results are usually ready by the next morning, sometimes same day if you go early enough. The nurses there speak English pretty well so you won't have any issues explaining what you need.

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you can try MedConsult Clinic on Soi Ruamrudee, it's like a 15 min walk from Siam or a quick grab ride. they do walk in blood tests and the docs there are chill about just ordering what you need without the full consult. results came back same day for me when i went around 9am, cost me 900 baht total. just tell the receptionist you want a liver function test and they'll handle it.

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St. Louis Hospital on Sathorn Road does walk in blood work without a referral. It's a short taxi ride from Siam. Their lab is open from 7am and you can request specific panels at the counter. Expect results in a few hours for about 700 baht.

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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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