Where Can I Get Aloe Vera Plant/Leaves?

If you're near the On Nut BTS, there's a small plant nursery tucked behind the Soi 77/1 market that sells live aloe plants in pots. I've seen them there for around 60 baht, and you can just snap off leaves as needed.

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there's a guy with a cart near the entrance of soi on nut 10 most mornings, he sells aloe straight from his garden in bang kapi. leaves are like 15 baht each and he'll trim the spines off if you ask. better quality than the markets tbh, less watery

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also try the produce section at tops market in century movie plaza on nut. they sell pre-cut aloe chunks in the cold case near the herbs, like 30 baht for a decent bag. saves you messing with the green skin yourself if you just need the gel

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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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