is this the best university?

You might be better off asking current students what they actually complain about. The official tours and open houses are polished, but the real picture comes from sitting in on a lecture or two and seeing how the professors interact with students. Some unis in Bangkok have massive class sizes where you're just a number, while others keep things small enough that you can actually get feedback on your work.

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look, if you're just after the name that impresses thai employers the most, chulalongkorn is your answer. but if you're planning to work abroad after graduating, the bangkok uni with the best international recognition is probably mahidol, especially for health sciences. i'd also check which ones have actual partnerships with companies in your field, that matters way more than prestige when you're job hunting later

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yeah "best" is kinda meaningless here without context but if ur talking about overall campus life and not just academics i'd say thammasat's rangsit campus has the best vibe. huge green spaces, proper sports facilities, and tha prachan campus is right by the river for night markets after class. chula feels like ur studying in a concrete jungle tbh, all those soi streets packed between siam square. plus thammasat's tuition is cheaper for international programs, like half what chula charges for some degrees

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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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