Where to study animal science in Bangkok?

Kasetsart University is the main place for animal science in Bangkok, their faculty of veterinary medicine has a strong reputation. They offer a bachelor's in animal science that covers zoology basics, and the tuition is reasonable compared to private unis. The campus is out on Phahonyothin Road near the BTS, so it's a bit of a commute from central Bangkok but doable if you live along the line. You could also check out Chulalongkorn's biology program, but Kasetsart is more hands-on with animals and likely cheaper for what you want.

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If you want something that balances your marketing job with actual animal interaction, check out Mahidol University's International College. They offer a Conservation Biology and Ecology program that covers a lot of zoology ground, and the classes are in English if that matters. It's pricey compared to Kasetsart, maybe around 80k baht per semester, but the campus in Salaya is quiet and you can take evening or weekend courses if you plan ahead. The downside is that it leans more toward ecology than hands-on animal care, but for someone shifting careers while working, the schedule flexibility is solid.

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honestly if you're still working full time, you might want to look into Ramkhamhaeng University's biology program. it's not specifically animal science but they have a solid zoology track and the schedule is super flexible since they're an open university. tuition is dirt cheap like 20k baht per semester and you can pretty much just show up for exams if you self-study. the downside is no hands-on animal work, it's mostly theory and lab stuff. but if you need to keep your marketing job while studying, the flexibility is hard to beat

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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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