Chula school of business or NIDA Bangkok ? For MBA (can we finish it within 1.5-2 years)

chula's business school is more academic-focused while NIDA is basically built for working professionals. NIDA's curriculum is designed around part-time students so the scheduling is way more flexible if you're working. the competition at NIDA comes more from students trying to network and climb the corporate ladder rather than fighting over grades. both let you finish in 2 years if you take summer courses but NIDA's sathorn campus location makes it easier to balance work and study

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fwiw the real difference comes down to what kind of classmates you want. chula attracts fresh grads and international students so the vibe is younger and more grade focused. nida's cohort is mostly thai managers in their 30s who already have 5+ years experience, so the discussion quality in class is way better imo but the social life is drier. both english programs let you finish in 2 years easy if you plan summers, but nida's trimester system means you can actually do 1.5 years without killing yourself. the chula library near sam yan is nicer tho if you care about study spaces

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i'd pick chula if u want more flexibility in electives and a bigger alumni network across industries. nida's program is more structured and focused on public/private sector leadership, which works if you already know your direction. both can be done in 1.5-2 years if you take summer courses and plan ahead with the registrar. the environment leans competitive but not cutthroat, more about who gets the better group project roles than anything else

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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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