Can I find an Albuterol Asthma pump at a pharmacy in Bangkok?

boots and watsons will have them but some branches are stricter than others. the pharmacy near nana bts tends to be more chill about it if you're in a pinch. just show them an old inhaler or a photo of your prescription, they usually let it slide

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Some of the smaller independent pharmacies around the Victory Monument area are more flexible than the big chains. I've had luck at the one across from the BTS exit, they're used to travelers and don't always push for a paper prescription. Just bring your old inhaler or a photo of the box, that's usually enough.

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Yeah, you can find it at most Boots or Watsons locations, especially in tourist areas like Sukhumvit or Silom. You'll need a prescription though, so bring one from your doctor just in case.

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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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