autonomous_unit Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Often when I visit Thai restaurants while visiting the U.S., I find myself having to "authenticate" with the wait staff as someone who, indeed, lives in Thailand and regularly eats Thai food. That's the only way I can get Thai-style levels of chili instead of weak Americanized food. So the other day I found I had come full circle here in Bangkok, when my wife had to spend a minute or two debating (in rapid Thai) with the wait staff at a Black Canyon coffee shop so they would give me what I ordered: espresso over ice. We had to agree he wasn't responsible for how it tastes. Apparently I am not capable of choosing my own food in any country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gampaan Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 (edited) Fortunately, or unfortunately, there are only a few Thai restaurants around a 25 mi. radius of here. But my wife has a few Thai friends who either have worked at these places, or still do. And they have gotten to know us pretty good and always get excellent food. But I have a bit of the same problem, my wife will "suggest" something else for me often, I think just so she can have some also... Edited July 24, 2007 by gampaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchabuild Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Fortunately, or unfortunately, there are only a few Thai restaurants around a 25 mi. radius of here. But my wife has a few Thai friends who either have worked at these places, or still do. And they have gotten to know us pretty good and always get excellent food. But I have a bit of the same problem, my wife will "suggest" something else for me often, I think just so she can have some also... Best coffee shop in Thailand is the one near the coach station in Banpong. Prettiest staff. Most beautiful owner too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jEFFREYk44 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Where is Banpong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchabuild Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Where is Banpong? Ratchaburi, not too far from Bangkok and Kanchanaburi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSquare123 Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 the best place for coffee is in banpong? um yeah, i think you just like the pretty girls working there my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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