Us-thai Army Restaurant And Store

[NguuMuu]

I've been talking to someone recently who's been telling me about the US-Thai army base near Sathorn soi 1. He used to go there and visit the restaurant for some tasty american food and supposedly they also have a small shop that sells cheap wholesale american products. Reason for the post is he hasn't been there in 5 years so I'm trying to see if this place is still open. I found the website for JUSMAGTHAI (http://www.jusmagthai.com/index_002.htm) as it's called and they give hours for the restaurant, but can anyone supply more details?

Most importantly, is the restaurant open to the public (non-military)?

I understand an american passport is required, but could you bring along some thais or other natinality (if they bring their passports as well)?

If anyone's eaten there, how is the food and prices?

Is there a wholesale shop as well? What kind of products do they stock?

Anything else I should know about this place?

[Shango1]

Maybe you can ask some of the Marines at the embassy. I think I will when I get there in Jan.

[Khun ?]

As of about 5 years ago they no longer would allow access to U.S. passport holders.

Only those assigned I assume will have access and the store never let but those assigned there entry.

It was mainly local food served or microwave burgers, nothing special that IO remember but I wasn't there

for the food. That being said I don't much care for Lice ( rice).

[Nordlys]

I understand an american passport is required, but could you bring along some thais or other natinality (if they bring their passports as well)?

I used to go to JUSMAG in my high school days having snacks and watching movies there, escorted by a friend of mine whose stepfather was a military attache at the U.S. Embassy. From what I remember it wasn't an American passport that allowed him entry there but a ID card size pass.

As to the wholesale shop (PX) it was in the consular section compound of the U.S. embassy, (East Witthayu), close to Soi Ruamrudee. All that was about 25 years before they built the new embassy compound on west side of the Wireless Rd.

[PadThaiGuy]

The steak dinners are a bargain.

[thaihome]

As of about 5 years ago they no longer would allow access to U.S. passport holders.

Only those assigned I assume will have access and the store never let but those assigned there entry.

It was mainly local food served or microwave burgers, nothing special that IO remember but I wasn't there

for the food. That being said I don't much care for Lice ( rice).

A colleague of mine told me he went just a few months ago to buy his chewing tobacco (they were out) and they let him in. Maybe they felt sorry for a good old Texas boy looking for some Copenhagen.

TH

[Ulysses G.]

Most US military bases would require either a military ID or a dependants ID for wives and children to shop in the PX or commisary. I can't imagine them being open to the general public, but maybe some sort of cafateria would be.

[NguuMuu]

The steak dinners are a bargain.

Would you mind elaborating on this?

Allow me to clarify that the guy who used to visit this place (only restaurant and shop available) was a canadian citizen with no military connections and said he just had to show his passport and they would let him in.

Again, this was about 5 years ago and the reason for this thread was because the situation may be different now...it seems like it is, I guess....

[bjsanook]

It's a military installation. You need a DOD ID card. Even a retiree card should get you in. They may allow someone with such a card to "sign" in a guest. Maybe not. depends on their force protection level.

BJ

[Sunbelt Asia]

The steak dinners are a bargain.

Would you mind elaborating on this?

Allow me to clarify that the guy who used to visit this place (only restaurant and shop available) was a canadian citizen with no military connections and said he just had to show his passport and they would let him in.

Again, this was about 5 years ago and the reason for this thread was because the situation may be different now...it seems like it is, I guess....

The steak dinner is once a month. Its 400 Baht for a 500 gram USDA imported steak with the salad bar they have. You must be escorted in with a Embassy employee.

We'll be doing a Mexican Taco night there starting in Jan.

Sorry to say, the store is only for diplomats.

Lots of Embassy staff have been talking about the YWCA International Bazaar on the 24th and 25th of Nov. to be held at Cenrtal World Many different Embassies will be selling imported food and other items.... 40 countries in total. They said last year the public knocked down the booth trying to get at the stuff.

www.sunrisetacos.com

[Spaniel]

If anyone is still seeking info about JUSMAG here is their number: 02 205-4000 Ask for the JUSMAG switchboard.