NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Around 2pm, it was jammed. No seats inside were available and there was a long que at the counter. It wasn't due to the weather. The sun was out. I didn't want to eat there, I just walked past. There was a mixture of nationalities and ages. What's wrong with these people? They come to a foreign country, surely you want to try a signature dish of Thailand, such as Pad Thai. Instead, they go to a multi-national fast food chain that, for the majority of tourists, is on every corner in their home country. Not to mention it's unhealthy food. Ok, not everyone can afford a 5 star restaurant, but just a short walk away on Rat' Road there are great Thai restaurants selling affordable, authentic, fresh and healthy Thai food, with a focus on seafood. The restaurants don't look like much, but the food is good. Are the tourists afraid of hygiene in these restaurants, afraid of getting sick? Do they think all Thai food is super spicey and too hot? Were they in Burger King for the air conditioning? I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Maybe an American envoy is in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I suppose it's just a globally known menu set. Might as well go to a 5 star place as Burger King in Jungceylon ain't so cheap for a fast food joint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Plenty of people are happy to eat what they eat back home when on vacation. If they don't wish to eat Thai food then that's their choice. Can't see the point in being bothered about other peoples choice of food, up to them what they want to eat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 I suppose it's just a globally known menu set. Might as well go to a 5 star place as Burger King in Jungceylon ain't so cheap for a fast food joint. Ok, you would know 100% what you are going to get, but, as you mention, a decent Thai meal would be cheaper. I think it's sad that tourists on a 2 week holiday would eat at these places, several times, on their holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 French fries, Hamburger, Frankfurter (hot dog).. and these foods are associated with the US? I don't get that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Plenty of people are happy to eat what they eat back home when on vacation. If they don't wish to eat Thai food then that's their choice. Can't see the point in being bothered about other peoples choice of food, up to them what they want to eat. Well, why not go for a nice steak, or chicken breast, with veggies? Why eat this rubbish? It's low season, and quite a low season, and this place was full as if it was a high, high season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 French fries, Hamburger, Frankfurter (hot dog).. and these foods are associated with the US? I don't get that.. "Mr.McDonalds" (Richard and Maurice McDonald) are American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegum Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I rather eat at Burgerking than 80 %, maybe even 90 % of the so called "Fresh" Thai restaurants. The only Thai food I eat is my wife's and where she eats and she likes Burgerking and Mac too ! So there you are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 I rather eat at Burgerking than 80 %, maybe even 90 % of the so called "Fresh" Thai restaurants. The only Thai food I eat is my wife's and where she eats and she likes Burgerking and Mac too ! So there you are. You're an expat. I would say a the place was full with tourists. Even if they don't trust the cheaper looking Thai restaurants, why not spend a bit of holiday money and eat well in a nicer restaurant? Just for the record - I do not own a restaurant here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted June 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2013 I suppose it's just a globally known menu set. Might as well go to a 5 star place as Burger King in Jungceylon ain't so cheap for a fast food joint. Ok, you would know 100% what you are going to get, but, as you mention, a decent Thai meal would be cheaper. I think it's sad that tourists on a 2 week holiday would eat at these places, several times, on their holiday. I think it is sad that somebody here is trying others to tell what to eat on vacation. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I rather eat at Burgerking than 80 %, maybe even 90 % of the so called "Fresh" Thai restaurants. The only Thai food I eat is my wife's and where she eats and she likes Burgerking and Mac too ! So there you are. You're an expat. I would say a the place was full with tourists. Even if they don't trust the cheaper looking Thai restaurants, why not spend a bit of holiday money and eat well in a nicer restaurant? Just for the record - I do not own a restaurant here. They wanted to eat in Burger King, what's the problem? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander69 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Do as you please whenever you want.Do not let it worry you OP/ Thinking too much?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) I suppose it's just a globally known menu set. Might as well go to a 5 star place as Burger King in Jungceylon ain't so cheap for a fast food joint. Ok, you would know 100% what you are going to get, but, as you mention, a decent Thai meal would be cheaper. I think it's sad that tourists on a 2 week holiday would eat at these places, several times, on their holiday. I think it is sad that somebody here is trying others to tell what to eat on vacation. It's hardly healthy food, is it, and if they want to eat it, good luck to them. I'm not trying to tell anyone what they should eat. Like I said, "I just don't get it." If this is what they chose to eat on their holidays, I can only imagine their diet back home. Edited June 20, 2013 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 I rather eat at Burgerking than 80 %, maybe even 90 % of the so called "Fresh" Thai restaurants. The only Thai food I eat is my wife's and where she eats and she likes Burgerking and Mac too ! So there you are. You're an expat. I would say a the place was full with tourists.Even if they don't trust the cheaper looking Thai restaurants, why not spend a bit of holiday money and eat well in a nicer restaurant? Just for the record - I do not own a restaurant here. They wanted to eat in Burger King, what's the problem? No problem. Just there is so much better food available, a short distance away, yet their gravitate to what they know, instead of embracing the travel experience. Anyway, each to there own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Do as you please whenever you want.Do not let it worry you OP/ Thinking too much?????? Yes, "farang think too mut." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaicbr Posted June 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2013 I suppose it's just a globally known menu set. Might as well go to a 5 star place as Burger King in Jungceylon ain't so cheap for a fast food joint. Ok, you would know 100% what you are going to get, but, as you mention, a decent Thai meal would be cheaper. I think it's sad that tourists on a 2 week holiday would eat at these places, several times, on their holiday. I think it is sad that somebody here is trying others to tell what to eat on vacation. It's hardly healthy food, is it, and if they want to eat it, good luck to them. I'm not trying to tell anyone what they should eat. Like I said, "I just don't get it." If this is what they chose to eat on their holidays, I can only imagine their diet back home. What makes Thai food any healthier than Burgerking? Sugar and MSG added to many dishes. Doubtful food hygiene. White rice. I don't get it! Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I suppose it's just a globally known menu set. Might as well go to a 5 star place as Burger King in Jungceylon ain't so cheap for a fast food joint. Ok, you would know 100% what you are going to get, but, as you mention, a decent Thai meal would be cheaper.I think it's sad that tourists on a 2 week holiday would eat at these places, several times, on their holiday. I think it is sad that somebody here is trying others to tell what to eat on vacation.It's hardly healthy food, is it, and if they want to eat it, good luck to them. I'm not trying to tell anyone what they should eat.Like I said, "I just don't get it." If this is what they chose to eat on their holidays, I can only imagine their diet back home. Well it's very nice you are showing concern for other people, it's none of your business what they do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I find the middle eastern visitors eat the fast food junk with Chinese coming a close second. I think they cant stomach the local food or even afraid to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 This must be VERY low season, if such a thread attracts that many comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 A woman I used to work with took a trip to Phuket with her husband and another couple. When they returned two weeks later I asked them, 'how was it? Did you enjoy the nightlife etc?' 'We didn't see much of that', she said, 'we just played cards in our room'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I wish they would put a Burger King and McDonalds in Rawaii, Im sick of getting cold home delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 @ dogpoo Well, I'm a nice guy. Yes, it's none of my business. I was simply posting about an observation I made earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 This must be VERY low season, if such a thread attracts that many comments. Sorry, I couldn't attach a You Tube clip of a tourist eating a Double Whopper burger. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 A woman I used to work with took a trip to Phuket with her husband and another couple. When they returned two weeks later I asked them, 'how was it? Did you enjoy the nightlife etc?' 'We didn't see much of that', she said, 'we just played cards in our room'. Maybe the TAT could market, "Phuket Swingers Holiday's." :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpoo Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks for sharing it with us, my concern would have been, why are they in Burgerking and not in McDonalds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks for sharing it with us, my concern would have been, why are they in Burgerking and not in McDonalds!! Probably too far for them to walk to the back of Jungceylon for McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 @ dogpoo Well, I'm a nice guy. Yes, it's none of my business. I was simply posting about an observation I made earlier today. And judging it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 @ dogpoo Well, I'm a nice guy. Yes, it's none of my business. I was simply posting about an observation I made earlier today. And judging it. Which I'm entitled to do, as you are, me. :) :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldBattles Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Some people will never understand that people eat what they like and eat what they trust. The recent article that says 80% of the Thai served in public places is unsanitary. Who wants the shits every day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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