Another Dining Option

Blew my cool

I'd been adjusting to doing it the Thai way.  Generally they try to avoid confrontation.
Heated arguments are almost an anomaly.  Years ago my candy dish was emptied by some visiting students.
I accused them of being thieves.
I was informed that I was in the wrong.  Anything left on the table is considered community property.
The most obvious example of this practice is mealtime. Food is placed on the table for everyone in the household and visitors.  Asking to partake is not required.

In one of my classes a group of students ignored the class and began chatting amongst each other.  Their conversation was quite loud and disruptive.  I was surprised that the Thai teacher did not intervene.  She simply ignored the group.  When she started explaining what I had just said, I could not hear her.

I stood in front of the disruptive students and told them to be quiet: "If you wish to continue your private conversation, please leave the room and go to the cafeteria."  It took me a moment to regain my composure.  The students didn't leave, but they were quiet and surprisingly very attentive after that.
One of the students said "thank you."  I accepted that as an apology of sorts

Another restaurant opening today

I've been told that half of the Thais are doing the cooking, while the other half decides where to eat next.
It may be a bit of an exaggeration, but there is some truth to it.  Anywhere in this town there is a restaurant just minutes away.

The new restaurant is named อิ่ม สบาย Pronounced Imm Sabai.  Imm meaning full or gratified (I can't eat another bite).  Sabai comfortable / happy.

The restaurant hopes to attract local football (soccer) fans and is next door to a store selling football paraphernalia.  The restaurant is on the next street east of the MJ Majestic hotel and features draft beer, seafood, steak Lao (spicy), amongst other menu items.

   

Monday Holiday

Just a reminder that Monday is a holiday.  Banks and many businesses will be closed.
In Thailand, when a holiday falls on a weekend, a day before or after is declared a substitution day.
And of course I don't need to remind you that December 5 is HRH the King's Birthday, also designated as Fathers day in Thailand.

The Vikings are coming

Sakon Nakhon will experience a Viking invasion of sorts on Dec 5th.
These Vikings aren't the menacing type, they are a Bangkok based bicycle group on their annual bike ride.
Read more at ScandAsia


Satellite Forum is back

People considering alternate TV resources should visit the Satellite Forum for further information.


Another Thai feel good story

Don't miss this item at the Pattaya Daily




Watch this without smiling, I couldn't