Thread: Most Thais owe their existence to farangs

True or false? Without the introduction of modern medical practice and electricity to name but two imports, would the population have grown by 1000% in the past few decades?

This would be a very different country indeed without vehicles, concrete, glass, roads, comms, pop music, etc.

Originally Posted by runner

True or false? Without the introduction of modern medical practice and electricity to name but two imports, would the population have grown by 1000% in the past few decades? This would be a very different country indeed without vehicles, concrete, glass, roads, comms, pop music, etc.

You would have to be monumentally stupid to consider such a proposition.

Originally Posted by Mathos

Not even thinking about anti-biotics along with
other forms of modern medicine, the à la mode
procedure across the planet is applicable to all of us,
one way or another. Showing them all of those crazy
films, making them think violence was a natural way of life.

Dear me, what ever have we done?

There was tribal violence in this land on a massive scale long before we turned up. It's a pity that their reproduction of farang police services and peaceful democracy misses the mark so widely.

They wouldn't have silly restaurants named "cabbages and condoms".

Has anyone really eaten there?

Before the Portuguese got here they didn't have chili peppers, ya gotta wonder what the food was like; grilled monkey meat seasoned with fermented catfish heads, yummy!

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

They wouldn't have silly restaurants named "cabbages and condoms".

Has anyone really eaten there?

Yep. The food is very good, but agreed on the stupid name. Owned by some rich, old-money Thai I believe. So they mostly don't care what we think anyway.

http://http://www.bangkok.com/magazi...nd-condoms.htm

Originally Posted by kmart

Owned by some rich, old-money Thai I believe

He's half Scottish.

Originally Posted by kmart

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

They wouldn't have silly restaurants named "cabbages and condoms".

Has anyone really eaten there?

Yep. The food is very good, but agreed on the stupid name. Owned by some rich, old-money Thai I believe. So they mostly don't care what we think anyway.

http://http://www.bangkok.com/magazi...nd-condoms.htm

I'd say pretty good for tourists, rather than spicey authentic food. Price is fair as well.

It belongs to Khun Meechai, who used to be a Thai politician but now mostly works on schools and development projects.

Someone should explain to the washed up piss gargling alcoholic where the name comes from.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

where the name comes from

Why ?

As one of the most unique restaurants in Metropolitan Bangkok, the Cabbages & Condoms (C&C) Restaurant has attracted international attention. Conveniently located near one of Bangkok's main business districts, C&C is very popular among local and foreign clients.

Our restaurant was conceptualized in part to promote better understanding and acceptance of family planning and to generate income to support various development activities of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA)

We also provide catering services to meet all requirements. And remember, our food is guaranteed not to cause pregnancy.

C&C Restaurant Bangkok

I've eaten in the Pattaya/Jomtien branch. The food was ok, bit sweet for my taste. The restaurant itself is a beautiful walk through a tropical garden down stones steps to a ocean view terrace.

Originally Posted by kmart

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

They wouldn't have silly restaurants named "cabbages and condoms".

Has anyone really eaten there?

Yep. The food is very good, but agreed on the stupid name. Owned by some rich, old-money Thai I believe. So they mostly don't care what we think anyway.

http://http://www.bangkok.com/magazi...nd-condoms.htm

Mechai Viravaidya. One of the few good ones. Very active in family planning, sexual health, AIDS awareness.

Condoms and cabbages is run by one of Mechais non-profit organizations - (Population and community development association) who fund family planning in poor areas, AIDs awareness and condom distribution etc.

The restaurant itself it clunky kitsch with a condom/public health awareness theme -food is tourist/good level. The tourists I have taken there love it, and you are doing a good thing as noted with the usage of funding. Loads of handicrafts etc on sale, profits again going to family planning and aids awareness.

Good place.

They've also got a branch on the way to Buriram city.

On your way to Isarn, 8 kilometers before Chakkarat on Phetmatukla Road from Korat, whenever you feel like having a break, give yourself a rest at one of the best local eateries, the C&C Restaurant Chakkarat. C&C Chakkarat has been proud to serve visitors exquisite specialties for over ten years, such as gai yang changyeab, som tam Thai, larb moo/gai/nuea, phad mee korat and delicious desserts, such as locally made ice cream and seasonal fresh fruit. Many ingredients come directly from the Mechai Demonstration Farm belonging to the CBIRD Center. There is also a lovely restaurant garden with large screen for entertainment and karaoke in the evenings.

After enjoying a succulent dinner with draft beer, our hospitable staff invites travelers to relax and stay overnight at its C&C Chakkarat Inn in one of 8 rooms, each featuring a private balcony and warm rural-styled interiors.

Other information and touristic highlights:

- Visit famous Pimai ruins and rural development projects nearby.


..... Cabbages & Condoms .....

There is also a C&C branch between Chiang mai & Chiang rai

Originally Posted by baldrick

Originally Posted by kingwilly

where the name comes from

Why ?

To educate the pig ignorant, piss gargling. .. ..

Oh, I see.

not much point really, is there?

They even have the Cotwolds covered Chelenham and Bicester,Jangwat C Rai has the most with 4 outlets

..... Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant .....

Originally Posted by david44

They even have the Cotwolds covered Chelenham and Bicester,Jangwat C Rai has the most with 4 outlets

..... Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant .....

They will be subject to rather more stringent finacial scrutiny by the Charities Commission in the UK if they want to play the charity / save the planet card.

Given the Thai ownership, it could become interesting. Or maybe this will be the first genuine case of MTD syndrome in the UK.

Of course I'm not suggesting that Thais have a propensity towards duplicity, cheating, corruption false and accounting any more than any other race. Heaven forbid.

Originally Posted by rebbu

I've eaten in the Pattaya/Jomtien branch. The food was ok, bit sweet for my taste.

So have I, the view & venue are nice but the wife and I found the food to be average at best- bland to the point of boring. We enjoyed the original off Sukhumvit more, but I still wouldn't rate it anywhere near my favorite Thai, including places that charge a quarter the price. Tourist food.

I thought the food tasted OK, but my other half said the condoms were the worst that she has ever tasted

There is a Japaneses restaurant in London called Tampopoopoo , I never went in there, so I cant say what the food was like .

Thanks y'all for the illuminations. I be always agreeable to a good meal.

The name "cabbages and condoms" always put me off. Ya see a condom is something one homo uses to protect himself whilst assfucking another homo.
Not somewhere you go to eat!

Originally Posted by nidhogg

The tourists I have taken there love it

They love it. The food to them is great because it's toned down just like they get at home. The look on their faces when the bill shows up with condoms rather than the usual mints is priceless.

Originally Posted by toddaniels

Scotch

Originally Posted by toddaniels

Scotch

Major faux pas there mate. I'll let one of the Jockinese explain the finer points.