The theme was Tropical Resort, and though just off a major thoroughfare, the dense landscaping made it quiet and relaxing. The tables were set around a swimming pool with a waterfall. Behind the waterfall was a glass party room with Monster TV and karaoke. The food was average, but they had a dish called "kai ob poo kao fai" or Volcano Chicken, which was a first for me. Most important were its immaculate, designer bathrooms (a rarity in Thailand).
Here's the view from the top balcony.
We had already finished our dinner, when I saw somebody order this "Volcano Chicken" at another table. I was already full, but had to have one. Quite tasty, but I kept thinking about Joan of Arc and The Smiths' song, Bigmouth Strikes Again.
As I mentioned, the bathrooms were pristine.
The highlight of the evening was the birthday party for the 5 year-old boy that was going on next to us. I don't have a picture, so I'll do my best to explain what happened in words.
- Band finishes playing Happy Birthday
- Kid makes a wish and leans over to blow out the candles
- Sister jumps in and blows out the candles just before he could (thereby, nullifying any wish)
- Kid starts bawling
- I look at Nuch and ask myself - do I really want kids?
- Kid still bawling
- Dad and uncle try to appease him and re-light the birthday candles
- Eyes red and still sniffling, kid takes a deep breath and makes another go at it
- Projectile snot, mucous, tears, saliva explode from his mouth and nose - a continuous stream of cranial fluids - all over the cake. I've never seen anything like it.
I got a picture of a chicken being burnt at the stake, but completely missed snot boy. You'll have to use your imagination.
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