Curfew

So, it got a little messy in Bangkok. They instated a curfew in a few provinces in Thailand. Pattaya was one of them. We are suppose to be in doors by 9 PM. Alot of business closed at 6 PM today. The banks haven't even been open for the last couple days.

But it was friday, and we really wanted to out. We went to Cob's shop in Northern Pattaya.

 Cob's mother's market

Bun, Cob's brother, in the front with friends

We ate papaya salad aka Som Tam (Pronounced Tum). Mmmm so good and only 25 Baht. If I go to a Thai resturant in the States it runs almost $8!!! We tried two different types - One with crab and one without. I perferred the one without. It tasted more like the typical papaya salad we are used to in the States. It had peanuts too :) Som Tam is a dish that is meant to be shared with people. For example, you wouldn't traditional just eat it by yourself. It is meant to be eaten over conversation and with company. It is served with sticky rice. You just grab some rice in your hand and dip into the Som Tam. No utensils needed!

Som Tam!! Comes in little bags.

We had a delicious pork dish with it and chicken wings. At least one meat is served with Som Tam. Basil and "green beans" were on the table as well. They help take the burning sensation away.

I could have eaten alot more that night, but once I got the heat out of my mouth - I didn't dare start eating again :( I have to build up my tolerance!!!!

Snacking

We were hoping to call it an early night, but Cob got caught up in one of the Thai drama's. Just like a soap opera, but very poorly produced. Eeeck. Anyway, we ended up leaving well after curfew. On the bright side it was easy getting home with no cars or motorbikes trying to run you over :) We didn't run into any cops... We saw alot of them with check points set up if you were going to enter Pattaya.

Where there used to be bustling streets with loads of street vendors, it was quiet and still. I think the curfew is suppose to be lifted Monday if not sooner.

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