Few nights ago I went into a Family Mart to buy Heineken and they were out of stock. So I decided to try this Ploy Siam beer. It is a very strong beer, at about 8% and has a taste that resembles wine. I would have to say that I did NOT like it, but it is a strong and cheap Thai beer, so it does serve it’s purpose at some times here in Thailand. 
Any else tried this Thai beer, Ploy Siam, before?
THAIFEX World of food ASIA 2013
Organizer: DITP, Koelnmesse Pte Ltd., Thai Chamber of Commerce
Where: The Challenger, IMPACT, Muang THong Thani Bangkok, Thailand
When: May 22-26, 10am – 8pm
Website Info: ThailandFoodFair.com
From the Thai Food Fair website: “THAIFEX – World of food ASIA 2013 will be the world-class food-industry showcase in Asia to meet, establish your new business networks and to heighten your success. This one-stop food exhibition will feature latest food producing technologies, food safety standards, related businesses and services, as well as, a most fascinating culinary experience from the world of food
No matter who you are professionally in the food industry – a manufacturer, an exporter, an importer, a distributor, a wholesaler, a retailer, a department store, a supermarket, a restaurant, a purchaser, a hotel or simply an end-consumer – you will certainly find something to enjoy at the THAIFEX – World of food ASIA 2013.”
I’ll be there taking pictures If any questions or requests please let me know by contacting me here
His majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is usually the person on the back of the 100 baht bills circulating in Thailand, but recently I came across another bill, that has his son, the current Crown Prince of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn on the back of 100 baht bill. Ever since then, I’ve been checking every 100 baht bill that I come into possession with and cannot find another with Vajiralongkorn on it, except the 1 here in the pics.
After searching the net, I found this:
“The bank will also issue 10 million commemorative banknotes with a face value of 100 baht to celebrate HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 5th cycle, or 60th birthday, on July 28 and circulate them in the financial system.
The front of the special edition 100-baht banknote will be identical to those currently in circulation.
The back, however, will bear a portrait of the Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn in full regalia and an illustration depicting the Crown Prince’s investiture.”
The Central bank also issued commemorative 80-baht banknotes to represent the 80th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.
Cataholic Cafe
“Relax place with pretty kitties”
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11:30am-9pm (closed every Monday)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cataholic-cafe/
Call: Thai:+66846644936 +66815392824. English:+66815392824 +66898516500
Address: Ozono 2nd Floor, 307 Sukumvit 39 (Phrompong BTS), Klongton-Nua , Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand. (Thai -> 307 ชั้น2 อาคาร Ozono ถนนสุขุมวิท แขวงคลองตันเหนือ วัฒนา Bangkok 10110, Thailand)
For all you animal lovers (especially cats-lovers) in Bangkok, you’ll really enjoy this place Cataholic Cafe. Located in a very quite animal-loving strip mall called Ozone, you’ll find this cafe filled with lots of after school students and some lunch break people hanging out, enjoying the relaxing atmosphere and taking pictures and playing with the many beautiful cats. There are cakes, pies, and an assortment of drinks and juices available.
The Menu: There are some ice coffee, milkshakes, and even a few food items like tuna sandwich and more.
What I Ate: I had only a hot coffee and bottle of water
The Staff: The staff was mostly students after class, no English spoken, but very nice and friendly.
I visited California WOW Esplanade today May 5th, and they are now closed for good.
Last week I was urged to pay my yearly renewal fee of 2888 baht. This is totally unfair since they closed only a week later. Does anyone know where and when they are giving our refunds?
Their paper reads:
Attention: All members
It is with our deepest regret that we can no longer continue to keep the CAWOW Esplanade club operational.
Effective May 10th, 2013 the club will be closed for workouts. We would like to thank all members for your loyalty throughout our difficult situation.
We hope that CAWOW has mad ea positive difference in your life and that you have become passionate about maintaining a consistent exercise program.
Any members that have shoe lockers can remove their belongings before May 10th. After this date, the company reserves the right to process all belongings in a safe appropriate manner.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 02-791 0000.
Kind regards,
CAWOW Management
I will be calling them soon asking for details about refunds, and will post any information that I find here.
WSPA Thailand
WSPA has a vision to help create a world where animal welfare is important and to stop cruelty to animals.
Checkout their Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/wspathailand.org
Checkout their Thai website at: http://www.wspathailand.org
Check their International site at: http://www.wspa-international.org
Thailand Online Expo 2013
Where: Queen Sirikit Convention Centre
When: May 25-28 2013
Website Info: http://www.thailandonlineexpo.com
Whether you work online already or plan to someday heading to the Thailand Online Expo would be a great opportunity for you to meet and greet some of the well known online businesses. There will be over 300 booths with companies like Google, IBM, Sap, Microsoft, Big C, Dtac, Facebook Thailand, Sipa Software, Pantip, Software Park, Bento, and many more
There will also be over 10 seminars and focus groups.
I’ll be there taking pictures today If any questions or requests please let me know by contacting me here
Central Festival: Water Festival 2013
Organizer: Central Pattana (CPN)
Where: Pattaya Beach road
When: Wednesday April 17 til Friday April 19
Website Info: cpn.co.th
Central Pattana Group (Central Festival) has a Water Festival 2013. Featured singers/groups will be April 17 The Ginkz, April 18 Joy Boy and Boy Peacemaker, and April 19 Paradoz and Joey Boy
Sawatdee pee mai krapppppppp
Pics from RCA, Silom and Kao San Road coming soon!
Purr Cat Cafe Club
“Purrfect For Your Furkids”
Open everyday: Tues to Thur 11am-8pm and Fri to Sun 11am-9pm
Website: http://www.facebook.com/PurrCatCafeClub
Call: 02 108 3604
Address: Soi Sukhumvit 53 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, Thailand 10110. Best if you go to BTS Thonglor station, exit 1 and walk straight until you see Suk53, walk about 5-10 minutes down 53 and you’ll see it on the left side.
Purr Cat Cafe Club is a very new cafe in Bangkok, opened only about 4 months ago (November, 2012). It is a really nice place to chill out and relax, have some treats and coffee while watching and playing with some adorable cats.
The Menu: You can get a variation of drinks, soft drinks, hot tea, coffee and some shakes. To eat there is tuna salad and also lots of cakes, scones, muffins, and ice cream.
What I Ate: We ate the tuna salad, soft chocolate cake, and the chocolate brownies with ice cream. It was all delicious!
The Staff: The staff was very nice. I spoke with a couple of the ladies there and they were very friendly and they really seem to enjoy and love the cats there. Is so nice to see a place where all of us animal lovers can enjoy the company of many beautiful cats together.
