You are not in Kansas any more (fun Bangkok facts)

  • Escalators that are inclined (easier to take a grocery cart on)
  • No walking on escalators
  • Walk on the left side of the sidewalk, just like driving
  • You can buy lottery tickets on the sidewalk, or from someone carrying them in a briefcase
  • Bread in stores is limited to bakery items or a small shelf of sliced bread. Mostly all white bread.
  • Eggs are not refrigerated
  • Iced drinks are carried in plastic bags
  • No chopsticks. Food is served with a fork and a large spoon.
  • Tables in restaurants have tissues for blowing your nose (hot food)
  • An “American Breakfast” also comes with one chicken nugget (with sauce)
  • Walk signals are only at LARGE intersections
  • Very few garbage cans. What’s up with that.
  • No alcohol served or purchased between 2-5pm every day.

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