Soi Twilights Banana Bar to close March 29th

[frequent]

I was making a political point about the elections. I'm more concerned about the poverty in the rural areas of Thailand than in Soi Twilight. And so yes, you're right, but I still hope that the ex-workers find suitable employment.

You may find this analysis of interest, Oliver, in that context

[Oliver2]

Thanks. I've been trying to keep up to date but Thai politics are so alien to Westerners that it's difficult.
I tend to regard P as a-political (certainly compared to me) but he's always been a Thaksin-man. It was during and because of Thaksin's premiership that his village was at last electrified and I remember him making the seven hour journey back to the north to vote for him when I first knew him. It surprised me because I've never been a fan of capitalists. But his devotion was real enough.
And now, like the other guys I know- I don't mix with the wealthy- he's still supporting the Red Shirts. I shall be flying my PFLP flag (yes, it's also red) over the next few days in the hope of a slap in the face for the generals. Fortunately, I'm used to being on the losing side.

The following suggests that my pessimism is justified....

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politi...-election-day/

[Wolzek]

I shall be flying my PFLP flag (yes, it's also red) over the next few days in the hope of a slap in the face for the generals

Grow up. The PFLP has absolutely zero support among the palestinians. A western commie organization with no roots among the arabs. They are muslims you know...

[gerefan2]

March 29...anyone noticed the awful coincidence ? Freak, as a wannabe Englishman you must have done!

[frequent]

March 29...anyone noticed the awful coincidence ? Freak, as a wannabe Englishman you must have done!

I assume you're referring to my need to renew my British passport later this year? Yes, but I don't need to do it until the bright, shiny, new blue ones come along

[latintopxxx]

palestinians...lol..thats so like 1970's....not that I remember ....

[frequent]

palestinians...lol..thats so like 1970's....not that I remember ....

Alzheimers kicking in already? I imagine with your propensity to fabricate you’ll claim it’s the “early onset” variant

[Patanawet]

Meanwhile -- any news on either of the Banana Bars?

[lonelywombat]

Alzheimers kicking in already? I imagine with your propensity to fabricate you’ll claim it’s the “early onset” variant

Just like you with your talent to fabricate your trips to Thailand and Pattaya

[sglad]

So unfortunately all the various rumours are starting to come sadly true as the ever popular Banana Bar in Soi Twilight have just posted that they (must) close and are having a End of an Era party on March 29th - and in their own words they didn't expect to have to go just this soon but apparently baht talks in Bkk ! :-( Will be a sad loss as I know I and I'm sure many of the rest of us had many a good night there....... :-(

We had a good time there when we visited late last year. The Australian co-owner (Mark?) and his Japanese business partner were very charming. There was this very fair Cambodian guy who worked there who was too plastic-looking and a bit full of himself for my taste but one of my friends liked him. I remember chatting with this tiny Karen guy who, like many marginalised and displaced persons, had quite a few interesting stories to tell.