We decided to pay a visit to Cabbages and Condoms, a Bangkok institution, and a restaurant I'd recommend to any visitor. The name of the restaurant tells you a little about its origins.
It is the brainchild of a certain Merchai Viravaidya, who for some years has led a campaign to make condoms fun. Originally his target was the expanding population, but now his foundation is primarily involved in AIDS education and and the prevention of STIs. That his campaigning has been both popular and successful is evident in the fact that the colloquial Thai word for condom is "merchai". The profits from the restaurant and the attached gift shop are ploughed straight back into the campaign. It would be worth going there for this reason alone, but C&C is an outstanding establishment, serving fantastic Thai cuisine in a happy and rather beautiful restaurant. It also has the most unique lampshades in the world. They're all made out of condoms!
I urge everyone who visits Bangkok to go there. It's along Sukhumvit on Soi 12. The food is tasty, not wildly expensive, the service is friendly, and when your bill arrives you'll find not mints on the saucer, but a couple of condoms! Enjoy your evening.
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