I was in Thailand when the Terri Schiavo thing was happening, and I completely missed it. I kinda skimmed the US news at internet cafes once a week or so, but mainly missed three months of “big news.” All I caught was that it was a big deal that everyone was following in the USA.

Unfortunately right now Thailand requires Americans to do a 2 week quarantine.

Laos is also nice. I liked alternating between Lao food and their many wonderful but cheap French restaurants. How does this sound for $26 total (no tax or tip)

Gratinée à l’Oignon au Gruyère Suisse

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Salade Campagnarde (oeufs, lardons, tomates, croûtons, copeaux de parmesan)

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Magret de Canard Rôti au “Mak Toum” et au Grand Marnier accompagné d’un Gratin Dauphinois et de Légumes au Beurre

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Coq au Vin Rouge aux Petits Lardons, servi avec des Tagliatelles Fraîches et des Légumes au Beurre Coq au Vin

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Glace (2 boules)

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Tarte Tatin aux 3 Fruits (Pomme, Mangue, Ananas) avec Crème Fraîche

Here’s the same place’s more casual vegetarian sister. $12 total for multiple courses:

Elixir
MULBERRY, LIME & HONEY

Soup
CURRIED COCONUT

Main
CARROT & VEGETABLE RICE
with LEAF, HERB & FLOWER SALAD
& GREEN HERB DRESSING

Condiment
CASHEW & COCONUT SAMBAL

Dessert
MIXED FRUIT & SUPERFOOD SLICE

Herbal Tea
GINGER & LEMONGRAS