English language movie at local theaters – It is been quite a while since an English soundtrack movie was offered for viewing here in Ubon Ratchathani. If I recall correctly it has been at least a year.

I enjoy going to a cinema and watching a movie on the big screen from time to time. I happened to check the schedule while passing by Ying Charoen today and was surprised to see a movie showing with its original soundtrack. It is, “Fast and Furious 4″ with Vin Diesel and the cast from the first F&F. I have seen previews and it is fast paced with a lot of visual special effects.

It is also showing at Nevada Entertainment Complex which makes sense because the two theaters share movies.

So if you like to catch a flick sometimes, now is your chance.

Restaurant Alert – Normally I try to offer up the best of Ubon that I experience. However sometimes it is necessary to pass on a bad experience.

On the way to Yasothon on Highway 23 I have passed a restaurant several times. I thought I need to stop by sometime and try out their cuisine.  According to the sign and the name it just might be a shrimp lovers paradise.

I finally had a chance to go there for lunch a couple of days ago. The restaurant is Aw. Kung Pao Branch 13. It is 2-3 kilometers from the  ring road, Highway 231, on the left hand side.

There were only a few customers there so we had a choice of tables. There are several semi-private bamboo huts surrounding a small pond and one large dining area.

The menu was full of shrimp dishes and most were reasonably priced. The food was good, not great, but good and servings were a decent portion. So far so good.

When the bill came the first thing we noticed was we were being billed for a dish we didn’t order. Also there was a charge with no explanation with it. When asked about the extra dish, “oh I’m sorry a mistake”, and when asked about the other charge, “oh that is a charge for cooking the food”.

I am happy to say I have seldom experience this in Ubon. I have once or twice and have other places as well. Usually a group of “farangs” and we got charged extra for everything, air, hand wipe, waitress, ice, etc. I learned quickly. I am not sure if this is  a common practise at this establishment or their intent for doing it, but one thing for sure, that was the first and last time this diner will be a customer there.

That’s all for now in Ubon Ratchathani for those living here and visiting.

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Ubon Ratchathani Tidbits April 27, 2009

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