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Background I’ve been meaning to do a write-up about this recent discovery that I made whilst walking around the side sois of the Golden Triangle last week. BKK has many great coffee shops, but this is one with a difference and this is the third time that I have been back there in just under ten days. Read on and you will learn why… Bump and Grind This caffeine oasis is located on soi 8/1 and has rapidly become my go-to place for an hour’s afternoon break from the hustle and bustle of BKK. The coffee shop is quite compact and has 6 tables inside and it is also busy for takeaways. Not only do they serve all of the usual variations of coffee, but they also have an inhouse bakery and provide a wide range of breads, cakes, and desserts, which change daily. The prices are in line with the Golden Triangle, and the cafe is kept spotlessly clean. So, what makes Bump and Grind so special and why do I keep going back? That’s extremely easy to answer – the coffee shop was founded by a certain Amah Klaowan, and it opened just two months ago. Amah had a successful career as a cabaret performer both in Phuket (Simon Cabaret) and BKK (Calypso). When she turned thirty, she decided to use her savings to establish a coffee shop, and this also explains why it is called ‘Bump and Grind.’ Did I mention that Amah is an exceedingly hot LB? One coffee shop – six hot LBs! In addition to the gorgeous Amah, there are also two hot baristas, two counter servers and a sexy baker. Every friendly member of staff is a LB! Specials Bump and Grind had a soft launch in early February and by mid-March Amah realised that more than half of her customers are farangs. Luckily, her and all of the service staff have decent English. To cater to the farangs that have flocked to the shop, she has started running specials and this month there is a happy hour from 07.30-11.30 every day, with 25% off coffees and 10% off all food items. Some of the cakes and savouries on display Summary I highly recommend this place. The coffee is really good and so are the sweet and savoury options. The eye candy is beyond outstanding, and Amah sends shivers down my spine, which trigger fantasies of her becoming the next ex-Mrs SAG. Location Bump and Grind is quite easy to find, as it stands out due to the great signage. It is near the top of soi 8/1. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be on Google Maps yet. Enjoy, but please be kind to Amah and the five lovely LB members of staff! Cheers SAG

Thought this was an ideal name for a LB coffee shop or bar!

I actually thought it was a great idea and it would really suit a LB reaching retirement age. Maybe they could also have ST rooms upstairs? The concept was in the making for 8+ months and whilst I wrote the script, another far more clever BM than me created the AI images. What was interesting was how the AI models have improved over the past year. The original images weren't great and look cloned, but in the past few months, it has come along in leaps and bounds. It is fascinating and scary at the same time. My favourite image was the alley, if you look closely it really looks like a tip. You wouldn't want to stay in a hotel down soi 8/1. Note I decided to create a fake soi to give the game away and as expected that's how we were busted on both forums. The jape did last longer than I thought though! How the AI images improved over time: The original versions of Amah I actually got the hots for this version: Amah and the Crew Notice how the crew looked very 'clonish', this was a big problem with the earlier AI models. Finally, I will share a video of my new online girlfriend with you all: 1754677950336.mp4 The creative genius behind all of this is a BM, whom I will not name, but he is more than welcome to step up and receive his accolades. He put a lot of work into all of this. Cheers, until next year... SAG

Indeed, and well played to you both. I would add that the concept is actually a really good one......Toto is in the Minivan to Laos as I write this, I might suggest she tells the driver to turn back, I could really see her running a bakery/coffee shop with a crew of Poom Pui Ladyboy waitresses!

@SAGuy well done buddy

That's a new one on me never seen soi 8/1 must be april fools day. The last picture with the sign is top of soi 7/1 with vasu exchange building behind.

This reminds me of a saying a bloke from Lancaster once told me: When I googled this, I found the response from Yorkshiremen: I guess that the Wars of the Roses never actually ended. SAG

Is there any good clinic that can remove an external hemorrhoid in Bangkok? If yes, what would be the cost (more or less)? I just want to have a beautiful asshole cheers a.

Seriously thinking of stealing the idea, along with the name and then opening a chain of coffee shops throughout all the main tourist areas of Thailand. Now how do I get Fiat to come in 50/50 with me ?

If they brew a decent cappuccino, they can sign me up as their first regular

Atom IS the joke FFS

I think to drink Yorkshire tea you need mugs? I somehow can't see Amah having any mugs on the premises. SAG

If instead of keeping on whining you just answered @ausmagoo's questions, your issue would have been resolved a while ago

I had lunch today at Krua khun Puk, oddly it's the first time I have eaten here. It was very busy with all tables full and seating only along the side benches. I always use the pad krapow moo as a good choice to see how the cooking is, with this being such an iconic Thai dish it should be a guaranteed pleaser. So, after 20-25 minutes after ordering the food it still hadn't arrived, taking into account a busy lunchtime I felt this was still odd, sure enough the waiter had fucked up and not relayed the order to the kitchen. In fairness the food then arrived within 5 minutes so kudos for the rapid response. It was a good size portion and the flavours were everything you expect for this dish, my only gripe was that the egg wasn't runny but perhaps I should have stipulated that. When the check bin came it was 100 baht , ridiculously cheap for prime Sukhumvit territory. As a quick lunchtime meal or if you want a eat and go type place then this will more than serve your needs!

It’s scary how good it’s getting. Still a lot of contextual clues give it away, but no doubt it will get better and better. With that video it reminds me of a joke: My son told me he’s dating a model. You can imagine how disappointed I was when I found out he meant AI [emoji38]

Yes I also got this. It appears that somebody forgot to renew the security certificate and as it is a new month, it has now expired in some regions. If you click on show details and then go to site it will take you there, but obviously at your own risk. This doesn't appear to be a phishing scam, but rather somebody forgetting an update. SAG