Cabbages & Condoms in Bangkok
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Bangkok is a hub for many wild nights, but a few drinks could make you forget what you did the night before.
Cabbages & Condoms is a restaurant in Asok that wants to remind people to always have protection to avoid morning-after surprises.
Better safe than sorry
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The “condom king” and founder, Mr. Mechai Viravaidya, used to be a politician who promoted the use of contraceptives to decrease unplanned pregnancy and stop STD spread. Today, he continues to spread awareness through condom-related business ventures, and this restaurant was one of them.
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Cabbages & Condoms is decorated with various decor made from actual condoms like ceiling lamps and mannequins clad in condom dresses and outfits according to occasions.
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The food here is rustic, but they guarantee it will not cause pregnancy. Some of the dishes include Chaw Muang (Steamed minced chicken and onion wrapped in dough, ฿150), Khao Obb Supparot (Baked rice with ham, sweet sausage, pineapple, served in a pineapple, ฿200), and Mieng Khum (฿150), a Thai appetizer with ingredients like dried shrimp and roasted coconut wrapped in betel leaves.
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On the way out, don’t forget your complimentary condoms.
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There is also a gift shop to buy souvenirs made from condoms as well.
Mr. Viravaidya also has a condom museum in Nonthaburi and a resort called Birds & Bees Resort in Pattaya with the restaurant’s second branch.
Better safe than sorry
If you are looking for a quirky but thought-provoking restaurant to bring your friends (or even your date), Cabbages & Condoms is worth a visit.
It is located 8 minutes from BTS Asok by foot.
Cabbages & Condoms
Address: 10 Sukhumvit 12 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Opening Hours: 11AM-10:30PM
Telephone: +66 2 229 4610
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