We saw an endearing and very Thai ploy the other day on Choeng Mon beach.

Beach vendors often patrol the shore with all sorts of yummy things: fresh corn on the cob, ice cream, meat sticks….

As a tourist family - a mum, dad and small toddler - played in the waves together, Ice Cream Man walked right up to the toddler and began his transaction - totally ignoring the parents.

Very cheeky, very funny - very Thai.

No wasted time with “would you like an ice cream?” The parents would have said no.

Instead?

“We all agree that she wants it, we all know she’s going to get it, so let’s get on with it.”

Can’t say no to that.

Cheers to the man who truly knows his target audience.

With love,
  Koh Samui Sunset

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