Boozy Paradise - A Short Introduction to Liquid Regret
Thailand's Boozy Paradise: Where Whisky Flows and DUIs Are Plentiful (PSA: this post is about spirits . If you're a beerophile , check out this post.) Welcome to Thailand, where Buddhism may encourage temperance, but the liquor flows like the mighty Chao Phraya River! Let's dive into Thailand's world of liver-punishing potions that range from the internationally renowned to "drink this and you might see ghosts (or go blind)." Thailand's relationship with alcohol is like that friend who claims they're just going out for "one drink" before ending up dancing on tables at 3 AM. It's complicated, enthusiastic, and sometimes results in questionable decisions. Let's start with the Thai whisky scene. Calling Thai whisky "whisky" is like calling a cat a small lion. They're technically in the same family but definitely not the same thing. Most Thai "whiskies" are actually rum-like spirits made from sugarcane or molasses...