Patong Beach ... 25 stories over the surrounding countryside. If searching for a hotel by perusing a brochure, be aware that hotel names often revel more wishful thinking than truth: 'Bayshore' is...

Fried shrimp with chili sauce ...rimp 1 tablespoon red curry paste 2 tablespoons pounded dried shrimp 1 tablespoon nampla (fish sauce) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon c...