Cabbages & Condoms: A Socio-Sexual History and Restaurant Review

Despite Bangkok’s reputation as a haven of culinary delights of every sort, there are few restaurants that can boast a condom-laden family planning design theme – and even fewer chosen for their proximity to an abortion clinic.

The restaurant looks much like any other found in central Bangkok: a dining area with attached bar and an outside seating area. But, then there are the bright white condoms hanging from the beard of a life-sized Santa Claus and a model Mayflower drooping with jonnies; condoms from around the world adorn the walls and kitschy posters crack wise about size.