It's so funny that I read this right now as I am sitting in the Starbucks at the top of Icon Siam. Just to reinforce the Thai-ness of it all, two monks are seated directly across from me chatting with a friend.
I to to a variety of coffee shops but I confess here in Bangkok, I've been going to Starbucks pretty regularly for many of the reasons you note. I have a lot of work to get done and there is plenty of pretty decent seating, tons of plugs and a pretty pleasant atmosphere. Those are all worth something IMHO.
Also, I'm originally from Seattle and have been to the very first Starbucks many times!
Nice! My usual haunts are in and around Central world and Gaysorn. I've been to Seattle a few times (used to work for Amz) and have been to the original SB in Seattle that you are referring to too! Small world.
It's so funny that I read this right now as I am sitting in the Starbucks at the top of Icon Siam. Just to reinforce the Thai-ness of it all, two monks are seated directly across from me chatting with a friend.
I to to a variety of coffee shops but I confess here in Bangkok, I've been going to Starbucks pretty regularly for many of the reasons you note. I have a lot of work to get done and there is plenty of pretty decent seating, tons of plugs and a pretty pleasant atmosphere. Those are all worth something IMHO.
Also, I'm originally from Seattle and have been to the very first Starbucks many times!
Nice! My usual haunts are in and around Central world and Gaysorn. I've been to Seattle a few times (used to work for Amz) and have been to the original SB in Seattle that you are referring to too! Small world.
Maybe we walked by each other on the street!