Dinner @ Si Lom with the stunning Steve and the genial Gerry

Alt-text: A table set with various Thai dishes at a restaurant. In the foreground, a plate of rice topped with crispy pork stir-fried with basil and chili, garnished with cucumber slices and a fried egg. To the right, a blue dish contains Pad See Ew—stir-fried flat rice noodles with beef, vegetables, and chili, with a lime wedge on the side. Behind them, a bowl of green curry with tofu, vegetables, and coconut milk is visible. A smaller plate of som tam (green papaya salad) is partially eaten. A bucket-style container with a purple drink and straws sits on the right. The table has a wooden surface with printed text and images.A vibrant, tropical-style drink served in a clear plastic bucket with a handle, placed on a wooden table. The deep purple beverage is filled with ice and garnished with lime slices, a gummy candy, and a small paper umbrella. A curly purple straw, a pastel-striped paper straw, and two test tubes filled with red liquid are also inserted into the drink. The background shows a casual café or restaurant setting with people sitting at tables, engaged in conversation and eating.

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