With a Matthayom 3 education, Fah quickly realized she’d never become the doctor she once dreamed of becoming. But 9 years after moving to Pattaya, she now sees a chance for a bright future.
Fah, 29, who finished of school after Matthayom 3, eventually was lured to Pattaya. She quickly discovered the city’s fabled party atmosphere wasn’t what she expected. She realized that being uneducated, she’d “have to fight harder.”
Fah presents a delicious “Kohn Keb Fuen” dish.
She spent the following years in low-paying jobs, working as a dishwasher, waitress and hotel receptionist, never earning more than 5,000 baht per month.
But after becoming friends with a singer named Ae, the two decided to pool what money they had and open a restaurant.
Khon Keb Fuen opened behind central Pattaya’s Big C Extra seven months ago.
Serving dishes from Issan, where the Carabao song the restaurant is named for takes place, the eatery is simple, but employs a young chef who has put unique twists on favorite northeastern recipes.
Champ, just 24, has been cooking in Pattaya for three years, but said he never saved any money until he met Fah.
Champ, just 24, has been cooking in Pattaya for three years.
Her desire to “build things together,” as the song “Kohn Keb Fuen” implores, has motivated him and now he’s earning a good living doing what he likes.
With dishes like stewed eggs in seafood and stir fried eggs with squid, the restaurant has earned a reputation for good food. And Fah said her prices, which start at 59 baht and top out at 500 baht, have made it an affordable choice.
The restaurant doesn’t sell alcohol, but guests can bring their own liquor and pay for mixers. For directions or information, contact Fah at 087-484-967.
