Mark E Stripling

Just Another Day in Bangkok

The driver pulled to the curb so that the sole passenger could exit. Ray Crews handed the man cash for the fare, then opened the door of the vintage VW and stepped onto the street. Water gushed along the curb spilling over his shoes. He strained to hear the cab driver muttering something that sounded like "cheap bastard," followed by an obscene laugh. He shrugged, then looked at the sign above his head. A large yellow neon read; "American Chick Bar." Crew's shook his head from side to side and thought, "Just another day in Bangkok."