Though their descendents may favour modern glass, ceramic or plastic, during meals, it's stil possible to see older family members supping from such a bowl. And floridly embossed aluminium bowls are still found everywhere, thought usually of smaller size. One often rest upended on the lid ofan insulated plastic tub of iced water, which Thais keep handy by the household daybed, in the hut of a security guard, or by the bench of a motorcycle taxi rank .