If you're suffering from rice overload, stop by On's the Living Room for their extensive and high quality Western menu. They offer yummy toastie sandwiches for lunch, and while pricey the fish and chips was the real deal -- a big hunk of white fish breaded and fried to perfection and served with fries, coleslaw and tartare sauce. There are pizza, pasta and steak options as well. While you're there, flip through their copy of the Bangkok Post or chat up the staff and expats for local information.