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However, the overall picture of the economy has yet to improve.

However, the overall picture of the economy has yet to improve.

Today's scoop will take you to see the atmosphere of a tourist destination like Pattaya.

It appears that the cost of living here has skyrocketed,

in contrast to the current economic situation that is still in a recession.

The majority of restaurant owners have raised their prices

because they can no longer absorb the rising ingredient costs.

What's interesting is that

some eateries insist on charging the same prices as before

because they understand people who struggle to make ends meet.

Like this Hainanese Chicken Rice diner

that is popular among night-goers,

Moonlight Chicken.

It’s also known as Midnight Chicken Rice to many customers.

Aside from their delicious Chicken Rice,

what draws customers to this diner is that

they serve an unlimited amount of Chicken Rice after midnight.

In other words, customers can order additional servings until they are satisfied.

After midnight, as I close my diner,

I want my customers to eat as much as they want.

I want to fill their stomachs until they are satisfied.

That's how we spread joy to everyone before calling it a night.

Bummer! I even bought a new shirt for this.

They don’t friggin’ show me.

Who do you think you are?

They must focus on the owner.

No, I should be included as well. I've been working here longer than him.

Here you go.

You big talker! Why are you bothering him?

220 baht? But I gave you a 500-baht banknote.

Are you sure you've done the math correctly?

What’s going on? Let me help you, ma’am.

The change is 100 baht short.

100 baht, right?

Our food is just a bit over 100 baht.

Okay. Here you go.

Now we’re talking.

My apologies.

Li Ming, why didn’t you use the calculator?

Or you can ask Leng to help.

It's just basic math. I can do it in my head.

You've never made a mistake and charged a customer the wrong amount?

It’s almost 10. Go get rest.

Uncle Jim.

The interest on our money pool this time is 35 baht.

Mom said you would have to pay the interest only 3 more times.

Got it. Wait a minute.

Sure.

Uncle Jim, the internet data this month has reached. I need money to recharge it.

Hold on, Li Ming.

Here you go. I can use this money to pay for his tuition.

Here. Mom asked me to give this to you.

Your mom or you exactly?

Damn it, Leng!

Here, Li Ming. Your internet fee.

Jim, can I have the bill?

Of course.

Leng, bill Table 2.

All right, sir.

Only 35 baht for 1 dish.

Thank you so much.

Please have a seat.

Leng, take her order.

Gai, help me.

Bring that to them.

Can you clear up the rest?

You can lock the door. I’ve already brought out the key.

Bring some food home.

No, thanks. Praew wanted to have Somtum tonight.

Maybe her period is approaching.

You should be relieved that she still has her period.

Yeah. So true.

It's best if she still has her period.

See you, Uncle Jim.

See you. Drive safe.

I will.

Mister.

Mister.

Mister.

Would you like me to call a cab?

No, thanks.

I’ll call my friend.

Hello, Gong?

Come pick me up.

I’m at the Moonlight Chicken.

Chapter 1: ​​Only You in the Full Moon Night

I’m sorry.

You can’t go home yet because of me.

Don’t worry about it. You can chill out here until dawn. This is my diner.

[10 Sep 22]

Is it a beer can or a calendar?

Both.

It’s my daily reward.

You must have a good day today. You rewarded yourself with it.

I guess.

Actually, it’s to remind me that

I can only afford one can of beer per day.

What about you?

You are drunk like this. It must be a good day for you too.

Just a small celebration for my job.

Congrats.

You may leave. I don’t want to trouble you.

My friend should be here in a minute.

Have you seen the news about a drunken young man being robbed for his cell phone?

It was right here last week.

The culprit is still at large.

Really?

How about this?

I will give you a ride to the main street.

You can tell your friend to meet you there.

Are you the cell phone culprit?

A cell phone is not worth it.

I can get a better price for kidneys.

Are you drunk?

Aren’t you afraid of getting stopped by the police for drunk driving?

Only one can. A breath alcohol test cannot detect it.

For the Chicken rice I owe.

And may I exchange the change for your reward tomorrow?

You must be drunker than me.

I mean I want a can of beer.

[11 Sep 22]

The moon is beautiful.

It’s the Moon Festival today.

That’s why the moon is exceptionally beautiful.

So nice.

I used to see a woman on the moon.

Isn’t it a rabbit?

It’s my own imagination.

And you believe that?

Hey, Jim.

Have you prayed?

Not yet.

Pray with me then.

Thank you.

It’s done.

Here’s a mooncake. Share some with him.

When you have kids, they will be lovely and good together.

Share it.

Thank you.

Is it good?

Yes, it is.

Are you okay to walk?

I don’t think he is.

His battery is dead.

Hey.

Come on.

Come on.

Slowly.

I’m fine.

No, you are not. You are so drunk.

Easy. Watch your head.

Come here.

You are so drunk. Stay here.

Where am I?

My place.

Come on. Slowly.

Your place?

Yes. Wait here.

All right.

Walk slowly.

No. Not here.

Come on.

Take it easy.

I’ll be right back. Wait here.

Mister.

Mister.

Mister.

Hey.

Hey. Not this room.

Come here.

Sorry, Li Ming.

Tell your son I’m sorry.

Do I look that old?

That’s my nephew.

I don’t have a wife yet.

I’m sure you know my preference.

You are too wasted.

Just crash here tonight.

I’m already sober.

But I don’t want to leave just yet.

It won’t be complicated, right?

We don’t need to make it complicated.

What happens tonight ends tonight.

I’m not sure about that.

Seriously.

You don’t want to know me that much?

I think it’s better for us this way.

You cute little thing.

You are so cute.

You like it, huh?

May I know the name?

Me or the cat?

The cat.

Jimbo. Call it Jimbo.

Jimbo.

You are so cute.

Can I feed it?

Sure?

Can you open it for me?

Thank you

Jimbo, your treat.

It’s yummy, isn’t it?

You like it, huh?

What should I call your dad, Jimbo?

You are cuter. How could I not want to know your name first?

Enough now, Jimbo.

Come here.

Comrades, Almost a Love Story: 365 days, I love only you

It’s 3650 days.

You cut their love 9 years short.

Ah. You’re right.

3650 days.

Wow. I can't even remember the last movie I watched on DVD.

It’s classic.

But I haven't watched it in a long time. The disc is probably damaged.

I’m sure you can stream it online nowadays.

It’s all right.

I don’t feel like watching it anymore.

Well, I’m going outside.

Want me to drop you at the main street?

I guess I have to bother you about that.

You can wait and catch a ride over there.

Okay.

Seriously.

You don’t want to know me that much?

It’s not what you think.

I think it’s better for us this way.

Good luck.

Mrs. Hong.

Yes?

Hi, Gaipa.

I owe you this for last week’s order.

Thanks.

I thought you didn’t offer credit.

It depends on who that customer is.

He's been my customer for a very long long time.

Or simply because he’s hot.

That’s too, but only slightly.

Understandable.

By the way, the chicken price will be higher from next week.

The slaughterhouse said it was due to the rising fuel prices.

I'm sick of being slammed whenever the price gets higher.

Slam the government, not me.

I’m just a vendor, not a Minister of Commerce.

I can’t control the price of chicken.

If the price increases again,

I'm going to buy some land around here and open my own gas station.

Please hire me as your gas staff.

Are you sure?

I am.

The Sour Soup you gave me yesterday was very delicious.

U…m..um.

Um.

If you like it, come and eat at our place anytime.

We always have a full table of food.

All your staff at the diner are welcome too.

I don’t want to trouble you.

Don’t worry about it.

You are famous now Uncle Jim.

I saw you on the news.

Customers must be flocking to your diner.

Yes. That's why I have to order a few more chickens from Mrs. Hong.

Good for you.

Do you really want to order more chicken?

If your diner is short-staffed, Gaipa can help you out.

Even though he has enough staff, I'm happy to help him.

See?

Come on, Mrs. Hong.

I have no budget to pay him.

My son? Just one dish of food, that’s all it takes for him to be there.

He can bring food himself, even.

Mom!

Isn’t it true?

It is.

Uncle Jim, hold on.

Hold on a sec.

Here. Take these mooncakes.

Here's to many customers for you.

Mom bought way too many of these for the Moon Festival last night.

It's just me and her. We can’t finish them all.

Here.

You may share it with Leng.

Thank you so much, Gaipa.

Share some with Leng too.

- Sure. See you. - See you.

- 1 kg of chicken thighs, please. - Good day, Mrs. Hong.

Bye.

- Chicken thighs, right? - Yes.

Mom, give me a bag.

What are you looking at? The bag is right here.

This dreamy boy.

Can I sit here?

Here.

I know old people like to eat ginger.

It’s okay.

I’m already old.

What about you? You seem to like eating ginger like old people.

No.

I like old people.

I’m leaving first.

Ma’am.

Thank you. Please come again.

This meal is on me.

For your service last night, Uncle Chicken Rice.

[Pick up the package at the building office for me.]

Here’s your Chicken Rice.

Here’s your chic… Oh shit!

Beer is getting more and more expensive.

At this rate, I may have to start brewing my own liquor.

Do you want me to put dates on these cans now?

Uncle Jim.

Uncle Jim!

What?

You’re dreamy like a teen waiting for a text back from his lover.

Do you want me to put a date on the beer?

Leave that to me.

You need to deliver this to Senior Sergeant Major Supoch’s house.

Can you ask Li Ming to do it?

I still owe his wife’s lotto money. I haven’t paid for it yet.

Don't pull any tricks on this family.

You have no idea what they're capable of.

- I know. - You could be in trouble.

Give it to me. I’ll do it.

How could you do it? It’s dangerous.

You don't even have a driver's license yet.

My friend doesn’t have a driver’s license

and he rides his bike to school every day.

I've never seen a police checkpoint on this road.

Bye, my beloved bro. Drive safely.

See you.

Here’s your Chicken Rice.

Here’s your Chicken Rice.

Here’s your Chicken Rice.

Here’s your chic… Oh shit!

What the hell was that?

I don’t understand.

I can’t read sign language.

No, it wasn’t me.

What was that? I don’t get it. I can’t read it.

I just put it here.

Hey, Leng.

Need my help?

Why are you here?

Can I have the diner’s spare key? I didn’t bring it with me last night.

Thank you.

Where’s Uncle Jim?

Come home as soon as school is over.Come home as soon as school is over.

I don’t want to hear your uncle nag.

Let him.

He stops when he’s done with it.

Like uncle, like nephew.

Hey, Leng.

Officer Supoch's son is deaf?

Ah…you mean Heart?

He only became deaf a few years ago.

It was caused by a disease. I'm not sure what it is.

I see. How does he study then?

I don’t think he goes to school now.

I haven’t seen him for quite a while.

His parents don’t want him to go anywhere.

They probably don’t like the way people look at him.

Do you know him?

I see him when I bring his mother lotto orders.

He looks kind of annoying, right?

What happened? Did you have a fight with him?

No.

Did you?

No. Nothing happened.

Okay. Later then.

Customers can order additional servings until they are satisfied.

And now I’m with Mr. Jim, the owner of Moonlight Chicken.

Good evening, Mr. Jim.

Can you tell me what draws people here?

After midnight, as I close my diner…

Hey, Wen. Where were you last night?

I didn't want to butt in your business.

But Alan messaged me asking for you.

He doesn’t know that I have read the message. What should I say to him?

Hm?

You don’t need to answer what you don’t know.

You have so many secrets, you sly kid.

Hey, Gong.

Yes?

Have you ever had a one-night stand?

I knew it.

I know now what happened to you last night.

Yes, I have had it.

So? Who initiated it? You or your one-night stand?

We both took turns.

Really? That’s my slutty boy.

A one-night stand is not a problem.

What could be a problem is when it doesn’t end after one night.

Be careful about it.

Don't make it complicated.

Avoid making affectionate eye contact during the action.

You can go all out physically.

Any position, any location, your choice.

Just don’t show your inside feeling too much.

I don’t think I can control that.

Then don’t make eye contact.

Don’t let your partner know what you are thinking or feeling.

And don’t say anything tacky.

“Oh, it’s really good. It feels so good.”

Damn it, Gong!

Hey.

Then what do you think?

As you are doing it, don’t you think that your partner may find it weird?

Put on some act. No need to show that you are into it.

Just nail and bail. Then part ways.

It's a win-win situation.

Let me tell you this.

This kind of sex is not love.

It's pure sex.

If you give too much feeling or if one of you likes it and develops a bond,

that will be complicated.

Gong.

Let’s go eat Chicken Rice.

What’s with you?

We just talked about sex.

How could you invite me out to eat?

No, I don’t want to eat it.

Didn’t you just have it yesterday?

You look sus. There must be something.

[Mr. Wongsakorn Thunapakarn]

I said I didn’t do it.

Your son was startled when he saw me and dropped the bottle.

- He said here he didn’t do it. - It wasn’t me.

He told me he didn’t.

You friggin’ did it.

Write it then.

Stop.

[Mrs. Jintana]

When he brought Chicken Rice here yesterday,

He played with a bottle of liquor.

He was startled when my son appeared and dropped it on the floor.

Then he ran back home.

I didn’t do that, Uncle Jim.

We weren’t home.

The liquor couldn’t drop itself.

It wasn’t me.

It was him.

Hey. How could you put the blame on my son?

I said I didn’t do it.

Your son was startled when he saw me and dropped the bottle.

That bottle was always there. Why would he want to grab it?

And on the day that you came?

Why don’t you hear it from him?

He’s already told us everything.

You dropped it.

Tell them you tried to drink that liquor when they weren’t around.

- He said here he didn’t do it. - It wasn’t me.

He told me he didn’t.

You friggin’ did it.

Stop.

You use your deafness to get you off the hook, right?

Don’t talk to my son like that.

But I didn’t do it.

Li Ming, stop!

Please excuse us for a moment.

Get up.

Tell me everything.

I already told everything.

He was sneakily drinking his father's liquor.

When he saw me, he was startled and dropped the bottle.

So I placed the food on the counter and left.

That's all there is to it.

You should have told me about it first.

What would I do that for?

I did nothing wrong.

What's the point of asking me if you're not going to believe me?

Okay. You didn’t do it.

But we have nothing to prove your innocence.

If we keep arguing with them like that, it will never end.

What evidence do you want?

I said I did nothing wrong.

I know. But if Officer Supoch refuses to drop the matter,

you cannot win against him.

Can you think of this incident as bad luck?

What bad luck?

I don’t get it.

I did nothing wrong.

Because we are poor?

They can do anything at all to us?

I don’t want to settle it at the police station.

What exactly do you fear?

Because he’s a police officer?

So he has the power to do anything to us.

To be honest, I don’t want to put you in this position.

But this was one of his old liquor collections.

It is worth over 10,000 baht.

We don’t want you to think that we are mean.

What do you think?

Since we cannot find evidence.

Say we split the responsibility 50/50.

7000 baht, are you able to pay that?

I will get money from Mrs. Hong’s money pool at the end of this month.

I’ll pay you then.

You don’t need to do that.

I’ll pay you myself.

I let you pay us in installments.

Can I work for you instead?

[We’re hiring daily waitstaff.]

We have no Chicken Rice left.

This has an owner.

I’m not here to eat.

I want a can of beer. Can I have that?

Where’s everyone?

They have gone home.

You are the most chill Chicken Rice seller I know.

You only saw me when I’m chilling.

I'm a different man when my diner is packed with customers.

What kind of person is that man?

Just an ordinary seller

with an oily face and a body that smells like boiled chicken.

And I look so damn tired.

You must see it yourself for once.

I take that as your permission.

Well. Aren’t you curious about me at all?

Why are you here?

If you're only here for a beer,

I don't think you need to come all the way to my diner.

I just want…

to have a friend to drink beer with.

I don't believe you have no friends.

I do have some.

But it's more about who I'd like to drink with.

This is yours.

You dropped it the other night.

What if…

I want to leave it here again?

Didn’t I make it clear that what happened that night ended that night?

Okay.

What if I want to apply to be your waitstaff?

I am available for an interview at your convenience.

You may interview me as many times as you like.

What’s your name?

Wen.

I thought you wouldn’t ask that.

Okay, Wen.

From now on, we are no strangers.

So?

Here is the rule for working with me.

We must not do anything that strangers do.

Like what?

Like…what we did the other night.

What should I call you, Boss?

Jim.

But people call me Uncle Jim.

[Wen - Moonlight Chicken - Temp staff]

Okay…

Uncle Jim.

Directed by Noppharnach Chaiyahwimhon

This is Wen. He’s helping out when you’re not around.

Hi.

Hi.

Thanks.

Would you like some?

No, I’m good.

I’m cleaning it.

I’m cleaning it.

Shit!

Give me 3,000 baht and I’ll be on my way.

Praew is pregnant.