In Bangkok’s Suan Phlu neighbourhood, teenager Toni has been summoned to help. A group of 10 Taiwanese tourists has swarmed his mother’s business, the Leaf Cannabis Cafe, and Toni, with English learnt at his international school, is patiently trying to talk them down.
“We suggest you try a mid-strength brownie first, not the strongest,” he tells the group who nod their understanding. “And don’t take a half, take a quarter.”
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
