American Bar - Betsey Horton

BLOG: War on TV

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday. Sitting at my fav coffee shop in HK. Normally I stop by in the morning for a Go-cup, a cigarette, and some high-quality people-watching. Today I decided to stay and write, if only because it’s finally warm enough to sit outside again. I spent the weekend in bed watching...Read More

BLOG: Irish F.I.R.E. Horse

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. Getting closer and closer to our much dreaded check-out date. Back into the real world we go, with nothing but a delusion to carry us through. I don’t have to go back to HK, but I really do. It’s an achievement thing. I want to prove to myself I...Read More

BLOG: Hail Zulu!

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Trash Wednesday. The party is over. Another year has come and gone. I could not have guessed this time last year that I would be spending Mardi Gras sitting at a farang dive bar in Bangkok, but here we are. It was not so bad. I started with a grilled...Read More

BLOG: Red Envelope Special

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday. Lunar New Year. Mardi Gras! Happy holidays! I am wearing a special outfit I got from India today. It is red and white gold. Very beautiful. Perfect for the New Year. I did not think the coffee shop would be open today, but it is. I admit I was...Read More

BLOG: Be My Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. Yesterday is over, thank god. We have a new set of challenges to deal with today. It’s the same set of challenges as it was before. It’s just that I’m actually dealing with them today instead of pushing them off. I regret going downtown last night. After I left...Read More

BLOG: And We Will Go Stag Hunting No More

Posted on February 14, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Saturday evening. Here I am at one of the Irish pubs in Bangkok. I won’t tell you the name, but I will tell you that it rhymes with Potato Olés, lol. I was told this is the best one. I was definitely lied to. It’s not that exciting. It’s mostly...Read More

BLOG: I Don’t Know Why You’re Mad

Posted on February 13, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Saturday. Here I am again at my beloved coffee stand. At least the aunties here like me, if no one else does. The smog is bad today. The heavy exhaust fumes are making my eyes water. I knew it would be bad, but wow. Yeah. It’s much worse than I...Read More

BLOG: The Taser Guy

Posted on February 11, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Thursday here in Bangkok. I never could have imagined my life would someday look like this. Last night was really quite something. I decided to wander on down to the American Bar, where a new adventure undoubtedly awaited. I was correct, as per usual. I wasn’t sitting in there very...Read More

BLOG: Duplicitous

Posted on February 9, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Tuesday. The day after the crazy drinking marathon known as the Super Bowl. What a day it was… After the event ended, I was left alone with my Old Irish Uncle, who insisted upon imparting more of his ancient wisdom upon me. This is how I learned that Hermès has...Read More

BLOG: At the Party

Posted on February 8, 2026February 28, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday morning. Here we are at the early morning Super Bowl breakfast party. It’s not that exciting. Honestly, I dislike American football. I’m only here for the bottomless mimosas. I wanted to know who would get up at 6am to come to this bar to watch the game. The answer:...Read More

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Betsey Horton

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