Clever Mink, center, on
floor, brings back change after buying some snacks at the shop next
door.
Teerarak Suthathiwong
There’s no need to hail a waiter for the check at Tik’s Noodles.
Just pay the dog.
Mink, an 8-year-old mixed-Bangkaew breed, has been trained to fetch
payments at the Rong Poh noodle shop. But it doesn’t always get back to
the register. Mink, it seems, has a jones for dried fish snacks.
Thunradee Sombunbat, 34, said her pup, one of eight hanging around the
restaurant, will sometimes disappear with 100 baht to the shop next door
and return with a bag of snacks. At least he brings back the 80 baht in
change, she said.
Mink has proved quite the attraction among stunned customers. And, for
Thunradee, he not only works cheaper than a human waiter, he doubles as
a security guard.
While not munching on taro chips or sipping milk tea purchased next
door, he’ll also chase away drunks with loud barks.
