larsstig

Just asking for a friend: Can you get a one year NON O visa based on retirement in Savannahket the same way, that you get the marriage Visa ?

Sorry, havn't read the whole thread ????

In Buengkan we need to get a letter from the Land Transportation Office to the Immigration Office, in order to get a Certificate of Residence from Immigration. That is for getting a DL or register car or motorbike. It might be different from province to province, who knows. 

I bought one of these to put on top of a firm mattress. It works fine, and now I can sleep with no back pains 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/lotus-topper-companion-l-5-2-latex-made-in-belgium-i208676424-s314459942.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.11.3bb2e357QKttg7&search=1

If you are in the area, you are welcome to join the town festival during the next week.

I am not aware of the full schedule, but there is a funfair with rides for the children everyday.

On the 10th of June there will be held a food festival and a Muay Thai boxing tournament.

I found a house in Hua Hin, so I don't need further response, thank you

Hi Jabers,

I am one of those old guys that will try to learn thai :-) I will probably attend private lessons in Hua Hin for 2 months. See : https://www.learnthaistyle.com/

Let us meet in a few months, and have a chat in thai !

Is it possible to rent a small house within 25 km. from Hua Hin for 2 months (March-April) ?

My budget is 5-10.000 Baht a month, I prefer 50-100 M2 close to the sea but I am flexible.

If you have a lead, please send a message

Thanks, Lars

Hi Steven,

There are vans to Nong Khai and Udon Thani town, respectively 200 and 80 Baht. go to the counter just in front of you, when you arrive. If you are going somewhere else, you can take a taxi.

I have never been camping in the Ubon area, but I had a fantastic experience in Khao Yai National Park, where we stayed in tents ten years ago. The monkeys and deers came to the tents to say hello, we woke up at sunrise in a perfect temperature in January/February. No snakes or other dangerous animals, but a fantastic wildlife. I would prefer that to the nice resorts outside the park anytime !  

I would suggest that you try to find some transportation to Pha Taem from Ubon. Good luck 

I have not stayed in many hotels in Ubon, but I enjoyed Com Pang hotel. It opened in 2016 and is run by a Thai family. About 1-2 km. from the citycenter. Enjoy your trip

http://asiahandbook.com/hotel/2017/01/16/come-pang-hotel/

On 24/12/2016 at 10:22 AM, larsstig said:

If you choose Ubon, I will recommend this hotel: https://www.facebook.com/Comepanghotel/

If you like smaller towns along the Mekong, I would recommend Nong Khai, Pak Khat and Mukdahan

 

Enjoy your trip !

Come-pang hotel in Ubon: Nice room and balcony for 650 Baht. A Thai family run the hotel

If you choose Ubon, I will recommend this hotel: https://www.facebook.com/Comepanghotel/

If you like smaller towns along the Mekong, I would recommend Nong Khai, Pak Khat and Mukdahan

Enjoy your trip !

On the Thai side of Mekong Dtac has better coverage than AIS. I don't know if it works in Laos.

Another good pizza from wood fired oven in Isaan:

Mr. House in Pak Khat (Down at Mekong)

Gents,

Can any of you recommend a good tailor in Nong Khai ?

I'm going for a nice suit to a reasonable price.

Alternatively it could be in Udon Thani.

Thank you for recommendations

Lars

I agree with post #21, it is a nice trip. I would add one town though:

I would recommend the Chiang Khan to Nakon Phanom river route. Can be done by bus at a leisurely pace. Stops to make would be;

Loei

Chiang Khan

Sangkhom (buoys guest house)

Sri Chiang Mai

Nong Khai (mut mee guest house)

Pak Khat (Kongkhamkoon Hotel, located on Mekong river brink)

Bueng Kan (visit wat phu tok)

Nakhon Phanom (visit wat taat phanom)

It is a nice trip along the river. I would recommend to stay in Pak Khat (approx. 80 km east of Nong Khai). It is a nice town not many tourists, nice atmosphere, market, thai restaurants, old temple southeast of the main road etc.There is a nice hotel just on the river banks, good rooms with riverview. The hotel is called KhongKhamKoon. A room is 500-900 Baht.Phone 0897128598.

Just outside Nong Khai (10-15 km. east) there is an interesting sculpture park see link: http://www.oldworldwandering.com/2012/03/25/nong-khais-exceptional-sculpture-park/

If you would like further info, just ask

Enjoy the trip

Lars

I have been in Pak Khat (90 km. east of Nong Khai) during the Naga fireball event. It is a small town with 6-10.000 people. It is a nice and easygoing party/gathering of the local people. I enjoyed it. There is a square down at Mekong, and a hotel next to the square where you can watch the fireballs and attend the party. I didn't see any fireballs that night, but the next day I saw a red light like a New Year rocket over Mekong, but one of the locals told me it was a fireball :-) Who knows ??

Lars

_{Two months ago it was a bus every hour from 7:30- 11:30 AM from NP to NK.}

_{The trip is 6-7 hours.}

_{I had to change bus in NK in order to get to UT}

_Lars

I love Chiang Rai :-)

Hi Ben,

Did you find any nice spots on your trip along the river ?

I would appreciate to get some inspiration for nice places to go in that part of Thailand.

Lars

I would recommend the small town Pak Khat 90 km. east of Nong Khai. If you come from NK go left all the way down to the river.

There is a nice hotel where some of the rooms give you a full view of Mekong from the balcony. The restaurant has river view as well. Hotel Kongkhomkoon, e-mail: [email protected], phone 0897128598.

If you go further east from Pak Khat, a few kilometers before Bueng Kan there is a interesting temple right on the river bank with nice views to the river.

Enjoy the trip

Lars

Very nice apartments on the beach in Hat Nai Plao

http://www.naiplao.com/

800-1000 baht for an apartment

Same owner as Andaman, and same style:

http://www.seasonbungalowkohjum.com/index.html

More simple and quiet:

www.Bonhomiebeach.com