MrDudley

Thank you for your replies. It is very appreciated, of course full disclosure should apply. There is a love interest in Arunothai. Isn't it always the way! She is of Burmese Chinese descent as most are there, and very easy on the eye. I've been to many places in Thailand mostly around Ubon Ratchithani. My ex wife was from there. As well of course the usual tourist traps. I've enjoyed the north and the Lanna culture in Chang Mai and Chang rai, and and the unique cuisine, the very different from the Isaan food I'm used to. . I'm Quite excited to see something new and as an avid and experienced bike rider. I'm looking forward to doing this. I'd of course love to be on my R100. I think that'd be a perfect choice. But alas it'll be most likely be a chook chaser or scooter. There's actually something quite liberating about being on one of those little <deleted>box hire bikes I find ????. I have been videochatting with this lady for 5 months now and of course she knows the area. But it's good to have a vision from a western perspective. I am not obsessed or craving farrang company. But I have met some fantastic people on out the way places. I have many friends around Ubon. But a new adventure beckons in uncharted territory. 

Wow a lot to take in there. I just hope I can get there in January. Both from my country and hopefully without ASQ or sandbox. Thanks for the reply it's quite comprehensive. 

1 hour ago, islandguy said:

The border crossing at Arunothai has never officially opened. All the borders are currently closed to recreational travel, I believe. While the political situation in the area of Myranmar next to Arunothai is relatively stable, the area around Arunothai has historically and currently been a place where drugs cross the border. When the army intercepts groups carrying loads through the mountains, shootouts are common. 

 

If you want to line up a good bike, Chiang Mai would have a far larger selection. In Chiang Dao, the managers of Dek Doi Khamin Springs love that kind of stuff and have done adventure tours in the area. Check with them. As far as staying in the Arunothai area, maybe better to start closer to Chiang Dao for a few days and look around there on day trips to find something. Also, the son/manager of the new food court in Arunothai is trilingual and very well connected. Seemed fairly friendly. 

OK thanks for the reply. I'm tossing up car hire as well. Might be more practical. 

Thanks for the replies. So It's fair to say that it's too dangerous to cross the border into Myanmar given the current situation. Can anyone recommend some reasonable accommodation up that way. Does anyone know of I can hire a motorbike in Chaing Dao. Experienced rider believe me! 

Thanks for the reply. I only wish I could bring my new gsxs1000 or my BMW R100 or my KTM from Australia. But most likely I'll Have to make do with a pcx as usual 

I'm looking at traveling there in January... hopefully! Specifically around the Arunothai village area. Can anyone tell me anything about the place any expat bars or sites to see. All that I can find is mind blowing Yunnan noodles. Anything to look out for? It's very close to the Myanmar border. There doesn't seem to be a lot on the internet. Long term Thailand traveler. Totally new area for me. 

Thanks 

I could be wrong, suspect that very attractive girls will have sex with me, is really such an endearing characteristic.

It is something the women of my homeland will not do!

I strongly suggest you stop thinking with your brain and start thinking with Mr. Happy.

As I've always said.

Drive for show, putt for dough

Hi all

I'm staying in Ubon for a couple of weeks. Can anyone advise a sports bar that will show game 2 live. I really enjoy watching Qld flog Nsw every year. Thanks.

Hi all big lurker, seldom poster

Please forgive me, I'm sure this has been asked before, and I'm sure there is a link, I just can't find it.

I'm Planning on coming to Thailand for a months Hol in June, My wife is a Thai national, we reside in Australia

I would like to bring about Aud$13 to 15K with me to make sure we have a good holiday, my wife is also getting a cosmetic procedure done.

All our accomodation has been paid, in various places, and flights.

In my past experience I have found the best exchange rate is in Thailand in cash at the banks, However I am a bit skittish about having that much cash on my person.

It's the first time ever I've been in this position.

If anyone has any suggestions, on the best balance, i would appreciate it

kind regards

More here

http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/3711600/australian-bridge-champion-forced-to-sign-gambling-confession-in-thailand/?cs=12

One can only hope if he was killed, it wasn't quick, but long, slow and very agonising.

A fellow Aussie cheap charlie made an Ass of himself in Pattaya, how is this possible? Surely can't be right.

Do as i do, take a fat lady to the beach, the shade follows you around and no probs with the bib.

The second bonus is she will be safe to wear a bikini, and not be raped, according to El Presidente.

Plenty of dangerous sharks around there, also some in the water.Hope she turns up safe.

In theatre, a farce is a comedy that aims at entertaining the audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, and thus improbable.^[1] Farces are often highly incomprehensible plot-wise (due to the many plot twists and random events that occur), but viewers are encouraged not to try to follow the plot in order to avoid becoming confused and overwhelmed. Farce is also characterized by physical humor, the use of deliberate absurdity or nonsense, and broadly stylized performances. Farces have been written for the stage and film. Furthermore, a farce is also often set in one particular location, where all events occur.

And here I was thinking this stopped in the middle ages.

I have followed this fairly closely, my heart goes out to the families of those two Brits, bright stars with all their lives ahead of them, tragically and needlessly cut short.

I can only hope this whole thing isn't a massive fit up for these ill educated workers.

I also hope the DNA testing is totally independent and beyond the reach of the Thai police.

It does smack of a huge cover up and a convenient ending now, Foreign workers, case now 98% closed, all comparmentalised, and all baggage neatly tucked away.

CSI Thai style, with a large helping of corruption and need to FIND a killer/s

Words fail me, I just hope 3 innocent men with all their lives ahead of them aren't being stitched up for a crime they know nothing about.

While real murderers are out there with a smug look on their faces.