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I use a guy at a place called Hair Rich. It is located just opposite the east gate/entrance to Wat Nong Bua, on the soi that goes from thanon Wat Nong Bua to Big C. Coming from Chayangkhun rd., turn right at the temple wall, and its around 100 meters on the right hand side. Beware there are a few others as well so look for the sign............

5 hours ago, Brunolem said:

Would you have a phone number for this clinic, or for the dentist directly?

045 317144

081 8777968

As posted in similar topics, I have used the Aroma Clinic for many years.

It is located just across Chayangkhun rd by the entrance/exit to/from Big C.

Female dentist, speaks English, and explains what's needed before she starts.............

All the best for the future Mobi, cheers!

Great story KK Dave. An enjoyable read.

11 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said:

Bergen, post above, were you not impressed with Khao Prah Vihear cliff area even though as you point out you can't get to the temple from the thai side? I was; it's stunningly beautiful there looking out over Cambodia below. Well worth the time and money I reckon.

I do like the view from the Pa Moo E Daeng cliff, and I do recommend it for tourists.

But having lived just 25 clics away for 13 years, and visited the temple more than 30 times before the border was closed, I get quite annoyed when the charge is 400 baht to enter the park, while not too long ago I could enter for 40.

So I guess my post was a little sarcastic, - If you don't get too many visitors - put the price up........

Here are some pics from last week...?

2 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said:

" I got sucked into having a thai girlfriend which suits me just fine for the time being" that's not nice but I guess you're joking.

 

Why not pick up the car in Pattaya and join some of these dots I've visited in recent years

 Aranyaprathet

Up to Sakaeo

Phanom Rung n its neighbouring famous khmer neighbour whose name I can't place just now

Buriram...football stadium tour n race track..wat on the big hill couple of kms away

Millionbottle wat

Kantharak n preah vihear (spelling)

Ubon

Chong mek

Mukhahan

 

 

Prasat Khao Phra Viharn (Thai) or the Preah Vihear Temple (ruins) is not available from the Thai side, but you can always visit the Khao Phra Viharn National Park 25 clics south of Kantharalak and after paying a modest 400 Baht special farang entry fee, watch the temple in the distance through army binoculars............

Several choises in Ubon. I use The Aroma Clinic, across from Big C exit on Chayangkun rd.

No! 

Is the short answer...

The same happened here in southern Ubon 2 weeks ago, except that the tight knit bag contained 8  young dogs. A worker alerted my wife about the find next to the main road, and we now have 7 (one adopted already) new beautiful puppies!

There's a Kodak shop 50 meters from Wrongway Cafe in Ubon. It's by the traffic lights at the corner of Sapphasit and Padaeng rds. I've used it many times.

Jim is alive and kicking, but got banned from TV a few years ago. If you know him he can also be found on FB.

44 minutes ago, SantiSuk said:

Probably the only quality transmission (infrequent storm/sun signal outages excepted) will be True Visions True Sport HD4 channel 669 (I checked - the on-screen programme guide shows NRL 2016 Storm v Sharks programmed from 2:30pm to 6:30pm).

 

TrueV HD4 channel shows on TrueV's Platinum, Gold, Super Family and Super Sports packages. The only 'hostelry' (hotel or bar) I know in Ubon that carries the premium True packages is the Fenneman family's Outside Inn. But I don't recall them having a bar screen and normally they (certainly used to) close the restaurant/bar area in the sleepy afternoon hours anyway - but Brent would consider opening up for a special group activity (he always accommodates us on the Hash). That would mean paying for one of their premium rooms at about 800 baht a night unless there is a bar premium-connected screen, which defeats the object of group watching, unless others sign up to share the in-room experience. Also you would be replacing quality N-Joy roasts with quality Mexican (or other quality falang/Thai food).

 

I'm sure you would welcome other Ubon Aussies kicking in their two pennyworth.

 

You would be welcome to watch it on TrueV at my home in amphur Kantharalak (I'm more of a union code man myself, despite my UK Yorkshire roots where the 13-man game is popular, but would be easily persuadable to watch a milestone game!). But that's a fair way from Yaso and all my aussie friends/acquaintances down here (two of whom are mad keen on NRL) are probably gonna want to watch it from a bar stool - on a lower quality IPTV feed at 'Black Dog' bar in meuang Khantaralak. I will check that out later today (a Swiss friend owes me a beer consequent on Arsenal beating Basel this week in the round-ball game!) and maybe mosey on down there myself on Sunday - the food's pretty OK, but not quite up to the N-Joy/Outside Inn standard; now has a new pool table too (not full size).

 

[Outside Inn is the only hostelry in Ubon that does full justice to quality television for expats in my (well informed through 8 years of monthly stays in a wide range of hotels) experience - but happy to be told otherwise by others!].

 

 

No advertorials intended here. N-Joy, Outside Inn, Wrong Way (and in Lower Sisaket, Khantaralak's Black Dog and Pizza-4U) are all enjoyable venues in my book!

 

If you guys decide to gather up somewhere, please let me know and I might join you!  

On on

31 minutes ago, davoz45 said:

I am looking for a place to buy Australian (or any) lamb. sisake, ubon, or Bkk 

You will find it in Macro and Tops(Central Plaza) in Ubon. I guess also in Sisaket??

You can not cross the border and visit the temple from the Thai side!

I'll be there!!

On On

I live on 2248 13 km West of Nam Yuen.

I've got one Aussie mate in Buntharik + one Norwegian, and the same in Nachaluai .

Lots of foreigners around, but not so easy to get them out from their hide.........

But I'm up for a cold one if the opportunity is there............!

Btw. Ubon Hash House Harriers are having a run on Saturday 10/9, and they'll normally take care of your basic needs: Chat, laughs and beer............

See topic on this site!

7 hours ago, chris26be said:

Wanted to have dinner at Tom's American on Phalochai Road tonight. Couldn't find it. Closed permanently?

Then went to look for Saloon Café and Bar at Phichitrangsan Road. Couldn't find that either.

Finally ended up in Me Bar Ubon. Expected more of that place ...

To find Tom's place, you have to go all the way down to the river, turn left and you'll find it at the end of the street along the river.  Haven't seen much action when I've passed by.

The Saloon is near the intersection with Chaengsanit rd., on the north side of Pichitrangsan and opposite a Vietnamese restaurant/Golfer House. The Saloon is  !

6 minutes ago, isanbirder said:

It rather depends where you're starting from, doesn't it?

 

Pi-lok to Nong Khai takes you through Nam Nao National Park.  You can also swing off north through Dansai, Phu Rua and Loei, and then strike for the Mekong at Chang Khian.  The road then takes you along the Mekong through Si Chiangmai (spring roll capital of the world!) and down into Nong Khai.

 

The route northwards from Mukdahan goes through That Phanom.  Unfortunately most of it is a mile or two away from the river, so you don't get all that much river scenery.

I agree , with the Pi-look choice. From Mukdahan unfortunately you hardly see the Mekong at all...

I hope to be there too.............

If I bring a couple of Lao dark beers along will that help ?

Definately, but Aussie Mike is coming and staying with me, so just want to check his schedule first.........

Can't resist the dark Beer Lao, so I'll be there!

I hope to be there too.............

If I bring a couple of Lao dark beers along will that help ?

Definately, but Aussie Mike is coming and staying with me, so just want to check his schedule first.........

I hope to be there too.............

The 24 going from Ubon to Det Udom is now being completed to be a 4 lane rd all the way.

The "new" 4 lane expansion will go over the rice fields on the east side of the narrow Ban (can't remember the name) which starts by the police box and the rd. turning left to Na Yia

Bourbon St. is one of my favs. It was enjoyable when located in Washington Sq., and are still going strong in Ekkamai/Suk. soi 63 . Good Cajun/Creole food, cold beers, and decent wines. Price for a main dish is around 300 to 500 baht.

I don't mind sensible questions but you seem to be the "Normal" Thai Visa individual that is on here. Like I said everyone is entitled to their point of view.

What I have seen having been here a while now is that Me Bar is the number 1 Resturaunt & Bar in Ubon Ratchathani that offers real mash potato and general British Food and award winning Thai food where you can relax in 3 area's and enjoy yourself whether you are eating or Drinking or Both.

If you have a sensible point I will reply but I'm not wasting my time talking to absolute Drongo's

award winning Thai food??