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A lot of Thai websites wrongly assume that I am looking for a chicken restaurant, but I'm not. Does any member know of a reliable outlet {Roi Et/Yasothon} selling high protein duck/chicken feed? My missus and her brother started with 150 ducks then increased to the current 1,000 at 3 different stages of growth. Around Phanom Phrai and Yasothon there appears to be a cartel where every outlet sells at the same price. 2 weeks ago in Mahasarakham I picked a supplier at random from Google maps and bought a superior, high protein food for 120 thb per bag cheaper than our local shops. Obviously we took advantage of their price and filled the truck. That load is almost gone and Sarakham is too far to drive but we'll get another load when next there. So, that's the background and as the wife is considering increasing their livestock to 2,000, I would consider buying a few tons of the stuff if a good price. Thanks in advance

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Maybe a mongoose. We saw one today near our hotel in Sarakham and maybe 3 others over the years. And I wouldn't it one of these down my trousers. (Northern Brits joke)

You're totally correct. Most Isaan Provincial capitals are the same. I've found that most places have small expat groups but hard to find 'em

Good idea but I did that years ago around the Victoria snooker place.

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Same as yours really. Did you get many replies? Yours is the first for me

I have 3 nights alone in Mahasarakham. Any suggestions where to go for an hour or so entertainment?

My village council had a meeting last week with many other villages from the surrounding area in Roi Et Province to discuss this terrible yabba epidemic. My wife was invited and as you say, this problem is huge throughout Isaan and probably same the whole country. That said, my immediate concern is for my wife's 40 year old brother. Their older brother dropped dead around 3 years ago after years of alcohol abuse. The younger brother, 40 with a 12 year old son, is obviously heading in the same direction. Although he has a good job, he is on the white whisky at every opportunity and on Sunday, his day off, he and his drinking buddies start at 7.30 am. I have expressed concern with other family members but they don't seem concerned that the 12 year old nephew will follow his Dad's example but I can't see him ever getting a job so will only work rice -- and drink white whisky. In my 23 years with this family I can only claim credit for helping to straighten one young man many years ago. He is also around 40 and working/living north Bangkok with a lovely wife and baby. When he visits the village he always makes a beeline for me as he remembers our heated exchanges from that long time ago and appreciates how he recovered. So, one out of two is half but I cannot think of a solution to the yabba problem which some say can be bought from 5 thb to 50 per tab. I suppose the price varies with demand and availability.

I met up with Nookie a few years ago at his house and also made roadside collections near Buriram. Similar sense of humour to mine and a real nice guy. Must have supplied hundreds of hungry expats along his way. RIP Peter, Now in Roi Et

5/December was the birthday of the last King, Rama 9. It is also the official Fathers' Day in Thailand and a public holiday.

Trying not to be cynical, but 'my' adopted family and all other locals I know have only a little or no knowledge of world events nor any geographical perspectives. Most are not even aware of what's happening in the next village. I don't have a 6 month reserve but same as Hummin wrote, we can cut many corners if necessary and almost live off the land.

Thanks for that. 4 Dutchmen eh? That's really a rare site. At out previous home for 18 years I had a few Dutch friends. My best mate returned to the Netherlands the same week we moved here. At Satmat is around 25 km from us so a little far to make arrangements.

Thanks for your reply Andy. At the moment we have a lot of garden work in progress which we need to finish before taking a weeks driving holiday starting on Sunday. I will send you a personal email on our return and maybe meet up.

Thanks Aha, that's the best info I've received so far. As I remember, the guy I met briefly also mentioned they sometimes meet up for coffee so things are now clicking into place. Until a few weeks ago, I used to meet up with another Aussie guy for coffee a few km back along the road to Roi Et but he has moved away. Plus 2 other Brits but they are only around every few months as they are both still working. There are no others until nearer PP. Ban Kham Hai also rings a bell and the guy I met maybe lives there. I'll probably call in at the Amazon place next Friday. We actually live 12 km the opposite direction from PP but only 15 minutes now the roads have been improved -- slightly. Thanks for the invite to Roi Et. We'll be there in 2 weeks, but as soon as I get my Visa extension business completed, we'll be off on a 4 day break towards Loei Province.