The area of Isaan that I live in, Ubon, has changed immensely since I have been here.
I am lucky really, the airport is 10 mins drive, Tesco, Makro, Central Plaza etc,etc are all less than 30 mins away.
Motor dealers/sales for virtually any ride are here too, yet the open countryside is just minutes away. I am also lucky enough to live on the banks of the towns reservoir/lake, so all in all, a nice Isaan spot...????