martynsnowman

Trevor, I used to travel from Phon Phisai to Laos every Wednesday where my friend would buy birds of prey. We never had any problems. However, if a visa run was neccesary then obviously NK would be the point of crossing. So as far as I know, Whiteys are still alowed to cross for the day, but you cant go outside of the village once in Laos. Its not particularly well known that this is possible, unless you are an expat in the area. On a few occasions, I only had to flash the passport but most of the time was just given a nod of the head as my companion was the son of the chief of our village.

Marty, you'll see for yourself just how "not busy" Phon Phisai will get on the day. Your Mrs is putting things lightly!! no offence meant, but you wont be able to move along the river front.

I lived in PP for almost 3 years and things never change. Gets busier and busier every year.

Enjoy everyone if you are going!!

Guemlum

hi guemlum, yes you are correct , after talking about how many people will come , she say many ,many yesterday it was only nit noy , we be fine you know how the thai are they say what you want to hear not how it is ... but as for crossing into laos the market days are tuesday and saturday but farang cant cross from phon phisai with any u.k or u.s.a passport i tryed with my multi entry O visa but they said i need to go to nong khai to cross not good when the P.P crossings by my side door !!! if your ever near here call in for a drink ...... martyn .

Howdy,

I have been planning our next trip to Thailand and was thinking of entering through Laos. I have never been to Nong Khai and was planning to crooss over there. I could time it with the appearance of the Naga Fireballs (Thai: บั้งไฟพญานาค, bangfai payanak) in October if we wanted to. I have heard it is really crowded and alot of all night partying, witch I'm not really into nowdays.

I was just wondering if anyone has seen them, and was it worth the trip?

We have a place to stay outside of Nong Khai and looking forward to the trip. However, I hate to just stand in huge crowds waiting for hours for something that may or may not come and everyone in the crowd is drunk but me .

Anyone know if the party is as big on the Laos side?

Thanks for all replys, experiences, and sarcasm

*j*

hi , i live in phon phisai , be it only 3 months. about 40mts from the river oppersit 7/11 theres only 1 here !! we have noodle shop my wife tells me its not that busy you can move about no problem to buy beer or food theres many seats (free to sit ) theres even long boats crossing over to laos all evening but i dont know about passport control ..... any T.V fancy coming for the night will be welcome ...martyn.

I will be in Nongkhai this evening. Any member(s) fancy a beer or ten tonight? Where?

sorry george.....i got your post too late i,ve just come through nong khai from udon to phon phi sai this afternoon only 30km away but had too many beers if your up here again i,ll look out for you i,ve just moved here from manchester and its a bit loanly

only nit noy farang ....martyn..

Step through has always been to denote a crashbox gearbox (semi auto, clutchless gears, whetever) for me growing up in UK and around.. Honda C90 step through.. That wasnt just a small circle of mates but I know thats my old mans term and many others too..

Perhaps this is a locality / nationality difference ??

hi livinLOS. the honda,s c50 c70 c90 were called BOG SEATS in England for as long as i can remember and step through were nothing to do with the gears they were all 3 speed semis .....

sorry for sticking my nose in .....martyn

hi i hope you can help ....

i,ll be moving to los at

the weekend to live full time but i,ll be needing some important papers sent to me and maybe some cash , what is the safest way ? regestered post , u.p.s , fedex or is there any other safer way . and also to do the other way around from los back to u.k ...

thanks for any help. martyn .

waves look older.. Thais turn thier nose up at them despite them being one of the best types out there..

hi there ... i bought a new click last september and have had no problems uses a bit more fuel being auto but its comfy enough and i,m a little over 100kg never let me down yet ... touch wood ....martyn.

Hi all,

I have a couple of nephews coming up for a visit in a few weeeks and we will be staying in Udon for a night or two. They are good blokes and its not their first visit to thailand but it is their first visit up North.

Does Udon have a "naughty" nightlife or somewhere for a young bloke to have some fun.

Since I have been married I just havent searched it out but I don't want to be left shuffling my feet when the night progresses that we are in town. Any recommendations? I know there are a lot of bars , are there any nightclubs, live music or disco type places?

Thanks for any news.

Khun Andy

theres a few places oppersite the royal grand hotel MR TONGS , DIFFRENT BAR , AND BERRY BAR further into town theres WOLVERINE where the ladys dance on stage in there undies , i hope thats of help to you ...... martyn .

hi can any1 help me i,ll be moving to udon at the end of the month and am looking to buy a puppy cocker spaniel if any1 knows a dealer or pet shop thanks ..martyn .

hi to all ...

will any t.v members be in hua hin for a beer on or after 12th april for songkran drink . i,ve not been there before and would ,nt mind being told where,s hot and where,s not .....

thanks snowman ...

can any1 help with the safest way for on line banking .. will it be safe to use my laptop i,ll be bringing with me , or safer to use my wifes land line home computer or is it safe to use the the computer shops you see dotted around the place , i be needing to move money from 1 account to another my main account will be in england ...

thanks for any help in new to computers simplisity will help also ..

martyn ..udon thani.

Hi all !

Where can I bok the hotels in Bangkok for the best price ??There its so many webbsites, and I really dont know !

hi

i always use www.farangs.com with no probs....

Hi all,

Its a fairly long way off but I will need to hire 3 or 4 cars for a week in October. Any budget rentals to be recomended. I usually like to deal with the smaller businesses than the multi nationals. We might also need a "people mover" van as well.

I plan to go to Udon next week to have a look around as most of the family are coming from Aussie and landing in Udon airport (Tiger Airways).

Any hotel or guesthouse recommendations are also welcome.

Thanks

Khun Andy

hi andy

there,s a hire shop across the road from steves bar in udon i,ve used them a few times not expencive and have 4 / 5 diffrent cars and pick ups ... ifs you,ve not been there before steves bar is just around the corner from main shopping center any farang will show you ..

i hope this helps .martyn .

can anyone help with garages in or near udon i,ll be going there mid april and would like to test drive toyota vigo , isuzu d.max , mitsubishi triton. any help what is best and how much i,ll pay for cash would be a big help ... i,ll be moving there to live at the end of may ... thanks ..

Ive just bought a Triton plus 2.5 Lt 2WD GLS

Turbo Intercooler, 2 Door Mega cab - Automatic , managed to get some

Freebies...

Bed Liner

Window Tint ( 60% x 40% )

Dash Board soft cover

Front bonnet bug deflector

Side window air deflectors

Chrome door sill protectors

Front off side forward wing mirror

Rear Lights chrome trim

Rear Tail Gate handle Chrome trim

Rear Tail gate 2.5 GLS chrome badge

Door handle chrome scratch protectors

Work shop Manual in English

Underbody corrosion protection ( have to take to shop every 6 months for check up on the protection and have a book stamped )

Mitsubishi Wall Clock

Mitsubishi base ball cap

Mitsubishi Polo Shirt

Mitsubishi Tee Shirt

Mitsubishi Key ring

1,000 Baht of Diesel voucher (which I filled up with on the way home)

Mitsubishi portable side windows sun screen

17,000 Baht discount as I did not want the free Insurance

I took the accessories brochure with me, and asked for nearly every thing in it as a freebie,

Good luck....... TL

hi .... how much for the lot did you pay .. i am after a toyota vigo or a mitsubishi but not sure of price i,ll be paying cash but would like a 4 door .....

i had same thoughts, but it was between vigo and d max, went for the vigo very happy with it, no regrets at all. i thought the Pre-Runner was the new version but not sure. mine is 2 wheel drive, i went for manual but wished i had gone for the Auto. Samui roads very busy a lot of changing gear, but personnel choice.

The Pre runner is a down spec version of the 4 wheel drive,but looks the same in ride height & general appearance.But as the OP required it's a 2 wheel drive.

hi sorry to butt in .....can anyone tell me the price of a new toyota vigo pre runner 4 door 2 wheel drive and is there a dealer near udon thani ..... thanks .

I'll come, May would be good, not 'cos of the weather 'cos it'll still be pissing with rain in Manchester no matter when it is.

I've never had a good excuse to go for a drink in Manchester, Southerners are allowed aren't they?

I'll keep off the shandy and stay on the beers and we'll be ok.

Hey! Redrus, shouldn't that be a wake (engagement party.... duh duh duh.. another one bites the dust... )

Oi, cheeky.

We've set no date mate. We'll sort it on some beach somewhere in the future, that's why we're having a do now so she can get all done up and all family and friends can be there.

redrus

i can make it on 26th may its the day before i move to los full time so best not miss my flight ...

Hi all,

I want to rent a house in Udon Thani - Life with the in-laws is getting to much!

How would one go about finding a place here? I know in Bangkok that it's just a matter of walking around, however I'm not so sure Udon is the same.

Can anyone recommend any newspapers, estate agents, web sites (Most look out dated from a G search) that have up-dated listings?

I would appreciate any advice!

Cheers!

fbi.com estate agents is in udon they have houses for sale and to rent

if thats any help to you ...

BTW ... you will find limited English spoken ... be polite and you'll have a fun time!

in udon thani MR TONGS is very gay friendly oppisite the grand hotel...

Hi All,

I know this has probably been asked 1000 times before and I wanted to post this is in the Issan section not the property one where it will get lost.

I'm interested in finding out info from anyone who has built a house recently in Issan. Primarily I'd be interested in finding out what you get for your money, so pictures and approx cost of build would be very helpful. This will help me to decide what I can and can't afford.

If anyone also has any tips on what to do and what not to do (pitfalls, etc) then that would be most welcome too.

The house would be built in a village most likely near Ubon or Si Saket.

Many thanks

There's a little wire basket you get or can purchase as an accessory, that goes by your left knee (if a big guy like you has any kneeroom) that holds a few things. Hey, I thought everybody in Thailand hangs stuff from the mirror stalks - I do on my sportbike! The seat does have two underneath hooks to store two helmets from on beneath near.

The Spark is one of the few liquid cooled step-throughs. Ours has a manual clutch, but it's still a four speed.

If you get 33 km/liter on a Phantom 200, you should get a lot better with the Spark.

CBR150 - "your sportsbike". Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah Thanks for that, I've not laughed so much in a longtime. Hahahahahahahhahaha.

When do you know that you've been in Thailand too long...

When you think that a CBR150 is a sportsbike.