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Hello Sparkles

I have been to visit my wifes parents / family 7 times in 10 years as they live not far from Loei airport.

I have never seen any trouble etc and go into town via 201 on any motorbike that isnt being used around home.

The only close calls I have had is at the main roundabout in the city. Who gives way to who ?

Loei is very quiet ,the brother in law is a school teacher so I tend to get to see the the local schools etc.

Things are not what I saw on my first visit money etc has seen the closing of several food / eating out places near the river etc.

My stays were of 6 weeks at a time and never reallly got bored ,found the leo beer was cheap etc .

Took a six pack of Coopers beer from South Australia and the locals enjoyed it.

I have seen few non thais in the city and on my last holiday / visit took my sony shortwave radio with me to

listen to Radio Australia.

The idea of retiring there is tempting.

I would be interested in exchanging emails etc with english speaking people living in and around Loei.

regards

Fred

Hello Sparkles

I have been to visit my wifes parents / family 7 times in 10 years as they live not far from Loei airport.

I have never seen any trouble etc and go into town via 201 on any motorbike that isnt being used around home.

The only close calls I have had is at the main roundabout in the city. Who gives way to who ?

Loei is very quiet ,the brother in law is a school teacher so I tend to get to see the the local schools etc.

Things are not what I saw on my first visit money etc has seen the closing of several food / eating out places near the river etc.

My stays were of 6 weeks at a time and never reallly got bored ,found the leo beer was cheap etc .

Took a six pack of Coopers beer from South Australia and the locals enjoyed it.

I have seen few non thais in the city and on my last holiday / visit took my sony shortwave radio with me to

listen to Radio Australia.

The idea of retiring there is tempting.

I would be interested in exchanging emails etc with english speaking people living in and around Loei.

regards

Fred

Hi Fred . My name is John and I live in Melbourne. I love Thailand and in May I wil be going to Loei to visit a lady I met online. They seem like very nice people. I would really like to talk to you about Loei if you have the time. Its possible if I like the place I may retire there. My e mail adress is [email protected]. Cheers John

Hi. Tell me about it, i got used to it though. Then the GF said " mum killing chicken for eating tonight, so you choose which one" so i said " the one that wakes me up at stupid'o'clock every morning" much to their amusement they obliged.

We had the speakers too, i still dont understand why the whole village needs to know when someone has got some mail at 5am.

Lovely people though, so friendly.

This is about 3/4 of the way to Ban Dung from Udon

I had a brilliant time, met all, the family (except dad, he died about 10 years ago).

Went out "hunting for small animal for eating" needless to say i didnt sample said small animal, i was also out collecting ants eggs, im becoming an expert at that. (i always did wonder why i was the only one wearing shorts and flip-flops)

Enjoy yourself.

I'll be back there in April

(I will add some pics in the images thread)

Hi Spoggle &

Glad you enjoyed your time although its 'horses for courses' as they say.

Sure some things occassionally wind me up (speakers at 5am, for instance) but I personnally try to mentally step back and remind myself it does not seriously upset your life, so let it be.

I try to be 'laid back' about things in the same way as you come accross in your post and also try to 'fit in' with my neighbours and friends.

Life is good (compared to most of the western world IMHO)

Dave

Hi Dave. I am new to the forum. Recently I met a very nice lady from Loei. She has a small business there. Although she speaks little English we chat daily on web cam. In May I will be visiting her. My question is what shall I expect when I go th Loei. Are there any ex pats up there? I am 61 and hope to retire soon and live in Thailand. So far I have only been in BKK and Pattaya. Cheers John