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ok , bike rentals out, might rent car if i go. what about places to stay ? i suppose anywhere in any of them cities are going to have small hotels and guesthouses around the bus stations.

Best place to stay in Mukdahan is the Mukdahan Manor. Great place with the best food in town. www.mukdahan-manor.com or book through Agoda.

In Mukdahan, The Mukdahan Manor B&B is a great place to stay. Their restaurant has been Awarded, Best Restaurant for the Past 4 Years. It has the most comprehensive Western Menu in Muk,and great Thai food also and a the best stocked Bar in Mukdahan. also available to book via Booking,com or Agoda. Check it out.

Make sure that you fill in the Log Book Provided by the Dealer when you pick up the car when you are travelling out of your Province. Then the Police should have no problem about the Red Plates, although I don't think you are supposed to drive at night anywhere.

do you mean "short time hotels"

got some nice ones opening soon here

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These are in Mukdahan on the Ring Road, not Roiet. They have been open for a month or so now.

In one word money

A standard Toyota vigo in Laos is approx. twice the price of Thailand, according to the van driver we hired last time across.

A high end car would be more money in Laos than here, plus then you're got the left hand drive in a right hand drive country.

I know you can drive Laos cars in Udon and border areas with the real window sticker but I've never seen them further into the country, Maybe not allowed?

Cars are waaaayyyyyy cheaper in Laos. You have been given bad info. The big problem is, the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

Many Mukdahan Businessmen who have also opened either a shop or small extension of their business in Savannakhet have cars purchased in Laos. Like a 15 Million Baht Mercedes in Thailand can be had for 5 Million in Lao. They drive backwards and forwards with no problem at all. Add to that the Cheap cigarettes, Wine, Whisky Etc and I sometimes wonder why I am this side of the river. I have Thai friends with Porches and Merc Sports cars and I must admit I get a bit Jealous.

Check out KPK foods on the net. Or call Keith, an Englishman who owns the company, 0861450147. Your order will be sent by Bus frozen with dry ice to keep it that way,

As they drive on left,well sorta it's give way to right just as good ole uk rules.

Sorry Mate, But in Thailand the Rule is Give Way to the Left, I know it is crazy. At round abouts it is the first car into the roundabout that has the right of way. This confuses the Thai's as every vehicle is coming from the right, except those that go around the roundabout the wrong way which happens in the North east a lot as many cars are from Laos.

You Cannot Take it into Lao if it is under Higher Purchase as you don't have the Car Book for the car.

They Cannot Issue Retirement Visas in Savannakhett , as told to me by the 3 previous Consul Generals there.

In my opinion you don't buy a vehicle with Crashing in mind. As for the data provided by IMHO, that's good but there is No Mention about which car is better in the road. Having done over 160,000 Kl in my 3.2lt Pajero Sports GT and recently drove a MU-X for about 500 Kl, I can tell you for sure the most surefooted vehicle on the Highway is by far the Pajero. It's Independent rear Suspension is way superior to the Live Axel MU-X. This giver far better cornering especially at high speeds with no tendancy to bounce across the road on small bumps, as was the case with the MU-X. The ride comfort, especially in the back seat is also superior to the MU-X. All round the Pajero is a much nicer car to drive I feel. I have been a Professional Driver for 45 years in everything from Race cars, Interstate Transport and Limosine driver for the like of Australian Prime Ministers, Movie and Rock stars like Elton John Etc. I think I know what I am talking about when it comes to testing Vehicles. All the best with your decision on which to purchase.

This is really helpful, as was the post from IMHO.

I mention safety because that is my primary reason for buying another vehicle. I'm really happy with the current one but it is small and my family is worried about what happens if I get into an accident. (I drive by at least 2 accidents on AH1 every weekend.)

My initial thought was to get the Pajero, but then was considering the Isuzu because it was a 2015 model year, whereas the Pajero 2015 won't come out for several months. Based on your expertise, I am now strongly leaning towards the Pajero Sport (2.5GT 2WD). I'll buy one at the Motor Show or shortly thereafter, so if you have any additional thoughts, I would appreciate hearing them.

Thanks!

Well if you can afford a little extra and you are concerned about Safety then Get the 4 Wheel Drive Version. Whenever it starts to rain I slip into 4 WD for the added Traction as this is when Thailand roads are at their most dangerous with the amount of Oil and Diesel that leaks from all the Trucks in this country. This is a real Safety Feature that helps prevent accidents.

In my opinion you don't buy a vehicle with Crashing in mind. As for the data provided by IMHO, that's good but there is No Mention about which car is better in the road. Having done over 160,000 Kl in my 3.2lt Pajero Sports GT and recently drove a MU-X for about 500 Kl, I can tell you for sure the most surefooted vehicle on the Highway is by far the Pajero. It's Independent rear Suspension is way superior to the Live Axel MU-X. This giver far better cornering especially at high speeds with no tendancy to bounce across the road on small bumps, as was the case with the MU-X. The ride comfort, especially in the back seat is also superior to the MU-X. All round the Pajero is a much nicer car to drive I feel. I have been a Professional Driver for 45 years in everything from Race cars, Interstate Transport and Limosine driver for the like of Australian Prime Ministers, Movie and Rock stars like Elton John Etc. I think I know what I am talking about when it comes to testing Vehicles. All the best with your decision on which to purchase.

MUKDAHAN MANOR is for SALE. Check it out at www.mukdahan-manor.com Are these photo's a bit better than what you showed.

The Best Place to stay is Mukdahan Manor, Best Food in Town. WWW.mukdahan-manor.com Check it out. Not Cheap, But you get what you pay for.

Does anyone have any Information on the Death of an Englishman named Roy in his Condo in Cha-Am a few days ago. He is an old friend of mine, and as always we wonder if it was a natural death or is there anything suspicious surrounding it. I am in Mukdahan in the North East, not far from where Roy lived for many years. Any Info would be appreciated, Thanks.

Sorry mate, they don't exist in this country. Do it yourself.

The LAW in Thailand as in most countries states that if walking on the road you must walk against the Oncoming Traffic. Any person who doesn't do this is an idiot.

Safe practice but not the "LAW".

Oh YES it is. I have a copy of the Kings Road Rules which were put out on the 15th of March 2522, his 34th year as King. Land Traffic Act, B.E. 2522, (1979) Section 103 (200b) of Title 13, Pedestrians. I carry this at all times in the back of my car so when Police come up with some crazy story about the road rules, I pull it out and put them straight as to the law. It has worked every time.

Nice to have such a nice choice for such a small western population. Kalasin, to my knowledge only has three western type restaurants, and only one has a decent selection of food. Mukdahan doesn't have any that I know of, so be happy that you have a choice.

Hi George, Mukdahan has the Mukdahan Manor B & B which incorporates The Waterfront - Song Fung Khong Restaurant which has Won the Best Restaurant Award from the Governor of Mukdahan for the past 3 years. It has a wide variety of Dishes on the Menu Ranging from Australian Steaks, New Zealand Lamb, Norweigan Salmon, NZ Mussels and a Variety of Prawn Dishes and Seafood along with a Great Thai Munu. The B & B has just Won The Award of Excellence for 2014 from Booking . Com and is rated Number 1 in Mukdahan by Tripadvisor as is the Restaurant. Check it out at www.mukdahan-manor.com It's right on the Mekong River with 180 degree Views North and South and across to Laos. Guests and Restaurant customers are also permitted to use the Swimming Pool if they so desire.

I like Kalasin, and Mukdahan.

I agree with George, Mukdahan is one of the Fastest Growing Cities in Isaan and as Robinsons Shopping Complex and Theatres has now opened Muk has everything for Foreigners, and a peaceful Lifestyle with Mekong River Breezes to cool things down.

The City of Mukdahan has tripled in size over the last 14 years. This has resulted from the Bridge over to Laos and the advent of ASEAN which is about a year away. There has been a lot of Foreign Investment in the area with Factories and Hotels going up in droves. 10 Years ago land on the Rivers edge was 1 Million Baht per Rai, now you will pay 10 times that. I know of 2 Nan on the river that has an asking price of 16 Million, ridiculous but there is not much land left available so the prices keep rising. Recently in the city, 1 Nan sold for 10 Million. I have had a couple of High Ranking Thai Officials recently tell me that they think Mukdahan will be like Pattaya within 5 years but not for Western Tourists, it will be Asian Tourists here which is currently the case as we have heaps of Tourist Buses in Mukdahan daily. The problem is that there is no control or planning for where these buses can park. Maybe when the New Bus Station is established something or someone will make some provision for this but it is doubtful. There is also a lot of Bangkok money being invested in land here so the prices will I think will continue to rise for some time yet for land in the right position.

Try BOY accessories on the left side as you approach Pattaya from Bangkok, I can't remember if it before or after McDonalds.

Before you get to Driving Lessons you need to have the people, and I mean all the people concerned which also includes the Police to Learn the Road Rules. In this country this should be a course conducted in the Schools and Taught by the Police, But First you Must teach the Police. This was done in Australia 60 years ago and started so kids who rode Pushbikes knew the road rules. The people here think that if you are on a Pushbike or Motorbike you are exempt from the Rules of the Road. Up here in Mukdahan it is common place to see the Police on their Motorbikes riding down the road on the wrong side towards the traffic or making turns at intersections on the wrong side of the road and they do the same in their Pickups and Highway Patrol cars as well. Follow a Highway Patrol car down the Highway and watch if they ever put on their Indicators when they Change Lanes, you rarely see it happen. So the Source of the problem starts with them. It's the same when they put up road blocks in town to check for Helmets and Licenses. Most times it will be in a position where the Gutters are marked Red and White, which means NO stopping or parking and most specifically at the City Centre Roundabout which is ridiculous. I have been trying to have a course instigated in Mukdahan to firstly teach the Police the Road Rules and then have Them teach in the Schools, but so far to no evail.

Savannakhet Thai Consulate CANNOT issue RETIREMENT VISAS.

Forget it, if you got a permit it would be a miracle.

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