Just moved to Buriram a week ago, have seen a few farang here [emoji16], just wandered if any Ex pats from the western world fancied grabbing a coffee and a chat?

My girlfriend speaks great English but still miss a bit of banter

 

 

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There are many expats in Buriram. Just pop into BigC or Makro any day of the week and you will see.

 

Best places to go for a chat would be Paddy's, London Steak (one opposite Isuzu in town and one opposite BigC) or the Harley Bar on the bypass. Not sure about coffee though. More likely beer.

There are many expats in Buriram. Just pop into BigC or Makro any day of the week and you will see.
 
Best places to go for a chat would be Paddy's, London Steak (one opposite Isuzu in town and one opposite BigC) or the Harley Bar on the bypass. Not sure about coffee though. More likely beer.

Thanks very much, will check them out[emoji106]


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14 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

There are many expats in Buriram. Just pop into BigC or Makro any day of the week and you will see.

 

Best places to go for a chat would be Paddy's, London Steak (one opposite Isuzu in town and one opposite BigC) or the Harley Bar on the bypass. Not sure about coffee though. More likely beer.

Strange you should say that. Was walking down Soi Buakhow about 18.00 hrs. last evening and couldn't help feeling how much one misses out on the auld banter scene since I gave up the booze 18 yrs. ago....not being a "drinker" can be a definite disadvantage when it comes to the socialising scene.....in any part of the world...but particularly in Thailand for some reason methinks (maybe because of the gals).

   Don't get me wrong...if I hadn't given it up I wouldn't be around today to even notice this. Have had a life beyond my wildest dreams since the day my recovery started.

if you're around Big-C sort of 12-ish today drop in to London Steak.   You'll probably find me in there for a coffee and read.   Happy to meet and chat as the book will still be there tomorrow.   (And, no, I don't own / run / finance the place.)  

2 hours ago, dotpoom said:

Strange you should say that. Was walking down Soi Buakhow about 18.00 hrs. last evening and couldn't help feeling how much one misses out on the auld banter scene since I gave up the booze 18 yrs. ago....not being a "drinker" can be a definite disadvantage when it comes to the socialising scene.....in any part of the world...but particularly in Thailand for some reason methinks (maybe because of the gals).

   Don't get me wrong...if I hadn't given it up I wouldn't be around today to even notice this. Have had a life beyond my wildest dreams since the day my recovery started.

As a non-drinker, you aren't missing much... drunks in bars are obnoxious and usually repetitive, saying the same slurred thing over and over... boring as hell... might be interesting if you are also drunk?? I don't know. 

Having seen the sort of stuff written on here by (presumably) sober people, there's no way I would want to meet them when they're drunk.

Strange how people automatically associate drinking with drunks.

 

 

From my observations (most ) Thais drink to get drunk.

 

 

From my observations (most) Farangs in Buriram drink to be sociable and use the hostelries as meeting points. 

 

There is a thriving Buriram golf society and I don’t believe (many) drink whilst playing.

 

Between 2pm and 5pm beer or coffee is likely to be served in a coffee mug......so that could confuse a newcomer.

3 hours ago, kenk24 said:

As a non-drinker, you aren't missing much... drunks in bars are obnoxious and usually repetitive, saying the same slurred thing over and over... boring as hell... might be interesting if you are also drunk?? I don't know. 

Of course drunks can be obnoxious but the vast majority of people socialising in bars are not drunks.

One could just as easily make ( stupid) sweeping generalisations about non drinkers being boring , pious and priggish.

Talking about boozing I just found an article in the Guardian - may be a surprise but Keef is on the wagon now.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/20/keith-richards-christmas-rolling-stones-boozing

You will find the nicest expat in Buriram there

https://thesoundofanimals.com/about-us/

 

 

8 hours ago, kenk24 said:

As a non-drinker, you aren't missing much... drunks in bars are obnoxious and usually repetitive, saying the same slurred thing over and over... boring as hell... might be interesting if you are also drunk?? I don't know. 

Yeah, you have to be drunk, too.  I don't drink, either, and have spent many an hour watching friends have outrageous fun while I become increasingly bored -- to the point that I kind of wish I liked booze, too.

10 minutes ago, oobar said:

Yeah, you have to be drunk, too.  I don't drink, either, and have spent many an hour watching friends have outrageous fun while I become increasingly bored -- to the point that I kind of wish I liked booze, too.

some can be fun - some can be obnoxious and get into fights - some fall down and break bones, some end up passed out on the sidewalk... others spend life hours going to AA meetings every every day... I'll pass on the fun. There is fun elsewhere too. I have never been sorry that I don't drink but know many who are very sorry that they do drink... we are surely better off.

7 hours ago, joecoolfrog said:

Of course drunks can be obnoxious but the vast majority of people socialising in bars are not drunks.

One could just as easily make ( stupid) sweeping generalisations about non drinkers being boring , pious and priggish.

But, I only talked about drunks... when you twist the words then sure, anything can sound stupid.. I have friends who I really enjoy their company until they get drunk. 

Non drinkers are just like vegans. They spend far too much time having a go at people for doing what they see as wrong. Why not just give it a rest and let people live their lives how they want?

12 hours ago, dotpoom said:

Strange you should say that. Was walking down Soi Buakhow about 18.00 hrs. last evening and couldn't help feeling how much one misses out on the auld banter scene since I gave up the booze 18 yrs. ago....not being a "drinker" can be a definite disadvantage when it comes to the socialising scene.....in any part of the world...but particularly in Thailand for some reason methinks (maybe because of the gals).

   Don't get me wrong...if I hadn't given it up I wouldn't be around today to even notice this. Have had a life beyond my wildest dreams since the day my recovery started.

I also quit drinking for almost six years, but I still frequented the bars to chat with my friends.....play with the bar girls.....at first it was difficult for them as well as me,,,,,,,,some of my 'friends' just stopped coming around because I would go out and only drink soda water, of Kratingdang..........but even the most hard core drunks saw the advantage of a Thai speaking sober person in their midst.  I now have a beer or two a most nights a week, don't miss the bar life at all.   Oh, I am not a twelve stepper, couldn't get past the 3rd or 4th step, forget which, chucked it all in the garbage, just did it on my own.

If your coming from Korat and you start going in to the town on the right hand side there is A restaurant.Decent food.A faring owns it.If you go there you will see some farangs.

7 hours ago, thrilled said:

If your coming from Korat and you start going in to the town on the right hand side there is A restaurant.Decent food.A faring owns it.If you go there you will see some farangs.

That sounds like Jimmy's bar. Most days if you go there you will end up having to talk to yourself.

Certainly several expat owned establishments have busy times and slow times. Sunday night can be quite lively at LaLom Thai Restaurant. Lunch and evenings can be very busy at Paddy's Irish Bar, Roma Pizza, Harley Route 288, London Steak 2. Many expats speak highly of the new location of London Steak 1. Mel at the Swan is always a great person to know especially if new to Buriram.  I've enjoyed many a breakfast at Jimmy's. Many expats stop in at Ruangsangthai Hardware to have tools and water pumps fixed or buy new items. Free fresh ground coffee served daily to expats shopping for hardware. No longer a stash of alcohol since Thai Bob departed for work in the Middle East. 

21 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Non drinkers are just like vegans. They spend far too much time having a go at people for doing what they see as wrong. Why not just give it a rest and let people live their lives how they want?

 

 

I suppose you could have a hard drinking vegan?

 

 

 

Not sure what they would make of it.

13 hours ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

I suppose you could have a hard drinking vegan?

 

 

 

Not sure what they would make of it.

What would they eat on the stagger home? Don't get many vegan kebabs around.

37 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

What would they eat on the stagger home? Don't get many vegan kebabs around.

 

Could pack a nut cutlet from Paddy’s bar for the journey home..

if you're around Big-C sort of 12-ish today drop in to London Steak.   You'll probably find me in there for a coffee and read.   Happy to meet and chat as the book will still be there tomorrow.   (And, no, I don't own / run / finance the place.)  

Hi Mr Mo
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Buriram has a non denominational Christian Church with services at 10am most Sunday's near the Buriram Airport. Lynn Thompson is the "pastor" He is also an active member of the Buriram Golf Society. This photo is of images last Sunday December 23 where expats and spouses enjoyed good company in a Buriram Village. Lynn and his wife put out quite a spread and treat the village children very well. This Buriram Satuk Christian Church is on google maps and has a facebook page. It is not quite the same as other Churches in Buriram.