Isaan town review

[MrJ2U]

4 hours ago, Old Croc said:

There's a character on YouTube who has visited and reviewed all Provinces travelling on a small scooter. He has also ventured into neighboring SEA countries.

Obviously, his visits are somewhat fleeting in many of the places but do provide an insight into the main towns and their attractions.

His vids may be of interest to some here.

 

Paddy Doyle - YouTube

 

 

He's really good.

 

Funny with him going through Issan.  He was at his wits end. 

[2009]

On 9/12/2022 at 9:26 AM, Sparktrader said:

What is objective travel?

Doing a visa run.

[Sparktrader]

Just now, MrJ2U said:

And Udon Thani is just 45 minutes drive.

 

Udon Thani has a lot of Universities and bustling shopping district, UD Town, Great health care facilities. 

 

I think they were expecting more business from the bridge to Nong Khai. That really never materialized.

 

While pretty with the river there's really not much to do. 

 

Most people bypass it and head to Udon Thani or Khon Kaen. 

More tourists in NK than KK. KK has the best nurse training Im told. Central is for locals. 100 beers though is impressive.

 

98% of people in Udon Central were Thais.

 

NK needs a theme park or something. Big waterslide world or something. 

[Sparktrader]

Kk central

 

Edited September 13, 2022 by Sparktrader

[BonMot]

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

12 years isnt much

Why are your threads always so negative and base?

 

Judging by prior posts it's 12 years longer than you've ever been with a decent woman. It's half her adult life.

Edited September 13, 2022 by BonMot

[BonMot]

8 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Kk central

 

Is this supposed to be interesting? You go around the world to arrive at a Mini Mart.

[transam]

1 minute ago, BonMot said:

Is this supposed to be interesting? You go around the world to arrive at a Mini Mart.

I think its about "Lookers" and "Beer selection"....????................????

[youreavinalaff]

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

The point of a forum is talk. I don't know why people get angry on a forum at strangers for liking different things. Not logical.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who..................?

 

Answers on a postcard please forum members. ????????????????????

[youreavinalaff]

22 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Regretfully you must have been unlucky.

I would think more likely he was not there day and night. Maybe a couple of minutes, if at all.

[Sparktrader]

1 hour ago, BonMot said:

Why are your threads always so negative and base?

 

Judging by prior posts it's 12 years longer than you've ever been with a decent woman. It's half her adult life.

All your posts are negative. Nothing positive. You told me to go to Pattaya or Phils.

 

Been married longer than 12 years.

 

Say something positive.

[Sparktrader]

1 hour ago, BonMot said:

Is this supposed to be interesting? You go around the world to arrive at a Mini Mart.

No buddy it shows 100 beers. Thats a lot more choice than 10. Thailand was not like that 15 years ago.

 

Try being positive.  

[MrJ2U]

1 hour ago, BonMot said:

Is this supposed to be interesting? You go around the world to arrive at a Mini Mart.

Where is that laughing emoji when you need it? 

[Red Forever]

On 9/12/2022 at 6:15 AM, Sparktrader said:

I call a spade a spade. Your response was one line - very shallow and no value at all.

 

If you have alternative reviews write them.

 

Simply writing a one line complaint helps nobody.

Simply writing about a handful of towns and the way you sensed the locals felt towards you is unhelpful subjectivity.

No mention of Korat, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Burirum and many more.

[Sparktrader]

53 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Simply writing about a handful of towns and the way you sensed the locals felt towards you is unhelpful subjectivity.

No mention of Korat, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Burirum and many more.

Surin - liked it

Burilum didnt like it

 

You want to me to review 20 towns? Pay me 10,000 baht per town. I give you 20 photos and 500 words each

[Sparktrader]

1 hour ago, MrJ2U said:

Where is that laughing emoji when you need it? 

Go watch Paddy on his little bike if you like it.

[Sparktrader]

57 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

locals felt towards you is unhelpful subjectivity.

What is helpful subjectivity?

 

After 20 years I can sense a good Thai town from one thats not.

 

 

[transam]

1 minute ago, Sparktrader said:

What is helpful subjectivity?

 

After 20 years I can sense a good Thai town from one thats not.

 

 

????.................Amazing...........????.....................????

[proton]

On 9/12/2022 at 6:15 AM, Sparktrader said:

Been to Ubon.

Try the wrong way bar? The most authentic Wat is there as well. Sadly the cafes from USAF days have all gone, see saw cafe was amazing. 

[Sparktrader]

43 minutes ago, transam said:

????.................Amazing...........????.....................????

3 faces

1 word

 

Such deep and thoughful posts.

 

 

[Sparktrader]

41 minutes ago, proton said:

Try the wrong way bar? The most authentic Wat is there as well. Sadly the cafes from USAF days have all gone, see saw cafe was amazing. 

Khong Jiam was the highlight.

[transam]

1 minute ago, Sparktrader said:

3 faces

1 word

 

Such deep and thoughful posts.

 

 

All that was needed....????

[BonMot]

2 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

No buddy it shows 100 beers. Thats a lot more choice than 10. Thailand was not like that 15 years ago.

 

Try being positive.  

Yawn.

 

Prasat Phimai?

Phnom Rung?

 

A walk through a night market sampling food?

 

Fun, engaging evening at open air variety show?

 

A lovely restaurant on a river featuring dynamite Laotian food?

 

No. A beer case.

 

 

[transam]

1 minute ago, Sparktrader said:

Khong Jiam was the highlight.

Do you mean, Khong Chiam....?   ????

[Sparktrader]

10 minutes ago, transam said:

Do you mean, Khong Chiam....?   ????

 https://www.tohsang.com/khongjiam/thai/accom_1.htm

 

Locals spell it both ways. Not surprised you dont know that.

[Sparktrader]

21 minutes ago, BonMot said:

Yawn.

 

Prasat Phimai? Been there

Phnom Rung? Been there

 

A walk through a night market sampling food? Done that many times. Ton Tann is good.

 

Fun, engaging evening at open air variety show? Done that

 

A lovely restaurant on a river featuring dynamite Laotian food?

Did that 5 times day and night

 

No. A beer case. Shock horror for buying beer in a supermarket. How dare I do that.

 

21 minutes ago, BonMot said:

 

 

Prasat Phimai? Been there

Phnom Rung? Been there

 

A walk through a night market sampling food? Done that many times. Ton Tann is good.

 

Fun, engaging evening at open air variety show? Done that

 

A lovely restaurant on a river featuring dynamite Laotian food?

Did that 5 times day and night

 

No. A beer case. Shock horror for buying beer in a supermarket. How dare I do that.

 

Amusing you think I did one thing

 

 

Car? Yep

Bus? Yep

Train yep

 

Isaan food yep

Thai food yep

Lanna food yep

Brit food yep

French food yep

Namtok yep

Wats yep

Villages yep

Boat yep

Np yep

 

Yeah the only thing i did was visit a supermarket 555

 

 

 

Edited September 13, 2022 by Sparktrader

[transam]

2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

 https://www.tohsang.com/khongjiam/thai/accom_1.htm

 

Locals spell it both ways. Not surprised you dont know that.

I have stayed at that hotel....Khongjiam....????

Thai folk who want something translated to English may well spell it that way, or want it that way, but as I have lived near the place for 15 years, I can assure you it is Khong Chiam...

 

[G Rex]

LADIES!!!    Please stop your bickering - log off your PC/tablet/phone - and go and do something constructive for the rest of the day.

Thank you

[Sparktrader]

29 minutes ago, transam said:

All that was needed....????

Correct. If you had something of substance to say you would make a proper post and use sentences.

 

Making 1 to 4 word posts is what a troll does. 74,000 troll posts.

 

Your words are a reflection of your thoughts.

 

 

[Sparktrader]

6 minutes ago, transam said:

I have stayed at that hotel....Khongjiam....????

Thai folk who want something translated to English may well spell it that way, or want it that way, but as I have lived near the place for 15 years, I can assure you it is Khong Chiam...

 

Actually Thai script is used. There is no 100% translation between TS and English so both Jiam and Chiam are fine.

 

As a "local" you should know this.

 

 

[Sparktrader]

6 minutes ago, G Rex said:

LADIES!!!    Please stop your bickering - log off your PC/tablet/phone - and go and do something constructive for the rest of the day.

Thank you

Been to 4 wats, ate Khao Soi. Had a good day.