Hi Folks,

I've been living in Phetchabun for a few months now but having a lot of problems finding people that speak English fluently. I've met several friendly farangs, but having a casual conversation is difficult when English is my first/only language and its their 2nd or 3rd.

I'm not into bars or drinking but do enjoy site seeing. Mainly looking for friends to meet up with during the day while my gf works. Yup, I'm a retiree.

If there's an English speaker that can teach me Thai, that would be awesome.

I've seen some posts about London Cafe. I'm at Lotus several times a week in the evening for dinner but can meet up there or anywhere during the day.

On another note, if one does not work, what is there to do here?

There are a number of places people seem to congregate,The market corner in the town, The Golf course at the Army base, guys meet there once a week I believe.

There is the Toffee Coffee shop, never been there personally, but understand it has its regulars.

The London Cafe is comparatively new so dont know if they have a regular following yet or not, why not go drop by, the owner there is English I understand.

Your last line and enquiry seems a little odd as you have been a member here for so long ?

Things to do if one does not work.

Play golf.

Ride a motorbike up to Khao Khor or the surrounding mountains.

Fishing.

Shopping.

Swimming at Homeland.

Or the favourite past time of many meet up for a beer two or three times a week.

Brother in Law lives in Phetchabun

Whats there to do in Phetchabun?

Hong Thong, everytime we visit, thats pretty much all he does, eat, drink whiskey

Hi All,

Thanks for the input on places/things to do. Other than the drinking, is there a particular day/time when folks can be found at these places?

Brian

Every tue and fri at the golf club, some people who doesn't play golf also come by for a chat. golf starts 9 am, socializing starts around 11-12 am.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BattleHorseExPatGolfSociety/?fref=ts

Always see a few around Tesco have you tried chatting to them ?

Always see a few around Tesco have you tried chatting to them ?

Yes, I have. Thanks

I'll be back next month, happy to meet up for a coffee and a chat. Have you been to Toffee home ?

I'll be back next month, happy to meet up for a coffee and a chat. Have you been to Toffee home ?

Great, let me know when you are in town. Hopefully the temp will be below 40c

I know it's roasting there now, where have you been hanging out ?

My bedroom. Thats the problem, this is the most anti-recreation place I have ever been.

Only place with air is Big C or Lotus.

Tried sending u a PM brianwl but it's not working. I'm back if you want to meet for a coffee.

who's in Phetchabun?, well Friday the south Phetchabun mob (Wichien, Phu Toei, Sri Thep) will be there for the monthly golf meet at Battle Horse camp. We possibly have a slightly different view of things compared to the Mueng Phetch types. Most have taken up or are financing agricultural ventures - pig/rice farmers etc. Though a few have had a quality education we are capable of talking <deleted> to anyone, after the usual Leo intake.

Sorry only saw your message yesterday afternoon, I can meet you there this morning around 10. See you there

Sounds good

So will mine once we move into a place with a kitchen. Lol

ThLolbreakfast will be before 9:30.

I'll pop in next week Brian

Things to do if one does not work.

Play golf.

Ride a motorbike up to Khao Khor or the surrounding mountains.

Fishing.

Shopping.

Swimming at Homeland.

Or the favourite past time of many meet up for a beer two or three times a week.

Good ideas

Hello. Drop me a PM and we can meetup sometime. I don't live in Phetchabun full-time anymore, but I visit more than a few times a month.

Or you could try Wichian buri on a thursday,many expats gather over at the bar opposite the market,mostly okay mob,a few dodgy types like Phutoie2. From about miday onwards.