Thai Isaan Market | Living in Udon Thani Thailand

An early morning trip to the Thai Isaan Market as Pook wanted to get some sweet treats for the family.
A traditional old style market. Here is a link to show you exactly were the place is goo.gl/maps/J1zUB49Tg7mvaqz88
Also came across an aunt who pointed out here three beautiful nieces and the fact that they were looking for westerner husbands.
Visiting a place like this always pushes the senses to the extremes.
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[@chaibutler3083]

Love this video..... your female friend speaks very well English... I am from udonthani myself. I grew up in America... I came to u.s.a when I was 10 years old... my birth homeland is udon and I used to sell vegetables in thai issan market.... what a wonderful memory and brings me to tear to see the market still exist... thanks for sharing.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Hey Chai...Pleased that you enjoyed the video and that it sparked some good memories for you. My wife's English is very good. She spent a total of 17 years in the UK.

[@chaibutler3083]

Leonard Carr Yes. He’s my cousin. 🤪🤣

[@fmvela_]

I love Udon Thani. It’s one of my favorite places on Earth.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Hi Felipe. It really is a great place to be living. I'm extremely grateful.

[@retiredpainter259]

I wouldn’t go that far , it’s far to distant from the sea for me , but having said that I do like the place , I certainly don’t dislike it . I have a mate who lives close by and he absolutely hates it and point blank refuses to go there , never understood why

[@danieltoo2008]

I agree with all your fans, another nice video.thks

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thanks for watching!

[@Watchmaty]

Those ladies looks cute, i guess we have to learn some Thai. Cheers from Bangkok

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Learning Thai is next on the agenda

[@mykalsarakula3652]

Isaan rocks

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@mykalsarakula3652Sure does Mykal

[@kennethpaulsen5407]

love this kind of markeds, can walk around a long time just to see whats there.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

You get a senses overload Kenneth. We'll be doing a live stream from a big festival that is being set up here at the moment, probably on Friday. Lots of food and things to see there.

[@nigel5768]

Good to see you both again out and about. Really nice market kevin

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thanks Nigel

[@archiebald4717]

The tobacco is often mixed in with pan leaves, betel nut, lime paste etc. Elderly people often like to chew it. Leads to red/black teeth and a stained nearby spitoon. Used to very common.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Funny you mention that Archie. We saw an old girl selling fruit a few days ago. I thought that her gums were bleeding 😄

[@karltraveldude7817]

Hello my friends , very enjoyable view of Thai market !!!... Thank you ...

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Hi Karl. Thanks for your comment. Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@bscottc1]

My guess is that the Monk came up with a clever technique to carry on with his alms rounds while making folks feel comfortable with a little physical distance.

[@brendanduffy6145]

I'd go along with that 👍

[@brendanduffy6145]

I'd go along with that 👍

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Didn't even cross my mind. You're more than likely right Scott. Thanks for posting.

[@brendanduffy6145]

Great stuff I could happily wander around that market all morning 😀👍👍👍

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Exactly what a mate of mine said Brendan. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@chriskay3440]

Stayed on Paradise hotel a few times when flown into Udon from Bangkok.....my wife’s from Non Sang midway between KK and UT......glad to see things starting to return to some form of normality for you guys.....thanks for sharing 🙏

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you for your comment Chris. What's the Paradise hotel like? Never been in there.

[@chriskay3440]

It’s very nice for the money....it’s walkable to centralplaza for shopping and the road with all the bars on if that’s your thing.....I’ve stayed in the centara previously and always found it to be over priced for what you get.....think you can find cheaper places if you look harder but I’m always happy to stay at the paradise.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@chriskay3440 Thanks Chris. We stayed at the Centara a few times before moving here and although okay, was in need of some refurbishment.

[@alexkellogg3597]

Good video, moving near there next year. I am going to privately smoke some nice cheap Thai sativa then go broke buying food at that market. Can’t wait

[@TheIsaanFarang]

😄

[@ashirrelevent1062]

Enjoy it while you can. Its always available at stalls in the walking market over by Nan Prajak Park

[@AmblingAloof]

Once the Kingdom opens up again Udon and Wat Phu Kongtong are on my list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

You’re welcome Steve and thank you.

[@joeker6220]

Surin city is amazing too

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@joeker6220 👍

[@tonymatthews2344]

new subscriber......fell for your lady when she said 'it's for smoking, or for cleaning your teeth.......but don't believe me' 555, awesome, had five days in Udon last year fishing, found it to be a great place, very much more laid back than the resorts and so very easy to get to, i paid £24 return by air. looking forward to watching more of your vlogs! :)

[@TheIsaanFarang]

She's great Tony. I'll ask her a question and she'll reply as an expert...but then question her answer. She is constantly making me laugh. Udon really is a nice place to live. Thanks for your comment and let us know if you're up this way again.

[@WJSpies]

Very nice! Old memories.. I might have been to this place (based on your map, I think) back in the day. It was only a mere fraction of its size now though back then. 👍

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Very popular morning market close to Central Plaza

[@craigross341]

There's a big old market just after you passed UD Town - on your right. Little alley entrance. No cheaper (for me) than the evening market on the left just before the train tracks.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I'm sure that you'll find similar prices at most of the markets Craig.

[@craigross341]

@@TheIsaanFarang I wonder how the Thais who buy wholesale and sell retail make a living. The really big wholesale market near Makro (I think) - opposite that private school that was on your right 500m before the railway, the market on the left - isn't much cheaper than the street prices. I liked the little market that gets going at half four, right next to the train tracks. There's a good apartment block just behind there (SP House, 3,500 baht and 5 baht electricity), and it's close to Nong Bua, UD Town and the Your Fitness gym. Somebody who isn't me could live very happily and cheaply there. But me? I go crackers. I can't cope without having all the pressure, and the illusion of progress, of the West. It's quite annoying. My mate spent 13 years in Thailand, would happily go back, but financially can't. I could retire, but would go crazy. Like Jack Spratt and his wife.

[@yanknoz9710]

You would never go hungry in Isaan!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Absolutely

[@justbeans3943]

This made me shed a tear because this is my home town but I'm stuck in england due to lockdown

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Things will improve soon I'm thinking.

[@muthuganesan2575]

Market plus exercise very nice keep up your good work

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you Muthu, I will.

[@samueltownsend1569]

A cornucopia of sights, sounds and smells. For the best deals we go to our morning market at 4am. Way better than going to Big C. But it definitely smells better then an open market there are times in the past I wish I had a face mask to navigate them.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

All senses, especially smell get a good workout whenever you go to the market don't they Samuel.

[@samueltownsend1569]

The Isaan Farang All the way back to my very first trip to Southeast Asia my senses were overwhelmed. It took a little while to take it all in sensory overload to the max.welcome to Thailand. I remember talking with old World War II veterans they’d say flying into parts of Asia you could smell it before the plane even landed.

[@hellolathive]

Exciting place to live.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

It really is!

[@mariopaul6576]

That was refreshing. The Pattaya & Bangkok & Phuket videos don't really educate about the people of the Kingdom. I think when I make it to Thailand I'll start in the North. Thanks 🙏

[@TheIsaanFarang]

We think you'll getter feel of what traditional Thailand is like Mario. Pattaya, Bangkok and the islands are well worth a visit, but many people only visit these places and miss out on a whole different aspect, much calmer and more friendly we think.

[@ashirrelevent1062]

Better learn Thai or Isaan lol

[@Oggiwara1]

Thanks for sharing! This is my wife's favorite market in Udon. And it have happen a few times I got lost in there and I had to call my wife for assistance. 555!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Easily done Svein with all of those stalls and so many people.

[@Bigsky1886]

She could have been a “what’s my line “ champion 😂

[@TheIsaanFarang]

😄😂🤣

[@LiamFranklinFarang]

Very nice local market

[@TheIsaanFarang]

There are many to choose from Liam

[@barriewalker9160]

No doubt we will be up to Udon soon. They seem to be opening the lockdown up a little now. It will be great when we get our old lives back.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

They do seem to be easing things a little. Let's hope that everyone continues to stay safe. Give me a shout when you are in town.

[@barriewalker9160]

@@TheIsaanFarang will do buddy. Stay safe 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@barriewalker9160 You too

[@JayDKB]

How long does it take to get use to driving on that side of the street. How do you carry all that on a scooter

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Same as the UK and so no difference, other than the fact that other drivers here are more courteous and less aggressive that they are in the UK. I've driven in the US and most European countries where they drive on the right and never had a problem with getting used to it.

[@cama30]

Wow the streets are so quiet!!!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

We left for the market at 5am. Always quite then Stephen.

[@gmanderson2009]

Going past 2 Monks on their alms round, is the giveaway clue here, as they are on the go very, very early.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@gmanderson2009 They usually are.

[@Matte1588]

Hi! How’s the weather in Udon in April and may? And what part of town you suggest staying for a month? Thanks 🙏

[@TheIsaanFarang]

It's good Matt... Very hot. If you want to be right in the centre of everything including the night life, try the Pannarai hotel; www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1808823&hl=en-us&hid=303067

[@Matte1588]

@@TheIsaanFarang thank you very much much! I will be there for 6 weeks mainly working from home so I would need a flat! But at least I know the area where to be! Thanks for the reply !

[@Davidnumber23]

I subbed because your lady is not only nice but smart , good video..all the best 👍

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Pook is extremely smart David. Thanks for watching.

[@Davidnumber23]

@@TheIsaanFarang yeah for sure and no doubt you are too and could tip me where to look at/learning currency trading 😁

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@Davidnumber23 Sure David. Take a look at my website uk2asia.com/

[@Davidnumber23]

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[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@Davidnumber23 Any share allocation planned for existing members David?

[@TinSandwichUK]

Stuff the 5* hotel and spa reviews and the straight ahead, mainly tarmac naughty soi walk videos. The only thing I can do Kevin to make these real Thai life videos more authentic is to put on a pair of shorts and a short sleeved shirt, whack the central heating up to 32 degrees and open a can of Lidl Thai chicken soup. Love this one. Since leaving Hua Hin at the end of March, I'm coming into my 7 month of not leaving my flat without a mask and that's been for food shopping and a bit of exercise. Between the idiots in charge and the idiots out there on the streets, the UK is at exactly the same position with covid cases rising as when I landed here. I get real pleasure out of watching these vids that you and Pookie produce and watching Thai life slowly but surely returning back to normality again. Keep up the good work and best wishes to you both.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Please that you are enjoying the videos. Tough for you at the moment, but keep the dream alive and stay positive. You will get back here at some point. Get yourself a little fan for when that central heating gets a bit too much and watch the spice in that soup 😄 Stay safe and keep planning for when you get back here 🙏

[@thailandunplugged9182]

Very good Video very enjoyable

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you Stephen. Pleased that you enjoyed it. Stay safe and well.

[@barriewalker9160]

Another great video Kevin. I know your name now 👍

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thanks Barrie. Yes I know...The market women forced it out of me 🤣

[@patrickkealy4387]

The beauty of Udon Thani for me is its only an hour flight from Chiang Mai so making the trip three times a year for some real R&R is well worth it. I always stay in the Old Inn Hotel as it's close to Day and Night bar complex and is a five minute walk to the Nutty Park bar complex. Good places to eat along the street as you make your way up and down. I have found the prices for food, for drinks, for lady drinks, bar fines and the price for a lady to be much cheaper in Chiang Mai and certainly Bangkok. As an added bonus the ladies are a lot more friendly and you never feel like you are just another Falang ATM. With mostly a Falang crowd it's a rare occasion to see Chinese or the dreaded Twatpackers as you step out for the evening. Udon is a great place to visit and for the Expat on a limited budget an ideal place to call home.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

It is pretty special here Patrick. Add to your list of pluses is that it's only a 45 minute flight to get to the beach.

[@thaiarai]

Oh... lovely Isan!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Beautiful Isaan I have to agree 🙂

[@oonaumabaldwin9290]

I agree with you 😁😊

[@michaelpatrick6808]

Love the video, have been to the market many times, great fun. My wife comes from Udon, Ban Nong Kebshee, where are you? Loved the tour round Pook’s garden video, she’s a lovely lady, would love to meet up one day. Sanook.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you Michael. We are a few minutes from the railway station, close to Nong Bua Park. Let us know when you are next in town.

[@michaelpatrick6808]

We are about 5 minutes from the airport off the Nong Bua Lum Phua Road by Tesco Lotus, Chinese Nissan. We also have 5 rai 5 minutes from there where we hope to build. Back as soon as the flights are safe to leave U.K. and Thailand without quarantine on arrival.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@michaelpatrick6808 Hopefully things will get back on track and we'll see you both in town soon Michael.

[@craigross341]

@@TheIsaanFarang Nong Bua is well nice. Ever bumped into an English bloke - Julian - who has a Thai partner. Landscape gardener. Must live near you. Does Muay Thai in the gym near there, and runs in Nong Bua park.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@craigross341 May have seen him Craig as we are there so often but not met him.

[@jimbodooner1221]

I study your videos everytime they are on . I want to retire there. your wife is very beautiful, how tall is she? Keep up the good content!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you Jimbo. I think that she is very beautiful too. Good luck with your retirement plans. Maybe see you out here sometime in the future.

[@bernardsoh3938]

Is not easy to find a thai girlfriend can speak well isaan language. Good match to the both of you, i am new subscriber.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you Bernard

[@betweendrinks8885]

Good channel

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thank you Dave and thank you for watching.

[@kamthornhill1109]

First time on your channel. Where is this?

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Welcome. We live in Udon Thani Thailand kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3rPg3aIlpukg5I

[@rustycanadian]

Kevin, get some you tube business cards made up so you can pass them out for people to find your web site easier.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Seems to be organic growth now Russ but thank you for the feedback.

[@ashirrelevent1062]

I'm always asked by Wifes friends how a good Isaan woman can find a farang husband. My answer is always the same, learn English and you improve your odds over all the competition lol. However, that involves hard work and no one wants to work hard in Isaan!😂

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Being able to speak English really does help. Pook has always worked hard with everything that she has attempted, so has her sister. You'll be surprised how many can speak English, if only a little.

[@user-mb8lg7of1f]

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[@TheIsaanFarang]

A great little market. Thanks for your comment.

[@erietrain]

Met my wife there 19 year's ago.Love udorn.Your girl friend is beautiful.Most beautiful women in Thailand are from Udorn.Just saying?

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Have to agree with you Tim. Thanks for your comment. Are you living here?

[@erietrain]

@@TheIsaanFarang no I live in NewYork.

[@ashirrelevent1062]

And built for having babies! LoL(we have 2 together)

[@thaiisaanfoodchannel3088]

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[@TheIsaanFarang]

It is a beautiful place 🙂

[@All-THAIed-Up]

I think your partner actually got the coconut milk with a 5 finger discount 55555

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I have to say that I thought the same which is why I asked her what she had 'BOUGHT'...We both laughed when reading your comment. That's when she told me that she paid for the coconut milk before hand...Well that's her story and she's sticking with it 🤔 🤷‍♂️

[@leunangonzales5024]

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[@TheIsaanFarang]

Great...Thanks for calling in

[@ralphvanrijk2037]

Pronounce falang instead of farang i think the girls understand it better.I often stay at the Charoen hotel almost every year for 20 years.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I know Ralph...I'm trying to give everyone I meet an English lesson 😂🤣😂 Thinking I should give up.

[@ralphvanrijk2037]

@@mattivirta thank you for your very polite words

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@mattivirta Not stupid Matti if Ralph likes it and can afford it. Each to his/her own.

[@ralphvanrijk2037]

@@TheIsaanFarang Thanks for your supporting reaction , and sorry i'm to stupid not having the same idees as mr. Virta.

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Udon is a great city with abysmal architecture.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Some isn't good, but in amongst the bad, there is some beautiful architecture. You have just given us an idea for a future video. Thank you 👍

[@toyota8631]

Lady serving the jelly no mask or gloves at minimum the people serving and preparing food should have the mask at this time

[@TheIsaanFarang]

👍

[@ashirrelevent1062]

Grow up

[@daveslave7858]

14:26 wow the girl with the cleaver

[@TheIsaanFarang]

😄

[@runwader]

why do thais pronounce farang as fah-long

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Many people from Asia have problems with mixing up L and R (La & Ra). Seems to me that this is the reason. Even after living in the UK for a long time, Pook still occasionally gets the two mixed up.

[@ashirrelevent1062]

and there is the fact that MOST Isaan learn Isaan in tandem with Thai. Romanisation isn't the same either in different areas of Thailand

[@retiredpainter259]

Good job the smell don’t transfer from them market shots I’d just eaten my tea

[@TheIsaanFarang]

You're right...Some parts were a little...lets say, 'Lively' 😉

[@retiredpainter259]

Lol , yeah I know the local market well enough in Ban Dung to be able to steer around to the fruit stalls I use without bringing up the contents of my stomache , I buy all my meat pre packed in the local big C , that market meat isn’t for me

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@retiredpainter259 Same for us. I can't buy meat from the markets although when eating out, I'm imagining that the majority of the meat comes from there.

[@grampabadger]

The video simply cannot convey the aroma of that market, especially near the bins of hot chillies and the fish.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

You should smell Smithfield meat market or Billingsgate fish market in London on a hot summers day. No difference.

[@billybob7522]

Spelt farang but pronounced fa-lang.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Trying to sort out the RA's and LA's is difficult Bob. See RICK P's comment below

[@HelloWelcome2024]

You should say. FA - LANG. When you say fa-rang. They don’t understand you.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I'm trying to set an example. When teaching English to anyone in the family, the biggest sticking point is that they pronounce 'R' as 'L' and often 'L' as 'R'. It really is an Asian thing. I think the first thing that should be taught is the sound and mouth movements needed to pronounce R & L correctly. Sorry Rick...Am I going on a bit 🤣 Thanks for your comment.

[@HelloWelcome2024]

The Isaan Farang I have lived here for years. Yes most Asian countries have a problem pronouncing R. If you are in Thailand you need to say things with Thai accent or nobody will understand you. If you plan on living in issan you should try to learn so issan language .it will be easier for you to pronounce than Thai.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@HelloWelcome2024 I'm working on it Rick ;-)

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@mikesev1418 Maybe if you look at my comment just above here you will see that I'm working on it Mike but thanks anyway for your valuable contribution 🙄

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@Leonard Carr Interesting. I'm still working with our family here to get their mouths positioned to get the right sound.

[@erietrain]

Hate them tuk tuk.Too slow?

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Just as well though...Wouldn't want to be on the back of one doing 60 mph would you? 😆

[@erietrain]

@@TheIsaanFarang Your right.Will come back once this whole virus thing is over with.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@erietrain Let us know if you make it up to Udon Thani Tim.

[@ashirrelevent1062]

Tuk Tuk's are obnoxious because Udon roads aren't very wide, and most drivers of Tuk Tuks refuse to go past, oh about 20km an hour 😂

[@stancampbell1270]

Be very careful of ladies wielding meat cleavers, especially in Thailand!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Should be signs at every port of entry stating this Stan 🤣😂🤣

[@Sunny-gs7bw]

still have a lot good quality Thai women looking for white men soulmate ya, after you guys went bar girls and then said all Thai girls is bad,not fair ,understand..?

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@Sunny-gs7bw WHAT 😲 What's with the "you guys". Never been with a bar girl in my life. Met my Thai wife while we were both living in the UK. Take your time to read some of the comments and you'll see that almost everyone on here sings Thai men and women's praises. You've got the wrong channel Jennifer.

[@Sunny-gs7bw]

The Isaan Farang , cool , happy for you

[@Sunny-gs7bw]

The Isaan Farang , you misunderstood,I meaning about some of guy like to go bar girls and thought all thai girls low quality, coz I living now in western country and I heard what they’re talking about Thai bar girls in negative way 🙂