Udon comes back to life | Living in Udon Thani Thailand

[@livingin2worlds137]

It is good to see things getting back to normal. People need to get over being scared.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

As long as people are a little sensible, it now makes sense to start getting back on track. I'm not sure about other countries though. I believe that the situation here in Thailand was managed much better than a lot of other countries and fortunately, only a very small amount of people were affected.

[@royottaway9434]

Ahh my home town , can not wait to get back , but stuck in the UK . The thai guy who told you he ran around three times is super fit and very friendly , he always say hi when he passes us , as we dawdle along .

[@TheIsaanFarang]

He is a real friendly guy. Lives not far from us. Let us know when you make it back Roy.

[@royottaway9434]

@@TheIsaanFarang Thanks , will do .

[@ScottDBloom]

Wow thank you so much the fish were beautiful and very spoiled haha cheers!

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Our pleasure!

[@stephengarratt8027]

I'm hoping this outbreak will bring families closer and the respect level to improve generally. As a proud Englishman that would be a positive from a negative . Lovely to see people floating around again enjoying themselves. So looking forward to seeing Thailand again 🙂

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thanks for your post Stephen.

[@pwillia8864]

I returned back to the UK 2017 and miss the shops in Thailand. Many high street shops in the UK have gone along with the pubs.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

London and the UK in my eyes is in a massive decline. Many empty shops on most high streets and as you say, a lot of pubs closing. I'm sure this is to do with most people having less leisure time, less disposable income, plus the socialising part of British life is disappearing. Growing up in London, I saw how people have become more insular.

[@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts]

But a lot of small micro brewery bars have opened up and now with less TV and less footie the pubs are better and the music is better than the bars here

[@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts]

@@TheIsaanFarang Its booming where I am in.south London or was

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[@craigross341]

I think there's often a huge aerobic workout up at Nong Prajak, next to the fire station? In Nong Khai there was a massive aerobic session most nights, with huge speakers. The woman that runs the little Macky's outlet in the food court was the main leader.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Thanks for the heads up Craig. I'll get down there soon and shoot a video of the park.

[@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts]

Is that near the biker bar in Nong Khai?

[@craigross341]

@@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts It was 2014 when I saw them. Opposite the Esso filling station on the main road, in the car park of a school I think. Nong Khai not that big. They managed to attract an incredibly high fraction of the local women. The American, whose wife helped run it, was called Bart (IIRC). Just like Kermit, a perfectly innocent American name, and then the Muppetts (or Simpsons) starts, and you're screwed!

[@erietrain]

Stayed at the Centara many times.Nice hotel.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

We've stayed there a few times before Tim. Starting to look as though it needs a bit of a revamp.

[@ShoelessNomadThailand]

If this is the new Thailand normal I take it. Great vlog cheers. The GoPro media kit is excellent

[@TheIsaanFarang]

It is whats normal for us Tom. Nothing extravagant but enjoying every minute of it. Waiting for the internal flights to resume a normal service then getting some more travelling in. This little GoPro camera is great. Should have bought one when we started out. Pleased that you are enjoying the videos.

[@tonymatthews2344]

lovely vlog as always, had a nice meal at Sizzlers UT, best salad bar in the world for me, i stayed a few minutes walk from central when i was there, think the hotel was called UD Towers, very cheap, only 700TB for the mid-range room, and with only a £24 return flight from Bangkok well worth the trip and i will do it again if i get a chance. Pook is looking great even with the facemask, and you are great together. good luck, and stay safe

[@TheIsaanFarang]

We sometimes go into Sizzlers for the salad bar only. Great if all that you want is a light lunch. Only costs 149.00 baht during the week. 199 .00 baht at weekends. Where is UD Towers?...I can't place it. Thanks for your kind words Tony.

[@tonymatthews2344]

@@TheIsaanFarang hmmm, maybe it was UD residence, right opposite the Western type bars

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@tonymatthews2344 I know the UD Residence. That's one that I was going to ask if they will let me do a review of their place.

[@MarkSmith-pb2em]

Udon has been lucky apart from bars and hotels most places have been open...some hotels remained open like @home hotel able to stay open due to a couple of English guys had booked for a few months so the hotel was allowed to stay open to accommodate them...then other guest turned up....Marvellous

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Your're right Mark. Things have been dealt with pretty good here. I think common sense has to play a big part in this. Good to see that the number of people affected was fortunately very low here in Udon Thani. So pleased that I wasn't stuck in London when this all kicked off.

[@markjeffs1677]

Sizzler in Phuket is closed as well. Wonder if they will reopen? Only country in the world still has sizzler. :(

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I hope that they do. Pook has just told me that she has seen online that others in Thailand are already open.

[@markjeffs1677]

@@TheIsaanFarang Thats good to know. Love a good Sizzler meal :)

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[@FrankCastlesConscience]

Did you end up getting the microphone kit? I saw that you couldn’t get it in 1 store but you were searching around after that. Btw how safe is it driving around Udon? I know Thailand has pretty bad road death stats, i’ve always fancied a go on a moped or motorbike.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

We did Chris. We got everything that we needed in that first shop. Just had to order one part through Lazada. I feel safer riding around town here than I would on a scooter in London. Uber in London is a major concern. As with driving anywhere in the world, you just need to keep your wits about you. I find that the Thai people as drivers are much more considerate and forgiving than anywhere else that I have driven.

[@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts]

Why sign in and why not just just use the bar code reader. Here Pattaya roads are realy busy and it was difficult to get a parking place at makro

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Didn't have the app on my phone. Plus we are not there very often.

[@Dijahtal_Arts_Not_Digital_Arts]

@@TheIsaanFarang Yeah...I had no.idea what was going on and a friend signed for me... I cant remember my number even though it's been the same for 12 years... but I think the malls we being used to roll out track and trace technology but I'm not sure if it's the same one the Thais are downloading. Your vids are good. What do.you use to.edit. They put my recent vids to shame. I have 100,000 hits but only 400 subscribers. Currently started doing a series called stranded in Paradise and Cooking with Mr Al. I came here for the rocket festivals but they've all.been cancelled

[@asiaexpat62]

Central World Bangkok is open but I would say not normal, or the new normal. Social Distance is being demanded and I could not even sit at the same table with my family. Lots of reporting as to where one goes in the mall. Not a pleasant experience but we will persevere.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

That's all we can do. Hopefully things will return to normal soon.

[@patrickx6940]

hey, i got a rent of 1700 euro, do you think i can live of it in udon ?

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Easily...You will have a great life here if you have that income each month.

[@chrisgale4094]

Hi ,good to see things opening up out there . Parks here in England full of people having BBQ'S and drinking😩.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I am so relieved that we made it here before the outbreak of the virus. I think that it has been managed and contained really well. 9 confirmed cases and thank goodness, no deaths which considering the size of Udon Thani is incredible.

[@avnergazit2254]

I wish you would slow down on your speaking or have closed captioning... I am an English speaker but couldn't really follow. Anyway, thanks for posting. I did visit Udon Thani three times so nice to see what's going on there.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

I'm sorry Avner. I was born and raised in south east London. The fast talking is a common trait of most who live there. I'll try and remember to slow down in future.

[@gushukton9457]

Sizzlers won't be open because of the Buffet style service .. Not yet allowed

[@TheIsaanFarang]

The ones that have already opened have members of staff serving from the buffet Gus.

[@karltraveldude7817]

Warning , picking up hitch hikers at the mall can be very dangerous or very delightful !!!... LOL Stay safe !

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Pleased to report that the outcome was a delight 😄 Thank you for your comment Karl.

[@karltraveldude7817]

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