Udon Thani Is Not For Me - Isaan Thailand Motorbike Tour Episode 2

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My thoughts on Udon Thani...
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[@domeazy5849]

I’m a young expat in Udon Thani. Although it’s not too exciting here, the nightlife is still good. Many markets and clubs, especially for young people. A direct flight will get you to Phuket or Bangkok and a short drive to Laos. I would highly recommend Udon to live, it’s such a laidback life here.

[@ronaldrappaport2286]

That`s why after 16 years here in Thailand, I`m still in Bangkok. Love the islands, beaches & mountains but can`t go without the action of the big city!!!

[@ronaldrappaport2286]

@@TheThaiLife we're the exact oppsite& that's ok because that's what makes the world go round,, jaa!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@TheThaiLife Where in Northern Thailand do you like best??

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@ronaldrappaport2286 Ain't that the truth brother!

[@mykalsarakula3652]

yuperz

[@TP-pc5kz]

Ronald Rappaport as always, welcome to Thailand, sir!!! Enjoy!!!

[@123scotyboy]

This is what I like, just go on the bike and go anywhere, at least it looks peaceful , nice video again mate ❤️💙 hopefully everything back to normal soon soon 🙏🏻

[@andyrbush]

My wife is from Isan and after dragging her half around the world while I was working I retired there. Quite a lot goes on in the villages, there are parties, and shows, with bands and dancing girls, plus sort of parades around when someone is going to become a monk. I am the only farrang around, which is how I like it. We do go to Bangkok regularly for a change of scenery and to see friends. But a week in Bangkok is enough and we head back. We keep ourselves occupied but not busy with farms, I love it. I do like your travel vids, saves me bothering to go myself lol.

[@Mr.clintontoney]

I started watching your video literally just a few weeks ago. And if I’m not mistaken you had like 65,000 subs. Now you’re at 79,000. Great job chad !! That definitely says a lot. This channel is awesome. 🙌🏻👊🏻

[@beingcandice]

I would say Day 2 was a success. We get to see the real Thailand. The journey is what we all come to see! May the KZbin algorithm goddess forever be in your favor!!! lol

[@CBMedia404]

The adventure was totally worth it :)

[@carlosquinones6954]

Love to see they real thailand the Journey si what we all love to see the real..🙏🍻👍

[@willyjimmy8881]

The real thailand is wherever you are in thailand.

[@SS-zi4vh]

What the difference real Thailand and fake Thailand? !!!!!!Here it’s Thailand everywhere in this country are Thailand. The culture in each region of Thailand North South East central May be different but all of us and all of everything in this country are Thailand.

[@antruok4950]

100% 👍

[@demetriuscooper1585]

Udon Thani is so peaceful, I would love to be there for some R & R. My God I love yo life!

[@cish960]

It might come with there own struggles, but one thing I noticed when driving through the Isaan areas, people are happy and family means a lot. I've driven through and visited a ton of Isaan Provinces. I love that area of Thailand, I recommend that people get our of Pattaya and explore other parts of this wonderful country.

[@talkthaitoday1191]

This is the part of Thailand that I love. The non-tourist areas where the people are so happy to see you.

[@raysfla]

"Isaan, Thailand motorbike tour"....accurate, to the point, and thanks for sharing the experience.

[@rwg4397]

Your channel is killing it man, great content

[@PronatorsaurusTricepsus]

Slowly turning into my favorit KZbin channel! Throwing in comments and likes for the algorithm! If i had social media I would share aswell

[@CBMedia404]

Thank you!

[@johnkilmerstone]

I've been traveling to Thailand since 1987 and have never visited Isaan. Living in Japan has allowed me to travel to Thailand several times a year, so I have had many opportunities to put it on my itinerary. I didn't. In the early days, I really enjoyed the beaches in the south like Phuket but got turned off it years ago by the stupid prices and taxi mafia. Since then, Northern Thailand, starting with Chiang Mai, has been my main vacation destination. I highly recommend it for anybody interested in motorcycle touring. Watching Chad's videos has made me realize that I'll probably not bother going to Isaan for the time being. That said, I could see how the cheaper prices and slower lifestyle could appeal to a retiree or a backpacker with plenty of time. My July flights to Thailand have been canceled by Air Asia. Damn you Coronavirus!!!

[@CDCOZY]

Dude your subs are blowing up!! Don’t forget the ogs who were here since 20k 😎

[@var7777]

Thanks a lot buddy....and many thanks for making us travel with you in these videos

[@LifewithDavid]

Love it man!! So much fun just exploring with no plan!

[@tberkvens1058]

New day in Quarantine, new CB Media video = a good day! 🎉

[@pmimagery1295]

Yeah. It's traveling. Not everywhere you go is super exciting. There's always the next town! Look forward to your next video!!

[@beaulieu2008]

Hi Chad I stayed two weeks at a time in Northern Isaan in 2006 & 2007. Enjoyed staying in a middle of a rice Field in a hut. No Electric or running water. The simple life. Enjoyed your Video. Brings back a lot of Memories of Isaan. Also visited Pattaya Beach and Koh Chang.

[@TravelPhuket]

You are my newest favorite Thailand channel by far! I am super excited to see all your Issan tour. The journey is the reward!!

[@enthespirit]

Hi Chad, we enjoyed the video. Your free spirit is so cool as we get older we really appreciate seeing it. Looking forward to next video. A&K

[@osuweller]

I'm working my way through your catalog. Very entertaining! I'm vicariously touring Thailand!!!

[@marlecmarine5393]

Udon Thani is a great city, it has a great little user friendly airport with cheap flights all over Thailand. There are many great things to do in Udon if you know what you are doing and where your going......:-) There are so many fantastic places to eat and there is lots of live music if you know where to look. The City holds lots of Thai and Chinese festivals throughout the year. But is is not a tourist city, it takes time to learn and discover it's beauty. I have many Thai friends there that have helped me in this regard. Udon has sizable Chinese/ Thai residents and in my opinion has one of the best Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand where the whole centre of the town is transformed into theatre, music, food and fireworks. Nong Prajak Park you went to was undergoing major renovation work when you were there. The park has a massive lake with a large island in the middle that is often used as an outdoor music festival venue, it has outdoor gyms all around the park with cycler hire, real Thai massage by the lake and some great places to eat with outdoor areas often used for traditional Thai dancing and yes big yellow floating ducks....lol. But most important of all Udon has many beautiful Isaan ladies that definitely make the best tour guides and girlfriends in Thailand........:-)

[@henrikpettersson2611]

Go to the red lotus lake ,and be There in the morning when the sun goes up and go ut with one of the boats its super Nice 😁

[@normanguzman417]

It is good for a change that you made the video out of the city. I love every minute of the tour.

[@unclefnjimmy439]

Famous CB Media. And I'm here to watch it unfold. Nice

[@dylbakes]

“Every time a thai person see’s me, they look at me like an alien.” Hahaha so true Chad. I’ve been to Ubon Ratchathani three times and on all feel like a nasa space project hahaha

[@DogRedful]

The first time I went to Udon was in 1988. The little kids in my wife’s village cried and ran away....found out later their parents told them if they didn’t behave the farang would get them. 🤣😂🤣

[@StaggerLee68]

Udon has one of the biggest farang populations in Thailand. There are heaps of teachers at this university town. Thais aren't looking at you like an alien, they are looking at you like your just another farang idiot. That town has been crawling with farang since the 60's.

[@rapatti007]

My first time in Udorn was in 1984 and all that 80’s I spent all my holidays there. Built a house about 30km outside the city. At that time people pintch my white skin because it was guite rare farang to travel or stay there. Of course there has been white people from early 60’s. Lots of US army people was there during a Vietnam war time. They used Udorn airport for their bombing flights to Cambodia.

[@bill2p]

My takeaways from Udon Thani were phenomenal spicy Isaan food and alcohol-soaked evenings of morlam and lukthung music at the local Tawan Daeng roadhouse bar. But I imagine that’s closed right now due to the “situation.”

[@CBMedia404]

Unfortunately yes :(

[@chrisb.8441]

This is a great video.. I live in Udon and you nailed it. Glad you made it back and had a better time.

[@RussH9999]

Also just throwing a comment out there for the algorithm

[@CBMedia404]

Thank you!

[@yuma9406]

Esaan is great for cultural exploration . So many historical sites and its tradition is very unique. Not for someone who look for typical tourists activities. This region is an anthropological treasure.

[@freeagent8225]

I'm so glad Chad you complained about the heat even though you are from Atlanta. I enjoy your youthful exuberance with your videos. You get more respect calling it as you see it.

[@madsupervilian.]

I am glad you kept it to Isaan Motorbike tour, especially different vernacular of the regions. You'll get more views now, since I started watching your channel. I have to go back a year lol

[@py2007]

In a million years I would never have considered that part of the world to visit or live. From watching your videos, I am now considering it.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

You a Dubliner? The more the merrier over here man!!

[@py2007]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou I am indeed. I am not quite retirement age yet, I would need a good job over there! Are there many Irish out there?

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@py2007 There's some Irish yeah. Anywhere I've ever been, the Irish I've met have been absolute gems.....

[@TheDavejane]

Helmet flip...love it! Since I've never been to Thailand and unfortunately probably never will...all your videos are of super interest and never a failure. Your sense of humor is the best. See ya tomorrow!

[@Kevins93cobra]

As someone cooped up in their house, not working...even driving a scooter to something not open sounds great to me, even in that hear. It's funny, when you got to that man made beach, it made me think back to the day I spent at the Grand Canyon of Chiang Mai. I had completely forgotten about that place till now.

[@ELREYTV]

,Since I Can’t go to Mexico,Brazil , like I would like . This is the next best thing . Thanks again Reynaldo

[@roygoad2870]

You’ve done the right thing, as your one of the few You Tubbers who are actually travelling and gaining subscribers! One idea is visit some temples, just google temple, there’s loads, it says there are all closed, but I’ve been to some recently here in Pattaya and you can still get in. Told you it was 🥵

[@screepy1999]

Thanks for the video man! I’m currently in the hospital taking care of my dad because he got heart attack. And your videos helps me with the sadness I feel.

[@norrisbethke7770]

Been there and yes, very nice, relaxed, food is good, nice mall, prices are good , not far from Laos, but like you said maybe good for retiree who is more or less, a homebody...thx for the vid 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

[@Rells26]

Good content. I see you having 1 million subscribers pretty soon because you give a lot of informative information about Thailand and every video is different. One of the best hands down.

[@gz4058]

Great video....I anticipated your reaction to udon thani Chad..you are in a way a younger version of me. You crave the adventure and excitement...that is what brings you back to BKK again and again. I love Bkk for the same reason ..it's crazy vibrancy and you never k ow what will happen. I have been to Thailand 5 times but my work doesn't allow me to stay for long periods of time line you do. But I miss Bkk when I am not there..Anyways adventure on!! Looking forward to your next videos

[@joanfarwell5785]

That was soo AWESOME! Loved the tag a long journey today. Thanks!

[@mrrickr]

I was in Udon some 30 years ago. My British friend built a house and lived a very good life. Lots of expats live there. Fun place back in the day

[@tommyt9519]

Pretty much the same as Nakhon Sawan...and we have a beach too! Saw a big jetski comp there (Bueng Boraphet) about 8 years ago and it was impressive! Major sponsors, nice grandstands, the whole enchilada.

[@Miker1776]

Yes Chad, love your videos. I think I've watched almost all of them. Great job! Keep them coming please.

[@wrckid]

Very cool, I am living vicariously through you during this quarantine mate.

[@smellbeforetherain]

the adventure begins when you get lost 💪keep going Chad!

[@HotWheelsandRC]

LOL! You killed me when you called that dog an asshole!

[@JamesStBlues]

I do miss my ThAiland! And the adventure that is the road......

[@tjmctube]

Saw that conclusion coming. Married to an Isan girl from Buriram. Enjoy my visits, but ya, no beach, no mountains. No much to do. But for you Chad highly recommend a Buriram visit when they have an event at the Chang International Circuit. We were there for the 2018 MotoGP. Great time.

[@tete7477]

Thank you for the journey ! As a matter of fact . My dad had move to Thailand and he also live in udon Thani. I hope you get your goal accomplished. What ever is on your mind. Have a safe drive . Look forward for the next episode. Have a wonderful day.

[@Mr42hike]

Hi, i am from MS, but lived in ATL for 28 yrs, now i live in Saigon, i watch and enjoy, as the friends of George,(of the jungle) would say, watch out for that tree with the coconut

[@jsmoncrief]

Just throwing a comment out there for the algorithm.

[@evilet1111]

@@hirschheisstdermann yes! All the rage!

[@evilet1111]

@Gazza Sweden yes, you did! Rage rage rage!!!

[@jsmoncrief]

Your mom is a ladyboy.

[@MatthewKanwisher]

Responding for the algo

[@redwankarim2683]

13:27 boy thailand is Good! Thais are good i have to say, this is the thing that amazes me the most, nonstop surprises. Thank you Chad!

[@mudpuddle8805]

I love your travel adventures! I have no plans to go there, but it's very interesting to see.

[@mikehkitune6630]

Udon is good for 48 hours at the most. Any place outside of Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya. The rest of the country is quite laid back with nothing much to do. Khon Kaen is ok like from your other video. You should try inner Isan near Buriram and Korat and Uttaradit, Sukothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Down south Nakhon Si Tammarat, Thong Song is even more isolated and far. Thanks for sharing and love to go back and do the trip once again. Good luck and be safe

[@nirapongpansai2792]

If you go to isaan. Roi-Et is one of the best interesting provinces. Temple Wat Tham pha nam thip is very beautiful. It's on the top of the mountain. It's about 80 km. from Roi-et city.

[@jimmylam5480]

Your video is awsome bro, it makes me miss vietname n cambodia. I went to cambodia via my mother in law n father in law two yrs ago. But now their here in USA now. But ur video brings back the memories

[@p_cronin0136]

My favorite car/travel KZbinr ❤️👊👊

[@frankchristie7193]

Left = undertaker. Right - overtaker. New sub loving the vids mate. Best wishes from Australia 🙏🇦🇺🍺

[@weeooh1]

Journey or destination, its probably what you've added to your mental database that matters most. You've been there, done that, so now you know whether these places are worth revisiting in future and you know what to expect. So you have acquired value from your trip.

[@lutherchinn446]

Driving on the wrong side of the road is mind blowing..something to get use to

[@dublsrz]

Epic Northern Thailand trip 2,looking forward to this.

[@emanuelvinkler8040]

Yes we are watching..

[@txman951]

idk why people don't embrace scooters in the U.S. I ride the hell out of mine to the store, errands, whatev. It gets a million mpg, fast, fun, nimble. LOVE your channel.

[@fuyahanabi1304]

That long straight after the stop sign is some top quality motorbike drag race location potential.

[@mannymanny8775]

The most of Isaan is Khon Kaen. It's so beautiful. You can drive motor bike for go khon kaen.

[@kellihightower4328]

Yay! Videos every day. Keep em coming Chad!

[@gregorycombs4019]

I cracks me up every time you cus and I hear that noise!

[@rmjmotoring]

Love these adventures man. Great stuff brother

[@jonsgrandal5741]

that`s sooo cooll, no "destination" just ride the bike,, just love it, just the way i love see the country Thailand :)

[@anthsallwonky]

this journey is great I feel like im om the adventure too which is great because its a rainy day

[@slyman6666]

I just tbink its a bad time to go there. Usually more tourists than you think in Udon Thani. But because of the pandemic not any right now. They also have a small lake where you can rent a bamboo floating raft. You can order beer and food and just chill and swim for hours. Pretty cool actually

[@turbopanda]

The black VIP ride you saw was an older generation Toyota Crown - this model is quite popular in Japan for going all out VIP style :)

[@praphatsorn23]

Watching my hometown through your motorbike tour got me subscribed to your channel, Chad! You’re awesome man!!! You said it for me. It really doesn’t have much to do there. That’s why I moved to Koh Samui. 🏝

[@dgilvani]

I spent a month in Udon Thani. I had lots of fun but nothing compares to BKK!! Nice vid. 🍻

[@brianf3146]

Keep bringing us these great videos thanks 👍

[@TheCatchtwentytwo]

Travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by road, there is a small coffee shop about 2 thirds of the way there, where they grow they own coffee beans. Its the best coffee in Thailand that I have found......as you said, its the journey, not the destination.

[@tonysadler2825]

Udon Thani is on my list for my next trip as I’ve never been there. I’m just putting it out there that it might be difficult to judge how exciting or not the place is with everything seemingly still closed, but I do get that you already feel a certain vibe. Anyway, cheers!!

[@CBMedia404]

Definitely worth a visit for sure! I’m liking my time here just not for me long term as I said.

[@brendangoodbrand2597]

@@CBMedia404 missed Alot of bar's and market's your right it's more laid back

[@JayDeerTay]

That dog has you figured out man. He knows.

[@TOFFGUNPILOT]

Cool! Unbelievable you are famous in Udon . I believe you will have more fans in Udon.

[@CBMedia404]

❤️

[@luisc2719]

In my opinion Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai are special case in Thailand. Many Thai people are come from or live in place similar Udon, so more truly daily life in there you can see. Maybe Isan quite boring in this period because no night life, no Mor Lam. But still glad to see you bring normal scenery in Udon for us and I really don't think it is a failure trip, maybe we will see something interesting in next days, who knows :)

[@Bandlifeweekly]

Love the videos. You are my goals!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@suchatkh]

ชาวอีสานยินดีต้อนรับ..ขอให้มีความสุขและปลอดภัยกับการเดินทาง

[@SCOOPS2601]

Welcome to Essan. wish you happiness and have a safe trip.

[@AlaskaPirates]

Excellent. I love this content. That beach looks interesting, great that ppl are recognizing you around the place!

[@stevewhittaker5070]

It's not the destination is the journey I just love that I have to keep that in mind on my next trip also I love the driving video very interesting Countryside anyway thanks again keep them coming and stay safe

[@kotcharatumpuch5177]

Try Nong Kai. It's just 50 km north of Udonthani. Or you can cross the Mekong river to Vientiane which is another 20 km from Nong Kai.

[@Sema4beach]

Consider Vientiane ..... Route2 ..nice ride...Coffee at Friendship Bridge ... 1hr 23 mins Boom 💥..Nice Bike! 🚀

[@matteosardelli9502]

I love your travelling videos where you can see the rural unseen Thailand 😍😍keep it up Chad

[@adammason4454]

Udon Thani does have a good night out when the bars eventually open again. I rode round Isaan 4 years ago and it was great fun.

[@orgazmic13]

I would definitely have to live near the mountains in Thailand. I enjoy hiking quite a bit.

[@CBMedia404]

Same, I love it up there

[@chriskontennutzer4473]

Burnt rice straw dust in the air each harvesting season.

[@lilyleclaire]

i enjoyed your tour, thanks!

[@horseohana]

I can't believe you didn't stop and eat some durian.. 555

[@chermarl5955]

หัวเราะแบบนี้คนไทยแน่ๆ 555+

[@horseohana]

@@chermarl5955 thai but I have farang mum and dad, they call me farang Lao. 555

[@cristiangonzalez5459]

@@horseohana 5555

[@กนกอรอุปการะโคตร]

@@horseohana 555

[@91timmyd]

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[@thekidless7682]

Looks like a peaceful place to live.. Good one!😃😃😃👍👍👍

[@romeomus80]

You will be the next superstar in Thailand brow 💪🤓

[@Knee-ko]

'You remind me of my KZbin commentors'. Absolute GOLD !!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@vwsambabus]

You are becoming my favourite youtuber! Love your content!

[@MrJohnsamui]

Doing a rerun on your tours (again 🤣). I was in nongbua lamphu a couple of weeks ago in the middle of rural rice field Thailand with my wife, kids and family and as of age 2 there is a phone glued in their hands 🤣🤣

[@melangeken]

I don't see this as a failure, I see this as a gateway to great upcomming content.