Udon Thani - My First Impressions of Isan Thailand

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 173

  • @runawaypapa
    @runawaypapa 7 месяцев назад +12

    Great trip Wayne! I'm coming back to Thailand in November for 3 months and this travel vlog series has been very educational & entertaining. Rayong was already on my list but Kanchanaburi and Udan Thani are now must-sees. Cheers!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +2

      That's great! Thanks. I hope you have a great time. All these places are worth a visit. Thanks

  • @icemanknobby
    @icemanknobby 7 месяцев назад +19

    Nong Kai on the Mekong is an hour away, a must for a bike ride and maybe a night or two:-)

    • @Kashif8571
      @Kashif8571 7 месяцев назад +1

      Definitely agree with this Wayne. Nong khai is beautiful and on the river. Well worth the visit. Welcome to Isan Province! ❤

    • @DiscoDrew
      @DiscoDrew 7 месяцев назад +2

      Nong Khai has way more to offer than Udon Thani.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      Probably not buddy, but you never know 👍

  • @heromm2748
    @heromm2748 7 месяцев назад +6

    I made a sudden visit to Udon Thany 10 years ago without any plan. I decided to go with the flow. The result is that I love this city.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +3

      I'm liking the vibes of Udon. It seems slow pace and Sabai Sabai. It's exactly what I like. Thanks.

  • @Harvey_wales
    @Harvey_wales 7 месяцев назад +11

    Another great video Wayne keep them coming

  • @garyb7132
    @garyb7132 7 месяцев назад +7

    That’s a great city, I first visited Udon Thani over 20 years ago. A lot of really good people there. Thanks for the flashback

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks mate.

    • @martinpowell5769
      @martinpowell5769 2 месяца назад

      Yeah visiting for the first time end of November 🙏😋🇬🇧

  • @Jefe_Perro
    @Jefe_Perro 7 месяцев назад +9

    Nice one Wayne.
    Don't blame you for wanting aisle seat on the plane. Don't want to get my arsh in people's faces either if I need to get up. 😉
    I think you're really going to like that part of Issan. Used to go to Udon alot when I lived in Vientiane. It's a great little place.
    Take it easy.

    • @Mark-England
      @Mark-England 7 месяцев назад

      Do you fly to Udon from Vientiane?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +2

      🤣🤣 Nice one mate. Udon seems like a cool town so far mate .

  • @mollerdk2000
    @mollerdk2000 7 месяцев назад +3

    looks calm and peaceful, looking forward to seeing more videos

  • @stevens8785
    @stevens8785 7 месяцев назад +3

    Happy days mate, happy days. It looks like you have struck gold from initial observation. Have fun Wayne 🤩

  • @Stephen-pc7hh
    @Stephen-pc7hh 7 месяцев назад +11

    I've lived in udon for 6 years it's a great place..

    • @DiscoDrew
      @DiscoDrew 7 месяцев назад +1

      It’s dull and ugly.

    • @SteveSmith-zz4ih
      @SteveSmith-zz4ih 7 месяцев назад

      Is there a really good massage shop you could recommend?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +5

      Seems nice and chilled 👍

  • @TheTaffia
    @TheTaffia 7 месяцев назад +5

    Don Mueang used to be Thailand international airport before they built Suvarnabhumi , there was a cheap food court up on the top floor or 4th floor as I remember.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 7 месяцев назад +3

    The boy is in Udon Thani 🤩 - I also flew there & just that ride from the airport to that main area , luved the vibe and really enjoyed the place a lot 🤩 - look forward to more ✌️😃👋👌👍🙏

  • @saylarvee
    @saylarvee 7 месяцев назад +3

    Glad to see you made it!Samphan thamit alley is my hangout.Dont forget Nong Khai while your up there.I sound like a travel agent.My partner comes from Ubon Ratchathani.I never been there but would like to look some day.Nok Air flies direct to Chiang Mai from there.While your there ,try "eat well udon" restaurant near your hotel.Enjoy 😎your travels.God I wish I were over there

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Cheers. No Nong Khai I doubt mate. Yes, Nok Air is the famous flight from CM. A lot of visa runners take that flight. Nice one.

  • @Mark-England
    @Mark-England 7 месяцев назад +4

    You should've walked to Udon from Bangkok mate, you're Walkabout Wayne, not Flyabout Wayne 😁
    I thought your next stop would be Hua Hin.
    Never seen that much chicken in a Thai meal before,, happy days.

  • @iskandartaib
    @iskandartaib 7 месяцев назад +4

    Haha.. When I got to Udon the first time I had to find out if there actually was a Nutty Park.. 😁 It was right across the road from my hotel, and was where a lot of the farangs hung out. The railway station is worth a visit, took a lot of photos. The bus from Mo Chit to Don Mueang used to be the only way, these days there is also the new Red Line. Bus is still better though.. Incidentally the Rocket Festival in Isan should be around second week of May. I'd like to be able to make it up there for that one of these years.. probably would have to rent a car to get out to one of the launch sites. Check out the tuk-tuks. Very different compared to Chiang Mai or Bangkok ones.

    • @DiscoDrew
      @DiscoDrew 7 месяцев назад +1

      🤪🤪🤪

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +3

      The tuk tuks here are amazing! Like no other 🤣

  • @nigel4776
    @nigel4776 7 месяцев назад +7

    Look out for Steady Eddie, he's in town too!

  • @malcomerogers4504
    @malcomerogers4504 7 месяцев назад +2

    I read that a good vegetarian restaurant in Udon Thani is Barn-Naa Cafe, also for Thai food Samuay & Sons. Don't know how expensive they may be but they were rated among top five restaurants in Udon Thani. Hope smoke isn't too bad. Be safe man.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Nice, I found a couple cheap ones. The smoke has been ok here . Thanks buddy.

  • @brianstreet7377
    @brianstreet7377 7 месяцев назад +6

    Nice one mate cheers 🍻 👏

  • @Bob-rt5vd
    @Bob-rt5vd 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Wayne, Udon Thani is on one cities to visit before settling down somewhere. What is your honesty opinion about Udon versus Kanchanaburi which one do you think is better to retire? Both cities look very interested but I would appreciate your input. Thanks again, Bob

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      That's difficult to answer for someone else mate. I would check both of them out for a while. Udon is probably more suited to my preferred lifestyle, not much happening, just a city with not to much going on. Kanchanaburi is much the same, but it has a magic about it. Cheers Bob

  • @onthegowithdavo
    @onthegowithdavo 3 месяца назад +2

    awesome video, Hope to get up here on my next trip, I love the flying rats 🤣Stay safe,new friend here from Australia✌👍👍

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  3 месяца назад +1

      Nice one mate, welcome to the channel. Udon is well worth a visit, except for the flying rats 🤣

  • @SimosThailand
    @SimosThailand 7 месяцев назад +1

    lol … you surprised me again buddy 😮 didn’t expect you to end up there 👍 Happy exploring 😎

  • @Walk-retirement-travel
    @Walk-retirement-travel 7 месяцев назад +4

    Hopefully the crazy Songkran water drenching won’t be as bad in udon as Pattaya

  • @thailandreaction
    @thailandreaction 7 месяцев назад +4

    Udon is a bike city, right up your alley. The only things I like in Udon is Dose Factory and the people, have a blast!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, it's great for riding . Probably one of the best places I've been for riding.

  • @Paul-wu5qy
    @Paul-wu5qy 7 месяцев назад +2

    Looks like a great spot in Udon Thani !
    Like the food stall area .

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Paul. It seems like a nice chilled city.

  • @Jeff-cz3pj
    @Jeff-cz3pj 7 месяцев назад +2

    Udon Thani! You made it mate! Are you checking out any apartments?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      I made it!! Probably not mate, but anything can happen.

  • @LiveLife.888
    @LiveLife.888 7 месяцев назад +2

    visit Nong Khai from Udon, Nong Khai is across to Vientiane of Laos, In Nong Khai also visit Tha Bo nice little quiet town. Cheers!

  • @pavelkohel5132
    @pavelkohel5132 5 дней назад +1

    Thanks for Udon Thani, mister. By the way, you are lucky, Brits, they also drive on the left, in Thailand.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  4 дня назад

      Loved my time in Udon, I wish I stayed a bit longer. Yes! it does help driving on the same side. When I was in Vietnam, my head was scrambled, nearly had so many accidents.

  • @ChimpsAI
    @ChimpsAI 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice find! Looks pretty laid back for just over 100k population. You'll have to check out the night market and try some of the street food.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      It's a nice chilled town, some great markets and people 👍

  • @jimjim4758
    @jimjim4758 7 месяцев назад +3

    looks amazing there. I love Krabi

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice, I hope to get to Krabi one day . 👍

  • @sreno6813
    @sreno6813 Месяц назад +1

    How did you come from Udon Thani Airport to central Udon?

  • @colinshurey976
    @colinshurey976 7 месяцев назад +3

    I had a click 160 cc cost me 300bht a day in Hau Hin
    Great little bike for round town

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      I had the same bike in Hua Hin. 160 Click 👍

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 месяцев назад +2

    You have some bars near where you are Wayne I been there before it’s very chilled compared to Bangkok

  • @henkoortgiesen4343
    @henkoortgiesen4343 7 месяцев назад +7

    Udon Thanii is much nicer and more pleasant than the terrible Bangkok and Pattaya.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +3

      They all got pros and cons I guess.

  • @lmarcus8697
    @lmarcus8697 7 месяцев назад +1

    Ps,.Always get a seat that is forward in the aircraft and you’ll get off the airplane about 20 minutes sooner

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      No mate, I always need middle of the plane 👍

  • @steffeman87
    @steffeman87 7 месяцев назад +1

    Do you plan to look at some of the more chill islands?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Hopefully, yes.

    • @steffeman87
      @steffeman87 7 месяцев назад

      @@WalkAboutWayne Looking forward to that!

  • @paulsandford3345
    @paulsandford3345 7 месяцев назад +2

    I hope you end up going to Buriram one day mate? As a bonus they've got a good football team! 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      I hope to go Buriram one day mate. Great team, but I'm a Chiang Rai supporter.

  • @lmarcus8697
    @lmarcus8697 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very good food option if you take the walk way toward the srt line. There are two ,totally Thai , not touristy restaurants

  • @michaelward9317
    @michaelward9317 7 месяцев назад +1

    il be there in september for the first time looks nice

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Nice! September will soon come. It's a nice chilled place 👍

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 месяцев назад +2

    I new your be strait in the food court Wayne 😂 😂

  • @adamday4283
    @adamday4283 7 месяцев назад +3

    Go check out the Red lotus lake.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 месяцев назад +1

    I loved Udon Thani Wayne nice little place Wayne these trips are good I enjoy them Khon khean is ok as well
    You are an early bird Wayne 3 hours early

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_
    @_Alfa.Bravo_ 7 месяцев назад +2

    Udon is a big town. Guess 500000 inhabitans. What I missed there is a public swimming pool or hall. No danceclub has reopened either. The beaties work in the tourist places on the coast. I got borred quickly in that town. Central Plaza and Prayak Park are great

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +3

      Always some beauties around everywhere mate. 👍

    • @_Alfa.Bravo_
      @_Alfa.Bravo_ 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@WalkAboutWayne ... and much more smiling faces in Isaan. Try beef restaurant To Larb Kallasin in Pracha Raksa Road

  • @louisec1437
    @louisec1437 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hey Wayne you thought your luck had changed when you saw that mannequin lol 😂😂😂

  • @oasis1848
    @oasis1848 4 месяца назад +1

    I love this place

  • @TBlack-qb1nb
    @TBlack-qb1nb 3 месяца назад +1

    That's where I bought my first tuk tuk and driven back to ban dung 😂

  • @barrycook7674
    @barrycook7674 7 месяцев назад +1

    Steady Eddie is living in Udon Thani you should maybe catch up with him for a sneaky sneaky sip.😂

  • @martinpowell5769
    @martinpowell5769 2 месяца назад +1

    I don’t think it matters where you sit for a 1hr 5 minutes flight

  • @robinlowerson565
    @robinlowerson565 7 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoyed that.

  • @johnshores4745
    @johnshores4745 7 месяцев назад +1

    How often do you get a massage ?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      It used to.be once a month. But once a week lately.

  • @petershrive416
    @petershrive416 7 месяцев назад +1

    How much was the flight

  • @Sitz-hi8pc
    @Sitz-hi8pc 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Wayne
    Nice to you in Udon Thani if you have time take a minivan to NongKhai around 60 minutes its a peaceful place one Mekong river check it out. Ore go one motorbike.
    Greetings S.Sjonger

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Probably not this time. I will certainly not be getting in a minivan. Thanks buddy.

  • @johnanderson7883
    @johnanderson7883 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good on ya mate.

  • @dae1973
    @dae1973 7 месяцев назад +1

    In the isan…… still never been. Good luck 👍🏾

  • @NEILBAGELSTEIN123
    @NEILBAGELSTEIN123 7 месяцев назад +1

    My first impression it's cheaper less chaos but very quiet for my taste and boring after a few days.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      I think you've described it perfectly. Doesn't seem like alot to do here, but I kinda like that.

  • @WilliamChatsworth
    @WilliamChatsworth 7 месяцев назад +4

    Are you meeting up with Steady Eddie? 😂

    • @petejames4672
      @petejames4672 7 месяцев назад

      He will definitely bump into him ..

    • @Nutsax007
      @Nutsax007 7 месяцев назад +1

      But Eddy will only be grumblin' 😆

    • @Jefe_Perro
      @Jefe_Perro 7 месяцев назад

      Not if Wayne's playing copyright music 🤣

    • @Mark-England
      @Mark-England 7 месяцев назад

      He'll be too busy squirting like a chocolate fountain

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      😀😀

  • @vs123
    @vs123 7 месяцев назад +3

    I like market foods thai

  • @lmarcus8697
    @lmarcus8697 7 месяцев назад +1

    You went the wrong way. If your going to DMK, take the mrt from term8nal 21 and get of at bang sue and take the srt directly to the airport

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      No mate, I was fine. Got to DMK, no problems . Cheers buddy.

  • @Deadfoot-Dan
    @Deadfoot-Dan 7 месяцев назад +1

    I wanted to visit Udon Thani when I was in Bangkok, in your last vid you walked by my hotel (twice) and now you are in UT, I don't even have to leave my couch, just log in to your channel, happy travels mate.

    • @DiscoDrew
      @DiscoDrew 7 месяцев назад

      Nothing to do or see, don’t bother.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Udon seems like a good place to get away from it all. Not much to do by the looks of it. Nice place to chill for a while though.

  • @jackflowers999
    @jackflowers999 7 месяцев назад +3

    better
    Air quality by 50%

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      The air is not to bad here at the minute 👍

  • @shirleykimber2330
    @shirleykimber2330 7 месяцев назад +2

    Don't laugh I'm in Majorca and t ain't no Thailand!!! Give me Thailand any day of the week, roll on July!! Have fun in Udon!😅

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      I'm sure you're having a good time in Majorca Shirley. Thailand is waiting for you!

  • @markterry8704
    @markterry8704 7 месяцев назад +1

    Better night market further down the road to the right where you saw KFC

  • @pyroactivatorandsensorydev9817
    @pyroactivatorandsensorydev9817 Месяц назад +1

    icings are relaxed more so than anywhere else! this means nothing to their Thai smile, they are just as coming down south! there education is from the gossip phone, not schooling.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Месяц назад

      Udon is a great place, I had a good time.

  • @scottgeen3062
    @scottgeen3062 7 месяцев назад +2

    Been to udon thani it's okay but like non khai more

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_
    @_Alfa.Bravo_ 7 месяцев назад +3

    15:09 ... there is a homeless old grandma sitting on the ground. My Thai-wife always tells me not to tip people that have a job, but give money to those who have nothing. Please give her sth next time 🙏 Khop khun krap

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      Your wife sounds like a nice person. I give to whoever I choose buddy 👍

    • @robertburnett6348
      @robertburnett6348 7 месяцев назад

      Most This make about $10-20/day. And have families. Your wife is wrong.

  • @TribalFusion
    @TribalFusion 7 месяцев назад +1

    Two hours before for me, domestic or international flights. I've only ever missed one flight and I was very drunk, check in closed lol

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад

      🤣 Luckily I've never missed one. I came very near once though.

  • @aspenward390
    @aspenward390 7 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome, Wayne.
    (flying rats, hahaahah)

  • @adrianskipper-i8o
    @adrianskipper-i8o 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow Wayne glad you got a seat on this airline, I’m still waiting for refund from them & not confirming a booking. This city looks chilled not like pensive bkk. Surprised to see so much English, must be farang territory. Enjoy 👍

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      I waited for a refund for air Asia for 6 months during COVID . I got it back in the end. Udon is a cool place 👍

  • @johnjoe_247
    @johnjoe_247 7 месяцев назад +1

    A Bobby D in da place ta Be !!!

    • @johnjoe_247
      @johnjoe_247 7 месяцев назад

      Hey i am investing in GRAB ! It"s on the NASDAQ . Gonna get more shares this week .

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      Bobby D , mate 👌👌

  • @johnjoe_247
    @johnjoe_247 7 месяцев назад +1

    be careful of dem rough Diamonds out there, mate , you don't wanna end up in Barney Rubble, bloke !

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nothing wrong with a rough diamond. Give them a good polish 👍

  • @Stephen-pc7hh
    @Stephen-pc7hh 7 месяцев назад +2

    I remember the days when you only had black beauty.

  • @DoubleG79234
    @DoubleG79234 7 месяцев назад +1

    Wayne you need to go back to the market and check that woman out properly later 👌😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      I might go pick her up later 👍

  • @robertburnett6348
    @robertburnett6348 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think Ed Sweeny is still there. Maybe buy him a drink. I'llI' just listen.

  • @ChilloutLars
    @ChilloutLars 7 месяцев назад +2

    Ok I'll admit it. Never ever never did I think you'd make it to Udon Thani.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      🤣 I did't know either until last minute.

    • @ChilloutLars
      @ChilloutLars 7 месяцев назад +1

      @WalkAboutWayne and that's exactly what adventure is all about my friend. Arrive with no expectations, leave with pleasant surprises. Awesome to see you getting around.

  • @DiscoDrew
    @DiscoDrew 7 месяцев назад +1

    There’s nothing to do or see in Udon.
    I’ve spent a few months there.
    Prove me wrong…

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 месяцев назад +1

      I kinda see what you mean already. Doesn't seem to be much.

    • @Jeff-cz3pj
      @Jeff-cz3pj 7 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe Khon Kaen is better?

  • @604nation
    @604nation 6 месяцев назад +1

    Looks dead

  • @user-uj7bu1xs8l
    @user-uj7bu1xs8l 7 месяцев назад +2

    "You know the drill"! _ "bobby dazzler" @walkaboutwayne.