sell me on udon

Post by **jake20640** » July 12, 2007, 7:05 pm

i have never posted anything before.
about me.
ex usaf i was in taklee and korat in 1970-71. married a thai from nakornayok, lived in the states ever since. would like to retire in thailand soon. never been to norh east thailand, but it sounds nice.
if you nice people whould tell me what you find nice about the area you i whould be greatful.

Post by **Nick@AUA** » July 12, 2007, 7:38 pm

The people are nice, the cost of living is cheap, it's never cold, and it's a lot safer than the states or England.

Post by **Pakawala** » July 12, 2007, 9:33 pm

Jake, if you've never lived outside the States (other than your military time) you need to consider what it is you plan to do when you 'retire' over here. You can't come here expecting to just 'get on with your life' because there may be no 'outlets' for you. What Nick has posted is all true but you may need more... what do you 'do' now for pleasure / recreation? What do you hope to do when you're here? I've seen too many guys go to a less expensive part of the world but don't have a serious plan of what to do with their lives. I lived in the Philippines for 20 years before moving here to Udon Thani and can't emphasize strongly enough how important it is to STAY BUSY. You probably don't or won't want to work, which is fine if you're coming to retire but, retirement leaves a lot of extra time on your hands that the average working 'Joe' isn't used to having. If you've got a hobby, great! Hopefully it's not hunting or fishing - very little of that here.

But there are other outlets, if you're like cycling (bike or motorcycle) no problem, maybe you're into art or photography - those options are unlimited. Personally I play a lot of golf... not because I'm go at it but to keep busy. That's the important point. I've seen way to many guys come to the cheaper life-style and end up just drinking themselves to death because they are completely BORED and it is something that's affordable (worse in the Philippines than here). The thing I wish to stress is, plan ahead and try to keep busy. Hope to see you soon.

Post by **The Farmer** » July 13, 2007, 1:16 am

Pakawele,
You'r so'n wise man.I would need you in ,ma shop,
helping me getting rid of all this new stories,comming every day.
How we can protect them nit noi?
Most of them,don't listen to us.They know everyhing allready.
They are knew,you see what happen,.?
And what.
You or me are the bad boys,talking something true.
No,let'm.Everybody needs his own experience.
After he wil spend us 'n beer.

The Faremr

Post by **BKKSTAN** » July 13, 2007, 6:42 am

Pakawala wrote:Jake, if you've never lived outside the States (other than your military time) you need to consider what it is you plan to do when you 'retire' over here. You can't come here expecting to just 'get on with your life' because there may be no 'outlets' for you. What Nick has posted is all true but you may need more... what do you 'do' now for pleasure / recreation? What do you hope to do when you're here? I've seen too many guys go to a less expensive part of the world but don't have a serious plan of what to do with their lives. I lived in the Philippines for 20 years before moving here to Udon Thani and can't emphasize strongly enough how important it is to STAY BUSY. You probably don't or won't want to work, which is fine if you're coming to retire but, retirement leaves a lot of extra time on your hands that the average working 'Joe' isn't used to having. If you've got a hobby, great! Hopefully it's not hunting or fishing - very little of that here. But there are other outlets, if you're like cycling (bike or motorcycle) no problem, maybe you're into art or photography - those options are unlimited. Personally I play a lot of golf... not because I'm go at it but to keep busy. That's the important point. I've seen way to many guys come to the cheaper life-style and end up just drinking themselves to death because they are completely BORED and it is something that's affordable (worse in the Philippines than here). The thing I wish to stress is, plan ahead and try to keep busy. Hope to see you soon.

=D> IMO,excellent advice!Those that don't take heed,will have a very HARD time!!

Of course,some will consider that girls are their hobby and they probably can't conceive that might get boring also!Hopefully they will have enough finances left when it happens to make another decision at that time

Post by **mikem** » July 13, 2007, 11:37 am

Korat is in the north-east - it is a similar city to Udon. From Udon there is plenty to see. Trips along the Mehkong & over to Laos. There is plenty to keep you interested.

laphanphon · Post by **laphanphon** » July 13, 2007, 6:30 pm

the place is terrible, the people are mean and everything is expensive. too many farangs already. should of closed the doors after me. oh wait...........................you said married.......................no problem, no competition, more chickies for me.

DISCLAIMER: ignore this idiots advice and refer to above posts.

Post by **Bump** » July 13, 2007, 7:57 pm

Maybe a better approach would be for you telll us what you are looking for and we can just tell you if it's available. It is what you make it, just like anywhere else you have lived before.

At the moment i would think twice about doing anyhtign beyond resenting a firished house. Lots of changes going on this little country at the moment, not to mention your money will not go as far as it did a few years years ago.

Me I have nothing to do and not enough time to get it done

Post by **ebroguy** » August 7, 2007, 10:55 pm

I have only ever visited the god forsaken samlor ridden place once and vow never to return , well not untill this october anyway !

Post by **izzix** » August 7, 2007, 11:13 pm

work out the costs of running the reqiusit amount of aircon units ?
its usually pretty hot in Udon.
some guys are not bothered by the heat ,are you ?

Post by **BKKSTAN** » August 8, 2007, 9:54 am

jake20640 wrote:i have never posted anything before.
about me.
ex usaf i was in taklee and korat in 1970-71. married a thai from nakornayok, lived in the states ever since. would like to retire in thailand soon. never been to norh east thailand, but it sounds nice.
if you nice people whould tell me what you find nice about the area you i whould be greatful.

Don't you or your wife want to live closer to her home area?

Post by **BanPhu** » August 11, 2007, 8:03 am

Maybe he's got other posts on other boards saying eg "Sell me on Korat"

Post by **panick** » August 11, 2007, 8:10 am

jake20640 wrote:i have never posted anything before.
about me.
ex usaf i was in taklee and korat in 1970-71. married a thai from nakornayok, lived in the states ever since. would like to retire in thailand soon. never been to norh east thailand, but it sounds nice.
if you nice people whould tell me what you find nice about the area you i whould be greatful.

Another one hit wonder

Post by **Pakawala** » August 11, 2007, 8:35 am

For the information of Panick and some of the other forumites:

Jake may have a problem putting his intentions out in a public forum and therefore you haven't seen his responses BUT, I personally know he appears to be sincere based on the fact that he has PM'ed me and probably others who have taken the time to provide an answer to his original post.

Also, why question his motives?? He specifically asked about living in Udon. I know and understand that it's no business of mine if he does or does not want to live in Korat or be nearer to his wife's family.

Post by **BanPhu** » August 11, 2007, 8:45 am

Pakawala,

He should then post more and keep the questions coming, as well as helping him it would also benefit others thought processes whether resident or intending on becoming resident, pass this on to him.

Post by **Bump** » August 11, 2007, 10:11 am

I will leave at this why would anyone want to sell him on anything, might be the greatest guy in the world, but that aspect of life is really an individual choice.

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