Udon Thani - My First Impressions of Isan Thailand

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @runawaypapa
    @runawaypapa 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +2

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

  • @icemanknobby
    @icemanknobby 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +2

      Nong Khai has way more to offer than Udon Thani.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

      Probably not buddy, but you never know 👍

  • @heromm2748
    @heromm2748 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +11

    Another great video Wayne keep them coming

  • @garyb7132
    @garyb7132 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +2

      Thanks mate.

    • @martinpowell5769
      @martinpowell5769 2 місяці тому

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

  • @Jefe_Perro
    @Jefe_Perro 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

      Do you fly to Udon from Vientiane?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @mollerdk2000
    @mollerdk2000 7 місяців тому +3

    looks calm and peaceful, looking forward to seeing more videos

  • @stevens8785
    @stevens8785 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @Stephen-pc7hh
    @Stephen-pc7hh 7 місяців тому +11

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

    • @DiscoDrew
      @DiscoDrew 7 місяців тому +1

      It’s dull and ugly.

    • @SteveSmith-zz4ih
      @SteveSmith-zz4ih 7 місяців тому

      Is there a really good massage shop you could recommend?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +5

      Seems nice and chilled 👍

  • @TheTaffia
    @TheTaffia 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

      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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

      🤪🤪🤪

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +3

      The tuk tuks here are amazing! Like no other 🤣

  • @nigel4776
    @nigel4776 7 місяців тому +7

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

  • @malcomerogers4504
    @malcomerogers4504 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

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

  • @brianstreet7377
    @brianstreet7377 7 місяців тому +6

    Nice one mate cheers 🍻 👏

  • @Bob-rt5vd
    @Bob-rt5vd 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяці тому +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 місяці тому +1

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

  • @SimosThailand
    @SimosThailand 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Walk-retirement-travel
    @Walk-retirement-travel 7 місяців тому +4

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

  • @thailandreaction
    @thailandreaction 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Paul-wu5qy
    @Paul-wu5qy 7 місяців тому +2

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Paul. It seems like a nice chilled city.

  • @Jeff-cz3pj
    @Jeff-cz3pj 7 місяців тому +2

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

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

  • @LiveLife.888
    @LiveLife.888 7 місяців тому +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 днів тому +1

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  4 дні тому

      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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

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

  • @jimjim4758
    @jimjim4758 7 місяців тому +3

    looks amazing there. I love Krabi

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @sreno6813
    @sreno6813 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @colinshurey976
    @colinshurey976 7 місяців тому +3

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

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

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @henkoortgiesen4343
    @henkoortgiesen4343 7 місяців тому +7

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +3

      They all got pros and cons I guess.

  • @lmarcus8697
    @lmarcus8697 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

      No mate, I always need middle of the plane 👍

  • @steffeman87
    @steffeman87 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

      Hopefully, yes.

    • @steffeman87
      @steffeman87 7 місяців тому

      @@WalkAboutWayne Looking forward to that!

  • @paulsandford3345
    @paulsandford3345 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

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

  • @lmarcus8697
    @lmarcus8697 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

    il be there in september for the first time looks nice

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

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

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @adamday4283
    @adamday4283 7 місяців тому +3

    Go check out the Red lotus lake.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +3

      Always some beauties around everywhere mate. 👍

    • @_Alfa.Bravo_
      @_Alfa.Bravo_ 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @louisec1437
    @louisec1437 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @oasis1848
    @oasis1848 4 місяці тому +1

    I love this place

  • @TBlack-qb1nb
    @TBlack-qb1nb 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @barrycook7674
    @barrycook7674 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @martinpowell5769
    @martinpowell5769 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @robinlowerson565
    @robinlowerson565 7 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed that.

  • @johnshores4745
    @johnshores4745 7 місяців тому +1

    How often do you get a massage ?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

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

  • @petershrive416
    @petershrive416 7 місяців тому +1

    How much was the flight

  • @Sitz-hi8pc
    @Sitz-hi8pc 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

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

  • @johnanderson7883
    @johnanderson7883 7 місяців тому +1

    Good on ya mate.

  • @dae1973
    @dae1973 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @NEILBAGELSTEIN123
    @NEILBAGELSTEIN123 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

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

  • @WilliamChatsworth
    @WilliamChatsworth 7 місяців тому +4

    Are you meeting up with Steady Eddie? 😂

    • @petejames4672
      @petejames4672 7 місяців тому

      He will definitely bump into him ..

    • @Nutsax007
      @Nutsax007 7 місяців тому +1

      But Eddy will only be grumblin' 😆

    • @Jefe_Perro
      @Jefe_Perro 7 місяців тому

      Not if Wayne's playing copyright music 🤣

    • @Mark-England
      @Mark-England 7 місяців тому

      He'll be too busy squirting like a chocolate fountain

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

      😀😀

  • @vs123
    @vs123 7 місяців тому +3

    I like market foods thai

  • @lmarcus8697
    @lmarcus8697 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Deadfoot-Dan
    @Deadfoot-Dan 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

      Nothing to do or see, don’t bother.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

      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 місяців тому +3

    better
    Air quality by 50%

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому

      The air is not to bad here at the minute 👍

  • @shirleykimber2330
    @shirleykimber2330 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

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

  • @markterry8704
    @markterry8704 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @pyroactivatorandsensorydev9817
    @pyroactivatorandsensorydev9817 Місяць тому +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  Місяць тому

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

  • @scottgeen3062
    @scottgeen3062 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_
    @_Alfa.Bravo_ 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

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

    • @robertburnett6348
      @robertburnett6348 7 місяців тому

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

  • @TribalFusion
    @TribalFusion 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому

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

  • @aspenward390
    @aspenward390 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome, Wayne.
    (flying rats, hahaahah)

  • @adrianskipper-i8o
    @adrianskipper-i8o 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

    A Bobby D in da place ta Be !!!

    • @johnjoe_247
      @johnjoe_247 7 місяців тому

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

      Bobby D , mate 👌👌

  • @johnjoe_247
    @johnjoe_247 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Stephen-pc7hh
    @Stephen-pc7hh 7 місяців тому +2

    I remember the days when you only had black beauty.

  • @DoubleG79234
    @DoubleG79234 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @robertburnett6348
    @robertburnett6348 7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ChilloutLars
    @ChilloutLars 7 місяців тому +2

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

      🤣 I did't know either until last minute.

    • @ChilloutLars
      @ChilloutLars 7 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +1

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

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Jeff-cz3pj
      @Jeff-cz3pj 7 місяців тому +1

      Maybe Khon Kaen is better?

  • @604nation
    @604nation 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks dead

  • @user-uj7bu1xs8l
    @user-uj7bu1xs8l 7 місяців тому +2

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