I love this video! I lived in Udon for a year in 1968 during the Vietnam war. I lived out by the airport that was an airbase in those days I was a civilian contractor. It’s amazing to see how the city has grown in 50 years and I wish I could come back and enjoy it again.
Been in Udon Thani for the last 4 weeks and staying for another week 😜. It's a great regional town. The best thing I love about here are the parks (Nong Prajak or Nong Bua). I always go for walks early in the morning or evening and it's always so lively.
Just discovered your videos and now I'm addicted. I have lived in Udon Thani for over 13 years. One reason I like it is because it's NOT A TOURIST TOWN. This is the real Thailand. The Thais are more honest here, the friendliness is genuine, and the city has become much more cosmopolitan. Since you're Italian and love coffee, forget about Cafe Amazon, there are many state-of-the art coffee bars in Udon for serious coffee drinkers. Good medical care here, a wonderful airport, and plenty to do, once you really start looking. The Mazada 2 is a great little car; that, or get a Toyota for ease of service and repair. Buy used from a fellow farang if possible, although some Thais take very good care of their vehicles, many don't. Espressos on me next time you and your lady return!
Hi! I saw your comment, and it seems like you really know a lot about Udon Thani, so I just wanted to ask, would you recommend the city? I am being offered an English teaching position there, but I have never been to Thailand, and the city seems small. I am not a party type, but I still kind of nervous that it might be boring in there. Thank you!
@@Iisheell For financial and political reasons, the Thai government vastly underestimates the population of Udon Thani. Real estate agents estimate a population of about 1 million in muang district--the city limits. It's not blessed with natural beauty and isn't a tourist destination. Lack of tourists make it attractive for some, boring for the Pattaya/Phukhet crowd.
I really loved this video. I have been in Udo Thani twice. I really loved the relaxed athmosphere there. I am really happy to see that Udon Thani is doing well during the pandamic. Keep up these great videos.
Udon Thani has (or maybe had) a good connection if you want to go Laos. There’s a bus from the main bus stand in Udon Thani to central Vientiane. It leaves UT, stops at the checkpoint where you get stamped out of Thailand and into Laos. Then takes you over the Friendship Bridge and on to Vientiane. It’s all on the same bus - no muss no fuss. So much easier than going from Chaing Rai where you have to take a bus to the border and make your own connections at the border crossing.
Your videos are really cool, your good spirits despite Ploy being in a wheelchair she is lucky to have you, my excitement for my Thailand trip is growing thanks to your videos we arrive in Phuket Wednesday evening :)
Loved the video beautiful place, hopefully get there later this year Like you car choices, not an easy decision. You seem a very caring man, keep the videos coming
Yes Gabi🧐who wants to look at an old flower🤣l joke. Before I have been to Korat, and Buriram too, next time I will definitely check out Udon Thani🙋♂️Great video✌👍
I was there as a contractor from the US working at the Voice of America radio station in 1993. Was there about 2 months. I rented a car from Parada car rental and became very good friends with the lady owner. I often wonder what became of her. The city looks much more modern now. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
hey nice video man i love udon. it´s the home town of my Mom (i´m half thai half german) i i can´t wait to go back by the end of this month. seeing your video and they you talk about udon makes me realy happy and thx for the video
I was there a long time ago when I was in the military. The US Army base was south of town. I was there October 1972 to February 1974. I had a great time. People were so friendly.
Wow I was at the 7th for two years. 1969-1971. Sure has changed since then . I lived with a girl for 1 1/2 years right across from the airbase. A wood hut on stilts, no sewer or running water but I lived it. Great friendly people.
Love Udon, your right great vibe looking forward to returning later this year........especially love UD town market my wife and I used to rent a condo only 2 minutes form it before our son was born.For me it the Mazda all day long 🙂
These are real different kind of cars you are looking for! I would never buy a new one. In my opinion it's too much waste of money. It's different when we are talking about motorbikes. I just bought a Triumph Tiger Sport 660, made in Chonburi, Thailand. :-) About Udon Thani: I've never been there. I've even never been to Thailand until now, but I plan to visit Thailand in November 2022. Your videos are part of my preparation for the trip. Thanks for them! At first I'm interested in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. For a second trip in 2023 I'm thinking about a guided motorbike tour. Greetings from Germany and best get-well wishes to your girlfriend!
Udon is a great place. Lovely vibe and great people, very friendly. Spend a lot of time there when I’m over. Some really good hotels too and reasonable. There is a fab outdoor market near the large park on Friday and Saturday.
Udon's Thailand for beginners! It's easy. If you stay within walking distance of UD Town-Central Plaza you've everything (shops, markets, gyms) and it's not far to the parks (Nong Prajak, Nong Sim, Nong Bua). I like Udon.
I always come to Udon Thani, my girlfriend is from Ban Dung about 70 km from Udon and i like to stay in Udon Thani, also at the Pannarai hotel, although the last time at the Banbua grand Udon hotel ( it's on the other side from Pannarai hotel) and it's also a great hotel, but yes i like Udon Thani i can see myself living there in the feature 😊
Thank you for your informative videos. I a layback person and I am thinking about visiting there because I heard that cost of living is good and have excellent food. So far my favorite place to visit for the scene and food is Malaysia
Wondering if after 10 years of military service and aggressive saving / investing if I’d be able to settle modestly here soon 😄 travelled to many countries now and only going on 30; Thailand has a warm vibe and charm i havent seen anywhere else! In Asia have only seen Thailand, Japan & South Korea so far; hoping to see Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam as soon as possible 💪🏼 rural Germany is fun to drive in but maybe best for only living in the summers when Asia gets too hot 😝
Lived there in the 90s ,meny more farangs then than now , live in Pattaya now but have house in Nong Khai , far too meny changes in Udon but still a very nice place
Great video. I spend a month or so there a year to visit friends, awesomely cheap and insanely quiet...It does feel good to get into BKK or Pattaya to go ape shit for a few nights before I fly home.
What about a honda jazz? When you lower the seat you have so much storage as a pickup :D They re pretty reliable and dont loose value to fast overtime. Im happy with my HRV 2015, i paid around 500k
Personally if I lived in Asia I'd choose a Toyota. Ford Ranger is also a good choice if I was buying I'd choose a 4x4 truck which is suitable for all different types of roads you see in Asia. Try Toyota Hilux, Toyota aren't the nicest looking but they really are solid!
We on our way. Finally no PCR tests! Booked Thai trip will be based in Korat. Have hired 7 seater Mitsubishi and plan to take thai family up to Udon Thani temples etc and down to Hua Hin for a few days. 🙏🙏🙏
Yes I saw them too, I really like the ZS and I was wondering why the price was so good. I guess because the quality is not so great and they start to break down?
@@ridewithgabi we looked to buy a ZS in pattaya for 380k. But my friend owned one and he talked about that. I end up buying a Honda HRV 80k km, 2015, 509k baht
2nd hand car, I prefer Honda/Toyota one, you can find the car/engine part everywhere even you are in the rural area in- cases you have some problem with your car, for another japanese band it be easy to buy the car part as well but maybe harder than Toyota and Honda, That's why they are very famous in Thailand for MG, I agreed with you that's it nice design, but the QC and after sale service is not good enought being bad in some area, spare part are lack of services, my counsin have problem with the car and wait for part from China for 5 month, this is not fun at all.
Hi! Great vid! Can you do me an a great favor to tell the truth about the Sakon Nakhom region? Is the Sakon Nakhom more dangerous in term of crime rate instead of South Thailand like Koh Samui or Phuket? How possible is the idea of doing business for a foreigner there?
If you buy a used car here when you go to change the name in the owner book they inspect it & do give it a good looking over. They then make a valuation of it which I think are pretty much bang on the money & you pay 0.5% of that valuation in tax for transfer of ownership.
I have a Ford Ranger and from sukhothai to pattaya is very Nice but to go around in Pattaya it’s not very nice it’s too big hard to find a parking place Now I bought a Honda PCX and now easy to come around in Pattaya jomtien, Mazda 2 is a nice small good car and they make it in Thailand so it’s a cheap maintenance car
First time me and my girlfriend, later my Wife came to Thailand was 1993, she was in a Wheelchair, hired a car and drove down to the Malaysia border from Bangkok and back, if you have a car you and your girlfriend can go anywhere. Been there budy.
Hello, unfortunately she still can’t walk.. it’s going to take a bit longer. But for the rest she fully recovered. Thai pass if approved, It’s valid until you arrive in Thailand. It doesn’t expire
What a lot of people don’t realize is vehicle insurance in Thailand is very different from western Countries. All you need to be legal is the compulsory government Por Ror Bor which is the disc with the year & date on it that you display in your wind screen but this does not cover much & here in Thailand if you have an accident & deemed to be at fault then you liable to pay blood money to the family if anybody who was killed. Compensation for any injuries & the medical expenses. You can also be locked up till this is sorted & they will stop you leaving the Country till it is. There are 5 Types of insurance Type one being the best & 3 the least. However all the third party insurance including what I mentioned above stays & you just get less cover for your own vehicle. For cars under 5 years old the recommend Type 1. For cars 5 to 10 years old the recommend Type 2+ or 2 & the + is just some extra cover for your car. For cars over 10 years the recommend Type 3+ or 3. I got an old Ford Ranger that is 16 years old. I insure it Type 3+ for any driver. It also has included in the cover 1 Million Thai Baht per 3rd party person & up to 10 people & 10 Million Baht in total for Death Blood money, injury compensation & medical bills & a 200,000 Bail Bond for the driver & that is with AXA & costs me 7,200 THB a year. I will try out a couple of links to a British guy who got into problems by hitting & killing an old Thai guy with his motorcycle & killing him & had no insurance to pay the blood money. I will try out another one that you can click on the different Types & see what they cover. I found when you ask for quote the insurance Companies usually only give one for 500,000 per person but I would recommend at least 1 Million & it did not increase the premium much.
@@ridewithgabi I tried putting them but you must have your settings so people can’t put links. Try typing in the following & it should take you to them. THAILAND VEHICLE INSURANCE ROOJAI & CLIVE EVERALL SHROPSHIRESTAR.
I would consider any Honda they make the best engines. The Jazz is popular especially with the Ladies if they going to do some driving. MG are Chinese now & I wouldn’t touch one.
The last time I was in Udon Thani was in 1970 when I worked at the US base that was at the airport at that time. Back then, the town was totally old style Thailand, no modern stores ,no modern style homes, many dirt roads. I only recognized a few of the locations (the driving circles and the temple). Nope, I don't want to live there again, even with the huge expat community....it's just too freaking hot. 45c is not my style any more, I'll too old for it.
I was there for two years 1969-1971. Worked at the Army base outside of town. I lived with a girl right across from the Air Force base. Wooden hut no plumbing but had a great time 😅 Many good memories 😊😊😊😊
Thanks for the video I’ve never been to Udon Thani but there’s always next time. My wife just watched too she said he nice man take care his girlfriend and she think if she break her legs I will not take care her. Ha ha
MG looks sharp, but is cheap China crap with lots of quality problems. I would rather buy a well maintained previous generation Toyota Vios with the 1,6 Litre, 109 Horsepower gasoline engine with manual gear. We had that for 5 years before we bought our new Triton 2 years ago. It's so rock solid you need a ton of dynamite to kill it. No workshop visits except for tyre shift and other normal maintenance and annual service. Not the most sexy car around for sure, but reliable beyond anything els. The same with Toyota Corolla as long s it have not been used as taxi. Been to Udon hundreds of time and it is my favorite city in Isaan. UD town is trendy but expensive. There are lots of other markets with more "Thai" style and Thai prices. In fact Udon Thani is the city in Thailand with most amount of markets and eatery vs. population. The reason Udon Thani have been so popular among expats for many decades, is due to the american air base back in the days of Vietnam war. And the fact it is less than 1 hour to the Laos border in Nong Khai for border runs.
I was a few times in Udon Thani because of Family it is a ugly city a city were exist only for transfere and it have only 3 realy good hotels. So if you want go to Kambodia Udon Thani is a good start point but nothing more it have nothing or like a Thai say to me Udon Thani is good for nearly nothing. AND THAT IS TRUE.
well now we know yer well financed most of us wouldnt being able to consider buying a new car why dont you open up and tell us about where yer money came from we already know yer a good guy
I love this video! I lived in Udon for a year in 1968 during the Vietnam war. I lived out by the airport that was an airbase in those days I was a civilian contractor. It’s amazing to see how the city has grown in 50 years and I wish I could come back and enjoy it again.
Been in Udon Thani for the last 4 weeks and staying for another week 😜. It's a great regional town. The best thing I love about here are the parks (Nong Prajak or Nong Bua). I always go for walks early in the morning or evening and it's always so lively.
Yeah. In 2018 160 baht for an hour massage in Nong Prajak, and then a walk around the lake.
Just discovered your videos and now I'm addicted. I have lived in Udon Thani for over 13 years. One reason I like it is because it's NOT A TOURIST TOWN. This is the real Thailand. The Thais are more honest here, the friendliness is genuine, and the city has become much more cosmopolitan. Since you're Italian and love coffee, forget about Cafe Amazon, there are many state-of-the art coffee bars in Udon for serious coffee drinkers. Good medical care here, a wonderful airport, and plenty to do, once you really start looking. The Mazada 2 is a great little car; that, or get a Toyota for ease of service and repair. Buy used from a fellow farang if possible, although some Thais take very good care of their vehicles, many don't. Espressos on me next time you and your lady return!
Hi! I saw your comment, and it seems like you really know a lot about Udon Thani, so I just wanted to ask, would you recommend the city? I am being offered an English teaching position there, but I have never been to Thailand, and the city seems small. I am not a party type, but I still kind of nervous that it might be boring in there. Thank you!
@@Iisheell For financial and political reasons, the Thai government vastly underestimates the population of Udon Thani. Real estate agents estimate a population of about 1 million in muang district--the city limits.
It's not blessed with natural beauty and isn't a tourist destination. Lack of tourists make it attractive for some, boring for the Pattaya/Phukhet crowd.
You are by far the best vlogger in 2022
That’s a big compliment, but I don’t think so 😅🙈
I appreciate your kind words though
@@ridewithgabi trust me you are. I’m heading to Thailand on the 10th bcx of your channel and keis 1 brother
I really loved this video. I have been in Udo Thani twice. I really loved the relaxed athmosphere there. I am really happy to see that Udon Thani is doing well during the pandamic. Keep up these great videos.
Great to hear that, thanks for your kind words
Udon Thani has (or maybe had) a good connection if you want to go Laos. There’s a bus from the main bus stand in Udon Thani to central Vientiane. It leaves UT, stops at the checkpoint where you get stamped out of Thailand and into Laos. Then takes you over the Friendship Bridge and on to Vientiane. It’s all on the same bus - no muss no fuss. So much easier than going from Chaing Rai where you have to take a bus to the border and make your own connections at the border crossing.
Train to Nong Khai also. Great thing about UD is train is right in town and airport is near.
Your videos are really cool, your good spirits despite Ploy being in a wheelchair she is lucky to have you, my excitement for my Thailand trip is growing thanks to your videos we arrive in Phuket Wednesday evening :)
Thank you so much. 🙏🏻 I wish you a great time in Thailand 🇹🇭
Loved the video beautiful place, hopefully get there later this year
Like you car choices, not an easy decision.
You seem a very caring man, keep the videos coming
Thank you :)
Yes Gabi🧐who wants to look at an old flower🤣l joke. Before I have been to Korat, and Buriram too, next time I will definitely check out Udon Thani🙋♂️Great video✌👍
I was there as a contractor from the US working at the Voice of America radio station in 1993. Was there about 2 months. I rented a car from Parada car rental and became very good friends with the lady owner. I often wonder what became of her. The city looks much more modern now. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
hey nice video man
i love udon.
it´s the home town of my Mom (i´m half thai half german) i i can´t wait to go back by the end of this month.
seeing your video and they you talk about udon makes me realy happy and thx for the video
Nice Video thank you. I like this place stay now about 12 Years here in Udon
Great to hear that 😉🇹🇭
I was there a long time ago when I was in the military. The US Army base was south of town. I was there October 1972 to February 1974. I had a great time. People were so friendly.
Absolutely. I was there when they closed the Army base (7th RRFS). What a shame to lose such a great facility.
vietnamese war
Wow I was at the 7th for two years. 1969-1971. Sure has changed since then . I lived with a girl for 1 1/2 years right across from the airbase. A wood hut on stilts, no sewer or running water but I lived it. Great friendly people.
I was there in 1969-1971. Great place
i visit udon every years.
Nice places.
Familys firends over there.s love udon.
Love Udon, your right great vibe looking forward to returning later this year........especially love UD town market my wife and I used to rent a condo only 2 minutes form it before our son was born.For me it the Mazda all day long 🙂
Definitely a place to visit. Nice to see Ploy out and about. Cheers.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Gabi, I think you should go for the Mazda.. you will be much happier.. great car, and it keeps it's value.
Thanks for the tip. I am seriously considering that
These are real different kind of cars you are looking for! I would never buy a new one. In my opinion it's too much waste of money. It's different when we are talking about motorbikes. I just bought a Triumph Tiger Sport 660, made in Chonburi, Thailand. :-) About Udon Thani: I've never been there. I've even never been to Thailand until now, but I plan to visit Thailand in November 2022. Your videos are part of my preparation for the trip. Thanks for them! At first I'm interested in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. For a second trip in 2023 I'm thinking about a guided motorbike tour. Greetings from Germany and best get-well wishes to your girlfriend!
Udon is a great place. Lovely vibe and great people, very friendly. Spend a lot of time there when I’m over. Some really good hotels too and reasonable. There is a fab outdoor market near the large park on Friday and Saturday.
Enjoyed the video ... as for what car ... only you can decide , which I believe you know is the right choice 😆 🤣 😂
Was just there last week in UDON and specifically the UD town food center, gotta say this city was just as enjoyable as Phuket and Bangkok
Hello Gabi and Ploy, thank you for another good video. Looks like a nice place!
Thank you
Another brilliant video Gabi.
Thanks :)
Hi Gabi. Easif Udon Tha I town is Baan chian,an archeological site and museum. It is fantastic t
Hey man very good today job
Live there.
I was stationed at the RTAFB in the USAF 1972, enjoyed your video. Any video of the old air base?
Udon's Thailand for beginners! It's easy. If you stay within walking distance of UD Town-Central Plaza you've everything (shops, markets, gyms) and it's not far to the parks (Nong Prajak, Nong Sim, Nong Bua). I like Udon.
I always come to Udon Thani, my girlfriend is from Ban Dung about 70 km from Udon and i like to stay in Udon Thani, also at the Pannarai hotel, although the last time at the Banbua grand Udon hotel ( it's on the other side from Pannarai hotel) and it's also a great hotel, but yes i like Udon Thani i can see myself living there in the feature 😊
Thank you for your informative videos. I a layback person and I am thinking about visiting there because I heard that cost of living is good and have excellent food. So far my favorite place to visit for the scene and food is Malaysia
Wondering if after 10 years of military service and aggressive saving / investing if I’d be able to settle modestly here soon 😄 travelled to many countries now and only going on 30; Thailand has a warm vibe and charm i havent seen anywhere else! In Asia have only seen Thailand, Japan & South Korea so far; hoping to see Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam as soon as possible 💪🏼 rural Germany is fun to drive in but maybe best for only living in the summers when Asia gets too hot 😝
Just came across your channel. love the vibe dude, subscribed 👍
Thanks 🙏🏻
A good home base. Thought about Pattaya and the beaches. Maybe for short visit. Udon is central to my interests. Thanks.
Lived there in the 90s ,meny more farangs then than now , live in Pattaya now but have house in Nong Khai , far too meny changes in Udon but still a very nice place
Great video. I spend a month or so there a year to visit friends, awesomely cheap and insanely quiet...It does feel good to get into BKK or Pattaya to go ape shit for a few nights before I fly home.
I lived in Udon Thani for three years about 100 mtrs from the park Prajaktra fantastic city.
It’s a great city, been there five times. Hope to be back soon
What about a honda jazz? When you lower the seat you have so much storage as a pickup :D They re pretty reliable and dont loose value to fast overtime. Im happy with my HRV 2015, i paid around 500k
I don’t really like the look of the Honda jazz, but I believe it’s a solid car. The HRV is great!
Yes been to Udon a few times, always good. I may be there again soon on the way to Laos if it is opening.
Great ✌️🇹🇭
Udonthani really lovely city❤❤
Great video! Keep it up!
Thanks ✌️
DOES THE HOTEL DO A DISCOUNT FOR LONG STAY WAS IT OK STAYING THERE IT LOOKS NICE
Been in Nong Khai twice but not to Udon Thani.
Looks beautiful. A good option for retirement
better consider buying a twin cab pickup as Thailand is flood prone ...
Is the Udon Thani airport located in the old RTAFB?
Personally if I lived in Asia I'd choose a Toyota. Ford Ranger is also a good choice if I was buying I'd choose a 4x4 truck which is suitable for all different types of roads you see in Asia. Try Toyota Hilux, Toyota aren't the nicest looking but they really are solid!
Thanks for the advice 😉
Hello thanks fore sharing.
Was my home town.
Udonthani
But I liveing Canada.
Great to hear that 😉
We on our way. Finally no PCR tests! Booked Thai trip will be based in Korat. Have hired 7 seater Mitsubishi and plan to take thai family up to Udon Thani temples etc and down to Hua Hin for a few days. 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful! Enjoy 😎🇹🇭
I was stationed in Udorn from 1971 to 1975.
Im going to choose Udon or Chang Rai to fly out to next trip
Idk if you like but the MG GS and MG ZS you can find nice deals on 2 to 3 years ones in pattaya. I see a lot under 400k baht around 20-50k km
Yes I saw them too, I really like the ZS and I was wondering why the price was so good.
I guess because the quality is not so great and they start to break down?
@@ridewithgabi we looked to buy a ZS in pattaya for 380k. But my friend owned one and he talked about that. I end up buying a Honda HRV 80k km, 2015, 509k baht
Well not surprising really as the ZS is only around 700,000 new.
2nd hand car, I prefer Honda/Toyota one, you can find the car/engine part everywhere even you are in the rural area in- cases you have some problem with your car, for another japanese band it be easy to buy the car part as well but maybe harder than Toyota and Honda, That's why they are very famous in Thailand
for MG, I agreed with you that's it nice design, but the QC and after sale service is not good enought being bad in some area, spare part are lack of services, my counsin have problem with the car and wait for part from China for 5 month, this is not fun at all.
GOOD !!!! TNX!!!
Good place to be
Gabi, Nice new shirt. Look great on you.
Thank you :)
Udon Thani reminds me of Subotica
Hi! Great vid! Can you do me an a great favor to tell the truth about the Sakon Nakhom region? Is the Sakon Nakhom more dangerous in term of crime rate instead of South Thailand like Koh Samui or Phuket? How possible is the idea of doing business for a foreigner there?
nice hotel me is go to phuket and the beach , how is Thailand now?
From what i've heard from Thai people that MG breaks down a lot
Thanks for the feedback. I am just learning now that the quality of MG is not that great
If you buy a used car here when you go to change the name in the owner book they inspect it & do give it a good looking over. They then make a valuation of it which I think are pretty much bang on the money & you pay 0.5% of that valuation in tax for transfer of ownership.
Great to hear that, thank you
I like your channel
This robot also brought food to me at Sizzler in Bangkok. It was funny, it does not exist in Brazil.
Yes it’s funny 😅
Been to UT a few times,but it was a different place to yours...completely stuffed with traffic.
Yes I can imagine. Before pandemic?
thank you
MG 5???
is it a Chinese car?
it's no more produced.
Am I wrong?
I think Udon Thani modern city not bad
Udon Thani is the best city of northeastern Thailand
I have a Ford Ranger and from sukhothai to pattaya is very Nice but to go around in Pattaya it’s not very nice it’s too big hard to find a parking place
Now I bought a Honda PCX and now easy to come around in Pattaya jomtien,
Mazda 2 is a nice small good car and they make it in Thailand so it’s a cheap maintenance car
Yes I can imagine, thanks for sharing your experience ✌️
First time me and my girlfriend, later my Wife came to Thailand was 1993, she was in a Wheelchair, hired a car and drove down to the Malaysia border from Bangkok and back, if you have a car you and your girlfriend can go anywhere. Been there budy.
Ciao Gaby, I hope you guys are well, as you GF recovered totally?
How long is a Thai pass valid from issuance?
Hello, unfortunately she still can’t walk.. it’s going to take a bit longer. But for the rest she fully recovered.
Thai pass if approved, It’s valid until you arrive in Thailand. It doesn’t expire
Hi guys m.k is best duck in Thailand staying at the pannarai hotel in a couple weeks visiting udon for first time visiting my girlfriends home town.
I think the Mazda.
What a lot of people don’t realize is vehicle insurance in Thailand is very different from western Countries. All you need to be legal is the compulsory government Por Ror Bor which is the disc with the year & date on it that you display in your wind screen but this does not cover much & here in Thailand if you have an accident & deemed to be at fault then you liable to pay blood money to the family if anybody who was killed. Compensation for any injuries & the medical expenses. You can also be locked up till this is sorted & they will stop you leaving the Country till it is. There are 5 Types of insurance Type one being the best & 3 the least. However all the third party insurance including what I mentioned above stays & you just get less cover for your own vehicle. For cars under 5 years old the recommend Type 1. For cars 5 to 10 years old the recommend Type 2+ or 2 & the + is just some extra cover for your car. For cars over 10 years the recommend Type 3+ or 3. I got an old Ford Ranger that is 16 years old. I insure it Type 3+ for any driver. It also has included in the cover 1 Million Thai Baht per 3rd party person & up to 10 people & 10 Million Baht in total for Death Blood money, injury compensation & medical bills & a 200,000 Bail Bond for the driver & that is with AXA & costs me 7,200 THB a year. I will try out a couple of links to a British guy who got into problems by hitting & killing an old Thai guy with his motorcycle & killing him & had no insurance to pay the blood money. I will try out another one that you can click on the different Types & see what they cover. I found when you ask for quote the insurance Companies usually only give one for 500,000 per person but I would recommend at least 1 Million & it did not increase the premium much.
I tried to put the links but they just disappeared.
Thanks for sharing and Would be great to see the links 👍
@@ridewithgabi I tried putting them but you must have your settings so people can’t put links. Try typing in the following & it should take you to them. THAILAND VEHICLE INSURANCE ROOJAI & CLIVE EVERALL SHROPSHIRESTAR.
Please don't advertise this place!!! We don't want a load of tourist!! ❤
Why not consider Honda City? It's really good and save gasoline
I believe it’s a great car. But I don’t really like the design 😬
I would consider any Honda they make the best engines. The Jazz is popular especially with the Ladies if they going to do some driving. MG are Chinese now & I wouldn’t touch one.
@@ridewithgabi I would test drive all the 3 cars you mentions in the video plus the honda, you may like it more than you think
Alot better now since 1975 when the US Air Force Base was shut down.
Hi I am Australian and will be heading to that region in Thailand.. I was in BKK before. Are there ladyboys living there?
what do you do for work?
He is a male stripper.
What's the latest on the rules ?
I made a video yesterday
No PCR test no tests at all. Only need Thai pass 👍
The last time I was in Udon Thani was in 1970 when I worked at the US base that was at the airport at that time. Back then, the town was totally old style Thailand, no modern stores ,no modern style homes, many dirt roads. I only recognized a few of the locations (the driving circles and the temple). Nope, I don't want to live there again, even with the huge expat community....it's just too freaking hot. 45c is not my style any more, I'll too old for it.
I was there for two years 1969-1971. Worked at the Army base outside of town. I lived with a girl right across from the Air Force base. Wooden hut no plumbing but had a great time 😅 Many good memories 😊😊😊😊
Mazda 2 is one of the most reliable cars. My mechanic says that you simply cannot wear these little machine out.
Great to hear that :)
that 'foreigner row" bars is a huge slap in the face. it"s not a convenience thing, it"s keep all the low class farang drunks in one area.
I LIKE UDON SEEMS MUCH MORE RELAXED THAN PATTAYA
MG is a Chinese prototype
You will be the one to test it.
Avoid if possible....or lessons may be learnt...
Buy new in Thailand...not used.
Thanks for the feedback. Yes few people already said that it’s not so great
By the way! Avoid MG cars they made in China have quality issues
Thanks for the feedback. I guess they look good only on the outside
They are made in Thailand. The factory is near my house its huge.
Thanks for the video I’ve never been to Udon Thani but there’s always next time. My wife just watched too she said he nice man take care his girlfriend and she think if she break her legs I will not take care her. Ha ha
Ahahah 🤣
Thailand might be tourist friendly but not wheelchair friendly.
Yup been also in the town there is a park with lots of monkeys
Buy a (secondhand) Ford Ranger if you can afford it. You may thank me later.
Man I really like the Ranger.
MG looks sharp, but is cheap China crap with lots of quality problems. I would rather buy a well maintained previous generation Toyota Vios with the 1,6 Litre, 109 Horsepower gasoline engine with manual gear. We had that for 5 years before we bought our new Triton 2 years ago. It's so rock solid you need a ton of dynamite to kill it. No workshop visits except for tyre shift and other normal maintenance and annual service. Not the most sexy car around for sure, but reliable beyond anything els. The same with Toyota Corolla as long s it have not been used as taxi.
Been to Udon hundreds of time and it is my favorite city in Isaan. UD town is trendy but expensive. There are lots of other markets with more "Thai" style and Thai prices. In fact Udon Thani is the city in Thailand with most amount of markets and eatery vs. population.
The reason Udon Thani have been so popular among expats for many decades, is due to the american air base back in the days of Vietnam war. And the fact it is less than 1 hour to the Laos border in Nong Khai for border runs.
thank you so much for the tips and super valuable information 🙏🏻🇹🇭
MG chinese car , forget it. buy toyota or honda , much stronger
MGs are cheap, poorly built and will lose their second hand value so fast making them a bad choice.. Better with a Toyota or a Mazda.
How is your GF going Gabi hope all ok just ask if anything I can do.
Thank you brother, she is doing well. Slowly recovering 🙏🏻
@@ridewithgabi need anything just ask cheers
TOURISTS NOT WELCOME
You were NEVER there during the time of the Vietnam conflict/war
ABSOLUTE LIAR
I was a few times in Udon Thani because of Family it is a ugly city a city were exist only for transfere and it have only 3 realy good hotels. So if you want go to Kambodia Udon Thani is a good start point but nothing more it have nothing or like a Thai say to me Udon Thani is good for nearly nothing. AND THAT IS TRUE.
well now we know yer well financed most of us wouldnt being able to consider buying a new car why dont you open up and tell us about where yer money came from we already know yer a good guy
A bit rude asking where somebody got their money from, that is his business not anybody else's.