Goodbye Udon Thani - Isaan Thailand Motorbike Tour Episode 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2020
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The crazy journey from Udon Thani to my next destination...
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You may or may not have found out that the airport in Udon Thani was once the primary base from where B52s took-off during the Vietnam war. It still has the longest runway in Asia.
You never know exactly what you'll come across up there.
One day, 15 years ago, I was riding in the Udon countryside on a deserted back road in the middle of no-where, I had over-estimated my gas supply...A couple of sputters and the engine quit. It was about as hot as your ride in this episode. About 2 hours and 3 or 4 km of pushing later, I hadn't seen a single person or vehicle. I was dying of the heat. I rounded a bend and off to the side in a rice paddy was one of those bamboo shelters rice farmers use for breaks and meals. There was a very old Thai lady just sitting on the platform, watching me struggle by. I assumed there was no way to communicate with her so I just trudged along.
"Wassa matter, Sonny...you run outta gas ?"
I heard it but I didn't believe it...maybe I was loosing my mind.
"Come on over here" I got a bit of gas under this shed" I was truly dumbfounded.
She went under the shed. Turned out there was one of those 2 wheel tractors under there and she came back out with a soda bottle full of gas.
"This'll get you to the next town."
Turned out she had lived in Texas for 25 years. She had worked at the USAF base in Udon during the war, married an American sergeant and they had owned a convenience store just outside of Laredo. They didn't have kids and when he died, she'd sold everything and moved back to the family land in Udon...where we were sitting. She wouldn't take any money for the gas, scolded me for being so dumb as to run out in the first place, warned me to be careful of Thai women and sent me on my way.
As I said; you never know what you'll run across up there.
🙏🇹🇭🇺🇸💯
Wow.....I have been to Udon and Laredo.
Cracking story David... thnx for sharing!
You are thinking of Utapao as far as B52s are concerned UDdon had a variety of aircraft C47 C130 F4s
@@mr6kings You are correct. I was wrong about the runway as well. Udon is 10,000 feet, U-Tapao is 11,500.
Changing of the pants edit was smooth.
The “Balls Out” motorcycle tour 2020 🤣👍
GREAT comment!!
i was born and raised a little village in Udon. I remember when i was growing up they just had dirt roads, no one owned a car and the nearest super market was in the city 2 and a half hours away. Now roads are tarmac and theres a seven eleven about a 20 min drive away and a few people in my village have been able to afford cars and internet is everywhere. things have changed so much in just 12 years! they also make these banana leaf dragons and during winter you can see hundreds of road side stalls selling them for a famous floating temple deep into the north of Udon.
Cool! Where did you end up after you grew up there?
Incredibly insightful comment, thank you!
Cool man..wish I could have experienced Thailand 12 years ago.
"The destination doesn't matter. It's the journey." - CB 2020
I would advise you to wear a pair of lightweight motorcycle gloves to keep the sun of your hands and protect you from gravel rash if you should drop the bike. Been riding bikes for nearly 60 years in Europe and SE Asia and speak from first hand experience. Your right Udon Thani is not a tourist town, but great for oldies. Interesting videos. Cheers
My hands are sunburnt for real. Looking to a set for sure.
@@CBMedia404 When I was serving in the Army in Singapore during the 1960s i dropped my bike on some gravel. I was doing about 5mph - flip flops, shorts, T shirt. Every toe and and the palms of my hands slid on the gravel - imagine how that felt. I gave a pair of summer gloves to my mates wife - they live in Udon Thani - she has not taken to wearing them. Great trip you are doing, stay safe.
JIm Rowson Great advice! I told Chad 2 videos ago to get gloves. I’d also advise him to get a mesh motorcycle jacket as they are cool once the air comes through. “It’s too hot” is no excuse for not wearing protective gear. I hope he has a proper license and insurance as well. Not planning for an accident is a very very costly mistake.
Khon Kaen is my favorite city in Thailand. I live outside of Bangkok in Nonthaburi but when I need to recharge my batteries Khon Kaen is the place. The best food in Thailand and some of the best markets and friendliest people. I need to go soon.
I agree. I live in Chonnabot, but Khon Kaen is right up the street!
This is why i love Thailand. Everywhere you go people are so nice. Those who never travel outside the tourist traps are so missing out.
such great Thai hospitality. Everyone is so helpful & generous within their means.
cool landscaping /groomed trees in that medium strip.
Thanks for taking us "stuck at home" folks on your adventure man! I was born in Bangkok, dad was in the US Army so we moved all over. We left at the age of 4 and finally got to come back and visit family at the age of 48! So many Thai family members, lots of traveling all over Thailand- your videos really allow me to relive my Thai trips over again. Heck, it makes me want to get my Thail cousin and my younger brother together to do a MOTOBike Tour- you are so right, the small towns, the people...that's Thailand! Thank you, Stay Safe and Stay Well man! Looking forward to your next videos, actually subscribed today! Beats being stuck in Memphis, LOL!
The Isaan sausage is awesome in the area. They have chilli’s in them, so they are hot but great with beer.
It's great to see the true heartbeat of Thailand. It truly shows you how beautiful and friendly Thai people really are. Love it!! Thanks for sharing as always... Safe travels.
She was trying to be your baby mama. 😂 Great trip so far. Safe travels. Cheers!🍺
The woman and the man were a bit drunk. The man held up a plastic cup of the local lao kao whisky, he was was buying a shot of it rather than the bottle.
@@shanghaiyancey she said something about wanting to wash him. I think she was worried he'd get sick from being wet through
@@shanghaiyancey My god that stuff is NASTY. It's a great paint solvent too!!!
Loving this tour into the unknown! Great viewing, keep it up Dood! Stay safe on that bike man. 👍🤙
I was stationed there in 1973. We had F-4 Phantom Fighters not B-52's. I think UBON had the B-52's. Thanks for the memories.
Loving the tour!! Keep up the great work & fun exploring😎
Thank you 🙏 for letting us live vicariously through you while in quarantine!!! Your bike tours are amazing!
You just keep getting better at this, and when I started watching a month or two ago you were already great. Fun to watch and study how you do present your adventures.
Another great vid, enjoy them all,,,keep 'um coming...stay safe, be careful...later
Great video. More of these please
Great video loving the series and can't wait to get back to Thailand and do a motorbike tour.
The thing in Isaan is that in every little village there is always a few women that married a Farang, so while they see less tourist it does not meen they do not know farang. But they are always friendly in Isaan. Buang Khan is nice 2....
Balls out is a good thing. Next will be cock fight? Thus known as Bangkok...LOL
@@chaibutler3083 555
I agree totally, when my wife and I visit a market in Ban Dung, you are like a celebrity, Thai people are the best, so friendly and accepting.
As usual, great video and commentary. Motorbike tours ROCK! It's all about the journey.
So many times I've thought of doing a TH-cam series like this but was never in the right frame of reference or things hadn't conspired for me to do it actual justice. But now TH-cam fans, you have your champion. And you have the real Thailand. Straight from the proverbial horse's mouth. Well done, Chad. Massive fan.
Thanks dude I appreciate the support 🙏🏻
Loved watching the drive through the country! I can't wait to visit.
Thanks for the tour. Cool to see off the beaten path. You’re really putting the time in!
Rainy afternoon, popcorn and beer and a new video, perfect!
awesome tour man ! cant wait to see more.
Really enjoying these vids Chad !! Thanks !! People seem so nice !!!
KHONKAEN: Pronounced KHON (rhymes with English words gone, lawn, dawn) KAEN (rhymes with English words can, fan, man).
Yeah it’s not Kun Ken lol
Just add a "?" after the KHON to get the rising tone
The “k” in “kaen” sounds more like a “g” as in “get.”
it mean solid timber
Thanks for the great videos. Better than anything else on television.
this trip in particular looks like so much fun. thank you for documenting it for us.
Love the views and experiences you invite us on. It's as close to the real things as I can get. Thank you CB
Loving this series. Thanks Chad.
This motorbike tour has been a lot of fun to watch so far thank you for sharing!
A very HOT adventure! Wish I could do the same. Great one, CB Media!!
Great videos Chad. And you are right about the journey!! Keep showing how Thailand really is the land of smiles....the people there are among the nicest anywhere
Great work man, really enjoying these entertaining missions!
man I'm hooked on your videos look forward to them great job. Someday I would love to travel to Thailand.
Awesome videos so far! Keep on enjoying and living life. Your giving me more and more courage to do something like this. Cheers!
@12:25 Throttle pegged. I thought you were going to twist the grip off. LOL
Seeend iiiit
Love all the videos never boring 👍 great
Awesome video, legit enjoyable...thanks
You have a superb outlook on life and it translate well to your vids!
Gotta love Thai hospitality! Looking forward to the rest of the tour.
Thanks that was a delightful ride! Can't wait for the next part of the trip. Thanks again stay safe from the US
Just recently started watching your channel and it's quickly become one of my favorites.
Love watching your awesome videos, great work Chad.🍻👍
I just added doing a motorcycle tour on my bucket list. Will probably do the Chiang Mai, Pai, Chiang Rai area first with my pants off
I can't believe how much I enjoy your videos. The bike tours are the best. I used to get a bike in Chiang Rai and travel to a small village outside of Phayao to visit my girlfriend and her family beginning in 1989. These videos bring back incredible memories. Thank you Chad.
I always find myself on the edge of my seat watching your videos dude thank you so much
Can't wait for next videos
I'm subscribed to about a dozen you tubers. There are 2 I really look forward to. Yours and Ave.
Keep up the excellent work 👍
Cool video, Have to get some of those snap on pants, amazing A&K
Awesome video. Im glad you showed us the gasoline situation with the liquor bottles! Nice hotel room once you arrived at the destination. Neat experience all around!
Love seeing the kids driving bike and having fun. You too.
Man got chills watching this. Motor biking all over Thailand/SE ASia is some of the best times I’ve had. Took me back.
Keep on doing these. ATL Alien represent
Awesome CB i cant stop watching your vids great fun i really am impressed with the quality and your very brave in that heat .
Good job man, enjoying your vids. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦
Great video mate. That transision with The pants was damn cool editing 😀👍
finished this udon thani series, enjoyed it
Really enjoyed the ride alone Chad! Looking forward too more,take care buddy.
Beautiful country keep up the awesome vids
Excellent road trip 👌👌 glad you got there ...the scenery was amazing on your way
It was!
Great video. Hope the algo loves you as much as we do.
I love this so much, brother. Cruising on my scooter or as Thais call it: “moto-sie,” and getting lost in Thailand is absolutely one of my favorite things to do! Be careful of some of the snakes!
Been to Thailand a few times and now I want to go back more than ever!
Thx for sharing bro. Enjoy it. It's been years since I been to Udon. A lot changed.
Another classic.👍
Very enjoyable.Big fan. Stay safe; take it easy on that bike
You sold me, this is the best way to do thailand.. by far. God I cant wait to get back there.
9:14 Agree completely. Did a 3 day motorbike tour in Chang Mai and was something ill never forget. Watching these videos makes me want to do it again.
You crack me up! That pants thing. So simple yet so entertaining. Love all your videos! Only 2:30 minutes in and thumbs up already!
Thai motorbike adventure at its best!! Thanks Chad!!
Thats a nice room you got, quite impressed!
Hope you have a great tour man!
Man, while I'm stuck in the U.S., you've ridden to my home city, Khon Kaen! Definite thumbs up for your channel, bro!
I literally look for new CB Media vlogs multiple times everyday including when i awake each morning .... your vlogs are that good.
Thank you brother 🙏
These motorbike tours are awesome i like, these show different side of Thailand.i start to miss thailand so much everytime when i watch one of these episodes :D thank you.
Dude! Your excitement in this video is infectious! Makes me seriously want to head out on another adventure myself! Good stuff👍👍
Great episode mate, wish I was there, you're a man after my own heart, give me a day like this as opposed to lying on a beach somewhere.
Real quality content - look forward to Kon Kean vlog as I plan to live there at some point .
Awesome vlog bro!! When I'm there I'll always take my scooter for long rides, Patong to Kamala (30 min).
Other towns i just ride around, because you really feel different and see local perspective.
Enjoy your time bro but when I come there in winter I'll bring you Golf Gear... it works great for trips like this.
*** also if it just rained **let the sunshine dry up the roads little.. drive center as the oils etc. that fell from trucks will make it little slippery.
Be safe bro
I'm glad you took the back road. I enjoyed it more.
I am enjoying your tour.
1. An oversized tip-toey overweight motorcycle is not necessary. ( Then, how much more 750mls bottles of gas to buy !)
2. OK weather, despite it being the rainy season.
3. Pretty OK roads.
4. Nice people.
5. Affordable country.
6. Nice hotel room so far. Food should not be a problem.
I live in Trinidad, West Indies. Honda CB250 Nighthawk. BMW R1150RT. Go to the furthest point in our island, return the same day !! I envy these tours ! Regards.
Another fun video
I've done your tour same time of year. Tip of the day. Leave early finish driving by 2:30 watch the rain it's unbelievable. Too cool.
WOW! Watching you fill up! I would be there all day filling up my 11 liter tank!
Awesome ride, in one stretch almost felt like I was playing one of those arcade games.
I came for the car content but I like all the videos these motorbike video make me want to ride I have a old crappy 50cc motorbike sitting in my garage after I watched the golden triangle trip I got it out and got it running and have been ripping around on it as much as the weather will allow thanks for the content
Thank you for taking the back roads it was great to see authentic Thailand just wish you'd stop to try the local food
Dude you are seriously living the dream...Love it!!
Awesome, I’m glade your getting gas. Lol! That was very interesting on having gas stored in liquor bottles. I had no idea. Keep it up, love your videos. Great job!
They do that in a lot of places I've learned. Same in the Philippians.
I love esan video the most absolutely amazing part of thailand
Much love from Denver Colorado , thank you for being you . Keep making the content and I'll keep watching =)
Thanks dude! I love Denver(during the summer lol)
@@CBMedia404 last winter was my first winter here..... I couldn't agree more , bring some of that heat back with you lol . I haven't even seen 80° yet 😂
Balls out hot or not you're out there living the dream!
I was supposed to be travelling to Thailand next week and going to isaan for a visit but cant because of the lockdown. Your videos have been a little dose of happiness through this trying time. Loving the series!!
Epic adventures!!
It’s always pleasant to see the smiles and the simple way of Issan life in the village. I still have many relatives who live in the provinces of Thailand. Good job Chad. You inspired me to consider my own motor bike tour one day 👍🏻. And be safe on your epic journey. I’ll be following!
Excited to watch the next episode and hear your thoughts on Khon Kaen. It's one of my favourite cities in Thailand. It's right on the border of Issan and in my opinion progressing in the right way and brining the rest of Issan with it.
10 years ago it was the only place in Thailand I ever saw doing Random Breath Testing to curb drink driving.
Happy you are enjoying Thailand 🙏 KonKaen will be delight for you, being a young & University city, it has so much to offer 🙏❤️🙏 Stay safe