moving to sakon nakhon

Hi, my g/f has just got a new job in sakon nakhon province...anybody on here live there or know it...looking for any info that might be of help to me...transport links, amenities etc...thanks guys!!

I hear they do a fine Hot Dog down there

So have I

do not eat the snails, they have liver flukes, any snails, and tell the little lady. been there, short visit, more of a pit stop. laid back, not built up or congested like udon. you can make side trips to the mekong by keep going east. should be a tesco lotus there, so not completely rice paddy land, but much different than udon, except the isan factor.

enjoy the peace and quiet. let us know how it is.

don't know much about the area, but here's a couple links if you know less than me. there IS a lotus there, apparently much nicer than the big c there, but guessing nothing special. put a link for sawadee, and virtual tourist, from there you can get some info, virtual tourist site has some info, but not much, link for restaurant will have more links for tips at bottom, tho not many. also forgot, dog meat and fur capital, take notice to what's in you noodle soup, as for as meat goes.
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Thailand/Northeastern_Thailand/Sakon_Nakhon-1444697/TravelGuide-Sakon_Nakhon.html

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/5a1cb/160b59/2/

http://isan.sawadee.com/sakhonnakhon/

Thanks for the links and info LA...peace and quiet sounds good me...will keep you posted

i think the "hot dog" is the only part they do not eat....

udon is a one horse town SN is a one donkey town

anyone got a saddle ??? what a shame you cant ride izzix , you will miss all the fun !!!!!!!

It really depends on where you will be living in SN. In the capitol city there is a Pizza Company, Swensons, Big C, Lotus, Mackro, KFC, etc. There is an airport in which Nok Air partners with PB air and offers flights to BKK (not daily.) It actually is a decent size city. I don't live there but have been there quite a few times and I always see other foreigners around.

About 8 years ago I was going with a girl from Sakon Nakhon and at that time none of the already mentioned establishments were there. There was only one hotel that was farang suitable, but I did enjoy the time I spent there over about a two year peoiod. Puppy ribs sep mak

Every few months I am cajoled into driving a few relatives to Sakhon Nakhon to visit one of their own who is incarcerated at the prison there. Seems to be some real nutcases driving along that stretch of highway. Not unusual to get pushed onto the shoulder of the two lane stretches by oncoming buses and trucks.

Sakhon's a lot different place than I remember from 35-40 years ago. Then, it was a lot like Nong Khai in those days, a sleepy and dusty town with not much to offer. Now it's quite a busy place with a university along with the businesses already mentioned.

I usually sit in the waiting area while the relatives go inside to visit. It's amusing to watch the motorbike louts who hang out there trying to hit on some of the prisoners wives waiting to see their hubbies or boyfriends. Like watching sharks go after meat.

Don't see many stray dogs in the streets, tho.

Not unusual to get pushed onto the shoulder of the two lane stretches by oncoming buses and trucks.

agree with that, one of the most dangerous roads i've driven on, though all staight away, but as mentioned, stay alert and make sure you check them mirrors. wouldn't want to push a motorbike off shoulder if you need it. no exaggeration, that road is dangerous, don't know why, but the passing is with no regard to yours or their own safety.

Yeah, relatives usually learn a few choice English cuss words when I drive them on that road.

Be sure to visit Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan, Virgie. Too far to commute from Sakhon Nakhon but interesting and restful places to eat and stay along the Mekong. Beautiful views of the karst mountain ranges in Laos from the NKP side. Can get some good bargains at the night/day markets in both cities.

Thanks again for the info...I don't normally drive here but I will certainly take care on my bicycle...will probably be in the city as g/f works for the probation service...she is going to look for somewhere to rent tomorrow..I am blighty side at the moment so cannot help on that one!!...looking forward to it as a change is as good as a rest