The new Dose should have its own thread as it is not across from Maeya, and among other differences, the food is quite different, excellent in a different way, in an extremely spacious environment. I especially recommend the seafood salad.

Both are great places.

When I slow down to stop at zebra crossings in Thailand, I often turn on the emergency flashing lights to warn the car behind.

Amazing Thailand, but not surprising. Pedestrians do not have any right of way in a cross walk here. I tell visitors the cross walk (zebra crossing) means to be extra careful trying to cross the road. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/623408/woman-killed-crossing-road-she-urged-pedestrian-brid...

Am not sure if Don Bosco and St Mary's are considered public or private, I do know they are difficult to get in due to high standards (and some may cite other reasons), though anyone seems to be able to go if the child has merit based on proper behavior as well as smarts. A child must keep up academ...

I would choose a Whopper over a Big Mac every time (though seldom choose either)....when might BK open in Udon?

The new mall adjacent to / behind VT Restaurant on Phosri Road (see the section built behind it by the round about) appears to be going upscale for the neighborhood, I hope they have enough quality tenants who thrive, to make it a go. For sure it will have an upscale Italian eatery. If I were lookin...

Took my children last night Thursday for "Wagyu Night" (40% discount on Wagyu steaks).

Wine House was busy, live music was nice, service was seamless, the food was great.

Looks like quite a feast.

Noted you did not mention they brought the cheese platter at the same time as the main dish so they had to take it away for a while..... And the background sounds of a couple of spirited kids with their mom and merry dad in the back by the bar.....

this thread a bit dated now: http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/housing-estates-2011-new-house-sales-t20353.html What are the top new "housing estates" in Udon Thank lately? Where to look if a serious buyer? What and how are the projects from last 2-3-5 years doing, how did they turn out, prices,...

747man with your name I would have thought you'd prefer an abode that looks like an air traffic control tower.

This company has a slick website, owned by an Alec, is this who you refer to:
http://www.nkdhouse.com/blog

Have been twice before the actual grand opening, truly enjoyed both times. The Wagyu steak was on promo at 40% discount (Thursdays for another month), and can honestly say was the best steak I've had in Udon Thani ever. For another month Wednesdays are 40% pizzas though have yet to try. I see on the...

Am just back after a one month family trip in the US, put 3000 miles on a Chevy Tahoe SUV one way rental (the gorgeous beast had under 300 miles on it when I picked it up at LAX) and then final week with a minivan to accommodate the outlet mall and other loot my wife picked up. Outlet malls give pri...

This particular thread is about showing respect at immigration. The goofball who came in at around 10h00 with his shirt almost entirely open and unbuttoned, except for the bottom one button near his belt, was not suitably dressed and exemplifies a lack of respect, even if he may be the rare case of ...

I do not want to associate myself with the other thread.....today at Immigration, I witnessed nothing but professionalism from all the officers, during my 90 minute visit for an annual renewal, during which time they were quite busy and handling all sorts of people. Been here 6 years now, and always...

Kuhn Paul if you want to put my words in quotes, you should not change words and twist them around to mean something different when quoting me and then take offense by the way your own mind works. Glad Parrott pointed this out.....what I meant is exactly as how Parrot interpreted it "a local woman" ...

There is no accounting for taste. I lived many years each in Bangkok, Phuket, Udon Thani, (21 years total) and can afford to live in any of them, we chose Udon 6 years ago for family reasons, which is not to say we intend to stay forever. I still frequent all, as well as the major capital cities acr...

Grin and bear it, no choice. I plan Christmas and summer break trips for the kids and book flights, always a bit comical trying to get dates far in advance, from the school office.

When might Thailand switch to have summer school break in June/July/August, I heard this was being pondered.

If Parrot's words and photos are inspiring... Seeing the updates on Dose's facebook page will put one over the top, a great photographer/s, and scroll all the way down to their farm visit.....such happiness. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dose-Espresso-Thailand/400172750113334?id=400172750113334&sk=...

Suanthip Chinese Restaurant - phone 042-222-927 This is a suburban Chinese restaurant in a garden setting with additional indoor rooms. Head into Nongsamrong from the ring road, at the second U-Turn, turn left into the narrow soi, a few hundred meters in on the right, opposite some new apartment bui...

New cars in Thailand have a high tax, so they are more expensive than in much of the west. Luxury cars even more. Here is what I believe: the high tax on cars in Thailand is similar to the C.O.E on cars in Singapore, Certificate of Entitlement, which is basically a tax on car ownership. Singapore's ...