The Englishman's retreat is very high on my list and I'll definitely be giving them a call .I've been on there website and it seems ideal for our requirements

It seems the better option for us as a family is to venture out from the main centre as there are a lot of mixed opinions on the hotels in udon,plus the fact having a young family would be better to stay away from the noise and use a taxi in or out if we fancy some action or late nights

I've been looking on the Irish clock website and i must say i'm impressed with the rooms and the locations perfect but,with a 2 year old i'm concerned about noise levels even though they do have back rooms away from other bars.I'm also looking at Englishmans Retreat as a family alternative and the f...

I was looking at this hotel for a three /four night stay with my family but after reading that i dont think i'll bother

Looks to me like the Irish clock gets the vote for Christmas dinner.As I've never been there I'm wondering do they have facilities for small children like a play area inside,and do they have high chairs?.And finally do they do child menus?

We, the family and friends have been going to Steve and Marlie's establishments for the last 5-6 years be it the original Steve's Bar, Steve's Bar on the ring-road and latterly The Irish Clock. I can honestly say that at no time have we been disappointed, the staff dress in their Christmasy outfits...

Well i think all the udonmap members should get together on Christmas day at a restaurant large enough to enjoy the day.It would be a good opportunity to meet everyone.

What do you think?

One of the reasons for going over to Thailand is to get away from all the hassles that come with it here in the UK.More than anything all the talk of who to invite for dinner without upsetting anyone.Not to mention all the long queues at the checkouts at the supermarkets.that's if you can park up an...

You may well lauph but at this time of the year the locals are rugged up in Jackets and hats and can't stand the bitter cold. Last year it was 14c in the early morning and 26c by about 2 O"clock in the afternoon. Absolutely beautiful by the way, when I say locals I don't just mean Thais Enjoy We wen...

Well here in the UK christmas decorations are being displayed next to the halloween displays,so we seem to be getting ahead of ourselves.I hope starting this thread will as you say will get the ball rolling in udon as bars/restaraunts close and new ones open. I personally have never spent time away ...

Hi everyone.Can anybody recommend a good restaurant which has all the authenticity of christmas and serves up the traditional menu.We plan on spending christmas and new year in udon.Myself and the wife and 2 year old.

I think the best way to use my uk account in thai is to transfer funds which will cost about 25pounds and during my stay use the wifes atm card to withdraw for free.

Well for the chosen few of us with thai wifes it seems the only way to withdraw money from ATM's is to use the wifes bank account

Does the UK HSBC bank debit card charge you 150bht for cash withdrawls at any Thai ATM machines?

since only going to be there for a couple months, i would suggest AIS sim card for your cell phone, approx 200 baht for sim card and 374 for 100 hrs a month. slow, but dependable. AIS shop on prosi rd or telewiz should be able to set up for you. need GPRS phone capable, most have, cable is better t...

I'm spending time in ban leum just outside udon thani for a month or two at my wifes house which has no landline.

I'm thinking about taking my laptop and need a dongle to get some form of internet.Can anybody give me advice on the best solution to my problem?

I was refering to pop pop's internet cafe in udon thani.There seems to be no activity inside and outside.

Good luck with your new son.I have a 2 year old and know exactly how you feel and yes you are lucky to be there for him full time

And the internet cafe?

Would like to recieve some photo's to my e mail address from pop pops internet cafe but it's closed it seems from the webcam shots.What' happend is he on holiday?

I dont know if anyone can confirm but i'm sure there was a 747 at phitsanlok airport a couple of years ago minus the engines