( I use a stat dec from the Australian Embassy) and was told I had to have it up dated. Ok, I had it updated.....) At that time the Embassy statement was about 2 months old? They have to accept Embassy statements up to 6 months old! Sorry, I expressed myself poorly. The Stat Dec from the Embassy wa...

I go in tomorrow after waiting the 30 days. There is no way in the world I was going to pay the one or two thousand baht to have it expedited. Of course on the day I applied they then wanted to see my bankbook ( I use a stat dec from the Australian Embassy) and was told I had to have it up dated. Ok...

I was booked to fly Udon to Sydney with Bangkok Air and Qantas on April 2. My flights were midday from Udon and 1830 from BKK. With the cancellation of the midday flight Bangkok Air then booked me on the evening flight to arrive 2 or 3 hours after my Qantas flight left. After a call to Qantas in Ban...

I am quickly losing faith in Bangkok Air. Sat. 21/2 departure BKK was 2 hours + late and 26/2 the evening flight was cancelled. They booked me on Thai Smile. I was at their check in about 3.5 hours before scheduled departure and I wonder how those who arrived later fared.

I flew into Udon yesterday, booked Qantas from Aust through to Udon. The BKK-Udon leg was Bangkok Air. On arrival at UT I waited just inside the International luggage area so I could keep an eye on both sets of luggage carosels. I was still there 5 mins after everyone left and just starting to fill ...

You are better off joining Bangkok Air's (free) frequent flyer program, and: - 30kg baggage allowance - flies to Swampy 3 times a day - cheaper fares - better planes - better food - lounge access either end - free wifi either end - through check-in at UT airport for some onward overseas flights QAN...

Just been advised I have been selected to attend the ANZAC DAY ceremonies at ANZAC COVE next year

I renewed my Australian passport in March of this year. At BKK airport I presented both passports and gained entry. At Udon Immigration they transferred my extension and re-entry stamps from the old to the new and charged me 500 Baht for a free service.

I greatly admired Gough Whitlam. There are a few things that need to be straightened out though. The Whitlam Government was elected on 2 December 1972. By this time the bulk of Australian troops had been withdrawn from Vietnam leaving the training team (AATV) in place along with some other small uni...

RIP Comrade

I fly Udon to BKK on 1 October with Thai Smile. I was near the airport this morning so took the opportunity to check on the 30kg baggage for domestic flights. At the Thai ticket office they said that is for Thai flights and Thai Smile is still 20 KG.

The White Box in Nutty Park has one for sale.

Thanks for the replies, yes it was of course ZAP.

In the days before UD Town there was a Steak and Salad Buffet alongside the Koala Bar. Does anyone know where they have re-located to and if so what are they called now.

I had another dinner at Dose last night. As before the meal, service and ambience could not be faulted. I had the special "Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach but they altered the meal for me with salad instead of potato. It was excellent. Started with OJ then main meal and finished with a flat whit...

I have not had Australia Network or BBC since the weekend. I use Udon Cable.

I remember Ronnie from the meetings at the Night Market, a great bloke. RIP mate.

Wax awaiting your return mate.

Thanks for the replies, I had a foot massage near the Fire Station and enjoyed the view over the lake. The duck family are still there.

I went up to NP the other night to find the massage tents have been removed. Does anybody know where of if they have been relocated?