expats gathering in the area of NongHan,Phen,BanDung

Post by **jeebeeg** » April 28, 2015, 8:41 am

For some time a bunch of us, farang living nearby show up regularly on a Thursday afternoon, around 5 o'clock, in PhiBunRak, in the centre of the NongHan, Phen, BanDung area, in a shop at the intersection over there, at the day of the weekly market. Some days there are just a few of us, on other days the group is a bit bigger.
The shop owners are happy to have us there, and provide for some simple seating arrangements.
There is no agenda, no membership, or whatever.
Just a get together, drink a bit, and some social talk.
Whenever you are in the neighborhood, or if you are the one who passed by a week ago,feel free to join in, or just come to say hi.
The group is very open for newcomers, and everybody should feel welcome.
See you this Thursday, or one of the coming weeks !

Hans

Post by **astrovan94** » April 29, 2015, 10:32 am

good place for latest news , advice on visa,propperty etc.etc whitch in almost all cases are very individual, there are a lot of knowleged around the table so something can be useful.a lot of bull, be also alot of socalled wisdom,so i enjoy it a lot.
Nice host and a "getaway" from marked day stress,while the ladyes do THEIR shopping

Post by **jopann** » July 26, 2015, 5:16 pm

Thanks for posting this guys. My thai/american wife and I am coming to Udon today and we'll be visiting some family in Nong Mek for sure. I would love to chat and grab a beer with you guys since we keep talking about buying a house over here, etc, etc. If no-one is coming this Thursday 7/30 for some reason please let me know if you see this.

Post by **pf-flyer** » July 26, 2015, 8:36 pm

My wife and I live about 10KM west of Nong Han and we go to Nong Han Frequently. Can you tell me where the meeting place is located from the Nong Han Hospital ?

Thanks

Post by **jeebeeg** » July 27, 2015, 9:21 am

My guess is that you come from the direction of Kumpawapi, you just follow the road, through NongHan, and you will come in PhibunRak (locals still call it Ban Daeng).
Just go on, and you will come to a T-junction, the night market on your right, and the temple in front of you.
We will be at the shop on your left, opposite the temple.
(The shop where we gathered before has been closed down.)
PM me for my phone number if you do not feel sure.

Looking forward to see you !

Post by **Perra** » July 27, 2015, 11:21 am

I'm in Nonghan this week and I would like to meet up. However I don't want to be a party pooper but it's "Buddha days" both 30/7 and 31/7. Will it still be a meet-up? I mean in front of the temple

Post by **jeebeeg** » July 27, 2015, 12:05 pm

Oops,

Excellent point !
I asked my wife, and she had not thought about it to tell me before, but, yes, you are right, we will have to skip a week.
So thanks for bringing this up, and looking forward to see all of you next week !

Post by **James79** » November 23, 2017, 11:33 pm

Is this still happening ?

Post by **jeebeeg** » November 25, 2017, 11:41 am

Sure.
Hope directions are clear, if not, let me know.
See you soon !