UDON SOCIAL

So it's good reviews for the Fuzzy One nice one Ken.

As stated before I have visited Fuzzy Ken's on a few occasions and would recommend it , nice Pie , Mash potatoe peas and gravy , and A good value Full English in the morning ( though the Tea could do with being a tad stronger for a refined palate such as mine ) , Last time I got chatting to some other Farangs there in a friendly atmoshphere , I like the place ++)(*

Fuzzy's being one of the originals, though doing much better now than when across from Aussie Bar on Falang Alley.

Those that do make a go of it are as stated normally outside of the two largish bar complexes, possible because they have to try a lot harder to entice and therefore keep customers. There used to be one or two in both places that were reasonable but the girls got greedy and so put of many customers plus the influx of LB which to reb blooded male is a huge turn-off ( unless you are Japanese it would appear ).

Lack of any business sense , is also a deciding factor again those that stay the course are usually business savvy.
It is sign of the times with the decline in the projected customers as other towns across the country are ramping up tourist locations , that the downside for Udon is going to be complete lack of on some occasions accessibility as the town centre has got so congested just a visit to the bar area is a journey from hell unless you go in the day or after 8pm at night . Walking down Soi Sampan is a nightmare with tables / chairs/ vendors/motorbikes occasionally and accumulated rubbish adorning the footpath.

[quote="dezzer"][quote="Hamlay"]I think there is definitely a market for faring bars in udon, but maybe not as many as we currently have. My biggest problem is how crappy most of them are though. I'd rather sit at home with a nice drink versus a dirty smelly tiny bar with no customers and no atmosphere. However i'd rather be in a decent bar with a bit of nice music, a nice clean environment with some good banter than sit at home.[/quote]
Decent bar nice environment clean ,banter good good scoff get yourself to Fuzzy Kens :dance:[/quote]

Can't disagree with that Dezzer. I've known Fuzzy and his bar for 8 years or so and although he gets some stick on forums, it's very difficult to argue your point and it's a top location, foods sound, beers cheap and banter all good.

Thanks, and agree with Udon being one of the best cities in Thailand. Glad to see you take in the rest for a bit also. ENJOY

[quote="Loki"]Nice write up, although.......punctuation and paragraphs......... :lol:

OK, Soi Farang ??? Is this simply the rest of the bars on Soi Samphan you are talking about, such as Beach Bar, Viking Bar, and couple other new ones coming to mind.

If you don't me asking, why Udon for this part of your holiday ??? Do you have a present connection, or just familiarity is comforting? Looking at your pasts post, luckily, not too many, don't see a major reason for Udon. Though I like Udon also, especially the familiarity, and best food town, and easy to get around compared to most other places. Everything in walking distance. But same as a couple beach spots, once there.

Did I just answer my own question, familiarity. :roll:

For me, I'd go beachside, Patts, Phuket or Hua Hin if wanting some company, or PKK, Thung Wua Laen (Chumphon beach) for relaxing, sipping and possibly some company.[/quote]

Yeah this old 10'' laptop doesn't have any spell checker and I tend to put everything in one paragraph lol!

Firstly I've been all over Thailand and stayed more than a few days in many places. Been coming here for around 8 or 9 years and I have to say I keep coming back here as it's still the best place for my needs!. You mentioned a few of these.

The Thais always seemed friendlier here to me. Everything including shops, bus station platforms have some English signage. Compared to somewhere big such as Korat this is much more tourist user friendly! You have Nong Khai and Laos up the road, NK is ok for a few days too! Markets like Centerpoint, (get a lot of smiles from the ladies there ++)(* UD town for the ambiance and music. Weekend markets near Nong prajac!
I used to have a girlfriend here so know the city quite well, know where all the small markets are for example motorbike custom parts, (part time hobby) or DIY home shops and wholesale places on the ring roads for bits and pieces, Chinese wholesale cheap supermarkets. Plenty of Guest houses for around 5 to 6k month. And I know a few people, not as many as I did they've all left!
I'll be back in LOS Aug and part of my trip to here will probably include BKK, 2 or 3 days, Pattaya 3 or 4, Hua Hin a week or more (want to check out Cha am this time). Kanchanarburi possibly (do that ever 2 years) KK maybe 2 days. Up here and maybe a week or so in Laos, but mostly here for a month or so!
Wouldn't realy class it as a holiday. More of a place to chill that's not UK and on route to Philippines and Cambodia which when have bad weather, best to to be there!

[quote="jetdoc"]I hate being anywhere for reasons, other than choice;o)[/quote]Can't wait till March 2017....... Retirement Phase 2 the Sequel. Me, new Xiaomi Mi Drone, Sniffy the Wonder Dog, and oh yea..... Ree, in the car with no destination.

Hang out somewhere, till bored............next. ++)(*

OT...........never a worry for openings and closing.........Thais do it right. Open with the sunrise, close when Po Po come knockin' :party: :dance: :party: :dance: :party:

I hate being anywhere for reasons, other than choice;o)

[quote="konstabel els"]No personal offence intended as I know a few people who spend their holidays in Udon whilst not married etc , crikey , I could think of so many better places throughout Thailand than Soi Samphan , for the same price I would have spent 11 days in Hua Hin or done a bit of touring[/quote]My thoughts, if not living here, mainly Gem's school as only reason for staying, I wouldn't be here. House is on the market, and IF sold, can't see me ever returning.

If not sold, use as a base, but can see me out and about, beach side, and maybe finally seeing some of the mountain views on North side, during right time of year, and away, more than being at the house.