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Whether the Province or the capital City, Udon Thani captured my heart when first I visited in January, 2003. Had I known of the online resource UdonMap, I doubt I would be married to the woman who is my wife today. As it was, I knew only a few Thais in Udon Thani, and knew nothing of what was then commonly referred to as “Farang Alley.” Had I been able to find that Farang enclave for beer-drinkers, then it is very likely I would have made a few Western (Farang) friends and learned the ropes, and not have needed to be so entirely reliant upon the daily attendance my Thai friends gave me. Nor would I have been so willingly dependent upon she in the group who was to become my main city guide, and who was to eventually capture my heart.
It was a matchmaking website that first brought me to Thailand, and Udon Thani. That matchmaking website — Siam Lady (http://www.siamlady.com) — has long since become inactive. However, it went from being a matchmaking site, to an incarnation or two bordering on the unsavoury. But it was founded in the year 2000 (March 20) with good intentions:
“Our goal is to introduce western men to ladies from Thailand (Siam) for the purpose of marriage.” “Personal ads of Thai lady friends seeking good men for marriage. No Bar Girls here. Includes discussion of marriage customs.“
Someone today still holds possession of the Domain name SiamLady.com until March 20, 2013.
Yes, that website was the reason I “discovered” Thailand. I went there to meet the young lady who was to be my match. And six days later…was the last time I was ever to see her. She had easily fleeced me, and ran off to Khon Kaen, leaving me with the handful of Thais who had known her, and were outraged by her deceit. They collectively resolved to ensure that I was not to come to any further harm in their country, and I found myself so lavishly cared for, that I could scarcely find myself alone and idle long enough to think about doing anything on my own.
Besides, Supranee (Jack) had become one of the group, and she became my local guide insofar as having a companion to take me to the sorts of places I wanted to visit — places where I could drink beer and watch lots of life around me.
And our closeness grew, building upon the many hours we spent together each and every day. Even when our other Thai friends came to take me somewhere in one of their cars, Jack was always a part of it.
Yet none of that bonding might have taken place had I known of “Farang Alley,” and thus had somewhere that I could have gone on my own. I would not have needed to be spending countless hours with dear Jack. Instead, I could have been with other Farangs, getting introduced to any number of Thai ladies.
All it would have taken for that to have happened is knowledge of the existence of UdonMap. But I was not to learn of the website until later that year, after I had returned in deep sadness to my home country of Canada.
When I think back to Jack as I knew her then, the woman with me today here in Canada seems almost someone else.
I wish I could have more of the Jack of old. But that would take relocating to Thailand, I realize. And this is something that presently cannot be. Although I am Retired now, she has business interests in a Thai restaurant in Vancouver with two partners that keeps her away from home for a dozen hours a day, and sometimes more. Also, her two sons joined us in September, 2008. Neither could speak English when they arrived here. But one is now 17, and in Grade XII; the other is 14, and in Grade IX. Jack wants them both to finish their high school here in Canada. They can then later decide what they want to do with their lives once they have that foundation, and Canadian Citizenship.
Jack wrote the test herself earlier this year — I am writing this in a post edit of March 26, 2012 — but she is convinced that she probably failed it. Although it has been more than a month, we have not gotten her results.
I have not been to Thailand since Jack and I married in Udon Thani on May 30, 2005.
I do not want to be where I am. I have not wanted to be here since I was a teen back in the 1960s. But it is going to take a financial miracle to change things.
Enough of the maudlin trend! Since I am not and can not be there, here are some selections of other websites that have had something to say recently about Udon Thani and Thailand:
Udon Thani Thailand Blog. Based on a G-20 Conceptual Framework a Sustainable Index is created for Udon Thani … Jeng-Chyang Syu: I am a student at Rajabhat University in Udon Thani, Thailand. Author is getting a PhD …
Publish Date: 03/25/2012 16:13
http://udonthaniblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/g20-from-haywood-mall-sc.html
Udon Thani, Thailand – Thailand – Journey of One – WorldNomads Adventures – World Nomads Travel Journal – Buy travel insurance online & make your travel insurance claims online. Share your experiences, photos and …
Publish Date: 02/09/2012 8:38
http://journals.worldnomads.com/walkingabout2/story/82842/Thailand/Udon-Thani-Thailand
If you’re planning on becoming an expat in Udon Thani or have intentions of renting a house or apartment in the area for a long stay then Chern Chim is the place to go for quality western food. Chern Chim Foods in Udon …
Publish Date: 03/23/2012 7:00
http://www.thaisabai.org/2012/03/chern-chim-quality-western-food-in-udon-thani/
Udon Thani, Northeastern Thailand. Leaving Bangkok before I’d seen everything on my bucket list was necessary if I was going to see more of the country. The overnight sleeper train to Udon Thani was a pleasant and …
Publish Date: 02/25/2012 7:16
http://www.myviewfrommaine.net/2012/02/udon-thani-northern-thailand.html
It’s mid sized towns like this that make central Thailand so charming, with all of the modern conveniences that the bicycle tourist needs on his day off available. Phetchabun has a Swensens with a big glass window facing onto …
Publish Date: 02/02/2012 18:01
http://happytimeinthailand.com/?p=84
A popular choices with many visitors to Thailand is Napalai Hotel in Udon Thani but there are countless other choices in Udon Thani, something to meet every type of traveller’s needs. Welcome to Napalai Hotel Napalai Hotel …
Publish Date: 03/26/2012 5:07
http://outdoor-recreation.factvault.org/napalai-hotel-udon-thani/
Udon Thani, Thailand 1996-1998 Net Tech Computer IT Computer Technical Support Services Projects Management, IT Computer Software development process, Activities and steps. Requirements, Specification, Architecture, Design, …
Publish Date: 03/05/2012 3:15
http://itc-tech-support.blogspot.com/2012/03/1994-1998-udon-thani-it-computer.html
Horse racing in Udon Thani is one of the best things to do if you’re visiting the city and the races take place every Saturday at Udon Thani’s Intergames Park.
Publish Date: 03/04/2012 14:43
http://www.thaisabai.org/2012/03/horse-racing-udon-thani-intergames-park/
The Up2u bar has a value for money menu, friendly atmosphere and is in the middle of Udon Thani’s nightlife area making it one of the best bars in Udon Thani.
Publish Date: 03/11/2012 12:26
http://www.thaisabai.org/2012/03/best-bars-in-udon-thani-up2u-bar/
8 held in Udon, Taiwan over phone. Six call-centre scam suspects were arrested in Udon Thani, while the alleged gang leader, a Taiwanese man, was nabbed with his Thai wife in Taiwan,…
Publish Date: 03/24/2012 17:14
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/8-held-in-Udon-Taiwan-over-phone-30178681.html
Do you ever question what it is like during the summer in Thailand? If this is your first time in Thailand how will you cope with the heat? Or will you get ill?
Publish Date: 02/06/2012 6:37
http://www.expat-visa.com/kitiyasthailand/2012/02/06/summer-in-udon-thani-hot-and-spicy/
Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani. … Latest Udon Thani & Thailand News … Udon Thani’s Indispensible Hotel The Centara Hotel & Convention Centre By Jeff Petry. As I walked into the Centara to chat with the …
Publish Date: 01/27/2012 19:25
http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaninews/centara-hotel-convention-centre-udon-thani/
Isaan, also written as Isan, Issan or Esarn, is in the north-eastern region of Thailand and covers 160000 km2 (62000 sq mi) divided into 20 provinces.
Publish Date: 01/05/2012 8:20
http://www.expat-visa.com/kitiyasthailand/2012/01/05/life-in-isaan-udon-thani/
Phu Foi Lom is an ecotourism park located in Pa Phan Don-Pakho National Forest Reserve in Udon Thani province of Thailand. It covers an area of about 60000 acres. The park has diverse ecological elements, flourished …
Publish Date: 12/13/2011 0:38
http://tesathome.com/2011/12/13/phu-foi-lom-udon-thani-thailand/
Rainy season in Udon Thani Thailand
Uploaded by infoudonthani on Oct 3, 2011
1 hour rain only, recorded at Adunyadet road in the centre of Udonthani Thailand on October 3th, 2011.
After 1 hour the rain stopped. This street is lucky cause 1 year ago they changed the drainage system.
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