at least there was no mention of the "glans"

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Egads, glad I'm not the only one who hates that term!

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Spa Bandung is just a massage joint. But there is a Beach just 115 kms from Udon in Khon Kaen.

English is widely spoken in Udon... in fact more so than some joints in Bangkok.

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-- Recently I read in > The Baht Stop < > Forums. that there are reckoned to be as many as 11,000 farangs, (many of whom have Thai wives.), living in I-San.
- Possibly a mixed blessing for I-San?

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-- Recently I read in > The Baht Stop < > Forums. that there are reckoned to be as many as 11,000 farangs, (many of whom have Thai wives.), living in I-San.
- Possibly a mixed blessing for I-San?

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Can someone give some insight into where all these people get money to live on? Or are they all retired people with a lot of social security and other income (and savings)? I never understood how all the younger farangs live in Thailand. If they have jobs, how much can they make, and what kinds of jobs? I think that at least in the U.S., many people have lost a lot of money and can't support their idle children living overseas. And how much welfare can a young unemployed European get from the State?

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Not having been to Udon before, can anyone please orientate me as to where to stay (clean discreet hotel, preferably boutique style) so as to be walking distance from Bandung, Gentle, and other gay venues. Thanks.

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From this web page;
http://www.udonmap.com/udonthanimaga...animap41_1.jpg
you can see a map of Udon. In square N8, you will see 69 Motel. That is discreet and almost next door to Boyzone on Phon Phisai Road. Gentle is in square O10 and Bandung is in square K12 (very near to what is shown on the map as Boy Boy Pub, but in fact doesn't exist any more there. There is a bar in square M12 called something like Man Bar, but not sure if it's really gay or more for women.
69 Motel is not boutique but is short time place for about Bht300 and has mirrors on the ceilings and fancy bathrooms.
I usualy stay at a hotel on the corner near Robinsons/Central at square O12...it has no name on the map. I like it because it has parking available in front, costs Bht350 a night for aircon room and they don't give a damn who goes in with you. There is a faland restaurant and bar next door called Mojos that is good for all meals. This is a low-key girlie bar and very convenient.
All these places are an easy walk from the main aircon bus terminal and train station.
I am afraid I can't help with boutique...not really my style.

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wow thanks!

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When are u going? I am going tomorrow.

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I found a boutique hotel for you..unfortunately it is about 2.3 kms from Bandung and 3 kms from Gentle. But it does front a great park and lake where I have encountered some doable and smiley lads. Park name is Nong Prajak. Hotel is Prajaktra and web page:
Prajaktra Design Hotel Udonthani

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