I had been once before, but it was a very short trip, and I had no idea where I was. This time was much better, with a family friend acting as a local guide. There is something about this town that fits me like a glove. Not only are the Thai people nice, but the Westerners living here are mostly American, many of them vets, and they are much friendlier than the cold-to-strangers Europeans that you'll come across in other Thailand cities.
Remember when the U.S. Air Force had some bases in Thailand during the American War in Vietnam? Udon Thani remembers. Decades later, it still has a bit of that feeling remaining. At least it does for me. Not only will I be going back, but I'll be taking friends with me. This place is a time capsule in a very positive way.
Thank you, อุดรธานี / Udon Thani, for still being you.
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