Udon Thani: the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Liked · 70Commenters who have lived there describe a relaxed, genuine, non-touristy city with cheap, fast services, with heat and rainy season as the main caveats; the sample is small.
- relaxed pace
- genuine friendliness
- cheap, fast services
- not a tourist town
- night market and food
- heat and harsh sun
- rainy season
- dated transport links
- thin sample of comments
- Long-term residents value its calm, non-touristy feel over big-city buzz.
- Everyday services like scooter repairs are far cheaper and quicker than in the UK.
- Midday heat is intense, so locals dress to protect their skin.
- Laos bus connections may be outdated, so verify before planning around them.
- Several viewers with Isan family ties feel an emotional pull toward the city.
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
HOW IS UDON THANI? (APRIL 2022) A DAY IN UDON THANI, ISAAN | Thailand vlog
Ride with Gabi · 30K views · 2022
What viewers said
“I love this video! I lived in Udon for a year in 1968 during the Vietnam war. I lived out by the airport that was an airbase in those days I was a civilian contractor. It’s amazing to see how the city has grown in 50 years and I wish I coul”
♥ 20 likes
“Just discovered your videos and now I'm addicted. I have lived in Udon Thani for over 13 years. One reason I like it is because it's NOT A TOURIST TOWN. This is the real Thailand. The Thais are more honest here, the friendliness is genuine,”
♥ 9 likes
“You are by far the best vlogger in 2022”
♥ 7 likes
“Udon Thani has (or maybe had) a good connection if you want to go Laos. There’s a bus from the main bus stand in Udon Thani to central Vientiane. It leaves UT, stops at the checkpoint where you get stamped out of Thailand and into Laos. The”
♥ 5 likes
“I really loved this video. I have been in Udo Thani twice. I really loved the relaxed athmosphere there. I am really happy to see that Udon Thani is doing well during the pandamic. Keep up these great videos.”
♥ 5 likes
“I was there as a contractor from the US working at the Voice of America radio station in 1993. Was there about 2 months. I rented a car from Parada car rental and became very good friends with the lady owner. I often wonder what became of h”
“Your videos are really cool, your good spirits despite Ploy being in a wheelchair she is lucky to have you, my excitement for my Thailand trip is growing thanks to your videos we arrive in Phuket Wednesday evening :)”
♥ 2 likes
“Live there.”
♥ 1 likes
“hey nice video man i love udon. it´s the home town of my Mom (i´m half thai half german) i i can´t wait to go back by the end of this month. seeing your video and they you talk about udon makes me realy happy and thx for the video”
“Loved the video beautiful place, hopefully get there later this year Like you car choices, not an easy decision. You seem a very caring man, keep the videos coming”
♥ 1 likes
Found with a YouTube search for the city and “digital nomad”, fetched 2026-11-07; titles, descriptions and comments belong to their authors and link to the originals.