we don't sell alcohol & cigarettes

Oh yea, I thought the idea was a club where one could come and converse with friends over a pint or glass of whatever, so this idea of just a place to meet costing as Ron suggests 2000 then 500 per quarter is just for sitting and talking, I can do that for free anywhere I like my friends can come and talk and we can have a beer at many of the local bars now.
Why go to all the trouble and cost not to talk about licences, staff and one person to run the place ( for free I doubt it), plus business set up costs etc etc, when we already have places that will do, maybe a better idea would be to speak to one or more of the larger bar owners and see if they would be prepared to offer their premises for a small fee exclusivly for us to start the club or whatever going about either once a fortnoght or once a month, if and if it expands beyond space available then we talk about separate premises and all the problems that may go with that. just an idea, but in these days of falling customers I am sure one or more would think about that seriously.

most clubs i've been/am involved in were sports clubs

which gives a central focus for the members

i mostly stay to far away from udon to make it a regular thing though

The only real advantage I could see in this is that it might make some wives more at ease about us lads going out alone if they knew it was merely a falang social club with no temptation on offer.
Not mine of course, she totally trusts me

Groucho Marx once said:

I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members.

Roy wrote:The only real advantage I could see in this is that it might make some wives more at ease about us lads going out alone if they knew it was merely a falang social club with no temptation on offer.
Not mine of course, she totally trusts me

Best not mention the possibility of regular 'exotic' dancer(complete with snake and feather Boa) then Roy...

Maybe we could put on a Full Monty show for the ladies!

I can just picture it now, all the ladies singing along to Hot Chocolate "Since you came arong, you sexy man"

K Paul has a few valid points about going to the bar and chat but we do that now once a month
but some of us don't feel comfortable sitting in some one else home and some of us will not get invited to
homes of expats so with these things all considered I just thought it was good idea but looking at the posters views they all seem it not a good idea so that ends that

There seems to be some against and for,for a social club in udon,the no,s mainly for upsetting someone,for others thinking it will be a simular club from home,the main difference being the club in udon will be made up from different communities across the globe,mainly from EUROPE,USA and AUSTRALIA,yes you can not please all the people all the time,but you can stike a happy media,with shared interests ect,who,s going to moan say at tiger for 40 baht a bott,some may not like drinking where theres no bar girls,but i,m sure some of you would like to go somewhere sociable where you can take your good lady,this is just another venue that has differences and listens to its members needs.The Pattia expats club go from strength to strength,expats meeting in groups share benificial knowledge,which at no cost can only be of help,and if members like the odd game darts,cards,chess,snooker ,meetings,a dance night,various intertainment,for all expats.

aznyron wrote:you can start off by renting a store front get a TV and some lounge chairs and refrigerator and charge a monthly membership or quarterly and you can get around rules call it expat club doors are open to any one
after you have so many members close the books on membership put them on a waiting list I am sure no
thai would want to join and pay a membership dues I don't even think most expats outside of the norm UK USA AUS CA NZ will join maybe a few but the majority are those English speaking countries I think it worth a try in my opinion and you can count me in Oh and you can have a joining fees like 2k and then a quarterly dues of say 500 baht to cover expenses

be nice if there were a few more positive people like you,and you got the right idea,membership not alot,and you get more than that back on the lower cost of things

Ok freddythe hound has some sound points and I for one agree a polace where we can go is a wonderful idea, but in poattaya unless I am mistaken they use a hotel or part of one to hold meetings.
What is the difference to utilising a bar with the owners consent, not the same as meetings in night market, but a large bar, ( sort of like harleys )the owner and staff are advised that we are there to meet not to partake in the attractions ( good they may be though).
When the place becomes to small for our needs we can then decide on our next course of action.
If as freddy says we are selling beer then we will need a licence and all that stuff, or the thai mafia and /or Police will soon jump on us.
If we are really serious about this, amybe someone would approach some bar owners and put the idea to them preferably someone with food as well makes it easier.
be positive but not silly, one step at a time is best.

Sounds like an extention of the forum meeting plan!

Khun Paul wrote:Ok freddythe hound has some sound points and I for one agree a polace where we can go is a wonderful idea, but in poattaya unless I am mistaken they use a hotel or part of one to hold meetings.
What is the difference to utilising a bar with the owners consent, not the same as meetings in night market, but a large bar, ( sort of like harleys )the owner and staff are advised that we are there to meet not to partake in the attractions ( good they may be though).
When the place becomes to small for our needs we can then decide on our next course of action.
If as freddy says we are selling beer then we will need a licence and all that stuff, or the thai mafia and /or Police will soon jump on us.
If we are really serious about this, amybe someone would approach some bar owners and put the idea to them preferably someone with food as well makes it easier.
be positive but not silly, one step at a time is best.

forgive me if i appear stupid , but was not the original idea to have a club for members and bona fide guests only ? how is that going to happen useing an existing bar , which by its nature is a public place ? and i agree with stan , what your proposing now is nothing more than a periodic social gathering similar to the night market meetings. sorry guys but the idea was good in principal , if thats your thing , but aint never going to happen in udon .

I think its the same old story,farangs do not stick together,unlike other migrants that imigrate to your countries and do well,because they do work as a team

fredythehound wrote:I think its the same old story,farangs do not stick together,unlike other migrants that imigrate to your countries and do well,because they do work as a team

I don't think you are NOT comparing apples to apples here Fredy. Most of the falangs in Udon are retired or will be shortly. Most are independent souls or they would not be making this trek to Udon anyway, where as most immigrants to United States, Europe or Australia are making the trek young and trying to do better for themselves.

The immigrants have a need and a reason to gather with the like of themselves for company as well as social events and work groups.

The immigrants to Udon have been there done that and moved on. They enjoy each others company but are willing to let it be on their schedule and not a regular thing. When the monthly gathering started it was discussed of the frequency. The times drifted between one week to quarterly. It was actually debated a bit if a month was to often.

Again I wish you luck but just do not see it happening in Udon. There are a group of guys meeting daily at the mall. Maybe go join them and see what happens or join the golf league as they seem to get together regularly. I am sure there are others.

Personally , I would like to meet some of the guys on this website , It would be in interesting to meet the likes of bob helm, beer monkey , and westerby, judging by my posts ( 20 x cider's and a 'slight ' right wing attitude ) I doubt that would be tenable , Is there any regular bar you drink in? I have 1x week in Udon Thani before my stay with the in - laws , (I shall not be armed bottles and and bricks ) - probably a Tom Sharpe novel,