Expat Hangouts in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Where do farangs hangout in Ubon?
Ubon Ratchathani has an ever increasing expat community. The convenience, people, lifestyle, quality of life, cost of living and the weather provide the attraction. Some of these residents needed somthing to do, while others need a place to hangout, get their English language fix, catch up on news, share information and meet friends. A few meeting points have emerged to fill these needs.
Now in Ubon you can find places to hangout and enjoy the company of other farangs or expats. Whether you want some good food, cold beer or just some good conversation check out these expat frequented locations.
N-Joy Cafe
A small but cozy cafe/pub. Owned by the wife of an Aussie expat/retiree living here in Ubon. Nice place for some good Thai food, cold beer or other drinks and some good friendly conversation. Draws afternoon crowd but I am sure they would love if you could find your way over there in the evenings too.
No scheduled public transportation passes N-Joy but you can easily drive there or take a tuk-tuk. You can find N-Joy on Palochai Rd. near the end. from town go past Tohsang City Hotel, past the prison, past "Big Cock Restaurant" and look to the right hand side. If you see a school or the river you've gone too far. Go check it out and tell 'em Darwin sent you.
Wrong Way Cafe
Dowtown Ubon you will find Wrong Way Cafe. A cafe or pub that serves as an expat meeting point. Usually opens at 2pm seven days a week and closes around 2am.
This farang sanctuary serves a selection of both Thai and Western dishes. For entertainment there is cable TV to catch football games and such and a pool table to test your skill. Of course, along with the entertainment you will good food and cold drinks. The main reason for going there is friends and conversation. On any given afternoon or evening you might find friends from Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, America, Denmark, Sweden, so you might say it's truly an international cafe.
Wrong Way is run by an American expat and his wife. She owns, he oversees. It was established in 2006 due to a lack of expat hangouts at the time. Wrong Way Cafe provides a much needed service.
You can get there easily on public transportation pink #7 line, blue #10 line and blue #11 line all pass in front of the pub.
Address: 49/4-5 Phadang Rd
Ubon Ratchathani 34000
Mobile Phone: 086 868-6661
Swing Party House
A nice nightclub on Chayangkun Rd here across from a PT&T Gas or Petrol Station here in Ubon. Many expats enjoy spending an evening here. Why? The location is convenient and easy to find. The band decent and plays a mix of Thai and English songs in their sets and the volume isn't so loud that you can't here yourself think. It is also frequented by Thais as it's not a farang exclusive club.
Good place to enjoy a cold drink and listen to some good music. You can get food there but I have never eaten there so can't comment on it. The waitresses and barkeeps are pleasant and easy to look at. All in all an establishment to spend an enjoyable night on the town.