Swimming
There is a small public swimming pool located in the sports complex near the football stadium on the road to Nong Sawang. Opening hours are varied
Andrew
Tiger Bar
Tiger Bar (Closed)
The Tiger Br Owned by Gordon from Australia it is located near the M&B turn off. Gordon Sells Pizzas and Beefburgers along with the usual alcoholic beverages.Free Wi-fi is also available.
Opening Hours 12:00 pm till late
Closed all Day Tuesdays
Global House
There is a New Global House going to be Built in Ban Dung on the Salt road in the vicinity of Ban Dung Yai. Although construction has not yet started I believe the site has already been Prepared; No News on when it will be Open. This is yet another example of the expanding importance of Ban Dung – especially in view of its forthcoming connectivity to the express Highway system.( See previous Article)
New Road From Bueng Kan to Udon Thani
A new Road is under construction from Bueng Kan to Udon Thani which will connect to a new Friendship Bridge crossing the Mekong in Bueng Kan which is nearing completion.The road in Laos on the opposite bank has already been finished.
The Road will pass close to Fao Rai and then come to within 1km of Ban Dung ; crossing the Phen Road and Skirting the Rubbish tip. T
When completed it will greatly reduce the Journey time to Udon Thai & presumably reduce the Heavy Goods traffic which currently has to come through the town. No Date for its completion has yet been given but my understanding is that work has already been started .
Butchers Arms
A new Bar is opening in Ban Dung on the 1st February( or thereabouts). It is called the Butchers arms and owned by Clive. It is located on the road where the Agricultural Bank is ; If you approach the Trafic Lights ( Defunct) from the Bus Station continue straight on (instead of turnig Lef) for approx 1.5k and it is located on the right hand side of the road. More News to Follow.
Christmas
Christmas appears to have arrived. I Still have More Lights to put up.
Diminishing Numbers
I was Informed Yesterday that Old (English) Geoff had died in the week. He Leaves behind a Teenage Son (Lee) . Nobody has yet heard anything regarding funeral arrangements.
That Means our Numbers are Diminishing fast . At Least four local Farangs have died this Year: Brian;Igloo(Dave Cooper); Louis (saxophonist) and now Geoff.
New Fence
Have Had the Garden Fence upgraded at the front & rear and also one of the sides. Hopefully this should keep the dogs out in future.
The front Gate has also been upgraded.
