Glad to see yer post. We have a home South of Sawang Daen Din, on the road to Song Dao, right outside of Ban Noi Nongbua and Ban Puay. Quaint little hamlet and one need only go to Sawang to have 7/11, internet and some shopping. I will take my quiet and restive little niche of time-stood-still and forego the amenities of life in the city.....and, we too, fly from BKK to Udon Thani, rather than take the bus. Even the Express is a bit unnerving.