Author: Administrator
Did You Receive Your Award?
Thailand-based units received the coveted Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the third time when the 1974th Comm. Gp., headquartered at Udorn Read More …
26 July 1968 attack on Udorn RTAFB
The 26 July 1968 attack on Udorn RTAFB was the first overt, hostile action by either communist-inspired insurgent forces or military units of North Vietnam against United States Air Force personnel and resources located in the Kingdom of Thailand. A hostile force of unknown size attacked Udorn RTAFB at 2225 hours the night of 26 Read More …
A few Thai words to bring up some memories
The Thai language is the official language of Thailand, however, there are also many regional languages that are commonly spoken. Where regional languages exist, Thai is used as a second language. The Northeastern part of Thailand is referred to as Issan, and the primary language is Issan which is the name for the various dialects Read More …
A Brief History Of Udorn (Udon)
Udorn R.T.A.F.B. is located in South East Asia, some 250 air miles northeast of Bangkok, (the capital city of Thailand). Udorn RTAFB is located in northeastern Thailand, on the southern outskirts of the city of Udonthani (Udon) ,….. or better known as “Udorn”. Northeastern Thailand and the people who reside there are called “Isan” , Read More …
Life Changes among US Veterans in Thailand and Local Reactions – A Short Outline of a Qualitative Study
By: Egill Hedinn Bragason, Ph.D., Rajabhat Institute Udon Thani, Thailand. Several years ago, I became interested in the topic of life changes brought about by emigrating to a foreign culture. This happened naturally as a result of my own emigration to Thailand and personal experiences following from this. The research project presented here is an Read More …