Having A Drink In Bangkok
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- There are so many choices for having a drink in Bangkok. We headed to Sukhumvit Soi 8 in the Nana area. The Brew House, Det 5 and The Game were part of this Friday evening.
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Thanks for another fun one Joe.
Glad you enjoyed it
dude you are the best ! just waking up here in the bay area but i watched this video of you and your pork steak and you mentioned 91 X Fest ! yes, I think it was at San Diego State Ampitheater...anyway, I am soon there in Bangkok..i need to buy you some beers at one of your places.. just to talk point loma, pb, et cet..soon my brother.. but thanks for great memories of America's Finest City !
For sure, man. I love San Diego. I also lived on Treasure Island in the Navy in 1984. Good times in the North Beach punk bars. The Stone and Mahbuay Gardens. Great times
Soi 8, some of the best pork with red sauce and rice street food you can find in Bangkok. Fun street!
Yes, it's a fun street. Great food
Love ‘’The Game’’ sports bar 🙏 my regular pub when in Bangkok!
It's a fun bar
Soi 8 - one of my favourite spots. I believe VIVA, Tipsy Tap, The Brew House, Monsoon (and possibly Velvet) all have the same owners / management. Enjoyed the video.
That's pretty common. There's a guy who owns half the bars on Soi Cowboy too. I miss the original Kiwi Bar. I think they leveled that building and put up the Lyf Hotel.
Been going to Det 5 since the 90s when it was on Soi Zero under the highway. If you didn't read the history of the restaurant in the front of the menu, it's a great rundown.
Thanks, I didn't notice the menu. I'll make sure to read it. I've heard tales of Soi Zero. My buddy was Navy like myself but worked close with the Air Force. He thought Det 5 was a take on Detachment 5 that went to Vietnam. Another buddy thought the owner was prior Air Force. Does the menu explain all that? Thanks for watching Terry
God, why does anyone have to move there, with you as our guide? Lol… great content -I can sit in my living room thousands of miles away and explore Bangkok from the couch. Beautiful. And football is right around the corner here on the big screen🙏🏻
Ha ha, come on over. Watch the game here at midnight. This is a great place to visit or live. Thanks for watching
@@EagerExpat God willing in the plan🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
It's definitely a different experience watching your videos from Bangkok, I enjoy listening on my morning exercise outings. Still looking to meet up, buy a round, at one of your next shindigs ✌️ See you Joe
Ya man, I travel often, but BKK is home. We had a nice little group of 5 or 6 friends out last night. I'm always up for a beer.
Thanks for showing one of my favorite cities been there twice and booked 3rd trip 10 month in advance a cheap ticket via Japan Airlines for early next year; hope to make it.
That's great man. I made a half dozen trips myself before I was able to retire and move over. It's a great place to visit. Keep in touch. I'm going to have a little fun and do some interviews. Maybe we can do one when you arrive for your visit. Nothing personal, etc.. Just trying to compare folks that also enjoy Thailand
Awesome episode! The tour down Soi 8 brought back wonderful memories as I stayed at the Stable Lodge for extended stays way back in 2002 & 2003. Now, my family and I usually stay riverside at the Sheraton and Montien. Anyway, Soi 8 has really developed nicely and looks to be a destination Soi with the awesome restaurants and bars! Special note: Shout out to the former Soi 8 Beer Garden which was on the opposite side of the street from the Stable Lodge and a half block towards Sukhumvit. It’s now a tall apartment/condo complex. The beer garden was excellent in the early 2000’s with delicious food, friendly and attentive staff, cold towel served routinely (which was common two decades ago), pool tables, and awesome fish aquariums. I was saddened when it closed (2005/2006) but I suspect that the owner was paid handsomely for the land.
I remember the beer garden there years ago. Just like the ones on Soi 24, that land is just too expensive. The nice cold towels is a tradition I'd like to see return. The ones in the beer section of 7/11 aren't the same. One of my buddies was the head chef at the Sheraton on the river. He just moved to a hotel, I think in the Maldives.
Thank you for watching. More to come.
@@EagerExpat Please extend a compliment to your friend who was the head chef at the Sheraton. My family and I are “foodies” and we absolutely loved the food at the Sheraton (2017, 2022, & 2023). The breakfast buffet was/is truly world class!
@@scottDchicago He was more a friend I would say hello to if we crossed paths at Buddy's On Soi 22. I believe he cooked at the Sheraton Royal Orchid. Nice guy. He was a Swedish tank driver and then went to a cooking school in France. He loved Thailand. I'll bet he'll return at some point. I remember him telling me he had 7 kitchens in the hotel. Banquet, room service, etc.. Sounded like a ton of work.
Nice video! I also used to stay at the Stable around 2000-2004. I also remember the Corleone bar which I think was run by Bandidos. I also believe that the Kiwi bar came after Corleones, same building, but not sure. Crown hotel in the alley behind Lolitas was also cheap and popular. In Crown there was mirrors in the ceiling with red and green lights flashing
@@torvaldelletveito9181 I remember Kiwi on the same side as Stable way back in the day. But, those days were a little hazy. Ha ha. I know it was down on the Otto Pizza side too. I remember watching the America's Cup. That was just before the pandemic. That trip I landed in Los Angeles and Thailand locked down about a week later.
Nice review of Soi 8. Haven't been in Bangkok for a few years, but after getting off the Skytrain at Nana, I would take a short walk down Soi 8 to take the shortcut by Lolitas and Lost Aussie to get to my hotel on Soi 6.
Sounds good. Thanks for watching
the issue of the traffic light at the Asoke mantra, I've waited several minutes or more for it to change. before, finally giving up and just using the overhead bts walkway. for a while I thought the light was actually broken. but I think it just takes approx. 8-10 minutes to change.
It's a long light. I rarely wait. The tunnel below is also good
The Brew House looks like a nice spot!
Yes, it's a fun spot
That pork chop is massive
It was a nice meal
Soi 8 is my favorite soi. Love to get breakfast there.
They have some great breakfast on that Soi. I just need to be up before lunch sometime. Ha ha
I went to approve the Kasalong comment and it vanished. I think UA-cam read the Google reviews. Ha ha. That's a wild place.
Great video Joe! My wife and I had dinner there a couple times in 2018 (I think it's pronounced "debt five") Monsoon is pretty good if you've got a hankering for western bistro. Man I love Soi 8
Hey Joe thanks for watching. Soi 8 is great. We were having the name discussion at the pub. My buddy John and a former Air Force guy that has been going to the place for 20 plus years. He said the owner (or former, I forget) was in the Air Force. Stationed at Detachment 5. I did a fast Google search that said Detachment 5,
Det 5 was sent to Vietnam on May 15, 1967. These guys were saying in the US Air Force it was common to say Det 1 or Det 5. But, I have no idea, I was in the Navy. I know they just celebrated 40 plus years, so the timing adds up. Great place. Either way, I'll be back.
@@EagerExpat Great story! Thanks to all of you guys for your service!
@@joewalton6056 Thanks Joe, hope you get back to town soon.
Nana area popular with foreigners and tourists. Lot of bars 🍻
Yes, there are plenty of bars in the Nana area. I'd say Soi 11 is one of the most popular streets for locals as well. They love the nightclubs such as Levels, Sugar, Havana, etc.. Soi 4 is mostly visitors.
I couldn't quite hear the song were talking about joe the band you said u seen from the 80s,?
I think it was Ah Ha, Take on Me
Soi 8 is pretty chill
It's a relaxed street
great vlog you obviously know Bangkok very well?? do you know if they have finished the outside area of the Landmark hotel really disappointed on our last visit as it was running months behind cheers
I walked by about a week ago. It still looks the same out front. Hopefully, it's back to it's old glory soon.
Wow sooo cool i will com to bkk in jan 2025 soo happy
That great. BKK is great
@@EagerExpat yes the best for me i hope to can see you
How does the Rabbit Card work? Does it expire? Is there a discount for over 55? 60?
You add money to the card and buzz in an out of the train. How far determines how much. Max of 43b? Something like that. I'm not sure if it expires. I think I kept a card over a year once years ago and it kept it's small amount. But, that's a question for Google. Discounts for seniors is suppose to be Thai people only. I've heard of people getting the senior card, but a comment today said he was denied. They did give him a regular Rabbit card.
Joe, can you add AIS eSIM profile before you hit the Bangkok International Airport?
I'm not positive. I would guess you need the Thai cell tower. The cell booths appear manned 24/7. I'd just wait. They grab your phone and do it all in 10 minutes. They hand you a sheet to pick a number. Then I let them set it up.
@@EagerExpat 14 pro max and the newer phone is eSIM. No physical SIM card slot. You can purchase eSIM profile before you land in the country. They just need the EID number from your phone.
@@harris9436 Ya, I'm no expert with any of that. I think I have a few eSIMS's loaded. But, AIS is pretty good with the travel package. I think I just paid 200b for 4GIG in Malaysia for 5 days. Not really worth switching to a Malaysian SIM
Your mentioning a lot of great places, what medium priced hotel would you recommend to be right in the middle of the action.
Hey Jim, there are a thousand choices. Check out Agoda for SE Asia deals. Off the top of my head on Sukhumvit Soi 11, there is the Ramada, Holiday Inn Express and Travelodge. If you are into miles and points, get the IHG card. I have a link in the video description. They keep changing the offers, but I think they have a no annual fee card, no foreign fee, where you spend $2000 in 3 months and get 80,000 points. Plus 3x on dining and months bills and gas. 2x everywhere else. Rack up 100,000 points pretty fast.
That's probably 7 or 8 free nights, maybe more at the Holiday Inn Express on Soi 11. There's also a Holiday Inn Express in Pattaya. If you run out of points, it's usually around $70. Do a little research on which card is best for you. I think the one I have comes with Platinum status. I pay (old price $49 a year) I think it's $99 now. But I get a free night at the Intercontinental in Hong Kong or Tokyo. Then I use points for a few more nights. I love the IHG program. Say hi in the comment when you get to town. We'll grab a drink.
@@EagerExpat Thanks for the information, retiring shortly just doing my research. Thanks again.
@@jimsilverdale205 Ya man, research is good. But, don't worry too much. Thailand is pretty easy. I have a tips and trick playlist. May answer a few questions. Say hello when you arrive. Well grab a drink.
Have you thought about doing a video about Fenix mall?
Phoenix Mall? No I haven't, but maybe I'll check it out
Food and electronics- seems up your alley!
@@vbrandi7928 I do like food. The electronics are fun to buy
Hi Mate
Coming Bangkok 13-16
Can me meet at Stella Bar for a drimk
I watch your videos
Very Informative
Hey thanks for watching. I have a busy week ahead. I might be up in Hua Hin. Otherwise, I'll stop over. Your user name looks familiar. Did we meet? Are you from Australia?
@@EagerExpat No I am from India. I am your subscriber
And watch your videos regularly since 9 months
@@ajittejwani6472 Oh cool man. Hit me up with a comment when you arrive. There is a small chance I'm heading to Hua Hin this week. But, if I'm around, sure lets grab a drink.
@@EagerExpat Hi I have reached Bangkok today
Staying at Centara waterfront
Tell me if you are free
No thank u
Ok, thanks for watching