Things You MUST SEE In Bangkok | Giant Lizards, Wat Arun + Central Embassy
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Great Video Alina. So many people come to Thailand and head straight out of Bangkok. Not many people take the time to stay and explore the city and some of its beautiful sights. The Temples and Wats are incredible but so are the malls, many are nicer than most back here in Canada!. Glad you got to spend some time in BKK and shared some special moments with us. The riverside views were amazing but I am looking forward to see your adventures, as you head south to the Islands and beaches!! Enjoy, stay safe!
I agree! Definitely not enough exploration of Bangkok in the videos I've seen. Great city :)
Never seen such a big lizard! Gotta hand it to you Alina, I love how you’re able to showcase such unique places and interesting things to do. Definitely not the kind of stuff one would find in a travel guide or via a simple google search. Keep up the great work!
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!
Don't forget to visit
-The Emquartier - emporium
-Central wold - Mahanakhon skywalk
And- icon Siam here is new landmark in Thailand you should go in evening or night you will see everything is gold
Hi Alina! Another well-crafted video with beautiful visuals, appropriately-fitting music selections, and amazing content! I thoroughly enjoyed your visit to Bangkok’s must-see attractions, especially Lumphini Park on (or near) the occasion of Earth Day! I’m so glad that you were able to capture close-up video of the handsome lizard in his lovely home environment!
haha thank you very much!
Wow Alina...my most sencere thank you for putting together this great video. It was an outstanding job. You are indeed an accomplished artist. A MASTER of your own craft. The footage from the Wat Arun Buddhist temple in site and across the river was mind blowing!!! The "Two different worlds" song that played along the drone footage was fantastic. Your interaction with that lucky lizard was priceless. What an adventure!! Bangkok is a great city and you Alina as always oozing so much beauty, elegance, class & sophistication. Have great weekend, live life to the fullest and stay safe.
Thank you so much, Samuel! Wishing you all the best!
We have large lizards along the beach here in south Florida, but they tend to be very shy and it is hard to photograph them. I think that you were very lucky and skillful to get those two giant lizards to sit still for you.
Yeah I have little experience with other lizards but these guys seemed pretty chill.
One thing I always admire about your videos is your ability to show us something new. I had never heard of Lumphini Park and the monitor lizards living there during my two trips to Bangkok. The same goes for the malls. Fantastic work once again and great job finding and filming those monitor lizards. I think the last guy at 6:18 was posing for the camera rather than warning you :D
haha thank you, Rahul! Happy to hear it!
It is amazing how you mix amazing footage with vlog content, Alina! Also music is awesome! Each video is better than the previous one! Hugs from the Netherlands 💙🇳🇱🌷
Aw thank you so much! Sending you guys all the best!
Lumphini Park and the Wat Arun Temple stood out in the video. The monitor lizards in the park are too big to be kept as pets but some of the smaller species can fare well in a home setting.
Thailand has many treasures and more of them are waiting to be shared in the future. Have a good weekend and stay safe!
6:36 I have a big smile just like yours. It's amazing how a lady who not only is brave to approach the lizard, but also is eagered and excited to see one. Cheers. 😊
Alina, I don’t know where you are in “the islands” but if you’re on the Andaman Sea (west coast), take a snorkeling trip to Koh Rok, where there are much larger monitor lizards hanging around the area where the day-trippers eat lunch. They schmooze with the tourists for handouts (along with a tribe of cats).
The cinema on the top floor of Central Embassy mall, Embassy Diplomat, is a super-luxury movie house where you see movies lounging cuddled together on sofas or sink into deluxe chairs, quaffing free beer and soft drinks from a small fridge under the seat. The lobby has free all-you-can-eat canapés, pastries and drinks that you can fill up on before going in to the movie. This costs of course, but it’s worth experiencing at least once.
If you like Bangkok’s malls, you must experience IconSiam which is on the river near where you were staying. It’s a completely over-the-top super-luxury mall which even has a traditional floating market as a food court in the basement.
My favourite cheap excursion is to take a Chao Phraya Express orange-flag boat from Sathorn Central Pier (Saphan Taksin) to its terminus in Nonthaburi for 15 baht. This cuts through a whole sweep of Bangkok riverine life from the magnificent temples and Grand Palace to riverside industries and slums. In Nonthaburi, you can have lunch in the floating restaurant downriver from the pier.
For a day-trip that’s going to disappear fairly soon, take the old rattly train from Wong Wian Yai station to Mahachai (aka Samut Sakhon). The 10 baht trip takes one hour through the urban sprawl, then cute little villages in the forest, and then directly into the market in Mahachai (they have to move some of the market stands off the tracks). Mahachai is Thailand’s largest fishing port and you can have a cheap lunch from fresh seafood at the restaurant above the port. This old-fashioned train line is going to be replaced soonish by an ultra-modern commuter line.
Wonderful suggestions, thank you!
Awesome vlog/video Alina!! Bangkok looks great. So looking forward to more adventures you have in store. Loved it!
Accidentally came across this video on my feed. I really want to visit Bangkok in January 22 and this video makes me want to go even more. Especially the giant lizards!
FYI, In Malaysia and Indonesia, these monitor lizards are called Biawak. They are mainly very shy creatures who'll scurry away when humans approach.
All I can say is WOW! Great job Alina! I keep thinking of your Eastern Europe videos and thinking, are these places both the same planet??? Crazy to live on such an amazing place and realize how little most people see. Totally need to see more of the world- I guess the quarantine was worth it 😂
Good job, Alina. Please be careful of very strong UV Ray and enjoy your stay there. I am looking forward to your next video in Phuket🏖 After all, I am not good at Giant Lizards😰
Haha but they’re cute!
My last trip to Bangkok, I think I visited Lumphini park at least 3 times. That first monitor lizard you saw, I think is the average that I saw when I went. I did see one or two that were much larger. And I for sure am a mall person. I love shopping malls. I may not be buying anything, but I just love spending time there, and walk around see what's there. And the food courts they have sure beat out the wetzel pretzel stands we have here (I do love there pretzels and cheese). I didn't get to go up Wat Arun on my last trip. They were doing some restorative work, so it was blocked off.
Great video Alina. Absolutely love the drone shots and the editing, bring me so much warm memories and moments from beatiful and vibrant Bangkok. I personally like EmQuartier in terms of shoping and atmosphere. There used to be like a rainforest section and waterfall if I remember correct and the food court have very affordable restaurants with great view of the city, kind of rooftop feeling - especially at night. Great video.
Thank you very much and glad it brought back memories!
You have shown some great footage these recent videos. I’ve seen lots of videos of Thai food-which I love-but mostly the only other things people video are Thai girls and bars. You are the only one I have seen that has shot lizards and they were cool-and free. And you are the only one that has shown the flower market and the temple and the mall were both cool also.
Thank you, happy to hear that! I am surprised as well that more people haven't done a lot of interesting content here beyond the nightlife, markets and streetfood. A lot to see and do in Bangkok!
Love the drone shots.
amazing
Thanks for traveling around BKK. It's so great to see it again. I miss it so much!
As a Thai, this clip educates me that tourists are also interested in the lizards in Lumpini park as well.
Well another very interesting tour. I really like how you integrate what I assume is commercial drone footage with your own footage. You edit them seamlessly and it creates extremely strong visuals. I really enjoyed your comments about the monitor lizard hunt. " They are not usually dangerous to humans. I wonder how fast they can move. Let's get close to get a good picture. Oh, you have such a handsome neck and head. I should probably have learned if this action is some sort of warning or just showing interest." People say the same about bears and bison's back in Canada. Some always get too close, but hey they get great visuals. Anyway stay safe and enjoy your journey but remember usually safe for people to get somewhat close doesn't mean always safe, and they can always move quicker than you think they can.
haha thank you! Yes, the drone footage is stock video that I licensed because the laws in Bangkok are quite harsh if you don't have the proper paperwork.
Thank you Alina great presentation on your tour of Bangkok. It gives us the opportunity to see some thing that many of us never had the opportunity to visit this Amazing City . Love the sound track music 🎵. Enjoy your time in Thailand make great memories for your venture in traveling around the world.👍😊
Another great video Alina, it is awesome to see the share joy and wonderment expressed on your face while filming , we can see you are having an amazing time 🙏🥰
Great friday with another pro filmed and edited video from you Alina 🤗
So nice to follow your trip in Thailand😎 take care and have a lovely weekend 🤗🤗🤗🍺
Thank you so much, Jonas!
In Sanskrit, Arun means red glow of the morning sun or dawn. In Thailand you can greet people in the morning with Arun Sawat ka. They’ll give you a wide smile.
Arun Sawat is one of those words/phrases Thai people never say. Stick to Sawadee krub/ka
Alina number one. You're the best travel blogger in Thailand now with beautiful videos
Again you have out done yourself with this video. Palace looked great and want to visit it. i have been to Thailand long time ago back in the mid 80's when i was in the military. Phuket is my favorite place to visit.
Thank you very much!
Hello from Toronto Alina. Thanks for the Beautiful video and drone shots; very professionally done. Continue to enjoy your explorations of Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤️
Thank you! Will do!
@@AlinaMcleod CP24 reported today (Sunday) that Thailand Bangkok have spike of over 2400 cases today. Hope you stay safe and take good care, stay away from Bangkok for a while. Find a remote island paradise and enjoy 😊 🙏🏼❤️
Loved your passion for the Tua Nguen tua tong.
I love and miss Bangkok, it’s the first place il go once I don’t need quarantine . One thing I discovered is the airsim clothes from UNIQLO ( no I don’t work for them) 😊But they are wonderful in hot climate! Love the lizards...amazing❣️❣️❣️ I once saw a really large snake in one of the khlongs too. Thank you for the Bangkok series... it gives some hope to come back soon! Safe travels♥️
You are most welcome! And I concur, Airism from Uniqlo is awesome!
I was DYING watching you chase down these monitor lizards, asking them their names and everything 😂
Things in Bangkok look really great Alina I might go there sometime since it's not that far from where I live
Jeff be sure bkk is a nice city if you not see how dirty it also is but there is nice parks, and many things too look on, grand Palace, wat arun, golden mountain, Queen sirikit Park and lumphini is nice sirikit not so big but Stil nice, there is the tower where you can skywalk and many other things, dinner on the river if you have a woman with y , a snake farm where they show how they take poison out from the snakes, I have a clip showing a little about it, and many more things and the transport system well if I have to give it points I say from one too 10. I say not 10, I say 100...
Stay safe out there
Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer
@M M you its not all people who goes to krungthjep,(bkk) for sex, some goes to krungthjep for what the City realy is, but maybe you not found out about that yet....
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That's great you're using them! Definitely a must nowadays.
Wonderful video ! I have been to Bangkok many times and seeing your video during this pandemic made me smile. Thank you !
As a Thai, I hope you don't miss out Chiang Mai. It's even better than those islands, in southern part. It's a Zen vibe sort of city. Rich culture, Tons of ancient "Wat" (temple). My favorite temple in Chiang Mai is "Wat U Mong Mahathera Chan". However, you can search for "15 best Chiang Mai temple, and pick the one you like to visit...Most important thing to remember, If you visit Chiang Mai, google this word before you go >> "Samoeng Loop". Basically, it's a route that take you around "Doi Inthanon National Forest". There tons of attractions along this route; e.g, waterfalls, mountain cafe those have a looked over view from the cliffs, restaurant on bamboo rafted in the stream, etc...... Most visitors tend to roaming around in the old city of Chiang Mai; therefore, they tend to miss out what I've just mentioned. The only thing is, you'll need a car or motorbike.
Would definitely love to see Chiang Mai but might have to be on another trip since they have an extra quarantine to enter the province.
Great music selection, they fit the scenery and set the mood really well.
Thank you!
Another great vlog, Alina!
Thank you!
6:30 - It was a nice portrait shoot. Thanks for sharing this wonderful city.
Alina, I am loving your vlogs girl, you are taking me back to Thailand every time I watch you, I am missing it so much hope to call it home from 2023 touch wood. Love the music to, last time I was in Bangkok I could not go to Wat Arun, there was work being done on it, so great to see it threw your eyes.
Wow the drone video is A+++++ pro. Absolutely stunning!!
It's footage I licensed, not shot myself, but thank you lol.
The vlog was stunning. I went back to look at it again. It really shows the artistic skills you have. The images with the beautiful musical score make it truly awesome. Thank You.
Thank you very much!
This is possibly the the best music you've uploaded!! Love the lizards!
Thank you!
Spectacular camera angles!!!! Great job, girl!!
Wat Arun background song is so beautiful! I can’t find the song title from the lyrics. So sad.
6:10 When lizard has more fierce eyes than I do. 🤣🤣🤣
Hi there, when in doubt use your shazam app from your phone. The song name is: Two different worlds feat. Herewith.
you re so brave, my angel++ i cann t even walk close to the lizard in a hundred meter !!
i live near lumpini park, ...never go there for encounter it !!
Well presented ! Appreciated !
You are referring to VERANUS, it is a water lizard in the monitor lizard family. It has claws the size of your index finger, some toxins in its bite and can use its tail like a bullwhip. I saw a 2.5 meter veranus last time I was on Hong Island. The purple tongue color surprises most people. They can move faster than you expect, other monitors chase deer.
Awesome vid, stay safe and keep up the good work
Hi Alina go to Jim Thompson House, the Yelo Cafe, Wat Ratchanatdaram, Giant Swing, Mahakan Fort, Asiatique Market, Calypso Cabaret, LHong 1919, and Snake Farm if you can great Places
Great suggestions, thank you!
and, loving the vlog tunes, especially at 7:06
the top floor of that mall is one ideal place to get out of the heat for a bit and post up in a cafe for a bit with a beverage
Happy Weekend, Alina!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! You as well!
You're welcome, Alina!
I'll always go and check out the monitor lizards when I'm in Lumpini Park, quite a few cats and that ever present sound of the eastern jungle crows.
Thanks for sharing such a great video!
i love the vibe of fix coffee! i will definitely swing by on my return to bangkok
I haven't been to Bangkok before, but know how interesting lizards are. I was living on an agricultural farm, in rural Miami, until recently. It was like living in a zoo, with so many different types of animals, all around, and on surrounding farms. And the most interesting, were the lizards !, 2nd, were horses. Even the small lizards, would jump on me, and on top of things I was moving around. There are huge lizards also, tho I never saw one, where I lived. They are different varieties, that they have in Bangkok, not so fierce looking.
Well done Alina
Thank you!
Waiting for your vlog hadcap starting wow music bump
GOD BLESS MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL UA-camR!
as i am Thai ,thank for beautiful vlog. and I hope you are safe from new outbreak in BKK.
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Another good one thanks for posting. Don’t forget Chatachuk weekend market or Jim Thompson house or Soi cowboy 🤠 for kicks and giggles. Also don’t forget to hit some more sky bars
New to your channel. Loving it! Used to live in Lumpini as a Refugee in 78-79 now living in Saskatchewan. Reverse rolled. I’m jealous. Lol
Keeping on doing. Like you videos 👍
The Lizards are Adorable!!
Hi alina this video is fantastic I really enjoyed it. The start of this video was amazing together with the nice music. Great camerawork. I was scared by watching the video of the big lizard that went viral in the supermarket although I know that they are harmless. I must visit these lizard together with the attractions there. I also definitely need to try this fix coffee as I fond of drinking coffee .Thanks for making this amazing video.
Awesome video especially from the drone over Wat Arun. I was there in Dec 2019 and I didn't know that Wat Arun is by the Chao Phraya River
Hi alina. Today is my youtube jackpot day. You uploaded as well as daily bald and eva zu beck. Did you guys coordinate? Haha. Those lizards, i get afraid of normal house lizards and i wouldnt have gone as close to them as you did. Anyways nice video. Excited to see rest of thailand through your perspective. Cheers
Hi,I’m impressive you’re guide tour in Bangkok,you’re brave to travel alone, good luck 👍
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My favorite shopping mall are Emquartier, Terminal21 and Icon Siam
Wow nice video again I'm glad you are enjoying yourself in Siam which was Thailand called years ago!
I wonder what the giant lizard was thinking you, pestering his sunbathing time? 😄 Great coverage as usual!
Very nice trip, Alina
Lamphini Park had Monitor Lizards?? This is the first I ever seen of that. Bangkok is a shoppers paradise. I can throw you another mall Mega Bangna which you can catch a free shuttle bus on Udom Suk BTS station.
Yup they're all over the park!
Keith there are many of them in lumphini Park
Stay safe
Yes, Lumpini has those Amazing Lizards. Nobody hurts them. In other Asian cities they’d kill those lizards or catch them.
I also like terminal 21 not so big but ok and have a ok food court
@@miketzai9209 I have been to the Lumphini Park before covid-19 started and never saw one lizard. Maybe they were shy or camouflage the background
Nice video. Real treat.
The Elephant or Chang Building is located at Paholyothin Rd. and Rachadaphisak Rd. The building is also colored as a white elephant. An albino elephant is considered good luck in Thailand.
Good Video😁😍👍
Thanks for making day a little more brighter, great to travel live from sofa:-)
Omg! you’re so beautiful 😍 So glad you enjoyed some adventures in Bangkok, such a wonderful city ( even though it’s super hot right now ☀️🥵)
you are good at this stuff
Hello Alina, welcome to Thailand. These water monitors you'd seen in Lumpini Park can swim, but at night they climb up the tree to sleep. Wish you happy in Thailand.
Hi Alina happy friday ..nice & beautiful city of Thailand watching from toronto
Mind blowing very stunning temple view really excellent video
Huge lizard's , too big you are really brave girl.
I enjoyed Bangkok video.
Wish you stay safe and healthy life.
Thank you so much for nice video
I'm hooked on your videos! 😊
Aw thank you ❤️
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Hi Alina, we just found you from your vlog with Chris (RWFY), love your content so far. We are about to sell our house, leave our jobs and travel full time. We may even meet in passing!, take care and keep them coming
That's so cool, all the best to you!
Hoi, Alina, super to see all these things. I like it and should be there again. Well done work, sure. Take care all the time and stay safe.
It's like a lizard treasure hunt! I thought I saw one in the tree at 05:25, but it was just a bird. A lot of women are afraid of lizard and frogs. Good for you!
Don't forget Jim Thompson House Museum, he was a very famous American who lived in Bangkok.
and wear a skirt to get in there...
I would recommend MBK! Although you have seen a lot already of Bangkok! Maybe go to the green lung of Bangkok and cycle around there. And visit some nice markets. Love your vlogs!
Klong Ong Ang is the new attraction. With cayaks, street food along the canal and various good street music.
Jatujak market.
Icon Siam at dusk with the water and light show every 7 pm.
You can walk along the ASIATIQUE riverfront, i think it is empty due to the covid
You can visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market
I would like to recoment you to go to another place which is a short distance from BKK like floating market, Ayuthaya old city.
Good job
Alina
Hey Alina, I’m from Saskatoon 😊 , Not too far from Kinistino 😊! We enjoyed Bankok Safari a lot, as it has amazing shows.
Not sure how it looks like in pandemic, as I’m referring mine 8 years ago travel !!
Thanks for the tip! :)
Thanks 😊 missing it...like your channel...subscribed 👍🏻😎
Absolutely beautiful!, a great veiw, Appreciate your work! Alina! Luv&Peace from SaskCanada.
Thanks for a beautiful video, I lived behind Wat Arun for 19 years before moved to the US. I miss it so much. Hope you enjoy Thailand every minute. Stay safe and have a good trip, come back soon. Your photo skill beautiful image, I have to learn that.
My pleasure 😊
U make great video! Plz stay safe !