At 10:11 Big Time Flashback- 1965 Mosquito Bar- crew from danish Anna Maersk and swedish Broholm . It’s me in white T-shirt breaking up ice for the cooler also Sven Karlmark and Torbjörn Stålnacke from Broholm .Memories. How did you find this Picture?
I was searching and found a link to this page from an old nightlife webpage: www.snesejler.dk/bill77.htm I hope you don't mind that I used the pic, but I'm really glad somebody has seen the video who has real memories, and was there. Now there's just a couple of old bars surviving as you saw. I looked for clues and filmed whatever I could find, but it's the exploring for old history that I love doing!
@@BangkokPat No problem with the picture, thanks for the Snesejler link. Good info . I was in and out regular in Bangkok from 1962 to 1968 on Swedish and Norwegian ships also lived in KlongToey 1966 in between ships . Had a house next to the Temple right at the river’s edge , across the street from the Mosquito bar behind what is now the 7-11 and across the railroad tracks. Like I said Memories. Again thanks Pat .
In a foul mood I just left some negative comments on idiots' (backpackers) Asian videos..which prompted me to tell you that your videos are intelligent, informative, interesting and well produced. No requests but I'll keep watching. Chers
What a great reminder for me in this video. I first visited Bangkok courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy in 1982. We were berthed at the Bangkok Port berth right in front of the Port Authority building. As such Klong Toey was a first stop beer bar destination with a minibus dropping us at the end of the wharf road and on the corner of Thanon Tarua 3 ( 8:41 ). There were still some bars around the corner then that provided a few heart starters before heading off to the salubrious attractions of Soi Cowboy or Patpong by tuk-tuk (never taxi). I have particular memories of the sights (and smells!) of the Khlong Toey Markets while heading up from that corner looking for a cab ....what an eye opener. Thanks for the reminder of a fun area which introduced me to the world that is Asia....it was an awesome time. Cheers
This is one of your very best, Pat! Kudos and thank you for elevating expectations on Bangkok’s corner of UA-cam! The photo (moving) collages are approaching new heights of artistry and humor, as well. Go man, go!
@@BangkokPat but a pretty stereotypical East Asian sight - there are some like these in Taiwan too, though not so often. In my country we say that Chinese food is good because it's got plenty of vitamin D: D of Dirt - more in the spirit of suspect street food in general, not necessarily Chinese.
This Pat classic has plenty to interest everyone. Pat takes us to parts of the area we would never want to visit. He talks about the old "Semen's Mission" - "still a bit of pussy walking around" - "The prices are quite reasonable and so they should be". Watch and listen carefully. These gems are slipped into every orifice with the relaxed professionalism we expect from an real pro.
I love your videos on the history of Bangkok, whenever I see someone asking about Bangkok on Reddit I always provide a link to your channel. You do the best videos on UA-cam on everything Bangkok..
Thanks Keith, I do my best, but maybe too geeky for mainstream audience. But I totally love doing it this way, I gain a true audience ''organically'' as they say, and I will always be here while others come and go.
@@BangkokPat I think you keep it light enough while still giving history and good information. If Dan Carlin can get an audience for the super long form hardcore history, you definitely have an audience.
Interesting camera angles, choice of topics, music, the historical facts, the quality of editing etc it doesn’t go unnoticed by your hardcore fans. You are the best!
I was excited to see the title of your video. I believe the old US Army PX and commissary was in this area in the 1960s and early 1970s. I used to go there when I was a young Soldier. Your videos are priceless.
Excellent video and super interesting! You are in top form with this one. You worked really hard on this one and must have traveled a hundred kilometers just to get the shots! Well done sir.
Thank you Mark, filming this and the slums video l got to explore every possible place worth filming, it is a bit wild and disorganised, lots of wasteland but great for exploring and finding the not so obvious bits of history to talk about!
Very Nice! "May I have some more, sir?" If a week goes by and we don't get a new video from you, we start getting really hungry. No one do da voodoo like you do! Cheers!
Quality vid. Really good documentary/travel format and really good length, pacing and editing. The presenting style is also concise and informative without there being too many long pieces to camera. It must have taken a lot of work.
Your best one yet Pat. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. You certainly did your homework on this, particularly remembering the port area’s Mosquito Bar of which we seafarers frequented for a drink😉 Worth watching again and again 👍 Many Thanks for this one. You surpassed yourself with this one Pat !
Glad you enjoyed it and l made this video knowing that it would interest any old seafarers like yourself who had been here back in the day. I was asked about doing a video on this old infamous nightlife spot a long time ago and finally got to fit it in!
Bangkok Pat! Been awhile since I tuned in. I have a number of video guys/gals I watch for different reasons. Food, accomodations, etc. When it comes to navigating Bangkok you are my go-to guy. You know Bangkok, as well as it's history better than anyone I've seen on video. I could show you N.Y.C. with the same familiarity. Keep it coming buddy! Nice work. 👍🇹🇭
An insightful exploration of the area.... and I really appreciated the way you highlighted its "unique" charm and character. 😁 Your attention to detail and storytelling skills made it such an enjoyable watch. Looking forward to the next video.
I worked in the Khlong Toei District for over 25 years but just off Sukhumvit Rd so apart from the port and slum in the district never spent the time delving into its history. Thanks for all your effort! I learnt something today that was long overdue...
I recall on my first trip in '87 I was staying in Ngam Duphli, went out for a night out, over did it a bit, overshot the hotel on the way home, found myself wandering around in Klong Toey, I was taken back to the Malaysia by a copper, who told the hotel staff he'd found me wobbling around Klong Toey, it meant nothing to me at the time as the folks I came across were lovely, the hotel staff were mortified, the next morning they made out I'd been risking my life in that overprotective Thai way. Nice to see the Trink mention, I doubt many of today's vloggers would have a clue who he was. Great video again. (The Walking Dude)
Cheers Jack, nice story about accidentally ending up there, but getting out in one piece! I was trying to think of at least 2 positive things about the Bangkok Post, could only think of Trink!
Hello Pat! I find your videos very interesting. While in the US military, I lived several years in Thailand during the Viet Nam war and I do remember Thailand as it was during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I will be visiting Thailand soon and can’t wait to relive old memories.
Thanks for reminding me about BangokPost. That's how I got my first job. I visited the webmaster, left her my resume, just in case they were looking for a webmaster. Four months later out of the blue, I get an email from her, asking me if I was still looking for a job. She connected me to my employer and the rest is history. The boss had fired two other webmaster due to their incompetence, so I had to go through a technical interview and even a personality interview, which was conducted in some bars in Soi Cowboy!
It's a fact that many middle class and wealthy Thais could not care less about the poor souls living in the slum areas and as for the farangs who help out thank god for them..pat from korat
Fascinating Pat. Must have been great to have visited Mosquito Bar in its heyday. Nice camerawork & software knowledge - I thought merging yourself was expensive to do, or is he your twin brother lol. I got down to Songkhla a few yrs back, and heard about some pretty wild nights, when the oil rig workers come into town - must have been like Mosquito Bar in the 70's.
Here Ive been many times in the 70ths and 80ths with different type of Cargo ships, the Bar area in Khlong Toey was a seamens area, and it was the time it was not so many turists, I remember the lively Bar area Mosqito bar as you mention, also Ship inn- Golden Gate - Venus room and you name it. The vessel at that time has weeks in port. Thanks to You Pat itmake me dream back in time.
Another great one Pat. This was really a Discovery/History Channel quality/informative documentary. I'm gonna check out some of these spots when I get back to BKK. I have a friend back home that is a retired captain that use to tell me about the Venus Room and Seaman's Club when he was just starting out early 70's. I never knew what he was talking about, now I do.
Glad you enjoyed it Jimmy, the nightlife was infamous, would be interesting to jump in my time machine and take a look around, the whole area. Khlong Toei is a big district but the actual neighbourhood is the area l did for the video😻
Another great job Pat. High quality and informative. Khlong Toei should be a must visit for tourists that wanna have a sly geezer at some SEA slums. But also, because it's a very interesting place with all manner of friendly inhabitants, good food, cheap beers.
Thanks Nick, it's bit messy and disorganised for tourists to get a sense of direction but still a must see to get a glimpse into an area still retaining its old school character.
another great video thank you, change so much since I was last there back in 2007/08. Don't Thailand have a equivalent to the English Heritage grade system to protect old building, it sad to see some of great Architecture of the past been knocked down, understand Bangkok need to move forward, but surly they keep some the old builds and possibly moderns them.
This is another all-time gem I have enjoyed every second of on my TV screen and good headphones. I the real world one would need a dedicated team to produce content and quality like this. So I suspect you keep more than just this one clone to help you with all the post production... 🤨 Absolutely great video.
I especially like the old photos and film segments you dig up from who knows where. Got to see the Khlong Toei market, from where our food in the 80s was procured almost daily every morning for six years (lots of flies it seems, but we never got sick). Also the bar area (The Mosquito Bar) was there and talked about, but never had the desire to check it out, though it wasn't too far from where we lived (Sukhumvit, near Tong Lor Road). At least got to look at it and suspect I made the wise choice not to visit. The American PX was also located in the Khlong Toei area in the early 70s. Very interesting, though we can't get over how almost everything is so radically different now. Your quip when the cat jumped through that grate near the Mosquito Bar was priceless!
Thanks! Even though a couple of bars still remain in that area, there are many cats that outnumber the girls that must be working there so l think it's true, plenty of pussy cats around! Khlong Toei market l remember before they built the new roof and market bit was always chaotic but cheapest place if you needed supplies for running a restaurant.
Enjoyed every minute of this....thanks Pat for all you offer up that deserves covering, that few others do. One of the great cities of the world. Maybe the greatest!
I just booked a Hotel in that Area to stay for a month while I find a Condo that suits Me…it seems Central but not over Touristed…guess I will See…but expensive but it’s a new small Hotel…modern….so thanks for the tour Pat…excellent.
Hi Pat, another great video, I have been wanting to explore this area and have a "mooch" around, will be coming next week and i Cannot wait....also is the music you use on these videos your own? Or link to playlist? Very catchy 😂
Another fascinating video on a lesser known part of Bangkok. So enjoyable to watch. Thanks again Pat for all your hard work putting this together. Much appreciated. 👍
Thank you so much for your lovely videos, which show so much work put into each. Good luck for the future. You bring back so many memories as I first arrived in Bangkok in 1982. Seems like yesterday ||||.
At 10:11 Big Time Flashback- 1965 Mosquito Bar- crew from danish Anna Maersk and swedish Broholm . It’s me in white T-shirt breaking up ice for the cooler also Sven Karlmark and Torbjörn Stålnacke from Broholm .Memories. How did you find this Picture?
I was searching and found a link to this page from an old nightlife webpage:
www.snesejler.dk/bill77.htm
I hope you don't mind that I used the pic, but I'm really glad somebody has seen the video who has real memories, and was there. Now there's just a couple of old bars surviving as you saw. I looked for clues and filmed whatever I could find, but it's the exploring for old history that I love doing!
@@BangkokPat No problem with the picture, thanks for the Snesejler link. Good info . I was in and out regular in Bangkok from 1962 to 1968 on Swedish and Norwegian ships also lived in KlongToey 1966 in between ships . Had a house next to the Temple right at the river’s edge , across the street from the Mosquito bar behind what is now the 7-11 and across the railroad tracks. Like I said Memories. Again thanks Pat .
This is like therapy after a long day of work.
Hi Pat
I believe you should be awarded a recognition by Thai tourism for giving us abroad an in sight of Bangkok history.
Also exquisite choice of music from DJ Pat.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot mate, really appreciated!
As an old Thai/Krungthep hand, I can say this is easily the best channel on Thailand.
Thanks Craig, nice of you to say so!
The research you put in to your videos is amazing Pat. Thank you for another gem
Food and something to drink is also very nice!
I'm not sure why I sit through 28 minutes of content about old town BKK Pat, but I do, and I truly enjoy every minute of it!
Billsimpson is the man! 😊😊
In a foul mood I just left some negative comments on idiots' (backpackers) Asian videos..which prompted me to tell you that your videos are intelligent, informative, interesting and well produced. No requests but I'll keep watching. Chers
No-one but Pat shows us these forgotten parts of Bangkok. Great job!
Take a look at the cars parked at the Customs offices!! Wow! Those dudes sure live well!
A+++ !!! Another great masterpeace by our well knowen Bangkok Geography Professor
... thought it is gang land
What a great reminder for me in this video. I first visited Bangkok courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy in 1982. We were berthed at the Bangkok Port berth right in front of the Port Authority building. As such Klong Toey was a first stop beer bar destination with a minibus dropping us at the end of the wharf road and on the corner of Thanon Tarua 3 ( 8:41 ). There were still some bars around the corner then that provided a few heart starters before heading off to the salubrious attractions of Soi Cowboy or Patpong by tuk-tuk (never taxi). I have particular memories of the sights (and smells!) of the Khlong Toey Markets while heading up from that corner looking for a cab ....what an eye opener. Thanks for the reminder of a fun area which introduced me to the world that is Asia....it was an awesome time. Cheers
What did you do in the Navy ?😅
@@mvnorsel6354 RP
This is one of your very best, Pat! Kudos and thank you for elevating expectations on Bangkok’s corner of UA-cam! The photo (moving) collages are approaching new heights of artistry and humor, as well. Go man, go!
Another great and interesting video, well done!
Many thanks for your support, really appreciate that.
The flies hatching eggs in the guts, in the market, was superb Pat. I can well guess the smells around there. Great vid as always, thanks!
Thanks 👍Not a pretty sight in the market.....
@@BangkokPat but a pretty stereotypical East Asian sight - there are some like these in Taiwan too, though not so often. In my country we say that Chinese food is good because it's got plenty of vitamin D: D of Dirt - more in the spirit of suspect street food in general, not necessarily Chinese.
This Pat classic has plenty to interest everyone. Pat takes us to parts of the area we would never want to visit. He talks about the old "Semen's Mission" - "still a bit of pussy walking around" - "The prices are quite reasonable and so they should be". Watch and listen carefully. These gems are slipped into every orifice with the relaxed professionalism we expect from an real pro.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it😻😻😻
Another Pat-gem 🙂, Thanks for the informative, beatifully shot video!
I love your videos on the history of Bangkok, whenever I see someone asking about Bangkok on Reddit I always provide a link to your channel. You do the best videos on UA-cam on everything Bangkok..
Cheers Johnny😻
Danke!
Thank you very much, well appreciated Albert!
Consistently well researched, quality content.
This has to be one of the most underappreciated channels.
Thanks Keith, I do my best, but maybe too geeky for mainstream audience. But I totally love doing it this way, I gain a true audience ''organically'' as they say, and I will always be here while others come and go.
@@BangkokPat I think you keep it light enough while still giving history and good information. If Dan Carlin can get an audience for the super long form hardcore history, you definitely have an audience.
@@baht_and_paid I'm patient and have the time to build this!!
wow the railway carving is amazing
Interesting camera angles, choice of topics, music, the historical facts, the quality of editing etc it doesn’t go unnoticed by your hardcore fans. You are the best!
Thanks a lot Bert 😻
I was excited to see the title of your video. I believe the old US Army PX and commissary was in this area in the 1960s and early 1970s. I used to go there when I was a young Soldier. Your videos are priceless.
Channel 3 got set on fire during the 2010 riots. Lot of cool history on Rama 4. Thanks for sharing 😎
Another excellent vlog Pat! You always find great historical information and photos.
Huge dose of cats in this video, thanks
Excellent video and super interesting! You are in top form with this one. You worked really hard on this one and must have traveled a hundred kilometers just to get the shots!
Well done sir.
Thank you Mark, filming this and the slums video l got to explore every possible place worth filming, it is a bit wild and disorganised, lots of wasteland but great for exploring and finding the not so obvious bits of history to talk about!
Very Nice! "May I have some more, sir?" If a week goes by and we don't get a new video from you, we start getting really hungry. No one do da voodoo like you do! Cheers!
No dirty klong right? 😅
Another well-made video Pat also enjoyed the `double Pat clip`
Thanks mate nobody wants to colab so I gotta talk to myself!! BTW someone did comment about you on this video earlier, take a scroll down...... 👍
@@BangkokPat haha he is a member of my channel
Yiphee ! cant wait to watch, thank you for content
Very interesting video, well done!
Great video Pat. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic Vid, Pat.
Quality vid. Really good documentary/travel format and really good length, pacing and editing. The presenting style is also concise and informative without there being too many long pieces to camera. It must have taken a lot of work.
Cheers Nick 😻
Great video Pat, really interesting content, great quality presenting and film work 🙏
Another well thought out and presented segment on life in Bangkok well done Pat
Cheers Sam
Nice one Pat. Some of those places looked familiar😄
Good one, mate ! 👍🏼
Your best one yet Pat. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. You certainly did your homework on this, particularly remembering the port area’s Mosquito Bar of which we seafarers frequented for a drink😉
Worth watching again and again 👍
Many Thanks for this one. You surpassed yourself with this one Pat !
Glad you enjoyed it and l made this video knowing that it would interest any old seafarers like yourself who had been here back in the day. I was asked about doing a video on this old infamous nightlife spot a long time ago and finally got to fit it in!
Bangkok Pat! Been awhile since I tuned in. I have a number of video guys/gals I watch for different reasons. Food, accomodations, etc. When it comes to navigating Bangkok you are my go-to guy. You know Bangkok, as well as it's history better than anyone I've seen on video. I could show you N.Y.C. with the same familiarity. Keep it coming buddy! Nice work. 👍🇹🇭
Thanks very much mate😻
@@BangkokPat quick response! Thanks Pat! 👍🇹🇭
26:43 clear street view with moonlight not overexposed, good camera, good lens.
I was a bit worried about getting that shot!
@@BangkokPat Also good skill and patient indeed. Thanks for the footages.
Great video Pat ! I used to go BIG C Rama IV a lot when I was living at the Thonglor area few years ago.
Memories......
Both Big C and Lotus get an eclectic mix of customers of all social classes given the location on the border of rich and poor!
@@BangkokPat There's a new EAT AM ARE restaurant over there. I really like their first one at the Victory Monument, so sad it was demolished recently.
Good place, far better and friendlier than Sizzler
@@BangkokPat And also the price difference. 🤣🤣
This is one of your best love the old history of the bars and clubs were the seamen hang out I only wish i could travel back in time
Cheers Joel 😻
I do enjoy how you dissect parts of Bangkok and give the history and progression of how its all come about. Keep it coming!
Thanks Robert, glad you enjoy the videos!
Just a lot of buildings and people!
Your subject matter is getting more alluring by the week 😊 !
Queen Sirikit is always very busy!Lot of people in the shoppingmals to!
Great channel pat
Cheers John😇
Great video, my favourite area of Bangkok.
It's a bit of a wilderness in parts but I loved exploring it....lots of nooks and crannies!
Absolutely fantastic , I hope to bump into you one day ✌️
I live here and I love it! I know in Rama 9 area I could get a better condo this area is sooo nice!
Well done as always! Thanks for all the work you always put into your videos.
An insightful exploration of the area.... and I really appreciated the way you highlighted its "unique" charm and character. 😁 Your attention to detail and storytelling skills made it such an enjoyable watch. Looking forward to the next video.
Glad you enjoyed it Nik, thanks a lot!
@@BangkokPat 👍
I worked in the Khlong Toei District for over 25 years but just off Sukhumvit Rd so apart from the port and slum in the district never spent the time delving into its history. Thanks for all your effort! I learnt something today that was long overdue...
Thanks! What was it you learned? You can tell me, l suspect it's related to the old nightlife or am l being too assuming....
Love seeing BBK and value your efforts to show us what you know there !!
I recall on my first trip in '87 I was staying in Ngam Duphli, went out for a night out, over did it a bit, overshot the hotel on the way home, found myself wandering around in Klong Toey, I was taken back to the Malaysia by a copper, who told the hotel staff he'd found me wobbling around Klong Toey, it meant nothing to me at the time as the folks I came across were lovely, the hotel staff were mortified, the next morning they made out I'd been risking my life in that overprotective Thai way. Nice to see the Trink mention, I doubt many of today's vloggers would have a clue who he was. Great video again. (The Walking Dude)
Cheers Jack, nice story about accidentally ending up there, but getting out in one piece! I was trying to think of at least 2 positive things about the Bangkok Post, could only think of Trink!
See you next week, Pat! Looking forward to doing a walking tour with you ...
Cheers! See you next week
Nice one,Pat. Glad you ignored the numerous dodgy bars🐱
Very, Very Interesting Video with your Clear Information. After 30 yrs I’ve see a lot more now in this Not touristic area. Thanks Pat. 🙏
Hello Pat! I find your videos very interesting. While in the US military, I lived several years in Thailand during the Viet Nam war and I do remember Thailand as it was during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I will be visiting Thailand soon and can’t wait to relive old memories.
Thanks for the kind words. I did a video on Saphan Khwai a few months ago and visited Seri Court on Pradiphat Road
Loving these videos. Rompo Gym from Ajarn Pek who died of Covid last year
Great peace of work again Pat 👍😎
Great episode again Pat. Thanks 👍🏼
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it😇😇
Another great video. I used to love to stroll around klong toei fascinating place.
I walked through Klong Toei market on a recent visit. Good advice on not wearing flip flops. I made that mistake. Still enjoyed it.
Hope you didn't have any open wounds!
Thanks for reminding me about BangokPost. That's how I got my first job. I visited the webmaster, left her my resume, just in case they were looking for a webmaster. Four months later out of the blue, I get an email from her, asking me if I was still looking for a job. She connected me to my employer and the rest is history. The boss had fired two other webmaster due to their incompetence, so I had to go through a technical interview and even a personality interview, which was conducted in some bars in Soi Cowboy!
Are you still there now? How about getting rid of some of those who keep doing terrible comments on the news stories!! Just kidding. Cheers!
Very informative and well put together. Another great one.
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers😻😻😻
Wonderful video as usual :-)
Awesome video, Pat. Very informative as always and very enjoyable. Great job👍
Thanks Pat for another interesting video!
Great show & tell.. highly informative. Thanks Pat!
It's a fact that many middle class and wealthy Thais could not care less about the poor souls living in the slum areas and as for the farangs who help out thank god for them..pat from korat
another great video thank you bangkok Pat
Fascinating Pat. Must have been great to have visited Mosquito Bar in its heyday. Nice camerawork & software knowledge - I thought merging yourself was expensive to do, or is he your twin brother lol. I got down to Songkhla a few yrs back, and heard about some pretty wild nights, when the oil rig workers come into town - must have been like Mosquito Bar in the 70's.
Glad you enjoyed it Harry, the two of me part is actually quite tricky getting the timings right for talking with myself!
Great video mate. Very informative!
The Mosquito bar sounds legendary, the sailor in me wants to open a new mkII version.
Cheers
Simon🍻🥂🥃🍸🍹
Hi Pat! Every time you mention FLYOVER, I keep looking up at the sky! In the States, we call them OVERPASS.
Here Ive been many times in the 70ths and 80ths with different type of Cargo ships, the Bar area in Khlong Toey was a seamens area, and it was the time it was not so many turists, I remember the lively Bar area Mosqito bar as you mention, also Ship inn- Golden Gate - Venus room and you name it. The vessel at that time has weeks in port. Thanks to You Pat itmake me dream back in time.
Thank you Pat! another great video!
Completed watching today , what a detailed video about khlong toie ❤ good work Pat
You gotta get down for a Port FC game. Great vibe and cheap beer/food
Thanks
Another great one Pat. This was really a Discovery/History Channel quality/informative documentary. I'm gonna check out some of these spots when I get back to BKK. I have a friend back home that is a retired captain that use to tell me about the Venus Room and Seaman's Club when he was just starting out early 70's. I never knew what he was talking about, now I do.
Glad you enjoyed it Jimmy, the nightlife was infamous, would be interesting to jump in my time machine and take a look around, the whole area. Khlong Toei is a big district but the actual neighbourhood is the area l did for the video😻
Thank you for all your hard work. Very, very interesting…..
Fascinating vlog Pat. You put a lot of thought into your videos. Very professionally done and useful information. I'm starting to love this channel.
Thank you Scott and glad you discovered the channel.
So much things!
Locations Map: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1mHX_lb77g69alTNvzghul_maxIc_re4&usp=sharing
Another great job Pat. High quality and informative. Khlong Toei should be a must visit for tourists that wanna have a sly geezer at some SEA slums. But also, because it's a very interesting place with all manner of friendly inhabitants, good food, cheap beers.
Thanks Nick, it's bit messy and disorganised for tourists to get a sense of direction but still a must see to get a glimpse into an area still retaining its old school character.
another great video thank you, change so much since I was last there back in 2007/08. Don't Thailand have a equivalent to the English Heritage grade system to protect old building, it sad to see some of great Architecture of the past been knocked down, understand Bangkok need to move forward, but surly they keep some the old builds and possibly moderns them.
Old buildings = poverty is an attitude felt amongst many sadly
This is another all-time gem I have enjoyed every second of on my TV screen and good headphones.
I the real world one would need a dedicated team to produce content and quality like this.
So I suspect you keep more than just this one clone to help you with all the post production... 🤨
Absolutely great video.
Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed the video.
Actually l am a one man operation...😎
Love your documentaries
I especially like the old photos and film segments you dig up from who knows where. Got to see the Khlong Toei market, from where our food in the 80s was procured almost daily every morning for six years (lots of flies it seems, but we never got sick). Also the bar area (The Mosquito Bar) was there and talked about, but never had the desire to check it out, though it wasn't too far from where we lived (Sukhumvit, near Tong Lor Road). At least got to look at it and suspect I made the wise choice not to visit. The American PX was also located in the Khlong Toei area in the early 70s. Very interesting, though we can't get over how almost everything is so radically different now. Your quip when the cat jumped through that grate near the Mosquito Bar was priceless!
Thanks! Even though a couple of bars still remain in that area, there are many cats that outnumber the girls that must be working there so l think it's true, plenty of pussy cats around!
Khlong Toei market l remember before they built the new roof and market bit was always chaotic but cheapest place if you needed supplies for running a restaurant.
very interesting pat as usual thx for all the infos
Nice one Pat. A very informative video.
Thanks Glen👍
Enjoyed every minute of this....thanks Pat for all you offer up that deserves covering, that few others do. One of the great cities of the world. Maybe the greatest!
I just booked a Hotel in that Area to stay for a month while I find a Condo that suits Me…it seems Central but not over Touristed…guess I will See…but expensive but it’s a new small Hotel…modern….so thanks for the tour Pat…excellent.
Hi Pat, another great video, I have been wanting to explore this area and have a "mooch" around, will be coming next week and i Cannot wait....also is the music you use on these videos your own? Or link to playlist? Very catchy 😂
Another fascinating video on a lesser known part of Bangkok. So enjoyable to watch. Thanks again Pat for all your hard work putting this together. Much appreciated. 👍
Brilliant video Pat !!!👍👍👍
Thanks 👍 Glad you liked it😻
Another well-researched, very interesting and well presented vid.
Best BKK vids, Pat. Always a great resource to learn about BKK's nooks and crannies.
Thank you so much for your lovely videos, which show so much work put into each. Good luck for the future. You bring back so many memories as I first arrived in Bangkok in 1982. Seems like yesterday ||||.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed that exploration as much as I did. Great area with something different lurking round the many corners.