I was in Bangkok for the first time this past summer. I must say, the malls over there blow every single mall from America out of the water. The food courts alone are far superior to mainstream restaurants here.
Yeah in general, the shopping, food courts and retail in Asia are way crazier than the Western world. Just because they get everything from every Western country, plus all of the big Japanese, Korean and Chinese brands, plus untouchable mom and pop type restaurants, plus amazing Asian food chains, plus all of the star Western chefs trying to cash in on big Asian pockets and the tourism in Asia. Whereas in the West, unless you are in NYC, London or Paris, you are primarily getting domestic brands. Half the stuff in Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, KL, Singapore etc you probably have never even seen before in the Western world.
American malls are dying out thanks Amazon and internet shopping I myself are happy Thailand has malls I’m glad I live here and out of USA what a absolute joke it is now
@@roymoxley2587 You're lucky to live in Southeast Asia, primarily because of the people. Pleasant, smiling people that are respectful and like to joke around and chat with basically zero violent crimes. Obviously it's a paradise with amazing food and so many other positives but when you can walk outside and don't have to worry about coming across idiots or people judging you etc, life is so much better.
Malls in Asia are grand, has everything you want, good stores, great food, and great atmosphere. Mall of America is an embarrassment. Can't wait to go back.
Hey forrest. Great Mall. I've been there several times already, as I live close by. However, you missed the 6th floor Auto Museum with some awesome collectible cars and motorcycles.
I've got years on you, and I'm no mall rat. But Bangkok malls take it to a whole other level. Last time I went into Siam Paragon for a Krispy Kreme donut and let with a Ferrari. Well..... in my dreams I did.
Forrest, did you know Red Lobster is owned by a Thai company, Thai Union Group? Their daily specials are pretty good…not sure if that’s available in Thailand.
Nice quick video...been there a few times since they opened. Love the food section and the super cars. Need to go back for the Shake Shack 🍔 btw 15 B is $423 million USD and $573M Canadian pesos 🤣
I just moved to Bangkok and had to get to IKEA for some apartment stuff. Was not expecting the Mall Experience I was in for. The size and design of this thing is awe inspiring, I must admit. BTw - it's just been jazzed up for Chinese New Year.
Hey Forrest, this video is full of information. You really do your research unlike some other vloggers woosh... you're a fantastic Thai tourist ambassador ... cheers!
Forrest, there's a DJI store at Central Rama 9. I have bought 2 Minis there. About 400m east there's also an official (and awesome) DJI Service Center.
Currently in Bangkok, we are facing the issue of PM 2.5 smog, so it's necessary to wear a mask when going outside to protect against the fine dust particles. Otherwise, there is a risk of lung cancer. I've noticed many tourists in Bangkok walking around outdoors without wearing masks, especially children. I am concerned about this.
Malls in Bangkok and other parts of Southeast Asia are exciting places. Here in the US malls are dead. You're not old until you turn 60. I'll be 62 in May. I am old and proud of it.
You’re the 10th? 15th? UA-camr covering the new mall. Appreciate your commentary. Let’s hope all these BKK malls can survive & compete against e-commerce. They do provide free AC to escape the heat and humidity.
I went there yesterday was impressive my partner loved the ikea store bought some t shirts (not my thing !) I live and work in London , general question - does the average Bangkok Thai really have this kind of disposable income to spend on items in this mall such as £6 plus for a single fruit ? Maybe they do and I need educating but I found many items expensive for someone that lives in London !
I have a new nick for you: Mall Lizard 🦎 That's what I call a buddy of mine who prefers to hang around malls (all around the world) as a past time and all the time 😂
Yes, this is something Bangkok needs more of; shopping malls...😐 Sad development, but I guess that's how many people want it. I personally think the city needs more green areas, clean water etc.
Hey Forrest - hope you’re doing well bro. Are you planning to stay in Thailand after the new tax law is implemented next year? I was planning to apply for one of LTR visas, but now have some hesitation because I might have pay tax in USA and Thailand.
Sounds like you are really happy and love the malls and ikea because of your camera lady. Telling her you wanna start a Family by love going to ikea? Hahahaha😂
Just what BKK needs - another shopping mall! Yes to consumerism! Yes to buying things that you DONT need with money that you DONT have in order to impress people that you DONT like! Yes!
It’s called face and it’s rife in this part of the world where status counts for everything, never pass up an opportunity to rub your neighbours face in the dust and put them in their place.
It’s built on the Shopping District so no one but odd foreigners would complain about it! This mall has been in the planning for 10 years! It’s one step closer to Connecting Asok to Phrom Pong by Skywalk just Wished they built the Skywalk the Entire Facade of the Building! A Hot/Humid city 365 days does need Decent Size malls that become A/C public Spaces when open! Plus you don’t need to shop when you visit the mall lol😂!!!
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Honestly ! As a Thai person, I like the other mall better than Emsphere ,like Siam Paragon,ICONSIAM and MBK also Central Embassy.The Emsphere they target are young and have money costumers.The Siam Paragon is nice and has everything, the Central Embassy is a luxury shopping mall everything imported, the price is so hight but I like the atmosphere.My favorite are The ICONSIAM and The MBK ,The ICOSIAM is the best shopping mall they received 4 of 12 awards at the International Council of Shopping Centers.They have many many ... costumers that want to take a picture, make a video clip, the river bank location is unique, the food court ground floor is busy to many people, but you can relax at the top floor.For The MBK everything is good price and you can bargain,I've found good products and reasonable price.
I strongly encourage you to refrain from using the irritating 'BEEP' when censoring your profanity. Simply omit the sound - it adds no value, and it is indeed very annoying, my friend! Thanks for the content.
Have you seen mens stomachs past age 40?? The only thing that keeps women's attention on you after 40 is your bank account, bro. It definitely ain't your looks or body.
I'm middle aged too, 47, but I'm grateful that I haven't become so lame that I get excited about.... MALLS. You should move to Dubai or some shit, man. Seems to be more your style.
@@oler487 Cheers, then you are still young! I see 30 year olds that look 60 because of their terrible lifestyle lol. 60 YOs who take care of themselves still look young
The millionaire Bangkokains are none stop to build shopping mall because they can make more money, for regular people Bangkok has to many shopping mall already.Anyway I like Thonburi side better than Bangkok because that is a real life of Bangkok people.Thonburi has old communities wood houses, orchards and flower gardens and the main things more local Thais.
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I was in Bangkok for the first time this past summer. I must say, the malls over there blow every single mall from America out of the water. The food courts alone are far superior to mainstream restaurants here.
Yeah in general, the shopping, food courts and retail in Asia are way crazier than the Western world. Just because they get everything from every Western country, plus all of the big Japanese, Korean and Chinese brands, plus untouchable mom and pop type restaurants, plus amazing Asian food chains, plus all of the star Western chefs trying to cash in on big Asian pockets and the tourism in Asia. Whereas in the West, unless you are in NYC, London or Paris, you are primarily getting domestic brands. Half the stuff in Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, KL, Singapore etc you probably have never even seen before in the Western world.
I hope you were able to visit some of the malls in the evening. That's when they really come alive.
@@kayflip2233I love your PLUS!!😂😂❤❤
American malls are dying out thanks Amazon and internet shopping I myself are happy Thailand has malls I’m glad I live here and out of USA what a absolute joke it is now
@@roymoxley2587 You're lucky to live in Southeast Asia, primarily because of the people. Pleasant, smiling people that are respectful and like to joke around and chat with basically zero violent crimes. Obviously it's a paradise with amazing food and so many other positives but when you can walk outside and don't have to worry about coming across idiots or people judging you etc, life is so much better.
🤩🤩 very nice! in the USA that mall would have been LOOTED already.
It's exciting to think one can steal 999 items from the dollar store.
Especially in California where retail theft is growing more rampant.
Malls in Asia are grand, has everything you want, good stores, great food, and great atmosphere. Mall of America is an embarrassment. Can't wait to go back.
No malls in the States looks as good as that. Malls here are dying with all the lootings and lack of consumers.
Just left Bangkok was in Thailand for 2 months visiting my wife. Unbelievable how lively It is there vs US. The Malls are insane lol Sabi Sabi
Hey forrest. Great Mall. I've been there several times already, as I live close by. However, you missed the 6th floor Auto Museum with some awesome collectible cars and motorcycles.
I've got years on you, and I'm no mall rat. But Bangkok malls take it to a whole other level. Last time I went into Siam Paragon for a Krispy Kreme donut and let with a Ferrari. Well..... in my dreams I did.
This is so fun and festive ep, Forrest!!!❤🎉🎉
Excellent video, I watched it all the way through!
Merry Christmas Forrest! Enjoyed your guided tour. Thai shopping malls are 1st class all the way.
Hey Forrest, love your vedio man. Thank you. Nice work!
thanks for the video, was waiting for this place to open, lovely
Merry Christmas, Forrest!
Forrest, did you know Red Lobster is owned by a Thai company, Thai Union Group? Their daily specials are pretty good…not sure if that’s available in Thailand.
And Texas Chicken in Thailand is owned by Church's Chicken in Texas.
Thanks for sharing. Will stop by there in a couple of weeks.
Good to see another mall opening in Bangkok. There is a severe shortage of malls. All jokes aside, thanks for showing us round.
Top Notch Mall and Top Notch Video Forrest !!!
Hope u did not missed a huge IKEA canteen inside with a beautiful view of Benchasiri park. You will spend all day in there for sure.
Thanks!
Very nice!
Good review 👍🇬🇧
Nice quick video...been there a few times since they opened. Love the food section and the super cars. Need to go back for the Shake Shack 🍔 btw 15 B is $423 million USD and $573M Canadian pesos 🤣
I just moved to Bangkok and had to get to IKEA for some apartment stuff. Was not expecting the Mall Experience I was in for. The size and design of this thing is awe inspiring, I must admit. BTw - it's just been jazzed up for Chinese New Year.
Hey Forrest, this video is full of information. You really do your research unlike some other vloggers woosh... you're a fantastic Thai tourist ambassador ... cheers!
Forrest, there's a DJI store at Central Rama 9. I have bought 2 Minis there. About 400m east there's also an official (and awesome) DJI Service Center.
Welcome to the Old Chinese uncle club. I've been in for years. Great video as always, cheers!
Currently in Bangkok, we are facing the issue of PM 2.5 smog, so it's necessary to wear a mask when going outside to protect against the fine dust particles. Otherwise, there is a risk of lung cancer. I've noticed many tourists in Bangkok walking around outdoors without wearing masks, especially children. I am concerned about this.
lmao 🤣😂 love your expression on the cover image.
Malls in Bangkok and other parts of Southeast Asia are exciting places. Here in the US malls are dead. You're not old until you turn 60. I'll be 62 in May. I am old and proud of it.
Hey Forrest - it was good bumping in to you! - Indy
I will check it out when I come back to Bangkok next year
Hello!! Nice to know your Chanel!! Will follow your!!🎉🎉🎉👍🥳
Looking at the weather forecast for Bangkok, I imagine the mall would offer a break from the extreme heat.
Makes me want to move to Phrom!
You’re the 10th? 15th? UA-camr covering the new mall. Appreciate your commentary.
Let’s hope all these BKK malls can survive & compete against e-commerce. They do provide free AC to escape the heat and humidity.
Oh! they have the Red Lobster. I'll go there definitely but it must be pricey here though.
Have a nice day 😊
Love the malls there!
👍That thumbnail 😂
Forrest, glad you have overcome your mental health issues with noise pollution and the large crowds of Bangkok
Amazing mall.
Hey! Is there a locker room (to store a backpack)? Thanks!!!
Hey Gump we need more Bangkok shopping mall videos!!! You are working on it, right?
"That's how pathetic my life has become".. man I laughed so hard 🤣🤣
Hi, heading to Bangkok and hoping you can suggest a place or two to watch the Superbowl. Thanks!
That whole Phrom Phong area is a shopping mecca.
ทางเดินต้นไม้ ลดโลกร้อน ใต้รถไฟฟ้า ควรหางบทำทุกสถานี เพราะว่ามันสวย และ ช่วยฟอกอากาศอย่างดี ขอเสริมว่า เอาไม้แขวนกล้วยไม้ มาแขวนในกิ่งไม้ จะยิ่งสวยมาก
I went there yesterday was impressive my partner loved the ikea store bought some t shirts (not my thing !) I live and work in London , general question - does the average Bangkok Thai really have this kind of disposable income to spend on items in this mall such as £6 plus for a single fruit ? Maybe they do and I need educating but I found many items expensive for someone that lives in London !
😍HUGE MALL!!
🤩The decoration design is very cool, open spaces can pose a multitude of design!👍
😘The food and atmosphere are good too!😋
Going Tomorrow.
Omg! How many malls do bangkok needs ?!!!
I think only the land plot is couple of billions :D
I have a new nick for you:
Mall Lizard 🦎
That's what I call a buddy of mine who prefers to hang around malls (all around the world) as a past time and all the time 😂
What was that at 4:10 in the background with the kid getting dragged?
You mean the automated wheelchair???
Yes, this is something Bangkok needs more of; shopping malls...😐
Sad development, but I guess that's how many people want it. I personally think the city needs more green areas, clean water etc.
Is that one next soi cowboy I seen there building fast
Your figure of $422 Million is correct SIr at todays currency exchange rate for the Baht.
15,000,000,000.00 Thai Baht = $422,313,495.40 US Dollars
Watch cna insider about real life for young people in Thailand 🇹🇭
Hey Forrest - hope you’re doing well bro.
Are you planning to stay in Thailand after the new tax law is implemented next year? I was planning to apply for one of LTR visas, but now have some hesitation because I might have pay tax in USA and Thailand.
Sounds like you are really happy and love the malls and ikea because of your camera lady. Telling her you wanna start a Family by love going to ikea? Hahahaha😂
Helluva thumbnail bro
Merry Christmas Forest. Regards Tony. Coffee on me if you find yourself anywhere near Samrong. Regards Tony
Red lobster now
Why Thai people pronounce “ikea” ekes?
Did bkk need another mall?
Where you been
Just what BKK needs - another shopping mall! Yes to consumerism! Yes to buying things that you DONT need with money that you DONT have in order to impress people that you DONT like! Yes!
😭🤣🤣
It’s called face and it’s rife in this part of the world where status counts for everything, never pass up an opportunity to rub your neighbours face in the dust and put them in their place.
It’s built on the Shopping District so no one but odd foreigners would complain about it! This mall has been in the planning for 10 years! It’s one step closer to Connecting Asok to Phrom Pong by Skywalk just Wished they built the Skywalk the Entire Facade of the Building! A Hot/Humid city 365 days does need Decent Size malls that become A/C public Spaces when open!
Plus you don’t need to shop when you visit the mall lol😂!!!
@@Iceyfire12they should rebuild all of Sukhumvit and make it look more like Singapore
All malls in USA are outdated. Yes, even the biggest mall in USA like MALL OF AMERICA is dying.
This video is FU*KING amazing... FU*KING wow... So FU*KING grandiose... FU*K.
As cool as that is, did Bangkok really need another mall?
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Gung Hei Fat Choy!
Hey Forrest what up from Seoul Korea!
Do you still invest in BlackRock? I enjoyed your money investing contents! It was really good!
You should make some more money investing contents! Like how much you earn from your dividends, then what you do with your extra earnings!
How much you spend on living expenes! Any plans investing in Real estate small building? For rental income?
And yet streets and sidewalks in Bkk are totally 3rd world
California Shoplifting has become insane.Are you going back to States?
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Frorrst where's your old lady ?
Maybe you are in good mood because of the camera girl😄
Finally somewhere else to go other than mbk.. lol...
Ikea sounds good, I'll be building a house in chiangrai and we'll need flat pack crap for that
Honestly ! As a Thai person, I like the other mall better than Emsphere ,like Siam Paragon,ICONSIAM and MBK also Central Embassy.The Emsphere they target are young and have money costumers.The Siam Paragon is nice and has everything, the Central Embassy is a luxury shopping mall everything imported, the price is so hight but I like the atmosphere.My favorite are The ICONSIAM and The MBK ,The ICOSIAM is the best shopping mall they received 4 of 12 awards at the International Council of Shopping Centers.They have many many ... costumers that want to take a picture, make a video clip, the river bank location is unique, the food court ground floor is busy to many people, but you can relax at the top floor.For The MBK everything is good price and you can bargain,I've found good products and reasonable price.
If they Connected Asok to the EM District I’d give it major props! It’s sad to see they didn’t collaborate with the Surrounding Hotels around it!
Also fix your sidewalks. Its not fun to walk on Sukumvit. Malls are clean but streets are sooo dirty in Bkk
why did you like crowded overpriced area can u explain?
This is barely even crowded compared to opening day! Plus to see malls with People is a good sign!!!
@@Iceyfire12 you like it because it s crowded or just overpriced
Bro...when you hit 50..it isn't even the mall...its the food court ...😂..
It seems you're preparing pretty well, both mentally and physically, to become an old man. 555
He's acting like one you mean
Hey what u prefer Latina American or Asia ? Woman/ passport bro 😇 question.
Asia is safer. But thai women are all about the $$$
I strongly encourage you to refrain from using the irritating 'BEEP' when censoring your profanity. Simply omit the sound - it adds no value, and it is indeed very annoying, my friend! Thanks for the content.
aren't they scared of the flash smash and grab mobs?
I’ll have to send some of my people over there
I can't even count how many times you said
" old uncle or middle aged man ". 😂
Why do you keep saying "Old middle age man", you just reached your peak. We men age like vine, incomparable to women, bro.
Have you seen mens stomachs past age 40?? The only thing that keeps women's attention on you after 40 is your bank account, bro. It definitely ain't your looks or body.
Those expats in Pattaya are the prototypical examples of peak physical specimen with their oversized guts and leathery skin.
You really have low standards 😅 Ikea 😂
I'm middle aged too, 47, but I'm grateful that I haven't become so lame that I get excited about.... MALLS. You should move to Dubai or some shit, man. Seems to be more your style.
It looks like BGC in Manila, Lol
😎I retired before 30 to travel around the world. I wonder if Thai shopping malls are still profitable with online shopping trends.
Malls may be only one of the few things impressive about Thailand.
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This mall is super huge with poor design and after X'mas will become the white elephants here in BKK Kap!🙏
What's with all the bad language, sorry l have been away from your channel and noticed a lot more expletives than you had when you first started out.
Grow your vocabulary instead of cussing.
Middle aged would be 50 forrest, don't sell yourself short, lol.
yeah but he acts very middle aged so the dude is already there
Would you stop calling yourself old?? 🤣🤣 60 is old. 37 aint old bro hahah. If you are under 45, you are still young and lower than middle age.
I'm almost 60 but I feel young 😁
Hey…get off my Lawn
@@oler487 Cheers, then you are still young! I see 30 year olds that look 60 because of their terrible lifestyle lol. 60 YOs who take care of themselves still look young
@@bradley_Bradley sorry sir
his behavior and attitude are very old
Forrest you look bored, get married & have kids 😀
Another jammed mall in Bangkok 😢When is enough going to be enough?
The millionaire Bangkokains are none stop to build shopping mall because they can make more money, for regular people Bangkok has to many shopping mall already.Anyway I like Thonburi side better than Bangkok because that is a real life of Bangkok people.Thonburi has old communities wood houses, orchards and flower gardens and the main things more local Thais.