This Sleepy Thailand City Comes To Life At Night

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  • Опубліковано 1 лип 2023
  • In today’s episode i head out into Phayao in the early evening and witness the transformation of Phayao City, Thailand. When the sun starts to go down the city comes to life. I’m taking you on a journey through this sleepy city that magically comes to life at night. The locals start emerging in the eveningsY, creating a lively atmosphere.
    As the day fades away, Phayao City starts buzzing. The streets that were once quiet and calm suddenly become more alive with energy. Although not super busy, it’s a big difference from the day time.
    I take a look at the main night food market of Phayao City. I take a wonder, meet some locals and get some food. I then take a look at the small weekday market on the Kwan Lake front. Sadly i will miss the main weekend markets.
    I also find out that Phayao has a party scene! The city's bars and clubs are ready to get your groove on. Whether you want a chill spot to enjoy a cold Singha beer or a place to dance your heart out, Phayao City has got you covered.
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  • @ChilloutLars
    @ChilloutLars Рік тому +8

    Phayao is a much more authentic Thai experience, similar to Lampang. Travellers coming here expecting another Pattaya atmosphere will be bitterly disappointed. It really comes down to whether we prefer a fake tourist spot or content to soak up a more relaxed rural town. Enjoying your no fuss, no big drama queen approach, Wayne 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +2

      That's right Lars, much more traditional here. It's not for everyone but I love it. Getting away from all the normal stuff, perfect. Thank you buddy!

  • @BloXchain
    @BloXchain 8 місяців тому +3

    I'm really feeling this one! Sun beaming through those clouds! 😊

  • @harrierrob6449
    @harrierrob6449 Рік тому +7

    My wife and i live in a small village on the other side of the lake for 3 months a year love Phayao to me the best place in Thailand every morning i go out on the motorbike for a few hours to soak up the beauty. Great vlog Wayne

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +2

      Cheers Rob! Yes, it's a beautiful place mate. I will be coming back to this place 100%

  • @paulsargent2343
    @paulsargent2343 Рік тому +4

    I can understand your joy Wayne . So few tourists & genuine friendliness .
    The lake will be busy weekends as a Thai beauty spot .
    We are all guilty of following the same tourist trails like sheep . Many provinces require some thought & effort to get to

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      I met a few locals who said it gets a little busier on weekends. I will defo be returning for a few more days though. Thanks 👍

  • @stevens8785
    @stevens8785 Рік тому +6

    What an awesome laid back place Wayne and love those views across the lake to the mountains. Paradise!! Thanks again, loved it. 🤩

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +2

      I don't want to leave mate, I could stay here a book a room for a month 🤣. But it's time to head to the next stop soon. Cheers mate.

  • @alfonsovarela5246
    @alfonsovarela5246 Рік тому +6

    Well, now I definitely need to visit Phayao! Great video mate!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Thanks buddy! It's well worth a visit.

    • @user-Jenfromdownunder
      @user-Jenfromdownunder 5 місяців тому

      Same goes here Alf! Cheers Wayne for your vid and intro to this gorgeous place!

  • @Ren-mu3li
    @Ren-mu3li Рік тому +3

    Beautiful City indeed!

  • @JacksparowLL
    @JacksparowLL 11 місяців тому +2

    This's a very nice city, good quality of life and peaceful.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  11 місяців тому

      Phayao is the perfect place for a quiet life in Northern Thailand 👌

  • @mollerdk2000
    @mollerdk2000 Рік тому +2

    super good video, yes now I have to see that city too, looks very nice. and delicious with the big lake

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Thanks! Yes, it's a really nice place, especially down on the lake front.

  • @TheGirlsAreUs
    @TheGirlsAreUs Рік тому +3

    Wow! Thank you so much for enlightening us about this town. 😊❤

  • @RoadrunnerBG
    @RoadrunnerBG Рік тому +2

    Another great watch 👌..... This place is definitely on my radar. Looking forward to the rest of the series 😀

  • @clairrice7777
    @clairrice7777 Рік тому +2

    We really like the look of Phayao as seen it on a few Thailand videos, thanks for the share and hope that the rest of your trip goes well with fewer dogs in your path!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Phayao is a special place, still untouched by farangs. Beautiful little town. Not so many dogs in Chiang Rai , do I'm happy now 🤣

  • @davidlomas9195
    @davidlomas9195 Рік тому +1

    Great blog like always sounds like you really love that place injoy take care mate.

  • @PATThaiA
    @PATThaiA Рік тому +2

    Looks like a good place to indulge yourself in Thai language Wayne,Its got relaxed vibe..Nice video Thanks..

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      This would be the perfect place to learn Thai. Thanks.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 Рік тому +3

    Certainly looks like a very underrated place - but you’ve shown it to be well worth a visit 👌👍🙏👋😃

  • @sameebah
    @sameebah Рік тому +3

    Having thought about it, Phayao is second on my list of preferred larger towns to live, just behind Mae Hong Son. Nan sits in third place, with Chiang Rai taking 4th slot. Much as I love Pai, over the last 10-15 years it has expanded and become so much busier that now my wife has retired from teaching we are thinking of relocating.
    A little place on the edge of town would suit us nicely.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      I'm still thinking if I should go to Mae Hong Son, I think I will have to do a series there. Chiang Rai was my favourite but Phayao has thrown a spanner in the works 🤣. Thanks

  • @user-Jenfromdownunder
    @user-Jenfromdownunder 5 місяців тому +1

    Definitely adding Phayao to my bucket list
    Quoting a great Aussie movie The Castle, "Ahh, Feel the serenity" 👍

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  5 місяців тому

      Phayao is still my number 1 retirement place. Such a great little city. Don't t think I know that movie 🤔

    • @user-Jenfromdownunder
      @user-Jenfromdownunder 5 місяців тому

      @@WalkAboutWayne I can see why! Hence we, your subscribers, are a loyal and captivated audience.
      A movie reviewer I am most definitely not, but like that is gunna stop me, lol
      You gotta see The Castle. It is very idiosyncratic of sections of our culture however it's funny and conveys how we can be so different but the same.
      Looking forward to your next video
      Jen

  • @DominanteMegaLit
    @DominanteMegaLit Рік тому +2

    With a little bit of delay, I have the amazing opportunity to watch this Brand New Amazing Adventure!
    The Sheriff's in Phayao Live and Direct!
    It's all Happy Days for me now!!!
    Walk-About Wayne is one of The Best UA-cam Channels out there, and is such a Good Blast!

  • @sergefranchois1701
    @sergefranchois1701 Рік тому +2

    The sun rays peeking through the dark clouds in the distance, over the mountains casting on the lake.
    Reads like the beginning of a fairytale, ain't it 🙂
    It's a chill place from the looks of it. People look soooo relaxed.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +2

      I loved that shot also, it looked awesome with the rain clouds and sun shining through. It's a really nice place. Thanks.

  • @blackknight3496
    @blackknight3496 Місяць тому +1

    Been everywhere in thailand...this town is real thai paradise

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Місяць тому

      Yes I agree, Phayao is a special untouched place. I loved it here.

    • @blackknight3496
      @blackknight3496 Місяць тому

      @@WalkAboutWayne the real thailand , not too many pretentious farangs around here! Most people i know think thailand is pattaya or phuket or samui..they will never ever know❤

  • @Namlange70
    @Namlange70 Рік тому +1

    I really like this place.

  • @porkamon-pond
    @porkamon-pond 11 місяців тому

    The night market has coconut and avocado shake, Fantastic!🥥🥑

  • @Jefe_Perro
    @Jefe_Perro Рік тому +1

    G'day Wayne,
    Good to see you enjoying this town so much.
    Those food portion sizes are enough to get your arsh working overtime. Bargain.

  • @DenisKingston-ev6dd
    @DenisKingston-ev6dd Рік тому +1

    Hi Wayne, another great series. You look like a new man !!! It's great to see you're full of life. Big difference between day and evening/night. Special it is...
    Thanks so much for sharing 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Thanks Denis! Yes, it got even busier but it was to dark for the camera, so had to settle for early evening. I'm a BIG fan of Phayao.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 Рік тому +2

    This is the best vlog Wayne I was thinking about chaing Mia or this place when I am older

  • @josephsoto8294
    @josephsoto8294 8 місяців тому +1

    I was there last year...i don't remember which days of the week, but the restaurants and bars were all jumping! The place seemed very much alive at night! But, i also thought it also had a good blend of a family friendly atmosphere, too. There's also a great museum, which i loved. Overall, i loved Phayao, and wouldn't hesitate to return!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  8 місяців тому +1

      I miss Phayao, I really liked this place. I hope to return one day.

  • @stevejohnson2130
    @stevejohnson2130 Рік тому +1

    It's a good ride on the backroads, done it a few times with the big bike group. Then come back on the fast 118.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      Nice Steve, the roads have been great! I've had them all to myself.

  • @davidparker2173
    @davidparker2173 Рік тому +2

    It might help to tell the population of places. Many of us will gauge according to populations we feel comfortable with. You're doing a good job though, and although your's were not the first videos for me to go to, most of the videos I have seen are by you now. The "Walk About Concept" appears to work very well, and your double "Take it Easy" ends it well. Your content is pleasant, and useful. Much success to your channel. You're alright man, from the Pacific Northwest, Spokane, WA USA.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Hi David, thanks for liking the videos. Population changes over time , so the video would be wrong info in the future. Thanks again for watching buddy 😃

  • @stinger192
    @stinger192 Рік тому +1

    Stayed there on way back from Chiang rai in January. The sky Pagoda is not too far away well worth a visit.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Nice one ! Sadly, I didn't get to see the Pagoda but I will be returning. Thanks.

  • @johnanderson7883
    @johnanderson7883 Рік тому +1

    Good on ya mate.

  • @RetiredGlobalLife
    @RetiredGlobalLife Рік тому +1

    555, I had to laugh about your mic note. For me it is usually noticing a bit of my mic visible at the bottom of the screen since it is mounted below. Now how many times I check it, there it is on screen. The sound was not at all bad before then. Nice town. Thanks for showing it to us.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      🤣 Yep, first time my mic has ever failed to record. I'm not sure if it was plugged in or it just didn't record. It's a mystery haha. Thanks mate.

  • @jeffsoh71
    @jeffsoh71 Рік тому +1

    Amazing vlog Wayne! Will go visit sometime!

  • @markanderson5343
    @markanderson5343 Рік тому +1

    Ok Wayne, I will go to this place come january

  • @kashifakbar8751
    @kashifakbar8751 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing us around Wayne. Motorbike vlogs are always great 😀👍🏼

  • @broadwoodloch
    @broadwoodloch Рік тому +2

    This is a "normal" Thai working town,most of the people must work everyday in the fields,just like most of Thailand,much prefer these towns to the madness of Pattaya and Phuket,look forward to rhe rest of your trip.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      That's right, not many tourism work, so most locals are working in factories and fields. Yes, I much prefer this town. Thanks.

  • @Stuffed007
    @Stuffed007 Рік тому +1

    Fair play mate it looks a fabulous place to live

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Cheers mate. This would be a great place to live, I'm already thinking about it .

    • @Stuffed007
      @Stuffed007 Рік тому +1

      @@WalkAboutWayne what I love about it there’s not much farang and the scenery is beautiful it’s very peaceful to for a very clean way of living I could live there with no issues

  • @jeegmanz
    @jeegmanz Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @RudraNamulNasca2
    @RudraNamulNasca2 Рік тому +1

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @Mally-fv7gs
    @Mally-fv7gs Рік тому +1

    Great video Wayne waiting for the next one, anymore info you can give for places to stay nearer the town by the lake etc please

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Mally. I stay at a really nice place next ( coming up in the next episodes) it's right in town and a really nice place. Phayao is a bit limited for good hotels. I will need to come back again and really research it .

    • @Mally-fv7gs
      @Mally-fv7gs Рік тому

      Cheers Wayne

  • @drifteratheart5996
    @drifteratheart5996 Рік тому +1

    You’re a big fish in a little pond out there… extras included! 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      🤣 Plenty of extras in Phayao. You feel like a rock star walking around.

    • @drifteratheart5996
      @drifteratheart5996 Рік тому

      Haha Definitely worth the drive.

  • @Oggiwara1
    @Oggiwara1 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! I think if they made a kind of beach in the area where you ended the video, they would get more tourists and expats there.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I think that would be a good idea. So much they could do to keep improving for tourists. Thanks

  • @bareknucklebalboa9709
    @bareknucklebalboa9709 Рік тому +1

    I lived in many places like this in Issan, after a week you get bored and don't want to be the 👽 walking around. Older farangs in these places will keep chatting to you for hours because they are bored and lonely even with a family. It's the same as Asian expats in the Uk, they would go nuts staying in a rural village.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I would agree with that. You would need something to keep you busy. I have a friend who lives here though, he loves it but goes on trips every now and then. Thanks

  • @andrewbrann6231
    @andrewbrann6231 4 місяці тому +1

    I stayed with the lady I'm friends with in a village about 10 minutes from there we spend a lot of time there. Also she took me up on a mountain or something to a national park that had hot springs. There's also I don't know if it's part of that lake or not but there's another lake or part of that lake that has the mountain view that's a big huge dam. Her village is actually having a train rail being built right now it'll be done in 5 years. They're putting an airport in that village too I believe there's a big university there.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  4 місяці тому +1

      Nice! I love Phayao, this was my favourite place, up until lately. I could easily settle in Phayao though. Great untouched area. Thanks

    • @andrewbrann6231
      @andrewbrann6231 4 місяці тому

      @@WalkAboutWayne I mean I'm kind of sad I didn't experience any of the party scene or the beach scene. I'm not big into the party scene anymore I don't think I would even like the places that have the girls coming up and approaching you and all of that

  • @Pfsif
    @Pfsif Рік тому +2

    Give us 2 left eye winks and then 3 right eyed winks in the next video if you can get "extras" there.

  • @Jay-qs2mb
    @Jay-qs2mb Рік тому +1

    Looks really chill there 👌. Many mozzies around the lake?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Super chilled! The mozzies are about yes mate.

  • @bianchiveloce1
    @bianchiveloce1 Рік тому +1

    How is the Rainy season there? Being more in-land than the coastal area, is there less rain? I like rainy days myself, the sound of falling rain is tonic for my soul.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      It depends , every year is different but we do get floods alot. It normally rains for a while in late afternoons.

  • @markanderson5343
    @markanderson5343 Рік тому +1

    Maybe some shallow draft sail boats to rent on the lake would help tourism

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Yes, maybe they could do a few more ideas to help tourism. They do have a boat that goes out around the lake .

  • @dhruvd8953
    @dhruvd8953 Рік тому +1

    I see myself moving in there Wayne. But I’ll hold myself back till you finish the series. It’d be a good idea to ride around on your bike with the camera on your chest. Walking up and down in that humidity and heat must be tiring. Fun fact, I was searching for houses and condos for rent in Phayao on the web, found none 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      It's a great option but I'd have to come back a few more times, and check the whole area out. Yes, condos a places to rent could be a problem. Thanks.

  • @peterstevens7061
    @peterstevens7061 Місяць тому +1

    Been offered a rental house near makro so doing a bit of homework on the area looks lovely. However I don't speak thai

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Місяць тому

      Phayao is one the the best places I've been. It does feel very remote though. The Expats that do live here, eat at the restaurants near the lake. Some great places to get a coffee also. Learning some Thai would be important to live in Phayao I think. Amazing place.

  • @tanyavernon8459
    @tanyavernon8459 Рік тому +1

    Does the path go all around the lake? Must be quite a distance if it does.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      I don't think the path does, but the road goes around.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 Рік тому +1

    Wayne I have a strange feeling your going to be moving here soon I really mean that such a beautiful city so underrated Wayne and very reasonable prices I can really see you living here what I have heard the woman there are more sincere

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      You never know in the future Robert, this would be the perfect retirement town. Amazing food, prices and beautiful ladies.

  • @user-bs4vb8vh6m
    @user-bs4vb8vh6m Рік тому +1

    11.25 There are 3 young Thai girls playing with the camera behind you too. 😅😁🤭

  • @gsomethingsomething2658
    @gsomethingsomething2658 Рік тому +4

    This Phayao series was great to see. I wonder how many other places in Thailand, rarely visited by foreign tourists, are similarly charming and pleasant. There may be loads of places.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +4

      Thanks mate 👍. I've been thinking the same. Thailand must have hundreds of great untouched towns.

    • @robertburnett6348
      @robertburnett6348 Рік тому

      Not just foreign tourists. Many of the bar stool expats ignore Most of the country.

  • @TravelsaurusRex
    @TravelsaurusRex Рік тому

    Nice of you to ask that kids permission to just put him on UA-cam 😮

  • @randyirvine5858
    @randyirvine5858 Рік тому +2

    You can take the boy out of Chiang Mai but you can't take Chiang Mai out of the boy🛕

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      Can never take Chiang Mai outta the boy 👍

  • @stevenmylot
    @stevenmylot Рік тому +1

    How was traffic on the way there? Planning to check it out next week

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому +1

      I was the only one on the road really Steve, but I did leave before 6am. See a few truck here and there but I had it all to myself.

    • @roberthornbrook8374
      @roberthornbrook8374 Рік тому

      Wayne you should of stayed until today Sunday

    • @stevejohnson2130
      @stevejohnson2130 Рік тому

      There's back roads, so you don't use the 118, nice on the bike.

    • @stevenmylot
      @stevenmylot Рік тому +1

      @@WalkAboutWayne not many people for sure but the roads are like a Rollercoaster haha

  • @richardbrown9344
    @richardbrown9344 Рік тому

    How far is Phayao from Chiang Mai mate?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      Around 156km Richard. 2 and a half hours on a scooter, give or take.

  • @Jeff-cz3pj
    @Jeff-cz3pj Рік тому +1

    I wonder if the town ever experiences flooding due to the lake/rivers?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  Рік тому

      That's a good question, and one I never asked. I'm not sure but I guess they must have some floods in the really bad rainy seasons.

    • @_khaidao
      @_khaidao 4 місяці тому +1

      there are floods in the rain seasons and droughts in the summer but it varies depending on the year

  • @gmnitwit
    @gmnitwit Рік тому +1

    re-an put passa thai