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I live in Nana. He’s not wrong but it’s not as bad as it seems. My condo is 300 meters from the train station. Less than 1000 meters from the best park in Bangkok, Benchakitti Park. There’s lots of restaurants around. I got a great deal on my place. There’s a lot of construction going on here and this neighborhood is going to change a lot in the next year or so. As for Nana at night, yes there’s a lot of working girls but they’re harmless. I walk the park every night. I say hi and keep walking. The main thing is it’s safe. Nobody ever bothers me. There’s a few homeless but they’re harmless as well. Mostly I like it because I found a great place to live.
@@practice4089 Newton Towers, Sukhumvit Soi 6. Great building. These are larger units. Mine is 3br 3 ba. 1800 sq ft. If it’s just you moving here you can find smaller units for less money. My advice is to rent a place for a year. Get to know the city and then decide what area you want to live in. It’s such a huge city with so many options. I live in a tourist area and some people might not like that. I personally don’t mind because in general it’s a really safe city. I just flew back to the states for a meeting and to visit friends and family. I was more nervous and felt threatened in one day in San Antonio than I did the whole year in Bangkok. You see young girls walking the park at night alone. They have no fear of being attacked. That’s because it really is that safe. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. I’ll be glad to help in anyway I can. The first six months is hard but it gets easier. It helps to make friends with some Thai people that can speak English before you get here. Makes a huge difference in getting settled. You don’t necessarily need to speak Thai to get by. Sign language and gestures will get you through most situations. But if you need to have a detailed conversation for things like renting an apartment it really helps to have a native speaker with you. I would have been lost without my girl.
@@beerman204 I don’t think it’s bad. It’s ten times safer than any other major city I’ve ever been in. The whole time I’ve been here I’ve never once felt threatened or unsafe. I’ve never been harassed or got a dirty look. I’ve seen young teenage girls walking the park at night without a care in the world. The only thing that happens to me is getting sexually harassed when I walk around Soi 4 at night by the working ladies. Compared to most places in Bangkok it’s a little sketchy. But I love it here. Where are you located in Nana? I’m off Soi six right off Sukhumvit. Right near the Nana BTS stop.
@@beerman204 I’m married and have a little boy and we walk around all the time and I have no fear. I’m also a bit bigger than the average Thai. Nobody bothers me in general. I feel much safer here than I do back in any American city and that pains me to say. But it’s true.
You may not remember me but we met at Bangkok Pat's get-together and I walked out of the bathroom screaming "Bruce Barry was a working man he used to load that Econoline van." You convinced me to start my RUclips channel that very night and I did. You blew my mind when you said Udomsuk because I also love that area. I lived in Phrompong three years, Soi One for six months as well as Bangna right next to Udomsuk. I agree 100% with your insights for each neighborhood. I have a house in Ramkhamhaeng but I don't spend much time there since we bought a condo in Ban Chang. For those who have never met Chris he is the real deal, witty, friendly and smart.
About 2 months away from moving to Thailand with my golden retriever sold most of my crap and will only reserve a week at a local hotel one year commitment
A friend of 30 years that I travel with said let’s got to Thailand. We will be there January 14th, this helped tremendously. I figured 2 nights in Nana, 2 in Udom Suk then off to experience the rest of this incredible country. Thanks Chris.
As someone who’s never been to Bangkok, done lots of videos of research, Asok is where I settled on for a 2 week stay or so. The transit to all the other places, nicer, pricey hotels and that Terminal 21 for quick, cheap food. More commercial, business, more Police, safer…as I have researched 😊.
Been watching your videos for a while now, Chris. Got to say I think this one was maybe your best one. A great help if one has plans on moving to Bangkok. Thanks for posting it.
Your description on Bang Chak, Punnawithi and Udom Suk is spot on. Living in Punnawithi gives me incredible peace in a bustling city. I got an amazing view of the city from where I live (if the air quality is relatively good), people here are incredibly nice, near zero tourist traps and Udom Suk Road, where most of the good food can be found, is also within walking distance.
Tuba's owner is a great guy who has 2 warehouses full of all kinds of cool furniture and other stuff, like you see in Tuba. He often plays pool there and is a laid back, friendly guy.
How you gonna be hating on gateway man. I go there 3-4 times a week for lunch. It’s cheap, quick, clean, nice Thai people working. Cheap food court on the higher levels some tasty things on the first 2 floors. All Japanese. Its not exciting but It’s good.
Yes, I've heard from locals about Terminal 21 being owned by some people that in an effort to promote and protect local food offered very low rent to night market type stalls, so there you have a very authentic flavor for local food right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of BKK.
More importantly, it allows local people to be able to make a living for themselves and their families, and the secondary importance is that their cultural food is preserved. If they're not careful, Starbucks will be trying to move in and take over if it hasn't already.
I've been watching you since covid. This is one of your best and informative videos. Thank you Chris for all of your content and entertainment that you provide.
I lived in Lam Sali on Ramkhamhaeng Rd for 7 years. I really liked it there. Within walking distance of the Mall Bang Kapi. Lots of good local eating around. Then moved to Sukhumvit / Rama 4. A bit too central for me. Now live in Klong Toei / Thong Lo soi 36, Rama 4. Nice condo, very good amenities. Big C, Lotus, Villa market and food centres. Great views of Bangkok, the "Green Lung" and river.
Soi Arab is a fascinating and very authentic glimpse into the Arab world, with markets, restaurants and more. There's Lebanese, Yemeni, Iraqi, Emirati, and even Ethiopian options, all 100% legit. It offers for a calm night and a pleasant walk across from Nana.
I ended up this year around Rama 9 area. I was aiming for Udon Suk. Main reason for Rama9 was the BTS is getting expensive. As a senior citizen I can get 50% discount on the MRT
I live right next to the Petchaburi MRT, and aside from the discount I also love the fact that once you jump on the escalator going down the air conditioning kicks in whereas on the BTS platform you're still cooking until you get on the actual train.
How do you get the discount? Quote from official website: "Senior Rabbit Card may only be used by Thai Senior Citizens aged 60 years and over so this senior card cannot be purchased by foreigners even if they are over 60 years old."
Punnawithi > It feels like a suburb on the BTS green line. Love it. I like Ari, Thong Lor, and Ekkamai...but for day-to-day living, I love the peace here.
Also in Nana, Soi 13, near the Nana BTS station, is Duke Language School in the Trendy building. Duke is one of the best language schools in Thailand. Consider this a daytime activity.
Hi Chris You got it so right about El Gaucho restaurant, my wife and I sat down one night and looked at the menu and walked out. So expensive for Thailand. Don’t mind paying for a good meal but don’t like being taken for a ride.
I'm 50 yr old dude who's living the 9-5 cubicle grind (more like 8-6), who's trying to find a place to live/semi-retire in SE Asia. I've been mulling between Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, the usual suspects, but your vids really helped! I'm tired of the night light life and just wanting to chill, so I'm leaning more to a city like Chiang Mai than Bangkok, but we'll see. I can speak English, my GF can speak Korean and Chinese. Hopefully that helps some with the language barrier. Hopefully I can make the big jump sooner than later!
I also recommend Saphankwai/Ari - Another Cool and Hipster Chic neighborhood MoChit/Phahon Yothin MRT - Quiet, Shopping and Park Krun Thonburi - Quiet and calm
Thank you again Chris! After 2 RW4U Tours in 6 months, I pulled the early retirement trigger this week. I enjoyed meeting Adam for a cup of coffee on trip one, and hope to do the same with you next year.
The Gateway Mall may not be particularly spectacular or extraordinary, but it serves as a highly convenient destination for those living nearby, offering a wide array of daily shopping necessities. Additionally, there is a notable selection of affordable restaurants available. When I visited the mall before the COVID pandemic, it was rather deserted, so I am pleasantly surprised to see it bustling with activity these days.
Nice. Been following the main channel since the lockdowns. I spent the LA lockdowns at the Sunset Marquis, one of the only 4 guests allowed to stay after they closed down. And then up at a little house above the Chateau for the second extended lockdown phase where I watched GOT finally and isolated. I've been trying to get to Bangkok since 2020. Finally out of LA and NY and really close to getting there. All best
Great and useful video ! Thanks. But now you absolutely need to follow up with a similar video on the Silom BTS Line from Siam to Saphan Taksin. Please, please, please !!
I lived in W District for 6 years and now when I visit BKK I stay at a hotel here, in part because I know and love the area. I characterize Phra Khanong as just being on the edge of the touristy part of Sukhumvit. It is a mix of International and urban Thai. If you live here then the great secret of the area is the Phra Khanong fresh market. It is hidden off of Sukhumvit and parallels the great street food street Chris mentioned. It is a very traditional Thai fresh market that is almost exclusively Thai customers.
Really nice video! Still like the idea to move around the Ekkamai area when I will retire in a few years (about 4 or 5 years). There are a lot of places that were miss in that tour: Phrom Phong: - Hair of the dog (Soi 33-1), craft beer, owned by a guy from Canada. Thonglor: Two of my regular 'go-to place' in Thonglor are - WTF Bangkok' (Soi 51, an Art Gallery, café, bar) - Studio Lam, neigbour of WTF, (Soi 51, Music venue, live band every Wednesday, lot of Molam!!!!) There are also many small 'art café in Thonglor, I really liked Bask Project and Pallette this year. Phra Khanong - 23 Bar and Gallery: Nice little bar with very intersting exibition. The 2 last ones were from Myanmar refugees. Very very interesting venue. Also, near Soi 71, a new venue just openned in the past few days, Chit Beer got a new location!!!!
Pal - This is the third vlog of yours I watched. That’s my best!! Outstanding information for me. I plan to stay couple months in Thailand - not 10 days, I used to do. Helpful content here. Thanks!
Thanks Chris. One of the most informative videos on this subject yet, especially coming from the perspective of someone new wanting to find the best solution for their needs. I am planning on moving there next year sometime. Still trying to decide where to move to. Interestingly its either around Soi 11/13 or at True Digital Park!
Kinda spooky that you should upload such a video, because this very evening I was only thinking of suggesting to you Bangkok RUclipsrs that a suburb review would be really helpful to people planning to stay in Bangkok. I have to say I was surprised to hear where you chose to live... must be a hell of a local park! My wife and I are planning to travel to Bangkok later this year and see if Thailand will suit for retirement. A couple of the areas you praise already made our shortlist and your review adds to my research so much appreciated for sharing your experience. I expect I will be coming back to this video again for a reminder of your eating and entertainment recomendations. Maybe thats another content topic to consider! Keep on recording mate, I always enjoy your content and look forward to having a beer Bangkok side some day :)
Love your videos Chris... after working and living there 25 years ago, I'm considering the move back and love hearing about all these places I used to know so well. Things have changed a little, but not much I think
Excellent stuff, from one Canuck to another. Been living in Phrom Phong for a year, love it. Definitely wanna learn Thai from a teacher, and maybe even that RE agent just in case I wanna move to Thonglor or Udomsuk. Thanks Chris
Been watching you constantly as of late. I appreciate your hard work! If you have more videos on business guidelines for manufacturing and production. Or a reference to a legal representative we could inquire with.
Yes, these BTS-line stations are popular for farangs. Most negative sides about Asoke, Nana, etc are that farangs are only wallets for locals. Restaurants have thai and farang menus. Farang menu has higher prices, and so on. more further from Asoke you go, you will get better service and attitude. Anway I like On Nut and also Bangna. My favourite areas in "central BKK" are Saphan Kwai and Huai Khwang. Luckily (?) I have thai-wife, helps a lot but often I go alone also. Big difference with taxis and so :)
Really nice video with a lot of recommendations about the places between On Nut and Nana. I agree with you that further South things get more local. When I arrived to BKK I stayed in Bearing and it was as local as can be, with Samrong Mall being very interesting and with zero expats or tourists. I moved to Victory Monument once I settled down at my job, and it felts like moving to a different city altogether! On the topic of places you might want to add, bit south of Phra Khanong there is a market with several options for Burmese food. Also, further along Udom Suk Rd there's Udom Suk Walk which is a great night market with plenty entertainment and food options.
Hi Chris, great video so please keep the content coming . I'm living in Phra Khanong and been here about 6 months and totally agree that it is a transition kind of neighbourhood with a good mix of traditional as well as expat appeal. W District and the streets around are a big draw, with great atmosphere and plenty of food options but if you venture up Sukhumvit 71 you will find more great local eateries catering to every different budget. Get up to Pridi Banomyong 14 and you have Craft Beer bars - Wraptor does amazing Mexican food and now Chit Hole Brewery have opened a Bar. Just along from here is Holey Mothership which is pricey but does the best Sourdough in Bangkok and is also a great Brunch venue. Keep going up Sukhumvit 71 and you have some great Japanese and Korean as well as Best Beef and Bangkok Bobs. Right up at Pridi 47 there is the new roof top Bar Glow at the Aspira residence, which is a good alternative to Cielo. Definitely plenty to keep us occupied!
When I came to Thailand I 2019 my Thai wife found a realtor who set us up on udomsuk. I absolutely love it. The people welcome me every time I walk down the streets. Lots of great street food, International hospitals and shopping galore. Rent is very affordable but things aren’t luxurious just simple condo living. Maybe it’s the realtor I deal with but there are no issues with the landlord/juristic office of the condo. If there is an issue that’s condo related we go straight to the condo. If it an individual problem with the condo straight to my realtor who contacts the owner and hires the contractor. Can’t say enough good about the area. Ps I watched this video just to see if you mentioned udomsuk. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to move.
Would you be so kind as to share the realtor's name, if she can speak a bit of English? I'd very much prefer to work with a local who isn't catering to wealthy expats. I want to live a more simple life in (or near) a local area that is still convenient to transport. If I want to live in an expat area, I can just live in my own city. lol I'm definitely looking for a short term rental first in or very near Udom Suk, though. Thank you for your post.
Thanks for the tip about Udom Suk, Chris! I lived in On Nut for almost a year - years ago, and I honestly have to admit I never went there! Only the other way to Asok and so on. NANA, Omg, hehe. Brings back a few crazy memories, but Im too old for that crasiness now. On Nut was okay, I agree with you that its something inbetween the 2 you mentioned in this video. It used to have a big beer marked close to soi 5 (I think) with live music too where I jammed many times, but the last time I was there it was just a small piece left of it (due to construction work?) and no live music anymore. Keep up the good work, buddy!
Chris, I watched you videos from early Covid time. I actually moved from Barcelona to BKK 18 months ago, using some of your advice and getting triggered by all your positive vibes. And funnily enough I ended up staying in the exact same condo like you only for the convince of Nana BTS (I see you now and again and actually I moved in here before you so no creepy stalker:). You are so absolutely right, it gets boring very fast, and since I now have found many good friends who have lived here for years, they also ask what the heck im doing here. So now I have started to look down the Sukhumvit Line, and as a person only living 18 months in BKK, I think I would take the easy and gentle jump to Phrom Phog / Thong Lor, before being brave enough to go more local. For people who know some Thai language and have lived here for a few years, it would make sense to move further down the line (no negative in this case) and get much more accommodation for your money and also just enjoy the beautiful Thai culture more.
He's long gone from Bangkok and has been living in Koh Samui for the last several months. I think he said, in one of his most recent videos (Oct 2024) that he moved several months months ago? Probably moved BEFORE he doxxed himself, if he was wise. You must have seen him before they moved, unless he kept his place there. If you don't have a car, being close to transport is crucial.
Thank you for this Chris. This video is now in my file for future reference. On your recommendation I’ve been to the Indian restaurant and the bakery on Soi 13 in Asok that you recommended once. So all of your good work does help (me AND the local businesses).
I live in northern Bangkok, Ratchayothin (Lat Phrao), it has all that I need , 7 stops from Victory Monument station on Sukhumvit green bts , more central areas not too much further. Not many Farang here , have good bus routes too , 20 mins to Sukhumvit area . Don Mueang airport 20 mins by taxi . Markets, good food outlets , restaurants, the centre is there if I need it 😅
Another great video Chris! I thought about what you said in what first comes to mind when you want to retire. I'm 63 (really old for some) and I still want to retire in 3 years. I live in Ottawa, Canada, so not too far from your home town.. My reasoning for not retiring yet is that I like my job. if I didn't like my job, I'd retire tomorrow. So many of my friends have retired early because they hated their jobs. Good for them, sure beats selling your soul for continuous misery! The other reason is because I only "hate" the winters here in Ottawa. Late spring, summer and fall are amazing. I'm an avid cyclist and North American cites do a fantastic job in growing cycling paths that can take you safely through a city. I also don't think I could take the continuous extreme heat. From what I see, Thailand can be uncomfortably hot.. What I want to do is travel through east Asia for 3 months out of the year and your videos are sure selling me on the idea. I can see a month in Bangkok, a month in Kuala Lumpur and back to a different place in Thailand.. The idea of selling my paid off house, giving away all my hard earned treasures that most won't want, seems so stressful.. I also don't want the hassle of renewing visas.. The maximum stay without a visa seems best for me. Each to their own.
You should do the third month anywhere in Japan or in Siem Reap, Cambodia. There’s Koh Rong Sanloem where you have a pristine beach and see luminescent planktons during the new moon. Japan during cherry blossom season and fall foliage season is something to behold. Then there is Hokkaido, during either winter or summer. I would recommend Penang also if you are going to Kuala Lumpur.
Have to agree with other viewers…love your style and delivery. We are moving to Bangkok in June and have been watching heaps of your videos to get a feel for the place…informative, honest and entertaining content. Hope to meet you on the streets of Nana 😊😊 one day and grab a cold beer together. Cheers, mate
I prefer Ekkamai. More of a Japanese area with some tourists but nothing like Nana or Asok. You don't have working girls or drug dealers here on Sukhumvit or the side streets. Oh and with Pier 21 food court yes there is a deal where they either pay little or nothing at all to attract people to the mall to buy other things. It's quite smart because the food court is usually very busy except for a few hours before the lunch rush and after dinner rush. I eat there a few times a week. Food is good with plenty of options and cheap prices. 100 Baht is plenty for one person.
Hi Chris, awesome video, I really appreciate the use of the map and your humor! I am looking to stay in Bangkok with my 6yo son long term, we are not into night life, trying to avoid heavily expat/western influenced areas and prefer more chill, walkable place with awesome views, preferably on a river and also affordable 😂 any neighbourhood you would particularly recommend to check out?
Many other areas to mention. Westerners have been living in the Saphan Kwai area for years. That gives easy access to Chatuchuk Market. Lat Phrao has been popular with both Thais and Westerners for years as well. Banglumpoo is one of my favorite areas to live. It's situated on Rattanakosin Island, so has many cultural/historical attractions. Lots of food options in that area too. Because it's a historic district, there's a zoning law against tall buildings, so if you hate the sight of high-rise buildings, I recommend Banglumpoo.
Hello from Winnipeg! Great video. Good neighborhood review. I see a couple of neighborhoods that I missed out on going to in the New year. Will definitely check them out next time I go back. Thanks!
Thank you for this video! Gonna come to Bangkok this July for 2 weeks, my condo is booked in Ekkhamai district. Not too crowded and hopefully not too dangerous, thank you for advice! Love from St.Petersburg, Ru ❤
Don’t go to Wattana Panich for noodles because it’s suck. With a whole wall of awards and a nod from a famous RUclipsr, it’s still suck. Go to Thong Lo Pochona instead near Thong Lo Soi 18.
Greetings Chris, what an array of amazing videos out of Thailand and this video is definitely one of your many best I have binge watched. We have been living in Seoul for years now with plans on visiting Thailand in the future. Do keep up the great work and I am very glad I ran across your channel by way of recommendation from the RUclips here called The Varied Life, Steve. Thanks for sharing as we are enjoying the content.
@@RW4U Yeah, I know Chris, as I have watched so many of your videos herein that I almost know your complete life story. In fact, I am watching your content now and I am loving the waterfront resort you own there. Continue to enjoy Thailand as I see that you and family are having an amazing time together there.
Yup! I do the same walk through Soi Cowboy on my way to Craft. Craft has a friendly expat table in the patio area. It has great western food as well. If you go to the way back there is an elegant bar, a whiskey bar/cigar bar, with live music. My particular unique reason for frequenting the Asoke area is the salsa dancing at Rumpuree dance studio in the Jasmine City building at the corner of Soi 23 and Sukhumvit. I was there last night. Visit Benchakitti park around sunset.
Salsa dancing sound fabulous! Thank you for posting this tip! I'd love to learn ballroom dancing, not just for the exercise, but because they say it is a very intense cerebral workout for your brain. I'm not trying to flirt, I'm just grateful for the info on the dance studio. Thanks again, and enjoy!
What a cool video you got, all the streets all the streets and neighborhoods what’s good what’s bad all the Asian food. I hope you get more videos in the neighborhood. Thanks a lot for sharing.😊
Live pretty near Sutthisan MRT station ..area with 90 % middleclass thai and some random westernes and north asians..restaurant dont have english menus most of the times and the markets have pure normal thaiprices. Cheap safe and good for living away from the Tourist bubble and inflated touristprices
Thanks for the video. I go to Duke language school when I’m in Bangkok but I don’t like Nana at all nor do I like Asoke except for the Cat Cafe next to Terminal 21 lol. I stay in Thonglor which I love. I like the more residential feel and proximity to Ekkamai which I also like. The better I speak Thai, the more I want to move further out so after watching this, I will definitely explore the areas beyond On Nut. My Thai is still quite basic so still in Thonglor for now 😂Thanks again
My 4th trip was supposed to be some Nana and revisiting friends. Then a week exploring neighborhoods. But, I came down with a heavy cold and was mostly laid up the 2nd week. Next trip, im going to visit a few of the neighborhoods mentioned. Maybe Bangkok Pat and i could do a walkabout. Thanks so much for this vid. Ill wear my awkward shirt one day.
A very good summary of those neighborhoods. I live a bit further out, right up the end of Sukhumvit 105 and love it here. There's no way I'd live anywhere between Nana to On Nut. If I want a chic night out I'll jump in a cab although getting one to take me home from those areas without a 'negotiated' fare is tricky
Great video Chris. Would be nice to see you do this on the other mass transit lines....as I am sure you know, the blue line goes does the whole circle around BKK and would be fun to hear your view on the rest neighborhoods. I have stayed in Huai Khwang and found it an interesting change to the "tourist hot spots".
Hello from Canada, I have been Travelling to Thailand for decades. Usually Chiang Mai or Phuket 6 to 16 weeks every year. Spent this past trip in On Nut really enjoyed the condo and the Lotus and Big C . However I think Phrom Phong might be a better location as it’s more centrally located.
You missed out on the best of Soi4. At one time along soi4 were some great old wooden homes as well as on Soi2. They were slowly sold off and the hotels built to replace them. When ever I come to bangkok I stay at Dynasty Inn a family run hotel, I like to walk down soi 4 and all the old house are gone o man makes me cry.
Excellent Video mate! Please do us all the biggest favour and make a video exactly like this one on Chiang Mai! Please pleasssse🎉 Love your work Chris!❤
Thanks for the amazing work that you are doing! Hadn't seen this channel before (I've been following your main channel for a year or two). My go-to resource on Thailand. Even though I've spent long time in Thailand - learning new things from your work.
Hello from on nut. Can’t live much closer to BTS than my place, but that’s probably why i pay more than others. But still far enough from the tourist madness while i can still enjoy nightlife in asok in a few stops on the BTS
There are even more neighborhoods if you count the MRT,ART,BRT and other side of BTS too such as Silom, Siam, Samyan, Saphan Taksin, Chong nonsi, Talat Phlu up to Wuttakat and Bangwa and the list go on but your list here is simple and good for beginner/first timer in Bangkok.
I was expecting you to say you'd want to live in Thonglor! (LOVE Beast & Butter: Burgers & Beers there!) True Digital Park area would be my pick for a place to plant myself. Great review!
Hom Duan is fantastic, I always chat with the mother & her daughter who run it. They are from Chiang Mai, super nice people. It can get crowded at lunch, of course. Not expensive and tasty Khao Soi is their specialty.
On Nut is actually a great neighborhood. Lotus is right beside the BTS station, Big C is about 500m away. I stay at the Ramada right next to Best Beef and have done so four times. To me, this is a very safe, Thai neighborhood with expats at the bars and restaurants on Sukhumvit 50. It’s close enough on the BTS to the hustle and bustle but also far enough away to find amazing street food at various hidden night markets that tourists don’t know about.
Great video as always, Chris. Since I'm just constantly there for business, convenience really trumps everything and quite happy with Siam or Asok area. I love Benjakitti Park, but when I was there last week, I gotta be honest, the heat kept me away from a walk in the park 😅 Actually walked out of an appointment reaching for my phone to get a Grab, when I realized, I'm right opposite the Ruam Sab Market! Pad Krapow lady!
Its like saying you get a playboy subscription for the articles. Thats what Hooters wings are. They're quite delicious, and the environment is icing on the cake. Plus they have a good happy hour. Great people watching.
On Nut & Phrakanong are CHEAP. English teachers, foreign models who don't work a lot, Thais with mid range jobs. You can get an apt in a high rise for 12,000 baht. You are giving folks good info, lots of choices, Chris.
Hey Chris currently staying by “bearing station” super local vibe, super Thai markets great food, great fried chicken. had dinner at a great italien restaurant last night great pizza. and yeah I agree with you “ thong Lo “what a upscale neighbourhood that is wow! Excellent recommendations!just moved in from Canmore alberta canada :)
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I live in Nana. He’s not wrong but it’s not as bad as it seems. My condo is 300 meters from the train station. Less than 1000 meters from the best park in Bangkok, Benchakitti Park. There’s lots of restaurants around. I got a great deal on my place. There’s a lot of construction going on here and this neighborhood is going to change a lot in the next year or so. As for Nana at night, yes there’s a lot of working girls but they’re harmless. I walk the park every night. I say hi and keep walking. The main thing is it’s safe. Nobody ever bothers me. There’s a few homeless but they’re harmless as well. Mostly I like it because I found a great place to live.
I will moving when I retire and buying a condo. I want to be near the parks ...what's the name of your project?
@@practice4089 Newton Towers, Sukhumvit Soi 6. Great building. These are larger units. Mine is 3br 3 ba. 1800 sq ft. If it’s just you moving here you can find smaller units for less money. My advice is to rent a place for a year. Get to know the city and then decide what area you want to live in. It’s such a huge city with so many options. I live in a tourist area and some people might not like that. I personally don’t mind because in general it’s a really safe city. I just flew back to the states for a meeting and to visit friends and family. I was more nervous and felt threatened in one day in San Antonio than I did the whole year in Bangkok. You see young girls walking the park at night alone. They have no fear of being attacked. That’s because it really is that safe. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. I’ll be glad to help in anyway I can. The first six months is hard but it gets easier. It helps to make friends with some Thai people that can speak English before you get here. Makes a huge difference in getting settled. You don’t necessarily need to speak Thai to get by. Sign language and gestures will get you through most situations. But if you need to have a detailed conversation for things like renting an apartment it really helps to have a native speaker with you. I would have been lost without my girl.
Nana bad? Maybe for a married Chris with a child, but for many of us Nana is home sweet home!
@@beerman204 I don’t think it’s bad. It’s ten times safer than any other major city I’ve ever been in. The whole time I’ve been here I’ve never once felt threatened or unsafe. I’ve never been harassed or got a dirty look. I’ve seen young teenage girls walking the park at night without a care in the world. The only thing that happens to me is getting sexually harassed when I walk around Soi 4 at night by the working ladies. Compared to most places in Bangkok it’s a little sketchy. But I love it here. Where are you located in Nana? I’m off Soi six right off Sukhumvit. Right near the Nana BTS stop.
@@beerman204 I’m married and have a little boy and we walk around all the time and I have no fear. I’m also a bit bigger than the average Thai. Nobody bothers me in general. I feel much safer here than I do back in any American city and that pains me to say. But it’s true.
You may not remember me but we met at Bangkok Pat's get-together and I walked out of the bathroom screaming "Bruce Barry was a working man he used to load that Econoline van." You convinced me to start my RUclips channel that very night and I did.
You blew my mind when you said Udomsuk because I also love that area.
I lived in Phrompong three years, Soi One for six months as well as Bangna right next to Udomsuk. I agree 100% with your insights for each neighborhood. I have a house in Ramkhamhaeng but I don't spend much time there since we bought a condo in Ban Chang.
For those who have never met Chris he is the real deal, witty, friendly and smart.
A pleasure listening to you, mate! Laid-back, no bull, and to the point always. I appreciate your info, thanks!
Much appreciated
About 2 months away from moving to Thailand with my golden retriever sold most of my crap and will only reserve a week at a local hotel one year commitment
A friend of 30 years that I travel with said let’s got to Thailand. We will be there January 14th, this helped tremendously. I figured 2 nights in Nana, 2 in Udom Suk then off to experience the rest of this incredible country. Thanks Chris.
As someone who’s never been to Bangkok, done lots of videos of research, Asok is where I settled on for a 2 week stay or so. The transit to all the other places, nicer, pricey hotels and that Terminal 21 for quick, cheap food. More commercial, business, more Police, safer…as I have researched 😊.
Been watching your videos for a while now, Chris. Got to say I think this one was maybe your best one. A great help if one has plans on moving to Bangkok. Thanks for posting it.
I appreciate that!
My inlaws live in BangNa. I've visited 7-9 times.
Looking forward to going back as a proper tourist and explore the area better
Your description on Bang Chak, Punnawithi and Udom Suk is spot on. Living in Punnawithi gives me incredible peace in a bustling city. I got an amazing view of the city from where I live (if the air quality is relatively good), people here are incredibly nice, near zero tourist traps and Udom Suk Road, where most of the good food can be found, is also within walking distance.
Tuba's owner is a great guy who has 2 warehouses full of all kinds of cool furniture and other stuff, like you see in Tuba. He often plays pool there and is a laid back, friendly guy.
How you gonna be hating on gateway man. I go there 3-4 times a week for lunch. It’s cheap, quick, clean, nice Thai people working. Cheap food court on the higher levels some tasty things on the first 2 floors. All Japanese. Its not exciting but It’s good.
Yes, I've heard from locals about Terminal 21 being owned by some people that in an effort to promote and protect local food offered very low rent to night market type stalls, so there you have a very authentic flavor for local food right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of BKK.
More importantly, it allows local people to be able to make a living for themselves and their families, and the secondary importance is that their cultural food is preserved. If they're not careful, Starbucks will be trying to move in and take over if it hasn't already.
I've been watching you since covid. This is one of your best and informative videos. Thank you Chris for all of your content and entertainment that you provide.
Hi Chris. I be going to Thailand in July . Can you post the good dentist clinic or hospitals To fixed my teeth .. Be thank you .
I lived in Lam Sali on Ramkhamhaeng Rd for 7 years. I really liked it there. Within walking distance of the Mall Bang Kapi. Lots of good local eating around. Then moved to Sukhumvit / Rama 4. A bit too central for me. Now live in Klong Toei / Thong Lo soi 36, Rama 4. Nice condo, very good amenities. Big C, Lotus, Villa market and food centres. Great views of Bangkok, the "Green Lung" and river.
love your videos. So informative, genuine, real, fun and helpful. Everytime I watched one I wanna be back in Bangkok !
Stayed at Marriott in Thong Lor in March for a week. Neighborhood has it all + more! Excellent area
Soi Arab is a fascinating and very authentic glimpse into the Arab world, with markets, restaurants and more. There's Lebanese, Yemeni, Iraqi, Emirati, and even Ethiopian options, all 100% legit. It offers for a calm night and a pleasant walk across from Nana.
i agree, it's a super cool street with lots of great food....and tea.
Please leave a Lebanese recommendation if you have one. Thanks.
One side very conservative and the other side very wild.
I ended up this year around Rama 9 area. I was aiming for Udon Suk. Main reason for Rama9 was the BTS is getting expensive. As a senior citizen I can get 50% discount on the MRT
I live right next to the Petchaburi MRT, and aside from the discount I also love the fact that once you jump on the escalator going down the air conditioning kicks in whereas on the BTS platform you're still cooking until you get on the actual train.
BTS offers the same deal: 50% off for seniors. Check it out.
How do you get the discount? Quote from official website: "Senior Rabbit Card may only be used by Thai Senior Citizens aged 60 years and over so this senior card cannot be purchased by foreigners even if they are over 60 years old."
@@practice4089 That's correct, they're mistaken. Thai only for BTS, everybody over 60 for MRT (at least last time I checked a few months ago).
NICE! How about a Ko Samui version of this video, since you are still planning to move there? Thanks.
I'll do that for sure.
Punnawithi >
It feels like a suburb on the BTS green line. Love it. I like Ari, Thong Lor, and Ekkamai...but for day-to-day living, I love the peace here.
Also in Nana, Soi 13, near the Nana BTS station, is Duke Language School in the Trendy building. Duke is one of the best language schools in Thailand. Consider this a daytime activity.
Thank for the inf on schools, is Duke the Best Visa school?
@@orlandomptres I know they assist students with visas.
Thank you for being you, not only do you provide so much value your humor and personality bring joy to many
Hi Chris
You got it so right about El Gaucho restaurant, my wife and I sat down one night and looked at the menu and walked out. So expensive for Thailand. Don’t mind paying for a good meal but don’t like being taken for a ride.
Sadly it’s expensive everywhere. The U.S. (original) and U.K. locations too… personally I didn’t find it to be worth the price/hype.
I'm 50 yr old dude who's living the 9-5 cubicle grind (more like 8-6), who's trying to find a place to live/semi-retire in SE Asia. I've been mulling between Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, the usual suspects, but your vids really helped! I'm tired of the night light life and just wanting to chill, so I'm leaning more to a city like Chiang Mai than Bangkok, but we'll see.
I can speak English, my GF can speak Korean and Chinese. Hopefully that helps some with the language barrier.
Hopefully I can make the big jump sooner than later!
I also recommend
Saphankwai/Ari - Another Cool and Hipster Chic neighborhood
MoChit/Phahon Yothin MRT - Quiet, Shopping and Park
Krun Thonburi - Quiet and calm
Thank you again Chris! After 2 RW4U Tours in 6 months, I pulled the early retirement trigger this week. I enjoyed meeting Adam for a cup of coffee on trip one, and hope to do the same with you next year.
The Gateway Mall may not be particularly spectacular or extraordinary, but it serves as a highly convenient destination for those living nearby, offering a wide array of daily shopping necessities. Additionally, there is a notable selection of affordable restaurants available. When I visited the mall before the COVID pandemic, it was rather deserted, so I am pleasantly surprised to see it bustling with activity these days.
Nice. Been following the main channel since the lockdowns. I spent the LA lockdowns at the Sunset Marquis, one of the only 4 guests allowed to stay after they closed down. And then up at a little house above the Chateau for the second extended lockdown phase where I watched GOT finally and isolated. I've been trying to get to Bangkok since 2020. Finally out of LA and NY and really close to getting there. All best
Great and useful video ! Thanks. But now you absolutely need to follow up with a similar video on the Silom BTS Line from Siam to Saphan Taksin. Please, please, please !!
Actually should stretch further south to Thonburi side…Wongwian Yai is an interesting and super local area but with good train connectivity
I lived in W District for 6 years and now when I visit BKK I stay at a hotel here, in part because I know and love the area. I characterize Phra Khanong as just being on the edge of the touristy part of Sukhumvit. It is a mix of International and urban Thai. If you live here then the great secret of the area is the Phra Khanong fresh market. It is hidden off of Sukhumvit and parallels the great street food street Chris mentioned. It is a very traditional Thai fresh market that is almost exclusively Thai customers.
Really nice video! Still like the idea to move around the Ekkamai area when I will retire in a few years (about 4 or 5 years). There are a lot of places that were miss in that tour:
Phrom Phong:
- Hair of the dog (Soi 33-1), craft beer, owned by a guy from Canada.
Thonglor: Two of my regular 'go-to place' in Thonglor are
- WTF Bangkok' (Soi 51, an Art Gallery, café, bar)
- Studio Lam, neigbour of WTF, (Soi 51, Music venue, live band every Wednesday, lot of Molam!!!!)
There are also many small 'art café in Thonglor, I really liked Bask Project and Pallette this year.
Phra Khanong
- 23 Bar and Gallery: Nice little bar with very intersting exibition. The 2 last ones were from Myanmar refugees. Very very interesting venue.
Also, near Soi 71, a new venue just openned in the past few days, Chit Beer got a new location!!!!
amazing comment. i love when people add more details in the comments section to help everyone out....thanks!
Great video man! Just arrived to asoke for first time. We should grab some food sometime
Pal - This is the third vlog of yours I watched. That’s my best!! Outstanding information for me. I plan to stay couple months in Thailand - not 10 days, I used to do. Helpful content here. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
my vote is udom suk. food authentic. small crowds. convenient services. closer to airport and golf courses.
Thanks Chris. One of the most informative videos on this subject yet, especially coming from the perspective of someone new wanting to find the best solution for their needs. I am planning on moving there next year sometime. Still trying to decide where to move to. Interestingly its either around Soi 11/13 or at True Digital Park!
True digital park is very nice, not touristy and it closes to everything you need in daily life. 😃. I live not far from it.
Kinda spooky that you should upload such a video, because this very evening I was only thinking of suggesting to you Bangkok RUclipsrs that a suburb review would be really helpful to people planning to stay in Bangkok. I have to say I was surprised to hear where you chose to live... must be a hell of a local park! My wife and I are planning to travel to Bangkok later this year and see if Thailand will suit for retirement. A couple of the areas you praise already made our shortlist and your review adds to my research so much appreciated for sharing your experience. I expect I will be coming back to this video again for a reminder of your eating and entertainment recomendations. Maybe thats another content topic to consider! Keep on recording mate, I always enjoy your content and look forward to having a beer Bangkok side some day :)
This is excellent content. This helps me tremendously, as I am looking for a condo in Bangkok. Thank you!
Nothing beats Nana/Asoke. Living here since a year, not bored at all.
Onnut is famous because of cheap apartments.
Love your videos Chris... after working and living there 25 years ago, I'm considering the move back and love hearing about all these places I used to know so well. Things have changed a little, but not much I think
Excellent stuff, from one Canuck to another. Been living in Phrom Phong for a year, love it. Definitely wanna learn Thai from a teacher, and maybe even that RE agent just in case I wanna move to Thonglor or Udomsuk. Thanks Chris
Fantastic video. I’m going to BK for the first time next summer and had no idea where to stay. Thank you so much. Immediate follow.
Been watching you constantly as of late.
I appreciate your hard work!
If you have more videos on business guidelines for manufacturing and production.
Or a reference to a legal representative we could inquire with.
Yes, these BTS-line stations are popular for farangs. Most negative sides about Asoke, Nana, etc are that farangs are only wallets for locals. Restaurants have thai and farang menus. Farang menu has higher prices, and so on. more further from Asoke you go, you will get better service and attitude. Anway I like On Nut and also Bangna. My favourite areas in "central BKK" are Saphan Kwai and Huai Khwang. Luckily (?) I have thai-wife, helps a lot but often I go alone also. Big difference with taxis and so :)
You should do more of these. About places like the old city, the west bank of the river or Sathorn.
Really nice video with a lot of recommendations about the places between On Nut and Nana. I agree with you that further South things get more local. When I arrived to BKK I stayed in Bearing and it was as local as can be, with Samrong Mall being very interesting and with zero expats or tourists. I moved to Victory Monument once I settled down at my job, and it felts like moving to a different city altogether! On the topic of places you might want to add, bit south of Phra Khanong there is a market with several options for Burmese food. Also, further along Udom Suk Rd there's Udom Suk Walk which is a great night market with plenty entertainment and food options.
How do you like living in Victory Monument? I am considering there or Ari.
Hi Chris, great video so please keep the content coming . I'm living in Phra Khanong and been here about 6 months and totally agree that it is a transition kind of neighbourhood with a good mix of traditional as well as expat appeal. W District and the streets around are a big draw, with great atmosphere and plenty of food options but if you venture up Sukhumvit 71 you will find more great local eateries catering to every different budget. Get up to Pridi Banomyong 14 and you have Craft Beer bars - Wraptor does amazing Mexican food and now Chit Hole Brewery have opened a Bar. Just along from here is Holey Mothership which is pricey but does the best Sourdough in Bangkok and is also a great Brunch venue. Keep going up Sukhumvit 71 and you have some great Japanese and Korean as well as Best Beef and Bangkok Bobs. Right up at Pridi 47 there is the new roof top Bar Glow at the Aspira residence, which is a good alternative to Cielo. Definitely plenty to keep us occupied!
When I came to Thailand I 2019 my Thai wife found a realtor who set us up on udomsuk. I absolutely love it. The people welcome me every time I walk down the streets. Lots of great street food, International hospitals and shopping galore. Rent is very affordable but things aren’t luxurious just simple condo living. Maybe it’s the realtor I deal with but there are no issues with the landlord/juristic office of the condo. If there is an issue that’s condo related we go straight to the condo. If it an individual problem with the condo straight to my realtor who contacts the owner and hires the contractor. Can’t say enough good about the area. Ps I watched this video just to see if you mentioned udomsuk. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to move.
Would you be so kind as to share the realtor's name, if she can speak a bit of English? I'd very much prefer to work with a local who isn't catering to wealthy expats. I want to live a more simple life in (or near) a local area that is still convenient to transport.
If I want to live in an expat area, I can just live in my own city. lol
I'm definitely looking for a short term rental first in or very near Udom Suk, though. Thank you for your post.
Thanks for the tip about Udom Suk, Chris! I lived in On Nut for almost a year - years ago, and I honestly have to admit I never went there! Only the other way to Asok and so on. NANA, Omg, hehe. Brings back a few crazy memories, but Im too old for that crasiness now. On Nut was okay, I agree with you that its something inbetween the 2 you mentioned in this video. It used to have a big beer marked close to soi 5 (I think) with live music too where I jammed many times, but the last time I was there it was just a small piece left of it (due to construction work?) and no live music anymore. Keep up the good work, buddy!
Chris, I watched you videos from early Covid time. I actually moved from Barcelona to BKK 18 months ago, using some of your advice and getting triggered by all your positive vibes. And funnily enough I ended up staying in the exact same condo like you only for the convince of Nana BTS (I see you now and again and actually I moved in here before you so no creepy stalker:). You are so absolutely right, it gets boring very fast, and since I now have found many good friends who have lived here for years, they also ask what the heck im doing here. So now I have started to look down the Sukhumvit Line, and as a person only living 18 months in BKK, I think I would take the easy and gentle jump to Phrom Phog / Thong Lor, before being brave enough to go more local. For people who know some Thai language and have lived here for a few years, it would make sense to move further down the line (no negative in this case) and get much more accommodation for your money and also just enjoy the beautiful Thai culture more.
He's long gone from Bangkok and has been living in Koh Samui for the last several months. I think he said, in one of his most recent videos (Oct 2024) that he moved several months months ago? Probably moved BEFORE he doxxed himself, if he was wise. You must have seen him before they moved, unless he kept his place there.
If you don't have a car, being close to transport is crucial.
I need to visit Bangkok for potential retirement destination. Love warm weather.
Thank you for this Chris. This video is now in my file for future reference. On your recommendation I’ve been to the Indian restaurant and the bakery on Soi 13 in Asok that you recommended once. So all of your good work does help (me AND the local businesses).
I live in northern Bangkok, Ratchayothin (Lat Phrao), it has all that I need , 7 stops from Victory Monument station on Sukhumvit green bts , more central areas not too much further. Not many Farang here , have good bus routes too , 20 mins to Sukhumvit area . Don Mueang airport 20 mins by taxi . Markets, good food outlets , restaurants, the centre is there if I need it 😅
Another great video Chris! I thought about what you said in what first comes to mind when you want to retire. I'm 63 (really old for some) and I still want to retire in 3 years. I live in Ottawa, Canada, so not too far from your home town.. My reasoning for not retiring yet is that I like my job. if I didn't like my job, I'd retire tomorrow. So many of my friends have retired early because they hated their jobs. Good for them, sure beats selling your soul for continuous misery! The other reason is because I only "hate" the winters here in Ottawa. Late spring, summer and fall are amazing. I'm an avid cyclist and North American cites do a fantastic job in growing cycling paths that can take you safely through a city. I also don't think I could take the continuous extreme heat. From what I see, Thailand can be uncomfortably hot.. What I want to do is travel through east Asia for 3 months out of the year and your videos are sure selling me on the idea. I can see a month in Bangkok, a month in Kuala Lumpur and back to a different place in Thailand.. The idea of selling my paid off house, giving away all my hard earned treasures that most won't want, seems so stressful.. I also don't want the hassle of renewing visas.. The maximum stay without a visa seems best for me. Each to their own.
You should do the third month anywhere in Japan or in Siem Reap, Cambodia. There’s Koh Rong Sanloem where you have a pristine beach and see luminescent planktons during the new moon. Japan during cherry blossom season and fall foliage season is something to behold. Then there is Hokkaido, during either winter or summer. I would recommend Penang also if you are going to Kuala Lumpur.
Have to agree with other viewers…love your style and delivery. We are moving to Bangkok in June and have been watching heaps of your videos to get a feel for the place…informative, honest and entertaining content. Hope to meet you on the streets of Nana 😊😊 one day and grab a cold beer together. Cheers, mate
He moved to Koh Samui, which you might know since his most recent videos mention this.
At least i wstched 30+ videos from your channel
English is not my ist language
I enjoyed your work
I prefer Ekkamai. More of a Japanese area with some tourists but nothing like Nana or Asok. You don't have working girls or drug dealers here on Sukhumvit or the side streets.
Oh and with Pier 21 food court yes there is a deal where they either pay little or nothing at all to attract people to the mall to buy other things. It's quite smart because the food court is usually very busy except for a few hours before the lunch rush and after dinner rush. I eat there a few times a week. Food is good with plenty of options and cheap prices. 100 Baht is plenty for one person.
Thx Chris👊This is a great video. Very good information. Regards from Denmark
Hi Chris, awesome video, I really appreciate the use of the map and your humor! I am looking to stay in Bangkok with my 6yo son long term, we are not into night life, trying to avoid heavily expat/western influenced areas and prefer more chill, walkable place with awesome views, preferably on a river and also affordable 😂 any neighbourhood you would particularly recommend to check out?
Many other areas to mention. Westerners have been living in the Saphan Kwai area for years. That gives easy access to Chatuchuk Market.
Lat Phrao has been popular with both Thais and Westerners for years as well.
Banglumpoo is one of my favorite areas to live. It's situated on Rattanakosin Island, so has many cultural/historical attractions. Lots of food options in that area too.
Because it's a historic district, there's a zoning law against tall buildings, so if you hate the sight of high-rise buildings, I recommend Banglumpoo.
Hello from Winnipeg! Great video. Good neighborhood review. I see a couple of neighborhoods that I missed out on going to in the New year. Will definitely check them out next time I go back. Thanks!
Thank you for this video!
Gonna come to Bangkok this July for 2 weeks, my condo is booked in Ekkhamai district. Not too crowded and hopefully not too dangerous, thank you for advice!
Love from St.Petersburg, Ru ❤
Ekkamai & Thonglor areas are very safe to walk around and quite a lot of Japanese expats & nice restaurants & cafes. 😃
@@bunluesaisamathachai9461 thank you! I feel so excited, I have never tried real Japanese food in my life (except sushi)
Don’t go to Wattana Panich for noodles because it’s suck. With a whole wall of awards and a nod from a famous RUclipsr, it’s still suck. Go to Thong Lo Pochona instead near Thong Lo Soi 18.
Greetings Chris, what an array of amazing videos out of Thailand and this video is definitely one of your many best I have binge watched. We have been living in Seoul for years now with plans on visiting Thailand in the future. Do keep up the great work and I am very glad I ran across your channel by way of recommendation from the RUclips here called The Varied Life, Steve. Thanks for sharing as we are enjoying the content.
I used to live in Seoul. Spent 4 years there. Love it!
@@RW4U Yeah, I know Chris, as I have watched so many of your videos herein that I almost know your complete life story. In fact, I am watching your content now and I am loving the waterfront resort you own there. Continue to enjoy Thailand as I see that you and family are having an amazing time together there.
Yup! I do the same walk through Soi Cowboy on my way to Craft. Craft has a friendly expat table in the patio area. It has great western food as well. If you go to the way back there is an elegant bar, a whiskey bar/cigar bar, with live music. My particular unique reason for frequenting the Asoke area is the salsa dancing at Rumpuree dance studio in the Jasmine City building at the corner of Soi 23 and Sukhumvit. I was there last night.
Visit Benchakitti park around sunset.
Salsa dancing sound fabulous! Thank you for posting this tip! I'd love to learn ballroom dancing, not just for the exercise, but because they say it is a very intense cerebral workout for your brain. I'm not trying to flirt, I'm just grateful for the info on the dance studio. Thanks again, and enjoy!
Hi Chris, I'm moving to Bangkok so thanx for the input
thank you, another great video, super helpful as I am getting ready for my move
GREAT INFORMACION, COULD YOU PLEASE TELL THE BEST VISA LENGUAGE SCHOOLS,THANK KEEP IT UP¡
Udom Suk is a good choice. Just bought me a condo there, love the neigbourhood 👍
It's so so nice to hear you speak and share man. So comforting. God bless man!
What a cool video you got, all the streets all the streets and neighborhoods what’s good what’s bad all the Asian food. I hope you get more videos in the neighborhood. Thanks a lot for sharing.😊
Live pretty near Sutthisan MRT station ..area with 90 % middleclass thai and some random westernes and north asians..restaurant dont have english menus most of the times and the markets have pure normal thaiprices.
Cheap safe and good for living away from the Tourist bubble and inflated touristprices
I woke up In On Nut after a wild night back in 2007. Back then it felt like it was in the middle of nowhere 😮
I’m very much sorry for your accent, Chris. I know this is the type of thing we don’t choose. All the best
This was a great video! Thank you! Very informative! This will help. Love the photos too with your words. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
Thanks for the video. I go to Duke language school when I’m in Bangkok but I don’t like Nana at all nor do I like Asoke except for the Cat Cafe next to Terminal 21 lol. I stay in Thonglor which I love. I like the more residential feel and proximity to Ekkamai which I also like. The better I speak Thai, the more I want to move further out so after watching this, I will definitely explore the areas beyond On Nut.
My Thai is still quite basic so still in Thonglor for now 😂Thanks again
makes perfect sense you live in Nana! thanks for the info, awesome vid
My 4th trip was supposed to be some Nana and revisiting friends. Then a week exploring neighborhoods. But, I came down with a heavy cold and was mostly laid up the 2nd week. Next trip, im going to visit a few of the neighborhoods mentioned. Maybe Bangkok Pat and i could do a walkabout. Thanks so much for this vid. Ill wear my awkward shirt one day.
A very good summary of those neighborhoods. I live a bit further out, right up the end of Sukhumvit 105 and love it here. There's no way I'd live anywhere between Nana to On Nut. If I want a chic night out I'll jump in a cab although getting one to take me home from those areas without a 'negotiated' fare is tricky
This is absolute gold, thank you!
Great video Chris. Would be nice to see you do this on the other mass transit lines....as I am sure you know, the blue line goes does the whole circle around BKK and would be fun to hear your view on the rest neighborhoods. I have stayed in Huai Khwang and found it an interesting change to the "tourist hot spots".
Hello from Canada, I have been Travelling to Thailand for decades. Usually Chiang Mai or Phuket 6 to 16 weeks every year. Spent this past trip in On Nut really enjoyed the condo and the Lotus and Big C . However I think Phrom Phong might be a better location as it’s more centrally located.
You missed out on the best of Soi4. At one time along soi4 were some great old wooden homes as well as on Soi2. They were slowly sold off and the hotels built to replace them. When ever I come to bangkok I stay at Dynasty Inn a family run hotel, I like to walk down soi 4 and all the old house are gone o man makes me cry.
Excellent Video mate! Please do us all the biggest favour and make a video exactly like this one on Chiang Mai! Please pleasssse🎉 Love your work Chris!❤
Thanks for the amazing work that you are doing! Hadn't seen this channel before (I've been following your main channel for a year or two). My go-to resource on Thailand. Even though I've spent long time in Thailand - learning new things from your work.
Hello from on nut. Can’t live much closer to BTS than my place, but that’s probably why i pay more than others. But still far enough from the tourist madness while i can still enjoy nightlife in asok in a few stops on the BTS
I'm at Samrong, been there 5 years now. I love it. Exciting suburb. You should check it out
There are even more neighborhoods if you count the MRT,ART,BRT and other side of BTS too such as Silom, Siam, Samyan, Saphan Taksin, Chong nonsi, Talat Phlu up to Wuttakat and Bangwa and the list go on but your list here is simple and good for beginner/first timer in Bangkok.
Just the best Chris, thank you.
Will have to so rerun to absorb it all. 😊
I was expecting you to say you'd want to live in Thonglor! (LOVE Beast & Butter: Burgers & Beers there!) True Digital Park area would be my pick for a place to plant myself. Great review!
Need a Cajun/creole cook to move to Thailand and open some restaurants!!
Good advice Chris. Enjoy your day! 😊
Hom Duan is fantastic, I always chat with the mother & her daughter who run it. They are from Chiang Mai, super nice people. It can get crowded at lunch, of course. Not expensive and tasty Khao Soi is their specialty.
Explaining the way the soi numbering works was the best tip for me. I always wondered why they didn't continue on I but don't live there (yet).
On Nut is actually a great neighborhood. Lotus is right beside the BTS station, Big C is about 500m away. I stay at the Ramada right next to Best Beef and have done so four times. To me, this is a very safe, Thai neighborhood with expats at the bars and restaurants on Sukhumvit 50. It’s close enough on the BTS to the hustle and bustle but also far enough away to find amazing street food at various hidden night markets that tourists don’t know about.
awesome comment, thanks a lot for adding these details!
Great video as always, Chris. Since I'm just constantly there for business, convenience really trumps everything and quite happy with Siam or Asok area. I love Benjakitti Park, but when I was there last week, I gotta be honest, the heat kept me away from a walk in the park 😅
Actually walked out of an appointment reaching for my phone to get a Grab, when I realized, I'm right opposite the Ruam Sab Market! Pad Krapow lady!
Its like saying you get a playboy subscription for the articles. Thats what Hooters wings are. They're quite delicious, and the environment is icing on the cake. Plus they have a good happy hour. Great people watching.
On Nut & Phrakanong are CHEAP. English teachers, foreign models who don't work a lot, Thais with mid range jobs. You can get an apt in a high rise for 12,000 baht. You are giving folks good info, lots of choices, Chris.
Why are there foreign models in these areas? Genuinely curious
@@thediplomat3137 they live there, most of them are russian, east-european girls working as prostitutes for chinese, japanese, arab men
Punnawitti is my favourite for long stays
Nowhere in Bangkok Chris, North shore Samui baby all the way! Just visit Bangkok on the weekend.
The other way around🤣
Hey Chris currently staying by “bearing station” super local vibe, super Thai markets great food, great fried chicken. had dinner at a great italien restaurant last night great pizza. and yeah I agree with you “ thong Lo “what a upscale neighbourhood that is wow! Excellent recommendations!just moved in from Canmore alberta canada :)
Thanks for the Infos...I will Try All Those Different Locations (2 Months at the Time) and See....Love the River Side Tho""""