The last time I was in Railay was back in 2002 or so and the walking street looked nothing like that. Amazing to show us how lively it is not. It is awesome. I finally made it to Thailand for CHristmas. I am over here on Koh Chang . It is opening up and becoming busy as well! Congrats on the 22 years!!!
Getting so close now, only a few more months and I will get to start seeing all this for myself. Thanks for working for all of us dreamers. Great video.
I was there last November, stopped by Coffee Station, hung out with Nun, tried the happy shake, had the most amazing day exploring Diamond Cave, Phra Nang Cave, etc. one of the best days of my life!
Railay is gorgeous, but overcrowded and too obvious. We just came back home to AUS, from our 4week, return to Thailand trip and spent some time at Tubkaek beach Krabi. Half an hour from Ao Nang by road. Stunning and more sereen, with great accomodation options.
Have to agree with this comment. Stayed at Tubkaak before in 12/2019, right before Covid. Just stayed in Railay two weeks ago. Phranang beach is stunning and less crowded, but Railay is very crowded especially during the day. Both Tubkaak and Railay are more isolated, compared to Koh Samui, so you have a more limited selection of restaurants. But their beaches are more beautiful compared to those of koh samui.
@@curious1264 We didn't actually stay there. We went there twice from our Ao Nang stay and saw all the beautiful hotels/resorts, walking this stunning beach. Have been looking online now, for a stay at Tubkeak, on our next Thai trip. Cheers. 4-5 stars no probs.
@@mickzed6393 I went there after hiking up Dragon Crest mountain and was chased away by angry hotel staff so I am not sure if that is a good recommendation 😅
We were at Railay Beach last April 2022 and spoke to Noon at the Coffee Station. I told him that I saw him on RUclips. He said, "Yeah, Chris Parker". I laughed and said YES. One of the great memories of Railay Beach.
So good to see you at Noon's Bar. I remember you going there during the thick of the pandemic and it was beautiful but depressing. I'm glad to see him doing so well now as well as Railay. Be safe, Mate!
I went to Railey Beech because of Chris in August. It is spectacular and beautiful at the same time. Ate lunch next to the hotel Chris stayed in. The coffee station provides the best coffee I have ever tasted. I made it my priority to taste it boy did it deliver. the beans were ground in front of me. Go get a coffee when you visit....
Hi from Kevin & Poupee! Thanks for the vid, we are the guys that walked past you and said hi 👋 Awesome beach! It was our first time at Railay and will 100% be coming back as we live just few hours drive away on Phuket 👍👍
This is AMAZING! I had the pleasure of meeting Nun a few weeks ago. Wonderful guy! Had a couple of shakes (not at the same time) and floated around in Tongsai Bay. Magical! By the way, watching this from Koh Samui.
I had so much fun at Railay in August. Stayed in Ao Nang and daytripped to Railay. Can't wait to go back! Love your videos, thanks for taking us along.
Trivia. I stayed at Railay West for a week in 1997 or 98. I was recruited talent for a Langnese commercial shot on an island about a 30 minute boat ride away. That was great fun. Over a hundred people partying all day while they shot these commercials for German TV and theater.
Railay is my favorite place. I have been there twice ,really lucky that the company rewarded me to stay at Rayavadee for 2 nights. It's really convenient. We went to Por-Da Island, Tha-lay-waek Island, Chicken Island, clean white beach. Crystal clear water Crystal clear water there.
Thanks for the update Chris. We are planning to be right there in February. Good to see it doing well. Looks like just the right amount of people to me. Hopefully it doesn't get too crowded. Looking forward to checking out Stoned Bar.
Not sure if you've been to Similan islands off the coast of Phang Nga, just about 100 km North of Phuket. Personally never been there, but they said it's the most beautiful beach in Thailand, hands down. You need to take a speedboat from Thap Lamu Pier in Khao Lak (Phang Nga) to get there. You can do snorkeling or deep diving there too.
The ao nang beach area is surreal paradise. I want to stay in that cliff top hotel near the town. Rooms were about $100/ night in 2020. Honey moon spot.
I was in Thailand last week. Went to the Bangkok seafood restaurant immediately after stumbling across one of your videos at 4am and ate 10 prawns 🦐 (I was staying on soi 2). Smoked a fat joint on the way there, it was delightful. You should do a vid on all the ganja shops that is all over Thailand now. I remember when I went 3 years ago I found weed @ khan San road but was terrified to smoke due to the strict drug laws there but it’s certainly a different ball game today 😁
When I went there 25 years ago I was so dirt cheap poor I had to stay in the East side to the far western part for the absolute cheapest room. So bad! 50-60 Baht by memory.
Just curious -- is there any more humble, bungalow style lodging in or near Railay, or is mostly resort style, 600 THB and upwards? Been to Thailand a couple times over the last few years... Mostly Phuket, Khao Lak, Phangna, Samui, etc. Would like to visit Krabi and on down through Railay on one of my next trips. I don't mind a bit more humble or even somewhat Spartan accomodations -- I travel solo and don't require much -- so long as it's in or near a good setting, good food, good people, good vibe. Similar question about places like Koh Lipe, Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi... and nearby excursions. Can a solo traveler get by in a relatively frugal manner, if willing to forego some otherwise over-the-top luxuries?
The prices of those hotels are considerably more expensive during high season (of course). 😢 Closer to $200 a night during the first week of December. Guess I will only be day-tripping at best.
Hello Chris, I was in Railey Beach 1 week ago, I went to the Bamboo Bar you recommended. I ordered a Jose Cuervo Gold shot. When it was delivered I noticed it was white colored, not gold. Also it was not even a high quality tequila, (Cuervo Gold is by no means too quality). I order another one and it was the same, the bar has Water down and replaced even the lowest type or tequila with something worst. I would stop yourself from recommendations if you don't know what you are talking about.
A friend who’s a non puffer bought a 150b ready rolled in Pattaya. Smoked half and pulled a whitey. Not really the price but better quality than the jungle weed. Shops have websites you can look at menu.
I remember in 2009, all I did was ask a taxi driver. He brought it immediately and I smoked in my hotel room. Some of the massage parlors were offering ICE. 😂😂😂😂 MY FAVORITE COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
Rayavadee is a ripoff. You can stay anywhere and access most of the amenities for much cheaper. The only downside is you cant eat at the Grotto but who cares. I stopped by that first mini mart quite a bit. It was one of the few places that exchange the 10,000 THB notes. The infamous Rooster I call the Thick C**k (That's what she said). I regret not going to coffee station. It was open when I went through in late November.
Well Chris you say you’re working for the retired people do you have a fellow logger called ride for kicks his girlfriend has just came down with a serious cancer problem it would be nice knowing that you know quite a bit about different medicines in Thailand if you could maybe Have a look and see if there’s a way that you could help these people
Sadly Thailand 🇹🇭 is getting killed buy massive tourism 😢yess i come stay whith my thai friends tourism doesn't help all Thailand Sadly for some jobs in hospitality don't pay much 😢 personal i would like government to tax people to come to Thailand have less tourists but a better quality of tourism tax whould benefit all Thai not just some 😮
I always wished my parents came with us to Thailand. Impossible now, age caught up to them. Before the world shut down, you would find them grooving at a Snoop Dog concert with Pit Bull. As I tell younger people I work with, you can buy things, or buy experiences. Buy the experiences. One sleep closer. 🛌🇨🇦✈🇹🇭🩴🩴🩳🧘🏻🧉
Congratulations on 22 years of marriage! It’s so apparent what a lovely couple you make.
คุณเป็นคนที่มี ทัศนะคติที่ดีมากๆ ต่อประเทศไทย เราคนไทย ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ ครอบครัวของไทย
Beautiful beach ⛱️
you are such a likeable guy, and Thailand looks better by the day! Next year I gotta go!
The last time I was in Railay was back in 2002 or so and the walking street looked nothing like that. Amazing to show us how lively it is not. It is awesome. I finally made it to Thailand for CHristmas. I am over here on Koh Chang . It is opening up and becoming busy as well! Congrats on the 22 years!!!
Getting so close now, only a few more months and I will get to start seeing all this for myself. Thanks for working for all of us dreamers. Great video.
ความสวยงามของธรรมชาติสวยมากเลยค่ะ มิตรภาพของคุณกับนุ่นนั้นช่างวิเศษมากเลยค่ะ คุณมีจิตใจที่งดงามมาก ขอให้เจอแต่มิตรภาพที่ดีน่ะค่ะ
ขอบคุณมากคับ ๆในการแนะนำสถานที่ ที่คนอื่นยังไม่รู้มีอีกเยอะมากคับ ๆมีความสุขในการท่องเที่ยวและรับประทานอาหารไห้อร่อยมาก ๆครับ
I was there last November, stopped by Coffee Station, hung out with Nun, tried the happy shake, had the most amazing day exploring Diamond Cave, Phra Nang Cave, etc. one of the best days of my life!
Railay is gorgeous, but overcrowded and too obvious. We just came back home to AUS, from our 4week, return to Thailand trip and spent some time at Tubkaek beach Krabi. Half an hour from Ao Nang by road. Stunning and more sereen, with great accomodation options.
Thanks for the tip!
Can you recommend a good place to stay say 4-5 *?
Have to agree with this comment. Stayed at Tubkaak before in 12/2019, right before Covid. Just stayed in Railay two weeks ago. Phranang beach is stunning and less crowded, but Railay is very crowded especially during the day. Both Tubkaak and Railay are more isolated, compared to Koh Samui, so you have a more limited selection of restaurants. But their beaches are more beautiful compared to those of koh samui.
@@curious1264 We didn't actually stay there. We went there twice from our Ao Nang stay and saw all the beautiful hotels/resorts, walking this stunning beach. Have been looking online now, for a stay at Tubkeak, on our next Thai trip. Cheers. 4-5 stars no probs.
@@mickzed6393 I went there after hiking up Dragon Crest mountain and was chased away by angry hotel staff so I am not sure if that is a good recommendation 😅
We were at Railay Beach last April 2022 and spoke to Noon at the Coffee Station. I told him that I saw him on RUclips. He said, "Yeah, Chris Parker". I laughed and said YES. One of the great memories of Railay Beach.
I was there with my now fiance during covid! It was beautiful but very quiet. We manage to hang out with some locals.
I love these raw true videos uncensored. Awesome!
I'm coming!
Great follow up video too.
Rings the bell.
Recogs the memory!
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So good to see you at Noon's Bar. I remember you going there during the thick of the pandemic and it was beautiful but depressing. I'm glad to see him doing so well now as well as Railay. Be safe, Mate!
I went to Railey Beech because of Chris in August. It is spectacular and beautiful at the same time. Ate lunch next to the hotel Chris stayed in. The coffee station provides the best coffee I have ever tasted. I made it my priority to taste it boy did it deliver. the beans were ground in front of me. Go get a coffee when you visit....
Hi from Kevin & Poupee! Thanks for the vid, we are the guys that walked past you and said hi 👋
Awesome beach! It was our first time at Railay and will 100% be coming back as we live just few hours drive away on Phuket 👍👍
So cool!
ดีใจที่คุณชอบเมืองไทยขอบคุณค่ะ
We were there 3 weeks ago. Had coffee at the coffee station. The stoned bar was being renovated. Even had a tattoo a few doors up
This is AMAZING! I had the pleasure of meeting Nun a few weeks ago. Wonderful guy! Had a couple of shakes (not at the same time) and floated around in Tongsai Bay. Magical! By the way, watching this from Koh Samui.
Nice ! Look's like mama got into the herb..... I'd like the Stone bar as well. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great video, thank you for update. And congratulation to Nons! New coffee bar 😊
You spent the best times with your parents❤❤❤
I had so much fun at Railay in August. Stayed in Ao Nang and daytripped to Railay. Can't wait to go back! Love your videos, thanks for taking us along.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm back in Railay for the the third time since November 2022. I still haven't visited noon's place. Jamaica bar has been my hangout.
Trivia. I stayed at Railay West for a week in 1997 or 98. I was recruited talent for a Langnese commercial shot on an island about a 30 minute boat ride away. That was great fun. Over a hundred people partying all day while they shot these commercials for German TV and theater.
TQ,Chris try to working for everyone.Great vid.
thanks!
Some R&R, good for you to recharge. Enjoy and look forward to meeting you on the 21at. 🍻
Can't wait!
Man you're killing at life, so good to watch. Halee walking along the beach like no one's business ... good stuff
Railay is my favorite place. I have been there twice ,really lucky that the company rewarded me to stay at Rayavadee for 2 nights. It's really convenient. We went to Por-Da Island, Tha-lay-waek Island, Chicken Island, clean white beach. Crystal clear water Crystal clear water there.
So nice
Thanks for the update Chris. We are planning to be right there in February. Good to see it doing well. Looks like just the right amount of people to me. Hopefully it doesn't get too crowded. Looking forward to checking out Stoned Bar.
Have fun!
So much cooler there than Ao Nang. No comparison. Good to meet you today. 👍😎
Awesome brother! Looks amazing!
Thank you! Cheers!
in the month of november i visited the same hotel as you at railay beach. I am also surprised by the number of tourists. Nice video Chris
So beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
It’s also my favorite beach in Thaïlande. I stayed at the same resort than you in 2014.
“I’m retired working for me for a change” 😂😂😂 let’s go Chris
Good friend Teerasak owns Bang Bang Bar there. Great guy, great place. Check it out next time
Not sure if you've been to Similan islands off the coast of Phang Nga, just about 100 km North of Phuket. Personally never been there, but they said it's the most beautiful beach in Thailand, hands down. You need to take a speedboat from Thap Lamu Pier in Khao Lak (Phang Nga) to get there. You can do snorkeling or deep diving there too.
been there 2 weeks ago. cute place
The ao nang beach area is surreal paradise. I want to stay in that cliff top hotel near the town. Rooms were about $100/ night in 2020. Honey moon spot.
I understood by looking at the surface of the mountain
This mountain used to be a giant tree
อยากให้คุณคริส มาเที่ยวเพชรบูรณ์ I want you Chris Come to visit Phetchabun.
We are here right now enjoying a pizza and visited noung👌👌
สวยจริงๆครับ คริสต์
Getting some Bangkok 112 vibes at 8:03 😂
I was in Thailand last week. Went to the Bangkok seafood restaurant immediately after stumbling across one of your videos at 4am and ate 10 prawns 🦐 (I was staying on soi 2). Smoked a fat joint on the way there, it was delightful. You should do a vid on all the ganja shops that is all over Thailand now. I remember when I went 3 years ago I found weed @ khan San road but was terrified to smoke due to the strict drug laws there but it’s certainly a different ball game today 😁
Good video. I’m retired by 30 traveling around the world making videos. What are your favourite retirement spots?
8:07 you know what you are doing. 😂
Was that weeeed at the Boat Bar? I am there with my Teerock in March.
Hey This guy owner of the Stone Bar was your first pay it foward.
When I went there 25 years ago I was so dirt cheap poor I had to stay in the East side to the far western part for the absolute cheapest room. So bad! 50-60 Baht by memory.
Just curious -- is there any more humble, bungalow style lodging in or near Railay, or is mostly resort style, 600 THB and upwards?
Been to Thailand a couple times over the last few years... Mostly Phuket, Khao Lak, Phangna, Samui, etc. Would like to visit Krabi and on down through Railay on one of my next trips.
I don't mind a bit more humble or even somewhat Spartan accomodations -- I travel solo and don't require much -- so long as it's in or near a good setting, good food, good people, good vibe.
Similar question about places like Koh Lipe, Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi... and nearby excursions. Can a solo traveler get by in a relatively frugal manner, if willing to forego some otherwise over-the-top luxuries?
Stone bar is a must 😂😂😂
What's the price per gram of good herb in Thailand nowdays ?
You should have hiked and went to the secret lagoon
The prices of those hotels are considerably more expensive during high season (of course). 😢 Closer to $200 a night during the first week of December. Guess I will only be day-tripping at best.
Is that Lily's Mom in the tailboat towards end of video?
Chris Eric Carmen all by myself
Hello Chris, I was in Railey Beach 1 week ago, I went to the Bamboo Bar you recommended. I ordered a Jose Cuervo Gold shot. When it was delivered I noticed it was white colored, not gold. Also it was not even a high quality tequila, (Cuervo Gold is by no means too quality). I order another one and it was the same, the bar has Water down and replaced even the lowest type or tequila with something worst. I would stop yourself from recommendations if you don't know what you are talking about.
The forehead is alive and well and the forehead is growing fast Lt hehehev
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Been there done that...way too many tourists!
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Just a heads up on the pronunciation of Railay Beach. In Thai, it's pronounced rye-lay. Like rye bread :)
Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay beaaaaachh
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I always thought it was pronounced "Rye-lay." What do I know.
You are right, he’s mis-pronouncing it.
🙋🤗 👌👍
👍❤️🍺
How much those joints? Lol
I remembered back in 2011 I had to buy weed in the black market and smoke hidden in the Bush.
A friend who’s a non puffer bought a 150b ready rolled in Pattaya. Smoked half and pulled a whitey.
Not really the price but better quality than the jungle weed.
Shops have websites you can look at menu.
I remember in 2009, all I did was ask a taxi driver. He brought it immediately and I smoked in my hotel room. Some of the massage parlors were offering ICE.
😂😂😂😂 MY FAVORITE COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
150 baht for Thai weed. 450 baht for mid grade. 800 baht for the good shit 20 - 24% thc. (For joints that are about 0.6 grams).
first
I smoked a j with that guy in 2005. No shit.. same place same vibe
Rayavadee is a ripoff. You can stay anywhere and access most of the amenities for much cheaper. The only downside is you cant eat at the Grotto but who cares. I stopped by that first mini mart quite a bit. It was one of the few places that exchange the 10,000 THB notes. The infamous Rooster I call the Thick C**k (That's what she said). I regret not going to coffee station. It was open when I went through in late November.
Well Chris you say you’re working for the retired people do you have a fellow logger called ride for kicks his girlfriend has just came down with a serious cancer problem it would be nice knowing that you know quite a bit about different medicines in Thailand if you could maybe Have a look and see if there’s a way that you could help these people
Smoke some cannabis and chill at the beach.
Sadly Thailand 🇹🇭 is getting killed buy massive tourism 😢yess i come stay whith my thai friends tourism doesn't help all Thailand Sadly for some jobs in hospitality don't pay much 😢 personal i would like government to tax people to come to Thailand have less tourists but a better quality of tourism tax whould benefit all Thai not just some 😮
Great beach. But I'll take Nai Harn in Phuket.
Woow
It's better in summer
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I always wished my parents came with us to Thailand. Impossible now, age caught up to them. Before the world shut down, you would find them grooving at a Snoop Dog concert with Pit Bull. As I tell younger people I work with, you can buy things, or buy experiences. Buy the experiences. One sleep closer. 🛌🇨🇦✈🇹🇭🩴🩴🩳🧘🏻🧉