Inside Bangkok's Largest Slum
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Inside Bangkok's Largest Slum
From my previous video on Ong Ang Walking Street, I claimed that some of the residential buildings looked like slums until I saw on the comments telling me to venture into Bangkok's Largest Slum, the Khlong Toey Slum, located south of the expressway and north of the port, is the largest and oldest slum of Bangkok. It houses over 100,000 residents on about one square mile of land owned by the Port Authority.
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It's awesome that you can go to the poorest slums in Bangkok and you still have sweet people that only smile at you. Really shows you how special Thailand and Thai people really are.
slums in Thailand are clean and livable.
Ripsaw I am so thankful to your kind words.💕🇹🇭
@@birdy2330 I am so surprised too! The community take good care of their pavements
It's absolutely NOTTTTTT what Bangkok is though. That's literally just a small section, nothing like what people make it seem. Bangkok is phenomenal.
The way two small kids ...greeted you ....that won my heart ❤️
Slum in Bangkok they have watching machine TV settle lite on the roof even air con that spin machine made oxygen in the water. Why you didn’t see older kids because they went to school. Life of people here are not bad.
houses not slum
จริงมากๆ คนไทยจนๆไม่ได้จนอย่างที่คิด ถ้ารู้จักประหยัด ไม่เล่นหวย ไม่กินเหล้า ไม่ใช้เงินเกินตัว ไม่มีหนี้เยอะ ก็อยู่ได้สบายๆ
@@aenaluck มันไม่เคยจ่ายภาษีไงไอ้พวกเนี้ยขายของได้วันละเป็นพันไม่เคยเสียอะไรแล้วรัฐยังเอา_าษีพวกเราที่ทำงานงกๆไปช่วยมันอีก
@@domeji9517 จริง ที่ๆอยู่ก็ที่หลวง คนไทยด้านนอกทำงานจ่ายค่าห้องงกๆ
Thai kids are always taught to say ‘thank you’ & ‘wai’ 🙏 when receiving gifts.
Teaching respect at an early age that’s eroding in Singapore.
Your humble perspective of Thai people is to be envy.
Learn to speak Thai.
A larger ‘Thai world’ will be open to you.
Sawatdi khrup.🙏
Feels good to put a smile on the less fortunate, good video thank you for sharing
My last visit Feb-Jun 2020, I stayed up in the NE area of Thailand in small isolated village. One of my favorite things was getting the village children some goodies once a week.
I would argue that these are not “slums”. This is another neighborhood and people do what they can to live life and enjoy. I’m not sure what the fascination is with some travelers to these countries to go into the “slums“. There are a lot of people who are considered “poor” who are extremely happy with their lives, and tons of people who are considered “rich” who are miserable.
Thanks for all the great content Forrest.
Thanks for watching
Klong Tooey is a poor neighborhood. In 1980s, I saw parts of KL, with stick houses built on poles -- over sewerage floating in the water. If you imagine that people can live in poverty in filth and be happy, then your Real is not in reality. Admittedly, Lee showed built-up parts of KL -- and may have even missed areas on/near the water. But, a Thai couple living in a tiny room - sharing their booze? What else to live for?
@@gustdewill5196 KL will be erased soon. Big project is coming
This is indeed in a slum.
If you would argue that these are not 'slums', I'd argue that you're from a 3rd world country where this is considered normal
Nice you pointed this out and took the criticism well.
Your a good guy, young and learning.
Well done Forrest!
It's absolutely NOTTTTTT what Bangkok is though. That's literally just a small section, nothing like what people make it seem. Bangkok is phenomenal.
People seem to be really nice and happy. Alley look pretty safe. Imagine if you trying to do that in downtown Los Angeles.
As someone who has done this is DTLA, it would be the exact same experience but nice try.
Hey Forest!! It’s Nice to see you exploring Bangkok Here in RUclips! By the way This is “Ed” you and I used to work together at Robert J Jackson and Associates back in 2009!! You were the Front desk reception and I was the File Clerk!! Just to describe myself I’m Filipino and I’m partly Bald!! LOL!!You were a College Student at. UCI then!! Anyway just wanted to say Hello and take care!!
Yo Ed! I totally remember! Hope all is well with you!
Was that way and even worse back in the early 70s when I was stationed in Bangkok. US military had many warehouse out in Klong Tony area.
I promise the kindness you experienced was taught at a early age. Those kids were so well mannered.
That’s so much candy, I just got cavities by watching the whole video🤣💖 love the content!! Just subscribed!!
Kelvin, that slum has been there for a long time. The first time I saw it in 197I I had the same feelings. Amazing, the people are just as สุภาพเรียบร้อย as they where in the 1970s. People in need. Well done. Keep telling these stories of the ประชาชน.
The previous Thai king did nothing to help their lives yet they worship the ground he walks on. They deserve the poverty they get
I am from india ,sir your video very nice I watching traveling and shair my family ....thanks god bless u
This place looks too good to be slum tbh, just like houses but crowded
So far, what i've seen in the video not even one kid asked for your money or food or stuff
Well it's very nice neighborhood, not even scary or dirty
Its still a slum
@@aitaisakura4281 you can say what's right for ya 🤷🏻♀️
@@Leyyyzy just saying facts.. slum is slum..
@@aitaisakura4281 it's a good slum with nice neighborhood then
@@Leyyyzy i never said its a bad slum...
This place is much better than d slums in D Philippines n India. You should travel there 🙂
Oh really? Have you been to any cities in the Philippines lately? I bet you haven't? Because you cannot afford to travel. So don't start to flare a trouble if you want peace of mind idiot.
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@@emelio7995 We are talking about standard of living in the slums in each country.
@@emelio7995 stupid af
Hi Forrest Lee, you are beautiful both inside and outside. I salute you and your cause. Bless your heart and Bless you!!!
Thailand is so Philippines vibe hahahhaha..I never thought or expect that Bangkok has slums too..but what i love to this two sister countries are have same faces, same houses type, same plants, fruits and tress... so similar....I'm from Philippines and i Love Thailand..There is nothing wrong with how they lived because not everyone of us is blessed with tons of money, cars, and house and lot. Be thankful that you are born with silver spoon in your mouth.
in Thailand it is very smaller than Philippines and next time change this area to smart comunity : ruclips.net/video/R3E4VhW24jQ/видео.html
I love Thailand.......I really want to go there.... love from India❤❤❤
I love Thai people, they are always so warm and friendly no matter their situation. I spend a lot of time there and its very hard not to help people if you have the means. Unless you are in tourist areas no one will ever ask you for help usually. Thais are very self sufficient and proud. But a little goes a long way and i like to help the people when I can. Heading back to Sukhothai April 9. Thanks for the videos Forrest.
Cheers
Not true
its fine not to know how to feel and there is not right or wrong way to feel and no one can tell you want to feel... when comes to "what to do" and "responsibility" i think its humanity responsibly to "look out for each other" not necessarily "look after each other" (love ones and family excluded) ...one does what one can or wants to do.. be it any friendliness or kindness like giving sweets to trying to support or build or improve an area in any ways that can be done - the kid at 9:00 and 14:10 is same kid 😆 enjoyed this video 👍
People there are not poor or have nothing to eat, some of them just stay there because it is downtown area near MRT bts, some even have a lot of money only they are happy to live there.
@@happy4ever305 I said some. บางคนไม่ใช่ทั้งหมด บางคนก็ชอบแซะไปทั่ว
let’s face the reality. Thailand have serious inequality problem. Most people in the slam are not rich and they live there not because they want to but they just don’t have much choice. It is not their fault though. We have to fix the problem rather than sweeping it under the rug.
These are not slums mate, maybe upper lower class pushing lower middle class, i like your stuff but i feel some of you "travel vlogers" have had a sheltered travel history, they have a house, electricity, tv, tiled floors, mobiles, laptops, running water, alcohol, clean cloths and are happy, i get click bait and what not but this is not even close to people doing it tough, good work but making these kids days happier
slums in thailand are not easily found now a day.
Slum Klong Toey does exist dude! This is a slum in Thailand, not in India. You’d better get your fact before posting something rubbish :)
@@Serena_9 it's still slum. Thailand has more drug addict compared to Malaysia.
@Belv this is indeed the Klong Toey slum of Bangkok.
This is slum of bkk stupid, but it's far cleaner compared to another slum like philippines
Good video man, thanks for sharing
Cleanliness is the key to a happy neighbourhood. Dont have to be privileged, rich and credentialed to keep a tidy living. Part of the government’s plan to flatten the slum is attributed to the residents lackadaisical attitudes. But on another note, Thai’s polarised society should be blamed too. Two sides must ponder what they can do to make lives better.
Enjoyed your stroll through the poor area. Life enhancing.
Slums are relative. Most buildings I saw were pretty nice all things considered. Trash was bad definitely and I always worry about poor water-but even in nice parts of the U.S. clean water is becoming an issue.
Amazing... It doesn't look like slum.. The streets are very narrow but very clean.
You should have provided a very specific Google maps link (Do this ANYTIME you are on location) Khlong Toei is a HUGE Area, and not all of it is Slum-like.
Thanks for share a great video 😀👍
I appreciate your video and comment. It would be interesting if you can show people and structures more than your face while you're recording. Thanks.
I'm humbled by this video . Thank you for sharing
KUDOS for sharing and what you are doing! Being a senior now, I appreciate your outlook on the little ones, as they ARE our tomorrow, and deserve the best we can do for them! You are a wise young man, and no they may live in a poor area, or slum, but I did not realize growing up, it was a slum, or skid row as they used to call it, now the correct term is DTES, Downtown East Side, the darkest place in Vancouver if not Canada.... the children seem happy and appreciate well and much. All the BEST to you and safe travels! Cheers :)
Man of the people.
I grow up in the slum and love it
Really interesting, and you're very generous..👍🙏
Maybe this will make you feel better. Those people you see living in Khlong Toei slum, they're not there because they don't have a choice, THEY CHOSE TO BE THERE. The government offered them free housing in the form of low rise flats on the outskirt of Bangkok, but pretty much all of them refused. Secondly, THEY'RE NOT living below poverty line---did you not see all the new cars parked in between the alleys??, those belong to the people who lived there. A lot of them grew up well educated and have nice jobs, you asked during the video where the hell are all the kids, well guess what, most of them goes to school!! The less well to do ones make at least $10-$15 a day (minimum wages for Bangkok) Also . I know for a fact that those migrant workers (mostly Burmese) working in the Khlong Toei markets wheeling fresh produce to customer cars make at least 1,500 Bahts per day (about $50) The slum people you see are selfish and stubborn, and they choose to remain there due to its location---it is like a 5 minutes drive from there to the Asoke intersection, the heart of Bangkok.
You're right, the land they live in is owned by the state. a public land They were selfish and lazy.
I’m a new subscriber. Great Vlog and nice to see you doing good deeds. Ignore the trolls, haters, perverts don’t give them the satisfaction of replying or acknowledging the cr*p they type. Keyboard warriors!
That last kid you gave candy to, they seem to be hmong cause the mom said the one word "candy" to the kid
Look for the pantry boxes
Nice video bro
Good video for guys moving to Bangkok - Just to avoid the BAD AREAS of Bangkok if you are looking to rent or buy a condo!
I was seeing this girl back in November/December 2019 in Bangkok. She lived in the Huay Kwang area and did I get a surprise when I saw where her family lived, at least these places have breeze block walls. It was on a piece of scrap land near a klong, a maze of connected wooden structures with corrugated roofs, nice family, very welcoming but I decided to be not part of it. Call me a snob if you want 555.
It's absolutely NOTTTTTT what Bangkok is though. That's literally just a small section, nothing like what people make it seem. Bangkok is phenomenal.
Thx 4 ur video.Bangkok sum much better than jakarta. Not so many child after 5 year at home. The boys has been go to school. And U can see sun shine in the slum alley.
Those little kids that folded their hands and bowed to say “thank you” has more respect than most of the West. Shows that even at that age discipline is practiced ! 🙏🏽
What you saw wasn't a water purification system, but a means of collecting trash in the water.
The life expectancy of Thai's and American's is only one year apart. Given a choice of walking down the worst slum in Bangkok or Skid Row, I know which one I would take. The way Americans measure wealth is only relevant at the currency exchange rate, and that will change once the Yuan usurps the USD. I live in Northern Thailand if you're wondering and have lived and worked in Boston. I came back to Chiang Rai for a better life.
What’s that little slum called is it on a map? I mean where in Bangkok?
good video i would love to explore there also and see how life is
This has got to be nicest slum I’ve seen, in my country they do unspeakable things to you and then let the family search for the body parts all over the area (if they find it)
Where are you from?
What!!!!?
@@jomontanee Jamaica
This does not look like a slum, this more like a residential area and those houses really looks big and concrete. We rent a room in area like that in the Philippines. I don't like when people says its a squatter or slums because people didn't just build houses illegally, they have their own title and others have rights. I've noticed this in India, Indonesia, and other Asian countries there are vloggers called it slums even though if its not. 😅
I don't think that's a slum though. The houses seemed well-built and I noticed some were gated, so I was thinking probably it was a private land, as in someone owned it, and had the land rented.
Other side of Thailand , it's not all about skyscrappers and big complex
The people in klong toei are great. Most of the people there are down to earth and will give you the shirt off their backs. The wet market is a great place to check out also.
Your a good kind honest man 🙏👍
hi forest, nice videos as always.... just a quick message... I thought you could help me out.. so, with the STV visa..... What does this mean? I'm kind of confused about the question. need to get this sent of asap also....thanks see u soon lol! Confirmation of legal residence in a country in which you are applying for the visa. (In case that you are not a national of the country in which you are applying for the visa.)
what do they need from me?
like a birth certificate or proof of adress? I already uploaded my passport ..😩
The inequality of income is everywhere on earth especially in big cities, Bangkok has more than 15 million people.. so yeah, we have alots of poor people (poor without starvation).... even USA, which is named as the worlds most superpower and most developed country on earth, they also have alots of homeless people.. let alone Thailand and other developing countries... of course, we have alots of poor people... but dont judge all of us to be like in the video.. slums are only a little part of us... very few percent of us living in that place..
Also, Thank you for your kindness naa
These are not slums fella far from it, highlighting trash on the floor come to london tons of the shite outside 5 million pound flats
That’s really cool you did that Forrest for the kids. You should go to the Philippines and do this. You’ll be a f n ROCKSTAR! And you think the slums are bad there go to Tondo in Manila. You earned a new subscriber. Stay safe my guy. God bless. 👍🏼👏🏼💪🏼🙏🏼
Great video
The kids are super cute and polite
it looks decent...check out the slums of the Philippines or India..those are scary places
You had done an excellent video.. however, this is not considered 'slums' in Thailand.
slums in Thailand are very few, they are not easiy found.
you should visit cambodia ,laos n myanmar
The people seem so nice, does not seem or appear dangerous at all.
All those sweets … have you ever seen the movie “chitty chitty bang bang” ? Haha
You need to know that Malaysia is the richest country in Southeast Asia..
and did you know... the tallest tower in the world is in Malaysia... Singapore is just a small country... what do you expect from a small country, none of the tower buildings are as tall as in our Malaysia
Thank you
Now take back what you said about "old bald guys", just kidding.
I still have my hair thank god LOL
Respect Bro Lee 🙏
Nice bro ✌🏾
Last video said you like kids.
This video you wanna give them some “yummy treats”...
Hahaha 😝
Shane needs to get his head out of the gutter 🙄
@@acebachelorcool haha. Not possible
Lol
I just can’t win lol
Oh shit I wanted to go there
This is not called slums see in mumbai Delhi india
Alot of that is not grafiti. It says 'Do not throw trash'.
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As far as I know, Klong Toei slum is probably the oldest and largest slum in Bangkok. I heard of it since I was very young over 40 years ago. So people living there have been there for more than 40-50 years. There are many people there whose lives have changed in such a better way that they needn't to stay there anymore. A lot of them have housing somewhere else. However, most of them still choose not to give up their homes in KlongToei. This is because the location of the slum is right in the heart of Bangkok city center where jobs are located. Housing price in that area is out of reach for most people in Thailand. Definitely that people living in slums are quite poor but I think they are just about on the average of other Thais.
Nice video. But wha you shared isn't really "slums"
Filmed on the Sony still.
I'm a little iffy about 'slum tourism'. Especially when the tourists come with cameras. That said, it does make sense to volunteer or help out the non-profits and aid organizations working towards poverty relief and creating opportunities. Specifically with Klong Toey, I definitely want to visit (the next time I'm in Bangkok) and maybe patronize some of the small businesses that the people there operate.
@@frankfurtur5531 Heh
The way you gave the juice box to that man who was squatting, is really bad, you pulled your hand away like he was a lepper or a sewer. If you are disgusted by those people, then don't go there. It was hard to watch. These people are the most resilient and honest, I have more respect for them than most people.
I like your english accent. Where r u from Sir
Slum is a debatable term. I read once that the countries like the US where the population on average have the most money....live the unhappiest lives. It not what u have that makes people happy although you wouldn’t know it from watching anything on tv.
Lol, loved your interaction with the chickens
Little people in this slums.
Where are they 🤔 ???
Still cleaner than LA, Philadelphia, and New York homeless camps.
Best slums I ever seen
The poorest people are the once that likes to share. That sayes it all does'nt it
Absolutely
Forrest, you look so familiar. did'nt we meet in Bangkok in 2018, bar hopping, and gooing to that language school neer the temple, where you got a hair cut ?
You just needed a white windowless van.😆
Lol
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Welcome to reality
You got a big heart but you're young and don't know what reality looks like. Every country has slums like that and if you're from LA, you'd know.... Glad your showing what real life is like but we all know it exists. More positive videos.... I'm be there in less than 3 weeks. Can't wait
Thank you
Was this slum built by the city as low income housing or is this makeshift I can't tell
There are many low income housing in Bangkok all of them look like a proper place to live but nothing can compare to Klongtoey in term of "location" Klongtoey located in the middle of town it near main road and 2 stations of metro its also walking distrance to the city CBD more than just across the river there is the last green space of Bangkok. Id like to move there if the slum were gone and turn into a nice condo complex.
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Translation: Thank You.
That u can't call slum. Its like low income households..or say lower middle class. They r all wearing good clothes, drinking, houses aren't that bad besides that all look happy neat and clean with good clothes.
10:37 Sangsom is better
Wayyyyy better
What you trying to get or especially when you’re there you feel bad or complain government?
creepy man caught playing candy man in the kloeng toey slum
I THINK IT IN CAMBODIA
Man, that guy doesn't realize how creepy and off he is.