Thanks Peter, it's niche content with smaller audience. In UK I would probably do a lot better but history and info obviously isn't as fun as all the vlogs getting the attention!
I love this area of Bangkok, I have stayed at the Riverview many times and love exploring the area, so much to see and do here. You are right that it does have its own unique smell, for those who are squeamish it can be overwhelming, but I find it doesn't bother me in the least as this is life in Bangkok that should be experienced. Thanks again Pat for the great look into Talad Noi.
Just viewed this super video. My wife's family initially lived in this area and some still do. They immigrated from china in the late 1800's and early 1900's and many never even learned to speak Thai. Most were merchants and had shops in the area. I explored this area in 1968-70 but due to lack of mobility now I can not return and greatly appreciate Bangkok Pat's video.
Another very interesting area of Bangkok I will have to visit love the many narrow alleys and the trees in the area. The Chinatown part of Bangkok has a very different overall vibe than other areas and you should also notice the Chinese women of the night lurking off the main roads. Almost feels as if you are no longer in Thailand in some ways. Wish you would write a guidebook about Bangkok Pat I could wander these places for days. Thank you for another great adventure.
Enjoyed this video immensely. Learnt so much about a part of BKK I did not know a great deal about. Lots of shots of our furry (some not so friendly) friends. Thanks again Pat. Great work. 🙏👍.
Thanks Chip, glad you liked that one, that area is a great place to get lost in, despite it being so small! I'll be back for a stroll around there without the camera soon!
Thanks Bob it was definitely an experience walking around that area, lots of old buildings and architecture, history of course, all the dark sois and alleyways, the large numbers of cats hanging about, the art (some good, some just simply pretentious bullsh*t) all in such a small area. And of course the river being so close by was great as well.
Thanks Pat for being considerate to the people who live down some of the small soi's and not sticking your camera in their homes for the shake of saying "I'm in real Thailand now" like some vloggers do!!
I often have a walk in the streets around lower Charoen Krung. 10 years back it was really busy and difficult for pedestrians, but it gets more and more relaxed. Less traffic, the houses having new paints, there area less dirt, less people living there. But, with that there is also something which got lost. Can remember a very funky Chinese temple on the backside of Wat Traimit, directly on Charoen Krung opposite of Odeon circle. The Temple was called Golden Shine Foundation and was actually a converted two Story Shop House, with lots of dragons, glitter and neon lights. Unfortunately this Shrine was scrapped when they build the new Wat Traimit complex in the early 2010s. The whole area will be renovated and will look much more appealing, but will also lose their former charm.
The old buildings are so beautiful, I hope they don't get removed. You've got to love Pats accent on the cats bollocks,ha ha nice one Pat another great video. 🤣🙏
Thanks Leonardo, that area won't get knocked down for malls or anything, there's not enough space and the IconSiam is opposite side of the river anyway
My BF and I explored Talad Noi yesterday as part of Bangkok Design Week 2022. It was the first time for both of us. It's a really cool, old part of town. Edgy and artsy, but clearly tons of history. And yes, oodles of cats. Thanks for sharing the video.
I accidentally got off of the Chao Phraya Express boat at the Marine pier in Talad Noi and stumbled across an amazing Duck Noodle Soup restaurant. I go back there now every time I visit Bangkok. Great video!
Thanks Scott, very interesting area in such a small space! So many alleys and places to get lost in, art, architecture, cats, odd bits of automobiles...Great place!
Wonderful pastel colours of the buildings contrast delightfully with the raw fabulous artwork on display. Love them to do do some artwork in my home city!
I'm guessing a touch of irony regarding the marine building? 😊 I can just taste the smell of the various oils and exhaust fumes, although I'm no expert regarding the cat pee! Very informative, thank you. 👍
Nice one Pat. I never get tired of meandering around the alleys of Talad Noi area. So many places have been converted tastefully to cool cafes and restaurants without tearing the whole buildings down in recent years. Its refreshing to see some Thais appreciate the history and architecture they have in the area. Recently I was walking along the river between Sheraton and the art gallery. I came across some young guys fishing. I asked them in my horrible thai if they had caught anything and could I take a look? As fishermen everywhere are, they were happy to open their little coolers and show me their catch. This is a great way to break the ice with locals anywhere if you speak some of the language. Also, nice cat fight!
Great timing Pat, will be in Bangkok in 2 weeks staying in China Town area. I have just found the area I will visit and do some street photography. Thank you 🙏
Wow! You did a fantastic job covering the area ! It’s brought back lots of memories of bkk trips over the years. Just an amazing video!! Thanks for the hard work!
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21:33 WOW!! A bloody MB Station Wagon right there! You don't see too many SW/touring cars around Asia. Love those things! Was looking at the Volvo V70 prices in Thailand and it blew my mind. Old junk that costs 2k€ here goes for +4k€ in Thailand.
Brilliant! fascinating how old buildings, architecture, food, old photos, still have stories to tell. Exceptional video production and story telling completes the package. Well done cuz!
Another great informative video Pat. I watched it until the ending in one shot this time; usually I split a long video into few watched-and-left-and-continue; and only for video I like, and would like to continue afterward in these hectic days. Whatnot, this video shows the area when I first rode a bicycle in Bangkok, full of memories there. Thanks again Pat for bringing joy 🙏🏼
What a great area to do a vlog on so interesting and zombie alley well done for going back at nite time !!!!. I think under the cover was the Delorean time machine 😂. People always say “ the dogs bollocks “ but the cats bollocks are art 🖼😹😹. Never intervened in a cat 🐈⬛ fight they both will turn on you !!!!!! . Another stunning vlog Pat nice one
Thanks Jimmy, the cats hardly noticed me swooping around silently with the camera, the black and white one did glance but was concentrating on looking fierce!
I stumbled on Talad Noi by accident years ago when exploring some abandoned areas next to the river. The car was there and there was a diving club doing some dive lessons in that pool. I THINK I was there before it was an insta destination but not sure. I thought I'd discovered something truly original lol. I certainly did not see any hipsters strolling around and there definitely were no cafes at the time.
I have to agree with both hidy ho and Peter kramar. The best content, wit and way under rated. Hope to bump into you on the street. Haven’t been since Covid but was spending every winter there since 1999.
Thanks for the kind words, one day l'll reach a bigger audience if the RUclips system gives me a break. Videos that can't fail get priority. Shopping malls, $3 a day and pad thai type of stuff.
Next BKK area to be explored, looking forward. Accommodation options a bit slim though but found a way. As usual great advice great format here, getting you a coffee or 4
River View Hotel right in the middle of Tal;ad Noi. I didn't show it in this video as it still hadn't reopened yet. Great prices and excellent views from the right rooms, rooftop and nearby are some excellent coffee shops. I've recommended a few others here too: www.riverviewbkk.com/
Thank you for the almost “ Attenborough -esque” upload where you captured two cats vying for your affection ( and possibly your food ) :-) I would hate to see fire tear through the old car parts area with all the oil saturated timbers and tyres Nice clip, thank you
Really very good video... I have been to this part of Chinatown many times, but I have missed so much. Thank you for the eye-opening tour of this wonderful neighborhood.
Many old structures here are now converted into hip cafe's while retaining the rustic look of the bygone era.. This area is really worth the exploration.. Always a great experience when I come here :) If you are around Hua Lamphong area, I suggest you visit the Wallflower Cafe. It's really cool and just a few blocks away from the train station.
Thanks, I believe that cafe was closed last time I was around that area. I love the architecture in Talad Noi, and it's great that no glossy malls are constructed, or condos. Hope it stays that way.
@@BangkokPat No chances to ignore, they are so smart, sweet and adorable. And I feel happy to feed them as much as possible for last 6 or 7 years, massively in my area. But it's really not difficult at all to make sure that you always have at least one15 baht per pack cat food pouch in your bad/pocket🙏❤
another great video, its taken me a few weeks in the back catalogue to get here , I have watched most. You do VERY professional job especially in the video editing. Not one dog to be sited ! 555
And annoying silent scooter tours too. The instagram mob aren't too interested in Talat Noi any more and the little car has been vandalised by a nearby coffee shop that doesn't sell anything despite being next to the car, so that backfired and now tha car looks terrible
While I'd never go down these Soi's, I'm very glad you have, because it's fascinating to see the history behind this great city. Great vlog as always Pat!
Really enjoyed it Pat, in fact I'd say it was the Cat's Bollocks! I had a walk round there trying to find the River View balcony restaurant Thairish Times recommended but being NYE it was booked out. Charming area though, hope it stays that way. Cheers
That art was a load of bollocks mate, using cats for a cheap way to get a pat on the back for ''art'' ....................But it's a great place to wander around. I'll be back with the GF without a camera so can stroll and take it all in.
As far as I know, there isn't any other YT channel like this one with similar content. Simply the best at what you do.👍
Thanks! I'm very glad to say not for Thailand.
You deserve a lot more subscribers & views.
Thanks Peter, it's niche content with smaller audience. In UK I would probably do a lot better but history and info obviously isn't as fun as all the vlogs getting the attention!
I love this area of Bangkok, I have stayed at the Riverview many times and love exploring the area, so much to see and do here. You are right that it does have its own unique smell, for those who are squeamish it can be overwhelming, but I find it doesn't bother me in the least as this is life in Bangkok that should be experienced. Thanks again Pat for the great look into Talad Noi.
Wonderful vid. Great shots of older structures. Thx
Just viewed this super video. My wife's family initially lived in this area and some still do. They immigrated from china in the late 1800's and early 1900's and many never even learned to speak Thai. Most were merchants and had shops in the area. I explored this area in 1968-70 but due to lack of mobility now I can not return and greatly appreciate Bangkok Pat's video.
Another very interesting area of Bangkok I will have to visit love the many narrow alleys and the trees in the area. The Chinatown part of Bangkok has a very different overall vibe than other areas and you should also notice the Chinese women of the night lurking off the main roads. Almost feels as if you are no longer in Thailand in some ways. Wish you would write a guidebook about Bangkok Pat I could wander these places for days. Thank you for another great adventure.
My favourite part's of Bangkok 😊
Makes us see old streets and buildings in a new light. Informativ Pat again. Thanks
Another great vlog from the 'Tony Parsons' of BKK. A nocturnal creature. Great images at dusk & the early hours.
Thanks Justin, Tony Parsons would be pleased I'm sure.
Very interesting Pat thankyou. The history stories amaze me. BKK best city in the world imho and Thailand #1 country.
Thanks Matthew. Plenty of history around there and great for a stroll, without my camera next time!
Enjoyed this video immensely. Learnt so much about a part of BKK I did not know a great deal about. Lots of shots of our furry (some not so
friendly) friends. Thanks again Pat. Great work. 🙏👍.
Thanks Chip, glad you liked that one, that area is a great place to get lost in, despite it being so small! I'll be back for a stroll around there without the camera soon!
Better and Better!
Thanks Bob it was definitely an experience walking around that area, lots of old buildings and architecture, history of course, all the dark sois and alleyways, the large numbers of cats hanging about, the art (some good, some just simply pretentious bullsh*t) all in such a small area. And of course the river being so close by was great as well.
Thanks Pat for being considerate to the people who live down some of the small soi's and not sticking your camera in their homes for the shake of saying "I'm in real Thailand now" like some vloggers do!!
I noticed that too. Pat is respectful to people who live in areas. That makes him a top fella, I reckon.
Excellent.... Thanks..
I owe you many coffees..
I often have a walk in the streets around lower Charoen Krung. 10 years back it was really busy and difficult for pedestrians, but it gets more and more relaxed. Less traffic, the houses having new paints, there area less dirt, less people living there. But, with that there is also something which got lost.
Can remember a very funky Chinese temple on the backside of Wat Traimit, directly on Charoen Krung opposite of Odeon circle. The Temple was called Golden Shine Foundation and was actually a converted two Story Shop House, with lots of dragons, glitter and neon lights. Unfortunately this Shrine was scrapped when they build the new Wat Traimit complex in the early 2010s.
The whole area will be renovated and will look much more appealing, but will also lose their former charm.
The old buildings are so beautiful, I hope they don't get removed.
You've got to love Pats accent on the cats bollocks,ha ha nice one Pat another great video. 🤣🙏
Thanks Leonardo, that area won't get knocked down for malls or anything, there's not enough space and the IconSiam is opposite side of the river anyway
My BF and I explored Talad Noi yesterday as part of Bangkok Design Week 2022. It was the first time for both of us. It's a really cool, old part of town. Edgy and artsy, but clearly tons of history. And yes, oodles of cats. Thanks for sharing the video.
Glad to hear that Doug. I liked it very much and I've since had a good walk around there minus the camera.
Lol, That cat fight woke up my cat sleeping soundly next to the tv. :)
They were getting a lot of passing attention those two cats, but I think they're well known in the area, some people didn't even look twice!
All turns magical when the sun goes down.
Another excellent vlog with touch of class ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mike, appreciate the kind words mate.
I accidentally got off of the Chao Phraya Express boat at the Marine pier in Talad Noi and stumbled across an amazing Duck Noodle Soup restaurant. I go back there now every time I visit Bangkok. Great video!
Duck place! When I’m in bkk I have to eat there at least a few times! I mentioned it to pat before he filmed here.
I know the one you mean, it's well known!
Thanks Steve!
Thanks very good update
I really appreciate how Pat points out the hidden gems of Thailand. "There's a cat's bollocks here!" 😸
It's these small details that make the channel unique
Standing ovation all the way from Chicago!
Thanks Scott, very interesting area in such a small space! So many alleys and places to get lost in, art, architecture, cats, odd bits of automobiles...Great place!
Thank you Pat! Talad Noi is a favorite of mine :)
Thanks Cheryl, it's a really interesting place to walk around, so much in a small area.
Thanks
Thank you too!
Talad Noi……….absolutely fabulous video Pat
Another interesting video thanks
Thanks a lot Jeff.
Wonderful pastel colours of the buildings contrast delightfully with the raw fabulous artwork on display. Love them to do do some artwork in my home city!
Wonderful stuff, absolutely fascinating, bravo
Another brilliant video of times past,keep it up pat u find sum amazing places of old Siam 🇮🇪🇹🇭🙏🏻
great video! so much going on in this part of town. can't wait to be back an explore.
Thanks, you're absolutely right, there is so much going on in such a small area.
Another interesting video can't wait to get back and do some exploring
Cheers mate, hope the walking is going well mate, catch you in a few months here!
This is a must visit for me after watching your video! Will be there in December - can't wait :)
I'm guessing a touch of irony regarding the marine building? 😊 I can just taste the smell of the various oils and exhaust fumes, although I'm no expert regarding the cat pee! Very informative, thank you. 👍
Very informative and quality viewing 👌
These old houses 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
So atmospheric, another great video!!
Thanks, it is indeed a lovely place to wander I'll be back for a stroll, without the camera!
NICE!! Certainly one outstanding piece of work. We enjoyed this thoroughly. Thanx!
Very informative ! Thanks !
Thanks Thomas.
Count the cats and win a mystery prize!
Map of Locations in Talad Noi: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1kUNM6vncGy0EwP5h0V3Kx9xlFcFaYCs4&usp=sharing
Customized map....excellent. Well done and thanks.
Excellent Excellent Excellent Job!! Can't stop watching!!
Thanks a lot! Love that area.
Love your vlog very interesting !!! I’m glad you show us the old Bangkok. Fond memories ❤️❤️❤️
Next time we are back in bkk I'll walk down Zombie Alley. I keen learning new things about bkk thanks to your video's.
Nice one Pat. I never get tired of meandering around the alleys of Talad Noi area. So many places have been converted tastefully to cool cafes and restaurants without tearing the whole buildings down in recent years. Its refreshing to see some Thais appreciate the history and architecture they have in the area. Recently I was walking along the river between Sheraton and the art gallery. I came across some young guys fishing. I asked them in my horrible thai if they had caught anything and could I take a look? As fishermen everywhere are, they were happy to open their little coolers and show me their catch. This is a great way to break the ice with locals anywhere if you speak some of the language. Also, nice cat fight!
Some wonderful images. I love your camera style. Understated but powerful images. So opium legal up to 1959, wow.
Thanks mate, hard to believe it was legal as 'recent' as 1959!
I just walked Soi Wanit 2 and other areas of Talad Noi today, I had to see it for myself.
Very good photos
Top draw again Pat thanks .
I've walked this area just like you are. Very interesting area, totally agree. Thanks for your vid, brought back nice memories to me.!
Cheers.
Great timing Pat, will be in Bangkok in 2 weeks staying in China Town area. I have just found the area I will visit and do some street photography. Thank you 🙏
I should have my hotel & condo guide to Chinatown done by the time you arrive!
Wow! You did a fantastic job covering the area ! It’s brought back lots of memories of bkk trips over the years. Just an amazing video!! Thanks for the hard work!
Congrats Pat, another 10/10 video! Reminds me on my long walks on weekend while living there
Thank you
Andreas
VERY MANY THANKS FOR YOUR OUTSDTANDING WORK AND PAR EXCELLENCE RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION - This is the Very Best Vlog Channel - from a Foreigner in Thailand - My Sincere Thanks and long may you continue -Much Success
Thank you Pat, great video 🐈
Thanks Matteo.
21:33 WOW!! A bloody MB Station Wagon right there! You don't see too many SW/touring cars around Asia. Love those things! Was looking at the Volvo V70 prices in Thailand and it blew my mind. Old junk that costs 2k€ here goes for +4k€ in Thailand.
Interesting 👍
Cheers😎
Brilliant! fascinating how old buildings, architecture, food, old photos, still have stories to tell. Exceptional video production and story telling completes the package. Well done cuz!
Another great informative video Pat. I watched it until the ending in one shot this time; usually I split a long video into few watched-and-left-and-continue; and only for video I like, and would like to continue afterward in these hectic days. Whatnot, this video shows the area when I first rode a bicycle in Bangkok, full of memories there. Thanks again Pat for bringing joy 🙏🏼
Another jewel.
What a great area to do a vlog on so interesting and zombie alley well done for going back at nite time !!!!. I think under the cover was the Delorean time machine 😂. People always say “ the dogs bollocks “ but the cats bollocks are art 🖼😹😹. Never intervened in a cat 🐈⬛ fight they both will turn on you !!!!!! . Another stunning vlog Pat nice one
Thanks Jimmy, the cats hardly noticed me swooping around silently with the camera, the black and white one did glance but was concentrating on looking fierce!
I love that you promote other’s channels.
They also mention mine so it's all good!
This is RUclips gold cheers Pat, kung hei fat choy 😎👍🇨🇷
I stumbled on Talad Noi by accident years ago when exploring some abandoned areas next to the river. The car was there and there was a diving club doing some dive lessons in that pool. I THINK I was there before it was an insta destination but not sure. I thought I'd discovered something truly original lol. I certainly did not see any hipsters strolling around and there definitely were no cafes at the time.
Fascinating video! Thank you Pat.......Sal : )
I have to agree with both hidy ho and Peter kramar. The best content, wit and way under rated. Hope to bump into you on the street. Haven’t been since Covid but was spending every winter there since 1999.
Thanks for the kind words, one day l'll reach a bigger audience if the RUclips system gives me a break. Videos that can't fail get priority. Shopping malls, $3 a day and pad thai type of stuff.
Very interesting
Great place to find many unseen things and wander around for an afternoon!
I did enjoy that, thanx.
Next BKK area to be explored, looking forward. Accommodation options a bit slim though but found a way. As usual great advice great format here, getting you a coffee or 4
River View Hotel right in the middle of Tal;ad Noi. I didn't show it in this video as it still hadn't reopened yet. Great prices and excellent views from the right rooms, rooftop and nearby are some excellent coffee shops.
I've recommended a few others here too: www.riverviewbkk.com/
Very nice work K'Pat 📸
Look forward to visiting that interesting area ..great video Pat .
Very interesting Pat.
Thanks Bill.
excellent work sir
What a great look at the other side of life thank you so much was great
Thanks Jenny, glad you liked it!
Wow! That’s such a different angle than which we took on it the other day 😃 haha them cats bollocks 😂 you’ve got me liking this district very much!!🙏🏼
Thank you for the almost “ Attenborough -esque” upload where you captured two cats vying for your affection ( and possibly your food ) :-)
I would hate to see fire tear through the old car parts area with all the oil saturated timbers and tyres
Nice clip, thank you
That could be disasterous indeed. It would literally be an inferno. Sampeng Market had many fires.
This is Very Interesting, with your Clear comments and your Good Research work Pat. 🙏
Really very good video... I have been to this part of Chinatown many times, but I have missed so much. Thank you for the eye-opening tour of this wonderful neighborhood.
Glad you enjoyed it, always like going around this area, many cats too!
00:06 I have a photo of me sitting in the old Jalopy Pat... hahahah Great memories!
Thanks for sharing the photo Bill, as I said, I am surprised the doors were working! Did it start?
@@BangkokPat Hahahah, Flat battery Pat! 😛
Nice video ,thank you I enjoy for this. ^_^
Thanks!
After seeing you and this channel on Nick Deans NDTVI....I had a look and WoW totally wrapped.. well done Pat I’m a follower now
Wonderful coverage of streets less well known.
Many old structures here are now converted into hip cafe's while retaining the rustic look of the bygone era.. This area is really worth the exploration.. Always a great experience when I come here :) If you are around Hua Lamphong area, I suggest you visit the Wallflower Cafe. It's really cool and just a few blocks away from the train station.
Thanks, I believe that cafe was closed last time I was around that area. I love the architecture in Talad Noi, and it's great that no glossy malls are constructed, or condos. Hope it stays that way.
I like your channel a lot, though found it only last week. Thank you for interesting content and your passion about cats!🙏❤
Too many cats in this city to just ignore them!
@@BangkokPat No chances to ignore, they are so smart, sweet and adorable. And I feel happy to feed them as much as possible for last 6 or 7 years, massively in my area. But it's really not difficult at all to make sure that you always have at least one15 baht per pack cat food pouch in your bad/pocket🙏❤
Nice video Pat 👍
Cheers Paul mate.
@@BangkokPat no worries mate, I’m loving the videos
That will be the place to go in my next trip to Bangkok.
Another great history lesson of Bangkok...
I need to visit ,I've been living in Bangkok for 3 years & only been to some parts of the area. That will change soon.
another great video, its taken me a few weeks in the back catalogue to get here , I have watched most. You do VERY professional job especially in the video editing. Not one dog to be sited ! 555
Great video, once again! Thank you for sharing! Chinatown has always fascinated me: now, I know why. What history!
Great video - again. There's a new "Zombie Walk" ie people walking around with heads buried in mobile phones.
And annoying silent scooter tours too. The instagram mob aren't too interested in Talat Noi any more and the little car has been vandalised by a nearby coffee shop that doesn't sell anything despite being next to the car, so that backfired and now tha car looks terrible
Been to Wat Traimit. Lovely.
Great exploration - great photography.
Thank you once again Pat! I have been through the area but never really explored it. If all go's well I will be there next week 🤘🏼
Thank you for the insights of Samphanthawong and its area, well filmed really, enjoyed the tour, well researched.
Thoroughly enjoyed that Pat. It is just amazing to see the different architectural influences - All the best from Berlin.
walked around there many, many times...and it always is fascinating!
While I'd never go down these Soi's, I'm very glad you have, because it's fascinating to see the history behind this great city. Great vlog as always Pat!
Thanks for giving is this Pat! There is so much more to BKK than the popular tourists sites ✌️✌️
Really enjoyed it Pat, in fact I'd say it was the Cat's Bollocks! I had a walk round there trying to find the River View balcony restaurant Thairish Times recommended but being NYE it was booked out. Charming area though, hope it stays that way. Cheers
That art was a load of bollocks mate, using cats for a cheap way to get a pat on the back for ''art'' ....................But it's a great place to wander around. I'll be back with the GF without a camera so can stroll and take it all in.