✅MAKKASAN | 22 Minutes From BANGKOK AIRPORT | Must Love Trains! | Renting Condos | Area Living Guide

[@paulhoskin3286]

The wonderful thing about Bangkok is once you've finally explored it all a lot of it will have changed so you have to explore it again.

[@BangkokPat]

Spot on Paul. After over 2yrs and so many videos, l've still got a looong way to go. Never run out of new content though....

[@jamesk7433]

@@BangkokPat I really gotta settle down in thailand. I can't think of any other place.

[@RealmDesigner]

It's like painting the Forth Road Bridge! Once you get to the end you have to start at the beginning again! :D

[@frankoseven]

When I'm in Bangkok, I always live in this area since 2019. As you described u can get easily to the big spots like asok, rama 9 and also to centralworld via khlong boat. Using a Taxi or car isn't that funny because u will stuck at the rush hours everytime. So I always take a short walk to the mrt Phetchaburi or the khlong boat station at nana nuea. Great video Pat. I like the drone shot alot. In one of my next videos I will show a little more in depth about my area. There is a hidden food market and also some other interesting things to see

[@BangkokPat]

It's the ideal location for many Frank, with great views too!

[@sarahsdailylifetravel4147]

I love to live in Bangkok. Tí so beauty

[@jamesk7433]

hows the crime rate in thailand ? safe to take public transportation? which area close to bangkok has the least amount of flooding ?

[@frankoseven]

@@jamesk7433 I'm coming from germany and comparing to my country I felt 10 times safer in Thailand than in germany. The people on the streets, the trains and so on are way more peace- and respectfull than in my country.

[@BangkokPat]

@@jamesk7433 Bkk is safe, muggings on buses & trains are virtually non-existent

[@jimshelley8831]

Travelled from the airport this morning. It is 22 mins as you say.

[@BangkokPat]

Glad to hear it lives up to it's claims! I'm sure they would have bad days sometimes!

[@jimshelley8831]

@@BangkokPat I've caught the airport link 3 times in the last 6 days , very reliable and very quick . A lot cheaper compared to other airport link trains I've used in other countries

[@matteoroveretto465]

BANGKOK PAT NUMBER ONE 🇹🇭✈️

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Matteo!

[@_benjimouse_]

I arrived in Bangkok on a saturday morning a month ago, and decided to take the train rather than taxi to my hotel around Lumphini park. Being clueless about the PT I asked for a ticket to Chit Lom figuring that was the closest station. What I didn't realise was on a different line and the person said something I didn't catch. Jumping on the train, after a couple stops I realised I wasn't going were I wanted so I jumped out at Makkasan, and then used google maps to figure out how to walk to the hotel. It took me thru that overgrown area you show, and then literally stepping over the train line, and then along Kamphaeng Phet 7 road. This was quite the introduction to BKK for a small town westerner.

[@BangkokPat]

Sounds like the beginning of what could have been a great adventure Alistair!

[@pangpondb.1534]

Love your English speech, it is well-organized and inspires me a lot.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

yes , clear nice oxford english as a native british. Guess he is a true gentleman as well

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, maybe not Oxford but more north London!

[@sorasauce1421]

A bit of Geordie slang here and there would be mint!! =)

[@lukerabin5079]

So, Pat. Which college were you at? 🤣😂🤣

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

I gave him just a nick name, jerk ... Rabin ? That name sounds like you've been only on a birds school !!!

[@pannachawangkul585]

Your sense of humor had me giggling, BKK Pat. 😆. Thanks for being out there, filming for us, rain or shine, day or night. You are crazy awesome 👌

[@jampasurprenant1794]

I probably won't recognize The city anymore even if I was To visit the old city Been away for more than fifty three years It looks magnificent and very Organize beautiful scenery to Look at them now. I appreciate your hard work and sharing with us .

[@matmar2009]

I do enjoy your uploads, they are great and full of useful information. I used to live in Bangkok in the 90's and these uploads keeps me updated for my return/retirement and also at the same time give me a dose of nostalgia 😀😀

[@BangkokPat]

I am very glad to hear that, you'll find yourself exploring many now unfamiliar places when you return!

[@timkiwi]

Another good video

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Tim.

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

Yes....lived not far from there almost 2 years and loved it as its quite central. Thanks for sharing here Pat

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Good afternoon , our well experienced geographie Teacher with the good taste of music !!! Always nice to losten to you !!! Cheers from Munic, Germany

[@frankoseven]

Got ya. 19 secs after release 😄

[@BangkokPat]

Fast Frank gets there first this time!

[@Paul_G_Eats]

Well done franko 😂

[@frankoseven]

@@Paul_G_Eats Hahaha. I should really get a life and I shouldn't be so youtube addicted 😅

[@jampasurprenant1794]

I love it with my old neighbor even though I don't recognize anymore but It looks great with the new Makkasan . I appreciate you for sharing with me an excellent detail About the old neighborhood Bring back the old memories .

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you and pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@pejfectlife]

I got lost on my first longer walk in Bangkok last December, ended up at Makkasan where I could take the MRT back up Huai Khwang where I had started my adventure. :p Quite the trek that day.. Was fun getting a glimpse of it again.

[@jimjanlekha891]

I love this video Pat ! I can tell you did loads of research in the areas in and around Makkasan. I’m sure very few Thais know half as much as you 😊. After watching this, Makkasan looks like a great place to live with all the conveniences and easy transport choices.

[@ian-wu2bb]

Just prior to covid or 3 years ago it took me just over 2 hrs to get from sukumvit rd to suvarnabum airport at about 7pm. Unfortunatly the King was out and about so the freeway was shut down while he and his entorage passed through and we waited. So yes 22 mins on the train sounds amazing.

[@highbrand]

The mention of Ratchada 4 brought flashbacks of a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black and mixers at Hollywood or Dance Fever clubs. Guessing they've been torn down and redeveloped.

[@BangkokPat]

Its closed in some parts but a couple of places busy. It was a bit off the beaten track in the old days but a nice change.

[@bigwaidave4865]

They just opened a brand new Hollywood dance club same place that it used to be👍

[@highbrand]

With all the public transport options, it's probably more accessible nowadays. I'm sure the new Hollywood is all nice and shiny, but probably same format of Thai singer and dancers set followed by dj set?

[@koalasquadron530]

Thanks!

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers to the Koala crew!

[@jampasurprenant1794]

I love the makkasan my father works there and I also growing up not far away from The Realway train station Either. Love the video watching over and over Excellent detail about them.

[@Paul_G_Eats]

Great video Pat, keep them coming mate 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers mate. Let me know when you're free for that video.

[@Paul_G_Eats]

@@BangkokPat ok, will send you a message

[@shaunpierce4174]

13:40 nice bit of thunder and lightning in the distance. I'll be in Bangkok again in ten days, flying on my birthday next week, can't wait to see my Thai friend again.

[@merriame9487]

Have fun 🥰

[@shaunpierce4174]

@@merriame9487 I always do

[@thebalmaintigers]

You deserve more subscribers & likes. Your channel in very professional & well thought out. Good job & effort you put into your videos mate. 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks a lot! Channel has a steady growth which is fine by me! It helps me to know more what viewers expect from this channel and they will always (hopefully) have a good idea of what type of content they will get here.

[@seanmccarthy3690]

Great timing, where do I get a bit of peace and quiet around here "Train blasts horn" 🤣

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers, and the street light going off too!

[@wytchend]

The Jazz infills made it for me. I thinks thats more your style? Love the area, but I'll stick to Samrong for now. Thanks Pat, great vide. Regards Tony

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Tony😎

[@pingbookent]

those jungle in makkasan area will transform to mega mixed use city soon.

[@BangkokPat]

Yes, that is the exact plan by CP.

[@ThaiDayss]

Cool little video, I used to live in Makkasan, nice little place to live. I moved down or up to Thewet. Nice video

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, Makkasan is definitely preferable to many places with too many farangs about.

[@lifeutopia7568]

Great video Pat. Loving the music and very well edited.

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you very much.

[@aviationltd8349]

I see what you mean about ghosts and sprits that young lady at 6.45 walking past your left shoulder just vanished into thin air spooky 😊

[@Dutch-K9-Unit]

Thank you this is what we need great info

[@pursuitofexcitement]

Loved the Blade Runner-esque drone shots at the end - great video!

[@BangkokPat]

Those shots are taken from the back of a bike!

[@andrewmack2161]

I've been through Makkasan many times but as you say, always found it to be a very noisy, polluted area with heavy traffic, so hadn't considered staying there. With Skytrain (BTS/MRT etc etc) being so good and cheap there's plenty of other areas I'd pick instead. Although my criteria doesn't include great access to Swampy.

[@BangkokPat]

I think l had a spate of emails from digital nomad types which is what inspired this video. Still, it's better than living in many Bkk neighbourhoods with too many farangs on the streets around you...

[@davidchow4459]

I used to live a lot at the Makasaan Eastin Hotel a lot during 2002 - 2010. There used to be many street vendors, foot massage parlors, local bars and restaurants over there, evenings were so fantastic. So sad to find out that the Eastin had already closed permanently since last month. 😓

[@BangkokPat]

Those streets are getting back to life now, a bit busy but nice area for srreet and indian food.

[@davidchow4459]

@@BangkokPat Thanks for your new information Pat. 👍

[@landanmasuda2539]

Good video! Your videos never disappoints me, but keep me wanting more. The Makkasan area is very unique being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. When I’m coming into Bangkok during Airport Rail link hours I’ll get off at the Makkasan station. Most of the time I’ll catch the Bangkok Airport Rail link from the Phaya Thai station when I’m in Bangkok because I don’t want to carry luggage in a crowded train. A good change scenery going into Bangkok to get off the Airport rail link at Makkasan instead of the Phaya Thai station.

[@BangkokPat]

Makkasan is a shortcut to Sukhumvit from the airport rail link but with luggage it's not much fun.

[@Hieronymous_Lane]

Thanks for these videos Pat, love your style.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers for the kind words!

[@miketzai9209]

I think to use the klong boats is ok, its cheap, quick and sometimes you see the backside of krungthjep which not so many tourist see. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@devilsgold6442]

I love your vdo thank you to share beautiful view of bkk.

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you very much.

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

There is a lot more to Makkadan than meets the eye really interesting area and the green space would make for a great ghost 👻 story !!!!!!! Nice one Pat

[@peterbrown6224]

Checking in bags at rail stations is very civilised. Paddington used to do it, but HK Central is the only one I've seen in recent memory (not for my airline, though). The biggest danger in BKK is always attempting to cross a road. Thank you, Pat.

[@michaelrm2317]

The best edited video so far! The short drone video at the end is awesome. There are a lot more moving shots which is a bit different from the still ones the channel is known for but it’s all good!

[@BangkokPat]

That drone shot was a brief bit of stock footage l surprisingly found... I didn't think the quality was that good but couldn't resist adding it!

[@norhishamothman4152]

For me, its Ramkamhaeng due to the Airport Link Ramkamhaeng Station and the line to Min Buri from the soon to be completed Ramkamhaeng University station. Its local, not at all touristy and the Sirat Highway is near to my hotel. I rent and drive but will use the public transport depending on the traffic condition. On Nut is a short drive when I need to go to LotusS.

[@BangkokPat]

I will do a video on Ramkamhaeng but it will be almost impossible to get enthusiastic about Nasa Vegas despite its prime location.....

[@norhishamothman4152]

Oh my, it was a horrible stay there. Stayed once, never again. I was thinking of the places along Rama IX, Ramkhamhaeng 24 that travellers can stay then use the public transport, taxis and the Airport Link. My Thai friends were quite direct about what they think about that hotel.

[@norhishamothman4152]

I had stopped using the Khlong San Saeb river/canal taxis a few years back. Its the journey from Mahad Thai pier until Pratunam. Just hop on bus number 40, get down at Phra Kanong BTS station if you have the time to travel through Pridi Banomyong before the intersection. The Airport Link is still reliable.

[@gertdrok]

Very Nice and Interesting Video with your comment Pat. For me, the Makkasan area looks alway a little bit Depressing. 🙏

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Gert, it can be a bit grey and dull there but it's still more pleasant than some places with too many foreigners living there!

[@joslinwebster358]

Hi Pat! I was in Bangkok 2 weeks ago...I kept my eye out for you. ..but no such luck! I just wanted to tell you, but u probably already know, there is a bus that heads to DMK airport that only costs 50 baht. You can catch it near Khaosan road too!

[@BangkokPat]

I always thought those A1,2,3 buses were 30 baht. Must have gone up. There's also the S1 bus from Suwannapoom too.

[@mrmartin2079]

The Amari 😁 the first Thai hotel I ever stayed in ,still tem swimming in the pool in a thunderstorm ⛈️ the lightening cracking across the sky - 😁

[@rexprestonstoner4612]

Brilliant. Well done and informative. Thanks, Pat. RPS

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers as always, Rex.

[@AndyKillerBee]

Haha I stayed in the Amari Atrium in 2006, I thought I’d lost the plot when I saw it’s called Avani. Thanks for confirming I’m not going insane 👍

[@BangkokPat]

I also thought it was one of those typical english errors you get here, Avani not so posh but still a very decent hotel for the price.

[@c.k.2]

The room and suite on the upper floor with access to the executive lounge, were actually pretty good and fair priced, (pre covid). I think now the hotel is very popular among tourists from India.

[@bigwaidave4865]

I live in one of the condos you mentioned. I love the area, Close enough to the craziness yet far enough to feel of you live in a local City neighborhood. Did you miss the newly opened Mix Market… A nice little welcome neighborhood beer garden👍👍 right next to the Petchaburi MRT 👍

[@BangkokPat]

You didn't see that l.did go to Mix Market briefly! Pleasant place and no doubt a welcome addition to the area

[@zdl1965]

Absolutely loved this video! Makkasan has always been my stopover whenever I visit BKK. The FX Metrolink Hotel has very reasonable rates, however you will hear the SRT Train when its passes by, and construction work on the Mormon cathedral (hopefully completed soon!). The pork noodle street stall at its Petchaburi Road entrance is also cheap and good! The best part: one can get to any part of BKK from here without having to go on the road: MRT, ARL, khlong boat all available! Thanks again for this timely reminder!

[@BangkokPat]

Good to hear from a happy resident. It's got a lot going for it that many other more popular places fail to provide!

[@2LoveIn]

😘Very informative, interesting 👍💕I love the vibes of Thailand.😍 ☺Thank you for sharing ♥This a great video.👍💯

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you very much!

[@eleaesol8264]

really interesting video again Pat. You must be fit as a butcher's dog with all the walking you do! I'm struggling to find a location here in Bangkok and am slowly working my way through your videos. I should really buy you a coffee :)

[@pogump]

Another awesome video from you Bkk Pat.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks very much!

[@Lazegoose55]

can you recommend an area of Bangkok that does not flood.

[@BangkokPat]

Makkasan, Rama 9, didn't flood when I was around filming over the last month, and when a lot of rain came, it drained fast....

[@martinryder6910]

Brilliantly shot and edited

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Martin.

[@miminanou3552]

Very interesting video's

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Mimi

[@jonhobson3592]

Great stuff !

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Jon

[@lukerabin5079]

Another great piece, mate. I’ll have to check out the neighbourhood when I get to our new house in Ekkamai. I know, farang central, but the deal was too good to pass up!

[@BangkokPat]

Ekkamai is great, a less pretentious place than Thong Lor but still detatched and a bit of urban decay, canal and a hidden train station (Khlong Tan) at the Petchaburi end

[@okiethais5015]

Your awesome. Thank you!

[@lovinthailand921]

Is there much street food in the area? That’s the only thing I saw missing. Looks like a nice spot

[@BangkokPat]

I didn't see street food stalls in that area. But l was sticking to just the area around the station, 500m.

[@Ippido]

Your videos make me want to visit (re-visit for some) and stay in these areas of Bangkok 👍 what a city... thank you sir, thorough and very pleasant video as always 🙏👍

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Ivan, nice of you to say so. Hope you do get to visit again.

[@Ippido]

Thanks , yes it would be great 🙏

[@ลิขิตสุทธิประภา-ช4ฝ]

Welcome to Thailand

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you very much.

[@Jefe_Perro]

This really seems like a great area that many would be sleeping on. To give my two cents worth on no cats in this kind of video. I and I'm sure many of your viewers consider the soi cat population a key selection criteria on areas we would consider moving to and it's livability. Perhaps consider adding a rating on the population of soi cats on the areas you review? A scale upto 5 kittens could work well. I personally couldn't live anywhere less than 4 out of 5 kittens. 🐈🐈🐈🐈 PS Bravo on not letting the passing train "derail" your piece to camera. You are the consummate professional.

[@BangkokPat]

No train ruins one of my takes, l assumed it would stop there, but just stay calm and carry on! Surprised by lack of cats too but there's plenty in the side streets where l didn't go l'm sure

[@Jefe_Perro]

@@BangkokPat It's good you didn't reshoot. It's a message to any train driver viewers that you won't be... rattled... by any such shenigans and you'll stay on... track... no matter what.

[@stevozrepto5558]

Great video Pat 👍☘️😎 When u coming to Murphys Pattaya DARKSIDE 😎☘️👍☘️

[@BangkokPat]

It's definitely in the plans at the end of this month Steve. Cheers.

[@defbybass]

I was first time in Bangkok in 2007. And had found a Hotel from a Lonely Planet guide were they had listed price-worthy hotels. And the hotel was The Manhattan on soi 15. The hotel was nice, but way over my budget so it was only 1 night. The next day i was having a coffey somewere on sukhumwit. And all of a sudden came the guy that had been sitting in the chair next to mine on the plane from Stockholm the previous day, walking by. He recognized me, and asked if he could join me? Long story short. He was living in a hotel that cost half of what i was paying for The Manhattan. So i decided to give it a try. And that hotel was the Federal Hotel on soi 11. I remember my room had a stench of cigarrettes so hard, that i thought it made my clothes smell too.😆But it was worth it cheap as it was. And when i see your videos it seems like all those cheap old hotels are getting demolished, to make way for yet another mall. So what you are doing is filming Bangkoks progress (or decline depending how you look at it?) in real time. Im rambling! Any way, love your work. Cheers!

[@ajtom4987]

very insightful

[@TheSwede70]

Thanks for the nice video. Well made as usual. I have a question that might be a bit stupid but anyway: Will living high up make the noise level fall drastically or are other things more important for noise level reduction, like noise isolation.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers! Higher up it's quieter, you won't need insulation. Good curtains with blackout would help.

[@TheSwede70]

@@BangkokPat Thank you for your answer!

[@qhadj5387]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing. While I understand it is well connected, how easy to take bts and mrt with our luggage? Are there luggage locker at this station in case our flight arrives too early for check-in or our flight leaves much later than check out?

[@merriame9487]

This was very hard to get through because I just left Bangkok after a short vacation and I'm so sad T_T But the video quality and content slayed as always.

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you very much.

[@sidecar7714]

seek verb past tense: sought; past participle: sought☮️

[@BangkokPat]

What are you, the grammar cops?

[@sidecar7714]

@@BangkokPat Yes, you’re welcome. 😇

[@grandmasterjo1]

Amazing video. Just that it could be named Road less travelled. 😜🤪 The swampy is very scary Bangkok May look glamorous and hi class but it has its pockets of miserable poverty and deprivation I’m sure most cities have its share leaving Japan and Scandinavia

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Nice infromation 😊😉🤙❤️

[@OnlyinBangkok]

My neighborhood!

[@BangkokPat]

Glad to hear from a happy local!

[@kokhuatlim685]

Right across Avani Atrium, there is a big temple, gloriously decorated with gold and red colour. Any possiblity of you digging a bit into its history?

[@BangkokPat]

Google is useful for that!

[@vegaz8241]

Great 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers!

[@miketzai9209]

Can be interesting to see where the cheapest area is and is it a place to stay.... Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@billsimpson2392]

Thanks Pat.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Bill!

[@theaveragejoe5781]

Do you take the drone shots yourself? They are amazing!

[@BangkokPat]

No l did not.

[@michelg2257]

Hold on ! You forgot the Mercure Makkasan! this hotel is just a 5 or 10 minutes walk from the mrt or makkasan station.

[@BangkokPat]

I did think of that but a little bit more than walking distance...l suppose l should have mentioned it. Cheers.

[@wellagrey]

thanks a lot man...

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks to you too.

[@cfrancuz23]

Great video my wife used to work at Singha Complex and I remember meeting her from work and seeing the rush hour grid lock and thought stuff that 😂 Can you point me in the right direction of how to find the MR.Men street art that was on your video I'm a keen film photographer and thinking of doing a series on Bangkok street art! 👍

[@BangkokPat]

That's actually one long piece by Big Del who has done several pieces I like and have photos of by Khlong Ong Ang and by a canal in Sathon. That wall is opposite Dermaster skin clinic just up from the station.

[@billsimpson2392]

10:22 What is Benny Harner?

[@BangkokPat]

Japanese higher than average class restaurant chain

[@spljapan]

Can you get a receipt when you purchase a train ticket from the airport?

[@BangkokPat]

Never asked for one, so not sure.

[@lcfnyc2007]

I am baffled about why they shut down the City terminal? What happened? And why is it still empty to this day? It does not actually looks cheap to build? This is interesting stuff to me and are there other examples of similar "failed projects" that also has shut down? It sounds like this might deserve a separate video ;-)

[@BangkokPat]

Probably because of Makkasan's location and because no other airlines except Thai opened their checkin desks there. And the trains were badly maintained so when one express train broke down, it stayed broke and they gave up.

[@sfalpha]

Too few people use it. Actually it failed because Airport Rail Link Airport Express is emerge in early stage of metro network, that time only 2 BTS and 1 MRT Lines are in operation and covering only small part of Bangkok. Only a few people can travel to Station without taking taxis, it's better to take taxi and direct to Airport. Moreover, Airlines need to pay Fees to use the City Terminal and Airlines don't want to pay it. Other reason is stupidity of the Operator on how to operate and marketing such thing. Actually just let passenger pay the Check-in Fees or provide Luggage Transport Services for a fee is enough to get people to use it. However, it's being revive after being incorporated in to the part of Eastern HSR Project Linking 3 Airports. It will comes back one day (may be around 2026). And this time passenger need to pay for City Check-in Fees i guess.

[@BangkokPat]

@@sfalpha Great explanation and truth, the future is bright for Makkasan.

[@lcfnyc2007]

@@sfalpha Thanks for the detailed explanation, this was exactly what I was hoping for.

[@eldeluxo]

I was wondering why you didn't mention the Train night market Ratchada, but I see that it's permanently closed which is a shame. I think where someone chooses to live depends so much on the individuals interests. I really enjoy being near the river, and away from there Sathorn would be my next favourite. Makkasan is a little too concentrated for my liking, but it is very Central!

[@lovinthailand921]

They just opened up a new night market in the same location it’s called the “one “

[@BangkokPat]

It opened a few days after I shot the video, and I was only giving a very brief few seconds overview of that area. And it's not that amazing anyway from what I see.

[@aviationltd8349]

I beg your pardon 6.39 😮

[@aviationltd8349]

I need to get out more buddy lol 😂

[@mickthebicycle1461]

No.2

[@BangkokPat]

No.3

[@mickthebicycle1461]

@@BangkokPat Ha Ha I thought I was the second to comment, but not so. Thanks Bangkok Pat. I love your channel and can't wait to get back there.

[@mishalunintomsk4143]

hi Pat what do you think about live in Ban swu area?

[@BangkokPat]

Not sure l've heard of that area, you mean Bang Sue? Best place there is around Tao Poon or Bang Po MRT stations, near the river but still close to Bang Sue for all the rail connections to go all over Thailand from Bang Sue Junction station and of course Red Line train to Don Muang

[@mishalunintomsk4143]

@@BangkokPat yes, sorry dont correct write name satiation

[@jamesk7433]

hi pat, where close to bangkok would u recommend that has the least amount of floods during flood season ?

[@BangkokPat]

Now its flood season and both Ratchada Rama 9 & Makkasan areas didn't get serious flooding at all, it drains off within an hour or two of the rain stopping anyway in these areas. I should know as I've been shooting around there the last 3wks!

[@jamesk7433]

@@BangkokPat thank you pat!! what's a good place to settle down that's close to bangkok but far enough from the noise &hustle and bustle of the big city ? I want to be close by but far enough to avoid the noise.

[@BangkokPat]

@@jamesk7433 Try a suburb a bit further out like Chatuchak/Mo Chit, Tao Poon (I visited Tao Poon in my ''Why farangs avoid other farangs' video

[@therookiecameraman9144]

Pat, is that green space safe? looks a bit suspect on camera

[@BangkokPat]

Yeah its ok, not as many people run there as before because since CP took over the land its not maintained and lights not working in places. There will be a new high speed rail link station built there soon

[@wellagrey]

what is the currency of the prices mentioned???

[@BangkokPat]

THB Thai Baht

[@roadrunner1958]

Hi Pat, I'm staying at the Metrolink Makkasan hotel in February for 2 nights. What do you think about doing my 10 K early morning run, up and down Kamphaeng Phet 7 Road? Some people have recommended Benchakitti Forest Park, but the problem is getting there! Many thanks 🙂

[@BangkokPat]

Traffic may be a hindrance to your jogging, why not just run in the green area next to Makkasan station?, It's circular track about 500m

[@roadrunner1958]

@@BangkokPat I appreciate you taking the time to reply 🙂

[@Mikeb8134]

@12:25 that place is a little dodgy don't you think?

[@BangkokPat]

It's just overgrown and rainy so nobody jogging. Usually it's quite busy evenings but yeah, a bit unnerving walking alone at night!

[@noafox5592]

Great! What day was that?

[@BangkokPat]

A few months ago now....can't recall the dates l was there filming....

[@noafox5592]

@@BangkokPat Oh cause I was there in August 21st and September 4th so I might have seen you..were you there at that time?🙃

[@thomaslindbergMarielund]

The area is not that hidden after Your video . Thanks !!!

[@BangkokPat]

Glad to hear that!

[@williamhartz8707]

The “park” looks a bit isolated. I wouldn’t go there alone …

[@BangkokPat]

Since CP took over the rail link and that land 9 months ago, they've neglected it a bit.

[@CrapKerouac]

That church, how do they do it? 💲

[@BangkokPat]

It's one of the world's mysteries. They must have a good sales team that promise a lot...

[@sarahsdailylifetravel4147]

Sawatdikha 🙏

[@tomcullen7861]

Pat slow down 😂😂😂

[@BangkokPat]

I can't go much faster Tom, don't worry mate!

[@nojy3]

Why in the world is that tall green grass not turned into a proper park. Would probably double the real estate values across Makkasan and turn it into a real neighborhood instead of a public transport interchange.

[@BangkokPat]

It will be all redeveloped when they build the new high speed rail terminal. Part of it will be a park.

[@boxcartwilly]

👍🏻😀

[@pogump]

With the hight of the buildings,god forbid the lift is out of service….

[@BangkokPat]

I doubt that's an issue unless a total power outage..