Journey time was about 2hrs 20min Map showing locations: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1bJRb6VBCPSJBstC7sKrU0lMl0oSA1ng&usp=sharing
@heythave Жыл бұрын
Can you do an airport to Yaowarat one, please.
@heythave Жыл бұрын
Ah, spoken too soon.
@thebangkokconnection4080 Жыл бұрын
Depends on number of people and location of stops. Have had exprress to Sukhumvit and slow multistop rides. Sure miss Don Muang. Lol
@heythave Жыл бұрын
@@thebangkokconnection4080 So it’s easier to get to Don Muang?
@criskity Жыл бұрын
I opted for 45 baht by Rail Link to Phaya Thai and a bus to KSR. A lot faster, and still under $1.50. But if you;re adventurous, energetic, and are in no hurry, yours is a fun option!
@marcdeloza6865 Жыл бұрын
Just a humble suggestion Pat............ It would be good to kick off these videos with a quick shot of a Bangkok map showing the route. Great for us to get our bearings first and have some idea of where you are in relation to other parts of the city and the direction you're heading in. Just an idea... No biggie. Great video regardless. Thankyou so much. Regards Marc (NZ)
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Great idea Marc. Will pin one to comments mate.
@mattykay7852 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat yes like how do you get to the train station from the airport and where you but tickets from It may be way for you but for ones like me who have no idea We’d get lost!
@grahammurray7426 Жыл бұрын
@@mattykay7852 follow the signs, downwards
@ExpatGringo9 күн бұрын
Love a bargain. Hate paying high rates from airports to cities. Thanks Pat. I subscribed to Thai Train Guide too.
@angelmessenger824010 ай бұрын
You take me on trips I don't have a hope of going on and I'm so grateful for that. Thank you for all your hard work.
@foodtaliban Жыл бұрын
The pic of you as Backpack Pat - ”That's gold, Jerry! Gold."
@jomontanee Жыл бұрын
Whoever created your thumbnail for you should receive a tribute!😂💖👍👏👏👏 THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST THUMBNAILS EVER!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
I had to pose for that pic with borrowed backpacks from a sweaty backpacker. Well worth it though. Cheers!
@limirl Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat you forgot the backwards baseball cap
@Goorney Жыл бұрын
After a long 12 hour flight, I just want to get from the Bangkok airport to the hotel/guest house as quick as possible . Another 2 hour journey is to much for me, just to save a few baht.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Don't blame you. This trip is for the adventurous who are travelling light and aren't too jetlagged!
@Lovsnow Жыл бұрын
I can see backpackers doing this if they’re flight in on a short haul flight. Doing that for a $1 will get you some bragging rights on khaosan road 😂
@4985muhammadali Жыл бұрын
@@Lovsnow love to take the bts from airport link to downtown....
@marcp108 Жыл бұрын
Its all about how much you want to spend. I think it's about B300. Years ago they had the cheap bus from the airport but the taxi drivers rallied to get rid of it!
@Goorney Жыл бұрын
@@marcp108 So that might the reason the Bangkok airport bus service doesn't operate anymore. It was so convenient. No having to lug suitcases up and down flights of stairs.
@grahammurray7426 Жыл бұрын
Best vlogger on Thailand by a country mile
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thank you Graham for the kind words 😍
@grahammurray7426 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat so true mate. I lived in LOS for many years mainly in kanchanaburi. But also in nakon si thammarat , its refreshing to watch and listen to someone who knows their stuff and also not usual girly bar nonsense. Arriving in may for 3 months, and I'm going to do that exact journey ,staying near kao san in banglumphu on the other side of the klong
@seafoodmonster3060 Жыл бұрын
This is great! How to save money and at the same time, have a little adventure.
@grancacadelavaca Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Love that city. Envy you until my marrow of my bones... Thanks for so delightful journeys!
@ericvuille1956 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting Bangkok. To discover others places than tourist places..I'll do same when I come..
@davechow704 Жыл бұрын
What an adventure and nice sight seeing experience Pat, thanks for posting. I'm always using the Via Bus when taking bus here and it's a very helpful app.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
It was a good ride on both train and bus. Train was better for filming, those buses are bumpy as hell!
@zdl1965 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I once took the SRT train from Makkasan to Hualamphong for the sheer heck of it. Best 2 Bahts ever spent! Even the paper ticket costs more than the ride! Then I saw at Hualamphong a black cat walked by his owner on a leash. Wonders never cease!
@talibanairport1544 Жыл бұрын
Pat, I must've coasted through 10 of your vids last night and today.. Thanks for curing my Thailand (BKK) blues by always going off the beaten tracks
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers, glad to hear that!
@lcfnyc2007 Жыл бұрын
Simply awesome Pat!, Been a digital nomad since 2011 and i love these types of travel hacks, as they give you MORE adventure for less bucks! I will definitely try this route when i come to BKK next time. Thanks for a great tip.
@lcfnyc2007 Жыл бұрын
@@clivebaxter6354 Budget oriented backpackers will absolutely do this.
@johnny_bravo9990 Жыл бұрын
@@lcfnyc2007 how to become a digital Nomad
@Paul_G_Eats Жыл бұрын
Great video, im loving the thumbnail 😀
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
I had to dress up for that mate!
@Paul_G_Eats Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat great stuff 👍
@davidlist7507 Жыл бұрын
I like your videos because I moved to Thailand 22 years ago and starting with Koh Samui moved to Nakhon Sawan far away from the city and live in a peaceful Thai village with my Thai wife. Never liked Bangkok or any city on earth and at 65 live peacefully in Thailand and am very far away from the now very insane U.S.A. We also have large plants and trees outside our small space but still lovely and wish all the people in Thailand can have a house like mine and get money for food and clothes and live peacefully with their neighbors, When I was in my forties did go to the Palace and saw the Emerald Buddha and now a lot lazier and stay at home and feed the fish and cat and drink some Singha beer and relax though I should exercise Peace
@talibanairport1544 Жыл бұрын
Nice. Sounds great 👍🏼
@TheManFromAustralia Жыл бұрын
Great video my friend. Can't wait to get back to Thailand. All the best from California!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Devin.
@ProjectBangkok Жыл бұрын
What an epic way to see the city on your way in! Takes a little more time but a rewarding trip for sure
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Rewarding but tiring with luggage but still rewarding and you can open a cold beer with the money saved...
@Lovsnow Жыл бұрын
Very nice video Pat. It’s next level to be able to step off the plane and into an immediate adventure. It was a pleasant surprise to see you pull into hua lamphong. So many memories there and I’m glad to see it’s going to be around for a few more years. I might yet get my haircut there.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
I suppose its easy for me to hop on these trains and go from here to there when the reality is that with luggage and jetlag it may not necessarily be an adventure but there are many who will be up for it though....
@christiansantiago7935 Жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece Pat! The music is an excellent addition. Can't wait to get there.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christian!
@soldiermick Жыл бұрын
The other week on my holiday I was walking along the so called green mile between soi 10 and lumpini which is one of my favourite walks. There were signs about half way along on the side saying welcome to our community below. I had often wondered what was down there but was a bit nervous. This time I walked down the steps and had a wonder round. It was really good. Some shops with food and drink etc. might be a good location for one of your videos.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
That's the back of Soi Ramrudee along the Paisingto canal which the green mile goes over. I'm yet to walk around there. Would be a good video, the green mile explored in more detail! Thanks Mick, that's a fabulous idea.
@soldiermick Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat I’m back in uk now. Planning another trip next year and finally retiring the year after. Find your videos useful for information and lots of facts. I’d happily spend my free time wandering round and exploring on busses canal boats and trains. Plus a few beers to wash it all down.
@bigdog502 Жыл бұрын
Great one this Pat. Def one for the adventure traveller. Much more to see that the toll road 👍🏻
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
For sure. A lot of fun for someone with time and who isn't jetlagged!
@paulseoighemcgee5772 Жыл бұрын
Brill vid , Pat , thanks !
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul.
@epiceasters Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant vlog
@SmokeDef Жыл бұрын
The sped up traffic and traffic lights is such a great opening shot.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lat Phrao-Ratchada intersection.
@Geoffreyboucher Жыл бұрын
Great viewing again Pat,,,top tip stay in a 5 star hotel and get a taxi for free. ,lol
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's the preferable option for me too!
@Outback61 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I used the 53 bus to Phratit and into Rambootri. The return trip to the airport is well worth it you see the real Bangkok. Especially early.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Good to hear that Jack. 53 bus are used to the odd tourist/foreigner getting on so they know the destinations where they are likely to get off, so they'll come and tell you.
@geofferyrobertson6608 Жыл бұрын
good train & bus info mate , enjoyable watch .... cheers
@rsvpurgt Жыл бұрын
Great video. I love this series.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate.
@diethuis Жыл бұрын
Love it! I thought I knew a good cheap way, but you are really so much more professional at those things...one small thing, that cat was a girl ofcourse....bet you knew that as well. Thank you for your great videos, really enjoy your view.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
A girl? Probably right. I assumed a boy due to his temprament the first time we met!
@diethuis Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat cats with more than 2 colours are always girls. We call them "quilt"cats in Dutch. Don't know the English word, sorry...
@mikaelhabel4171 Жыл бұрын
Great job as always🙏👌
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mikael.
@getberget Жыл бұрын
This is exactly What i needed! Thank you!
@sergei971 Жыл бұрын
I could see Baiyoke Sky Hotel in the background. Great buffet and amazing views from 78th Floor.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Yeah great value! I almost abandoned the video to go there!
@samanrakdee185 Жыл бұрын
I like this railway a lot, it's cheap, safe, and you can look around the track area, so relaxed. I used to go train ride from Huamark station to Hua lum pong station, and then go to Yaow WA RAT Chinatown. You could check schedules at station.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Great little trip, lots to see and once you learn the schedules it's easy!
@cottontop7253 Жыл бұрын
I just got here by way of ETBG subs. Love it so far... I also love to take mass transit when I can travel. Maybe slower, but much better paced for me. Thanks for a view of Thailand.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you found the channel. What's ETBG?
@klhilde Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat I wondered that too. Now I'm wondering how a subreddit mention of an 80's band got him to a backpacker travel advice video. Or I could still be way off.
@marcp108 Жыл бұрын
Pat I just love your sarcasm. Yes I've caught the night train to Chang Mia too. The drinks cart with flashing lights and 80s music was great. Wow what a long time to get to Banglumpu. I would have caught the train to Siam and then caught the #15 bus to Khao San Road - still cheap - less than a dollar. In saying that, I walked along Kaho San Road and Soi Rambutri last Thursday. So much is still closed, even some of the major hotels (Ibis Select) remain closed. Most street bars are shut as is the Soi featured in 'The Beach'.
@Lovsnow Жыл бұрын
The overnight train to chiang mai is classic guys!!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
To get to Siam would bring it over a dollar but it's an option, as there are many. Glad the ibis is closed still, they have no business opening amidst a backpacker area, regardless of the changing demographic. Old hotel fitted in well, Viengtai, despite it's roughness!
@richardevans3801 Жыл бұрын
I still remember the first time I arrived in Thailand when I was a young man back in 1988. I got the bus from the old airport to there for a few Bhat. I'd just spent the last six months in India and Egypt and other more remote places backpacking. Looking out of the window looking at the Fast motorbikes and good looking girls I thought I'm going to enjoy this place as a beautiful girl got on the bus and smiled at me. I was correct I fell in love with Thailand.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Great to hear that Richard. The 59 bus still does that route, now with an aircon option too. 8 baht!
@FrugalTravellers Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat I was wracking my brains to remember the bus number from Don Meuang to Khao San Rd... a trip I first made in 1993 when it was 3½ baht. Such great memories! ~ Mandy 😀😁
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
@@FrugalTravellers The same old red and white buses still run that route!
@FrugalTravellers Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat That's brilliant! I also loved taking the small river boats to Hua Lomphong station from near the big shopping centre... I'm pretty sure that canal was covered over and built on? ~ Mandy
@stuartkirkland9255 Жыл бұрын
Great video DJ Pat! I left Thailand shortly after the military junta assumed power and I read that street vendors had been entirely removed. Has this law now been relaxed? Good to see the streets full of life again.
@frankoseven Жыл бұрын
Hahaha - thank you for this funny shoutout near to the end of the video. The most exciting part was the train to Hua Lomphong. I see this train always from my Balcony. How fit's the elephant pants you bought at Khao San Road ;)
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Train more exciting than bus every time! But it's a good bus ride as an introduction to some of Bangkok's sights
@mrdm1967ify Жыл бұрын
If I remember, the 557 goes from Suvarnabhumi to Victory Monument for 35 BHT.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
It restarted after this video was made
@mrdm1967ify Жыл бұрын
@Bangkok Pat I had no idea!. Thanks for the info!.
@FrugalTravellers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such a brilliant video, that was both informative and entertaining! We'll be flying to Bangkok tomorrow from Bahrain after 13 years away... might take this excellent route or may just opt for the new-to-us train to Phaya Thai station. We'll be eagerly perusing your playlists for more wonderful vlogs and great jokes 😁😀 ~ Mandy
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Have fun! It's an entertaining ride Cheers😎
@MrSpangle6564 Жыл бұрын
That was excellent, best one yet. Definitely one for me next time I visit. I always travel light, 8.2Kilo last time I came on a 6 week trip, woman at check-in couldn't believe how little I had. I carry enough for day 1 and go shopping for t-shirts and shorts, usually around Pratunam. When I'm coming back I generally give them to a local street or beach person, saves carrying them home. Looking forward to more of these, very informative and useful 👍🙂
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. I usually travel light too, unless l'm bringing gifts in. Great idea to buy at Pratunam, although Bobae Market is even cheaper and accessible by canal.
@richardhaughton4303 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Pat, I think you can become a tour guide excellent
@Djteaser1981 Жыл бұрын
Walked that alley many many times and just now Finding out about that short cut! Thanks, in 9 days I'm coming back to Thailand for holiday and going to check out that short cut and not be hassled by the tuktuk drivers in front of rambuttri village hotel. Thanks Pat!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
That small door to the temple closes at 6pm so don't forget!
@Lovsnow Жыл бұрын
On my list. Thanks Pat
@jimshelley8831 Жыл бұрын
Stayed in Khao San Rd as a backpacker in the 90' on and off for a year.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Was a bit more fun back then l think..
@jimshelley8831 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat it was so long ago, no internet, very few ATM,s , was interesting place but I'm far too old for it now 555.
@Lovsnow Жыл бұрын
You were there in the 90s? I’m jealous
@siamiam4306 Жыл бұрын
Useful intel for some. I do enjoy discovering tangents of Bangkok you excel in covering. Had the opportunity last April to get familiar with Bearing. I spent ten day quarantine at Cleff Hospitel for 10 nights and went back two weeks after to roam the hood. It was appealing and maybe you'll cover it one day. As far as Khao San, I never had I interest to venture there in past travels. It looked complicated getting there when I considered a time back. I'm obviously older now and have less interest. Not my scene but one day I might accept it is a right of passage if I got nothing going on Bangkok on next visit.
@Lovsnow Жыл бұрын
It’s kinda a pain to get to khao San from sukhumvit but I think it’s worth checking out at least once.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Khao San Road can be reached easily by a choice of 2 boats (canal or river), many buses, MRT and a bike taxi. If more people did a bit of research on google then it's not difficult at all.
@mvnorsel6354 Жыл бұрын
They had the free haircuts to the side of the station. You videos are great as you always mention 'cats '. I hope my 80bt ' dog box 'is still open in February. Well done Mr Pat.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Never noticed the free haircuts but l am now overdue! Cheers.
@wusen Жыл бұрын
Alternatively to avoid the traffic, you can get off the train at Khlong Tan station. Get on the boat at the nearby pier westbound toward the city. Get off at the last pier (Panfa Leelard) and walk 15 minutes to Khao San Road.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Getting to a pier on the Khlong San Saep from Khlong Tan station takes a lot of walking and crossing roads. And the piers nearest there are on the opposite side of the canal so a lot of going around and walking down sois.
@frankietatcanbearrange3874 Жыл бұрын
Pat! Woman at 16:40 is giving the grass patch is little moisturising I should say🤣😂😅?!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
You must have a massive screen to see that Frank!
@frankietatcanbearrange3874 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat ordinary 20 inch screen monitor, i tend to visually capturing people doing unusual stuffs 😛😄😅
@gertdrok Жыл бұрын
👍 Another Great Video from you Pat. Nice for me to make this trip as a part of my Program as an adventure day trip. 🙏
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gert.
@ingislakur Жыл бұрын
Pat on his way to become a KZbin legent!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
One day...
@bananaram7611 Жыл бұрын
I clicked on your video because of a slight resemblanced to rowan (Mr. BEAN). It's got to be your hair and shirt. You'll fit in perfectly in Thailand-Thais love Bean 😀
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I got a part in a tv ad in 2003 based on the fact they thought l looked like Mr.Bean! Glad they didn't ask me to impersonate him!
@titohaggardt6125 Жыл бұрын
this should make a million views:)
@guysmiley4872 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant… thank you
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks Guy,!
@DreemDeep Жыл бұрын
Great vid again BP. Enjoyed the journey from a chilly UK. I've always used the airport railway link through to Asoke then up into T21 food crt to celebrate my arrival into BKK.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks, l vaguely remember those years between the airport opening and the rail link not yet finished. What a pain in the ass!
@thefatfarang9706 Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate.
@auang Жыл бұрын
this is exactly the thailand i love
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
And many want to see! It's a rewarding experience but if you're new to the city it's quite complicated...
@kieranbarry819310 ай бұрын
ive never quite understood just how such a badly connected area became the primary backpacker area! Hopefully that will change in the future
@BangkokPat10 ай бұрын
It's a sh*thole nowadays anyway.
@shaunashton9744 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the walk down Khao San Road, I haven't been back since 96. It looks a bit cleaner though. Time for another trip.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
In 26yrs it's definitely changed a bit and it apoears cleaner but still most of the same sh*t going on
@shaunashton9744 Жыл бұрын
I never bought any fisherman pants
@neilrmartin1984 Жыл бұрын
The long awaited sequel! Maybe the next one can be wearing a mask all the way?!! I can't quite believe that mask wearing extends to outside - no matter how hot/wet it is, and irrespective of how few folk are around...
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
It is a bit extreme but media brainwashing is to blame.
@SoiBuakhaoRoutemasterbus Жыл бұрын
What's this.... loo reviews now?...... You working Noel Phillips side of the street?..... lol Good upload, lots of train action!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
For 6 baht the toilet facilities are a bit basic, good to know in advance mate!
@lusty444 Жыл бұрын
Apologies Pat as I haven’t been following your channel for a couple of months as I’ve been up in the U.K. persuing other interests. Now back home!
@billsimpson2392 Жыл бұрын
15:26 On the left (180 degress and below the bridge) there is a very stinky fish market Pat.. We were walking back to the river from the flower market to catch a ferry to Saphan Taskin when we smelt it... The wife was dry reaching lol and despite how terrible it smelt I almost,, I almost pissed my pant with laughter watching her reaction. I smiled when I saw this video...
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
I believe that has now closed down. Cats will be disappointed.
@ThaiStyle Жыл бұрын
ดูหลายคลิปวีดีโอแล้ว กดติดตามให้แล้วครับ 🇹🇭🙏👍
@cyclonicleo Жыл бұрын
That looks like a cracking adventure. Well worth putting a day aside for, I think. How'd you get the raised shots at the end, just holding your tripod in the air? Thanks!
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers! I hold a tripod high so I don't get peoples faces in my shots head on, which spoils walking style videos I think. Looks amateurish.
@creiser77 Жыл бұрын
There is another cheap charlie route. Go with the shuttle bus to Public Transportation Center (free), take bus 552 to On Nut (29 Baht) and there you jump on bus no. 2 to Khaosan (8 Baht). Took this route at least to Soi 7/1 years ago. Nice bonus were the 25 beautiful young ladies from Thai Air that jumped on the shuttle bus and I did my basic shopping at the Minimart while waiting for Bus 552. But you really must have more time than money to do this.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Sounds a bit complicated with luggage but then again so is my cheaper route if you're new to Bkk.
@dswpro Жыл бұрын
I love these videos on the rail links from BKK. Only been to Khao San road road once. Bring ear plugs if you go at night. : )
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Several pairs of earplugs...
@fiction5967 Жыл бұрын
This was good to see watched twice, but now days if you can't afford a cab to Khaosan you probably can't afford Khaosan rd prices.
@tonyt3654 Жыл бұрын
Good for a group of backpackers, but imagine the BO ! 🤣
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Plenty of ventilation on those trains and buses!
@joe3394 Жыл бұрын
Well done, Pat. a splendid journey I wouldn’t take cause I’m too old for that shit… Especially nice film of your walk up ksr Glad to see you gave a couple of dogs their day. 😎 keep on keeping on mahalos & aloha
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Cheers Joe, those dogs are a menace but l gave them their 15 minutes.
@viperine4577 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy…I was having my breakfast when you showed the toilet….🤢..Nice vd as usual. Keep o them coming please…but no more loo images please😂
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
That toilet is fully functional and the window provides ventilation. It flushes directly onto the tracks!
@harrymcfadden2572 Жыл бұрын
If you want to save money take the free bus to dong muang fly to udon Thani or loei and go straight to Laos
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Which free bus is that?
@harrymcfadden2572 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat the two bangkok airports (at least did) have a shuttle bus between the two airports. It was only free if you have a ticket the same day at the next airport
@jazzpianoman01 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Pat; I’ve just subscribed, nice train ride up close. 👍😊
@Beast-py2vz Жыл бұрын
5555 the end especially - good one. As a "I was this year old when I learned this" - Lat Crabang Airport Link Station is easier to pick me up from Amorn (I think) Village in Nong Chok (see previous comment about Min Buri not being the edge of Krung Thep). Not absolutely sure about the Village name, but if my Google Earth skills and estimates are close - 3,000 houses, maybe 10,000 residents, and 1 English speaking Farang when I'm there. Another lame idea for a video - Soi convenience stores (yes, I invested in one at the heretofore mentioned Village) and what a Farang can find inside. As an Expat for nearly 30 years, I was still amazed at the variety.
@dietmarp.8444 Жыл бұрын
I really love the Channel, so relaxing and informative videos. Better than any travelling channel. Although there could have been more cats in that video today ;). Keep up the great work Pat! Greetings from Austria
@cz2301 Жыл бұрын
I hope you dont start wearing fisherman,s pants, Pat, or you,ll have to change your channel to RiffRaff Pat lol great video as always
@jonhobson3592 Жыл бұрын
Will have luggage and going on the rail link then green line as I said before but ‘ my friend’ be with me. 😅 arrive next Sunday ..
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you have company Jon, have a good flight!
@jonhobson3592 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat thank you. A little nervous after not flying for so long haul for years .. yes I hope she will help me lol 😆 ..
@mickthebicycle1461 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid again BP. I'd love to take this trip as a day out (and hope to one day) but, after a long flight I'm happy to pay transfer fees to get to my room. After which I can refresh and get ready to take on the city! P.S. I'm no longer a backpacker🙂🙏
@KippaxInThailand Жыл бұрын
Another great video Pat. We took the train and then a taxi last time, about an hour for a few hundred baht. Looks a bit painful after no sleep on two planes and up for 24 hours. Saying that I dropped the bags off at the d&d and went out on the piss. Needs must.
@mrslcom Жыл бұрын
Khao San Road sure had changed from being a wild backpacker hub of yesteryears into a tourist trap.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
It's back to being a trap full on now. When l did the video back in June it was still transitioning.
@TeerawutNumChuchuaysuwan Жыл бұрын
You might take a train or Airport rail link to Phaya Thai then walk a bit to bus stop in front of Santirat School then take the bus number 503 to Khaosan road
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Yes there are many other ways but those are all more than $1
@exit2816 ай бұрын
pat next time u take the S1 airport bus ...I think 60 bhat and it drops u phra athit rd. takes 30 min max and u can bring your living room
@alexhoogeveen1326 Жыл бұрын
Bedankt
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex for your support!
@mark123655 Жыл бұрын
Nice video for those who like to see the scenes of Bangkok But for the backpacker, I'd want to know where to actually pay for the train and bus (and I assume the need for exact change) And if you're off a long international flight think most would spend the few extra $s on the airport rail link all the way to Makkasan or Phaya Thai, and then maybe a bus.
@roberttudor455 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating, but next time im there, ill still catch the train from S airport. Too convenient not to use.
@homenashu Жыл бұрын
Train from Lat krabang-Hua lumpong(BKK) not frequently check the time table befor
@JohnMitch Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video as always, but being a bit long in the tooth these days, I am no longer a budget traveller, I no longer fly cattle class to avoid thrombosis and for the few extra bucks I always take the taxi to soi Asoke, and stay at the Ruamchit Hotel which is conveniently located above the infamous Thermae coffee shop
@soultaliban Жыл бұрын
Coffee? I normaly goes for the popcorn.
@HalimWander Жыл бұрын
judging from the length of the video..khao san road is quite far from the airport..i travel there from soi 53 and its still far..but easily to go by water boat
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
It's out of the way but not that difficult to get to. Most people say it is because they have just arrived and are jetlagged and they just wanna get there fast.
@lkm5462 Жыл бұрын
Great idea except most flights from America arrive at Bkk at about 0100 hrs and I doubt there is any train service at that time.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Good point. Unless you wait around until 5am and get the first trains.
@thebangkokconnection4080 Жыл бұрын
I have taken the bus from the airport to Sukhumvit soi 11 and it got there faster than the toll road taxis. Unfortunately my plane usually lands around midnite while the bus doesnt run and getting off a 24hr flight from the US you just eant to go now instead of waiting around for the busses to start running.
@garyrhodes9291 Жыл бұрын
Have you done Don Mueang train to Bangkok? I've done it. Great and super cheap too. You could get the electric boat from Hua Lamphong to Thewet, still free 😏...
@mmaranta785 Жыл бұрын
Pat, can you do one on taking the BTS connector from Suva airport to Nana BTS stop?
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
That's very straight forward and all you gotta do is follow a rail map.
@kufudokungfu Жыл бұрын
went to lak si station yesterday on the red line to IT Park to see immigration but the train station is huge bang sue change to red line the red train is so clean an not croweded
@hoken706 Жыл бұрын
It is cheapest. However, everyone must check the train schedule before traveling by this route. But,... Thai train never be in time.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Thai trains run overall better on time than in UK, whose rail service is famous for running late!
@hoken706 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat your experience is quite unique
@hassanalihusseini1717 Жыл бұрын
5555 "My" station at 04:30.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Lat Krabang? Nice neighbourhood, some nice places to live out there
@hassanalihusseini1717 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat No, Khlongtan. 🙂
@bangkokfed Жыл бұрын
Time is money. Who wants to spend four hours+ to save $3.00. Get to Khao Sarn in about an hour. Here's what you do. Get on the air train to Makasarn. Get in a taxi to Khao Sarn. Finished.
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Exactly, I'd just get a taxi all the way.
@bangkokfed Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat Depending on the time of day. You can make better time on the Airport Rail Link. Time is money.
@kokilananda Жыл бұрын
Hey Pat, you definitely have Thai DNA since you can do the asian squat. 😃
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
I didn't do anything of the sort...!
@ivornappinion9406 Жыл бұрын
Good MornIng PAT :) 2 days to go
@BangkokPat Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're excited Ivor, two days left, l bet it's been a long wait!
@ivornappinion9406 Жыл бұрын
@@BangkokPat Yes sir it's been 7 month and one is very much so :)