Exploring South Thailand's Largest City Hat Yai

Hi welcome to today's vlog where i set about Exploring South Thailand's Largest City Hat Yai. I will be seeing the sights and the markets before finishing off at the Asean Night Bazaar.
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[@robertkoch5598]

Thats why i love watching you, a free spirit, I totally admire you!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate, if there’s anything I am it’s a free spirit. I just think it’s funny to fly with the wind. Wait till you see tonight’s vlog🤣winging it special.

[@TwoMadExplorers]

Quality video Richy, we loved Hat Yai but never got to film it because of rain 🌧

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate, it is a lovely City👍🏻

[@robertkoch5598]

cheers, cannot wait, and excited re your Malaysia trip, sounds exciting

[@ParkinsonRaw]

The first day was definitely an experience mate lol.

[@bernardhearne8372]

Nice1 Richy, that clock tower bell would have been the godfather of bells to ring! 😆 Looks like an interesting place to visit

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks Bernard, it was very different being the Muslim side of the country. The bell would of being nice🤣

[@grahammurray7426]

Had jai the only place I've seen a thai driver stop at a zebra crossing in over 30 years of traveling and living there. Was a very funny moment the guy saw my shock and was smiling and gave me a wave. Great moment

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Haha class

[@jobrow4161]

Nice one Richy! Lovin it.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate

[@robertkoch5598]

Superb video Richy. I am coming to Hat Yai in March love to meet you or Bangkok. Keep going mate😅

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks Robert, if I’m anywhere near mate I’d love to meet up. I’m meeting friends in Phuket around the 10th of March. When I’ll be back in Thailand depends on how my channel to be honest💯👍🏻

[@travelingfrogman]

Great tour Richie! I am relocating to Thailand next month

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate, great choice I bet you can’t wait.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

There’s plenty more to come from Thailand in the future.

[@alistairmclean2667]

Had Yai used to be quite vibrant especially over the weekends when Malaysian tourists hopped over the border. It died around 2013/4 ....it has become a tourist ghetto.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

It was a strange City Alistair. It’s a shame you could tell it was once more vibrant but lots of places are closed now.

[@ParinandVarnasavang]

Santisuk market used to be bustling in the old days--full of shops selling cheap goods ranging from snacks, clothing, toys, electronics, and computer software. Most of the goods were smuggled goods that avoided customs duties. The market has gone quiet for many years due to several factors like free trade agreements that eliminate import duties (so you can find cheap goods anywhere in Thailand--no need to come to Santisuk), online shopping, and COVID-19 pandemic.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thank you mate, many people have mentioned that it used to be a lot busier. Sad for the City unfortunately.

[@Dick_Justice_304]

Good stuff

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate.

[@maryziggy8802]

Good wishes for your onward travel

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thank you Mary

[@marksawesomeadventures]

That Thai lady making hand gestures to you, (you were complaining the place was struggling) she was trying to tell you to come back Tomorrow there will be many people there tomorrow. 😁

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Aww right, I had no idea. I wasn’t so much complaining just stating what I seen. Thanks Mark👍🏻

[@awolgeordie9926]

Lived there 2017-2019. Weird seeing it all again.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Strange City in Thailand Steve, I was very surprised. Enjoyed it though.

[@gregorythomasfitness]

Continuing my binge watching to catch up on your vlogs ☺️ The market vendors just don't like the camera at all, but at least they aren't bothering you with trying to sell their stuff. It's a good repellent. I love that you stick to the pricing that you know - not paying double for the sausage on a stick!! Personally, I don't get the same feel from Hat Yai as from any of the other towns you've been too. Probably my least favourite place so far (sorry, Hat Yai!). That canal/river was so dry. How long will be staying in Malaysia for?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks Greg, yes I don’t understand the market vendors. We are promoting the town/city and market. You’d think they’d be a lot more responsive, also I’m not sure I’d return(sorry Hat Yai too). Unfortunately I couldn’t find any decent WiFi while in Malaysia and my research told me is wasn’t going to get better. Everyday vlogs that’s paramount to me. Also my health took a big hit. All is explained in tonight’s vlog, sorry to be a spoiler in letting you know💯

[@gregorythomasfitness]

@ParkinsonRaw all good mate, and hope your health picks up soon. Take care.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@gregorythomasfitness thanks Greg, I’m feeling a lot better now mate😎

[@grahammurray7426]

Enjoy mate . I love songkla in the south

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks Graham, I’ve already arrived in Georgetown straight from Hat Yai because that was the last day of my Visa. Just trying to figure my next move from here heading South

[@grahammurray7426]

George town has really been done up, lovely now. Was a proper dump 20 years ago. Enjoy pal​@ParkinsonRaw

[@grahammurray7426]

​@@ParkinsonRawCameron Highlands Malaysia absolutely stunnung

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@grahammurray7426 thanks Graham, you’ll see a lot more over the next couple of days

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@grahammurray7426 it’s on my list mate thanks

[@stuartgates8707]

hi Richy love your content ,can you turn up volume as it sounds muffled sometimes ,keep up the great content

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hi Stuart, I need to find the time to watch the back. It’s a struggle with doing everyday vlogs/research and then the editing and uploading. Id turn it up 6% everytime but I understand sometimes that may not be enough. Thanks for the input.

[@stuartgates8707]

@@ParkinsonRaw all good Richy i look forward to your content each day

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@stuartgates8707 thanks Stuart, I’ve put it up to 10% I hope that’s better mate.

[@stuartgates8707]

@@ParkinsonRaw All good RICHY cheers mate i also like that you say all the prices of things keep up the great work you are doing for everyone

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@stuartgates8707 thanks Stuart.

[@user-nu6hi4hw7p]

Nasi Goreng one of garys favourites he li ed in Malaysia as a child and he cooks this at home with prawns its lush. A really good market clothes and food whats not to like😊

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks June, I’ll definitely be checking that out😊

[@tobypage2372]

Also said b4 then thought more ask for Yai which is big and prit as you know is spicy . So if you say yai prit it means big spicy.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Nice one, I do love really spicy, thanks

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@saddq1 i usually say phed phed and it comes really spicy

[@travelswithjasonf1463]

I stayed just down the road from that 2nd market you want to it was a 3 star hotel and I was the only western there at that time (last year) I was in that market each morning and it was the same with the police there so many I stayed for a whole week as my partner lives in there

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hi Jason, I can’t remember seeing any westerners but yes so many police. Apparently being so near the border they keep a close eye on it.

[@wayneleader2364]

It's a border town mate they always have big police presence. Also the large if police is probably due to a lot of smuggling happens over the border to and from Malaysia . There is also a problem with separatist in the southern states of Thailand.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Somebody has just mentioned that’s there’s a lot of unrest at the minute Wayne. Thanks mate.

[@tobypage2372]

Look in to it there has been various troubles dpwn the south before. generally between malaysia extremist. And police bombs etc.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Yeah someone has replied saying there’s a lot of unrest at the minute. Thanks Toby.

[@robertbest4398]

Try crispy pork pad ka pow delish richie

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks mate, I will do.

[@dw3514]

Maybe try that in a non muslim dominant part of Thailand?!

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@dw3514 ha yeah Pork’s not so popular in the Deep South.

[@robertbest4398]

@@dw3514 it's a mix not all muslim he just ate pad kapow made with pork meat name for pork in thai is moo believe it or not

[@dw3514]

Indeed - hence me saying 'muslim dominant' rather than 'completely and utterly muslim'. Eat what's popular, if you want to gin muu di, come to the north where it's a staple

[@iandann8788]

"not a lot to show you in Hat Yai" .you say . All Thai towns are the same ,same architecture ,same main thoroughfare . Maybe some are a bit different . and you could say the same about most countries

[@ParkinsonRaw]

A lot are the same Ian but the foods are different and also the people. From North to South.

[@robertbest4398]

Because why so many police there have problems from time to time with muslim extremists also close to malay which as you know is predominantly Muslim cheers richie good vlog enjoyed

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thank you Robert, I thought it was something like that. They seemed to be pulling a lot of people searching cars.

[@iandann8788]

but of course ,being in the south you have the head scarfs

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Yes I was surprised by how many. The big police too stopping and searching cars.

[@brucerosario555]

Thailand in mainly 3 southern states has had problems for a very long time with Islamic differences parts of Thailand belonged to Malaysia in the past apparently?

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Interesting I didn’t know, explains a lot though. Thanks Bruce.

[@stevierug8733]

Isn’t it famous for its fried chicken shops. Unless I’m getting mixed up ❤️🇹🇭🙏

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I have heard Hat Yai chicken Stevie, never seen much though where I went😎👍🏻❤️🇹🇭

[@SebDangerfield-yu7cm]

I've not been to the South of LOS. Would be interesting to spend a week, or so, in Hat Yai and the surrounding districts, so as to get a feel for the night scenes and stuff. Am wondering how the proximity to Malaysia, along with the Muslim Thais and Malaysians migrants, influences the region. Am guessing many fish and chicken, as they disavow pork, but maybe the area would suit a lamb-loving dude, like myself (pork is just chicken, with four legs, to me - lol) and I'm guessing some of their curries would be outstandingly good. I've not visited Malaysia, so am looking forward to your coming reports. Hope you have a good trip.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Thanks Seb, Hat Yai is pretty much one of the bordering Cities into Malaysia. I’m really looking forward to it.

[@frogit59]

Hi Rich not for me I don't think thanks for showing us. cannot wait for Malasia

[@ParkinsonRaw]

Hi Dan, it was a strange City but very interesting in contrast to the rest of the country being mostly Muslim.

[@pat9859]

The further south in Thailand, more Muslims

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I found that mate, I was very surprised how many to be honest. Thanks.

[@user-xq1oi4jt9e]

Whhat makes channels like this ineesting is the human ineeactions the vlogger has with the locals, there is none of that on here aimlessley wandeing around markets mumbling about pices is not very exciting , you seem like a nice guy but you need to liven things up to grow the channel.

[@robertbest4398]

You are a wind up mr

[@robertbest4398]

Another thing most thais do not speak English mr

[@ParkinsonRaw]

I’ll take that on board mate, a lot of people shy away from the camera. I do have some interactions like being invited to the Thai farm for food in Kanchanaburi. It never got as many views as my normal vlogs tbh

[@user-xq1oi4jt9e]

Sorrry i tthink that came over a bit meeaner than intened,, i like your vlogs and i want you channel to grow so its just someting i thoughtt may help a little.

[@ParkinsonRaw]

@@user-xq1oi4jt9e that’s ok mate I always appreciate peoples opinions. Thank you