Inside Thailand's Dangerous South 🇹🇭 Narathiwat Province

[@PaddyDoyle.]

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[@ronyay3586]

Thank you for making my Sunday evening complete brother. Living the dream!

[@blackgraffic]

I'm crying watching this 😭 I was born there and live 18 years before moving to Bangkok for university. I'm always asked how dangerous my home is, and I always tell them that I live normally and it didn't look scared at all as you saw from the news 🖤 Thank you for visiting my province, thank you from buttom of my heart !

[@wisemonkey9858]

Yeah is it safe to visit for outsiders?

[@mohdeffendi1899]

@@wisemonkey9858 surely. Just respect their culture and you are welcome there.

[@dv6257b]

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[@AnginNomad]

Its my younger days playground. Totally safe. Glad you made it this far ❤

[@BIDONGFAMILY]

Hello Austins Since you are from Narathiwat, may I ask if you ever heard of Vietnamese boat people died and buried somewhere along the coastline of Narathiwat? This happened probably 30+ years ago. And if you don't, would you mind to ask your elderly people in your family or neighborhood to see if anyone knowing of vietnamese boat people back then. I'm eagerly looking forward to hearing from you Thanks greatly and happy new year 2023 with all the bests to you and family

[@yux.tn.3641]

19:00 that ball game is sepak takraw it's popular in Indonesia and Malaysia

[@marsilladewibaruch7097]

U feel a little distinguished from the rest of Thailand because Narathiwat is at the border of Kelantan (Malaysia). Their custom and lifestyle are very similar to their southern neighbour. Every fabric of life is staunchly adapted from Malay ethos: simple, unworldly and “sopan-santun”/reserved hospitality. Glad you took the challenge to visit Deep South despite discouragement from negative advice.

[@ml3142]

I live in the province. Hardly find foreigners here. And he’s a brave one to have come visit. Respect. And it’s safe here. We live a normal life like you see in the vdo. Glad you had a great time here. 😄

[@jbtravel5753]

Wow. This was an awesome representation of this province and a special experience for all watching this. I thank you for all your efforts in bringing this to the world. Much appreciated.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks again!

[@KennyK8]

The singer was singing Malay songs at the park just like in Malaysia. That's cool. Nice to see that you manage to explore these places that we seldom see on KZbin channel on Thailand.

[@heatherdavies1894]

What a beautiful part of Thailand, the food looked fantastic and the people were so friendly. Great vlog, nice to see something new in Thailand 🇹🇭❤️

[@scott-hamilton]

Another great addition to the adventure. Really cool to see and hear about maybe lesser known areas of Thailand. Super colourful boats! Love it as always 😎

[@ngocdinh69]

love your documentary of southern Thai's life, might travel there one day.

[@muhammadmasor6156]

What a nice video Paddy! after watching it, I was much impressed and wanted to express my gratitude, thank you for visiting our place. thank you for showing the world that Narathiwat isn't a dangerous area. I'm proud to be a part of this province. To be honest, we need more "Farang" (foreigners) to visit and promote this city, please come for more times and enjoy with it.

[@speruman]

Great little halftime montage with the drone shots! Your ongoing, chronological narrative structure really makes me feel like I'm traveling along with you, and I'm learning a lot from your vlogging skills. You are super relaxed with the locals. I loved seeing the ball game. Most memorable phrase? "I commit to making a mess." Great work as usual. You go bro!

[@user-sg7dh5fb1z]

We welcome to Narathiwat 💗💗🇹🇭

[@lejaders]

This is so interesting. I’m a Canadian teaching in China and Thailand is my favourite place in the world. I’ve lived there and it’s like my second home, so I usually go there during my Chinese New Year vacation every year (except this year 😅) and I think you’ve inspired me to explore Southern Thailand next time I’m able to get to Thailand! Thank you for sharing!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

My absolute pleasure

[@-whackd]

Just teach English online to Chinese students while in Thailand :)

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I used to teach in Qingdao, a beautiful city with great beer! I mostly dealt with Chinese who were going to attend a western university. What city are you teaching in? I'm living in Chiang Mai, Thailand these days and love Thailand, too!

[@kimtatami6559]

It's my second home too

[@71757097]

Aloha, Paddy! I was off for 3 days and I watched your videos over and over. I was especially impressed when you showed these beautiful lotuses! So, at the moment, I'm pressing LIKE on all your videos🥰, so happy belated birthday, you daring handsome young dandy and BE SAFE

[@voodoo3dfx]

As I watched the past few episodes, it feels like you are in Malaysia. They were speaking in a mix of Malay and Thai and you have Malaysian dishes like Roti.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

its super interesting for sure :)

[@mohdradzi5072]

Nice. They were singing a Malay song.

[@saddq1]

Most people speak the Jawi dialect as their native language, which is also spoken in Kelantan State across the border and written in Arabic.

[@lookintothesky123]

Was thinking the same thing

[@irreligious.6091]

We speak Melayu here.

[@davenimmo]

F****n smashing it Paddy. So refreshing to see different places that no one else is covering. Watch them all try and copy you now. Hope this next wave doesn't curtail you too much. Best Thailand travel blogger by far .. well done.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks Dave 😄😄😄

[@goodpuppii]

Brilliant, just brilliant. I love your videos, love your commentary, love your face. Keep up the great stuff. I can’t wait to see more about Hat Yai.

[@PezFeet]

I love it. Thanks Paddy.

[@herroldvervloet]

Great video again 👍👍👍 "The dangerous zone of Thailand" seems to be very friendly and beautiful. Thank you for breaking this myth.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Not a myth, dude, around 7,000 people have died from terrorist attacks in the extreme southern provinces. since 2004. The Thai cops often have active checkpoints although being a foreigner often gets you a wave-thru at checkpoints because the cops don't want to lose face if they can't communicate with you. Visiting during a Muslim festival may have distorted some realities. There are terrorist cells but the people are very friendly and curious. There are frequent bombings although the covid virus seems to have reduced the terrorist activity. Police and teachers are often targeted in bombings although attacks on police stations are also carried out with guns.

[@herroldvervloet]

@@topixfromthetropix1674 You are probably right. I don't know much about Thai politics. But what I have seen in Paddy's videos are beautiful southern provinces with friendly people. It seems to me for Paddy it's not dangerous at all to be there. Or am I wrong?

[@sukreewarawat5892]

@@herroldvervloet It's not dangerous here, I'm a Narathiwat person.

[@BackyardChef]

Awesome Paddy as always - lovin it mate! Could do that flippin burger right now!

[@KillaWizardry]

Paddy is back! The legend continues. Got my passport and savings sorted out mate but no Int. Travel anywhere (Australia). Thank you for the remote area info especially. Personally, I prefer quiet & more traditional areas. Cheers bud

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks ☺️

[@peterstoll8366]

Not sure if I want to get that far south - but great to see! Trailblazer!!!

[@platformmind7597]

We found nice people down to the south of Thailand 21 years ago.hope they still nice people down there.so much fun to do.When everything is open.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Right! I'm happy in Northwest Thailand. Krabi is about as far south as I care to go. It looked more Malaysian than Thai.

[@mela6046]

@@topixfromthetropix1674 which is why it's probably nicer...?....

[@impsire]

@@topixfromthetropix1674 how come?

[@robertwagner5472]

Love all your videos Paddy but this one was one of my favorites. Great drone segment and the music was perfect. I always look forward to your next one...stay safe and enjoy your travels.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Happy to hear that ☺️

[@kanelle7821]

I love your energy ! You are living your inner 8year old life’s dreams , and your happiness is communicative 💕 Can’t wait to follow the rest of your adventure

[@thegoodguy3446]

Omg I’m loving your channel...I really miss Thailand...such a chill place. Yeah you’re the only farang there of course they’ll be looking at you.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

😜

[@nikelwizard]

Thank you for visiting Pattani and Naratiwat.. I love your video.. thank you 😊

[@denisoleary5302]

Brilliant Paddy, I must say I enjoyed the happy faces at 4.48

[@salmanmahammad6404]

Thank you for visit our places and open-minded to others.

[@aghaalimurad4996]

Hi paddy, great on your part about the touristic informative videos in Thailand....well-done. & thnx

[@허-x5y]

Honestly speaking you have a great sense of humour.

[@llttf]

Keep this up. This is going to be one of the most epic thai travel series.

[@AmbientWalking]

Incredible scenery! Really love the interesting sensation you get from this tour! Thanks so much!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmbientWalking]

@@PaddyDoyle. I did!

[@JoriMarijn]

I LOVE the drone B-roll!! Perfect view and feeling of the area! Great!

[@mohdradzi5072]

The locals don't call it Narathiwat. The call the place as "Nara ". Short form from the Malay word Menara,, same as the English word Minaret. Thats explains the landmark weird tower at the Grand mosque.

[@mohdradzi5072]

Nara thee Wat. Menara di Wat. Minaret at a/the Wat.? Wat is a place of worship for Buddhism or Bhramanic Religion. Islam is an Ibrahmanic region, thus maybe the mosque can be referred as a Wat too?

[@bearmoung]

Narathiwat is a name given by King Rama VI and it has nothing to do with Wat(temple)

[@ImAnnie]

Love your videos 🤗 Thank you so much for keeping the dream of Thailand alive while we wait for the moment when we can travel back again ✈️🇹🇭🌴

[@panunchinchaichana9435]

OMG! You’re so cool. My home town is in Narathiwat. But now I’m moved to Koh-Phangan Suratthani 5 years ago.I always miss my family. Thank you for been here. take care & enjoy your trip.😃

[@bearmoung]

It's​ my​ hometown too.

[@shamsulazmi8031]

great job paddy... the drone shots... fantastic...

[@damonmorris5874]

Thanks for sharing this province of Thailand. By the way awesome shot of you on the beach, on the rocks with drone!

[@wallenbergphoto]

I been living in Thailand and coming back for many times. You are doign a great job showing Thailand basics! Keep p the good work!

[@erkanpartal2560]

Awesome content and love watching your videos

[@amythomson3563]

Loving your videos! Amazing work Paddy!

[@glennthompson1794]

Another excellent post - really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your experiences. the adventure continues...

[@PaddyDoyle.]

More to come!

[@jbtravel5753]

These are exactly the places I want to experience and thanks to Paddy for now its possible.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

great to hear that!

[@freddie4036]

awesome vid Paddy

[@deshimantraveller4054]

Thank you sooo much. I will definitely visit south. Great video.

[@Anilove1]

Gosh! I get so excited every time I get a notification from Paddy Doyle 🥳🥳🥳

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Morning!

[@Anilove1]

@@PaddyDoyle. “Good Morning!? Is good afternoon!” 😏 lol 😝 Not really, is midnight were I’m watching you from 💚

[@Anilove1]

@@PaddyDoyle. Loved this vlog, man! I’m not sure exactly how to describe it...but it was fun to watch that’s for sure. Well done!

[@waylinnelson]

Great videos Paddy!!

[@Pat2560-e5g]

I like you when you laugh it's look happy ,naturally

[@SinikanIsThai]

You have sense of humor when you tell the stories . Enjoying watching video

[@marketsqueezer]

Congrats, you have One Of the Very Best channels on KZbin 👏👏👏 We look forward to see more of your adventures✌️

[@littlebootsxxiv6871]

Very interesting vlog Paddy. The UK Foreign Office still advises against all but essential travel to the southern three provinces, which might affect a tourist's insurance if they were to be involved in an accident. (More likely than a terrorist incident). The thing that always strikes me about these increased risk areas is that the people on the ground are still living the best lives they can, with family, friends and laughter - just as we all do. Thanks for showing us somewhere so different.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

You absolutely nailed it

[@stujames7137]

Nice one Paddy 🇹🇭 👍🤓

[@tharitpanmm2989]

Wow "" warm welcome to my province. Hope you enjoy it. Love to see it

[@whoahey1]

Another great episode. Just a taste of excellent drone footage at golden hour. Lovely. ( up another 2k subs, congrats)

[@WadersInAlaska]

So cool Paddy!! Love it! As always thanks! Cheers!!

[@Behappy-h6j]

Great video Paddy

[@theroamingcook]

Great video as always buddy. Like you said, it really did feel like you were in another country! I’ve always wanted to get down there but for now I’ll be living vicariously through you!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

🥰

[@leomontmarquet7728]

It's nice to see different cultures in your travels in Thailand

[@Karen-tm8lg]

Love the colourful fishing boats. 🎣

[@PaddyDoyle.]

The best

[@saddq1]

They are called kolae boats (เรือฆอและ) and they can be seen all over Pattani and Narathiwat provinces. Sadly, many ppl seem to choose simpler, more practical designs nowadays. The intricately painted boats are very expensive to buy.

[@dorteandersen526]

Great video thanks for share 😀👍

[@kevinhill135]

Thanks for the video. Nice to see your channel has grown by a couple thousand subscribers over the last few weeks. Keep going. 20,000 subscribers just around the next province.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks dude

[@AyeeeItsCam]

This really takes me back to my traveling and living abroad a few years ago. This is totally inspiring me to plan another trip soon!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Glad to hear that ☺️

[@irishjonny11]

living the dream Paddy..........its so cool to see the real deep south of Thailand....really enjoying these 'province vlogs'......

[@smevamer3659]

Fantastic videos mate ,love your journey so far.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks 😊

[@gooseyissan]

This just looks like any typical Malaysia small town, only shop signs written in Thai. The guys played sepak takraw like a pro.

[@douglasscott6244]

Absolutely Amazing ! Thanks for sharing.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

My pleasure

[@chronicflakes2323]

thank you for your great video! we love u 🇹🇭

[@PosPsycho88]

Always looking forward to your next video. The burger indeed looks good Paddy

[@shairi65]

Amazing vlog... Cheers from Malaysia

[@koalanotbear]

Narathiwat looks very cozy and people seem extremely nice. It's beautiful!!!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks ☺️

[@robnaylor4897]

Excellent video Paddy and dispelling more myths. Lovely scenery and nice people.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Absolutely

[@johngagne986]

another wonderful vlog Little Brother. Interesting area. Beautiful beach. Got my T-Shirt! Thank you. Enjoy your evening

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks! You too!

[@craigmc83]

It looks amazing, a really calm and peaceful place to get away from all the tourists and chill for a few days seeing a different way of life.

[@hanitacheetae1057]

Thanks Paddy for your cool vid about our beautiful little city full with culture and of cuz our cafe 😌☺️ with the cute price of double cheese burger😂 Hope you had a good time and experience here Narathiwat. Looking forward to many more vids. Subscribed ! Btw guys .. it’s crispy cheese in that burger not fake bacon or anything😌

[@keithd1219]

What a great channel. Catching up on all the videos I watched you before and for whatever reason wasn't a fan. Either I got hit on the head or I finally opened my eyes but I absolutely love it now. You're a real entertainer.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Haha thanks 😊

[@CryptoThailand]

Nice one Paddy! keeping it real out there.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Much appreciated

[@PPoon73]

I love how you are introducing us to the parts of Thailand many people wouldn't dare to visit! Hell, I've been to Shetland and haven't even been to somewhere as geographically close to me like Naratiwat (I spend time between Phuket and Bangkok) :/

[@khachen2525]

I am Thai and I really enjoy watching you travel around!

[@mandywhiting128]

Love your videos and look forward to seeing them and all your travel adventures. But I would really like to see the wild life you encounter along the way. We’re hoping to travel to Thailand in the future but I’m scared of snakes, how scared should I be ?🥴

[@harrygreen3277]

Paddy, your content is next level my friend. Enjoying the vids so much. Mate, a few question. With the membership and Patreon, how much earlier do you release the videos and can I be on any level to receive the content early? Also, I know a little about the platform, so I was wondering how you do that? Is there an option to publish it only for members or Patrons or do you keep the vid private and share it with them somehow? Last thing, in releasing the video early, does that effect your videos performance when it is officially published? I know the KZbin algorithm can be vicious. Hope you have the time to answer my questions.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

I release all videos early to members and Patrons. Around 12 hours early...sometimes 2 or 3 days early. It just depends.i post them as unlisted videos in the community tabs on both platforms. The money goes into the pot of the production 🥰

[@pgsanta]

Another great episode, Paddy.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks ☺️

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya. So good to see different places. Always great content. Great tunes. Good vibes. Your burger looked banging. Loving your videos Paddy. Safe travels.

[@abearnurdeen8927]

Thank you very much for visiting Narathiwat, our home. Many people are afraid of news events. But in fact, it's the exact opposite. And the perfect medical tourism There are so many things that you miss, such as eating noodles at Ban Thon beach And watch the planes are landing closely, and if you come in the fruit front, this is the best, especially the fruit called Longkong.

[@mssaworldtravellers]

Where i can watch flight landing?

[@BIDONGFAMILY]

Hello Abear. Since you are from Narathiwat, may I ask if you ever heard of Vietnamese boat people died and buried somewhere along the coastline of Narathiwat? This happened probably 30+ years ago. And if you don't, would you mind to ask your elderly people in your family or neighborhood to see if anyone knowing of vietnamese boat people back then. I'm eagerly looking forward to hearing from you Thanks greatly and happy new year 2023 with all the bests to you and family

[@idzuanazam]

Wow a long video today Paddy! Definitely watching it later after work and breaking my fast 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Enjoy

[@craggyislsnd]

That burger looked absolutely delish! Oh and great video as per usual mate!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks 😊

[@kariyaarf5327]

Great video

[@juliehawkes1050]

Great video paddy.looks more like Malaysia be safe

[@genokemp2433]

How nice did that long tail boat look ,i'm sure the Captain had his chest out as he went pass (show off 🤦‍♂️ ) ☺Live the dream paddy ..so jealous ,Perfect editing and drone footage not to mention the music 👍You carry on what you are doing ,you will get massive ..trust me i'm a doctor 😎

[@sirgalahad1470]

Paddy, great video !! You're not Christian LeBlanc yet, but your filmmaking and story telling skills are getting better and better with each video. Really, really enjoyable. Can't wait for the next one !!

[@kittcastillo]

Paddy, your quick tour of Narathiwat is incredibly amazing. The choice of the hotel with a two-minute walk to the beach is a good choice. The game you have observed is called “sepak takraw”. It is one of the competed games on the biennial Southeast Asian Games. One thing you will notice that most of the Southern provinces are predominantly Muslim given its proximity to Malaysia. Even the food selections are of good fusion. You are blessed to be in Narathiwat during Ramadan they normally break the fasting after 6pm and you will see more activities after sunset. The burger looks delicious and at an affordable price. I only passed by Narathiwat once en route to Malaysia and I haven’t explored the place as you do. Your aerial shot is superb. Thank you, Paddy for giving us a quick tour of Nara. This is virtually entertaining. Congrats. Can’t wait for you to visit Phatthalung, Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat, soon. Keep safe.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks dude 😁

[@ladayuen5323]

I love the blue sea water. So beautiful. Love your show.

[@Gothic55]

Fantastic video - glad to see that the province is both interesting and safe. Enjoy next province and stat Covid safe. Worthing going there just for burger,, brilliant.

[@cake-protection-unit-gold-1890]

New viewer, Big Question is will he Survive this adventure.. Roads are Dangerous as we now out there.. Good luck Amigo.

[@kevingill1827]

Hi Paddy, been watching your videos. It's the only way i can travel by watching videos on youtube. Just some educational information, the roti with egg you enjoy with curry is called Roti Canai in Malaysia, and in Singapore it's called Roti Prata. It's a south Indian dish. The volleyball game on foot over the volleyball net is called Sepak Takraw, again it's a Singaporean and Malaysian local game. The ball is made of rattan straws rolled into a ball.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Well done with your respectful filming 🎥🎬.

[@akarawinmusor1093]

Thank you very much Paddy for present my province and I hope you enjoy it by the way I’m from Takbai wish you can come to visit Takbai one day

[@herygers]

I went into the far south of Thailand doing a visa run into Penang in Malaysia...I was there during Ramadan - felt nothing like South East Asia. It was very cool.. Beer hint - I found that any local place that was very Muslim didn't sell beer, however, most cities will have a Chinatown and they will often sell beer when you order food

[@mohdradzi5072]

I once took my Japanese boss to Kelantan (Narathiwat neighbor to the south) when I was working with Hitachi back few decades ago. He called me and said "Radzi San, Damme desu ne, Biru wa arimasen. " Surely enough as you said, I drove him to the Chinese section of Kota Baharu to get him some beer.

[@user1on907]

It's an interesting episode

[@stephenorr64]

It’s been about 12 years since I was in Narathiwat, I remember the people to be the friendliest and most hospitable people in Thailand. And beer was available if you knew where to look

[@PaddyDoyle.]

🤣🤣🤣

[@saddq1]

@@deltapro-5537 Kolok is dead now. I had to go there bout 2 weeks ago for my 90 day report. Dead as shite.

[@saddq1]

@@deltapro-5537 Sure. It was all Malaysian tourists/border hoppers there. Now they're not present anymore.