Inside the World's MOST DANGEROUS Casino

[@harryalexander734]

I did this 18 yrs ago but got to Laos from Nong Khai. I did make sure to avoid getting a fake visa made up out the front of the Thai embassy by a vendor selling such visas at the same price as the embassy’s visas. The Thai embassy was very easy to deal with, very quick service, no dramas whatsoever. Love your vids. Keep going strong. ⭐️

[@michaelpelosi8381]

Nong Khai from Vientiane is the easiest way to do a visa run in my opinion. You just pay a bit for the shuttle bus across the bridge and back and you can only pay in Thai currency, not Kip

[@timrutherford2362]

Yep we randomly went there too attempting to have a quick visit to laos and being drawn by a spectacular looking building across the river. I can completely vouch for that place being the weirdest place ive ever visited also. A genuine soulless Chinese bubble in lao. We didnt enter that super casino but after half an hour in china town we realised something was definitely off and sinister in the shadows. Caught a glimpse of a very rough looking burmese labour encampment on the taxi ride out of town. Was very relieved to get back into Thailand.

[@carlruppert7324]

Hi Tim, can you elaborate more on the weirdness and the "off"-ness of the place, please? You and Paddy both say the same thing, but neither of you really give examples of what you actually mean. And it's left me in truly disappointed suspense 😂

[@danzeeman69669]

@@carlruppert7324 Organ harvesting, forced prostitution of locals, drug production and smuggling to name a few

[@TrippinCreatives]

​@@carlruppert7324There's nothing weird about the place except that it's a very densely built up area out of nowhere. Lum Nam Tha area and Phongsali are very rural provinces where you heaps of tribal people in their tribal clothes then bam suddenly u have Las Vegas in the middle of the jungle and little towns. But that's because they cater to the Thai gamblers and now Chinese that come over from the border or have set up shop in the country. Thailand was doing that in the border zones way before the Chinese. Casinos open up at the fringe border towns with Thailand because gambling is illegal in Thailand. What adds to the allude here is that it was the lawless golden triangle area of the 80s and 90s. It's just a tourist infested Disneyland now. The drugs are still there though. Yaba and Ice etc. Don't have Khun Sa or remnant KMT army growing poppy anymore.

[@vetiverjohn8546]

I haven't been to Chiang Saen in almost 30 years and have always loved that area of Chiang Rai. I didn't recognize the Lao side of the border now. Kinda sad to see what's happened ...

[@Ned88Man]

Laos is a wonderful country, I suspect like Thailand was decades ago. don't let this experience decide how you see Laos, because you would certainly enjoy visiting places throughout the country, including Luang Prabang and even Vientiane.

[@oywatters9415]

Really enjoyed this vlogging, Paddy. I do agree with what you said! Wow, you've made history, first foreigner! Thank you 🙏❤️🇹🇭 Ps, love your Thai talk 👍

[@snuscaboose1942]

Great video mate, nothing wrong with shining a light on corruption, it helps the locals.

[@garyyung1297]

It’s dangerous to use the atm machines in casinos and bars or restaurants to withdraw money because once the card is entered they will scan and clone the card and recognize the PIN number, only use the ATM in the real banks of the bank card, you should now check the money in the bank daily , go to the bank and ask for a new account and new card and new PIN, many people make this mistake

[@Micke12312]

Wth

[@johnkeo358]

​@Micke12312 skimming has been a thing for a long time, they're extremely hard to detect nowadays. You can stick one inside the card reader and have a small camera recording your pin or a fake number pad

[@simon_wang_usu]

Thank you for sharing it. I've heard about it from all sides, not sure whether I should visit there by myself. Now I have a better understanding and a POV experience. I echo "a poor country being bought out by a far greater power" and have mixed feelings about it. I also like the word Laosvegas... I'll use it 🙂

[@franklaoshi7527]

I used to work in that casino for a year. Great memories from Laos.

[@carlruppert7324]

Doing what, exactly?

[@franklaoshi7527]

@@carlruppert7324what else do you want to know 😂😂😂my bank account 😂😂😂

[@erichall2469]

Paddy - Great video, I am new to your channel. As noted in the comments the same thing has happened in Sihanoukville and even Ha Long Bay Vietnam. We call it silent colonialism. Also, it is known as zero dollar tourism. Specifically, what happens is the Chinese bring in all chinese construction workers (sometimes N Korean as well - great BBC documentary on this BTW) while promising jobs to locals, which is a lie. Then all the workers need food, so they open Chinese restaurants owned by the Chinese forcing out local restaurants. At the end of the construction, you have Chinese owned hotels, chinese owned restaurants, and Chinese owned gift shops. When the Chinese come to visit, ZERO dollars end up being spent on locally provided goods and services, hence the name. It is happening all over SE Asia and it is heartbreaking.

[@diamondsandrust6877]

Spot on it is typically pernicious Chinese behaviour.

[@anakborneo8459]

Ahhh another foreigner who prefer a cheap undeveloped country for cheap vacation hahaha To you it maybe silent colonialism to some it could be called progress hahaha And best part is says the true colonialist loool

[@diamondsandrust6877]

@@anakborneo8459 progress 555. If parasitic China aka CCP is involved it is inevitably regress for the country they are exploiting.

[@anakborneo8459]

@@diamondsandrust6877 555 mean you are thai ? Now I have a question...why is there such a trend now in Thailand among students and workers to speak mandarin ? Almost every 7 eleven staff can speak mandarin why is that ? Are you saying Thailand is trying hard to regress itself ? And the CCP is just the government of china .. purpose of every country party in power is to take care of their own citizen same as US UK or Korea etc etc Do you expect say Biden to take care of thai people interest over US citizens? Come on... From Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@diamondsandrust6877]

Never heard 7 Eleven staff talk Mandarin baseless claim on face. CCP under dictator Xi Jinping is untrustworthy on an epic scale far exceeding any democracy. Abysmal human rights record Taiwan dont want them like Ukraine doesnt want Russia blatant lies about Hong Kong record COVID cover up stealing resources worth tens of millions from Australian miners in Ghana the list goes on. Thailand rightly backing away from foreign ownership of land.

[@unk4045]

Laos Vegas😂Kool vid! Thanks Paddy🙏

[@davidbarrett8058]

great video./.. pretty sad though because the same thhing has happened in cambodia on a much bigger scale. Sihanoukville has over 150 casinos.. and the crime that comes with it. Locals can no longer afford to live in their own town.

[@andrewdunbar828]

Usually the fees at the border are cheaper in US dollars than in Baht. But that might only apply to fees in the neighbouring countries. I usually take some with me, or I buy some at SuperRich in Thailand, which always offers the best exchange rates. There's casinos right next to borders all around there. There was a small one in Cambodia just over the Thai border. I talked to some guys in a cafe who work there and they told me most of the punters are Chinese and Thai because gambling is illegal in China and Thailand and people with dirty money love gambling and Cambodia has lots of Chinese businessmen, expats, etc lately. There was a gigantic casino complex just on the Lao side of the border with China that China finally told Laos to close down after all kinds of murders due to drug deals gone wrong and whatnot. I used to like exploring it when crossing that border. Last time the whole area was being redeveloped as part of China's Belt and Road initiative. I think the new train line was going to go through there. There were some videos on KZbin of that casino both while it was open and while it was abandoned. Anyway dude I'd love to see you explore Laos a bit at some time and meet the people there. Going to Isaan first is a great intro because Isaan people are so friendly and there culture is like the rest of Thailand but also has much more in common with Laos. Great stuff as always Paddy!

[@financierechris9566]

i'm Half asian (thai+lao) and French and yes it's a bit disturbing to see that building around nowhere, there are also others in the country as gambling is forbidden in Thailand and China ..

[@ripittv]

I was first in Lao 🇱🇦 in 2002. So much natural scenery! Thanks for another insightful and fun adventure, Paddy! 🙏🏽🇹🇭❤️

[@kiwitraveler]

I really enjoyed your vid today.. Im not a big gambler but I do indulge amd kick life to bring more life to live

[@blenderconch]

Very interesting. I'm surprised the whole backing and forthing across the border was so simple.

[@user-zm9gc1kt8b]

Great video Paddy as usual ! Please do more videos of Chiang rai. Hope to move there after the New Year .

[@henryocean1908]

Sadly very common among Thailand's neighbours. The sketchiest place I've ever been is the no-man's land between Aranyaprathet (Thailand) and Poipet (Cambodia).

[@lifeslices2228]

Fascinating video. Thank you for creating and sharing it.

[@c0smiq]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing it!

[@pinguwingu69]

You are right, it did the complete opposite. It's pretty sad to see. Great job always Sir Paddy

[@kevinreily2529]

I spent a month in Northern Thailand in August. I stayed in Chiang Saen, but never went across the river to that casino.

[@alankerr1251]

We crossed the river there in the late '80's to catch a fast boat to Luang Prabang. Definitely different now. I bought the visa to Lao in Bangkok as the border control at the boat ramp on the Lao side was just like a police box, with no one in it.

[@TheGLOSSette]

Also went to Lao few years back via Golden Triangle. Took a boat from Thailand and into Laos. But I feel like the part we got dropped off was touristy like they had different booths selling handmade things. And was very small area. Stayed maybe half hour then back on the boat to Thailand.

[@susannahwilliams403]

Oh yes. I have also been to the Golden triangle. It is a very interesting place as you have just said. So cool that you are making videos like these

[@Ulbre]

Just to note. That casino is run by: Hong Kong Fuk Hing Travel Entertainment Group (The name is a little rude but, apparently, they don't give a Hing)

[@notsocrates9529]

Oh grandpa!

[@craigross341]

When I went to Nong Khai in 2014 I had a lovely street interview with a charming policeman! He didn't say he was a cop. But the starched shirt, chinos, shiny shoes, and the fact he addressed me in English sent my spidey senses tingling. When he asked me - in a street full of food stalls and restaurants - whether I knew anywhere he could eat - I was made yet more suspicious. He asked where I was from. "Scotland!! Ah, I am just back from St Andrews!!!" Mmm. Really?🤔 Anyway, once he was convinced I was just a hapless cheapskate he let me go. I'd also been quizzed by (my neighbour told me) a retired cop on the train. Be in no doubt; if you do something stupid they will have you!

[@marcoolinho]

Awesome video! Well done! You made it so dramatic. Really wasn't aware about the Chinese role in the triangle.

[@sueprator9314]

THEY are the story of that place.

[@martinburch2416]

Good one paddy. How about doing videos going round food markets and talking to the people in thai

[@ironbuffaloXX]

You guys go to Laos and immediately act suspicious and scared wtf! Laos is the most safest country in all of southeast Asia! This farang speaks Thai but doesnt know Essan and Laos are similar in culture and language.

[@MuedPlanet]

Agree

[@dw7670]

BS Laos dangerous

[@kevinthailand2567]

Thanks for doing this. Definitely know I won't be crossing over to visit now. Not the Laos I want see. Safe travels.

[@davidjustdavid3955]

Thanks Paddy , great and well said info

[@jewy283]

Thanks for making the vid of this topic. Although the process seems simple, I wonder why it’s not so crowded.

[@courtneyn.m.1687]

You gotta love how open Paddy can be in these videos "TIme to hop across the border and exit Thailand, so I can extend my visa" :)

[@ThaiDayss]

I really enjoyed that video, great stuff

[@MrsPuff-oy9iy]

Very nice building!,, lots of sadness behind it. Laotian needs help… I’m sad watching this good video thank you for sharing

[@力士大-c1s]

Everytime after watching your video, feels like i have traveled to thailand 🤣

[@bodyloverz30]

As a gambler, I so much want to go there, stay, & gamble!

[@phantim_othy571]

Great video Paddy....glad i caught it...again thanks for sharing this 🙏🙏🙏

[@itsafunnyoldworld]

Hey, it's you, from The Thaiger comment section! 😃 I've pretty much stopped watching the Thaiger because their comment section became quite toxic. Surprised to see a familiar and friendly name on this channel, though!

[@phantim_othy571]

@@itsafunnyoldworld yes it’s me from the Thaiger news, sadly I don’t follow anymore after Jett left and your correct the comments section was badly moderated and even if you left a constructive comment you would be shot down . Anyway I’ll continue to follow your vlog as they are different and very entertaining....cheers Tim from Perth WA

[@sottosotto4056]

Laos Vegas !! paddy you are comedic genius haha

[@nrz197]

I enjoyed this. wish it was longer.

[@tims85]

Similar to what's happened to Sihanoukville in Cambodia then - shame I didn't get to go there before it got taken over :(

[@andrewdunbar828]

I've heard that a lot but I did go to Sihanoukville before the Chinese came and my impression was not good. To me it felt seedier than many other places in the area and I saw far more old western guys with local teenage girls than anywhere else. I didn't go to the beach areas though, just exploring around the town for a few days while waiting for my Vietnamese visa from the consulate that's there. I have been to Phnom Penh both before and after though. It was already my least favourite capital city in Southeast Asia but now it feels dodgier. There's new fancy shopping malls and skyscrapers though.

[@tims85]

​@@andrewdunbar828 I've only been to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh - I didn't think much of Phnom Penh either... but good to hear I didn't miss out on much in Sihanoukville by the sounds of things.

[@Micke12312]

​@@tims85it was never a paradise , but it was different and crazy

[@WilliamFluery]

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT…I was at the Thai/Laos boarder with a Missionary in 2007. He had to make a border run. I was TERRIFIED when the Laos border agent kept my passport. He said, “You will get it back when you return to Thailand.” But I was thinking, “I will be kidnapped and held for ransom.” It was a gut wrenching day but I did make it back with my passport.

[@princesssolace4337]

In mid 90s I drove up from KL all the way to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. I just use a boarder pass. Phut Thai Mai Mi though

[@Backtothefuturem]

I’ve played there cuz, 7 years ago :) Strange thing when I was there is they didn’t even blink at me.

[@schrodingerscat3912]

dude, you got a sick mullet in your passport photo 👍

[@jerald0202]

Hi Paddy I saw you the other day in Terminal 21 I was about to approach you but you are busy ordering food haha 😂 hope to see you again.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Next time make sure to say hello!!!

[@jerald0202]

@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy Sure Sir hope to see you again, im your fan from the Philippines, been watching your videos since 2020. Take Care ❤️.

[@PizzaLord]

Hey Paddy. Its my last day in Thailand and I am staying near Terminal 21. If you are around we can meet for a beer tonight.

[@cliveodonnell2498]

I was there a few years ago and yes it is a Chinese version of Las Vegas or as they say, Laos Vegas. Purely built for Chinese who sail down the Mekong because gambling is outlawed in China and designed to line the pocket of corrupt officials. Best avoided but it is an experience. Sadly Laos is being exploited by it's powerful neighbour.

[@kevinp8108]

5555...LAO VEGAS! That's a good one Paddy. 🤣😂

[@winmix1]

I was there in July 2022. I think I was the first foreigner to gamble there. I rented a hotel there , it was a very scary place.

[@pheunthai]

Paddy is so cute☺️

[@PeterEdwards45]

Hi Paddy great video. how was the Chinese buffet at the casino?

[@ImaginethenorthNet]

Super spooky! I love Chiang Saen though! Are you going to make a video of the Skywalk temple?

[@murraysampson2501]

Great video. BTW, did the driver get paid?

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Yes he did!

[@steven_bkk]

When you said 1000 on RED I knew you were doomed to lose your money! hahah

[@JoshAwang]

Welcome to my hood Paddy... my relatives are just next door in Chiang Kong

[@muaythai7403]

สวัสดีครับ Paddy ยินดีต้อนรักกลับสู่ประเทศไทยครับ ถ้าคุณจะไปกรุงเทพผมอยากให้คุณมากินผัดไทยในร้านของผมครับ ถ้าคุณสนใจเรื่องของผมทําให้ผมรู้เวลาคุณจะว่างครับ และผมจะบอกคุณว่าผมเรียนพูดภาษาไทยได้อย่างไรและทําไมผมเลือกเปลี่ยนประเทศมาอาศัยอยู่ประเทศไทยครับ ✌🏻

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

สนใจครับ! ติดต่อในIGผมได้ไหมครับ (thaitalkpaddy) ขอบคุณครับพี่

[@mpforeverunlimited]

How come you don't make more videos like this?

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

I'm looking forward to a video in Lao with Lao people. But this was great for now.

[@viexay]

Yeah he Flowing with the Thai chick's. So much that he a pro at speaking the Thai language. So didn't want to show the Lao ppls or chill with them for a day to explore Laos side. His mission was only to get a visa to get an extension to stay in Thailand . The only way was to cross the boarder to my homeland Laos 🇱🇦. Yeah I don't understand your Thai either! Just like those ladies don't understand Laos. Ridiculous

[@ForrestLee]

Yeah I have a natural gambling addiction so I’ll steer clear from this place 😂

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

😂 😂

[@crtl9798]

Thank you for contributing to this video to make people more ware of what going on there. I’m a halfie American that was raised in Chiangrai.

[@asiaexpat62]

That area of Laos 50 years ago was just drug manufacturing and Thais stayed away. Over the years Laos has become just another province of China, especially in the north and Sihanoukville. A beautiful and friendly country has been forever changed. So sad.

[@nickhubbard3671]

Yes, you should make this video! I visited this casino with Lao friends 10 years ago. (Students I sponsored through college.) Yes we had a good look, We did not gamble. We left. Worth the learning experience. I learnt the phrase "khoi boh mak khon chin". This is not real Laos. Cheers!

[@viexay]

(You don't like Chinese people ')

[@mixalis6168]

Asking a Thai girl if shes hungry 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@หนุ่มราษีชาแนล]

Excellent

[@bryanjenkins6246]

How did you survive that? Great story Paddy

[@randomhow3487]

I don't think you've seen enough ....

[@stepkycopky9354]

Another great video Paddy, that sure was weird, and I that it’s good to open peoples eyes to things like that. The Chinese are a very powerful and influential people, and should not be underestimated with what they can and will do……

[@tonydebua]

Thailand is your home, Paddy.

[@salalaos]

No one ever telling you if you’re a criminal person! Everything looks so clean but whatever behind your back right.

[@Tr4v3ler]

Bro, what are the directions to get there?

[@kittenastrophy5951]

Paddy, Tai- Siamese never migrated from anywhere. We have been in this land ever since. Only the language and culture that are transferred from groups to groups.

[@ExoTTicShoTTz]

I live in Mueng Chiang Rai. Ill be back in December if you want to link up.

[@sueprator9314]

I am curious what Country you are from: guessing New Zealand ( or Australia?). Another Ytuber on his channel could not get in as an American. No way, Jose. Was told over and over NO.

[@ianthomas3155]

A sad tale. The only thing I would have done differently would be not give the casino 2000 of my hard earned baht.

[@FarangNick]

Just a little correction on your visa terminology : you didn't "extend your visa" with 30 days by doing a quick trip across the border (known as border bounce). Your visa or visa exempt was about to expire, and with your border bounce you got a new permission to stay by way of visa exempt which gave you 30 days. (meaning this trip must have been before October, because now you get 45 days). A 30-day extension would have been done inside Thailand (which you may have already done ?) So coming back in Thailand your previous visa has been used up completely and you got a permission to stay 30 days, for which you got a stamp where you will find ผ.30 in it. ผ.30 หมายถึงประเทศ/เขตเศรษฐกิจที่คนชาติได้รับสิทธิให้เดินทางเข้าราชอาณาจักรเพื่อการท่องเที่ยวโดยได้รับการยกเว้นการตรวจลงตรา จ านวนรวม 42 ประเทศ /เขตเศรษฐกิจ ได้แก่ Australia, Austria, .......

[@MartinBezuchSK]

I left Thailand week ago, cos my visa run out. I was in thailand 10 months (1 month + 1 month extention + 8 months covid visa (2+2+2+2)), I know that If I get back to thailand I will get 45 days + 30 days extension, my question is, can I come back now to thailand, I mean does that rule that you can stay in thailand max. 3 months from each half year applies or not? Thank you.

[@testtube1842]

Go to a Loas bank and not be able to use the ATM? haha he's full of it. They get commission for taking you to the casino.

[@nirapongpansai2792]

Lao Bank cannot withdraw Thai baht but in casino you can with draw Thai baht.

[@InvincibleAkuma]

I will be totally fine in that casino🤣I’m Chinese American and speak perfect mandarin and cantonese.

[@madrock182]

Great video! I'll have to go up there for a bit. Koh Samui is beautiful but its making me soft. I'm glad you brought awareness to this place. I had no idea it existed. Well done Paddy!

[@tanjongmalim6869]

you just need to take a look what is happening in Cambodia ... 西港.... The way the mainland China Chinese has abused the place and the whole country. Laos will not be spared

[@marcp108]

Viva Los Laos....Really enjoyed this. I agree that they be being taken advantage of...keep the videos coming

[@Hawkinz]

I think it's 45 days now? Unless it's only by plane. I was restamped for 45 days when I returned from Laos.

[@Hawkinz]

few weeks ago

[@GandalfPassing]

This probably is the most dangerous casino in the world. Sanctioned by US government due to involvement in drug and human trafficking. Walking around the streets as you did in this video, you aren't far from human trafficking victims. Locked inside and imprisoned, forced to work in scam centres to steal money via online methods.

[@hokechew]

Did you have any problems with your ATM card afterwards? Like money gone missing from your account? Kinda scary.

[@danzeeman69669]

I did

[@hokechew]

Dang. Seems like a cash only place. But that would not be a good idea neither.

[@nochan3271]

Amazing

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Guess you've never been to Cambodia then, if this was the "weirdest" or "most dangerous" Chinese casino you've ever been to.

[@abgajikimirsrv]

swdikap i also can speak thai and thank for your make me now about 3 tringle khop khun khap..🙏

[@bekpeach2616]

Dude, it gives me a weird vibe seeing it across the river ...a lot of corruption! How did you learn to speak Thai?

[@kesarinb]

คุณ แพดดี้ วิธีพูดภาษาไทยให้ชัดขึ้น คือ คุณ ต้องพูดให้เบาลงและช้าลง คนใต้ที่พูดกลางชัดที่สุดใช้วิธีนี้ (คุณ ชวน หลีกภัย)

[@thanitsrisomsub2839]

I went to this casino last week(Nov.2024) and I felt like a second-class people.

[@blessedjustin4214]

Paddy kharp I want to ask you how long does it take to understand Thai and how to study Thai every day

[@CaptainKremmen]

How is it that you're allowed to just pay to enter Laos? The Laos embassy site says "Tourist visas valid for 30 days can be obtained on arrival at Vientiane and Luang Prabang International Airports, and at the Friendship Bridge between Nong Khai Thailand and Vientiane Laos. Passport photographs are required for a visa on arrival. All other crossing points require a valid Lao visa already in the passport, which must be obtained from a Lao Embassy abroad." You weren't entering from any of those points and didn't say anything about passport photos, so it appears you entered by some method the Laos Embassy doesn't mention online.

[@TheRDMagee]

The place is called Tonphung or something and they do have visa on arrival. immigration.gov.la/checkpoints/

[@morphix007]

make sure you upload this way after you leave

[@discodamo666]

Cheap Charlie Paddy! You take a 1,000 baht to get your visa renewed. Seriously!

[@keithlarrimore]

Dude, no pictures in the casino or parts of the casino is standard practice from Macau to Vegas. This also looks like a basic casino. You should do your next visa run to Macau. Macau sucks but at least you'll see how casinos work.

[@henryocean1908]

Or for true unparalleled sketchiness, do a visa run through the Aranyaprathet - Poipet border crossing.

[@suppvittungtrongjit3403]

ดีมากครับ ท่องเที่ยวกับคนไทย ดูเป็นกันเอง สนุกครับ ขอให้ท่องเที่ยวแบบนี้กับคนไทยอีกครับ เป็นกำลังใจให้ครับ

[@baihum8861]

Thank you for sharing

[@คนหลงทาง-ฎ4พ]

แพดดี้มาเที่ยวภาคใต้บ้างสิ

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

เที่ยวไหนดีครับ พาแพดดี้ไปเที่ยวไหม

[@Abbatiello053i]

I really wished the lao government would shut off shut down those china casino in laos becus the chinese are really secretly doing inhumane deeds inside those tall buildings (underground human trafficking). Very messed up lao country now that chinese has bought more and more lao lands to try to make business to make money which is nasty money cus of chinese underground inhumane human trafficking. When will the chinese ever learn to stop being inhumane.

[@SiameseFighter37]

I was in Laos for over 4 years