Is Bangkok the Best City in Southeast Asia? 🇹🇭

I arrive back in Bangkok Thailand, visiting Khao San Road and Chinatown, as well as watching Muay Thai for the first time. The following day I make my way north to Sukhothai.
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I'm Jason, a full-time British Travel Vlogger and KZbinr who's been to 61 countries. I've been travelling around the world full-time since 2017.
I have travel series' from many of the world's best (and least) known destinations. I filmed the first vlogs on my channel in the summer of 2016 after spending a year living in China. A proper solo trip around Eastern Europe followed after graduating from University in the summer of 2017, taking me to Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Kosovo. This marked the start of my efforts to turn vlogging into a full-time job.
After that European trip I explored much of Asia: visiting India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan.
I have also travelled to North Africa and the Middle East fairly extensively over the last five years, filming videos in Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
I've travelled to North America just once as a KZbinr, visiting Mexico in 2021. Though I have been to both the USA and Canada, this was as a child on family holidays.
In 2022, I took my first trip to Sub Saharan Africa, visiting Kenya and Tanzania, before heading to the Middle East, stopping in Dubai and Lebanon. Europe followed, covering both the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, and afterwards going back to Italy for the second time to cover Milan and Sicily. I then visited the Caribbean for the first time, covering the Dominican Republic, before heading to both Brussels and Amsterdam, then covering Taiwan and the Philippines in Asia. I finished off the year with a trip around Morocco.
I started my travels in 2023 by finally visiting Paris, taking the Eurostar from London. I then headed over to Qatar for a few days, before heading to Asia, with videos following from India, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia and Thailand.
#bangkok #thailand #southeastasia

[@TheSwede70]

Visited around 35 times. to me the best big city in the world. 🙂

[@jomontanee]

Awww thank you so much for your kind words

[@Iceyfire12]

And you get to see the changes at an Organic Pace! Not like old BKK was Ripped Up like other countries would do by now lol! Even Cambodia Shredded their entire Village for the Chinese Developers!

[@TheSwede70]

@@Iceyfire12 Yes, that is really sad. Koh Ratanakosin is still nice.

[@PakD3008]

Not the best but the most visited, value for money, and most friendly city. Bangkok is not the best but just a perfection in imperfection. Not best but deliver the sum of all amazing experience for tourists to discover. Perfection is inevitably, undeniably boredom. That’s why, one observed, many Singaporeans from the Best City in Asia love visiting Bangkok. 🎉😂❤

[@rosevilleca38.75]

Bangkok is a quite romantic city with it's ornate temples and happy vibes!

[@jasonbarney5587]

I'm in Bangkok right now as well. Absolutely amazing city.

[@indra8283]

Bangkok is great!! I love the city... next trip in december, can't wait 😊😊❤❤

[@adelguy67]

Love Thailand!! Bangkok is so chaotic but in the best possible way, the food, people and culture is what draws me back every time, in 4 years I will be making the permanent move there from Australia, my Thai friend has a market garden farm in Trang, Southern Thailand, so looking forward to that!

[@freedom724]

ประเทศไทยยินดีต้อนรับครับผม😁

[@adelguy67]

@@freedom724 ขอบคุณ❤

[@naimspice2029]

I love Trang. Drop by to Krabi sometimes.

[@adelguy67]

@@naimspice2029 will definitely do that, as it's on the way to Trang, do you have insta?

[@tomdurover]

It is an amazing city. A lot of people hate bkk when they visit Thailand for the first time but they just need to get used to it because there are so many things to do

[@Kik-pv6yl]

Bangkok is just our capital city. There is a lots of things to do in Thailand not only in Bangkok. Me as a Thai myself I don’t really like Bangkok that much because it’s to crowded

[@carolynboston9715]

Been to Thailand many times but this is the first time I heard of Sukhathai. In fact, I'm currently in Chiang Mai and I'm contemplatin of going there.

[@ColTheBard]

It's the greatest city in the world. Not just SEA.

[@takuan650]

Oh dear!

[@patrickw123]

Agreed! Just returned 2 weeks ago and had amazing meals

[@lifestylevlog1276]

Agreed, love Thailand so many activities and lovely people

[@johnnici1573]

I'm sorry to hear that your fascinating journey to Mongolia did not get that many viewers. They are a great example of the high quality videos that your channel is famous for.

[@x1achilles99]

I did start to watch the Mongolia videos but honestly I did not find the country very compelling. Ulan Bator was interesting for a 20 min episode. But I just couldn't sit through the Gobi Desert ones that I simply found very boring. I'm an avid traveler but I sadly realized I have no interest in that place. Thailand is WAY more engaging. 😊

[@sky9025]

Bangkok it's alway my loved city ❤❤❤❤❤

[@eddie_d1233]

Your videos from Mongolia were absolutely beautifully made and fascinated me with the wonder. I was in Bangkok once and you captured the bustle and scattershot street scene very well too. Mongolia and Bangkok with two different points of view. Great!

[@TwoMadExplorers]

Arriving here soon 👍

[@Mikomido5]

Bangkok is definitely lively, never boring.

[@jomontanee]

Wow, Sukhothai is so greenery, lush and calm.👼🏻✨ Ps. Could you please revisit the railway Kanchanaburi again and now do the whole nostalgic video about it?❤

[@linehand21]

I think so. I've been to other cities but I always would rather go back to Bangkok one any other city.

[@natnichaduangthaosrett1984]

Thank you for visiting my city. Thai people welcome all foreigners. There are many more cities I would like you to visit. The sea or islands in southern Thailand are very beautiful. The mountains in the northern region are also beautiful. And more than 90% of Thai people have good hearts, good hearts and like to help. (If you come to Thailand next time I recommend traveling to various islands in the south.) ❤❤

[@user-qs5gt6ty6s]

Not sure if Bangkok is the best city in SEA but it's routinely the most visited city on the planet by international arrivals (Source: City Index by MasterCard) 😘

[@kushal809]

Bangkok is amazing city❤❤😊😊

[@naimspice2029]

Welcome back! Hope to show you around sometimes.

[@JauneMacReady]

Ah, your Mongolia videos were great. Please don't t let the views turn you away from creating more like that. Saying that, this tour of Bangkok was spot on. ❤

[@BabyGamer25]

We’re just the best in our style. 😄 Other countries in this region also amazing. Love our SEA, from Thailand. ❤

[@chriswilson4453]

Love your videos, Bangkok is excellent, probably is the best city in SE Asia but HCMC is close, loved seeing you walking through Chinatown as I've done the same quite a few times. I'm in Bali right now and that is somewhere that should also be on your list

[@bitdogectbc6099]

Welcome to Thailand Bro. ❤🎉

[@dariab6796]

Your second time to Bangkok and Kanchababuri seems so good 🐞👀

[@sharonjanethague7181]

Great video! Your videos from Mongolia were beautifully shot. Perhaps it was the emptiness of the place which did not engage viewers? However, I found them most interesting. This is a great contrast to the previous set. Well done! Can't wait for the next!

[@parkash9999]

Amazing video ❤❤.

[@Jpkjr52]

Walking and talking is good Thanks again John in Chicago

[@Juy1234]

22:05 Sukhothai Province is the old capital 700 years ago. There will be a Loi Krathong Festival on 27 November 2023.

[@sak0143]

ขอให้คุณเทียวสนุกปลอดภัยเพื่อน เราคนไทยยินดีตอนรับคุณเสมอ..😊😊❤❤

[@liamcleary3704]

Hi Jason,good to see you again, enjoyed the Mongolian videos very much,such a vast open space incredible. Have you any plans to revisit the bridge over the river Kwai? Was looking it up the other night, i am x military myself obviously seen the movie many times and always wanted to visit,what the best time of the year to go thats not overly hot?

[@user-un3nd2ud3c]

❤welcome to Thailand ❤

[@THAK.ANAN.MAKSANG]

Amazing unique country 😊🙏💚🍄🥦🇹🇭

[@BrianFairlamb]

Yes im back there in December yippee

[@leebryantravels]

Just here now. 6th time and it's a brilliant city. Its got everything. So much fun

[@chakritchenkhao7062]

So happy to see you enjoying your time in my coty. You're always welcome here,

[@chakritchenkhao7062]

Even happy that my comment in your ig inspire you the trip to Sukhothai

[@vithawat5157]

Plz visit Lumpini park in morning and Benjakitti fotest park in evening it 's worth to go❤❤

[@shabushi1997]

I’m a Bangkok local. I confess myself hesitated before watching the video as the title so indicative that there would be some viewers disagree with. Thanks for your visit. Have a nice day

[@mozpanleen7872]

one of the best.

[@billmoeller8897]

Yes !!

[@rcmccollderluzunier3992]

I'm a Thai fan. 🤍 Thank you for providing content about our country. We always welcome tourists and wish you only good experiences every time you come to Thailand. Try eating many types of Thai food as well. I hope you have fun with your travels. 🇹🇭 ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@user-hq1zy6jt6z]

I like eating Thai food very much. Thai food is the most famous.

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

The mentioned "famous dessert point" is Mont Nomsod, literally Mont Fresh Milk. It is famous for at least 40 years. There are also 2 orange busses featured in the video. It's one of the cheapest bus in the world at a flat cost of 8 baht (about 20 cents.

[@Andrelour]

Thailand's nature is shrinking so fast 😢 since the first time I was there in 1993..

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Thailand's Chinese community was created more than 240 years ago when King Rama I built the Grand Palace and relocated the capital from Thonburi to the other side of Chao Phraya River opposite Wat Arun on the land formerly occupied by Chinese immigrants. They were then relocated to the outskirt of the Old City along Chao Phraya River at Charoenkrung Rd and Yaowarat Rd (not yet built). Siam then Bangkok was known as Venice of the East as canals and Chao Phraya River were the main transport routes. The first road was constructed in the reign of King Rama IV named Charoen Krung Road, running along Chao Phraya river (River of King). Later Yaowarat Road was constructed to link up with Charoen Krung in the reign of King Rama V. Both roads were the first commercial hub of Siam with the first modern buildings built along the two roads, thus began the China Town legend. Originally Charoenkrung Rd and Yaowarat Rd were two-way traffic but they became one-way traffic about 60 years ago. China Town was the center of rice trade in those days as there was/is nearby Chao Phraya River pier bringing rice from provinces into Bangkok. It is no longer the center of rice trade as road/rail transport is highly developed over the years. For at least 60 years, China Town is the center of gold trading. There are about a dozen gold shops on Yaowarat Rd selling bullions and gold ornaments. Daily gold price quote is prescribed by Gold Trade Association in China Town. There are two famous temples in China Town. Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), right behind the main Chinatown gate at the start of Yaorawat Road, boasts the largest solid gold Buddha in the world. ฿40 entry fee. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi) is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It is an emblem of Chinese architecture and the religious heart of the Chinese community living in China Town and other areas of Bangkok. Free entry. For the last decade, Thailand China Town, the largest China Town in the world, is the place to go at night for delicious food/drink. It is arguably the largest open night market in the world. It is estimated that about 15-20% Thai people are of Chinese descents.

[@vincenzoalvino3946]

You can say it loud!

[@andybaker2456]

I returned from Bangkok on Monday. I enjoyed it and am glad I've been, but I can't see myself wanting to go there again. It's too big, too busy and too hot! I much preferred the side trip I did to Laos while I was there, more my kind of place.

[@lifestylevlog1276]

Bangkok too busy for me too but I went Northern of Thailand and around countryside of Thailand so lovely there great people

[@raalaa121]

Your followers sky rocketed when you hit up Bangladesh, I remember as i've been a subscriber since you were on 30k subs. I think you need to re-visit for old times sake.

[@angel91485]

we got some nice flashbacks of younger cute Jason..now super handsome.. yeah Bangkok for me, then Singapore, Hanoi & Manila...dont get me wrong, KL is beautiful and clean but their landmarks are products of current development. unlike other historical capitals..

[@MrLoaded2012]

Yes, it is.

[@elperro3056]

Wow u back in Thailand. How long u been traveling for

[@bankkitz1341]

Bangkok is cyberpunk

[@palidamook1767]

🙏ยินดีต้อนรับค่ะ🤤ขอให้ความสุขกับการพักผ่อนและมีความสุขกับการกินนะคะ🎉

[@tonymartin9938]

You have missed Taipei. I have been to all the cities you quote many times and many others but I always found Taipei an underdog that performs. Out of scope, but Seoul is also brilliant.

[@x1achilles99]

Taipei really isn't SE Asia.

[@thorts]

Yeah no se asia but Taipei is my favorite city in the world so far! I love Taiwan and its beautiful people!!!

[@Romantic_Rock]

I think so

[@viniciusvoon8564]

❤

[@stevenlapidus2902]

First comment!

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Thats the real bangkok

[@right_here_waiting]

It's not the best city in the meaning of capitalism but it most welcome for everyone not just those premium tourists but low spender backpackers also. everything is on a reasonable price. from super low to super luxury high price. enjoy your trip and that's the point. find and plan on your own way to experience Thailand.

[@Juy1234]

Welcome to Happyland😂😂😂

[@90taetaeya]

Best cities and most vibrant in South East Asia: - Singapore - Bangkok - Hanoi

[@worldsightseer]

You need to use a wireless microphone. The volume increases and decreases each time your turn your camera towards you and away from you. See most other KZbin presenters. Please advise. Thank you.

[@x1achilles99]

I'm glad Mongolia is over. It wasn't very interesting. Thailand rocks though!🎉

[@kawanchiraguna4381]

It is great that each town, city and/or country in Southeast Asia differs. As a Bangkokian, I am happy that people do and do not enjoy Bangkok the way Bangkok is. As a Southeast Asian, I would like to thank all my fellow Southeast Asians for keeping it your way. Singapore should b Singapore, Bangkok should be Bangkok and so should Manila, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phuket, KL, Penang, Vientian, and Yangon. No matter what other more modern developments you may embrace into your city, keep it your way so that our lovely travelers from other parts of the world can get to experience these fun differences. Welcome to Southeast Asia.

[@marioh5172]

Is my beard the most beautiful in the world, please comment. :-)

[@chirawat11]

the best in this planet

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Jason, I think Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand!

[@thorts]

You think?

[@Orange-Goodlife]

It is not the largest province in the country. But Bangkok is the capital.

[@alicelim1419]

Terbaik dari segi apa kalau terbaik dari segi kebersihan dan keamanan Singapore no1

[@user-oe7gc5py4c]

if you want highest quality cuisine, go to Taipei.

[@eboytc]

As a Thai, I wouldnt say it the best. Though it's easiest, affordable, lots of activities

[@SEDA-lx8og]

สายสื่อสารที่มากมายจะทำให้คุณประหลาดใจ เเต่ฉันดีใจที่คุณมีความสุขในประเทศไทย

[@kiatuberz1819]

bro forget about bali

[@TommyDJr45]

Is Bangkok the Best City in Southeast Asia? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Hell yes.

[@AmazingMusic-pl8qf]

สวัสดีค่ะ

[@TingitanianCenturion]

Cool

[@SuhandiWijaya]

If you want to BANG a KOK then yes 😂

[@chaninbenchanark3624]

ถ้า คุณเป็น คนรักผลไม้ไทย เกรด พรีเมี่ยม ขอ แนะนำ ทุกท่านไปเที่ยวชม ได้ ที่ ตลาดนัด อ.ต.ก. ที่อยู่ ใกล้ๆ ตลาดนัด สวนจตุจักร. ขอเรียน เชิญ นักท่องเที่ยว ทุกท่าน ครับ

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

You deleted the first video? Is this getting recommend again? Either way I still don't think bankok is the best city in South east Asia. It's nice but not the best.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Reupload, the first one had a glitch around 12 minutes in..

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Which city would you say is the best?

[@user-xx9up2xl7o]

​@@JasonBillamTravelMalaysia has the most beautiful coastal beaches, stunning scenery, and charming nature. It has many historical and religious places, and its people are good and they coexist peacefully, Muslims and Christians. ❤

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

@@JasonBillamTravel oh I see. Personally I perfer the melting pot of ethnicities like KL or Singapore. Or maybe the cities that remained traditional like yogakarta or Chiang mai.

[@Blablagerman]

@@user-xx9up2xl7o How about Buddhists and Jews in Malaysia? Are they also coexisting peacefully with Muslims?

[@tanikchantramit3620]

It is just an okay city and nowhere near term "best" city. That said, it is understandable that some tourists may find it favorable mainly due to the cost of living and the not so bad infrastructures.

[@Iceyfire12]

Ehhh just because your Thai dont discredit BKK! If BKK had Wide Even Sidewalks with Less Obstacles on the sidewalks it would shoot up for many Tourists! Needs an Extensive Modern Skybridge Network for Rainy Flood Season! A Decent Length Promenade by the River! It would be Up there! Plus whenever they start Connecting the BTS MRT within the Main city! It’s Improving at an Organic Pace! Not a total decimation like Sihanouke for the Chinese!

[@Andrelour]

Singapoh is amazing. But Taiwan and Kyushu, Japan are my favorites

[@lizsharpe1031]

Can't believe Mongolia videos didn't draw viewers...I always prefer open spaces, fewer people- ha ha

[@nielk799]

Nope, i think Singapore hands down even its too expensive but it is the only superior city not only in ASIA but also in the world. but Bangkok is also one of the nice city to visit in SEA.

[@AnuchaKanyakamin]

your headline comments is is thailland the best country in south east asia..; ask the many thousand of chinese russian.india and malaysia ,and many more other countries why thailand is the best rgt now to visit..last yrs 2023 had 28millions plus ,thailand is the most popular desination country rgt now in asia,

[@Blablagerman]

Pattaya is the best city in SEA

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

Is it because of what I'm thinking about?....Is it?

[@user-xx9up2xl7o]

Pattaya is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, not the Mediterranean Sea 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Blablagerman]

@@user-xx9up2xl7o Who said Mediterranean Sea?? Are you planning on coming to Europe by boat or why are you a bit confused? SEA= S outh E ast A sia

[@Blablagerman]

You are very kryptic

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

@@Blablagerman me? I don't think there's anything cryptic about pattaya.

[@tally1604]

That's really a shame that the Mongolia series underperformed for you views-wise. To me, it represents what youtube can be at its very best.

[@somkiatnalintharathorn9983]

Bangkok isn't the best city but it is the varity life style city. Slow life .

[@TingitanianCenturion]

You are hotttttt

[@Juy1234]

If an Indian employee in Soi Khao San holds a sign to harass, he can notify the police To travel at 1155❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThBKK]

Bangkok is not the best city. .... It's just the city that people like the most.😁

[@ironbuffaloXX]

The world knows why Thailand is popular and it's not the temple 😂

[@omgwth7567]

The xxx is just small part. 😊

[@ar-rys6330]

Nah lack of trees so less civilised people there

[@takuan650]

The best thing about Bangkok is the bypass on the way to Luang Prabang, Laos. I can't detect anything in that hole that would want me to be there at all.

[@user-qs5gt6ty6s]

Thank you for spending your money in Laos. Lots and lots of things there are all imported from Thailand and lots and lots of related dividend stocks are all ownable through the Thai Stock Exchange 😘😘😘

[@aitaisakura4281]

No… I do think it is still Singapore

[@THAK.ANAN.MAKSANG]

Small city less activity.

[@aitaisakura4281]

@@THAK.ANAN.MAKSANG big city bigger poverty and prsotitution

[@THAK.ANAN.MAKSANG]

@@aitaisakura4281 that 's life 😊 every country have it.

[@aitaisakura4281]

@@THAK.ANAN.MAKSANG not like bangkok who glamorize rape and pedophile

[@Iceyfire12]

@@aitaisakura4281Singapore is Singapore by one Week you’ve explored Singapore! It can only build into the Ocean but call themselves Sustainable LOL! Plus ppl dont visit other countries for a completely Modern City! It would make no sense to them!

[@bankerdave888]

I've seen "The Hangover", the city is too much of an adventure for me!

[@siameseworld]

@7:29 that aligator grill is just wrong! I'm Thai and grew up in Bangkok, I must say that Thai people don't eat aligator or crocodile meat. At least not in Bangkok, although I can't speak for the whole nation. It's not registered as a traditional or regional dish. This must be specifically created to cater for the "adventourous tourists". Please don't support this crooked business! Please please please! Let that poor little one be the last 😢

[@readwrite1815]

If you want to visit the best of the best city in Southeast Asia, Phnom Penh will be your answer.

[@syahrezanadham7615]

Absolutely not

[@wisanupansa-ard3067]

No best city in southeast Asia. But Thailand is not cheapest in southeast Asia but Thailand is one of country in southeast Asia that cheap. Best city is not in Thailand. Singapore or Malaysia are better. You still don't know that a tragedy has occurred in Thailand. Crime from shooting in a famous department store in a commercial business area One in Bangkok a few months ago, so safety is quite low.Corruption here is very high. Received a bribe Government officials themselves break the law. Even the previous prime minister and the current one have been pardoned for past crimes. Which if you were an ordinary person, you would have to go to jail.

[@souadabdulsalam1957]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@TingitanianCenturion]

Free ISRAEL

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Overrated cities

[@TingitanianCenturion]

True mate

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@TingitanianCenturion definitely

[@user-xx9up2xl7o]

Malaysia is better than Thailand because it has coastal beaches, picturesque and attractive natural scenery, and many islands, which are visited by millions of foreign tourists.

[@Samual.adis.Najmani]

Not to disagree with you, but Thailand has all of that as will.

[@Blablagerman]

Malaysia is a country, not a city. The titel asks about the best city in SEA

[@user-xx9up2xl7o]

​@@Samual.adis.NajmaniMaybe you are correct because I have not visited Thailand 🤗🤭🤫

[@user-xx9up2xl7o]

​@@BlablagermanI did not read the title. I thought it was comparing the beauty of Thailand and Malaysia 🤭🤭🤭☺️😊

[@Blablagerman]

@@user-xx9up2xl7o No problem. Salam/Peace