THAILAND Revisited 🇹🇭 | Ep1 - Bangkok, Erawan NP, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya

[@karlwatsondocs]

This trip was in January 2022 when we had to run the gauntlet of the Thailand Pass Test & Go scheme. As of July 2022 all these rules are gone, so this is a unique document of a strange and weird time of travelling, that wasn’t without its rewards though! Ep2 is live now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmqbZoCvdstrgsk Big shout out also to Paddy, check out this Thailand and Vietnam adventures here: kzbin.info

[@stoomkracht]

The way things were and are in Thailand aren't exactly following logical reasoning. Heck many still wear masks on motorbikes, but no helmet (mind you, outside is the safest place you could be... ventilation). Then again, where in the world they did? Seemed all like a bunch of copying lemmings going down the canyon treating it like some kind of Ebola. Some countries more so than others though, China is still a crazy mess. All for a flu-like virus that happens to spread more easily (in fancy words, an upper respiratory infection). But then again, the flu never did have the same spotlight and research as Corona did. Funny how things are now going back to normal while it is still there and funny how we probably helped variants on its way and kept the epidemic going longer than needed. Anyway, yes the Thailand rules were insane and I still wonder why one would dare to come. And yes, my thoughts were for 2 years with the tourist economy. Slayered by a fearful government.

[@courtneyjade7608]

It's nice to see people my age on this tour, Im often put off joining trips when it's big groups of 18/19 year olds, not that there is anything wrong with them, I just feel i am at a different part of my life and struggle to relate so much.

[@Flynt75]

Mate, brilliant! I don’t say this lightly, but this might just be my favourite from you ever. The music, the editing (loved the game/pixel effect at the beginning!), the saga.. all of it’s brilliant!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 😊

[@bond2764]

Karls best video is objectively his Philippines one

[@evancrown5657]

@@bond2764 shuh-up mate...A taste of India ya wankah!

[@TheThaiger]

Hey Karl! We definitely know who you are now, you're a good sport, that bit was hilarious! We would love to invite you on our show sometime, let us know when you're in Thailand again *Natty & Jay* (shout out to PGSanta for bringing us here)

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha cheers guys, that clip was gift from the heavens, made such a good gag 😀👍

[@antifugazi]

Thaiger is a mess these days.

[@stoomkracht]

@@antifugazi o please, be quiet and go back to TNT. They lack an identity at the moment though. Who is "we".

[@pgsanta]

Karl on set at the Thaiger for an episode would be awesome; maybe next time he's in Thailand.

[@grantbrown3377]

@@pgsanta Would be a great podcast episode!!

[@twistedyogi13]

This video is amazing, thank you for sharing and all the fun edits. I'm dying to go back to Thailand, especially seeing how slow things have been for the local people.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Mate what an amazing video. Captured all the feels of a fun yet stressful trip. LOVED IT. Can't wait for the next episode 🙂

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers buddy 😊

[@JorgenD-original]

@Paddy Doyle. Confesses… you sitting are sitting and do replaying the part when you in it 😉😎. The reason why the video is amazing. 😜

[@randomrachael420]

Thanks Paddy for helping me find another cool travel vlogger, I'm subbing now :)

[@markp5056]

Both awesome vloggers! 2 great channels 💪👍

[@darm1735]

Rather you than me, I could not of have gone through what you endured guys, but also glad you had some fun in between, excellent video, so thanks for sharing the whole experience. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JohanV66]

A testimony of bravery: to set up a trip in these circumstances AND to make a travel vlog despite the setbacks that’s still extremely entertaining. Engaging to the max. Two thumbs up for this one!

[@spknight1]

Absolutely brilliant and I'm so glad you documented it. Even now, those quarantine restrictions look ridiculous. In a few years we're all going to look back and ask ourselves what on earth were the government's thinking. Quality video, bet you no one else has a record of this.

[@jarno30jarno]

The editing in this video is stellar, too bad about the quarantine that must have sucked. The bidet bit and shawshank show how much time you had to perfect comedy into the video. Can't wait to visit the waterfalls myself one day, and hope that day will come sooner that later.

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

captivating distination and stunning views; it was pleased to see the new video.Huge thank for such interesting job.

[@rickjanssen1969]

Stepping up the game with every video, man! Those 8-bit parts combined with the 90's trance blended in perfectly and the storytelling and editing were top notch! If you keep evolving like this you will be Christopher Nolan or Vince Gilligan-levels in two years time! Also those half empty Chang bottles on the nightstand bring back so much memories and make me wanna go there right now :P

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha cheers Rick 😊

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Not my favourite travel documentary from you Karl (I really feel bad for all of you and the locals) but Great editing you have done an amazing job I so wished I could go on one of your organised travel! Playing the lottery 🤞🏼 Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@paulmorris3613]

Once again excellence, out of what might be deemed a disaster. Well done for you, the folks, and above all your editing, You have still managed to capture the places, the groups and the events in a way which makes you want to view more.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers Paul 😊

[@edwardpritchard3132]

Amazing, I'm going to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam for 35 days on 1st Sep. (3rd time) On Sep 2021 we went to Kyrgyzstan road trip for 2 weeks. Highly recommended. The best nature we've seen in the world Top quality video as usual Karl, your editing really captures the emotion of the trip well.

[@JessyLachapelle]

I'm actually heading out to South-East Asia in November for an 8 month digital nomad trek which was greatly inspired by your HK2NY trip, that I ironically found on KZbin while sick with COVID a few months ago. I'll be landing in Saigon and will be in Bangkok on December 1st 😍 anyways thank you for the amazing documentaries

[@sujitrar4156]

I’m Thai living in the U.S. ..wanted to go back to Thailand to visit my family but can’t because I refuse to participate in these stupidity 🙄 …would love to join your tour next time in Thailand when Thai government has some common sense! ..love all your videos …kept me alive during the Covid ❤️about to take off to Switzerland in a couple weeks I can’t wait !!

[@jaymeez]

It’s been 7 years since I’ve been to Thailand and I feel you Karl. I miss it too. Hope to be back before 2023 is over

[@daviddoyle5540]

As a frequent visitor to Thailand I was really desperate to get back but traveling under test and go Jan 2022 was insane and something that I would have never done. The stress, risk of quarantine and potential costs as well as all of the horror stories, way too much of a gamble. Everything back then was clearly money motivated, as you said yourself the rules made no sense and I'm stunned you risked organising a tour. Either way I enjoyed the video but very glad that I held off.

[@nick-meets-world]

Seriously well done for making a very entertaining film out of a fairly miserable experience Karl! Really enjoyed it and let's hope we don't see these silly quarantine situations ever again

[@hairbearstare]

Such a good film, Karl! You're really showing off your filmmaking chops with this one!!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@panapatjiabl4051]

I recognized u from Paddy doyle channel. Thank u for sharing nice vlog of my country keep more comming.

[@GlitterMoonbeam]

That was so fantastic. You made an amazing video out of a crappy situation! That is some skillz! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@lalihlab]

Bravo, Karl! You are one hell of a storyteller. The situations you were in obviously are made challenging in producing this video. Can't wait for the next episode. 😍😘

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@positiveworld-view8677]

Me too..! Went back to Thailand after 9 yrs.. & lived to ko Samui..for 3 yrs ! 🤗💜🌴

[@lucindaorourke4634]

Brilliant! Loved it and to see Paddy Doyle they’re too in Bangkok.. so fun

[@ashtually]

An awesome video!! Erawan National Park looks absolutely stunning. It's definitely high in my bucket list. And I love Paddy's videos, so it's great you were able to meet up. Thanks for the video :)

[@streetjester]

Youve outdone yourself this time. Despite the mayhem you guys encountered, this is still by far my most favorite docu of your travels. Something new and fun is added on your edits in all aspects I can really appreciate it. Well done and cant wait to watch for more. Love and support from this side of the world!! Cheers!! 🥂💙

[@daveybecks0879]

Brilliant video, as always! I can't wait to join you on one of these trips!

[@The_Illumi_Nation]

Awesome seeing you meet up with Paddy, my two fave travel bloggers!

[@DNAtraveling]

Honestly man, follwed you and your adventures since HKNY, and this is one of your best videos. The trails and tribulations really make traveling some times. a shit situation, all outside your control but you still manage to make some fucking rad content ! Look forward to the next one

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks mate really appreciate it

[@tonyforever]

I've been waiting for you to revisit Thailand. Great video! Can't wait for episode 2.

[@havisiting]

Marvel: 'Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history' Karl Watson and Paddy Doyle: hold my beers

[@James_Fisher]

Another cracking video! Love the nod to Groundhog Day 👏🏻😂👌🏻

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 👍

[@tinahuynh5040]

Despite all the hurdles this made us laugh so much! Thank you for giving us an hour long video to enjoy 😉 loved every minute of it. When is ep 2 out karl?

[@karlwatsondocs]

Next Thursday

[@michaelsilberblatt6132]

Excellently edited! So glad you made this video and embraced its "different" nature of its story!

[@Livingmln]

Sick video!! Look forward to your videos. You spacing them out brings excitement when you randomly pop up on my screen.

[@debbydhill]

Editing and story...wow...so good Karl. Sorry it was so stressful at times, but glad you didn't have to crawl through the sh&%. Everything really visually fun and beautiful.

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

I always find myself back on this channel getting immersed in your journeys! Thanks Karl 👍🤩

[@jhgfghjfuzrtfchchghgf]

Cool, video, love the music during the quarantine part :D so sorry you had to go through this. I'll be travelling to Thailand later this year, cant wait to get there :)

[@minimatrix2763]

Woah looks like all the stress was kinda worth it?! Awesome video and great timing! Makes perfect bank holiday viewing!

[@KattieMetChris]

Your editing and creativity continue to amaze and inspire me. Excellent video start to finish. Also, what a cool little "time capsule" of a unique and crazy time! All the best Karl!

[@cryptotrader2779]

Amazing video. Loved it, especially all the fun video/sound clips. First time watching you, instant subscribe. Can't wait for the second part of this. Great job mate, and thanks Paddy for posting the link to this.

[@karlwatsondocs]

cheers! :)

[@Omen6]

I’ve been subscribed for a while and this is by far your best video yet. The editing and graphics and stuff are seriously next level and there isn’t another travel KZbinr doing it like this. Also as a KZbin personality… it’s refreshing to see someone with complete self awareness and zero gate-keeping hipster vibes. Seriously dude I’m pumped for this series!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 😊

[@randomrachael420]

Paddy Doyle sent me to this channel, and so far I'm glad he did! :)

[@gracefernandes3661]

Great video! "Life was meant for living". Shawshank is a great quarantine flick!!! Love Thailand, so nice to re-experience the waterfalls through your lense. Thank you for making these videos. We love your videos even if the Thai news people have no clue who you are 😂

[@markp5056]

Excellent stuff but bloody ell didn't realise you'd gone through all that shit! I was there in Dec 21 and jumped through all the hoops and that was my worst nightmare. Looking forward to Pt 2 🙏🏻

[@vjay6667]

Thanks for the video and keep up the good work. Your HK2NY series was the first time I watched a travel vlog on KZbin many years ago. Glad to see you’re still going strong.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks for watching all this time :)

[@BellagamingTV]

Remember following you on Instagram during this. I was due to fly on 5th Jan but tested positive on 4th…. (Luckily over here!) so I’m on for this coming January now. Still an amazing documentary 👍🏻

[@craftybarb6220]

Looking forward to Thailand revisted part 2. My sister and brother in law and my daughter and son in law have been to Thailand. (Very envious) I've travelled the world with you from my armchair.

[@hanskalberg3504]

Great video Karl, loved the Groundhog day reference during quarantine, keep it up!

[@mandisamadikane656]

Another great video 👏👏👏 I can't wait for part 2.

[@alimurad2614]

why isn't Karl on Netflix yet. amazing!

[@Doublevammy]

Up 2 3 4 is a question I rather droll hahaha colonel hathi. Brought back memories good on you Karl lad. Even on these circumstances you lot didn’t lose your humor.. we’ve all been through this and I loved it you still putting out.. still on rumonades haha.. can’t wait new for more cheers

[@vadman3629]

Even in quarantine you manage to make an excellent video 👌🏻

[@kbcvisuals]

What a crazy trip. And the graphics were dope nice one Karl!

[@leechafertravels]

This was actually great to watch. The creativity was fantastic. 😊👏👏👏👏 Thank you Karl. 👍😊😊😊

[@TeguhNugroho90]

Hi, Karl. Glad to see you're back! That waterfall looks like the one in Laos. If you guys love waterfalls, Indonesia won't dissapoint you.

[@pgsanta]

Hahaha. Glad I could help get your name out on the Thaiger, Karl. Forgive them, they are a good lot, but obviously they need some help with figuring out who the quality Travel film makers are.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha ah it was you who asked!! I thought it was hilarious, that clip was a gift from the gods! 😜😂😂😂

[@pgsanta]

@@karlwatsondocs I'm still going to bat for you, Karl. kzbin.info/www/bejne/momqdaOIaK58prs 😂😂🤣

[@antifugazi]

PG Santa the biggest ass kisser to ever watch The Thaiger

[@itsmidlifeadventures]

Great work! What a Roller Coaster.

[@adventurewithmorgan]

Fantastic Video Karl, Can't wait for part 2!

[@emmascottishlass5035]

Heading to veitnam for my honeymoon so time to watch your veitnam videos again! Love the new trip!

[@JC-fz4zf]

This is a coincidence I subscribed to your channel and would like to watch all your videos but I was thinking have you been to my country and then you uploaded this video 7 hrs ago I was meant to watch this channel 😊 thank you for making these videos 🙏

[@JorgenD-original]

Excellent production. 👍🏻 video, clips, music, storytelling. Really good

[@karlwatsondocs]

thanks :)

[@FlamesMagic]

Yesssir this is what I have been waiting for

[@jordanmendoza8951]

Karl is such a great storyteller! Another amazing episode, loved the editing

[@MadYorkshireMan]

Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed this mate. Great film making

[@syaffuannajib5235]

i got stressed watching the quarantine part. just went to bangkok last july. everything was back to normal. thank God. cant wait for your next travel. Malaysia pleaseee

[@TheWrightLifeTravelChannel]

I loved the video game effects! The Erawan Falls bit brought me back to my trip more than a decade ago.

[@boomerrang68]

Awesome Video! I really enjoyed it.. Enjoy your next journey 😎🤙

[@sagartomar3461]

Commenting before watching I know it's good to be awesome ☺️👍 Edit :- it was awesome, really enjoyed it 💯

[@walterwhite3143]

Karl my man back at it! Looks class, Will watch later after work brother 🍻

[@vishalmbharadwaj7877]

what a video u stayed positive throughout the stresfull days thank you foe showing thailand through your camara...😃

[@essman21]

man whata a nightmare traveling at the height of covid in thailand. im there now and its back to normal essentially. i just had to pcr test before coming in as im unvaxxed. cheers tho buddy another great series. well done!

[@danlindner7115]

Brilliant 8-bit animations and references! Love your edits! I had to quarantine for 10 days in Thailand in Jan 2022 and I couldn’t leave my room nor choose my meals. My food was complete inedible $h*t.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yeah the person who was in the hospital hotel said the same thing. Things definitely could have been worse in terms of quarantine

[@stevefranchise83]

Absolutely amazing!

[@Jimmy83-i3g]

Excellent video again!! Keep them coming

[@LetsMakeGhosts]

So glad these videos are back.

[@ianwyj1]

Visited Kanchanaburi a couple of years ago. Good place to visit is Hellfire Pass where part of original Death Railway, laid through a rock-hewn passage through the jungle, exists as a walking trail. There's an interpretative centre there as well - very poignant, and it links well with the Commonwealth cemetery back in town. Took the train from the terminus station through Kanchanaburi back to Bangkok too - very good for an experience life in the countryside in Thailand.

[@HamNoytheDutchGuy]

Amazing video Karl 😯 realy like the vibe and the way you edited this. First thing first, this is the first ever video i have watched from your channel, how why i hear you thinking, well, Mr Doyle, jep Paddy mate 😉 He talked about watchin your vids way back in november/december 2021. So i looked you up at insta, started followin your story and how you travelled thailand, so i was waiting on this video to come one day 👍 I myselve booked a trip in oktober 2021 for a period from march and April 2022, so long after you finished your trip i was in Thailand, and boy was it great. So little tourists and therefor enjoyed a lot of places without a crowd 🤫 But we had the same path to walk for the thaipass all the paperwork, 5 day quarantaine etc. It was a mess, and why... well just go with it as it is at that moment. You got me hooked from within the first 5 minutes so will watch more of your channel soon mate. Thanks for your hard work editing and filming this, and from now on as always, C Ya in the next one Karl, cheers 🙌🍻

[@elliottkeightley1425]

Could be one of your best edits. The quality, the way you captured all the feels in all of the difficult and fun moments plus in my favourite country in the world. Glad to have another video

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers Elliot 😊

[@elliottkeightley1425]

It just clicked to me that the hotel you quarantined in was the same hotel I stayed in when I visited Bangkok back in 2018. Great hotel

[@randomrachael420]

20:40 I guess that is why I have always used both brakes because I can never remember which is which. Glad he was ok.

[@tedshoemaker4102]

Once again highly entertaining, even in the face not ideal circumstances. My subscribed channels are almost travel related - Karl's channel tops the list!

[@kimoevlogs]

Freaking loving this series Karl... Straight on to Episode 2 for us 💪🏼💥

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@whackerjacker]

Top tier stuff right there, glad to have all that covid mysery behind us. 6 months in South east asia starts the 29th of October for me. And your videos have inspired me to just buy the ticket, it's as simple as that. We'll done bud.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Nice one mate 👍

[@louis0121]

Another brilliant video Karl.... You never fail to deliver quality content bud... Me and the wife are definitely going to visit this amazing country one day... hopefully with less hassle than you guys went through lol... Looking forward to the next instalment..

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊👍

[@LondonViewpoints]

Very cool episode. despite all the frustrations, it looked like fun , looking forward to ep2

[@karlwatsondocs]

cheers buddy :)

[@obliviousm]

So much work went into that video. Well done Karl 👏

[@BellagamingTV]

Just to add. The editing was spot on. Better than half the documentaries you’d see on tv

[@howard1980]

Awesome video Karl. We travelled to Thailand in April of this year when they still had the day 1 and day 5 test. Lucky for us we were all negative and were able to enjoy a family holiday. We have booked to go back for a month at the end of March next year. So super excited for that.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Ah next March should be awesome 😊

[@drfunkmaster]

this is great..amazing video. your story telling is some of the best i have seen

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 👍

[@caitsanait]

Amazing! The way that you turned quarantine into entertaining content is just 👌

[@jomontanee]

CAN’T WAIT FOR EP2!

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

My wife and I done the same Thailand holiday Xmas time, flew out from LHR to phuket via Doha on Xmas day and returned on Feb 1st from BKK, 1 night quarantine in Phuket was joke, didn’t have to do day 5 when we arrived, we spent the whole holiday travelling around Phuket other than the last four days in BKK, it’s still a great holiday destination, already booked six weeks next Xmas 👍

[@johnshores4745]

im so glad i never went through that BS . i virtually did the same trip back in June Bangkok ,Ayutthaya ,Nakhon Sawan , Kanchanaburi, Hua Hin , Amphawa then back to Bangkok 1 month of pure bliss and yes i conquered Erawan

[@wilsongaskins5462]

Excellent video, especially the video game parts. It would have made more sense to quarantine everyone for the first 5 days if you must test again on day 5. But that would make too much sense in the covid world. One rule of thumb with covid seemed to be place rules even if they don’t make sense. Cool names for the elephants. South America was the move at that time, they were much more relaxed.

[@bhupindervirdi7294]

Kudos to all the effort you made Karl.... Your content is entertaining 🤟

[@garymccullough9325]

The best travel vlogger is bk. Always feels like we are on the journey with u. Class as usual karl

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers Gary 👍

[@positiveworld-view8677]

Beautiful people laughing together.. .... in Heaven !

[@GetToHyper]

I cant believe the effort in this video! You keep outdoing yourself mate

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@gracebishop5151]

Amazing! Despite everything that happened you still got to see an amazing country and get to explore around a beautiful place! Your videos always inspire me to go travelling and plan my next trip

[@pabloyagani]

I used to love watching your videos , amazing work.