KHLONG SAN SAEP. Bangkok canal tour. History, ghosts, bridges, then & now, plus more

[@BangkokPat]

All locations are here, including the ghosts, animals and where the boys jumped in! www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=12ANEcKCIrAAwKD4FhfqTykH712VXRQ4f&usp=sharing

[@wakui00]

Underrated channel.

[@takatukatom1371]

1. - This Report is a journalistic Masterpiece. 2. - Quote: „Men at Work - Down under“ made my day :-) 3. - Dogs barking (near the end) carefully and exactly placed at the right position of the music-track... Hats off to you! T.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks very much, I'm so happiy someone noticed that! I've made another reference to Men at Work in my Khao San Road video when I mentioned hippies. The moment I came up with that joke when I was on the bridge looking down filming those guys cutting the steel, I thought maybe I could include a few more 80s song references, but I forgot!

[@takatukatom1371]

​@@BangkokPat - Haha :-) Sounds like you enjoy doing your projects, Pat! I don't stop believin' that I will find more quotes in the future, especially since watching KZbin is my favourite waste of time. To be honest, I'm so excited about that, because I can't fight this feeling: I guess I will search time after time, not only from 9 to 5. I might even do that all night long. But for now - you got it - it's time to say goodbye, Tom

[@BangkokPat]

@@takatukatom1371 I just can't get enough of these puns and quotes on 80s tunes. I heard a rummour that a ship of fools was sailing on the seven seas then it took a detour somewhere down that crazy river but it got stuck in the middle on loose rocks. The coastguard told them not to rock the boat and to relax, as the indigineous local people were going to help. Two tribes appeared and despite them being rivals, they said ''let's work together' and set them free. I could go on and on.....

[@takatukatom1371]

@@BangkokPat Funny game, - 2:1 for you :-) T.

[@carldseekingpeace]

The depth of your videos is remarkable. The research you invest in produces historical documentaries that capture me. Over time I've come to appreciate your artist's eye for the quiet beauty of a city and people. Bangkok's beauty is found in surprising places and is so often unintentional. Many thanks for the effort you make to make extraordinary pieces of art. Your work stands alone. I am grateful!

[@scottDchicago]

Standing ovation from Chicago! This is truly excellent work!

[@BangkokPat]

Just seen your email as I'm typing this... many thanks!! I'll reply to that now....

[@chrish8903]

Men at work, down under. Well played sir.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Chris...What else could I have said?

[@chrish8903]

@@BangkokPat You have a real knack for making these videos. They are great. I only hope you don't run out of topics. There are only so many neighbourhoods in bkk. Maybe you could recount the experiences of notable people who may have lived or visited Thailand. That would be appealing to me anyway.

[@Th-vy8ut]

Best you tuber in Bkk

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, very nice of you to say so, if only......doesn't mean those getting the big numbers are necessarily great though.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Another good video, thank you. The history of the Klong is a sad one. When groups of Lao visit Bkk, they seek to visit this klong. As schoolchildren, they sing the song in their classroom of their Lao ancestors who were forced to toil in the klongs construction.

[@globaltravelmate]

Man at Work!!! Down under. haha Nice Backwards filming. Thanks for the shoutout mate :-)

[@BangkokPat]

That was the only way to get a drivers eye style view and it works, because it's same as if I was sitting with the driver. And it's a view nobody else has used which I'm surprised!! More fun that side views, I meant to mention more 80s songs....

[@DJ-ys9cn]

Brilliant video, you could easily set up a Bangkok tours business with all your geographically and local history knowledge. Excellent watch.

[@BangkokPat]

Appreciate the kind words Bob, thank you. I was thinking of a tour related thing, myself and Global Travel mate discussed it and when things pick up something might become of our chat. Urban tours, a trip to say, 2 tourist spots but via a few urban areas that never get appreciated. I've learned a lot because most of these places I'd never been to beforehand and the process of visiting, looking around, shooting, deciding what to include and talk about can be a long process. This video is the first I've done in 5 visits to an area, but then again it is the canal!

[@terencegraham8414]

Been up and down that klong a hundred times. Love it.Something about being splashed with cancerous klong water that makes me feel alive. Ha

[@BangkokPat]

Hi Terry, Just imagine...in the past you risked a faceful of that water every time you rode it, and wasn't unusual to be stuck on a crowded boat next to the side with the plastic sheet broken. It was hell. Not sure about loving it though!!

[@jonfranklin4583]

On my first day in Bangkok ever I rode on this canal and it captured my heart. No trip I make to Bangkok is complete until I take a trip on Klong San Saep. Thank you for the wonderful video's of Bangkok!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Jon, it is one of those love it or hate it things, and I used to dread it, when the boats were old, as in the video. You'd get there quicker and beat traffic, but you'd spend 10mins washing your hands and face.

[@kashyapkhakharia5826]

You are bringing best videos on Bangkok, you deserve minimum one subscriber atleast. I am amazed at your research on each and every area of the city, it's stunning absolutely stunning. Keep positing and I am sure one day you will get lots and lots of viewers and subscribers.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks for the kind words, and apologies for the late response. That video is a favourite of mine as it was the most peaceful area I've been to for a video, especially Minburi. More canal videos possible....

[@danielw3899]

Another entertaining, informative, well constructed video! And yes, I also noticed the barks being synchronized with the music and a few puns/references... very well done - thank you!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Daniel, glad you noticed! But to be honest, the barks weren't delierately in sync, just that I edited the music track to fit that slot and noticed that after the first playback!!!

[@liro_mngbt]

Now this is an excellent deep dive into the Bangkok Khlongs where you didn’t necessarily have to actually dive into them. Just wish you and KZbin were around in the early days before they covered up the Khlongs, would have been very interesting to watch. Thanks again, Pat!

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Liro, there was so much more to cover but I think I got all the ''essential'' bits. If I was around when they were covering them up, I may have tried to stop them, but obviously I wouldn't know the future...

[@liro_mngbt]

@@BangkokPat definitely essential especially for people who lack knowledge but are curious about Bangkok such as myself. :) yeah, if only we had that ability :(

[@ThailandBound]

It's like watching the Discovery Channel very interesting lots of good information

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Mate, it's the first time I've shot and edited a video in 5 days. I couldn't master the audio on this, the app kept crashing, hopefully went unnoticed though!

[@Few_politicians_run_your_life]

You amaze me. You did a very good job including the history too. Many of them I didn't even know. I wish people take care of their property more. Many people don't have to pay property taxes so, they don't care to rent it out. If they have empty building or houses they like to make up some scary story to make people afraid to get inside. For example, if you have kid your should not play hide and seek at night because glost will kidnap you something like that.

[@BangkokPat]

I'm never 100% sure about ghost stories I get told but I wanna believe them because I love those ghost stories!

[@lordcharles7592]

Koolist Music of any channel i follow. really enjoyed this one mate. brought back so many memories, getting a face full of water, climbing over the seats and getting my backpack caught getting out of the boat and hanging on to a pole while people pulled me back in !

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Charles, I'm quite particular about which music I put in and I've settled on a few tracks I like. The generic sounding ''elevator'' music doesn't do these videos justice so I subscribe to a decent site with a lot of better stuff. Those boats were hell in the early 2000s. You climbed in anywhere, as quick as you could. Raining, rush hour with a backpack? You're a better man than I am!

[@lordcharles7592]

only did the backpack thing once ! @@BangkokPat

[@boonmarkarvonen6555]

Another great one, Pat!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more on the way too! Pat

[@arykesdeminno4389]

Really enjoy watching your videos. I grew up in Bangkok, although I only lived there until I was 12, I find it very interesting and keen to know more about this amazing city. And I've recommended your channel to my mum who is from Bangkok and has lived there from 1955-1999 before moving to the UK. Thank you for sharing these videos. Keep up the great work 🙏🇹🇭 ❤️

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks very much and I hope you both enjoy catching up.

[@jiminhart]

Thanks for this. I've only ever been on the section between Phaya Thai and Phan Fa, so it's great to see the rest. For years I used to stay near MBK and after a while the penny dropped that if I wanted to go to the old city, the canal boat was BY FAR the most efficient way to do it.

[@BangkokPat]

As of last week it actually goes further, out to Minburi where I was walking along and said it was so calm. Electric boats now run along that section.

[@jiminhart]

Fantastic, @@BangkokPat. Now that electric boats are coming in I'd consider living by the canal. Before it was too noisy with the old motors.

[@jptravelwithoutflying]

Thanks for this video Pat 🙏🏼 Informative 👍🏼

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you JP, glad you liked it mate, doing them weekly now!

[@ashp5648]

Fantastic video Bangkok Pat this could be arguably your best to date.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Ashley, that's given that video a lot to live up to. A lot of fun hanging around the canal for a few days though! More dogs than cats, sadly for a few...

[@cambodianrefugee6305]

Now thats a truly great travelogue. That would make an awesome pilgrimage to do the whole thing on foot from the chao phraya to the bang pakong stopping at temples all along the way. I am inspired!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Jeff, I coul probably do that, in 10 parts!

[@suchasin]

Thank you for yet another great video....they are all quality and its much appreciated

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you, that was a rare video where I had a lot of peace and quiet when shooting, except the rain part!

[@stevessoutheastasia4426]

The Klongs are still a mysterious way to travel for us westerners used to wheels of motion ! a different way of exploring BKK from a different perspective , as i have only done a few canal rides , yet again i'm still sitting here watching your vids about them , Thanks for another insight of Bangkok .. Catchya ...😎😎

[@BangkokPat]

Hiya Steve, hope ya well, I reckon everyone at some point has used that klong boat at least once in their lives and generally it's not much fun, let's be honest, and those who have to use it daily probably are sick of it!

[@mal3519]

Good addition with the location map.👍

[@BangkokPat]

I should add to all videos eventually. People always ask.

[@nkhustler815]

Once again great narration and footage

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you, appreciate the kind words mate, I'm doing my best to get these out weekly now!

[@hottafyah]

used to travel from Wat Lat Phrao on a network of canals (including San Saep) to the bridge near the Asia Hotel to get to MBK back in the early 90’s. also lived alongside San Saep in Sukhumvit area east of Asoke at one point. good old days. miss it all dearly. thanks for the memories! you’re a class act! 🤩

[@mao_gwam]

I am so happy to have found your channel the content and the way you deliver it is a joy to behold. Thank you Sir

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Malcolm, this was a prticularly fun place to shoot because I got some peace and quiet, especially in Minburi.

[@z.m.5618]

One time more a great video Pat 👍 thank you so much 🙏 I love to go by canalboat and I miss it so much 🧘‍♀️

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Marion, sad to hear that you miss that canal, but surely you've got plans one day to ride it again?

[@carldseekingpeace]

Wonderful work! Thanks!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Carl!

[@mericksonw1]

I really enjoy your VLOGS. You do a fantastic job. Thank you.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Michael, it's an absolute pleasure to be out and about doing these. I can't stop choosing what area will be next, it's a dilemma!!

[@angadskate28]

Been waiting for this area, awesome stuff as always.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks very much, I'm considering a part 2 to cover Ramkhamhaeng & Bangkapi a bit more closely....if I put it on this video it'd be about 30mins. But if you think about it, there isn't that much to look at around those parts....

[@angadskate28]

@@BangkokPat I agree, there's not much to see. Have you considered the Charansanitwong area, there's an MRT line that runs through the street, tons of fun stuff around. Anyways, cheers mate Bought you a coffee ☕☺️

[@robinmasters2530]

Another great video Pat, I do miss BKK every time I watch one of your videos

[@BangkokPat]

Hiya Robin, nice to hear from you. Surely you're planning a visit at some point??

[@robinmasters2530]

@@BangkokPat For sure I'll be back, sadly due to vaccine issues in both Thailand and my native Australia I can't see myself being there before June 2023. I currently live in a police state, Australians currently aren't allowed to leave the country and it doesn't look like that will change this side of Easter.

[@stevepickles8205]

Enjoyed that Pat, thanks. Keep it up.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Steve, got something quite different coming up tomorrow!

[@wrightst8]

Excellent stuff as always Pat. I think a Klong San Saeb canal trip is always a must whilst in Bangkok: The buzz of getting on and off the boats (I tried it once with luggage after arriving at Makkasan station from the airport - never again, almost washed my fruit and veg in the canal lol!); the breeze; the different views; the potential time saved (not in your case though!) Plus it seems to have a healthy future, which sounds great. Thanks a lot, mate

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks a lot mate, glad you liked it and have experience of this often disliked canal route. I used to dread taking boats in the old days before they fixed up the boats and made them more comfortable. Not sure how or if the electric boats will appear in our lifetime, but a healthy future indeed....

[@gazmat1969]

Fantastic stuff. I always learn something new and your presentation and production just keeps getting better and better. Thanks for creating these videos, your work is much appreciated.

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Gareth, hope you're well mate. I'm doing my best to get a weekly video out now and it's gone ok so far!

[@terencegraham8414]

Gota tell ya Pat, your talent and knowledge of all things Bangkok are truly impressive. Learning so much thru your channel. Thanks very much.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Terry, I do a lot of research and I get a bit carried away....!!

[@slybrethren3252]

this is such quality content. thank you.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Sly, glad you've found the channel 👍

[@bombazine2]

Super interesting and well shot video. Thank you

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Ed, Glad you enjoyed it. Was fun to shoot, one of the best! Pat

[@geoffreyboucher7068]

Another great video Pat ,love all the old buildings and the stories behind them,,

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Geoff,! A lot of stories I missed too, not sure if there's a part 2!

[@Chai_Travel]

Great haircut! And I’m enjoying these reversed boat rides! I left Bangkok. I’m going north for a while. Stay champ

[@BangkokPat]

It's the only way to get a head-on view of the canal!! Surprised that nobody else did it!! Hope everything good mate, you're taking 12 Baht trains I'm on 8 Baht boats!!

[@Chai_Travel]

@@BangkokPat haha that’s the way to travel mate 😜 cheers! Keep them coming!

[@mike-js1jj]

Great one. I love to travel on that canal when we stay in Bangkok.

[@BangkokPat]

Hi Mike, glad you enjoyed it, It's a fun ride on a quiet sunday!!

[@philipmorrow247]

Nice video pat the rural area at the end looked nice and quiet place to relax and maybe live. Wanted to stop In BKK next month after Phuket on my way up to NK but so many restrictions now hopefully they will get it under control soon. Keep the videos coming has kept me going for last 18 months.

[@BangkokPat]

The rural parts were fantastic, and to live would be ideal locations for the city. And quite a few posh developments of homes too. I'm up to one video a week now whereas before it was each fortnight.

[@ipierago]

A great look at a very interesting canal. Thanks. I like the Google maps shots you included because they help the viewer understand exactly where you are.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Ian, I could have done 3 videos on the whole canal, I missed so much! I've pinned a maps link with every location now.

[@DimaTrionix]

Always watch your vids a few times. Very interesting. Topnotch content!

[@BangkokPat]

Hey man, thanks. It's a hectic schedule now, doing these once a week, and I have a plan to get back to your area, someone wants me to also get around Talat Plu so might put them together mate. See how it goes in the next couple weeks!

[@DimaTrionix]

@@BangkokPat let me know when you come to my area. Would love to meet you.

[@dalepeterfilms]

Brilliant video. Great to find out so much about the khlong. I’ve just discovered your channel and will be binge watching over the next few days. Thank you for informing me and entertaining me.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks a lot, sorry for late response, and I am hoping you've binge watched a few. That canal always played some part in wherever I've lived around Bangkok over the years, used to have a distinct odour in the old days. Got a splash in the eye once and was worried for days afterwards, imagined all kinds of scenarios such as worms giving me blindness. I was ok but you never know...

[@dalepeterfilms]

@@BangkokPat Thanks for responding. I've watched everything except the livestreams (I even watched the Washington Square remix). Thoroughly enjoyed them all. You've got a good eye for interesting locations around the city, so I won't patronise you by making any suggestions! I lived in Khlong Tan a few years ago and found it very useful for getting into Pratunam and the old city. I used it a couple of times in the early 90s and seem to remember the boats being a lot smaller and the khlong a lot smellier. I hope to be back in the city soon - I've been away nearly two years and it's too long. Your videos have helped me reconnect over the last few weeks. For that I'm very grateful. Cheers!

[@rickracer78]

Amazingly well done and informative, mate. How you find these places stuns me proper. My hat goes off to you.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Rick, appreciate the kind words mate, I do my best to cover anything off the mainstream and maybe it's costing me viewers and a quick progress, I think it's vital to find a niche nobody else is doing.

[@paulrogers6866]

Great overview as always Pat. Amazing the number of derelict building aroubd bangkok, there has to be a story of 10 in these

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Paul, some are way past the point of no return. When I first lived in BKK they were ressurecting a lot of old structures left for dead after 1997, some didn't look to healthy but are really great looking condos now!!

[@brownie69]

Great video, very interesting thanks for taking the time to make this Pat. 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Brownie, glad you liked it. Was an interesting shoot, that's for sure and it's very noticeable how much cleaner it is compared to a decade ago.

[@mal3519]

Cracking stuff as usual Pat ,this has got to be one of my favourite channels now very well put together .I sometimes get the MRT to Hua Lamphong train station walk up the canal to Bobae market have a mooch then canal boat to Bang kapi have a bit explore the back on the boat to Nana nuea Good day out . Keep up the good work cant wait for the next one.

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Mai, the canals are quite entertaining to travel on but I would go crazy if I had to use it daily, but the electric boats are well comfortable but a bit slower. Bobae market was sadly quiet, it's a madhouse normally as you'll know.

[@frankoseven]

Really interesting video about this Khlong. It's always interesting to see the past and the present developments of streets, Khlongs and buildings in Bangkok. Thumbs up 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Frank, I assume you've rode this klong? You'll definitely remember if you have!

[@frankoseven]

@@BangkokPat Ja I remember this Khlong and can't wait to drive there again :)

[@SimosThailand]

Great video Pat, really made me smile and recall some happy memories. Thank you 🙏 We used to rent a place in Khlongchan place on holiday and loved watching the boats from our balcony each morning or from the pool deck in the late afternoon. To add to that you even got in NongChok; which is another home from home as we have family there. Great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Simo, hope you're well mate. You were in Klongchan Place, wow, it's doesn't look bad at all, a few units for sale too and that area will go up in the next few years with the rail lines opening. Cheap as well given the sizes of the apartments. NongChok looked lovely, and I didn't mention in the video that I even thought of following it way out into the rural areas. Then the logistics of it kicked in, not possible so a few google earth screenshots had to do....

[@trevor6513]

Great video. Loved it 👍

[@highbrand]

Great work. Used to commute from the pier at Sri Nakharin Wirot uni to Pratunam in the late 90's. An unlucky splash of canal water on a white shirt would leave a nasty stain in those days.

[@BangkokPat]

The canal was shockingly filthy in 2002 when I first used it and I'm quite surprised they actually have got it so clean in comparison. It used to have a distinct smell and colour as you know!

[@highbrand]

@@BangkokPat surprised to hear it's improved that much. Thought it was a lost cause.

[@walkingwithtamson]

Awesome stuff, fair enjoyed oor wee donder...

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@DefangtheSnake]

Interesting idea filming backwards out of the boat the travel and then play it in reverse! Love this episode!

[@JorgenD-original]

Super quality video. Loved that have google map to it

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Jorgen, will add google map link in description. www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1GooZYf0TTsX2rSWs7f3wqwwn5DOHH819&usp=sharing

[@effie-Toronto]

Report on the canals fantastic

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, it was rather peaceful doing that video, especially in Minburi.

[@Loukgob]

There is nothing I love more than to relearn to appreciate the things I take for granted daily. This is, by all metrics, time capsules I hope will remain for a very, very long time (I'm sure you did, but if not might be an idea to back up beyond the grips of KZbin seeing businesses tend to come and go)

[@BloobleBonker]

Totally excellent video.

[@TheEyesofOwen]

Another interesting video with good information and photography. You have given me something else to explore when I can get back to Thailand. Cheers Pat

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Owen mate, if you need a tour guide, I may have a company set up by then....urban tours, wonder if it'll catch on. For those fed up of the usual sights, or I could combine a city tour of the top sights but travelling via the urban landscapes....who knows !!

[@TheEyesofOwen]

@@BangkokPat Sounds a good idea Pat I am sure many people would be interested in such a tour. I would be. Make yourself a little promo video and build up some interest before Thailand opens up

[@BangkokPat]

@@TheEyesofOwen I had it mind but things got a bit quiet last year so I put it on hold and started the channel instead. I do intend to get something together by the time things open up.

[@michaelmorgan3415]

Another great video with insightful historical perspective. Well done Pat. It's a shame that many of the khlongs are filled in, the BTS and the MRT of the 19th century as it was. I look forward to your vids.

[@BangkokPat]

Hi Michael, cheers mate glad you enjoyed that! It's a crying shame about the canals, the ones that remain half covered are a magnet for garbage and anything else people wanna dump, so would have been better to either leave them open or not, but time will tell because they're now thinking that reopening a few and unblocking them would be great for flood prevention, especially after the 2011 floods in the city which could have been prevented because of that.

[@cici199700]

มาชมและฟัง เรื่องคลองแสนแสบ ทำให้ฉันได้เห็นโฉมใหม่ของ ปัจจุบันที่สะอาด กรุงเทพฯจัดการ ขยะในคลอง และ น้ำเริ่มใสมากขึ้น ขอบคุณมาก ที่พาคนไทยอย่างฉันรู้จัก เมืองไทย และพื้นที่ลำคลองแสนแสบ และ เส้นทาง สะพานหัวช้าง ฉันจำไม่ได้ว่าได้นั่งเรือ คลองแสนแสนนานมาก

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, a lot of fun walking along that canal when I made this video, very peaceful in Minburi! It's cleaner than before, and I'm still surprised to see the kids swimming !!

[@mrmartin2079]

Another great video Pat ,I Love travelling on the San Saep ,it's so interesting ,I went to visit the Airplane Graveyard (Google maps near Wat Sirboonreung ) last year ( has on old 747 you can climb inside and explore 👍👍) and I noticed the klong smell got progressively worse the further east you went 555

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Martin, that's nice of you. The San Saep is a fun ride when there's not many on the boat, I missed the airplane place, assumed it was shut actually but it's not an official place I heard....The klong smell, I used to like it about 18yrs ago because I lived near it and it reminded me I was almost home...

[@mrmartin2079]

@@BangkokPat the AG is actually on Google maps - it's not official ,but if you give 200( I think )to one of the site "security " they will open the gate and let you ramble around

[@iancruickshank9364]

Nice job. I'll need to try there.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Ian, hope you're well mate. I'm due a train video again, it's been a while. I've had a video in mind called 'secrets of the skytrain' since before I started the channel. The contact I have at the BTS company doesn't yet know that I'll be trying to get an interview, but he knows a lot of historic insider info....

[@exalhoa]

Awesome video Pat. I'm going to try and run the length of the San Saep this week (saw your response to a recent comment and looks like it goes to Miniburi now). I also plan on the shorter, quieter Krungkasem at some point. Thanks for the inspiration. I've been laid up under the weather for a bit so have been catching up on the videos I missed. Great stuff.

[@BangkokPat]

When I did the video, Minburi boats hadn't started but they are up and running. I took the new free electric boats in the Minburi video. It's a pleasant trip and a contrast of seeing the canal a lot cleaner and calm compared to the busy rough waters of it in the city. Krungkasem is just 5km and was a trade route, shortcut. You can go to Thevit pier on the river and start there. Boat only goes as far as Hua Lamphong but you can walk the rest like I did in the Talat Noi video. Have fun Steve!

[@amazinggermany8431]

I can only agree with the other comments. An excellent video! I live right next to the Dortmund - Ems Canal ... it's so different.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, although this canal will never be as clean as any in Europe, it's been a big improvement in the last few years, still filthy though. Those kids jumping in there must be strong.

[@ginettevandenkerckhove6593]

Great update thanks

[@vdubtravels]

Excellent information, nicely done sir!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more locations on the way too... Pat

[@iskandartaib]

I made a pleasant discovery this last trip (two weeks or so ago) - the canal boats are MUCH easier to get into and out of. The last time I was in Bangkok (2020 IIRC) it was like it always was - you had to step over the gunwales and over the plastic screen (which went up and down to let people onto the boat). There was a rope you could grab onto, and you had to step on benches that people sit on which went from one side of the boat to the other. You didn't have much time to do it, too, and during rush hour , when the boats were full, it was something you worried about, especially when you were carrying bags. Now? They've set up an entry port amidships - just step onto the boat, and there are steps down to the deck. Fewer benches, but there's an aisle in the middle of the boat. SO much easier, and you don't worry about ending up in the canal.

[@BangkokPat]

They changed the boats for the better, l remember those old days, it was hell in rush hour in rainy season

[@iskandartaib]

@@BangkokPat I wonder how many people dropped stuff in the water every year getting on and off. Or worse, fell in. I guess they made good use of the COVID break to make the changes.

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

Swimming in that klong almost makes me ill just watching it. Sad they had no future thought about filling the canals. Flooding is only going to get worse as Bangkok is slowly sinking. Another very enjoyable show.

[@BangkokPat]

We would probably get quite ill swimming in that but those local kids do it all the time. The government at the time were desperate to please car owners as you'd expect. There's improved drainage in parts of Bangkok but it'll take a big effort to sort out the whole city. Aren't we meant to be sinking?

[@nassimabed]

@@BangkokPat we don't have the power but we never say never

[@mozzbiesharp3728]

Excellent

[@grantbangkok]

Nice to see my old neighborhood, Ratchachewi. There used to be a great Rock pub there.

[@BangkokPat]

There still is that Rock Pub but obviously it's currently closed, in Hollywood Street, where there used to be a great record shop too.

[@Thaitanium1981]

Another interesting video, mate! Since the pandemic I have walked many km’s along Khlong San Saep and it never gets boring. Not sure how clean the water is though, it still looks pretty nasty to be honest.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks mate! Up to about 10yrs ago it stunk like the drains, and was a grey-black colour!! But still wouldn't like to fall in!

[@andrewmack2161]

Excellent vid. Back in January I saw dead rats, cats, dogs and a dead water monitor in there. Certainly not a place I'd consider washing my feet in, let alone swimming in...555

[@BangkokPat]

Those kids didn't seem bothered. Must have incredible immune systems!

[@chinabeach82]

Nice video 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, hopefully the canal could become a tourist attraction again when it's cleaned up!

[@ewooll]

The canal boats are a real taste of the 'off the tourist track.' I used to travel from Nana Nua to Ramkamhaeng to play table tennis with friends. On the return, always excited by the thought of popping into Lolitas! The girls would commute on the boats, and when, one day, one exploded - making quite big news, i asked them if they had seen it. "Nah, we were on the previous boat!" Absolutely not phased at all by a potentially death defying ride to the 'office.'😎

[@antonwhelan7592]

Hi Pat, a good song referance could have been, ''Somewhere Down the Crazy River''!! Although it may be suited more to the Chao Prayha than the Khlongs!!! Another gem, thanks bud, stay safe CHOK DEE!!!!!

[@BangkokPat]

Hi Anton, cheers mate, glad you liked it. There were countless other puns I could have done too!!

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

Great vlog Pat and traveling the canals for a day would be so much fun. Another to do added to my list 😂😂. It is a shame how many empty buildings there are. Pat out of interest how long does it take for you to research and make your vlogs as the details are so good. Stay safe Pat

[@BangkokPat]

Hi Jimmy hope you're good mate, I agree, for a day it'd be a lot of fun but having to do that daily commute must get old very fast, especially in the rush hour where it's horrendously bad. That video took about 5 days from start to finish completely which is quick for me as I'm trying to get them out weekly rather than fortnightly like before where I'd shoot a lot more and take time. Researching can be a long process, hunting down the old footage and pics but it's part of the fun.

[@allenmiller5963]

Hi Pat. Catching up on your older videos. At 7.52 you talk about a haunted, abandoned apartment building next to the temple. That building next to the temple is Prommitr Pittaya School teaching in Thai and Mandarin k through 6 grade, not a condo, not haunted and still very much in use. Cheers! Allen

[@BangkokPat]

Yes I made that up, it was when everything was closed down and I saw it and thought it would sound interesting. I was making it up as I was talking! In those days I'd be lucky to get a couple of thousand views

[@allenmiller5963]

@@BangkokPat HA! 🤣 Thanks for your continued excellent work stories and all! Cheers mate!

[@karabata297]

excellent

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks, that was a lot of fun to shoot!

[@norhishamothman4152]

Hi Pat, my hotel way back in 2005 was The Bangkok City Suite at Soi 1 Phetchburi road, I will walk from here till Soi 7, then take the BTS from Ratchathewi. I moved to The Evergreen Place near Asia Hotel later, you can walk to the Muslim area behind The Jim Thompson House. Push forward now in 2023, its back to Ramkamhaeng, Mahathai Pier then The Mall Bangkapi pier. Its not clean but its a cheap mode for commuters to Pratunam. I am waiting for the Red Line to Min Buri. Will be back next week, will walk from Ramkamhaeng 53 till Mahat Thai.

[@BangkokPat]

So you know the Ratchathewi are well, l did a video last year, a lot to see in quite a small area. Bangkapi l know well too, two new MRT lines will soon make it very convenient to get to, maybe a few changes will happen, all those new condos going up, it'll still be a bit rough around the edges though!

[@norhishamothman4152]

Only too well. I had to explore the area in and around Ratchathewi BTS as I did not speak even simple Thai thus I walked and walked. There is a beautiful SCB bank building just at Phetchburi Soi 3. Its an old building but still used I gather as I need to stop at Soi 7 then walk in the opposite way to reach it. I also am a SCB account holder since 2005, it was easy to open an account although I am not working here. Such great memories. Bangkok in reality has many local secrets that the tour guides just purposely ignore..

[@Robin-of5bq]

That abandoned, haunted house is actually a fully functioning school 😂. Walked past the other day and checked it out. The electronic khlong boats at dusk are beautiful and free too !

[@louisdisbury9759]

I've Visited Venice compared to the klong s of Bangkok there really is no comparison between the two, Bangkok has a massive River and Klong network that alleviates flooding provides transport and is a major part of Bangkok's logistical infrastructure. Another interesting Video.Ps I would rather be in Bangkok than Venice any day of the Week.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Louis, venice charges money to enter the city now by the way, just read that. The city is now flooding worse than Bangkok and the people are weary of tourists. I'd rather be in Bangkok too, Like you say, most Khlongs now are for helping drain water from the river during high tides in rainy season.

[@lukerabin5079]

Another great piece…the one thing I cannot find an answer on is, can private boats use the canal system for travel? I think a little RIB boat or something like it would be a delightful way to discover a different side to Bangkok, and I noticed on maps that there’s another main canal running out towards Chatauchak, so as an alternative way to get into the city it would be awesome. Any ideas?

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Luke. I think with private boats on the Khlong San Saep you'd need to ask permission from the BMA but as you saw, those small motor boats are no problem. I doubt we'll ever see a barge moving along Thai canals. The canal around Chatuchak is Khlong Bang Sue, which is fairly well known, recently many locals have been evicted then rehoused in new buildings close by. It's a lot dirtier than the San Saep. There's also Khlong Phra Khanong which is very nice to walk along and from what I see there is some kind of boat service but run privately in small boats, there are piers. In my Phra Khanong video I was round that canal. Also around Chatuchak running up past Tao Poon is the Khlong Prapa.

[@lukerabin5079]

@@BangkokPat thanks Pat! That’s awesome. Even if it’s just a kayak, I’m really drawn to the idea of exploring the bigger khlong. I don’t know if you know Chicago, but the Chicago River runs through much of the downtown area and it’s such a great way to get a completely different perspective. Just thinking in a city as hot as Bangkok, being nearer to water than blacktop would be so much nicer!

[@beestonbump1106]

@@lukerabin5079 It's closed to private traffic. The reason being it would be exceedingly dangerous to be out in something like a kayak when you have the canal boat traffic zipping along at high speed, zig-zagging between the pier stops. And if you were at fault in an accident with a canal boat you would need some pretty hefty insurance.

[@lukerabin5079]

@@beestonbump1106 so, if I was motorised, and out of the ferry routes, would that be different?

[@robnaylor4897]

Another excellent video Pat. Did you have a bet with someone that you could/couldn't mention the 1980s Australian pop icons Men at Work with their number one hit, down under 😂.

[@BangkokPat]

Thank you Rob, absolutely no bet at all, I thought of it right there as I was leaning over filming the guys welding!!

[@robnaylor4897]

@@BangkokPat thanks Pat, keep up the good work 👍. I think during the pandemic yourself and other travel vloggers have opened up the world for so many of us. We have been able to travel through your lens and it's been excellent for people's mental health 👍.

[@masterofthecranium]

Never really thought about where the canals end up, that is flipping miles away!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks!! I even thought of travelling to the Bang Kapong River to shoot a scene!! Then I looked at the logistics of it. If it was a train ride and bike I would have done it in a day!!

[@ma3stro681]

"That cat is high, look at that look in his eye, oh me oh my, he's high as a kite ..." ~ The Ink Spots 1938

[@SoiBuakhaoRoutemasterbus]

A different slant on a transport vid..... I saw at the beginning the Asia Hotel at Ratchathewi, i have stayed there once but only for a night. That was when i paid a visit to the Jesada Technik Museum at Nakhon Chasri. Did you know they have 3 ex London Transport Routemaster buses there? Plus rather a lot of other buses, cars and bikes. Maybe worth making an upload about the place?.... I mean, they even have a De Lorean.... i checked carefully but it didn't have a Flux Capaciter..... maybe the factory forget to fit it to their one.......

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks! That museum says temporarily closed, sadly. I would definitely do a video on that place. I was aware there were a couple of routmasters here as I've seen a Thai tv show riding one. A friend wanted to import one to make a restaurant out of one, wasn't as expensive as I first thought to pick one up.

[@SoiBuakhaoRoutemasterbus]

@@BangkokPat Routemasters are lovely buses, one of mine lives in the back garden and has trips out in normal times kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3yxapuipsesgKM

[@blackthorn5620]

Pat, would you have any stats on how many people fall off those boats daily. I often wonder. In the West, we are are so focused on safety, we have buses that lower their steps to level up with the pavements. But in Bangkok commuters board and alight the boats with such a matter of fact about it.

[@frankdeville515]

Klong San Sahp starts way out past Minburi - probably in Petchaburi province - and it seems to has the same name all the way along. "Khlong Saen Saep is a canal in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachinburi Province and Chachoengsao." WIKI

[@BangkokPat]

I traced it all the way to Bang Pakong River in Chachongsao, even considered a visit but too far and miles from the city.

[@HeyKidItsDad]

This environment is tough on old architecture. It would be really cool to travel the whole waterway by boat, but I still wouldn't swim in it!!

[@BangkokPat]

Hey, thanks! It might take a few days by barge, would be fun I think....

[@Swaggerlot]

I see you use the 'flying backwards' to keep the spray away from the camera, rather like the Red Arrows did on their around Britain flight many years ago. Love riding the canal buses, but I wouldn't drink the water, nor would I do so in Venice.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers. Yep, I'm using that backwards method as it's the best view and I reckon unless you look closely you wouldn't notice!

[@lordcharles7592]

Six cats and Eleven Dogs.... Bangkok Pet?

[@BangkokPat]

Dogs were jealous of my coverage of mostly cats and I'd promised the soi dog foundation....😇

[@cunneyes]

Have you done a video on the iron bridge markets at Sa Pan Lek, off Ratchawong Rd near Mega Plaza?.

[@BangkokPat]

I briefly visited in the Chinatown video when it was mostly closed, in fact it's not been properly open while I've had the channel!

[@frankdeville515]

They will use the big old slow boats on the Bangkapi-Minburi route. You know, boats are usually way slow compared to mini-vans.

[@BangkokPat]

Thats what I thought, no way they could run through boats from Pratunam all the way to Minburi.

[@davidcase1286]

Taking the ferry from the chit lom station was on my to do list and I ran out of time. Next time

[@BangkokPat]

Plenty of time to do it another time!

[@silverfox6883]

"That cat is high, look at that look in his eye, I wouldn't lie, he's high as a kite ..." The Ink Spots 1930's

[@BangkokPat]

Catnip would be useful