Street Gangs and Gourmet Meals Inside Khlong Toei Slum: Bangkok's Walled "Continent"

The Khlong Toei Slum...Nine hundred square meters of narrow alleys and ramshackle buildings, a tiny plot of land with an outsized reputation in Thailand as the most notorious address in the country. Now hidden behind high concrete walls and slated for demolition, Khlong Toei is almost forgotten in a country fast developing.
But Khlong Toei deserves better. It's a place where a unique blend of people came together almost seven decades ago and a one-of-a-kind culture emerged through shared hardship and struggle. And it's a place that's still standing because it has one of the most fascinating food scenes anywhere on Earth.
So we went in and- despite planning a single morning of filming- stayed for three full days, meeting the people, hearing their stories, and finding a community in the heart of Khlong Toei slum.
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0:00 - Early Morning
1:41 - The Market
3:54 - Container Port
5:52 - The History of Khlong Toei Slum
7:13 - Asia's Most Dangerous Neighborhood
8:02 - The Lost Generation
9:09 - Yakult and the Crew
10:31 - Lunch in the Alley
12:00 - Chef Saiyuud
14:26 - Cooking with Poo
16:12 - Hope
17:05 - Homecomings
19:38 - Wrecking Ball
22:31 - The Khlong Toei Continent
26:20 - End
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[@OTRontheroad]

(EDIT) Ok, one thing to quickly mention- I've deleted a few (3 or 4) comments that basically say, "it's not a slum, it's just a wet market" or something along those lines, usually in much more colorful language. To quickly answer this and why I deleted those comments- it's literally right at the beginning of this video where we explain how this and the market area are two completely different places, several KM apart. Yes, they have the same name. That comes from the district (also called Khlong Toei) where both belong. Both are remarkable areas- but the name is all they have in common as they have nothing to do with each other. Hope that's clear. Now and more importantly: Many people have asked in the comments or through private messages on Instagram how to find Chef Gaa's amazing lunch counter in the middle of the neighborhood. Jaspar and I (along with Chris from CCD) went back yesterday to catch up with our old friends from Khlong Toei and have a few fantastic meals, and I pinned Chef Gaa's place on the map. Anyone interested in checking it out, it's here: goo.gl/maps/196pLLkSAq35Zv7x8 Also, for some of the other places mentioned in this video: The Chinese-Thai Radna noodle shop: goo.gl/maps/B1THBxjhKnoX42bp8 Cooking with Poo: goo.gl/maps/JCfN1DF76oUNpTB7A Khmer Num Pang: goo.gl/maps/K9usfdK4nz6K31jK8 Any other specific requests, let me know in the comments.

[@mickbotcast]

Yes almost 30 years ago my family often buy stuff from "the wet market" while remind to stay away from "the slum" the place indeed have two identity

[@niecnasowa]

Thank you for sharing link to the places. Kinda miss Khmer baguettes 😂

[@ERone43]

Where is the mural? Mostly black/white lettering that says Khlong Toey

[@DiniKusuma]

I'm Indonesian, and I'm still amazed how countries in Southeast Asia look exactly the same one to another - the way of life, the ppl character and behavior, especially in grassroots level Love this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@OTRontheroad]

Terima Kasih! Great comment and much appreciated. Yes, this “slum” reminds me of the community where I used to stay in Medan. It felt like home.

[@timzlamentillo2463]

looks the same here in philippines too.😁

[@turbochargedfilms]

Indian here, currently in Bangkok, and I absolutely agree lol

[@chrislim9331]

This is an amazing documentary to give us a deeper look into the hidden part of Thailand / Bangkok. I'm born Thai, but been raised in the Western world, and have always been told that Klong Toei is the slum / dangerous neighbourhood. But never once thought that it has such a rich history and story behind it. The quality, the narration and story is top-notch. Thank you, you have earned yourself a subscriber!

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks for taking the time to write!

[@roynijland7386]

I`m a western (Netherlands) expat in Thailand, moved here when i was 23 and have been here non stop for the past 11 years. And must say, even this area is super safe! Never had any problem with Thai people, they are so easy going it`s almost impossible. Only way to get in trouble here is if you are looking for it, and be very persistent at it haha. It`s safer than any city of village in the Netherlands! My friend is a co-founder of the Bangkok Community Help Foundation and is daily giving away more than a thousand meals for free, refurbishing burned down homes or build new ones, literally tons of rice and mandatory supplies. People there are so genuinely thankful and nice, it`s wonderful

[@OTRontheroad]

@@roynijland7386 Yes, would agree with all of that. However there's been a lot of work by a lot of people- mainly those in the community, but also advocates like the Bangkok Community Help Foundation- that has made it a safe place. In the 1990s it was a very, very different situation for Khlong Toei.

[@robertenglish3921]

no mistreatment of chickens no chicken fighting

[@trastegaming8409]

@@roynijland7386 I couldn't agree more. Show respect and behave well and you will be rewarded.

[@koalanotbear]

Hi there! This documentary is just excellent! I'm Thai, I live in Bangkok, and I hope our to-be new Prime Minister see this video and realize how important the people at Khlong Toei Continent are. I don't see a reason why we can't just give them the lands that they've been living in for generations and move on to other parts of Bangkok where empty spaces are still waiting to be developed. These people deserve their homes!

[@OTRontheroad]

Just went back there today for a late lunch (or two) and I'm very happy to see it's still in great shape. Was so nice to be back and wish for nothing but the best for the people there.

[@krisch13]

The ploblem is not giving any land, in the interview the local said the government give them free quality apartment but they just want to be in Klongtoey coz it's easy for their lifestyle

[@nikkimclay5474]

just upgrade their homes etc & leave it alone, its a National treasure, hate to see it turn into a tourist area unless they are nice people with $$ to support the families & its not viewed as a slum. The very best people are raised in poverty

[@mewsao]

#31 Pita for PM

[@thastayapongsak4422]

@@krisch13 Of course, everyone want to stay in the place they were born and raised.

[@punyaweeco4370]

As a Thai from another province, this vlog is quite an eye opener. Klong Toei name has been baring a stigma of a notorious slum even in many Thais’ imagination. I had just realized things are changed for better in Klong Toei. Good job.

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks so much. Yeah, I also heard a lot of the bad stories when I came here, especially as it’s not far from where I live. So I thought it would be interesting to find out the real story first hand.

[@silverianjannvs5315]

farang made documentary

[@OTRontheroad]

@@silverianjannvs5315 I assume you mean that as an insult? Yes, I'm foreign, the other half of our team (producer Jaspar) is Thai. What's your point?

[@user-nb8dm1gz2t]

a lot of people from Klong Thoei are the descendants of migrants from Isaan who came to work in BKK but got stuck there.

[@sokapokvic2514]

@@silverianjannvs5315 Of course, it's clearly he's not Thai.

[@buaphatchisa8481]

I am so pround of my hometown "Slum Klong Toei" I was born here and I have lived here my whole life. Klong Toei' my lovely home ^___^ Big Thank you to you for this excellent video.

[@OTRontheroad]

That means a lot and thank you so much! Really glad to have had a chance to spend time in Khlong Toei.

[@davidspeed2841]

You should be so proud!!!

[@Lovingbeingbackinthailand]

hello, Sa wt dee krap, kun sa bi dee mia? I hope you dont mind me contacting you via YT, I read you comment about living in Khlong toei and I was wondering if you would like to show me around the area. I am coming to Bangkok for a few days In May this year so in a few months. I have been to Thailand two times before but have never visted this area as I never heard anything about before until now seeing this vlog. I'm not a reporter but i am planning on making you tube vlogs once I arrive in Thailand of course i will pay you for your time and pay for food and drinks for you too. If you are interested or know someone who might be then I would be very keen to speak with you or them. I do speak some Thai but only a little but as you wrote a message on this vlog in English maybe you speak more English than I can Thai. I will be in Bangkok from the 1st May until 3rd may then I'm going to Ubon Ratchathani for for a few weeks then going towards the North. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you had a great time over Songkran.

[@RhysoTV]

Thailand 💖

[@practice4089]

have you experienced gang violence in your hometown?

[@teaanjay]

Bangkok has many "communities" like this which is really unique and stands against time. I hope it will continue to exist. We need places for everyone.

[@proanimali]

Thank you. I've never been to Thailand, but I see similar things happening all over the world, and it must be stopped. The world is not a hotchpotch of cities with the same shops and the same, sleek facades. The world is vibrant and alive and needs to say that way.

[@daniel51020]

Definitely! I hope they avoid turning it into another generic "commercial precinct" (as I've seen in many cities globally). Local culture and community is very important for cultural identity, belonging, social cohesion and even tourism.

[@JesusLovesYouSoMuch1]

I’m Thai but moved to the USA when I was 4. I haven’t been back for 10 years and wow this video was very touching. Thank you for making these, please continue to and may Jesus bless you and your channel. Had to sub!

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

Im Vietnamese, THAI PPL IS BEAUTIFUL & FRIENDLY!! Your cultures somehow have fews things similar at us, not at all but Asian/Southeast Asian have some points similar Because our soils land, weather, veggies fruits, herbs, etc.. is similar so that’s why our eating style & food ingredients cooked is similar. THAILAND IS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, honestly they have almost everything to growing agricultural to products more foods to feeding their ppl. But it sad is many parts of THAILAND IS STILL POOR, I mean very poor more than I though VIETNAM is developing countryside & still poor in many areas/countryside as well. This is true facts & im not hidden & shameful to covert this. Poor here mean don’t have house or no luxury house, no good motorbike & no cars, BUT FOODS HERE IS CHEAP & AFFORDABLE. I mean poor ppl never care about foods & they can eat much as they can. Im shock when in Manila poor ppl in slum Manila - many of them don’t even have foods & eat “left over foods” THIS IS CRAZY & UNBELIEVABLE POOR THAN WHAT I EVER THOUGH

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

Many Southeast Asia countries have almost everything BLESS BY EARTH - we have rich land soils, water & sun all year long, no harsly freeze cold long winter snow, long coast beach, jungles,etc.. it mean very EASY TO GROWING VEGGIES & FOODS, VERY EASY TO SUITABLE FOR AGRICULTURE. But maybe Gorvement is corrupt & not teach farmers well so they’re can’t productive more. This is so sad & so bad, it’s so wasteful. Hope their Gorvement help running NATION PROJECT FARMERS EDUCATION - support them seeds & others stuff to growing rice & veggies. Teach famers how to growing more type of veggies, etc..

[@nikkimclay5474]

Fantastic , my cleaners who I loved the most when in hospital in Bangkok, lived here. The nicest, kindest people, I cried after I left them 6 weeks later. Now im going back to try this food & cooking classes.

[@OTRontheroad]

Great! Please do, I’m sure that will be much appreciated.

[@tharakawa0923]

This is one of the most fabulous stories you have covered. It is uplifting to see how local residents, defying the odds, have persevered and made things happen for the better. Excellent job, Adam. I am learning more about my own country from your stories than from the classroom.

[@thaniyatheungsang851]

One of the most authentic, educational, and inspirational documentatries I've seen in a while about Bangkok. Thank you so much for shining light to this heart of bangkok community. The video has so much heart ❤ Stumbled on this gem by chance, but now I'm definitely a hardcore fan of the channel!

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks so much for taking the time to write! Appreciate the kind words.

[@MassiveReactive]

This channel just keeps on delivering. Sharing this this ASAP

[@bermberm2255]

I love your channel. It's very wonderful.🙏🙏

[@OTRontheroad]

That’s so nice of you!

[@melvin2296]

Outstanding documentary. It's so beautiful to see the pride that the residents have for their neighborhood. And seeing how some of them are uplifting and helping their community is so heartwarming. I will definitely visit Klong Toei later this year and hope it doesn't go away anytime soon. Thank you for showing us this place!

[@OTRontheroad]

thanks very much and I hope you get to make it there

[@pyotak]

I just absolutely love your video. So amazingly written, produced, and narrated. Absolutely floored by your ability to tell story and take your audience along with you. As a Thai who lives abroad, I learn more about my country every time I watch your video. Your work makes me proud to be Thai. The Thai Tourism Authorities should sponsor each and every single one of your video.

[@RichardinSiam]

I lived in Bkk for 2 years and walked many many miles. I have never heard of this soi but I will check it out when I go back. I use to love eating in Bkk. The nam prik reminds me so much of what my old wife use to eat.

[@trastegaming8409]

Thank you for this. I lived in this area for many years a decade ago, and it was one of the most welcoming and warm communities I experienced in Bangkok. I miss it very much, the food, from the breakfast joke wagons, to the evening barbecues in the back alleys. It is village life in the middle of the metropolitan Bangkok.

[@solidstudd22]

Thank you for telling the story of this place. As a local Thai citizen, I really love the different ethnic deliciousness foods they cook in this slum.

[@SnedzTheBricklayer]

Thanks for making this mate! This is hands down one of my top 5 documentaries now. It is truelly awesome 😐

[@OTRontheroad]

Much appreciated. Kind of you to say.

[@mickbotcast]

I used to live in Rama4 Road well just a few km aways from "Slum Khlong Toei", and my family often told me it not safe to walk at night when I was a kid. the city change, it no longer the stuff my parent told me when I was a kid. despite how I move to the eastern part of Bangkok, I'm still happy for the resident in Khlong Toei to have better environment.

[@OTRontheroad]

Yeah that's how I learned about these stories as well- living close by and reading about the district.

[@OTRontheroad]

I really appreciate your first-hand stories about it!

[@luckydesu]

I've seen many slums around the world, this place is probably one of the best. Despite being called slum it doesn't even look that bad at all.

[@OTRontheroad]

It’s certainly a lot better than it was in the 1990s. We found it a lovely neighborhood.

[@Rob-ox6vl]

Dear OTR Food & History, I recently stumbled upon your video about Khlong Toei slum and I must say, it was an eye-opener for me. Despite living in Bangkok for 18 years, I have never visited this area before. I have always heard rumors and negative stereotypes about the community, which made me hesitant to visit. However, your video shattered those misconceptions and gave me a new perspective on the lives of the people living in the area. Thank you for creating such an informative and touching video. Your portrayal of the community and their daily struggles was very moving. I appreciate the effort you put into showcasing the humanity and resilience of the residents, rather than perpetuating the negative stereotypes that are often associated with the area. After watching your video, I am now determined to visit Khlong Toei and see the community for myself. I want to learn more about the people who call this place home, their stories, and the challenges they face on a daily basis. I am confident that this experience will be life-changing, and I am grateful to you for inspiring me to take this step. Once again, thank you for creating such a meaningful video. Your work has made a real impact on me, and I look forward to watching more of your content in the future. Sincerely, Robert

[@OTRontheroad]

Thank you for such a kind message! Very much appreciate your words and I know you'll be enriched by visiting the neighborhood. Please say hello for us.

[@OTRontheroad]

I would also suggest if you enjoyed the human resilience side of this video and are looking through our other ones- check out the one on curry puffs. Would strongly recommend it given the message you wrote

[@OneroadtoIslam]

This is one of the best Vlogs I have seen. Great work mate. You really triggered the emotion of so many and have touched the hearts of all. Brought a tear to my eyes. Great to see that these amazing people still have hope but most of all they have each other. Actually this is going to be my number one video. Thank you 🧤

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks for the kind comment, very much appreciated.

[@vinzent9775]

been watching quite a few of your videos, the production quality on these are craaazy good

[@OTRontheroad]

Thank you!

[@Samsok013]

Walked drunk through Khlong Toei one time by accident. Nothing bad happened, I even bought some water from a nice lady and got safe to my hotel. Thai people are always way more respectful than other countries

[@OTRontheroad]

Pretty sure it was the khlong toei near the wet market (same name, totally different area) not here- it would be pretty much impossible to accidentally walk through this area (it’s walled in, and quite separated from the city). But your point about people being kind and respectful is certainly true!

[@Samsok013]

@@OTRontheroad ah could be... it was near a park and a lot of khlongs so i assumed it was

[@miketackabery7521]

This was a terrific show. I've never been interested in Thailand, and aren't still, but this place is marvelous. So many amazing places in cities get torn down for "progress" and then generations later we weep for their loss. Storyville, Five Points, pre-Hausmann Paris, wooden Irkutsk and more: all irretrievably gone. Thank you for saving a little of Klong Toei.

[@OTRontheroad]

Thank you! A big part of our goal with this channel is to tell human stories- whether anyone has been to/cares about Thailand is, I hope, irrelevant. It's just stories about people (and as we've said a lot, the story of food is the story of people). Re: your comment- I'm sure we could make a depressingly long list. Having moved to Thailand from China, I've seen my own irreplaceable neighborhoods demolished without a second thought, like when Beijing took a wrecking ball to most of the 800-year-old hutongs. I became interested in Khlong Toei when it seemed to parallel the old Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong. The list goes on.

[@jiraratboonwej2816]

The Thai version nickname of Khlong Toei (the residential area) is 70 Rai , the foreigner vloggers help introducing this area to the world , not many Thai know about the hidden gems , lots of thanks for sharing as always..

[@OTRontheroad]

Yes!! Even most videos about Khlong Toei "slum" are actually just the alleys around the market or behind Rama IV. This 70 Rai area is so different. Honestly I never even knew how to find it until we started planning to film.

[@FarangNick]

Actually 70 rai is just 1 of the many communities of Khlong Toey. 70 rai is the square area where most of the video was made. At this side of (south of) the railway there is lock 4-5-6 before 70 rai, lock 1-2-3 left of lock 4-5-6. Than more left there is "the bend" community (ชุมชนหัวโค้ง), the several "flat" communities, etc...

[@giovannipcruz]

The quality of this documentary is very good. To the the OTR team; keep up the good work!

[@Espanyol_Espaghetti]

Khlong Toei isn't the worst slum in Southeast Asia. You just haven't been to Manila and Jakarta yet.

[@OTRontheroad]

It was statistically the worst, twenty years ago. And I lived in Indonesia and consulted on a restaurant in the Philippines. Although you’re certainly right if we’re talking about today

[@czillpiano]

I've been there today and this place is so unique,nice job with all the footage!

[@SomeRandomIndvl]

You make many many very good videos. But this is your best one.

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks so much. Daria agrees with you. I still think the curry puffs one is my personal favorite- but I am really proud of this one too. This one was such a hard one to do, as I felt a ton of pressure to tell the story the right way, since we really started to care about the place and the people in our time filming there. I appreciate your kind words.

[@SomeRandomIndvl]

@@OTRontheroad going to have to check that one out! Still have not watched every videos yet. So, I should have said: best one so far.

[@eswillie]

Been there way back in the day (late '60s), and I really enjoyed this chapter in your search for some of the best food on the planet. The government had tried to shut down the leprosy hospital and housing where I lived in Phrapadaeng, Samut Phrakarn, and they still continued on, at least for that time. My connection to, and love for, Thai food stems from that time.

[@OTRontheroad]

Wow! What was it like back then?

[@forestbloom5420]

Absolutely amazing video! The end is just the best! Almost every place you go and eat I have been before, but this has been a real eye-opener; going to Khlong Toei for a meal soon!!!

[@hollish196]

So interesting and just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing! I have asked my local library to order Poo's cookbook. What a wonderful story to share.

[@OTRontheroad]

That's awesome! And thanks. Yeah- this (along with the Curry Puffs video) would be the most rewarding ones we've done. Such a blast to get to tell this story.

[@picadosinferno]

I spent 3 months in Thailand and wish I saw this documentary before, I'm definitely paying a visit on my next trip end of year.

[@FengZhilin78]

Really amazing documentary! Thanks a lot for this eye opener !

[@OTRontheroad]

thank you!

[@shusen2212]

All your videos so far have been great! Keep up the good work.

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks so much!

[@atkinson2964]

it's more developed now than it used to be some 30 odd years ago. i remember as a young boy going there with my mum visiting her friends, spending a night there now and again. the smell of the sewage running under all those shacks is still vivid in my mind, from the moment you entered the slum. your nose quickly adjusted to it though, you just don't notice it after a few minures.

[@realceza]

Great upload! Fantastic footage from Khlong Toei

[@OTRontheroad]

thank you!

[@FarangNick]

I'm familiar with this part of Khlong Toey and I know several people there and have my regular places at 70 rai community (where most was filmed), the "bend" (หัวโค้ง) and flat 19-22. This is a very well done video !!

[@ohjiraporn2403]

Very good content. I learn something new about my hometown, Bangkok.

[@OTRontheroad]

Great to hear!

[@svlagonda7417]

Thats a great video - love the interviews, the focus on the locals and the history you've added - nice balance between all 3 elements.

[@Tee_eej]

Great video - I've only been to Thailand once but would love to go back for the people and the food

[@jjsamuelgunn1136]

Totally respect that woman. She says she has no proper education but she has learned English so well that now she is so comfortable and relatively articulate speaking English. I bet many so called educated native English speakers would struggle to string together a single sentence in a foreign language let alone Thai.

[@Bird-Come-See-WoW]

ขอบคุณสำหรับข้อมูลดีๆ ผมคนไทยยังไม่เคยรู้จักประวัติคลองเตยเลย👍

[@taiyoctopus2958]

This video was so good, so interesting and such high production value. Instant subscribe. Hope to see more!

[@AmandaMintra]

Just came back from Thailand and already missing it very much! Since my family lives in Bangkok (I am half Thai) I have been there a lot of times. But I have never been to Klong Thoei. Thanks to your video we visited the Klong Thoei and it was a very cool experience. First we went to the market and then went to the Poo cooling school with the Tuktuk, because we wanted to find Chef Gaa. Unfortunately we couldn't find him and try one of the best Moo Krobs. Even though I speak quite good Thai and asked a lot of people. Maybe for the next time, hopefully next year, where to we find Chef Gaa? Since we both been there with two quite expensive cameras, we weren't very sure about the little alleyways. We also wanted to be on the safe side. But we met great people and hope that Klong Thoei will remain Klong Thoei for a long time.

[@jonmeyrick]

This is a wonderful video on a wonderful channel. I'm visiting Bangkok in March 2025, and I really hope I'll be able to visit Khlong Toei and see it still going strong. You can build buildings, but you can't build community and culture.

[@laisee]

Another wonderful video Adam. Fascinating, well researched and oh man I just have to try Mr. Gaa's specialty - made my mouth water.

[@evasenechal8735]

Fantastic documentary.. you are my greatest “find” this end of 2023! Looking forward to follow your adventures in the the year to come! All the best to you, your love one and fur babies!

[@jonathanwongsa2314]

another well done video good job OTR team.

[@manitobamike83]

Another great vid🔥

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks Mike and truly appreciate your support.

[@RhettFester]

Excellent video, as usual. An informative record of an important community. Thank you for enriching our experience on our recent visit to Thailand. We visited a few places on the recommendation of your channel. Each location was a memorable highlight of our trip. I hope that the spirit of the Khlong Toei neighbourhood remains for our next visit. Judging by the steadfastness of the people in your video, I'm sure it will.

[@OTRontheroad]

That's great! Would love to know- which places did you visit that you saw here?

[@RhettFester]

@@OTRontheroad We had the curry puffs at Kini Puffs, ate a few good meals in the Kudeejean neighbourhood, and brought back some bottles of Sriracha from Hattakamamakarn.

[@OTRontheroad]

@@RhettFester You chose very wisely. That's awesome to hear. Glad you enjoyed the time in BKK

[@scottmcintire8634]

Wonderful video! I will be spending about 4 or 5 days in Bangkok this December after a visit to northern Laos, and will plan on making an early morning visit to the Khlong Toei wet market, followed by some strolling around the streets and alleys in the vicinity of the wet market. Looking forward to experiencing the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Khlong Toei. Thanks so much for posting!

[@OTRontheroad]

Much appreciated! However please be aware that while the name is the same, this is actually quite far from the wet market. The area in this video is around here: Cooking with Poo and Friends [phone] goo.gl/maps/uoccnzhL9PJ3b1KEA

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[@weerachaisingdee4980]

Thank you very much. You bring good stories in Thailand.

[@aussiebob7923]

Cooking with Poo segment ,Love it She was awesome

[@visions30]

Good stuff and you made me want to visit this place before things starts to change!

[@Bangkoknoy]

ยอดเยี่ยมค่ะ ฉันเกิดฝั่งธนบุรี เคยไปแถวคลองเตยครั้งเดียว ก็กลัวเหมือนน้องเขาพูด เพราะเราไม่คุ้นเคย สารคดีคุณยอดเยี่ยมค่ะ

[@bobwallace9753]

Thank you for this. As a long time sometimes traveler in SEA (first of many trips to BKK in 1984) I knew nothing about this neighborhood. It's good to see it preserved online as it is likely to disappear like so much of earlier left has been bulldozed away.

[@OTRontheroad]

Yeah- we originally went there to film a video about the food in the neighborhood, but the more we learned about the place the more we felt like this was something we wanted to try to make a record of (that's not just like a "hey, I'm in a slum" video like most of what we could find online)...Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@riziapraja2860]

love this...a really nice documentary😊

[@karnnap6178]

Hi, I'm political-social science student in Thailand, I would like to know more about these kinds of documents. It has been a glamourous experience, learning about views and interests from other people! best regards

[@OTRontheroad]

thank you!

[@gkelakos]

I used to stay at a service apartment on Soi 16 and I bought most of my fruit, veggies, meat and seafood in Khlong Toey. The best!

[@avcomth]

Khlongtoei is seriously Thailand's own version of the "Kowloon Walled City" with pretty much the same theme, characters, and atmosphere. I hope that the Khlongtoei people can overcome their past and accept the redevelopment plan that the government is offering to them with sincere goodwill.

[@OTRontheroad]

The funny thing is- my original script (went through so many drafts of this one...still can't believe we got it done in a week) started with a story about Kowloon Walled City, and then comparing it to Khlong Toei. Obviously that was a much denser population but there are a lot of similarities.

[@jomontanee]

If you visit Klong Toeuy and see their livings you will know they don’t need any redevelopment.

[@avcomth]

@@jomontanee I am Thai and a native Bangkok resident and have been to Khlong Toei many times. I can tell you that the area that was filmed in this documentary, which is commonly known in Thai as the "70 Rai Community", is in desperate need of demolition and development. The place is cluttered with unregulated buildings, is extremely unsanitary, and is infested with meth sellers and gambling dens. The way that he projected the 70 Rai communuty in this film makes outsiders misunderstand that it is representative of the whole Khlong Toei slums, but in reality its just one of a dozen villages in the district. Now, the Port Authority of Thailand have already developed many other shanty villages in Khlong Toei into low rise housing known as "Flats Khlong Toei" so why not the 70-Rai Community? Even the guy who owns the fighting cock ring agrees that the project will improve people's lives in this community. In fact I think they should demolish and rebuild the entire Khlong Toei market as well, it is extremely dirty and disorganised just like the old Khlong Toei slums themselves.

[@jomontanee]

12:10 If you are a big head rockstar chef and you need to have the most humble experience, come to Klong Toeuy and see Ms.Poo!! ❤🇹🇭

[@samboni702]

What a beautiful story. We need an origin story of OTR. How did you guys choose to come to thailand and make these wonderful stories.

[@lovemeanyou]

Fabulous its great to see the real life of Klong Toei slum ..thank you to all those that live their god bless yr future with love

[@nikaizad1]

Wow, thanks for high quality video

[@OTRontheroad]

Glad you enjoyed it. Fun one to make.

[@cheyenemariecole3006]

What a beautiful piece of historical beauty why would they ever bulldoze this place in the name of progress 💔 sending love from Canada

[@user-ov3rw1db7w]

Verry well done , dear Longnose ;-) Thank's ♡

[@normaano]

Thanks for this amazing video :)

[@froggirlchelch2958]

Great job Mr G. Love Respect from 🇦🇺 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@OTRontheroad]

Thank you!

[@timspare80]

Amazing video, Chef Sayuud is inspirational! I know its immature, but 'cooking with Poo'...that's all time 😄

[@nattapongp]

Master peice work again.!!!!!

[@MEDIAW1384]

GREAT WORK GUY

[@OTRontheroad]

Thank you!

[@Tommen1957]

Excellent video - yes really good!

[@nigeljohn65]

This is great content.

[@shakiMiki]

Top quality content.

[@MrA26749]

I was there last night, my girlfriend lives inside the "Continent" lol. Living in Bangkok for about a decade I have been there many times over the years and never encountered anything but smiling faces and friendly people. I think it has come a long way, I certainly would not call it a high rent area but I've never felt unsafe there. The food I've eaten there has been consistently amazing which seems to be the case in pretty much all of these old school local neighborhoods in Bangkok. Interesting watch.

[@peter-bakestar]

New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos

[@debrees307]

Excellent documentary

[@annesarakronvald]

Very impressed of your video, first time visit this channel.👍🥰

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks and welcome!

[@LLSO4998]

Having lived in Thailand for 7 years from 2000 to 2007 I spent quite a bit of time in Bangkok. I think the first time I went to Klong Toei was at night with a friend of mines son who was visiting one summer. He met a girl on Sukumvit and she took us the Klong Toei to buy some weed. This was before it was legal in Thailand 555. I was aware of the reputation but never really felt threatened anywhere in Thailand as long as you behaved yourself and didn't act stupid. I managed to learn Thai language prettywell and I'm sure this helped. I remember walking down those alleys and crossing small canals on rickety boards. Being with a local was probably why we didnt have any problem. The second time I went there was years later a friend had a girlfriend he met and she wanted to go to a beauty school that was in Klong Toei , part of the rebirth. I went in daytime and paid the money for the school for him. It was sort of a scam because the lady asked the girl in Thai how much was she supposed to say the school cost. I do remember we had a hard time trying to find a taxi to pick us up on the main road that borders Kling Toei. You didn't see many foreigners back there at that time. I went once with my Thai wife to the market to buy some Betel Nut for her mother who was visiting us at our hotel in Bangkok. I really don't think Thais perceive foreigners as a threat unless you're deliberately trying to provoke them. I regret now that I didn't spend more time exploring the Klong Toei area , but then you could spend a lifetime exploring all of the area in and around Bangkok

[@iaronna6343]

Ohhh I really love your backpack😊😊

[@ericvuille1956]

Very interesting. Thank you.😃🙏👋🇨🇭

[@philiprutkowskivallejo44]

you made me want to eat that "moo krob":) Gonna give that a try tomorrow, as it looks so damn delicious. Living in BKK since a few years but never explored Khlong Toei due to its bad reputation.

[@OTRontheroad]

Great- enjoy!

[@Bujjcun]

@@OTRontheroad Wheres the address to chef Gaa's restaurant?

[@OTRontheroad]

@@Bujjcun It should be pinned in the very top comment. cheers

[@jonnywas2665]

Superb film making! Just found your channel today...well done Sir it will grow. See if you can do some colabs with food vloggers to get more exposure...Paddy Doyle would love your content (when he's back from his travels - same goes for Mickey Stotch) ... MW likes history...also Joel Bruner and Flora/Note. Wish you all the luck!

[@OTRontheroad]

Cheers and thanks for the nice words. Yep- we're a new channel (just hit 8 months) so I'm not stressed about the numbers- we're just going to keep doing the best we can and hopefully people will like what we're doing. Much appreciated!

[@Beunibster]

It's Bpoo! (crab)

[@ruff1draft]

A well put together documentary interesting

[@paul-martintandetzki731]

Not the safest tourist destination. But an eye opening place. Big contrast from the glamorous Bangkok everyone is thinking of. Edit: คลองเตย deserves to be recognised as a place with deep history and part of Bangkok history

[@trithepausakul5742]

Thank you for good documentary It the real Thai local food. It why Thailand very famous Street food It our nature and soul ...^_^

[@dhonorablebengorilya]

I've seen her "Cooking with Poo" book in a Bangkok bookstore several years ago. Now I finally know the backstory. Thanks for featuring her in your video. 🙂

[@dublog4416]

The most notorious neighborhood in all of Southeast Asia. Tondo, Manila is waving.

[@OTRontheroad]

Please read the other comments where I addressed this (or just watch the video)- the notorious era was 20+ years ago. There's no comparison today.

[@chawalak]

As a Bangkokian, this is a very detailed and most accurate portray of Klong Toei so far. Yes, Klong Toei in the 1990' and early 2000' has got a very bad name.

[@yogasetiaone]

i hear news father and son thailand suicide because poverty.. so sad bro

[@ProjectBangkok]

Wow thank you for this video... I have visited the Khlong Toei area before and met some amazing people.. have wanted to return for a visit alone to discuss how I feel about the area.. This morning market looks amazing and a perfect excuse for me to return and start my day exploring the area and hopefully some interesting interactions with the locals there

[@OTRontheroad]

Cheers! Let us know when you do a video from there- would enjoy seeing it.

[@ProjectBangkok]

@@OTRontheroad Im actually watching all the videos you guys were kind enough to link in the description and im going to head to that morning market tomorrow and grab that Cambodian baguette and also the crispy pork you showed.. both looked amazing! Iv seen videos of people going in there scared and running away like idiots.. zero respect for the people and there home.. You won't see me doing that in my video.. respect goes both ways and iv seen first hand how amazing these people are. Im excited to go check out the food and hopefully say hello to some people along the way

[@OTRontheroad]

@@ProjectBangkok Yeah I have a special disgust for "poverty porn" videos where people walk into a neighborhood like Khlong Toei to be like "look at me, I'm IN A SLUM" and then just making it look like they're Marco Polo doing something wild and courageous...it's super problematic, and sadly that's pretty much all (not ALL- but most) of the YT content about Khlong Toei. Most of the videos about Khlong Toei don't even get the neighborhood right, and actually just film along the few run-down alleys near the market along Kasem Rat Road, which isn't even the right Khlong Toei slum. Lazy, arrogant, and really unfair to the people who actually live there. Have fun tomorrow and let me know if I can be of any assistance. I'm not 100% sure you'll find the Num Pang- she was there two of the three days we filmed, so it seems it's not an everyday thing. But no matter what, you'll find some awesome stuff and meet some good people.

[@ProjectBangkok]

@@OTRontheroad I done an awful video about 1 year ago and called it ''Dont judge a book by its cover'' might have gotten a little drunk with the locals down there on the train track haha was one of my best nights in Bangkok. Do you know how I might find the man who preps the crispy pork for 4 hours? It looked amazing.. Im sure either way I'll find some amazing food and interesting things to look at. Im torn if I should use the word slum or not.. I only said the word community in my last video because I didn't want to disrespect anybody after meeting them

[@OTRontheroad]

@@ProjectBangkok I actually enjoyed the train track video! Watched it when we were preparing for our Khlong Toei shoot but it wasn't filmed in the same area. It wasn't like a groundbreaking piece of investigative journalism but it was a really cool example of how chill and welcoming people are in this part of the world- no matter where the lived. And that hand-pulled cart along the train track was pretty interesting. If you open the first (pinned) comment at the top here, I've listed the Google Maps location for a few of the spots we visited. The crispy pork guy is the first one listed.

[@foodtaliban]

Beautifull stuff 🤟🏼 and you can call me ignorant but I didn't know 'Cooking with Poo' came from here when I bought it at a book sale about 10 years ago

[@aussiebob7923]

Chef Gow very good man too , giving back and He's Happy

[@globedrifters1049]

What a great history of Klong Toei and I learned a lot. I take groups to "cooking with poo" for the past 7-8 years and they love it. That urban development plan that you show at the end is horrible, i really hope Bangkok and Klon Toei does not lose its soul to this development of condos.

[@OTRontheroad]

Wow! That's awesome. Feel free to share your link here if you'd like, if you're organizing tours of Khlong Toei and bringing people to Chef Poo.

[@snland]

There’s many stories behind this place and you present one of them. Thumbs up for you and your team! (Andrew Zimmern always give out the wrong informations😢)