Bangkok's most UNDERRATED neighborhood: Ari (You Need To Visit!)

[@ignore-fv7rc]

really appreciate how much respect you have for Thai ppl and their culture

[@kevin_pema]

Shout out to your woman and to you as well Paul. Keep your vids coming bro.

[@WadmanP]

Here's a good one; property around Soi Ari is crazy. What was basically a suburb decades ago became extremely popular as Bangkok grew. Ari in particular skyrocketed when the BTS was built with a station conveniently built right there. But if you walk down to the corner of Soi 5, there's this piece of "underdeveloped" property. Completely overgrown, banana trees, boarded up old style house... which is probably worth 50M baht minimum!

[@americusdeville865]

Looks more modern than the United States. Love the pool and the views at the high floors.

[@rsomcio]

I stayed at the Josh Hotel, palm springs vibe. Did the same food tour. Ari feels similar to Mexico City IMO

[@BigSisDoula]

That was my thought too

[@victorylee5381]

I love Ari ! and I really like the condo Around Ari as well !

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings from Seoul Paul, another amazing video of Ari Thailand and its array of beautiful hotels, restaurants and other locations. These type of videos are what the doctor ordered and I see that the prices are very affordable given the it’s Bangkok. Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to your next episode. Thanks for sharing.

[@harmony11155]

Thank you for this video!! also you and your girlfriend look so good together omgg

[@nojy3]

Loved living in Ari. Lowrise buildings give a much better walkable neighborhood feeling. Good restaurant/cafe variety. The Fitness First Ari gym was one of my favs, has great views, huge windows looking out at the city.

[@betrayninja]

Impressive: 150K investment. Rent it out at 750 /month = 16.5 years to get it back. It's not bad for such a beauty.

[@yanatas]

True, but the devil is in the details like maintenance & management fees.

[@nolim99]

​@@yanatas Don't forget fees for foreign ownership. Same fee if foreigner buys condo in the West.

[@evilchaperone]

Oh wow. This is my jam right here. Much more laid back street action. That little cafe at the hotel is perfect. I'm glad you have an travel partner.

[@drifteratheart5996]

Paul, you got to me. I’m a Canadian with a 3-5 month trip to Thailand targeted for next August. Always thought it would be Chiang Mai but I’m leaning to Bangkok now because of your awesome vids. Looking for a not quite as loud area in Bangkok and Ari could be it. A few expats around would be nice since I speak zero Thai. Thanks for putting it on my radar.

[@idoctor.kill.me.61118]

Thanks for doing this. You & your girl make a good team.

[@mikescarpelli461]

Thumbs UP for you camerawoman (& Beautiful TOO) & YES, she did a great job: Love your videos, Paul!

[@inCARSONate]

awesome BKK neighborhood - good Airbnb's too - Poet House Cafe Soi 5 slick and strong - pre covid there was a dessert shop on Phahon 7 that served coconut ice cream on top of black sticky rice. Closed :( I still dream about it...

[@JS-kb7ml]

Food looks so good!

[@iPaulLee]

Interested in Noble Around Ari or other Noble projects? Contact here: bit.ly/3AOAIQm

[@hiblop]

shout out to your partner for the camera work while sick! Congrats on the relationship and great video

[@iPaulLee]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Big_Icey420]

How much was the 2 bedroom?

[@goonerdoy]

Ari is a gem, have enjoyed there since 2012-ish

[@Tom-ry6hb]

Youre girlfriend is very cute and supportive!

[@jamesaldwin7080]

Thanks for the info, very informative 👍

[@jnsa9454]

Thanks for highlighting this neighborhood...any impressions you've heard about Kasetsart area around BTS or the university?

[@wichetleelamanit6195]

Paul, there are many nice neighbourhoods around Bangkok. Actually, Bangkok is very close to sea, not Pattaya. One more thing, your Thai accent is fantastic.

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you!

[@WadmanP]

@0:06 Hey, I ate lunch with my dad at the restaurant over your right shoulder. A little pricey but it was nice.

[@Ozjockey111]

She's worth subscription!! 😮🎉🎉😂😊

[@arthurwatts1680]

I've never seen anyone - Thai, Asian or Farang - ejected from a hotel for being in possession of durian. Not saying that it doesn't happen but most Thais try to avoid confrontation. I still don't believe the prices people pay for Nonthaburi durian, but that's a whole other video. Thanks for showing us around Ari.

[@Matt-ee3qg]

Paul I’m pretty sure you were at Ho Chi Minh City airport a few weeks ago standing behind me in the coffee shop at the airport I should of said hi , keep up the good work mate 👍

[@liam_dawson]

my favourite place in Ari was donut disturb cafe

[@iPaulLee]

Didn’t get to check it out but looked nice!

[@mrtravispickle]

In Thailand, it makes so much more financial sense to just rent and invest your capital into an index fund which will provide much higher returns.

[@Mike-du1dc]

Nice tour thanks! And yes thank you to your GF too! She seems great nice & normal/smart girl! Hard to find sometimes 😉 Hang on to her! "behind every successful man there is a woman"

[@davidmaib677]

Hi! How much was the monthly rental price of the two bedroom condo? What was the price t buy the second condo? Thank you!

[@lukmannsaha5377]

Ari is one of business district of bangkok like Asoke, Silom, Ratchada-rama9, Phayathai etc. many office buildings sourround BTS Ari.

[@Nationofpalantir]

What price was the 2 bed? What was the condo called?

[@LeoInAsien]

Great video! Sad that the condo is not for rent though

[@stablemovement]

Hi Paul, do they allow pets there? Can you show us some nice condos that allow pets? I have a 9lb dog I would love to bring to Thailand with me. Great video!

[@kalyasiri]

Nana roaster coffee near BTS Ari is very good...I think it's quite famous.... The condo looks very nice and elegance...

[@Ryptyd]

Are most places pretty open to pets? I have three cats and would like to bring them, especially if I end up moving there permanently.

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

Dude...thanks again

[@cremersalex]

If someone said you two are brother and sister, I would believe it.

[@bryancole842]

Ari looks a little too trendy - but cool cafes definitely. Is there any real expat community there? Thanks Paul 😊

[@R-sn1ty]

exactly what I was thinking. I prefer somewhere a bit grittier and better value 😎

[@Sir_Sway]

wow cool place

[@nextdoorneighbour6906]

Hey Paul, what gear do you use to shoot these videos?

[@iPaulLee]

Dji osmo pocket 3

[@Phucket24]

Can you recommend any rooftop bars in Soi 11 ?

[@parasitius]

...It's not "called The Mezzanine" anymore than the lobby is called "The Lobby". It just is a mezzanine ;)

[@no.7387]

What kind of camera do you use? and is it connected to your audio?

[@iPaulLee]

For this video and my most recent videos I use dji osmo 3. And I also use my iPhone 15

[@TradingWithSergueev]

Would you recommend relocating to this area? I plan on moving to Bangkok

[@kevinp8108]

You should check out other areas too such as Thong Lor, Ekkamai, Phrom Pong..etc.

[@Kushal6831]

Nice 👍

[@yangshengfang]

Do these condos have HOA fees or some other kind of monthly service fees?

[@jamesbarr2357]

Ari is not 'hidden'. Non Thais have been living there for years - 15 years +.

[@อังคณางามสงา่-ศ4ข]

Nice video

[@MattFinch-f2w]

Nice 👍.

[@mrtravispickle]

How much is the rent on the 2br?

[@badams8233]

Nice your, thanks

[@musicmixasia]

Great video, but I just want to point out, there is excessive amount of youtubers and other social media influencers coming in to Bangkok (fashion topic now) and essentially promoting it to western audience and convincing them heavily to move here. They do not realise, that their initial intention - to leave original country that is falling apart (whatever it may be, US or others), is in the downfall because of the actual people - western society, western thinking. Not because of the physical location. If you start promoting for masses, how is Bangkok amazing, what happens over time (5-10-15-20 years?) is that all the retired people and new generation will slowly making their decision and move here, because the west will become more and more zombie land. Already now the Thai culture is heavily affected by floods of tourists and expats. It feels not comfortable at all. Also spending power of westerners is much higher, so it is causing lot's of stuff being more expensive and not affordable anymore for locals (due to the expat demand) . So after those youtubers constantly promoting amazing place with amazing pricing of condos and affordable lifestyle. It will eventually stop being like that. If the foreigner levels rise to higher numbers, Bangkok (and possibly other Asian cities in future too) will lose their safety, and all great benefits they have now, because they will become western colonies with western thinking. I definitely don't want to see Bangkok transforming into the apocalyptic places like London, Paris, or NewYork.

[@iPaulLee]

Has this been your experience as a Thai? I get this comment sometimes and I notice it’s never from Thai people. It’s the role of the government to properly deal with influx of tourists. Thailand has opened up its borders significantly, and they are the ones who’ve researched what the effects are to Thailand’s economy. For example when tourism destroyed maya bay, they halted tourism and then opened it up again. So Thai gov is responsible here, not your average influencer

[@musicmixasia]

@@iPaulLee One average youtuber is just fine. The content it cool. Just pointing out, there are way to many as of now in mid 2024 who are exceedingly saying 'please everyone move to Bangkok'. Hope it is just the online thing and it will not affect real life.

[@krisb-travel]

@@musicmixasiahave you been to London?

[@musicmixasia]

@@krisb-travel Yes manytimes. Used to be nice city many years ago. Now there is unfortunately no comparison to any of Asian capitals be it is Seoul, Bangkok or others. No way somebody will do anything harmful to you on subway. Zero crime, no stupidity, no woke culture, no anything nonsense what west does now.

[@krisb-travel]

@@musicmixasia ok i thought you were just being a keyboard warrior. All valid points you made in terms of safety absolutely correct.

[@davidc4408]

Keep all uploaded to cloud

[@BeTheSuperHeroInYourOwnMovie]

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[@kevinp8108]

Do you mean become a Passport Bro?

[@JurassicJerkyAmazon]

⁠ passport Bro tag evolving into se% tourists. I’m advocating leaving the country and going where you’re treated better, you can arbitrage your dollar and the women are beautiful feminine, and available with your western status! Cheers from Colombia 🇨🇴 via the OC Newport Beach Ca! 🏄‍♂️

[@bsways]

That ice tea was 250 baht!! wtf!

[@benbohoho]

Funny to see Ari promotion trickle out. I'm guessing a real estate investor bought up a lot of land cheaply, built a few overpriced hotels and restaurants, and now they are paying influencers to make it sound cooler than it is. I think it needs a lot more to become a nice place to live, but it might get there one day.

[@VintageThaiLadyBoy]

Cheap lands in Ari is an oxymoron. Ari has always been cool. Back in my fabulous- night-out years, it was one of my go-to areas. It is a neighbourhood of quiet wealth.

[@mariamacrae5]

Some of these condos/apartments are really nice but aren't for me... they look lonely (lacking community).

[@DanielGreenlee]

This is half an ad. lol.

[@derwinrountree3027]

You have a lovely girlfriend!

[@BostonLSAT]

Did you get a new girlfriend?

[@AbrilRamirez-lh3fz]

No lol, same girlfriend 😬

[@iPaulLee]

lol it’s the same girl since my first KZbin video 😅

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

Cute girlfriend. I could see she is kind and polite. Stay fabulously blessed. Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@harry8201]

I know you are probably living a better and more comfortable life in thailand. Thats the easy way out. I would have admired you 1000x more if you stayed in america and fought for the american dream here. Theres a saying the best things never come easy. Never. You gotta fight and grind and want it enough in the face of adversity and racism. Hardship. Trials and tribulations. And even if you dont achieve your 100 percent dream in america you would have at least not given up... MLK said he was not doing what he did for himself or his generation. It was for the future generations to reach the promise land. Hence today. But the effort and struggle was enough satisfaction for his soul and conscience. Theres a reason why america is by far the greatest country and most envied people in the world and the mecca of culture. It is the home of the brave. Be brave. Think big. Get out of your comfort zone. America is open for business.

[@iPaulLee]

I did achieve the American dream. I grew up broke and worked hard, moved to nyc, started multiple businesses and even retired my dad. I’ve done it already. I didn’t find peace, happiness, and wanted to travel. I’m living the dream right now.

[@newbies1]

Nah, the US sucks for enjoying life, esp for certain minorities. Make your money in the US and get out as soon as you can!