✅TAKE THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER BOAT! | Chaophraya River | Khao San Road | The Old City | Paknam

The Best Bangkok River Tour Experience on KZbin! If you're wondering about taking a trip along the Chaophraya River, then watch this video and you'll get a few ideas about where and how to get to some of the most famous places along the river. From Khao San Road to Samut Prakan, Wat Arun to The Old City, Iconsiam to Talat Noi, The Flower Market to Memorial Bridge plus many other places and things to see! Enjoy the video. This is Part 1. Part Two is coming very soon!
00:00 Start / Khao San Road
04:27 Thonburi Railway Station / Siriraj / Bangkok Noi
06:32 Tha Chang Pier / The Grand Palace / Old City
07:27 Wat Arun ‘The Temple Of Dawn’
08:14 Memorial Bridge / Pak Klong Flower Market / Jack’s Bar
11:17 Ratchawong Pier / Talat Noi Street Art
12:35 Paknam / Phi Suea Samut Fort Samut Prakan
18:10 Iconsiam / Oriental Hotel
19:05 Sunsets on the river
19:47 Dinner Cruises
20:50 Saphan Taksin Pier / Last Word
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Map: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=18D9eqiZ-8U_eJCPKPugchaICX_VHWrY&usp=sharing Chapters: 00:00 Start / Khao San Road 04:27 Thonburi Railway Station / Siriraj / Bangkok Noi 06:32 Tha Chang Pier / The Grand Palace / Old City 07:27 Wat Arun ‘The Temple Of Dawn’ 08:14 Memorial Bridge / Pak Klong Flower Market / Jack’s Bar 11:17 Ratchawong Pier / Talat Noi Street Art 12:35 Paknam / Phi Suea Samut Fort Samut Prakan 18:10 Iconsiam / Oriental Hotel 19:05 Sunsets on the river 19:47 Dinner Cruises 20:50 Saphan Taksin Pier / Last Word

[@viperine4577]

This channel should have the attention and sponsorship of the Thai Tourism Authority. It’s content is high quality, very entertaining and informative, it has all it needs to promote Thailand as the wonderful country it is. Congratulations Bangkok Pat.Thank you.

[@ian-wu2bb]

Issue is the fxcking Utube Algorythim. Pat should be 100.000 plus but the bar girl theme tubers prancing a pretty girl around wins and that is fxcking sad.

[@norhishamothman4152]

Well said. Bangkok is more than those same issues about you-know-what! Lots of places and local haunts that the tourists miss out

[@cz2301]

Plus, it has Pat’s sass

[@Rawai-pc1oi]

You never cease to impress me with your loCals, research and history reporting. Nicely done Sir!

[@CrapKerouac]

Is it my imagination, or does everything look cleaner than it did 20 years ago? Fun and educational as always, thanks Pat. Edit: Have considered doing a video on hospitals for ageing expats or medical tourism, Pat?

[@BangkokPat]

Cleaner? Possibly but I haven't noticed, must be all those new buildings!

[@terencegraham8414]

Your knowledge, filming and presentation are first class Pat. Cheers mate.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Terence.

[@auang]

i have been visiting Bangkok regularly since 1986, i thought i knew the city. thanks to your videos i am enriched by some important aspects of this city that is pulsating with life and culture

[@BangkokPat]

Glad to hear that Frank, thanks!

[@trevorsmith7753]

The Paknam incident (1893) of 'Gunboat Diplomacy' resulted in Siam's loss of most of present-day Laos, plus land bordering Cambodia and Malaya, to the French and British colonisers. 'Paknam' means 'water's mouth' or estuary. The 'Disappearing Gun' is called 'Crouching-Tiger Gun' (Pern Morb Seu-a) in Thai. The French made a joke that, "The Vietnamese plant the rice, the Cambodians watch the rice grow, the Lao listen to the rice grow". This sums up the cultural differences between the three countries.

[@michaelmalone3346]

Excellent content and delivery: check. Well-composed photography: check. Winking references to pop music: check. Yep, it's a Bangkok Pat vlog, people! Thanks for the time, energy and effort you put into these entries. I love that you not only uncover the out-of-the way gems that Bangkok has to offer but you also don't discriminate against the more obvious though no less engaging locations. I love the deep cuts but there's a reason we still are drawn to the classics. Nobody is too cool for a smart cocktail--or a cheap cold beer--on the Chao Praya riverside. Cheers and thank you!

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Michael, you have it spot on and I appreciate the kind words. There are many places for a 7-11 beer by the rievrside, you don't need to visit any flash bars although Jim's place is cool enough!

[@alexzhang5252]

Again Pat's latest video did not dissapoint. And gotta admit it's one that has beem meticulouly researched, shot and edited. The accompanying music , simultaneously soothing and futuristic, is tinged with a touch of nostalgia and mechacholy. Thanks mate.

[@Gieza-Brake-Pahl]

That was brilliant Pat, I have been visiting Bangkok since the seventies and have never been on that Island, next trip in October I will definitely go there. Thank you. My Thai friends and family take me to Malls and Temples and the Falangs to bars and golf courses but if I want to see anything interesting I need to slip away on my own like I suspect you do. Generally when I drag people to places that I find interesting they look at me as if I have two heads. Been on a few of those dinner cruises, bit kitschig but if you are in good company ok.

[@lyradm1]

I love the fact you're always educating your subscribers of the history of Thailand.

[@travelsolo2677]

I can vouch that Grand Pearl cruise is worth the money for 2hr cruise with great live music and food. Our waiter was spot on too, friendly and expert service

[@BangkokPat]

Great to hear that, and I am yet to go on one, which I will soon.

[@partytrickphysicist]

As someone who lives in Bangkok, I can’t thank you enough Pat 🙏🙏

[@pip07200]

Thank you khun Pat. Great content, very well researched, the videography is really beautiful, and your sense humour makes it all very entertaining. Learnt a lot of things myself. Finding time on a free weekend to enjoy the Chao Phaya is pretty fun and costs little. Amazing views at 19:05

[@itsgettingchili]

I know it’s not really your thing (and more Gary’s 😂) but I did appreciate when you plugged your favorite Indian Restaurant. I would love to see an episode all about your personal favorite other restaurants. Any insight from a Bangkok vet on where to eat is gold.

[@BangkokPat]

I'm shooting a food thing and I'm visiting The Stay Cafe tomorrow and will chat with the owner as well on video....

[@itsgettingchili]

@@BangkokPat Looking forward to it!

[@bengmelea8646]

Great vid! I found some new places to explore. If you're looking for a more local dinner cruise, with local prices for locals, rather than a tourist mega buffet boat then check out Yok Yor Marina restaurant. Their boat departs at 8pm and costs you only THB200pp. They do say get on board by 7pm (the open-air top deck is great for views) so you can order the wide selection of dishes from the main kitchen on land before departure as the menu from the kitchen on board the boat is more limited. You pay for the food and drink you order.

[@dylanthomas4427]

Another excellent and informative video Pat. I happened to venture down on the BTS to Pak Nam, when I was in Bangkok back in May. After a wander around the amazing seafood market, I decided to catch the ferry across the river to the Phi Suea Samut Fort. However, to my surprise the ferry does not operate during low tide and I had to wait for 2 hours on the far side of the river for the tide to turn. Luckily, there’s an Amazon coffee shop near the pier with aircon to shelter from the humidity .

[@paul_the_merciful]

My first visit to Bangkok 1979. I have vivid memories of river boat tours.. morning less hot sun, a bit of cold air .. bursting with activity. floating markets. etc Addicted to river boat tours, every month or so I would book with friends for a night boat dinner trip upstream then down again to the oriental hotel area great fun. also love hotels overlooking the river with a balcony.. The water taxis are great to jump on and off, but that sun is a problem- o for me. I avoid the river area during the daytime. traffic heat + too many people. early morning and evening for me.

[@miketzai9209]

For sure to take this boat is nice, but to take the boats on the klongs can also be interesting , there its possible to see little of the backside of krungthjep, for example on the way to the golden mountain. Wat arun os nice but the last two times it was only possible to go half the way up and thats a big shame, hope its better now... Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@rickman2267]

20 yr visitor from Sth.Australia. Great vid mate, would like to explore Bangkok once again after many yrs away, cheers!

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Rickman, hope you have fun exploring, the city has changed a lot!

[@Seafarer1947]

So good I’ve watched it again 👍 Good video Pat 😁

[@BangkokPat]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, Thank you.

[@KS-bq4rs]

I loved Khao San Road back in the early 90s. I still got my fake press pass that I brought from there :D, That night when I saw you.(you probably dont remember) but we just came back from a dinner cruise and it was fantastic. It was my first time on a dinner cruise.

[@BangkokPat]

I do remember that night mate, great to hear the cruise was good, I'm overdue a trip on one.

[@MrSimonj1970]

I remember trying to take a photo of a bloke selling fake degree certificates on KSR in 02 - the look he gave me suggested that wasn't a good idea, if I wanted to remain in one piece. Rambutri was amazing back then - such a nice calm retreat from the chaos over the road.

[@brendanduffy2710]

Now I'm off to work, will watch later 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Hope you enjoyed it Brendan!

[@brianwinner2249]

Under the boardwalk. Watching your videos is the next best to being back in Bkk.

[@lukerabin5079]

How nice of you to change your shirt for us! It did seem a little sweaty out there. 😅

[@BangkokPat]

Definitely a sweaty few days!

[@UTCM]

Your are the hardest working creator I ve seem ! I shows in your videos as well !

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

But the french would have been surprised:" Oh, c'est tres foridable est délicieux, we also love snails and frogs on the dining tables"

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

another great video Pat,,,, those chain lightning images looking down the river were stunning.... some great new ideas for day trips,,, thanks again....

[@BangkokPat]

Good to hear that Andrew, hope you have a great day out!

[@bigpirate7513]

I'm thai I admire you, you are professional for tourism

[@steveshea3974]

Another great video tour, Pat! I am looking forward to Part 2

[@DanishBacon555]

Love these videos. Thanks Pat.

[@philipmorrow247]

Great video Pat

[@JohnMitch]

I thought I knew Bangkok well, but your knowledge surpasses mine by miles. and the history too. Loved all the cats you managed to sneak in to this video

[@mickvallantine2523]

Thanks for that Pat, so relaxing watching your videos.

[@ralph4840]

Pat: Another beautiful video! Thanks. Whenever I am in Bangkok, I take the "slow" boat from Saphan Taksin to Phra Athit and back. Can't miss it.

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

Great work , Pat !

[@SuperRiver3]

Much prefer history over malls. Great vid as always, Thanks Pat

[@thestaffrockband]

Donated a coffee last week for reasons all contained in this wonderful video; continually learning things I never knew, considered, or even imagined to do the next time I take my family to Bangkok - Cheers Sir!

[@richardhaughton4303]

As usual Pat great video, it’s floods my mind with so many memories, happy ones and some sad ( usually involving love) but we must all move on. Just keep the good work up, thank you sincerely

[@JonnyElk]

Been watching your videos for a while now. They’re all good but this one made me leave a comment! :-) Love your work. As somebody who is spending more and more time in Bangkok, I really enjoy how your videos are packed with history and fun facts. Keep up the great work

[@SelwynSeychelles]

Love this video Pat. More places for me to visit. Best way to visit is by the river boats.

[@dhart001]

Excellent work!

[@chiraglucky6271]

Amazing

[@jimreynolds1540]

AWESOME video Pat! The river has become my favorite part of BKK lately. I have never gone south of Saphan Taksin before, next trip I will. Thanks for another very interesting and educational post.

[@markwilliams8014]

Jacks 🙌 A regular for us when we’re in BKK

[@unclecraigbaannawk]

Man…Pat…this was a nice one…sooo many different shots and angles….u must be up and out all night….a lot of work bro…thanks!

[@viperine4577]

Another great video. Keep them coming please.

[@jampasurprenant1794]

The memorial bridge looks amazing and the river looks awesome I love it.

[@jonhobson3592]

Loved our river cruise. Seeing Wat Arun come into view & the grand palace at night. I’m going to explore the boat taxis from S Taksin soon 😊

[@scottwin7]

Great video Pat…I think your best so far! Excellent editing with really captivating content. Keep up the great work!

[@nickhubbard3671]

Great tour and very useful to have the map. Cheers

[@HS-nk1vw]

Thanks very much for the quality contents

[@jonhobson3592]

Shall watch this tomorrow. I like idea of river and the cruises as I mentioned before to you ..

[@jackdurner2067]

As always, another interesting video showing the ‘off the beaten track’ areas of Bangkok.

[@dhgemein2]

I was told on my first visit to Bangkok that my enjoyment of it would be proportional to the amount of time I spent on or by the river. Good advice, I think.

[@LonglingEriksen]

Informative and funny. Way to big for KZbin, Tv host is what you should be. TAT come on..... This guy can get you publisity more than silly posters here and there. Thanks Pat and if we ever meet once i will buy you more than Coffee. Still waiting for my condo across off the Mall Bang Kapi. The Origin. . Thanks again.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks! TAT would be an interesting job, a few cats added to the videos of course

[@simoncook1325]

Really enjoyed that Thanks Great hangover cure Nice easy viewing

[@WadersInAlaska]

Fantastic Pat! Love the video! Cheers!!

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks a lot! Great fun on the river was meant to take 2 days but took 6!

[@Male666chauvinist]

Wonderful Pat love your beautiful history of Thailand 🇹🇭 & off course your sense of humour 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrrichie4407]

Another great video from you Mr Pat...not easy to put up with the bangkok heat and sweat so fair play to you big time....keep the great vids coming...

[@riodasperolas]

Great video, Pat! Yous is the most interesting channel about Bangkok, by far. Cheers.

[@alistairnewton8898]

Fantastic vlog , very informative .

[@lyntonemerson2165]

Really interesting Pat always entertaining and informative!

[@CouncilCollective]

Great viewing as always Pat,,,no Thailand pass great news

[@stigzinn7751]

As always another great video 😁

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Stig.

[@jhet3450]

Very nice I really learned a lot history of Siam early year thank you

[@timbimjim514]

Nice job Pat. Enjoyed that.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Tim.

[@lovinthailand921]

Great video! I’m glad to see things back on track for your channel after the ghost hunting one things seemed a bit off for your normal excellent videos. BTW There’s a dinner cruise ticket booth and spot to get on board at river city between coffee club and the main building

[@iskandartaib]

There are so many parts of Bangkok I've not seen yet - this should be part of what I do the next time I visit (hopefully sometime in the next 2-3 months).

[@TeddyBear-zj4qg]

Super.

[@josefkamil5374]

Great video, I was wondering when you're going to do Chao Phraya River. The last few visits to Bangkok I have always been at the hotel near Taksin Pier and Saphan Taksin BTS station, because there is excellent connections to all parts of the city. I have traveled to Phra Athit Pier several times, including many stops along the route. Besides others I love the streets around Phra Sumen Fort with nice bookstores with small cofee shops. One thing I miss so far is a stop at the Royal Barges National Museum.

[@jackhannigan2324]

Another impressive vlog Pat. Keep them rolling

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Jack.

[@hdunford3]

Loving your video style Pat. Living in BK, I like the recommendations of different parts of the city and restaurants etc to visit. Little Spicy was one such recommendation. Thank you.

[@RABernard]

My mate and I know we're on the right track with our explorations when we see you feature them. I love Jack's Bar and try and take friends in when they visit from away. The boat ride right up to Nonthaburi, perhaps featuring there might be worth a go. It's interesting enough and definitely worth 15 Baht. Or maybe Pak Kret too, though the boat only goes that far in evening peaks, heading south in the morning peak.

[@CKology]

So useful! I will use it for my next trip!

[@BangkokPat]

Good to hear that!

[@billsimpson2392]

What a Ripper Pat. I've been to a few of those places and your vid brings back good memories! Thank you.

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Bill, glad it gave you a wave of nostalgia!

[@skyteong8809]

Thanks for the nice and informative show~ as always. Its a nice hidden location of the navy fort~

[@kurtkrampmeier4343]

Thank you for this classic travel advice. Not all of your viewers are digital nomads, therefore hints for newbies and ordinary travellers are a good thing as well.

[@BangkokPat]

Glad it was helpful Kurt, and thanks for the hint, I'll keep it in mind for all future videos!

[@JohnWilson-gj7wj]

I have never travelled downstream Pat, always upstream ending at Nonthaburi. I love the river and the flower market is amazing. Watching all the comings and goings at the piers is always fascinating. It does look so much quieter than pre-Covid days. Thanks for another cracking video. You are one of a kind and look forward to the next video. I can't remember if you covered Nonthaburi in a previous video but what is the prison used for as I was really surprised to come across it during my wanderings. John

[@suteetun]

Very good and informative video, I hope you visit next River boat tour up north next time.

[@guytiips3906]

Next mission "Museum in bangkok" hahaha..!! #Good job

[@sidecar7714]

Genuinely terrific presentation. Who knew? Thanks.

[@patsim1615]

I definitely miss Khaosan ♥️

[@coventgarden1925]

I never knew that! Pat again combines hidden gems with an impressive understanding of history and his wonderfully dry sense if humour. Ace m8

[@pogump]

Bangkok Pat,I just love your videos,and your history lessons,and when me and my girlfriend go back so see her relatives in Bangkok,we will definitely go on a dinner cruise with her family,and maybe we (or mostly me) might be able to enjoy The Hustle :) :) :) Kung fu fighting is also a good piece of music.

[@seanharms5938]

Thanks for the video Pat, need to buy you a beer 🍺 when I'm in Bangkok in December

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

Pat loving the opening one liners your cracking me up 😂😂 your right about the music Thai people do like it cranked right up !!!!! The island is so peaceful what a trek to get there . Now I wanna play Under the broad walk !!! But which version 🤯🤯🤯What a great vlog along the river 👏👏👏

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Jimmy, the way Bruce Willis is now, sadly he's probably forgotten his terrible cover version. The Drifters was of course the best!

[@kevingallagher6547]

The Drifters beating the crap out of Bruce Willis! 5555555555555555

[@walternyc]

Great video again! Can't wait for my trip in October (Canceled in 2021)

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Really enjoy your music/band jokes, Pat - none though quite as funny as the "Blinded by the light" / ELO one a year or two ago....keep em coming...:-))))

[@Paul_G_Eats]

Another great video Pat 👍 brilliant camera work 👍

[@BangkokPat]

Cheers Paul.

[@dolphinvlogs2831]

Great vid Pat. Love those lighting shots near the end. Iconic. Worth doing a lightning video with the BKK skyline as the backdrop?

[@BangkokPat]

Possibly but I only got those shots by chance, I was doing a timelapse thing. Gave up on the timelapse and showed the lightning instead!

[@drjeff6956]

Great video, hope to tour the Chaophraya next time I’m in Bangkok. Always find interesting places in your videos.

[@BangkokPat]

Thanks Jeff, the river has potential for several videos, further north and towards the Gulf of Thailand

[@ViewTalay]

Thanks Pat, good memories for me on the blue and orang flag boats visiting several of the places you mentioned. I am a Liverpool fan and on one of the boats the driver had an LFC Club crest on his windscreen which made me laugh.

[@wSpaceArt]

IThanks for the wonderful video. I like to use Klong Saen Saep Canal now. Interested in more canal destinations especially near the river, River City, Holy Rosary Church, Wat Arun. Learn the 10 baht coin Wat Arun picture too.

[@jiraratboonwej2816]

The truely Bangkok vid I've been waiting for..

[@BangkokPat]

Glad to hear that!

[@jamesdond614]

Fascinating vlog, it's not an area I go to that often.

[@mikaelhabel4171]

I have visited these places many times, but you get them even more interesting, as always😉

[@Th-vy8ut]

High end!

[@sbalogh53]

7:20 Finally somewhere those 50 satang coins come in useful. LOL I really enjoy your tours. I am heading back to Bangkok on the 12th of July for a 2 month stay. Hope to see some of the places you have shown me.

[@BangkokPat]

Hope you have a great trip!