Inside Bangkok's "Most Dangerous" Neighbourhood

[@yesmate8329]

Last time I was in Thailand I stayed with a friend in Khlong Toei and we spent some nights in a slum area at their sister's place, very hospitable area, although they were very surprised to see a farang in the area. They assured me it's fairly safe as long as you don't go wandering out alone at night, but that's the same with anywhere in the world I guess.

[@thekoukikid7]

Khlong Toei was fine. I went there almost every other day and chilled. Nothing happened

[@tombassman]

“that’s the same anywhere in the world”. No, it’s not and it’s sad you think like that.

[@johnson-cao]

Yes，poor does not necessarily equal to dangerous. If you are not to do illegal activities, ppl are fine.

[@chawalitD]

I was one of the first adopted children from the Khlongtoey area in the 70s to Australia. Much of the stories I have read and were told match with your experiences. I went back 10yrs ago to get a glimpse of the life I may have had. Thanks for showing me this video Paddy.

[@KouKee2]

I volunteered in the Khlong Toei community (moslty "Lock 4-5-6") for almost 2 years and never once felt out of place or in danger. The people that I've met there are some of the most humble, kind and welcoming people I've ever met. Ironically I actually feel like I'd be more likely to get mugged or scamed at the nearby shopping malls than I would in the slums. BTW, the train actually still runs several times daily; I'd walk along those train tracks every day and regularly have to step aside to get out of the way as it passed.

[@fair98fair]

Nice insight. Which organisations are doing charity work in there?

[@tanchye1720]

30 yrs ago when I first visit Thailand, I innocently wandered into Khlong Toei ‘village’ without much looking at review or judgement. I have a nice visit there, alone. Did not get mugged or encounter any unpleasant incidents. It was in daytimes though. I can read, write & speaks Thai now. 🙏

[@christopherskotarczyk6589]

@@fair98fair HDF Mercy Centre is a great one

[@miketzai9209]

Koukee I take my hat of for y. Y a good person Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@STOPTHEVICTIMMODE]

THEY JUST HAVE TO MAKE IT LOOKED DRAMATIC TO SELL!!! NO MATTER WHAT THE TRUTH IS. AS A THAI I FIND SO MANY OF THESE YOUNG KZbinRS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OUR SOCIETY. IRRELEVANT AND IRRESPONSIBLE.

[@watchingthingsrandomly4756]

I fell in love with Thailand through the lens of TV shows and series and YT series. And I’ve come to realise that Thailand is very similar to Brazil in many aspects. Your videos are great! Thank you for showing this as well

[@SirStephenSW5334]

Loved the music when you were trying to catch the train. It made it sound like an action movie. Thanks, Paddy, for a look inside an area where tourists would probably never go to.

[@faranghomes]

Love these style of videos. Very insightful, thanks Paddy

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Super appreciative of the support!

[@Tildamathi]

Great video - awesome to meet locals with you Paddy! I myself happened to stay in a hotel in Klong Toey my first time in Bangkok for one month, very close to the wet market (i didn’t know about its reputation at the time) I had a positive experience and felt like locals were curious about me and my reasons for staying there. There are definitely parts of the neighbourhood that are worth exploring.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Absolutely! Definitely a fascinating area. Thanks so much for watching

[@miketzai9209]

I was staying out there also and walk around there day and late evening but never feel myself in danger yes sometimes someone look on me in a funny way, but i not think it was something bad, i think maybe just because i am a farlang, i like the seven eleven out there on pharam 4, hope its still there. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@FarangNick]

​@@miketzai9209 @tildaMath38 : where both of you stayed is not this Klong Toei. Where you both stayed is in the greater Klong Toei district, which has nothing to do with this area. There is absolutely no hotel in this part which Paddy shows and has this reputation. It can be confusing because it is all Klong Toei district - also the richer neigborhoods with hotels, but the Klong Toei part which has this reputation is a specific area. Which Klong Toei is talked about, can be known from context or more specification. Like saying that you stayed in a hotel , the big wet market or mentioning Phraraam 4 road.. is all outside this area.

[@eakishway]

@@FarangNickWhere is “this Klingon Toei”? Between Chao Phraya river and Chalerm Maha Nakhon road?

[@soggymoggytravels]

I’m so impressed by your Thai language skills. Few foreigners can achieve that!

[@senianns9522]

I worked with Italian Thai Construction on a multi product pipeline from Klong Toei to Don Muang airport in 1994. Ate at some of the market stalls and on some evenings sat with the locals for a few beers! Didn't stay too late but never had any issues! All people were kind and friendly. Felt sorry for the people but again, no issues!

[@Rm-mq2qg]

Realy? I need to aplly

[@cpanui]

Interesting. Thanks for the insight into Khlong Toei Paddy. These videos are great! not another shopping mall or night market? Keep up the good work.

[@ianthomas3155]

Great video and a very interesting look at a side of Bangkok that a lot of ‘content creators’ don’t have the ability to show.

[@terryclapp2846]

Very interesting Paddy, I lived here for 50 years and never been inside the Khlong Toei areas. Provide more of these type shows.

[@kattykattaroo1530]

I like the way you embrace Klongteoy as it is. คุณ Paddy จริงใจในการนำเสนอมากๆ love it!

[@ohm1945]

In my travels through Thailand, I found the people of Isaan to be most hospitable and the friendliest. Despite the region being predominantly farming and having a high poverty rate, the people of Isaan having very strong family connection and if you are welcomed into their home, you are family. If this shanty town community is made up of Isaan folk, then certainly you will find them to be good natured and friendly,

[@rolfpoelman3486]

Until you do something they don't understand and don't agree with. Then you will be in danger because of their ignorance and intolerance.

[@miketzai9209]

Well because people are farmers and pour dose not mean that they are unfriendly, and i agree with you about the isaan people, but i meet friendly thais everywhere in Thailand, a smile and some thaiwords can make a big defrence. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@miketzai9209]

@@rolfpoelman3486 Well there is maybe a little truth in what you say, but its little about being like the water in the bottle, be smooth and flexible it can make many situations better. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@ดอกกล้วยไม้-ฌ7ฌ]

@@rolfpoelman3486 คุณทำไม่ดีก็มีคนไม่พอใจก็ถูกต้องแล้วค่ะ ถ้าทำตัวดีคนก็รักได้ไม่ยากค่ะ พฤติกรรมแบบไหนก็ได้รับคืนแบบนั้น เป็นเรื่องปกติธรรมดา ไม่หาเรื่องเขาก่อน คนจะโกรธไปทำไม ดีมาดีตอบร้ายมาก็แล้วแต่ผลลัพธ์ของแต่ละคน

[@rolfpoelman3486]

@@ดอกกล้วยไม้-ฌ7ฌ I can't read Thai.

[@反統拒統]

I am from Taipei, Taiwan. I have been to Bangkok, Thailand. I think both Bangkok and Taipei are very modern cities. I go shopping in Bangkok Shopping Center every year.

[@keisone]

Klong Toei is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Bangkok to explore! The people there are incredible!

[@Richard_Bliss]

Thank you for sharing these stories. Considered that you have truly come to experience our country. I want foreigners to see Thailand from many perspectives.

[@miketzai9209]

Sawardee Yes i am farlang and i agree with you, many farlangs only think and speak about the dirty side of Thailand, but they never think about their own country have a dirty side too, further more Thailand is so much more then that, and it will be nice if more farlangs open up their eyes and see Thailand north of krungthjep, i realy like krungthjep, but Thailand have so many pretty places and people, but many farlangs will never know about it, so sad. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@szarinaabdullah6460]

Sawatdee kha Khun Mike= Hi Mike. I notice that you have acquired some Thai words. Permit me to give you the correct version of these words. Farang= foreigners, Krungthep= Bangkok

[@phantim_othy571]

Great video mate....so envious of your Thai language skills...this is what makes your Chanel great

[@Luke-ri5fo]

Awesome video Paddy. I'm in your home town of Sydney but my mind is always in Thailand.

[@up2me967]

Ohhhh this is actually cool original bkk content! Lived there 5 years my self. Best of luck w youtubing!

[@ix64006]

Khlong Toei 40 years ago been dangerous as rumer . There used to be a lot of drugs, gangsters, etc., but now it's different. It's even better. The people living in Khlong Toei are as friendly as other Thais, which you can experience for yourself.

[@maricelcooper6013]

Very interesting Paddy , my wife is from the Philippines and they have very similar “squatters areas” but it seems like the majority of the people there are just trying to get by and make a better life. Just like the guy that was teaching you his dialect, there are many dialects in the Philippines, and people various regions do not understand each other so the common language among Filipinos is Tagalog.

[@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092]

feel more safe in thailand then manila airport area

[@JoeyDelaPaz]

I am a Filipino living in Thailand. I used to live in slum area in the Phils. Bangkok feels a lot safer than Manila. Not even close.

[@borstalD91239]

Philippines shouldn't be compared to Thailand. it's gotta have the speediest parts of any place I've known of . it's bad here but there ,wins the cup for noncey behaviour

[@kyogofurahashi]

it's funny how a lot of westerners like comparing Thailand to the Philippines, the 2 are not comparable at all, it's like comparing the Uk to say Belarus or something!

[@maricelcooper6013]

@@kyogofurahashi I wasn’t comparing the two “countries”, I was stating the similarities in different dialects coming from different provinces, and both having “squatters” areas as they are known in the Philippines.

[@lidbergtech]

I love Khlong Toei. Our office is close by. Been there many times taking photos of the locals and never once have I felt scared. Speaking a bit of Thai and showing respect gets you a long way. Recommend checking out "Cooking with Poo" as well. She has her restaurant there!

[@oywatters9415]

Good insight, Paddy, thank you 🙏

[@vickyaust]

Awesome content! Never knew what it was like in the slums. Well Done Paddy Love you channel!

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

I live up the road and had no idea it housed so many people! I’d love to go exploring there more. I’ve done the wet market and a little of the community on a food tour with Poo but it’s so vast. Great video!

[@yangtzeling7468]

Thank you for the great train footage ! I’m glad you got such a great shot !

[@josephgee2515]

Great video Brother. Watching from Venice Beach, CA #ChokeDeeKrub

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks a lot Joseph!

[@Dana-ie2bh]

Great episode Paddy.

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

Knocked another 1 out of the proverbial park Paddy 👍 This type of media is absolutely needed & fantastic to see 🙏

[@Jayyhartmann]

Great video man!

[@braxalln]

I'm moving there in a few days. These videos get me excited! Hope to see you there bro!

[@thecrow569]

Thanks for this vid totally appreciated to see the other sides of Thailand so thanks paddy stay safe

[@carparkjuice581]

I’m Thai and moved overseas in when I was very young, I speak Thai to my family my whole life, we are from Isaan. When I talk to other thais sometimes we don’t understand own another. So Thankyou for this video for showing me I am speaking a different dialect

[@chrissakul-thongbai8238]

Very informative. Great topic you covered. Not something even Thai people would normally take interest in. Thank you.

[@OkayTimeToGo]

Great video Paddy. I love the not so touristy areas in Bangkok... Thai people are so friendly and fun. ผมชอบวีดีโอของคุณคับ ขอบคุณคับ

[@connorkapooh2002]

Your Thai is really really getting better in every video. Out of curiosity, would you ever use KZbin's subtitling over the in video subtitles?

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

I think KZbin subtitles still have a long way to go! Thanks for watching

[@Rm-mq2qg]

@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy yes please teach ours

[@vanthaonguyen1992]

great stuff mate, if your still in bkk in may i'll buy you a drink

[@jimshelley8831]

It's an area I have visited , very friendly people . Many middle class Thai people avoid the area. I love the market which has one of the best coffee shops( Phu Chai Kai Cafe) in Bangkok and of course Port FC.

[@kaizerkoala]

Like 30 years ago My mother (RIP) was a census worker and her area of responsibility in in Klong Toei slum. That was when the Yaba (Speed) epidemic start in Thailand. Truth to be told from my memory, that area doesn' feel unsafe at all. It's like any dense community in Thailand. There are sign of addiction here and there but their community leader tend to shield them away from us visitor (mom and 7-8 years old me!). The only disagreement between my mom and the locals are the fear that our data will be use to evict them.

[@novustweed9300]

Thank you for sharing:)

[@arthurwatts1680]

An interesting detour off the beaten path, Paddy. As a denizen of lower Suk for more trips than I care to admit, the fact that there was a giant slum just a stone's throw from all that tourist gold was a sobering thought. Further toward Emporium, the side Sois definitely had more Isaan village feel to them but so much has been developed over the last 20 years. Thanks for the video.

[@dorianseo]

Thank you for this beautiful moment 🙏

[@Slaphappy1975]

Great video Paddy

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

What a great video and a great area. Let’s all hope that, if the area is developed, it will be done in a way that supports the Khlong Toei community and its people.

[@aggiet4545]

Thank you for another interesting video. Great work

[@jessejock4878]

Great video Pad. I am watching this from Atlanta :)

[@muaythaimind3450]

Keep posting brotha I love your videos!!

[@jormatheexplora]

That place is wild. Great video mate

[@epifanny]

Thanks for such an interesting video...

[@dropD27]

Props to you man. I'm a 39yo Bangkokian and I've yet to set foot into that Neighbourhood. I guess I just never really had a reason to.

[@ChrisBrooksGuitar]

Great video mate. Haven't ventured off the beaten track in that part of town yet but I heard a number of isan phrases I recognised.

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

Top Ten videos for you Patty,,,, nicely done,,,, like a media documentary....

[@truckerfromreno]

One of your best videos.

[@forangelok]

Great video Paddy!!!

[@mixalis6168]

Friend of mine lived there for around 10-11 years, hes now back home in Adelaide !

[@nygelburwell7533]

WOW!!! Your Thai is very impressive. Kudos.

[@sleepingthroughthewar]

Thank you for these videos it means so much that you can speak the language. I’m trying to learn some while I am here (Chiangmai Mai)

[@Budismo7917]

Interesting video about poor town in 🇹🇭 well every country has a dangerous site and i think you are lucky to live in australia you are close to explore all the beautiful countries of Asia that have a different way of living

[@sabaidee5587]

Cool video. Do you think, thais living there are ok when farangs walking there?

[@marwin3332]

Thank you for this great very interesting. I am in country Thailand now and never knew this area..Great idea...

[@Donddd12345]

Awesome video. Very interesting!

[@zxzxddxxdgrddgtrdew1784]

I've walked through Khlong Toey quite a few times both at night and during the day. There's a good Thai boxing gym located in Khlong Toey loacated under one of the express ways. 96 Penang gym

[@fair98fair]

Great video. Where was the "na glua" part exactly? The place under the road/bridge

[@MichaelHWToh]

Awesome video Khun Paddy

[@ApatheticNonbuynary]

Many of these communities days are numbered. The Highspeed Rail project and the Commuter Rail SRT Red Line extension will see a lot of squatters being relocated. The Bangkok Port and the area around Khlong Toei are also getting a new redevelopment project, people who squatting on the Port Authority of Thailand's land around the Port will eventually get evicted.

[@JimNichols]

I loved that "I don't recommend it" lol ... Thanks Paddy.

[@alias7859]

I was born in Thailandd and now living in California. When I was a child living in Bangkok, my mother used to take me to Khlong Toei market. All good memories. Missed my home country watching your videos. Kup kun kha.

[@boris8787]

I love Bangkok & Chillingbourne - stay clean & safe!!

[@mickbotcast]

A lot of land is bring occupy illegally, it become a big debate for a while now when the landowner/authority want to do something with those land but get oppose by the local which could end up delay project for years. Train is another big example.

[@ppp64731]

ไม่ขนาดนั้นนะคะ น้องให้ข้อมูลน่ากลัวเกินไป คนส่วนมากมองเป็นชุมชนแออัดธรรมดาค่ะ

[@brallorbow6703]

Very good vlog Paddy lad.

[@vade248721]

This was a unique and fun video. Much better than the other creators that try to portray Thailand in this 'exotic and perfect ' light. If you wanna really rally up the masses, do a couple of videos on the Thai education system. More specifically, you could interview some teachers both foreign and native and get their perspective on what teaching in Thailand is like. Then prepare for lively discussions in the comments.

[@beachboy1683]

Great video

[@henrysevers7030]

Should go come a Port FC game, Paddy! They get a bad rep with the Klongtoey association, but are some of the friendliest, most inclusive football fans you'll ever meet!

[@miketzai9209]

Well i was staying in klong toye area never feel my self unsafe, i was not in the slum but very near. I feel myself more safe in Thailand then in my own country. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@13ghee]

Paddy, This is a good content.

[@glentheAussie007]

Ive known about this place for a while now but never ventured there as I to heard it was a dangerous place, so thanks for doing a video on Klong Toei so I can see what it looks like. kop kun na cup paddy.🤙👍

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks a lot for watching Glen!

[@peterdifulco76]

Great Video,thanks for that 🙏🏻

[@gregoryian123]

I went to klong toei at 3 am with another girl with a drug problem and had a great time.

[@บุดสีคงทน]

คนอีสานจิตใจดีมากๆครับ

[@kyogofurahashi]

probably the only slum in the world that every household has a washing machine and air conditioner! ( from my observation) crazy!!

[@mrsb6611]

And clean!

[@FarangNick]

Is absolutely a wrong impression, because definitely not every household has that.

[@Yai1950]

Thank you 😃

[@反統拒統]

We Taiwanese also love to go to Bangkok, Thailand, my friend travels to Bangkok, Thailand every year

[@kittenastrophy5951]

I 've never heard of the authority proposing a expansion project for Klong Toey port. May be I didn't pay enough attention. The location is not suitable for the growing shipping business that's why the main thailand port has been relocated to Laem Chabang in Chonburi and Map Ta Put in Rayong years ago. More over, the new port will be constructed in the EEC area at (or around) U-tapao too.

[@yuttapongjittiwanakorn2771]

Nice to see you doing more local and unseen in Thailand

[@abkornburee]

Love your stuff ❤❤❤

[@Head173]

Bear Grylls 😂🤣😂😂 Love that dude, very off the wall question for sure.

[@daweigo6851]

Great video...

[@s96822]

If you want to get close to real danger go to an outdoor Sek Loso concert where no lack of alcohol fueled fights ensue.

[@James-MV]

Great video. Now do the market...

[@andrewryan7583]

Good on ya Paddy. A good vid. How long are you staying in Thailand?

[@highbrand]

Only knew the area as a market, rather than slum, as my friend's mum would go there every morning to buy stuff for her restaurant.

[@howardroark7726]

Very interesting. I think the closest I've been to the neighbourhood is Tesco Rama 4. Looks like a place worth exploring.

[@scottDchicago]

Greetings from Chicago!

[@ppjunggW]

ทุกสถานที่ในโลก ไม่มีสถานที่ไหนที่จะแย่ 100% ในขณะเดียวกันก็ไม่มีหรอกค่ะที่ปลอดภัย 100% คนเราควรใช้สามัญสำนึกว่าที่ไหนควรไปเยือน หรือไม่ควรไป และควรไปเยือนสถานที่แห่งนั้นในช่วงเวลาไหน ที่บางที่เราควรไปในบางเวลา ที่บางที่เราไม่ควรไปเพียงลำพังคนเดียว ที่บางที่เราไม่ควรไปเยือนในยามเย็น - ค่ำคืน ที่บางที่ไม่เหมาะสำหรับผู้หญิงที่จะไปเยี่ยมเยือนเพียงลำพังคนเดียว

[@szarinaabdullah6460]

Everywhere in the world, there are no 100% bad or 100% good places. We should use our instinct when visiting places, knowing which time to visit. Some places ought not to visit at night, places not to visit by ladies alone.

[@thekoukikid7]

A few years ago I lived in Sathorn Soi 1 Thung Mahamek which is literally right beside Khlong Toei. We were separated by literally only one flyover! Hahaha

[@Sele81]

Walked down there from Asoke yesterday, not knowing it was a dangerous area lol... Did not go inside the side streets but walked from the Benjakitti park down to the river until I realized its a restricted area I cant enter.

[@williamhartz8707]

Interesting episode…

[@Bcutter]

lol i live in khlong toei. i didn't know this. maybe this is why a lot of people look at me and my wife funny when we say we live in khlong toei. though we live in a quite nice condo i guess in the outskirts of it. very interesting Paddy. thank you!

[@kittenastrophy5951]

"Klong Toey" is the name of the whole district as well (much covered than the slum zone). Some people might misled since their knowledge involving this name is only the slum or port.

[@TheKaMeLRo]

I think this place already look better and clean than other slum in Bangkok.