So nice to see a KZreadr create videos with some substance and knowledge - keep up the good work!

the biggest danger in BKK is walking out of a 711 and confronting a motorcycle doing 40 KM ON THE EFFING SIDEWALK!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

That's annoying and the person on the bike knows they're wrong so won't look at you and waits for you to move.

@eternaaly

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@MRMAARK

2 жыл бұрын

haha

@c.k.2

2 жыл бұрын

5555

@gjooj5170

2 жыл бұрын

Bangkok police have cracked down on riding motorbikes on sidewalks, and even have a snitch program where you can get 1,000 Baht for reporting sidewalk scofflaws. It hasn't stopped it completely, but is definitely much less than before.

I used to be so paranoid visiting Thailand. Scared of room thieves, scared of dark sois, scared of the hookers and anyone looking dodgy. I'd hide money in my shoe! After several visits realised it was totally unnecessary. You only need basic precautions and common sense and you're fine.

@uptome4399

2 жыл бұрын

You can always get had by chance too. It's safe but no place is safe if u get too comfy.

@archiebald4717

Жыл бұрын

Putting Thai money in your shoe could get you a few years in prison.

@miratoncar8266

11 ай бұрын

@@archiebald4717 no, dont lie.

I've been Thailand or Bangkok a number of times... It's pretty safe, just practice common sense, don't get intoxicated, respect the laws and the local people would be just fine.... Probably only those scams to watch out.

Asia in general is pretty safe,way safer than richer cities in the West or America Bangkok in particular is pretty safe and if you have any problem in a bar area is probably with another foreigner

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

9 times out of 10 yes, another farang. The ones who can't hold their drink.

@kavorkaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat avoid then like the pest and you will be alright Also think the hardcore Thai(and Asian in general) policies against drugs and drug trafficking contribute to that peace Try walking around in San Francisco or New York in the middle of the night...

@tuforu4

2 жыл бұрын

No one MENTIONS AFRICA for THIEVES.

@mall231

2 жыл бұрын

@@kavorkaa New York is a state and San Francisco is a city ?

@kavorkaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@mall231 nitpicking, New Year the city at the west end of Long Island on the left side of the Hudson For us New York alone is New York city,New York state is New York state

My first trip to Bangkok was in 1997, we stayed at Wendy House on Soi Kasem San and wandered about Bangkok for 4 days and nights before heading further afield. Having never been to Thailand I was struck by the kindness and helpfulness we felt wherever we went, often being the only Farang's to be seen in many places. All of your advice is what we heeded back then and I have made 3 more trips there and following said advice have never felt in danger or taken advantage of. As any pilot will tell you, if you don't have situational awareness you will find yourself in trouble. That applies to life in general or traveling out of your own comfort zone. Stay polite, don't make the local folks lose face and use your head if you are heading out for a night carousing and you will be just fine. I've never felt threatened anywhere in Thailand or SE Asia in general by following those rules. Great subject and hopefully people will pay attention to your advice, Thanks Pat!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, sound advice you mention there and it goes a long way.

What I love is that Bangkok Pat's videos are so very British, so very BBC 1980s/90s British lol.. i really love it and I hope it never changes.

Bill seems like a nice guy, but when he said “The traffic’s coming from the wrong direction; you’re going to get your ass run over” to a Brit, it made me laugh a little. 🤣🤣🤣

@daveb3987

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me as an Aussie 😂

@lukerabin5079

2 жыл бұрын

I’m an Aussie, I have zero issues with the way the traffic flows in Krung Thep. Now, LA? That’s a whole nother issue!

@Starre8888

2 жыл бұрын

Am from Oz too. Love how the Yanks think anything different to their way of life is outside the norm :-D I nearly got killed by a taxi in China right outside the hotel because I looked the wrong way and stepped out. He screeched to a halt within inches of me.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

In Europe it's only UK that drives on the left!

@dexterday

2 жыл бұрын

I felt just the same 555. Typical yank not so travelled or informed. Eek 😬 stomp on me for my mouth.

I've had a lot more trouble in European cities (Paris, London, Barcelona, Budapest...) robbed, harrassed, threatened etc than SE Asia (not even once)

I lived in Soi 6 a few years until year 2000. Never had any problems. Then I moved across the road for the last 20+ years, still never a problem. Obviously I avoid those hugging "ladies" and I don't try to argue with drunk or aggressive guys. Never any problem with any bouncer or tuk-tuk or taxi drivers. If they want to overcharge just ignore them. As you and others mentioned in your video some guys just drink too much and think let's party and what can go possibly wrong. They find out what can go wrong - mostly losing money and valuables. Some guys learn from that experience. Other need some more time...

@mrraiarj

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@fuckdemocratic2273

Жыл бұрын

R u black

Fleeced, robbed ! Yah every time I take my missus to the shopping mall 555 💰 💍 🎒

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds familiar Kev!

Soi dogs, sinkholes in the footpath, heat stroke. Not scary at all. Cargo pants with zippers instead of shorts with open pockets will not only deter thieves but prevent you from losing things. Cheapo phone and local SIM for travelling. I'd put Bangkok behind Tokyo alone, on a level with Hong Kong. Thanks again, Pat. Interesting to see Din Daeng.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I thought it would be an interesting place for the many who would never get to see a place like Din Daeng normally. Well that part anyway. It's a big district but that area is the part actually called Din Daeng,

@twentyrothmans7308

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat Anyone's who's taken the taxi from the airport into the city has seen the Din Daeng signs when you dive under the Sirat Road, but I wondered what it meant. As the crow flies, it's a hop skip and jump from where I normally stay but This Is Bangkok and I'd ask the concierge to send me there in a taxi. It's too easy to wander into a dead-end alley and it's awkward when people see you do that and you have to walk out again like a n00b.

Pleasure to meet you Pat . Great channel straight talk !

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Bill, your input was fabulous and very relevant!

@DanishBacon555

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, for some of us the traffic is already on the correct side of the road. 😉 555

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanishBacon555 We American's are challenged here !!!!!

@sbalogh53

2 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence. I actually stumbled onto your video a couple of days ago where you were walking along the canal and where you saw the old topless woman. Back of BTS Chang Erawan station I think it was, behind a huge condo estate. I really enjoyed that video.

I don’t hang out at bar areas at night. ( or daytime .) I feel like Bangkok is a lot safer than any other large city I’ve been. The only thing I worry about is heat and traffic. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Sweetlyfe

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve stayed in Nana a few times, but prefer on the river for watching river traffic, I’ve never been into one of the bars as I don’t drink and I’m not into the sex tourism side of things, but I have always felt safe walking around late at night, more so than other cities around the world.

@lukerabin5079

2 жыл бұрын

I feel safer in Bangkok than I ever do in New York, London, Sydney or most part of say Kuta in Bali.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Bangkapi is close to Lat Phrao 101 which is supposed to be the worst area in Bangkok.

@bangkapihappy8295

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat I’m close to the Mall Bankapi near the last stop on Khlong Saen Saep. I take the boat 2-3 times a week . Seems pretty safe to me . Lots of families.

@edgar9651

2 жыл бұрын

I hang out in bar areas in Bangkok at night. And I did a lot more of that over many years. No problem! Take it easy, don't start a fight or an argument, pay your bills, and don't be an a@$hole. Enjoy!

I feel safer in Bangkok than I do in Perth, Western Australia

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

I feel safer here than about 50 other cities I could name!

@sexygirlove20

2 жыл бұрын

i just made a similar comment.... qld

@grahammurray7426

2 жыл бұрын

im from Coventry . bangkok is a walk in the park compared to my home as long as you are cool and respectful.

@glenradford5988

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat I agree. East Perth I always get harassed by some nutter or travelling on public transport. Thai people ha e more respect.

@kal77uk

2 жыл бұрын

you wouldnt if you were to criticise the Thai king....but you can in Perth!!!!

The most dangerous thing in the Bangkok night, if you've been drinking, is the uneven sidewalks.

@edgar9651

2 жыл бұрын

You can ask one of those creatures of the night to help you with the walking. Then you will find out there are other dangers as well.

I’ve visited Thailand more than a dozen times (to make sure i liked it 😂) for me, the biggest danger is being ripped off by the locals or a drunk foreigner picking a fight. In my experience

Biggest danger is the traffic, whizzing around on motorbikes with helmets. I've always felt safe walking around Bangkok for last 9 years, much safer than when I used to work in London.

@multa7053

2 жыл бұрын

Londons bums try to steal your swatch

@baliksupper6043

2 жыл бұрын

Bangkok is a polluted dump!The sex tourists love it though.

@ma3stro681

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think the ex- USA cop realises that Thai traffic drives on the left same as UK and Australia, NZ etc ...

@fatherpaulstone896

7 ай бұрын

London is a massive crime infested shithole now

I grew up in that neighborhood in the 70's. Din Daeng Flat #7, unit 106/73. As a kid growing up I wish I lived else where. But now, I wouldn't change it if I could. So nostalgia for me this video. Thumbs Up Pat, and thanks.

Always a solid report. Thanks!👍

The biggest danger here in Bangkok is keeping my wife out of Siam Paragon...Pat I must say 10/10 for your videos..informative and well structured editing. You should have double subscribers.

@freeagent8225

6 ай бұрын

Best shopping centre I've found😅.

Pat I was there in March and I can still say the Nana area is as safe as when I first stayed there more than 15 years ago. As you pointed out the Arab areas have become quiet, I used to get a shawarma and a mango drink there. Personally, I have never witnessed any crimes against tourist. Staying safe anywhere is just being aware of your surroundings and mental alertness.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Overall it is a safe place if you keep your brain in check.

Best Thailand channel on KZread, love ya work Pat.🙏

Was travelling with a couple of golf buddies on our first trip to BKK when approached by a Tuk Tuk driver in Silom to see a "famous" Ping Pong show. Being complete newbies, we thought WTF and jumped in. First he took us on a high speed tour of the city. I remember going past the Grand Palace until 20mins later we arrived at a very seedy industrial complex. We realised we may have made a big mistake so we prepared ourselves for whatever was coming. We were shown in a door for 500B each where there was a dimmly lit stage surrounded by seating. All the operations "staff" looked like hardcore mafia types. No welcome smiling faces in this place. The show began and all I can say is we will never be able to unsee what we saw without going into details but it certainly wasn't the glamorous models featured on the Tuk Tuk drivers laminated brochure. At least we weren't beaten, robbed and left floating in a canal somewhere.

Thanks for the great video Pat!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man!

Enjoyed this video Pat. Please keep these coming!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jon!

Nice one Pat; thank you very much!!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Another great video, I follow Bill’s channel also, 2 super channels. 👍

Love your vids Pat . Absolutely world class mate . Thank you for your informative content

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Deano.

I haven't done much in Bangkok but i have been to Nana. It was the day i arrived in Thailand, i first went to the Jesada Technik Museum (they have 3 London Routemaster buses!....) and Nana in the evening.... .. i survived!

The main potential hazards whilst sober are Soi Dogs, open drains and terrible pavements/sidewalks. When you're not sober then you can add scammers and pickpockets to that list. Obviously if you're a bad drunk then there are other hazards, but happy, nice drunks are unlikely to have those problems.

@jackabean3080

2 жыл бұрын

Lol.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense Andrew, cheers mate!

@Miker1776

10 ай бұрын

Pretty accurate analysis

Nice to see another great video, back in the States but always enjoy your work

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, hope you're well, this was an interesting trip around Din Daeng I must say!

This was a brilliant episode! I had so much fun watching it. It’s been 4 years already since I’ve been in the Kingdom (miss it so much).

Another interesting video, thank you.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

Great advice in your latest video Pat. Thankfully I have never had an issue wandering around tourist Bangkok at night. Common sense seems to jump out of the windows for some folk when on holiday. Always being aware of your surroundings, smiling and being polite has worked well for me over the years. John

Liked the voice overs in this video mate, well played. High quality stuff as always

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick.

nice one Pat cheers

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian.

Another excellent broadcast

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot John!

Good video Pat.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers WB.

Back in the early 70's me 21 young and dumb traveling the world. i ended up in places i had no right to be in the world, anyway i did the taxi run around to the jewellery shops with a taxi driver and we split the money he was getting. Obviously he had made enough after about 5 shops i came out he was gone...but it was OK i already had my share of the first 4....i remember huge flood down the Sukimvit it was under a foot of water. Low side of town i found out... But i always felt paranoid in Bangkok, but it was a different world then Heroin was getting big in Aust and flooding in .. I enjoy your channel i like looking at changes..

I can only invite everyone to come to Berlin and test the city if it's safe or not. Compered to Chicago it is. Compared to Bangkok it's not. I know Bangkok very well and it's still one of the safest city ever.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

London is a nightmare and I grew up there, I do visit occasionally and you gotta be on full alert. I could never shoot videos like I do here in Bkk at all hours out and about!

@sahpraphaphorn6240

2 жыл бұрын

Are you in Pattaya ?

@wiwathommali

2 жыл бұрын

♥️

Well done, Pat.

Excellent thanks for the information

For this "Westerner" from Scotland I feel like the traffic is coming from the perfect direction. I'd imagine visitors from other parts of the UK, or from Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, South Africa, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India etc probably won't find it too tricky either 🙄 The Japanese also come to think of it I think some Americans sometimes forget there are other countries.

@mbvalency

2 жыл бұрын

not only Americans

@chonnerone2964

2 жыл бұрын

I remember my first passport ;-)

@Sweetlyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Also Aussie’s, same in Borneo.

@TGLCS

6 ай бұрын

Exactly what I thought!

My friend Sean on their. Definitely check out his bars on Soi 6. Champs and the Kicking Donkey. Lovely guy.

“Cars coming from the wrong direction” - doesn’t apply to Brits, Aussies, Kiwis, Safirs, the Japanese etc etc….in fact one third of the globe either by surface area or population!

@ma3stro681

2 жыл бұрын

Yanks think anything different to the "best country on the planet" is weird and not right ...

Love your series. As a visitor to the kingdom you are sharing much of the culture & history that I've never seen. It is fascinating. Your knowledge and experience is much appreciated. My best wishes to you and the people of Thailand. Love the cats too!

HEY 👋 Pat luv your work and videos are great video and narration also luv BKK Asoke and Nana when visit spend 3 b4 and after vacations in AMAZING THAILAND

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

Great footage & advice there Pat, Some of those twitter replies!! Lol. Cheers

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, those twitter replies were quite tame compared to the ones I left out!

Nice way to put it “separate you from your money” awesome video as always Bangkok Pat :) :) :)

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

Bangkok is incredibly safe, the only time I've ever seen problems at night was with drunk Westerners at the dubious bars, but even that's very rare.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thais are quite patient even with the drunk farangs but when they cross the line it gets dangerous for them. Overall it's generally safe.

Right place at the right time, smile, say thank you, sorry and these will apply to most places when traveling, in my opinion. Thanks for the unbiased video.

Bangkok is safe and fun. Just be relaxed and enjoy the delights. 😉

About 7 years ago a taxi driver offered to take me to a place with "sexy girls". We ended up in this poor looking bar located right down the Makkasan end of Sukhumvit Soi 3, laneway heading west right at the bend. It was between Nikhom Makkasan Rd and the Saen Saep canal. The taxi driver was friendly enough and told me to have a look and he would wait if I did not like it. I went inside and there was a lineup of 5-6 older, not that attractive women, all looking rather bored. I had a beer for about 100 baht and then told the taxi driver I was not interested so we left and he took me home. No hassles. No rip-off. I actually felt a bit sorry for the women there because the place was so out of the way I doubt there would have been much business, other than taxi drivers or tuk-tuk drivers. The taxi driver himself was quite friendly and seemed to think he was doing me a favour by finding a girl for me at 4am. It was an interesting experience and I did not feel threatened at all.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting tale, Dexxter. He'll find many desperate guys after closing time who will jump at a chance like you had. Sounds like you were near to Petchaburi Road, which was a happening kind of place for all that in the 60s to 70s, the street was part of the 'American Strip' catering for GIs on a break from the war in Vietnam.

@tuforu4

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat AMERICANS TROOP turned me off THAILAND.

@davesmith2150

2 жыл бұрын

I told a taxi driver I wanted boom boom he took me to this 4 story building and it was full of rooms I'm walking the halls and if the door was open you could talk to the girl inside and get a price for whatever this place was dirty it had very old lady's some extremely overweight some in wheel chairs some were retarded it was the absolute weirdest place ever. I have low tastes I could only find 1 do able she charged 500 baht.

@Lee-yn1by

2 жыл бұрын

@@davesmith2150 😂😂😂

I really enjoyed that Pat. Thanks Buddy

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mickey.

Great quality videos

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks JC!

I live in the middle of Dindaeng since almost 20 years, never ever had a single problem! "Risky" areas are the ones with tourists like Khaosan, Nana > Asok, Patpong... etc

Those flats in Din Daeng are very interesting. Please investigate soon! Loving your content.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

It'll be a full exploration of all those estates in Din Daeng, where I went is one of several like that.

@ForRiel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat wonderful! Looking forward to it 🛵🙂🌴

Great vlog thanks

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

good Thursday night video in the soi 4 -8 area, I was in that area in Jan this year,

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

It'll become a good walkthrough to soi 8 over the next few months.

I have been to Bangkok and other parts of Thailand many times up through the years. My first visit was in back in 1977. I have never, ever felt unsafe there. Just behave and respect their culture, and you will have a great time.

The Unseen Thailand guy's channel is worth viewing. Mostly filmed up in Chiang Mai and he has some very interesting topics, mostly centering on crime and human misbehavior.

Always nice videos.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks F C!

yes the only real danger is traffic but even that is way more organized compared to close by countries like Vietnam or Indonesia

When you order a drink try to watch the bar girls make it. Do not accept open drinks from strangers. don't go to bars that are somewhere in a dark alley where no tourists go. I had health problems in 2018 due to knockout drops after visiting the Golden Beer Bar in soi4. of course all my money was gone.

Top tips for the newbs Pat,a bit of common sense goes a long way in any location

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben!

"Definitely not the only cock fighting going on here at Sukhumvit Soi 4"!! I literally LOL'd

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, those testosterone fuelled sex tourists often do battle at the top end of Soi 4

great vdo. local knowledge is much better than locaol news or YT's

Bangkok Pat's videos really bring all parts of Bangkok to life! Din Daeng...who knew?

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

I try and get around as much as possible, the next video location will be just as exotic and unknown!

@bigboypantsgolf

2 жыл бұрын

@@BangkokPat Big Boy Pants Golf would love some insider golf course knowledge. The people need to know about the history of Thai golf courses.

10:07 Power walkers scare me Pat!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he was on a mission of some kind for sure. Nana ain't the place for excercising along the street!

Hey, recently I was in a bar in Phuket and the working girls tried to put something in my drink. I came from venezuela so I know how everything works, just be careful with drinks and paying by cards in bars with girls because you may get charged more ! Always pay in cash and pay 1 drink at a time! Be always extra careful with it because it’s common

Watching your videos make it feel as if your there in Thailand.thank you.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny, I'm doing my best to expand to as many places as possible.

Some places in my home town Basel in Switzerland at night are more dangerous than BKK is. In Basel robberies by youths at knifepoint are not uncommon and one has to expect that there always could be a gang of youths out on the streets looking for trouble, wanting to fight. Bangkok Pat videos are always very well researched and informative. I'm looking forward to your upcoming vids. Great job Pat. 👍

Legendary video. Well thought out. Great video. Great unique humour. Thanks Pat. I did get my pockets picked but my fault 💯. Getting back at sunrise in Pattaya, 2 ladyboys on bike. Only 100 baht left they got 😂. Phuket, I completely missed it until I got back to my room. Missing camera. Went straight back from where I came from. Lady boy looking at my camera. My fault again. Alcohol..... Alcohol is demonic and only bad things happen. 🇭🇲🇹🇭☮️ B🙌

ขอบคุณวีดีโอที่มีเรื่องราวต่างๆ หวังว่าเศรษฐกิจไทยและทั่วโลกจะดีขึ้นจากผลกระทบจากโควิด

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

ขอบคุณมาก

Very informative Pat. I know BKK fairly well now, but I don't know Nana area much. From what I've seen, bar girls will only talk to you if you buy them a drink - they just want to get you drinking. But, I'll take a walk down to that park you mentioned. How do the curry prices compare with the uk in that Arab area? Good to see you using the thumbs up. A mate of mine always lambasts me for using the gesture in cool bars. 🤨

Watching your videos gives us the Thai hit some of us are craving 555

Been drunk down many times. Never felt intimidated or worried. Like you say,the worst part is getting a taxi to turn his meter on.

Funny seeing the old Ford Anglia at 3.41 still being used too.

oh man!! you should make a video from years 1990 what a fun place here ....and lot of gangster around fun also ...

The most dangerous thing I encountered, alone and more than a bit squiffy, was walking up Sukhumvit (I lived along Asoke), was a fully grown elephant coming towards me on the pavement. Although encountering a pack of soi dogs, alone, at 2am in a back street is very scary.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Those elephants were common in the 2000s until they outlawed it at sometime. Sad sight to see.

It is probably much safer in Bangkok compared to my small town here in Sweden, Gothenburg. Here the risk of being robbed is high, especially if you are out in the middle of the night, in the central area . A large migration from Arab and African, Afghanistan countrys is the cause of the dramatically increasing violence here.

I lived on Soi 4 mid nineties, used the road through the tobacco complex all the time, the whole area was very pleasant, an oasis in Bangkok! used to spend a fair bit of time relaxing in there.

My wife's cousin and her husband used to run the B&A Bistro, next to the Shots Bar on 7/1. One late night I left the restaurant and instead of heading back to Sukhumvit I went up 7/1 and circled back down Soi 9. Although I felt perfectly safe (maybe the beer talking), it had to be one of the creepiest walks I'd ever had.

I just watched this while relaxing at my hotel ( ALT NANA hotel... highly recommend) minutes from the street corner pictured in the video. the street is perfect safe and full of action.... the ex-cop said it right... stay in your lane, go easy on the drink and keep your mouth in check... trouble makers will get in trouble no matter wherem those who respect others both thai and farang will be smooth sailors. Great video keep it up.

Stayed at the Dynasty Grand on Soi 6 in 2016. No issues whatsoever, good value and good location. Quiet, but close to the action. Hahahaha, but I have to admit that pass through from Soi 6 to Soi 8 had some shady venues.

Soi 8 is my go to street when reaching Bangkok. The Viva Monsoon bar and restaurant at the top of Soi 8 serves some really good food. The Kiwi bar was also a great bar but had to relocate to a side street off of Soi 8. Over the years some really good venues have been demolished to make way for new developments.

I’ve done a few tuk tuk tours in my time. Never had a problem usual fish bowls. Girls ranging from 1,000-10,000 S/T always had fun

I've always felt that you can find trouble anywhere if you try to push people around either verbally or physically. the big threat in Thailand IMO is the traffic, I plan crossing the road like D-Day.

I regard the potholes, traffic, weather, etc., no different than the differences in the money, language, cuisine, etc., as a part of the culture gap which is a major reason I like visiting the country. The differences are simply variations human life experiences and quite educational. I feel I am a better person for having had the opportunity to visit with the people of Thailand.

Bangkok is sinking...?😳 Thanks for your videos, very thoughtful 🙏 very well made 👍

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ivan.

I have stayed on Soi 7/1 on trips to Bangkok since 1999 and have never had a problem. I still use soi Hongnam as a short cut to Suk although it really begins to smell during the dry season. Never felt in danger on the streets. Bobby

My wife and I visited Bangkok several times before covid and always found it safe. Usually stayed AirBnb off Sukhumvit Road from Asoke to Onnut. In fact the last time we stayed was out further than Onnut. We were in our 60s and walked for miles, day and night, without problem. And travelled on the Klong boats several times. We always took care of the bags we were carrying as bag snatching from a scooter was something to be wary of. Did notice we were being followed one evening. We were walking from Chinatown to the Thip Samai restaurant and it was getting dark. We got to a bus stop where there were plenty of people so we just stopped, turned, and stared at the young guy. He realised he'd been rumbled, ran across the road and disappeared up a side street. We never felt threatened, he was just an opportunist maybe hoping to snatch something. Also got conned a couple of times by tuktuk drivers so I avoid them like the plague. Those are the only problems we encountered. Safe city, if you are sensible. As are all the cities we've visited in Asia. China is the safest of the lot.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, as you say it's about awareness and generally you'll be ok. Opportunists will always be about.

Unseen Thailand get a gig with Bangkok Pat. Classic..

Good job dispelling myths about "Sin City". Thanx!

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Bangkok is definitely safer than my city. I have no bad experiences at all. Just use your common sense and u will have a great time there.

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Well, exactly Frank, it's mainly about being streetwise and alert around Bangkok, or Nana in particular. Glad I was never a regular around there. I've visited the area more in the last 18 months than ever before, shooting videos!

Read a few comments I for one isn’t interested in bars there are lovely places to hang out ie stay in a beautiful hotel on the river and go to markets really enjoyed watching this Pat ,,,,

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone heads for Nana but many who are coming in the next few months and want this kind of info will seek out videos like this....!!

Bangkok, what an amazing city ❤️

@BangkokPat

2 жыл бұрын

The Big Mango never ceases to amaze.

I only experienced being robbed once some years ago in Khon Kaen. My wife and I were walking back to our hotel after dinner. 2 young guys came silently behind us coasting on a scooter with the engine off. They stole my wifes hand bag from her hand . She didnt have the strap over her shoulder. We reported it to the hotel security as it happened on their land. Totally not interested at all. We then wasted 2 hours at the nearby police station reporting it . They were equally not interested. Should have known. My wife only had a cheap holiday phone and a thousand baht in there so no big deal. The next day we decided to call the phone and see what would happen . A young thai guy actuall answered it and wanted us to meet him with a couple of thousand baht to get phone and bag back. Of course we didnt we wrote it off as a bad experience. Despite it not being a violent situation it was very unsettling. I never wear any jewelry or watch when out and my back pockets are empty Money in the front of my pants only with an additional 2000 baht well hidden under my clothes just in case.

@bangkapihappy8295

2 жыл бұрын

My Thai girlfriend had her bag snatched a few years back by motorcycle thugs. Seems to be the most common crime. I usually wear a backpack with both straps over my shoulders. These seem to be crimes of opportunity ….. eliminate the opportunity ….., eliminate the crime.

@tonyste12

2 жыл бұрын

this is helpful 'info' for many, that many will not tell you about...and yes it cam happen anywhere.

Man, I had some of the very best times of my life down Soi 4, Nana………..what a place, up there with the best in the world….crazy crazy crazy!