This is where my husband and I stay. This video is comforting. Also, thanks for talking about and walking down to show the houses on the Soi 79 behind the guard-house. I was hoping that little area might reveal a short cut to other streets back there...but apparently not.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I think you can sneak over to Soi 81, but it's about the same distance to just walk up to Sukhumvit. Have a great trip. Enjoy Cheap Charlie's on Soi 50. My old hangout

In the two weeks that I was in Thailand I saw three different barbers. Two gentlemen and a lady. Why so many you may Wonder? I went over with long hair and a beard. The first one I saw he took the beard off and trimmed my hair. Excellent job and I would definitely go back and see him again. That was in Bangkok. Next I went down to Hua Hin. I wanted a hot towel shave and a little bit more hair off as it was hot. I saw a lady in her shop and had a great experience. No issues did what I asked and gave me a back and neck massage too. When I got to Jomtien Beach I had it with the hair so I went to a third Barber Tony, and had and shave my hair off. He did a good job taking it down with scissors first taking his time before finally shaving. No hot towel shave but that was okay he did a great job and I walked out feeling like a different person. But I think back on my 2 weeks there I never had a bad moment. I didn't spend more than I wanted to, didn't get as drunk as I could have, party but not too much, and came home wanting more. So yeah my experience with barbers is not the same as yours.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I've had no problems with barbers, other than if you wear your hair a certain way. The number #1 clippers in the back and an inch around the ears is a part of every haircut, unless you ask them not to do it. Thai's will have 5 inches of hair on top, and buzz the sides and back to a zero. That's the local style, so that's what you'll get, unless you break out the translate app. No big deal. Just a heads up

I remember that soi in onnut great street food

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I agree. Of course, there is no shortage of street food anywhere

That lot in On Nut has been like that for a long time, I lived in On Nut in 2001 and it was a little overgrown jungle back then. Also, there used to be some great fish equipment shops on the shortcut street to Lotus or Big C. On Nut has a couple interesting temples, one of them dedicated to the Thai Ghost Nang Nak - if you find it, it'll make an interesting trip for you. Keep up the good work.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I remember when On Nut was the end of the BTS. Today, it's almost Central Bsngkok

Thank you for another great video! You provide quality information for people who need to know. 👏🏻👍🌹😎

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. More to come

@ginettevandenkerckhove6593

2 ай бұрын

Thanks good video

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

@@ginettevandenkerckhove6593 Thanks for watching

Absolutely awesome video and great highlight of a cool area

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that nice comment. If you can remember, a thumbs up really helps me with KZread. They show my videos to more people. Thanks again

Very cool to see your old neighborhood.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I miss On Nut. I still go to my old barber shop

@dave11686

2 ай бұрын

@@EagerExpat More than Prom Phong?

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

@@dave11686 the barber? He was 160b today he's 180b. I give him 200b. Phrom Phong can be as high as 700b for the hipster shops. 200b is about normal. Maybe 120b in a locals only area. Stand by for the #1 around the sides

Nice vlog ❤🙏🙏🙏

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Mario

❤ Eye Wish I was there I love Bangkok thanks eger😊

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. More videos on the way

I go to the barber shop at Asoke BTS. I show my Facebook pic to indicate what I want, basically number 1 all over. I usually wait a few months until I have a sweaty mop, so I have to convince them i want it that short.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Number 1 all over is easy. If you want a number 10 all over, you'll get 10 on the top and 1 on the sides and back. It's almost automatic if you don't have the conversation. The first cut may be 10 years ago. I asked for a half-inch all around. He did that. Then 2 inches of number 1 around the ears and in the back

I didn't know there was a Big C so close, thanks!

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Big C, Tops and Lotus are all near the On Nut BTS. That's another reason it's so popular.

Another good video Joe. Yes I love On Nut! I guess I am not the late night owl you are. Other than lots of late night bars it has everything.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I've always been a night guy. That's good over here. It's a lot cooler at midnight. Still, On Nut is a great area

Thats a pretty cool area Joe. Sure is alot different than Asok for being fairly close to it. Seems like alot less Foreigners around there but Im sure there are many living in the newer high rises. I think when i make the move ill def be living somewhere between PP BTS and Udom Suk BTS. Thx again for showing. You are always so informative !

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video. So many places to explore. If you travel light, maybe two big suitcases, live in a new spot every month. It will cost more with Airbnb. But, after 6 months, you'll know exactly where you want to live.

Another great video. I wonder what kind of local spots that may be a little off the beaten path might be around there. Less expat spots. Those are always fun places to hang out. Thanks again Joe.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I agree. There are plenty of nice spots just 15 minutes from Asoke. There are so many places to explore

It’s about £25 to £40 in London I remember I use to pay 100 thai baht what a barber

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Yes, he just raised from 160 to 180. With a tip, 200b is still a great deal. You can still get a 100b in the old school shops. I'm just afraid they will hit me with the high and tight. It's the local cut

On Nuts is something I avoid. If I sit down too fast without pants on, I can sometimes hurt my self.

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Good one. Thanks for watching. And it's On Newht. Not nut

Hi Joe! How's dating Thai women for you? Do you find it easy or hard?

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin. I've met some great Thai ladies. I also had some great girlfriends in San Diego. It's about the same to me. Treat people with respect and you'll be fine.

What's a good fabric softener never could figure it out

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

There are 3 or 4 brands. Just grab one with a baby on it. Unless you want to smell like flowers. I think I use Comfort. I rarely use Google Translate. But, the camera helps with Thai labels on medicine, etc..

@peten409

2 ай бұрын

@@EagerExpat baby on it perfect thanks

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

@@peten409 Yes, that's worked out for me

whats the average rent in that area? Maybe for a 1bedroom?

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Depends on condo size. 12k for 28m, 16k for 31m, 20k for 35m is average. You can pay less, it it's old. You can pay 30k for a fancy high-rise

Get some plants Joe. Low maintenance ones. You could always get fake ones….

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

Maybe. Idea has some nice silk plants

@Andrew-qy1kz

2 ай бұрын

@@EagerExpat low maintenance although nothing beats real plants.

Is flooding a problem in this area ?

@EagerExpat

20 күн бұрын

Only if it rains! Of course I'm kidding, but yes, when it rains for 6 hours straight you will get a foot of water near the condo entrance. It will drain away in a few hours, but ya it can be a pain. It's rained a few hours a day every day last week. Zero flooding. If it pours an inch everyday for a week, and it will, the storm drains won't keep up in most parts of the city. I've stayed in a dozen places in BKK. When it storms, even if it's dry in front of the condo, you might have a foot of water at the train. My On Nut condo was a street that drained fast. Then the On Nut BTS station would have 15 inches of water. Or somewhere along the walk, you will get a foot of water somewhere. We all just roll with some shower shoes in the backpack. No big deal

@thaidawg9231

20 күн бұрын

@@EagerExpat Thanks for the info.

I pay $30 USD here in California for a haircut

@EagerExpat

2 ай бұрын

I hear ya. 180b is a better deal