The Stranger Bar of Bangkok 🇹🇭

I had 48 hours in Thailand, Bangkok so I reached out to some local Thai girls to show me round the crazy city. If you have been to Bangkok you will probably know how wild this place so I was prepared for a mental night, welcome to Thailand!
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  • @MimosaFormosa
    @MimosaFormosa Жыл бұрын

    Ben - I'm an American, who after watching many of your videos, finds myself "smashing meals", having an occasional "mince about town" with the wife, and feeling "absolutely shattered" after a long day of work in the salt mine. Blimey!

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    😆😆😆😆😆😆 love that

  • @AnimalStomper

    @AnimalStomper

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BackpackerBen yes recruit the janners!!!

  • @scotthalvorson1161

    @scotthalvorson1161

    Жыл бұрын

    Right coming home after work like "Im knackered after that one time for a beeea"

  • @Tonyshandle

    @Tonyshandle

    Жыл бұрын

    The Peppa Pig effect 🐷🤣

  • @metalfacemark

    @metalfacemark

    Жыл бұрын

    haha

  • @Njfwn1017
    @Njfwn1017 Жыл бұрын

    Bro the editing when you woke up was great 😂

  • @Magmax30
    @Magmax30 Жыл бұрын

    His editing after getting out of bed was something out of the Hangover movie lol

  • @MK-tx6te

    @MK-tx6te

    Жыл бұрын

    That was the groan of a sore bum hole.

  • @MK-tx6te

    @MK-tx6te

    Жыл бұрын

    and regret.

  • @Spontaneously
    @Spontaneously Жыл бұрын

    Love the consistent uploads Ben! You're killing it.

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    cheers mate! a break is coming soon but only a few weeks

  • @chrise842

    @chrise842

    Жыл бұрын

    @BackpackerBen Ben hanging out with some genuine ladyboys to bring out his true sentiments? 😂😂😂

  • @Berry-fr5wj
    @Berry-fr5wj Жыл бұрын

    Careful Ben , check for the toggle and two

  • @johnafrica7979

    @johnafrica7979

    Жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @aronjohns4662

    @aronjohns4662

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @MattyEngland

    @MattyEngland

    Жыл бұрын

    Bang and you find a kok.

  • @riverrat1980

    @riverrat1980

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 took the words right out mouth

  • @unelectedbureaucrat2003

    @unelectedbureaucrat2003

    Жыл бұрын

    What happens in Bangcock stays in Bangcock

  • @davyebbers8277
    @davyebbers8277 Жыл бұрын

    Frequent uploads are great Ben! Always love your content and travels, keep it up mate

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 Жыл бұрын

    WHOA!!!! Glad you were able to upload the video ... what a mad place! Glad you had a great time getting plastered for our entertainment!

  • @kenkeneth
    @kenkeneth Жыл бұрын

    Mate, this is one of your best so far 🤣🤣, i love the hungover flash back vids, thats genius. Been a victim of that sooooo many times 🤦🏼‍♂️😬🤣. Keep up the good work and the fun 👍🏻

  • @Iamtheliquor
    @Iamtheliquor Жыл бұрын

    That flashback sequence was hilarious😂

  • @user-mj4vn1ev7b
    @user-mj4vn1ev7b Жыл бұрын

    It slightly annoyed me when the tuk tuk driver charged 100 baht more and the girl just went along with it, she knew you were getting ripped off and didn’t seem to care, I’ve lived in Thailand 9 years and don’t put up with it. On another note “it tastes like a rice crispy” made me 😂

  • @jefflim1838

    @jefflim1838

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe she wanted to help her own countryman .but its still annoying

  • @andrewawp

    @andrewawp

    Жыл бұрын

    At least the 'channel' is only down about 3 dollars or so.

  • @kellydee2780

    @kellydee2780

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe she's got a deal with the driver and gets a cut for bringing him customers to rip off😡

  • @andrewawp

    @andrewawp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kellydee2780 The chances that she knows that particular driver are..slim...probably she is just become accustomed to this behavior.

  • @kellydee2780

    @kellydee2780

    Жыл бұрын

    @andrewawp Possibly not,but it certainly wouldn't be the first time scams like this have occurred.

  • @Andrew-cg2zl
    @Andrew-cg2zl Жыл бұрын

    amazing video.. Ben, your camera work and dialgoue is really good!

  • @BackpackerBen
    @BackpackerBen Жыл бұрын

    is this the Thailand you expect?

  • @johnafrica7979

    @johnafrica7979

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes 😭

  • @xxxs8309

    @xxxs8309

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @ChainsawGutsfuck2

    @ChainsawGutsfuck2

    Жыл бұрын

    pretty much

  • @mikea.1586

    @mikea.1586

    Жыл бұрын

    at least you learnt to use Grab after being scammed by the tuktuks. LOL

  • @debramarshall1461

    @debramarshall1461

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t want the shits mate OMG!!!!!😂😂😂

  • @howdan1985
    @howdan1985 Жыл бұрын

    Smashed it again Ben - Really enjoy watching your videos because you're so funny and genuine. Cheers for taking us all along with you. You're giving Mr Bald some serious competition on KZread mate!

  • @joharkitabi6195
    @joharkitabi6195 Жыл бұрын

    Great Stuff. I always look forward to seeing your vids. Keep it up!!!!

  • @ianchristopherson1973
    @ianchristopherson197310 ай бұрын

    Great vid mate!!

  • @mrn13
    @mrn13 Жыл бұрын

    Ben, know you're heading back to UK, but dont let that stop you filming! Sure, have a break, have a Kit Kat but UK content is gold

  • @AFKexplores
    @AFKexplores Жыл бұрын

    The sights and sounds of Thailand never cease to amuse, nice upload 💚

  • @emperorfrenguin
    @emperorfrenguin5 ай бұрын

    Seen many of your vids, this one deserves my sub haha. You deserve much more.

  • @maxpayne6872
    @maxpayne6872 Жыл бұрын

    Be careful, there are many chocolates but you never know which one has nuts in there 😝😝

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    Brooooooooo

  • @user-qs5gt6ty6s

    @user-qs5gt6ty6s

    Жыл бұрын

    Aren't we on your mind a lot, Handsome? 😘😘😘

  • @prawnk1ng
    @prawnk1ng Жыл бұрын

    Gonna get the popcorn out for the comments on this one.

  • @tonys8448

    @tonys8448

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @FatimaAli-om4qx
    @FatimaAli-om4qx Жыл бұрын

    What a legend another great video mate take care much love from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @tyroneginsburg577
    @tyroneginsburg577 Жыл бұрын

    I see Tinder is working well for Ben

  • @doorway57
    @doorway57 Жыл бұрын

    I laughed when I saw you going to that rooftop bar. I stayed at that hotel a few weeks ago when I was visiting Bangkok.

  • @oldandbankrupt
    @oldandbankrupt Жыл бұрын

    That dog riding the back of the motor bike was completely mental I hope he is safe and never falls off!

  • @paulharrison25
    @paulharrison25 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers is chokdee khrup, Soi Cowboy is named after an American who opened a bar there and wore a cowboy hat. Tuk tuks are the dearest way of getting around always agree a price before leaving

  • @AnuchaKanyakamin
    @AnuchaKanyakamin Жыл бұрын

    wow ben..you surprise me with a trip to my beloved country thailand..after leaving nepal ..i think you had 2 crazy nights in bkk rgt..hopping to go there next yrs..as you said ben..welcomed to thailand,

  • @louishawkes07
    @louishawkes072 ай бұрын

    Brilliant editing of the night out and you hungover🤣🤣

  • @jefflim1838
    @jefflim1838 Жыл бұрын

    Im excited with Ben'!s vlog in Pyongyang!

  • @southernguy35
    @southernguy35 Жыл бұрын

    I have a feeling that "naughty, naughty girl" had a surprise or two under the wraps.

  • @dougsmuaythai
    @dougsmuaythai Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Ben. Keep up the good work.

  • @studiosys
    @studiosys Жыл бұрын

    That is the best vlog you have done Ben , i love " the cuts " from previous night ,,, your getting into Simon Peg ( spaced ) zone ,,, nice one ,,,,

  • @markaston1995
    @markaston1995 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Ben. Ive done Thailand a few times myself and its total madness. Best of luck with your onward journey. Looking forward to the china one. Have u done Cambodia? Another great country

  • @markaston1995

    @markaston1995

    Жыл бұрын

    Ill check them out. Ive done Vietnam too. Loved it but theres something special about Cambodia for me. Cheers Ben. Stay safe mate

  • @miwaresoft8641
    @miwaresoft8641 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ben - a suggestion next time you’re in Bangkok use the Skytrains or metro to get around

  • @FTWciaran
    @FTWciaran Жыл бұрын

    Girl says hello in thai. Then explains what it means and Ben goes "No idea what it means though" 🤣🤣

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    🍻 kicked in

  • @jadynklassen6202

    @jadynklassen6202

    Жыл бұрын

    this was hilarious

  • @sirgeorgegachuiri2999
    @sirgeorgegachuiri299910 ай бұрын

    Ben, thanks for your great content around the world. I'm originally from Kenya 🇰🇪 residing in Manchester 🇬🇧. 😅😂😂I watched Torquay, Scotland, Manchester.. I never miss once you post new content. Keep up the good work Bangkok night life😂😂😂😂

  • @RaPyOtIkSAqUaTiCs
    @RaPyOtIkSAqUaTiCs Жыл бұрын

    Wow ben D' man this is one of the places I wanted to be wandering on. Specially those ladies😅 Good luck on your journeys. Thank you for visiting Philippines first, of all the asian countries you've been exploring now. 🙌

  • @iartol
    @iartol9 ай бұрын

    The editing that starts at 9 minutes is great. Reminds me of a Tsai Ming Liang film or something.

  • @risefromyourpain
    @risefromyourpain7 ай бұрын

    My first time in Bangkok this December. Thanks for the insights

  • @bodazephyr6629
    @bodazephyr6629 Жыл бұрын

    That's not why it's called Soi Cowboy. It's called Soi Cowboy because a Vietnam veteran called 'Cowboy' Edwards first opened a bar on that soi in the 1970's and it grew from there.

  • @KjayCarving
    @KjayCarving Жыл бұрын

    The clips to you in the room killed me Ben hahahaha

  • @jamesa9311
    @jamesa9311 Жыл бұрын

    I just find myself watching your videos ( and baldys) instead of any regular tv these days, cheers Ben, first game of season huddersfield vs Plymouth might be down your neck of woods 😜

  • @ryanjohn1994
    @ryanjohn1994 Жыл бұрын

    You simply can’t beat a cheeky Alan Partridge Aahh haaaa in your videos 😂 creasing every time!

  • @redimade
    @redimade Жыл бұрын

    how could u not know sawasdee if u say your fave place is thailand? love the stranger bar, fun times. good video ben

  • @nathanmerritt1581
    @nathanmerritt1581 Жыл бұрын

    Bangkok is always a wild ride! Can't go wrong content-wise mate!

  • @Jamal_Tyrone

    @Jamal_Tyrone

    Жыл бұрын

    They seem to pronounce it like Bangor in Wales.

  • @dougsmuaythai

    @dougsmuaythai

    Жыл бұрын

    I always thought that Hangover 2 could have had so much funnier material than what was written in.

  • @CaseyWiggin
    @CaseyWiggin Жыл бұрын

    This episode was amusing

  • @ValentinaMitchell1
    @ValentinaMitchell1 Жыл бұрын

    New videoooooo yesssss

  • @thetruthwillout3347
    @thetruthwillout3347 Жыл бұрын

    I went there in 2001 with my mate...our guide was a copy of Razzle that had a feature on Bangkok...it didn't disappoint!!

  • @mauiskater
    @mauiskater Жыл бұрын

    I spent two months in Thailand in 1989. It was 50 baht then which was about 50 cents. We were told to negotiate but I just couldn’t because it was so little money. I was studying opium replacement crops in northern Thailand.

  • @topduk
    @topduk Жыл бұрын

    Bangkok is exactly what it sounds like. Most people leave immediately after getting off the plane.

  • @andrewawp
    @andrewawp Жыл бұрын

    That must be exactly where Kayla was strolling about on EatSleepBangkok, sort of randomly found the 'lizard park', before going back to university, a few weeks ago.

  • @Thatguyjack758
    @Thatguyjack758 Жыл бұрын

    Co-Ed bathrooms aren’t too uncommon actually. Encountered one at McCormick place in Chicago when I was there for c2e2 a couple months back.

  • @terryatkins2473
    @terryatkins2473 Жыл бұрын

    You crack me up mate.. 😂👍🏻

  • @BrixtonTone
    @BrixtonTone Жыл бұрын

    🤣Good stuff again Ben . Spent a lot of time in Thailand, not sure about the Thai language those girls were teaching you. "Cheers" to a drink is more commonly "Chok Dee" and asking for the cost of something is usually "Tao Rai." Naughty Naughty Girl hit the nail on the head with her comment "Bang Cock" 🤣 The most aptly named capital city in the world.

  • @petercross6960

    @petercross6960

    Жыл бұрын

    she said "chon gâew" it is another way of saying "Chok Dee" - "Tao Rai" means "what is the cost?" whereas "gii" means 'what quantity' so "gii baht" means "how many baht" I use your method actually lol

  • @sean13

    @sean13

    Жыл бұрын

    Chok dee is good luck. The term they taught you is the most common for “cheers”. Gao is “glass”

  • @ruanduplessis6375

    @ruanduplessis6375

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sean13 True, she did actually teach him the correct term for cheers.

  • @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam

    @Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam

    10 ай бұрын

    Chon gaew means to 'crash glass'. Often you just say chon

  • @BrixtonTone

    @BrixtonTone

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam With my Thai wife for more than 30 years now. she has never used this expression when celebrating a drink. When I asked her about the phrase "Chon Gaew" she laughed and said "Maybe it;s kids today thinking it's cool, but nobody in my life ever used that expression" Apparently "Chok Dee" was the standard toast.

  • @travellingveteran
    @travellingveteran Жыл бұрын

    I stayed at that Aira Hotel in February, didn't realise there was a rooftop bar there! Great hotel though, very nice and only about £40? And to say thank you it's Kap un carp (spelt phonetically).

  • @jtothep
    @jtothep Жыл бұрын

    More Bangkok in the future! Cheers

  • @user-cd8uo1ct7l
    @user-cd8uo1ct7l3 ай бұрын

    Hi Ben 😊 I have been watching your videos and this one I really like it . Welcome to Bangkok ❤🎉Hahaha you so funny in that small room for a £10 per night 😂 Hope you enjoy the visiting BKK 🙏Thank you so much for your upload this video ❤

  • @Client1983
    @Client1983 Жыл бұрын

    That rain.... wow

  • @d.l.b3452
    @d.l.b3452 Жыл бұрын

    BEN YOUR VIDEOS ARE BRILLIANT 🇬🇧🧐🥇♾

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    🤝 back of the net

  • @BlackmanDaTraveller
    @BlackmanDaTraveller Жыл бұрын

    Ben we need to collab again and do a madness loooooool

  • @TommyRobertsMusicChannel
    @TommyRobertsMusicChannel Жыл бұрын

    Me before you is an awesome film, very moving

  • @slickdicksoares
    @slickdicksoares Жыл бұрын

    Well Ben, I am liking your videos my friend! you are quickly surpassing Harald and soon to pass bald! Keep up the good work old chap! You are cooler than I gave you credit to be! Wouldn't mind seeing more of cat, she is adorable!

  • @joohan20
    @joohan20 Жыл бұрын

    God I miss Thailand. Never ever been to Bangkok though. Thanks Ben!

  • @builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955

    @builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955

    10 ай бұрын

    Really, where did you fly in

  • @Tannertraversed
    @Tannertraversed Жыл бұрын

    When Ben boarded the plane the next morning it was at this point he realized that he had messed up😂😂

  • @georgemulford2910
    @georgemulford2910 Жыл бұрын

    Where are you headed next Ben after you’ve recouped in Plymouth?

  • @milesfinch
    @milesfinch Жыл бұрын

    Her red wine was a little cloudy!!! ;-)

  • @borris363
    @borris363 Жыл бұрын

    It's a place I would never go. But it looks like your having fun lol

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone needs to experience Thailand

  • @user-qs5gt6ty6s

    @user-qs5gt6ty6s

    Жыл бұрын

    Come, Darling, you have no idea what you're missing!

  • @builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955

    @builtnotboughtmadeinphilip3955

    10 ай бұрын

    Borris. Because ur wife got u by the balls

  • @n1icolas
    @n1icolas Жыл бұрын

    I'll be in Bangkok in December.. Have a blast Ben.. 😂 5555

  • @jumpy2xstreaming
    @jumpy2xstreaming Жыл бұрын

    Safe to say I won’t be going to THAT BAR 😂😂 nice little “mince” Benjamin

  • @alanarmitage
    @alanarmitage Жыл бұрын

    Soi cowboy was named cowboy after TG Edwards who opened a go go bar called cowboy before that it was soi gold label

  • @Sidiqi
    @Sidiqi Жыл бұрын

    Its rather muted compared to 30+ years ago (probably just as well, remembering Mama Lu’s bar). I’ve had more fun in the back bar of the Black Dog on a Monday night.

  • @peterborchek2637
    @peterborchek2637 Жыл бұрын

    he has been eating some wild stuff lately

  • @FlorisFledgaard-vr7rd
    @FlorisFledgaard-vr7rd Жыл бұрын

    Gonna be a good one Ben...woma in front many viewers good luck

  • @MickAstoria
    @MickAstoria Жыл бұрын

    This was the best edited of yours plus great fun content... Just try to stop saying the same words over and over and over .... like spicy... just describe it. Glad also that you didn't complain the entire video.😂 Namaste

  • @Pacoklein
    @Pacoklein Жыл бұрын

    What camera you recording with?

  • @Mis_con_strued
    @Mis_con_strued8 ай бұрын

    From the eating bugs to Naughty Naughty Girl, this video was hilarious 😅😂

  • @kathyytube5660
    @kathyytube5660 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant film 😉

  • @jondoe8o
    @jondoe8o Жыл бұрын

    I’d love some background stories about the people that you meet… for a change 😊

  • @milesfinch
    @milesfinch Жыл бұрын

    Next episode at the Pharmacy, do you sell those cushions shaped like a ring donut??!! ;-)

  • @michaelvalentin1951
    @michaelvalentin1951 Жыл бұрын

    Gotta love the Bangkok hangover after Soi cowboy , Soi nana and Soi 11 😂

  • @MiSt3300
    @MiSt330010 ай бұрын

    I love those city names "Asshole" and BankKok. Really... Couldn't get more suggestive

  • @adamswinford407
    @adamswinford407 Жыл бұрын

    Should have gone to the octave skybar..about twice as high up!!

  • @JohnnyMotel99
    @JohnnyMotel99 Жыл бұрын

    Ben, you'd do well in in the TV reality show, lost in the jungle one.

  • @shawnmurphy2047
    @shawnmurphy2047 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video and ladies ❤

  • @basicaccount4315
    @basicaccount4315 Жыл бұрын

    Awwww that beautiful dog ✝️🙏❤️

  • @jannerytinki9827
    @jannerytinki9827 Жыл бұрын

    You know that you have watched too many backbacker Ben's videos when you say "ahaa" to yourself when you walk past mirrors

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jefflim1838

    @jefflim1838

    Жыл бұрын

    And saying blimey. Or smash the food. Or knackered

  • @robertgiresi9515

    @robertgiresi9515

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jefflim1838 or "What a place"

  • @Aztecs911
    @Aztecs911 Жыл бұрын

    Your first girl tour guide was not worth what ever you paid her.

  • @fergman300
    @fergman300 Жыл бұрын

    you are livin the life.... dinner and tour with cute girl, cold beer and exciting snacks.

  • @Rob_430
    @Rob_430 Жыл бұрын

    Two of my favorite places, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. I just did 16/8 Intermittent Fasting and “smashed” my lunch…….I’m American!

  • @jakubrykaczewski5729
    @jakubrykaczewski5729 Жыл бұрын

    My godness, Ben, despite the kilometers between us, we're using the same hairstyling paste. Go beach boy!

  • @gurkirat43
    @gurkirat439 ай бұрын

    What services or app did you use for scooter taxi

  • @richarddinsdale
    @richarddinsdale Жыл бұрын

    Ben, did you get rid of the DJI Pocket camera? Why?

  • @Ynkev
    @Ynkev Жыл бұрын

    You should do bald and bankrupt style rural thailand!

  • @Bo-tz4nw
    @Bo-tz4nw Жыл бұрын

    Great tourist selfie, the typical Western way: all lights on me! Don t mind showing the city itself so much.

  • @threeminuteshate

    @threeminuteshate

    Жыл бұрын

    You must be new here

  • @kieranhudson4938
    @kieranhudson4938 Жыл бұрын

    You should have asked her to show you why she is called naughty naughty girl, Ben. The public deserves quality footage.

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll return this year and make this a 3 part series

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    The life of naughty naughty girl (behind the scenes)

  • @maryr8364

    @maryr8364

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you sure it's not Naughty Naughty Boy?

  • @edwardvd54
    @edwardvd54 Жыл бұрын

    2nd girl appeared a lot nicer than the 1st

  • @griffonclaw
    @griffonclaw Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Really good stuff and the tour guide was awesome.

  • @darkangel8068
    @darkangel8068 Жыл бұрын

    what a video. he's really ordering grasshoppers like no big deal

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    Can’t fault a grasshopper

  • @ianwedgbury8523
    @ianwedgbury8523 Жыл бұрын

    Checking out the Bangkok Chick Boys for Alan Partridge 😄? Where to next? I know a cracking owl sanctuary?

  • @darrenthomaspower8128
    @darrenthomaspower8128 Жыл бұрын

    Dude don't usually comment of YT but this vid was prob the best, you've done. Just saying lad, from a Paddy to a Lad.

  • @BackpackerBen

    @BackpackerBen

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it paddy 🤝

  • @venger5705
    @venger5705 Жыл бұрын

    Lol Love watching Ben in Asho