James Abroad

James Abroad

My adventures and life in amazing Thailand. With over 20 years living here, I can show you what it's like to live in this wonderful country, give you news updates on important events and even teach you some Thai. Welcome aboard.👍🙏

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  • @yepthatsme170
    @yepthatsme17023 сағат бұрын

    Well wife caught me watching my guilty pleasure James abroad. I was surprised when she sat down to watch you she even sat up watching the bath scene. Well James she announced that we will stay in that hotel going to Chiang Rai next month. So now my savings for July will be spent on a hotel 😅. But honestly we pass through that area many times a year and we never stop there. We usually stop for a night in Uttaradit with the psychotic poodle and the missus of course.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85895 сағат бұрын

    Haha, hopefully the missus wasn't too disturbed lol. That suite is well worth it. All the best 👍

  • @yepthatsme170
    @yepthatsme1705 сағат бұрын

    @@jamesabroad8589 I think she was worried why I was looking at a naked man in a fancy bathtub. She had visions of me being the grand marshal of the pride parade on Koh Samui 😉.

  • @user-rc7eu8zi5y
    @user-rc7eu8zi5yКүн бұрын

    Living like Royalty there James. WOW. What a great find. Somewhere we have to try out, another place for the List. Really enjoying your videos James.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85895 сағат бұрын

    Cheers mate. Yes, well worth a visit. Particularly the suite I stayed in. All the best 👍

  • @beadot8629
    @beadot8629Күн бұрын

    Loving courtyard homes.

  • @sunriseinisaan
    @sunriseinisaan2 күн бұрын

    Excellent video, your Highness, The Royal Prince Of Crewkerne. The 3 Amigos are planning a tour, and coincidentally, it includes Phitsanulok. We will definitely use this place. Laughed all the way through. Love the style of the review.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85895 сағат бұрын

    Cheers mate. That suite is particularly nice. Hope you enjoy. 👍

  • @TheThailightZone
    @TheThailightZone2 күн бұрын

    because there was once a fan up there

  • @valrib0808
    @valrib08083 күн бұрын

  • @leestephenfitzpatrick6373
    @leestephenfitzpatrick63734 күн бұрын

    Another great video as always James.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85893 күн бұрын

    Cheers Lee appreciate it mate.👍

  • @BangTaoBeach
    @BangTaoBeach6 күн бұрын

    No stair handles? No good!

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85895 күн бұрын

    no stairs. On the bath area?

  • @jeffedwards5028
    @jeffedwards50286 күн бұрын

    That was a brilliant vlog. Magnificent hotel, I will have to book next time I am in Thailand. Oh !!! the bath scene cracked me up. Keep them coming and have a great day

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85895 күн бұрын

    Cheers Jeff, glad u enjoyed it. That suite is great.👍🍻

  • @liamodriscoll429
    @liamodriscoll4296 күн бұрын

    Hilarious James, brilliant video and beautiful hotel, well done mate.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85895 күн бұрын

    Cheers Liam, glad you liked it mate.👍🍻

  • @larslars235
    @larslars2356 күн бұрын

    What an amazing place. But i think i avoid the bathtub... Cheers.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85896 күн бұрын

    I do recommend it. First time in one of those jacuzzi things so yes a few technical issues LOL all the best 👍

  • @grahammccann
    @grahammccann6 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed the review, Mr James, King Of Crewkerne. Never knew we were in the company of Somerset Royalty 👑🫡🖖 Bath was a bit lively 😂

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85896 күн бұрын

    Cheers Graham appreciate that mate. First time for me in one of those things. Was certainly an experience.😁👍

  • @justin14790
    @justin147906 күн бұрын

    By the way, my wife was born and bred in Ramintra.

  • @justin14790
    @justin147906 күн бұрын

    Hi James, lived in Klong 4 just up the road from your daughter's uni for 20 years. Although worked as a Q.S and lived in 9 countries with my Thai wife, we eventually left in 2017, and now live in Sunny South Wales. In 2017, I reached the age of 62 and the heat and crap going on in Bangkok was doing my head in. Hence returning home for good. Although born and bred in Cardiff for 35 years, like what Annie said, I can't live any city anymore. Anyway James best of luck for the future.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85894 күн бұрын

    Cheers Phil, Bangkok can certainly get to you. Flying to UK /Somerset tomorrow so looking forward to some peace and quiet lol. All the best 👍

  • @user-ly9te3un7k
    @user-ly9te3un7k7 күн бұрын

    Awesome mate, good video👍

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers mate appreciate it 👍

  • @simonbmr
    @simonbmr7 күн бұрын

    Your videos are excellent mate, love your deadpan delivery. "I tipped a guy in the lobby and I don't even think he works here." That has to be a classic 😂😂😂

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers, Yes, mate, I'll keep it to 20 baht notes next time lol.👍🍺

  • @HITSFROMPATONG
    @HITSFROMPATONG7 күн бұрын

    Mincing like a prince.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    ALL the way mate. 😁👍

  • @BadMedizin
    @BadMedizin7 күн бұрын

    NEXT ON JAMES ABROAD! I hide in the bathroom of the local museum until close, then party like a Rock Star! Go for it brother, I got bond... ❤👍👍👍🙏

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Sounds like a good idea. Felt a bit like a museuem at times lol

  • @paultwiss199
    @paultwiss1997 күн бұрын

    Wow - that place is amazing James . Even staying in the pleb rooms would be nice but the Royal Suite takes it to another level ! I will try and go there one day ! And the price was a real shock ! Awesome video and looking forward to the next one

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers Paul, certainly worth a visit if you're up this way. 🙏🍻

  • @dandgresort
    @dandgresort7 күн бұрын

    Great video about Phitsanulok although you missed out on a great pizza. If you want to go on a boat ride on the Nan River, stop on by.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers, I will have to one day. I was only there one night. Thanks again for the offer mate 👍

  • @jacobs2162
    @jacobs21627 күн бұрын

    I know this hotel, it's down the street from Lotus and Global House (my Thai Home Depot). It's a good hotel. It's $180/night on Expedia.. On trip just this past May, we stayed at the Grand Central Point Space in Pattaya. A new hotel with a small Waterpark with a wave pool (my son love this hotel). Near a Terminal 21 mall. That mall has a decent food court also has a night food market below it.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Yes, the prices vary a lot. I would like to try that hotel in pattaya,, the prices have gone up quite a bit since it opened. Looks fun 👍

  • @jacobs2162
    @jacobs21627 күн бұрын

    @@jamesabroad8589 yeah it's crazy. I paid 5,600 baht per night at Grand Center Point. But seeing how happy my son was in that Waterpark was worth it. I think you would like it.... there is a rooftop pool that looks amazing, we weren't allowed with my son.... they do have suites that are $250 and up

  • @thebigw3377
    @thebigw33777 күн бұрын

    Impressive might try it out next month. I couldn’t however lower myself to close all those curtains being the crown prince of Australia and all 😂

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Haha yes make sure to bring a skivvy or a maid LOL

  • @mardysvids1
    @mardysvids17 күн бұрын

    Great video mate, Your new camera is a game changer ! We are looking forward to seeing more of your hotel reviews... we have been subscribed to your channel for years 😊

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers. Appreciates it. There will be a few more on the way. 👍

  • @radleysmith7528
    @radleysmith75287 күн бұрын

    @59 seconds Annie realised dad's pursuit was not likely to satisfy the desired palate of a royal princesses attendance

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Haha yes Princess Anastasia s palette is much more refined than her dad's LOL

  • @TheTishh
    @TheTishh7 күн бұрын

    Sir Moanalot would be a fitting title it seams!

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Haha. I might well use that one in a future video. 👍 😂

  • @johnmacfarlane2224
    @johnmacfarlane22247 күн бұрын

    Cool Place

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Yes, I was very impressed.👍🍺

  • @johnmacfarlane2224
    @johnmacfarlane22246 күн бұрын

    @jamesabroad8589 In Vancouver here where I live you couldn't rent the windows for that price 😀

  • @NOTES1
    @NOTES17 күн бұрын

    Another fantastic video, James! The elegance of the suite exudes grandeur and opulence, truly captivating. It's a shame Annie couldn't join the Fresh Prince of Tak this time. Looking forward to more! Keep up the great work! 👍✌️

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers, really appreciate the kind. words. all the best 👍

  • @kerryobrien71
    @kerryobrien717 күн бұрын

    That's an awesome find James, not very often that you find that sort of traditional style in a hotel. The cannon on the roof is a great touch. On the royalty front, perhaps you'd be more Prince Harry than Prince William 🤣 Many thanks once again, great video.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers Kerry, certainly worth a stay for a night or two. All the best mate.👍🍺

  • @stevejeffrey7948
    @stevejeffrey79487 күн бұрын

    A beautiful suite. How was it for power sockets as I didn't notice many. Wifi good?

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    I didn't actually use the WiFi. They had plug sockets on both sides of the bed which isn't common here. there were a few more around the room as well so not too bad for Thailand.👍

  • @EternallyGod
    @EternallyGod7 күн бұрын

    I wouldnt call that a luxury hotel, it is a boutique hotel as it is called. They are nice and fun, they are actually where i like to stay at cause they are all unique and different in there own way.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Maybe not the hotel but the room was better than many so called luxury hotels. Couldn't fault it and spotless.👍

  • @user-eh4ng1yj8z
    @user-eh4ng1yj8z7 күн бұрын

    That's crazy cheap , James! I guessed 250 pounds.....your channel is great by the way!..... Martin...Bristol...England

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers, yes, I was blown away by the price and you get two bottles of beer thrown in. 👍

  • @heidyadriolo4746
    @heidyadriolo47467 күн бұрын

    wow James what a nice vlog.and what a nice place i like that hotel and the price is decend thanks for sharing James

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers. You're welcome. I enjoy making these so there should be a few more on the way. 👍

  • @martinascot5477
    @martinascot54777 күн бұрын

    Oh how that makes me miss the north.......that is as cheap as chips.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Certainly is good value. Well worth a stop off for a night or two. 👍

  • @boxcartwilly
    @boxcartwilly7 күн бұрын

    Looks great and a great price too 👍😎

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Yes, I recommend it, especially the suite I was in. All the best. 👍

  • @TheBeefybeefy76
    @TheBeefybeefy767 күн бұрын

    Hi James, I ve been travelling in and out on Bkk regularly for the last 17 years, Best I ve found for near Suvanabhumi, was recently on the last trip, Names Divalux. Decent prices and a massive pool and the corner rooms at least are great (not tried the others). Have a look. About 2500 a night. I LL be using it for flights in and out in future unless it gets too expensive/ popular. Free airport transit. Does have alot of Chinese tourists, Best Regards Keith

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers Keith. I would like to do some reviews of hotels around the airport. I will check that one out. The Novotel seems to be the main one. Thanks for the suggestion mate 👍

  • @StephenWestrip
    @StephenWestrip7 күн бұрын

    This is a phrase that I never thought I would be typing…….I enjoyed the toilet scene. Very amusing!!

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    It was fun for me too LOL 👍

  • @walking_in_the_shade
    @walking_in_the_shade7 күн бұрын

    You know it's a fancy establishment when they don't have a bog roll on the table 😄

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Haha yes bog roll in a plastic wrapping can't beat it LOL. I will be back to that next week 👍 :-)

  • @glennpassmore8441
    @glennpassmore84417 күн бұрын

    Coming from the barossa and McLaren Vale. It's hurts a lot. 600baht for a 4 dollar bottle. Your online experience will combine.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Yes, I thought the price of wine was supposed to come down but it doesn't seem to be the case oh well. 👍

  • @TheJavasumatra
    @TheJavasumatra7 күн бұрын

    The temple has some really nice noodle restaurants down the very back of the market.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Yes, good place to visit and have some food. Also very good mango and sticky rice place near the toy shop LOL

  • @TheJavasumatra
    @TheJavasumatra7 күн бұрын

    I stayed at that hotel in 2019 when I got married, It's absolutely lovely. I was in Bang Rakam and Phitsanulok last week bust just landed back in the USA today 😞. Keep up the good work, We are really enjoying the content.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers mate. Yes, loved it there. All the best.👍👍

  • @Jefe_Perro
    @Jefe_Perro7 күн бұрын

    Nice one, James. Lodging worthy of the King of Tak vloggers 👑 Amazing value. Great to see they had a toilet to truly match the spec of the rest of the interior. I'm looking forward to seeing the lazada purchases this stay inspires you to do over the rest of this year. 😀 Take it easy.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    I might need to build an extension, the house is full.😁👍 Hope all's well. 👍🍻

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson25657 күн бұрын

    Hotel website is showing 4,400 bht incl. breakfast for 2 (midweek special rate). We're staying Monday to Friday in my next life. Khorp Khun Khrap, Your Majesty 🙏.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Prices seem to go up and down daily. Always good to phone the hotel, very happy for that price.👍

  • @trevorsmith7753
    @trevorsmith77537 күн бұрын

    James's wife lives and works in 'Piss-Lohk'. Drapes ??? Does this mean curtains in Thailand for British English?

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    posh curtains. 😎👍

  • @nickmaidment
    @nickmaidment7 күн бұрын

    got to ask James........but if you are going to stay at a lovely hotel like that........where is the missus? She doesnt want to go there?

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    She was under the bed. 😎👍

  • @trevorsmith7753
    @trevorsmith77537 күн бұрын

    The British government is paying more than £85 a day just to house, provide spending money, and process every cross-Channel asylum seeker. 99.9% will never leave. One volunteered to go to Rwanda to collect his £3k cash incentive and free rent for 3 years! He'll probably rinse and repeat in 2027. Just as well that British money is only digits on a screen, with no precious-metal backing since 1947.

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson25657 күн бұрын

    I presume it's paying more to keep your privilege company, Hmmm 🤔 ?

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    What's that got to do with the hotel mate LOL

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson25657 күн бұрын

    @@jamesabroad8589 It makes you glad you're in another country 🤔. 🇨🇵🇪🇺

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson25657 күн бұрын

    But is it guest friendly (the wife wants to know 😮)?

  • @trevorsmith7753
    @trevorsmith77537 күн бұрын

    Great question ... what if you rocked up with a local lady later that evening? Some Thai hotels are pretty brazen on guest fees!

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson25657 күн бұрын

    @@trevorsmith7753 The hotel website says "2 x Adult, 1 x Child" for the Royal Suite so both the wife and I would veto that. Shame 🤔. +1

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    I'm innocent, I don't know what that means lol.

  • @simonwilson1211
    @simonwilson12117 күн бұрын

    Damn.. Just spat tea over the TV, when you let the bath rip! Brilliant!

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Gave me a bit of a shock lol. First time in one of those. 😁👍

  • @Trevor_Gee
    @Trevor_Gee7 күн бұрын

    Really enjoying this concept and content. Looking forward to more in the future

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    Cheers Trevor, glad u liked it.👍🍻

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson25657 күн бұрын

    Worried about testosterone again, your Royal Numptiness? No sweat 💦. Bloody good show +1 👍.

  • @thailandheron
    @thailandheron7 күн бұрын

    I think you must be the first person on KZread to pronounce Phitsanulok correctly.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad85897 күн бұрын

    I hear it said so often. Usually in short form Philo. 👍🍻

  • @thailandheron
    @thailandheron7 күн бұрын

    @@jamesabroad8589 Yes that right.

  • @leestephenfitzpatrick6373
    @leestephenfitzpatrick63737 күн бұрын

    Most youtubers can't pronounce Hua Hin or Pattaya properly 🤣😂