This Pat classic has plenty to interest everyone. Pat takes us to parts of the area we would never want to visit. He talks about the old "Semen's Mission" - "still a bit of pussy walking around" - "The prices are quite reasonable and so they should be". Watch and listen carefully. These gems are slipped into every orifice with the relaxed professionalism we expect from an real pro.

Hi Pat I believe you should be awarded a recognition by Thai tourism for giving us abroad an in sight of Bangkok history.

I'm not sure why I sit through 28 minutes of content about old town BKK Pat, but I do, and I truly enjoy every minute of it!

As an old Thai/Krungthep hand, I can say this is easily the best channel on Thailand.

No-one but Pat shows us these forgotten parts of Bangkok. Great job!

What a great reminder for me in this video. I first visited Bangkok courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy in 1982. We were berthed at the Bangkok Port berth right in front of the Port Authority building. As such Klong Toey was a first stop beer bar destination with a minibus dropping us at the end of the wharf road and on the corner of Thanon Tarua 3 ( 8:41 ). There were still some bars around the corner then that provided a few heart starters before heading off to the salubrious attractions of Soi Cowboy or Patpong by tuk-tuk (never taxi). I have particular memories of the sights (and smells!) of the Khlong Toey Markets while heading up from that corner looking for a cab ....what an eye opener. Thanks for the reminder of a fun area which introduced me to the world that is Asia....it was an awesome time. Cheers

This is like therapy after a long day of work.

The research you put in to your videos is amazing Pat. Thank you for another gem

This is one of your very best, Pat! Kudos and thank you for elevating expectations on Bangkok’s corner of KZfaq! The photo (moving) collages are approaching new heights of artistry and humor, as well. Go man, go!

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A+++ !!! Another great masterpeace by our well knowen Bangkok Geography Professor

Interesting camera angles, choice of topics, music, the historical facts, the quality of editing etc it doesn’t go unnoticed by your hardcore fans. You are the best!

The flies hatching eggs in the guts, in the market, was superb Pat. I can well guess the smells around there. Great vid as always, thanks!

I love your videos on the history of Bangkok, whenever I see someone asking about Bangkok on Reddit I always provide a link to your channel. You do the best videos on KZfaq on everything Bangkok..

Another Pat-gem 🙂, Thanks for the informative, beatifully shot video!

Thanks for reminding me about BangokPost. That's how I got my first job. I visited the webmaster, left her my resume, just in case they were looking for a webmaster. Four months later out of the blue, I get an email from her, asking me if I was still looking for a job. She connected me to my employer and the rest is history. The boss had fired two other webmaster due to their incompetence, so I had to go through a technical interview and even a personality interview, which was conducted in some bars in Soi Cowboy!

I was excited to see the title of your video. I believe the old US Army PX and commissary was in this area in the 1960s and early 1970s. I used to go there when I was a young Soldier. Your videos are priceless.

Huge dose of cats in this video, thanks

wow the railway carving is amazing

Food and something to drink is also very nice!

Just a lot of buildings and people!

Consistently well researched, quality content. This has to be one of the most underappreciated channels.

Another excellent vlog Pat! You always find great historical information and photos.

Queen Sirikit is always very busy!Lot of people in the shoppingmals to!

Thanks!

Excellent video and super interesting! You are in top form with this one. You worked really hard on this one and must have traveled a hundred kilometers just to get the shots! Well done sir.

Love seeing BBK and value your efforts to show us what you know there !!

Very interesting video, well done!

Your best one yet Pat. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. You certainly did your homework on this, particularly remembering the port area’s Mosquito Bar of which we seafarers frequented for a drink😉 Worth watching again and again 👍 Many Thanks for this one. You surpassed yourself with this one Pat !

Very Nice! "May I have some more, sir?" If a week goes by and we don't get a new video from you, we start getting really hungry. No one do da voodoo like you do! Cheers!

Another great video. I used to love to stroll around klong toei fascinating place.

Bangkok Pat! Been awhile since I tuned in. I have a number of video guys/gals I watch for different reasons. Food, accomodations, etc. When it comes to navigating Bangkok you are my go-to guy. You know Bangkok, as well as it's history better than anyone I've seen on video. I could show you N.Y.C. with the same familiarity. Keep it coming buddy! Nice work. 👍🇹🇭

In a foul mood I just left some negative comments on idiots' (backpackers) Asian videos..which prompted me to tell you that your videos are intelligent, informative, interesting and well produced. No requests but I'll keep watching. Chers

Danke!

Great show & tell.. highly informative. Thanks Pat!

I recall on my first trip in '87 I was staying in Ngam Duphli, went out for a night out, over did it a bit, overshot the hotel on the way home, found myself wandering around in Klong Toey, I was taken back to the Malaysia by a copper, who told the hotel staff he'd found me wobbling around Klong Toey, it meant nothing to me at the time as the folks I came across were lovely, the hotel staff were mortified, the next morning they made out I'd been risking my life in that overprotective Thai way. Nice to see the Trink mention, I doubt many of today's vloggers would have a clue who he was. Great video again. (The Walking Dude)

another great video thank you bangkok Pat

Quality vid. Really good documentary/travel format and really good length, pacing and editing. The presenting style is also concise and informative without there being too many long pieces to camera. It must have taken a lot of work.

Fantastic Vid, Pat.

Yiphee ! cant wait to watch, thank you for content

Thanks Pat for another interesting video!

Great peace of work again Pat 👍😎

Another well-made video Pat also enjoyed the `double Pat clip`

I worked in the Khlong Toei District for over 25 years but just off Sukhumvit Rd so apart from the port and slum in the district never spent the time delving into its history. Thanks for all your effort! I learnt something today that was long overdue...

So much things!

Great video Pat. Thanks for sharing.

This is one of your best love the old history of the bars and clubs were the seamen hang out I only wish i could travel back in time

Good one, mate ! 👍🏼

Another great and interesting video, well done!

It's a fact that many middle class and wealthy Thais could not care less about the poor souls living in the slum areas and as for the farangs who help out thank god for them..pat from korat

Another well thought out and presented segment on life in Bangkok well done Pat

Loving these videos. Rompo Gym from Ajarn Pek who died of Covid last year

Thank you Pat! another great video!

Great video Pat, really interesting content, great quality presenting and film work 🙏

I walked through Klong Toei market on a recent visit. Good advice on not wearing flip flops. I made that mistake. Still enjoyed it.

Completed watching today , what a detailed video about khlong toie ❤ good work Pat

Nice one Pat. Some of those places looked familiar😄

My old neighbourhood!

Thank you for all your hard work. Very, very interesting…..

Love your documentaries

Nice one,Pat. Glad you ignored the numerous dodgy bars🐱

Very informative and well put together. Another great one.

I do enjoy how you dissect parts of Bangkok and give the history and progression of how its all come about. Keep it coming!

Well done as always! Thanks for all the work you always put into your videos.

Your subject matter is getting more alluring by the week 😊 !

An insightful exploration of the area.... and I really appreciated the way you highlighted its "unique" charm and character. 😁 Your attention to detail and storytelling skills made it such an enjoyable watch. Looking forward to the next video.

I live here and I love it! I know in Rama 9 area I could get a better condo this area is sooo nice!

Great video Pat ! I used to go BIG C Rama IV a lot when I was living at the Thonglor area few years ago. Memories......

very interesting pat as usual thx for all the infos

26:43 clear street view with moonlight not overexposed, good camera, good lens.

Hello Pat! I find your videos very interesting. While in the US military, I lived several years in Thailand during the Viet Nam war and I do remember Thailand as it was during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I will be visiting Thailand soon and can’t wait to relive old memories.

Channel 3 got set on fire during the 2010 riots. Lot of cool history on Rama 4. Thanks for sharing 😎

Nice one Pat. A very informative video.

Great video, my favourite area of Bangkok.

Great channel pat

Brilliant video Pat !!!👍👍👍

Fascinating vlog Pat. You put a lot of thought into your videos. Very professionally done and useful information. I'm starting to love this channel.

Here Ive been many times in the 70ths and 80ths with different type of Cargo ships, the Bar area in Khlong Toey was a seamens area, and it was the time it was not so many turists, I remember the lively Bar area Mosqito bar as you mention, also Ship inn- Golden Gate - Venus room and you name it. The vessel at that time has weeks in port. Thanks to You Pat itmake me dream back in time.

See you next week, Pat! Looking forward to doing a walking tour with you ...

Wonderful video as usual :-)

We ❤️❤️❤️Thailand!!!

Thank you so much for your lovely videos, which show so much work put into each. Good luck for the future. You bring back so many memories as I first arrived in Bangkok in 1982. Seems like yesterday ||||.

17:08 "O Romeo, Romeo, where art thou Romeo?" - Khlong Toei 😂

I didn't know anything about this place until I walked through it trying to look for the Super Export Sports shop. I saw a rooster fight the first time in the market.

You do wery good Pat. I been visiting Thailand some 35 years now enjoying most of it

You gotta get down for a Port FC game. Great vibe and cheap beer/food

Awesome video, Pat. Very informative as always and very enjoyable. Great job👍

High rise condos are devoid of ascetic appeal and cultural uniqueness

Great episode again Pat. Thanks 👍🏼

Well done, Pat.

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Yea they need to build a nice community far away from these canals for the slums so they can actually develop this area properly!!!

I just booked a Hotel in that Area to stay for a month while I find a Condo that suits Me…it seems Central but not over Touristed…guess I will See…but expensive but it’s a new small Hotel…modern….so thanks for the tour Pat…excellent.

5:20 The overpass just finished construction and opened about 10-14 days ago

Another great one Pat. This was really a Discovery/History Channel quality/informative documentary. I'm gonna check out some of these spots when I get back to BKK. I have a friend back home that is a retired captain that use to tell me about the Venus Room and Seaman's Club when he was just starting out early 70's. I never knew what he was talking about, now I do.

Another fascinating video on a lesser known part of Bangkok. So enjoyable to watch. Thanks again Pat for all your hard work putting this together. Much appreciated. 👍

Excellent 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Enjoyed every minute of this....thanks Pat for all you offer up that deserves covering, that few others do. One of the great cities of the world. Maybe the greatest!

Another great job Pat. High quality and informative. Khlong Toei should be a must visit for tourists that wanna have a sly geezer at some SEA slums. But also, because it's a very interesting place with all manner of friendly inhabitants, good food, cheap beers.

Great video mate. Very informative! The Mosquito bar sounds legendary, the sailor in me wants to open a new mkII version. Cheers Simon🍻🥂🥃🍸🍹