Sam Roi Yot! Hotels, Boats, Caves + more! Prachuap road trip
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2020
- In final part 3 Bangkok - Hua Hin - Dolphin Bay road trip weekend, took a boat, to a beach, to Praha Nakhon cave, up a mountain in Sam Roi Yot National Park (spectacular!). Plus some paying it forward. Hope you enjoy and if you do:
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its crazy how much more entertaining and informative your videos are compared with some that get 1000s of hits. I never visited the malls in Hua hin but now i am curious. thank you once again
@Oz Pan Thanks, that's very kind of you to say:) My style won't be everyone's cup o tea (or Leo;) but grateful you and a few others seem to like. BTW, here's a full look at both Hua Hin main malls: th-cam.com/video/YtByLljTlXY/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Best place in Thailand. I worked there some years ago and I always go back to visit when im in Thailand
Thanks a bunch! I miss Thailand so much! Your videos help us get through these crazy times. Hope I can make it to Dolphin Bay in the next five years. Cheers!
I gave this video a thumbs up mainly for your kind gesture to the rickshaw driver towards the end! You’ve probably made his day! ❤️👍🏻
@shu2mchw Thanks kindly. Was happy to help in my small way (& hopefully he goes for free treatment at the local Govt hospital...) When I first came to Hua Hin as a young guy 20 years ago (still young btw;) you'd see dozens of these rickshaws/samlors all round town ferrying tourists about. The then Sofitel /Railway Hotel would book them ALL for a 4pm ride thru town and it was lovely to see them all in a convoy of sorts, tooting horns & smiling along with their happy passengers. They've faded out over the years as have the usually older guys who pedalled them. This chap thus represents the end of an era and it's doubly sad to see him pedalling with one leg and his beloved Samlor also in dire need of repair. If I were still living in Hua Hin I might've taken on both the gent and his Samlor as a package rehab project (see to it fix leg, fix Samlor, get him setup on a booking app + give him an entry level smart phone, teach him to use it). Unfortunately I had to catch a train back to Bangkok and well had to go. BTW, collectors love those old Samlors and they're worth 20K baht & up in almost any condition. I'm sure he's aware of this but hopefully he and his ride both get better and together continue to put rice on the table. No 'helicopter cash' or printing presses hereabouts and very tough times for many Thai people currently. Hopefully better days ahead.
SideTripLife very thoughtful of you to think of other ways to help. Usually people just give a donation and walk away. It is not easy riding those samlors in the heat either not to mention with one leg.I do admire the Thais for their resilience and dedication to keep going. Much respect to them! Hope he gets better soon and better days ahead for everyone!
You have a kind ❤️🙏🙏🙏
Great video! Enjoyed the scenery!
Outstanding informative video. Many thanks and very much look forward to your future videos.
Very good and interesting videos u make. Fun to with comments. Keep it up 👍🏻
Total respect, great vlogs and all the info. Never been to Thailand but you give me a great insight into the people and places . Keep it up 👍🏻
I just subscribed to your channel.
You make the Best videos w the most hilarious & informative captions!
You will always be blessed no matter where you travel- the universe takes good care of good people like YOU!
I'M A FAN!
Excellent video ( + Jai Dee at the end 👍)
I lived in Hua Hin for a year ,it's a great area , will be visiting soon now that AirAsia have started flying from CNX direct and def plan to visit dolphin bay ,thanks
I too recently finally upgraded my Samsung galaxy note ii I purchased in Thailand nine years ago. A long time in mobile phone land! .. Loving my new Vivo X50 Lite with inbuilt electronic gimbal ... tracks like a Porsche! . . I do everything on my phone so far. Never even use a laptop. 128 Gigabytes is a lot of storage and just delete vids once uploaded or upload to free storage on Gmail ... So you've been in Thailand permanently 20 years. That's a lot of years! ... I needed a break after 5 years but now looking forward to getting back!!! ... The Western world is just filling in time ... Cheers STL
Nice place, been in Hua-Hin a few times and I always come back, because Thailand is ❤️🥂❤️
Thanks for sharing the video. I always have a negative perception of Hua Hin, that there is nothing much there. But i see it is also beautiful in its own way and worth a visit............
I love this place stay safe and god bless you
great video
You are have a good heart man thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏻
Terrific!
Keep it up! Really enjoyed this last trip (tho we’re more the Mall types)
@Jim T Thanks much Jim! Malls? Funny that. I never used to like malls much but living in Bangkok and meeting up with anyone, even most Expats say 'Let's meet at the mall' (Terminal 21 etc) and take it from there. Malls are a sanctuary in hot climates and I've come to appreciate 'em more. If any would like to tour the jewel of all Thai malls, pls see: th-cam.com/video/SNrRknXTfWc/w-d-xo.html
Great Video ST..
@Ricardo Celli Thanks Ricardo!
Lol good job!
Merru Christmas to You . Bon Noel
Great 3rd video will definitely stay in hua hin when we visit Thailand again hopefully this year if things get back to normal me and the mrs where trying to work out where you are from? Where from the U.K. 😀
@Richard Harrison Thank you (& Mrs Harrison :) My family roots are from the UK but I was raised in another land. Upcoming will likely post a bit more about myself, past Thailand ventures & future plans on my Patreon site soon. Meanwhile, hope you and all who are wanting to return can & sooner than later! Take care
i was there last year, i dont hike, sit only on the beach. but i didnt pay for carparking , it was noon , nobody was there :-)) , it was a realy nice roadtrip to come there . like your vids very much.
@Andreas mrap Thank you Andreas. Sitting on the beach is just fine too:)
Lovely area this, must go for a drive around there and stay at that resort maybe.
Noticed the dual pricing (park entrance), that's always awkward for me as Thai family nearly always pay mine. They usually joke a little and I do likewise when I ferry them all around the Cotswolds 😁 and expensive UK attractions. I think Thailand should do it in more of a stealth tax way. Then again, it's rare I come across it in the last few years.
Thanks for the tour (and tips)
@Luke Justice It really is lovely Luke. As for dual pricing, someone in the chat said 'Grrrr' and I get that. However, at least more Thai kids can have access to their own parks at the lower tier pricing and that's a good thing. Also, this park is extremely well maintained so well worth the approx $6 USD, 5.5 EUR, 5 GBP (a pittance really). So on relative 'sum' an absolute bargain all round and great day out. Meanwhile, hope you and all waiting to get back can & sooner than later. Cheers!
@@SideTripLife @SideTripLife agreed, it's a pittance for a well kept park. I've much the same feeling "grrrr" really. I just know I'm the extra expensive burden travelling with other "South East Asian looking" relatives. I must admit though, a few times I've had the "locals" price :) usually when the old folks start ภาษาปักษ์ใต้ their language of diplomacy 😋
Stay safe over there too
That cave was the main reason i visited Hua Hin. And there were no boat services at that time. I hiked all the way and i am a hefty 125 kg guy.
@R Menon You billy-goated up both hills? That's quite a hike. I did it once and must say prefer the boats if running.
There is no way for camera to catch the beauty of the temple in the cave. Sam Roi Yot is the most beautiful place in TH
Your maps are handy
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I'm glad you had a great trip. Hopefully I'll get to try it one day. Do you have any updates for foreign tourists that want to come to Thailand?
@ill-freaky-na-na To be honest, I feel a bit guilty posting up these travel vids from Thailand knowing many viewing want to visit but can't get here (must be so frustrating, sorry guys).
Personally, I still believe Thailand will try to avoid forfeiting the season if at all possible. Likely STILL starting with limited groups from areas within Asian countries deemed 'under control', funneled to Thai destinations deemed 'controllable' (such as Phuket, Samui etc). Travellers will likely have to pass a health test prior to and after arrival. Unlikely they'll be required to 'quarantine in place' (ie: hotel for 14 days) as the destination point itself would be the quarantine area so to speak. This is why Phuket/Samui etc are being looked at, easier to monitor and control in confined areas/islands etc. After 14 days, travellers can then go elsewhere in Thailand -following another exit health test (at least this is what's being discussed, have to wait n see details). Then, 'IF' all goes well, slowly expand the scope of both the origin country & the destinations within Thailand - again, subject to monitoring & also of one's own countries situation.
There's still a few months before say Oct-Dec, thus time for one's local health situation to improve too. Of course much could occur either way before then but certainly hope things improve all round. Meanwhile, for those looking in but can't get in, hope you can & sooner rather than later.
@@SideTripLife Dont feel guilty, Im happy to see these adventures. And it will allow others like me to plan future trips. For me personally my work contract ends in September and i was just hoping to catch a vacation before i find a new job.
I'd bet on Dec 2021.
Fantastic.this is how a perfect video should be made. The North American parks have a lot to learn, they use to be enjoyable for everyone but those days have mostly disappeared.
@Sylvia Salvini Thanks very much for the kind comments:) Also agree parks in Thailand are on the whole quite good and as you say, rivaling or better than some parks back home. Will be going to some more parks down South upcoming, stay tuned!
if you like hiking and climbing ....go to indonesia /sumatra (Bukit lawang)..and look some orangutans , thats a realy great experience
@Andreas mrap Short story - My Father was running a cable project in Medan some 20 years ago & his tales prompted me to visit Asia for the 1st time. I've visited Lake Toba in Sumatra with my Father & to this day it remains one of my fav places in the world! I haven't been to nearby Bukit Lawang but my Father also raves about it. I was in Myanmar when the 'thing' that afflicts us now really broke out and had planned a return trip to Indonesia next. So, as soon as travel restrictions are lifted I plan to visit Sumatra again & for sure Bukit lawang this time. You are so fortunate to visit there, I cannot wait to do so also!
Around the 7:00 mark, there are these small islands just off the beach. Can you go out to them or are they just rocks with no place to get ashore?
@WadmanP Have set foot on nearby Monkey Island before (really were monkeys there too;) but have not been to the others. However, there were signs at the hotel offering boat excursions 'to nearby islands' (no indication if one can land though). If going, can perhaps just ask the boat operators directly at the beach too.
Bkk112 is that you ? Also can you tell when Thailand open border for European . I heard something about 1 august but not sure :)
@Oksana Smirnova (1+1 doesn't always = 2;) August 1 open border for Europeans? Sorry but no. Still believe the Thai Govt will try to avoid forfeiting the season if at all possible. Also, still a few months before say Oct-Dec and hopefully we can get more definitive info before then. However, would hold off booking anything until we do get more definitive info. Meanwhile, here's hoping those already booked, or just wanting to return can & sooner than later.
@@SideTripLife Considering what's happening in Vietnam right now, and most Thais saying no international arrivals, I doubt they will open up to westerners (tourists) in 2020. It's not even looking all that good for Asian arrivals, but time will tell. One thing I think is certain...Thailand is going to test the waters with Asian neighbors before opening up to other regions of the world. It is possible they will open up to those willing to quarantine for the first 2 weeks of their long stay, but that greatly limits the number of takers.
@@davidwill1320 I agree
Hi all. Will just add a copy n paste of my response to a similar query as follows:
Personally, I still believe Thailand will try to avoid forfeiting the season if at all possible. Likely STILL starting with limited groups from areas within Asian countries deemed 'under control', funneled to Thai destinations deemed 'controllable' (such as Phuket, Samui etc). Travellers will likely have to pass a health test prior to and after arrival. Unlikely they'll be required to 'quarantine in place' (ie: hotel for 14 days) as the destination point itself would be the quarantine area so to speak. This is why Phuket/Samui etc are being looked at, easier to monitor and control in confined areas/islands etc. After 14 days, travellers can then go elsewhere in Thailand -following another exit health test (at least this is what's being discussed, have to wait n see details). Then, 'IF' all goes well, slowly expand the scope of both the origin country & the destinations within Thailand - again, subject to monitoring & also of one's own countries situation.
There's still a few months before say Oct-Dec, thus time for one's local health situation to improve too. Of course much could occur either way before then but certainly hope things improve all round. Meanwhile, for those looking in but can't get in, hope you can & sooner rather than later.
@@SideTripLife I think that is overly optimistic, considering what is happening in Vietnam. The surge has spread to six cities and provinces in six days, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Highlands. Latest reports say 47 new cases. This is going to scare the hell out of Thai authorities, as Vietnam has not opened to tourists and has no idea how this happened.
Even if Thailand does go forward with allowing International tourists in, there are some real problems with testing on arrival. The potential for testing to overwhelm airport operations aside, all it takes is for one passenger to test positive and it will kill future arrivals. If a passenger tests positive all passengers on that flight will have to be quarantined, at their own expense. Once that gets out, future tourists won't want to risk it happening to them. In addition, airlines are already refusing to fly into a country where their crews will be tested, even if its just a stopover. They can't risk having their crews grounded (quarantined) as it will completely upset their flight operations.
What it comes down to is Thailand is damned if they do and damned if they don't. I believe they will decide to ride it out and take the economic hit. I suspect those willing to do 14 days quarantine, in return for a long stay, are the only tourists that stand a chance of getting in this year and probably well into 2021. This assumes Thailand does not suffer the same setback Vietnam is going through right now.
Breaky time..? I think you mean Brekkie time lol.. Good vids though! :)
Must've taken a break (or brekk;) on spelling slang lol. Glad it didn't put the brakes on watching tho, cheers!
@@SideTripLife There's no or wrong way I guess as it's slang after all. Here in the UK we'd say brekkie, but I have also seen brekky but never breaky until your lovely vids... :) Keep up the great vids, i'm defo a fan of your style and content!!
Nice area but not compared to Krabi limestones and beaches
@Lukasz Jaskulski Actually, booked last week & heading back to Krabi next so stay tuned!
no custumer
@helmut gerlach For sure many biz and Thais are suffering sadly, especially in tourist zones like Pattaya, Phuket, Samui, etc. However, on this weekend Dolphin Bay Resort was almost full and the park near full capacity. The train back to Bangkok was also full. Having said that, the domestic tourism promo push only helps a bit but better than none.
No,it's not ok to pay 5 times more than Thais.
Expected this so will copy n paste my previous response as follows: - As for dual pricing, someone in the chat said 'Grrrr' and I get that. However, at least more Thai kids can afford to access their own parks at the lower tier pricing and that's a good thing. Also, this park is extremely well maintained so well worth the approx $6 USD, 5.5 EUR, 5 GBP (a pittance really). So on 'relative sum', an absolute bargain all round and great day out! Having said that, have also read on the abysmal, ever complaining, majority Thai-bashing Expat forums, how some refuse to enter a park because of having to pay a minor pittance vs a mini-pittance... Personally, I enjoy Thailand much more from the trail vs say sat grumbling in the parking lot (or behind a keyboard;). Each to their own though. Cheers
@@SideTripLife
I've defended this dual system over the years in a half hearted way. Really not a big issue for me, definitely not a thumbs down 😋 from me.
Just seen the look on various (woke ? 🥴) multicultural faces when its come up.
I give up......
@Luke Justice I agree Luke. It is what is it is and I just get on with it really. Not a big issue, always enjoy the parks. Cheers :)
@@SideTripLife we have this in India as well and the way I see it, my country subsidizes my access to the natural and cultural heritage that belongs to all of its citizens. It has no similar obligation towards foreigners. In Sanskrit "Athithi Devo Bhava" translates to "Treat a guest like he is divine". It also means that the guest is not one of us, so he needs to be treated differently.
200 baht is not a lot and it is a national park. That being said some of these parks are just 1 small area and sometimes are just 1 view point or similar. Perhaps a park pass system where you pay more but get more access to different parks would be better. Private operators charging foreigners more won't get my Baht. For Example would you be ok with the Dolphin Bay Resort charing you more because you are a foreigner, I doubt it.