I am such a big fan of your docu’s and l appreciate all the hard work that goes into making them. The history facts, old photos, cockpit views, unscensored scenery’s, the whole lot. Keep it up Pat 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
29:08 where you mention, Pat, the Lard Yao women's prison. I thought you might mention one of this prison's more notorious guests but, not to be coy, I think you quite prudently steered well clear of that subject matter! As always, fantastic presentation. Cheers.
If you're talking about Jit Phumisak, he's not even a bit controversial. His poems are taught in Thai language classes, and Thai liberals see him as a liberal, while socialists see him as a marxist (which is more correct).
I was looking at the walk one has to endure from Don Mueang Terminal 2 to the train, then to Bang Sue Central before taking the Mrt to Mo Chit. It would be easier to take Airport Bus A2 to Mo Chit, get down then take the Bts to Central Bangkok. I drove from Ayutthiya a few years back to Rangsit, Vibhadi then to Sukhumvit 16. The actual Bangkok and Pathum Thani.. by the way, Deep Red Line.. Hmm..
Lovely history I really appreciate all the research and hard work you put into these videos I stayed here before 300 thai baht for one month a two bed house
And all this time I thought Ringsit was within Bangkok. Did not realize the IT Mall was so close to the Lak Si train station. Thanks to you Pat I have a much better understanding of the Bangkok area than I did before. After all these years I still get lost in the city and surroundings. Since I returned to Thailand seven months ago I have been at the Bang Sue station at least twenty times and heading back once again in a few days. Can,t say I will miss the old station there.
That's the design unique to the Red Line stations, and it' must be tempting for skaters as it's completely smooth, unlike the Skytrain design which has bumps and ridges.
In 2010 I figured out how to get around on the sky train. My friends didn't trust me. Easy to read the signs and always someone to help. But many new lines now. I hope to return and explore. Great city. Thanks.
Really cool historical information. The old photos that aline with your narrative is fantastic! The temples, the neighborhoods, the cats!!! Haha!! You are the best at Thailand historical information.
5555 In January 2023 (I think it was the 19th, the opening day of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) I went to Rangsit to try the train, and I also was caught behind a fence. Had to walk a loooooong detour to reach the station. Always impressive to see how much public transport is improving so fast.
My GF lives at the northern end of Klong nueng and we do this trip together quite often , such a great service 20 minutes from Rangsit to Bang Sue , last month we travelled by train to Hua Hin also great fun
Bangkok just keeps changing so much, i moved here in 2006 when i was 6 and left when i was 10 When i arrived there were still elephant jockies prowling nana, now it almost seems unrecognizable except for a few places, but the plus side has always been rail extensiveness (im from Kuala Lumpur and its more sparse and inaccessible in comparison)
Great idea to edit the videos into one vlog. I made a nice fry up 🍳🍳🍳sat down and enjoyed all the locations Pat👌👌 a great way to start my Monday morning
Thanks Pat. I recommend the hotels around Don Muang, for those times you need to catch an early plane flight, and don't want to stay in town, and then have to get up early. Some good eateries around there too.
I have no idea where this area Is even I was born in Bangkok Within Tweety years I still don't know every town inside the city . Besides I cannot read Thai writing anymore sometimes I get frustrated with myself From having less Thai educational in the first place. I appreciate you for all of the Details about the old city. I'm enjoyed watching and learning about them Thanks again.
My two most feared words: 'Phahonoyothin' and 'Ratchadaphisek' handled very adroitly. I can say them now, but it took a bit of work. Thank you, Pat these long videos are brilliant.
I appreciate all of the work (and time) it takes to get all of those establishing shots. How frequently do these trains run? I guess it's good to own a concrete company
I really appreciate you for showing and sharing the old neighborhood I used to live there for Tweety years back then . There is no train going to all Of the providence. Thank you for the excellent detail of the city.
However this area hasn't developed yet whatever the name of the Khong you callet . I appreciate you for showing And the history of the area An Excellent job .
Have you tried the service from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Taling Chan? Did it some weeks ago, and then from Taling Chan to Thonburi. And may be you should make a video about Bangkok's funniest coach service from Suvarnabhumi to Rangsit. It is line 555. But be aware the terminal stop in Rangsit is a little bit far away from the train station.
Thank you. Your docs are incredible. I’ve been going to Thailand for 20 years, and my Thai wife and I have a home up in Nong Khai. I’ve learned so much enjoying your thoroughly researched videos. Wish you continued success…
Two dud WWII bombs found buried when they started the construction of Grand Station. One defused another one exploded in the junk yard and took casualties. Bang Sue Station was one among other strategic targets in WWII by the Allies.
I’ve tried to find the tune you use but can’t do it, tried shazam but no luck. Maybe occasionally put a link to the music mate. Keep up the good content, what happens when you’ve covered Bangers, however it’s big!?
on the other side of the lake at Lak Hok station is a nice little restaurant with music in the evening. The Chill 87. In Rangsit it was really uncomfortable to go to the train station form the other side.
When i see you i begin to think on this uk guy who was making animal movies, you speak with the same entusiasme and interest for what you speak about and thats make your video better.... Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer
Until they can get it fully linked to the other ARL line, it still feels a bit clunky to be used as an Airport line for DM. No connection to the Green line BTS and the station that doesn't quite drop you into the terminal I think it's still easier to get an A1/A2 bus at BTS Mo Chit, once those get on the expressway you'll be at the terminal in 15 minutes.
I love Bangkok and these videos, until the moment I see the sweat dripping down Pat's forehead, then I realize that I really like where I live in the swiss mountains.
@@BangkokPat is this a recent thing because I just googled and found no mention of any article or information saying that those flying into Bangkok via Don Mueang Airport can now utilise the train into the city!
@@crazycokecollectorchannel7302 It only goes as far as Bang Sue then you need to change again to get another train into the city. The railway station is where you'll get the train into the city centre and that is nearer to the airport than the Red Line station is. It's just across the road, there's a skybridge across to it from arrivals.
@@BangkokPat thanks a bunch mate. Perhaps I'll just take a grab into the city centre for convenience's sake. Would love to buy you a drink when I'm there in early September.
Great video Pat as always. You refrain from commenting on the sustainability and benefits/practicality of the Bang Sue station and other outlying mass transit lines that now seem to go to all far flung areas of the sprawling city with seemingly no rhyme or reason. I fear BS station going to turn into yet another white elephant like that of Makkasan station. Hopefully one day trains will permitted to run into Vientiane in Lao and beyond up to Kunming, Beijing and Shanghai but at present it doesnt seem that likely.
THAI train are currently allowed to go to laos, no doubt about it. However not the passenger train. Only cargo trains. Coz the new Thai-laos terminus in Khamsavat is still in construction. Set to be open later in 2022
This Red Line seems a bit of a White Elephant (and not an auspicious one). It's a huge rail line that to me appears to connect rather sparsly populated areas, and which also seems duplicative of the northern end of the Sukhumvit Skytrain line. Is this line really necessary...it doesn't even seem to interconnect with the BTS and MRT transit lines.
@@BangkokPat The Sukhumvit Line id crowded because it gets to places people want to go...I don't think many people want to go to Bang Sue, the terminus of the Red Line.
A few nice places in Rangsit. Shame the old German Country Place closed down. There is still a big Thai bar owned by the same people who own the Hillary Bars.
@@BangkokPat looking on the map it’s about 25 minutes away - it’s actually called Saeng Jan Nawanakorn - “”saeng jun” means “Moonlight” in English and there are a few of these massive bars/restaurant/nightclubs in Bangkok - owned by the people who run Hillary Group - they are what you might call “connected”!
Not sure what to think about all this modern architecture, it's like they are building away all the charm and life and replace it with sterile effectiveness. Like you said where will all the vendors go? Street life is life in Thailand.
Every 5 years Bangkok changes so much . its like going on holiday to a new place
Thank you so much.
I am such a big fan of your docu’s and l appreciate all the hard work that goes into making them. The history facts, old photos, cockpit views, unscensored scenery’s, the whole lot. Keep it up Pat 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Couldn’t have said it better. Great work BKK Pat 👏
If Bangkok Pat doesn't record the History - who will?
#bangkok #history #MRT
Right on Dude......since you're a full time expate here your videos are more comprehensive and interesting compared to most of the nomads.
29:08 where you mention, Pat, the Lard Yao women's prison. I thought you might mention one of this prison's more notorious guests but, not to be coy, I think you quite prudently steered well clear of that subject matter! As always, fantastic presentation. Cheers.
who was their notorious guest?
If you're talking about Jit Phumisak, he's not even a bit controversial. His poems are taught in Thai language classes, and Thai liberals see him as a liberal, while socialists see him as a marxist (which is more correct).
@@thastayapongsak4422 why is he jailed?
@@thastayapongsak4422 Is he in the women's prison?
I was looking at the walk one has to endure from Don Mueang Terminal 2 to the train, then to Bang Sue Central before taking the Mrt to Mo Chit. It would be easier to take Airport Bus A2 to Mo Chit, get down then take the Bts to Central Bangkok. I drove from Ayutthiya a few years back to Rangsit, Vibhadi then to Sukhumvit 16. The actual Bangkok and Pathum Thani.. by the way, Deep Red Line.. Hmm..
Or just take a taxi in the first place! Some of the interchanges between lines here are simply inconvenient!
Its only 120 baht from Terminal 1 to Mo Chit Bts station.
Interesting to see how the areas around these stations continue to develop. Looks so different to when I first arrived at Don Mueang in the 90s.
They are constantly developing and new construction projects are going up along the route.
@@BangkokPat good to see some of the canal communities getting some proper housing too
Excellent video pat. I'm a fan of your work & appreciate the efforts you put into making such videos like this one 👍
Cheers Mike
The new Red Line from DMK Airport is awesome. The fastest way to get to the city, and cheap too. Nice video Pat. 🙏
it is really an educational vid, good planning goes into making of this, thank you!
Thanks for an interesting and informative video. Please keep up the good work!
Lovely history I really appreciate all the research and hard work you put into these videos I stayed here before 300 thai baht for one month a two bed house
Further up at Laksi there’s a Big C and a Lotus and a Robinson’s Mall.and further up there’s a very nice park.
So nice music and many nice views !!! Thanks for the summary !!!
And all this time I thought Ringsit was within Bangkok. Did not realize the IT Mall was so close to the Lak Si train station. Thanks to you Pat I have a much better understanding of the Bangkok area than I did before. After all these years I still get lost in the city and surroundings.
Since I returned to Thailand seven months ago I have been at the Bang Sue station at least twenty times and heading back once again in a few days. Can,t say I will miss the old station there.
Haha the r, you know even thais who live in krungthjep can find the way around.
AT 6:35 THERE IS A DOUBLE WAVED-ROOF TO A SKY-TRAIN STATION. WHAT A LOVELY SKATE-SPOT, TAKE THAT ROOF AND YOU ARE KING OF BANGKOK😜🤪
That's the design unique to the Red Line stations, and it' must be tempting for skaters as it's completely smooth, unlike the Skytrain design which has bumps and ridges.
Love your informative clips Mate, for a longtime expat it helps to see unexplored Area’s of Bkk
In 2010 I figured out how to get around on the sky train. My friends didn't trust me. Easy to read the signs and always someone to help. But many new lines now. I hope to return and explore. Great city. Thanks.
Another enjoyable video Pat thanks
Another great vid Pat, really enjoying your transport vids including bus services. Love those trains, very nice livery too.
Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas 🥳
Really cool historical information. The old photos that aline with your narrative is fantastic! The temples, the neighborhoods, the cats!!! Haha!! You are the best at Thailand historical information.
Thank you Pat. Your posts are always informative, interesting and easy to watch.
5555 In January 2023 (I think it was the 19th, the opening day of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) I went to Rangsit to try the train, and I also was caught behind a fence. Had to walk a loooooong detour to reach the station.
Always impressive to see how much public transport is improving so fast.
Another awesome educational video, Pat!
My GF lives at the northern end of Klong nueng and we do this trip together quite often , such a great service 20 minutes from Rangsit to Bang Sue , last month we travelled by train to Hua Hin also great fun
Very useful service John, its speeded up journey times no end
Bangkok just keeps changing so much, i moved here in 2006 when i was 6 and left when i was 10
When i arrived there were still elephant jockies prowling nana, now it almost seems unrecognizable except for a few places, but the plus side has always been rail extensiveness (im from Kuala Lumpur and its more sparse and inaccessible in comparison)
I live in Don Mueang, love your video, keep up the good job!
Great idea to edit the videos into one vlog. I made a nice fry up 🍳🍳🍳sat down and enjoyed all the locations Pat👌👌 a great way to start my Monday morning
Lots of stuff in here that I never even heard about before. You’ve made some of these mundane neighborhoods almost interesting. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I did my best! Still worth a visit though if you have time, some interesting neighbourhoods on that line!
Love these Thai railway videos. Thanks Pat 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Pat. I recommend the hotels around Don Muang, for those times you need to catch an early plane flight, and don't want to stay in town, and then have to get up early. Some good eateries around there too.
When l filmed that many were closed due to the lockdowns, but now would all be open and yes, some good hotels in the area
Very interesting Pat and a lot of work putting it together 🙏
I have no idea where this area
Is even I was born in Bangkok
Within Tweety years I still don't know every town inside the city .
Besides I cannot read Thai writing anymore sometimes
I get frustrated with myself
From having less Thai educational in the first place.
I appreciate you for all of the
Details about the old city.
I'm enjoyed watching and learning about them
Thanks again.
Thank you very much, love exploring places that are unknown!
My two most feared words: 'Phahonoyothin' and 'Ratchadaphisek' handled very adroitly.
I can say them now, but it took a bit of work.
Thank you, Pat these long videos are brilliant.
I appreciate all of the work (and time) it takes to get all of those establishing shots. How frequently do these trains run? I guess it's good to own a concrete company
Red line trains are every 10mins and run to a timetable unlike the BTS and MRT.
I really appreciate you for showing and sharing the old neighborhood I used to live there for Tweety years back then .
There is no train going to all
Of the providence.
Thank you for the excellent detail of the city.
Cheers as always Pat,,,great video
Thanks!
Cheers! Thanks for supporting me🐱
An amazing video. I love the detail you go into. Thanks Pat!
Thanks Aaron!
Fantastic quality. Thank you Pat for all the hard work
Thanks very much.
This is such an informative video. Loved all the quick tours and history about each location. Big thumbs up!! 👍👍
great video
Thanks David.
Bang Sue ? I did ! Then I gave Aya a pat. 😃
I've been waiting for that joke at some point. It's one I made years ago and nobody got it!
great recap! Bangkok must have changed a lot since covid! Cannot wait.2 get there
How do you dig up all this information and photos? Your research is unmatched Pat!
A lot of research indeed and googling into the early hours.....
Another brilliant video,Pat. I live in Surrey,I miss so much about Bangkok.It remind me of my childhood.
Pat always a joy watching the video, keep up the good work
However this area hasn't developed yet whatever the name of the Khong you callet .
I appreciate you for showing
And the history of the area
An Excellent job .
Love this type of Videoblog. So different but so very entertaining and informative.
Thanks very much!
Great video..
Please make a video about mosques in Bangkok. I have heard there are many of them with great architecture..
Excellent, enjoyed it as always.
Keep them coming Pat, highly enjoyable, interesting and informative stuff, thanks for posting.
That’ll be awesome!… No longer dealing with taxis to get to immigration!🙏
Thanks Pat for this Very Interesting Video Story and your Excellent Research again. 🙏
Thanks Gert!
A masterpiece
Thanks for your verdict!
Love trains. Thanks
Great to hear that Stan!
Amazing video as always. Thank you so much
Have you tried the service from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Taling Chan? Did it some weeks ago, and then from Taling Chan to Thonburi.
And may be you should make a video about Bangkok's funniest coach service from Suvarnabhumi to Rangsit. It is line 555. But be aware the terminal stop in Rangsit is a little bit far away from the train station.
This whole Bang Sue project has been going on for sometime, I understand it will handle much of the service that used to originate from Hua Lamphong?
Eventually but services transfer will take time, gradually over the next 2-3 years.
Enjoyed.
Thanks.
Thanks Eric
Thank you. Your docs are incredible. I’ve been going to Thailand for 20 years, and my Thai wife and I have a home up in Nong Khai. I’ve learned so much enjoying your thoroughly researched videos.
Wish you continued success…
Thanks Gerard.
Two dud WWII bombs found buried when they started the construction of Grand Station. One defused another one exploded in the junk yard and took casualties.
Bang Sue Station was one among other strategic targets in WWII by the Allies.
The SCG cement factory was the target as well and suffered a hit, the rail yard at Bang Sue was a diesel depot at that time.
Hopewell Relic would be a great band name
I agree Jamie, its catchy.
Nice Content 😉👍❤️
Nice work Pat!
really interesting video, been to a few of those places
Great content. My only suggestion would be to change the music with something different.
That's an old video re-edited so it would still have the old music in it.
I’ve tried to find the tune you use but can’t do it, tried shazam but no luck.
Maybe occasionally put a link to the music mate.
Keep up the good content, what happens when you’ve covered Bangers, however it’s big!?
Thanks Pat,
on the other side of the lake at Lak Hok station is a nice little restaurant with music in the evening. The Chill 87. In Rangsit it was really uncomfortable to go to the train station form the other side.
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Hi thanks for wtaching!
When i see you i begin to think on this uk guy who was making animal movies, you speak with the same entusiasme and interest for what you speak about and thats make your video better....
Stay safe
Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer
I love doing the videos l make and enjoy doing TH-cam. I will always be enthusiastic, Thank you.
That must have been “Big Sams “ bus. Your films are Premiere league Pat 💗🇹🇭🙏
Thai railway's are important to bbk and I wish I knew them
I have a house in lak SI. I will be there in 3 weeks. Is there anything new going on?
Bit of construction around the intersection and railway station, and along Chaengwattana Road
Until they can get it fully linked to the other ARL line, it still feels a bit clunky to be used as an Airport line for DM. No connection to the Green line BTS and the station that doesn't quite drop you into the terminal I think it's still easier to get an A1/A2 bus at BTS Mo Chit, once those get on the expressway you'll be at the terminal in 15 minutes.
need to develop further thanks for the information , I live in Don Muang
I love Bangkok and these videos, until the moment I see the sweat dripping down Pat's forehead, then I realize that I really like where I live in the swiss mountains.
I'd be dripping like a broken fridge.
You *never* get 'used to it'.
36:12 😀
Love your channel Pat. Does that mean passengers can now take the train from Don Mueang airport to the city centre?
Yes it does!
@@BangkokPat is this a recent thing because I just googled and found no mention of any article or information saying that those flying into Bangkok via Don Mueang Airport can now utilise the train into the city!
@@crazycokecollectorchannel7302 It only goes as far as Bang Sue then you need to change again to get another train into the city. The railway station is where you'll get the train into the city centre and that is nearer to the airport than the Red Line station is. It's just across the road, there's a skybridge across to it from arrivals.
@@BangkokPat thanks a bunch mate. Perhaps I'll just take a grab into the city centre for convenience's sake. Would love to buy you a drink when I'm there in early September.
@@crazycokecollectorchannel7302 Grab or Bolt, best way to travel if in doubt! Drop me an email when you're in town.
Overall, Bangkok is fairly congested and the canals are polluted. Is there a less congested and least polluted area of Bangkok?
Many places. But as modernisation takes hold it won't be long before they vanish or get spoiled.
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Consider a documentary on the origjns of Italian Thai.
I would like to know the distance of Rangsit University from Lak Hok Station.
About 700 metres according to Google maps
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Great video Pat as always. You refrain from commenting on the sustainability and benefits/practicality of the Bang Sue station and other outlying mass transit lines that now seem to go to all far flung areas of the sprawling city with seemingly no rhyme or reason. I fear BS station going to turn into yet another white elephant like that of Makkasan station. Hopefully one day trains will permitted to run into Vientiane in Lao and beyond up to Kunming, Beijing and Shanghai but at present it doesnt seem that likely.
There are huge long term development plans around the station at Bang Sue, next 10yrs.....
THAI train are currently allowed to go to laos, no doubt about it. However not the passenger train. Only cargo trains. Coz the new Thai-laos terminus in Khamsavat is still in construction. Set to be open later in 2022
@@BangkokPat best laid plans of man and all that ....
This Red Line seems a bit of a White Elephant (and not an auspicious one). It's a huge rail line that to me appears to connect rather sparsly populated areas, and which also seems duplicative of the northern end of the Sukhumvit Skytrain line. Is this line really necessary...it doesn't even seem to interconnect with the BTS and MRT transit lines.
It's a commuter line and these places aren't as sparsely populated as you think, ditto the BTS line you speak of. Try getting on in rush hour!
@@BangkokPat The Sukhumvit Line id crowded because it gets to places people want to go...I don't think many people want to go to Bang Sue, the terminus of the Red Line.
@@jonnieinbangkok You ought to take a ride on these lines Jonnie
@@BangkokPat Can't even get to Don Muang on Red Line for me...Sukhumvit BTS to Wat Pra Sri Mahathat and then taxi 😬
From what project are the unfinished structures from 1997?? It seems like a pararel project to the Red Line...🤔
Hi, if we will be taking a sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, will we be booking via Bang sue already? Or Hua lamphong?
Hua Lamphong still. They're talking about moving long distance trains to Bang Sue by December, but as I say, just talk.
The typeface they chose for Bang Sue Grand Station is so bad. Someone please change it! @40:12
It does the job I suppose but could have chosen something with better impact!
A few nice places in Rangsit. Shame the old German Country Place closed down. There is still a big Thai bar owned by the same people who own the Hillary Bars.
Cheers, a bit of a trek on a night out but an experience for sure!
@@BangkokPat looking on the map it’s about 25 minutes away - it’s actually called Saeng Jan Nawanakorn - “”saeng jun” means “Moonlight” in English and there are a few of these massive bars/restaurant/nightclubs in Bangkok - owned by the people who run Hillary Group - they are what you might call “connected”!
Any plans to do an episode concerning the Japanese influence on BKK?
Very unlikely as it's quite sensitive as you know.
the trains there put the ones here in the UK to shame i enjoyed the vid
as do the prices
The prices in UK compared to Europe and the service makes them the laughing stock of Europe
Hi
Hello, thanks for watching.
Not sure what to think about all this modern architecture, it's like they are building away all the charm and life and replace it with sterile effectiveness. Like you said where will all the vendors go? Street life is life in Thailand.
Sorry 3000 thai baht per month lol 😂
19 minutes.... where they dancing in enjoyment on how must they like us to suffer in I.t square immigration? 555
I thought I saw a puddie cat
You did ...... you did!
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