Is This Thailand's Best Island? Koh Phayam Was Amazing

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  • @KF-cx8bm
    @KF-cx8bm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Chicken, Beef , Pork and Lamb all contain the emzymes that can cause gout, so all should be eaten in moderation. The island looks the PERFECT place to relax and take a break from life, I think a trip to the Island should be on the NHS 🤣 Looking forward to more uploads

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I always thought it was just red meat. 🤣💯it definitely should be, it was so relaxing.

  • @Topboy12345
    @Topboy12345 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the vid again Richy. It's like the 'Lonely Plant' book 25 years ago, when there was no other way to travel without help 👏

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Topboy12345 thanks Steve, I loved Phayam it was like an island going back in time mate.

  • @ASBlondontravel
    @ASBlondontravel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice video so I smashed the like 👍

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you👍🏻

  • @cryptoisthewaytogo
    @cryptoisthewaytogo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    14:51 another beautiful place for a thumbnail or instagram post

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think that’s when I did the current one, I also got a good shot for Fb and Instagram. Thanks

  • @quackersna
    @quackersna 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    7:55 you know you're in a small island community when the road looks like a sidewalk. My kind of place. 👍

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There was a lot of roads like that mate, zero cars too. It was great👌🏻

  • @ASBlondontravel
    @ASBlondontravel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How amazing what a view what a beach ⛱️ amazing video thank you 👍

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a beautiful Island mate and so quiet👌🏻

  • @fionapickering6389
    @fionapickering6389 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah I was there December 2018 for 2 weeks, stayed at Rasta house. Loved it, best kept secret lol

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fionapickering6389 it is lovely isn’t it, and might have to return soon😎

  • @kartoffelkeks29
    @kartoffelkeks29 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanx from Berlin, Germany. Very nice ❤

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you mate💯👍🏻🇩🇪

  • @PATThaiA
    @PATThaiA 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Liked นะ..

  • @grahamcullen100
    @grahamcullen100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How quiet is it at night Richy? Much as I love places like this, sometimes I find them a bit too sleepy if travelling solo. I first discovered Thailand in 1990 and this island certainly takes me back to Thai Island life then. Cheers Bud!

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Graham, it was really quiet mate. The places round near where I was staying closed at 9.30/10pm. I was beautiful but very sleepy. Thanks mate

  • @anthonyclarke7942
    @anthonyclarke7942 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great island that mate, will definitely be having a visit sometime this year. Can't believe how quite it was,this weekend in jomtien been to busy, Chinese new year.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a lovely island mate, especially in high season I couldn’t believe how quiet it was. They’ll all be leaving Jomtien today. As it was a bank holiday for the Thai’s.

  • @lifewme1205
    @lifewme1205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks so nice 👌🏻

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is a beautiful island Craig, so relaxing and quiet surprisingly👌🏻

  • @wayneleader2364
    @wayneleader2364 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so glad you loved phayam it is my favorite island

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Wayne, it was great mate.

  • @pat9859
    @pat9859 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks an amazing island 👍

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was class Pat, right up there as one of my favourites💯👌🏻

  • @peter.schott5968
    @peter.schott5968 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Phayam & Krabi vids Brilliant Richy… what a view from the top of Tiger Cave Temple - magical

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Peter, they are both amazing places mate. I do personally prefer the rural areas but these are beautiful destinations in the South. The tiger temple was well worth the climb too, the 360 degree views were insane. Thanks.

  • @JuneOyston
    @JuneOyston 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was starting to get worried glad your ok sounds like you've had a bit of well needed chill time. What a beautiful place stunning views and a lovely beach. Yep I agree about the bikes and no helmets we came of a bike a few years ago battered and bruised gave us a wake up call 😊

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you June, I’m fine just the old age WiFi issues. Yes I think it takes an accident for people to wake up unfortunately. They were many western people carrying babies it was crazy😊

  • @gregorythomasfitness
    @gregorythomasfitness 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's worth the wait to see this beautiful place, but I feel your frustration in getting content out. You know you're remote when there are no 7-11's 🤣
    I wonder why the fly's are there, but not much elsewhere 🤔
    What a gorgeous little beach spot, and SO quiet, and it's high season to boot!! Yes agree, this is the place to be in Thailand. Even if you lived in Thailand, you would come here for a long weekend or a break from the world.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Greg, it was a beautiful island but yes the age old problem of WiFi. That’s the price you pay I suppose, at least with a 7/11 I can plug into there. It wasn’t to be.
      I’ve no idea about the flies but that was highly noticeable. If is a great place to come definitely if you live here mate💯

  • @maryziggy8802
    @maryziggy8802 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to see your vlogs back

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Mary

  • @cryptoisthewaytogo
    @cryptoisthewaytogo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    5:25 cool place, would make a good thumbnail

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, I might switch it mate.

  • @iandann8788
    @iandann8788 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the scenery is stunning ,the weather is great (never drops below 23/24 C, with highs in the mid 30's) ,it's dirt cheap and in general the folk are nice . TAT should employ me

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha they should mate. It was amazing I loved it there.

  • @cryptoisthewaytogo
    @cryptoisthewaytogo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Richy, I hope you having a wonderful day

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi mate, I had a bit of a nightmare when I returned to Bangkok but I’m ok now thanks mate. Just woke up after a good sleep.

    • @cryptoisthewaytogo
      @cryptoisthewaytogo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ParkinsonRaw it’s 8:04 pm here.. watching UFC fights lol

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @cryptoisthewaytogo I used to do that a lot back home. Crazy start fight times

  • @reefsurfing3273
    @reefsurfing3273 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    G'day Richy, been waiting for your next vlog, thought it would take a while to get your vlog out since the wi-fi isn't the best, very much looking forward to seeing this 💯👍.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Darren, the island was great I loved it there👌🏻

  • @juliejohnson835
    @juliejohnson835 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    richy, were you drunk or stoned on the boat trip back ? love it !!!

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@juliejohnson835 lol neither from what I can remember Julie I very rarely drink and never on a travel day I like to keep a clear head. Probably a little sunstroke from being on the island.

  • @Bolton1975Mark
    @Bolton1975Mark 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate that place is amazing. I’d retire there 😂

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was beautiful Mark, unbelievably quiet too considering its high season😎

  • @cryptoisthewaytogo
    @cryptoisthewaytogo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    28:30 just beautiful

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was amazing mate

  • @thaibillyboy
    @thaibillyboy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Richy, stunning looking island, just a thought, if the mosquito bites you get get one of those nasal inhalers from 7-11 they are called Poy-Sian then unscrew the bottom of it and there is a little bottle of liquid, just dab that on the bite and it will stop the itching, cheers and enjoy, thanks.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Billy, it was a class island mate. Thanks I’ll check that out, I use tiger balm that works really good too.

    • @cabovermike
      @cabovermike 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ve used one of those, it is very similar to tiger balm but the little liquid part is great for mozzy bites, leaves a green stain but soothes it no end,.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @cabovermike I’ll have a look Mike, I usually try and keep away from chemicals and as far as aware tiger balm is mostly natural. It works great too

  • @DM-qg4ys
    @DM-qg4ys หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful place - was there 2019. Was curious which of the 2 Koh Chang’s you said was your favourite island and why, mate? Also, what specifically would you say Konchanaburi is your favourite Thai city? Will soon be starting slow travel SEA retirement and exploring new destination options. Thanks for the vid, subscribed and will check out your others. Cheers, Davey🇨🇦

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Davey, I mean the Koh Chang just below Pattaya mate. It’s my favourite as it’s so relaxing there and not as busy as the other islands to the other side of Thailand like Koh Samui etc. Kanchanaburi is my favourite city again it’s very relaxing with the River Kwai running through it, the people are really nice, it’s not as expensive as most places, loads of great markets/temples etc and there’s loads to do there with the history of the war which really interests me. I hope you have an amazing retirement and trip around SEA🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

    • @DM-qg4ys
      @DM-qg4ys หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ I actually realized later you did specify the Koh Chang you meant! M’bad. Haha Much busier but more to do than Koh Phayam though, no doubt. Do you know if they have the cheapo rustic bunglows option too, or no? If so, I’ll make my way for sure. Love Koh Phayam bunglows - pretty much “glamping” for me! Haha! At least since they got 24/7 power. I’ve seen earlier Chuck’s vids on his trips with Paige to Kanchanaburi (Koh’s Chang and Phayam too, for that matter), but they roll a bit different than I, so I don’t quite get the tastes of destinations from them (notime2bsad yt) as I’d like. Thus, I sure appreciates your thoughtful comments, Richie! Thanks as well for your best wishes on my retirement 🙏 Davey

  • @sainkroth
    @sainkroth วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, would you recommend one side of the island than the other? We found nice accommodation next to the pier, but heard it is not the nice part of the island? Is this true and we should be looking at some other side of the island?

  • @billybilly7440
    @billybilly7440 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Richy looks like stepping back in time stunning .Any ladies around for evening entertainment ?

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was beautiful mate, I never ventured in the little village on a night but I never seen any girly bars.

    • @cabovermike
      @cabovermike 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He's forgetting the thai lovely who stopped her motorbike and offered him a lift !...

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha I was meaning girly bars. I keep away from the girls they often breed trouble.

  • @YomijnMe
    @YomijnMe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This island is a great place to relax - and the lack of wifi is actually good on one hand - but not for uploading blogs of course - John from Manchester Legend) 🎉

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was lovely Yomijn, very peaceful mate💯😎

  • @VloggingALife
    @VloggingALife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi buddy

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hiya Dale👍🏻

    • @VloggingALife
      @VloggingALife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ParkinsonRaw im feeling rough bad cough and throat lot of flu going about !

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @VloggingALife ffs, winter in the UK sucks mate. Get well soon

    • @VloggingALife
      @VloggingALife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ParkinsonRaw it does !

  • @michaelbroadley5676
    @michaelbroadley5676 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    On approaching Koh Phayam by boat it looks like a small whale. A good place to be with a Girl Friday...🏝

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was awesome mate, so quiet and relaxing too💯

    • @DM-qg4ys
      @DM-qg4ys หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelbroadley5676 with a GF is ideal, for sure! 🏝️

  • @pat9859
    @pat9859 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No 7-11 s no Electralites

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes mate, a had a few banana’s a day as a substitute.

  • @TimK2646
    @TimK2646 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Morning Richy - how do you get to enjoy each day without family or LGBT Friends ?

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I talk to my friends a lot mate, also all of the comments off you guys are amazing.

  • @visioncreator1021
    @visioncreator1021 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We are all trying to hide this place. Your not helping.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha I’m not the biggest influencer. I love it here, my home in Thailand

  • @cabovermike
    @cabovermike 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your old manc mate has all the traits of a farang who's bored shitless and stuck on a hidey hole island with a leo for company untill you came along, i would imagine that island is an "overstayers" heaven, ?. i would guess 2/3 nights would be enough for most normal folk, i dont think that you did the island justice, rent a motorbike for a day and you could of bossed it, an extra video was missed i feel .I'm being critical here but you got the "beer goggles" on a bit to much on this one richy, i know its all to easy to get caught up in the moment but do it off camera, cheers,.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Mike, yes he was in a day in day out routine. I would have stayed longer and got a bike but I just haven’t got the capacity to store more footage. The vlog unloaded there took about 10 hours just to upload to TH-cam. I can’t be putting my equipment through that unfortunately. I’m not a drinker it hits me just having one never mind two. In three days I had 5 bottles.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do know what you mean about keeping off camera, thanks Mike.