SONGKHLA Old Town is BEAUTIFUL 🇹🇭 Thailand's Unique Mini City
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Songkhla Old Town in Songkhla Province is real hidden gem in Thailand. Join us today as we explore the sites and sounds of this colonial style town here in southern Thailand.
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Noodle Shop - goo.gl/maps/1eQP8YrLxuYYJgGfA
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I love this beautiful part of Thailand... less tourists, less scammers, less go-go bars, better food, more nature, real thai life...
I swear your videos are so professional they look like a television show. Love it!
Haha thanks mate
Better than most of TV shows
Your Vlog- Becomes No.1 in my List....I enjoy watching...
The best
Songkhla will never be the same. It will crowed with farang tourists because of you Paddy. You introduce and represent Songkhla and make it known to the world very well. Excellent job!
Haha thanks
You are damn right. This town has already in my bucket list.
@@LovePeakpoon i'm thai and my home town is hatyai fyi. I know what you mean,ok?
My 3 favourite TH-cam vloggers in Thailand...Retired working for you, Paddy Doyle and CB media. I believe you guys are on the way to making it really big on youtube. Best wishes.
Thanks 😊
You should check out Johnny There is Something Happening ;)
Wow thanks, I love those two as well!
@@tyderian25 Been watching Johnny a few years, but enjoy Paddy much more.
Bangkok podcast. They are my favorite Podcast about Thailand.
It reminds me of Penang, love those shop houses and colonial buildings and the street Art. I love the high pitched Sawadee krup’s you do. Great stuff Paddy thank you. ❤️
Was just going to say that! Got the Georgetown feel.
It’s because Songkhla (Singgora) used to be part of the Malay Sultanate, before it was exchanged (as part of a packaged deal) for Kelantan etc. 🙂 If you check out some parts of Phuket town, you’ll be able to see the distinct similarities in architecture with Penang & Malacca as the Straits-born Chinese settled there too.
Yes, Penang!!
Every old town will feel like Penang for a Penangite like me 😅
Thank you, paddy. I’m always enjoying your storyline. It’s such an entertaining log.👍
I love your love and enthusiasm towards our country and each lovely little places you've been. So glad for your channel to be growing now, keep on great work! 👍👍
Love the intro! Love everything about this new channel! Waking up wondering how your days have gone...and, all the sudden you pop up with another amazing one to share! Keep it up, you are an ace at this!
Thanks Mel 😊
Great video as always!
Fast becoming one of my all time favourite TH-cam chanels. Enjoying every video, keep up the great work Paddy! 🙏❤ 🇨🇷
Nice one! Enjoyed your video. Next time I will go to Songkla too! Thank you for posting.
This series gets better and better. So many cool places that I have never heard of, and now want to visit.
Another great Vid Paddy what a great place
Great vid Paddy. Keep them coming.
More to come!
Consistently great content Paddy!
Thanks 😊
Best videos to watch during a lockdown. Thank you.
Hi Paddy, thank you for making me love my hometown even more. I instantly subscribed to your channel after stumbling upon your channel for the first time with the video about Hat Yai.
Great video. Love seeing your adventures
😊😊😊
Cracking vlog mate, professionally made 👏🏻
Great Video with lots of Info👌. Next November I would also like to visit Songklah
Great vid. Loving your journey. So interesting and enjoyable. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Thanks 😊
Hey mate ..what a chic town ...love it ! Great track you picked for the ☕️ coffee scene ..keep going loving the content .
I'm thinking the TAT should consider putting you full time on their payroll and start using you and your videos in promoting Thailand to the world. No kidding!
I think they enjoy getting for free 🤣
@@PaddyDoyle. Good point! 😂
Yes!!! A great way to start a brand new week! Thank you 🙏🏻
Love to hear that
This is becoming a favorite vlog. It’s exciting to see all the provinces and I especially like it when you show the street life, houses and cultural places. Since I can’t go to Thailand now I’m traveling through your videos. Now I’m all inspired to go south the next time I visit.
I am following Paddy for two reasons:
1. Love the adventures
2. Looking to find a "perfect" place to retire in 12-15 years.
Chiang Mai was on the top, but with the burning that takes place and air pollution, it is no longer on the top. Once I saw Paddy's Hat Yai tour, Hat Yai is #1 for now. It may change as Paddy's show more places :).
Loving your videos! It would be great to have a map to see where you are & where you've been so far! Keep up the great work :)
Thanks for share a amazing video 😀👍
Great stuff Paddy.
These are quickly becoming my new favourite TH-cam vlogs. Keep up the good work, Paddy 👍🏻
Glad to hear it
The presentation gets better from video to video it’s amazing. Love it
Thanks 😊
Great video as usual ✌️
Thanks 😊
Dope video, Paddy! Good way to show that every day isn't always sunshine and rainbows when traveling. Annoying things happen. Big and small.
I felt in love with Songkhla! Have been 2 times there years go, its so beautiful. Also Ko Yor is so nice and peacfull!
Nice video Patty. Happy Songkran day
Happy to watch your channel
These vlogs make my day during the covid lockdown. Makes me feel part of the adventure as well.☺️ Thanks Paddy!
Thanks 😊
ok, another one on my bucket list. Your videos are getting better by the day. Thanks for letting me travel with you while unable to travel.
Thanks ☺️
Paddy! Just loving this! Great idea to go to these off-the-path places. I may just buy Dreamy off you and do a tour myself ;)
Your vids are awesome mate. Sweet music choice as well 🙏🏻👍🏻 God bless
Thanks 👍
Nice video. Love it, especially the sunset on the beach.
You are living life well, sir!
Thanks 😊
Another awesome vlog, Paddy! But, how'd ya fix the Honda Dream?! Greatly appreciate a lil update, mate.
this is "next level" pro standard video making and presentation, like watching a good tv travel show, never knew about this place despite decades travelling in asia, excellent young man
Thanks 😊
Try "next level" drinking game not for the faint hearted.
Onya Paddy your doing great and there's so much more too see in your journey.. Thx man
I appreciate that
I love Songkhla! Went there on my biketrip! So good to see it again! The deep south of Thailand is a nice place! Thanx for bringing us there with U man!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
My town :) Thank your for guiding and showing this amazing place.
another amzing vid
Thank you, Mr Doyle!
What a level of video editing by.
Audience / visual
Context
Real sick dude !
This seemed like such a great day, until the very end.
Still seems like a cool area!!
You're the best!
I m Thai living in sydney. I love your show. You make me smile through your shows.
We had a snow storm today where I live. Seeing the beach cheers me up! 🏖 🌞
❤️❤️❤️
Loves these town tour videos but don't forget to take us with you on the adventure between the towns!
next video don't worry :)
Thank you what fun. You can see you are tired. Don't over do it. Thank you for the episode. Dan from Australia.
Brilliant video... Noodle soup ❤️ our favourite could just taste it with your description. Cold beer ☹️☹️, is a no, no. This place looks amazing, from the old town, to the beach. Loving your content and agree with those that have said before me your top of the vloggers list in this house. Look forward to the rest..x
Thanks 😊
I am an American on vacation in Thailand, and I visited Songkhla on a whim because of this video. I was on Ko Lipe, not too far away, and was inspired to check it out. I am here right now and I have to say it is a really cool place! I’ve been here two days so far, and have not met another foreigner.
Any updates? No foreigners in the bars?
Yayyy! It's Paddy!
Hello Paddy, i have seen many of your videos recently, they are super nice. I want to ask you, what program or app do you use for editing your videos, about music, stickers, etc? Thank you and keep going with this beautiful channel!
Lived there and worked from Songkhla from 1993 - 1995 good to see the old place, enjoy your travels.
Thanks 👍
@@PaddyDoyle. Swadee Pi Mai - Songkran - without the water splashing!
Hey, Thanks for check out my hometown! It's such a unique place to live in between sea and lake
It sure is
Cup of coffee , sun shining in Brighton watching this
Enjoy ☺️
Look like some amazing back drops in that town for some portrait photography, looks beautiful
It really is
Phuket old town is similar - great video again
I have travelled extensively in Thailand but never been there .
Thanks for being a guide in these lockdown times .
Don't forget to close your choke !
It reminds me quite a lot of George Town, Pengang! Super cute, loving the series so far keep it up :)
I love visiting old towns. The viewpoint was lovely and I like the mermaid statue.
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Love your accent!! Most TH-camrs are Americans or Canadians. It is so fresh to listen to someone speaks with a British accent. At this time when most of us can’t travel. It is so amazing that we can watch you on your little Honda. I hope the videos are longer and more detailed.
Thanks 😊
Definitely a cool little place.
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Paddy you are the best Thai Vlog around..you are funny but cool..!!! I"ve been living in Thailand for 20 years and its good to know that there his people like you around..!!..excellent.!! BBC should sign you up..!!
Great video. Songkhla looks like a very interesting place. Not sure about the orange juice and coffee it sounds awful but I will have to try some😀
Try it 😂
Of all the southern provinces shown in your videos so far, to me Songkhla really does seem next level!
Also, what is really cute in this video is your small red pimple, right in the middle of your nosetip 🤤
I was once in songlka back in 2002 abs it looks exactly the same as in your video. I was even going to live there at the time.
Songkhla * 😅
Hey Paddy, another great video! I’ve been to Hat Yai and Songkhla but never had the time to explore. It is now the month of Ramadan and most will be fasting in the deep South. Please explore the wonderful food markets that only appear during these times. But stay safe and just be mindful of local customs ya. Cheers from Malaysia.
I will do don't you worry :)
Thailand is incredible country....very unique
I went there about 3 months ago.It was so fun.
Right now we'll take a warm beer and ok food as long as we're in Thailand lol the experiences you're having are amazing. We love watching your videos Paddy. They keep us going towards our goal and keep us sane until we can come enjoy it ourselves 😀
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thank you. to share Thai culture to the world. You acheive so much.. I was born in Hatyai now am staying in Pathumthani if you need anything let me know I'm will be right here.
Hi Paddy I'm thai. I've been to songkhla once but long time ago. So now there look very quiet still cool.
Great Chanel you are very interested and professional I myself have just arrived in Bangkok Thailand and your Chanel is keeping me sane in my 10 days quarantine AQS hotel best of luck to you
What a great place I do miss Thailand
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The painting of the fishing boat looks like a 3D painting. Wow!
Hey Paddy, really enjoyed the video, well produced and entertaining. Me and my gf have lived here for 8 months so far, and for what it’s worth I thought I’d post my pros and cons of Hat Yai!
Pros -
1. The food. Like you said, there’s great diversity of cuisine and most of it can be found for outrageously cheap prices. What I would say though is you do have to put in the effort to find places, it’s not like some cities where there’s a ‘food street’ where you can just stroll along and browse (although such an experience can be had at Greenway Night Market, not featured in your video but highly recommend you check it out next time)
2. Cheapness! As well the food, the accommodation is extremely reasonable, we have a spacious condo with a balcony and a nice shared pool for just 3,700 THB a month! Taxis and tuk tuks are also cheap especially compared to Phuket.
3. Travel connections: like you said the airport is really handy and the train station also has sleeper trains to bkk and Penang in the other direction.
4. Amenities: it’s got everything you could need and like you said, English language movies, would also point out the 4dx screen there I believe is the only one in the south of Thailand.
5. The beach, which although not great, is still a beach at the end of the day.
Cons -
1. Also the beach! You must have been very lucky indeed because I’ve been to it several times at various points of the year and it’s always been very ugly: the water is a horrible grey/brown colour, there’s a lot of trash, and there are huge concrete pipes scattered all along it. This is not an ideal beach for relaxing and for most of the year the waves are so big you wouldn’t wanna risk a swim. I was shocked to see it in your video as I’ve never seen it like that!
2. The weather: unlike most other places in Thailand that have a pretty even split, Hat Yai’s rainy season lasts for 75% of the year and at times the rain is so heavy and persistent you can’t leave the house. During the dry season it’s hot that you don’t feel like spending much time outside during the day. So basically you’ve ever boiling or soaking wet.
3. The traffic lights, which as you rightly said, are a deal breaker! I’m not kidding, we’re actually considering leaving because of it. Maybe it’s bad luck but I always seem to be on the street that has to wait the longest. I’ve seen lights green for 20 seconds and red for 199+. Doable with a bike as you only wait for one cycle but in a car it’s hell. Try that twice a day for a commute and then spending what feels like half your weekend sat in traffic! I’ve since switched to a bike commute but for car drivers it’s enough to make you lose the will to live at times!
4. The driving standards: we are know Thailand has a very bad standard of driving in general, but Hat Yai is the absolute worst I’ve ever seen. It seems everyone who drives here has a death wish, people will willingly put their lives and others lives in danger just to save a few seconds on their journey.
5. The views: apart from the temples and the mosques and a few shopfronts downtown, it’s visually quite a drab place, and combined with the usual grey skies it’s hardly a work of art!
I must thank you though, for giving me a slightly different perspective on my current city and maybe inspiring me to make the most of it a bit more, when you’ve lived here for a while it does wear you down a bit!
My conclusion, good for a few days or maybe a week, but personally it’s not for me long term, I’m not much of a city person and I’m itching to go back to island life!
Keep up the good work Paddy!
Love !
Another really nice location and vlog. Old town looks very similar to Penang and or Malacca in Malaysia. Nor surprising when it this part of Thailand is so close to Malaysia. Sorry about meal fail but life is all about balance - cannot have light without some shadow. Really enjoying this set of videos when lockdown in Scotland is finally easing a bit, I will defiantly be returning to Asia in 2022
At least somebody who dare to go to the south! I love this!!! Great videos you make, really!!!!!!!
Glad you like them!
Songkhla is Lovely !
It sure is
Hiya. Sorry late in watching it was my birthday. 13th. :D 'Great video enjoyable content. That viewpoint might have been wreaked. But what amazing views. Beautiful beach to ride a horse. Your theory on the mermaid cracked me up. Lol. Thanks for sharing. Take care. Safe travels.
Happy birthday!
@@PaddyDoyle. Thank you
That town has a George Town Malaysia look/feel to it. With every video you make my wanderlust grows stronger and my depression being stuck not being able to travel grows as more as well. Australia is opening a bubble with New Zealand so maybe......🏍🤞🙏 keep safe Paddy and enjoy a sunset and beer for those of us stuck at home!🍺🌅
Thanks Joy 💖
It’s because Songkhla (Singgora) used to be part of the Malay Sultanate, before it was exchanged (as part of a packaged deal) for Kelantan etc. 🙂 If you check out some parts of Phuket town, you’ll be able to see the distinct similarities in architecture with Penang & Malacca as the Straits-born Chinese settled there too.
This looks just like Penang in Malaysia, I'd love to see you do a Malaysia series!! I voted on your poll anyway
Is there anyway of includung some kind of map at the beginning of each video showing current location and shaded in the provinces you have been to so far.
It looks like Penang and Malacca. I never knew they had such a town in Thailand. That's cool!
It’s because Songkhla (Singgora) used to be part of the Malay Sultanate, before it was exchanged (as part of a packaged deal) for Kelantan etc. 🙂 If you check out some parts of Phuket town, you’ll be able to see the distinct similarities in architecture with Penang & Malacca as the Straits-born Chinese settled there too.
Hi Paddy - Really enjoying your travels. I'm wondering if you'd consider Hat Yai and Songkhla to be fairly safe based on your experiences. The government travel advisories in my opinion are sometimes too conservative, so I'd like to hear your recent boots on the ground experience. Stay safe and looking forward to the rest of your journey across Thailand.
I’m addicted to this series Paddy! I’ve never gone any further south in Thailand than Koh Lanta... This town looks amazing & is now definitely on my list! At least the crappy meal didn’t cost you $40 AUD....😂
Haha very true
Wish it was cold!!! Love it.
Nice video, Paddy - I love Songkla. For viewers planning a trip to Songkla, you can also skip the (paid) funicular and walk up to the viewpoint for free - the steps are from the opposite side of the hill from the funicular (I went that way, mostly because I didn't realise there was a funicular, but it was a nice climb with zero other people about).
hey paddy really enjoying the series hope you are enjoying your well deserved year of exploration and relaxation! looks like your channel is popping off. great to see good people achieve their goals!
3:39 the way you say sawadee ka makes me laugh so much! That’s exactly how they say it 😂👍