This Bangkok Neighborhood Is Going To Be Very Different
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- Now that I am (mostly) settled into my new neighborhood of Ekkamai in Bangkok, it's time to go explore! This Bangkok neighborhood is going to be very different from my old area, and I am excited to start exploring it. The Ekkamai area has a heavy Japanese expat community and so much to offer. Join me for my first outing to explore this area. Our first stop will be a local morning market to check out the variety of delicious food, clothing and other items for sale. Walking towards Sukhumvit road, I take you to the Ekkamai bus station. This is where you can catch a bus to almost any city in Thailand for a very reasonable price. Phed Mark, Big C, Sunrise Tacos and Ekkamai Beer House are my next finds as I wander aimlessly exploring my new home turf. The last two stops on this day are the Wat That Thong temple and Gateway Ekkamai Mall. Although this was just my first day out exploring this great area, I was excited to find so many cool places!
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▶️ Soi Rubia Morning Market: goo.gl/maps/oA635gKsnD7ov7c99
▶️ Ekkamai Bus Terminal: goo.gl/maps/VhN6HdZUiLf5rYu18
▶️ Phed Mark: goo.gl/maps/wvMEXqwuzy2Q8geT9
▶️ Big C Ekkamai: goo.gl/maps/3uPQCfVgwRkUZmNw7
▶️ Sunrise Tacos Ekkamai: goo.gl/maps/eyuxXvPz6yhW5kJy7
▶️ Ekkami Beer house: goo.gl/maps/7LefGu24WeNS5bTc9
▶️ Wat That Thong: goo.gl/maps/aGAtLW4Sgsz3JKH4A
▶️ Gateway Mall: goo.gl/maps/3W9zbexSGQMaqfYWA
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i spent 3 months in the Ekkamai area this year and i loved it, very convenient location.
Yep. It’s great.
Thank you for showing us all around your new neighborhood!
You bet!
Wow, I love your new neighborhood. I love the more local vibe, less tourists and super convenient bus terminal. Oh and you are right next to a Phed Mark? That is amazing.
Yah super convenient!
I think Ekkamai might actually be a little better than Thonglor.
Personally I think this is not a local vibe, it is Asian tourist orientated vibe, similar to Thong Lor. You can get a local vibe by taking 30min BTS ride south-west, literally no foreigners, but it might not be not everyone's cup of tea.
It is far more of a local vibe than the former area but I mean, the further you go the more local. I kept going 7 hours into Isan and I hit a high level of local. If I go another 4 hours into Lao or Cambodia it's very high local or Myanmar for nearly maximum local local. If you go more far than that you hit the north pole with ultra level local penguins. @@bamboo6044
@@TheThaiLife true
Yay for the upcoming motorcike tour! Looking forward to that. I'm seeing dozens of cool restaurants and places to go all around you. Congrats on your big screen and great video!
Thank you kindly. Hopefully I’ll have a new bike next week.
Thx for the tour of your new place. Great to know there is a good local market in the soi 63
There’s lots of cool stuff around here. Thanks for watching.
Ekkamai...a nice place...This was my first stop after landing from Pattaya to Bangkok. Certainly a peaceful area than Asok. I did explore it during my first trip but wasn't having any plans to start a TH-cam channel then in 2017. I m sure you made the right decision moving here.
I’m pretty happy so far. It’s interesting. How many people actually know this area and also agree with me that it’s nice area to live in
Glad you are showing the neighborhood to help me to decide for my move from Cali. Thanks n love your channel!
I’m happy to help! Good luck with your move
Nice to know you live near Ekamai. Actually Ekamai is the name of Soi 63. I'm happy for you staying in the more local area.😊😊😊
Yah, I’m happy here. Thanks.
Omggg we got the new vlog faster than I expected. I loved thisss and I have to agree the neighborhood and roads seems more calmer even tho it's still super busy 🤩 also congratulations on moving in !! Very happy for you. You seem very excited ab the move in :)
It’s still pretty hectic, but nowhere near as bad as my old location. I think I was just excited because I found that market this morning while filming this video. I thought I was gonna be much much smaller. It’ll be my new place to go for lunch when I want something simple.
Wow I never knew Ekamai district has such a quiet backstreet while the main road itself is very loud. Congratulation to your new and better life there any way.
Ekamai bus terminal is also called eastern bus terminal. It's a hub for traveling to eastern region (Chonburi, Rayong, Chantaburi, Trat). It was once very busy but today most of the east line vans go to take off from the larger northern bus terminal (Mo Chit) instead.
Yeah, there’s definitely some quiet side streets here. And you’re correct about the name of the bus stop. I showed it in one of the images as I was walking away from it. I didn’t see it when I was walking up because it’s so light colored.
Interesting phenomenon for your new home ground....it offer some peace and calm.... traffic is still jammed pack at the main road....enjoy your stay Serg...🎉😂
Nice! Used to live in Ekkamai during Covid and I enjoyed it there.
Sweet.
Used to live in Ekkamai Soi 23 at the end of Sukhumvit Soi 63. Yes, the BigC is nice. I loved the Orange juice vending machine in front of it a lot.
Yes, and in Gateway I also used to shop.
By the way, if you search for a gym there is also one diagonally on the other side from Gateway. I am not doing sports, but I know it because I used to avoid the stairs from the BTS Station by using the lift in that building. 555
Ah yes. You’re talking about We Fitness. It’s a very conveniently located for sure. You lived in an very nice area in that side soi
Enjoy Serg, another great episode.
I appreciate that!
Just recently your vlog popped up on my TH-cam feed. Glad i clicked on it. I subscribed after watching one vlog. I like your style of videos. I think you deserve a lot more views. Good luck!
I really appreciate those kind words. Thank you so much for your support!
Great place. It is less hectic, and definitely I would love to see the shopping in the big “C” supermarket those are really fun videos to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Ok. I’ll add Big C shopping trip to my list of videos to make. 👍
Brought back memories of Ekamai when I was there last year. I went to that bus station to go to Pattaya as well. And I ate at PhedMark and ordered ... a NON-SPICY pad kra pao lol Felt kind of embarrassed ordering it but it was pretty good. Thanks for showing us around again. And yes, would love another supermarket tour/haul.
I’ll have to go back to Phed Mark and get a no spicy version as well.
Ekkamai, your new home ground....still busy all day long...Serg will enjoy your moments here..🎉😂
Yes it’s still busy. For sure.
Ekkamai is definitely where I'd want to live.
I really like this area.
Good luck in your new property great video thank you 🏴🙏
Thank you too!
Hi Serb, love your videos, keep up the good job!
Glad you like them!
great video Serg thanks
My pleasure!
Happy New Neighbour-home krub.. Khun Serg. ❤❤❤ cheers!
Thank you, kindly!
Looks like the type of neighborhood I would be looking to live in, thanks for another great video.
Yah, it’s nice here. Glad you enjoyed it!
1:40 bro, I love the excitement in your voice as you are walking through the food stalls.
Lmao. I thought this was going to be a 3-4 stall thing, was excited it was bigger. Had lunch here yesterday and it was great.
I really love your vlogs, very informative
I’m very happy to hear that! More coming soon
Enjoy the new neighborhood Serg! I wandered thru Ekkamai once when I was looking for an area to live in and it seemed nice.
I’m missing some of the convenience of Asoke, but I like the chill vibe here a lot more.
Your channel is my fav I watched every clips and looking for more.❤
Yay! Thank you!
wow I miss this place... I used to live in Tonglor. Wow so many memories~! Thank you for the beautiful video~!
So happy it brought some good memories back.
Amazing right how a few bts down the vibe is different. Welcome to the Ekamai area.
You’re so right. And if you go to the next stop Phra Khanong, it’s even more different.
Serg, great video mate!
Someone we know said do not get mini bus as they are cramped and do multiple stop between destinations so to use the public large buses! Direct point to point and cheap!
Mark Weins, go out the back and see the filth and leaking drains - front looks great but the back is less than clean!
I’ve taken one of the mini buses twice when I have to come back from Uthai Thani. They are a bit cramped. I solve that by buying 2 seats each time so I could just put my stuff next to me. It was only $5 per seat, so no big deal.
I avoid looking behind most restaurants. Lol.
Great walk-thru. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I’m looking forward to seeing your new home and cost
I don’t do a condo tour of my place until I move to the next one. So you’ll have to wait about a year.
I love your new neighborhood, Thailand is really awesome, enjoy bro.
Thanks!
thank you to show my home area. Isn't it something. When you moved to Soi 42 area where I grow up, while I live in US now instead.
Funny how life turns out that way!
I lived on Soi Saman Chan for a year. Loved it. Still go to Gateway Mall.
I love this mall. So chill.
I love Bangkok the energy and good food , shopping mall . New subs here i like your videos 😊
Thanks for subbing!
You're in the morning market and I'm watching it in the morning hahaha
OMG those breads!!
I explored a little bit more of the neighborhood today, but I did not make a video. I’ll probably do another video about this neighborhood in a month or two. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@LifewithSerg that'd be so good! I'll be waiting for it 🥰💖
Looks like a cool area to live. Congrats on the new condo.
I’m pretty happy here so far. Thank you.
Good job. Thank you for information. Nice area.
It’s nice here.
good choice, enjoy
Thanks, will do!
I can not wait for next video
Should be out today!
It’s a nice neighbourhood Serg Iv been there a few times. It’s good to have a walk around .strange enough I never went into that mall then this year for the 1st time I went in there lots to eat and some nice stalls.
The mall is partially dessert, but I gotta tell you, I love the fact it is not filled with tourists.
Really like that area went to mark wing's restaurant. And took the bus over to koi chong Island Can't wait to go back to Thailand love all your videos. Keep up the good work truck driver. Lonnie out here in California, keep on trucking.
Keep on truckin’ Lonnie. You’ll be here before you know it.
Love that area between Ekkamai and Thong Lo. I passed by Mark Weins restaurant didn’t know it was his. Have to check it out next time. There’s so much in that area though. When I lived there I went to that Gateway mall almost every day. The supermarket there can get a little expensive, but it’s great for quick pre-prepped meals that are a few steps above 7-11. It is quite a bit of walking getting around in that area though.
There is a ton of stuff here. I have always enjoyed walking and exploring, so this will work great for me.
Cool video ❤
Thanks for the visit
I have been in that area so many times and it has alot to offer.
Yep, I’m loving it.
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Oh that’s cool
aahh this neighborhood is so coool! 😍
Yes, I am very happy that I moved. I literally just film this video this morning, and I was excited that I finally got to find a local food market near me.
@@LifewithSerg its awesome, thailand is so cool, thank you for making this video!!
I've done the Ekkamai to Pattaya Cheap Charlie Bus enough times in my life at this point. I will "splurge" every time and hit up my favorite car service for a private ride in an Alphard or a Toyota Fortuner. I never had bad experiences with the buses. They understand the assignment and get it right more times than they don't.
This new neighborhood looks great, Serg. Good choice. Looking forward to hearing about what's good to eat once you do more gastro exploration. Might be plotting on traveling up from Na Jomtien for a Bangkok trip in a few weeks.
I hear ya on the car service, my preference as well. I’ve taken the bus twice from Uthai Thani to Bangkok and it was fine. Seats were only 180THB each. OI bought two of them so I can just put my stuff next to me and not feel cramped. 🤪
When I lived in Japan I’d stay here because my girlfriend was Japanese and had friends working there. Still do a day there when I visit bkk. Love the izakaya mock-ups. Used to be a cool speakeasy in ekimaii near there too
Thanks for sharing!
Love your talk.
Thanks!
Liking the new neighborhood.
Yah me too!
My first introduction to your channel was a video you made about five months ago walking through a Lotus supermarket. Keep up the great updates Serg. I’m trying to plan a trip to Thailand for next year about late May. I just don’t know where to start or more importantly where to fly into.
Hey Peter, glad you found my videos useful. Just decide if you want to be at the beach, or in the big city, or in the mountains. It all depends how long you gonna be here. If you’re thinking about moving here, I offer consultation services, and you can contact me via the info in the description of this video.
Loved Ekamai district, i stayed at charming apartments 2 which was on ekamai st which is down the street from The Big C supermarket. The BTS is a very short walk from both mentioned places as you mentioned. So many food places. For my daily walk i would walk to terminal 21 mall asok to shop or go upstairs to the food court to eat. There are two malls their across the street from each other. Really really loved the area. I'll be returning to ekamai early next year.
Awesome area. I totally agree.
Ekamai is very good place. Tons of activities. A lot of cool restaurants and also streetfood. Theatre (Major Cineplex). Star dome. Cool malls. You don’t miss anything that Asoke offers.
There is definitely a lot more in Asok within a very short walking distance. But here, it is just so much more chill. I am much happier, living here.
wow very nice neighborhood friend
It’s def nice here.
You seem to be excited for your new apartment in Ekamai have a happy home
Thank you very much. I am happy to have moved here.
Merci pour la visite Seg 😊🙏
Merci beaucoup
Food, food, food.....
yum,,,😋
So much of it!
You are wearing the Pepsi shirt that you bought at the market.❤ Thailand 🇹🇭 and your channel from Myanmar 🇲🇲 .
Yes, love this shirt. Need to go back to decorate my new place.
Last year stayed in Ekkamai Somerset hotel. I like this area. Next time I'll try Muay Thai FitFac. 👍
It definitely is a cool area.
Hey Serg. Seems like I have been glued to your channel since I found it.
I am a travel agent from canada and coming to Thailand on and agent trip. Very excited.
Question
What are the chances I can find some used GoPro gear? Do you think the prices will be comparable to here? I would love a GoPro for this upcoming trip.
I have recommended your channel to all my fellow agents on this trip.
Thanks for the info.
I’m not sure where you could find it. Unless you’re doing some extreme action sports, I just use your phone. All of my videos are recorded, and edited, on my iPhone 13 pro max. Thank you so much for your support, and I hope you enjoy your trip!
Nice watch Serg.
Typically I like simple, black or stainless steel. However, the mission to Neptune moonswatch just looks so nice
Looks like a great neighborhood.
Like anything else in life, it has its minuses, but I’m very happy here
lmao, the barney just got me 😂
Ha ha. Glad you liked that.
Just in behind Ekamai beer house In the plaza is a great restraunt Hom Duan that serves Khao Soi. MMMM
Ooooh I love Khao Soi. Thanks for the tip.
Yes, Big C video.
Will do!
Congratulations on the new pad Thai (see what I did there) hope you enjoy the new neighbourhood 👍🏼
LMFAO. Good one!
I have lived in the OnNut area for 3 years now and really enjoy it.. I dont want to be by the tourists. From my condo to Asoke takes about 15 minutes. I enjoy walking around in the hidden neighborhoods. I will have to visit that market off of 42.
Your area is quite nice, and an area I had initially considered when moving to Thailand. I love the boat noodles right outside of the Lotus’s.
Excellent location you're in now Serg. I can see why you wanted to move. Cheers.
Thanks, I’m stoked to be here.
I love that area 🙏🏻
Yah I’m very happy here.
We need a big C Walk through
Will do!
I love Ekkamai area...But... my Huay Kwang neighborhood...(full off Yui's relatives) answers all of our needs. ...Enjoy your new apartment...Cheers
My best friend lives in Huai Kwang. Great area.
A Big C tour would be great 😊
Will do!
Thumbs up 👍 Serg
Thanks for the visit
Good choice. Good area of Sukhumvit..Thonglor, On Nut too..
Yep those are great as well.
@@LifewithSerg soi 24 when I get back I think 😁
Ekamai is good, very clean and quiet compared to the next 2 station.
but since I didn't have much thing to do there and Gateway Ekamai didn't have much to offer compared to Emdistrict so I often skip to next area but it pretty great one for daily life.
Yeah, we all like different things for sure. I actually do not like the Emporium or EmQuartier mall unless I’m going there for something specific. It just feels way too pretentious. I love the DJs, the play, the escape rooftop bar there, and once in a while ago, and hit sushiro.
@@LifewithSerg haha it does! I use both mall as the center area for my navigation.
Did you try Nakamura Custard, Japanese bread and pastry? It next to Emquartier!
Another former Japanese family fining is near Emporium called Nigata kitchen
Ekkamai is a great area. Started out on Soi 23 many moons ago.
Big Muslim community up there too - great food.
Enjoy your new stomping grounds brother 👍🙏
Looks like I’m following your footsteps. Lol.
@@LifewithSerg I wish I were in your shoes, and could do it all again.
It's been outstanding.
where are the muslim restaurants in Ekkamai?
@@carstensanonym7527 Walk down Ekkamai 30, and start there.
If you're looking for the nearest Masjid, it's on Pridi 30, the next major Soi towards Bang Na.
This place is way better and calm ...and filled with resturants ...
It’s definitely calmer. Happy to have moved.
Ekkamai till On Nut is the best in terms of services and quality of life. The smaller Soi are way nicer and peaceful.
I agree with you 100%. I do not miss Asok at all.
Yes, I also feeling more peaceful watching this area than Asoke area.😅
That’s exactly why I’m here. 😊
Hey Serg, love your videos. I am going to be heading over to Thailand on the education visa soon. Could you please keep your eyes and ears open for a good language school in the Ekimai area as it looks like my kind of place. My ideal situation would be a cheap studio very close to the school. Peace.
I need to take Thai classes as well, will do!
The bus terminal near Ekamai is for eastern provinces.
Yes, you are correct. I failed to mention that.
Right across from PhedMark is a mall with an ice skating rink, bowling alley, and movie theater.
Yes, i’ve actually been to the bowling alley several times.
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Thank you as always!
Brilliant! Near Thong Lo as well. Perhaps a sweet spot?
Edit - fixed.
Yep. I can walk to Thong Lor in under 10 minutes.
Welcome to the neighborhood!! I’ve been here about 2 months. We should get together for coffee some time.
I really do enjoy it here. I’ll put together a meet up soon.
Serg, I went to an all boys school 5-7th grade which borders Ekamai bus station. Darakarm Schools
In the Science Center for Education campus closed by, there is a planatarium open to the public.
Of course, this was circa 1980.
Oh, that is so cool! The gateway mall gets absolutely rammed with school kids right around three in the afternoon. I’m not sure exactly which school they’re coming from.
@@LifewithSerg Planatarium show was really good. They used to have an Astronomy professor narrate the show live. Might be worth a visit.
I am going to visit the my old school next time I am in Thailand.
Cheers
Very jealous of you Serg - my partner and I plan to move to Thailand in the future.
I hope you two have a wonderful new life here
Very good video and excellent information.
Thanks a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice Omega x Swatch ❤️
I love it!
Hi, I've been your Fc. since your stared to Thailand. I'm Thai living near Bankok, I would like to suggest that you try to visit a city without many tourists , Nan Province, in the nort of Thailand,it's a green,peaceful ,shady area with culture and beautiful nature and delicious local food and recommend another Province in the northeast,is Nakhon Phanom,located next to the Mekong River,it's a province with culture,traditions,many temples a history worth exploring,delicious food,and many things to visit. Try going and you'll see the diversity of Thailand * Unseen Thailand *
I’ve been to several provinces like that. There is more adventure coming up!
Sawaddee Serg, I hope you will be happy with this Bangkok , Local food, and satisfied with our services.
Thank you so much, I am very happy with my new neighborhood.
Was that a Mission to Neptune Moonswatch i saw on your wrist? Can i ask where you managed to get one from? I thought the Moonswatches werent available in Thailand
Good eye! They have official Swatch stores here and they sell them. They usually sell out every morning that they get a shipment. But the swatch store at Central World definitely sells them.
Serg I really enjoy your videos. It takes a lot of courage to move to another country all by yourself. I love how you explore and are so knowledgeable about everything. Would love to be your partner so I could go with you.
Having moved from Russia to America at nine years old, I think I’m more adept at learning new cultures. Thailand definitely has its ups and downs. There’s quite a few things here that drive me bat shit crazy. However, at the end of the day, I’m very happy to be living here.
Also I live soi 42 lol you made a good decision
Oh that’s a good Soi.
Missing Burro for tacos....you're welcome LOL
Mmmmm tacos. Lol
It's considered the same neighbourhood: Lower Sukhumvit. You're just at a different station in the neighbourhood; there is very little difference between them.
That might be your opinion, but it has a completely different vibe.
Yeah, Big C please
Gotcha. Will do.
1) the pronunciation is 'vit', not 'weeet' in sukumvit.
2) because purple is considered the royal colour.
3) sure, why not? i won't be seeing the building colour when i'm inside.
4) having that maxvalu is insanely convenient and i love them.
5) agree, that mall is insanely consistently quiet, especially compared to other malls off BTS.
also, with your enjoyment of walking, i think you will really enjoy the area.
I really love this area. I don’t miss anything about Asok now that I’ve lived in Ekkamai for 1 month.
@@LifewithSerg
it's terrific. the best part is you're far enough from the crowd to have some peace but only a few BTS stops from busier areas. i have family living near ari and that's just a quick hop over (with some amazing foods just off the station there) or getting to the underground rail isn't far either. i can't wait to see you do your walks around those soi. i usually stay in soi 60-something and the permutation of being able to turn left or right and end up all over the place is nuts and wonderful. and the best part is, if i get tired, the bike people are usually not far away.