✅WONGWIAN YAI | THE HEART OF THONBURI | Siam's Former Capital City | Bangkok Across The River
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- Wongwian Yai in Thonburi is an overlooked part of Bangkok across the river, a fantastic area where you are almost in another era. Wongwian Yai has everything for everyone, local markets, shops, street food, trains that go to the famous railway market, not many foreigners and no shopping malls or cinemas. In the past there was a mall which is now closed, as are the old cinemas. Downsides are the BTS station is 1km away and as with many parts of Bangkok, traffic and noise!
00:00 What's Wongwian Yai like?
03:50 Transportation options: BTS station & railway station
06:33 Charoen Rat Road, railway history & market & old cinemas
11:50 House of horrors: The 2014 Murders
15:11 Condos to rent
16:04 Old architecture & canals
17:48 The history bit: King Taksin Monument & Memorial Bridge & Wongwian Lek
22:07 Merry Kings Department Store
24:01 Wongwian Yai at night
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I have a feeling, for decades after you and I both leave this world behind, you will be forever remembered and lauded as a truly great historian of this era. Thanks in large part to you, my entire family will be coming to Bangkok for nearly a month starting in Mid-May; would love to simply shake your hand in honor.
Thank you! You could all have a great tour of the city if you want! The walking tours are very popular!
He definitely does it with better than anyone. I could see him animating urban planning committees for example
I saw you on Siam Paragon a few days ago but I was too shy to approach you and tell you that I truly enjoy your channel and you’re an amazing storyteller! Your way to show Bangkok makes every neighborhood an interesting place to visit.
The TAT should give you a praise for your contribution by showing a side of Bangkok that even locals do not know. Keep up with your good work!
He wasn't at the Paragon a few days ago...
You should have said Hi, but maybe I looked in a hurry, I never hang around in there, I like their grilled fish from the deli, it's far from hiso!
Never be shy to say Hi to your idol, you may not get this chance again. The most/least (depending on circumstance) they can do it look at you a bit incredulously at first, then realizing you're a fan, say "thank you," before hurriedly walk away.
Best content service in Bangkok by a country mile - keep it up Bangkok Pat - WELL DONE😍😎🤩
Thanks you very much for the kind words 😎
Can’t agree more
@@BangkokPat
it's the context...while all others are busy talking like this new mall here or there is the future and a big deal, you provide a longer view showing change over decades and even centuries. Perhaps 30 yrs from now Icon Siam will be empty, dusty and have cats roaming and pigeons flying.
Pat. Good job for your video.
Keep up❤
Learn alot of old Bangkok.
You are my favourite TH-camr Pat. Love your content , style and engagement with your audience.
Great music plus humour thrown in for good measure. And the cats. How could I not mention the cats.
Best wishes from Oz 🇦🇺👍❤️
Much appreciated, every video is a labour of love 😍
I live right next to WWY market for a year ❤. Back in Australia now but the neighborhood always has a place in my heart.
This is our neighborhood, Pat. My husband and I have visited BKK several times, and are headed back this coming winter. We use this area as our home base when we visit SEAsia. We have always stayed 2 minutes from the Skytrain stairs at Bangkok Loft Inn.
I think it is changing, but it seems to be benefitting regular humans as well as others. There's a small Theravada Temple back there. The entire Wat is all there, only everything is on a much smaller scale, than the Grander Temples through out the city. Beautiful murals. Counting the days!
I'm glad l finally got to Wongwian Yai as it's a very authentic example of Bkk in the 1960s / 70s. I could have done an hours video easily and included that temple and so much more!
This episode was absolutely incredible! Filled with interesting history and scenery. Well done!!!
Thanks Scott! It's up there with my most enjoyable to shoot!
4:40 GREAT MUSIC as always!
UPDATE COMMENT: I reached out to retired bodybuilder, Shawn Ray, who appears at 16:45 on the poster and he responded back! He’s aware of how cool that poster is, of Pat’s channel, etc. Lol! What are the odds! He was ranked at number 2 in the world back during the 1990’s. A strong case could be made that he should’ve been Mr. Olympia in 1994!
Those ads were to promote a gym with the promise of a great physique, there were quite a few all over the area on lamposts! Hi to Shawn and hope he's well, and now he's a superstar all over again in Wongwian Yai!
A good lesson in Thai history and a very nice video. Thank you very much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad you liked it, cheers 😎
well done ! great content, professional approach, very entertaining, good music ! thanks
Sir my hat is off to you, I never seen documentary about Bangkok history as good as yours before in my life. Thank to you from my heart.
So nice of you to say so, thank you and hope you catch up on the many other videos I have!
Thai Rama ,Charlerm Kiat ,Hawai and Suriya were the four cinemas in Wong Wian Yai.
Thanks for the info, there are so many old cinemas all over this city!
Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge of Thonburi . You are the best youtuber , Thonburi has changed a lot and still more developing to come.
Thanks for the kind words, I also looked around a different part of Thonburi a few months ago:
th-cam.com/video/AapbudleKKs/w-d-xo.html
So many videos to catch up on! Great overview of a place we still need to explore one day. I love these neighborhood videos!
and again a very interesting, beautiful video. Thank you very much
Cheers Rolf 😍
I take the bus to/from Wongwian Yai all the time while in Bangkok
Cheers as always Pat for a cool video,,,,funkin cool music to Pat,,,peace and happiness
Thanks again! Great area to film in 😇
Just wanted to drop you a message Pat and say we love your videos and the effort you put into them! Your love of Bangkok is obvious and you take us back to a special time 👍
Thanks very much! Appreciate the kind words 😊
Best Bangkok channel by far
Seeing abandoned shopping malls make me think of the dawn of the dead movie.
A very interesting and educational video once again Pat. Thank you very much 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks very much 😍
If you get off at the BTS you can take a shortcut, walk about 20 meters and then take a right down the side soi...you'll be able to get to the circle a lot faster
Not sure if you mentioned that Wong Wian Yai means big compass in Thai.
I read several times it was circle but if it's a compass it's still round!
Very interesting! Thankyou!
No one does Krungthep like you Pat. Luv ya work.
On my first visit to Thailand, I stayed near BTS Wongwian Yai, and I was a little surprised when a girl on a motorbike with no helmet could not speak English when asking about how to operate a 1 baht water machine given its proximity to the main city area. Very local feel I cannot agree more. I even saw the SRT railway station to Mahachai. I have learnt a lot from your videos about the history of different parts of Bangkok including Wongwian Yai.
I like the history backgrounder.
Cheers
Coffee on its way.
Thank you Nick, much appreciated😍
Another excellent history lesson. Im allways extra happy to see a new upload from Bangkok Pat. Proper quality stuff! Thank you..
Many thanks! Great to hear that 😍
It’s funny the shots of the traffic moving smoothly around the circle must be on a perfect day! When I drove through there on motorcycle 3-4 times it was much more hectic except for one time. 555
Traffic was always flowing, never any gridlock even during rush hour, but the MRT construction will slow things down....
Thanks for another interesting video, Field Marshal.
So glad I discovered your chanel - best Bangkok info by far out there!
This is more like it! Back to the basics.... great video, really enjoyed it. Thanks BP.
There’s a weed shop on Lat Ya Rd. Your Highness.
I took a family on a tour from WWY station to Samut Songkhram in the mid ‘90’s, rolled up to the station in two taxis with all their bags, the locals look was like aliens had arrived!
I must have missed that, inspector!
An absolutely great video Pat. This is the type of areas I prefer to stay in, you get to understand local people and brush up on the Thai language 🙏
Definitely Rachel, no yuppies or stoners around there!
I’ve been living in the area for the past 14 years and have loved every single day. It is by far my favorite part of town. The area is full of hidden gems. I hope to convince Pat to one day make a Wongwian Yai part two. Whenever you decide to brush up on your Thai make sure you stop by the Green Craft House in the tiny little soi next to (past) the NYE by Sansiri condo. It’s a laid back, creative oasis in an old wooden house filled with wonderful energy. Run by two, now three, good fairies that quit their office jobs to follow their hearts to spread happiness: th-cam.com/video/1h0LZQFhm2g/w-d-xo.html
This reminds me of another BKK roundabout, Pat... Victory Monument. To me it's the Piccadilly Circus of Bangkok, totally deserving a look. Btw, IIRC from WWY bts, you can use the skywalk to get to the main boulevard, then descending to the sidewalk, keep on another half km or so, you'll get to the train station. A longish walk, but you get to tromp on local ground.
0:33 Haha spinning drone over a roundabout, what a footage! Love your style of documenting things.
I didn't film that!
@@BangkokPat ohh.. then I'll back from my statements ;D just kidding
3 weeks til I’m in Bangkok. Love these videos as in places I probably wouldn’t visit.
Thanks Mick, even if you don't visit, you now have a good idea of the area!!
Lat Ya Road, near Wongwian Yai, when I was a child, there were many old sukiyaki restaurants. which is in some buildings and often expanding some parts on the sidewalk My father takes me every week. which is very tasty for me At present, there is only one old suki restaurant at the end of the road. And on the side of the road, there are almost 20 Chim Chum (dipping) restaurants. Currently my father passed away in 2019 😔🥹😊
I saw one sukiyaki place off Lat Ya Road, the street food is busy and smells great.
Nice film Pat. I love how you get the old film footage and explain the history of places. You have a great understanding.
I went to Wong Wian Yai and got the train to Mahachai in November 2020 during lockdown. You are right, it felt like a real community.
For that house in 2014 that was a tragic murder/suicide of 5 family members I wonder, how can anyone live there now with all those ghosts?
Love the URBEX minute too. Bangkok is an amazing place. Shame on those who hate on our city!
Cheers Eddie, glad you enjoyed it, fabulous area for filming, bit like 70s Bkk! The house of horrors was sad, but l think whoever lives there now either doesn't know, or doesn't care! But they have a good ghost detector in that cat!
Dear Pat, I am a little older than you (probably a lot older than you), just a few years away from retiring. I am Thai, and came to the US when I was about 12 years old. I have not gone back so is going to be a shock to me. Still have a lot of relatives and now younger generations in Thailand, and have stayed in touch with grade school friends as well.
I love your videos - like the other user stated that you truly are a great historian. You have done outstanding research into each one of these videos - I even like the one you tell the story (I get your humor or should I say humour), so as a fan who is a subscriber, I would like you to continue to do this and I look forward to your tours of Bangkok.
p.s. It amazes me that some of these old photos, somehow I believe you personally took them. But if not, good research!
Thanks and really glad the videos evoke great nostalgia for you. Of course l didn't take the old photos (l wish l had!) but l do enjoy trying to work out the same location the photigrapher stood in so l can take a present day shot!
I also enjoy the other side of Bangkok
Great to hear that! I also explored this part of Thonburi:
th-cam.com/video/AapbudleKKs/w-d-xo.html
Very Nice and Interesting Video. Nice to hear your story about the History of this neighborhood. I visit this area many times. 🙏
As you know it's a great example of old Bangkok character, thanks Gert!
another great show. I like the map at the beginning of the video to show me where the area is. I was also interested in the leather goods. aloha, keep up the great work.
Glad you enjoyed it Tito, the leather shop area has a strong smell of leather hanging over it, l love that smell!
Thanks! Still watching & learning something new every time.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the support!
Thanks Pat!
loving your series of "Around Bangkok" videos - I'm looking to move over in a little over a year to teach english, and i'm really enjoying this preview! (also your info on rents is VERY handy!)
loved me some supernatural stories
The ride from the Wongwien Yai railway station to the Maeklong Railway Market, via Mahachai and the little ferry to the Ban Laem railway station is a long day on rock-hard wooden train seats, but definitely worth the effort. Amazingly pristine scenery, great seafood and the Railway Market are a taste of the real Thailand which is rapidly disappearing. Bring a foam pad to sit on...
I never realized there were so many Merry King stores. I used to stay in a shophouse in Rangsit, next to the Zeer technology mall. Traveling from Victory Monument by mini-bus, we would tell the driver, "จอด Merry King ด้วย" (jot merry king dooie"), to have him let us off at the pedestrian overpass in front of the long-defunct Merry Kings building, directly across from Zeer...
And somewhere I have pics of the Hawaii and Phahon theatres, among others around Thailand, something of a hobby of mine, seeing those grand old facades, however in disrepair...
Thanks for another fascinating look at a great area, off the tourist track...
'Liked' and already subscribed. 'Thai Talk with Dan' made very nice comments about you on his channel.
As a former Thonburi resident i admire your endeavor to produce such a wonderful VDO. I was so proud of being Kon-Fang-Thon (Thonburi resident). Then all of a sudden my province was amalgamated with Bangkok with new name.. Bangkok Metropolitan. Your clip woke up a spirit of mine (and I believe.. of many others’ too). Never forget the good old day i had when i was young…. Thank you so much again.
Thank you very much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video.
Your videos are a work of art Pat , great vibe
Niice edit, Pat. Love the music.
Thank you😍
Great video about this area Pat. You checkout everything what someone needs to know about this area. From markets to condos. Great for people who think about moving to Bangkok and where to stay.
Thanks Frank, it's an unusual part of the city n that it's largely untouched commercially so you get that 1970s vibe about it, and for some that's an attraction!
Hi Franko Seven!
@Scott D heeey Scott. How are you buddy?
@@frankoseven I’m doing well and looking forward to my family and I making a return trip back to Thailand in July. First time in 30 years that I’ve managed to travel there twice in the same calendar year from Chicago.
@@scottDchicago good to hear. Enjoy your time there 😁 👍
I recognize the circle and the end of the train line from the tour I took with you last summer. That was just the beginning, we ended up at the Stay Cafe about 6 hours later. Great day! I think the "if it swims" quote was on the now closed seafood restaurant on Suk soi 24. Wasn't the Nana plaza quote something like "if it smells like fish..." ? 😏
At the time l told you l would be doing a video there "soon" which goes to show how long it's been in the planning stages!
@@BangkokPat Worth the wait
Great video Pat, as always, and never short of cats.
Many thanks, it's a great area!
Good Vlog Pat! 'Clock never displayed the correct time'! Of course its Thai time! We all continue to live by that concept!
Of course! Thai time, l should have guessed!
Great video Pat. Love the railway info. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it Ken cheers😍
Outstanding report, thank you for all of your work!!!
Cheers Joe😇
Another super interesting video from you Pat. Looks like the smog wasn't too bad during the making of that video. Looking forward to whatever comes next 😄
Mr Pat, one of your best yet. Thoroughly enjoyed watching :)
Glad you enjoyed it Robert, thanks😍
That was the area i spend 3 years of my life there and live, before covid, really nice and bring me lots of memories , thanks for video
When I first came here seven years ago, my wife and I lived on Charoen Nakorn Soi 10. We shopped at the old Khlong San Plaza and market very often, for both clothing and food. This was before Icon Siam was constructed. Things are always changing. I'm glad to know that there will be a Red Line station there. That's exciting news!
Bangkok Pat, thank you for the video. I learned about your channel from Global Travel Mate. I have to tell you that Wongwian today looks a lot like the Sukhumvit area when I was living in Bangkok in 1983 and 84. I was a student at the International School of Bangkok, when it was still on Sukhumvit Soi 15. This was like a walk back in time in a city that I miss greatly.
It's a lovely area, and hopefully will remain "unspoiled" for many years although the MRT line may mean a few condos and new mall of course.
Thoroughly enjoyable and informative video Pat, such a vast difference to living on the other sidevof the river. I know I'll be tracing your steps on my next visit to Bangkok.
Such a tragic story on the family who lost their lives, may they all rest in peace now. 🙏
Thanks Graham, you won't be disappointed strolling around there, plenty of real Bkk character around there.
Really enjoyed this one Pat nice work mate
Thanks Martin
The architecture is amazing
I used to live 15 minutes walk away at The River. Love that area and down to Saphan Thaksin.
Khlong San and Wongwian Yai are both great areas!
Enjoyed the one minute edit. enjoyed the story also.
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it, hope you checked out the full exploration video and the ghost sighting 👻
Thanks for an interesting video. Will finally return to Bangkok/Thailand in July (holiday). Not been in the country since 2018. Robertsen, Norway.
What an Interesting suburb with Much More to it than meets the eye…. ~ ~*
Another great informative clip from Pat
Cheers mate, l will drop you an email in the next day or so
Really appreciated this video, as I used to live very close to Khlongsan market. Moved to another area because ICON really changed the vibe, as did the demolition of the market.
great work
Thanks David 😍
This is great Pat! i will be staying at a hotel in that area in a few weeks and it was nice to get a glimpse of the neighborhood and some history too.
Interesting story about king taksin, it must be interesting to visited the tak province temple.
So but why isnt anyones cup a tea to take the bus, the service it is so bad?
Was just in Thonburi about a month ago by accident after taking the train out of Nakhon Pathom in the wrong direction. Had to take a cab to the southern bus station and then a three hour bus trip in the correct direction. I will give it another look over some day hopefully.
The view looking downward was great along with the maps. At least you are half Thai I look much more out of place when I am wandering in Nakhon Nowhere getting lots of stares which in my opinion is always a good sign. Meaning the area is likely a foreigner free zone.
No weed shops? Well a mixed blessing as that in itself keeps the falang StOnErS away.
I cut out a section of dialogue where I said ''No farang hipsters or stoners thanks to no co-working spaces or weed shops'' but I cut it as it didn't really fit. Should have left it in!
Super and Excellent piece of work Pat from a long time Thai follower living in the USA.
Many thanks!😍
Great stuff, Bangkok Pat! 👍🏽
Nice area and across the river is so much different😍
Interesting video and worth a visit, but wouldn't live there, too far away, boring Onnut will suffice, thanks.
The people are living in good peace here..and the enduring love towards former King Taksin
Yes, it's definitely that kind of vibe in Thonburi l noticed the reverence for King Taksin.
Seen your views have picked up again, well done for another great interesting video.🇹🇭
Thanks! 😃 I went a bit obscure with a few videos l think 😇
@@BangkokPat don’t call it obscure, call it creative.🤣
Brilliant video Pat and brings back good memories as I used to work in the area. On Lat Ya road for ECC, many yrs ago when I was a young English Teacher there.
I used to live in itsaraphap Road and off course was always late for class and ended up taking my life into my own hands by using the motorbike taxi. Great days! Thank you
Great part of town Chris, a bit wild for the farang hipsters and stoners so that's great!
Great Vid, I stayed there while I was a Monk with the Head Monk of Bangkok Yai or Krung Thep Yai in Thai. . 5 or 6 sets of Elephant Tusks and a Part Gold Buddha with a History.
Cheers Trev 😎
Another great video Pat, thank for the tour.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks😇
Morning from Manchester PAT :) this is my neck of the woods .
Morning Ivor in Manchester via Wongwian Yai!
Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍🙏
Thanks Jeffrey 😎
Great information. Many aspects of this area that farangs never see
Cheers JB😎
thank you pat for the visit it is a part of town we havent seen and it looks like we should go there
Definitely worth a trip to see the old style Bangkok of the 70s!
Awesome, thank you, again great stuff...
Cheers Oliver 🤩
Love this video Pat❤ You sure have some mega awesome contents on your TH-cam channel……Love the music on the background & thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏼
Another ripper video Pat. 👍👍
Thanks Bill 👍
Looks nice
Quality channel
😍cheers
great video. thx
Great video.
Always unique Pat.
Always a great watch and intellectually put together.
Always good points, history and useful information.
See ya in May for a coffee with your girlfriend in tow too!
Thanks m8 🇭🇲🇹🇭☮️🇹🇭🇭🇲
Big B
Thanks B, let me know when you're in town!
Great episode, Pat, with fun angles and twists as always. This video in particular makes me realize how much I've missed, even so close to where we live. Any plans to cover districts further north, like Bangkok Noi and (our own district) Taling Chan?
Glad you enjoyed it cheers, l'm always looking into more places over the river, Pinklao next l think.
@@BangkokPat I'm looking forward to it! Have you visited this park near Central Pinklao? th-cam.com/video/H48Z-aM5ht0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for amazing content as always Pat
Thanks Jack 😍
nice
Another great video! You were in my neighbourhood!
Cheers Tony, and a fine neighbourhood it is too!
@@BangkokPat Also, many times, it rains all around us but not on us in Thonburi: even during the 2011 floods, we were spared.