Bangkok's Billion Dollar Shopping Mall The Emsphere

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  • @PATThaiA
    @PATThaiA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Liked.

  • @rabbitnature
    @rabbitnature 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always Nice new Videos Richy, Thanks for Sharing this Beautiful Mall!! Variety is the Spice of Life, so Please , Keep making More for us to Watch. Always Enjoy your Walkabouts!!

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated mate, the joys of Bangkok. There is so much variety.

  • @JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct
    @JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good to see you well mate. Good content keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct thanks Jonny💯👍🏻

  • @rickstalentedtongue910
    @rickstalentedtongue910 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I went to Bangkok earlier this year and while walking, ran into this massive mall which never existed before. Was amazing, but I don't do malls, so I just strolled and took it all in. I was dumbfounded. Tried to work out who and what produced this monstrosity and how they expected to ever have a return on their investment. It is actually worth walking through.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is surprising there are so many, I find them nice to walk through although I wouldn’t shop in there. When you’ve been once that’s enough for me.

    • @3ClicksAndTheTruth
      @3ClicksAndTheTruth 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't underestimate the China, Japan & Hong Kong tourist discretionary $$$ > these high end malls which Bangkok has gotta be the Global Capital of Malls are filled with wealthy Asians spending their Yuan & Yen > after all, it's mostly their $$$ being put up that's building these Bohemeths

  • @chrispy1963
    @chrispy1963 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always interesting and informative videos mate. Ignore the one or two”glass half empty” folks you will always get when you post. Keep up the good work mate

  • @loganc7724
    @loganc7724 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Appreciate the Vlog Richy.....won't be bored at work :)

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Logan.

  • @normanward7711
    @normanward7711 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fek Bangkok mate, you know the best city in Thailand # Kanchanaburi ❤ take care my friend, hopefully see you soon ❤

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely Norm, there’s no beating Kanchan💯❤️you take care too mate💯🙏🏻❤️

  • @rsanders1569
    @rsanders1569 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm going to be staying at the Bangkok Ambassador for a few days in July, this appears to be really close to my hotel. I'll go check it out.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m not sure where the Ambassador is, sounds to posh for me lol

    • @rsanders1569
      @rsanders1569 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ParkinsonRaw check it out on Google. It was only like $35 US/night. Come on Richy. Nothing is too posh for you. You are the famous Ricky Parkinson. The man, the myth, the legend.

    • @mythai05
      @mythai05 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Emsphere is only one Skytrain stop from the Ambassador. It's just over a kilometer and a half away. Not too far to walk there.

  • @andrewabbott2476
    @andrewabbott2476 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Andrew I really appreciate it mate.

  • @gregorythomasfitness
    @gregorythomasfitness 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Morning, Richy!
    $1 Billion! Hard to fathom the spend on such a structure and how long to get a return. But with £2 apples, maybe sooner than I think 😆
    I was thinking you may be rocking a new Adidas cap by now, but still going with the bucket hat ☺️...and then you walked into the Adidas store as well!
    I wonder what the pink gorilla represents? It would be interesting to know what it does to the foot traffic of Terminal 21 over the road.
    Two floors in, and it's all about food, and I didn't expect to see a car dealership! I wonder when the car park gets used? Not many people driving - it's a lot of floor space to take up.
    Have a great day, mate!

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Greg, somebody has mentioned that the owners of this mall have another two in walking distance. It did seem busy but I think a lot would be people browsing and using the free air con.
      I am thinking about getting a new cap but my bucket hat has been with me a while now.
      They are a weird set up the malls with the cars etc but it is nice to see something different other than the same UK ones.
      Thanks mate, you have a good day too👍🏻

  • @TimK2646
    @TimK2646 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Greetings Richy. Just retired last week. Admire your energy and zest to show me the world. Thank you. I am a Pound Stretcher / Pound Land person myself.. Tight and Skint. Not in your league LOL

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Tim, thanks mate. I’m the same to be honest I like the street markets but I do like to show all of the things to do.

    • @TimK2646
      @TimK2646 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ParkinsonRaw The English Language is lovely isn't it, just one switch "I do like to show off all the things to do..." LOL Bless

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@TimK2646 I answered this walking down the street. Never a good time mate lol

  • @AquarianConspiracy
    @AquarianConspiracy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!
    Richie, you take your time... easy mate!! That was a doozy of a virus!!😢

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Robert, I’ll be back in full swing soon mate💪🏻👍🏻

    • @AquarianConspiracy
      @AquarianConspiracy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ParkinsonRaw
      We here are all your Mates,Richie!!

  • @davemassingham2096
    @davemassingham2096 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid mate don’t think I will be going there to expensive for me 😂😂

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Dave, me too mate🤣

  • @DERISNER
    @DERISNER 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was an extremely impressive place. Although I think it's funny that it's not a sphere😂. Wayyyyy too expensive for the likes of me though. Take care, Rich 👍

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much David, 🤣yeah you think they would have changed the name when the design went belly up🤣. Far to expensive for me too👍🏻

  • @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
    @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting vid, l enjoyed it but tbh l thought the days of malls like that were over? Wouldn't be likely to visit it, it had zero charm.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate, I’m not usually one for malls to be honest.

  • @KingXRP007
    @KingXRP007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Richie. Would you do a cost of living video please? I'm very frugal like yourself and I, and im sure lots of others, would love to know how much it costs you per month to live there. I'd love to live there but just worry my budget wouldn't be enough. I have a monthly passive income that would allow me to pay for rent, electric, visa, phone, pay my credit card, motorbike rental & fuel, and I'd be left with 1160 THB per day. Would this be enough? Thanks Richie. 🙏

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Alex, I did some cost of livings in the countries I visited last year but I’ll do a more up to date one. That budget looks really good, if you see my food vlogs it’s so cheap.

    • @KingXRP007
      @KingXRP007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Richie. I reckon it should be enough. F it, im doung it! 😅

  • @JuneOyston
    @JuneOyston 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    White sports socks pulled right up 😅 can't beat adidas. You ready to come back for a bit you must be missing our amazing weather. Only joking there's loads to show people what our country has to offer😊

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣old school with the white socks June🤣I will be doing some vlogs from home when I get back soon.

    • @JuneOyston
      @JuneOyston 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ParkinsonRaw nothing like seeing the odd lad with his trackies tucked into his socks darlo style🤣🤣

  • @senianns9522
    @senianns9522 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I honestly don't know how most of those Mall food stalls survive! Cheap foods and high overheads! Many families visit just for the free air con! Many perfumes are fake! Fun in Thailand?

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it surprising Seni, the malls seem quite busy but not the food stalls unfortunately.

    • @fearless6947
      @fearless6947 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wondered if it was fake or not 😂

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More than likely mate.

  • @chrisjohnston1988
    @chrisjohnston1988 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gan on richy 😂😊😊😊

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Chris💯👌🏻😎

  • @vs123
    @vs123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like mall

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was really nice mate.

  • @colinadams1987
    @colinadams1987 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Are you still enjoying the travelling Richy??? dunno but you dont seem to be as much?

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Colin, your right mate my head has been down after the accident and then the illness. I’m taking action soon and all will become clear in future vlogs.

    • @colinadams1987
      @colinadams1987 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@ParkinsonRaw Chin up brother.... is what it is

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @colinadams1987 thanks mate

  • @SteveSmith-zz4ih
    @SteveSmith-zz4ih 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    More Jobs for the Locals that always helps the economy, might be expensive as shop rental will not be cheap, thus prices have to be on the high side.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very true Steve and it did look busy. I like to shop in the markets as much as possible not just for prices but to help the locals out too.

  • @JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct
    @JonnyWilkinson-yh3ct 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved it mate. As always keep the content coming. God bless. Jonny 👌👌👌👍🏻

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Jonny, you too mate👍🏻🙏🏻👌🏻

  • @QuicknStraight
    @QuicknStraight 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a god-awful monstrosity that place is! And $1bn? For that? Harry Enfield is calling, "I saw you coming!" 😂

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is crazy expensive mate, I like the street markets to be honest.

  • @glennamyhotspur
    @glennamyhotspur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Richy, you've gone awol again mate. Everything okay?

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Glenn, yes everything is fine thanks mate I’m just having a few issues back home that need attended too. There will be another Bangkok vlog up today or tomorrow and I’ll be back in Asia soon.

    • @glennamyhotspur
      @glennamyhotspur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ParkinsonRaw 👍 Glad you are okay, Richy!

  • @exoticvicroy3694
    @exoticvicroy3694 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    please get a new hat mate😂

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s a bit of sentimental value in this Rich🤣🤠

  • @timwalker2458
    @timwalker2458 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The people that built that mall are the same people that that own rhe other 2 'em' malls within a 5 minute walk of that one..
    Makes no sense to me. I walk past it most days, never been inside yet.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is surprising Tim, nice inside but just the same expensive shops. If I wasn’t vlogging I wouldn’t go in to be honest.

    • @petersutherland1985
      @petersutherland1985 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ikea on floor 3 is good, lots of eating places and supermarket

  • @IanMacintosh-u4o
    @IanMacintosh-u4o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Way too expensive for u mate.
    U would be as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room ull of rocking chairs walking around there 😉

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣I don’t mind splashing out the odd time if it’s worth it but nowhere was to be honest mate

  • @jwtc20c
    @jwtc20c 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bangkok is a giant tourist trap.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is in the central areas mate, I like the outskirts to be honest.

  • @jeremyfielding2333
    @jeremyfielding2333 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I doubt it cost a billion but if it did, what the UK piss up the wall in Ukraine every year could build five of these.

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah it’s a joke what the UK blows. That was the final cost so a few people have told me, could be wrong.

  • @thefatchap4675
    @thefatchap4675 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wtf invests a billion in retail sales units.internet will service 95%of retail in a few years.shops will be few and far between

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You would think so mate, it was busy but to see if they last the test of time will be interesting

    • @senianns9522
      @senianns9522 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ParkinsonRaw It won't the economics won't work! Basic math: More money coming in than going out per month! That works!

    • @thefatchap4675
      @thefatchap4675 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ParkinsonRaw yes .I'm sure that cocktail bar in the mall will be packed.555

  • @briancuthbert4508
    @briancuthbert4508 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keft!!! Get youre teeth fixed!! I heard it’s cheap in Thailand!!😉

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is cheap in Thailand Brian but dentistry isn’t possible for me. I’ve explained this in previous vlogs, I was in a car accident many years ago.

  • @johnblack7595
    @johnblack7595 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    boring

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can’t please all the people all the time, everybody likes different things

  • @juliejohnson835
    @juliejohnson835 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🛵Richy ill transfer a deposit over to you for the Porsche and pick it up when next in town

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤣thanks mate I can’t wait

  • @rabbitnature
    @rabbitnature 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks!

    • @ParkinsonRaw
      @ParkinsonRaw  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Jack.