Hi everyone, I'm Pat's gf. Anyone that pass by and want to help or support Klong Toie community you don't need to only donate money, I have a challenge for you, if this video reached 200k (so please like and share 😊), I will go to be a volunteer with Bangkok Community Help to change klong Toie (I got an idea), Thank you for your support 😇
Hi Pat and May. I look forward to your idea! This is an excellent video. Good work putting the spotlight on these great community organizations. On another note, I am curious about the lizard BBQ you mentioned...
Hi Pat! You probably put out 2 videos per month but they are worth waiting for!! I appreciate the professionalism and dedication to your research for each video. Thank you Pat!
I have been very fortunate to call Father Joe of the Mery Centre Foundation a good friend for many years. What he has achieved with the help of many locals and also expats and friends abroad is simply amazing. And one thing that is also very special. Everything they do is in cooperation , friendship and mutual respect with the local buddhist and muslim community. It's an example from this very poor community to the rich western world.
Tremendous episode! For me, this is a perfect example of two things: #1 - You can overcome any odds against you if you have the determination to do it. Which leads to #2 - Never look to the government, any politician, anyone else to come and be your savior; you have to do it yourself. That's why these tremendous charities like 'Bangkok Community Help' perform miracles such as was shown; they have the mindset of "just get out of our way, we'll do it ourselves" and why they've completely earned the financial and material support of me for the past year.
Great guys and yes, they just get into it and get things done as needed, and they don't mind getting their hands dirty, they are at work 24/7 to help many communities and they deserve all the praise.
Nice Khlong Toei video again ! Love it that you make respectful videos instead of click-sensation. (1) time 19:23 where you say that "i safely bet that any job application from someone with an address from a place like this would just get ignored(..) i'd love to be proved wrong" --> A few weeks ago I met someone in 70 rai part of Khlong Toey community who works at Intercontinental Hotel (near Chidlom BTS). Not a high paying job, but still at a 5-star hotel. Though there may be some bias (we'll never know), they are not automatically rejected. (2) Just before that you brought up the arguement some may have that a bus is only 8 baht, street food is only.. etc.. to justify low wages. Indeed those cheap prices can't make up if the wages are just TOO low. I know a woman there who stopped working as a cleaning lady somewhere along sukhumvit, because the price and time to commute from Khlong Toei community was just not worth the low pay. Now she sells fried surimi and fish balls in front of her little rented home in front of flat 22. She makes even less money now, but at least she's home. Also commuting means changing several busses/songthaews/motocycle to get where you work. (3) Moving indeed means completely destroying their very strong community spirit. I have friends there, know quite a few people there and can't imagine the effect of moving and breaking up this community. For instance the old lady Gregg was talking to at time 22:56 I know her also, she's from lock 6, but I see her sometimes at 70 rai sitting and talking. She can't walk without her stroller. No idea how she would cope if forced to move and seperated from people she knows so well.
I remember the days when it was really not fun there because of the drug problems. There are still problems, but it is better now. And you meet absolutely lovely, friendly people there. When you visit Klong Toey, please show respect for the people. A lot of people have worked really hard to improve the situation there, and especially behave yourself when taking pictures!
"Who wants to help to make the world a little better one, can not stop to hold the mirror up to her" You are one of these rare individuals Pad, that do so! Thank you very much for your great work and future work !!!
The lady that stopped trying to salvage what she could to bring us water will live with me forever, this is thai people for you ❤ throughout the day a number of people gave us water. Thank you klong toei, after dark it's Leo 555
Just another wonderful video. I have previously donated to those guys during Covid where they did and still do great work. It certainly opens our eyes to the sad side of Bangkok. Well done Pat.
It's not an easy problem to fix. I did a VR short film about one disabled lady and her plight living and trying to survive with all the talk about relocating everybody. Which didn't happen. The film did win an award at the Hollywood Guerilla Film Festival for stories about wealth inequality.
Even I came from poor family and study in rural college school.when I was working in BKK.I never went to Klong toiey slum area.I think my house we're look but we lived in the house with space and own our land.not to be poor family in the big city and the area still nearest dirty canals.4 me I can't even live the place like that.we poor be like contry man in rural must be good than live in Klong Toiey slum.for sure.
Such a wonderful, hopeful video! Thank you so much Pat, for showing us the citizens of Khlong Toei with humanity and humility. Bangkok Community Help is doing great work in the area, and it's wonderful to see GTM adding his influence and resources as well - great reasons to donate!
Thank you Pat. This is a realy inspirational video - one of your best I would say. I lived in BKK for two years (admittedly a long time ago) and became very much aware of the haves and have nots living side by side. The work done by the Bangkok Community is humbling - big up to everyone involved in that fantastic organization!
Another wonderful video from you Bangkok Pat,I sit here with happy tears in my eyes,but also with very worm feelings for the guys who do so much to help the people in Klong Toie ,I’m sure that they people in Klong Toei have a tighter social life then many other residence have in places better off,❤❤❤❤
Pat, thanks again for this coverage and bringing awareness about these people in these communities. As I have mentioned before, I lived near here in the mid 80s while attending the International School of Bangkok on the old campus on soi 15 Sukhumvit. While I noticed these conditions back then, I have a better awareness of it and often reflect back when I watch these types of videos that you and Global Travel Mate make. One day, I hope to come back to Bangkok and volunteer with Bangkok Community Help and look for ways to raise money to donate.
I live in a beautiful village in Chonburi. It's becoming dirty due to the Nationals dropping plastic waste everywhere. I would say environmental issues need to be taught at school. If I see my kids dropping crap they are in the s%*t. Having said that it's not just a Thai issue it's an SEA issue.
Next step is sorting. As a first time visitor I was surprised it is all thrown in one pile. At home we are almost anal retentive in our sorting. Sweden that is. The whole of bangkok would benefit immediately by sorting out the sewage problem. All knowledge and tech is readily available so it is just decision and action to make 2024 the best year ever.
@@pexpac Where I stay the glass and plastic bottles are recycled and the cans. There is no refuge service so everyone burns the rest of the waste. In the evening an acrid smell of plastic. Not good for the environment or my lungs. This season is bad.
Another great video and great to see bangkok community organization content on youtube. they deserve all the support and attention they can get. regular updates from them would be super helpful to keep all of us up to date on projects and how we can support. thank you
Another great video Pat, thank you for shining a light on places such as Khlong Thoei. I don't want to dwell on the negatives which are obvious. What I loved was the school and football pitch with the plans for the library. It's these things that help make a community. I just hope that the developers don't win in the end.
Really good video Pat! Whenever i see a new video from you, i grab a drink and go along for a fabulous journey with you while sitting here in Chicago. Its been 9 months since my last trip to BKK and i really need to get another trip booked. For those who are watching and haven't subscribed and commented, you really should!! Lets show our support for this terrific content by doing so.
A no frills look into a strong community. Good to see they are getting some help to make this area a place to live with dignity. Thanks for sharing this video Pat.
Well done Pat on taking the time to show Khlong Toei again. The community spirit is so strong. What an amazing job the Bangkok community support do . As as always Pat you show the human side to this area .
Amazing video. Great job. I have seen the blonde hair gentleman in this video out in the field. He is a very nice man, and a great asset to Bangkok, we are lucky to have him working here and helping this community. Also, to you for making videos like this, probably the best video I've watched all weekend. I'm an English Teacher here from America, so I feel I'm helping the community in some way, but this video really makes me motivated to do more, like all the people in this video. I am defintely going to take a trip to this area, and see if I can help some school children, as I really love the children of this country and also have a passioin for helping. Keep up the great work to all of you in this video!
Your videos never cease to inform, hopefully this area will be sympathetically improved and inline with the wishes of the residents. I hope you and May will both continue to help these communities. All the best :)
i have nominated you and your channel in my own contest for who most resembles western network documentary on-the-scene reporting. 1st the tone of your voice is convincing. 2nd and most important or me, you seem to have done your homework on your topic. the quality is in another league from most common -hey-look-at-me-i’m-on-camera fare. well done.
Very good video Pat about the other side of Bangkok, is good to see that they have strong communities and that organisations help them with projects or if there is a fire.
Time stamp 19:40 ish...so good..love when you transition from info to film maker vibe..that bit where the (slum hiding ) trees at night area going backwards and traffic coming foward with night filter was awsome amd music on point...love the vids sir..as many as possible is always good 😊
Thanks for making this great video, telling about the conditions of living for people in the middle of Bangkok. I donated to Bangkok Community Help Foundation after seeing the video and learning about all the good work they're doing. I hope more people do. Thanks!
Happy new year Pat and well done on another fantastic video. Looks like the volunteers are doing a wonderful job trying to help and transform the community towards a better life. However, I do feel that the government will be more than happy enough for those to spend money helping, rather than them helping their own people. Money eh 😑
Another inspiring video Pat. Thank you. I was thinking we never hear you speak Thai? but you are fluent I think? Would be good to hear you interact with the locals. They all warm to you, as we do. Take care, regards Tony
You been snooping round Klong Toei again Pat? That was indeed exciting, educational and a great complement to our short journey there. Thanks for what you do brother. Cheerio from Australia.
I hard to go back and do some more lurking.......and this was the result. And of course catch up with Friso and Greg, whom I'll be checking in with again soon. Their work is priceless.
What a great way to start my Sunday morning! Very interesting Pat, i have never felt uncomfortable anywhere i wandered around Bangkok in my trips there.... Interesting to see the railway line splits as it gets near the river, i wonder if both branches see trains? And have you got out in the morning yet to film the oil train working along this line?.....
This, your previous one and OTR’s video on Street Gangs and Gourmet Meals are the best videos on Khlong Toei! Always on top of your game, Pat! Amd always entertaining, informative and this time particularly, inspirational. Cheers to you! 😎 and cheers to everyone (including Jeroen) for all their help!
Thank you so much Pat for another incredible video! We can’t thank you enough for shining light on Klong Toey and proving this area is one of the most beautiful and genuine places in Bangkok! Your work is outstanding and we’re looking forward to do much more work together in 2024! Love, Friso & Greg Bangkok Community Help Foundation
I recall our walk through the car recycling neighborhood together last month.. You just casually mentioned, "I don't think you'll see any of these guys shopping in the EmSphere". I still don't understand why they don't rise up against the system
I think this is your best video so far, really touched by the content, it's great to see how humans support each other in a way that should be. Thank you for showing this .
By far, this is one of your most interesting videos. As much as I like the « vanishing Bangkok » set of videos and the « Bangkok Noir » set, This is where it hurts but it’s also where the city’s heart beats. The bit at the start with the two media agencies overlooking the klong communities is priceless. What is obvious is also the very Thaï way of « not mentioning » anybody. Let’s not offend anybody. Ahem… There’s a king for a good reason and his father did a lot.
You got Children’s day and the fire reviewed remarkably quickly. Great video as always. I’d like to see some other “edgy” neighborhoods. Khlong Toy always gets the attention.
I remember watching the first video about Bangkok Community Help and being very impressed with their work. This video, your best ever from my perspective, reinforced that view but also gave a much better viewpoint of the people who live there. The people of Bangkok are so much more than the vast majority of videos you see on RU-vid and there are many expats who give of their time, talents and money to help those who need it. I hope to see the work of the Bangkok Community Help Foundation in person later this spring. Well done, the Edward R. Murrow of Bangkok RU-vidrs.
I ended up in the Klong Toei slums after a night out in about 1989. I didn't have any problems at all and in fact I found the people there quite friendly...
I didn't know about that but I know about Phibun, mentioned him in a video where I talked about SeriThai (Bangkapi video) but not sure about how a video about him would be recieved by Thai viewers, positive or negative, as I am foreigner to them (but I am Thai too)
The gap between those who have and those who do not have is only ever increasing. It is the same the world over but without a safety net, Thailand's poor are left behind.
Hi, Pat! Just found your lovely channel. I had heard years ago that the people in Bangkok slums are mostly first generation. After their children live and grow up here, they get better jobs and move out of the slums. Anyone know if this is correct?
Great documentary. One can hope that through the efforts of everyone you highlighted that some small progress can be made as you mention, "in my lifetime"
That's a nice montage from 19.35. I do like that reflective shot in the water. Another excellent report. I remember when Father Joe used to write for the now defunct Nation newspaper's weekend supplement. The book you showed is a collection of the true stories he wrote for The Nation. Some of them were pretty harrowing.
Outstanding! I am always buoyed by the spirit of this community and those that choose to lend a helping hand...or heart. There must be a special "Jai" word for this....(:
Appreciate you coming back to this area, Pat. The first video was compelling, and this one tells us a lot more. I don't have tv at home so watch a lot on YT. Always look forward to a new video from you - and while waiting often enjoy watching earlier videos more than once. I'm sure I will this one.
Look how beautiful that basketball court is!!! Wow! As an American Hoops Head, I've always argued that nothing brings a community of young people together like just having a playground with a basketball court in it and I know that extends to Futbol for much of the rest of the world. Clean water and gardens and libraries aren't too shabby either. Props to the organizations putting in this work for Klong Toei. Great Video Pat!
