CHIANG MAI, THAILAND , THE HIDDEN VILLAGE A PLACE HERE YOU WOULD NOT SEE

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Chiang Mai Thailand , Outside the Old City Moat Chang Phuak . Just north of the moat located on 107 is a hidden village built over the Klong within the city. It stretches and winds about 1.2 kilometers under bridges . Many people do there daily activities and live close to each other. I was amazed at the friendliness of everyone I met .. I m pretty confident in saying I might be the only foreigner to see this place .
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@thailandheron 3 года назад

Unseen Chiang Mai for sure. I guess 50 years ago or so there would have been a lot more places like that in the town. Now slowly disappearing

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes and I wish I had seen all of them !

@Allagiti 3 года назад

You might have some luck checking east of the Sports College (Sanam Gila) on Rattanakosin Road immediately east of Charoen Motors Mercedes Benz dealership. There's a canal there, too. And maybe even better would be the canal farther east on the same road (Rattanakosin), just after the stoplight. You can walk north along that canal for some similar accommodations.

@UTCM 3 года назад

@@Allagiti I ll check that out , I think I saw part of it when I was in that area ..

@UTCM 3 года назад

@@Allagiti I went up there yesterday along the klong they have a 12 inch pipe running on the walkway looked like it was shooting water everywhere like a large sprinkler ... No way to walk it at this point !!!!

@walkertongdee 3 года назад

When I was down on my luck we lived in a place like that here for two years 600 B. per month, happily things came around lol...

@UTCM 3 года назад

Glad you made it out ,

@abitofeverything2254 Год назад

Real life...👍

@nongthip 3 года назад

Lived here 18 years, seen most of the "hidden" places, but yeah it remains an enchanting city, especially the old town and it's myriad of small lanes.

@evelyngibson6660 2 года назад

Thank for showing that still beautiful their

@UTCM 2 года назад

your welcome !

@soulchkn 3 года назад

I have many Thai friends that live in Chiang Mai, and I've traveled there many many times. In my opinion, this village/community has got to be one of the most beautiful and true Thai living areas in Chiang Mai. I'm from the U.S and wouldn't hesitate to live in a community like this, or any rural areas as well. What a great experience that would be! I'd love to check this little spot out when I come back in October. Very cool video, thanks for sharing. 👍

@UTCM 3 года назад

And you would probably be more than welcome to live in there among them ...

@rossie273 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this most interesting side of my favourite city , Chiang Mai . I watch most of your videos and enjoy them all . Sadly , i prefer to view them on the "big screen" and hence cannot comment . I will be more vigilant in future . My Partner and i were pleased that you asked permission to photograph . I look forward to seeing more as it may be quite a while before i get back to Thailand . Blessings from Australia .

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thanks !!! Yes if I get the slightest inclination that they dont want to be on video I d put it aside.BUt that has never happened .

@cricri76lenormand88 2 года назад

Merci pour cette vidéo, cela permet de découvrir des endroits où ont irais sûrement pas..!. Merci

@UTCM 2 года назад

Your very welcome !

@mohammedazeem4718 3 года назад

Nice

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thanks !

@thaiaussietravel4343 2 года назад

Wow small Road i love it 😁

@turobinson7414 3 года назад

That was the real eye opener for me to see the slum in the heart of ช้างเผือก.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes wasn't expecting anything like that . My guess is there are more !

@stumpy666davies Год назад

This is the best part of Chiang Mai, and unlike most tourists, I'd happily stay in one of these hidden gem villages, away from the tourists, and hustle and bustle of the city, I like Thai home cooked food, not the usual restaurant stuff aimed at tourists, or as we're known there... foreng, unless of course like me, you've been 4 times in one year, and one of those being a 4 month stay, I'm virtually honorary Thai, and have many Thai friends, probably more friends there than here in UK 😊

@UTCM Год назад

So true !

@craigmitchell848 2 года назад

I love to see the less walked path it is amazing I’ve just subscribed to you. Good luck 👍

@UTCM 2 года назад

Thanks ! Glad that you enjoyed the video

@anniekate1914 3 года назад

Interesting thank you

@UTCM 3 года назад

Your welcome !!

@dan-k3744 3 года назад

This is by far your most interesting video , I thought I knew CM after visiting many times, This looked like you were stepping back in time . very very cool

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thanks glad you enjoyed it .

@greerstephens9585 2 года назад

Amazing video. It gives me the confidence to walk down little alleyways as before always thought I was intruding on their personal space. Take care.

@UTCM 2 года назад

You ll find you ll be very welcome .

@jorgschwartze6895 11 месяцев назад

That was very interesting.

@UTCM 11 месяцев назад

Thank you !

@MountainMan100 3 года назад

What is impressive is how clean of trash and debris the walk was. Sure there was a couple locations where the residents have moved on that could be cleaned up a little. These people don't have much but they have pride in where they live. I challenge you to find an inner city neighborhood without road and sidewalk trash debris or tags of graffiti. Heck! In San Francisco and other liberal run cities they are defecating on the streets and it's legal. That was a nice walk.....

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thanks ! Yes for the most part Thai people take care of there neighborhood , you ll see them out sweeping the streets and picking up . The only place I didnt see this was my 3 months in Hua Hin ...

@พรสวรรค์ปทุมซ้าย-ผ7ค 3 года назад

Really?...I live here and never cease to be amazed at how little regard Thais have for their local environment.Maybe this comes the fact that the government has absolutely no idea on what to do with the ever growing mountains of trash. Having said that It's way better than Cambodia...😦😠😦

@travism4642 3 года назад

I’ve always felt safer walking around in Thailand than I do in America.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Myself as well .....

@robertburnett5561 3 года назад

I walked around Chiang Mai at all hours. No problems. But not in the U.S. for sure.

@UTCM 3 года назад

@@robertburnett5561 Its a pitty too ....

@rossie273 3 года назад

same same here in Australia

@miguelperez-gb5kr 3 года назад

I wish I will go trip to Chiang Mai, the city who live in my friend by Burmese-Thai Yamin Shwesin Htaik.

@UTCM 3 года назад

I hope your able soon !

@mackaymdiv1 Месяц назад

Very good video. I'm just wondering if you've ever made a video of the hidden village beyond the South end of kampaeng din road? I was there in 2017. It would be interesting to see a video of that village. Thanks for the great videos.

@UTCM Месяц назад

I did as I was walking back from Mae KHa canal . really cool area

@robertwilliamson6121 2 года назад

You found the little hidden village just north of Manee Nopparat Rd. Just north of the north section of the moat. Almost no one ever finds that little village. 😃 👍🏽 🙏🏽

@UTCM 2 года назад

It's tucked in hard to see from the road unless your walking .... Real interesting place , very friendly people too .

@AceMBP 3 года назад

I lived in Chiang Mai for 10 years and never wandered back there. One of the earliest opening markets in CM is Talad Chang Puak which opens like 4 am and closes about 7.

@UTCM 3 года назад

The entrance is not that easy to spot I almost passed it up !

@WellRoundedMBS 3 года назад

thanks i truly enjoy see what the other hafe live it a unique thanks again

@UTCM 3 года назад

Its interesting to see, and like I said they have lived like that for generations and probably will continue

@MegaLars01 3 года назад

Did damn good to find your way out of this rabbit warren

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yea I had been a few days before , but didn't find all of it .

@mancamerashakuhachiscooter8941 Год назад

Many places in the world you would not make it out …alive. Chiang is great!

@UTCM Год назад

So true !! here your welcome everywhere

@humanconnectionflores 2 года назад

I visited Thailand for the first time in February, and I walk everywhere.I really enjoy exploring the side streets.

@UTCM 2 года назад

Its a lot of fun walking the off beaten paths here and in Bangkok

@andyaitch4521 3 года назад

Great video. There are more places like this than you might think. And the entrances are usually narrow alleys that open up to entire hidden communities. Bangkok's the same, especially around its canal network. I assume it's a similar story all over Thailand.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes I just happened up on this one in Chiang Mai . I ve walk some of the ones in Bangkok as well just amazing how they live like that . If you put foreigners in close like that they d be killing each other ...

@RangsantBandhukul 3 года назад

I thinks the poor people invasion old public canal for drainage areas and local government can’t chase them away. There are many places like this in big cities of Thailand

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes I ve seen it in Bangkok as well.

@nicolelouis8968 3 года назад

I went there a few years ago and took photos, so you aren't the first person. Lovely people. I gave them some clothes. I can't remember how I got there. Thanks for the video.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Very nice people !

@rickute1458 2 года назад

can you imagine how much nicer the country would look like if they got rid of the rubbish and the junk ? it hard to think that the richest king in the world lives in the the same country !

@Sunyata7755 3 года назад

Where you came out near Godzilla’s and the temple was one street I regularly walked back to my place in Santitham. Yes always felt safe in Chiang Mai any time of day or night. Just have to watch the traffic. Miss the Thai people a lot. I did find the people in the north of Thailand a bit friendlier than those in the south but I think a lot of that is because of the bad behaviour of some tourists. There are places like that village in the north end of Bangkok. I stayed in a traditional teak house there for a few nights but the poorer homes where all along the canal.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes traffic is another issue . Always watch where your walking here !!

@robertburnett5561 3 года назад

Look to the right when stepping off the curb. I almost paid for that mistake.

@mancamerashakuhachiscooter8941 Год назад

LOL, “just like a little community!” It is just that! 🤣

@UTCM Год назад

There are quite a few areas like that here and in other cities in Thailand , every inch of space is used

@Earl_Richter 3 года назад

Very interesting video. A dose of real Thailand and a glimpse into how some people without a lot of resources live. I think videos like these are actually more interesting and educational than seeing the homes of the people who are well off.

@UTCM 3 года назад

I d much rather walk through here , than a hso area !

@RetiredInThailand 2 года назад

yeah, Chiang Mai is a very interesting city. all kinds of little surprises around every corner. in Toronto, when I lived for 35 years before moving to Chiang Mai, I used to think it was interesting to visit all many the ethnic communities around the city, now in Chiang Mai there's all kinds of little Thai villages spread throughout the city, each with a little different take on the local culture ... some 'hill tribe', some 'Lanna', some 'Isan', some 'Southern', some 'Burmese', Laos, etc. even in my little area 'San Phak Wan' I keep finding cool little 'cultural oasis' Asia explore the little arse streets and paths.

@UTCM 2 года назад

Yes very!

@PawGreigTV 3 года назад

i really love how you're showing us these places. it's very enjoyable to watch. i watch kensington ave Too i know it's very depressing here america. very sad.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thank you . I ve watched some of those videos too really heart breaking .

@YoungsupBaeehnneo 3 года назад

enjoyed the maze in Chang Puack. thank you.

@UTCM 3 года назад

It was a maze for sure

@martinpeacocke8968 3 года назад

Hi Bill I live close to where you came out. I have never walked into the hidden village area from the bridge. Nice to see!

@UTCM 3 года назад

Take a stroll in its really interesting to see !

@rogermanifold8615 2 года назад

great video, beware of dogs on your adventures,i also harbour concern about any food that's grown in dirty water, that can create all sorts of health issues

@UTCM 2 года назад

Yea I ve not had any dog problems in a while . Yes all the rice we eat uses that water . Most of the vegetables come off the mountain .

@WalkAboutWayne 3 года назад

Cool vlog mate, some places i've not seen before :)

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thanks , I just happened into it !

@craigbedford3058 3 года назад

nice blog - am struggling to find the location do you have the start of end location google pin - cheers and it reminds me of my time on cebu philippines

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes start is 18°47'51.11"N 98°59'10.50"E end is 18°47'51.61"N 98°58'58.70"E google street view will take you to the entance and ending but not inside !!!

@robertburnett5561 3 года назад

4 years ago I had a room near Smith Residence for about $220. It was large but old. Anyway, there are many areas like this one around the city. But many tourists and expats spend most of their time in the bars and cafes. But sure will tell you everything that is wrong with Thailand.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Words well spoken and so true !!

@TWCH 3 года назад

Reminded me of a barangay in The Philippines near Bacolod City in Occidental Negros. The difference here is there are some houses built off the ground. The Philippine place was nothing but concrete block huts with tin roofs and dirt floors. The barangay was ten times bigger. Thai poor people do better than poor people in other nearby countries I think.

@UTCM 3 года назад

I couldnt imagine living like that , but then I ve never had to I guess thats the difference ...

@oldnewsclipster 3 года назад

I live so close to here, I get my gas across from the wat all the time, driven by there a million times and never went back there - wow - I had no idea! I would feel so intrusive going back there ... you were there during covid so it was really quiet - I'm going to do some exploring in there now. The Thai way of managing poverty does seem more humane than Kensington Street....

@UTCM 3 года назад

Very much so , nothing like Kensington , people in there very friendly , it's not as much as poverty as it is a way of life , same next to the Klongs in Bangkok , and Thai culture is family stays together . Kids grow up marry , they still live with mom and dad and raise there family . It was the hardest thing for me to comprehend .

@stevenmillar20 3 года назад

Great video! Like yourself, I like to wander the off the beaten path areas of Chiang Mai! Often times, when I feel lost, I have an “Aha!” Moment, as I emerge back onto a familiar street. So nice to be able to explore with no threat of danger, as Chiang Mai is so peaceful and safe. Try wandering like that in the poor sections of a major US city, and you are begging for trouble.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes I agree , I wouldnt do it in the USA without two others with me and armed . Here you can walk anywhere anytime .

@musoal1 3 года назад

Thanks Bill. That was amazing.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Your welcome !

@petchpb3748 2 года назад

That guy speaks good English helped u out

@ernestwilliamknowlton4841 2 года назад

I just discovered you channel would like to meet you when I come over later in the year. My Lady is from the Essan area.

@UTCM 2 года назад

Thanks just shoot me an email before you come

@ellertorresiii1081 2 года назад

Just imagine the mosquitoes and pest from the dark water underneath the houses.

@UTCM 2 года назад

I would think so too but I didn't see any .

@mancamerashakuhachiscooter8941 Год назад

I would be concerned about intruding ! The guy on the cycle was nice.

@UTCM Год назад

Here its a lot different . People are very welcoming

@juliocesarrangel9137 3 года назад

Topzera irmão

@shamsuddinkassim441 Год назад

I enjoyed your video but I was scared that you would come into harm's way. Glad you found the main road again.

@UTCM Год назад

Thanks ! There is always a way to get out . And I never worry about people in these areas . They are always friendly .

@bradleys4783 3 года назад

My first travels back in the 90's were to Costa Rica and then late to Brazil. During many of those travels I had been into many of those types hoods (often travelling through to get to a friends home) in Costa Rica. In Brazil (Rio) I stayed to the perimeter. Either of those places was risky, not just because of the possibility of getting knifed, but of getting shook down by the cops (which happened to me once, but that story is for another time). One of the key differences between those places and CM is I don't have the concerns regarding the bad elements surpassing the good. I can't ever remember having the feeling of being unsafe anywhere in Thailand, unless it was because of a drunk or roided out falang.

@UTCM 3 года назад

Your so right on that , I was in Mexico and got off the beaten path , I didnt have any problems , but I was a little concerned for my safety. The only time I ever came close to having an issue here was with an American , I did the Thai way and just ignored it .....

@onnislee1 2 года назад

I find it very interesting that everyone in the world feel safe walking in the poorest areas in a community and/or city except in the black community, projects and hoods. There are prisons and jails all over the world and people from every race and nationality commits crimes but yet the blacks are feared.

@小炫-q3o 3 года назад

♥

@UTCM 3 года назад

Thank you

@manfmnantucket 3 года назад

I can almost smell that water... are these official plots of land that thais can buy and build on?

@UTCM 3 года назад

Surprising I couldnt smell it

@rossie273 3 года назад

good question . The homes look to be quite old

@choocharttheeraitthimate1381 2 года назад

In my opinion, this community has been eventually built illegally and expanded until threre is no space left. In Thailand, canals or "klong" are protected by law for public use only. Building a house or living one's livelihood along public canals is against the law.

@UTCM 2 года назад

It's everywhere even in Bangkok , along the railroad tracks . Lots of things illegal here but still go on un interrupted. You d think they d cut the power , but most of these houses had electrical meters and mail service .

@33rdStreet Год назад

Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant those things roll of my knife, just give me tomatoes and mashed potatoes give me the simple life

@WellRoundedMBS 3 года назад

find out what the rent is

@UTCM 3 года назад

I d be interested to know . My guess is you could rent in there less than 1000 a month

@WellRoundedMBS 3 года назад

@@UTCM wow that under 35 usd a month

@UTCM 3 года назад

@@WellRoundedMBS You can find places like that , most of them that you d really want to live in go from 1500 to 3000 a month and that basically one room with a bathroom

@walkertongdee 3 года назад

Snooker halls get closed down a lot for illegal gambling...

@UTCM 3 года назад

Yes I d say your correct !

@robertburnett5561 3 года назад

I was hoping my snooker hall was still opened. Near Smith Residence. The Thais were always in a happy mood.

@UTCM 3 года назад

@@robertburnett5561 I havent seen it !!! But my guess is probably closed down

@tytraulich4987 2 года назад

How much are hostels here? Are there gyms? Asking cuz I can’t make it in America. Unless you make 30k+ a year you won’t have stable housing. Trying to better my Life but not piss off ppl outside as when ppl can’t make it in their home country, they ultimately ruin it for others in cheaper countries cuz you just drive up prices. ~lawn care /snow removal Minneapolis, Mn

@UTCM 2 года назад

Plenty of both here . You can live well here for around $20,000 a year , but to get a long stay visa you have to have an income of over $2000.00 a month or around $28,000 in the bank ...

@tytraulich4987 2 года назад

@@UTCM Hey dude thanks for the quick response. So as long as I have 28k of cash, I can stay? It’s honestly pretty easy getting a remote position, say ebike or gasbike tech for a company out of California but pay would be like 1300/month. I can get my TEFL certification in America but I choose not to be vaccinated. I think my options as a tutor aren’t open.

@donjordan8174 Год назад

China has a lot of similar villages

@UTCM Год назад

Haven't been there but found many in Vietnam .

@terryoleary5424 3 года назад

Nice walk 👍🏿 village life in the city . I’ve seen lots of that in Africa. And your right America is looking more like 3rd world every day.

@UTCM 3 года назад

I couldnt believe what I was seeing on you tube. I was in NYC in the early 70s and it was not as bad as what I saw in Philly on you tube

@rossie273 3 года назад

Australia is deteriorating socially too .

@terryoleary5424 3 года назад

@@rossie273 yes it is sadly I’m a Sydney fella. Although I was in the states a few years ago the amount of homeless there is mind blowing

@UTCM 3 года назад

@@rossie273 The USA has as well beyond belief

@rossie273 3 года назад

@@UTCM the enevitable collapse of western society .

@manfmnantucket 3 года назад

what are the gun control laws in thailand, and the level of gun ownership and gun deaths? I get mixed answers when googling... I know there are ghost guns, but law enforcement seems to nab those.

@UTCM 3 года назад

As far as I have learned you must have a permit . Easy for government employees . The general public I m not sure . There are a few killings here using guns but they are generally domestic related ..

@robertwilliamson6121 2 года назад

@@UTCM Maybe some shootings because of yaba smugglers and dealings also.