Sukhumvit Road: A Brief history of Bangkok, Thailand - Part 1

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With 'Bangkok Pat'. Sukhumvit Road: Let's look back. The future is uncertain, we can't look forward, so let's look back for 10 minutes. Nana to Asok is probably the most famous part of Sukhumvit Road, and it's changed a lot in the last few decades. From it's beginnings 50yrs ago and the history of its name, we look at how it's changed, the streets, the traffic, the skytrain, the buildings, the nightlife, as well as a few headlines and urban legends.
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@scottDchicago 2 года назад

The historical contribution of this fun yet informative episode is immense! Bangkok Pat is a star on the rise.

@canadians2214 2 года назад

This is the best story that the Thaiger has given us. Thanks for sharing to us all that was around during these good old times in Bangkok. Hoping to see another story again, and I have to say again thank you very much for sharing.

@lasseskalman6189 2 года назад

Thank you for a very informative and well-made video about Sukhumvit.

@ndakhotmail 2 года назад

So interesting. So informative. I had the feeling of something that was well researched and professionally presented. Thank you

@saultrejo6563 2 года назад

He presents a lot better on his own than the live interviews

@tommym1966 2 года назад

Really enjoyed that. Heartbreaking to see how quiet it is at the moment.

@MarkRobert-BKK 2 года назад

Pat has the right level of sarcasm, not too much, but just enough to be worthy of the Thaiger.

@terencegraham8414 2 года назад

Thanks Pat. 1987 was my first time to Thailand. Fantastic memories my friend.

@cpanui 2 года назад

Yet another interesting video. It's fascinating to those of us who have some familiarity with Sukhumvit. You present well, you write well. Thanks Pat

@EAHDN 2 года назад

I was a little confused seeing Bangkok Pat @The Thaiger at first. As I am a member of the channel of Bangkok Pat for a while already. I do thing his documentary like vlogs are an excellent addition to The Thaiger. Well Done!

@padgaprao2617 2 года назад

Agree 100%

@taigaowl5836 2 года назад

His vids are the best! Interesting, great reflections and merges of past and present.

@stephenjordan4209 2 года назад

great to see Bangkok Pat on your channel, for me the best You Tuber for Thailand..

@oktayerdem391 2 года назад

This person should do more clips for the thaiger

@NickadeeSplit 2 года назад

Wow the music to this mini documentary is funky groovy and I love it!

@mal3519 2 года назад

I've watched all Bangkok Pats vlogs and there isn't a bad one among them he knocks out some real quality vlogs . pleased your channel is starting to get the recognition that it deserves Pat.

@dea01ify 2 года назад

I am a recent newcomer to Bangkok Pat's vlog. A channel well worth checking out.

@thailandmyway5454 2 года назад

Fantastic video. This is what we need. A bit more of the good old days. Well done Team.

@thailandmyway5454 2 года назад

@@sontayatoemsook1266 ok. Understand. Enjoyable viewing though. Thanks.

@husain_tulachannel 2 года назад

Thank you for the beautiful video that reminded me good old days when I first visited Bangkok in 1987. I just hope that Bangkok, or any other City around the world doesn't lose it's signature completely because it's originality makes it unique and connected to it's tradition.

@WadersInAlaska 2 года назад

Thanks Pat! What an interesting episode! Cheers!!

@mphozulu4822 2 года назад

very interesting! more!

@ikkue 2 года назад

I'm really glad Pat's talent for documenting and showing off every bit of Bangkok most others can't or don't is getting shown to a wider audience. If you like this sort of stuff I recommend Pat's channel "Bangkok Pat". It's filled with amazing gems just like this video but with not enough views

@jiraratboonwej2816 2 года назад

Thanks for the great informative vlog , I've lived in sukhumvit area during my study and work a couple of times , however,didn't know these vibes..

@RaymondCore 2 года назад

My friend, whose family compound is on soi 8, told me there was rice paddy all the way to Sukhumvit when he was a schoolboy. He is very wealthy now because of increased land values.

@durian2193 2 года назад

Professionally done. Good job Bangkok Pat and Thaiger..,,

@flix1710 2 года назад

Great souvenir vids... As I came first time to BKK in 1993! Nice memories, in those years I used the public buses & knew the network better than in my home town... 😉🙏

@iandunn8338 2 года назад

It’s great to see the old and new parts of Bangkok A History lesson I will not forget

@LasseInSurin 2 года назад

Nice to watch. First time I visited Bangkok I stayed at Windsor hotel at Soi 20, Sukhumwit road. I still have pictures from Sukhumwit and the rest of Bangkok as I liived in Bangkok a couple of years in the beginning of the 80's. Very different city at that time.

@soimikey 2 года назад

Great video, wouldn’t mind an even longer clip.

@sabaideemai1 2 года назад

Melanconic Bangkok 🍏 good luck with the reopening

@oliversparks1459 2 года назад

That was Awesome Thaiger

@angadskate28 2 года назад

So glad Pat's awesome is reaching a wider audience Cheers

@byRobertEklund 2 года назад

What a great documentary, very informative and well put together! I loved the urban legends, I will look forward to seeing the next one!

@NightBazaar 2 года назад

I remember when the lower Sukhumvit Road area was quite different than today. As seen in some of the clips in this video, there was no sky train. Some of the places I stayed at were the Miami Hotel and the Atlanta Hotel. But my favorite haunt was The Mermaid's Rest on Soi 8 just a short way off Sukhumvit Road. The Mermaid's Rest was like a quiet oasis with very friendly staff. It was located where Monsoon's is now. By the early 1990's, smog was thick in Bangkok, and quite noticeable in the Sukhumvit Road area. At various points along Sukhumvit there were foot bridges crossing the road. Traffic was pretty thick most of the time, so it was risky to cross the road on foot at most intersections. All in all, it was an enjoyable area.

@manidapenglam845 2 года назад

I studied at a girl school in Soi 22 from 1994-1999, sometimes walked to Time square building or Robinson (before Emporium opened around 1996?)

@johnwilliamcole584 2 года назад

Very enjoyable - and well done...will keep an eye open for more like this. THANKS

@trevor6513 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this 👍👍

@issadiawara38 Год назад

I grew up round these places I touched down in Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭 in 1999 big changes wow if I look back in the video of 1987 to 1996 to the year I hit the sois as kid growing up wow good old day great memories God bless Thailand 🇹🇭❤️❤️❤️

@khunsainam 2 года назад

well done, look forward to your next one.

@dougdavis8986 2 года назад

Oh to have a time machine. Take me back to 87'!

@akiwiinthailand7617 2 года назад

Brilliant video ...thank you ...

@braveappointment1334 2 года назад

Fascinating historical view. Thanks for the brief photo of the Seafood Market at the Asoke intersection. Had great meals there in the 80s and when I went back in the 90s.....gone. I wondered if I had imagined it........

@barrygunning2529 2 года назад

Great insight into the past

@RoodeMenon 2 года назад

Give us more history episodes like these. fascinating stuff.

@tucsonjohn829 2 года назад

Thanks for this great history. I visited there in the 1970’s during the war. Being only 19, I had an awesome time with some hot young ladies in Patpong. I took no photos. But I still have some “wet dreams/flashbacks” that involve my memories of that exciting time in my youth. Thankfully, no hangovers! There is only one Bangkok in the World. I don’t think the World could handle more than one! Lol!

@canadians2214 2 года назад

You guys might not believe what I am about to say. I was there at this time, it was about 1968, 69. Again I will say thanks for sharing.

@martypoll 2 года назад

Wow! I was surprised to see that giant Country Road bar at 5:21. It is now tucked into Soi Cowboy. Country Road was the first nightlife venue I went to on my first night in Thailand.

@jlhkia 2 месяца назад

That brought back memories. The SkyTrain drastically changed the character of the road. If they had been able to wait another decade they would have been able to build a subway instead.

@timothyhallisey9634 2 года назад

hope to see more like this

@keremyaka1 2 года назад

thats a great work! thanks to thaiger bringing up

@ronrockit3084 2 года назад

Very good video I like history keep em coming thanks

@Al_D 2 года назад

Please more content like this. Much better than your news contents.

@travelandfoodislife 2 года назад

Interesting and educational! Looking forward to your next documentary,..

@scottDchicago 2 года назад

Excellent transitional music at 4:54 “Elevator Lines” that perfectly matches the flow of stellar visual content!

@padgaprao2617 2 года назад

Bangkok Pat always uses interesting pieces of music and if you love music related puns you will enjoy his videos :-)

@scottDchicago 2 года назад

@@padgaprao2617 Yes indeed. Pat really knows his music. He was a DJ back in the day in Bangkok.

@capetonian 2 года назад

Excellent contribution, Pat.

@Paul_G_Eats 2 года назад

Great video and very interesting 👍

@milkybar06 2 года назад

Very informative.

@John-nw8uj 2 года назад

In 79 Sukmibit Rd was two way , three lanes either way, in early 80s a Police General converted to five lanes in and one bus lane out of town. This lasted a year or so then we got the 4 in and 2 out which lasted until the Skytrain was built down the Centre . John

@richardhaughton4303 2 года назад

Well done 👍 the content was excellent, informative with a good historical context added, love that there are a few Chinese shops holding out, grandsons will enjoy the windfalls of the older generations

@travelinthai796 2 года назад

I enjoyed this :) Thanks

@mr.tellovalencia7907 2 года назад

Entertaining and educational, keep them coming.

@renatomilani485 2 года назад

Pat on Thaiger! Well Done!

@keithshippen4258 2 года назад

Memories

@bintang-zo5tw 2 года назад

first time i didnt here the word corona or covid in a thaiger episode !! so refreshing

@harryclarke3217 2 года назад

Very professional presented and informative

@MRCAPNH 2 года назад

More of this please...

@sheldonk5634 2 года назад

Great to hear and see the history lesson. As an expat I lived at the end of Soi 11 near the Kong. That was the turn of this century and lots has changed with the pandemic.

@jacquiet6040 2 года назад

Cheap Charlies and Suk 11 Hostel. Best Memories! ❤ From Canada

@josephmercurio909 2 года назад

loved it, we want more

@davidlist7507 2 года назад

Wow, it sure has changed a lot over the years to a beautiful center now.

@shorty9124 2 года назад

I like that video

@frankoseven 2 года назад

Great and interesting video by Bangkok Pat. Thank you for this. The Rat at 8:00 is defintley a job for one of your cats in the other videos ;)

@acmelka 2 года назад

Thanks very informative. A warning though some of what you see late night on lower Sukhumvit can never be unseen

@sfdave65 2 года назад

This was fantastic. So much history to learn.

@blumenkraft23 2 года назад

I can remember when it was all fields 😜 Anyhow, fascinating stuff Bangkok Pat - great work. Hopefully see more of your work here 👍

@peterthermocline 2 года назад

Excellent Documentary. Thanks

@qw2459 2 года назад

Interesting!

@2much2see2 2 года назад

Loved this video. I stayed at the Miami several times back in 1982. Great memories! Thank you!

@tonyperez7907 2 года назад

You should do a video on Soi Cowboy and the history of the first bar and of course Pat Pong. ;)

@BangkokPat 2 года назад

Patpong video is getting done this month, still researching and organising couple of guests, it'll be in the same style as the 'Five Decades of Nana' video

@jackjones3722 2 года назад

well done, enjoyed that, can go a bit deeper into the background for me, but im a history buff, maybe not everyone wants it..

@coleennoble6492 2 года назад

Love your videos!

@nigelbaker2717 2 года назад

Great, really enjoyed the blast from the past! I loved the images from 1986, my first time in Thailand/Bangkok. Stayed at the Landmark. Fabulous!

@jez.jerzyk 2 года назад

Well done The Thaiger: informative series. Looking forward to seeing some insightful stories about Charoen Nakhon, Charoen Krung and Rama III roads, maybe even Bang Krachao - I am somewhat confident it holds some mysteries. Keep it up Bangkok Pat! Edit: Bangkok Pat Channel - Subscribed.

@bk8443 2 года назад

Great show. Keep it up!

@williamcrossan9333 2 года назад

Great presentation! Thank you.

@Goldfinger555 2 года назад

Well done. I frequent this area when visiting so it gives me a new perspective. Thanks

@prestonphelps1649 2 года назад

Well done

@peterglasstone9336 2 года назад

What a fascinating video. More please. Would love to see similar pieces on Patpong and Pattaya. And I miss Cheap Charlie’s.

@jacquiet6040 2 года назад

I will never forget one of the signs at Cheap Charlies - Arrow pointing the way to the toilet which read, Pee Only! One of my craziest and funniest bathroom visits was the 1st time I used the washroom at CC.. Also remember the New York Times article, about Cheap Charlie's posted on his bar.

@roberthill9639 2 года назад

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

@mturn444 Год назад

Stayed on Soi 11 long time ago and was always curious about it’s history. To see how much it’s changed and to think of not just where it’s and everything else is going is amazing. Time moves on…

@martinj.3510 2 года назад

Nice informative video. For future videos of this nature I would suggest to improve the introduction and add a conclusion section - which was missing. It would have been nice for The Thaiger team to have added a post conclusion section which could have stated, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the next segment of Bangkok Pat will be about bla blah bla next week....." To give a sense of continuity, as the way that this video concluded it leaves the viewer wondering if it was truncated accidentally by RU-vid. Anyway, thanks for this new initiative :>))

@romeomus80 2 года назад

Like this video 🙏🇩🇰

@scottDchicago 2 года назад

My first of twelve trips to Thailand was way back in 1993 just prior to the construction of the BTS. I vividly remember the construction of the BTS columns down Sukhumvit during my second trip in December of 1995. It is important to note and remember that most vehicles back then were still using leaded gasoline which created plumes of thick smoke! A couple of your historical video clips captures this! Those days of leaded gasoline were extremely intense and the smell was strong. Back in the day, I believe that I’ve visited just about every venue shown and talked about in this episode. What a fantastic trip down memory lane!

@rsvpurgt 2 года назад

I remember Sukhumvit Rd when my family 1st vacationed there in the 80s. It seems like another planet now. Your right, the exhaust smell is something that stays with you your whole life. But it was the coolest place to a preteen boy. 😊

@CH-jd8km 2 года назад

Same here. Stayed in Soi 21. I remember the Emporium being built

@scottDchicago 2 года назад

@@CH-jd8km That’s a great area of Bangkok. My family and I stayed at the Emporium Suites Hotel back in 2017 which is close to the mall.

@scottDchicago 2 года назад

@@rsvpurgt It definitely was and still is a cool place. I was nineteen when I first visited Thailand back in January of 1993. I can still remember the excitement of being there for the first time. I was visiting my father who was there on business. He has traveled to Thailand approximately 40 times between the years of 1979 - 2015.

@rtinar6197 2 года назад

Let us not forget the plumes of black smoke coming from all the public buses and 10-wheel trucks burning diesel fuel before the conversion to compressed natural gas, part of my memories of BKK in the late 70's and 80's.

@John_Smith2302 2 года назад

Didn't Bangkok Pat post on the Teak Door forum?

@fredsmith5286 2 года назад

i remember i was staying in a hotel on Sukhumvit Road opposite off all the bars that got knocked down, on January 26 2003, all the noise woke me up, banging, screaming, heavy machinery knocking everything down, it was a right mess, everything just flattend in a couple of hours.

@niks1life 2 года назад

Thanks for introducing us to Pat…just subbed to his channel. 👍

@tonylucas4020 2 года назад

Met 2 of my favourite ladies at that Asoke "ramshackle" beerbar plaza early this century. Was so disappointed when that area finished. Still enjoy Bangkok.Thanks.

@kurtlesser2684 2 года назад

Thanks for the memories. I was one of those GIs that visitted and fell in love with Thailand. Probably the only things that haven't changed are the rain, the scammers, and the warmth of the Thai people. Khapun Khap

@kevwandless 2 года назад

Pat , can you push the live stream to after man u vs Everton is finished. Being an Everton fan maybe missing the second maybe a good thing 🇹🇭🤟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@peterthermocline 2 года назад

Bravo👍👏👏👏👏🏆

@marcstaheli2092 2 года назад

Stayed at suk 11 from 1993-2000, regular at cheap charly but no mention of the old thermae as an important spot? Suk square wasn't ir named as clinton plaza?

@jacquiet6040 2 года назад

Suk 11 in 2006. The Best. Cheap Charlies up the lane, what memories eh!