✅VANISHING BANGKOK EP 4 | The DC3 | The Old Hippie District | Santika Nightclub Fire | Iconic Hotels
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- The old days of Bangkok: 67 dead in the Santika Nightclub fire that shocked the world, destruction of the classic Siam Intercontinental Hotel for...you guessed it...a shopping mall. Both were a total sham in diffferent ways, but times moves on. We also look at Bangkok's first hippie backpacker district in the 1960s, a few old buildings verging on demolition plus a DC3 plane outside the city with an interesting history. Enjoy!
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The sad about Santika is that the Police who were getting their kickback avoided all responsibility and the directors that went to jail weren't aware the final night was going to be as big as it was. Certain people got greedy and got away with it
Nobody was held to account. Only fireworks guy as a scapegoat
@@BangkokPat no one of the directors finished up doing a couple of years. Family acquaintance
Indoor fireworks?? Only in Thailand … 💀
This is a true tragedy. Much like the Batman Club in Pattaya. As it’s said, _”This is Thailand.”_
I do a fair share of rambling in the same neighborhoods… perhaps that is why our paths crossed near The Golden Mount. And I may have said this before… but this was absolutely your finest work for us history geeks.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Your documentaries skillfully curate the history, culture and architecture of BKK. A joy to watch.
You are a guardian of history in an ever-changing city, where the concept of preserving the past is often sidelined in favour of 'development'.
As ever, thank you, Pat.
Thank you very much for the kind words, one day a future CZcamsr may use my videos as a window to the past!!
As a retired Firefighter from Canada who loves living in Thailand I will say there is something to be said for living in a country that has stricter building and fire codes like my home country. Expensive and lengthy yes, however you can't put a price on a human life.
Yes, part of the tragedy is that the emergency services had issues getting through the traffic
Canada becaue of your politicians has become a Country of Losers and socialist Liberals,actually Life is cheap in Asia and the Middle east?
Yes, but lets not get all too high & mighty and forget that the path to these Western regulations were also pathed with many horrific disaster stories in our own home countries, even up until the 80/90's. Thailand will get there eventually.
@@TheThailightZone True, many had to die before regulations and codes were enacted. Now, in America, many hate the codes and inspections that keep them from frying. Complacency is a dangerous luxury.
Best thing for a sunday: A new video from Bangkok Pat.
Thanks mate
I remember Santika's story, which was a very terrible night for the nation, losing so many lives . This is the thing about greedy owners not thinking about the safety of others. Great vlog Pat as always and thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you once again for your visits to parts of Bangkok/Krung Thep & Beyond that most of us DON'T know much about, Pat! It really IS fascinating as hell to see and hear all of this and--as always--it makes me most anxious to be on a plane bound back to Thailand again! 🙂
Cheers Sean and thanks for the kind words 😻
Spectacular imagery, editing and story line. Thanks Pat for your work it's highly appreciated.
Good on you Pat. Wonderfully entertaining as usual. A rich tapestry of the good, not so good and all that is, uniquely Thai. So glad Hua Lamphong survived. It oozed so much character and felt alive with the journey of so many, locals and tourists. Some wonderfully unique architecture and history, as well as your ability to weave a magical narrative. Grateful for your efforts. Thank you. 🤗🙏
Pat, I cannot get enough of your very, very well made videos. I’ll be in Bangkok the first week in February. I’m writing a book, more about the sociological and cultural phenomenon that is Thailand. Any chance of meeting up? Lunch? Tour? I’ll be more than happy to compensate you for your wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Many, many thanks in advance.
Fascinating history there Pat always an interesting watch. Thanks for all the work behind it. 😊
You are the ultimate Bangkok CZcamsr. Attention to detail and your background research is A1. Just superb videos cats and all. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much 😀
Lived in Bangkok in 83 to 85 went back in February this year, and it has changed a lot. There are a lot more tourists now
Thank you, Pat! The video, photos and storytellying are of supreme quality and more imortantly true love for Bangkok which this captivating city definitely deserves! The soundtract is also a delight.
As always, beautifully researched and filmed.
Love the old hippies and our party scene 🎉😅
This is one is at documentary film level. Incredible, Pat!
12:58 ... these old b+w fotos from the 60ies are pure gold !!!
Cheers 😻😎
Oh Wowe!!!! I stayed in the Thai Song Greet back in back in 1973. Downstairs was a Chinese cafe/noodle shop. Upstairs led to a foyer where some girls waited with rooms off it. Great place for those who couldn't afford the Malaysia hotel.
1976 first met my future wife in the Thai Song Greet.Remember fondly, the cook Charley, with shaking hands.
I must be your dad's generation.Nice to see the Thai Song Greet hotel again.When I first came to Thailand in 1976 staid at the Sri Hualumpong Hotel but often ate at the Tyson Greet where I met my wife.Long story there.We are still together.
Time seemed much slower then. Without so much air conditioning felt almost stupified by the heat. Everything seemed in slow motion as you spent time drinking coffee and eating whatever was palatable,mostly tomato omelets.
A few years ago pre COVID intended to spend a reminiscing night in the Sri Hualumpong; booked in, left my bag in the room and set off for Sukhumvit.Got back too late, the doors were locked so spent most of the night with other stranded folks on the floor of the area outside the Station,under that grand arch.At about 4am.I think,they opened the gates to the station and I could enjoy the seats.I recovered my bags from the hotel when it opened and had a shower and returned to my home in the suburbs.
A night to remember.
The other hotel in this area I spent many nights in was the Santhipap Hotel on the other side of Khlong Phasem canal.
Later times stayed at the Malaysia Hotel and the Atlanta Hotel before Banglamphu and KaoSan Road became backpacker central.
Thanks for your videos and especially the photo of the Thai Song Greet.
I tried following in your footsteps but i had to surrender....i think 1960s Bangkok would have been my Safari City . the new Bankok
wore me down very quickly...thanks for tbe hard Work. Thanks for the Memories
Having just discovered your channel, I have been binge-watching over New Years. Fascinating and really well-told. As many have commented, the footage, both the vintage and your new footage, is great. I have been traveling to Bangkok frequently in my 20 plus years living in Tokyo. Hope to find a way to spend more time in Bangkok. Thank you so much for your videos. Better than what you can see in many tv documentaries.
Thanks Thomas, glad you discovered the channel! I work hard to get these videos looking and sounding good, and love doing them.
Very nostalgic and educational, as always! Well done, BKKPat.
My favorite series of Pat thus far. l was already eagerly waiting for a new episode. Thank you so much Pat 🙏🏻🤩
Thank you. I wrote before once the Sri Hualompong Hotel was our first Hotel in Bangkok 1991. 2 People in a room😆
But I would imagine conditions were a bit better back then....
With regard to the Santika fire, I am not sure which was worse, the tragedy itself or the lack of accountability. The Khaek building and Windsor houses show how Bangkok can reinvent itself without destroying its old heritage, you just had to tempt me with those Bloody Cable's though.
The disdain for safety issues then the inevitable corruption and lack of accountability are equally as bad.
Standing ovation from Chicago for yet another stellar episode! I always feel a bit smarter after watching one of your videos Pat.
Great to hear that Scott! Hope all is well in the Windy City😻😎
Thanks for covering Siam Inter Hotel. Been there a couple of times as a kid. Loved how different it was to everything else in the city. Not much remembering the lobby details. May have to rewatch Emmanuel to refresh the memory. 😊
Great video with some scary hotels and beautiful old architecture.
Your videos are superb. Thank you for doing so much research. The Thai government should reward you for your efforts.
Thanks! I'm too nerdy and not influencer enough to get any kind of mainstream acclaim from the likes of TAT et al
My parents took me to Siam intercontinental as a kid don’t remember much by I absolutely love the design so sad it’s gone
wow! a first class ticket to the DC3 history how fascinating!
Keep watching your content Pat, really interesting. Great stuff. Would love to go on one of your walking tours in late February, once I am back in Bangkok.
Thankyou good sir...👍
Hope to make it back to BKK and buy you a coffee machine for all your great, talented work..
Pat's cats steal the show!
It's Friday afternoon after work, and I'm sitting down with coffee, after having dinner - and looking forward to my usual Saturday/Sunday off. Then it's always interesting to see one of your videos, Pat 👌
I think best Bangkok overview ever! Bravo!
Any episode of yours that results in a clip from Men at Work is a good one and this, definitely, checked ALL the boxes!
When l was a kid l asked my dad what hippies looked like and he pointed to the tv while the video was on. It's stayed with me ever since....a classic of course! 🥳
Great video Pat. I kept skipping back to bits to hear again :). If I ever get to go on a walking tour with you, my pick would be these older parts of Bangkok. I absolutely love traditional Thai architecture.
Another great video about Bangkok History. Such a tragedy really sad it’s not the first-time things go badly wrong with fireworks in a club or pub. It happend also in the Netherlands on new year’s night in 2001 where 14 people died through the fire very sad. Nice piece of history of the DC3 plane outside the city of Bangkok very interesting. Really sad the destroy the Siam Intercontinental Hotel why did they not build Siam Paragon somewhere else instead of destroy an unique historic hotel. Good they have the railway Museum. Songwat road seems nice for take photos. Thx again Pat for this very interesting video
I really wish the government would revamp some of the beautiful old buildings in Bangkok and not let them be lost to history.
Not a chance when money can be made sadly....
Used to have a great Sunday brunch at the Intercon, couldn’t afford often but a nice treat
I miss the food courts from the 2000’s and their prices.
Another excellent episode in the Vanishing Bkk series. Loved it.🙂👍
Excellent episode Pat. I have to wonder who would have thought that indoor fireworks was a good idea.
Yeah, it's a mystery!
Very cool to see the Intercontinental again. I was living in Bangkok from 2000 to 2001 and remember the hotel very well. Always sad to see it replaced by Paragon.
A masterful job of unearthing so much history, Pat. Bravo!
nice to see some of the 60's buildings its a shame they seem to tear them down
Great video, interesting 👍🇹🇭 from uk 🇬🇧
Awesome track music at 14:30!
Current favourite of mine!
Another informativ clean clip. Thanks again. !!!ill be back for the 18's time
Thank you very much Thomas 😻😎
For some strange reason i get a feeling i've seen a lot of this before......lol Great vid as always, i see i briefly lurk in the background at Hua Lampong! And we were lucky the tin roof in that Soi by Nana shoe factory had no leaks the way the rain came down........
You must be well familiar with my videos....😎😻
Another great thought-provoking video of Bangkok's illustrious past.
Cheers John😻
pat I have come across " 22 walks in bangkok " by Kenneth Barrett " which is a great complement to your productions.
keep em coming
Another great video, well done.
Clients of the Thai Song Greet, which always had 'entry-level' ladies-of-the-night around, had to stuff tissue paper into cracks and holes in the architecture to deter peeping-toms! The street-level 'restaurant', full of smoke and dirt, was a great travel-information exchange.
I would have guessed as much, the area is still a haunt for cheaper streetwalkers
That santika fiire was awful.
What those poor people must have gone through.
Great video again.
I feel fortunate I celebrated NYE the year before the fire at Santika it had a bowl design so difficult to escape
Fantastic channel Pat thanks for all your hard work.
Another very good episode framing Bangkok.
I remember the Santika fire, we hade spent new year at Central World Plaza (or maybe it already was CentralWorld in 2009) and the traffic was horrendous on the way up to Onnut , we didn´t know why until the day after.
Thanks for sharing this great video, one thing I like about Bangkok Thailand is the lack of graffiti plastered all over buildings,so good to see the people have respect not to deface everything with gastaly Tag's.hope we do see more of these posts.
There are tags about, but l think a line is drawn at certain locations and places as to where a tag is acceptable 😳😳
Another great video ,really interesting to find out stuff about my now favourite city in the world,will be back in 12 days for my xmas holiday ,cant wait
Good way to start my sunday in europe.
12:10 👍👍 As always a superb video Pat.
Keep up the channel loving the videos beats all the videos of Pattaya bars .
Cheers 😻
Awesome once again and the thing about your videos is they mean something different to every viewer and i for one feel lucky to have been in Thailand before the internet and before cell phones and social media and seemed a little slower and romantic and once those days are gone they are gone you can't get them back...i have photos and old 8mm video that i still get a kick out of. As new memories wash over us in the future it's good to watch your nostalgic videos of the past. Thanks again.
At the end, standing on the bridge and behind you is a farang in a green shirt, at the railing. It is surely Jeff Bezos, who was wanting to have a word! Seriously appreciate seeing old parts of Bangkok that date back to my time there (early 70s to late 80s). You've a nice knack for digging up things that should be remembered, and interesting historical details. I did not know that club was made of sandalwood, or that it has been kept in that wat all this time. Always big on Thai history when I lived there - it was so interesting. There is a remote possibility I rode on the DC3 back in the early 70s. Thanks for all your efforts. You're becoming a national resource.
I didn't notice Jeff was standing right there! Thanks for pointing that out. I always try and get some little details in so that l give a complete picture!
Thanks Pat, another excellent vid, felt a bit Deja Vu for me 😀. Thanks for the excellent walking tour, the best thing I've done in 3 visits to BKK. I recommend Pat's walking tours to anyone who visits the Capitol.
Thanks mate, hope the herbs helped your aching feet!
Will be doing the Pat tour in 9 sleeps.
Another good video. How about one on Soi Ngam Dupli?
an add that you have covered many areas thonburi..khlong san and more
i find locating the piers to cross the river needs a bit of a hunt
Cheers lee
Very interesting.
Come here from OTR about a month ago. Been binging on your videos. No one does it like you Pat! One request, I'm confused about the sois, is that Thai for street? and why some streets have two numbers. Any chance maybe you can do a short or even a video on that subject? Thank you sir for keeping us entertained!
Great to hear that! Soi means lane or road, but google maps translates it as 'alley'
Great video, once again! Keep up the good work! I really enjoy each and everyone of your videos. God bless you. There's just no city in the world quite like Bangkok.
Thank you very much Tony, hope you're well.
@@BangkokPat Thanks, Pat! We, (my family and I,) are doing very well, currently enjoying the cool weather during this Cool Season.
I didnt know that they did away with the Intercon. Stayed there many times. Always welcoming us with a basket of fruit adorned with exotic flowers in the room, beautiful garden like setting. Sad…
Very sad indeed, the site is an abomnation now.....
I first read about this nightclub in this Singapore horror collection series of books can’t remember what issue. There’s a story telling about how the ghost of the victim of the Santika in the book. Id think the name of the club was ever mentioned and ‘where it is exactly’ in huge Bangkok city until you made this video. Now I know where it is so my imagination is complete now thanks to you Pat 😂. As usual you really take us to places in Bangkok that not many of us seldom traveller will know about while there.
There are various ghost stories about supposed ghost sightings there and to be honest, it's wishful thimking. The supernatrual superstition in overdrive. That's why l didn't mention it. If there were ghosts at every location where someone died, we'd be overrun with them👻👻👻👻
Love your videos…i learn so much about BKK and TH…alll the pics and videos clips are awesome
Happy to hear that, and thank you for the kind words 😎
Thanks
Cheers. Thank you for the kind support 😻
Cheers Pat I’m with two fellas here in Portugal who stayed in the intercontinental hotel in 1986,,,,
Lovely hotel. Criminal demolition
Another great video, thanks Pat
Great, as usual. Thanks Pat.
Very nice video. I liked to get some background information about the disaster in Sukhumvit Soi 63.
And the railway museum is worth a visit for rail fans. Especially the pictures about safety on railways and trains.....they are hmmm....dirext..5555.
I did not know that place with the old plane, thanks for showing.
And special thanks for the cats!
Thanks and glad you liked the video 😎😻😻
A great video Pat. Thanks for sharing.
Alright, Pat? Love your work, mate.
Fascinating as always
Fantastic, thanks Pat. Glad you have included the Shoe Shop 22:46 in one of your videos. Love seeing these old buildings around Bangkok. Please keep covering them. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it, that shoe shop has a cult following!
Unreal that so many unfortunate 'Hi So's that perished in Santika Club. To think that all the kids with rich families never got justice or compensation! Similar situation happened in Sattahip about a year ago! Mountain View .No one punished for that either! Seems the big and powerful are untouchable here! Good program Pat!
Great stuff again Pat 👏
Thank you so much, it's very interesting. Love your videos 😊
Great to see a new episode, very much find you vlogs so interesting. Thanks
Good blog Pat, very interesting 👍👍
Excellent!
Thank you, good documentary.
This is a fabulous series videos, hope there's more to come
Another spectacular vid highlighting Bangkok's past, well done Pat!
Many thanks for your video,
One thing that always worries me when I'm in Thailand is the lack of oversight and safety regulations of the buildings, transportation, infrastructure, etc. there it seems. The electrical infrastructure can be terrible in some areas like you showed as it's a wonder parts of the city haven't burned down yet. It's like they're weaving a spider's web with all the power lines, and it's a bit scary with the low hanging lines in some areas that could possibly be live as you're walking. I don't want to knock on Bangkok and other areas of Thailand, but hopefully, in the future, that gets upgraded for their and our safety.
Very interesting video,keep up the great work.
ty
Awesome cheers
thank you for interesting video