Surat Thani City, Fantastic! Thai SE Coast Tour Begins! Pt 1

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2021
  • Planned this 'escape' a while back (with no idea it would become a bit of a real escape...) Now, decided to stay put on this coast with plenty of space, plus miles of beaches and ntnl parks all around. Part 1 begins with a flight from Bangkok and a night in Surat Thani City (which turns out to be WELL worth a stay btw!) Plus MUCH more to follow in this series! Hope you enjoy & take good care all. LINKS:
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Komentáře • 104

  • @SideTripLife
    @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +2

    Part 1: Surat Thani City, Fantastic, Who Knew?? czcams.com/video/koWAlX9hk_U/video.html
    Part 2: Thailand's TOP 'Secret' Beach Area Khanom: czcams.com/video/J76HS2ksRjw/video.html
    Part 3: #1 Thai Coast Drive, Beaches + Sichon czcams.com/video/DBGT4xhLJmQ/video.html
    Part 4: Like Samui 20 Years Ago czcams.com/video/91Y6BwAZ6JU/video.html
    Part 5: From $250/month Khanom Houses for Rent: czcams.com/video/sNvJGbYJWH8/video.html
    Part 6: The Serpent Heroine, Waterfall, Khanom Town: czcams.com/video/bwVt5uFEyRM/video.html

  • @FarEastGolfer
    @FarEastGolfer Před 3 lety +8

    Another quality video, looking forward to the next one 🌴 .

  • @grandpa7176
    @grandpa7176 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your videos are excellent. All the information that I need is in them. It has convinced me to try a two week retirement vacation to see if the area is right for me. Well done, sir!

  • @traveltimeinternatinal
    @traveltimeinternatinal Před 2 lety +2

    I lived in Surat Thani fror 6 months and you went past my fav khao mok gai place!

  • @jean-claudecurti371
    @jean-claudecurti371 Před 3 lety +2

    Waow... great video again... thank u... i bought a singha to see it from Switzerland 🇨🇭. Make me feel good to see this video and want to go to Surat thani now

  • @_Alfa.Bravo_
    @_Alfa.Bravo_ Před 7 měsíci +1

    ❤ Love your videos from very first to very last second and the nice music❤

  • @David-le7jy
    @David-le7jy Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! I'd never really considered Surat Thani and coast, I'm always in a rush to get to the islands. Will defo consider exploring their when I come over next winter. Great vid bro!

  • @brian67654
    @brian67654 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video as always!

  • @jeffcahill5722
    @jeffcahill5722 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't recall ever enjoying time spent at BKK, but the beginning of this video makes me know I'll treasure every moment next time.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Next time in Bkk, maybe try this fun walking tour: czcams.com/video/ayFpqRB3DZ4/video.html

    • @jeffcahill5722
      @jeffcahill5722 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SideTripLife Actually I just meant the airport, and was too lazy to look up the correct spelling for Suvarnabhumi so used the designator BKK. As far as the city is concerned, I absolutely love it and have spent many a day walking around exploring, including one day I walked over 30km! I love to run in Bang Kachao ... the hotter the better. I'll give this video you linked a look. I have stayed at the Sheraton on the riverside a few times and done a fair bit of exploring in the area.

  • @timdingleakajacksparrow2748

    Looks great Dude 👍👍✅🇹🇭

  • @jean-claudecurti371
    @jean-claudecurti371 Před 3 lety +3

    Cool 😊😎... thanks

  • @zeidhaddad1
    @zeidhaddad1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks keep them coming please, great Job!!!

  • @karltraveldude7817
    @karltraveldude7817 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job , first video i have seen on Surat Thani ! Thank you ...i

  • @JorgenD-original
    @JorgenD-original Před 3 lety +1

    An other very good video from u. Can’t wait for next. Very interesting, now u got me interested in doing a stop there next time in Thailand.

  • @technosandee
    @technosandee Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome tour thanks buddy 👏

  • @vodkadave69
    @vodkadave69 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow,I always thought Suri Thani was quiet,great video thank you 😎👍

  • @TheThailightZone
    @TheThailightZone Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video

  • @mrmartin2079
    @mrmartin2079 Před 3 lety +2

    This has to be the first ST city video I've noticed on YT ,very interesting , that river promenade area looks class 👍👍👍( " the place down the st" 😁😁 who would have guessed in a sleepy little town like ST ,🙄😁)

  • @staffanfogelberg6816
    @staffanfogelberg6816 Před 3 lety +2

    Another great video. Thx. I was in ST 3 weeks ago, on my way from Koh Phangan to Bangkok. Next time I'll definitely visit Khanom. ... Plz check your exchange rates....100 baht is 27 SEK, not 37 SEK (buss ticket price).

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      TACK for correct FX price quote Staffan. My mistake, must have misread google exchange rates (my Canadian loonie/peso is about the same lol;) Skål

  • @sureshbaweja8217
    @sureshbaweja8217 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful place to visit

  • @darrenpierce9362
    @darrenpierce9362 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video. Brought back good memories of Surat Thani. It's a great little town that most people skip on the way to the islands even though it's got lots to offer. Cheers.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thx Darren & couldn't agree more! Surat Thani is indeed a great town, also highly recommend stop n stay vs travelling on thru.

    • @Blueski888
      @Blueski888 Před 8 měsíci

      My wife and I stayed in Surat Thani for two nights last year, pretty close to where you stayed. The town has a nice vibe.

  • @JorgenD-original
    @JorgenD-original Před rokem +1

    @SideTtipLife. Now I will have a nice evening. Look at this serie of videos again. Also take some notes for planing our next trip

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před rokem +1

      Nice! I love trip planning! Go Jorgen GO! STL :)

  • @jameshodson9448
    @jameshodson9448 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice one love your videos

  • @sanremosallymusictravel
    @sanremosallymusictravel Před 3 lety +1

    Really a nice amazing video and good job. I wish you a good evening is healthy.👍👍🇮🇹🇮🇹

  • @jeswmuke
    @jeswmuke Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent vlog. Surat Thani looks to be a beautiful sea side town. Thanks .

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      Thx Mike! Surat's riverside actually but very close to the sea + the most amazing beaches in all Thailand (as we shall see in next vid:)

  • @bertvanderkooij2886
    @bertvanderkooij2886 Před 3 lety +1

    Good stuff !!

  • @mrh661
    @mrh661 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi great content really gives an insight to the places you visit . Fingers crossed go to Bangkok in November and after watching one of your vlogs showing apartments overlooking the Chao Phraya River , that is what I have booked . Can’t wait all the best from the UK

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      TY Mr H! If any others may like to view Bangkok Riverside accommodation options, pls see: czcams.com/video/fu2xLTogwXs/video.html

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow - Great video - luv the look of ST , vibrant - alive , plenty to see , wobbly pops 👍 🇦🇺🙏👍🍻 - hope there is more 🙏

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers Ant! The best beaches and plenty more yet to come in this series, pls stay tuned!

  • @andrewrobinson2565
    @andrewrobinson2565 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the airport and flight footage - like being there. It's all a distant memory.
    Glad we live on the Med 🇫🇷. Beach 5 minutes away 😃.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      The med? Nice one Andrew! Some say showing flight footage is boring but to me (and thankfully to others like yourself) I LOVE flight footage! Cheers!

    • @andrewrobinson2565
      @andrewrobinson2565 Před 3 lety

      @@SideTripLife During a pandemic that has most people desperate to get away, it's almost therapeutic imho. 👍👍

  • @Watchmaty
    @Watchmaty Před 3 lety +2

    I really missed flying , have to go somewhere

  • @jimmyjimmy4286
    @jimmyjimmy4286 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job getting the heck out of BKK STL 👍🏻 you don't want to be stuck there in another lockdown situation (well I know I wouldn't want to be!)
    Great airport swampy never had any issues there at all.
    Cool reference to Leicester City that's my club LCFC 🤣 King Power!
    Happy trails in southern Thailand look forward to watching all the vids! Big thumbs up from UK 🇬🇧👍🏻
    Ps watch out for those SECNIC areas 🤣

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers JJ! Was fortunate to have left just before the '3rd wave' (happy to be away too:) More vids to follow in this series including some of the nicest beaches in all Thailand.Thanks for watching & take care (PS: more power to Leicester City;)

    • @jimmyjimmy4286
      @jimmyjimmy4286 Před 3 lety

      @@SideTripLife thanks for the reply yep keeping my head down over here waiting for the vaccine, should be soon now. Things are gradually opening up here in the UK off to beer garden this weekend, hopefully no big 3rd wave here now most have been jabbed. Stay safe there too bud 👍🏻

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Před 3 lety

    My CZcams alerts are messed up. I have missed so many of your videos. And also on so many channels. I watch, Catching up, always enjoy your content. Have a great weekend.

  • @baazooka86
    @baazooka86 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, Thanks. I have to check out the area if and when I get back there. I can’t believe the price of the flights from Bangkok. When I flew with my girl to Ao Nang, it was like $60 round trip each. That’s like flying from Phoenix (where I am) to Las Vegas for that price. Good deal.

  • @LiveMyAssOff
    @LiveMyAssOff Před 3 lety +1

    SOOOO AWESOME! your vids always give us great ideas. as you mentioned in the comment, we were sadly on the Other Side of the "day of 3rd wave" -- all reports I get from up here in BKK tell me, I we try to enter Surat Thani or Krabi province we'll need a covid test or possible quarantine. bummer... SO, i'm taking notes :-) thanks so much! peace.

  • @dan-k3744
    @dan-k3744 Před 3 lety +1

    THAILAND IS THE BEST

  • @johnnysiam-007
    @johnnysiam-007 Před 3 lety +1

    Very unexpected

  • @justdifferent1
    @justdifferent1 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice place to be in lock down, much better than Bangkok hope the world doesn't shutdown around you luck stay well

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      Thanks JD. Where I'm currently at, there's few folks around and miles of white sand, secluded coves + endless places to explore. Could also head up into one of the many ntnl park and mountains around here. In fact, doing that today! (vids to follow;) Stay well all.

  • @ismailqursoy
    @ismailqursoy Před 3 lety +1

    ❤️

  • @civivva4501
    @civivva4501 Před 3 lety +1

    I was worried it would be too noisy to stay in a hotel right on the main busy street. Nice and quiet.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Reviews said some rooms were noisy but mine was very quiet. Loved the location of this hotel too, can walk everywhere

  • @robbielittle52
    @robbielittle52 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice one mate ....how far is that past HuaHin ? Robnoi still stuck in London !

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Robnoi, hope London's looking up! Surat Thani is about 450 kms from Hua Hin, which translates as an approx 6 hr drive (longer by train but can get a sleeper overnight). If it were me with say a month, would rent a cheap car (or bike) and stop at Prachuap Khiri Khan, Baan Grud/Krut, Bang Saphan Yai/Noi, Chumpon and every place in between as that entire coast is an absolute gem! (+ the BEST part, where I'm at now - vids to follow:)

    • @robbielittle52
      @robbielittle52 Před 3 lety

      Thanks .....Amazing Thailand

  • @user-bd8km6mi2q
    @user-bd8km6mi2q Před 3 lety +2

    👍👌

  • @ronrockit3084
    @ronrockit3084 Před 3 lety

    What does that small sign say outside bars ?

  • @rolandet
    @rolandet Před 3 lety +1

    20:56 may as well have been New Orleans 😊

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thx for noticing that gorgeous old building. There's several like it near the riverfront and thankfully some have been preserved - hopefully more can be too!

  • @sefaskov2233
    @sefaskov2233 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyd watching , do u post on Instagram ?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Sef. Rarely post on instagram but can see under sidetripplus

  • @robertburnett5561
    @robertburnett5561 Před 3 lety +1

    Is there quarantine now?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      Should have stated I'm a Canadian expat living in Bangkok so was already here (gratefully too I might add). Quarantine is still in effect for overseas arrivals currently and unfortunately we've also just had a 3rd wave outbreak. For the record, I planned this trip a while ago and travelled South a day before the current wave was reported. Wouldn't have gone had I known but grateful to be here with loads of space, miles of beach and few people about. More vids and updates to follow. Take care all

  • @robertburnett5561
    @robertburnett5561 Před 3 lety +1

    This looks absolutely pre covid. So I am confused by all the doom and gloom and shutdowns in resr of Thailand. Was it the same there after the latest virus surge?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Robert, this was pre-Songkran and pre-3rd wave, just! As stated in the airport scene, I travelled South a day before the current wave was reported. Wouldn't have gone had I known but grateful to be here with loads of space, miles of beach and few people about. More vids and updates to follow. Take care all

  • @eddies8174
    @eddies8174 Před 3 lety +1

    Name of hotel n price you paid?. You must include most famous eating places in every city please:))

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      H Eddie, Harbourfront Hotel, paid 600, in 'normal' times from 800+ depending on room. Will try to check out famous eateries but usually I seek out small out of the way places ;)

    • @eddies8174
      @eddies8174 Před 3 lety

      They should be the dont miss places to eat:)))

  • @yvindsjdin1996
    @yvindsjdin1996 Před 3 lety +2

    So Surat Thani is almost as good as Samui?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Both are fantastic destinations. Love Samui but Surat Thani is well worth a stopover and if you like beaches, some of the best in Thailand are just South of Surat Thani on the mainland (vids to follow)

  • @dublinjohn2379
    @dublinjohn2379 Před 3 lety

    That first bar looked great but why no masks ?? isnt there another wave in Thailand ??

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      This was the weekend before 3rd wave in Bangkok was announced and at a time when there were zero cases for months. Now all pubs are closed and must wear masks any time one is out anywhere.

  • @Smokey525
    @Smokey525 Před 3 lety +1

    I hope you made it to Blue Terrace Cafe while in Khanom. The best views in Khanom.

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Was there today, the view was amazing (more vids to follow :)

  • @mchohatai
    @mchohatai Před 2 lety

    0h! you can read Thai!

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Mai chai, นิดหน่อย / nit noi.... My ex Thai girlfriend was teaching me but she moved to USA for university and I peaked from there.... (she then got a great job and I stayed here, sia jai):

    • @mchohatai
      @mchohatai Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife im so sorry to hear that. But seems you really enjoy traveling in thailand 555 especially Suratthani, as i’ve seen you visited there many times. Im thai but i never visited Surat but doing plan to visit there. Thank you so much for your helpful vdo. Its very interesting. ขอบคุณมากคะ ขอให้สนุกกับการอยู่เมืองไทยนะคะ 😁✌🏻

  • @u982245
    @u982245 Před 2 lety

    what visa are you on ?

  • @berschte
    @berschte Před 2 lety

    Was this before covid?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      April 2021, just before 3rd wave here

    • @berschte
      @berschte Před 2 lety

      @@SideTripLife ah ok probably they closed the clubs afterwards due to rising covid rates

  • @brysonvanrensburg6835
    @brysonvanrensburg6835 Před 2 lety

    Where is Part 2 ?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 2 lety

      Part 1: Surat Thani City, Fantastic, Who Knew?? czcams.com/video/koWAlX9hk_U/video.html
      Part 2: Thailand's TOP 'Secret' Beach Area Khanom: czcams.com/video/J76HS2ksRjw/video.html
      Part 3: #1 Thai Coast Drive, Beaches + Sichon czcams.com/video/DBGT4xhLJmQ/video.html
      Part 4: Like Samui 20 Years Ago czcams.com/video/91Y6BwAZ6JU/video.html
      Part 5: From $250/month Khanom Houses for Rent: czcams.com/video/sNvJGbYJWH8/video.html
      Part 6: The Serpent Heroine, Waterfall, Khanom Town: czcams.com/video/bwVt5uFEyRM/video.html

  • @mickyd2673
    @mickyd2673 Před 3 lety

    Any golf courses nearby?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      In Surat Thani town a nice lil 9 holer Vibhavadi-Rangsit Golf Course and further afield toward beautiful Khao Sok is stunning Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course. There may be others but those are 2 I know of.

    • @mickyd2673
      @mickyd2673 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SideTripLife Will look them up for when we return

  • @flighteye6642
    @flighteye6642 Před 3 lety +1

    another 'stay-at-home' order here in Whitby Canada for a month and a year since it started. Your videos are a couple minutes of pure distraction followed by an hour with withdrawal symptoms. How'bout a livestream soon?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      Hello Whitby! I do unannounced livestreams from time to time (did one from the amazing beach where I'm at yesterday). If any viewers would like to make sure they don't miss a live, perhaps click Subscribe, then click the Bell and finally 'all notifications' or you'll likely never know about it. Cheers!

  • @johnlong_mil935
    @johnlong_mil935 Před 3 lety +1

    How I wish I can join you... 5555

  • @michaelong5951
    @michaelong5951 Před 3 lety +1

    Love to see you in the video?

    • @SideTripLife
      @SideTripLife  Před 3 lety

      Thx for your request Michael. But my vids are not about me (nor walky-talky/selfies etc) instead just actual content shown out front/POV style which hopefully also shows some useful info about the places visited. However, I do appear fleetingly sometimes, like here: czcams.com/video/BYnBKmnEeJc/video.html
      Cheers

  • @sunchildtine
    @sunchildtine Před 2 lety

    always making a mad dash to catch a ferry to the islands but will definitely consider staying a couple of nights when i'm in Surat Thani again. be nice to take it easy & not chasing time.

  • @TheThailightZone
    @TheThailightZone Před 3 lety

    I don't really like the VietJet uniforms

  • @testing1sim
    @testing1sim Před 3 lety

    lots of masks im seeing in there! Thats right where i wanna be!

  • @wolfgangbackknecht8524

    Your Show is really boring