Comments on: Bangkok’s Khao San Road (HD Video)

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:27:13 +0000

I prefer going to Brick Bar there because there is hardly any tourists there since it’s a bit hidden away. Soi Rambuttri is also a lot more low key. But in reality, if you want to hang out with Thais, Khao San is not the place to go. Ekamai is where you want to be.

By: L

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:17:43 +0000

Although Khao San Road may be one of the most popular spot for backpackers and tourists, it is not a good way to get a grasp of the real Bangkok. I am a Thai-American and am amazed everytime I am the Khao San area by how many tourists there really are here! I have walked down this road many times with visiting family and friends as they are curious to see this infamous road. Inevitably, however, we end up breezing through Khao San in 5 minutes and then are ready to get out! It is a huge tourist trap. Khao San is filled with tourists who think they are being adventurous travelers but are really just in one of the biggest tourists traps in BKK. My advice: wander beyond the crowds, you’ll have a much better experience (and get much better food!!)

By: Cailin

Cailin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:30:07 +0000

Hey Matt
check out this link on youtube – it might help you with your small video – i’ve never seen that before so weird haha
keep the vids coming & and have fun with it, not so much business Matt but fun Matt on screen!

http://help.youtube.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?answer=132460&hl=en_US&msrcid=fupldvs

By: Nauman

Nauman — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:34:51 +0000

Its an overcrowded street in Bangkok and I was so tired of walking in Khao San. People believe that the food is great but I found it not that exciting, even my tour planner from http://zapbooking.com/ also told me the same. And I’m happy that you also noticed that the food isn’t that special in Khao San, however, I’ve not tried it in Soi Rambutri. But overall Khao San is a good place to hangout as you’ll get to witness the main population there.

By: lakshmi

lakshmi — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:55:39 +0000

hey its quite cool..we have been wanting to do some videos too..currently am just using some slides and some VO..

By: Jill Starley-Grainger

Jill Starley-Grainger — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:02:29 +0000

Great content, good tips. A street I’d want to avoid, but my nieces and nephews would love. (Only suggestion would be to enunciate your words more clearly.)

By: Kine

Kine — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:27:06 +0000

As you know, I heart Kho San Rd. But haven’t been in a couple of years. Personally I found the Pad Thai from the stalls quite good, and for a dollar it’s not too bad. Not questioning that there’s better thaifood offered, of c ourse it is
We stayed for a 100baht each in Khao San, but it wasn’t the greatest rooms…

Keep the videos coming!

By: Aaron Bradford

Aaron Bradford — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:19:51 +0000

Cheers man, well we use a mac and it comes with imovie as standard and all the edits and effects are already on there. To be honest Georgie does all the video editing and she’s got a bit of an eye for it. All the music is from our itunes and that’s why we use Vimeo, they don’t bust you for copyright and wipe the music after 2 hours uploading on a rubbish connection.
I guess it’s always going to be a little easier for us because there is two of us but in fairness yours aint half bad and they’re factual… Something we’ve never managed to achieve well so we steer clear and keep it fun.

By: Clay

Clay — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:43:23 +0000

Keep the solid video content flowing, buddy!!!!!!

By: Holgs

Holgs — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:09:35 +0000

Less talk more action on the videos… I think videos are on the to-do list for many bloggers – so full credit for getting them started.

I found that there’s far better value accommodation just around the corner at Soi Rambuttri – amazing how the prices drop in just a few streets.