One month of filming, an entire week of editing…
…60 gigabytes of raw video, over 500 clips, and about 24-hours to upload (on my connection), and I finally present to you “25 Amazing Things To Do In Bangkok,” on video.
It’s been a huge project that I’ve spent a lot of time on, so I’m extremely happy that it’s now live.
Without saying anything further, here’s the video:
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Here are a few video screenshot highlights:
The reason I like Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is because you can climb the staircase to the middle level for a great view of central Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River.
A visit to Bangkok would be incomplete without dining on the streets!
What could possibly be better after a large meal than a massage?
Few Bangkok attractions are more appealing than feasting on something that’s creamier than butter and sweeter than honey.. and it’s all-nat-ur-all too! I’m talking about the king of fruits, and don’t worry, it’s on the list.
Map of Attractions in Video:
Due to many requests I plotting all 25 of these amazing things to do on a map:
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Yui
8 years ago
Great video ????
Mark Wiens
8 years ago
Thank you for watching Yui.
Federico
10 years ago
Hello Mark!
Awesome videos! Since you’re a food lover, you should come to Portugal 🙂 We also have amazing food!
I’m going to Thailand this summer, any places in the north that you recommend? 🙂
Cheers!
Mark Wiens
10 years ago
Hey Federico, good to hear from you. I would love to visit Portugal in the future, hopefully. Glad you’ll be coming to Thailand soon. I haven’t don a lot of traveling in the North, but Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are both great places to spend some time, and then you could go to other smaller villages and town in the area. The north of Thailand is really nice. Hope you have a great trip.
Casey
10 years ago
Hi Mark! How are you?
I really enjoyed watching your videos and places which you had visited.
Please keep those videos coming and I’ll be here watching wherever you are…..!!
Btw, this video in Bangkok is fabulous !
Ciao !
Mark Wiens
10 years ago
Thank you so much Casey, I really appreciate it. Will keep posting more videos!
Ursula
11 years ago
Thank you for the informative video’s. Will be our first visit to Thailand in Feb 2013. Cant wait. The food looks a bit scary!! I dont like strange food. But willing to try good Thai Food.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hey Ursula, thank you for watching and great to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok next year. There’s also lots of not-so-scary food that I know you’ll enjoy. Hope you have a great visit!
Barry Williams
11 years ago
This is a great video! I live in Bangkok and I will need to refer to this again and again in order to better experience my city. It’s embarrassing how few of these places I have been to!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you very much for watching Barry, hope you can visit some more places in Bangkok!
Sato
11 years ago
I loved this video. I’ve just moved to Bangkok and your web site is helping me a lot. I spend a lot of time here. Thanks Mark.
Lilia Santos
11 years ago
Love BKK!!! I have been to a few of the places you listed and definitely will make it a point to visit Lumpini Park, Wat Saket and Erawan Museum when i am there in November 2012. Mahalo!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hi Lilia, great to hear that, thank you for watching!
Sara
11 years ago
OH!!! It was awesome 🙂
at first I liked Thailand because of a singer (Nichkhun) and now I’m definitely coming to Thailand. I Love the food & markets, EVERYTHING.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you very much Sara, hope you can visit Thailand soon!
Ava Apollo
11 years ago
Great video and so well-edited! I’m landing there at the end of the month (bought a one-way ticket and that’s stop #1). Glad I found this video because I had no idea what to expect!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hi Ava, great to hear that you’ll be visiting Thailand soon! Also, thank you very much for checking out this video!
Ryan Gargiulo
11 years ago
LOVED this video Mark. Although it was a little long, it kept my attention the entire time. Keep up the good work!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hey Ryan, thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
Dean
11 years ago
Really great video, Mark! I’ve done most of these things in Bangkok, but there’s always more to keep me coming back to this amazing city.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you Dean! I agree with you, so many things to do and see and explore in Bangkok to keep one busy for a very long time!
Eddie Shroff
11 years ago
Hi Mark
An absolute awesome video.
Wife and i will be comming to Bangkok on 17th January so keep that day free for a lunch or dinner at your favourite Victory monument place we didnt eat at last time without fail:):)
By the way any place for Satay nearby or a few stops away from Onnut where we last met??
Did you try the Paki spices??
Look forward to seeing you. Keep in touch.
Regds
Eddie
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hi Eddie, good to hear from you. Thank you for watching the video. No entirely sure of my visa schedule, but will let you know if the date works! Hmm, I don’t really know of any satay places around there… but I’ll keep an eye out for them. Thank you for the Paki spices, were great!
Sheel kant
11 years ago
Hi Mark…great job…brought back old memories……shall be in Thailand soon to Try their amazing food…..
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you Sheel, have you have a great trip to Thailand soon!
Kathleen@Globe Trottin Granny
11 years ago
Great video, and all that food! I saw a few things that made me hungry. I love that you put the prices there too. Cheap! I’m sharing this.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you very much Kathleen, glad you enjoyed it and saw some foods that made you hungry!
Madonna
11 years ago
Great video Mark! My husband and I are taking our first trip to Bangkok next month. Can’t wait to get there and see everything! Very excited!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Good to hear that Madonna, hope you have a fantastic trip and let me know if you have any questions!
Chris Deacon
11 years ago
Hi Mark,
Great video! Some excellent inspiration for our next visit. Keep them coming 🙂
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you Chris!
Andrew
11 years ago
great video mark- well worth the effort. As a follow up i’d suggest you get an image map of bangkok, and plot all those 25 places on it so potential visitors can see where they are.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching and for the suggestion. That’s a great idea, that I’ll try to do soon!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hi Andrew, thanks again for the map suggestion. I have just finished plotting all the location on a map and updated this article with the map included!
memographer
11 years ago
Great video, Mark! I visited Bangkok two years ago. So it was nice to refresh Good Memories 🙂
Hit Subscribe button right now 😉
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you very much, glad it brought back memories!
Naz
11 years ago
Hi Mark – loved it. Hoping for my 6th Thailand visit next year. I’m rather addicted and love to see Bangkok through others eyes and for the memories!
My tip for travellers is to research all the ways to use various modes of transport and study the maps to get orientated (i.e. don’t expect to get a taxi to chinatown – go by sky-train or boat depending where you are). Work out prior to holidaying HOW you’re going to get around to specific places – no wasted time then.
And imo you can’t do Bangkok justice with a flying 3 day visit. My first time was 1 & 1/2 weeks and set me up for many more enjoyable trips to come. Each time I visit I do new things, taste new food and get to revisit my favourites.
Keep up the great website!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you Naz, and I appreciate you adding your extra tips. I agree with you fully, learning a bit about Thailand’s network of transportation is a great idea for getting around – taxis sometimes aren’t reliable and can just be a pain sometimes. Familiarizing yourself with a map, is also really necessary in Bangkok as there’s not just one downtown area, but many. Great to hear you’re coming back next year again!
Sue
11 years ago
Great video!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you Sue!
Henk
11 years ago
The essence of Bangkok… great tool to send to your friends / family when they plan to visit Bangkok and they always want to know what to visit!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you Henk!
Cory
11 years ago
Thank you so much for this informative video. Great guide for my upcoming trip 🙂
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
You’re welcome Cory, I’m happy you enjoyed it and thank you for watching. You’ll be visiting Thailand soon?
Fat Chance
11 years ago
Nice work on the video. I am so damn hungry I need to leave work. I will put Bankok on the top of my list.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Haha, thank you for watching, even at work!
Steve C
11 years ago
Mark; super tour! I’ve been to Bangkok several times and it’s on my very short list of best cities of the world. I would, however, add another fun thing to do: Ride the river taxis up and down the river. They not only take you somewhere but they’re a cheap sightseeing way to see the city.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hi Steve, thank you for watching, and I’m glad to hear you also really like Bangkok. You’re right about river taxis, great way to get around the city while seeing the city at the same time (and not having to wait in traffic)!
Jane
11 years ago
Great job Mark. I’ve been to most of these places – it’s a great reminder. You’ve given me a few more spots to visit though! Thank you for this labour of love!
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
You’re welcome Jane, glad you enjoyed it, and thank you very much for watching!
EarthDrifter
11 years ago
Your production/narration skills have come a long way. Some of the scenes brought back memories, while others were brand new to me. After seeing this, how could a food lover not want to visit Bangkok? This is an excellent film for anyone planning to visit SE Asia’s hub.
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Hey Mike, thank you for watching and for the comment. Video is something I had no idea I enjoyed making (meaning – the process, filming, editing, narrating), until finally experimenting with it, starting about a year ago. So many times we don’t realize we enjoy something until doing it. Glad this video brought back some memories of SE Asia!
Tanja
11 years ago
Hey Mark, very good and interesting video – thanks a lot. Keep them coming:)
Mark Wiens
11 years ago
Thank you for watching Tanja, I appreciate it. I’ll keep posting videos!