KHLONG SAN SAEP. Bangkok canal tour. History, ghosts, bridges, then & now, plus more

A tour of the Khlong San Saep in Bangkok best known commuter route. Runs from Bangkapi to the Old City. Often cited as a health hazard, this is a tribute to this fine waterway and the stories that go with it. Ghosts, bridges, stunning views, bad weather, swimming kids, future plans in the past & raining cats and dogs. Maps locations: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edi... 00:00 Start 00:32 Still the Venice of the East? 01:10 Phan Fa Bridge: Where exactly does the canal start? 02:53 Hua Chang Bridge & Crappy 1960s architecture 04:13 Is The canal toxic? Two kids take a swim and find out 05:25 Wat Sri Boon Ruang, the far end & Ghostly goings on 08:30 A look at the MRT progress at Lam Sali where Men at Work are Down Under 09:27 Ridiculous future plans that failed in the past 10:09 Pratunam Pier, it’s history & Then & Now 12:34 Boat improvements over the years 13:39 San Saep District, Minburi to The Floating market. It’s raining cats & dogs 16:15 A hot day at Bobae Market & Canal crossroads 18:05 How it all started & A look at the canal through Chachoengsao to the Bang Pakong Rive I make no revenue from sponsors or promotions, I just wanna grow the channel and make informative content. If you'd like to support this channel you can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bangkokpat ‪@globaltravelmate‬ has ridden this canal on his bike as well, Check out his travels along the Khlong San Saep:    • คลองแสนแสบ - BANGKOK Saen Saep Canal Bicyc...      • คลองแสนแสบ - BANGKOK Bicycle Canal Ride Kh...   Filmed, produced, edited and researched by me. Email: [email protected] Appreciative support: Thailand Bound are good friends of this channel:    / thailandbound   The number one and only teaching website in Thailand https://www.ajarn.com/ Expat news, videos, nightlife and fun stuff: https://www.stickboybkk.com/ Thailand lLife, an award winning blog: https://www.thethailandlife.com/