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

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‪@globaltravelmate‬ has ridden this canal on his bike as well, Check out his travels along the Khlong San Saep:
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