I Followed The Mekong River Through Thailand ๐น๐ญ Travel Documentary
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I ride my motorbike along the legendary Mekong River, following Thailandโs northeastern border as it weaves through quiet towns, riverfront roads, and everyday life. This documentary is a slow, immersive journeyโless about ticking off sights and more about the rhythm of the road, spontaneous encounters, and the changing landscapes that unfold mile by mile.
The ride begins in Chiang Khan, where evenings drift by on the riverfront, before pushing on to Nong Khai for new adventures along the border. From there, I head deeper east to Bueng Kan, riding quiet stretches of highway and exploring what makes these lesser-visited places specialโfood, people, and the feel of life beside the water.
The journey continues south through Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, and finally to Ubon Ratchathani. Along the way, the Mekong remains a constant companionโsometimes calm, sometimes wildโshaping the culture and stories of every stop. If you enjoy long-form travel films, motorbike journeys, and seeing a side of Thailand that often goes unnoticed, this oneโs for you.
Chapters:
0:00 – The Mekong Adventure
00:53 – Chiang Khan
4:49 – Nord VPN
6:14 – Evenings in Chiang Khan
14:48 – Adventures in Nong Khai
44:19 – Heading to Bueng Kan
49:33 – Bueng Kan Adventures
1:33:56 – Nakhon Phanom
1:57:28 – Mukdahan
2:15:17 – Ubon Ratchathani
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9 Comments
This is my favourite series of yours
I'm here
10/10
I wS a monk for I month in Surin .
โI came here expecting a nice river videoโฆ and now Iโm questioning all my life choices because why am I not following the Mekong River right now? ๐ Seriously though, this was awesome!โ
Nice video Paddy! Love your choice of music as always very well made. Can watch over and over again! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผโค๏ธ
I followed the Mekong last February and I am Went to the top of Wat Phu Tok. It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. We also saw three whales. I remember the smell of nature at that altitude… A smell like the savannah.
Thanks for your channel๐,, because of you im going to travel the mekong in December(chiang khan- ubon ratchatani)๐ so thank you so much for the traveltips ๐๐
Looking forward to Watching this Adventure Thank You Paddy ๐จ๐ฆโค๐๐น๐ญ