Thailand’s Friendliest People Live Here 🇹🇭 (Street Food Paradise)
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This week @theroamingcook and I hit the road with a rental car and an empty stomach, ready to explore the cultural and culinary gems of southern Thailand.
Our journey begins in Hat Yai, a city full of local energy, where we waste no time diving into one of the most iconic food spots in the south — Kai-Tod Decha. The deep-fried chicken here is legendary, perfectly crispy with a southern spice kick that instantly sets the tone for the day. From there, we head up to the Hat Yai City Viewpoint, where the Golden Buddha watches over the city and you get a stunning panoramic look at this often-overlooked part of Thailand.
Cruising further south, we stop at the majestic Grand Mosque of Songkhla, an unexpected sight that feels like it belongs in the Middle East, not Southeast Asia. Its reflection in the long rectangular pool out front makes for a surreal scene. Then, to cool off from the heat, we swing by for ice cream in a jar — a quirky little dessert shop serving Thai-style scoops in recycled glass jars, topped with everything from sweet corn to jelly. It’s one of those hyper-local, only-in-Thailand experiences. Next stop: the local beach, where salty air, quiet shores, and a lack of tourists make it feel like a secret escape.
In the morning, we’re up early in Songkhla Old Town, a sleepy district packed with Sino-Portuguese charm, street art, and friendly uncles frying up some of the best roti and curry breakfasts we’ve ever had. We end the adventure at Ko Yo, an island just across the bridge known for traditional weaving, slow village life, and scenic lake views. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and reflect on a trip that surprised us at every turn — a mix of incredible food, serene viewpoints, and hidden corners of southern Thailand that deserve way more love.
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📍Locations from Hat Yai and Songkhla old town –
Coffee Shop – https://maps.app.goo.gl/5iWUDaDGKuHVF3n36
Kai-Tod Decha – https://maps.app.goo.gl/opD11XRwJxj6YKmP9
Hat Yai City Viewpoint – https://maps.app.goo.gl/ofBxtbxEjsoTNQD27
Grand Mosque – https://maps.app.goo.gl/yro1ZitoHK4CzS4e7
Ice – Cream in jar – https://maps.app.goo.gl/reWf3s8KGH92dpFA7
Local Beach – https://maps.app.goo.gl/2zB9TcViFBLZrGLb8
Breakfast Roti – https://maps.app.goo.gl/JcmkUr1cEjCVK9fQA
Ko Yo – https://maps.app.goo.gl/1bzRyYjCbTSuaatm6
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23 Comments
Where should Gary and I go next?
Trang , Phattalung.
The 360 Garry shot 😂😂 You guys are funny as duo love both of your video's!
Malaysian loves to go there during weekend. Lots of great halal foods
as a malaysian, i would say the breakfast is not that authentic malaysian style breakfast, BUT greatly influenced with thai. however it is good though.
do all provinces vol.2 with Garry 😀
Love that you and Gary are buddies. Quality collabs and I enjoy the BTS views!
Mae Sai and Bethong. Top to bottom or bottom to top (of Thailand). Both are great.
Couldn’t wait to see your post of this one! Love the behind the scenes!!!❤❤❤👍👍👍
Eh, muslim restaurant? The waitresses are wearing hijab.
Oi oiiiiiiiiiiiii
Khaled – pronounced car-laid.
thanks to you and Gary I decided to visit Hat Yai when I was last in Thailand and I can't say enough great things about that area of Thailand, I highly recommend it be added to everyones list
I’m from Hatyai, firstly found your channel many years ago while you’re in Hatyai walk around the city eating corn and complain about traffic light here. 5555555555 very glad that you love Songkhla and come back again.
คุณเป็นคนไอริสไหมครับ ทำไมชื่อและนามสกุลเหมือนคนไอริชจัง
Great buddy videos! This is an excellent format! I love that you include the mistakes and foibles. Flying into Nan Nakhon would be cool!
Any plans to review Koh Lanta again Paddy, obviously out of lockdown
Hey Paddy, fan-tastic video, you got me with your recommandation 😍😀 I deff. want to visit Hat Yai one day, my Sis. and her partner have been there before. Nice collab. with Mr. super foody Gary ! 👍Thanks, Top notch and funny content✌❤
Could you do a video in Phayao? Absolutely loved it there back in April and we went to your "So Good" restaurant that you went to Paddy during your province journey!!! Thank you for recommending going to Phayao!
What a great collaboration.! A perfect video. Food looked amazing.
Your friend Gary is so arrogant!!🤮🤮🤮
Without watching (aside from the thumbnail), I wonder how one can definitively say that people wherever you went are somehow, universally, more friendly than elsewhere in Thailand? I have found friendly people all over Thailand, much moreso than in my home country. i would never think to insinuate (even living in Phuket) that people in a certain area are automatically less friendly than other people in Thailand