Sotus and Sotus S Filming Locations part 2

Last March, I was able to go to some of the Sotus and Sotus S shooting locations. There were a few places though that i wanted to go to but did not have enough information. Luckily, i found one of the thai fans who was there from the start and she was kind enough to give me information on the places that i missed.

NEW FINDS:

Central Mansions 

The first one is Central Mansions. This is the dorm of P'Arthit and Kongpob during season 1. Their rooms were in the 6th floor. Central Mansions is an apartment complex located in Ladprao 122. I had contacted this property via Agoda but they were unresponsive so i searched for them on Facebook. I was able to talk to someone and asked if i could stay in Kongpob's room. Unfortunately, since this is an apartment complex, someone is renting the room. The rooms they offer for daily rental are located from 1st to 3rd floor only. So i asked to get a room on Kongpob's side of the dorm but unfortunately its not available. I got a room on the third floor on P' Arthit's side of the building. Kongpob and Arthit's rooms are the deluxe apartment type.

The receptionist was really nice and accommodating. I had to deposit 600 baht which i got back when i checked out. The security in the complex was no joke. They had electronic key cards which is needed to be able to access the elevator to the rooms. The room smelled good and looked exactly the same as in the drama. The bed was really comfortable and i almost did not want to leave the room. There were only two sad things about this stay. One, was i did not get a room that has a balcony facing the other side of the building. My room was at the back :( And two, the cable connection was pretty bad when it rains. Like The Bedroom Ladprao 101 from season 2, this place is not accessible by BTS or MRT. I used Grab to go here.

If you don't mind taking Grab around Bangkok, i think its nice to stay here. The room is quite expensive though compared to the bedroom.

Google Map link: Central Mansions

Here are some pictures of my room (flipped because i was on a different side):

i forgot to bring my pictures when i went upstairs so
i didn't know what way  i should've faced. As you
can see, I was facing the wrong side LOL I was too lazy to go up again.

Nom Yen Place

Last March, I wasted time and taxi fare to reach this restaurant. We thought it was around Rangsit university. Anyway, this place is a good 10 minute walk from Central Mansion. This restaurant is where P'Arthit made Kongpob eat that spicy dish, Kongpob found out Arthit's love of NomYen and where Arthit gave his gear to Kongpob during Season 1. I know it's weird but i really had to try the Nomyen in this place LOL.

Google Map link: pink milk restaurant

I walked to this restaurant and saw a lot of food stalls which is good if you are staying in Central mansions. Keep you eyes open because even before you reach the end of the map, you will reach the restaurant. I went on a Saturday so it was basically empty which made taking pictures quite awkward. I bought the Nom Yen and noticed that the place was facing out the street. In the drama, Kong and Arthit usually bought their drinks inside.

Anyway, here are some pictures:

There was a part in Sotus the Series when Kong and Arthit met Praepaelin in the mall and Arthit became so jealous. When they were going home, they were walking in a street that is near this place and Arthit almost got hit.

Chan BBQ and Seafood

The next one is Chan BBQ and Seafood restaurant. During Sotus the Series episode 7, Kongpob joined his 0062 and 6002 senior co-codes for dinner. In this episode, he learned about P'Arthit's nickname and P'Arthit learned that Kongpob didn't want to take engineering which made him pissed LOL.

This restaurant is 20 minute walk from Central Mansions. I asked some fans who were also in Bangkok to eat here so we went on a Sunday. From downtown, we took a grab to this place. It's an eat all you can place for 269 baht. However, they serve prawns per tray and if you eat it you will have to pay 89 baht. They also serve this frozen cold towels for 10 baht each. We weren't able to use those towels but we still had to pay for it. There was a wide selection of food in this place and i think 269 baht for eat all you can is actually a good deal. IDK if they always have musicians playing live in that place but we went on a Sunday night so yeah. This restaurant opens usually at 4pm to midnight.

Google Map link: Chan BBQ and Seafood When we used grab, we input Chankasaem BBQ and Seafood. Make sure you are choosing the one in Latphrao on route 336 i think.

Here are some pictures of this place:

Evaime

This one was an accidental find. While rewatching Sotus S, i noticed Tea something-ry picture outside the Japanese resto they were eating at. I instantly remembered TeaStory which i saw in The scene community mall. So i tried looking for pictures of The Scene community mall on IG and saw this Japanese restaurant.

This is in Sotus S episode when Arthit was eating with the Procurement department and they accidentally met the Production guys with Kongpob. He got angry at Kong who kept putting stuff on his plate.

Here are some pictures:

GOING BACK TO OLD PLACES

I went back to The Bedroom Ladprao 101 because i was supposed to go with friends who wanted to stay there so when i saw it had a cheap price i booked the hotel. In the end, i couldn't cancel my booking and decided to just stay there. LOL. Last time, I did not go up the rooftop so i did it this time.

here are some pictures:

i was supposed to go up to the top but I
didn't want to get injured so i just opted to stay where i was LOL

BEACH SCENES

I wanted to go to season 1 and season 2 beach locations but there were a bunch of events i didn't want to miss. Maybe i will go on February. Season 1 beach as Ashford said can be found in Rayong and Season 2 beach and mangrove place can be found in Chanthaburi ^^ If i can go on February to those places, I will make another post. Rayong is 2-3 hours away from Bangkok while Chanthaburi is 4-5 hours away.

Hopefully, i can go to the beach locations next year ^^

I would like to give my thanks to Khun June who helped me find the first 3 places. Without her, I definitely won't be able to find those season 1 places. Thanks to Jacqcullen and Isabelle for coming with me to Chan BBQ and Seafood ^^

Please check out my post about Krist and Singto's team girl episodes by this week. I visited the places they suggested in Team Girl episode 27 and 28. ~

Link to Sotus and Sotus S Filming Locations Part 1: https://wishywashyyeoja.blogspot.com/2018/03/sotus-s-filming-locations.html

Sotus and Sotus S filming Locations

Last August, I ran out of GMMTV drama series to watch so I decided to finally watch Sotus. To be honest, the lighting in the first season made me hesitant to watch it but I finished all the English subbed series in the youtube channel and I was bored.

I LOVED IT! I loved every bit of it (except the lighting)! I had so much feels from watching the series that i had push most of my constant fandom friends to watch it and even used one of my old twitter accounts to a Sotus-focused one.

Around early October, Cebu Pacific had a seat sale and I booked tickets to Bangkok because 1) Its my favorite country, 2) I was so into Sotus and 3) I couldnt purchase the Krist-Singto and Off-Gun line stickers and if i go to Thailand, I'll have a thai number and i would be able to purchase it.

In preparation for my trip, I asked a lot of people about the places in the drama and got some information like the name of the school, P' Arthit's apartment and the mall where they had a date LOL. I rewatched  Sotus and Sotus S and took screenshots (all credited to GMMTV) of the places i plan to visit.

A few days before my trip, I booked The Bedroom Ladprao 101 (I know so late). This is the hotel where P' Arthit's room is in Sotus S the series. His room number is B507 and I requested the management to give me that room if it was available. Luckily, it was available. Can you believe it? I actually stayed in P' Arthit's room. Based on the headboard in Kong's room, I think his room was actually B508 but I am not sure :D I'll check when I go back this October.

Here is the link for:
Agoda: The Bedroom Ladprao 101 Agoda
Facebook: The Bedroom FB
(Before you book, maybe you can ask them via FB if the room is available like what I did. All requests are subject to availability)

We were so excited and did a live on our FB page.

Link to the video -> P' Arthit's room in Sotus S.

Here are some pictures of the room:

They changed the wallpaper into something girly already.

I kicked this door for Kongpob. 

I couldn't resist but to joke about this. 55555

If you want to spend most of your time in downtown Bangkok, I do not suggest you spend all your days here. It is a bit far from MRT and BTS. I used Uber to get around. The nearest MRT station is Ratchadapisek or Lat Prao. 

My next destination was The Scene Community mall around Bang Kapi. It's 15 minutes away from The Bedroom by Uber. This is where Kong bought the bear for his niece, P' Arthit got a haircut, watched a movie etc. Supposedly, the noodle house would be here but i guess it closed down already. Even the sushi place during the start of Sotus S had a different restaurant in its place.

Here are some of the pictures from the scene:

Where they met.

Where Kong bought the bear for his niece. This is Daiso BTW

IDK if they really had a movie house before because when i went there, there was none.

There were many customers in the salon so i got shy and didn't go inside to take a picture. 

Waiting for Kong during episode 1 of Sotus s

Touchy Kong 55555

The strict BF and head hazer 55555

There are lots of Shabushii around Bangkok so I asked the production team on FB where they filmed Sotus S. I was surprised that they responded and told me it was at Tesco Lotus Bangkapi branch. 

The next day, I went to Rangsit University. My friend, Pream, helped me with the instructions from Rangsit University's website.

Just click the EN for english for directions to RSU :) https://www2.rsu.ac.th/info/rsu-directions

We rode a bus and a kind Auntie who was getting off at the same stop brought us to the motorcycle stand and told the drivers to bring us to Rangsit University. I was so giddy seeing the places in the school especially the ones from special scenes :)

Here are some pictures:

The class deciding who will be class prez

The first meeting between Kong and P'Arthit

Kong's locker

We seriously went everywhere in the building only to find it at the last place we went to 5555

The juniors and friends waiting for P' Arthit to finish running

Run P' Arthit Run

I always thought they were in the middle of the stands LOL It was the side after all

I found this place because there were two students doing their photoshoot near this place.

We were surprised that this place was open. However, the lights were closed so the shot was grainy ToT 

This was the first place we found after the building. I was spazzing like crazy~

For those who like 0058 story line, this place is familiar:)

That scene when Kong couldn't study because P' Arthit is so distracting

Kong talking to P' Arthit who was outside Shabushii

What is there to worry about? we are in a relationship~

After spending 4 hours around this area, we really couldn't find the canteen where P' Arthit always buys pink milk and gave Kongpob his gear. If any of you knows where it is, please tell me so I can go there 55555

I went to Rama VIII Park after Rangsit University. I missed the last ferry so i had to ride Uber. My driver made a mistake and i actually crossed the bridge twice. I was a little worried that it might be dangerous since it was already around 8pm and i was alone but there were lots of people exercising in the park. I walked around and found the places from both seasons as well as the teaser in episode 13 5555

The scenes were mostly filmed inside the second half of the park. I was having a difficult time taking pics because there was always something wrong in the picture then i figured the scenes were taken on the other side of the park.

I climbed the Rama VIII bridge. At first, i thought that the scenes were at the right side so i went down the left side and transferred only to realize it was filmed on the left LOL

Last stop on my list was P' Bright's bar. I seriously had a difficult time finding out the name because no one knew the name of the bar. While rewatching season 2, there was a part where M and May were flirting and the name was visible. The name of the bar is Sanook Nuek Pub and Restaurant at Bangkapi area (surprise surprise). It's a 15 minute drive from The Bedroom Ladprao 101. You can find it on Uber :D

I got to the bar at 10PM on a Sunday night and I was the only customer LOL. I couldn't order because the menu was in Thai and there were no pictures. Luckily, my friend, Mim, was almost home and she ordered for me. The place looked different already than the series but you will still find some of the things in the same place as the series.

giving the Ai' Oon pen

the ref, the live in Bangkok and do you spot the wooden doll~

I feel happy that I was able to go to these places. I still have a bunch of filming locations I want to go to but didnt have enough info. I hope i can go there in the future :)

I would like to thank Bittersweet for writing sotus and sotus s <3

Also, GMMTV for making this drama and credits to the pics and screenshots i used from them. 

Furthermore, Krist_est, Mim, Pream, Toto and Bear Productions for all the info they gave me which made it possible for me to visit this places.

Thanks for reading! <3


Link to Part 2 of this post: https://wishywashyyeoja.blogspot.com/2018/10/