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41: กอริลลาตัวสุดท้ายบนดาดฟ้าห้างไทยในตำนาน | The Last Gorilla on the Rooftop of a Legendary Thai Mall | Learn Thai Listening for Intermediate to Advanced Levels
Join me on https://www.patreon.com/c/ilearnThai and learn Thai a little bit every day.
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In this episode, we take you back in time to one of Bangkok’s most curious landmarks — Pata Pinklao, the legendary mall with a secret zoo on its rooftop.
Once the pride of Thonburi in the 80s and 90s, Pata was a bustling shopping destination known for its iconic glass elevator — the first of its kind in Thailand. Though its crowds have faded, the mall remains frozen in time, filled with vintage charm and quiet nostalgia.
But what truly sets Pata apart… is what’s on the 6th floor and rooftop: a full zoo, complete with reptiles, birds, mammals — and one very famous gorilla.
You’ll learn:
• The story behind Pata Zoo — Thailand’s only rooftop zoo in the heart of the city
• How “Bua Noi,” Thailand’s last gorilla, came to live here for over 30 years
• Why her presence continues to spark national debate and international headlines
• What it’s like to walk through this surreal mix of concrete jungle and actual wildlife
👀 As a Thai learner, you’ll gain:
• Vocabulary about animals, zoos, and emotional expression
• A deeper understanding of Thai perspectives on animal welfare and urban history
• Cultural insight into how nostalgia, ethics, and modernity clash in surprising ways
Whether you’re into urban oddities, Thai culture, or stories that make you think twice, this episode will take you on a strange, touching, and thought-provoking journey — one that’s uniquely Bangkok.
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Full Worksheet: https://www.patreon.com/c/ilearnThai
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By ilearnThaiJoin me on https://www.patreon.com/c/ilearnThai and learn Thai a little bit every day.
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In this episode, we take you back in time to one of Bangkok’s most curious landmarks — Pata Pinklao, the legendary mall with a secret zoo on its rooftop.
Once the pride of Thonburi in the 80s and 90s, Pata was a bustling shopping destination known for its iconic glass elevator — the first of its kind in Thailand. Though its crowds have faded, the mall remains frozen in time, filled with vintage charm and quiet nostalgia.
But what truly sets Pata apart… is what’s on the 6th floor and rooftop: a full zoo, complete with reptiles, birds, mammals — and one very famous gorilla.
You’ll learn:
• The story behind Pata Zoo — Thailand’s only rooftop zoo in the heart of the city
• How “Bua Noi,” Thailand’s last gorilla, came to live here for over 30 years
• Why her presence continues to spark national debate and international headlines
• What it’s like to walk through this surreal mix of concrete jungle and actual wildlife
👀 As a Thai learner, you’ll gain:
• Vocabulary about animals, zoos, and emotional expression
• A deeper understanding of Thai perspectives on animal welfare and urban history
• Cultural insight into how nostalgia, ethics, and modernity clash in surprising ways
Whether you’re into urban oddities, Thai culture, or stories that make you think twice, this episode will take you on a strange, touching, and thought-provoking journey — one that’s uniquely Bangkok.
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Full Worksheet: https://www.patreon.com/c/ilearnThai