Ya, it can be crazy. Asoke is a crazy busy station. Yet, you'll see these kids with 70L backpacks. Shoes hanging off the side, banging through the crowd.
Hey thanks for the comment. Just my opinions. But, maybe they will save someone a headache. I'm just having a little fun making videos. Pay it forward a little.
That’s a great ATM tip, and it’s not just for Thailand! It’s also good advice for any place you visit. And in my opinion, it’s less likely to get your card skimmed outside the bank.
Ya, we just do the best we can. I just saw a thing on RUclips, they have a skimmer that can get you is standing next to you on the train. Of course the guy was trying to sell RFID wallets.
Good video👍 Another thing about the ATM:s thats worth mention is the conversion question, not all ATM:s ask this but many do, always choose "continue without conversion" . Can make 10% difference what I've seen. Its almost a scam in my opinion by the banks.
Good point. I'll mention that soon. I only use a foreign ATM when I travel, so I rarely see the conversion question. In the last 2 months I've hit 3 countries and 6 ATM's. I didn't see it. Hopefully that's on the way out. I should also mention some merchants ask if you want the Visa/ATM charged in Thai Baht or your currency. That Baht is the way to go. The Thai bank will give a terrible rate at the register. I also take the local currency, whichever country I'm in. Also important to have that no foreign transaction fee. In the US, that's usually 3%
Don't be afraid to call a scam a scam. Just because banks cloak themselves in the dress of legitimacy doesn't mean they're not some of the biggest financial predators around.
I appreciate you watching. I usually do these walk abouts that last closer to an hour. Showing the street tours. But, I may also do some more no shorter content.
I fully agree. I get fed up with these popular expat channels where they prolong the videos just for extra watch hours in benefit for them but not for the watcher.
@@chocolatecookie8571 I've did my share of 60 minute videos. But, that's usually walking up a 1 mile street and pointing out all the condos, etc.. I appreciate you watching.
@@EagerExpat it depends on the content/subject. As long as you respect the viewers it's okay. Many don't respect their subscribers because they talk a lot but say nothing. Or they come with images that has nothing to do with the subject. I could go on and on.
Great advice, I definitely agree expats need to change / adapt for Bangkok instead of Bangkok changing for expats. One mistake I made while living in Bangkok is using an umbrella instead of a rain jacket. The umbrellas here break easily and are a pain having to avoid bumping into other umbrellas.
Everyone gets a system. I brought a light rain jacket, but it's still too hot for me. I go with a small backpack and portable umbrella. The heavy Samsonite portables in the US at Ross or Target are great. I wish I brought a few. I left one laying on a floor somewhere. I'm stuck with the cheap ones. You're right, those blow up every month or so.
Thanks for another informative video. I have a Bangkok Bank account and use the QR code option in the app to get cash out of an ATM, no need to carry a physical card around this way.
That's a good tip. I never carry my Bangkok Bank card either. I guess I was talking more to visitors who might bring a US or UK card over. Two is better than one, etc..
@@blureader1164The vendor doesn't have that access. You are paying his bank account from your bank account. I guess he cna see you have Bangkok Bank. Just like I can see I'm paying Kasicorn Bank. But, neither of us can see the account number. Cash is still king, until you lose that wallet.
I visited PJ O'Brian's a few months back and really liked it. The employees were super friendly. I made a note to myself to go back when I'm in the area and of course I forgot. Thanks for the reminder.
I appreciate you watching. Most people I know try to be good visitors to Thailand. We all save so much living here. It's ok to pay it forward once in a while.
All good advice! 🍻 can’t argue with any of this. On the happy price.. as an example, watching English soccer.. game has started and you know you’ll be there for another hour, get 3 drinks on happy 🍻 Great vid.
Hey buddy sorry about tonight but spent the day really sick after eating at a bar near me yesterday couldn’t keep anything down at all 🤢 I leave on Sunday may pop in to Stella’s bar Fri or Sat if I’m feeling any better hopefully catch you there if I do
Hey man no problem. I might hang out with my girl this weekend. We had 6 people go over to Stumble Inn. Sorry you felt sick. I'm about 25% chance of Stella's Sat. If I go, it's around 10:00pm. Hope you feel better
Update: I took my video camera that had a dead internal battery to Fortune Town as you suggested, and got it fixed pretty cheap. I almost threw it away and it was an expensive camera. Good tip. Thanks.
You mentioned massage places. Khin’s Massage next to Queen Been is a really good spot. Just as many women as men go which is a sign you are going to get a quality massage. I get the 90 minute foot massage everytime I arrive Bangkok and check in to the Doubletree.
Thank you for the tips given. It's been about 4 years since my last visit to Bangkok. Can you remind me how the BTS platform exits are numbered. For example , would Exit1 and Exit2 put you on one side of Sukhumvit and Exit3 and Exit4 on the other side. I hate having to cross Sukhumvit as a pedestrian just because I used the wrong exit, lol.
@EagerExpat I'll check it out when I arrive in BKK in December. I think my brain is dumbing down. If Google Maps would ever go offline, I'm screwed. 😀 Thanks again 🙏
Glad this video pop up on my feed! Question, do you ask taxi drivers the price before you get in or wait till after? When I land I plan to take the train to the city and walk to my hotel. Roughly how much money should I exchange at the airport just for the train ride and maybe a meal? Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching. The broken meter is getting more and more common. I usually just use Grab or Bolt so there is no confusion of the price. They cost more than a taxi with a meter. The problem is in the main expat area of Sukhumvit, the meter is pretty rare. I used to hang back 10 feet and let my girlfriend open the taxi door and ask for a meter ride. On Sukhumvit that could take 3 or 4 cabs. Now, I usually know what the ride should cost. If not, I'll open Grab and see it's 170b. I flag a cab down and just say 200b and in a few hundred rides I've never been turned down. They also know what it cost from point A to point B. With the meter the ride might be 150b. The same cab also drives for Grab. 90% of the time when you order a grab, a taxi will show up. So I just round up a little and get on my way. Even Grab may cancel after you wait for 15 minutes, if they get a better cash offer or longer Bolt ride. The airport is a little more regulated. I haven't did it in years. I always use Grab. But, they have a que (tack on an airport fee) and you know the fare. Exchange some cash (maybe a $100) to get yourself going. Superich and a few more in the basement near the train give a little better rate than the banks upstairs. You don't want to be searching for an exchange booth the second day in town. You might be tired from the trip.
forgot my card in the Atm on a friday evening, went back to the Atm, card was gone, called the bank and they told that they will check. got a call on saturday that they had my card and i could pick it up at the bank when i show my passport. the card was sucked back in to the Atm and stored inside the machine until staff recovered it.
That's great work on the part of the bank. I'm glad you got it back. Like I mentioned, taking cash in front of an open bank is a good option. Not always, but they might have access to the machine. You might remember as you walk away at noon, you didn't take your card.
Happened to my friend just the other day. Flew in to visit, stopped at an ATM at the airport to get some cash, and when he got to his hotel he realized he forgot his card.
I haven't seen that since the 90's. I had Chase, Navy, Wells Fargo and they all gave the card back, asked if you wanted a receipt and then gave you the cash last. Maybe things have changed. Haven't used a US ATM in about three years.
Hi Joe.. Nuce vlog again..Just arrived in BKK from the uk yesterday . Staying on Soi Sukhumvit 39 for a couple of weeks before travelling around with my Thai mrs. Hope we can meet up for a drink if u r free.. Steve .
@@stevethemook Sounds good Steve. O Shea's at 3pm on Monday. A few other people might swing by and say hello. My memory is terrible. Did we meet on your last trip? I've met a few Steve's. See you there man.
I avoid motortaxis, it's too dangerous for me. In Chiang Mai a Grab taxi cancelled my call, normally you can cancel the call, but they do it too if they got a ride to a more far place where they can get more money
That works for Chaing Mai. A taxi in Bangkok might take 45 minutes to go 3 miles. A bike will do it in 15 minutes. Usually at 5 miles an hour. But, it's a personal decision. I'll ride bikes in Chaing Mai. But, I'm not a fan of going 45 mph on a small bike.
Last trip was the first time I haven't lost an atm card. I always carry 4 atm cards, I know overkill until you lose the first one anyhow lol. Schwab has always send replacements fast. Also go Fidelity card. I always get 30k baht as much as I can at a shot and put in safe. Now I hate paying the 3% foreign fee on charges I'm trying make sure I carry cards that don't charge these, which normally I don't use. And I'm a sock and shoe guy. I need to get grab on my phone again. Anyhow good video thanks for info.
Nothing wrong with a back up plan. I also have the Fidelity, Chase, Navy, Bangkok Bank ATM's. Also good to check the Visa has a no foreign 3%. Many free ones do. But, I'm a miles and points guy. I have a dozen cards at any one time. If I get one that has the 3%, I only use that to pay bills in the US.
@@PsychicLord Ya, the scammers will always find a way. I had a hotel card in the sock drawer. I hadn't used (or left the sock drawer) in a year. It was compromised a few months ago. Someone tried to buy gas in Iowa. They dropped the charge and sent me a new card.
Ya man. I might do happy hour with a subscriber Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm waiting to hear from him. I left a message. Shoot me a comment on Monday and I'll let you know when we might have a 3:00pm happy hour at O Shea's on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1. I'd let you pick the day, but I shot him a message a few hours ago. Hopefully, he has something better to do than answer email on Saturday night.
I lost an ATM card the first time I went to Thailand. I did not realize that cities in Thailand are much noisier than anywhere I've been in the US, and I could not hear the chimes signaling that I left my card behind. After that, I made sure to grab my card. Some legit massage places will have people outside, but they will all be wearing matching uniforms, no short dresses. Since I tend to get a full body massage with a scrub, I prefer a spa type atmosphere. For the ladies, if you are only getting a leg massage, you may be assigned a male technician. If you want to female to do the massage, request a female at the front desk.
Yes, I should have mentioned the uniforms. Although in the Bangkok heat, most ladies stay inside. You walk in and talk with a receptionist. They then assign you the next person in line. There's no picking this person sitting out front. Uniform or not. LEK, Asia Herb, Health Land, etc.. all work this way.
@@EagerExpat I forgot to add that I tip when I get a massage. In Japan, I never tip, but sometimes do in Thailand. As I was told, "tips are not required, but are greatly appreciated."
Ya they cancel all the time. Most Grab cars are a taxi. It's pretty common for them to cancel on you if they get someone offering 300b for a 100b distance. If it's late and rainy in Bangkok, I put the cancel rate at 40%. The cabs will accept your ride for 120b and then sit parked for 10 or 15 minutes. Looking for that drunk guy walking up, then they cancel. It's still better than the 50% surge pricing that Uber does in the US. At night I just flag down a cab. In Bangkok on Sukhumvit, maybe 75% will have a "broken meter" Look up the Grab price. If it's 170b, offer 200b and off you go. Or stand around for 20 minutes in the rain to save 85 cents.
What works best for me is to move to a small location. You don't request a pickup at Terminal 21. You move 20 feet away to Pala Pizza. That's easy to find
Ha ha, ya I spend plenty of money. But, between the Thai bank app and my go-to credit card, I only spend about $500 in small cash. I think in the month of October I used $300 in cash. Cash is on it's way out. Even my local fruit stand guy takes a QR code.
The lack of situational awareness by people wearing backpacks in crowds is astonishing and maddening to me! 😊
Ya, it can be crazy. Asoke is a crazy busy station. Yet, you'll see these kids with 70L backpacks. Shoes hanging off the side, banging through the crowd.
I have been to Bangkok twice. Your information is spot on and accurate. Great information.
Thanks. I'm just trying to help someone from a headache
Great tips. Especially about the train. For me walking plus train is the best way to get around.
I appreciate you watching
Among the many “Avoid these mistakes in ….” videos on RUclips, this is the best. No BS, good, actionable information. Listen to the man.
Hey thanks for the comment. Just my opinions. But, maybe they will save someone a headache. I'm just having a little fun making videos. Pay it forward a little.
@EagerExpat Two more weeks, and we'll be in your neighborhood. Love Phrom Phong.
@@BertelSchmitt Have a great visit
@@EagerExpat Thank you. We visit once or twice a year,
That’s a great ATM tip, and it’s not just for Thailand! It’s also good advice for any place you visit. And in my opinion, it’s less likely to get your card skimmed outside the bank.
Ya, we just do the best we can. I just saw a thing on RUclips, they have a skimmer that can get you is standing next to you on the train. Of course the guy was trying to sell RFID wallets.
Thanks a lot for the straightforward no nonsense video.
Thank you for watching. I love living in Thailand
Good video👍 Another thing about the ATM:s thats worth mention is the conversion question, not all ATM:s ask this but many do, always choose "continue without conversion" . Can make 10% difference what I've seen. Its almost a scam in my opinion by the banks.
Good point. I'll mention that soon. I only use a foreign ATM when I travel, so I rarely see the conversion question. In the last 2 months I've hit 3 countries and 6 ATM's. I didn't see it. Hopefully that's on the way out. I should also mention some merchants ask if you want the Visa/ATM charged in Thai Baht or your currency. That Baht is the way to go. The Thai bank will give a terrible rate at the register. I also take the local currency, whichever country I'm in. Also important to have that no foreign transaction fee. In the US, that's usually 3%
Not only do they give you a terrible rate, some banks charge a fee to do the conversion, adding 5% as a fee, plus the 220 THB.
Don't be afraid to call a scam a scam. Just because banks cloak themselves in the dress of legitimacy doesn't mean they're not some of the biggest financial predators around.
@@blureader1164 Ya changing to a conversion is always a bad idea
"Short, direct, and to the point. Well done-keep it up! 👍"
I appreciate you watching. I usually do these walk abouts that last closer to an hour. Showing the street tours. But, I may also do some more no shorter content.
I fully agree. I get fed up with these popular expat channels where they prolong the videos just for extra watch hours in benefit for them but not for the watcher.
@@chocolatecookie8571 I've did my share of 60 minute videos. But, that's usually walking up a 1 mile street and pointing out all the condos, etc.. I appreciate you watching.
@@EagerExpat it depends on the content/subject. As long as you respect the viewers it's okay. Many don't respect their subscribers because they talk a lot but say nothing. Or they come with images that has nothing to do with the subject. I could go on and on.
@@chocolatecookie8571 I hear ya. I try to keep things moving along. If I pause my talking for say 3 seconds, I edit out the gap.
great advice as usual Joe. Many thanks
I appreciate you watching Barry
Always helpful. Thanks!
Thank you very much for watching
Great advice, I definitely agree expats need to change / adapt for Bangkok instead of Bangkok changing for expats. One mistake I made while living in Bangkok is using an umbrella instead of a rain jacket. The umbrellas here break easily and are a pain having to avoid bumping into other umbrellas.
Everyone gets a system. I brought a light rain jacket, but it's still too hot for me. I go with a small backpack and portable umbrella. The heavy Samsonite portables in the US at Ross or Target are great. I wish I brought a few. I left one laying on a floor somewhere. I'm stuck with the cheap ones. You're right, those blow up every month or so.
Thanks for another informative video. I have a Bangkok Bank account and use the QR code option in the app to get cash out of an ATM, no need to carry a physical card around this way.
That's a good tip. I never carry my Bangkok Bank card either. I guess I was talking more to visitors who might bring a US or UK card over. Two is better than one, etc..
@@EagerExpat agree better to have a card also as back up.
I see young Thais using that, but I'm older and I don't see the need for a street food vendor to know my name and bank information. I just use cash.
@@blureader1164The vendor doesn't have that access. You are paying his bank account from your bank account. I guess he cna see you have Bangkok Bank. Just like I can see I'm paying Kasicorn Bank. But, neither of us can see the account number. Cash is still king, until you lose that wallet.
I visited PJ O'Brian's a few months back and really liked it. The employees were super friendly. I made a note to myself to go back when I'm in the area and of course I forgot. Thanks for the reminder.
It's a great place. Just across from the W District
Thank you for being a decent expat
I appreciate you watching. Most people I know try to be good visitors to Thailand. We all save so much living here. It's ok to pay it forward once in a while.
Good to know 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for watching
All good advice! 🍻 can’t argue with any of this. On the happy price..
as an example, watching English soccer.. game has started and you know you’ll be there for another hour, get 3 drinks on happy 🍻 Great vid.
Ya those soccer games are a party. It's not what I grew up with, but that's ok. I'm all about a party. Plus, my US football game starts at midnight.
Excellent advice....
I appreciate the comment
Hey buddy sorry about tonight but spent the day really sick after eating at a bar near me yesterday couldn’t keep anything down at all 🤢 I leave on Sunday may pop in to Stella’s bar Fri or Sat if I’m feeling any better hopefully catch you there if I do
Hey man no problem. I might hang out with my girl this weekend. We had 6 people go over to Stumble Inn. Sorry you felt sick. I'm about 25% chance of Stella's Sat. If I go, it's around 10:00pm. Hope you feel better
Update: I took my video camera that had a dead internal battery to Fortune Town as you suggested, and got it fixed pretty cheap. I almost threw it away and it was an expensive camera. Good tip. Thanks.
Hey that's great man. Those guys can fix 90% of things that would go in the garbage in the US.
You mentioned massage places. Khin’s Massage next to Queen Been is a really good spot. Just as many women as men go which is a sign you are going to get a quality massage. I get the 90 minute foot massage everytime I arrive Bangkok and check in to the Doubletree.
John is a great guy at Queen Bee. Next time you arrive say hello. A few of us get together for happy hour at O'Shea's on Soi 33/1 once in a while
Thank you for the tips given.
It's been about 4 years since my last visit to Bangkok. Can you remind me how the BTS platform exits are numbered. For example , would Exit1 and Exit2 put you on one side of Sukhumvit and Exit3 and Exit4 on the other side.
I hate having to cross Sukhumvit as a pedestrian just because I used the wrong exit, lol.
You know, I never paid attention. Maybe 1 and 3 is the odd side of Sukhumvit. I do know they have signs that say Exit 1 is MBK Mall, etc..
@EagerExpat I'll check it out when I arrive in BKK in December. I think my brain is dumbing down. If Google Maps would ever go offline, I'm screwed. 😀
Thanks again 🙏
Glad this video pop up on my feed! Question, do you ask taxi drivers the price before you get in or wait till after? When I land I plan to take the train to the city and walk to my hotel. Roughly how much money should I exchange at the airport just for the train ride and maybe a meal? Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching. The broken meter is getting more and more common. I usually just use Grab or Bolt so there is no confusion of the price. They cost more than a taxi with a meter. The problem is in the main expat area of Sukhumvit, the meter is pretty rare. I used to hang back 10 feet and let my girlfriend open the taxi door and ask for a meter ride.
On Sukhumvit that could take 3 or 4 cabs. Now, I usually know what the ride should cost. If not, I'll open Grab and see it's 170b. I flag a cab down and just say 200b and in a few hundred rides I've never been turned down. They also know what it cost from point A to point B. With the meter the ride might be 150b. The same cab also drives for Grab. 90% of the time when you order a grab, a taxi will show up. So I just round up a little and get on my way. Even Grab may cancel after you wait for 15 minutes, if they get a better cash offer or longer Bolt ride.
The airport is a little more regulated. I haven't did it in years. I always use Grab. But, they have a que (tack on an airport fee) and you know the fare. Exchange some cash (maybe a $100) to get yourself going. Superich and a few more in the basement near the train give a little better rate than the banks upstairs. You don't want to be searching for an exchange booth the second day in town. You might be tired from the trip.
@@EagerExpat Thank you
forgot my card in the Atm on a friday evening, went back to the Atm, card was gone, called the bank and they told that they will check. got a call on saturday that they had my card and i could pick it up at the bank when i show my passport. the card was sucked back in to the Atm and stored inside the machine until staff recovered it.
That's great work on the part of the bank. I'm glad you got it back. Like I mentioned, taking cash in front of an open bank is a good option. Not always, but they might have access to the machine. You might remember as you walk away at noon, you didn't take your card.
Happened to my friend just the other day. Flew in to visit, stopped at an ATM at the airport to get some cash, and when he got to his hotel he realized he forgot his card.
Ya man, it can happen easy after a long flight
In the US, they used to spit out the card last I think.
I haven't seen that since the 90's. I had Chase, Navy, Wells Fargo and they all gave the card back, asked if you wanted a receipt and then gave you the cash last. Maybe things have changed. Haven't used a US ATM in about three years.
@ I have Bof A and now they give you your card back first. It has been a long time since they spit it out last
Hi Joe.. Nuce vlog again..Just arrived in BKK from the uk yesterday . Staying on Soi Sukhumvit 39 for a couple of weeks before travelling around with my Thai mrs. Hope we can meet up for a drink if u r free.. Steve .
Ya man, I'll be around. Maybe Monday or Tuesday afternoon at O Shea's on Soi 33/1. Either day works around 3:00?
@EagerExpat Monday will be perfect..see u then..Steve .
@@stevethemook Sounds good Steve. O Shea's at 3pm on Monday. A few other people might swing by and say hello. My memory is terrible. Did we meet on your last trip? I've met a few Steve's. See you there man.
@EagerExpat this will be a first Joe..I'll be in a blue shirt with a small green rucksack plus no hair on top..👴..see u Mon..
@@stevethemook Cool man, see you there
I have been stay in Seranjai Mension for years Mr.
Good to hear. Enjoy
I avoid motortaxis, it's too dangerous for me. In Chiang Mai a Grab taxi cancelled my call, normally you can cancel the call, but they do it too if they got a ride to a more far place where they can get more money
That works for Chaing Mai. A taxi in Bangkok might take 45 minutes to go 3 miles. A bike will do it in 15 minutes. Usually at 5 miles an hour. But, it's a personal decision. I'll ride bikes in Chaing Mai. But, I'm not a fan of going 45 mph on a small bike.
Last trip was the first time I haven't lost an atm card. I always carry 4 atm cards, I know overkill until you lose the first one anyhow lol. Schwab has always send replacements fast. Also go Fidelity card. I always get 30k baht as much as I can at a shot and put in safe. Now I hate paying the 3% foreign fee on charges I'm trying make sure I carry cards that don't charge these, which normally I don't use. And I'm a sock and shoe guy. I need to get grab on my phone again. Anyhow good video thanks for info.
Nothing wrong with a back up plan. I also have the Fidelity, Chase, Navy, Bangkok Bank ATM's. Also good to check the Visa has a no foreign 3%. Many free ones do. But, I'm a miles and points guy. I have a dozen cards at any one time. If I get one that has the 3%, I only use that to pay bills in the US.
Just watch out for 'safe-skimming', it happened to me last year in a well known 5*.
@@PsychicLord Ya, the scammers will always find a way. I had a hotel card in the sock drawer. I hadn't used (or left the sock drawer) in a year. It was compromised a few months ago. Someone tried to buy gas in Iowa. They dropped the charge and sent me a new card.
Ho Je, i just got here yesterday, and i was wondering if you're not busy anytime this week. Would you like to meet up for a couple of drinks
Ya man. I might do happy hour with a subscriber Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm waiting to hear from him. I left a message. Shoot me a comment on Monday and I'll let you know when we might have a 3:00pm happy hour at O Shea's on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1. I'd let you pick the day, but I shot him a message a few hours ago. Hopefully, he has something better to do than answer email on Saturday night.
Hey update. I'm meeting my buddy at O Shea's on Monday at 3pm. Sukhumvit Soi 33/1. Swing on by and say hello.
I lost an ATM card the first time I went to Thailand. I did not realize that cities in Thailand are much noisier than anywhere I've been in the US, and I could not hear the chimes signaling that I left my card behind. After that, I made sure to grab my card. Some legit massage places will have people outside, but they will all be wearing matching uniforms, no short dresses. Since I tend to get a full body massage with a scrub, I prefer a spa type atmosphere. For the ladies, if you are only getting a leg massage, you may be assigned a male technician. If you want to female to do the massage, request a female at the front desk.
Yes, I should have mentioned the uniforms. Although in the Bangkok heat, most ladies stay inside. You walk in and talk with a receptionist. They then assign you the next person in line. There's no picking this person sitting out front. Uniform or not. LEK, Asia Herb, Health Land, etc.. all work this way.
@@EagerExpat I forgot to add that I tip when I get a massage. In Japan, I never tip, but sometimes do in Thailand. As I was told, "tips are not required, but are greatly appreciated."
@@blureader1164 It's hard not to tip when the massage is 400b. That same massage in the US might be $75. With a $20 tip.
Broke my toe first day Pattaya hit a bolt coming out the ground, had Havana flips flops on,
Ya they cancel all the time. Most Grab cars are a taxi. It's pretty common for them to cancel on you if they get someone offering 300b for a 100b distance. If it's late and rainy in Bangkok, I put the cancel rate at 40%. The cabs will accept your ride for 120b and then sit parked for 10 or 15 minutes. Looking for that drunk guy walking up, then they cancel.
It's still better than the 50% surge pricing that Uber does in the US. At night I just flag down a cab. In Bangkok on Sukhumvit, maybe 75% will have a "broken meter" Look up the Grab price. If it's 170b, offer 200b and off you go. Or stand around for 20 minutes in the rain to save 85 cents.
As far as the ride apps go I will usually say where I am at and say I am wearing a red shirt or whatever to describe myself.
What works best for me is to move to a small location. You don't request a pickup at Terminal 21. You move 20 feet away to Pala Pizza. That's easy to find
@ just like taking the bus to pattaya. Walk across the street to the makro and order ride from there.
Are you at Bangkok Right NOW Mr. ? 🙋♀️Hi....
Yes, I live in Bangkok. Although, I travel often
Joe, we want to see daily videos.
No, I had to slow down. Daily is a grind. Every other day is a challenge too. But, I think I can hang with that for a while.
My husband say Right🥹I Will Miss so much Somtam mie on the street Nana Bangkok someday.....This is the day after My husband pas way Allah 😔🥹😭🥹
Thai folks love Somtam. Good food.
Take easy🫰
Thank you
'Get cash a couple of times a month'? Dude are you sure you're in Bangkok?
Ha ha, ya I spend plenty of money. But, between the Thai bank app and my go-to credit card, I only spend about $500 in small cash. I think in the month of October I used $300 in cash. Cash is on it's way out. Even my local fruit stand guy takes a QR code.