DON'T Come to Thailand Without Knowing THESE 10 Things

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024
  • After 2 years of living in Pratumnak, here are 10 things that everyone should know before coming to visit or moving here.
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  • @craigh714
    @craigh714 28 дней назад +1

    Sams video: ruclips.net/video/nUJ_E304fH8/видео.html

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  28 дней назад +2

      @@craigh714 ah thank you 🙏🏼
      No idea why I couldn’t find it. I’ve pinned this comment now.

  • @mangostickyrice555
    @mangostickyrice555 18 дней назад +2

    Thumbs up 👍 Pete

  • @RoaringRanger
    @RoaringRanger 5 дней назад +1

    Wow that was a great one !!

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  4 дня назад

      Wow, thank you 🙏🏼
      I’ve seen a few people upset about the dry holiday this month.

  • @LSmith-33
    @LSmith-33 5 дней назад +1

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @BobSagetSquarePants
    @BobSagetSquarePants Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for the overlays Pete, the words are helpful but the visuals you include bring it all together.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  Месяц назад +1

      I’m glad you noticed and appreciate it. I know it’s easy to tune out to just a person talking so the visuals can definitely help. It adds a little time to the editing but it’s not too bad.

  • @สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล

    Have a nice day krab 🤗😊👍🎉🎊

  • @victoriajohnston6986
    @victoriajohnston6986 Месяц назад +2

    Great advice for those who haven't been to Thailand...and a great reminder for those of us who have!

  • @youngrounder7967
    @youngrounder7967 Месяц назад +4

    Thanks for the information, Pete. I would like to add if you plan on renting a motorbike, car, jet ski please take pictures and videos of the vehicle because when you return and if there's damages on there that you didn't cause, it will cost you.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  Месяц назад +1

      Very solid advice. Thanks for contributing 🙏🏼

  • @KeithBrockwell
    @KeithBrockwell 28 дней назад +2

    I first went to Thailand in 1998 and one of the 1st things i was told if you see an accident walk away

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  27 дней назад +1

      I was surprised when our CPR instructor said different. None of the taxi drivers help except to guide traffic.

  • @211986michael
    @211986michael 29 дней назад +1

    Great advice sir

  • @Dutch-Buddha
    @Dutch-Buddha 29 дней назад +3

    you always can get a Emergency Passport at your embassy

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад +1

      I knew there had to be a way of dealing with it but I imagine it’s not too easy.

  • @jdsalinger147
    @jdsalinger147 29 дней назад +1

    I've recently been wondering about the water situation. Thanks for the info👍 What about simple things like rinsing fruits/veg? Do you use the same water you brush your teeth with?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад

      I’ve been washing my fruits and Biggies with tap water. So far, no problem after 2 years. I’m not sure it’s the best advice though. The machine water would definitely be safer.

    • @jdsalinger147
      @jdsalinger147 29 дней назад +1

      @@peteonretreat2023 Preesh my dude 👍

  • @BO-mb8rr
    @BO-mb8rr 27 дней назад +1

    How and where do you get a Thai phone number while vacationing there so you can setup different apps?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  27 дней назад +1

      @@BO-mb8rr there’s several booths at all of the international airports for the different mobile providers (AIS, DTAC, TRUE, etc)
      Just go to a both (I like AIS for Pattaya), pick a plan and pay (it has to be cash in local currency so get your currency first)
      They will put the SIM card in your phone and get you all set up or you can do it yourself. Just keep your old SIM to put back in your phone at the end of your trip.

  • @WalkingmanPattaya
    @WalkingmanPattaya 29 дней назад +1

    Great list of 10 things you should know Pete. My days of 'fighting" are long gone 555. I have watched some Thai fights because of disputes on the beach road promenade. Would add do not take videos of Thais fighting as it can set them off more as i have witnessed. Likely a whole video could be made on all the vloggers and people who do or do not like being filmed. it is a fact of life here nowadays

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад

      Yeah, I try not to film people in general. I’ll blur out people when I can tell they don’t want to be filmed like the folks in front of the pharmacy in this video.

  • @Longlivedixie7
    @Longlivedixie7 29 дней назад +1

    Great and very valid advice. Thank you!! One piece of constructive criticism.........drop the lifting-tone Valley Girl speak.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад

      Thank you. 🙏🏼
      I’m not sure how well I can change my accent. Born and raised Southern California skate punk hippie with a touch of Texas twang. I’ll try to use my manager voice a bit more.

  • @shanghaimac
    @shanghaimac Месяц назад +1

    Things may have changed in the past year, but when I used either the Bolt or Grab app, I didn't need a Thai phone number. I had a data-only ESim plan and it worked fine in both Hua Hin and Chiang Mai.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  Месяц назад

      That makes since. The ESIM works as a SIM card in this case maybe?

    • @shanghaimac
      @shanghaimac 29 дней назад

      @@peteonretreat2023 Yes, there's no functional difference between an esim and a sim card. An esim with a data-only plan is much cheaper than one with a phone number (which is, of course available if you need it and want to pay for the service).

    • @ViewTalay
      @ViewTalay 29 дней назад +1

      Esims usually have a thai number associated to it. I used airalo esim and it had a thai number

  • @thesheperd7567
    @thesheperd7567 29 дней назад +2

    Buy a 50 baht SIM card from 7/11 or any shop selling them. Use your coins and small notes to top up with a data package at the many machines outside shops.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад

      I hear that but I just feel better having the sim before I even leave the airport. Just a security feeling thing for me. Funny since I grew up in the days before mobile/cell phones.

  • @Chef_Boy_RD
    @Chef_Boy_RD Месяц назад +1

    Thanks Pete! I was wondering about the SIM card. What the best months to come to Thailand? I don’t want to come during the burning season! See you soon…

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  Месяц назад +1

      Most people say come between November and February. It’s the coolest and the driest. The burning starts in March but usually isn’t bad until late in the month.

    • @Chef_Boy_RD
      @Chef_Boy_RD 29 дней назад +1

      Thanks bruh!😎

  • @idontwantahandle._.
    @idontwantahandle._. Месяц назад +1

    A lot of credit cards don't charge fees these days. Amazon, Sams club, etc. Carry cash with you and use CC.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад +1

      I usually don’t bring my CC with me. I just don’t want to risk losing it. I do use the scan pay feature from my Thai bank on my phone a lot though.

  • @NeilGlass-h8q
    @NeilGlass-h8q 28 дней назад +1

    I never drink cocktails as I once got sick from ice in a cocktail

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  27 дней назад

      I guess it can happen but I have ice in my drink every time I go out. Water, soda, cocktails, even beer and wine sometimes and I’ve never gotten sink. Probably close to 1000 drinks now.

  • @NikolaSirakov
    @NikolaSirakov 29 дней назад +1

    This is the video about road first aid that you talking about: ruclips.net/video/nUJ_E304fH8/видео.html&ab_channel=GoneAdrift 👍

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  27 дней назад

      Awesome thank you. I’ve pinned the link in the comments and will update the description.

  • @RKirby
    @RKirby Месяц назад +1

    Rentals of motorbikes and cars your home country insurance and even travel insurance almost never cover you in Thailand, and the rental companies here don't ask or tell you. I have been here a year and had a few mistakes on my "bar bin" a couple times they fixed it and we can still have a good time. On the other side a couple places got me for an extra drink and I just don't go back.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  Месяц назад

      I was talking to a friend last night and he told me of a couple bars that he no longer goes too because of bill padding.

  • @graguitar6493
    @graguitar6493 29 дней назад +1

    Great point no.1. I had no idea what that meant until I looked at my statement. Filthy trick

  • @williambyron564
    @williambyron564 Месяц назад +2

    Keep some doggie treats on you if you are likely to be going down a backstreet Soi.

  • @idontwantahandle._.
    @idontwantahandle._. Месяц назад +1

    Never heard of bolt. Repped. I know grab and uber moto.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  29 дней назад

      I think Uber got pushed out of Thailand. I know it’s not here now at least. I still haven’t tried Maxim but the rates were lower the last I checked.

  • @winnerwinnerchickendinner8809
    @winnerwinnerchickendinner8809 Месяц назад +1

    Some dudes cant handle their alc and them chicks make them heads swell