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Got lost one time in Pattaya at night. Guy throws me on the back of his moped and drove me back to my hotel. Probably would not find that here in the US.
@@letsmakemoney8027… lol… I don’t know where you’re from, but… Not everyone in USA is “Just waiting for the opportunity to rob, or murder someone.” The average person in USA would be willing to at least help you sort out your whereabouts, and help with some directions. Granted, it’s probably a smaller number who would literally “just take you there” themselves… However, the criminal element, is a smaller number still…. Unless you’ve simply wandered into “the worst possible neighborhood”…. But I think that’s true in any country.
Credit cards are not common in Thailand, but we don't actually use cash that much (especially in Bangkok). Every Thai has bank apps on their phones that can transfer money across all banks instantly without fees. This service is not available to foreigners unless you open a bank account here. Don't let the absence of credit cards make you think that Thailand is a cash-heavy society, we're not, we just use a different system (mobile payment instead of cards). But cash is always welcomed, unless you have really large 1000 baht bills, people don't want to accept that because they have no change.
I was very impress with the Thai banking apps when I was there for 9 months last year and the lack of fees on transfers. I got a bank account and it made financial stuff so easy.
Actually, in Thailand we can use credit cards in every chain convenience store like 7-11, Tops, Big-c, or in Department stores (not limit the minimum rate)
If you are wondering why you have to pay more expensive than Thai people. Please understand that renting a place in tourist attractions is expensive, but selling to Thai people is cheaper because the seller is sympathetic to Thai people because the cost of living of Thai people is quite high compared to income. But you can negotiate the price a little bit. Because Thai people do not add a profit price much higher than the cost, and most importantly, if the product already has a price tag, it is very inappropriate because it seems like an insult to Thai people exploiting tourists. And if asked why having a Thai friend, it will be cheaper. Because sellers tend to think that Thai people's friends who take them with them are like their friends too. Causing sometimes to sell some losses (in this case, it's not much) because I think that taking it on average all day and still making a profit The help of tourists to help with spending makes Thailand have a better economy and will use those money to develop the country. Including attractions, safety, cleanliness and more facilities for you guys. And I'm very glad that you know Thailand and travel. We will always welcome you with a smile because you are one of our important guests. If you come to Thailand, you will immediately become a member of our family. always love you guys
Yo, an italian here i wanted to look up about the thai history but i was a bit disappointed by the fact that u guys just tried to survive the english and french by assimilating western culture, i wanted to see if thai has something left of its culture, since I would have really liked to learn a new history and a new culture outside the Mediterranean. Thank you
@particanmapper8924 you can go to historical parks, temples, old town....you would find the history, art and architecture differ from European ones. Even food is drastically different...try thai royal palace food too. There are a lot of culture preserved if you go to the right place.
The first one is also true of the Philippines. From renting a home to shopping in the market. There is a non-Filipino tax, a I-don't-have-a-personal-connection-to-you tax, and a you're-not-speaking-my-language tax.
@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj From my travels in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean you can run across those same taxes, I've even ran across a few "special places" within the US, where those type of taxes were levied after they heard my accent.
Good points, my 2 cents nobody asked for: 1. Prices: Learn some Thai and that will mostly resolve this. Also, touristy places are of course more expensive. However, in 10+ years all over the country I've never payed more for rent than my Thai neighbors. Entrance prices to national parks and the likes ARE higher for foreigners. 2. Cards: True, but if you're here for the long run and have a bank account, a lot of payments are done with your phone now. 3. Wifi: yep 4. Transport: Great, careful with taxis that don't want to put their meter on though. For long distance with a taxi count about 8 thb/km. Renting a motorbike or car does give you a lot of flexibility. If you live out in the sticks you'll have to buy a car. 5. Hotel: Depends heavily on how touristy the area is. Most of the country you don't have this problem. Also, online discounts are good, but you need to book online to get them. The price is higher when you walk in. 6. Talking to stranger: Hmm, depends on the area. Where people depends on tourism, they'll be more accessible of course. Generally Thais are reserved and shy though. 7. I can't count?
The first point about Duel pricing is definitely something you need to be aware of however - that’s usually in super touristy areas. I’ve lived in BKK for 5 years now and I’ve only experienced this when I’m in Khaosan or on the Sukumvit. Not speaking Thai will put you at a disadvantage when purchasing things because many times the seller cannot properly explain the promotion to you because the communication barrier. Countless times I’ve had money returned to me because I was unaware of a promotion I earned with my purchase. That being said I live in a more local part of Bangkok that has a lot less foreigners. Using Bank Cards - Do not use a foreign bank card to make purchases! Unless it’s an emergency I’d say. The fee will be around $10 in general but Wells Fargo charged me another $15 on top of that. So I learned the hard way. But if you’re planning on living here or just being in Thailand longer than a month you might consider opening a Thai bank account. I use my Thai mobile banking app to pay for 90% my everyday expenses. If that’s not an option you’re just better off paying the 250 Baht($7.40 USD) ATM fee but the most you can withdraw is 20,000 Baht ($590 USD) keep in mind your bank may put charges on top of that as well but definitely better than using your foreign bank card to pay for goods and services directly.
Learning some Thai isn't that difficult. Listen to the sound and write what you hear in English. Here are some examples 1 - Noon 2 - Song 3 - Sam 4 - C, yes the number 4 exactly sounds like C, See, Sea 5 - Ha, like laughing, Ha Ha Ha 6 - Hoke/Joke 7 - Jet 8 - Bat 9 - Gow/Cow 10 - Sip 11 - Sip Et 21 - Yee Sip Et 100 - Roy - like Roy Rogers 1,000 - Pan Water - Nam Ice - Nam Can Rain - Phone Toke Toilet - Hong Nam Shower - Ab Nam These are just a few of the phrases /words you can learn.
Go to the palace, and you pay the farang price. I showed my workpermit, and they still refused. Bluntly telling me "you faring, you go there" pointing at the queue for double-pricing. Despite the fact that her counter-sign had "Thai and workpermit holders". I've been living here for 18 yrs now, my wife is Thai , sad when she overheard how insulting the Thai staff spoke about the "stupid" foreigners , she was ashamed and never ever will set foot in the Palace again. Just be aware that most smiles do not mean they like you or are happy to see you.
I have never seen dual pricing in department stores, electricity bills, water bills, phone bills, internet bills, plane tickets, bus tickets, cinema tickets, concert tickets, shopping mall, food markets, condo maintenance fees, bus fares, train fares, ferry fares, petrol/gas. I have see dual pricing in relation to old people and students.
About cash is not quite true, main paiment method in Thailand is direct bank transaction through QR code, is commission free, but you need a thai bank account to be able to do that. Transfer money to the bank is going to be better then keep using ATM.
Even back in 67-68 when I was stationed at Korat with the Air Force, I had a Thai friend who took me to tailor shops where clothing was much cheaper than at shops that catered to American GI's.
Lot people die due to drunk driver , no it is not enforce but it is illegal. Lot of people on motorbikes die from the drunk driver that in 4 wheels vehicles . They drive crazy fast too for such a small street and HWY . The speed limit is there but most don’t care
At 65 years living living in the pnw USA an opportunity to choose where I would want to live out my days happy living life of a fantasy come true it would definitely be living a life in Thailand being a part of it with everything available for me to experience and appreciate and love! that's my choice of having a wonderful dream come true, to wish me luck for that and I reply with best wishes to all!
I beg to differ on Thailand not having a card infrastructure. In urban areas, other than street vendors, there are a variety ways to pay electronically -- many more than the most e-payment friendly businesses in the US Use QR codes, debit cards, direct mobile debits from banks, a variety of e-wallets, and of course the 2 big US cards, Visa and MC One can tap their chip enabled Visa at Bangkok's MRT. Keep some cash for street vendors, but you can use your cards in almost any brick-and- mortar business.
You just pay driver 10 baht (20-30 us cents) when u get off Its a Great service If it was a short journey sometimes the driver wouldn’t even want my money
I understand that another difference, at least with the U.S., is that one does not put used toilet paper into the toilet bowl (or loo) but into a separate container.
I am American and I don't use toilet paper when taking a dump. I use the sink faucet /running water 💦 if I can set my bum under it without much issue. So much faster and cleaner just to wash your ass. If you really think about it it makes sense. Thai toilets are also squat, not like the thrones we have here. The proper way to eliminate is to squat as this forces most of the waste out. When sitting on these 👉 👉 🚽 , the body isn't in the correct position 😕. 😅. Sometimes I'm still forced to use TP in America tho 😢. Ask yourself this- if you had shit on your fingers/hands, would you want to just wipe it off with some paper, or 💦 water? What if you were going to eat a 🥪 sandwich immediately? Would you do so after just wiping your hands off with some paper towels 🧻? Now think about you asshole. If you're just wiping with paper you're smearing your faeces and the residue 💩 film is drying up there, caking, solidifying. And you think you're clean 😂 just cause the paper is finally not brown 🤎 after so many wipes. 😂. Water takes 10 seconds tops and there's no paper and no folding, or disposing. Just wash your hands after with soap 🧼
Good stuff! I haven't been there (bkk) since dial up was a struggle and the trains were being built...definitely the friendliest people I have ever met...even in the "old" days....love it there...THX!
Farang pricing is something to deal with, especially in tourist areas. Always ask for a discount! Thailand has easy pay (cardless, cashless) options, but sadly tourists can't get a bank account to benefit from them. Find another hotel if they ask for double for two guests!
It's not sad. You shouldn't be using those apps even if you could. Are you not aware of the dangers of a cash-less society? In Canada, the government froze the bank accounts of people who were protesting and even those supporting protesters of the government. If we don't have cash, the government can (and will ) control every aspect of our lives. Don't give your freedoms away voluntarily. Boycott anyone who doesn't accept cash.
One thing the United States is known for worldwide is Americans will talk to anybody they come across in public. Maybe in the biggest cities like New York or Boston it doesn't happen as much, but it's extremely common. I was in an elevator with a stranger just today and we talked about how hot it is outside. Very very common.
I disagree. Oregon is probably the least social place and even if you do strike up a conversation with someone in Oregon it will be an awkward conversation because they are so weird
Kinda crazy that about 20 years after I was 'stranded' in thailand when the C5 galaxy decided to spring a leak there and we had to wait until the next day to get a part so we could continue on to Afghanistan (yep.. on our way to a 1yr deployment, US Army).. we ended up riding the toyota vans (sort of angularly boxy and fwd with front engine under the front seats).. for like 2 or 3 hours To get to Pataya Hard Rock Hotel. I should have went out walking the town or just headed straight for the beach. There was a big emphasis on getting Thai currency if we were going to leave the hard rock hotel premesis.. watching your video - I wish I had went out exploring while I was there at no cost to myself for that day I was 'stuck' in thailand lol
Well informed video and spot on.Another element that is completely opposite the western world is the driving habits. Thailand is one of the most dangerous on the streets. Police don't patrol for excessive speed or driving infractions. 20 years before the Thai culture was fairly friendly and approachable but it has changed immensely due the little gadgets that are adhered to their hands. Their capacity for being social has deteriorated dramatically because of the phone. Just go behind central festival in the loading area during the early evening and examine how many of them are sitting affixed to the Facebook. English abilities have also plummeted also as I had read last year in Bangkok post.
I left Thailand before the advent of smart phones. It hadn't occurred to me that, like the rest of the world, they've become zombies to social media. I went to Indonesia after Thailand, and if you had asked me a difference, I would have said cell phone use, but it hadn't occurred to me that I moved just as switch from flip to smart phones happened, and I hung out with rich Indonesians, but poorish Thai people.
been thialand 2 times now, loud aussie, i play them so much, by 5th day i get 5 joints for price of 1 lol. the suit seller's wont ask after 5th day, long haired tattooed aussie, they come and say hi as walken past to try attrack people around me, it comes down to how loud and fun you are, wifi i have like 20 spots for free and there speed ranges from 75 meg to 300meg, beats my aussies 1gig conecction at 275/20 meg. thia broadband is free and made if u go the rite place, every place has 5 different connections
Nice video. I'm disappointed you didn't show us your lunch, or talk about eating out, which I understand is pretty cheap. As an American, I'm a beneficiary of Thailand's soft diplomacy of financing lots of Thai restaurants, and it's definitely one of my favorite cuisines.
It's only cheap if you eat Thai food or buy groceries, which definitely gets old after a while. It's not cheap for non-Thai food. However, the non-Thai food is excellent, often much better than what you can find in your home country. Portion sizes are realistic though, not insane like the U.S.
My Thailand trip is in 8 months. Most hotels I find are book now and pay later. Are there hotels that I can book now and pay now? So I don’t have to worry about that expense during my trip.
Thanks! A real review. I see so many travel blogs that try to sugar coat things to not offend or something. This is very good info for the average visitor to have. Seems like a fun place.
@@tempustv Thailand is an enigma I’ve been living here for past 22 years… I’m no more closer to understanding the culture than when I stepped of the plane. “Enchanting” isn’t a big enough word.
The people in Thailand seem so much more friendly and kind. People are angry and defensive here in the USA and much more than they used to be these days...
If you’re planning a lengthy stay in Thailand, you would do well to make a serious effort at learning the language. The distinctive features of Thai are quite different from those of English, so that the language cannot be learned simply by straight imitation, since there are important contrasts that you will not notice by listening only. Such contrasts as aspiration of the voiceless stops, length, tone, rhythm and stress itself are meaningful in Thai in ways that they are not in English. (Similarly, there are meaningful contrasts in English not easily noticed by the native Thai who has not studied English, although many Thais do have some English proficiency.)
I have Thais asking me to buy things for them at markets, Often they don’t like to go as hard as I can go on the price. That’s speaking Thai of course.
Was wondering if anyone can help me with a translation. My friend received a message regarding his girlfriend’s conversation with her friend he sent it to and he seemed upset. I don’t know thai but I understood about from google translate something about selling flowers? When i asked him what’s that about He was quiet and told me he’ll see me later. This was the message, “น้องกลับเองได้เด้อ้าย ถ้าอ้ายบ่ว่างอยากให้ขายของดอกหวา น้องสินิ่ง เครื่องไปกะใด้ บ่ยากๆ”. If any native thai could help translate that, I’d really appreciate it. Please, I haven’t heard from him for a couple of days and starting get worried.
About paying with cards. True, it's not widely spread. But nowadays paying via promptpay with your phone is very fast going to be the most convenient way of paying. Whether it is only 10 baht or 10.000 Baht.
1. Isn't that true everywhere you go? Locals always get a better deal... 2. Yes, cards are not accepted on the streets as much, however, generally foreigners avoid street food, for example. In most other places you go, malls, restaurants, shops, hotels, cards are accepted. I get by using my Greek debit card in most places, without any problems. 3. Best thing to do is buy a local sim card upon arrival. They have quite good packages, both price-wise and speed-wise. This way you will not depend on the availability of wi-fi wherever you go. Again, this is true for most places. 4. No opinion about buses and trains in Thailand. Taxis/Uber are quite cheap and safe and going by Tuk-Tuk is an experience that is not for every day, but a must-try! 5. I always book my hotel using one of the most popular websites. I always need to put the number of guests and I always pay in advance, without being charged more upon arrival. Mind you, I only visit Bangkok. 6. Very true about meeting and talking to strangers. 7. I only counted 6 differences, but nevermind!
My husband and I are planning on moving to Thailand for a few years. He's been there before and loved it, it's cheaper, nicer, and more fun. That said. Any advice would be appreciated.
If you need a bank card, I suggest opening a Charles Schwab Bank account. You can use the bank card to withdraw money from your account at both banks and ATMs in many countries. There is a fee that is charged, but Charles Schwab will refund any extra fees at the end of the month. You can also do investments from the Charles Schwab account into the stock market. It's a very handy card to have.
Well if you speak Thai it goes a long way . I’ve lived here for 10 years total Tourists get ripped off Especially by Tuk Tuk operators, there expensive, Thais don’t use them unless they have to If you’re a tourist use a metered taxi , and make sure it’s turned on .
One thing I want to comment on: about the "cash" thing, I carry cash, in coins and bills of various denominations. It is more normal. Feeling unsafe and insecure in an alien environment you will want to have money at hand - enough money to pay for the emergency, pay for hotel room, buy someone a drink, bribe someone..... On the other side of that I have miscounted sometimes and had to endure the embarrassment of having a Thai person run after me with a 1,000-baht note that I dropped. Similarly with a telephone , a passport.... You get the idea. I have had phones and money stolen from me in the U.S. - as many other people have. But NEVER in Thailand. A taxi driver may not have change for your 1,000 baht note ( say $30.00, roughly) and go somewhere to make change for you - I have had that happen. Matter of fact, I have had a Thai guy chase me down on his m.c. to give me back the phone I had rode away without.
in 20 plus years of comming to Thailand i have never seen or heard or have been charged a hotel resort fee ! this must be in very few places... L.A Rob
@@tempustv btw gonna come to Bangkok this July for 2 weeks. As I understand it is the rainy season, so we prepared huge umbrellas just in case 😎 Here in St.Peterburg (Russia) we are pretty much used to heavy showers 😄 Thank you for your videos, love them ❤🔥
That is really the one aspect that has dulled my enthusiasm for it; the unrelenting heat, although the highlands at night are probably more tolerable....
Would it be possible to chat off line, I would like to move to Jomtien for a year or so, but need to talk to a straight shooter like yourself. willing to pay a fee for your time.
Internet in Thailand is one of the fastest and most powerful in the world. You need to study your package carefully. Speed and strength depend on the package you sign up for.
I live in the middle of Thailand, with rice fields all around me. I have 3BB 1GB UP and 1GB Down, and it is HIGHLY reliable. SO, yea... the internet is great. I have a backup mobile wi-fi hotspot on my 5G Phone. SO, I have never had a problem with high speed internet.
A certain demographic talk about white privilege but Thai privilege definitely exists. It's not just Thailand, either. The whole of South East Asia is the same. The thing is, we just accept it. It's their culture.
Good stuff..... tell me about your Cross necklace please. Hard to find Christian churches there? Phuket is where I want to retire to (and work PT as I am a golf course GM and they have many courses).
There are multiple Catholic Churches in many places, often with English language services in tourist centres. Some Protestant and non denominational churches in BKK. Google has all the info.
a lot of what you said is slightly off... especially about paying for things .. if you are a local and have a cell phone, I use SCAN to pay for almost everything, except street food...... mostly of the "inconvenience" is because you are a tourist... not a local... I find Thailand is way more convenient to do just about anything, compared to the USA
Hmmmmm I'm about 100% positive you made the Disney version here. There are a few more things I might add that for me were culture shock when I was there. Albeit it was many years ago I doubt it's changed that much.
If I went to Thailand to visit, I probably have to learn the phrase "I was adopted from Bangkok by Swedish parents when I was 6 weeks old, and I grew up in Sweden, so I only speak three sentences in Thai"
Your comment about public transportation, leads me to believe you lived on the West Coast or middle America before Thailand, b/c the T in Boston is great, NYC and Chicago also have great transit. Not so much on the West Coast. In California, you need a car. In Boston or NYC, not really.
You can probably include one more NORMAL things : In thailand, you don't pull the handbrake while parking, as they have this practice where they will push your car slightly away so that it makes space for others to park as well. This happens to shopping malls carpark as well. Your car window could be broken if you pull your handbrake while parking. That is definitely some of a culture shock to me.
Depend on where you park. If you block other cars then definitely no handbrake with neutral gear so I try not to park on those area. Parking in slope is always park gear with handbrake.
Yup. Can't approach people in America. We always think there is a catch or bad incentive to friendliness. That would make life less stressful if culture was more like Thai.😊
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Got lost one time in Pattaya at night. Guy throws me on the back of his moped and drove me back to my hotel. Probably would not find that here in the US.
I think plenty of people in the US would help a lost tourist.
No way in the US you would have been robbed or possibly even killed
...I've hitchhiked all over the US...people are always willing to help...✌
@@letsmakemoney8027…
lol…
I don’t know where you’re from, but…
Not everyone in USA is “Just waiting for the opportunity to rob, or murder someone.”
The average person in USA would be willing to at least help you sort out your whereabouts, and help with some directions.
Granted, it’s probably a smaller number who would literally “just take you there” themselves…
However, the criminal element, is a smaller number still…. Unless you’ve simply wandered into “the worst possible neighborhood”…. But I think that’s true in any country.
Depends on where in US
Credit cards are not common in Thailand, but we don't actually use cash that much (especially in Bangkok). Every Thai has bank apps on their phones that can transfer money across all banks instantly without fees. This service is not available to foreigners unless you open a bank account here.
Don't let the absence of credit cards make you think that Thailand is a cash-heavy society, we're not, we just use a different system (mobile payment instead of cards). But cash is always welcomed, unless you have really large 1000 baht bills, people don't want to accept that because they have no change.
Good points. If I need smaller notes I pop into a 7-11 and buy something to get change for a 1000 note.
That’s so dope!
You don't need change for the 1000 baht notes when you're seeing sw's
I was very impress with the Thai banking apps when I was there for 9 months last year and the lack of fees on transfers. I got a bank account and it made financial stuff so easy.
Actually, in Thailand we can use credit cards in every chain convenience store like 7-11, Tops, Big-c, or in Department stores (not limit the minimum rate)
If you are wondering why you have to pay more expensive than Thai people. Please understand that renting a place in tourist attractions is expensive, but selling to Thai people is cheaper because the seller is sympathetic to Thai people because the cost of living of Thai people is quite high compared to income. But you can negotiate the price a little bit. Because Thai people do not add a profit price much higher than the cost, and most importantly, if the product already has a price tag, it is very inappropriate because it seems like an insult to Thai people exploiting tourists. And if asked why having a Thai friend, it will be cheaper. Because sellers tend to think that Thai people's friends who take them with them are like their friends too. Causing sometimes to sell some losses (in this case, it's not much) because I think that taking it on average all day and still making a profit The help of tourists to help with spending makes Thailand have a better economy and will use those money to develop the country. Including attractions, safety, cleanliness and more facilities for you guys. And I'm very glad that you know Thailand and travel. We will always welcome you with a smile because you are one of our important guests. If you come to Thailand, you will immediately become a member of our family. always love you guys
Yo, an italian here i wanted to look up about the thai history but i was a bit disappointed by the fact that u guys just tried to survive the english and french by assimilating western culture, i wanted to see if thai has something left of its culture, since I would have really liked to learn a new history and a new culture outside the Mediterranean. Thank you
@@particanmapper8924That version of history is so oversimplified it's basically wrong.
@particanmapper8924 you can go to historical parks, temples, old town....you would find the history, art and architecture differ from European ones. Even food is drastically different...try thai royal palace food too. There are a lot of culture preserved if you go to the right place.
Total bollocks. Vendors don't sell at a loss to other Thai people - nobody is simple enough to believe that.
@@particanmapper8924 They didn't assimilate Western culture to survive - where do you get your 'information' from?
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Thanks for saving me some time!
The first one is also true of the Philippines. From renting a home to shopping in the market. There is a non-Filipino tax, a I-don't-have-a-personal-connection-to-you tax, and a you're-not-speaking-my-language tax.
Like in some countries in Africa too.
@AndrewJohnson-oy8oj
From my travels in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean you can run across those same taxes, I've even ran across a few "special places" within the US, where those type of taxes were levied after they heard my accent.
Good points, my 2 cents nobody asked for:
1. Prices: Learn some Thai and that will mostly resolve this. Also, touristy places are of course more expensive. However, in 10+ years all over the country I've never payed more for rent than my Thai neighbors. Entrance prices to national parks and the likes ARE higher for foreigners.
2. Cards: True, but if you're here for the long run and have a bank account, a lot of payments are done with your phone now.
3. Wifi: yep
4. Transport: Great, careful with taxis that don't want to put their meter on though. For long distance with a taxi count about 8 thb/km. Renting a motorbike or car does give you a lot of flexibility. If you live out in the sticks you'll have to buy a car.
5. Hotel: Depends heavily on how touristy the area is. Most of the country you don't have this problem. Also, online discounts are good, but you need to book online to get them. The price is higher when you walk in.
6. Talking to stranger: Hmm, depends on the area. Where people depends on tourism, they'll be more accessible of course. Generally Thais are reserved and shy though.
7. I can't count?
Ahh your 2 cents? That's why comment secitions exist. Thank you for the info, I find it helpful.
I was adopted from Thailand by Swedish parents and I grew up in Sweden and I'm definitely not shy 😂😂😂
The first point about Duel pricing is definitely something you need to be aware of however - that’s usually in super touristy areas. I’ve lived in BKK for 5 years now and I’ve only experienced this when I’m in Khaosan or on the Sukumvit.
Not speaking Thai will put you at a disadvantage when purchasing things because many times the seller cannot properly explain the promotion to you because the communication barrier.
Countless times I’ve had money returned to me because I was unaware of a promotion I earned with my purchase. That being said I live in a more local part of Bangkok that has a lot less foreigners.
Using Bank Cards -
Do not use a foreign bank card to make purchases! Unless it’s an emergency I’d say. The fee will be around $10 in general but Wells Fargo charged me another $15 on top of that. So I learned the hard way. But if you’re planning on living here or just being in Thailand longer than a month you might consider opening a Thai bank account.
I use my Thai mobile banking app to pay for 90% my everyday expenses. If that’s not an option you’re just better off paying the 250 Baht($7.40 USD) ATM fee but the most you can withdraw is 20,000 Baht ($590 USD) keep in mind your bank may put charges on top of that as well but definitely better than using your foreign bank card to pay for goods and services directly.
Learning some Thai isn't that difficult. Listen to the sound and write what you hear in English. Here are some examples
1 - Noon
2 - Song
3 - Sam
4 - C, yes the number 4 exactly sounds like C, See, Sea
5 - Ha, like laughing, Ha Ha Ha
6 - Hoke/Joke
7 - Jet
8 - Bat
9 - Gow/Cow
10 - Sip
11 - Sip Et
21 - Yee Sip Et
100 - Roy - like Roy Rogers
1,000 - Pan
Water - Nam
Ice - Nam Can
Rain - Phone Toke
Toilet - Hong Nam
Shower - Ab Nam
These are just a few of the phrases /words you can learn.
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Go to the palace, and you pay the farang price. I showed my workpermit, and they still refused. Bluntly telling me "you faring, you go there" pointing at the queue for double-pricing. Despite the fact that her counter-sign had "Thai and workpermit holders". I've been living here for 18 yrs now, my wife is Thai , sad when she overheard how insulting the Thai staff spoke about the "stupid" foreigners , she was ashamed and never ever will set foot in the Palace again.
Just be aware that most smiles do not mean they like you or are happy to see you.
I have never seen dual pricing in department stores, electricity bills, water bills, phone bills, internet bills, plane tickets, bus tickets, cinema tickets, concert tickets, shopping mall, food markets, condo maintenance fees, bus fares, train fares, ferry fares, petrol/gas.
I have see dual pricing in relation to old people and students.
I got drugged in 2 bars in kosumi don't show cash to bar staff
Don't show cash anywhere to anybody. Silly boy
I’ve just spent 2 weeks in Koh Samui. The locals were all very friendly
Live and learn, but children learn this early.
You got free drugs just by showing some cash!?
@@grammarofficerkrupke4398 😂😂😂
About cash is not quite true, main paiment method in Thailand is direct bank transaction through QR code, is commission free, but you need a thai bank account to be able to do that.
Transfer money to the bank is going to be better then keep using ATM.
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Even back in 67-68 when I was stationed at Korat with the Air Force, I had a Thai friend who took me to tailor shops where clothing was much cheaper than at shops that catered to American GI's.
@trevorsmith7753 And usually Indian, khrap.
Travel to Thailand often. I have never seen extra fees from any hotel?
Learn a little about Thai culture, learn as much Thai language as you can, use it to buy things at Thai prices! It works!
also just barter in English - it also works!
It is common for Thai people to drive drunk, and police do not target drinking and driving. Be very careful crossing the street late at night!
Yes they do, they have stops at night
Lot people die due to drunk driver , no it is not enforce but it is illegal. Lot of people on motorbikes die from the drunk driver that in 4 wheels vehicles . They drive crazy fast too for such a small street and HWY . The speed limit is there but most don’t care
@@Fefe7436it enforces for sure try drunk and driving through police check point you will get jail time 😂
At 65 years living living in the pnw USA an opportunity to choose where I would want to live out my days happy living life of a fantasy come true it would definitely be living a life in Thailand being a part of it with everything available for me to experience and appreciate and love! that's my choice of having a wonderful dream come true, to wish me luck for that and I reply with best wishes to all!
Make it happen buddy! You've earned it
@@tempustv hey thanks for the good words and I'd make it happen when I could!
@@terrijohnson5176 PNW has gotten crazy expensive
I beg to differ on Thailand not having a card infrastructure. In urban areas, other than street vendors, there are a variety ways to pay electronically -- many more than the most e-payment friendly businesses in the US Use QR codes, debit cards, direct mobile debits from banks, a variety of e-wallets, and of course the 2 big US cards, Visa and MC One can tap their chip enabled Visa at Bangkok's MRT. Keep some cash for street vendors, but you can use your cards in almost any brick-and- mortar business.
The pricing is one thing that I love about Colombia. Most prices are marked, so they are the same for locals and Gringos.
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@@DeterminismisFreedom Usually, but not always. A totalitarian society can be very rigid and deterministic with their tyrannical laws.
There's like 5 gazillion Baht buses around in Pattaya. Like every 3 second one goes by 😅 It's awesome. For like 20 cents 😅
Bangkok buses good too at 8 baht 😮
Do they have like a bus card or something?
@@DaygoKid94no
You just pay driver 10 baht (20-30 us cents) when u get off
Its a Great service
If it was a short journey sometimes the driver wouldn’t even want my money
I understand that another difference, at least with the U.S., is that one does not put used toilet paper into the toilet bowl (or loo) but into a separate container.
rememeber they use the bum gun to clean the toilet paper is just to dry off...
Yes we use the bumgun to clean the mess, then the paper is just to dry off your butt (please don't put your shit in the bin).
Holy crap! I ol
Why not put toilet paper in the bowl? Do not put half a roll. The density of the toilet paper is less then the debris you place in the bowl.
I am American and I don't use toilet paper when taking a dump. I use the sink faucet /running water 💦 if I can set my bum under it without much issue. So much faster and cleaner just to wash your ass. If you really think about it it makes sense. Thai toilets are also squat, not like the thrones we have here. The proper way to eliminate is to squat as this forces most of the waste out. When sitting on these 👉 👉 🚽 , the body isn't in the correct position 😕. 😅. Sometimes I'm still forced to use TP in America tho 😢. Ask yourself this- if you had shit on your fingers/hands, would you want to just wipe it off with some paper, or 💦 water? What if you were going to eat a 🥪 sandwich immediately? Would you do so after just wiping your hands off with some paper towels 🧻? Now think about you asshole. If you're just wiping with paper you're smearing your faeces and the residue 💩 film is drying up there, caking, solidifying. And you think you're clean 😂 just cause the paper is finally not brown 🤎 after so many wipes. 😂. Water takes 10 seconds tops and there's no paper and no folding, or disposing. Just wash your hands after with soap 🧼
Good stuff! I haven't been there (bkk) since dial up was a struggle and the trains were being built...definitely the friendliest people I have ever met...even in the "old" days....love it there...THX!
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Farang pricing is something to deal with, especially in tourist areas. Always ask for a discount! Thailand has easy pay (cardless, cashless) options, but sadly tourists can't get a bank account to benefit from them. Find another hotel if they ask for double for two guests!
It's not sad. You shouldn't be using those apps even if you could. Are you not aware of the dangers of a cash-less society? In Canada, the government froze the bank accounts of people who were protesting and even those supporting protesters of the government. If we don't have cash, the government can (and will ) control every aspect of our lives. Don't give your freedoms away voluntarily. Boycott anyone who doesn't accept cash.
go in low season its cheaper & you can always walk to next seller !
Thanks!
No, thank you!
One thing the United States is known for worldwide is Americans will talk to anybody they come across in public. Maybe in the biggest cities like New York or Boston it doesn't happen as much, but it's extremely common. I was in an elevator with a stranger just today and we talked about how hot it is outside. Very very common.
Yes, it happens in New York too. People can be very friendly if you can spot the normal ones from the weirdos lol.
I disagree. Oregon is probably the least social place and even if you do strike up a conversation with someone in Oregon it will be an awkward conversation because they are so weird
There are very few places that I cannot pay with my card or my banking app by scanning.
Kinda crazy that about 20 years after I was 'stranded' in thailand when the C5 galaxy decided to spring a leak there and we had to wait until the next day to get a part so we could continue on to Afghanistan (yep.. on our way to a 1yr deployment, US Army).. we ended up riding the toyota vans (sort of angularly boxy and fwd with front engine under the front seats).. for like 2 or 3 hours
To get to Pataya Hard Rock Hotel.
I should have went out walking the town or just headed straight for the beach. There was a big emphasis on getting Thai currency if we were going to leave the hard rock hotel premesis.. watching your video - I wish I had went out exploring while I was there at no cost to myself for that day I was 'stuck' in thailand lol
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Well informed video and spot on.Another element that is completely opposite the western world is the driving habits. Thailand is one of the most dangerous on the streets. Police don't patrol for excessive speed or driving infractions. 20 years before the Thai culture was fairly friendly and approachable but it has changed immensely due the little gadgets that are adhered to their hands. Their capacity for being social has deteriorated dramatically because of the phone. Just go behind central festival in the loading area during the early evening and examine how many of them are sitting affixed to the Facebook. English abilities have also plummeted also as I had read last year in Bangkok post.
I left Thailand before the advent of smart phones. It hadn't occurred to me that, like the rest of the world, they've become zombies to social media. I went to Indonesia after Thailand, and if you had asked me a difference, I would have said cell phone use, but it hadn't occurred to me that I moved just as switch from flip to smart phones happened, and I hung out with rich Indonesians, but poorish Thai people.
In all of SE asia, Thailand is probably the least crazy on the roads. Yes, it is less disciplined than the "west" but not really that bad.
been thialand 2 times now, loud aussie, i play them so much, by 5th day i get 5 joints for price of 1 lol. the suit seller's wont ask after 5th day, long haired tattooed aussie, they come and say hi as walken past to try attrack people around me, it comes down to how loud and fun you are, wifi i have like 20 spots for free and there speed ranges from 75 meg to 300meg, beats my aussies 1gig conecction at 275/20 meg. thia broadband is free and made if u go the rite place, every place has 5 different connections
How much is the weed normally? Can't get a straight answer about that!🤔
@@bigjohnson7415more than in California
Nice video. I'm disappointed you didn't show us your lunch, or talk about eating out, which I understand is pretty cheap. As an American, I'm a beneficiary of Thailand's soft diplomacy of financing lots of Thai restaurants, and it's definitely one of my favorite cuisines.
Thai vegan food is the best
It's only cheap if you eat Thai food or buy groceries, which definitely gets old after a while. It's not cheap for non-Thai food. However, the non-Thai food is excellent, often much better than what you can find in your home country. Portion sizes are realistic though, not insane like the U.S.
My Thailand trip is in 8 months. Most hotels I find are book now and pay later. Are there hotels that I can book now and pay now? So I don’t have to worry about that expense during my trip.
I would not do it except if u been there before like no. For room or advise U can always find a place there are tons of opportunities 🎉
Great video. Very helpful. I liked and subscribed. Thank you for the great vibes!
Thanks for the sub!
@@tempustv
Please allow me to clarify something
most Thais carry cash because not ever were has the eftpos for 💳 or 📱
Hi, great video sir. Would you please tell us which beach in Pattaya did you film this? Thanks!
Thanks! A real review. I see so many travel blogs that try to sugar coat things to not offend or something. This is very good info for the average visitor to have. Seems like a fun place.
Thailand has the 10th fastest internet in the world !
@@dj147champ 1000x schneller als in Deutschland 😂😂🤔😫
great video lots of great information thanks for posting
Glad it was helpful!
You've learned a lot....glad you're out and about again.
Me too!
@@tempustv Thailand is an enigma I’ve been living here for past 22 years… I’m no more closer to understanding the culture than when I stepped of the plane. “Enchanting” isn’t a big enough word.
The people in Thailand seem so much more friendly and kind. People are angry and defensive here in the USA and much more than they used to be these days...
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Best video of the month and off the terrace!
If you’re planning a lengthy stay in Thailand, you would do well to make a serious effort at learning the language. The distinctive features of Thai are quite different from those of English, so that the language cannot be learned simply by straight imitation, since there are important contrasts that you will not notice by listening only. Such contrasts as aspiration of the voiceless stops, length, tone, rhythm and stress itself are meaningful in Thai in ways that they are not in English. (Similarly, there are meaningful contrasts in English not easily noticed by the native Thai who has not studied English, although many Thais do have some English proficiency.)
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I have Thais asking me to buy things for them at markets, Often they don’t like to go as hard as I can go on the price. That’s speaking Thai of course.
Was wondering if anyone can help me with a translation. My friend received a message regarding his girlfriend’s conversation with her friend he sent it to and he seemed upset. I don’t know thai but I understood about from google translate something about selling flowers? When i asked him what’s that about He was quiet and told me he’ll see me later. This was the message, “น้องกลับเองได้เด้อ้าย ถ้าอ้ายบ่ว่างอยากให้ขายของดอกหวา น้องสินิ่ง
เครื่องไปกะใด้ บ่ยากๆ”. If any native thai could help translate that, I’d really appreciate it. Please, I haven’t heard from him for a couple of days and starting get worried.
BTW, thanks for a great informative video, thanks for your time and hard work.
My pleasure!
Great Vid. Brings back memories.
Glad you enjoyed it
Question. Do they have public bathrooms somewhere on the beach/beaches?
I married a thai-smooth sailing
I love your video ❤
Welcome to Thailand always 🇹🇭 ❤
About paying with cards. True, it's not widely spread. But nowadays paying via promptpay with your phone is very fast going to be the most convenient way of paying. Whether it is only 10 baht or 10.000 Baht.
yea, there's no fee even if you're transferring 0.01 Baht.
1. Isn't that true everywhere you go? Locals always get a better deal...
2. Yes, cards are not accepted on the streets as much, however, generally foreigners avoid street food, for example. In most other places you go, malls, restaurants, shops, hotels, cards are accepted. I get by using my Greek debit card in most places, without any problems.
3. Best thing to do is buy a local sim card upon arrival. They have quite good packages, both price-wise and speed-wise. This way you will not depend on the availability of wi-fi wherever you go. Again, this is true for most places.
4. No opinion about buses and trains in Thailand. Taxis/Uber are quite cheap and safe and going by Tuk-Tuk is an experience that is not for every day, but a must-try!
5. I always book my hotel using one of the most popular websites. I always need to put the number of guests and I always pay in advance, without being charged more upon arrival. Mind you, I only visit Bangkok.
6. Very true about meeting and talking to strangers.
7. I only counted 6 differences, but nevermind!
Thai t sreet food is good, cheap tasty and clean
Agh! It looks so beautiful there today!
It was!
Good video man 👍☺️
My husband and I are planning on moving to Thailand for a few years. He's been there before and loved it, it's cheaper, nicer, and more fun. That said. Any advice would be appreciated.
The hardest thing for me was the shambolic wiring all over the place. I want to climb up on a pole and fix it.
When you mentioned transport I was surprised you didn't mention tuk tuks.
I luv 'em.
Cheers Gray
Australia
Basically a taxi.
how do you avoid all the reported tuk tuk over charging?
If you need a bank card, I suggest opening a Charles Schwab Bank account. You can use the bank card to withdraw money from your account at both banks and ATMs in many countries. There is a fee that is charged, but Charles Schwab will refund any extra fees at the end of the month. You can also do investments from the Charles Schwab account into the stock market. It's a very handy card to have.
Real good video and well presented
Much appreciated
Lots of really good advice here not usually available on other channels. Cheers dude !
Happy to help!
I have kept and enjoyed interacting with salvator monitor lizards. I like that they are commonplace in Thailand.
What’s a couple good place to stay in Pattaya ,,I’m coming over for a week 1/2
You can scan everything in Thailand even street venders or outdoor markets. people rarely use bills these days.
very useful bro.Thnx
Backpack guy was eyeballing you in the beginning . Lmao. Bet he thought you were trying to video his girl.
What hotel do you recommend for 40 days staying
great video buddy
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How can i get a visa for 90 days im in canada also wanna stay 90 days plus in thailand
Things are not always cheaper for Thais. Only in tourist areas which most of us here don't live in.
What tank is clean?
Thanks..for..the.information..bro..i..will..treasure..it..!!😊
Well if you speak Thai it goes a long way .
I’ve lived here for 10 years total
Tourists get ripped off
Especially by Tuk Tuk operators, there expensive, Thais don’t use them unless they have to
If you’re a tourist use a metered taxi , and make sure it’s turned on .
One thing I want to comment on: about the "cash" thing, I carry cash, in coins and bills of various denominations. It is more normal. Feeling unsafe and insecure in an alien environment you will want to have money at hand - enough money to pay for the emergency, pay for hotel room, buy someone a drink, bribe someone..... On the other side of that I have miscounted sometimes and had to endure the embarrassment of having a Thai person run after me with a 1,000-baht note that I dropped. Similarly with a telephone , a passport.... You get the idea. I have had phones and money stolen from me in the U.S. - as many other people have. But NEVER in Thailand. A taxi driver may not have change for your 1,000 baht note ( say $30.00, roughly) and go somewhere to make change for you - I have had that happen. Matter of fact, I have had a Thai guy chase me down on his m.c. to give me back the phone I had rode away without.
Great liberty port visit. Was there in 1986 on the Battleship New Jersey.
In 20 yrs I've never encountered what you described about room rates doubling with an additional guest at a guest house.
Great video my friend ❤ thanks for sharing this with us all.
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰
in 20 plus years of comming to Thailand i have never seen or heard or have been charged a hotel resort fee ! this must be in very few places... L.A Rob
You may be asked to leave a cash deposit but never seen a resort fee. Maybe it is for 4 or 5 star Hotels with amenities not common in other hotels.
Nice weather! Is it like this all year round?
Unfortunately, no. ahha I love the rain so I wish
@@tempustv btw gonna come to Bangkok this July for 2 weeks. As I understand it is the rainy season, so we prepared huge umbrellas just in case 😎
Here in St.Peterburg (Russia) we are pretty much used to heavy showers 😄
Thank you for your videos, love them ❤🔥
@@tempustv btw we gonna visit Bangkok this July (as I understand it is the rainy season), so we prepared two huge umbrellas with us :D
Love the content Ian
I could never live in Thailand. I didn’t even like the couple weeks I spent in Florida, I’d never survive in a tropical heat.
That is really the one aspect that has dulled my enthusiasm for it; the unrelenting heat, although the highlands at night are probably more tolerable....
Would it be possible to chat off line, I would like to move to Jomtien for a year or so, but need to talk to a straight shooter like yourself. willing to pay a fee for your time.
Internet in Thailand is one of the fastest and most powerful in the world. You need to study your package carefully. Speed and strength depend on the package you sign up for.
I live in the middle of Thailand, with rice fields all around me. I have 3BB 1GB UP and 1GB Down, and it is HIGHLY reliable. SO, yea... the internet is great. I have a backup mobile wi-fi hotspot on my 5G Phone. SO, I have never had a problem with high speed internet.
THE TANK IS CLEAN!! love the Nemo reference.
wdym not in my country I’m from Thailand
Apologies, most of my viewers are Westerners haha thanks for watching!
😮 Where specifically did you film this, wanna visit this spot if I ever go to Thailand
A certain demographic talk about white privilege but Thai privilege definitely exists. It's not just Thailand, either. The whole of South East Asia is the same.
The thing is, we just accept it. It's their culture.
They take cards everywhere except street vendors. Not sure why you said that.
Good stuff..... tell me about your Cross necklace please. Hard to find Christian churches there?
Phuket is where I want to retire to (and work PT as I am a golf course GM and they have many courses).
There is a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok, the exterior is designed like a Buddhist Temple ,the interior a Catholic Church.
Christian imperialism has ensured that there are plenty of churches around... all over the world.
There are multiple Catholic Churches in many places, often with English language services in tourist centres. Some Protestant and non denominational churches in BKK. Google has all the info.
a lot of what you said is slightly off... especially about paying for things .. if you are a local and have a cell phone, I use SCAN to pay for almost everything, except street food...... mostly of the "inconvenience" is because you are a tourist... not a local... I find Thailand is way more convenient to do just about anything, compared to the USA
Hmmmmm I'm about 100% positive you made the Disney version here. There are a few more things I might add that for me were culture shock when I was there. Albeit it was many years ago I doubt it's changed that much.
Can you tell us what some of those things were?
Mode of transportation if one wants to stay for a long period of time in most SE Asia, India, pacific islanders is to ride and drive a moped.
If you have a Thai I.D card like myself and are able to speak Thai chances are much better you can bargain or are allowed the same to enter parks.
Facts!
are the savings really that big a deal ???
If I went to Thailand to visit, I probably have to learn the phrase "I was adopted from Bangkok by Swedish parents when I was 6 weeks old, and I grew up in Sweden, so I only speak three sentences in Thai"
Your comment about public transportation, leads me to believe you lived on the West Coast or middle America before Thailand, b/c the T in Boston is great, NYC and Chicago also have great transit. Not so much on the West Coast. In California, you need a car. In Boston or NYC, not really.
helpful list. great video.
We really enjoy your videos. Do you accept PayPal on your Patreon account?
I do! My PayPal is also linked in all my video descriptions. Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks, you're doing a great service.
I appreciate that!
You can probably include one more NORMAL things : In thailand, you don't pull the handbrake while parking, as they have this practice where they will push your car slightly away so that it makes space for others to park as well. This happens to shopping malls carpark as well. Your car window could be broken if you pull your handbrake while parking. That is definitely some of a culture shock to me.
wtf that sounds mind blowing, at least from reading the comment here onyoutube
Depend on where you park. If you block other cars then definitely no handbrake with neutral gear so I try not to park on those area. Parking in slope is always park gear with handbrake.
get a charles schwab bank debit card and you will never pay for atm fees
Yup. Can't approach people in America. We always think there is a catch or bad incentive to friendliness. That would make life less stressful if culture was more like Thai.😊
Didn't you have a vlog on the Philippines you did with a girl named Rose?
Actually, this is normal for my country, I'm from thailand btw
@@Celestiyee hahahahhhhag
How is there only 2 likes
Every point he made is right. I lived in Thailand for 3 years so I know a thing, or tow.