6 Essential tips you need to KNOW coming to PATTAYA Thailand
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Visiting PATTAYA in Thailand: A Beginner’s Travel Guide, SIX of the very best travel tips and tricks to help guide your next adventure to Thailand this year.
What to expect here in Pattaya and things to be on the look out for to make sure your holiday goes without any hiccups.
PATTAYA is an amazing city here in Thailand and one that you should embrace for all it has to offer you! Just stay ahead of the game and let the rest take care of itself on your Pattaya vacation.
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My major credit card does not charge me a foreign exchange conversion charge and the charge is at the official rate of exchange at the time of the transaction. Also I get back 3 percent of the charge when I pay the bill which I do at the end of the month. I do not carry a credit card balance.
Thank you for sharing this
Neither does mine and I much prefer to use it at locations that accept it. And if there are any unauthorized charges it’s easy to dispute.
it depends very much on the issuing bank of your card and if the card is Debit or Credit. some also cap your spending per day to under 10.000, or they might simple block your card. out here if you dont have a card to a local thai bank.. cash is king.
You will still have to pay the 220b atm fee
@@RantAndRave30 gone up to b220 ! Pricey for a simple transaction fee, the EU has us spoilt European wide free CC DC and bank transfers .. I am out of touch on charges here but I use Thai Bank account now
Great advice, agree. Bolt is essential outside of bkk. You can avoid the vast majority of upsets stomach by eating a plant-based vegetarian lifestyle and where possible avoiding animal foods and dairy. Thai meat and seafood can often be undercooked and it is asking for trouble eating it regularly.
Great comment mate thank you
@@VarietyGamerChannel well in years of going to thailand and eating fruits veg and starch, I never ever got sick. eating meat and seafood however... more dangerous parasites exist in animal foods than plants
DO NOT fall in love with a bar girl. DO NOT build her a house. DO NOT buy her a brand new motorbike. And DO NOT think she loves you if she has 3 phones. It won’t work. Trust me 😫😬✋🏽
But she's "different" Rosh !.......😂🤣
Haha brilliant
@@jimmydempsey6857 😫😬😂😂😂
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Thanks Trevor for some great advice and an excellent video. I have been a traveller to Thailand for a number of years. The ATM fee's are quite high. It used to be THB 180 but now THB 220. As for the exchange rate they give you a choice to go with your bank or their bank. Sometimes it's better to stick with the rate offered and other times it's good to go with your own bank. For travelling to different countries I would suggest getting a Multi Currency Card. I use a Wise (formally Transferwise) Multi currency card which is excellent but there are other such cards on the market. With this type of card you can take advantage of the fluctuating currency rates and save in the currency you want long before you travel. As for the Thai food I love it and spicier the better. The Thai street food is excellent. Never had an upset stomach eating street food🤞I hope to be there end of August. Looking forward to visiting your bar. Have a great day take care and stay safe.
cheers mate and thank you for sharing
Love to listen don't do scene overs it's great to see you helping the newbies and giving tips
Cheers mate
About cash: I have done it all and my experience is that CASH is number 1. And never ever exchange back home (the difference between exchanging in Denmark and in Thailand is up to 5% (usually around 3%) - which means you pay up to extra 250 baht for every 5K baht you exchange! Visa card from Denmark is more or less waste of money: Fee paid in Thailand when you take out money, fee paid to danish bank and on top of that the exchange rate is not much better than what you can get on the ground. Only thing to consider is how much cash do you feel safe in bringing? For me there is a limit on what to bring with, which I bring and then I just use the creditcard for the rest.
Good shout
Don't fall in love with and marry literally the first bargirl you meet. Seriously. It's amazing how often this happens.
So so true mate
Hi Trevor. I have two accounts for travel. One with Monzo and one with Chase. No charge for using a debit card outside the U.K. My tip is never accept the conversion rate especially at the ATM. In Phuket in March I withdrew 4000 baht and it cost £173. The local conversion would have cost an extra £20. Always pay in local currency.
Gotcha mate thank you for sharing
The best tip you could give -Is the fact that dual pricing of hotel accommodation is in place.
Tourists will now pay significantly higher room rates compared to Thais
Once this gets around, any recovery in tourism, will grind to a halt
gotcha
Currently, Master Card debit card with HSBC is the best ATM card I found. That is no transaction fees (depends on your bank account level) and will credit your foreign exchange account directly. Agreed with that stay away with credit card and ATM card, however, a spare debit card may help in case the trip is extended or need long term stay (avoid carry to much cash).
cheers mate
My bank doesn't charge foreign transaction fees and will reimburse the other bank's fees up to 4 per month for the ATM. Certain credit cards geared towards travel also don't have foreign transaction fees. As far as advice, bring cold pills and anti-diarrhea pills from home and take a half dose for the first few days until you get settled in to the country. Bring swimsuits for little Elvis from home too, as you never know the quality, size, or price of what you will find in country, and always suit up before you go in the pool. Always. Cheers and looking forward to being there in approximately 90 days! :)
thank you for sharing
I have a couple of tips for newbees...money is always the best option...if you drop any baht do not step on it in any way. Simply pick it up. Stepping on Thai baht will get you in a load of trouble. Also do not fold Thai baht money, try to keep it flat without folding. Buy a wallet that keeps money flat without folding and I also use a fanny pack to keep more valuable items like larger Thai baht notes and a copy of your passport.
If anyone has any updated information about atm/ credit cards that would be helpful and which ones are the best to use.
Indeed mate nice one
Yes 😁 should ask yor bank 🏦 before you travel because different banks are not the same .
I use wise money card for international travelling y can use it at most ATM 🏧
And you can use it all so as a debit card for shopping 🛍 no hidden fees and they
Give you best exchange rates for a lot of different currency
Good to know!
Luv me some Mamasan Curry...oops..meant Massaman
lol
Nice one
Thanks for watching
Solid Siver 👍
Cheers Ian 👍🏼🍻🇦🇺
If you take a taxi have small denomination bills. If you pay with a 500-1000b note the driver will "no have change".
Great tip
How convenient !
Trevor you are %100 correct on making plans. MY first visit 15 years ago. I had all these plans and all I wanted to do was stay in Pattaya. I had a great time but I was exhausted from traveling. My suggestion for first timers is be a butterfly. Remember you are the catch. You should pick the girl not the other way. One more thing personality matters not just looks if you want to have fun pick a fun girl.
Yeah I know how ya feel mate lol
220 bht flat rate for foreign debit cards at ATM machines. Most only up to 20000 to 30000 baht. 220 baht no matter the amount. So always get the max you can.
Not easy to get a Thai bank account, You need to know someone or get sponsored.
Bolt only slightly cheaper than Grab, I think Grab has more drivers.
Cheers mate
Hi trev just checking out some of your old videos and still learning. Im with HSBC and they have a free Global card which you can use in any ATM withdrawal £1000 daily and NO Fees. Maybe other banks do similar. Hope helps anyone. Thanks Tony
Thanks for the info!
1. The posted USD rate is for $50/$100 bills. The rate gets _worse_ for smaller bills. 2. Many credit and debit cards still charge fees for international use. 3. How do you sign-up for a bank account as a tourist for free?
Some banks will like Kasikorn
Hey Trevor, I'm heading to Pattaya in the next few days. Would love to chat with you over a coffee or beer. Keep up the great content
Nice one mate, sure you will have a great time
All of my cards do not charge a fee when I use it outside of my country. Most major cards do not charge for this ( VISA / Master Card / American Express ). Almost all fees are paid for by the Vendor or Seller they get charged a Convenience fee for each transaction. Sometimes you will see one price for Gasoline if credit is used and another cheaper price when you use cash.
thanks for sharing mate
great video and info!
Thank you
Hi Trev.
My best tip is never trust a fart on the first week in Thailand.
With the change in diet and climate. There could be consequences that need a change of underwear 😁👍🏻
Lol
As always good stuff
Cheers mate
I will be there in october and I will visit your place!! That is next to my old bar.
Nice one mate
And you call yourself a f***ing gangster?!?!
I love that scene!!😂😂
hi trev i found the bolt taxi ..great safer then motor bike .. im lucky i have my thai gf ..s.im know lots of things to be carefull about ..but if im not sure i ask nisa ..she allways makes sure its ok ..or not ..have a great day trev ..i will be on for the sunday live stream mate
Haha nice one mate, have a great day too
UK banks will always charge for withdrawals .you need to open a Internet bank account eg. STARLING, They never charge.
Thanks for sharing
I had a friend who was jailed for a drug offense in Thailand. I would recommend avoiding illegal drugs in Thailand. Better safe than sorry.
100% correct mate
Yep...they throw the key away !
If you smoke don't bring in more than your allowance if you get stopped at customs and are over the limit you will get a massive fine also vaping is still illegal so don't bring it!
Yes vaping is illegal here
and smokes are so cheap here, certainly not worth it. Marlboro Gold are 150 baht, that's less than a third of UK price.
Trev not normally true on the cards. Debit is shit but If you're from the UK the 2 best credit cards are Halifax's clarity or Barclays rewards, the only really good cards abroad
Debit always works best for me. Credit cards are risky. I had a couple of fake credit card charges later on in other countries.
@@blackstacktube the same could happen just as much with debit too it was just your luck. But the crux of the story was which cards are better and there is no debit cards anywhere near as good to use abroad than the 2 credit cards I mentioned. Debit cards should only be used in emergencies as they're terrible
@@steveduncan9256 I don't know about your credit cards, but mine would consider withdrawing money as a cash withdrawal and start charging high interest the same day.
@@blackstacktube hence the reason I gave you the 2 best cards. And only from the UK . Are you not getting this??
gotcha mate
Is it a big difference in taking out in the atm / exchanging in TT?
Yes mate
@@Buzzinpattaya Then I'll bring some Swedish money with me 🤣
There is a 220 b fee to use a Thai atm
Most cheap hotel safes have a key lock as a back up. Usually behind a round plug
Battery go flat in the keypads.
Always better to leave your money ,credit cards, passport in the room safe. Just take enough money for your night out. I’ve heard so many horror stories of guys losing everything
Lose your wallet. Lesson learnt. Lose the lot. Major problem
By the way I alway have a spare older iPhone in the safe.
Thank you for sharing
The other thing about the room safe is, providing you put everything valuable in it as well as your cash, you can leave a girl in your room without worrying what she might steal. I had a few occaisions where they stayed overnight and slept until 10 am when I'm up at 6 but I could go get coffee and have a smoke without worrying. Most probably wouldn't anyway, but there only needs to be one...
Good info
Thanks
I can't eat the food at 7-11 anymore. They have so much sugar in everything. The sausages, burgers, pizza and sandwiches are very sweet.
I do not know about other places in Thailand about water from the tap but in Pattaya it is has very high amounts of chlorine, so it is clean but it is poison. Ok to clean teeth and shower never got sick from that but do not drink it.
I have been going to Thailand nearly twenty years Jan , take a kettle boil up the water out of the tap, never had a problem.
Yeah they love sweet food
@@jimmydempsey6857 I do not think that will remove the chlorine or the taste of chlorine... plus it will be warm :/ Water is cheap just buy the 30 L jugs with fresh water for drinking for 40 baht each.
@@Jarptchow85 Or buy the bigger bottles works out cheaper, not a big water drinker anyway Jan just tea and lemonade for me in the flat. 👍
In regards to the money...you make it sound it is best to bring my home country money to Thailand and exchange it there. What about getting Thai Baht in advance before I even arrive?
Not a good exchange rate
@@Buzzinpattaya I recently returned to Thailand and have always found very good exchange rates at Swampy but after passing security and into departures the rates offered are shocking and only slightly better than the robbing bar stewards at Heathrow.
Also on a personal tip, avoid Delhi airport and Air India at all costs as they are now surely knocking on BAs door for the worlds worse airline on the planet
What’s the best taxi to get from BKK to Pattaya? Also what’s the rough cost at the moment? 👍
BKK Airport to Pattaya is about 1200Baht
1,000 - 1,200
If you get a taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya it is best to do a printout before you travel of the location of your hotel as the first time I went too Pattaya i got a taxi from Bangkok airport but when we arrived in Pattaya the taxi driver didn’t know where the hotel was and we was driving around Pattaya for half an hour and he had to keep asking different people if they knew where it was.
The best way to get a taxi from BKK is first of all go to the rail link and get your money changed and your sim card. Then get the train to the first stop, Lat Krabang, Get off the train and go down to the road level and using the bolt app order a taxi to your hotel, a taxi will be with you inside 5 minutes finding you by GPS.
Get the bus from the airport to the bus station in jomtien for 130 baht. Once you're there you can take a local Pattaya taxi for around 200 baht to you're hotel, there's always a few waiting outside.
Hi guys, is their much choice for meals for vegetarians in Pattaya ?
Cheers.
Yes mate we have dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants
@@Buzzinpattaya thank you👍
1st today
BOSH!
Top step David, well deserved 👏
Hi Trev, do they still have the water machines out there m8?? I'm pretty sure they are cheap as chips about 1 or 2 baht for 500mls??
@@Ian4444four
Thanks mate,
It helped not having your lightning fast finger on the trigger
I'd love to get a thai bank account but been knocked back as I don't live in Thailand.. I visit often but have been struggling to get a bank account.
Have you tried an agent
@@Buzzinpattaya no not yet.. when I was there 3 weeks ago. I enquired at banks etc.. September when I'm back I'll pop into a few agents. Cheers for the tip. I'll be chucking some more Baht in your till in about 8 weeks time.
So entrapment is legal over there?
Ok
It's not illegal in the same way it is in the west, but many of the operations are unofficial (but can become official if they want it to) and just a way of extracting money from dumb people to help Police pension funds.
They can sometimes extract serious money from farangs who really don't want the international PR of a drugs arrest.
Unfortunately Barclays debit card charges 2.99% for transaction fee
Worth it when paying for womens feet
Ouch
A good reason to get a wise card or change banks to Starling Bank.
very useful piece of information! ..18:46 "ping pong show" it's really disgusting. patpong (bkk, 1987), i watched for few moments then i had to leave. one more minute, and i'd throw out! #509
Gotcha
If I visit pattaya, can I be in one of your vlogs? 😁
Sure
lol :D
You said there is delicious Thai meal which consists of mince and rice. I did not catch what you say in Thai. I would appreciate if could write that for me?
Pad Khapao Moo Sap
@@Buzzinpattaya thank you very much
@@Buzzinpattaya It's the best!
how much for a freelancer for the night nowadays on beach road?
no idea
I brought out £50 notes and I got better rate
Nice one
When you say better how much better. Thanks
No sorry I meant I didn’t get a better rate, there small booths don’t normally have a manager in it just the cashier and she can’t authorise a higher amount so in my view this won’t happen wether it’s a £50 or a £10
I’d like to thank buzzin Pattaya for this. The ONE thing you never ever do is get angry or have a tantrum at a ladyboy. I don’t care if your ex-SAS. They will fook you up, smash you double hard. Just smile and walk away. I’ve seen it a few times. Knives will come out. Don’t be silly. It’s a holiday.,
Getting angry out here is not a wise move no matter who you think you may be
How do you avoid them? Any signs so someone doesnt get tricked??
@@Bbbbbbb690 definitely don’t walk down soi 6/1 in the dark! Scary shit bro
@@Bbbbbbb690 with your name, it doesn't sound like you want to avoid them! 🤣
Is wearing a gold necklace mandatory now? 55555
lol, not for me
Guard your money wandering around at night. The ladyboys grab you while others check your pockets. Also stay hydrated. A hangover mixed with the heat is miserable and also dangerous.
You can buy Eno in 7 eleven. Very good for after being on the beer. Just mix with water. Helps while you stay hydrated.
Great shouts
I’m An Green belt Sempei Shotokan
Nearly blue Belt
I’m always alert with Eyes at the back of my head 😊
Hi Buzzin: another informative video. Your segment on motor cycle taxi's and the use of Bolt is bang on. I am finishing a 6 week stay in Pattaya and I can say, Bolt has been the top contributor to my enjoyment here. For 100 Baht and less I have full range of travel in Pattaya and Jomtien. No restriction on packages or golf clubs, the vehicles are air conditioned. The longest wait I experienced was 4 min. I have full disdain of motor cycle taxi's for the reasons you mentioned. Thanks again and I hope to catch up on my next trip.
Thanks mate, and thank you for your feedback
Hi 👋, have been going to Thailand for a long time (30+ years) it’s just magic, temples, people, weather .. food etc. Had planned to go May 2020 but covid came knocking. No idea how I came across your channel, glad I did .. you gave your audience some great tips 👍
You take care & I’ve just subscribed😉
Thank you very much
So Bolt is basically just Uber or Lyft.
Yes
@@Buzzinpattaya and for those in the UK we can use Bolt here too, its better than Uber in London suburbs
I'm surprised they haven't all lost their teeth from all the sugar in the foods that you talk about
go visit the elders mate, they have lol
One thing i have noticed about the thai people is that many of them have too many teeth or nor enough.
Look out for broad shoulders and big feet.😉
Haha
I have come to Thailand about 20 times the past 2 years. I have yet to be scammed on my credit card. The BEST rate you can get is withdrawing from the ATM and selecting the bank conversion NOT the ATM conversion. Your bank will give you the current rate at the time of the transaction. I use my credit card for restaurants and such. I never had any issues with credit. Also use it for Grab and Bolt.
gotcha mate
Idiots guide ☑️ list 😆 1/ buy airline ticket 2/ arrange accommodation 3/ buy cheap cloths from primark 4/buy ☀️ cream/after sun 5/ pack suit case 6/ go to airport… 👍🤪
Lol
Bolt rocks .. 3 years ago used Grab b300 for 2km ride, a 9km ride in BKK is under b100. This time I used Bolt b50 for similar ride with big case which driver had to move for me, big smile for tip (and do tip guys, people here have had really tough few years)
Agreed great app
You need New and clean large denominations bills. They will reject older and dirty bills. Try the creamy and salty Sum Yun Gai...555 On a serious note, I remember when I first got to Pattay and went walking around to various bars, you will definitely find at least one that will attract your attention in each bar. You will take a mental note and go to another bar. Soon you have visited 5 or 6 bars and begin to get tired of looking for that one stunner, the jewel in the rough. When this happens, you just might settle with, ahhh she'll do. I'm too f king tired to go back. In another words, if she's sweet, look good and seems to like you back...just go with it. there's always tomorrow night.
Nice one mate thank you for sharing
Number one thing you need to travel to Thailand is patience. Not always easy to have when you've been travelling for 24 hours with little sleep, but really necessary.
If you're bringing cash then make sure they're big denomination, new, untorn and unmarked notes. They won't accept notes with marks on them, whether it's ink (pen or stamp), water stains or whatever. Similarly they won't take any torn notes (occasionally they may except a few with tiny tears but not always).
It's annoying returning home with money you would have liked to have spent there but were unable to (especially if you then had to get money on a card and pay extra commission).
Thai food is cheap. It can be fabulous and it can be awful, but it's cheap enough to try is all.
Generally I love it but I have tried a few tings like a bowl of spicy garden cuttings (the stuff you'd put on a compost heap). I'm not keen on Thai Desserts though...
You can buy Charcoal tablets (and other options) cheaply in 711 and imodium in most pharmacies.
If you go into "Lotus" or one of the other larger supermarket chains (even their smaller branches) and 6 large 1.5 or 2 litre bottles of water is often under 50 Baht.
The Thai police regularly set-up "Stings" where they will offer tourists drugs and then arrest them. Some are official operations and some are unofficial ways of building the pensions funds of a group of officers (and can end up draining you of serious money).
I agree about planning.
Do research but don't make many firm plans. One thing my UK mates often overlook in tropical climates (whether it's Thailand, India or elsewhere) is how hot the temps can be. There are often days where it's too hot to do anything other than relax locally.
Similarly, if you've been to Thailand before, I'd recommend seeing more than just Pattaya.
If you're there for a while, take a few days break somewhere else for a few days.
Thailand is not only Pattaya .
Well said
Always drink from the drinking water gun next to the toilet.
Sounds delightful must remember that!
Ahhh You mean the BUM Gun
Lol
🤣😂😢😅
My best tip is to do what Trev, myself and many many other guys did when we first came out here. Join a forum and meet up with experienced members who will show you the ropes and advise on where and where not to hang out. It will save you a lot of wasted time and money, plus, if you are travelling alone, you will meet some great drinking buddies (and some not so great. I was unfortunate enough to have Dennis Leahy from Dublin and Thomas McAuley from Belfast as drinking buddies, google those names along with Pattaya if you want to know how bad things can turn here!🥺)
Be prepared for around 20% of all the farrangs you meet to be ex SAS or Green Beret and have a Bugatti back in their home country🙄😁
Great place, just be smart and don't be an A hole. Bring plenty of money and smile at the girls and you will be fine👍🏻😉
Nice one mate thanks for sharing
I’ve travelled to Singapore many times and using gbp hasn’t been too much of a problem. As a virgin to Thailand where should I aim for Bangkok? Pattaya?
Travel about mate and see which area you like best
The best tip was the last one, "Do not make any plans".
I use to end up with, "I can do it next time".😄
Lol
Don't come to Thailand without travel insurance.
Don't rent a motorbike.
Never lose your temper, just walk away.
Well said
Just play them at their own game with a nice big cheesy false smile ! 😂🤣
What to pack and not to pack to Thailand is a good topic. Its all depends on how long is your holiday in Thailand. My last trip was 45 days and I did not pack any soap, shampoo and ect. You can always buy them just about at any 7-11 stores and there are many store that do stock them and they are not expensive as you think. I have the Thai do my wash and less worry to also. Just do not bring any winter clothes. I am from an cold climate and I only bring one sweat shirt when I go back home where I can freeze my butt off again.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us
Excellent vlog trev, and I prefer this format where we're looking at you :-)
Over 15 years travelling to Thailand and I've never been offered drugs. Maybe I just have that look?
thanks mate
If you are going to the bars in Pattaya on Friday, make sure you know where the Buzzing Pattaya crew is headed otherwise your favorite bar might be a total sausage fest. Or better yet, just join them. 🤣
Hahahaha
I had an absolute nightmare trying to get £50 notes from my ($hitty) bank (hsbc) and the exchange rate at the little TT on second road gave me the exact same exchange rate - save yourself some arse-ache and just bring nice clean £20s
No rips, tears or writing they can be rights cunts when deciding if theyll take em.
Sorry you had a rough time, I have always been ok back when I used to exchange money
I was a bit bewildered Lee when l read that " l got a better rate " claim . ! !....
3rd
Podium mate, nice one
Nice podium 👍
In my initial visits to SEA had dates that were usually (but not always) cast in stone for additional travel within SEA. Other than that, as a wise boss at work told me, "Don't cast your plans in stone, cast them in Jello (jelly for non USAers), subject to immediate melt down and recasting.".
Being flexible in a different culture, being ready to change plans, and being open to new things is key to enjoying travel within SEA.
Walk down a street and a store or bar catches your eye - take the time to check it out.
See some food that looks interesting - try it out, you can always throw it away if you don't like it but you may fall in love with it.
See a girl that looks interesting - take time to check her out as a possible companion, which is how I met my Thai wife 20 happy years ago.
Thanks for sharing
some good tips there Trev and some I haven't heard before. Have you heard anything about this new duel hotel fees that they are talking about yet?
Thanks mate I haven't heard anything about the hotels personally but it is being talked about quite a lot
Bring your own toilet paper!! The ones at the hotels are so thin you can look trough them. Saves u a trip to the 7/11 ;)
Good advice
Do as the Thais do and use the shower hose....especially after lots of hot chilli 🌶 dishes 😂😂😜
Cash is king - certainly but Carrie’s risk of losing your wallet etc. Pre-Covid I was a 3. -4 times a year visitor and I always used my saving account. I take 10,000 baht a time so I can’t lose too much snd it lasts a few days. I pay a fee of $4.00 I think and some exchange fee of about the same so $10 a time but I only withdraw 3-4 times so it’s not too bad for piece of mind
I have always gotten a very good rate - same or better than the booths. No issue there
There are cheaper bank card options you can research but I’m not that tight to save 30-40 dollars
gotcha
Again great information for new comers....you can never reiterate this enough....it might sound monotonous but you need to resend this video every 6 months....if it saves 1 guys misery then it’s worth it...🙏
Thanks mate
I use my credit cards for long stays in hotels and if I fly inside Thailand. I use cash for everything else. If you must use a ATM make sure you use one that has the bank behind it and when the bank is open. That way you can get help if the ATM machine eats your card like one did to me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thank you for sharing
MY EYES! MY EYES!!! The pain is unbearable to look at that bizarre orb on my phone screen! :)
Haha holy crap Trev your not such a bad looking fellow you ought to be nicer to yourself
lol
Your tips truly help those who have never been to Thailand. My bank in LA offers me a travel card that won't charge me any fees using ATMs in foreign countries and gives the same day exchange rate on the day I take out the money.
thanks mate
Hey Trev, I did use my Canadian ATM card when I first got here and was expecting my bank to charge me much more in exchange fees but I was wrong, I sometime still use my Canadian Visa credit card and just checked my last purchase, it was for 3300THB and on that day it would of been $123.75 CA and Visa billed me for 124.35 so only $0.60. So not bad ay all I think.
wow thanks for this mate
Every ATM i have used in Pattaya has charged me around 300 baht per withdrawal, I use a good uk debit card that give free overseas withdrawals and purchases, no fees, but the actual ATMS in Pattaya charge you 300 baht. Which is crap, if anyone knows of these no fee ATMS please tell me where, because for 19 years I have been charged on every single withdrawal, no matter where i use.
Wow thanks for the update mate
Mmm, I found if you go to back street brokers they will give 1.5% more than most " Yellow windows" they will guarantee safety if your changing 1000s rather than 100s ..never had a problem with them.. in fact its more safe than going to those "yellow windows"... the Thai appreciate that 0.5% and you will gain information about the area.. .. And always always seat at the front of plane and walk really really quickly. There is 400 people on a plane × a few planes ...daft I know and know with covid ... but seriously get of that plane through immigration asap..
Thanks for sharing mate
Also make sure your bank notes are crisp & clean.
They will not accept defaced notes in any shape or form.
Well said
when a Thai asks you, how many times have you been to Thailand, lie and tell them yeah about 15 times, with a bored look on your face. they now know not to scam you
Good about
I always tell my bank the dates I am going to Thailand, as one time I did not thay stopped my card. What a pain to get it opened again, keep safe all your details safe, so if it happens you got everything.
Cheers
That is a must....tell your bank your travel plans....it’s saved my ass a couple of times
main tip- there is an STD clinic right on Soi buakhao near treetown
Indeed there is
The "mother of all tips": when money talks, Thais listen
true
That's the only time they listen 🤣😂
Being coming out to Pattaya for almost 6 years now, and your advice Trev is great for newbies. This vlogg should be included in the hall of fame vault, along side Kev in Thailand's "The truth" video. Keep up the good work mate and look luck with Buzz Bar and Escape.
That is very kind of you thank you
Regarding bringing cash, make sure they are the newest version, no marks, blemishes or tears as they won't be accepted. Use a money belt as well.
well said
I brush my teeth in local water and never had any problem.
Same
If coming on holiday I would recommend to just avoid street food for the most part. The ingredients used are typically the lowest quality (especially the meat), not hygienic, and it's not healthy. It yummy because it's laden with salt, oil, and sugar. Just not worth the risk on holiday. That doesn't mean you can't eat Thai food, just pick your places that look clean and have a good flow of customers. The cost difference is nada or minimal if you pick the right places.
Thanks for sharing
Awesome advice,especially for newbies.
Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best thing of this video; DONT MAKE PLANS!
OMG I cannot wait to come to Pattaya. Been waiting for 2 years for this trip. Finally coming in December. I hope everything is back in full swing.
My only plan; Taxi from BKK airport to hotel in Pattaya. Oh and at some point I will do a parachute jump. Wait, one more plan... SPEND ALL MY MONEY
Haha brilliant mate
I seen pictures of Cashew Chicken. That dish looks to die for!
But being Diabetic, I cannot have high sugar/carbohydrate foods.
Do they add spoon fulls of sugar to Cashew Chicken?
How do I say, "No sugar"? (for any dish). Thanks buddy.
nice one
Next time I go in September I will get lots of small notes for tips. I realised last time, you won't get change in a taxi etc from a tip. Thus time I will prepare a few 20 baht notes for tips. Last time I started giving 100 until lady I was with put me straight.
Yeah great shout
It's so great to get these tips! Could you do some tips on Bangkok also?
Plan to go there soon
ATM's charge 220 baht per transaction. An ATM card may have additional charges for using at a different ATM than the bank that provided it.
I use Schwab card - all fees refunded at end of month - good exchange rate.
I've found the maximum withdrawal to be either 20,000 or 30,000 baht depending on ATM owner for single transaction. Maximum per day is probably dependent on ATM card max.
I pay cash for most every day expenses, credit card for hotels (no exchange rate fee).
I don't believe it is easy for tourists to get a Thai bank account, even if they come there regularly.
BOLT gave me a lot more freedom to travel around Pattaya. In the past, if a place was far from the bahtbus route, I didn't go unless it was with someone who had transportation. Many taxis use BOLT too and I found them to be near where I wanted to be picked up, if not actually right in front of me.
Even if one likes spice, look for those large pieces of peppers in the dish - I would avoid them.
gotcha
most hotel safes have a mastercode that is something like 123456 lol, saw 2 guesthouse ladies do it when checking me into my room.
haha brilliant
Lots of enjoyable and useful advice as always. I always bring some cash and only use my credit card online to book hotels and flights. I sometimes transfer money from Uk to myself with World Remit for a small admin fee. Hoping to book a flight to Bangkok soon and travel around. I never make plans, and just decide where to go and for how long once I’m there. Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge.
Nice one mate thank you
You're spot on about eating Thai food. I usually eat an English breakfast and a Thai dinner. Thai food tastes wonderful, and is pretty affordable.
Haha nice one
I was in a taxi in BKK trying to get from On Nut to the closest part of Chao Phraya river. I ended up at the Suvarnabhumi airport😵💫😵💫
Whoops lol