FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THAILAND 🇹🇭 (Bangkok is NOT what I expected)

I couldn't be more excited to share the first installment of my Thailand travel vlog series! After arriving in Bangkok, I got to spend 4 days exploring and capturing my first impressions of the country to share with you. From doing my digital nomad thing in cafés and co-working spaces, to exploring The Grand Palace and Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, to eating some of the best pad Thai I've ever had, this Thailand backpacking trip is off to an incredible start.
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[@walkwithtimmi2764]

Thailand is well known great start for solo travellers, save city, generous people, cheap budget with quality value food!!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Pretty perfect, if you ask me! 😊

[@Iceyfire12]

True most of the Major Travel channels have all started in Bangkok! It remains as the best city for first time travelers! Probably has the most variety of public transportation in all of ASEAN!

[@Jessj.19]

I started in Bangkok! especially with the budget!

[@lebbeus]

@@ClaireHawkinsnot safe everywhere. I would pick Japan over Thailand for solo travel, best food, polite people

[@russellc.3346]

@@lebbeusI wouldn’t pick one over the other. Both countries are so diff in terms of cultures, food, attractions, etc. been to both, love them both.

[@sonia4313]

I stayed 3 weeks 2 months ago and tried to do as much Big cities I could but honestly I miss it so much, people were so nice out here, the warmth of the weather and food was so good honestly I’d definitely go back again

[@ClaireHawkins]

That’s exactly how I feel!

[@yu-gi-oh4758]

Welcome to Thailand. Have a safe trip. Anything that makes you unsatisfied, we apologize. then we will improve

[@ClaireHawkins]

I've loved it all!

[@jomontanee]

@@ClaireHawkins So happy to hear that. Welcome you to my beloved country.

[@ClaireHawkins]

@@jomontanee Thank you thank you!

[@learnthaiwithme1041]

@@ClaireHawkins Thank you so much 😊❤

[@user-uv7rf7jz1n]

เที่ยวให้ทั่วเมืองไทยเลยนะครับในแต่ละภาคของเมืองไทยเรามีธรรมชาติ ประเพณี วัฒนธรรมและอาหารที่แตกต่างกันไปรอคอยให้นักท่องเที่ยวทุกคนได้มาสัมผัสเพื่อพบกับประสบการณ์แปลกใหม่ ขอบคุณที่มาเยี่ยมเยือนประเทศของเราขอให้สนุกกับการเดินทางท่องเที่ยวนะครับ

[@ClaireHawkins]

I was really lucky to get to spend a whole month traveling around Thailand. Subscribe for new Thailand videos coming weekly! 😊

[@user-vd1rq7ts5m]

I would like to say that as a Thai person, thank you very much for traveling in Thailand. We welcome Thailand has many tourist attractions: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and Phuket. Thailand welcome Siam Land of Smiles

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you for watching! Thailand is a very special country.

[@russellc.3346]

I missed Thailand so much, been there so many time but never get tired of it. I would recommend it to anyone considering backpacking or travelling with family or a getaway from a heartbreak(from my experience lol) the country is so interesting and never sleeps. So you’re too busy exploring than thinking about all the stress in the world!

[@ClaireHawkins]

It is a very special place!

[@keepintouchthailand9983]

💖

[@chermarl5955]

Bangkok has a unique vibe like no other. Smiles, smells of food, traffic chaos, lights, and it never sleeps, and if you want to get away from it all, just head to one of Bangkok's parks and you'll find yourself in another world of greenery and tranquility. (I recommend Benjakitti Park)

[@bennjaly]

What an amazing trip and video! I want to go to Bangkok now!

[@ClaireHawkins]

It’s an incredible city!

[@Luong.samborangsey]

❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍

[@narougdetyodthongdee3420]

ยินดีต้อนรับ.หวังว่าจะมีประสพการณ์ดีๆที่เมืองไทยนะครับ.

[@chaiyongpraiwan9210]

ยินดีต้อนรับ​สู่​ประเทศ​ไทย​🙏​😁​ professor​ hawkins ^_^

[@bangkoknak4969]

I lived in Bangkok for 4 years. Am impressed with how much you got done and glad you're enjoying it. The People are amazing.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I agree - Thai people are so kind!

[@bangkoknak4969]

P.S. First time I heard your music. Am Lovin it 🥰

[@smilej_jay8411]

Thailand 🇹🇭 is amazing!

[@ClaireHawkins]

It definitely is!

[@user-gy7nq9cw6i]

Welcome to Thailand Have fun on your trip
I will support you by following and watching your clips.🎉

[@raminthawornrat4432]

Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand! Yes, Bangkok has a lot more to offer so please enjoy exploring our city. Next time, I would recommend you to do a full day trip out of Bangkok to see other floating markets such as Damnernsaduak, Tha Kha or Amphawa. Those places are awesome! Visit railway market (Talad Rom Hup) as well :)

[@ClaireHawkins]

Those markets sound amazing! Next time!

[@mutitayoung6280]

At the floating market, if you use the villagers' wooden boats they will lead you through the small alleys. Such as the area where lotus and orchids are planted
and also stop by Temple along the canal is very good fun 🥰

[@artimsungchannel7432]

Welcome to Thailand 😊🇹🇭

[@robertwilliamson6121]

I think Siam is pronounced See ahm. Spent four months in Thailand. Only four days of that was in Bangkok. Stayed on Rambuttri Road. Only a two minute walk from Khaosan road. Amazing city. Went to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and also temple of the Reclining Buddha, and some markets including amulet markets.
Fantastic city. I have to come back and spend some more time there before I die. 🙏🏼 ☸️✈️🛫🛬

[@keeratis.1965]

Siam = Sa-Yam in Thai

[@Liv1981]

Try to pronounce Sa-Yarm? (High pitch as if you were asking a question) and you’ll be alright.

[@cyberjuf]

Wellcome to Thailand. Land of Good and Cheap Food.

[@SobaYatai]

one thing that a Thai myself and others love about Thailand is the environment, it look good overall because of simple architecture that is not great yet so appealing im not sure how to explain but its kinda gives sense of appealing, common, doesn't need to be like US or Europe or Japan where everything gotta be well made for example such as 10:41 or this 11:06 yeah sure its nothing special but it gives sort of carefree/informal/friendly vibes, kinda chill

[@ClaireHawkins]

I definitely appreciated how friendly and chill Thailand is. I really just love it!

[@tatongt]

Welcome to Thailand. I’m glad you enjoy your time here.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@bradley_Bradley]

Thailand is fun ! I’m glad you are enjoying it !

[@ClaireHawkins]

Very much!!

[@MhooChamp]

Welcome to Thailand . Hope you enjoy every moments ❤

[@user-vs1cp6rn8b]

ยินดีสู่ไทยแลนครับ

[@amon_art]

hello Wellcome to bangkok Thailand

[@sanadisan3598]

Welcome to Thailand. 🇹🇭❤️🇺🇸

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@user-xv3gu4cp8w]

Thailand is the paradise and the second home for all visitor !!!

[@ClaireHawkins]

That’s exactly how I felt!

[@lovethailand440]

Welcome​ to Thailand​ ครับ...

[@TheFeelButton]

Food and fun!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Better than I even imagined!

[@ayaoichi9182]

Thank you for choosing Bangkok.
You took long flight from America to Thailand.
Your Vlog is so lively. Also, you study well about going Thai temples.
I’m glad that you are happy and you plan to come back Thailand again.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you for watching! I would love to come back to Thailand soon. In the meantime, more videos from my trip are on the way!

[@homerunveggies]

Hi, hope you has a nice trip in Thailand, I only see your smiling face in this VLOG.

[@burachaisonthayanon4113]

Welcome to Thailand. I hope you enjoy your visit here. As a Bangkok native who was born over half a century ago, I usually learn new things from visitors’s vlog like this, especially on some places we native don’t even know about. I ‘ll definitely check out some places you have been.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much for watching! Bangkok really is such a special place.

[@thastayapongsak4422]

Sai Tai means "Southern line". The place is actually called Sai Tai Mai which is "New Southern Line" (The old Sai Tai is in an area called Pinklao). It is the bus and minibus terminal for routes going to the west and south of Thailand.

[@LaMunMark]

I hope you enjoy your trip in Thailand, land of smiling people and share you best moment to your friend. Love from Thailand.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I've met so many kind people here.

[@user-nh5he3bw2m]

รอคอย การกับมาของคุณ ในการมาท่องเที่ยว ที่เมืองไทยอีกครั้ง🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@ClaireHawkins]

Me too! haha

[@OhShunz]

Man that was a treat to watch a very cool video and to hear your original music in the background! Thailand is such an awesome place. I can't wait to return one day. For now I'll following along with your adventure!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Aw thank you so much! Happy you’re here 😊

[@funnydaychiangmai6249]

Thank you for your coming and Hope you love it.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-is2db4ss3e]

I hope you will like Thailand

[@ClaireHawkins]

It’s amazing!

[@user-is2db4ss3e]

@@ClaireHawkins If you came back in April, you would say amazing. Hahaha

[@jomontanee]

NAPLAB is too cool!! I can’t believe it exists in BKK, I thought this thing is only in Japan!❤

[@ClaireHawkins]

I didn’t know what to expect, but it was awesome!

[@akarapol6485]

I've subscribed to you, ready to go. I wish you a happy and safe trip.❤😊😊

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! New videos weekly!

[@suliwutsaengsophit738]

What s funny trip! Next time I hope you stay more long time. Thailand has many places to explore. paradise for backpacker.

[@maemhee]

Welcome to Thailand ka. Hope you having a great time here.♥️

[@chanathipsitthiprom5017]

enjoy watching the whole of your vlog!

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more!

[@thaninzi61]

I subscribed to your channel to cheer you up.

[@whoami7234]

Welcome to Thailand, hope you enjoyed in our country. I’m looking forward to see your another vlog❤ 🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@ClaireHawkins]

New vlogs every Sunday!

[@bmp.7202]

Everyone who​ visites Thailand​ all Joy​s​ and​ smiles.​

[@ClaireHawkins]

It's hard not to be happy in Thailand!

[@user-gf6kw2xf4k]

ขอบคุณที่ีมาเที่ยวประเทศไทย คนไทยใจดี!

[@user-sr4nc4ut4x]

I am very glad that you enjoyed your visit to Thailand.

[@notavail]

Happy to see you were happy in Thailand, amazing life experience.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! It’s amazing!

[@chayut_p.4878]

เที่ยวให้สนุกนะครับ คนไทยยินดีต้อนรับ

[@chanathipsitthiprom5017]

Welcome to Thailand , wishing you a nice stay so farr

[@brianss117]

Amazing video. Hoping for a trip there next year and I can’t wait. Absorbing all the content that I can about Thailand. The country and the people are so amazing.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Subscribe for many more Thailand videos coming weekly! Hope you have a great trip!

[@jsangrit]

Love your video. You're doing great !!!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you so much!

[@9AAA9]

Welcome to Thailand🇹🇭

[@ammmaxx9383]

It might be late but I would like to say welcome to Bangkok, Thailand.
As a Thai, I used to live in Sydney, Australia for a decade. Only 1 thing I want to say to you is your journey is complete because you tried authentic Pad Thai in Thailand. You would be surprised of many kinds of ingredient they put in Pad Thai in different part of the world. Now you could tell everyone what the real Pad Thai it should be...

[@ClaireHawkins]

Nothing like real Pad Thai in Thailand! 😊

[@maiileelaa3193]

Next trip go to shopping please visit Icon Siam. it's another level of Store. You must take a free boat to be there and this is amazing my preference is the first and last stage. you can go to balcony beside Starbucks's balcony to see river view when night become you can see the water dancing show.

[@wichanontroysae-jie7741]

I found your video by accident to see how new backpacker travel in my home country after pandemic. Your feelings that you expressed were so relaxed. PS your song “small doses” is so great. Subscribed!

[@ClaireHawkins]

I’m so glad you enjoyed! And thanks for listening to Small Doses!

[@BeingAnneChannel]

Welcome to Bangkok. Hope you enjoy the trip. Any plans to move here to work as a remote-worker? I saw you carry your laptop everywhere haha and Bangkok is one of the best place for nomad work. We have lots of good co working spaces and good coffee shops for you!

[@ClaireHawkins]

I loved getting to take advantage of Bangkok's digital nomad spaces! I could definitely see myself coming back at some point.

[@thawatchomchaimt.9077]

I​ hope U​ back​ to​ Thailand​ soon.

[@woodyexplorer]

I just realize that I happenned to watch your video twice. It is nice to follow along your experience.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Well thank you for watching again!

[@nplayerontheearth8806]

Thank you for your video. I like it very much. I'm glad that you enjoy to your trip in Thailand. Welcome to Thailand.

[@ClaireHawkins]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@mickypirachai3441]

Firstly:) Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 😃🙏 to be honest, I literally enjoy your video ❤ I miss Thailand so bad :) kinda long time from JFK to. BKK 😅 approximately 24 hours , but it’s worth 😊and I m so glad that you enjoy and like Thailand😊. If you have chances I would suggest you to visit Krabi , Similan, Phuket. they are so magnificent places in the southern of Thailand, and Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (white temple) they also beautiful 🤩 .
can’t wait to watch your next itinerary in the land of smile 😊, Take care and have a safe journey 😊

[@myphon8866]

ยินดีต้อนรับครับ ขอให้มีความสุขในการเที่ยวพักผ่อนนะครับ

[@69Manop]

Hi Claire your welcome to the Thailand I hope you happy trips in Bangkok I recommend that you should go out to the provinces of Thailand, you may see and experience and feeling better

[@alotalot480]

ยินดีต้อนสู่ประเทศไทย...ขอบคุณที่คุณมาเยือนประเทศของเรา...การถ่ายทำวีดีโอของคุณมันเยี่ยมมาก ทั้งการนำเสนอ การตัดต่อวีดีโอ และเพลงคันทรี่ที่เพราะมากๆเข้ากับวิดีโอของคุณได้ดีจริงๆ...ขอให้คุณมีความสุขและสนุกในประเทศไทยนะครับ

[@sunsithornthongyoo6152]

Wishing you are happiness in Thailand

[@tawatchaisangmanee6931]

Glad to know you have a good time in my country. Can't wait for the next VDO. From New Thai Sub.

[@SaereeNon]

Waiting for your next VDO. Take care!

[@t.a.fitclub2066]

Welcome to the paradises 🙏

[@amnatamnuaysuk1129]

ยินดีต้อนรับนะครับ ขอให้มีแต่ความสุขครับ

[@amnatgo7064]

Wow..I like your smile..you are awesome and thank you for visit thailland.

[@p.prateap]

Thank you. Please come back again. 🙏🏼

[@dusitaamulet6985]

ฉันชอบคนที่ใช้เป้สะพายหลัง
เวลาเดินทาง
รู้สึกถึงเวลาใช้ว่าเราจะตัวเล็กลง
และอ่อนน้อมต่อธรรมชาติ
ด้วยความเคารพ🙏❤🇹🇭👍

[@somprasongsornyart9502]

Many RUclipsrs make contents that you come to travel in Thailand until they come to watch your video. I'm glad you have good feelings for Thailand. even though time has passed Hope you come back for another visit. You sing very well welcome

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I hope to come back to Thailand soon!

[@biggieannie5779]

Welcome to Thailand

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@user-bb7km8fq5h]

มีแผนการณ์ที่จะมาเชียงใหม่หรือเปล่า ยินดีต้อนรับนะ

[@user-wx4ej4oc3p]

คุณน่ารักมากครับ ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย อีกหลาย ๆ ครั้ง ครับ ประเทศไทยมี 77 จังหวัด ยังมีสถานที่ให้คุณไปเยือนอีกหลายที่ครับ

[@CharnCPS38987]

Welcome to Thailand krub.
Glad to see our guests be happy and smiling in the Land of Smiles krub.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Always happy here in Thailand!

[@Gob1318]

Welcome to Thailand. I hope you are enjoy and recieve new experience. TL the land of Smiles.

[@user-cq6ic1hl4i]

ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวประเทศไทยนะคับ แล้วกลับมาอีกนะคับ คนไทยยินดีต้อนรับเสมอ

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! I hope I can come back again soon!

[@mukmuksurin7370]

Welcome 😁

[@superjames19192]

ยินดีต้อนรับ ขอให้ท่องเที่ยวอย่างสนุกมีความสุขครับ ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวไทย..

[@thanoshialexander4077]

Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand

[@ThaiStyle]

Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 😊

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@kasiditchaitam8327]

Welcome to Thailand.Hope you enjoy in Thailand.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@letsseechannel8759]

ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย

[@pattanathi]

In your clip, it looks like you are Thai, because of your smile, your cute laughing. Or you have always good emotion. Nice.

[@lagkanahachai9917]

Welcome to Thailand.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@user-ve6wg6sj6x]

Welcome to Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭💞🇹🇭💞🇹🇭💞

[@watanya1980]

Welcome to Thailand. Thanks for visiting our country. Hope you have a wonderful time here!

[@surasakhoiyeepu9791]

🇹🇭🙏😊, You are beautiful and in a very good mood. I'm glad to see your smile. And after that you will always have a good experience like this.

[@ClaireHawkins]

That's so nice, thank you!

[@MissionDD]

welcome to thailand wooo wooo.

[@sununtaboonmee5730]

Welcome to thailand .hope you enjoy and happy for eating and traveling in thailand.

[@Thiti952]

I love your VDO

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!

[@boathemrungsiman5570]

Welcome to our country Thailand. I love your VDO.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you for watching!

[@sompobpordi1610]

Great Video. I am local here and am finding your story-telling amazing and fun.
Wish you a wonderful time in Thailand.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you! You can check out my most recent Thailand video on my channel now.

[@user-se1tu7nw7x]

Having safe trips girl!

[@pongpojakkraseranee2113]

well come to Thailand 😊❤

[@damienmcfadden4044]

New subscriber from 🇦🇺🇹🇭 family, really like your content 🎥 Enjoy your trip to the most beautiful place on earth 🌍 🙏

[@ClaireHawkins]

Welcome! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@atpadvanceco.ltdanuchatpar3921]

ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย ครับ

[@joeshmooo5327]

Wow my first time seeing a video on your channel So happy I found you and cant wait to follow along

[@ClaireHawkins]

Welcome! I’m so happy you found my channel too! New videos every Sunday 😊

[@raynarattanapohn9524]

Welcome to the land of smile 🇹🇭 wish you have a good trip and enjoy with delicious food.

[@ClaireHawkins]

Thank you!