29 things I wish I knew BEFORE visiting THAILAND!

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These are my 29 must-know tips after 7 years of living and traveling in Thailand!
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@TimMuenIn 6 ай бұрын

As a Thai person, I would say the tips in this video are great and truly valuable. It is the best information condensed video about travelling in Thailand I've ever seen. Keep up the good work!!!

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@RickMc99 5 ай бұрын

yes thank you @@thebangkokguide

@gis-td3om 5 ай бұрын

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@Nordic_Sky 6 ай бұрын

I went to many banks with my passport and ATM card and could not find a single one that would give me money. Had to use the ATM & pay fees. To avoid fees, next visit I brought more cash. When I got home, I discovered about 10% of it had been stolen from my in-room safe box. They didn't take so much I would discover it right away. So, beware: the in-room safes are NOT safe.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Banking here is totally hit or miss. You can legally do something, but a lot of the time the workers don't know what you are talking about. This can be very frustrating. I just learned from another friend of mine that one of the main banks used for opening accounts on tourist visas also stopped doing it.

@bighoss9705 6 ай бұрын

He seems to make uneducated statements. He should make sure about giving out advice based on what other bloggers post.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Um no.. I've lived here for 7 years and this is exactly what I did for a full year. The fact is that every bank, office or pharmacy follows its own set of 'rules', and they shift depending on the management of the office and worker knowledge... I'm not making any "uneducated statements". Thanks for the input though.

@jomontanee 6 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguideYou are so calm on the hostile troll.❤

@jomontanee 6 ай бұрын

@@bighoss9705Troll.

@NickReels 6 ай бұрын

There are no mistakes. Only lessons.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Good point!

@eQuariuz 5 ай бұрын

What a great video. People always write that but this is the first time I've ever written it on a helpful video. Bravo.

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words.

@user-vb9ku6tv5p Ай бұрын

Your awesome to listen to .great info straight to the point with no filler babble .much appreciated

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@MrGen-ed3fm 3 ай бұрын

Wow! your video was great! full of essencial information. Wonderfull! Thank you Cal!!!🤩

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words!

@shofungsalaga3981 3 ай бұрын

Cal, thank you so much for the great info. It really helps a lot. I’m from Canada,BC. Looking forward to visiting Thailand next month.

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!

@louis20122 6 ай бұрын

So glad to find your channel. You have provided alot of useful information. Thanks

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad it's helpful! Thank you for the kind words!

@chikobato7217 4 ай бұрын

Excellent tips. presented in za very understandable ways. Been there for many years and all remarks are spot on. Congratulationcs

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 😊🙏

@stressfreelife5838 2 ай бұрын

Thank you dear for such a precise and intelligently made video.

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@msbeecee1 5 күн бұрын

Fantastic vid! comprehensive & and detailed info

@thebangkokguide 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@Ervinz86 5 ай бұрын

Very informative. Already excited for my scheduled travel to Thailand. Thanks for these tips. ❤❤❤

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy your travels!

@pranktok 5 ай бұрын

Hey brother, I just discovered your channel, and it’s one of my favorite Thailand channels. I’ll be moving there in 6-12 months, so I’m learning all I can before I get there. Appreciate the time you’ve put into your videos, it will save me a lot of problems! You have a new subscriber, take care, man! !

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad it is helpful! Cheers 😊

@testymann5045 2 ай бұрын

Why are you moving there without visiting? Risky.

@redheadblader 5 ай бұрын

Last minute trip monday..thank you the superrich tip was just what i needed

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Cheers! I’m glad it was helpful! Safe travels!

@Rubycella 3 ай бұрын

This is very loving, helpful advice from a sister Canadian.

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@djjayem100 Ай бұрын

Planning my trip this year! Thanks for the tips!

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Cheers! Safe travels!

@romeocapuletti2425 3 ай бұрын

This is high quality material. Thx👍

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@Proxyincognito 5 ай бұрын

Planning 1st vacation to thailand this june, this video is a gold nugget.

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Cheers! I'm happy it was helpful!

@lemueldeleon4409 9 күн бұрын

Same thanks To this Video see you Thailand

@mstinnie22 Ай бұрын

Great vid! Thanks for the tips.

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏

@MdSaihamIbneRafiChowdhury 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely helpful tips

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers

@HexFlex-ss9rm 3 ай бұрын

Good work man, thank you 🙏

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@solomonbarroa6122 2 ай бұрын

This is highly informative! Thanks 👍

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@BillyTimes-dw7vs 4 ай бұрын

Thanks alot for your channel very helpful information i be visiting in March only for a week coming from cebu Phillipines.

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! I hope you have a nice trip!

@mikebaker4190 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Cal. Good info. I knew most of this from deep research before l went in 2019. Moving to Jomtien from Ottawa in January.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers. Sounds like you're well prepared! I lived in Ottawa before I moved here as well...came in January too haha

@alfprysen4513 6 күн бұрын

Very informative video Cal! You deserve way more subs. Thank you, you got yourself a new sub.

@thebangkokguide 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@harryselwind Ай бұрын

I had no idea about the issue regarding reviews and will now be checking them against what's said in Google, Tripadvisor and the like. Thank you so much for producing such an excellent and informative video.

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Google reviews are def one of the best resources that I use quite a lot. Cheers!

@NorthHoustonCityLimits 6 ай бұрын

Whew! I’m out of breath! Great video!

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! It’s a long one haha

@Thomas11091967 7 күн бұрын

Super tipps. Thank you so much.

@thebangkokguide 6 күн бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for the kind words!

@tennisisphysical Ай бұрын

Great video! Appreciate the tips🎾😎

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@The_Good_Life_starts_today 6 ай бұрын

Informative video, thanks!

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

@dqrossvideography5134 4 ай бұрын

Great video thank you. I only just subscribed and catching up on some of your videos. I didn’t know about the SuperRich debit card thanks for mentioning it. One question I have on the visa extension, do they grant it as a matter of course or can it be denied? I totally agree about learning Thai. I’ve been to Thailand so many times I finally started to learn Thai last year and have enrolled in a Thai language school. There’s no better way to get to know the people and the culture. Great way to engage your audience, changing where you stand in each segment and leaning forward towards the camera as if you were talking to someone directly. Well done 😊

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! You can be denied for a visa extension but it's quite rare. If you've never had problems or warnings, it is extremely unlikely! Cheers!

@Facts.Are.Straight Ай бұрын

Very valuable. Thanks a lot!

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Cheers!

@snobird583 6 ай бұрын

Please keep putting out your vids. Your doing a good job. Your neighbor from Alaska :)

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@noelrichard7115 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful advice.Thanks!

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

@tomgolab3958 3 ай бұрын

Plenty of valuable information, thanks. New sub.

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers!

@kenyeuong1773 6 ай бұрын

Great blogs and advice

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@pplcajason 6 ай бұрын

Great video my man

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@vet_4055 Ай бұрын

First day in Thailand Don't eat spicy or sour food, eg. salads, tomyum or fruit juices in bottles. Maybe it freeze&thaw. The stomach is not accustomed. Even it's very clean But it may cause diarrhea. In Thailand there are many foreigners. Thai people are friendly and don't steal. But be careful for people from neighboring. smuggled in People who service at street food are not all Thai. However, there are still problems with tuk tuks and taxi ❤❤❤🎉

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Good recommendations. Thank you for the input!

@joeoleary9010 3 ай бұрын

I'll add a few he didn't mention: 1) If you make a deal for anything, *always* pay the money. Those who don't sometimes wind up in the hospital. 2) Don't aggressively argue or challenge people to fight. You will be fighting 10 people with sticks and bricks, and when the police come you'll be the one going to jail. 3) Pass on the "authentic experience" of the tuk tuk, as it's the worst way to travel. Just take a taxi that uses a meter. 4) Plan on being aggravated sometimes and don't take it personally. The heat and the crowds can wear down anyone's nerves. 5) If you go to Thailand during hot season, you won't feel like being outside more than 10 minutes. The heat will sap all your energy fast.

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Good additional tips! Thanks for the input!

@keithhodgson6489 3 ай бұрын

Good additions to a great video.

@miguelbournival2610 3 ай бұрын

Bro seriously! thank you very much

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help and thanks for the kind words!

@lastpreacher9093 6 ай бұрын

I like this video. Thank you for uploading.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Cheers

@5bLucky 5 ай бұрын

Cal, you are a good egg! I hope your family watches your clips…they will be very proud of you. I think if you make it to 15 years in Thailand, you might permanently call Thailand home. All your tips were great and your maturity and wisdom are prime. Good luck to you…we are from Cali looking to move abroad again!😇

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s much appreciated. Best of luck looking at options for living abroad!

@stujones3566 3 ай бұрын

Sensational tips my friend 👍

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sedonaguy 6 ай бұрын

Excellent advise, earned a sub

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers! Thanks

@ponbounket8057 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ❤

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@dougm3037 5 ай бұрын

Spot on guide to Thailand. I've been there many times and totally agree with youe observations. I made the major faux pas of tapping a bar girl on the head and she freaked! I soon learnt that speaking the local lingo was the go and amazed a friend when we got a tuk tuk from one side of Chiang Mai to the ping riverv for 40 baht. He was a teacher and I taught him the lessoon of showing respect in an Asian culture.

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

40 baht for a tuktuk is a miracle 😅 cheers!

@georgeh1352 Ай бұрын

I paid a tuk tuk 300 baht from far side of Chiang Mai old city to the airport. First time in a tuk tuk and didn't know how far away the airport was, I just assumed that I would be ripped off when negotiated the price, had a good time there though, met some lovely people.

@dougm3037 Ай бұрын

@@georgeh1352 I rarely use tuk tuks for that very reason George. Glad you had a good time.

@adergas1 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Cal!

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@THAK.ANAN.MAKSANG 7 ай бұрын

Thank for informations 😊

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@paradise6606 6 ай бұрын

Ok Cal, I have been combing KZfaq for someone I can tolerate listening to on Thailand. You so far are the best. You block out road noise, and don't blast people out with loud music. But your run on sentences are like being vomiting on by words. So just please pleasantly talk to us, and give our ear and brains time to ingest all that you are saying please. We want to hear all about it, but we want it to be a great experience in the process. Thank you very much.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Getting audio right is definitely one of the more challenging parts of production! I think sometimes over editing for speed can cause the word vomit. Thanks for the input!

@paulmarshall690 5 ай бұрын

Agree! I’m tired of hearing vloggers machine gun talking!

@peterconnolly9828 5 ай бұрын

Take a photo of address hotel etc easy with taxi ash price

@somrudeeb 7 ай бұрын

You nailed it all ❤🎉

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers! Thanks!

@quantumeyes8546 3 ай бұрын

You're very helpful and funny.

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 🙏😊

@EfralynVailoces 2 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for sharing. Informative 👏👏New subscriber here. God bless 😇

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

@Rev8 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Cheers!

@Educa69 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the vídeo, I really appreciate It

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers! Happy it is helpful!

@JaKi052 7 ай бұрын

great vlog! clear concise and excellent delivery! keep it up

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@yamazaki997 4 ай бұрын

Very good info

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Wakara101 2 ай бұрын

i'm so glad i watched your video. i had no idea that airbnb is illegal in Thailand. there's dozens of listings for bangkok. i would have been very mad if i got into trouble or couldn't get to my accommodations

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

That is correct. It’s actually based on how long you stay (under 30 days requires a hotel license). But you can stay at an Airbnb…just check google reviews for the condo and make sure there aren’t any weird reviews!

@samp9953 5 ай бұрын

Just dicovered you.! Thanks, something something I knew no. I can definitely tell you that just a few weeks ago I went around several banks whit my passport and credit card with me and everyone refused to do the service, could you possibly make a dedicated vlog? Happy new year

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input! I heard this from a few friends recently as well. I will make an updated video about it specifically soon. Happy New Year!

@yan3212 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻 bro

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

Cheers 🙏

@Vbluevital 3 ай бұрын

Great tips, love your mentioning key respectful points. Thank You

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@jackwelch2159 6 ай бұрын

Great video

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lustgarten 6 ай бұрын

you also need your tm30 to get 30 day extension as I found out at immigration in Chiang mai yesterday

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

For a tourist visa? Haven’t heard of that before… I wonder if it’s a random officer or a new rule

@asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob 5 ай бұрын

Hsilsnd is very beautifull country nicr view Thank yiu so much for great sharing my freind

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Cheers. Thanks for the kind words!

@turtlechomper5361 4 ай бұрын

Hey great video. This is one of the better and more informative thai videos I have seen. I have been to thailand 3 times usually a couple weeks each time. I've been to Krabi, bangkok first trip, Bangkok, Hua hinn second time and bangkok only on third trip. We want to go back and try other places. I purchased travel insurance . I wouldn't recommend buying all those expensive vaccinations unless you are going out into the Forrest. We never used bug spray but that's not a bad idea but I don't think we really need it. Fruit drinks and tea are cheap we usually buy smoothies. We have had no issues with the water but we never really went into the deep Forrest. We never faced anyone trying to scam us except for all the fake brand knockoffs lol. Oh and the massage which was amazing . Pretty girl out front which gave my wife a massage and a 300 lb girl emerged from the back for me hahaha. It was a good massage .

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like some good trips. I'd recommend checking out the north or south next time, both have great places to visit. Or you could checkout some of the islands nearby Bangkok. I love Koh Chang personally, as it's quite large and not too busy...especially in the early rainy season.

@firstearth8061 2 ай бұрын

thanks man

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@storythong 4 ай бұрын

About the Royal family actually you can said it but have to be secretively. A lot of young Thais are seeing it differently rn. But in case of Old people some still love and wortship and some of them are totally changed their perspective too. 😅

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

I understand. Foreigners might not be aware of the laws, and should just be careful speaking about politics. Thanks for the comment 😊

@tinacollins9213 5 ай бұрын

Good video thankyou

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

@anthonycarney7849 3 ай бұрын

I used to go to thiland a lot and I always took big money I would leave it the safe in my bedroom I never had a problem &I used to go up north it was a lot cheaper &just as good I never got sick there the only thing I found out I was buying breezers they where adout a year out of date when I noticed this I wen back on the 🍺 I come from nothern Ireland 🇮🇪 and we will always say hello to people we meet I would talk to anyone but if they bring money in to the cheat I would say goodbye I found out a lot of the clothes where in the small size I was Medea but a lot of good advice 😊😊

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. You provided good additional tips! Cheers!

@bighoss9705 6 ай бұрын

On currency conversion, always check the rate your bank charges for the conversion against what the ATM charges. I found that my US bank gives me a way way way worse conversion than local ATMS. Be mindful of this. Exchange rates vary wildly among ATMS. The one I use is only 0.5 baht below spot. My bank's rate was 8 baht below spot. I would advise against making blanket statements like this. Another blogger said the same thing, I tried it and got a big surprise when I checked my transaction.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

That's interesting. I literally read the Investopedia article about dynamic currency conversion before commenting about it, as I always avoided it. What is your bank? And what ATM do you use in Thailand? Thanks for the input.

@paulsz6194 5 ай бұрын

@bighoss9705 I recall seeing your name (hoss) when touring Auschwitz…. ?

@bighoss9705 4 ай бұрын

@@paulsz6194 never been there...(Rudolf Franz Ferdinand Höss was the commandant of Auschwitz during the holocaust not to be confused with big hoss cartwright)

@bighoss9705 4 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide I was using my ATM card from my credit union but I switched to Chase which is much better (3.0 baht under spot.) The ATM in Thailand is Kasikorn Bank. They post the rate that they pay on the screen. I always check it against spot. When spot was 34.6 it was paying 34.3 Banks and ATMs vary quite a bit. I'm just advising to check before withdrawal, save yourself a few bucks 😉

@bighoss9705 4 ай бұрын

@@paulsz6194 I responded but UT deleted it

@mangostickyrice555 6 ай бұрын

Thumbs up 👍 Cal

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@pdeforest 5 ай бұрын

Taking $20k US in cash with you is a bad idea. If you return to the US with over $10k US, there is an excellent chance it will be seized by Customs. That’s the US limit. Other Western countries may have cash limits also.

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. I wouldn’t recommend bringing 20k as well. It’s just the limit here. Each country will also have their own limits for entering and exiting. I should have added that.

@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi 5 ай бұрын

It's a lie, as long as you report the amount on the custom and immigration form, is no problem coming in with any amount, the limit re $10 k, but you can come in into the country, with whatever amount, as long as you declare it on the form!!

@user-pz9bt3kj3q 2 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide To apply for an “o” retirement visa you need 800k bht. What are your options for bringing in that much money? TY

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

@@user-pz9bt3kj3q usually it’s done by bank transfer.

@Boddav 4 ай бұрын

On the subject of SIM Cards:Checking my bank account this morning I discovered a long list of transactions I didn’t recognize.I Immediately called the number on the back of my ATM card and the bank secured my card and is taking the steps necessary to rectify this matter. I just re-entered Thailand from Malaysia where I was told it wasn’t possible to call the USA .I encountered the same scenario in Cambodia .Had I discovered these discrepancies in either one of these places.I don’t how I would deal with this matter. In Thailand I use True Sim Cards, good phone and good internet services.

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

True is very good as well. Could have been a card skimmer. I avoid paying with my card directly while traveling, as this can happen in some countries.

@Boddav 4 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide -Correct.I had the same thing happen before back home in Nevada.Pay with cash as much possible.

@letsgot. 6 ай бұрын

Great vlog!!Cal. Keep it up💪👌👍

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@Questiondechoix2024 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 it’s Saul good man

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Haha cheers!

@sunandevise9934 Ай бұрын

Excellent

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tripmad 4 ай бұрын

WOW ! Such an informative video!!THANK U VERY MUCH! 🤗

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Cheers! I'm glad it was helpful!

@quantumeyes8546 3 ай бұрын

I am planning to travel to Thailand for a short holiday. Where do you think I could stay? Bangkok, or Chiangmai, Khaosan,.....I don't drink much, and not interested in drugs.

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

It depends on the time of year and what you are looking for… Chiang Mai is mountains, Bangkok is city, and you have islands. Avoid staying at khaosan if you don’t drink though..

@Boddav 4 ай бұрын

Superrich is more tolerant of older or damaged bills when exchanging currency.

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

I always found they were very good! Never had any complaints ☺️

@howardrichards6598 6 ай бұрын

great tips and much appreciated. I am arriving at BKK on 12/12/23 with a return ticket 34 days later. I have applied for a tourist visa with the online portal operated by the Thai embassy in Washington DC, and so far have not received my e mailed visa. If I understand your video correctly that process is unnecessary, and all I should have to do upon arrival is get a 30 day tourist visa and sometime before it expires get an extension. Is that accurate? Thanks, Howard

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers. Thanks for the kind words! This is correct. As your flight is only 4 days after the 30 day exemption expires, you might also just prefer to pay an overstay fine. It’s 500 baht per day, so it should be 2000 baht…which is about the same as doing the extension (1900) but you’ll avoid the headache of going to immigration and waiting around. I’ve paid overstays a couple of times myself. Just keep in mind that if you’re planning to get an Elite or Privilege visa, or you come in and out of Thailand quite a lot on exemptions or tourist visas, you should avoid the overstay. If your just a casual visitor, a few days overstay isn’t an issue.

@RickMc99 5 ай бұрын

Hey from Vancouver. :) I was over there (first time) in November,and am thinking of a or 3 month visit late next year. 2 month souns like fly in and get that extension. Sweet. For 3 months what would you recommend ?@@thebangkokguide

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

@@RickMc99 for 3 months you can do a Single Entry Tourist Visa. 60 days plus the 30 day extension. Very simple to do it!

@RickMc99 5 ай бұрын

thank you ! I'll fnd how to do that online by googling I think .. then loo for a deal on a 3 month rental confident I'll be able to stay... :) @@thebangkokguide

@deezplace 6 ай бұрын

Great videos, Cal. although it's noticeable that you are not looking at the camera. =P

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Haha practice makes perfect

@Joymax168 5 ай бұрын

If a person brings into or takes out of, the US in excess of $10,000 in cash, he or she must report it to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Otherwise, the cash may be confiscated by a CBP officer.

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

That’s correct. Each country will also have their own requirements for leaving the country. Thanks for the input!

@roofpizza1250 5 ай бұрын

I think the 20k will come as a surprise to most.

@MrTawato 6 ай бұрын

😂Love you edited video, it's funny. Absolutely agree, "mai pen rai" will save every farang in Thailand. (Ps: for me... Mai-pen-rai = not ok but ok&let it go&move on 😅) Best wishes, (ขอบคุณสำหรับวิดีโอให้คำแนะนำดีๆ ครับ)

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Haha this is an important thing for to remember!

@ideaphile 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@zippity888 3 ай бұрын

We just cancelled our trip we are now heading to bali 🎉

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

Why cancel?

@mjl8197 4 ай бұрын

When you rented the longer term condo how did you pay for it? My understanding from many stories is that it is very difficult to get a bank account there. And what kind of Visa did you get to live there for 7 years?

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

I pay using bank transfer. It used to be very easy to open a bank account…last year a lot of banks changed their rules and now it is very difficult if your on a tourist visa. I am on a work visa.

@badul9 Ай бұрын

Hey Cal, thanks for your great tips! May I ask if you think it differs for solo female travellers? Also, May I ask what sort of work you do or what might be popular. I’m from England! Thanks Jade

@dearhousework 6 ай бұрын

For scammers who are Thai, almost all of them are drivers for hire, such as taxis and tuk-tuk. As for scams that invite you to buy products that are fake or low quality and expensive (Jewelry, tailor-made). Most of these people come from South Asia because these people speak English well. If you can distinguish these people by appearance, (Doesn't look like a Thai person) You will avoid scams. But sometimes these two groups of people work together. And if you see a beggar Avoid giving money to beggars. Most beggars for directions come from neighboring countries. These beggars will have someone to supervise them as a human trafficking ring.

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Good tips! Thank you 🙏

@carmelorontale5509 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@Jeffrey_Gauntt 7 күн бұрын

Mefloquine can cause nightmares... Stick with doxycycline and you'll be ok... Learned this in Afghanistan. Some guys screaming in their sleep, for real. But absolutely nobody had that with doxy. But it does make most people sunburn more easily. Thanks for all the info. Just wanted to contribute my experience with anti malaria stuff.

@thebangkokguide 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the input! Similar to my friend who took it. Crazy lucid nightmares. I think it must have been mefloquine. Cheers!

@LaVistaTravels 6 ай бұрын

Where do you find condos for $150-200? Mine was $450 after airbnb fees for the month, Dec 5-Jan 5

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Check renthub. It’s mostly serviced apartments though. Airbnb takes a hefty cut on those monthly leases…but if your looking for a proper condo it is still probably your best option.

@Maurice181 6 ай бұрын

Nice..!

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@vintagegal4919 Ай бұрын

So I am confused, I am planning a trip to Thailand this coming November for roughly 17 days. I do or I don't need a visa? Also, can you recommend a good area of Bangkok to stay? Not interested in the bar scene nightlife and real touristy area but somewhere that has great street food/restaurants

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

Which country are you from? I recommend you watch my recent video about where to stay as it covers everything you would need to know!

@vintagegal4919 Ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide United States

@georgeh1352 Ай бұрын

Don't get too hung up about a visa, you have a US/ UK/EU/Canada Passport, you can get a (no cost) 30 day visa stamped in your passpot at the airport on arrival, it's very easy there.

@Sheeeerkhan 6 ай бұрын

SuperRich Debit Card? Can't find anything online...could you please elaborate? Thx 🙏🏻😉

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Sure. Here is the link for the the card. I believe that you can only get it at the main branch in Bangkok. www.superrich1965.com/visitThailand.html

@FaustoRG Ай бұрын

I just wanna go there and train Muay Thai as much as I can

@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын

It’s a good plan!

@yan3212 3 ай бұрын

Hi great video can you tell me what local hotels to stay at

@thebangkokguide 3 ай бұрын

It depends where you want to stay in the city. I’m finishing a video on place to stay now. Cheers

@yan3212 3 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide Hi thanks 🙏🏻 for responding I appreciate it thinking of staying Silom and Siam.

@thebangkokguide 2 ай бұрын

Both great areas. Nice 4 and 5 star hotels at good prices in both!

@turtlechomper5361 4 ай бұрын

You mentioned there are alternative options to the tourist area that are the real thailand and the food is perhaps a bit fresher and better. Could you please elaborate on that more in another video. I am looking for the best places to eat as well. 7 years in thailand you must know some amazing places to eat. There's a lot of mediocre thai food mixed in with life changing thai food . I will check your other videos.

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Definitely. You can find more local places all over the country... and definitely in Bangkok where I live. The best Thai food is normally in places that look pretty normal that are filled with local customers. I'll try to cover that in more detail in another video.

@turtlechomper5361 4 ай бұрын

Yeah , This video covered very much about thailand's most needed information and it was very accurate! Most people do not cover this much and they leave out so many useful suggestions. My wife and I are very interested in who makes the best thai dishes, finding new thai dishes and desserts. I look forward to watching your future videos. thank you @@thebangkokguide

@talibanairport1544 4 ай бұрын

@@turtlechomper5361Maybe walk around a little bit? You'll find good places to eat literally verywhere. There is no such thing as "the best" places to eat.

@turtlechomper5361 4 ай бұрын

There are many places in thailand that have mediocre food. Trust me ate found a few and it was really disappointing. Why waste your stomach space for such food on your short trip to Thailand which may be your last trip or only trip to thailand? The best is subjective and every place makes the same dish differently. I understand what you are saying .We are looking for above average outstanding dishes. For example, we ate at all the top mango sticky rice spots. We tried thipsami for recommended best pad thai. It tasted clean and good but we still prefer drunken noodles thai hot. We tried Pe Aor Tom Yum Kung Noodle, Tom Yum Kung, Tom Yum Kung Bang Lamphu, etc for recommended best top tum yum koong dishes. There are many stated best places to get this or that thai dish online along with various You tube videos. I am just asking for the names of peoples favorite must try places especially if they are not famous and the food is really good. In Krabi, we found D&EJungle Kitchen which is what we compare all other thai food too. Try the mango and papaya salad, cashew chicken, curries , tom yumkoong, waterfall beef & larb salads pretty much everything. We also found kodam kitchen which is really good too. best wishes @@talibanairport1544

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

This is very true. I plan to checkout some of the markets that I like most.

@doyoueatrocks 6 ай бұрын

It was so good seeing a top problems to avoid video that had zero mention of sex tourism… but I think Japanese virus vaccine is important because while it’s rarer, it is significantly deadly

@thebangkokguide 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I generally avoid any of that stuff. Much more to this country! I hear ya on vaccines.

@jimdee9801 4 ай бұрын

AEON ATM's only charge 150baht

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. Definitely the best atm to use

@banjammy4116 5 ай бұрын

I noticed a lot of Canadians there , but no old folks. Is there a reason for that? I know just don't live so long, but any older Canadians there?

@thebangkokguide 5 ай бұрын

To be honest, I don’t know too many Canadians here. I have a few Canadian friends but we are definitely a small minority in the expat community!

@MacTX 4 ай бұрын

2:20 the cynic in me seem to think it would make an extra source of revenue for the country/government to "accidentally" mis-stamp passports, especially first time visitors. Those visa over stay charges do seem like a nice revenue generator.

@thebangkokguide 4 ай бұрын

This is a very accurate assessment. I agree.

@RealSerie26 4 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t put it past them.