I've gotta apologise but as Kiwi i expected lot different from a YT Aussie. As someone who's been here since 1970, your advice is ABSOLUTELY spot on and accurate.
@keith99709 ай бұрын
I'm amazed someone from NZ can write
@waynedrummond65839 ай бұрын
@@keith9970 AI mate!
@Redcouriercat9 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking a break from sheep rooting and posting😂
@waynedrummond65839 ай бұрын
@@Redcouriercat Eeeew! Not sheep. Rams mate.
@boxcartwilly9 ай бұрын
Great advice Jonny I would add if you do decide to go to a ping pong show take your own paddle, I could not find one anywhere.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
😂😃 hilarious
@FrazerHatyai9 ай бұрын
I've come across plenty of do's and don'ts videos throughout the years, but you've managed to highlight some of the most practical advice for newcomers to Thailand in an engaging, clear, and well-produced manner. Great work, buddy! Keep up the excellent content! keep crushing it!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Cheers for the comment mate much appreciated, yeah I actually don’t mind making videos like these.. Hope people find them helpful, how’s things with you? Good to see bitcoin soaring again you must be happy 👍😊
@FrazerHatyai9 ай бұрын
all good! I moved back south and building a house, will be finished by end November. Bangkok was too much for me. that place would kill me if i lived there again haha. Yes nice to see BTC recovery @@jonnyasia
@Robert84559 ай бұрын
Great tips Johnny. Nothing says a you are a fool like not disrespecting local customs and culture or just being stupid. Always a good thing to study before travelling and know what you are getting into before hand. That will make for a much better experience.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Great advice 👍😊
@inlovewiththailand9 ай бұрын
Great video, Jonny and let's not forget about all of the obstacles at head hight. Sometimes, if you don't watch where you're going, you can easily hit your head against low hanging billboards, low hanging cables, and more.
@omegaman477Ай бұрын
Laughing. I'm 6'2" and I feel like a freak in Thailand. Everything is a height obstical.
@davidthompson60179 ай бұрын
Thanks Johnny I was there last year and I remember walking down the footpath at times I felt like I had too much to drink but it was just the walkway, so yes great information. Thank you once again.
@georgeanderson82159 ай бұрын
I'm planning to visit Thailand in February. I really appreciate this dos and don't video. It's the little mistakes you don't make, that will help the trip be a more enjoyable experience. Thank you!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you watching glad you enjoyed it. Have a great trip when you come in February the weather should be perfect. Whereabouts are you visiting?
@georgeanderson82159 ай бұрын
I'm hoping to visit a number of places. I want to see some of the places you have shared in your videos. Bangkok is not on my list, I prefer smaller cities and places away from the big crowds. I'm actually doing a research trip to see if retirement in Thailand is a viable option . I always enjoy your videos! They are both informative and entertaining. 👍
@omegaman477Ай бұрын
@@georgeanderson8215 Then visit Chaing Mai, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin, Nakhon Sawan, and Ratchaburi. Bangkok is hard work.
@antruok49509 ай бұрын
Jonny in elephant pants - Quality info mate - most appreciated 👌👋👍
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
They are bloody ugly those pants I couldn’t wait to get them off. You won’t see me wearing them again 😂
@antruok49509 ай бұрын
@@jonnyasia It’s for the benefit of the channel - no longer needed again now 😂
@extremelydave9 ай бұрын
Not only are this tips REAL, they can save your trip. Be especially careful when speaking about the king....you can have a VERY bad trip if you speak bad about the king in public. The sidewalks in much of Thailand are like minefields.... Good video Jonny, very useful.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Yes very true Dave I think it’s best to not even discuss them honestly that’s what I always tell people. 😀
@alexgon96279 ай бұрын
I'll stay home thank you
@editedbymaths9 ай бұрын
This is awesome once again Jonny! You never fail, this content is great!
@mijead009 ай бұрын
Good reminder when I come in winter 2024 Micke 🇸🇪
@frankatheboy9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service johnny 👍
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
My please glad I could be helpful
@qztube12259 ай бұрын
great tips as always, id only add that when crossing the road, look both ways even on a one way street.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Great advice
@pandemicoftheunvaccinated53679 ай бұрын
Coming stumbling drunk out of soi cowboy one night-2 friendly ladies offered to take me back to my hotel room. Stupidly, I accepted already opened drink containers-I woke up 12 hours later, money & credit card gone and a do not disturb sign hanging on my door. Just thankful to be alive today to tell the tale.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Ohh thanks for sharing it can happen unfortunately, glad to hear you got though it.
@Landofsmiles9999 ай бұрын
Bloody awesome Jonny, and spot on with the need to respect Thai people, especially a Thai working the streets in any capacity. They're lethal and I repsect them beyond belief, they can go big time
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
100% agree thank you glad you enjoyed it 👍😊
@michaelj25289 ай бұрын
Great content, great information jonny 👏
@robingeorgetowntx9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips Jonny👍 Keep up the great work 🙏
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@broadsound98489 ай бұрын
Nice knowledge , i like ping pong ,whens that video cheers from oz
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
lol 😂 you really don’t wanna watch that the performers that do these tricks are like 60 year grandmas 😜
@karltraveldude78179 ай бұрын
Good advise for travelers Jonny , thanks enjoy !! Enjoy ...
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks Karl
@londutch9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Info on Hua Hin Jonny... hopefully see you out and about. 🎉
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
No worries glad I could be helpful, have great time say hi if you see me around 👍😊
@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh82699 ай бұрын
Great video, nice thumbnail 😊
@formworksucks9 ай бұрын
Bro, the most important one, Don't ring the bell!!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
EP 3 Bro!! Good to see you hope all is well :-)
@writeronthestormkyushu5659 ай бұрын
Brilliant, Jonny. Thanks, mate.
@marcp1089 ай бұрын
Super informative - good job Jonny!
@harleyss4759 ай бұрын
excellent information. I am that much more confident I will have so much less drama during my visit
@MisterMitchMM9 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonny. 👍😎🙏
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Cheers Mitch thanks for watching buddy, hope all is well 👍😊
@chosenfews9 ай бұрын
I love the addition “the ping pong shows are overrated” with the anyway… like it kind of slipped out without thinking the misses is behind the camera 😂 love it!
@leomaguire25179 ай бұрын
Good sound advise. Thank you 😊
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏😊
@billybongthornton42859 ай бұрын
Can't wait to visit 🎉
@mariettathornton59249 ай бұрын
Great video & thanks for the advice 😊
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😜
@Openeyesopenheart429 ай бұрын
Well done Jonny, you’re are maturing into a first rate channel. Very professional.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching 👍😊
@carltonedwards87759 ай бұрын
Tripping hazards!! My first trip to Thailand I was fortunate to make it out without breaking my ankles or tearing my knees up. This is some great advice. Thanks for posting.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Yeah it can be nightmare I have done my ankle in many times. I did a really good job of it on the stairs on the BTS in BKK once and it’s never been the same
@craigwest47419 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info Jonny
@pokerfacevip9 ай бұрын
I’M VERY GOOD ! I’M VERY GOOD !
@terry-cn8ks9 ай бұрын
this has been a very helpful video and thank you Jonny
@rontaylor79279 ай бұрын
Jonny, What can I say, you nailed it again. Quality content. I almost forgot how treacherous those walking paths can get and I'm being polite of course. Cheers. 👍
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you Ron 🙏😊
@jackh17499 ай бұрын
From one whos been there.. good advice!
@BenjySparky9 ай бұрын
Jonny and Som y'all rock! Thanks for the information. Peace
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks for support buddy as always 👍😊
@NickAbatino9 ай бұрын
Helpful. Liked, subscribed.
@mspanebianco19 ай бұрын
Excellent stuff Johnny. I’m looking to retire in Thailand in 12-18 months but recently I have seen and read of a“Possible” new taxation now being implemented for foreign income. I’m sure you would have heard of this already. If you are wanting to, please look into doing a vlog on this latest taxation issue.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
I believe Chris from retired working for you has just done a video on it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNWUZbN41KqxeqM.htmlsi=PY1slu6nLJRHHybM
@edubnorcal46719 ай бұрын
Another great video Jonny. Well done!
@leefonda62034 ай бұрын
All is true and well said. Keep it coming.....
@fastj19629 ай бұрын
on my 28th trip to thailand It was raining and I tripped and tore my finger open on a wall that was rough and I know all to well how dangerous it can be. Great work man, as my dad would say, you are doing the lords work. :)
@PK-nm8wu9 ай бұрын
Yes, the footpaths are treacherous! Good point as I am horrible at looking at the terrain and have come close to many twisted ankles and trips.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the footpath are nightmare I think looking at your phone and walking. Also doesn’t help maybe I should’ve said that put away your phone when you’re walking. Hope you’re well and look forward to seeing you here soon.
@PK-nm8wu9 ай бұрын
Flying Friday. Seems like years waiting for the day to leave. Looking forward to seeing you too.
@darrenwardle96199 ай бұрын
Good info Johnny didn't know palace cover up thialand is great get the Johnny's back wheel going again and good memories of magic man 😂😂😂😂❤😂
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching 😊🙏
@nigelhumphreysfsuk28339 ай бұрын
great tips guys keep up the good work
@marwin33329 ай бұрын
Hahah the driver 10Baht short classic, good video.
@jeancruz2119 ай бұрын
Great video.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed it, many thanks for watching
@timbravo68559 ай бұрын
Hi Jonny well presented Video, and great points to take note of when visiting Thailand. Thanks mate.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it😊👍
@mikelee79729 ай бұрын
Love the video........AHHHHHHH the benefits of growing up in NEW YORK.....LOL All the best. Still watching the video but just in case you didnt mention......Someone mentioned that when you order beer,,,,make sure they are in bottles and not open. Also, when going to these bars.......be careful when you pay in LARGE bills because you will get short changed big time.
@user-tz6xf9mz4w9 ай бұрын
Great show Johnny! As alway's stay cool,kind and generous!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Absolutely 👍 many thanks for watching 👍😊
@mark_______9 ай бұрын
Good work Jonny. Simple, practical & tips off VALUE. Thai footpaths...as someone mentioned, a land mine.💣🤣 And just because you're on holidays, you still need to switch the brain on. 🧠 Watching how you navigate and how you behave will mean when it is time to completely chill, you'll remember the Land off Smiles for all the right reasons. 🙏
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Absolutely land mines alright 👍
@mikelee79729 ай бұрын
Took your advice when visiting Bangkok. Will be in Phuket ( first time ever ) in late november for a month. Come visit!!!!!!!!! If you do.......we have to meet!!!! Will take both of you out for dinner and drinks!!!!!!! Are you still living in Hua Hin??? ALSO,,,,,, WITH everything going on in the world......I still hear that Thailand is very safe!!!
@vickwozniak1629 ай бұрын
Thanks Johny for google device 😊 cheers mate 👍
@stuartberry52779 ай бұрын
There is a simple reason why your subscriptions steadily increase, it's because you keep producing excellent informative vids with info I for one had no clue about despite many trips to Thailand. Thank you, much appreciated.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks Stuart much appreciated I’m glad you took something away from it 👍😊
@razmos19 ай бұрын
Very good advice mate.555
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you glad to help out 👍😊
@mr.sts.p9 ай бұрын
Good content Jonny you should allways treat others with respect and learn the cultur and not be a jerk!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Exactly very true 👍😊
@stevechase75689 ай бұрын
Thank you Jonny and Som for all your great videos including these serious ones. After years of procrastination, I am finally here in Bangkok. Wonderful. Heading to Hua Hin in a bit. PS Title Hanuman t shirt is a real winner. 😊
@koog42289 ай бұрын
Good video Johnny. I missed your “I’m very good, I’m very good” though. Very important. 😊 Have a great week mate. 🍻
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
lol it will be coming back soon in a few days, thanks for watching 😊
@mangostickyrice5559 ай бұрын
Thumbs up 👍 Jonny
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
👍😊
@basc50269 ай бұрын
Great video mate
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@notthatguy7779 ай бұрын
2:23 i thought they were going to grab your bag LOL
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
lol that would have been ironic 😂
@EZscRider8 ай бұрын
excellent advise
@royottaway94349 ай бұрын
Well done Jonny , excellent video
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thanks Roy i appreciate it :-) hope you are well
@mariobucci76839 ай бұрын
Great video Johnny
@billweis76389 ай бұрын
Idiot/Elephant pants, 55555. Was laughing even before you said it. Surprised there was not two 7/11's in front of the triping hazards
@derekhorsburgh62389 ай бұрын
Good to know stuff Jonny, I like these informations videos 👍👍
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you Derek
@robertpierce19819 ай бұрын
The head touch would have caught me out.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s something that can easily slip the mind
@omegaman477Ай бұрын
The Thai are very forgiving of foriengers. They will never correct or repremand you for a indescression like tussling a kids hair. They will never correct you, as that is offensive to them. If you make even a slight effort to engage in their culture, they will accept and love you amazingly. Just learning the basic 'hello' and hi there' phrases will get you 10% off at a market stall.
@SeanHendy9 ай бұрын
Prior to my first visit to Thailand some 20+ years ago, I read up on Thai culture to make sure that I didn't inadvertently do anything wrong. How many of these have any others heard of? Don't put books on the floor/ground. Books are sacred. Documents and books should be passed with both hands. Don't touch someone on the head. The head is sacred. Don't put your feet up on a chair or show the soles of your feet towards someone as its rude, and certainly don't step over someone if they are on the ground, walk around them. When eating a meal, to leave rice is considered bad manners as rice is held in high regard.
@guzzijack97149 ай бұрын
I learned long ago to leave a little rice or food on the plate. It shows the host they have fed you properly and you can't eat another bite. Im laou. I wonder which is true?
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Great advice Sean I might take some of these for next time if I make another one
@SeanHendy9 ай бұрын
@@jonnyasia you're most welcome.
@phustonhuston9 ай бұрын
Good info there Jonny, and it’s not just the 3 meter foot path you found it’s like that everywhere
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you yeah some are a nightmare lol
@AbroadInThailand9 ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it many thanks 🙏
@paula-yr7pp9 ай бұрын
Lol Johnny how not to get scanned by a tuk tuk driver then gets scanned by a tuk tuk driver
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
lol you wouldn’t read about it 😂 he definitely had coins in his other bag compartments you could hear the rattling. Only 10thb thankfully, I would have actually given him a tip but he overcharged us for the trip.
@paula-yr7pp9 ай бұрын
@@jonnyasia One time I was buying a beach towel and the guy wanted 500 baht but I told him I only had 200 baht on me so he agreed. I open up my wallet and only had 500 baht lol we looked at each other as I handle the money over.. When I asked for my change he said what change we agreed on 500 baht lol
@gordonbate28449 ай бұрын
I don't know if I've ever come across a driver with enough change
@johnjoe_2479 ай бұрын
@6:01 Johnny Farts !!! awesome Mate !!! Great video ! Thanks !
@georged76279 ай бұрын
Hey bro I finally got the tshirt today thanks heaps brother it's a beautiful fit 🙏🏽
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Great to hear you should get a email from me in the next day or 2 :-) Glad you like it
@georged76279 ай бұрын
Cheers brother 🙏🏽
@davidke58519 ай бұрын
JONNY YOURE VIDEOS 📹 ARE BREATH OF FRESH AIR..KEEP UP GOOD WORK..WHEN NEXT OVER THAT WAY ILL VIST HAU HIN SEE THE PLACES YOUVE SHOWN...CHEERS MATE..
@jay_roberts9 ай бұрын
You working for TAT lately Jonny? All your videos are promoting Thailand in a totally different fashion than you used to.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
lol no TAT though that woukd be nice if they wanna pay me. I will be getting back to normality vlogs this week. Thanks for watching 👍😊
@burtonknows92019 ай бұрын
LOL! Sounds like the streets surrounding my apartment in Chicago!
@greatadventures90109 ай бұрын
Nice video bro 👍🏾
@laman4919 ай бұрын
If ya rent a motorcycle or jetski be sure to do a walk around and video all existing scratches or damages or they will put any damages on you when yo return it!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Great advice 👍😊
@OneNightinBangkok_9 ай бұрын
The part about the passport is a good tip. Nothing could be worse than losing your passport in a foreign country 👍
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Yeah it would be nightmare, hope you are well buddy 👍😊
@lordjohnsadventures20859 ай бұрын
Very informative, fantastic video. Nice elephant pants BTW... lol.
@martyrobinson65009 ай бұрын
Always watch for cars going through red lights , my wife was not looking while crossing at lights in China Town BBK and a taxi went through two red lights and nearly cleaned her up, I just grabbed her in time. 😵💫best to always look out at traffic lights even in a car in any country for that matter
@hfc65359 ай бұрын
Nice one Jonny.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@JoshuaGrover839 ай бұрын
Man you are looking much healthier and like you've lost some weight. Keep it up.
@StevenSacto9 ай бұрын
I have a Mafia story...😊 Was in bkk on my way back from Honeymoon in Bali with first wife. Thai wife now in California lol 1st wife and I went to a beer place that had great happy hour beer prices. So we both went in. They had sex shows going on in a different part of the bar that we couldn't see. We had about 4 beers each and the tab was way more than the 4 beers. It actually was more than double than what cash I had on me lol. No matter who I talked to, they said I owed 100 USD. I only had 50. Told them I'm not paying that, didn't have it. They said you want to fight 😂. I said I didn't but if they wanted to I'll be out in front. I put what I had on me on the table and said come outside and collect the rest. I was praying is have some farang help outside but luckily they didn't show up and my new wife and I walked away lol that was early 90's and it's never happened again
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
lol wow there must be 1000s of these story’s happy to hear it all worked out in the end. I’ve heard of bills being like 10000thb. Hopefully they will crack down on the dodgy stuff. Thanks for sharing 👍😊
@nunopereira5269 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, question: as i don't need a visa for stays up to 30 days, what do i show to the police?
@dekay219 ай бұрын
Visa exemption stamp
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Yeah you can just show them the stamp you receive at the airport. Very early do they check these documents but normally it’s around sukhumvit RD In Bangkok
@nunopereira5269 ай бұрын
@@jonnyasia tyvm, 11 days to arrive at the land of smiles 🙂
@clrodrick8 ай бұрын
This is the first I've heard that pants must be worn at temples? I visited one and seemed like lots of folks wearing shorts. I did read that no tank tops allowed the shoulders must be covered.
@SeanHendy9 ай бұрын
Pavements, DON'T step on grates, or manhole covers assuming that they are safe. Plenty of them are in pretty poor shape and the last thing you want is to disappear down a hole.
@jonklause51309 ай бұрын
Ive just recently noticed that Thai motorcycle riders almost always avoid them .
@SeanHendy9 ай бұрын
@@jonklause5130 interesting. They are also quite slippery when wet too. (That's what she said!)
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Great advice Sean yeah those covers are sketchy as 😂
@fastj19629 ай бұрын
lol, nice pants bro!
@sivaramlord91519 ай бұрын
I wish i knew these tips during my stay at Bangkok. Went for a couple of beers without confriming the price and later got 2000 baht bill. While aruging,i touched the head of a fella to back down and next thing you know i started a brawl in the bar. Had to go through 6 fellas, (I am 2.1 M tall and built like a tank) Those kicks are indeed powerful and painful, but i was able to toss a couple of fellas to the nearest wall, to get my way out. Not going back to Bangkok ever. It was 15 years ago.
@rossie2739 ай бұрын
" Ping Pong Shows " , bars and other places where the likes of the mafia are involved are NOT for me . Business deals for sex are NOT for me . Thanks for the info Jonny . I look forward to meeting you and Som one day . Cheers from far north Queensland .
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Cheers thanks you glad you enjoyed it 👍😊
@josta20109 ай бұрын
And while you're busy looking down for potholes you get electrocuted by the low hanging wires 🤣
@hexfreedom36149 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@parasitius8 ай бұрын
"Footpath"? Lol I think you may have misheard them. This comes from the Thai word "Foodpath" it's what they call a sidewalk. So if we translate it to English, I think we might as well just say "Foodpath" also.
@JeffCahill-tp8ik9 ай бұрын
Good video, brother.
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
Thank you Jeff
@jaseyarm9 ай бұрын
Is that your Mrs in the thumbnail mate?!
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
👍😊
@jaseyarm9 ай бұрын
@@jonnyasia supermodel ;)
@bondoqbn73183 ай бұрын
Think I'll justnsta6 home thanks.
@tonydownunder57039 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks mate
@jonnyasia9 ай бұрын
No problem Tony 👍
@Thetruthprevails18 ай бұрын
NEVER NEVER use a card to pay except in a major hotel or supermarket. Withdraw cash from an ATM only at a bank !