25 THAILAND APPS That Will Save You Time And Money In 2025

[@himanshusinha8245]

Thanks carl, i'm planning to travel to thailand soon and your vlogs have been really helpful for my planning

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you for the kind words! I hope your planning is going well.

[@michaeltakayama8415]

Another great vlog! Thanks for providing truly useful information - a rare gem amid the ever-growing pile of useless YT click bait.

[@thebangkokguide]

Thanks for the kind words! Very happy to hear that

[@andaydeniz]

Your channel is full of information that is not easy to find elsewhere. Thanks for all you're doing!!

[@thebangkokguide]

I’m glad you find it useful! Cheers!

[@user-kz9rp3pq2z]

Really useful, thank you Cal!

[@thebangkokguide]

I’m glad it’s helpful! Cheers

[@shaeshae2725]

Truly Thank You For Being So Informative❤❤❤❤

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@ExpatEscapeUSA]

Cal another informative and useful video. Really appreciate your videos sir!

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad they are helpful!

[@215618680]

You are the only vlogger to mention registration of 😮prescription drugs with the Thai authorities. I take controlled pain medication so thank you for this alert !

[@thebangkokguide]

I’m glad it’s helpful. Thanks for the kind words!

[@debbiecharles7912]

I was going to say the same thing! I watched that video last night and am now organising it, as nobody has told me this, not even the airline. So I am very grateful as well 💜💜💜

[@linda_and_tony]

Another informative video Cal. Can always count on you to provide legit advice. I especially like the spa music in between quite relaxing 😊

[@thebangkokguide]

I was in a tranquil mood 😅 thanks for the kind words!

[@marksimmons6336]

Cal, your videos have been very helpful. I just finished watching the "25 Apps" video and will definitely be using several of them. The tips on how to avoid scams are also appreciated. I just sent you a couple cups of coffee using the link above. Happy New Year!

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you so much for the support. It’s much appreciated! Cheers

[@thebangkokguide]

Happy New Year!

[@agnieszkaadamczak3146]

Hi! Thank you very much for your highly informative vlog! 🙂 Do you recommend any particular app to use Bangkok metro?

[@MarkHolota-x6o]

Thanks Cal for such awesome information on Bangkok my favorite city we"ll be there in January vacation party time foody time love it there😮😅😊

[@thebangkokguide]

Yep! Great city! I’m glad it’s helpful! Cheers

[@CollabJossh]

Looking forward to moving in Thailand, this was very helpful

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you for the kind words! Safe travels!

[@ankushdhupar1217]

Thankuu so much broda

[@thebangkokguide]

Cheers!

[@HaklGuru]

Nicely done sir!

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@suniskys78]

Thank you for this!!!

[@thebangkokguide]

Cheers!

[@305Fights]

Thank you 🙏

[@thebangkokguide]

🙏

[@grahamreid2132]

Nicely done Cal

[@thebangkokguide]

Thank you 🙏

[@BO-mb8rr]

For Bolt and Grab is it like Uber and Lyft where you have your credit card, debit card, or PayPal info on file to pay them and never have to use cash?

[@thebangkokguide]

Correct! I just have my card on file. Much simpler!

[@simong7539]

My own experience is that the negotiation with the taxi driver stops as soon as it starts to rain, then its pay up or get wet.

[@thebangkokguide]

This is true. The taxi trump card 😂

[@Marina-k3x7l]

Cal, I have a question for you I am going to Thailand in a few day. We would like to do Grand Pearl Dinner Cruise. I contacted company directly to book dinner on the upper deck. They confirmed send me a link for payment. It is Ksher Link Payment. I don’t know what it is, never heard about it in US. Do you know anything 0:32 about such payment in Thailand? Thank you

[@thebangkokguide]

I’m not familiar with the payment… but you should be okay to book when you arrive. It might be easier! You can also use Klook to book many cruises and events. They have a built in payment system.

[@pengou-g7i]

Hey cal ! Hope you are doing good .. Me and 3of my friends like to have 3days trip in bangkok and our plan is to get Pattaya.. can you suggest some inexpensive stay and comfort travel for 4days .. it will be helpful for us if you can guide

[@thebangkokguide]

Bangkok is a big city! If traveling with friends you probably want to stay in Lower Sukhumvit or Khaosan (but not on Khaosan). Lots of hotels. Depends on budget as well. To get to Pattaya I'd recommend just booking a car on Grab or Bolt, as it's about $30 and with 4 friends that's ideal. Enjoy your trip!

[@JeffreyN-m9k]

Hey Cal I like your insights. Any advice for dating for a serious relationship (not holiday gf) in Bkk? I’ve had a long term relationship with a great Thai woman but didn’t work out and find it hard to meet someone with the basic qualities I think are important.

[@thebangkokguide]

I could definitely make a whole video on that one. Avoid the bars or anything in the nightlife. Thailand is like two different worlds… date women that work at normal office jobs; lawyers, doctors… it’s an entirely different world. I’ll try to cover this in a video.

[@JeffreyN-m9k]

@@thebangkokguide I totally agree. I have never been to Pattaya and am not interested in women in the bar scene (I’m not judging them it’s just not what I’m looking for). I’ve been very fortunate in who I’ve met but it’s not been easy.

[@rank1839]

Hi Cal, thanks for the videos. What eSIM do you recommend?

[@thebangkokguide]

Airalo is a good option. I will be covering phones and SIM cards in a video soon as you have a wide range of choices!

[@rank1839]

@@thebangkokguide thanks, I’ll be in Chiang Rai and other parts of the north too. Thank for the tip.

[@dry5555]

Very comprehensive, thank you.😊 Btw, is Klook good to buy tickets for the famous Thai boxing at a reasonable price? Also, do you know why LINE is popular in Thailand vs. Whatsapp? Japan influence? Just curious.

[@thebangkokguide]

I think Line just caught on here… that’s an interesting question and now I’m curious too 😂 For Thai boxing, I recommend you check the price on Klook for any event and then just compare it with the listed price on the website. This is what I normally do!

[@josebova]

Thanks Cal for the Video, well put together. Regarding google reviews, it seems to be illegal to leave bad reviews in Thailand, how much weight would you say I put into a google review when considering a product or service?

[@thebangkokguide]

Thanks for the kind words. Defamation laws are definitely strict in Thailand but I find that reviews on Google are generally reasonably accurate, and you will find plenty of negative reviews. I’m not sure how they are bypassing the defamation issue but both Google and Reddit have much more accurate reviews than many popular hotel or booking sites.

[@zickzack987]

@@josebova It is about defamation, not bad reviews.

[@chameleonlux8642]

Is it hard to rent an apartment that accepts pets in Bangkok ?

[@suniskys78]

I'm wondering same. We have four cats! 😹

[@thebangkokguide]

It can be a little bit difficult, but many agencies can help you find good pet friendly condos. I will cover more about this in a later video!

[@chev6901]

For those of the 25 apps that require a payment, e.g. Grab, Bolt, grocery, Seven-11, etc, do they accept North American credit cards? Thank you.

[@thebangkokguide]

Yes, most will accept North American credit cards.

[@Radiancegrace]

🙏🏻

[@thebangkokguide]

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[@zickzack987]

My phone has these Thailand related Apps: Google Maps, Grab, Bolt, Booking, Agoda, True money, K+, Wise.

[@thebangkokguide]

Good apps. I like True Money and the banking apps as well. Those ones definitely could have made the list.

[@stormstereo]

True Money - that's the one you need for 7-eleven, right? Do you need to have any other True service connected to it or can it be used strictly as a payment app if you top it up or connect a card or K+ to it?

[@zickzack987]

@@stormstereo I use it for payment only. 99 % 7-11. You can top up or connect several payment methods like debit/credit card or bank account. If I could use my banking app in 7-11 too I would not use True Money.

[@BB-yi6qn]

There is no need to defraud you of your money in the United States, it is directly robbed. Thailand is much safer than the United States. You don’t have to worry about being robbed or stolen while walking outside.

[@thebangkokguide]

I agree. I find public spaces here are a lot safer.

[@zickzack987]

@@BB-yi6qn I see plenty of robbery warning signs in Nana/Asoke. Although I have never seen a theft/robbery or even experienced it by myself.

[@Neednoy]

​@@zickzack987I guess they warn the soon to be drunk people. 😊

[@gmm5550]

@@zickzack987 take a walk in queens in Ny that nowdays is a bigger redlight than small dying nana..promise u that u lucky if u have ur shoes on after that 555

[@chrischiangmai]

Been here 20 years, don't even own a phone, kids these days can't function without a phone.

[@thebangkokguide]

That’s the best strategy 😅

[@beast-mode115]

Wow!!! You don’t have a phone? That’s impressive! Talk about living off the grid! 💪🏾🤜🏽🤛🏽