7 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE Travelling To THAILAND In 2023

[@LloydandMandy]

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[@foodhistory1387]

It will be way more fun for you to figure it out on the way. Should make for some awesome content.

[@youknowthething1709]

Hey what visa are you on ?? Looking to come over soon but wanna stay longer than 30 days 😝

[@jackdheb7071]

Bhuda Day is not on Sunday ... They are some special Bhudish days such as Bhuda 's Birthday. One of those just happened to be Sunday in the middle of your trip.

[@kokovas]

The thais dont really shake hands. They do the palms together in front of chest for greetings. Just like japanese or korean wt bowing.

[@nerdyrocket8216]

พวกเราคนไทยยินดีต้อนรับ ขอให้คุณมีความสุขกับการท่องเที่ยวในประเทศของเรา

[@ndjroom]

When the sale of alcohol is prohibited is because It was during this time that the students were leaving school. Before there was a law prohibiting selling at this time, it was because many students Take this time to drink alcohol. after school and don't go home The government didn't want new drinkers coming from youth, so the law came up.

[@ExpatNatt]

This is so interesting, I didn’t know this!

[@ndjroom]

@@ExpatNatt Did you know that Thailand has a lot of convenience stores? If there is no time to sell alcohol Many children will also have easy access to alcohol. Even though the age But there are many who are over the age of helping children access to alcohol. The best way is to force the discharge time. It might not be in a good way. But it can reduce the problem more or less.

[@foodhistory1387]

@@ndjroom it is just within a certain distance of a school, isn't it? Also, I'm not sure if the smaller independent shops have got the memo 😉

[@ndjroom]

@@foodhistory1387 Thailand has seven everywhere, so it's difficult to control the law, set the time of sale. It came out a long time ago and the law that stipulates the area for sale came out later. Entertainment venues are forbidden to be near schools. I'm not sure how much distance, and seven in the gas station, selling alcohol is strictly prohibited.

[@ndjroom]

@Mark Seymour The problem is not just students. But there is a problem with government officials as well, because when working with the end of school time of the students at the same time Identity verification by ID card therefore does not cover the problem And it's a copy of a very old law to be enacted. Not all Thai people agree with this law. I'm just telling you the background, the problems that arise, and the way people make the laws.

[@yogawithandy]

Some useful tips there. Than you. A couple of cultural things you should know/consider. 1. Don’t use your left hand for ANYTHING when it comes to giving/receiving money/food/bus ticket,…, you name it. 2. Don’t touch people on the head. 3. Don’t put your feet up or pointing at someone. For example, in a temple fold your feet backwards so that it is not pointing towards the Buddha. 4. Generally speaking, only say “thank you” for important occasions. No need when buying a train ticket or when you get your meal. A simple nod of the head is enough. Observe the locals. Saying “thank you” is like saying “I greatly appreciate the honor in which you are making for me” or something like that. Imagine in Australia you buy a meat pie and you say what I just said. A bit weird, right? Have fun traveling and enjoy life! 🙏🏽

[@legshakermaker1968]

Not sure where you got tip 1. from. I've never heard this one in Thailand.

[@yogawithandy]

@@legshakermaker1968 I guess you have never been to a place in Thailand (or anywhere else in SE Asia) where they squat to do their toilet business. There will be no toilet paper. Only a bowl of water. Which hand do you think you are going to use to clean your ass? Next time you are at a place with a lot of locals around and there is a picture of the Thai kind, point your RIGHT index finger at him. You are very likely to get into a fair amount of trouble. Now, do this with your left index finger and you will probably end up in jail.

[@surlespasdondine]

some things are so obvious common sense that they should not need to be mentioned, like touching people's heads or putting your feet up / pointing.

[@valerieearlam2172]

I’m left handed so that’s going to be awkward

[@yogawithandy]

@@valerieearlam2172 Thais are pretty much OK with foreigners doing it. Even they do it out of laziness. Sometimes you will see them place their left palm under their right elbow when accepting something of "value" from you. This is a sign of them being very grateful and respectful. So, when this happens and you have given them something using your left hand (which is used to wipe your you know what), it shows that you have no understanding of the gesture that they are showing you.

[@krisch13]

1 use google translater to communicate with the local 2. Try non spicy Thai food like Pad See Ew, Thai fried rice or Rad na 3. Thai temple can help for emergencies 4. Just only ride the taxi with meter 5. Try Thai Mine-Smart Ferry the air conditioning ferry

[@jomontanee]

Pad See Ew is my no.1 yummy!!! Especially freshly cooked!! The smell is so goooood!!!

[@baileyisone]

Thai temple for emergencies? What do you mean?

[@CarrotGarlic]

use google translate as a last resort - learn basic Thai via YouTub- it’s not that hard and should only take a few hours (how many hours do you spend watching trash tv ;p ) the locals will appreciate it and you have less chance of being scammed. please don’t write off spicy street food- it will make you feel alive?! What’s the point of travelling if you are play the apps and eat the same food you can eat back home :) agree with your others points - please don’t ever step foot inside a taxi unless they use meter. Be assertive. Oh and Bolt is much cheaper than grab as mentioned in the vid. 🙏🤙✌️

[@CarrotGarlic]

@@baileyisone they will help you regardless of your situation - shout out to Buddhism ☸️ :)

[@CarrotGarlic]

@@btswitch4619 only when you’re desperate! It’s much more fun / rewarding interacting with the locals. Yes it’s challenging but if you don’t want to be tested, why travel?!

[@maryrosesenal6393]

I’m traveling to Thailand next week and just doing all my research prior to departure and your videos are so helpful! Thanks to the both of you xx

[@sharonshalom5180]

Welcome to Thailand!! June in Thailand is starting the rainy season, So please organize your trip to every place you would like to go, Hope you enjoy your trip and the street food you must try, don't miss it!!

[@jomontanee]

Mary, wish you have the best times in my beloved country, meet the most helpful people along the way, creating the most memorable experiences and return to your homeland with such a rejuvenating soul and love that last the lifetime 💛✨🌼🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@AmericanInThailand]

Travel safe!

[@georgef3936]

@Ninta Siriwan good rates too.

[@UniqueSoundProductions]

I want to visit Thailand. How was your trip? 🤗

[@Mozzermarr10]

I've lived in Thailand for the past 11 years and this is all very good advice for new tourists. I'd also add bring some masks as there is still a mask mandate. In the past few days I've seen loads of tourists walking around maskless. Obviously I hate wearing them but the cops might have something diff to say, as will many Thais if you try to get into a taxi, restaurant, shopping mall, etc. Just be prepared with a mask.

[@pondforpondpondcake595]

Dont listen to this guy People. Masks are not working against viruses. It s your choice to wear one or not. Not a taxi drivers choice, no government choice. Nobody's but yours. ;)

[@Mozzermarr10]

@@pondforpondpondcake595 lol I hate masks too. Was just giving advice as you still need to wear one in shops. Learn how to read!

[@pondforpondpondcake595]

@@Mozzermarr10 lol ? Nothing funny about you and your weak attitude. A real contribution to society. What a joke.. besides all that, i can read very well. Nothing wrong with my eyes. And whatever you say and claim ... its still bad advice ;) f you for that.

[@danielwoods8889]

People need to stand up for themselves. No one can tell another person what they can or cannot do when it comes to breathing and many other basic human functions. Truth is truth, get f-d if you don't like it

[@Mozzermarr10]

@James Ramelli mask mandate is over now. We’re all freely walking around maskless. I think you still have to in govt buildings but otherwise it’s over :).

[@georgef3936]

Last time ( pre covid) I was in Thailand it was very easy to get a SIM card at Bangkok airport, even late at night. At the airport they set it up for you and it always worked perfectly for us after that. We always did that on every trip. So we were ready to go from the airport. There are desks at the airport for the local mobile providers. Sure these international eSims are convenient but be careful of the rates compared with local sims in Thailand. It may be different in other Asian countries.

[@georgef3936]

Sorry. Didn’t realize you’d already published a comment of mine in this.

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

Dtac and Ais are so quick to get a proper package with also. We pay like 300 baht per month for unlimited.

[@nivchen3528]

@@Brimfulofbeauty Hi, where do u get unlimited for 300 baht?? Ty for answering

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

@@nivchen3528 I am with Ais. We also had a cheap Dtac one.

[@nivchen3528]

@@Brimfulofbeauty In The Airport Its much more expensive, where did you buy?

[@The.Mentalist]

Holafly is usually way more expensive then buying a sim card. But if you dont want to worry about where to get one holafly is an option.

[@waynetowers5828]

Yes well you people are sort of correct, on the right track I’m an Aussie lived in Lao for years and Thailand The public transport system runs rings around anything in Australia,( we in Australia are 3rd world by comparison) and bloody expensive by comparison. Food as you have mentioned the street food yes it’s brilliant fresh every day or evening when the open, what’s left over gets thrown out I have been ill once from food in Thailand and it was from a Korean restaurant in Bangkok NOT Thai food If you can speak a little Thai it’s great , but not essential English is taught in schools so 95% of Thai people can speak some English The taxi hire thing , don’t use tuk tuk they rip you off. Not even my Thai wife will use tuk tuk Use a metered taxi or negotiate a price if going a long distance. But you must know where your going distance and roughly cost before negotiating Your hotel can often recommend a service that is cheaper than anything else , and they can book it for you . The phone thing you mentioned is really good even though I live in Thailand and travel to Australia often I wasn’t away of it but it’s annoying not have service on arrival in Bangkok, especially if you have to meet your wife in Bangkok airport it’s bloody big Please for everyone reading be polite to the Thai people it’s very important, if you are polite the local people will do anything to help you, but if your nasty or aggressive expect to be visited by police or even a visit to hospital And gents treat the women with respect

[@PommeNarin]

You are right. Politeness in Thai language speaking is about the speaker, and not the interlocutor. If the speaker is a guy, then he ends his sentences with "krub". A female speaker ends her sentences with "ka". 😉

[@PommeNarin]

This is different from English. In English, you add "Sir" at the end of your sentences if your interlocutor is a guy, and "Ma'am" or "Miss" if your interlocutor is a woman.

[@AmericanInThailand]

Took me awhile to remember this.

[@RetiredInThailand]

For politeness when saying 'thank you' (cob Khun ca/krup) I often use 'na' .... 'cob Khun na krup' is especially polite (if someone did something especially nice or went out of their way to help you) and 'na krup' for a short form of 'cob Khun cup'. I usually use that at the cash register when they give me my change/receipt.

[@myusernames1967]

Been to Thailand about 20 times and always get a local sim,easy and cheap and we only take cash to avoid any fees. We download the offline maps before we leave then after we check inn we go to a shopping centre and buy a sim for me and the wife that will last the trip and more. They set it all up for you.

[@คนทํามะดา-ศ5ธ]

ผมเป็นคนไทยและขอขอบคุณทั้งสองที่ช่วยแนะนำและบอกสิ่งดีๆให้กับเพื่อนร่วมโลกได้รับรู้ถึง สิ่งดีๆ ของประเทศไทย และเราคนไทยก็มีความหวังอย่างยิ่งว่าจะได้การตอบรับจากนักท่องเที่ยวทุกท่านทุก ชาติ ทั่วทุกของมุมโลก ได้มาเยี่ยมชมประเทศไทยของเรา

[@sun_s9067]

About withdrawing money in Thai, I watched another KZbinr (dont remember which one though) said that he got cash by going inside a Bank to teller and use his card on a machine there and the Bank gave him cash with no fee charged. Something like this. Im not sure how it works.

[@AmericanInThailand]

Very close to right.

[@johnnybkk1024]

Its depend which card you are using

[@BastenVal]

You’ve gotta give your passport to the teller however… that’s risky and I wouldn’t recommend it ( identity theft is massive be careful )

[@theloudpetite]

@@BastenValSeriously? Umm false information about Thailand

[@BastenVal]

@@theloudpetite Yes, some places can be very false. I suggest alternative methods via apps to avoid hefty ATM fees in Thailand :)

[@jenh4376]

Great video, thanks guys! I’m planning to go to Thailand early July so this is very helpful, especially the ESim card and the service Bolt. I am trying to learn as much Thai as I can. Been studying since January, but with 5 tones it’s a bit tricky. Here are a few helpful phrases you might use….When greeting someone - Sa wat dii (kha for women)(krup for men) so Mandy: Sawatdii Kha, with hands clasped together in front of your chest and a little nod (its called a waI) Lloyd: Sawatdii Krup. If you need to apologize it’s Khot thot (kha or krup) can’t wait to hear and see more about your trip. Thanks so much.

[@AmericanInThailand]

Travel safe! Have fun!

[@jomontanee]

Jen, you win my heart by determination and dedication to learn Thai. A small tip, to speak Thai infact it is pretty easy-going. MAI = no. If you don’t want anything, either things, actions, directions anything, just put MAI in front of the word or verb. Same thing as NO. AO = take/want If you want anything just put AO in front of things or amount you want. Such as you want 1 roti you say “Ao Nung (1) ka”. Same thing as “Want one (of these)”.

[@jenh4376]

@best journey local good luck! I hope that too…

[@jenh4376]

@@AmericanInThailand Thank you! I am so excited to see everything and experience the culture the food and the land of smiles.

[@jenh4376]

@@jomontanee that’s wonderful…thank you. So saying you want something you can say Ao Song Muu Ping to order two skewers of pork right? 🙏 Definitely going into my vocabulary list. and when you want to say no, mai plus the verb? so like Mai mii means don’t have, cause mii means have, right? Thanks again for the help.

[@DrJasonFHarris]

Hey there, thanks for the comments. Re Sim card I checked out the prices and holafly looks quite expensive compared to just getting a SIM card. (For thailand Holafly seems to be offering 6GB for 15 days @ USD$34, After a little bit of surfing for thailand it looks like you can get several local sims with plans like 60 GB/month for 3 months @ USD$26... ) Am I missing something?

[@VIPMARI]

It's their video sponsor. Do you really think they spent 1.5 days of their vacation chasing sim cards?

[@heyheywoahwoahhey]

Ooo glad I took time the read the comments. Thanks!

[@TravelswithSoosh]

Thank guys! I'm heading over there in June. I was wondering about my phone. I'll be sure to make use of all your tips.

[@Blazjul]

Only newer phones are compatible with an E Sim card. For curiosity I compared the rates on the website you mentioned compared to buying a card in the airport in Bangkok and buying an actual card in the airport is still cheaper

[@shauntoomey3299]

Note. Phone must be esim compatible. The E stands for embedded. So if your phone doesn't have one then this option won't be there. Definitely upgrading to a esim phone next time. I always feel like Sim card and money changers are trying to rip me off. Trust issues. 😛

[@kimchitran6690]

Great comment. Seems only compatible with newer phones. Thanks

[@SmallTownGrl]

Paper products! Many restrooms do not have toilet paper or paper towels. Toilets can be an elevated hole in the ground and many have no sink to wash your hands or soap. Bring travel tissue and sanitizing wipes wherever you go - it takes little room in your backpack and you'll be happy you have it. Also get as many massages as you can! They cost about 200 - 300 baht (about $6 - $8 USD) and they're awesome. Be respectful of their religion and when visiting temples cover your shoulders and knees.

[@rh7163]

I take less than 10.000 dollars with me, open a bank account when I arrive in Thailand, get a bank card. Never use an ATM as it can eat your credit card, bank card and leave you without a bank card. Go to a bank, do an over the counter cash withdrawal on your credit card or bank card as you won't lose your card. Lose your card once in an ATM is more than enough to learn not to use them in a foreign country. It happened once in Greece, I had to go back to France as the card had to be sent to an actual home address, not a hotel room or anywhere else. Not something you want to experience. I like independent cash options, no fees, no troubles, no issues. Don't keep 10,000 baht notes, change them at the bank for 1000 baht notes so you can't lose cash by handing out a large note and getting change for a 1000 baht note. Taxis and such don't usually have the cash to handle the bigger notes.

[@GlawinsOctaneTune]

I wish I'd known about E-Sims in Feb when I went to Thailand, I would have saved a full half day getting my phone sorted out. Street food, OMG, sooo good.

[@JustinBrehm]

I just subscribed to you I can't wait to watch your videos as well as your future videos. I was watching the spicy noodles that you had about a month ago. Great video you two, keep safe

[@indigopilar788]

What kind of camera did you use to film this video. Also, thanks for sharing informative video

[@gz4058]

Decent video..I know it might be fun to travel footloose and fancy free but I would suggest when traveling to other than western countries you might find it helpful to do a bit of research before you go

[@siamiam4306]

220 THB is what the local bank will charge you. Home bank will also charge you a conversion fee, so the total comes out to $17USD per ATM withdraw. I prefer ATM than bringing a wad of cash. The easy solution is opening a Charles Schwab account and get the fees reimbursed. SIM card was no issue and you'll be ok to take a few minutes and get done at the airport. My only regret is not downloading a transport app prior to travel. Even with a SIM card, you don't get those notifications via text to continue creating a account.

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

He unvise Ami man jou know wy wy wy I bring cahs to filipines 10000 dollar tats wise note the f atm card usles there to expensiv cahs is King there not the f kredicard nobody want only cahs

[@MurrayWilkinson1]

as a fellow Vlogger I was very keen to hear about your eSim cards, thanks guys.

[@salosiso2795]

Appreciate this video a lot, going to Thailand in November. Thank you for the information guys

[@kevincarr335]

I found saying Khrap ( or Kah if you're female) )all the time during a conversation is super polite and the Thai's will respect you for this.

[@legshakermaker1968]

All you are doing is acknowledging you understand what is being said. If you do this when the Thai speaker knows you don't really understand they will not respect you for it, believe me.

[@sweettommygun]

I'm planning to go to thailand at the start of 2024 but as a control freak I'm researching now this video is super useful thank u!!!

[@heyheywoahwoahhey]

Same

[@TheHybridWizard]

How was your trip?

[@VietnamSteve]

I use a phone service from Australia - $20 for 365 day expiry, esim, gets me through the airport and Grab, while I slip in a local sim for cheap data. Easy!

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[@ronniebutler3635]

Thank you . I have been to Thailand before back in 2016 going in a few weeks for a month. This has been very helpful and reassuring especially the esim and the fact there is an abundant of good public transport.

[@LloydandMandy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rh7163]

I buy beer at a supermarket, not 7-11, during the day time, drop off your laundry in the morning and pick it up next day at any laundry shop, they iron, fold and pack it up for easy carry, acceptable costs.

[@lindysutherland4563]

This holafly e-sim card thing sounds great. I've never heard of it so thanks so much!!!

[@thaweeratseanghirun6812]

Thank you for the great video. And thank you for coming to Thailand. If you come next time. I suggest you to use the airport rail link. Then you can continue by BTS or MRT to the station nearby your reserved hotel. It's more convenient and cheaper than airport taxi. Answers to the question of politeness in Thai: The polite we use at the end of a sentence that varies between a woman and a man is similar to the English suffix "Sir", but with a respectful difference. Man = KRUB Women = KA Thanksgiving = khOB KHUN (KRUB/KA) Apology = KHOR THOD (KRUB/KA) and will be very polite if you raise your hand like a Thai person. Everyone will appreciate you. Just like trying to speak Thai. Thailand is probably the only country in the world where you can try to speak Thai and you won't be laughed at. On the other hand you will get smiles and admiration as you try to speak our language with pleasure. And In short sentences, if you speak with a clear or close accent. You will get compliments from Thai people in Thai .KENG MAK. , it means you are very good with thumbs up.👍 So for here you don't have to worry about trying to speak Thai. In regard to the law limiting the time to sell alcohol. The reason comes from trying to reduce the risk that people drink at that time and drive. Due to past car accident data, it was found that most of the causes were alcohol and drunk driving.

[@kositpra615]

ขอให้มีความสุข เที่ยว พักผ่อนให้สนุก และปลอดภัย ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวประเทศไทย

[@AmericanInThailand]

Ok!

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

F the t f t

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[@BillysWild]

In a lot of languages there’s masculine and feminine. Spanish is one. A way to say nice to meet you is in English enchanted. That translates to masculine encantado, or encantada for feminine.

[@nkost8]

Watched so many videos to plan my trip to Thailand - this is the shortest video with the best recommendations, thanks guys!

[@spmt1159]

หากคุณใช้คำทักทายเป็นภาษาไทย พวกคุณจะดูน่ารักขึ้นในสายตาผู้คนท้องถิ่น คุณจะได้รับรอยยิ้มที่เป็นมิตรจากผู้คน แม้จะเป็นคำทักทายไม่กี่คำก็ตาม ขอให้พวกคุณสนุกกับการดื่ม กิน และเพลิดเพลินกับสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวในประเทศไทยนะ ไทยแลนด์ยินดีต้อนรับ พวกคุณเป็นคู่ที่น่ารัก

[@legshakermaker1968]

This is an interesting perspective for someone who's lived in Thailand for almost 15 years. A couple of points to bear in mind: 1. The most important thing to make visitors aware of in Thailand is dual pricing. This is absolutely rife and has become worse during the pandemic. The worst offenders are actually the government run national parks network. Non-Asian visitors will be charged up to 10 times more to visit any national park and similar multiples at some private attractions. The 'local' price is usually displayed in Thai text and numerals to make it almost impossible for tourists to detect. Staff at national parks are usually rude and sometimes aggressive if challenged on this. This dual pricing sometimes (rarely to be fair) also applies to restaurants who will charge non-Thais a higher price for exactly the same dish. 2. There is no such thing as 'Buddha Day'. There are numerous religious holidays throughout the year when alcohol is officially not available for sale. 3. Alcohol is also not available at many restaurants between 14.00 and 17.00, especially those located within shopping malls or parts of major chains. Hotels are usually exempt and bars in tourist areas just ignore the law with seeming impunity. 4. As pointed out elsewhere, there is still a mask mandate in place (although this is due to be reduced 1st July 2022). Basically masks are required to be worn everywhere in public, including when walking down the street, on the beach etc. Tourists seem largely ignorant to this but are leaving themselves open to fines by not wearing masks as mandated.

[@hiddenbeatz2]

Hey, do you also know if its true that the Thai pass and Covid insurance won’t be needed anymore after 1 July? I’ve heard it somewhere but I’m not 100% sure

[@legshakermaker1968]

@@hiddenbeatz2 both correct. No more Thai pass or Covid insurance needed after July 1st. Obviously it's still recommended to have medical insurance.

[@hiddenbeatz2]

@@legshakermaker1968 Ohw okay, thanks for the response!

[@DivesWithMike]

GTG

[@sweettommygun]

are mask exemptions for disabled people in place in thailand?

[@bagusnusa]

This is very interesting and valuable. Because we will feel comfortable if we know what is happening in the place we are visiting, such as Thailand.

[@garthrondeau8198]

Just Binge watch six of your videos. You guys are doing a great job. Keep up the great work. Love that you guys are giving us the exact prices and what you were spending. Do you guys ever stay in hostels?

[@sfdave65]

Crazy youtube. This was in my recommended feed. The alcohol laws. I actually just learned this from another vlog just tonight. They don't allow alcohol sales from 2 to 5pm as that is the time when school kids get out from school. It is to discourage underage drinking and businesses from selling to minors. I say works for me.

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Hi guys, Where did you find the best place Thailand or Bali ????

[@TheThaiLife]

Haha yea, the ATM fee is only half the story. The exchange rate hammers you. Plus, your home bank will charge you another $3-5 on their end. So, pulling out any amount of cash costs you $10-15 before you get anything. My personal hack is I started some shops in Thaialnd and I process my card using my own credit card machine. Also, your esim price is pretty steep. Just sign up for an unlimited data plan with Dtac for $20 a month. I use Skype for international and even local calling. Sim cards being not environmentally friendly is pretty funny. They are microscopically small.

[@foodhistory1387]

'travel cards' can be OK for a short-time traveller from AUS-THAI. Best bet is to make sure that your bank has a "sister" organisation that will not charge fees, or just go full baller and carry cash in :-)

[@AmericanInThailand]

Great info!

[@Moira1309]

Order a wise card best fees and exchange rate

[@DaveEPie]

She will freak out when she realizes VN and other SEA countries use the ocean as a dump. Hopefully something can be done about it soon

[@TheThaiLife]

@@DaveEPie Haha yea, Bali doesn't even have a trash system at all. They dump their trash into canals and all of it goes into the sea. I went to Kota beach and it was horrid. Plastic wrapping around my legs, the beach was trash.

[@eatsurfsleeprepeat5485]

You couldnt go for a walk because you didnt have a sim card??? What has the world come to!

[@leejohnson197733]

Hahaha this is ridiculous, just go explore

[@fabiolasevilla6319]

Is actually not nice to get lost in a city you don’t know

[@leejohnson197733]

@@fabiolasevilla6319 true but its not hard to go for a short walk and manage to find you way back

[@RachelEden]

What a SIM card you need there ? We going to Thailand I like to know more of it.

[@khalidal-ghamdi2562]

It's because they r promoting 😂😂😂😂

[@georgef3936]

I’ll be checking out Bolt next time I go to Thailand. Thanks for the tip. Another very helpful video.

[@teebee9210]

I’m not even travelling to Thailand but I’m watching anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 Great video Lloyd and Mandy 👍🏼

[@joecascade5105]

too funny

[@Max_Vight]

There are several Thai holidays where alcohol sales are restricted if not banned completely. The dates of which vary slightly from year to year, but in 2022 the dates were or are, Makha Bucha Day (16th Feb), Visakha Bucha Day (15th May) Asarnha Bucha Day (13th July) and Wan Khao Phansa (14th July). I have also experienced restrictions, on voting days and Mother's day which also celebrates the current Queen Mother's birthday (12th August) and if it falls on a weekend, the holiday carries over onto the following Monday, so stock up early.

[@ukmanthailand]

Unless you’re a raging alcoholic I don’t see the need to ‘stock up’. Can you not go one day without drinking?

[@Max_Vight]

@@ukmanthailand a tad admonishing, especially as ‘stock up’ was clearly meant tongue in cheek.

[@ukmanthailand]

@@Max_Vight Yes sorry. I’ve spent so long listening to other westerners here complaining about the odd day when they can’t buy alcohol and maybe I took my frustration out on you. About the holidays - if they fall on a weekend, the day off is on the next Monday rather than making it a 3-day holiday. Also sometimes shops stop selling alcohol out of respect rather than because of the law. I don’t believe it’s actually illegal to sell alcohol on the King’s birthday for example but most shops won’t. Restrictions the evening before voting do seem especially ridiculous, as if they think everyone will get drunk and vote for the wrong people.

[@g-wagonsg-wagon3693]

@@ukmanthailand not on a holiday no

[@ukmanthailand]

@@g-wagonsg-wagon3693 Probably best to see a professional then. Or maybe go somewhere that's geared up for people who need to get drunk every day, like Ibiza?

[@baileyisone]

I am going for 30 days.... solo...January to February. I am so nervous and feeling ignorant haha. Wish me luck. Edit: I just extended my stay till Feb 15th. Down to meet other travelers! I have instagram. Facebook. Snapchat. Etc

[@blackflagbarbering4753]

How’d ya go?

[@baileyisone]

@@blackflagbarbering4753 January 2023

[@blackflagbarbering4753]

@@baileyisone oh dang, sorry I read that wrong. I’m leaving in a few does for Thailand solo was gonna ask for an experience update 😊

[@baileyisone]

@@blackflagbarbering4753 I'll have to be asking you now haha

[@Vinylmaniauk]

Don’t be nervous You’ll meet SOOOO many people

[@jd-gb1vf]

The atm fees tip is pretty helpful, I'll definitely use it on my next thailand trip. I could have saved at least $100

[@Benjamin-howdytiger]

I’m from AUS I been using Citibank debit/travel card … only cost is exchange rate no atm or international transaction fee

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

Wat the f atm fee jou pay the bankster a fee wow cahs is King in Asia not a atm stuped

[@happytraveller2122]

Easier to prebuy cash before leaving home

[@noahpettersson3385]

I first went to Thailand in 1982 Thailand was a real paradise then,now it,s changed so much

[@qwenqwen1476]

Everywhere was paradise then.😬

[@stangoodvibes]

You are right it's gone seriously downhill since we were young and at best you had a Lonely Planet guide. It's REALLY gone downhill in the last decade or so with the rise of Influencers and Vloggers and the sheep they attract. My pet LOL are the "Thailands Best Kept Secret' vlogs, usually featuring some island that isn't Phuket or Samui and therefore slightly less populated. All that GenZ naivity like they are the first to ever set foot there. They are even more embarassing than this video. I went in July 2021 (again) for 8 months during Covid. The entire country was practically devoid of tourism. We travelled to every island and several other places - had Chaweng Beach and Lamai practically to ourselves. Met some great 'real' travellers, did some brilliant cycling and diving etc. It was like being back in the 80s almost 🙏

[@stangoodvibes]

@@qwenqwen1476 as Don Hendley said "call some place Paradise, kiss it goodbye"

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

Sextourist

[@kttananyada6580]

Thanks for sharing. I like your vIdeo . Enjoy everything🥰🥰

[@noxater]

Hey guys! What's the mask situation over there? I'm assuming - watching your video - that you have to wear them? Thanks!

[@tonik0859]

U can get a Sim Card at every 7/11, just bring your passport. If u ask for, they will activate it for you. So easy. And you can Top up there too

[@222happylife7]

Wearing a mask while in closed areas is appreciated.

[@brendoncomerford3028]

It is actually to restrict the accidental serving of alcohol to minors who finish school and go straight to 7-eleven between 3-5pm, which used to be a problem.

[@abladeofgrass2265]

great video. Lloyd, nice to see you smiling....

[@garyskeggs9191]

Congratulations on hitting 20k subscribers

[@IzaThindwa]

How long did the caat drone registration take ? 🥺 some people are also telling me I’ll be fine flying the drone just to make sure police aren’t around

[@Steven-qi4gm]

The alcohol thing is unusual to me. I spent a year in Thailand, I shared that time in Bangkok, chaing mai, chaing rai, mae sa sareang, mae hong son, Pai, khon kaen, udon Thani, petchabun, pitsanulok and tak. Never once was I refused alcohol. And I’m certain I must have had a drink between 2-5. I better look this up because I’m going down south to krabi for the first time this year.

[@LloydandMandy]

You can drink alcohol in restaurants, but you cannot buy takeaway from 7-11's etc.

[@Truecrimecommunity]

Never book anywhere to stay when going to Thailand because your plans will change, I promise. Only stay in one place 2-3 nights 4 max. It’s so cheap there that I bounce from place to place as I meet people

[@Budgetb]

Loved this little video, thanks. Planning my first trip from Brissy to Thailand next year, cheers!

[@sulai6i]

thank you for the information and for the discount also ^^

[@theexperiencefamily]

I hadn’t heard of night markets, those look really neat. I have Thailand on our travel bucket list!

[@jonidatosku1096]

Thanks for information I needed because I will go to visit that amazing interesting place in 2023 thank you 👍👌☺️☺️

[@jahpunk7092]

I was last in the country in 2007. I seem to remember hating the ATM service charges then (having been there 2 times previously) so i brought cash to do most of the exchanges. Of course this puts you in more danger of losing it. I brought large US bills--$100's --and that gave the best rate of exchange. The video doesn't mention it but i was annoyed of a tax people flying out of Thailand must pay. Back then there was no advance notice--you find out as you leave. I seem to remember it was in the $20 (US) range. Thailand is a major hub for international travelers. You'll likely meet people from all over the planet. Its a good place to hear about other places to travel to.

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

In filipines fee 200 peso 3.7 dollar tats a mafia bank think about

[@haslintravels]

Great video, we will be going to Thailand later this year so was super helpful!

[@FarangWithAChang]

Thankfully I live in the US and love my phone service. $65 USD for 50GB 5G data around the world through Google FI. The drinking rule shocked me as well. Though you can but anytime at night.

[@BurnTheMaps]

Your videos are good, I enjoy them very much, I hope you will give more beautiful videos. 👍😁

[@anna-lenal7353]

Dear guys, if you visit the Philippines, go to the island called siquijor. It is beautiful and mostly free of tourists. You can rent an scooter to travel the whole island.

[@hauduong721]

Tourist free...I hate it when Tourist say that? Your a Tourist yourself. Hypocrite. The privileged makes me sick

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

@@hauduong721Beter jo go home not go to Thai f

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

Haaaaaa no Tourist how long this happen answer not long f the tourist

[@samyenthaoco1306]

Thank you for your subtitle, I can understand what are you saying thanks to that, as well as I can learn English from you. Once agian thank you so much

[@AmericanInThailand]

Good luck with your English!

[@ignref5020]

mandy expression : 😁🙂 lloyd expression : 😐😐😐😐 Haha love u guys! Take care!

[@Precept71]

Great Stuff Guys!

[@KathrynSaid]

How difficult/easy is it to find public bathrooms? I feel like I’d be walking around a lot, drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. Also, is tipping common as in the US?

[@LloydandMandy]

It is a little difficult actually, as for tipping it’s pretty much the same as in the U.S.

[@ReassuringSmile]

Do you need the travel insurance for Thailand? I've asked 5 people, all day they dint even check for it at the airport

[@helee28]

Yes only to apply for the Thai pass which is mandatory right now. They need 1. Scan/pic of Passport 2. Full vaccination certificate and it's QR code (just screenshot and crop from the certificate) OR tests of not vaccinated 3. Medical insurance that covers $10000 (the Thai pass website suggests a few Thai companies, but you can buy from any which covers the requirements). 4. One hotel booking confirmation. Just one day confirmed booking is fine. Everything is written in details and clearly on their website. And mine was processed within 2 hours, I was stressing about the insurance initially because one of them has a 14 day waiting time OR present rcptr test which i don't want to. But I bought mine from MSIG Thai insurance company and it was instant. Hope this helped.

[@lesliestenta3084]

I believe you don’t need insurance now, they just changed the laws

[@helee28]

@@lesliestenta3084 yes started from July 1st. No Thai pass, no insurance. Mask is your choice, except in public transportation (but again, mostly upto individuals/ airlines)

[@KardosoMedia]

Congrats on 20k guys!

[@lexyclark27]

We are traveling to Thailand this weeks for the first time ever and we just want to say thank you for making the videos and showing us tips and tricks for travels we also used the code for the sim card! thank you!! We love your guys videos

[@randomguy2369]

How did it go and do you recommend any places? I'm more into nature than partying or clubs so any trails or waterfalls

[@ioanabacanu4619]

Thailand is amazing! Can't wait to go back.

[@WolfgangSchopper-d9e]

@@ioanabacanu4619happy trip whit scaming al the thime for sure sane in filipines jou cane never escape newer haaaaaaasssssss stuped Idee to go the unlearning langue there

[@glensawyer4578]

Atm fees are bad if you use your own account in most countries now, even if you go into the bank you get worse currency rates, if you're only travelling take enough cash with you and be careful with it in Thailand, if you're staying a long time get a Thai bank account and transfer it that way to get the best exchange rates

[@Jesssmia]

Did toi guys need vaccinations to get in Thailand? Covid 19?

[@essayassistance6158]

Thank you for the informative video. A question if i may, does smoking pot after it was allowed legal in public? Or only in private accommodation? Many thanks in advance

[@stevedice5963]

for Americans dealing with ATM fees the best workaround is to band with Charles Schwab. you get an international ATM card that gives you reimbursement of all fees - you just have to front the cost, so you need to have $108 in your account to withdraw $100 with an $8.00 fee. Also you get a brokerage account, beats a savings account any day. i wish i had banked here since i opened my first bank account as a kid i would be very well off.

[@jomontanee]

One more thing about alcohol sale ; if that day is BUDDHISM HOLIDAY the sale of alcohol is prohibited all over Thailand too (both diners and convenience store). Just check Thai calendar for that. 🥰🇹🇭🙏

[@dios8256]

Really good tips here thanks so much!

[@SarisaT]

Atm fees is normal for international it normally charge more so between withdraw a lot at once or do exchanges money before coming.

[@PsiChotic]

Is it the same fee regardless of how much you withdraw? Or does the fee increase with the amount you withdraw?

[@stevencane6699]

Great video thanks for the great info. I always buy a sim chip when I am in Thailand, I will try Holajfly next. sounds like it might be a better option. I subscribed to your blogs.👍 you guys are pretty good and Mandy has a pretty smile 😁

[@ploysai827]

ประเทศไทยยินดีตอนรับนักท่องเที่ยวทุกคน เราเห็นนักท่องเที่ยวมีความสุขเราก็มีความสุขไปด้วย 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@brentandmolly]

Great episode guys!!

[@Ron-rk6iz]

Yeaaahhhh, he smiled ! .... o.k. one time only, he does not want to exaggerate.

[@simplyshirley_]

This was an awesome video, thank you!

[@LloydandMandy]

Thank you Shirley!

[@famousvlog2923]

The Alcohol sales between 2 p.m - 5 p.m the law did stated if purchased 5 liters or more it's allowed . According to Buddhism, consuming alcohol is a sin that people should try to avoid. However, both men and women have the complete freedom to do whatever they prefer..

[@AmericanInThailand]

Wow!

[@legshakermaker1968]

Yes, this is designed for restaurants etc to be able to restock during the day. It does mean though, if you go into Lotus's at 3pm you should be able to buy a 12 bottle box of Chang.

[@lauramanistee8100]

Thank you for your videoclip I plan to visit Chiangmai soon Do you know what is the cost for monthly rent for condo?

[@Unplugged704]

Great tips! 2 Question 1 - phone. So we can bring our own phones, just buy a new simcard? 2 - withdrawal from banks. Is that true for all banks or just the larger/international banks? female - always end with "kah" male - always end with "krup"

[@surlespasdondine]

why would you not be able to bring your phone?😂

[@Valen-xu2wy]

So many people don't recon the destination. They assume all is the same. Classic mistake is going to thailand with no cash. Cash is easy there. Go to a phone shop in a shopping centre for a sim. They do good deals. Street food is good if you have a strong constituation. Sombat tour buses are the best.

[@eatlearnrepeat1572]

Here's a question. If I take an e-sim, I won't be receiving a phone number along with it right? In that case how would my taxi people or hotel people or anyone local that needs to contact me call me? Especially Grab and Bolt.

[@uwegrauert7680]

Yes so much things before you go to Thailand. If you need more about Thailand, come to us😊 where do you go to Thailand and what has you learn about the land?

[@GlobeItinerary]

Awesome video! I'll keep these tips in mind when I travel there one day!😀

[@n-7766]

one thing i introduce is remember the name of foods in Thai language. that's convinience to enjoy street food everywhere you go. 👍😄 Thai pople also said, you spoke Thai cleary even it was not clear or wrong accent. 3-4 sentences is enough.

[@AmericanInThailand]

So true!

[@พลอยรักงาม-ซ9ศ]

Thailand's law prohibits the sale of alcohol in Thailand. Buddha's Day and every day from 11.00-14.00 and 17.00-24.00 except international airports and legally registered entertainment venues