American fast food in Thailand - Bangkok to Chiang Mai: McDonalds vs KFC vs Burger King. Thais like?

🍔 American fast food in Thailand is very different than back home. Thailand American fast food features KFC as the most popular because chicken is much more popular than beef with Thais. We compare McDonalds, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger King to see if they have different menu items in Thailand compared to the United States, and does their food taste different that the same food chain in America? The answer is YES and YES! Would you believe you can get fried chicken at McDonalds and Burger King? Pork burgers? Truffle burgers? Shrimp rings? Egg custards? Tuna salad? Do you know McDonalds sells more fried chicken in Thailand than hamburgers? Amazing.
Have some fun with us as we check out Chiang Mai's American fast food options, and let us know if your local McDonalds, KFC or Burger King has different food options if you live in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui or ? We know McDonalds has many options that are only available in certain regions. Maybe the other chains do as well.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 KFC
05:32 McDonalds
14:26 Burger King
21:52 Conclusion
#thailand #fastfood #americanfastfood

[@user-ri6cc4xm2v]

say hi from Porsche and Bam nice to be a part of your vdo hope you enjoy fried chicken here and so on

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Hey, nice to hear from you and thanks for being in the video!

[@consulthai]

Eating American Fast food in Thailand is counterintuitive ,it's like taking coals to Newcastle. But you're a very likable couple and good at video making.

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for the compliment. Actually we don't like fast foor or American stores in Thailand. But they ;are there and popular, so a fun topic we thought.

[@knowthygod-olivergonsalves2336]

Nice comparison of fast food experiences......

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thank you, Ollie. Always nice to hear from you. I prefer El Parque!

[@jeffsmith2251]

Hello and we love your videos. Have you ever thought about doing a "plant based food video". There are so many in Chiang Mai. They do cost a little more but are amazing for your health. Some examples are Blue Diamond Breakfast Club, Good Souls and Free Bird Cafe. There are many more but too many to list here. Many of them have your favorite Thai recipes but with plants instead of meat. In addition, most are organic without pesticides. These choices can let you live longer and hopefully reduce some of the animal suffering. Thanks for all you do. Jeff & Patricia

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for the thought and nice comment. We have been to Good Souls and a small 2nd floor place in Nimman off Nimmanheiman Road but I don't recall the name. Today we ate at Food4Thought as we like good sourced ingredients. We actually started a video on vegan and organic restaurants but stopped for other projects, but I imagine we will get back to it. We'd enjoy your list to maybe add to ours! Thanks!

[@tonyste12]

Nice comparisons with prices, done at the actual places. You guys seem to work good together :) I seen the cost of living video, another excellent one. Subscribed.

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks so much. Yes, a lot of work goes into all of the videos, so many locations and clips. But we enjoy it.

[@GlidingPenguin]

Here also in California, We've had those touchscreen kiosks at McDonald's for at least 5 plus-ish years! Great video showing us all the food!! :)

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Haha, that shows how little time I spend in America these days! Thanks for enjoying the video. Take care.

[@krelin1353]

i like your honest opinion, unlike all the other "food reviewers" who say everything is tasty and good ;) thumbs up

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks and thanks for watching. Take care.

[@tanya4691]

We have guava and cream cheese pies, taro, and Haupia (coconut cream) pies on rotation at Hawaii McDonald’s, plus you can get the locals breakfast with rice, Portuguese sausage and eggs. And they still fry their pies unlike mainland McDonald’s

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Wow, sounds wild. Even more options than Thailand. Thanks.

[@Rafi-Tzur]

You are charming. Enjoy the journey

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

What a nice comment. We thank you! Best wishes.

[@ronaldys]

Yeah, every country has a little different taste and menus... Same in seoul korea... I tasted in there and in the US... size is also different... Dannng... hope I can go there soon... Planning to stay in Bangkok for 1 year then planning to move to Chiang Mai... Enjoy your weekends... 😊

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Hope you enjoy Chiang Mai as much as we do. Take care.

[@WanderlustReports]

In Burger King on Sathon in Bangkok, I might have had one of my most expensive meals in Thailand. A Double Whopper with cheese is worth 10 pad Khra pao at a local market. Then for the taste, it was about the same as in the US... or in France. I think it's great that these burgers chains adapt themselves to local cultures: for example, at the moment, the Signature burger at McDonalds in France is with blue cheese and bacon!

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for the comment. It certainly makes the chains more interesting.

[@ddyeo503]

KFC in Thailand, I like original drumstick and thigh, with barbeque sauce, but many times they don't have original recipe. McDonalds I like pancakes and scrambled eggs. But last Sept they no longer have pancakes. Plus in America, they have strawberry milkshakes that Thailand does not have. I will be in Chiang Mai for 5 days or so, this coming April. I am married to a Thai wife and we want to see Chiang Mai for the first time for both of us. It is so nice that Joy does not wear a mask, because she has a pretty Thai smile,,,,,,,,,,,,,Oh, I just hate those touch screens,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks Dan for Joy's nice compliment. I never thought about it until you mentioned it but now that you point out no strawberry shakes (just smoothies), I suddenly want one. Enjoy Chiang Mai.

[@lopat4826]

nice

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for joining us. Hope you come again.

[@glstewart68]

Wow the KFC 12 pc bucket for 499 thb (about $14 USD) is about $28.50 here in S Texas...much better prices!

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Good to hear from you. Check out the slightly different taste in Thailand and tell me which you like more.

[@briandumont7272]

In the Philippines at McDonald's they have not only chicken but spaghetti! And they have breakfast sandwiches with pandesol! They were addicting!

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for sharing! I can't believe spagetti!

[@BK-57.]

That was fun! How many days did that take you to do that video? Joy has a great smile and laugh, Thanks for sharing...🙏🙏

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

We filmed it over a few days, as we are not fast food eaters and didn't want 3 meals a day of it. Yes, she has a beautiful smile. Thanks.

[@davedaniels4967]

I haven't tried Burger King in Thailand. But I have been to McDonald's and KFC. McDonald's was okay, but not found everywhere. KFC had a chicken rice bowl that was good, but pretty spicy!! The spicy chicken is spicy! I had to go to the original one, and this store also had closeslaw that was good. I did get the feeling that the menu changes from place to place. For instance they didn't offer shrimp rings and a couple other things you talked about.

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for telling us. I guess each place is even more different in Thaiand than I thought.

[@HeicoHomburg]

I come from Germany and live in Pattaya. What I really miss at McD in Thailand is the McRib. The Samurai Pork Burger is ok, but not a really convincing substitute.

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Thanks for weighing in. I think the McRib comes and goes in America. Can't say for sure.

[@HeicoHomburg]

@@RetiredGlobalLife Yes, I've heard of that "on and off" of the McRib in the U.S. In Germany, the McRib has been an integral part of the product range since the 1980s.

[@icekangz817]

i know i'm late to the party and just now replying, but yes the mcrib seems to be a seasonal thing at least in texas. it seems to come around during the winter for maybe a month. i actually like the mcrib but a shame they only come around once a year (again in texas at least, not sure if thats the way in other states).

[@WordsByAsti]

9:00 😂 "Not for me."

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Haha, yes, Joy can be the master of a calm understatement. A very polite and Thai response.

[@lochloe1]

Yeah thai people love Gai tod... easy for KFC to market here.. for me the chicken is better quality..taste fresher .. never eat maccas.. (taste is awfull) but in Oz they have Cafes now good coffee and toasted sandwiches... We always prefer the thai grandma's cooking... love your work... were travelling to CM on 21St... hope catch up for real thai food

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Yeah, we are not normally fast food eaters. I've never even eaten American fast food in all my years in Thailand. But we though the video would be original so gave it a go.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Hello I just discovered your channel and loving the content! I'm 38 years old and I'm trying to get a Visa where I can stay in Thailand for a few years. I'm looking at the work-from-home professional or wealthy pensioner option. Do you know how often these visas are awarded? I am a medical doctor/radiologist, I can meet all the net worth and income requirements etc. I'm just wondering how likely is this to be accepted since the application is quite long. Thanks 🙏

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

I have not heard that they are hard to be approved, just hard to meet the requirements. So as long as you have the documentation, I'd guess no issues. Thailand likes people coming in with skills and money. I don't know the specific approval times though.Best wishes.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@RetiredGlobalLife Appreciate it, thanks! I will try. I know you can do EITHER medical insurance with coverage of $50K OR $100K in the bank last 12 months. Hope they will accept electronic bank statements. Do you recommend to get a lawyer for counsel or just go through app carefully myself, should be fine?

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Egg tarts are Portuguese. 👍

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

I didn't know that, and thanks for the info! 'Best wishes!

[@k9companion231]

My two cents Burger King was the most authentic. McDonalds fries tasted like fish and the breading at KFC was subpar. Either way American fast food trying to spread fatness globally. 555555 Thanks for sharing.

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Haha yes. The funny thing is Joy and I don't like fast food or the American stores in Thailand, but thought it would be a fun show.

[@mikemaloney2949]

KFC is way better in Thailand.

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

I don't know why but it's true!

[@jenniferkopp2923]

I won’t be eating any fast food in Thailand. It all looks really eehh

[@RetiredGlobalLife]

Wise move. We don't usually eat it, or like seeing American stores in Thailand, but we thought it was a good idea for a segment.