Another $5 Challenge in Bangkok (Street Food + Cost of Living)

How far with $5 go in Bangkok, Thailand? Well, that's just over 180 Thai Baht and you'll be surprised how far it goes. In this video, I walk around the great city of Bangkok and enjoy nearly a full day out without spending much money at all. It is the $5 Challenge, and I'm curious to know how far $5 would go where you live?? Let me know in the comments below. Enjoy this journey through Bangkok with me, as we explore Markets, Parks, Thai Street Food and insane desserts! Oh yeah....and beer!
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Jim Thompson House: goo.gl/maps/2eg7xuEJ2bD9b8nq5
Pratunam Market: g.page/dangmaliwanshop?share
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0:00 The $5 Challenge
0:40 Santhiphap Park
1:33 Sour Mango
2:30 King Power Duty Free
3:12 Thai Street food
3:54 Victory Monument
6:12 Toy Boat Noodles
8:34 Coconut Rice Desert
10:05 Graffiti Park
12:34 Jim Thompson House Museum
14:33 Canal Taxi
16:15 Pratunam Market
17:40 Leo and Mashed Potatoes

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

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[@emailemai8478]

ฉันอยากให้คุณพาเที่ยว วัดแขกกรุงเทพ/ตลาดปลาจตุจักรจะจัดทุกวันพุธกรุงเทพ/สวนนงนุชชลบุรีซึ่งคุณไปจะติดใจ ขอบคุณที่พาฉันเที่ยวค่ะ ฉันจะรักคุณเพราะฉันเป็นfcคุณ

[@dongshengdi773]

@@emailemai8478 I want to give you $100

[@jhawaiian]

There are also great boat noodles ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ (kuay teeaow reua) shops in the mall right next to the huge roundabout at Victory Monument or right along the narrow waterway there are about four or five shops lined up next to each other, just as inexpensive, very delicious and a lot easier to find since it's along the main road. FYI. And, I love the coconut dessert (jello like) reminds me of haupia (hawaiian coconut dessert just like jello). Generally you can do a small bowl or big bowl and server with different noodles bahmee (egg noodle), sen lek (small rice noodle), sen yai (wider rice noodle), sen mee (thinner than sen lek), I never saw it with woo sen (glass noodle or mung bean noodle). You can get it with different soups like pork, beef, tom yum, and yen ta fo (a pink broth that is sweet, slighly sour and not sure how else to describe it). My 2 cents... BTW, I love noodles, especially bahmee!

[@unknownuser-nk9ju]

Travelling in Europe right now and always find myself saying to my partner that thing's are so much better in Thailand and so much cheaper. From service to transport to food. Thailand is the best country in the world.

[@Zed1987X]

I would also recommend you looking around the region. You can find similarly cheap streetfoods and various free things to see and do in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam also. Myanmar is opening soon too. Or the Philippines, but island-hopping there can get expensive. Have fun!

[@unknownuser-nk9ju]

@@Zed1987X thanks for the recommendations mate, these are also beautiful countries we have visited. We really loved luang prabang. Still need to visit the Philippines for sure. That's on the list.

[@marcanthonyskidmore4131]

There are plenty of places in Europe that are cheap. You just have to walk around outside your normal comfort zone.

[@unknownuser-nk9ju]

@@marcanthonyskidmore4131 we dont mind paying more but alot of the time you pay alot and get mediocre service and food. That's never the case in Thailand. The people are more willing to go the extra mile for tourism. In Europe they dont really care if the service they provide is average.

[@balidancer]

I live in the Netherlands and it cost me 3500 euro a month while in Chiang Mai, 1500 euro is already so luxurious.. I love Thailand

[@carrotboy9930]

As a Thai. I really appreciate it. He knows a lot of information and it is correct. 80% of Thai people don't know about the background of the Victory Monument but he does. That is why Thailand won and lost in WWII at the same time.

[@jhawaiian]

What my Thai friend told me the first time I went to Thailand back in 2003 is that Thailand sided with both Japan (and its allies) and US (and its allies), so they would win if either side won. And Thailand was never a territory of or colonized by any other country.

[@user-gr2xn9ej7k]

พึ่งรู้​วันนี้​คือกัน

[@udomprepraem3117]

The way he enjoyed his dessert made me laugh all day. Have a great fun.

[@krunk485]

I am in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. $5 USD wouldn't even get you an order of french fries. I'll be in Bangkok summer of 2024. If I manage to see you out and about I will buy you a whole case of beer. Your channel has helped me shake off the worries of traveling outside of the Western world.

[@krizsz]

the editing in this one is on another level! that hardcore eating of dessert was hilarious!

[@soontorn2489]

🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@kellyjordan6440]

Absolutely, the whole thing if you pay attention is shot incredibly well. Each scene is carefully created, great channel❣

[@drewsashi]

100!!!

[@LeicesterPaul]

Your vlogs are awesome, better than any vlogger out in you tube land! I’m getting excited about my trip in March from UK and getting beaut tips from you videos, thanks man 👍😉👏👏

[@stoo2k]

Yooooo Chris, loving your content! Me and my partner are gonna be arriving on Samui in about 6 weeks, our second time in Thailand, your videos are helping to hype us up and pass the time!

[@Lordslade1]

thank you for the content as always man....Me and my wife have been talking about retiring early overseas and your channel helps

[@jasonwilkinson3887]

Love it P. Always great to see this type of stuff. Also love the humor you add.

[@kikgalaxy4358]

It's an awesome challenge, Chris!! I enjoy your trip of 5 bucks around the city. Thanks for your great work.

[@chrisrentas6471]

You really made 5 dollars go a long way ! We watch all of your videos here on you tube. My family and I appreciate your hard work ! We are living in America and we will be in Bangkok in December. Hope we have the chance to meet you when we are in Bangkok in December. You are a very smart, educated, Funny, hard working Expat !

[@jomontanee]

Best time December! Good weather, lots of festivals.

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

Visit Kyrgyzstan now. It's cheaper than Thailand.

[@joeyausAyoyo]

@@erturtemirbaev5207 I will but what can I do for fun there?

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

@@joeyausAyoyo there are many beaches, night clubs, etc.

[@insightwisdom7022]

@@erturtemirbaev5207 we are afraid of potential war around there. Here, no discrimintion, no dispute.

[@zed9zed]

Oh man you crack me up. Great stuff, as usual... lots of fun to watch. Oh, also informative.

[@2LoveIn]

😊 THAILAND is such a colorful and magical land for travelling and food !! 😋 FLOATING MARKET is the most popular for tourists 😘 Thank you for putting a big smile on my face, This looks like it was tons of fun ♥

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Covering something similar here where we live in Udon Thani. Always being asked how much would you need to live in Thailand and so Pook and I are working on finding an average amount. Another outstanding video Chris 👏👏👏🙂

[@Arowana316]

Another amazing video Chris awsome loved the exiting Arab music in it also 👍🏻🖖🏻

[@toonrodjarek691]

5 years ago, I used to live in Bangkok during my master degree period with only 10,000 THB (less than 300$) per month. It’s providing me an apartment room rental(air conditioner type with a wardrobe, a bed, a TV stand, a dressing table and personal bathroom), gasses for my car and food for 3 meals everyday. I believe it’s still possible these days.

[@deband1473]

Nice episode and editing! ^^You should really do an episode about Jim Thompson museum :) its kind of cool!

[@jeff1bruin]

Thanks Chris for making me miss Thailand and I just left there 2 weeks ago.

[@jsin6467]

Love your vids, the gangster dessert eating got us giggling. Well done. Covid canceled my trip last October, but I am rescheduling the trip.

[@jomontanee]

WELCOME YOU IN ADVANCE!!🥰🌈✨

[@teeraponsriwanna6246]

Chris. The dessert you ate in Thai called “Khao mao” (ข้าวเม่า) It made form stickyrice +coconut. It’s traditional foods of Esan (Northeastern Thailand).

[@giovanniriccella736]

I love your vids. I find them fun and informative!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

I appreciate that!

[@stueysnaps]

I really enjoyed that . . .You know the places, history, the photography is great . . . thanks for the entertainment!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@swedishburrito5073]

👍❤️🍺 The most spectacular intake of dessert ever seen😆

[@soontorn2489]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-qj7ml5zn8m]

ขอขอบคุณมากนะคะ ที่เผยแพร่วิถีชีวิตชาวไทยให้ชาวโลกได้เห็น 🙏❤

[@ohmai3706]

I really enjoyed this video!! ☺️ I chuckled several times.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

I'm so glad!

[@Javy_Valen_Tain]

You really make me feel like going to Thailand ;)

[@waennimtongsena2071]

Very happy to see this video 😊 Thank you 😊

[@Jack-2day]

Keep up the great ‘Canucks’ ;) (from Van) work! Doing all us ‘Canucklheads’ proud! Cheers

[@MichaelKohTao]

Great Vlog Chris! I.m in Ho Chi Minh and thought 2 beers and Pho was cheap at $5, but i would be stuck for the rest of the day! BKK on Saturday!

[@pmags1331]

Every Saturday me and my wife sit back and enjoy your videos. Thank you for doing what you do … 😁

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

That is awesome!

[@fatboyslim3550]

Top man always enjoy your videos 👍😉🕺🇬🇧

[@larry-notthecableguy]

Awesome video as always!

[@seanrrichards]

How fun is it to follow him around using google maps and street view!!

[@aggiet4545]

Informative and fun video. 👍

[@wilsonbourge3510]

183 Thai baht = $5 US dollars Someone has to be retired working for us... thank you Chris Sour Mango 30 baht Noodles and water 42 baht Coconut Rice snack 20 baht Boat Taxi 11 baht Beer 39 baht mashed potato 39 baht Good editing and displays! Nothing can be gotten here San Francisco for these prices. Maybe 4 drinks for $5... 1 gallon of gasoline is $5.39 USD

[@carlahenrie2497]

Favor, finally we are getting back to our favorite place, Thailand. Could you please do food places near bossotel inn ( next door to Shanghai la) We love momma Mia’s. Need some new places!! I know there are some near Robinson’s, but don’t know which one!! Thsnk you!

[@surasaknuamsukon7902]

เป็นคลิปที่น่ารักมาก ดีใจที่คุณชอบประเทศไทย

[@m261975c]

เห็นก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือแล้วหิวเลยค่ะ สวัสดีจากซีแอตเติ้ลทาโคม่า วอชิงตัน

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

That slowmo desert was mfing epic!

[@essessential]

Haha, it really was. The way the cops looked back, I kinda got worried, but then I realised it wasn't murrica.

[@888bam]

Dessert! Jeez. I’ve been waiting for the sand.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@888bam 555555

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@888bam 555555

[@paulbeard1093]

Hey Chris Im in Bangkok now and really like the food courts in Quartier and MBK even more- vegetarian is our favourite Went to David Thompson the famous Australian Thai chef last night for fine dining Aksorn in Bang Rak Bangkok Thailand delivers😍

[@Happyrelaxs]

Haha wonderful video.i like you Chris.

[@MrPuttaThailandGet]

love your​ chanal​ &​ LEO beer💓😊

[@mark-hanna]

Cool day - You are a wealth of Bangkok back alley knowledge.

[@Thanalucky]

คริส!...คุณสุดยอดมาก👍👍👍

[@pickledtours]

Hey Chris nice to meet you in pasting. Looked like you were in a rush so I didn't stop just a pick hi on the way past.

[@ThaiStyle]

150 บาท ให้คนไทยเที่ยว ไปได้เยอะครับ แนะนำให้เที่ยววัด เที่ยวสวนสาธารณะ เที่ยวแหล่งท่องเที่ยวฟรี ห้างสรรพสินค้าก็เข้าฟรีครับ หลักๆจะหมดไปกับการกิน กินอาหารตามสั่งมื้อละ 40-50 บาทพอครับ

[@pouffykinkajou]

5 dollars used to get a lot more in both Thailand, and the US. In my city I can get a mcdouble, and McChicken for 5 dollars because it's BOGO for 1 dollar haha. Can't even get just a big Mac, they are about 6 dollars. Average price for a meal at a restaurant, or fast food in Seattle is 12-15 USD these days. Thai food averages about $15 per dish. Only thing comparable is beer, we can actually get beer cheaper than Thailand I think.

[@Super8Rescue]

Some cracking shots in this edit

[@Ferrer307]

อร่อยทุกคริปเลยน้าา

[@balidancer]

I am going to Bangkok again finally after 4 years yaaay next monthhhhhh… miss Bangkok so much

[@chamanow.65]

I always laugh when your video have a part ‘motorbikeeeeeeees~’ 😂

[@jeri219]

Near Jim Thomsons silk house is Bangkok art and cultural centre...its also free. I recommend it👍 Thanks for great tube video again Chris

[@Stephen.Palmer_666]

The coconut dessert scene was a crack up!🤣

[@alexandreturcotte950]

Haha i love the creativity effects. I’m going to guess it’s the Pineapple Express 🫣😆

[@thasneebkk9271]

I like to see when you crossed the street, give me lots of energy.

[@majorkade]

Met my wife at the Jim Thompson House Museum, where she was working. This was many years ago! Just recently on a trip to Bangkok we stopped by the original Jim Thompson store on Saladang rd. in Silom.

[@kowalski7161]

A coffee and egg McMuffin in Montreal ran me more that. Love your videos.

[@Travelwithchris]

Gotta love a good $5 challenge! 🙏🏻

[@thasneebkk9271]

When I was young, The victory monument area was famous for the boat noodle back to 30 years ago Price of boat noodle was about 6~7 baht per bowls .So always competition like who can eat the most. Girls can do 5~6 And boys can do about 10 bowls.

[@riczieba968]

Hey C glad you picked up a Leo good one 👍

[@prigpaipraya5374]

ชอบ vdo ของพี่มากค่ะขอบคุณที่มีซับฯไทย 👍♥️😊

[@jarkko7361]

Last day in BKK. But no time for 5 eur challenge. Thx for the video and hope to see you again some day in some other meetup in BKK.

[@ikkue]

The baht is so weak currently that it's bad for the Thai people, but good for the foreign tourists who are coming here. P.S. At 1:50 She understood your "Waan or Preaw" as "Waan Om Preaw" which means "sweet with a little bit of sourness" and not "sweet or sour". I recommend you say "Rue" instead of "or" next time to avoid confusion. Also 6:25 you use "Chaam" instead of "Jaan" to refer to a bowl (of noodles). Jaan means plate and Chaam means bowl

[@blueorchidimports]

I concur with this comment.

[@GenkiStarLeaf]

As much as I love Chris's content I think his lack of spoken Thai is bringing the experience down slightly. Not asking for complete fluency but I think even learning some phases for 15 minutes a day would go a long way.

[@blueorchidimports]

I love you, man! Though your Thai is 5/10 it doesn't stop you. Let that be a lesson for tourists & expats (particularly the Americans) Next time I'm there I'll help you with the language Khun Chris. "Ratatouille Road?" LOL 😂

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

5/10....you are WAY too generous!!!

[@nattapongsuwanataworn8457]

Thank you for your promote Thailand krub.

[@3สลึงชาเเนล99]

สวัสดีครับ ไทย👍👍 ขอบคุณที่นำเสนอ🙏🙏

[@ianmanila8162]

Omg my favorite shopping corner with those little alleys in pratunam was already demolished!

[@cheriemiller669]

In Medford Oregon USA July 2022, I can get a SMALL Starbucks white mocha, a Chik Fil A chicken sandwich or 2/3 of my favorite smoothie at a local shop. I can get 1/3 of Thai red curry with meat and white rice. That's right, they are charging $15 here. Luckily I can make it at home for a family of 4 for about $11.

[@tzukhi]

You make me laugh so much😹

[@alistairtaylor4989]

Chris, I absolutely love your entertaining videos. Thank you and keep them coming. I hope this is not an annoying question but when is the next pay it forward?

[@shunsuikyoraku3502]

That victory monument segment made me "SPIT" out my coffee. gah daym.

[@johnmills9360]

On My June trip to Thailand , I did as much personal maintenance as I could , dentist , new glasses , new cell phone and 100 other things on Lazada ... It worked out saving me a bunch compared to back home .

[@larshultberg6972]

My hood! Santhipap Park, Rang Nam and Victory Monument. 😃 Don’t miss out the best jazz club in Bangkok while at Victory. The Saxophone.

[@kenRBoyle]

Great video! $5 in Las Vegas gives you one spin of the slot machine! 🤣

[@wiwathommali]

Fast and furious for the boat taxi 5555 😄♥️🤟🏻

[@masterwai111]

Those noodles might be cheap but it is literally one mouthful. I'll need at least 10 of those to fill me up 🤣

[@Rose-jx8kz]

Ah, Leo. My old friend 😍😋

[@ooojackooo]

I like coconut dessert scene hahaha

[@ExtroLurkerhaz]

5usd would get you half a lunch here or 2 bottles of beer at the liqourstore or a little more then half a beer at a pub. You'd get 1/4th of a drink at a restaurant/nightclub. You could get a one hour ticket for the local busses. A normal thai restaurant dish is usually 8-12 usd, at lunch drinks are included. Why do i spent a month in Thailand each year? well heres why. Hopefully i can spend more time there in the future each year.

[@Si-jin-too]

You know more places that sell food than me.😂❤🎉

[@mantanaprabpal3258]

Khao Mao Snack with Coconut sweets in the northeastern region

[@paulashwell1604]

sitting in Key West, Florida. 1.5 small pieces of fried chicken from the gas station. 1 coffee at nice coffee shop. 3/4 of a beer at a bar (without tip ). 13 minuets in a hotel room. 1 gallon premium gas. less than 1/2 a sandwich. 2 small bottles of water.

[@liveadventurously]

$5 epic 🙌🙌🙌

[@nu2622]

ขอบคุณครับ ที่เที่ยวเมืองไทย 😊

[@wekker090]

5$ here a bread roll and a drink and done streetfood wise.. but if you go cheap supermarkets you can get a decent amount of food. I love bkk walk about and see where you end up, eat drink along the way.

[@namchaichangrua4795]

ผมชอบดูมากครับ....ขอขอบคุณพี่คริสจากใจคนไทยเลยครับ ขอบคุณมากครับที่รักประเทศไทย

[@ketolifebykookaiii2972]

ชอบคลิปนี้ขนาดเราเห๊นก๋วยเตี๋ยว​ต้มยำยังอยากตามคุณไปกิน

[@popcorn8226]

นายเป็นหนุ่มเจ้าสำราญ และมีความสุขกับ ประเทศไทย ขอบคุณมาก

[@noppadonchimin3659]

เห็นคุณแบบนี้ชอบมากครับ

[@prateepprechathvanich2138]

Enjoy travelling Bangkok. You are always welcome to visit us anytime.

[@saifonmatangka4948]

I like when you eat dessert. ( so funny)

[@jackflowers999]

In Singapore you need min $50 for a similar challenge 🤙

[@Painaipaigun618]

ขอบคุณที่โปรโมทเมืองไทยค่ะ เดินเที่ยวที่ไทยได้สุดยอดมากค่ะ เพราะอากาศร้อนมาก 😂

[@sirichaithongyim7944]

Wow​ so​ amazing​ l​ like​ you​❤️❤️

[@ThanaritInvest]

ยินดีต้อนรับ สู่ประเทศไทย

[@ryant4729]

my brother this is what I love to see

[@milinmilan5015]

ดีมากเลยคับ แนะนำประเทศไทยได้ดีมากคับ ใช้ชีวิตแบบประหยัด

[@hana3944500]

Now We Are Ready to Travel From UAE to Thailand. 😘😘🥰🥰

[@sutathyotsaphol4749]

สวัสดีครับ เพื่อนใหม่ครับ วีดีโอการแนะนำเที่ยว ดีมากๆครับ ขอชื่นชมเป็นกำลังใจให้ครับ✌️✌️👍👍🙏🙏🥳🥳