AVOID THESE 12 MISTAKES IN THAILAND

[@rynstinct1964]

Having clean notes doesn't change the exchange rate but more whether your cash will be accepted! Any dirty, creased, or notes that have been written on will not be accepted. I always ordered £50 notes from the bank well in advance of my trip and only took those in absolutely pristine condition. Happy travelling!

[@stevethom407]

17 years in thailand and this is the first accurate video i have seen . Mostly made by newcomers to thailand like dan and joe about thailamd who give out wrong info.Just 1 point not quite correct monsoon mosly end at the end of september. now sept 29 and rains stopped on 25. . Oct to feb is the best time to visit. .One good point is atm mchines ,i left my card in 3 times and had to cancel it . Lucky it was a thai card but if yours was a foreign card woild be a big problem . These days the machine does beep until you take your card out

[@josh.onthemove]

Appreciate the comment Steve 🙌🏻 and thanks for correcting me! I believed the monsoon season further south on some of the islands extends to October/ November too? So annoying if you leave your card in the machine!

[@stevethom407]

@@josh.onthemove no i go on holiday with my kids around October 12 school holidays and never had rain in 15 years on koh tao KOh chang rayong etc

[@newgabe09]

Well, I'm sitting in Hua Hin in mid October and it's been raining every day for hours. And Chiang Mai/ a lot of the north just severely flooded late September so.. glad it's stopped where you are :)

[@stevethom407]

@@newgabe09 not rained here since sept 25 and not raining in rayong

[@DamienKarras1]

3:12 Thank you! Not respecting the culture anywhere is unacceptable. It's just so easy to be respectful.

[@josh.onthemove]

@@DamienKarras1 100% agree!

[@JasonS-n5d]

Great tip on the haggling, although I tend not to bother. Coming from the West with a decent income, I don’t feel comfortable trying to save a quid with somebody who I know full well doesn’t have much.

[@JasonS-n5d]

Great tip on BB too. I saw a few people when I went who’d clearly not done their research wearing beach gear. I was sweating my gooch off in jeans but was glad I wore them.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks Jason, it’s becoming rare for me too unless someone is obviously trying a fast one. Fair play to you for helping where you can 👊🏻

[@josh.onthemove]

Mate I’ve been in the exact same position, I don’t think it would be allowed in BKK and many other places. Nothing like 100% humidity dressed head to toe 😅

[@JasonS-n5d]

@@josh.onthemove 😂😂😂

[@ClarVad]

That’s a great attitude. I often feel bad for haggling but sometimes I can’t read people that look like they would settle for less.

[@Wavesum]

You must have an international driving permit ,can easily get one before you leave uk otherwise you will get fined and wont be covered in an accident

[@yesplease6127]

First time discovering you on YT. I’ll be visiting soon and appreciated your detailed, yet concise list.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment! Hope you have a good trip 👊🏻

[@alexkekesi8153]

Number 7 is so right. Had lot of beef with some youtubers that are suggesting 14day itinerary bkk-chiang-krabi-Phi Phi -Phuket -khoasok etc. And saying them that your hole tripp will be traveling from one point to other.

[@josh.onthemove]

@@alexkekesi8153 agreed, I’ve made the mistake and tried doing too much in a short space of time and it feels exactly like that. Thanks for the comment!

[@jronkowski4346]

Thanks I needed this information. Happy travels

[@josh.onthemove]

@@jronkowski4346 thanks! You too!

[@dmwnc1959]

THANK YOU for the tip on the ATM card, complete opposite of here in the US. Definitely made a note on that one!!!

[@josh.onthemove]

Same in the UK! Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@Paul-u4b]

Thanks for your advice. I have been to Thailand for a few years. Your advice is dead on.. thank you!!!

[@josh.onthemove]

Thank you!

[@johnmellyn2700]

Great advice brother,… also to add to the do not park in front of red and white stripes…. Be aware of signs that state parking on one side of the road only on certain days or times , I parked on a soi in Patong on a side of the road that shockingly had all kinds of empty spots on a very busy day, only to find out days later about the rule , luckily I wasn’t fined ,towed ,or chained

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks mate! So easily done, I was parked 2 yards away from three bikes chained up in samui, mine was fine as it was outside the lines but I never knew that before seeing them locked up, I was just lucky and they probably learned the hard way

[@fredthomas4916]

You can get sick from a tiny taste any hi heat area inthe world Thailand can create bacteria from sitting always thhave fresh hot food plastic bottles hygiene fresh an clean If your not paying attention you can get sick all too easy sorry to be a drag well traveled

[@Alleyoop7942]

New subscriber here. Thank you for your easy to understand tips. I hope to visit Thailand very soon from Melbourne Australia. Keep up the great work.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment! Book the ticket mate 👊🏻

[@Teacherspetspoods]

Not so much a miatake to watch out for but a helpful tip. If you can, let a Thai person buy whatever it is you want from street shops/markets in tourist areas. The shops there have two tier pricing... Foreigners pay alot more. If I buy fruit from a shop I pay 60+ but my wife only pays like half of that.

[@kevingallen1678]

Thanks,appreciated.🇬🇧

[@josh.onthemove]

@@kevingallen1678 thanks 👊🏻

[@PsychicLord]

The ATM card warning is very relevant, I did that at the airport a few years ago, jetlagged, and running on autopilot. Luckily, I suddenly remembered a couple of hours later, and successfully froze my card. Best to take half a dozen direct debt cards, as some ATM's can be 'moody' and not accept a card that you might have used the previous day.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment and defo so easy to do, always happens when you’re tired/ on autopilot too!

[@stevesharp1823]

Hi mate, another good vid and tips, but i got a tip for you about the red and white paint lines were you cannot for park. when you want to park anywere in thailand you can use your all purpose lights when your in a car, there actually your hazard lights, but they can be used, when your lost and you dont no were your going !!, or if you suddenly remember you need something at a shop, you can park in the middle of a main rd and use your all purpose lights, 😂😂😂 but the best one is when you dont no if your gonna turn right or left, you can use your all purpose lights, very handy. 😂😂😂, keep up the good work mate 😊😊😊

[@josh.onthemove]

Hahaha thanks for the comment Steve. I think I’ve came across the all purpose lights for a swap from left lane to right U turn last minute turn a few times 🤣

[@stevesharp1823]

ah and by the way hua hin football clubs playing at home at 430 on sunday.

[@Midlifehits]

Very accurate account from what I experienced in Thailand. Gd video 👍🏽

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks brother!

[@NomadicDanny]

Great point you make there about the burnout and trying to cram things in a short space of time. There's so much to see and do, but I totally agree with you Josh that "less is more". I always tell my friends the same thing. Best off just choosing a couple of places and enjoy soaking up the experience and enjoying the relaxation. Brilliant tips here - I'll bookmark this. Thanks a lot.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks Danny! Definitely made that mistake a bunch of times in the past, less is more 👊🏻

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

Maybe you just forgot to say this Josh: When renting a car or jet-ski, always take a VIDEO of the entire vehicle WITH the guy you are renting it from seeing you. It you don't mess up the car/ski...you're good to go! These scams are really quite common in Bangkok & Phuket, but here in Pattaya not so much.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment. Good point - everybody should take not of this 👌🏻

[@_jamesbradley__]

Great vid 👍🏻 Your list of two or three good gyms in Pattaya? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@MJP1970]

Another great info vid Josh, cheers!

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks mate!

[@dreammix9430]

I'm going to Thailand in January for 2 weeks and then I plan to move there by this summer 2025

[@josh.onthemove]

Nice!

[@Black-Circle]

is the leather on the bags good quality? do the t-shirts last? or are they cheap?

[@Black-Circle]

Great video

[@josh.onthemove]

@@Black-Circle thanks 👊🏻

[@americaninchina4853]

Ok I'm caught up on the vids🙃 All 12 mistakes are common ones to make so great advice!

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks mate!

[@shonamcmahon3058]

Thanks for all the info! I’m travelling next year as a solo female for a couple of months. Am I better to book as much accommodation in advance or as I go please? I’m def doing 4 days in Phuket first. Thanks! 🤩

[@mememe332]

I would say apart from your first accomodation the rest I would do as you go. There are plenty of opportunites and this way you can change your plans.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment. It depends how fluid you want your trip to be and how flexible your plans are. If you want security and no stress of booking once here; book ahead of time. If you want to have more of an itinerary and know what you want to do already, it makes sense to book ahead to save yourself time money and stress once here. The only real perk of booking as you go is that you can change your plans anytime and be flexible with them 👍

[@shonamcmahon3058]

@@josh.onthemove thanks for your reply 😊 I would rather play as I go as I’m hoping to get the 60 day visa so I can take my time island hopping, hopefully be there March/April .. I can’t wait & thanks so much for your vids 🤩

[@petersimmons3346]

Sound info cheers Josh

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks Peter!

[@karenanon9156]

Great video. Especially the scams. I really will take care when I arrive. Cheers 👏

[@josh.onthemove]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 You’ll have a great time 😉

[@newgabe09]

Some comments: For cash.. sure, bring some of your local cash for emergencies but for travelling a multi-currency Wise account/Visa debit card is your best friend for best rates/easiest payment in pretty much all countries including Thailand. You can add the card to your phone wallet for contactless payment in larger places, to your Grab account so no fiddling with change, or to get Baht with no fee at an ATM Yes you can rent a bike/scooter easily but double check your travel insurance (which, yes, is a no-brainer to have) that you're covered. Many won't cover you if you don't have a motor bike licence from your own country. Re water: a travel water filter (I use a Waterman) is brilliant. Small, weighs little, and they do work. I travel in lots of no-drin-kthe-water places and never get sick. Oh and another little tip. A BTS all day public transport card seems like a good idea to get around Bangkok, but it doesn't cover the Metro so it's IMHO, a scam :)

[@josh.onthemove]

Great additions, appreciate the comment!

[@somluck2813]

I think people get a bit over concerned with the tap water. Tap water is used to wash all dishes and cultery in. Salad vegetables are washed in tap water. People use tap water to clean their teeth. Tap water gets in one's eyes having a shower. I think an eye infection is significantly worse than a few hours on a toilet. Also people swim in swimming pools, tap water. Shopping malls and office building have water cooled air-conditioning that potentially can harbour disease, tap water. I really don't understand why people just have a thing with tap water. I use tap water every day for coffee, tea, cleaning vegetables, cooking etc. I get water from the local water machine, which is apparently UV filtered for about 60 satang (0.6 baht) a litre for ice and cold drinking water.

[@josh.onthemove]

I get it, I’m less stressed about it now and brush my teeth with it but when I first done it, toilet o’clock… I’d never drink it though and I think if you get unlucky it’s not just a case of a few hours on the toilet. I’d swim in the river but never dream of drinking it. Appreciate the comment, insight and detail 👊🏻

[@louiestanley300]

New sub Great content

[@josh.onthemove]

@@louiestanley300 thanks Louie 👊🏻

[@MercksMusic]

hi mate was just wondering if tourists get vaccinated coming to Thailand

[@josh.onthemove]

Good Q - depends where you’re going on what to get I believe. I’m probably not the person to ask on this but you should be up to date with your tetanus and hepatitis B vaccines I believe (I could be wrong tho)

[@MercksMusic]

@@josh.onthemove Is malaria and yellow fever common?

[@077SMOOTH]

What insurance company would you recommend for best travel insurance?

[@josh.onthemove]

I use safety wing for their flexibility if I want to head to a different country, it’s a rolling monthly subscription. If it’s just Thailand you’re travelling to, for less than 60 days then it’ll make sense to use someone else for a better price imo 👍🏻

[@nattm6553]

As i live and work in Bangkok +15 years and speak pretty acceptable Thai i only haggle heavy when they give me a outrageous "falang" "tourist"price The ice cube thing is a story from Old Thailand 30 years ago, now its clean factory ice. And i would add: Don't EAT in the overpriced tourist places, normal local Thai street vendors and restaurants live on their REPUTATION and get shut down extremely fast by locals if they are dirty or cheating. That does not apply on all the overpriced places in obvious tourist spots like khao san road etc

[@josh.onthemove]

Great advice thanks! That explains why some people still mention the ice cubes… I’ve never had an issue! Admittedly I used to haggle a fair bit but don’t these days unless someone’s trying a fast/ marked the price up crazy high. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@nattm6553]

@@josh.onthemove they did say the same about Spain France Portugal Italy 30-35 years ago about the ice.. Times and standard and economy's changes. For a seller its cheaper and more convenient to buy sacks of ice from a clean factory than make their own

[@samadhimonkey3062]

Hi! What's the camera you are using when it overheated?

[@josh.onthemove]

GoPro, it doesn’t like long bouts of footage on super hot days

[@kevinp8108]

Do not learn how to ride a motorbike in Thailand! Thailand does not have a GOOD SAMARITAN law. This means that if you assist someone medically, you are liable personally and criminally if your aid results in further injuries or death. Bystanders will watch you bleed to death or go into cardiac arrest and no one will act to save your life due to fear of lawsuits or criminal prosecution. If you choose to ride a motorbike in Thailand, make sure you have very good medical travel insurance! As a foreigner, you do not qualify for free healthcare in Thailand. You will not be able to leave the country until you pay your hospital bill.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment Kevin. Crazy laws here sometimes! I’ve heard there’s some grey areas with the Good Samaritan law too or is it that simple?

[@kelkilkat]

All of this is true

[@kevinp8108]

@@josh.onthemove - In Thailand, there is a DUTY TO RESCUE law. This means that you have a duty to rescue someone from imminent danger of injury or death. For example, you can be prosecuted for not rescuing a driver from a burning car or saving a drowning person when it is safe for you to do so. Don't confuse Duty to Rescue with Good Samaritan laws! Here is an example, you have a duty to rescue a drowning person but if you perform CPR which breaks the ribs of the victim, you can be held personally and criminally for the broken ribs. The drowning victim can sue you for causing his broken ribs when you tried to save his life.

[@somluck2813]

If you injury someone with your car and leave the scene you will definitely be in deep shxt.

[@akl4709]

I have seen people help people like a good Samaritan does in Thailand

[@lifemuchmore]

Great Video. 💪

[@josh.onthemove]

Appreciate the comment 👊🏻

[@Jack_of_Helsinki]

I made a quite funny mistake some weeks ago when I visited in Bangkok. I brought some cash (baht) with me and I a had a huge pile of it. In the end I had difficulties to fit it in my wallet. So next time I only change some cash before a trip and I bring Euros with me because then I don't have that much bills.

[@s.u.b.s.i.d.e.r]

Haha, just saw your video today... I lost my credit card a few days ago, I think I left my credit card in the ATM machine😅 But this will not happen to me next time for sure!

[@josh.onthemove]

So easily done 😅

[@augustjohnnycrashed]

I ride my scooter 30 min every day Jomtien to Central, most riders are ridiculously hazardous!!! Like being in a video game! You better be a skilled rider, been riding Harleys 24 years and it’s not even close!

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment and interesting to hear that, even from an experienced biker!

[@Landofsmiles999]

Spot on Josh

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks mate

[@HighStakesDanny]

I would never drive here. Leave that to the Thais. Sure, it's cool and all, especially in the provinces, but still. The Philippines was super fun and I rode everywhere, but big difference in Thailand, big difference. #7 is HUGE. PICK A SPOT. Great advice. Thailand, done right is still expensive, you can burn thru tons and tons easy. If you want to save, go somewhere else. Thailand is amazing, but it's pricey. No joke. Great list. The scams are elaborate. But over all, I'm immune. Pay attention to what type of water taxi, it's only 16BAHT, or it is 40BAHT for the tourist boat, but it is displayed so it is not a scam, but the other fare, well, you have to find it basically. THAI people have been very friendly to me so far. Lots of rules. Follow them.

[@pokerphil1st]

Renting a scooter, check your insurance small print, you probably wont be covered for any accident especially if not wearing a helmet.

[@Arty-h4c]

Joggers and a long sleeve coat with walking boots - perfect 38 degree attire 😆 🔥

[@josh.onthemove]

Far from ideal 😅🥵

[@nattm6553]

its actually cooler to protect ur skin against direct sun rather than go with a tanktop and skimpy shorts. Let the fabric take the sun and heat, u stay cool under it. (like most se-asian people do)

[@josh.onthemove]

@@nattm6553what we were wearing that day kept no one cool, poor clothing choices 😅

[@oOSeroOo]

Make sure you register your drone here mate.

[@josh.onthemove]

Already have 👍🏻

[@chadjiansinlapadamrong]

We, Thai people, brush our teeth with tap water. It's fine. We don't drink it unless it's boiled or filtered though.

[@josh.onthemove]

I realised that’s what I said in the video, what I meant was exactly what you just said, thanks for clearing that up though and calling me out on it, thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@somluck2813]

I have lived in Thailand for 20 years. I can't remember when I last haggle, but it was probably with a taxi driver. I don't even get much opportunity to haggle. I don't haggle my condominium fees, utilities - electricity, water, phone or wifi, food at supermarket, clothing at shops in malls, taxi meters, BTS, MRT, songtel, airfares, train, bus, river boat, hotel accommodation, TV, fridge, phone, fans. In local food and clothing markets, I don't haggle. The price is displayed is reasonable, people who in area buy their food every day. Vendors are not going to display stupid prices to their long-term customers and local community. I don't usually haggle with taxi drivers, usually ask for the meter. No meter, I just walk away. Parked taxis are usually more problematic than the ones that you wave down. The only times that haggling is required during a rain storm or near a large event - concert etc. Very obviously, like everywhere on this planet, if one wants cheaper prices avoid all nightlife areas, tourist areas, upmarket suburbs and shops. In relation to dressing modesty, a Thai person told me a joke. He asked what is the difference between a local prostitute and a foreign tourist? Answer, the local prostitute has more clothes on. Which is true if one has ever been to a tourist beach in Phuket and seen the dental floss swimwear. 😂

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the comment! I guess the more integrated and time you spend here, the less time you spend in situations where haggling/ tourist prices are offered. Funny comment about the clothing 😅

[@Darara1987]

It is 100% better to bring your money to Thailand and exchange it there as they will give you the proper exchange rate as I was going to exchange my money in England before I left and the exchange rate was not good at all as I hade one official shop telling me 38 and bank telling me 41 but I Thailand the exchange stall gave me 43 and I even found a spot giving 44 which isn't a small difference when you exchanging hundreds or even thousands of pounds, dollars or euros. Also I wouldn't go for a low cost hotel as you want to have a good accommodation that offers you everything you need and is clean and well taken care of. Small but of advance is use Grab app to order cabs as you can't trust the prices of the others who just flag you down like tuk tuks or random cabs trying to catch your attention.

[@batucave]

well said Josh... Bargaining to a point they have to make profit. Singaporean please dont be a chirpsake and give Sg a bad name.

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks!

[@mmaranta785]

How do you brush your teeth? Bottled water?

[@josh.onthemove]

Toothpaste and saliva 😁, people do use the tap water for it and are fine tho. I usually don’t

[@stewartheather5654]

Bottled water allways

[@rhddfgdfdrgd]

it is far from best to bring your own money. the country i come from, for example, does not buy back our own currency due to eu rules so our money is basically worth 0 down in thailand. i have seen examples where people are offered less than 20% of the exchange rate because the money changers themselves have difficulty getting rid of them again and I can see that you have than even recorded proven . dkk to baht just under 5 they will pay you 2 according to the sign you filmed I have just exchanged I got 20000 baht for 4310 dkk(630$) at home if I only got x2 it would only give me 8/10000 baht so I would be cheating myself out of a lot of money if I followed your advice btw the Norwegian krone is also more than double what they priced it at so you just lost 50% by bringing your home currency so it's probably much cheaper to pay a $10/$30 bank fee than to lose 50% on exchange rates

[@josh.onthemove]

Thanks for the insight - this will be useful if coming from Denmark/ for the Danish audience. My advice in the video is more aimed at US, UK and AUS and EUROs as they’re the largest portion of my audience 👍🏻

[@mememe332]

Josh, if you come off the bike sleeveless you will take the skin off your arms. Also looking around do you see Thai's wearing sleeveless shirts? It is really considered respectful.

[@augustjohnnycrashed]

If they give me the farang price I reply PANG CHIPHAI 😅😅😅😅😅

[@waterbuffalosick4735]

Never forget flexing

[@augustjohnnycrashed]

#13 DONT DO ILLEGAL DRUGS!!!!

[@josh.onthemove]

For certain!

[@4kingace379]

Dont leave my card in the ATM machine, ahhhh ok thanks for the warning 🤯

[@josh.onthemove]

You’re welcome, thanks for the comment 🙌🏻

[@chrisn6585]

Very dangerous living there you may notice almost all youtubers are walking just a tip😅

[@ericharris4834]

Hi josh love your show Keep it up Please can you tell me This I have been to pattaya 27 times but I haven't been there for 3 yeres I'm coming out there next April for 6 weeks Do I need a visa ???

[@josh.onthemove]

@@ericharris4834 thanks for the comment mate. If you’re from the US, UK or oz, you’ll get a visa on entry so won’t need to do anything before. Always worth double checking for yourself tho 🫡

[@ANZRocknRoll-bp6xd]

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