BEST of Thailand Southeast Asia Travel Guide | Phuket & Bangkok Budget Travel Vlog

We're exploring Phuket and Bangkok in this week's Thailand travel vlog. Thailand is a beautiful Southeast Asian country that has SO much to offer for so little cost. Check out our experiences island hopping, floating on lily pads, tasting local foods at markets, admiring the most beautiful temples, riding the busy streets by motorbike and tuk tuk, and gaining new perspectives from Black expats who have lived in Thailand for years. We also go over some of the Thailand travel requirements. This video goes over everything we did and associated costs so you can start planning for your Thailand trip!
Watch this video to see how we spent 5 days in Thailand for $455/pp. Prices can of course vary depending on dates, and the number of people you travel with. This is just to give you an idea!
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0:00 Intro to Thailand
1:38 Emerald Terrace Resort
3:18 Krabi Islands Tour
3:58 Chino Yards Market
5:29 Patong Beach
6:44 Tiger Kingdom
7:03 Big Buddha
10:36 Ma Doo Bua
12:59 Phuket International Airport
14:15 Omni Tower Bangkok Airbnb
15:03 Jodd Fairs Market
16:30 Ancient City
18:15 Hello Sit Down Restaurant
18:51 Wat Pho
19:37 TukTuk Ride
20:13 Khao San Road
22:38 Floating Market
24:51 Wat Arun
26:07 View Arun Rooftop Restaurant
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[@heatherslittlethings]

Wow, the Big Buddha temple was so beautiful! Congrats on getting married and thanks for sharing this adventure! Thank you for comments such as being cognizant of your wardrobe for visiting places like that as well as talking about donations. I appreciate that you both are respectful and ethical on your travels! Also, have you thought about selling your itineraries?

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so so much for the kind words and watching our video. We are so happy you enjoyed it, we had an amazing time! We try to support the local economy as much as possible because we are all one human race. At the end of the day our "small" donations mean so much to them. Also we have thought about it and hope to have some from everywhere that we visit!

[@Mimlou]

Stumbled across your channel through the Singapore video (as I was planning an upcoming trip). Stayed for the rest! Your channel has quickly become my fav for travels!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Welcome aboard! We are so happy that you enjoy our content and have gotten good information from our experience. We are so humbled by this response and have a ton more content for you coming soon!

[@rlewis0909]

There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about Phuket! lol My wife and I lived there for 3 months during the pandemic and it was a life changing experience. Next time you go, it's an ABSOLUTE MUST that you visit Freedom Beach; the most beautiful beach on the main island. It cost like 200 baht for admission but it's worth every penny! We love your vlog man! Can't wait to see more! p.s - we plan on going to costa rica because of your video. thanks for the inspiration!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you thank you sooo much for the kind words and support to our channel. Phuket was an amazing time and we wish we had more time. Thank you for the suggestions. We are actually going back to thailand later this year so we will absolutely put it on our list! I hope you guys have an amazing time there

[@TrueLifeCeRilla]

I really want to go to Thailand next year to celebrate my husband and I 15th year marriage anniversary and 20years being together. It will be our first overseas trip ever, not counting our trips we've taken to the Caribbean. The only thing that has me super duper nervous is the long flights to get there😓. I already dont really like to fly anyway so all that time in air makes my heart jump just thinking about it!! After watching all your thailand content though, it has me so determined and giving me the courage to make that trip! Great content guys👍🏽I stumbled across your Iceland content and have been watching all your videos since. You have a new subscriber😉

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the kind words and all the support to our channel! It means so much to us! I believe you should make the trip. Its so nice and worth it. Definitely spend some time there though

[@onthegowithyolo]

Yep, love The Last Avatar!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Soo cool to see right!

[@funnyhunny07]

Yessss beautiful melanated people traveling the world!! It’s like a series, a new episode every week. #blacklove

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the continued support and love to our channel. We still have so much more to show you guys so don't worry so much more to see!

[@la2atl]

Totally enjoyed watching your Thailand adventures. I’ll be heading to Phuket and will be making a pit stop in Bangkok on the way back so this was perfect!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot that you enjoyed the content.

[@thasneebkk9271]

What a lovely couple, I like your reaction , very natural , not too much not to less. I recommend you try to use mass transit like skytrain or subway. It’s very convenient and clean to avoid traffic.

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for the tips! We definitely appreciate the kind words. We will be back for the skytrain soon!

[@edstravel]

Great video 📹 guys

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for watching

[@aa-ge5jp]

I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Thailand even though it was your unplanned trip. There are many more places and things to visit and do here in Thailand. Can't wait to see your new travel videos.

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the support of our channel. We had an amazing time and are so happy that we got to spend time here. Next time we will spend more time and see more of the country.

[@tulipsunny6334]

I just love your amazing journeys!!!! Did you really eat that scorpion 😳

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! We truly appreciate all of the kind words. Yes I had to eat the scorpion

[@Paintyourlifestyle]

This is heavy! Okay first Patong beach 🏝 this brought me back when I first visited 3 years ago, bro you think that was madness? I was looking and said “where is everyone?” Lol it’s great to see Thailand recovering from the pandemic but from what I remember in that specific area, it was too lit for tv. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this entire video, it really brought me back. You even managed to get to a few places I didn’t make time for like Big Buddah and floating market. When I went they told me floating market was only on the weekends? That one spot with frog ponds was cool to see too. That drone was doing its work lol. I’m with you when it comes to Phuket or Bangkok, it’s just to Big and to Busy for my taste. Looking towards the next video bro. Oh and thanks to you I’ve set my eyes on Asia next :)

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for the support on our channel bro. Haha I couldn't even imagine how crazy that must be. As you said I couldn't include all the stuff that was there on Patong beach but it was definitely crazy. Glad I could show you Thailand from a different perspective. It's crazy because I didn't plan to get here but luckily was able to find so much to do.You will go crazy with the content here bro. Plus it's a new audience. Tons of growth to be made with this audience.

[@FreeCantave]

The best Thailand vlog, I've came across. Super informative. Thank you

[@ChewsToExplore]

Glad it was helpful! There are so many videos like this on our channel from all over the world! Hope to see you abroad!

[@lankanvenu]

Looked amazing good job guys

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much! It definitely was

[@Quyen_vo]

Great video !!!!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much!!

[@JamesBondEsq.]

Your vlogs are entertaining and extremely helpful. Thank you so much. I appreciate you!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the great support and checking out our videos. Glad that I am able to create videos that you guys enjoy!

[@affuldesmondsenior755]

Love y’all Thailand vlog. Glad to see the beautiful Phuket thru y’all eyes. It’s on my bucket list 😍

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for the support on our channel and supporting us. Thailand is an amazing place to be and we are so happy you enjoyed the video. You absolutely should visit here for your next trip

[@onthegowithyolo]

Beautiful!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you for watching and supporting our channel!

[@nikajohnson9210]

Another cool video. Thanks yall! I really want to go to Thailand and Bali in one trip.

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you, stay tuned you just may see Bali Next!!

[@nikajohnson9210]

@@ChewsToExplore Yall!!!! All my bucketlist places!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I watch all of your videos btw. Lol... I dont always comment though. In 2020, I was supposed to spend 2 weeks in Thailand(going to various parts) then going to Bali for a week since the flight to Bali from Thailand had a low roundtrip cost... but covid. 🙄 lol....

[@kellyreed5710]

1st I love you guys as a couple and your videos!! Thank you for the cost breakdowns and the itinerary with the amount of time/distance it takes to get there! These details are so important. Question : do you guys have a list of places you stayed in Thailand and the cost some where?

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for watching! We truly appreciate you checking out our videos and supporting our channel. Unfortunately not a full list, just what we reference in the video.

[@TuLe-ir1kq]

We plan to visit Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya at the end of October and your video is informative. Thanks heap😊

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you for checking out our channel and supporting. Glad it was helpful for you! You will have an amazing time there as well!

[@jasminethebutterflyyy]

She’s a happy babe 👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾✨✨✨ beautiful vibe Queen!!!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much! I am happy you enjoy our content! I'm blessed to have my queen here

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for watching

[@SidneySavaage]

I have to keep notifications on lol I’ve missed so much! I was like where are they lol I need inspiration

[@ChewsToExplore]

Haha yes put on those bell notifications. We’ve done a lot of exploring and i still have so much more to show you guys!

[@BrianaisGoingPlaces]

I loooooved Thailand when I went, and I already want to go back. I only went to Bangkok, so taking some tips from yall on where to go in the other cities.

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the support, we loved Thailand and ended up here by accident actually. But hope you visit soon!

[@jessicachilders5324]

Awesome video and beautiful couple! Heading there next month, was it easy to communicate where to go with all the taxi, scooter, and tuk tuk drivers? Any advice? Thanks!

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much, I hope you have an amazing trip to thailand. Yes the drivers were super easy to navigate. We do not speak any thai and were able to communicate to almost everyone there!

[@kevindockery5182]

Thank you for sharing I am thinking of going to there, I just have not seen alot of black people. I really enjoyed this

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for supporting my channel. I am so appreciative you got something from my content and would be overjoyed if you subscribed as well.

[@kevindockery5182]

@@ChewsToExplore , I have

[@ChewsToExplore]

@@kevindockery5182 Thank you so much!!

[@odilemeister8133]

Olivia, could you share with me what kind of turquoise travel backpack you are using in this video? I’d like to get something like that. Thanks!

[@ChewsToExplore]

THat bag is an osprey 40L bag you can check them out online!

[@wendenaparkes8041]

Really nice travel vlog 🙌!! How do you find affordable flights to Asian countries from the USA?

[@ChewsToExplore]

Check out our youtube video in our travel tips playlist about finding cheap flights!

[@chareenie1]

Hey chews live this video Can i ask what travel insurance did you guys use for your vacation

[@ChewsToExplore]

Sorry I cannot make a recommendation as it always varies depending on the trip. My Wife is the one who usually handles those things let me ask her.

[@jezzieGTR]

Cute couple guys

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for checking out our video and supporting our channel!

[@kenyaesmith]

Hi how far is the Chino Yard market from Bangla rd/ Patong beach rd?Enjoyed the video

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for checking out our video and supporting our channel! It was about a 20 minute walk from our hotel but we just walked from chino market to patong beach which was like less than 10 minutes

[@eprohoda]

good evening,yo-how well done.rboth~

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you for supporting my video!

[@MzD3vo]

Did you get currency before leaving the US or when you arrived? I’m going to Thailand next month and trying to ensure I everything beforehand…

[@ChewsToExplore]

I got currency when I arrived via the ATM of exchanging it there

[@l-pv5793]

Not the white Blondie staring at you in the plane

[@ChewsToExplore]

haha it happens but we will still move!

[@darianthomas849]

When is the best time to go when flights are cheaper and weather is good

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the support! Go outside of monsoon season

[@tulipsunny6334]

When are you going to Dubai?🌺

[@ChewsToExplore]

I just helped my mom on her trip to dubai for her 60th birthday so probably sometime next year if we can

[@JeanaTheGreat]

Hi hi how do you book for the islands tour

[@ChewsToExplore]

I forget off the top of my head but i have an entire video on how i booked it on my channel. Check out my Thailand playlist

[@ajlivingoutloud1458]

I did not see the private driver information to the Big Buddha. Can you please provide or show me where I can obtain it. Thank you, I'm heading to Thailand in 5 days.

[@ChewsToExplore]

Sorry for the late message, check the description, I believe the information is there

[@kkomzz6144]

good ass travel vlog channel

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for checking out our video and supporting our channel! We are happy you enjoy our content!

[@fanita272]

How do you do your currency exchange?

[@ChewsToExplore]

We usually go to a money exchange place in the town. It is usually a lot better rate than at the airport

[@kellie227]

How did you do with the language? Do most people speak English?

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thanks for watching and supporting my videos. We did not have much of any problem communicating. Most people who were involved with tourism were able to speak english with us

[@natasciastanley8351]

Not to sound rude or mean. But are these really budget trips if plpe use travel miles to pay for things. Because the average person don't have points or miles to help with financing they trip. So is it really budget? Because the prices we see aint what yall post lol.

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments. Our platform is to show that you can travel and make things affordable. We use miles and points to offset a lot of the costs but this is accessible to many people. Actually on this trip to Thailand, we used 0 miles or points. These are all of our cash prices. We started in Singapore and that is why it was a cheap flight and the hotels are cheap. Truly appreciate you support and commenting about it. It is definitely a good conversation to have

[@ChewsToExplore]

Here’s a video we made about how to travel more on any budget. You can see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/anaxgpRvpb1kars

[@natasciastanley8351]

@@ChewsToExplore thank u

[@JazzyGinger1]

May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, & his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, & the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus & put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) & stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?

[@ChewsToExplore]

Thank you