Coming To THAILAND | Don't Do These Mistakes

[@fattony9227]

Good tips overall. I would like to add a few of my own. 1- Money exchange at the airport: use the exchange kiosks at the ground floor, they offer better rates than the ones by the luggage pick up area. 2- If you visit more than once a year, get a Rabbit Card for the transport and it can be used in restaurants, coffe shops, etc. 3- Don't use tuk tuks except the free ones provided by hotels. 4- Getting a taxi: ask the driver to use the meter before you get in, if he refuses wait for another taxi. Don't use taxis parked by big hotels, they will not use the meter. You can ask the hotel staff to call a metered taxi if you need one. 5- Don't miss out on street food but skip the salads and pre cut fruits. 6- Avoid using motobikes, unsafe. 7- Be respectful to the Thai people and their culture.

[@marklucas1898]

On the money exchange...I tried that but things must have changed...the rates were the same.

[@miketzai9209]

Which way do you guys think is cheapest change money in home country or use mastercard or visa, normally i get for example 10000 bath on my mastercard pr time, maybe its also a possibility to take cash with me and change them in Thailand what y guys think. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@akhxol]

Use Grab. Screw the taxis there

[@marklucas1898]

@@miketzai9209 No! Do not exchange at home. The rates are much better at Bangkok's main Airport: do the exchange when you land. Some here say that the rate is better on the 1st floor rather than on the floor where you exit with your luggage but I have not found this to be true as of 3 weeks ago. If I were you then I would exchange a couple of hundred dollars...just more than enough to get to where you are going by local transportation....and tips. It is likely that you will get better rates in the area where you are staying...say Pattaya for example. Even in Pattaya, the rates may vary by as much as one Thai dollar from one local roadside vendor to the next...so you will have to walk around and see what is being offered. The banks offer much lower rates in Thailand than the roadside vendors in their little booths.

[@miketzai9209]

@@marklucas1898 thank you, i go to issan, do you use cash, i not have dollars i am from Europe, some people say its best to use a visa or master card. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@kittisaksita5295]

I'm Thai and I'm here to confirm these tips are very helpful!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

👍

[@UfoAlien8]

I GO TO THAYLAND FROM 93 I NEED ONLY MY PASSPORT AND MY MONEY NO SUITCASE NO OTHER THINGS I CAN BUY THERE

[@jomontanee]

@@UfoAlien8 True. You can buy everything here.

[@jw991]

Thanks for telling us.

[@jonathangoh2719]

kap kun kap

[@chokchai.knowledge]

I am Thai, foreigners please trust the taste and cleanliness of street food. You guys will be like its and come to eat often and have fun.

[@peluso_palit]

I love Thai street foods, no matter in Bangkok, Pattaya or Rayong, i just simply grab moo bing & sticky rice, that would be my lunch or dinner. By the way see you again Bangkok on end of August 2022. Sawadeekrup 🙏🏻

[@chokchai.knowledge]

@@peluso_palit Thank you. Welcome, we are waiting for your coming.

[@peluso_palit]

@@chokchai.knowledge Thank you 🙏🏻

[@neeeel003]

@@chokchai.knowledge hi can you guide me.. I will visit on march

[@pradyumnaamalesh9724]

Ya but, i don't eat non veg

[@ulo]

For the best rates on exchanging your currency, SuperRich (the Orange colored one) has the best to offer. They have a stall at the lowest level of the airport (same level as the Airport Rail Link trains).

[@tc2334]

Your advice is so straight-foward and honest. I go to Thailand in two weeks. Thanks a lot. I look forward to following up.

[@Pinkcardss]

Please tell us how it goes! :) I’m excited for you

[@khaosokprivatetours2578]

I think Thai people we welcome everyone to our country just respect

[@nathalieduran7355]

Great advice! I always bring as little as possible in the largest possible near empty suitcase, like a couple of dresses, a couple of shorts and skirts, some shirts and a swimming costume and 2 pairs of shoes. I buy everything else. Clothes and shoes are cheap , cute and available everywhere! Shopping is so much fun in Thailand, at siam square, terminal 21, sampheng lane, chatuchak, and platinum mall.

[@klausw.5612]

Very good tips especially for those who visit Thailand 🇹🇭 for the first time, so you can safe time and money 😊, good service Arsen🫶🏼, stay safe 🙏🇹🇭

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you dear friend stay safe, enjoy your meals 😄

[@nicholaslee4777]

Regarding luggage, it's usually because they anticipate they will buy lot of items in Thailand; which would require space to bring it back to their home countries.

[@danielyee9159]

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF THAI BAHTS WHEN YOU TAKE THE TUK TUK AFTER ASKING THE PRICE FOR THE JOURNEY. DO NOT GIVE BIGGER NOTES LIKE 500 OR 1000 BATHS. THE TUK TUK MOSTLY THOSE WHO ARE GREEDY WILL JUST LEAVE YOU WITHOUT ANY CHANGE AND WILL SPEED AWAY AS SOON AS THE MONEY IS IN HIS HAND.

[@sagittariusque8932]

Thank you

[@bsviky]

I guess these tuk tuk guys are the same in every country 😂

[@sinugeorge9143]

I just completed my Thailand Trip.Your videos were really helpful especially interms of local commutation. Once again thank you very much.🙏

[@omegaman477]

These days, for most of us Ferrang, sponsored bank ATM's are usually so close to the best rates. Shop around, the money changer kiosk in the BTS stations/malls are usually good. People get so worked up over exchange rates, and when in fact they are worrying about a couple of dollars. Do not use your credit card in any place except a bank, high end shop or hotel. Always carry some Thai cash. Few street vendors, smaller shops, taxi's take cards. Always carry coins for the public toilets. I'm from Australia, and i now get a pre-paid ATM card loaded with Thai Baht, the cheapest and best option. The Thai Baht generally tracks the USD. Great for the yanks, less so for the rest of us. Sure bargain at a street stall, market stall or small shop. DOn't bother at a high end shop or department store. NEVER EVER bargain for food, its highly disrespectful. Street food is generally 99% safe. Some street vendors at 5AM outside a club, may have had the food out for a while. Expect to get some stomach troubles. Pack you Imodium and antibiotics, it will happens. Obviously don't drink tap water (even the Thai don't drink tap water) Ice is usually safe. Often its the chilli and spices that upsets you rather than bugs & bacteria.

[@umbra_1986]

hi, so, its safe to use credit card in hotels be booking? and what about mosquitos? its an issue?

[@thetarantella69]

I'd pack my clothes in an under the seat rucksack and then bring an empty 20kg suitcase, for shopping 😊

[@vlogazon48]

Thank you for such great tips!! I visited Thailand few days back. I kept these points in my mind. It was an awesome experience in Thailand.

[@nataliaspeirs5364]

We’ve just back, stayed in Phuket for 2 weeks Awesome beautiful loved everything 😊❤️

[@PH-hf2bo]

For currency exchange at the airport which I have never done but at a bank in town they said your US dollars must be in good condition: no stains, no written down from pen or pencil otherwise they couldn’t accepted and you need to present your ID or Passport as well. Every time before I travel to Thailand I would go to my local bank and ask for brand new dollars bills.

[@texlobo]

very truw. They dont accept tattered bills

[@hyenaile6338]

It applies to any currency even Phil peso.

[@colejohnson4823]

Bank of America in the states exchange rate is around a 9% fee (1 US dollar is 37.78 Baht. At BOA i would only get 35 baht). Is that similar to what it is once in the country? Trying to figure out if i should exchange cash at my bank for 9% fee or do it in Thailand? Your answers are much appreciated.

[@PH-hf2bo]

@@colejohnson4823 If you are in need to use Thai Baht right away after you landing and let say arrived at midnight so I don't know a store for money exchange will be opened. For me, I usually had Thai Baht that left over from a previous Thailand trip. I always keep around 5,000-8,000 baht after my vacation and that is more than enough for my next trip to Thailand again for a first few day then I will go to a local bank for money exchange. If I were you and don't know anybody and arrived at late night and have to use taxi or any transportation I would love to have Thai baht with me for sure. However, For the exchange rate that you mention you will get a much better rate at local Thai bank. I looked up at Thai bank website today ( Bangkok Bank) Selling rate is 37.93 Baht if you using big bill like $50 and $100 bill you will get 37.20 Bath. USD $5-$20 you get 36.73 baht. USD $1-$2 you get 36.38 baht. In order to get most of a value of exchange, using a $50-$100 bill is the best. I always use $100 bill for exchange. Hope this helped and have a safe trip.

[@urbinocastelhano7435]

@@hyenaile6338 a7÷

[@nita0102]

Like these Tips video! will be there end of October. Thanks!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome stay safe

[@larrynethvlogs3660]

Will be there Oct 6 to 18.

[@TravellingMan20]

I love your walk and talk videos like this Arsen, but I wish you would tell us where the areas are that you walk through…the markets parks etc. I want to visit them also, and it would really useful to know where they are.

[@bonfacemutinda4906]

This is Bangkok

[@Jasoncanete]

This video is so helpful ❤ I’m going to Thailand this August 2023.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@Popojuju17]

Me too!

[@googledefault2042]

*This has been so helpful brother, keep going strong, love ur honesty!*

[@Carnovach]

Hey, I still like your videos and in this one you are absolutely right, about public transport, only to go for the nightlife. But relax and enjoy other things and places. Greetings Roelof

[@LiveLoveThailand]

👍

[@shellshelly6569]

How to enjoy nightlife?

[@jomontanee]

VERY VERY USEFUL ARSEN!!!! Great job!👍👍

[@rhaecz143]

Yay!!! Big thanks! Im so excited with my visit this Sunday. Very helpful tips my friend❤

[@Boddav]

Hello Arsen:Being that I am in and out of Thailand every year , I rent a storage space.I pay by the year. This saves me work and costs traveling to and from the US and going to neighboring countries on Visa Runs.

[@estrangednetwork]

Good idea - how much is it for the year? How big?

[@bijaymalla8290]

The best way to visit Thailand is to take Thai Airways Tour Package directly or through your Travel Agent. They are economical and good. This package can for three nights four days or more at your choice. As this is pre paid it is safe. Besides there are also many day tour operated by hotels and travel agents in Bangkok. Good luck and have fun.

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Great tips Arsen and hope you have a wonderful day!

[@jamielim5059]

I’m in Bangkok now! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@krismurphy7711]

I've been to Thailand 4 times and NEVER got sick from street food. IT IS THE BEST. NOTE: Obviously you need to eyeball the operation. And yes, I have passed some by.

Yes

[@maleonicemijares9478]

Food in the China Town is a MUST try!

[@davedaniels4967]

Hello Arsen 👋. I've always arrived in Bangkok late at night. No BTS running at midnight. Taxi is the next best option. Last time I visited I had the opportunity to stay with some thai friends in their homes. Saved a lot of money on hotels! Folks that was very good. The street food and all the rest of Arsen's suggestions are good advice. Spend the money with good common sense. You'll have a better time.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Exactly 👍

[@kind_hearted7002]

Very informative... Thanks This Vlogs... I'll be in chiangmai 3rd week of October

[@miketzai9209]

Not to eat street food is to miss something of the thai culture which i think street food somehow is, if people not eat street food they have not visit Thailand, i think y guys understand what i mean, alternativ is food courts which also make good food and also cheap, but to buy and eat street food is a special experience. Stay safe Rak Thais RAk Thailand samer

[@haxichoz]

The best 'street food' is in food courts in shopping malls. Terminal 21 in Bangkok and Pattaya.

[@KL-tq6ho]

Thank you my friend, I enjoyed your video and tips for visiting Thailand on January, I can’t wait,

[@whoknows987]

I actually want to go to try street food from there haha. Thanks for the tips!

[@Geoffreyboucher]

Can’t wait till November, peace and happiness Arsen

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome dear friend stay safe

[@jonhobson3592]

Good tips Arsen. I looking forward to visiting in October. Planning a river trip too ..

[@chrisnewman4003]

Love the huge park in Udon Thani... Has or had big inflatable ducks , would wind down the day there ... Was amazed to see how many people would show up late in the afternoon

[@Kwippy]

Superrich usually has the best exchange rate. Google to locate their branches. Queues can be long as they are popular.

[@Jacob-M]

Very useful tips for people visiting Thailand 🇹🇭. Thanks Arsen .✅👍

[@dasarvy]

Yes, advice to visit a local park is a very good moment to relax considering the famous Bangkok traffic and air quality.

[@gregorybogdanoff8205]

You forgot to mention the food mart in the basement, that's were the local go. Very yummy and inexpensive dishes.

[@radiongamturexy]

🇻🇳Saigon street (Vietnam) thank you my friend for sharing good video. I really like your video. I wish you good health and a nice day. Greetings from Vietnam to you..😄😄

[@jomontanee]

You are so polite.

[@markreynolds7635]

Very good advice mate, many travelers are not willing to try the local areas

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you mark ... exactly go local and enjoy more

[@atpjmpl3629]

There are some really honest tuktuk drivers out there but you can't deny that most will take advantage of tourists. I had one tuktuk driver offered B250 for a ride to the ferry terminal which was only on the other side of the grand palace and the other offered B10.

[@ukmanthailand]

Why would anyone even want to use tuk tuks? Taxis are cheaper and far more comfortable, and they have meters.

[@straywalker1984]

Uhhh probably for the experience 🤔

[@ukmanthailand]

@@straywalker1984 Sitting in an uncomfortable little vehicle in stifling heat, inhaling exhaust fumes while getting ripped off? Yeah, wonderful experience.

[@straywalker1984]

@@ukmanthailand yeah, it's not about you or your feelings against it. So yeah, for experiencing all of it.

[@abady765]

Thanks for nice flogs even you go to chatochak or pratunam market as long as you tourist and they know us very well so the price are double that my long experience in Thailand but still Love The country and people of Thai

[@pitakrupaman]

ยอดเยี่ยมขอบคุณที่รักประเทศไทย. และช่วยประชาสัมพันธ์ข้อดีข้อเสียเพื่อการพัฒนาและปรับปรุงในอนาคตต่อไป

[@roadwarriorreviews9136]

Thanks for your advice! So looking forward to my trip to Thailand this week. Hope to run into you and maybe have a beer 🍻.

[@habibkirkos]

Thank you very much for the informative tips esp for a first time solo traveller. Will be there in Oct and all your other videos are a great help too. 🙏🙏

[@internationalmedianetworki9680]

buddy, thanks a lot for such an informative video. May God bless you with everything you want.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

So nice of you

[@billsmith2379]

So true about luggage, taxis/tuk tuks Love the street food.

[@texlobo]

Avoid tuk tuks

[@sohelsarder7983]

Thank you very much bro, many people are benefited through you.

[@beanricorules]

This'll be very helpful, I'm going to Thailand in about a month and going to stay there for almost a month. I will be staying with family thankfully, but didn't know some things like how to exchange money, thanks a ton!

[@shellshelly6569]

Hi pls share some good places or things to do

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

did u

[@savvasbambos2669]

Love Thailand Love Thai people Love Thai Food Love Bangkok Long live the King. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@darylortlepp9223]

I hope to visit Bangkok later this year

[@savvasbambos2669]

@@darylortlepp9223 Is it your first time? Love Thailand Love Thai people You will enjoy it buddy. Be friendly with the locals and always smile to them👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁😂❤❤❤

[@billygrabgrab9215]

hi my friend is here tonight, may happiness always be with you....

[@martinjg3662]

Good points there thanks. I will add something to Taxis though; If you know where you want to go and get into a taxi, you ask for it to be on the 'meter'. Taxi's that will want to con you will say sorry meter not working. mostly, more honest taxi will say yes ok, I would then tip a little at the end for a good taxi. Meter prices are very cheap. Tuk Tuks agreed, they will always con you.

[@nokravi2443]

Thank you Arsen 😊 😍great 📹 🎥 video👌 Fc from Bahrain 🇧🇭

[@gauravwhosings3930]

explained so well will lookout for these points for sure and will suggest these points to everyone travelling in future . Cheers to good life

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@johnmartin1849]

Hi just come across your channel.great information very informative its saved me alot of time and money.thank you

[@bigbrotherrocks06]

I travel around Australia a lot and i can't believe how much luggage people have. Even on domestic routes.

[@darfandarfan707]

Great tips!! Bangkok is sooo similar to jakarta : avoid the rush hour, street food, and always bargaining to buy goods..

[@udishomer5852]

Bangkok is like Jakarta 3.0 So so much better in every way.

[@aa1ex]

I was in Thailand earlier this month for 2 weeks and my hotel is in Pratunam. The market is already bustling when I arrived, the sellers mostly give discount if you buy 3 or more items. I bought a cheap luggage on my last day, the bag was already low on price and I was able to haggle less 30 baht for it. Google Maps is pretty easy to use for walking distance places and I use Grab Bike for when I need to go farther. I think I only used a taxi 3 times for when I have lots of bags and tuktuk once when it rained. There are lots of street food in Pratunam and Fashion mall, you can get fresh fruits, drinks and food anytime of the day.

[@andreaaier5801]

May i know which hotel in pratunam and how much do they cost per night?

[@Rachata_S6421]

I like Dtac and AIS but in my opinion if you only go to the city all sims work well, but AIS has the best signal coverage in Thailand right now and they are really number one. But DTAC and True are now merging, which could allow them to compete with AIS in the future.

[@kims7738]

Do you know if those sim cards will work on any smartphone, or do we need to jailbreak ours (or whatever the term is) to use one? I'll be going to Thailand in a few months and am preparing everything now.

[@Wanyann]

Thank you, Arsen, your tips are helpful to newcomer tourists and also for me too. Keep coming your new and enjoyable videos.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome Vivienne stay safe

[@phantim_othy571]

Great vlog sir....I have now travelled to Thailand for nearly 20 years....and your advice is great.....but it takes experience 😂

[@dubsterrock551]

What a beautiful video. Thank you so much

[@KJJMedia]

Thank you for all the great tips Arsen!

[@davidcoleman2796]

I will be stopping in Tokyo for a few days It will be winter. Therefore I need to pack one set of winter clothes. Not to heavy but they still need to be warm . So I will have 2 bags . . Thanks for your good information.

[@lancederossi2462]

Well good advice my friend tq I'm going there in September

[@NNAS3]

thx for the tips,will be going to Bangkok next year with my friends🫰🏻

[@marlonuruena8319]

Excellent video, greetings from New York !

[@snowjoyworld3491]

I like ur videos ... This is absolutely right. I’ve been to Thailand before I did the same like you do.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you, and stay safe

[@dcar6530]

Thanks for the very useful information. I hope you will go to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai and show us the beauty there.

[@dcar6530]

I love Chiang Rai; the white temple, black 'temple', town centre golden status, blue temple and there are 2-3 very nice restaurants right behind the temple. I want to explore more Chiang Mai in the future.

[@claudiavitaledamico6139]

Hi I’m going to Puckett in two weeks and I’m learning a lot from your work. Thanks!!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome Claudia, hopefully you will have a wonderful time, stay safe greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭

[@shellshelly6569]

Hi what did you do phuket

[@iasonliossatos]

Thank you very much for your advice. I am looking forward to my trip in Thailand.

[@marwansahij9475]

Thank you for helpful tips my friend

[@seekertruth72]

Excellent tips thanks

[@LiveLoveThailand]

👍

[@ruthmoreira9270]

gracias! geniales tus recomendaciones Saludos desde Argentina

[@gokulnathdurai6894]

Thanks buddy for your quick bites!! Regarding currency exchange - I believe in every airport, exchange rate would be slightly higher side. I always done this job before i heading to airport. So always exchange at your hometown itself. Because if your hometown means you would know the actual price with your local currency. Once you are reached abroad usually they display with their local currency and it will be little hard to understand. Regarding hefty luggage- I too agree .. people carrying like they are going to live in Thailand for another few years 😉😉😉

[@vincecorleone]

exept Manilla

[@salmanaliyev9020]

Planing move to Thailand.Finally i watched the most useful tips.

[@anabelacarvalho7668]

Grateful for this information is always useful 👍👍🤗🤗

[@SuperNovaXtreme]

great advice, thanks for this video, keep up the good work!

[@HDWalkingAdventures]

Nicely done walking tour. . 👍

[@billygrabgrab9215]

Thank you for sharing very useful information....

[@aditenohika9002]

I was dumped by taxi driver in BKK since I refused to pay fix price (550 baht) to the downtown. I told him/ her to put meter on and I will pay the surcharge plus highway. He/ she got upset.

[@franciscusjohannesburger3720]

Thanks for the video !

[@widz04]

100% agree on the street food... you shd try the street food when youre there..

[@Chrislesort]

thank you very much for putting subtitles in several languages, your videos are very interesting..!.

[@sachitaheerah3887]

thanks for sharing.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@dawnmackey4182]

I love you video, great advise.

[@chilicrazi9798]

Good, honest, simple and useful. 👍

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thank you

[@pinoyofwsahongkong]

I’m travelling next month for a week such a helpful information and tips . Thank you very much .

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome and stay safe

[@shellshelly6569]

Hi can you share your initerary

[@rajivsuri8663]

I Wish As A Salute to Your Knowledge, Hard Work and Dedication, Tourism Authorities Should Make you the Brand Ambassador for Promotion of Thailand Tourism.

[@malissabessire9349]

At suvarnabhumi, in the bottom of the airport next to the metro station, there is a Super Rich btw :3

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Well we know that, but agian most of the tourists will not go to the airport link level, and walk to that exchange parts, so thats why we mentioned to exchange once they are out.

[@naar7192]

👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏You helped me a lot during my stay!!!🎉🎉🎉 Yes, this is Thailand!!!❤

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Happy to hear that!

[@don3801]

wow you are very smart i am thai i am not a tuk tuk service use bts or mrt is the best thailand has it all Thank you for recommending tourists to the best and saying that street food is the best, clean, cheap, and fresh.

[@roengarom]

Some tourists prefer comfort and do not want to be exposed to hot weather. So they don't eat street food.

[@klausw.5612]

And some people enjoy the real good street food in Bangkok, the best experience u can have. 😊✌🏼

[@ukmanthailand]

So take it back to your room instead. You don't have to eat it on the street just because that's where you bought it.

[@jasmineshahshah3328]

Where to buy kitchen appliances or gadgets like mixer, juicer or vegetables chopper in Bangkok?

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Home plus is found in all major malls

[@jasmineshahshah3328]

@@LiveLoveThailand thanks a lot🙏🙏

[@jasmineshahshah3328]

For guidance

[@aniketgaikwad4366]

Brother this is a lovely video.....thank you so much.....so much significant information was shared.....hope to meet you someday in Thailand.....

[@elleb.5323]

Thank you. This was a very good video. I appreciate the info

[@tropicalvibes]

The purpose of our lives is to be happy. ❤️🥰🕊️

[@miarosetorres4582]

I like your advice and tips, its very practical 👌🏻

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Glad you think so!

[@abbasmirah3349]

Thanks for advices.