DO NOT DO THIS IN THAILAND! THE TOP 5 DOS & DON'TS ON PHUKET 2024

[@TeddeeJordan]

Great video! We're trying to learn as much about cultural taboos before we go so we aren't accidentally rude.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol This video was more for the guys dear.... Buy keep in mind not to wear your mini skirt to a Temple..... I'll be watching Lol Take care

[@O-Friendly]

Agree with you 💯% Mark. Of course, there will be a few clowns that will find some minute excuse to disagree with this advice. hope you heal and feel better soon.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks mate This is brutal I have to tell ya, I'm getting worse each day.... So I apologize for being behind in videos Even editing hurts the head Thanks for watching and commenting Have a blessed day

[@O-Friendly]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean well, you take care of yourself. Your health comes first. Blessings 🙌🏾 and prayers 🙏🏾

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍻 Have a blessed day

[@johnmellyn2700]

My very first visit to Thailand in 2013 , after a very long flight I checked into my Airbnb, took a shower , and went to cross the street and almost got killed , in my home country we drive on the right side of the road , so when you cross the road ( I guess you could call it muscle memory ) you look to the left , make sure nobody is coming, step into the street and then look to the right and make sure no one is coming in the far lane ….. what I failed to realize is that in Thailand they drive on the left side of the road , so when I looked to my left and stepped into the street , the traffic was coming from my right in that lane I was stepping into and I heard a horn and felt the car brush me , totally my fault, but I came about one inch from being shipped home in a pine box less than two hours after I arrived

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Oh wow Yeah welcome to Thailand!!! That's crazy mate Glad you're here to tell the story .. I'd say have a blessed day,,,,, but it sounds like you have a blessed life!!!!!

[@marcrichard7251]

Thanks Mark for the sound advice 😊

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate Again all this is common sense and etiquette Cheers Maurice Have a blessed day

[@daundertaker3980]

Great vid Mark. I couldn’t agree more. Being humble and respectful in Thailand will get you a long way. Being rude, disrespectful and or aggressive will not end well for you.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

The sad thing is made a lot of people come here with their s***** entitled attitudes and it just doesn't work out for them or the people around them..... You're in the land of smiles for Pete's sakes try smiling......

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Dr Mark

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey 🥭 Have a blessed day brother

[@robertsaxon2383]

It's all about manners mate 👍 , love your work . Cheers 🍻

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks mate I appreciate that And yeah a lot of this is basic manners and how to just be respectful.... Cheers mate 🍻

[@mobiledeelight]

Thank you, Mark!!! I'm so glad you shared this. At 75, I always dress covered up. But in my younger day, I probably would have been one of the people shown in this video. *except my mother taught us about putting feet up on furniture.*

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey mate I just find it unbelievably rude and inconsiderate considering I'm sure that they can read the sign that clearly says this space is dedicated to the Buddhist monks of Thailand...... And if you're going to another country you should at least learn what is proper etiquette and everybody that comes to Thailand should know that your feet are deemed the dirtiest part of your body...... This was just so rude

[@jimmyg4428]

Ugh - selfishness and ignorance are ramped in the west and now carries over when those people travel . Hope your better Doc - be well and rest up . Thanks for the great points that should be obvious.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Jimmy G..... Hahahaha I get a good chuckle out of some of your Facebook posts.... And yes sadly ignorance travels.... Take care mate

[@terraworld5908]

as always thx for the video and your opinion which i agree with. I hope you get bedder soon and hopefully no cocovid ;) Keep up the good work!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey mate thanks I appreciate that This has been brutal Don't wish it on anyone Have a blessed day

[@Lifechng1946]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Here in California, I've had Covid twice in 2 years. First time lasted about 2 weeks, the second, more like 10 days. Felt lousy the first 5 days, but then things gradually improved. Not much worse than the common cold... Hope whatever you have, is over as quickly...

[@user-qn4zh2pw6m]

One thing I would say. Never wear a tank top or sleeveless shirt in a restaurant no matter modest.

[@addamr2052]

What about those great big fat belly old men walking along Jomtien or Pattaya in speedo swimming undies . The poor kids that have to see that it's freacking criminal .

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Yeah Myself personally I can't wear one because again I look even stupider and a tank top or a muscle shirt that I stayed in regular clothing.... Yes believe it or not I can look even stupider.... But at least the guys that wear those have their backs and chests covered for the most part... Really for me it's the guys that sit there completely topless that just.yuck!!! Thanks for watching and commenting Cheers mate 🍻

[@Regi869]

Good tips! ✌

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Reg thanks mate glad you enjoyed this Sorry for the absence Like I mentioned I've been brutally sick

[@justinchristensen767]

Nice video mark. A lot of guys should watch videos like these when dating a girl from a dif culture-especially b4 meeting their family, a little effort goes a long way, take care of yourself, and hope u feel better.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks mate And you're right it would help them be accepted as more than just an ATM..... did you notice the hat???? Lol Was gonna give you a shoutout Cheers 🍻

[@justinchristensen767]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean looking good mark, much better than that yankee hat-haha, im a mariner fan, only mlb team never 2 go 2 a world series. Ive been watching every gm since i was a kid, in hockey terms its the equivelent of being a senators fan

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol The Mariners have had some fantastic players over the years haven't they!!!!!

[@OdinSonne]

Great tips (as always) Mark! Hope you have not got the Chicken virus but please stay hydrated, cool and fed (break your effin budget for deliveries if you have to - can't spend if you can't breathe...) and recover soon brother!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

I'm pampering myself don't worry Odin. It's just brutal Feels like the VID but my test came back negative..... Being negative was the most positive thing that's happened lately. Yup Cheers mate

[@OdinSonne]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Great to hear back from you Mark! As my favorite band said (Type 0 Negative) 'Stay Negative' . Order in some 'relief' 🤣 if it helps you too... 😉😂

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol Cheers mate 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@SimonGalacci]

Sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather. Hopefully you are on the mend

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hi Simon Thanks mate I'm getting a little better but it's been really hard vlogging Thanks for checking in Have a blessed day

[@mixingjd]

I agree about the shirt thing. If women have to wear a top, then so do the men.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Yup I thinks it's crass to be honest And at times down right repulsive...... Especially when I'm trying to eat..... Cheers mate 🍻

[@2johnnyo]

Thank you! 1000% agree, nobody wants to see that and lets face it, it's simple manners!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

There's nothing worse than sitting there trying to enjoy your lunch and some fat sweaty stinky fellow sitting there with some tiny little Thai girl hand feeding him..... Ughhhhh

[@niccoloseghezzi5816]

great video doc . I agree on every points you mention . How is nanjing now? Very hot in Shanghai with good weather , do not worry about that it is not covid for sure , see you soon Doc🎉

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey brother I am actually in Enshi it's gorgeous here.... Made I'll tell you if you're looking for a place to go for an actual bicycle tour what an amazing spot this would be... .

[@donnabosilkovski7580]

Why hello there. Was wondering where you've been. I hope you feel better soon. Glad you said it, I totally agree....I was in an inside cafe style restaurant, not on the beach. A middle aged guy comes in, takes off his tank top then wipes the sweat off himself with it... oooh, yuk! If you haven't already, try some yoki tonic from 7-11.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Ewwww yuck...... It's hard to believe someone would, or could do that ...... I'll give that a shot! Thanks for the tip

[@Jeff-sm8of]

Thumbs up to you. Didn't call yourself expat.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

I'm not an expat... I'm a traveller.... Big difference Cheers mate 🍻

[@Jeff-sm8of]

Tuk tuks with no brake cost more. Because of the thrill.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hahahahaha Is that the reason Now I know Cheers mate 🍻

[@lukew5255]

Mark can you tell me what beach it is you are showing in the first and last scene . I have been on most it Phuket don’t remember that one.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Luke watch for today's video Lol It's all about this beach my friend....... I love this spot Cheers Mate 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 Here's a link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKrNZ36KZs2oqKc

[@shhindig]

Regarding the shirtless, how about when I am doing my morning 10K walk around town. The shirt gets pretty sweaty. It is noticeable that I am exercising as I have my water bottle and a sweat band on.

[@mickysquire205]

Oh you’re one of them 😂

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol Honestly I don't mind this at all I get that Especially if you can see the guy is exercising..... Strolling and posing...... That's an other thing! Lol All I would say again is keep a t-shirt or something in your waistband in case you need to go I to a store or anything.... Cheers mate 🍻

[@marcjtdc]

You possibly can be shirtless poolside haha. That is so silly. Of course it is an acceptable place to be shirtless even expected. If you are in a beach town like phuket and it's outdoor seating it is fine to be shirtless imo, but indoors as we say here in the usa shirts shoes required.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

The poolside crack was a shot at me..... As you notice I made it after making fun of myself ... Lol Yes poolside is totally acceptable.... 7-11 NO Restaurants NO Bars NO,,,, unless you're being paid to be topless......

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video Doc 😊... Hope you get better soon. Drink some Blackberry Brandy. I am a Firm believer 😌 ✨️ 🙏. I am a Firm believer in showing Respect 🙏 for all cultures and laws. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Ricky Mate I'll trust you ok the Blackberry Brandy but my throat is so raw I'm sure it would kill me Thanks for watching Cheers mate 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@rishiout5233]

Yea I agree with about topless

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks mate I appreciate that Have a blessed day Cheers 🍻

[@Ray-c4e]

When I first went to Bangkok in 1989 I did this , tell me if it's a do or don't. My friend met me at the airport who had been to Bangkok a lot befour. We got a taxi and went straight to pat pong. The next thing I know I'm in the kings castle a go go with my suitcase watching all the girls dancing .is it a do or don't do lol

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hahahaha You my friend are a LEGEND!!!!!! You DO you

[@Ray-c4e]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean lol maybe not a legend in my lifetime more in my lunchtime

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol Cheers mate 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@Terence-jl9ud]

Once again great video. The self important western- American attitude makes me cringe when asked where I'm from when in the kingdom. When I move there. When. Not if. Will not likely be in a tourist heavy province. Next visit - resurch into ex pat life March. Would be nice to hammer down some beers n bend your ear on things. Peace out brother.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Terence yeah I know the feeling,,,, I love the approving nod I get when people know I'm Canadian..... Lol Typically I get the "sorry mate" if they guess wrong ... Lol It's so easy to be kind... It truly is Cheers mate 🍻 Look forward to having a LEO or several with ya

[@americatalkliveLA]

Come on vacation, leave on medication #loveyourchannel

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hahahahahaha This has to be my next Thai T-shirt Love it Cheers mate 🍻

[@mike197606]

Did you just say if you’re driving a jeep with your shirt off it’s a fine? 😂What???

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

💯 It's against the law here to drive shirtless,,, You can go topless with the Jeep,,,, but ya gotta have a shirt on Cheers mate 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@flowerpower2726]

I go for runs with my shirt off everyyy day. It’s fuckin hot and I like to soak up the vitamin d. Shirt off baby, not hurting anybody

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

That's totally acceptable..... No question.... I'll assume you're not going into a restaurant after your run? Lol Cheers mate 🍻