Everything We WISH We Knew Before Visiting Thailand in 2024 🇹🇭

In this video, we share everything we wish we had known before visiting Thailand. We've been to the country a handful of times since our first visit in 2022, and we've included everything we learned so that you don't make the same mistakes we did.
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[@mikeandashley]

👋 Hello everyone! Thanks for watching our video. We hope you found it informative. 🚨There’s an update! As of June 1st, 2024, the Visa on arrival rules will allow 60 days in Thailand instead of 30. This is amazing news for anyone wanting to visit Thailand. 🙌🇹🇭 🗺 If you're traveling to Thailand then you're going to want to check out our Thailand Map Guide. It's got well over 100 locations that we've visited, notes from us on some locations, and it's always being updated as we discover new places, try new foods and find new accommodations. You can find it here: www.mikeandashleytravel.com/shop/maps/p/thailand-maps-guide ✈Safe travels! 🫶

[@สิริเชียงใหม่]

คุณทั้งสองเป็นคู่รักที่น่ารักมาก คนไทยยินดีต้อนรับคุณทั้งสอง ขอให้คุณทั้งสองมีความสุขในการท่องเที่ยวอยู่ในประเทศไทย ดูเหมือนคุณจะชอบเชียงใหม่เป็นพิเศษ

[@mikeandashley]

Aw, thank you so much! 🥰🫶 We do love Chiang Mai! But we’d like to see more of the country next time. 👌

[@skk25190]

@@mikeandashley ขึ้นอยู่กับคุณชอบท่องเที่ยวแบบไหน ครับ ไทยแลนด์ มี 4 ภูมิภาค ซึ่งแต่ละ ภูมิภาค มีอาหาร วัฒนธรรม ไลฟ์สไตล์ ที่แตกต่าง แต่ ผมขอแนะนำ ให้คุณ มาฝึกทำนา ทั้ง หว่าน-ไถ -ดำ - เกี่ยวข้าว ในภาคอีสาน หรือภาคกลาง เพื่อรับประสบการณ์ใหม่ๆ ในโลกใบนี้

[@mikeandashley]

That actually sounds really fun! Do you know of anywhere we could volunteer for some time? Or spend time learning about this? I think it would make for an interesting video! Thanks for the suggestion. 🙏

[@piriyaphonr.4680]

@@mikeandashleyที่เชียงใหม่ ก็มีที่ แถวป่าบงเปียง อ.แม่แจ่ม จ.เชียงใหม่ มีการทำนาแบบขั้นบันไดที่นั่น ในช่วงหน้าฝน กค-สค เริ่มทำนาแล้วครับ ต้นพย.เริ่มเก็บเกี่ยวข้าวแล้วทิวทัศน์สวยงาม ที่นั่นมีที่พักแบบโฮมสเตย์ด้วย แถวนั้นมีน้ำตกหลายที่ หรือลองถามดูบ้านระเบียงนา ป่าบงเปียง😊

[@mikeandashley]

Wow, that sounds awesome. We'll look these places up for the next time we're able to go. I would love to participate in that. Thank you!!!

[@supapongjiwapong8833]

I'm a Thai in Bangkok. I mostly agree with your tips. Just one thing to add, Thai people are always willing to help you with no cost. Don't be shy to ask for help. I'm sure there's always someone can communicate with you around the country and sort things out for you. Welcome to Thailand

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks for the tip! We found that to be true. The people are incredibly friendly and helpful. 🥰🙏

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Great video guys and super informative. We love and miss Thailand a lot but look forward to another visit soon! ✨

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks friends! We should ALL plan a visit to Thailand. 🫶🫶

[@apollokujira]

A couple of years ago, when I was in STATE for a business trip, my coworker asked me a simple question: 'How are you? Are you enjoying this trip?' I responded, 'It's alright, but I miss something spicy.' He replied, 'I'm not surprised. Every time I see a Thai person in another country, I've never heard them say they're satisfied with the food. with my humble oppions....It's not an exaggeration. We've developed our taste buds over the years. 'Welcome to the gastronomic capital of the world" ☺

[@mikeandashley]

100%! I just wish that vendors would actually make our food 'thai spicy!' I feel that they always water it down, even if I ask "phed mak." Either that or my spice tolerance is on another level compared to most westerners haha. I LOVE spicy food. And you're right, Thai food is some of the best in the world for sure. 🤤

[@PairatNamprasert]

เรารักคุณทั้งสองคน เที่ยวให้สนุกเดินทางปลอดภัยครับ

[@mikeandashley]

Aw, thank you so much! That warms our hearts. 🥰 We are having a great time and can't wait to return to Thailand!

[@ChovyTravel]

Wow!! So many great tips!! Thank you so much for sharing this. We learned a lot 😊 We love Thailand so much, so decided to make it our home for awhile ❤❤❤

[@mikeandashley]

That’s awesome, thanks so much for watching and saying hi! We’re jealous that you get to call it home. Maybe one day, we will too! 🙏

[@ChovyTravel]

@@mikeandashley 😊😊

[@มิติรุ่งไวมณี]

Thanks for you honest reviews for our country😍

[@mikeandashley]

Always! Thank you for watching. 🙏

[@Vithawat357]

Very happy to see you live here as your home .thank you for loving all about THAIs😊😊❤❤

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you so much! We absolutely love spending time in Thailand! 🙏

[@patrickandmichaela]

We loved our time in Thailand but only spent time near the beach! Will definitely have to check out Bangkok and Chiang Mai when we go back! Thanks for all the tips! ❤

[@mikeandashley]

That’s not a bad place to spend some time. It seems we favor the mountains and cities… which is weird as 90% of the reason we came here was for the beaches! 😅😂

[@travel2398]

Excellent introductory video 👍🏻

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! Hopefully it helps some people out when visiting.

[@genistalindh6113]

Actually, almost every doctor or dentist in Thailand can speak at an intermediate to advanced level of English. Since Thailand is a developing country, the government spends a lot of funds to subsidize tuition fees for medical and dental students. They only pay around 10% of the tuition fee compared to private medical schools. Top-class high school students often work extremely hard to pass admission exam and get into government medical schools, so these students are usually able to speak English well, as they are typically “straight-A students.” This is one of the reasons why Thailand has become a healthcare hub in the region. The selection process for doctors is based on their academic ability + ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent talented students from entering medical school.

[@JorgensFitnessChannel-ml1fv]

Hi guys, I live in Thailand since the last 9 years and know many places here. But found your video very refreshing. I work here as a Scuba Diving Instructor in Phuket and it is awesome 🤩 And yes Thai Food is the best and the variety of fruit you get here, OMG. Ashley, what a lovely woman you are and Mike, she's a keeper 😉 All the best guys

[@mikeandashley]

Hi Jorgen, thanks so much for watching. Glad we could provide some useful info to a Thai veteran like yourself! Being a scuba instructor in Phuket sounds lovely! YES! The fruit is incredible! We have tried so many fun things. And thanks, she’s a keeper for sure! 👌

[@DotsonaMap]

Great tips! You two are great on camera :) Definitely going to revisit when we go back to Thailand.

[@mikeandashley]

Aw, thanks Dottie! 🥰🫶 You know where to find us if you have any questions!

[@narougdetyodthongdee3420]

รุนพี่ที่น่ารัก​😊 เป็น​ประโยชน์​สำหรับ​นัก​ท่องเที่ยว​ที่จะเข้ามาเมืองไทยแน่นอ​น​ ขอบคุณ​นะครับ😊❤🎉

[@mikeandashley]

Glad you found it useful! Thank you so much. 🙏

[@renaudli5834]

Thanks for the tips 😉

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@DannyStrange236]

Very informative 👏

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks!

[@Oh.Bus.Thailand]

Have a nice day all of you in 🇹🇭

[@Mr.TinyAmpV.2]

Thank you very much 🙏❤

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@chalermbhonsangparnkaew2031]

คนไทยยินดีต้อนรับคุณทั้งสอง ขอให้คุณทั้งสองมีความสุขในการท่องเที่ยวอยู่ในประเทศไทยนะครับ

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@อ้าหัวหอม]

เที่ยวไทยให้สนุกครับ ยินดีต้อนรับพวกคุณเสมอครับ😊

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏

[@somsakch.6499]

ยินดีต้อนรับ Have a nice day😊😊😊

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you!

[@Taumkt-ic2pk]

ให้ข้อมูลที่ตรงไปตรงมาดีมากคับ สิ่งไหนไม่ดีเราจะปรับปรุงให้ดีขึ้น ...welcome2TH

[@mikeandashley]

We do our best! We think it's going OK, we love Thailand!

[@theerasithsattayapong2482]

ขอบคุณที่ช่วยโปรโมทประเทศของเรา THX🙏🙏

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! We love it here and love sharing our experiences. 😊

[@NOPPARAT23]

welcome to thailand and see you next time ❤🙏👍🌍☔🌈

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you!! 🙏🥰

[@สาโรจน์เราวิลัย-ฬ8ฝ]

ไมค์ ก็หล่อ แอชลี่ย์ ก็สวย สุดยอดทั้งคู่ I Love U

[@mikeandashley]

Oh my gosh, you're so sweet. Thank you! 🥰🥰🫶🫶

[@vet_4055]

ใช่เลยครับ...พวกเธอทั้งสองหล่อและสวยมากๆ และที่สำคัญการถ่ายทอดคำพูดได้อย่างมีรสชาติ กระตือรือร้น เต็มไปด้วยสีสัน เต็มเปี่ยมไปด้วย passion 🎉❤

[@mikeandashley]

@vet_4055 thank you so much! 🫶 We do our best to share things we're passionate about, so we're happy this comes through on the videos. Thank you for being so kind and for watching. Cheers!

[@Ashfeeque_Ish]

Will visit chiang mai this sept.. hope everything goes smooth

[@mikeandashley]

It should! Why wouldn't it? If you have any questions, feel free to hit us up via Facebook or Instagram. 😊

[@nattapongvitoonpong9930]

Love your smile,,,,,god bless you..

[@ประทวนผาเชาว์]

สหวัดดีครับ น้องชายน้องสาว พวกคุณน่ารักมากๆ ขอบคุณน่ะครับ

[@mikeandashley]

Aw, thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words and support!

[@kevin19358]

5:26, Same in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Philippines, the monsoon start in June and last until October, not good. Best time to visit Southeast Asia is November to February or March when the weather is good and normal.

[@mikeandashley]

100%. Or you could just be like us and come here all year and never leave! 😂

[@kevin19358]

😅.

[@kebabshop]

the alcohol rule is cos of school hours to protect kids from drinking, places will still sell and serve with common sense but not 7/11

[@mikeandashley]

Oh interesting! That’s the first time we’ve heard that reason. Thank you for sharing!

[@หลบเรินเรา-ม6ต]

สวัสดีมีความสุขนะครับ🎉🎉❤

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks! We are. 😊🙏

[@shootacoustic4454]

If you can open a Thai bank account. Almost offer many ATM cards with "chargeless or ATM free" option. I am not sure if this does work with foreigner, but you should check this if you stay longer for example more than one week in Thailand. I think that kind of ATM card is very useful.

[@mikeandashley]

I don't believe that foreigners on a tourist or exempt visa can open a Thai bank. That would be amazing!

[@kevin19358]

14:18, Same in Malaysia, Japan, UK, Australia and New Zealand, they drive on the left and sterring wheel is on the right, so be aware when you visit new countries that they drive on the left for the 1st time. When are you gonna visit Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the UK? Best time to visit Japan is spring (March until May) and autumn. Best time to visit Australia and New Zealand is spring and autumn, but from October or November to March or April. And best time to visit the UK is June to August when the weather is normal.

[@mikeandashley]

Kevin, you're so well traveled and full of knowledge! Do you have a KZbin channel? 😊 As always, thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@kevin19358]

Yes. Yes, I only post trip report and sometimes 360 degree view of something, it's awesome. My pleasure.

[@jomekspt1991]

Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏

[@alaylakadph64]

I cant believe that I have been watching your vlog for so long now yet I am not yet subscribe 😂😂😂. Now I am. ❤

[@mikeandashley]

Aw, thanks so much! We really appreciate any support. Welcome to the family!

[@bluestarfishsea]

Great tips, thks for sharing! I loved Koh Lipe bc we have 3 kids, so getting around can be a challenge. We used grab lots in Malaysia so it will be so awesome to have that option on mainland Thailand. Curious can you recommend anywhere else in Thailand that also has easy walkability like Koh Lipe? We plan to stay in central world area in Bangkok for 3 days which looks like it has so much to offer. Then Hua hin which looks less chaotic + more our speed 😅👌 Thks for all u share!

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks for watching! 🙏 We found Chiang Mai incredibly walkable, Pai is quite small, and also walkable in the main part of town. As far as beachy areas, all you can do is walk on Koh Phi Phi, so there's that! 😂 And Koh Samet's main area is incredibly walkable as well with most of what you'd want to do in on central area. There are also plenty of transports on the island that can get you to other beaches. We've never been to Hua Hin but hear it's really nice. Bangkok 'can' be walkable depending on your plans and location, but as long as you're near the MRT/BTS, you can get anywhere with ease. Hope this helps!

[@bluestarfishsea]

@@mikeandashley thks so much for the great tips 🙏🙏

[@mikeandashley]

No worries! Safe travels! 👌

[@chareenie1]

Hi have you all ever used the tagThai pass for tours in Thailand

[@mikeandashley]

We haven’t, though we may be checking it out pretty soon!

[@franks.hansen6788]

You can only extend your 30/60 day visa exception ONE time per visit (1900,- baht)

[@mikeandashley]

Yea, just our luck, they announce changes to all of the visa rules the day after we post our video! 😭🫠 Oh well! We can’t predict the future. Very excited for all of the new visa opportunities in Thailand! 🙏

[@nattapongmuangain1356]

ขอบคุนนะที่พวกคุนเลือกเทื่ยวประเทศไทย ซะส่วนมากและรักประเทศไทยของรา พวกเราก็รัก อเมริกา เหมือนกัน😊👍

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! We love spending time in Thailand. We've been so many times and made so many friends.

[@sittichaitipsom8955]

Thanks ขอบคุณค่ะ🙏🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🤗🤗🤗

[@mikeandashley]

No problem! Thanks for watching. 🙏🥰

[@LamNguyen-qb4ic]

Thank you for the video. I watch your videos more often now and of course I subscriber. I am thinking to go there and stay for a long term like a year or more at the end of this year, you mentioned the ATM fees is almost $6 per transaction. Do you have other tips for us to use to reduce transaction fees. Thank you and have a great time in Thailand.

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks for watching and following along! The best one I’ve heard is to get a debit card that refunds ATM fees like the Charles Schwab checking account. We are being told that Krungsri bank will allow you to withdraw money in the branch with your debit card. So there’s also that! And just making sure to get out as much as you can at a time.

[@LamNguyen-qb4ic]

Thank you for your replies. Other folks suggested to use Charles Schwab debit card too. I guess I need to open account with them. Have a great weekend.

[@mikeandashley]

Same to you! 🙏

[@bruceogg4748]

TM6 Arrival card used to be given out on the airplane to be filled in for immigration but it got cancelled about 2 or 3 years ago so no longer required

[@mikeandashley]

Ah! This explains it. 😂 Thanks for sharing!

[@Kong_chailand_Bangkok]

Like 😂❤🎉 Wow missing Thailand 🇹🇭🎉🎊 Wish you happiness 😊💕🎉

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you so much! We're missing it tooooo!

[@voradetboonpok4376]

Welcome again duo happiness

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏

[@krean2-f8q]

Debit cards fee are expensive normally in Thailand so don't be shock about it. and it's not expensive because Thai banks or anything. the structure of ATM fees are 100THB for Thai bank(always this price)+international ATM fees(VISA or Mastercard is the one who call the price with your own bank)+Currency conversion fee(up to your type of card some card are very low but yes some card are very high up to 7%) So if you want to lower the ATM fees many people suggested it already that is use Travel credit cards with low foreign transaction fees instead. and you can pay it back when you go back with your own debit card or cash at your country. it might have some cost on doing so but it won't be as outrageous as it is on debit card.

[@mikeandashley]

We know this is normal, but coming from the US where the most expensive fees we saw were $2-$3 (unless at a theme park or sports stadium, etc) paying nearly $6, is just nuts. Our bank doesn’t charge us foreign fees or ATM fees, but we don’t get them reimbursed from the actual Thai bank like some cards do.

[@PongSak-s9w]

The new World Heritage site of Thailand is Ancient Srithep Dvaravati Archeology city at Petchabun province.The amazing Ancient Indianization civilization at central Thailand on the past.

[@mikeandashley]

Oh wow! I just checked this place out and it looks amazing. I wish we'd known about this sooner, but we will have to make an effort to check it out once we are able to return to Thailand. Thank you so much for sharing! For those of you interested, here's a link: whc.unesco.org/en/list/1662/

[@allenha359]

How do you guys feel about the heat in Thailand?

[@mikeandashley]

I don’t love it, but it’s better than the cold in Alaska, where we lived before. This summer has been oppressively hot. So we spend the daytime hours in doors and explore in the mornings and evenings. When it’s less so, but still hot. I feel like even if the temp is the same as somewhere back home (for us the US), Thailand’s heat feels like it hits different. Probably because of proximity to the equator. But I suppose it depends. It’s nice in the ‘peak’ seasons of Nov-March. But I’m not sure we’ll spend the summer there again by choice! 🥵😂

[@JamieRedknap]

I m sure that ashley really like Thai foods considering from your first few vdos in thailand untill now.

[@mikeandashley]

It’s definitely her favorite cuisine. 👌

[@bensteel3944]

Just heard new visa rules are coming out that might benefit you greatly ..

[@mikeandashley]

We've also been informed. The same time our video posted, the rules changed! Way to outdate our video immediately Thailand! 😂 We've added a pinned comment to let travelers know of this incredible news. We're very excited.

[@montydiaz306]

I will be there in Thailand July 1st do I need to call ahead of time and get a Visa before going there or can I just show up

[@mikeandashley]

Nope. You just show up. Apparently, they've extended the time period to 60 days as well! So you're coming just in time. 👌 We hope you enjoy your trip!

[@richardsimpson7776]

Great video. They changed the visa lengths today. Temporarily or permanent🤷‍♂️

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks Richard! And yeah, haha, we've heard about the visas... only after posting the video through these comments though. 😂 What are the odds eh? Hopefully it's permanent! That would be amazing! It means we could benefit from it next time. Hope you're having a great day!

[@Wichaitepsri]

ขอบคุณที่รักประเทศไทยครับ

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! It’s easy to do!

[@jiranyavarodvivat2434]

Thailand has 77 province and each province are different in term of culture, food and art but some are similar but not the same. Then tourist can visit few times a year and it take more time to cover 77 provinces.

[@mikeandashley]

We’d love to experience all of them! Maybe one day!

[@ErikBlair]

And now, as of June 1st, they are changing the visas again. Most countries are now visa-free upon arrival for up to 60 days (starts June 1st).

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you for letting us know! Of course this happens as soon as we post the video. 😅😂 I’ve just pinned a comment to inform people. 😊🙏

[@ErikBlair]

@@mikeandashley yes, typical of Thailand to hint of changes without doing them, or, as in this case, not give any notice and release big changes in 3 days. Anyway, good video. Thank you.

[@mikeandashley]

Haha. Just our luck! 😂 But oh well! That’s amazing news for people visiting!

[@robfindlay1]

It is not a visa on arrival. That is a completely different scheme. It is a visa waiver scheme that allows you to stay for 30 days (60 days from tomorrow). You get permission to stay, but you do not have a visa.

[@mikeandashley]

Ah, thanks for correcting us. We misused the terms. Cheers!

[@vs123]

Welcome to thailand my friend

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏🥰

[@claudeac2610]

It's called visa exempt not visa on arrival. VOA is very different. And it's not just semantics because if those coming into the airport see the visa on arrival signs and wait in those lines then they're wasting time.

[@mikeandashley]

Oh! Thanks so much for letting us know! 🙏

[@mardysvids1]

You forgot to mention that your travel insurance will not cover you if you hire a motorcycle and have an accident in Thailand without having a motorcycle licence from your home country also marked on your international licence. Insurance is void..thus You will need a gofundme page to repatiate yourself or what's left of you $$$$ to your home country as many travellers have found out the hard way..check the find fine print in travel insurance premiums.. they all say this ..Beware ! Don't hire and ride in Thailand unless you have a motorbike licence in your home country, and it is noted on your international drivers licence 😊

[@mikeandashley]

This is an excellent point and something we did forget to add. Thanks so much! 🙏🙏

[@mardysvids1]

@mikeandashley thanks guys!..Sorry we didn't mention we love your videos as well ❤️

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! And no worries, thank you so much. 🙏 That means a lot. 🥰

[@yimnattapat2066]

Welcome to thailand

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏🥰

[@Rohan-bw4um]

ยินต้อนรับ ถูกใจหรือเปล่าครับ

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! We’ve been back so many times!

[@wisanutripon3988]

Welcome to Thailand. 🇹🇭

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏

[@eileenc6795]

Thanks for sharing ATM fees! Is it best to get Thai bhat at home USA?

[@mikeandashley]

Not necessarily, the exchange rate there can be bad, but checking with your bank isn’t a bad option. Bringing cash to exchange in Thailand is a great idea, there are plenty of banks or exchange stands that offer fair exchanges.

[@TemProduction]

5:02 when you talk about lot more affordable, what things in your experience are affordable? Compared to the dry season rates? Because I found that food prices remains the same And flight tickets remains the same as well Accommodations do get cheaper that's that But I want to know what else could we benefit from in the affordable pool?

[@mikeandashley]

Great question. We are mainly talking about accommodations here. However, we have also found that tours booked in person can also be cheaper, though we don’t partake in many tours, so we don’t have a ton of examples of this. 😊

[@addyimhow4936]

ฟังเรื่องอาหาร อยากบอกคุณว่า อาหารหลักไทยจริงๆ จะเป็นอาหารปรุงสุก ไม่นิยมกินดิบ และจะกินสัตว์พื้นฐาน หมู ไก่ เนื้อวัว ปลา และอาหารทะเลต่างๆ ส่วนที่นอกเหนือจากนี้จะเป็นอาหารพื้นเมืองเฉพาะกลุ่ม บางอย่างคนไทยก็ไม่นิยมกินกันครับ ผมติดตามคุณอยู่ครับ

[@mikeandashley]

Thanks! Yea, there are definitely food for tourism as well as proper traditional food. It’s fun to try it all sometimes! What’s your favorite dish?

[@addyimhow4936]

@@mikeandashley แน่นอน อาหารโปรดของผมคือผัดกะเพราะ กินมาแต่เด็กไม่เคยเบื่อเลย แค่คุณเปลี่ยนร้าน ความอร่อยก็แตกต่างแล้วครับ☺

[@mikeandashley]

Ooh! That sounds delicious! 😋

[@siripennalongthongjalad4459]

🇹🇭🙏❤️❤️❤️😍

[@mikeandashley]

😊😊🥰🥰🫰🫰🙏🙏

[@ThailandThaiPeople]

❤

[@mikeandashley]

🥰🫰

[@Deandre-j6h]

Taxi scams are all too common and who doesn't hate being scammed but don't sweat it too much even with the illegally inflated price, taxis are still much cheaper than they are in the West. Do not however be tempted to take motorbike taxis. These are very convenient and fast but very unsafe. Reckless drivers on bikes with bald tires, broken rear lights, some have their rear view mirrors removed (really!) means serious risk of injury and if you don't wear a helmet that's just suicidal.

[@mikeandashley]

This is excellent advice!

[@Deandre-j6h]

It is very safe to eat street food in Thailand if you are careful and observe for signs of poor hygiene. Food stalls that have no access to running water wash all their bowls, spoons and plates in buckets of water which gets murkier as the day goes on so be careful and don't sit down to eat food served on plates or in bowls. Take it home in disposable containers. Also be a bit cautious with raw food such as fresh veg and "som tam" papaya salad which are not as safe as hot cooked food.

[@mikeandashley]

This is all great advice to people wanting to try more street food! Thank you for sharing! 🙏

[@2tickets1world]

Luckily navy federal gives us $20 worth of atm fees back every month

[@mikeandashley]

Oh wow. That's super helpful! We need a fancy card like that. The fees in Cambodia are just as bad as Thailand. They were very reasonable in Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia though. Go figure. 😂

[@2tickets1world]

@mikeandashley if someone in your family was active duty military they can sponsor you to get a navy federal bank account! They don't have foreign transaction fees either I believe (I can't remember exactly I want to say they have a conversion fee but not a transaction one)

[@mikeandashley]

My dad was in the Navy, but back in the 70’s. That’s about it. 😅

[@2tickets1world]

@mikeandashley hey he might be able to get yall and account it's really easy!

[@2tickets1world]

Ah so like Texas with the weather lol, except it gets hotter after the rain haha

[@mikeandashley]

Yes, but also WAY hotter than anywhere we've ever experienced. The temps will be the same as in the hotter parts of the US, but because of the proximity to the equator, the sun feels so much closer. It's wild. Before we came out here I was like: "I've spent summers in FL and AZ, we're ready for the heat..." - We were not. 🥵🥵🥵

[@2tickets1world]

@mikeandashley yes that's how I felt in the Dominican! Heat wise I was fine! But I was only in the sun maybe a total of 15 minutes throughout the day and I was BURNT to a crisp lol I've never been so burnt in my life! It was really bad! We've been to Vietnam! So I assume it'll be similar!

[@mikeandashley]

Very similar to southern Vietnam. My gosh, it’s intense!

[@2tickets1world]

@@mikeandashley oh good! We've been to HCMC and Hoi An! So I know what to expect! I thought it was going to be worse

[@mrpunch27]

There are THREE seasons in most of Thailand. The 2 seasons thing is really only the southern peninsula.

[@mikeandashley]

For real? We've only experienced one other season, and that was in Chiang Rai province for winter at Phu Chi Fa! Thanks for letting us know! 🙏

[@mrpunch27]

@@mikeandashley Hot season is March to May, then wet season, that is about May to October and finally "cool" season.

[@mikeandashley]

Tracks… but it’s always hot to be fair! 😂

[@sirisakpansiri233]

14:46 There are rules prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages on important Buddhist holidays which are 8 days per year and election day in the relevant provinces. It's 24 hours before Election Day, starting at 6:00 p.m., so check the calendar in advance and reserve them in the fridge, in case of emergency. 😂😂

[@mikeandashley]

Stock up on Changs and Singha! 😂😂 It was funny. We got so used to it, and don't typically drink a lot, but when our friends came to visit on vacation, we totally forgot about the law, so we went to a 7 Eleven to grab some beers for the pool at 3pm, and they were SHOCKED! That next day was election day last year too... fun timing. 😅😂

[@thatguyiskoul]

Moving to Bangkok Next Month. Doing A Travel Vlog about it now on my KZbin. Appreciate You :)

[@mikeandashley]

Good luck with your move to Bangkok! 😊

[@วีระสุกรี]

ชอบมาก

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you! 🙏

[@วีรพงษ์เชื้อนิล-ษ4ศ]

ประเทศไทยมี3ฤดูการครับ มีหน้า ฝน หนาว ร้อน ไม่ใช่มี2ฤดูการคับ

[@mikeandashley]

Haha, sorry, we just can’t consider anywhere in Thailand ‘cold’ after living in Alaska where it gets to -30 C. 😂

[@user-cu8lw1uc5w]

Hi 🍃

[@mikeandashley]

Hello 😊

[@thanaang1455]

Tuk Tuk is more expensive than aircon Taxi! Also avoid motorcycle Taxi!

[@mikeandashley]

100%, couldn’t agree with you more!

[@พันธุ์อย่างผมนั้นเรียกผ่าเหล่า]

ขอบคุณครับที่ทำให้คนทั่วโลกรู้จักพวกเรามากขึ้น🙏💕

[@mikeandashley]

No problem! We love sharing our travel experiences.

[@bydeena]

Wet season many Thai people like to travel because of low price hotel too. Trick for ticket traffic police. You can try to bargain just said you have not enough just paid 300 b .Khop khun krap.

[@mikeandashley]

Oh, nice to know you can bargain, but I feel like we were in the wrong, so I didn’t want to argue. Yea, wet season has great prices!

[@mrpunch27]

If you're going to be renting a motorbike for more than a few days, buy your own helmet (about 1000 bht). You don't know what has happened to the rental shop one even if it looks ok.

[@mikeandashley]

This is a great tip! We've only rented one for a day or two at a time and are limited in space in our luggage for sure. I wonder if any motorbike shops would buy back a helmet for some fraction of the cost?

[@mrpunch27]

@@mikeandashley Also, imagine how many other people's sweaty heads have been inside a rental shop helmet.... Who knows what their personal hygiene is like?! LOL!!!

[@mikeandashley]

Right?! 😂 We just pretend that only we sweat! 🥵

[@boncharusorn6173]

about the alcohol law, im Thai and i dont even drink but i truly believed that is silly. in addition to those hours, election day prohibited the sales of alcohol as well. the official reason is intoxicated individuals “may” forget to go vote…..let that sink in for a minute. as always, the streets or local moms&dads convenient store will bypass that law for you.

[@mikeandashley]

Haha, good to know! And yea, we’ve been there for various holidays and Election Day as well. Oh well, it’s not a big deal for us, just thought people should know. 😊

[@blinkytran]

eat some of that heat in the heat 😂😅

[@mikeandashley]

You know we gotta! 😮‍💨

[@blinkytran]

@@mikeandashley lol i’m just kidding!! that thai spice gonna kill ya two 😅

[@mikeandashley]

Blinky… have you not heard that nothing is too spicy for me?

[@blinkytran]

@@mikeandashley lol sure thing bud 🤣

[@mikeandashley]

Not kidding! Just you wait. 😉

[@williamlow6925]

its now going to be 60days from June 2024

[@mikeandashley]

We've heard! We have added a pinned comment. We've got impeccable timing eh? 😅😂

[@NGUYENTINH9999]

❤🇻🇳❤

[@mikeandashley]

🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@suwaluka2008]

All of doctor inThailand can speak english.

[@mikeandashley]

Oh wow! That’s good to know! 🩺

[@ahnphier]

Can probably live on $10 a day lol I wouldn’t call it a vacation though

[@mikeandashley]

Yeah, I feel like if you're creative, you certainly could. But yeah, just survival, no vacation! Unless you sleep on the beach and don't have to pay for accommodations or something. Then it could be a little more relaxing. 😂

[@olivergastelumjr3755]

Shameless commercial advertisement plug. No bueno

[@mikeandashley]

Sorry you didn’t enjoy the sponsored portion of our video. We only agree to work with brands we truly use or believe in. The story about the food poisoning is true and we have sincerely used SafetyWing since we started traveling. Working with brands we trust is one of the ways we’re able to support the channel. Either way, thank you for watching and for your valuable feedback.

[@Misterstinkfinger]

Pro tip! Don't listen to KZbinrs that don't speak Thai or know the first thing about the culture 🤷🫵🤡💯

[@mikeandashley]

We're not claiming to be experts, just sharing some personal experiences we think may help people when coming to visit Thailand. 👌

[@วีระสุกรี]

ไปเทียวทุกจังหวัดนะคุณแทบไม่เสียตางแทวชนบทนะจะช่วยเหลือคุณตลอด

[@mikeandashley]

We'd love to visit more provinces next time! Just hopefully when it's not so hot. Maybe in the shoulder sesason!

[@channarongpayakkachat8461]

สวัสดีครับขอให้คุณทั้งสองมีความสุขมากๆครับ✌️🌹😁

[@mikeandashley]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@songkranchinnahanha5306]

ข้อควรระวังสำหรับอาหารไทยอย่ากินเยอะน้ำหนักคุณจะขึ้น😂

[@mikeandashley]

We know! 🙄

[@longspoil1591]

ขอบคุณมากครับที่คุณมาเที่ยประเทศไทย

[@mikeandashley]

Of course! 🙏 Thanks for always supporting us! 🥰🫶