I LOVE THAILAND BUT HERE ARE 20 POINTS THAT ANNOY ME.

[@Lars_Paulsen]

I would recommend to learn a bit of the language of any country you go to. The psychology behind it is that most people will think that you know a bit more than most tourists, and you won't be scammed that often.

[@portlandGTR]

Language is not only just for translating words. Spot on man

[@pierredecarie4699]

I'm glad you speak the truth about everything. I have spent / lived 9 X 20 to 26 weeks or (9 X winters) in Thailand myself. When I saw the title of ; 20 Things I Hate About Thailand, I thought: "how can there be 20 things to hat?" So I watched it to see what can be so bad about Thailand to actually have 20 rants, well to my amazement all 20, even 21 things you brought up I agreed with from 80% to 100%. But all in all being there, and especially once you know the ropes, the scams, and know how to please the people it is a great place to be. Although I tend to just leave for surrounding countries for 6 to 15 days before I blow my top about the local annoyances, but no matter whether I go to Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar I find they all have things that just as annoying, but different. Then I want to go home (Thailand) again to forget my peeves for those other places. One thing that annoys me that might need some mentioning to your followers is all these weekly changes of rules, laws etc. It seems like their is always a reason that pops up without our knowing of it to bars are closed today, oh it's the king's birthday, so no alcohol anywhere, banks are closed, and you must wear yellow, or today is Buddha day (again?) so no booz. I even remember one day (I forget why) but that day I was leaving my apt. and care taker saw me leaving and ran up to me saying I could not wear that red T-shirt, nor a yellow one, that being farang I should wear white, because today was some political event that was confronting yellow shirts (king) & red shirts (government) and that by not being local, I should for my own safety not bee seen getting involved with local issues. I just wish visitors could get an English calendar with all these events listed it should include songkran, chinese new-year, etc. A description of thevteadition, what is expected of you on those days. In norther Thailand they have a smaller version of a teadidition I first saw in Vietnam, it is held in late October, it is a day where one is expected to offer a flower to every girl you know that come accros today. Any enough now. Love your channel, good luck, and hope to see more of your videos. Pierre, from Montreal.

[@frontiernomad8765]

Another annoying thing is the lack of garbage cans or trash bins on the streets. Many a time I find myself walking with an empty water bottle or empty plastic bag looking for somewhere to dispose of without just putting it under a street corner.

[@ThailandBound]

& one more!

[@Pfit111]

Thanks for the video Peter, I enjoyed it. The scams in Thailand annoy me too. A mate and I got done with a fast meter scam in bangkok going from Don Muang airport to Suvarnabhumi airport. When we got into the cab we confirmed that it was a meter taxi and then the driver wanted our ticket from the waiting area which was probably the evidence of which car we took. I gave it to him without thinking and then he must have flicked a switch to make the meter run fast. Ended up costing us 800 baht. Local Thai friends then later told us that the proper fare for that trip is 400 baht. Didn't leave us penniless or anything but I just felt annoyed that because I am a westerner it is fine to charge me double.

[@ThailandBound]

We all live and learn, next time take my tip about getting your taxi from Departures on the upper level rather than arrivals and make sure you get a fixed price…400 baht sound OK but then you would be expected to pay the toll price around 50 to 100 baht. Thanks for your comments.

[@Pfit111]

@@ThailandBound will do, and thank you for the videos. I always enjoy them. :)

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I've lived in Thailand 5 years and would note scammery is more prevalent in southern tourist cities. The more rural the area the goodheartedness of Thais really shines through. I was 75 miles west of Chiang Mai in the jungle mountains when I bent my front tire rim on road debris. I limped in to the only tire store within 50 miles. They gave me fresh strawberries and water while I waited. After the tire had been disassembled, the tire guy came to me and said his tools were not big enough to bend the rim so it would hold air. So, he takes my tire and rim and walks down the highway with it to the TOT shop. They fixed it, none of them would take any money, so we returned to the tire store where the tire guy remounted the tire. He wouldn't take any money, either.

[@Lars_Paulsen]

When people ask you personal questions, which in Europe would make you think their social skill are non existent, just make it reciprocal by starting to ask them the same intimate questions back. You give and they give back, it's a great opportunity to get tho know everything you want about someone. If they don't want to answer you back, you're in an interview, not a conversation...

[@masterstacker2833]

I couldn't agree more. That was the first thing I thought of.

[@saultrejo6563]

This guy’s narration is the best. His depictions/expressions crack me up. Thanks, Peter.

[@freeagent8225]

Having spent about 18 months over 30 years , only 2 things, the constant heat and the dogs that leave the locals alone and bark at me. Four and half stars

[@buellrichardson5222]

The 2 teir system for pricing at National parks isn't just a Thai thing. Cambodia also has the 2 teir system. I don't mind it because for me, the higher rates for "tourists" helps to maintain the cultural sites. I also see it as many foreigners don't really care about anything that isn't their place. I have seen so many people who don't care about the cultural and spiritual aspects of places like Anghkor Wat or Wat Phnom. Most locals respect their cultural centers.

[@ilovetotraveltheworld]

Hi Peter, I have been to Thailand twice now and several other South East Asian countries. I did enjoy Thailand a great deal but I find Vietnam to be more welcoming and in general the people are not as ready to rip you off. However there are scammers there too but I found them to be fewer and farther between. I have to say I enjoy watching your videos so much. I really don't know why women would write you and preach. Your information and tips are very respectful. If a woman has been with thousands of men, your mentioning it is not disrespectful its just informing the viewer of her past and pointing out caution should be exercised. I have never seen you disparage a person for what they have done. Your presentation of situations and other peoples experiences are done in a very balanced and truthful way. You just point out the facts for the benefits of men who haven't been around the block as much as you. Thanks again for all your entertaining and useful information. I am convinced you have saved naive, or less worldy men from parting with a lot of their hard earned money. Congrats to you and to all those who take offence to your videos, watch something else. You bend over backwards to respect youtube guidlines to the point that is even quite funny. I'll bet they are just man haters and are pissed off that you are disseminating factual information that will reduce the eventuallity of men becoming victims of these scammers, we can't have that happening now can we!

[@ThailandBound]

Thanks very much I appreciate your positive feedback.

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

The dogs also scare me in Thailand. A flock of dogs also chased me once on Phuket at night when I was riding a scooter. I was so scared and thinking if my rabies vaccination still was valid. Thailand definitely has to do something about it. When I go next time I will certainly carry some stones with me.

[@genesis1198]

The obnoxious smell coming out of the metal floor traps along the sidewalks really pisses me off and it's a daily battle of avoiding walking over them along the crowded sidewalks. I wish they could have done a better job of cleaning the drains underneath the sidewalks.

[@ThailandBound]

Noted for next list if I get some more, thanks. 😻

[@AgathaLOutahere]

Can't be any worse than the urine odor you sometimes smell while descending into NYC subway stations. At least BKK rail transit is sanitary.

[@peteydog9037]

I think that is raw sewage. Really stinks

[@musclenerd3272]

Petey Dog yes same as Guangzhou China it stinks

[@louisdisbury9759]

@@ThailandBound Open Sewers to stop methane gas building up from excrementt other wise Boom.

[@czthjvv]

Even as a half Thai with Thai citizenship, I've been discriminated in official university settings because I have a European name

[@MrPloopi]

that's the real institutional racism right there

[@MiM3-3]

those pavements are also scary to walk on after 8pm if you live in outer bangkok.. really eerie, feels like youre in a ghost movie or something. God dam accurate list ! Totally agree on those taxis drivers ! really pisses me off. Some watches youtube while driving! i've had 1 that was HIGH on drugs or something ! most terrifying ride of my life

[@wishbender]

I remember the guy with the little elephant came by soi 8 years ago while I was having dinner, a family bought the bananas and fed them to him and took pics, about 15 minutes later we finished eating and as we made our way to our night out I looked down an ally and saw the elephant taking the bananas out of it's mouth and putting them back in the bag the guy was holding to resell.

[@hansdonnerborg7153]

writing this before watching video ! 1. they cant keep time 2. they cant keep appointment 3. if they do wrong and a falang is near its his fault. 4. they dont care about the above 5. they think very bad about you if you try to correct them. thats what pisses me off. loose face yes - thats actually my mantra- i would rather loose my face than my honesty! now ill be watching!

[@hansdonnerborg7153]

bad things they have destroyed the real life of Thailand. changed the streets from great shopping and finds area til sterile clean nothingness. i love these small booths . thats real life not grey unbecoming concrete walls. so bring back the vendors on the sidewalks. so much for nr 1. nr2 is spot on. nr 3 well not that i have expirienced that. lucky yea. i often took some old guy recommended by the hotel and his car had no meter ;) 4. times has changed i never got that between 2000 and 2010 5. my thai friend in Bangkok tells me same. the old king was promoting a cleaner Thailand once but things has changed. 6. spot on i was actually a mailman once. now retired. not in Thailand. will he be talking abt marriage and that you dont marry a girl but ½ a village!! 7. dont know abt. that. taking your word 8. like this thing with the bad taste of getting ripped for the electricity 9. so true - thai 40 baht for looking at waterfall - falang 400. renting motorbike thai 50 - falang 250 i rented a guy for 100 baht to rent me a motorbike for 50. i got a different price next time i came :D 10. well maybe the dog has gone worse never seen it like that. on the other hand i have heard stories of people and rabies. 11. wow i never expirienced that. 12. often when the bottle is empty friends are gone - if you got my drift. i dont value "stonetable experts" 13. rollers are ok - as an allergy person i detest people smelling like a "brothel in springtime". 14. things has changed i didnt pay such 15. right banana 20 baht for the elephant. it had diarea all time embarrasing. 16. photo and photoshopping pictures - borroughing from other hotels yea yea. 17. not ok -but a tourist area fenomena not in the village out in isaan. 18. visa and visa runs are worse - and to me its state legalised con. 19. i knew a few places - my ex's sister worked in such- was too ugly to be in a girlybar :D 20. special tour de scam -end up in a dancing bar - wher they put funne stuf in the drink. i left such place when i discovered sodapop bubbles in my beer. the driver thought i vent to the toilet. but i sneaked out backdoor - couldnt tell local police- they porbly into it. but that is excisting be warned!!! Bonus: I dont take my local money with me. take 10 or 20k thaibaht and rest i get in the Allways Thai Money (ATM) machines. by using a credit card. A credit card that im not afraid of loosing. its so easy to get a new from your bank. or block it allwasy bring a laptop where you can transfer money to your secondary credit card. it will never hold more than 200 pound or less. bring 2 cards with you - use the card nr 2. keep nr 1. safe. and no you dint tell about marriage and irritating - but you are not marrying a girl but ½ a village. thats a no go. my ex has found a new sponsor - and im happy. sorry for my bad danish spelling ;) this was my corona time spending - tnx 4 the video.

[@andyontourbrokendreams7120]

They would rather sit in a bucket of shit than say sorry

[@Jazzmaster71]

Yea, and they always blame the traffic! I' mean the traffic has always been there..

[@tonyedwards2693]

I find it better to watch the vlog and then write a comment 😂

[@thfccfht]

I live in Samui for around 11 years, over that time there have been a few deaths related to dog bites..every now and again there seems to be a cull but there are far to many so called Soi Dogs...I am not scared of them and they know it, they leave me alone.. I dont like the way they burn everything here including plastic...but that is more down to waste disposal and that fact we should not be packaging in plastic...you very much covered everything, but they are really irritations rather than hates....I love a drink too, I try and keep it to 3 nights a week....by the way I am single and that is the way it stays...so no women problems for me...

[@firedude3337]

The only time a pack came after me and the wife was in Samui. I’m used to them, but they almost got us on our motorbike.

[@peteydog9037]

I really had to laugh when you said the photo's Do Not Match what you actually get. That is right, and that applies to buying Anything in Thailand. I mean Condo's, Cars or anything else. Good job that is a good one.

[@yazhyk]

Ha, I forgot about the bank notes, but that's one of my pet peeves also, so I try to screen them before I go, and it's tricky to find ones without blemishes. Even the U.S. Embassy in BKK same scrutiny.

[@guygourley2411]

I actually went to one of the Paragon gem stores outside of Chiang Mai, bought a small gold ring which promptly tarnished and left nice dark rings on my friends finger. Took it back, they said they would dip it again in gold, so I waited until that process was finished. Went back and within a day my friend's finger was again turning black. Learned on that one, lol. One of the things you didn't mention that I really hate in Thailand (and everywhere else they are) is mosquitos. At night I often work thicker socks, long pants, and sprayed Off all over, just to go home, fall asleep and hear that dreaded "whinnnnnnne" in my ear. There were quite a few restaurants and bars I just couldn't stay at due to the number of pesky mosquitoes. Carrying repellant in your man bag was a necessity, lol.

[@alvinkoh5556]

No 21 -they keep asking where you come from? I have been to thailand over 60 times and each time I have to reply them on that boring question. These days I tell them i am from Mars.

[@mgulewich]

Alvin Koh I always say from my Ma Ma

[@alvinkoh5556]

@@mgulewich lol!

[@delcamelot]

Considering the number of tourists they get their English is abysmal....Skip Thailand ...

[@lucsegers]

time to stop going than ....

[@alvinkoh5556]

@@lucsegers wrong answer. The real answer is time to stop replying.

[@loveaodai100]

Greetings from Vietnam where I love living and enjoy also all things regional including of course Thailand. I love your style of speaking and presentation and so just subscribed. Many things similar here from the defaced notes issue to the massage outfits that never fit right, Hope you can get back soon,

[@ThailandBound]

Thanks for Subscribing...👍

[@stevenhawkins4594]

Hi Peter, I agree with you wholeheartedly regarding the pathments/walkways but I accept that is Thailand like most SEAsia countries. Regarding the taxis, yes good point. Thanks for your videos, keep up the great work.

[@davidkemp5798]

I like to refuse the older, damaged notes they try to give me when I exchange, just for a bit of balance.

[@pierredecarie4699]

I like that, I will pull it on them too next time, if we all do this they will see how ridiculous they are being.

[@pierredecarie4699]

I like your idea, I will do that too next time. If we all do it, they will hopefuly understand how ridiculous they are when doing this.

[@AgathaLOutahere]

Cambodia is the same. Pay for your meal with fresh greenbacks and get your change in filthy Cambodian Riel banknotes.

[@Davidlp70]

My thai friends hate the two tier pricing as well. Everytime we go somewhere that requires an entrance fee, they always apologize to me as they feel embarrassed by the signs. And as for the street dogs...was chased for 3 blocks by a pack at night. Luckily I was in a car but it is scary when its dark and the thought of "what if I was walking alone down a street".

[@robertburnett5561]

The women's prison in Chiang Mai trains massage to the prisoners. Real deep massages. Some of the ex prisoners have started their own studios.

[@seandaly6573]

Great points on hotel rooms, dogs and deodorant which living in Thailand I experience all the time. It's fair to say though there are far more good things than bad, but rapidly going the other way.

[@mawkishdave]

The Thai massage thing made me laugh because I went out and broke my foot in Indonesia and when I hit Thailand and got a real massage. The tiny lady that did that ended up setting the bone for me and when I finally saw a doctor he took a look at it and said he never could have never done a better job.

[@bro7269]

Everyone one of these is spot on. Been there about a dozen times. I’m lucky enough to go to smaller neighborhoods outside of Bangkok. The massages are still good, the neighborhood markets are still decent. It’s funny because in the smaller neighborhoods the old ladies walk in the morning with long sticks to beat the dogs off. I can also verify the money exchange. They held every US bill up to the light making sure they were real. It took forever... Good video.

[@Ron-rk6iz]

All accurate Peter, finally a KZbinr with a straight forward approach, thank you. No country is perfect, the trick is to acknowledge the negatives in order to avoid them or just to accept them. I have an "hate love" relationship with Thailand, build up over decades, I am fine with it in the realization that I am not perfect either. Lat but not least: "Your problem is not the problem, your reaction is...."

[@AzShahid-allthingsThai]

In regards to bank notes, I got my money from my local Barclays Bank and didn’t realise that one of the notes was a fake note, when I got back fro Thailand I went to the bank and I was lucky enough to see the lady that had served a month earlier and she’d remembered me so was able to get it sorted.

[@livsstilen]

I remember the first time I went to Thailand back in 2015. I rented a hotel up the doi sutheb. chaing mai Called "the passion hotel" In the evening the 7-11 was around a 2 mile walk away, when most of the nearby shops was closed for the day. So it was a short walk for a sporty guy like me. The second night I just had enough of that. I came across a pack of wild dogs, very aggressive , they looked like they all had rabies 😳. The next day I rented a motobike 🤣

[@markh1085]

Peter , thank you 🙏. Another superb video. Well presented. I like the fact the it is presented as a ‘chat to the viewer ‘. Other videos on you tube tend to be the presenter talking at you . I am sure you know what I mean . Thanks again, take care

[@ThailandBound]

Yes I get it Mark thank you so much

[@marleymarl0]

I’d have to say corruption is the root of 90% problems in Thailand.

[@jmann9232]

Joe Ferrari

[@marleymarl0]

@@jmann9232 yup, and he has the gall to say “i swear on my amulets i’ve never been apart of any corruption”

[@jmann9232]

@@marleymarl0 you know it

[@richardponsford5147]

Asked my Thai GF why the roads were so crap in Thailand. And she just shrugged and said "that's just the way it goes." Gotta love that.

[@skydonkey245]

Loved the video, but you missed a few things … I'm a big guy 6'4” with big feet used to live in Old Phuket Town Phuket. When I needed a new pair of slippers (flip flops) UK size 12 I could never find any to fit. Same goes for shorts. I had to get friends in the UK to post some at times or bring them on holidays with them. Also anything official. Thai state hospitals (no one speaks English) visa renewals, visa runs were the worst. Getting my Thai driving licence was the best. I drove a figure 8 in a borrowed car, and got my licence. No one could speak English to tell me what to do.

[@gregsmitz6310]

I am a large in the US, but XXL in Thailand

[@3vimages471]

That was a tough list for you to do eh Peter? Your love of Thailand always shines through.

[@jonandrew3856]

For dogs coming at you , I carry a cheap lighter with the flame turned up to highest setting. Light it up ( the lighter not the dog ! ) and dogs turn double quick before getting close. Loving the channel.

[@terrythekittieful]

If you light the dog, the dog will go 'woof'!.

[@mandaroseblade1000]

That's a useful and non aggressive trick. Thanks, I often am facing local dogs down on foot..not pleasant.

[@edwardbennett4161]

It’s getting to expensive now and some things in the shops are more expensive then Europe or the U.S.

[@ThailandBound]

Yes it's absolutely the same in the UK a lot of things and how much cheaper than in Thailand I haven't been buy here Vietnam is very good now now

[@delcamelot]

Philippines = better and cheaper.....They talk English instead of squawking....

[@MJ98774]

@@ThailandBound Great video. Im leaning more towards Vietnam to teach English....have you had the same scams with landlords keeping your security deposit in Vietnam as well?

[@delcamelot]

@@ThailandBound Hi ...You spoke about Manila ...Yes it's polluted and crap .....But AC is a laugh a minute ....I find the people far more welcoming and sociable than thais ... ..You can converse with most people as well. !

[@mikep5089]

I had a few taxi drivers take the long way to a destination and I am with my thai wife.

[@siamsnowman6357]

Great comments, especially with the taxis. I use Grab now and never use taxis, unless they are being sent by Grab.

[@malcolmstayner]

Grab is great. Never had a bad experience yet. Clean cars and friendly drivers.

[@DRock7977]

What is Grab is it like Uber?

[@EuroVrod]

Oh, here is another thing that bugs me, not able to buy alcohol at all hours of the day. I always had to wait til 5 pm to buy beer. Cut into my social schedule ;-)

[@terrythekittieful]

I don't know why they just don't change it from 12 midday to 12 midnight.

[@andyontourbrokendreams7120]

Your social schedule arrr what a shame.

[@tjking1909]

Go to TripAdvisor and look a the pictures taken by the guests.

[@Josh-rn1em]

I gave my last month's rent minus the deposit as I was leaving for home and they told me they must deposit it in my Thai bank account. She gave me the dirtiest look as everything was out and she was young and couldn't really do anything. I'm just learning from this vid they were going to rip me off. Haha. No wonder she seemed so angry.

[@trzagor2769]

Been taken for a sucker is an insult nobody should tolerate!!!

[@ald1050]

@Thailand Bound I really appreciate your videos and funny enough everything you have said is true. I went to Phuket in December and had an amazing time. The only thing I hated is the pushy way you had to buy lady drinks in the strip clubs. So aggressive I hated it.

[@mickeyp5122]

I remember the Elephant on Soi 4 Thankfully not seen it for over 10yrs

[@u2bdancer]

Thank you. You hit the nail right on the head. I hope somebody translate this and show it to the prime minister or show it to people who are in charge running the country. Then again, I wonder who is controlling the corrupted government ???

[@alanbud5181]

The banknote thing is also true in Russia, if there is the slightest defect, the bank won’t accept it. However, if you go to the train station there is a Russian Mafia guy who will take it for a %10 discount better than taking it home. Works at least in Moscow and Volograd🤷‍♂️

[@drewgrows7765]

Considering a bar girl their girlfriend is just sad.

[@louisdisbury9759]

Pay as you go and Enjoy mate,Thai girls are the Best company in the World,but the real art is choosing the right one, that comes from hard earned experience.

[@tonyh6846]

One of the things that annoyed me were the street hawkers, I understand they are just trying to make a living but when you get bugged by them 5 or 6 times within the hour it really starts to irritate you, I found them worse in Pattaya.

[@ThailandBound]

Added to the list for vol 2, thanks.

[@frontiernomad8765]

@@ThailandBound To add to that they will try to sell you stuff while you're eating INSIDE a restaurant/bar. What's up with that?

[@ThailandBound]

This is great; thank you…I am getting several suggestions in so at this rate I might be able to make a volume two, thanks again.

[@mrredlapel]

Yep and parents getting there young and tired children to run around all night making money for them by pestering tourists. And also hawkers with them endangered lloris things trying to get photos.

[@whitedove8012]

Much worse in Bali, the heckling is. But at least you don't get the bar prostitutes heckling you in Bali.

[@kevin.afton_]

What about when you go in for a good Thai massage and throughout all the massage she's nagging you to get a more expensive massage or some "special" service.

[@ThailandBound]

Yes but that's where experience comes in you have to know which massage shops offer more than just a massage

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

I dont drink and I avoid drunks and druggies. The other nuisance with some taxis, tuk tuks and tour buses is they want to stop at overpriced vendors that are in cahoots with them.

[@ianmclean5923]

Iv lived in thailamd for 7 years , this video put a smile on my face , spot on informative 👍 especialy the taxis and tuk tuks , great vid 😀

[@ThailandBound]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulc2189]

Another great vlog I have an issue where later at night parents will push their small children to every table at a venue with a couple sitting to sell a flower and I feel guilty when their innocent hungry eyes stare and don't leave at no thank you. Either that or women carrying very small children again late at night also selling flowers. The toilet paper you get if you need a number 2 is not enough to dry your bum after using the bidet hose if there is one. If you have a dodgy stomach you need to stay in your hotel or apartment.

[@ThailandBound]

Yes that's a couple more annoying things

[@scottwilliamson7703]

The virus has cleared a lot of issues up right now. Pollution is very low, taxis all use meters and pavements are pretty clear.

[@peterjanoff]

I went to change 1000 USD and they only accepted 400 of them. The bills were in great condition but they said they can’t accept USD older than 5 years. Imagine they didn’t accept my crisp USD because they were older than 5. Took em to a bank and got the same lack of service. It’s the only country where that’s happened to me. When in doubt use Visa/MC/AMEX.

[@lroke2947]

1. The state of sidewalks tends to be miserable even without all the peddlers on them. They're narrow, uneven and occasionally sunk in even in places with rather heavy pedestrian traffic. The corner of Thappraya Road and Thep Prasit Road in Jomtien comes to mind. And the only exception I can think of is Ao Nang Beach where most sidewalks seemed to be tiled, waxed and possibly shampooed. Ok, I'm being too harsh here, but you don't really register places where you can walk without being constantly wary of your next step. 3.-4. Taxis are among one of my annoyances as well. In my experience you can find a meter taxi in Bangkok, but literally nowhere else. Perhaps I'm too young and inexperienced. 5. Pollution. The last time I landed in Bangkok this January we started descent from clear skies, down through white clouds and then a pink mist. The same pink mist was prevalent looking inland in my Jomtien hotel and... there wasn't a single clear sunset during 2 weeks in Jomtien. Which was a first for me. 12. I don't mind daytime drinkers as long as they maintain their capacity to come through adequately and don't indulge in driving or using heavy machinery. 16. Wide angle cameras perform miracles on hotel rooms. I booked one that looked decent and cheap for a single overnight stay before moving on. Turned out the room didn't have space enough to store my suitcase and I had to step over it each time I went outside. 19. Proper Thai massage... I've been lucky 95% of the time. The best experience from Chiang Mai in a temple. Their ointment smelled like cow dung to me, but combined with the experience of the well built woman probably at least in her 40s, made me buy a 3-pack of the ointments still treasured by my wife. 21. I take my notes from an ATM back home and I've never had any problems in Thailand.

[@BandanazX]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience!

[@24508372x]

The one I hate you can be eating a meal and they walk in to the restaurant and try to sell their crap to you while you're trying to eat.

[@ThailandBound]

That one is also on the video

[@mich722]

To be fair, most places keep the sellers out. At least in my experience so far.

[@omnapathaigirl532]

Hi Pete, I really enjoyed listening to this list and I can relate to them all. I remember this January standing on Sukhumvit Rd. with a big suitcase and I must have gone through at least 7 taxis before one would agree to go on the meter, I speak pretty good Thai and told them I lived there and was not a tourist but still no meter. I only needed to go 2 miles! And like you if they agree to go on the meter i usually tip well. One guy who finally did agree to go on the meter was full of jokes and great humour and so I naturally tipped him giving him way above what he asked before I persuaded him to go with the meter. A good tip for a quality massage is to go to the hospitals where they have very professional and talented masseuse. Thanks for a great post! Philip

[@ThailandBound]

Hi Philip, 28 years of visiting and living in Thailand and I never knew you could get a massage in a hospital, but it kind of makes sense. I will try that the next time I am in Bangkok, maybe Soi 3. Yeah it kind of sucks when taxi drivers refuse to put the meter on just because of the colour of your skin.

[@omnapathaigirl532]

@@ThailandBound Hi Pete, I just text my Thai step mum to get the heads up. She used to take us to this place in Pattaya which is fantastic. Its called Health Land and is on North Pattaya Rd. But they have branches all over Thailand i believe. She used to take us there with my dad and the service is super professional and just what you are looking for. No messing about and a quality service. My father sadly ended up in hospital for many months and im pretty sure we used to get a massage there too. Plus on occasion the massage girl from the hospital used to come out to my dads house in Chon Buri. There was also a famous cosmetic hospital on the other side of the river in Bangkok which she used to take us to for amazing proper massages. But it's too far really to travel from central Sukhumvit. Anyway...loved the list and i am like you. There are things that bug me but all round i love the country. I agree with your list and you tackled it sensitively! Philip

[@keithd1219]

Just a comment about Thai and Foreigner price discrepancy on attractions. I live in Florida and there's a lot of attractions here (Disney, Universal studio, hotels), especially in the Orlando area that have two different prices...one for florida residents and out of state prices. So as a Florida resident I get significant discounts. I realize in Thailand it's a little more widespread as well with rentals. Anyways, just an observation.

[@faifaa]

I've been walking so much these days, that I no longer use the taxis. When I was living in Bangkok, I'd be taking the taxi for the shortest of distances. In my last visit, the only time I got on a taxi was to get to the airport.

[@Mark.Brindle]

The trucks driving around with loud speakers advertising "Thai Boxing, Tonight, Tonight"

[@ThailandBound]

Doesn't matter what they're advertising, I just wish I could put a bomb under them and blow them sky-high; absolutely hate then.

[@Mark.Brindle]

@@ThailandBound that's why I love the quiet islands. Lipi is a long way down and enough night life for the wife and I, without all the noise. Kradan has no cars, no roads only trails, very quiet and relaxing. Normally spend a few days in Phuket before returning home to Aus. I enjoy the place and shopping (except their exchange rate being artificially high), but those bloody trucks p#ss me right off. You can hear them from Km's away, all bloody day. We go 3 to 4 times a year, we were there for 4 weeks in early January. Over the last few years we have found the Thai people becoming more rude and aggressive even in remote locations. The best part of our January trip was the lack if Chinese tourists that even the Thai people don't like. So bloody rude!

[@malcolmrowe5031]

I remember my language teacher asked how many maids I had back home in the UK 😂😂😂😂

[@jefffriedrice4603]

Man, Peter your older videos are total gems! I’m taking notes!

[@kevirish37]

The only argument I've won with a Thai is with my wife, but most of the time she is right lol. 555

[@peteydog9037]

I've been to the Thai police department many many times. If you have pictures and witnesses and you are right then you will be treated well. For example, I was hit by a van while I was walking on the sidewalk. I was right and it worked out OK. (had pictures and witnesses).

[@davidwill1320]

I'm not a tourist, so some of the items on your list never happen to me. I've also never had a problem getting my deposit back on a rental, but it takes a really long time...usually a month. Don't know what people do if they are leaving country, and I've often wondered about that. Other than that I share your opinion on all the other points. As for the trucks that drive around with load speakers advertising something I would expand that to noise pollution in general. One thing I really hate is the security guards with their bloody whistles. I know you don't like rural life in Thailand but one advantage is you can avoid a lot of the things on your list. Noise pollution, angry dogs and trying to get your way on things are not one of them. You just can't tell Thais anything. They simply don't care about our our advice, because we are not Thai. Prejudice goes way deeper than just double standard pricing. In my experiences Thais are some of the most prejudice people on the planet, and its not limited to foreigners. There is a reason why there are so many skin whitening products on the market in the land of smiles. :-)

[@ThailandBound]

Yep, agree. looks like you are getting through all my videos.

[@davidwill1320]

@@ThailandBound Working on it. :-)

[@Zuilzalf]

if you want to go to thailand for 2 months your better off going to the thai embassy in your country and get your visa for 2 months there. it's cheaper and you don't have to worry about the extending part in the middle of your vacation

[@ThailandBound]

Yes but if you've got a bit of a criminal record they won't issue you one where as if you apply from it for Thailand they don't check. Could be something small from when your a kid like stealing a car but why risk it

[@Zuilzalf]

@@ThailandBound ah right i didn't know about that

[@discgolfillustrated2640]

Peter, I am very impressed and grateful for this information. You’re the best.

[@ThailandBound]

I appreciate that Tim!

[@GhostofCicero]

Fair comments, not too harsh. I would add something regarding the loud advertising trucks, it's noise pollution in general. You go just about anywhere and the volume is at 11. It's very irritating in a shopping mall when your ears are ringing from someone hawking products 300 meters away. Upcountry you can add the modified motorbikes the boys ride, ear splitting. Another thing that peeves me is the availability and cost of sun block. You can buy 1,000 different skin whitening products but there's very little sun block on offer and what there is most likely is also skin whitening. When you can find a proper sun block lotion it cost 400 baht for a tiny bottle.

[@MrMeelis30]

I'm surprised that nobody did not mentioned dirty and smelly toilets where there is hardly any soap and no paper towels!Even in the good looking restaurants toilets are still bad!public 5 bath toilets are joke as well for what they asking money in there!Really hard to find a bar with a nice bathroom!!!

[@ThailandBound]

That's a very good point actually even I had forgotten about those horrible toilets! I still have memories of sitting in a cubicle sweating my cob off because of no air conditioning

[@petermiles55]

I've had dogs attack me when riding a scooter in Mae Rim. They are fast! I also had them get territorial on me when I walked along some dirt roads near my house. In reference to National parks and the price difference, I don't mind paying extra, but in terms of household goods it always pays to have a local with you as they will charge extra unless it is a big box store. If the massage lady is attractive and young, you wont get a real massage. I am in a small town in Australia and a young Thai lady has rented a small room and set up a massage business. She is 36 y/o and used to work in Hua Hin until she married an Aussie here. She is the best masseuse I have ever come across and she is mostly fully booked out 6 days a week here!

[@markknopflerisnot]

Trouble with the extra pricing in National Parks is that it can really mount up [especially if you are a regular visitor] e.g. going into Khao Yai wherre they will charge you extra for every person in a car and the car.....which can amount to over B2,000 for a visit....this is neither fair nor sustainable

[@323v6]

Yeah the dogs can be buggers, I stayed in a village and went running in the early mornings, and ended up carrying a stick to chase the dogs off lol , made me run

[@barryjackson3885]

is that the two legged dogs or 4 legged

[@DaiG100]

Mosquitos for sure..... apart from your deodorant tip here's another, as recommended by the SAS no less, who spend a lot of time in the desert/jungle.... you know the fresh smelling fragrance wipes that you put into the tumble dryer with your clothes (I think they are made by Bounce or something similar) - well, before you go out, wipe yourself all over with one and fold one up and if you have a top pocket, put one in, or even into your ankle sock. It does work ;)

[@lroke2947]

That would probably be lavender.

[@torebelthoft4471]

I use my VISA card, never any problem. I don`t understand why people bring with them all their money in cash

[@harryviking6347]

Lol! That is mostly so-called black money....Avoided the eyes of the tax-man!!

[@terrythekittieful]

ATM fees for one thing...bloody extortion, when I first came to Thailand about 24 years ago it was 30 baht for a withdrawal, now it's 220 baht, a 700% rise in that time,...I bet our wages havent septupled in that time.

[@frontiernomad8765]

Another thing that annoys me is not knowing which shops have a fixed price and which need bargaining. I have seen shops inside the mall that require price haggling.

[@ThailandBound]

That’s another added to my list, thank you...

[@larsjensen3878]

Sir, I like your videoes very much. Nice language and very informative at all levels and great respect to all Thais and expacts. Thank you. Lars from Denmark.

[@ThailandBound]

So nice of you

[@dawienatral7083]

the note thing is the same in PH as is the pavements ,and dog thing ,also in PH the price with taxis varies if its Aircon,or not so is with the the Metre, I guess its much the same in Asia in General!!!

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

Thais pay taxes to support Thai National Parks and other attractions. Farangs do not. That's what my Thai girlfriend said is the Thai rationale for that different different pricing. There are, of course, establishments that are not supported by tax baht that charge farangs more than Thais, too. I think those rolling loudspeaker baht trucks would have been first on my list.

[@ThailandBound]

I hear what you're saying but I don't see why I have to pay for another country parks that I don't use

[@czthjvv]

National Parks in real countries charge the same price for everyone (besides military and senior discounts) so get the fuck outta here with that Thai taxes bullshit

[@moxy666]

Getting grabbed walking past bars and street girls took some getting used to. Its on that they do that, because if I made a grab for a girl there, even just the hand... big no no. I understand its their job to get people into the bars but sometimes I am not in the mood for it. Mi Ow Nah Khap. Same in the Aggo Go Bars when the Mamasan tries to fleece the tourist (especially if I have bought a lady drink) she will try and grab one... simple tip - learn to say Just a drink in Thai, they assume you are not a noob and move on.

[@musclenerd3272]

I believe they banned the elephants 🐘 in the city I live here and never seen them

[@ThailandBound]

Good I'm glad

[@bitsurfer0101]

Taxi drivers that constantly overcharging for fares. I was charged double what it should've cost. I had a Tuk Tuk driver that would hang around Soi 13 and his name is Joe. He took me to a fashion store for custom tailored shirt and a place for a cell phone. Tour to the temple would've been 1500 baht for a 10 min boat ride. I'm sure he gets kickbacks for all.

[@ThailandBound]

100% He gets kickbacks from all the outlets he takes you to.

[@nordthernlights]

Elephants are banned in Bangkok. It was too many accidents.

[@ThailandBound]

I'm really happy about that so cruel

[@pedropenduco9281]

I once, foolishly, transferred my money to a Thai bank - rather than risk carrying it. Unfortunately, when I went to withdraw it there had been a "Typo" made and the bank would not release the funds. What made it worse was, as I became more stressed, the bank managers smile became broader, this infuriated me! Now, I know better, the smile was one of embarrassment at me losing control, and not a derisory smirk. But, at the time, it took the shotgun armed security guard coming in to calm me down. It, wrongly, soured my view of Thailand for many years. :(

[@ThailandBound]

Yes best to keep calm or the Thai's will not respect you.

[@seandaly6573]

Another thing I absolutely hate is the standard of music played around the various venues in Pattaya especially. It seems that everyone is playing the lowest level of EDM,( electronic dance music ) now I do realize that the dancers/bar girls like it as they have no other point of reference but when I made a comment on another video that I hated the Music I got a reply saying turn the speaker down! How about using some more mature adult music for your more mature adult audience ? most of us are not 15 !

[@ThailandBound]

That’s a good point Sean; I got to the point that if I was in a bar and the band played “Hotel California” I would pay the bill and leave! It’s a great song but after 500 times, it gets to you.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

@@ThailandBound as like china groove but plenty of better music then edm sounds like 2 hr track and Rap is Crap

[@patricksmith6647]

I went to Indonesia years ago and ran into this same money exchanging problem. One said he didn't want it because it had a folded mark. So I went back to the hotel later on and wet it down a little bit and ironed it. They took it the next day. Go figure?

[@ThailandBound]

It's strange isn't it I sometimes think it's not the bank it's the people working in the change booths are afraid to take it in case they get told off by their boss at the bank who probably wouldn't say anything anyway

[@mattz9440]

Instead of bringing cash to change, can you just withdraw money from an ATM or are the fees and exchange rate no good?

[@ThailandBound]

It's better to bring cash, cash is king@ When you use an ATM machine in Thailand you will be charged 220 baht for each transaction, doesn't matter how little or how much.

[@lihapiirakka2]

Drunk and crazy bargirl torced my 1000B note. I manage to save it so that half of the note was ok but the rest of it was all burnt away. Went to a bank and changed it to a new one. No questions were asked.

[@brianbarton777]

Thank you Peter for sharing your opinion about the upsetting things in Thailand. Love your presentation

[@ThailandBound]

My pleasure

[@dror843]

i lived in thailand for 7 years and do not agree with the deposit thing. i always got it back minus "cleaning fee" of the apartment which was about 200 baht.

[@ThailandBound]

You're very lucky then because I know many people who have lost it

[@dror843]

@@ThailandBound question is if you know the story and did they cause some damage in the apartment? i also never gave more than 1 month deposit though but the owner would always come when i leave to look at the apartment see that everything is ok charge usually 200 baht for the cleaning of the apartment and gave the balance of the deposit

[@ThailandBound]

I know of several people who had their deposit stolen from them by the agent who let the apartment, there was no damage done to the apartment.

[@dror843]

@@ThailandBound TBH i believe you just was surprised to hear that one thing. how ever i was always dealing directly with the apartment owner.

[@ThailandBound]

I think that's the best way to go, if you deal with agents you are dealing with a lot of crooks especially they are dealing with foreigners.

[@mauricezaner8237]

I enjoy your videos - chock full of info - the background is a plus also - nice work

[@ThailandBound]

Glad you like them!

[@H.1965-s8p]

I'm going to Thailand soon so I am enjoying all the info from your videos. Thanks

[@lroke2947]

Soon, huh?

[@martinfarmer3947]

Absolutely spot on with all your comments.

[@johnbuey3931]

Where do you go for your deodorants? You can purchase them in BugC or Lotus from 70B for 50mg

[@ThailandBound]

Good 👍

[@magamike1800]

Good list. It is important to understand a taxi driver makes almost no money off using the meter. govt has not allowed them to increase their prices with inflation. I have found the hotels will take pretty much any notes, even the American 1990 series.

[@kevinengland8487]

Nice to see someone that says it as it is. NOt like a lot of youtubers talking bullshit and dont have a clue at all.

[@ciriaconlinechannel8943]

Considering your list, which would you recommend, Thailand or Vietnam? Thanks for your posts Sir. It's very informative and helpful.

[@ThailandBound]

I've never been to Vietnam but Thailand is still a great country don't be swayed by the list

[@ciriaconlinechannel8943]

@@ThailandBound yeah. Right. Just be extra careful though. Just one more question. Overall what place would you recommend? Is hua hin good? I mean transportation, accommodation and proximity to the airport.

[@ThailandBound]

Yes my number one recommendation

[@johnrynkiewicz1607]

Paul, you're the most honest reporter of truth about Thailand. I'm tired of these guys trying to convince us how great Thailand is. You were very polite, mentioning only 20 things that are very annoying about Thailand. In reality, there are more negatives than positives about Thailand.

[@tonyedwards2693]

John, if they’re are more negatives then positives then maybe it’s not for you fella

[@barryjackson3885]

I wonder how many things Thais would dislike about our individual countries it woks both ways, maybe Thai women should do a list to about what they dont like in other countries could be interesting

[@walterblanc9708]

The dogs are my favourite Peev! Had to stop any jogging before 6am as the packs would get triggered , only barking and showing off and always backed down but if they did attack you would have little chance. After around 6am once other people are around they changed totally and just meandered about or slept not bothering you at all.

[@rrank4]

Id like to live there 5 months of the year..... Nov Dec Jan Feb March is it possible ? the other 7 months in USA in a camper near my kids.

[@ThailandBound]

The visa would be an issue in this you are of retirement age got the visa for a year and multiple entry

[@JohnLee-ht2pq]

Charging different price for foreigner s is not racism in my opinion... I live in California... As an example non state residents pay more for college tuition as opposed to state residents. Residents have paid for benefits that New arrivals get to enjoy at a higher price.

[@drewrowland2279]

In California -and all of the USA- universities have in-state and out-of state-rates. This is because most universities are all, or partly, funded through state revenue. So charging an out of state student more for the ability to go to that school without having ever paid into the state coffers that subsidize that university makes perfect sense. In Thailand the dual price system is only based on if you are Thai or not. In its application it is racist as it only targets those of different skin tone. Tens of thousands of us are long term, tax paying, business owning residents yet we are routinely charged x10 as much for the same service. -I won't even go into the percentage of the population that actually pays taxes here, but I do know that I am one of them. BIG difference.

[@JohnLee-ht2pq]

@@drewrowland2279 lol. Nuts