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

[@jefffriedrice4603]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@saultrejo6563]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrStax40]

Nobody likes those incessant whingers you get in your average Pattaya bar but this past year obviously because of the lockdown people have been pouring their hearts out, "miss Thailand, such a beautiful country, such wonderful people ", I'm like come on as a teacher I worked in parts of Bangkok namely Rangsit or rather Rangshit, what a dump I remember thinking I left England for this? I met some fantastic Thai's but plenty of 2-bit scroungers as well and like you said the bloody taxi drivers, luckily I could get by in Thai so I was having none of it. I make my point as later on after 4 years working in Thailand I went on to teach other Asian countries. In particular Malaysia and Japan whilst more expensive such a sense of relief not to be ripped off, you knew where you stood and the infrastructure was up together, things actually worked. But I will say for a holiday Thailand was by far the best, so much better than Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philipines, they just do it better, whether it'll ever get back to the way it was is anyone's guess, let's hope so

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ???

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🤣

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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

[@BandanazX]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience!

[@coinkiller5495]

Hi Pete love ya shows one thing I do with money I never get changed in Australia because if you get it here banks charge you and also you get less in exchange when I go overseas I take Australian money and I change some at Airport to get me we’re i and going and then look for money exchange with best price for example $1000 I change here I get 1800.000 dong plus 10% tax in Vietnam I get 2100.000 and no tax and so on but love ya shows keep up the good work Ray from Australia

[@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.

[@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".

[@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.

[@garychilds1447]

I drove taxi for over 20 years in England and not only one thai gave me a tip same with all Asian

[@ThailandBound]

I can't argue with that yes they are tight

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@3vimages471]

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

[@tjking1909]

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

[@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

[@mickeyp5122]

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

[@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...."

[@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.

[@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.

[@mauricezaner8237]

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

[@ThailandBound]

Glad you like them!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@discgolfillustrated2640]

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

[@ThailandBound]

I appreciate that Tim!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@H.1965-s8p]

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

[@lroke2947]

Soon, huh?

[@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.

[@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?

[@rickgalla3377]

Great video I have about 6 friends all bit by soi dogs while on scooters. And the 2 tier pricing I never liked since day 1 Thanks again

[@musclenerd3272]

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

[@ThailandBound]

Good I'm glad

[@trzagor2769]

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

[@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.

[@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🤷‍♂️

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@dasarvy]

18:38 if drinking alcohol regularly you are already alcoholic 😂 but you will only will notice it if will you try to quit. If you not try to quit it's slippery slope down....

[@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.

[@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. :-)

[@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

[@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.

[@johnbuey3931]

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

[@ThailandBound]

Good 👍

[@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

[@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).

[@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

[@brianbarton777]

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

[@ThailandBound]

My pleasure

[@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...

[@DaUloi]

Do they have grab in Hua Hin? It's all I use in Chiang Mai. That and the Bhat Bus. In Bangkok I just stay near the BTS.

[@ThailandBound]

Not that I know of taxes are few and far between your best off renting a small motorbike

[@DaUloi]

@@ThailandBound I tried a motorcycle on Koh Mak. I'm from the US. I kept forgetting which side of the road. Maybe a bicycle? I met a Scotsman who was doing that in Chiang Mai.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wolschu5895]

I know one should be careful when generalising but I find Thai people among the most racist people in the world. Every thing Thai is kind of beyond criticism, there is always a distinction between falang and Thai. I am sure of I d id this in my own Western country people would call me a racist. No matter how long one has lived in Thailand or how well one speaks the lingo there is always that reference to "gallant this, faking that", so I always know when people are gossiping about me. The same applies to skin colour, Thais don't like dark skin tones and most Thais find black people like Africans unattractive. I would definitely add this to one of the most annoying things about Thai culture. Another cultural dislike by Thais are their perception of some neighbouring countries, especially Myanmar and to some extent Vietnam with who they seem to harbour some kind of competition. The dislike of Burmese people seems to stem from historical reasons where some hundreds of years ago the Thai empire was destroyed by the Burmese. In today's climate of political correctness the discrimination are even more apparent, so when foreigners get charged extra or when Thai people gang up on foreigners we get the constant reminders of how we are being regarded. Yet it's always been the visitors and foreigners that have contributed towards Thailand's affluence. Just look how Pattaya is suffering without our hard currency. I know there is another side to this story: In the past Thais have always admired foreigners for their intellect, their innovations and their looks, so Thai people were always keen to copy Western ways thinking by emulating certain Western ways they would enrich themselves. Which leads me to another aspect of Thai culture that I am not a big fan of: materialism, money above all, ready to do anything for money. This topic is endless though, I won't elaborate but leave it to you to agree or disagree. Cheers, nobody is perfect.

[@wolschu5895]

Correction of autospell: reference to "falang this, falang that".

[@ThailandBound]

That's a very in-depth explanation and yes I agree with a lot of it

[@nordthernlights]

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

[@ThailandBound]

I'm really happy about that so cruel

[@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.

[@wetcat833]

I've travelled all through Asia and the only good thing in Thailand is the dentistry. Unfortunately I need to do one more trip there to finish the work I need done. What ever you want to do in Thailand, you will have a better time doing it in Indonesia, Vietnam or the Philippines. Very disappointed and I couldn't wait to get out of there.

[@ThailandBound]

Sorry to hear that

[@wetcat833]

@@ThailandBound I think things are a bit more annoying if you are an experienced traveller and the bull is so obvious. I copped all 20 of your points in the first day there. Like you, I'm a big tipper if I get respect. But I found the Thai very disrespectful and I hate being taken for an idiot. Every place has scams for the unwary but Thailand have a level all their own. For the price of a filthy hotel in Phuket you get a true 5 star hotel in Bali with 5 star service. The night life is vibrant and nowhere near as sleazy. If you are looking for a girl then you'll find plenty in every bar or night club. They dress like ladies and act like ladies and for A$100 they will treat you like a king for the night with rarely a scam if you know your stuff. They want repeat business and they know that if they deliver, you will take them out next night to dinner and drinks. All the girls are part-timers with a day job, so, no bar fines and the girls get to keep everything. Freelancers in Thailand are a no no but Indonesia is totally different. I think most of them hope to find a man but don't push the issue and don't want to scare you off with some scam but it does happen to the rude and unwary. I find the Indonesians, Philipinos and Vietnamese to be much friendlier and easy going. All these countries have the same 20 points that you listed but nowhere near the Thai level and much easier to deal with.

[@whitedove8012]

@@wetcat833 the Balinese are very respectful to tourists, and much nicer for a holiday. Thailand so overrated. So many rude fake ppl.

[@wetcat833]

@@whitedove8012 I couldn't; agree with you more. So much so that I'm currently engaged to an Indonesian lady after many visits to Bali. We would be married now but have been separated by the border closures due to covid. Spending hours on Watsapp keeping it going.

[@whitedove8012]

@@wetcat833Bali is paradise, and truly beautiful ppl, culture, food, and incredible value for money holiday for a tourist. Where the only downside for me was being heckled to buy stuff, or get hair braided or nails painted. But in Bali, the staff at the hotel, in the bars and everywhere else are genuinely friendly, and not working for mafia or for a pimp. In order to make their 'quota'. I have only experienced some places in Thailand, but compared to Bali, I can't wait to get back to Bali, and the mesmerising smells of incense, the beautiful ppl, food, weather, nature, 5 star hotels that are actually affordable, and not being ripped off by smily, fake mostly prostitutes. I learnt enough about the scams there from expats, and how Thailand is not so poor anymore, as I witnessed by the expensive tourist prices. You can make actual friends for life with Balinese ppl. They are beautiful ppl, who are welcoming. And not just talking to you for money or to scam you. And I hate how everyone thinks Bali is only Kuta. Especially ppl who haven't been there. Nowhere is perfect, and yes, tourism is a business, and ppl need to eat, but Balinese hospitality and hotel service and standards are very impressive. And that's coming from someone with hotel background. Glad to know there is someone else who isn't a gullible fool being laughed at and manipulated by soulless fake Thai ppl. I am female, so not interested in meeting girls, like men are. Go for a pure holiday experience, but still shocked at my observations in Thailand of how farang are treated in general. As one big dollar sign and someone to be scammed.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ddk2986]

I thoroughly enjoyed another informative video by you Pete , great job and thanks for the tips . I will be vigilant during my visit to Pattaya in March 👍🏾

[@ThailandBound]

I really appreciate that it means a lot to me, hopefully I won’t let you down with future videos...Thanks again, Pete

[@pierredecarie4699]

I guess you never made it there, or if you did, it closed down right after you got there, in either case what a bummer.

[@williamcollins344]

Curious if you have ever stayed at Royal Wing Suites in Pattaya?

[@ThailandBound]

I haven't stayed there now no

[@niagarawarrior9623]

you sir have made my list, my youtube playlist for excellent information on Thailand. Only a few have made it that that list. great job.

[@ThailandBound]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@johnleslie7826]

Thanks Pete. Good content once again.

[@keithd1219]

Great vid....I just subscribed as a result....most of your dislikes I'm already aware having been there many times but I did learn several new ones.

[@philipthomaselliott6762]

How do I get to latest report

[@ThailandBound]

Bangkok Post, the nation, ect.