BANGKOK STARTER KIT (+ Thai Food)

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Here's your Bangkok Starter Kit and some delicious Thai Food. BTS Card? Check. Sim Card with unlimited data? Check. Bank Account? Not so fast! Watch this video to learn how to get some of the essentials to make your time in Bangkok, Thailand run smooth. And you'll even get some classic Thai treats thrown in there!
Here are a bunch of Google Map Pins so that you can find all the places featured in this video:
Krunsri Bank: goo.gl/maps/qcv3MqUq3VxnkqwT6
Pad Krapao Lady: goo.gl/maps/aWQzYAGSk4sZg9587
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall: goo.gl/maps/imZX7CpDuKBtUcLW7
AIS Store (T21): goo.gl/maps/qs5hPH15tDRbhQDo7
Cha Tra Mue (Thai Tea): goo.gl/maps/pdm4inZ7emdX9Asr9
Beancoded (Flat White): goo.gl/maps/aWQzYAGSk4sZg9587
Fortune Town: goo.gl/maps/BcgqEqTZoFwtGAJB6
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[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

What's in your Bangkok Starter Kit? Comment below and make me laugh!

[@antruok4950]

Well ..... upon arrival - all above + A Leo 👍🙏

[@300lbcanary2]

An olive green awkward. shirt! Gotta rep the Awkward Army :)

[@peterskeuken7194]

My everlasting smile and my good humor .. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@veliking3175]

For me personally, cash is the top priority. Download the metro maps onto the phone. I usually purchase overseas data plan from my home Country so I don't have to switch SIM cards. Before the service was available, I would get a local prepaid SIM card from the airport counter and make topups at convenient stores as and when needed. While travelling on BTS or MRT are quite convenient, there are places without stations close by. My top choice is to use the "Grab" mobile app to book rides, this service is similar to Uber, the advantage is you do not need to know how to say the destination name, just key it into the app and book. The price is comparable to Tuktuk or Taxi and if there are 3 or 4 passengers, the price becomes comparable to MRT/BTS. The mobile Apps I use a lot while in Thailand : LINE (for texting Thai friends), GoogleMaps (travel and food), Grab (get a taxi)

[@pascallandry2406]

day 1 try to survive with wife and our 6 kids!!!

[@BEM.MRT65]

Hello Chris, thanks for using the MRT while you were in Bangkok! We saw your video and wanted to let you know that foreign students actually can buy the MRT Student Card if they meet our conditions: Must currently be a student in school or university whose age is not older than 23 years and also be able to present the student or university ID along with citizen ID during time of purchase. We apologize for the miscommunication and have reminded our teams. Hope you enjoyed the ride on the MRT Blue Line and continue to use it to get around Bangkok in the future. Thank you.

[@mytube9182]

Adam is basically you twenty years ago, Chris. His and your look and style are almost identical 😆😆😆

[@lecannet]

His twin for reals🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♂️Waouh

[@muhammadsaif9]

And they sound the same 🤣🤣🤣

[@TutorIsland]

eheh true 😂

[@aaaddd8888]

Yeah, he got his twin who was born 20 years later. hehe

[@bobsandy8621]

Got my mobile data plan in same store 2years ago, nice to watch it again... miss Thailand... wanna go back asap.. your vids keeps memories alive, Thanks a lot🇨🇷❤🇳🇱

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

that's my goal bob. shine a little Thailand sun around until you all can get back here yourselves.

[@roygoad2870]

I go to a local Thai restaurant here in Pattaya and love one particular meal, rice with duck, they have a bowl of garlic and chilles and spring onions in a glass and you can have as much as you want, oh and water with ice is free too. all for 50baht amazing value and it tastes great!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

So good

[@Dasm.]

Sounds like a great place. What's the name of the restaurant Roy?

[@roygoad2870]

@@Dasm. It’s very near Friendship Supermarket on South Pattaya road, there’s a row of small Thai Restaurant’s, on google maps to the right of Friendship Supermarket there’s a very long name in Thai for one of the them, it’s one of those!

[@globaltravelmate]

Welcome to Bangkok Adam!!!

[@mytube9182]

Adam and Chris are basically identical twins of different times 😆😆😆

[@bodywork11]

Great information Chris I needed that video four years ago when I just started traveling to Thailand. I still think I would get lost traveling the train system. Thanks for Posting

[@4oil0nly]

As a thai, this is an informative kit for those new coming here. Really nice to what you have done for each vdo. 🙏🙏

[@ireland647]

Watching this from hospital bed, cheered me right up

[@user-cz8yf4gv1m]

Michael Ireland I wish you get better soon. Every thing what happen to you, or you ill,I beg Buddha bless you getting better.Please fight your problem. Regarding from Thailand.

[@ireland647]

@@user-cz8yf4gv1m thank you for your kind words

[@yamawowlai]

Get well soon Michael.

[@ireland647]

@@yamawowlai thank you I just finished my operation and now resting thank you for your kind words, and please take care of yourself also

[@muhammadsaif9]

This is the kind of quality content I always look forward to. Thank you Chris. 😊😊😊

[@jasonwilkinson3887]

Nice to have some family visit. Take care of the Nephew and treat him right while he's there.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

you know it Birdy!

[@Max-ut4xo]

Go to Bangkok Bank and tell them you’re a tourist and want to apply for a bank account. They’ll give you a form which you take to Canadian embassy in Bangkok and costs $50 CAD to get the form stamped. They fill out and stamp that form while you wait and then you bring it to the bank. You need to deposit about 500 baht into your newly opened account as minimum payment. Maybe another 200 baht for your ATM card. I did it on January 2020. Easy Peasy.

[@candymoreland5736]

I'm researching a move to Thailand. I've been researching since 2019. This is the first time I learned about opening a bank account in Thailand. Good to know. Thanks Chris! :)

[@tawhan9070]

I'm Thai, I'm so glad you like my country. This is the best video for foreigners who want to visit Thailand.

[@fredriks9138]

Love love love your videos! They give me a micro-vacay every time, thanks for all your effort. In Stockholm right now it’s minus 10 Celsius....

[@kaos1189]

Anyone watch “Looper”, as many have said it is present day Chris with Chris from the past. I continue to live Thailand through your vids! I still have my sim from when I was in Thailand, wonder if it works.... Thanks Chris! Edit: Looking forward to the 3 month rental vid alot!!!

[@VegasNegus]

Adam is a great addition to the video Chris! Also this was chuck full of wisdom nuggets for us potential expats. Thx

[@joemak100]

Adam has the same zest for life and energy as Chris...Enjoy Thailand and keep smiling!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

he sure does!

[@raraiiraiira5744]

Good day Christ. I'm Retired Watching At You! Thanks for all that you've done for the locals.

[@georgejobe961]

I think you have elevated his position! Lol!

[@Mark-kr3xp]

Nice to see you helping Adam out been busy with the house build last few weeks but nearly done now bro 😎.. wow I see you on 84k subs now incredible number !!!

[@kristinarnott4102]

LOVED seeing you get Adam all hooked up. And the Tinder comment CRACKED me up!! Enjoy guys, keep em coming xo

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Great information Chris & Adam. For anyone just arriving here, it would be worth checking out a few different banks as it seems that they all have there own criteria for opening an account. When I first came here on a tourist visa, I opened an account with The Bangkok Bank, very easy. Welcome to Thailand Adam, have a great time 🙂

[@bengunn4373]

Thank you fir this info as I did get worried. It is likely that my next trip to Thailand would be a 90 day so that I can apply for my marriage visa - so this refusal had me worried

[@TheIsaanFarang]

@@bengunn4373 You'll have no problem in your situation Ben. Register with immigration that you are staying with your girlfriend or her family. You have to do this within 24 hours of arrival. Immigration will give you a letter to confirm this (there might be a small charge for the letter). Ask you girlfriend to stand as guarantor for you. She will have to show her I.D. In this situation, most banks will allow you to open an account.

[@bengunn4373]

@@TheIsaanFarang thank you for this, very reassuring. Meanwhile I'll be watching videos too and possibly buy you a ploughman's sandwich someday...

[@uk2asiaForexTrader]

@@bengunn4373 Great 🙂 Give us a shout if you find yourself in Udon Thani.

[@kotcha.akhemthong9908]

I love your video 🙏Thank you very much to make Bangkok/Thailand look interesting for traveler again. I will support your channel and please keep continuing make more videos/content wherever you go around in Thailand 🇹🇭💗

[@RalfStraaberg]

So love seeing your videoes, I found you yesterday and have been subscribing and binge-watching your channel. Brings back memories to see Terminal 21 and Asoke area. Also love the diversity of your channel, a lot of great information, and cool videos on condos and houses but also on thaifood and culture, plus I love to see you give back and support the thais, this is how it should be. I would love to have a condo in Bangkok and one in Isan. My favorite place in Thauland is Isan, I was in Buriram, Korat, Udon Thani and Nong Khai - could be cool to see a house/condo video on living in Isan. I know Udon Thani has many westerners in that area. Keep up the good work and so happy to find your channel - greeting from Copenhagen, Denmark.

[@jeffone]

I have been to Bangkok many times but still found this video fun and interesting.

[@l173wthds.2]

Awesome videos! We love your humor. Very very helpful info. Thank you sooooo very much! You're the best KZbinr Chris! Wish you health, joy & success!

[@spudgrub1359]

This was badass! The off the plane basics, what you need to have. Very well documented. Thanks

[@scottb7963]

Thank you so much! I had a great time watching this video.I learned so much. One of my Favorites!

[@tkom2007]

Fantastic vlog info as usual Chris....hey to mini Chris - you both rock...en core 👍🏻

[@sethabutraviraseranee7664]

I am a big fan of your channel and your video means so much to me than you could ever possibly imagine Chris. First I get to practice my English and second I got to see what is going on with BKK during this Covid period. My dream is to one day strolling around Bangkok with you and talk to you in person about how appreciate I am about you doing this video for us. Thank you for loving Thailand and make the world know who we are. I as a Thai person owe you a lot. Thank you so much. I hope one day I get to see you Chris.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Very cool comment to read, thanks Sethabutra!

[@sethabutraviraseranee7664]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou Am so honored to get a reply from you. I am wondering if I could one day strolling around BKk with you. I would love to try many things I saw you did on video. One of them is the famous Pad Kra Pao. Am a big fan of Pad Kra Pao myself. Anyway I wish you and your love ones all the very best. Be safe

[@DiscoDrew]

Everyone needs a friend like Chris 👍🏻

[@CAM-fk7fd]

Yet another super informative video... Thanks Chris and Adam.

[@mariusb16]

Hey Chris, Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa. Stumbled across your channel and thoroughly enjoy it. Was in Thailand a little bit more than a year ago, just before all this COVID stuff. Spend 3 days in Bangkok, know it is not long enough, and the rest in the northern parts, Chiang Rai and mostly Chiang Mai where my daughter lives. Planning my next trip which will be much longer, even considering Thailands Retirement VISA. All the best and keep up the good work. Marius

[@cisean9205]

Another great video Chris, educational even for some of us who come to Thailand regularly.

[@photviddrive1077]

The Thai government should hire you as their tourism ambassador, Chris! Great job...What an edutainment!

[@yamawowlai]

I just wrote an E-mail to the Tourist Authority of Thailand to honor Chris when I saw what he did for Thailand in his last clip.

[@OneRogueGuru]

Great informative video on what’s needed for a visit to Bangkok, Thailand. Brilliant style! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EcoHumanist]

Straight to Ekkamai bus station and leave Krung Thep as fast as possible is how I roll. Nice that you can give out info on youtube that I learned on a lonely planet guide 20 years ago. People can't read now, so watching is how they learn I guess.

[@markdumbrell2618]

Great video Chris, the kids a natural in front of the camera. Must run in the family 😎

[@gregsawyer89]

Excellent video, answered many of my questions about what to do when you arrive. Thank you! 👍🏻

[@jaredgrant9201]

These are literally some of my favorite videos !!

[@willis1777]

Cool vid chris.. And good of u to show us the starters kit at least we'l b familiar wth the basic needs of a beginner...

[@padgaprao2617]

Another great video answering all the questions a new arrival needs answered. Hi hope “ The Kid” has an awesome holiday.

[@panapatl4538]

Welcome Adam to BKK tourist, glad that you like padkrapao with spicy and you can eat it all. Cheers from BKK

[@Aavanth88]

Chris coming to Thailand on Thursday! Setting up a new base and looking forward to try out your Pad Krapao place !

[@eduardochavacano]

What I miss from Bangkok those Garlic and Oil Chicken, from a street vendor near Khaosan near that Svenson Ice Cream parlor. Pomagranade Juice, the BBQ in Khaosan... Thai street food is the best. Also that Green Curry Chicken and that Masala Curry. Now, Im envious.

[@philipmorrow247]

Thanks for that video Chris You reminded me my Thai SIM was about to run out of validity (stuck here since march) had to call on Skype from the UK to extend it ,I've had it for 12 years don't want to lose it

[@KRyan1070]

Keep on going with the starter kit! Love the vids Hope to see you soon

[@robertfontana1124]

I somehow came up with the idea of buying AIS prepaid phone cards for my GF and I before leaving the States. Turned out to be one of the smarter things I did. Her phone has an eSIM programmed for Verizon, and she didn't want to blow it away, so I brought my old Pixel 4 and she's on it with her Thai family right now. Scored some major points :)

[@johnbrooks8788]

Great information. 👍 Will definitely make my future trip to Bangkok go smoother. Thanks.

[@Christopher-pe6zj]

Excellent video!! All good stuff to know! Cheers Chris!

[@phiroonphornpad9526]

welcome toBangkok Adam. ยินดีต้อนรับนะจ๊ะ

[@mith2ify]

Informative and funny video Chris, and the editing is superb Your nephew is lucky, he can come to Thailand

[@shawnr888]

Amazing video as always! The short term rental condo can be a bit tricky. People generally want to get you in for 6-12 months. But it was recommended that I avoid a longer contract for the first condo so I got in short term. Also the tourist visa can hurt, I had no problem setting up a bank account with my work visa.

[@nancybee250]

That vid what is equal parts informative and enjoyable. Well done as always!

[@Tobias.Mattsson]

I would suggest to check out Kasikorn Bank along Sukhumvit. There are a couple of branches that allow tourists that stay short term to get a checking account together with a VISA Electron or Maestro card. Other than that it was a pretty good starter kit.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

thanks for the tip.

[@jennyjenni0964]

You guys are so funny!! Love your energy, as always. 🤣🥰🥰 Thanks for making a nice video.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@unclefnjimmy439]

Excellent video, and great, usable information! Thanks for sharing!

[@iilcarartista1812]

Sorry Chris, Your nephew is now a Thai convert he isn’t going back. The smile on his face and the joy in his voice confirms he’s in a happy place. Wait till the girls find him. Lol. Great video.

[@martinhunter7464]

Such a funny video! Love the Mark Wiens reference!

[@deanagewasteland6658]

Cool uncle!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

and a cool nephew!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Great video, Chris (and Adam) he might need a few more items in his BKK Starter Kit tho.... like a Leo.

[@andrew_to]

Very fun and informative video as always. Looking forward to the short stay condo options for Adam. I was thinking the same but seen other videos saying it was 6 months minimum.

[@yourdroid3373]

Your videos are really making me want to take my next vacation to bangkok

[@Late_tothe_GAME]

Adam actually looks like a younger version of yourself! I actually loved those transitions to different places as well!

[@jackwelch2159]

Another entertaining vid. That young mans life is about to change, Hold on tight young man !!!

[@happydays9956]

Chris, your bat crazy but in a brilliant way. Your nephew is super fun too. (He could easily pass as ur son lol). Awesome content as usual, a great 12 (quality) minutes spent there. Thumbs up!!

[@veronicacluett2141]

Great video with Adam learning from a fun uncle!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

wow, awesome to see you on here!!!! hello from bangkok!!!!

[@raynoren9185]

I like my CEO !! Keep on your good "working" for us !!

[@geofffletcher2539]

Great video for first time visitors..the start up kit..thankyou for the info..

[@yujinchan237]

Great video. Enjoy your clip always.

[@nino184]

Really a great video, you have seriously great content , I'm checking your other videos and I'm learning so much

[@bengunn4373]

Chris, a cracking video from you. Your co-presenter is excellent and you work so well together; informative and fun. My starter kit would include a pill (straight face pill) that stops you from looking shocked but still permits smiling of course. My very first meal after landing included bowls of 4 different insects - served as though I had been eating them for years. My breakfast the next day included a very tasty soup which contained flying ants. Looking forward to more from you and your nephew. Cheers from London

[@gggems3602]

You two are so stinking cute!! love the video & thank you for all your hard work & efforts!

[@octaviusvanzandt3695]

One comment about the BTS rabbit card -- another option is the BTS day pass which I did when I was in Bangkok. You pay a flat rate for one day which is a bargain and then you can ride the BTS as much as you want that day for just the flat rate you paid.

[@thesaint2700]

Bangkok Starter Kit #0: eat your Thai food with a spoon 555 😋 Great video and enjoy Bangkok, Adam!

[@chriswagg1354]

Another excellent video, informative and fun

[@pointzero3847]

My Bangkok Starter Kit will be hanging out with you! ^_^ Then I'll work on all the other stuff.. Great video by the way Chis, now I know where everything is.

[@SanDiegoStar]

Excellent info Chris.

[@jjklaus7656]

Love what you are doing and I look forward to all your videos.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

I appreciate that!

[@Krisbaldevarona139]

very informative vlog cris, I enjoyed it!

[@MyThaiAdventures]

Adam seems like a really smart charismatic guy Really good video man

[@larrainedeloach726]

Hi Adam! Great information guys. Thanks. 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@aleechen1299]

Great tips/advice for beginners! Thank you👍

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

You're so welcome!

[@Gwendeezie]

Thanks Chris...very helpful

[@andrewjohnson8003]

Enjoyed your vid Chris. Currently in an ASQ Hotel in Bangkok. Getting out in 7days. Can't wait

[@DummerNDummerUK]

Great video! Good info! Thank you Chris + Adam!

[@Ale_on_Tour]

Great video and great story telling

[@effie-montreal]

Nice video on the Bangkok started kit

[@dianazagidullina5880]

Amazing content, absolutely love it 😇🥰 very useful tips

[@Thanalucky]

คุณทำเนื้อหาได้ดีครับ ผมติดตามคลิปของคุณตลอดเวลา เพราะมันสนุกมาก

[@carloslima390]

My started kit when I went to Pattaya for the first time was very, very different than your recommendations.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

hahahahaha

[@charlesgallagher8588]

I really liked this one. I hope it continues.

[@simonjacksparrow]

My starter kit would definitely consist of..; 1 bottle each of SIngha, Leo and Chang.. drunk in that order. Then spend a moment contemplating which one I liked best. Creative, entertaining and informative video as always Chris..;0) Adam ya gonna love your stay in the kingdom. Do everything you wish to do and more. Your uncle has a lot of wisdom and experience to pass on.

[@shellyannegoh6054]

Thumbs up! practical and very helpful video! Cheers!

[@joshuamaclean9456]

Thank you for you content. Oh we where hit with a foot and a half of snow in eastern Canada. Outdoor freezer for 🍺

[@murraywards2645]

As always,very informative.

[@riwajchand7757]

thank you for the video... i remember suggesting this kind of video to you really growing wow

[@MrNightroder01]

i bought a sim with one months unlimited data in jungceylon shopping mall Patong for 900 baht, around $40 Australian and had no issues with it. my starter kit also includes a couple of chang singlets

[@george58313]

Hi Adam enjoy Thailand. I have and used my starter kit . Will be looking for a finish retirement kit. Thanks Chris.

[@JasonVerney]

I like how you’ve managed to rope in another family member to helping you! 😆 I guess he too is now “Hired, Working For You”...! ㅋㅋㅋ