We Can't Continue Our Around The World Drive as Planned [S8-E40]

Yes we're actually going to drive our UK van into Bangkok, but our time in there didn't end well. We're not quite sure what we are going to do now!
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[@TREADtheglobe]

Did you know we have EXCLUSIVE 360° videos on the members section of our website - and the good news is you can sign up FOR FREE. 🎉 treadtheglobe.com/memberships/ See you there - Chris & Marianne xx

[@jungkookNew]

Your wife is a very good driver. Thank you for coming to Thailand.🇹🇭🙏🙏🤗🤗

[@CRITITHINKS]

I love living vicariously through your lives! Your vlogs are just a pleasure to watch. Thanks for letting us into your lives!

[@TREADtheglobe]

You are so welcome! 🌺

[@LightmaxNB]

21:59 In Bangkok, some junction have a "Blue Left Turn Sign" which mean you can turn left on the most far left lane even there's a red light. The "Left turn red light" only apply to lane #2 and #3. In the video, locals were turning from lane #2 because you were blocking the far left lane and they went around you instead of honking. You can see after they turned they changed lane to the far left lane, and there was no incoming traffic to collide with them.

[@TravelsWithBert]

I beg to differ. Whilst it's true you can make a left on a normal red, if you look carefully that red light has a left arrow to indicate you cannot turn left on red. Usually there's a policeman standing around the corner to catch you. --paul

[@LightmaxNB]

​@@TravelsWithBert You're right. Except there's a "Blue Left Turn Sign" or in Thai call "Len Sai Sud Pan Ta Lot" which allow you to ignore any red light and turn left as long as you're in the far left lane. This rule does not apply to every junction. Only junction with the sign. The sign is not showing in the video, but it is there.

[@christiancarre3650]

Correct 100%

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

​@@TravelsWithBert At 95% of intersections, you're allowed to turn left on red in Thailand.

[@jb5music]

Well I couldn't tell from the video when they left the hotel where exactly it was they were trying to go. All they were doing was taking this huge van from the UK and driving it straight to the center of a super packed flea market... They wanted to see a train or something... But I guess they weren't going to ride it since they have a van... Yeah, oh yeah that's about as far as I got. Then after that I guess they were going to continue driving around the world 🤪

[@roninfyc]

I love you both this couple, always cheerful ! World should have people like you 2 more.

[@nokchilton1562]

I love you guys speaking British English where I am in the past 32 years 😂 and feeling from home to home! What’s a weird feeling watching you driving British van in Thailand my homeland!!

[@davidslowhand5172]

Anybody that can drive through Bangkok and keep their sanity gets my full respect, let alone to do it in a camper van, in that heat, without aircon!. I've done it (tried) a couple of times and I'm sure it put years on me, lol. I am enjoying your adventures on KZbin and I love your outlook on life.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks David we appreciate your message 🚐🌺🙏

[@InvestedAdventure]

Right? The weather and streets here can be crazy.

[@leebeech6407]

Its great seeing Thailand again...my wife and I were there over 30 years ago backpacking for 3 months. Amazing how much it has changed and how busy it is!!. Brings back some happy memories thanks very much😄🙏

[@TREADtheglobe]

That's awesome!

[@paultwiss199]

Blimey, that was a surprise seeing Paddy at the end. I thought you were going to pick up a dog or something to bring to a friend up North. He is a great youtuber. You'll be pleased to know things will be much calmer heading north. I am seriously impressed with Marianne driving Trudy in Bkk; that is no mean feat!

[@biddiemutter3481]

I guessed a bike... but only because I have cleared a vehicle for a bike.

[@mesutozsen903]

Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayirli işler bol bereketli kazançların olsun 👍👍👍👍

[@whitevanandTshirtman13]

Last two vlogs have been our favourite so far, was in Bangkok in October for our sons wedding, and had a trip to hua hin for a couple of day, luckily for us we had our daughter in law to ferry us around, she is still out there and our son is home preparing for her to set up home in blighty.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Thailand has been so amazing and do unique place that was one crazy place at the market with the train run through it I've seen other videos about it but y'all's was the best. Can't wait to see what y'all got in store next with Paddy Doyle. Thanks for letting us ride along with y'all on y'all's journey around the world.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🌺🍻

[@Bond-ic8jf]

Wow, You finally met each other, I am a fan of both of you. Enjoy the time.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks! 😃

[@wit5426]

When I was young Mae Khlong train station was just a quiet train station in a small fishing town, never know that one day it becomes a tourist spot. Hope you have a pleasant and safe trip.

[@jackoneil3933]

Always a fun adventure! Thanks for the lift!

[@HansBladby]

Nice to follow you and welcome to Bangkok, my home since nearly 8 years now. In the beginning it was very scary to drive in BKK ,but you get used to it. You did great. Sorry about your chinese visa. Have a nice trip to Chiang Mai, drive safe.

[@dorteandersen526]

Amazing video 😊nice to see paddy I have followed him for many years ❤

[@thebigpicture-elpanorama]

You can turn left on a red light in Bangkok

[@susannetoon2709]

Great to see Paddy Doyle on board . Everything for a reason .Malaysia is such a, wonderful mix you never know what you will find .Just be safe . We are thinking about you and wishing you well.Love Sx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you

[@biddiemutter3481]

I'm glad you have the extra time and that you got the passports back before new year closed everything. I'm sorry it was an ordeal. Thank you for your death defying work to show us the market! I pray that your alternative route is full of good surprises and joy.

[@jazzybluesyyoo6914]

what a gorgeous capital city Bangkok is. hopefully everything goes all right step by step.

[@scambodia147]

I’m guessing you have never been there..?

[@capturethemoment7921]

Sorry to hear the bad news. Not much we can do about that. Wishing you well..

[@dontaylor203]

oh wow!!! couldn't believe you picked up paddy!!! what a fab end to you video... made me smile out loud!! great to see you guys collaborating.... Good luck to all of ya!!

[@rosswoolley2854]

Drove from Surin to Pai then Ban Rak Thai, You must go there if you have time! "Happy travels"

[@mccheeseburger01]

Love these regular uploads.

[@omemeemom4102]

Holy smokes, the drive to find parking gave me anxiety lol. You are an amazing driver!

[@seabubbleuk]

Hi You two. I just found this channel. I am just about to retire and I keep putting it off just for a few more pounds. This is soooooo the channel I need to jump ! I will start back watching and try and catch up before I retire. Thank you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !! We hope that you take the jump and come join us somewhere on the road !! All the best 🙌

[@BirdAlonely]

Wish you have a good time here in Thailand

[@glennamiles3566]

I am travelling vicariously thorugh your adventures.Thank you.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great to hear !! Thanks for coming 🚐🌺

[@ansonwongb28]

Love the articulate you and your wife.... I'm from Malaysia and hopefully you enjoy it

[@michaelpaul7925]

Great camera work and Trudy has a terrific pilot. 👍🇨🇦👍

[@SilverfoxJB]

Marianne is so cool driving a big van around Thailand, I got stressed enough driving my Iveco Daily in the UK. No way I would want to drive it in Bangkok. Great to see Paddy.

[@haritvii]

Yay a🎉 welcome to Bangkok

[@Hiwkaoo]

The little shrines you see everywhere are called spirit houses or ghost houses. They are built to house spirits that have been disturbed by construction of the property it stands on and provides them a place to live. The spirits are believed to be protectors of the property which is why there is usually food and drinks and other offerings on them

[@fredm5245]

I got my first China visa in Bangkok as I was going from one project to another. It was straightforward. My wife followed doing same.

[@helderfernandes6283]

Too funny! I stayed at the very same hotel when I visited Bangkok some 12 years ago :-)

[@neilblackett1577]

We were at Mae Klong train market just last week! Mad isn't it? Loved catching up on your video and seeing the market again. Regarding the construction on the way to Bangkok, apparently it's actually a railway project which has been 10 years in making and I was told delayed from completion by the previous Government!

[@TREADtheglobe]

It is indeed !!

[@margarettownsley9500]

Hi guys thanks for your fantastic video love paddy’s channel as well have fun on your trip

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much

[@NickyDunn]

Great video

[@prebenvestdam1973]

I will be hard for you to get a Chinese visa in Thailand for two reasons: 1) normally you need to apply for Chinese visa in your home country - a few overlanders have managed to do it abroad but they are far and few (we crossed China in our car from Kyrgyzstan to Laos and had to fly back to Paris to get the visa). 2) For some unknown reason visiting Turkey is a red flag for the Chinese. We had one Turkey stamp in our passports for a weekend stay in Istanbul and we were called in for interview about this. So with your long stay in Turkey during Covid it might be a challenge. Your best solution is probably to ship from Port Klang in Malaysia to Chennai in India and go south of the Himalayas rather than north. Your next challenge will be to get across Iran who are not keen on US, UK and Australia passports. But you can do it with an Iranian guide following you (like China requires). It is a bit expensive for the long drive but otherwise you need to ship again which probably is the same cost. After Iran it is an easy peasy home run from Georgia and back. You can also cross from Iran directly to Turkey. Good luck and safe roads.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the the message .... lots of things to think about and we are deciding on which route to take which is the fun and tricky part - but we will work out a route for sure as there is a charity dinner dance waiting for us LOL happy travels 🤗🙏

[@MrBoatman46]

Yea avoid China…you won’t miss much

[@MQ-xv2su]

Normally you'd need a law degree to give such advice, but this punter did it for no money at all.

[@maxineb9598]

@@MQ-xv2suNo law degree needed. Just savvy advice that could be found on travel forums. Its a pity the old Thorn Tree from Lonely Planet isnt around still. That was a fount of travel knowledge from travellers and usually up to date on most things posted.

[@aznraph]

Hi Chris and Marianne, please try to take the route via Myanmar and india instead going back to Malaysia !

[@stevecarroll8513]

Wow Chris, excellent navigations! It’s not easy on those roads.. It doesn’t surprise me the time needed to do the government paperwork..

[@anjamalu]

Hi Paddy! Great episode!

[@sflscott11]

Great adventure as always! Not surprised at the visa result... your van alone depicts the very things that are banned there.

[@stgeorge1459]

I stumbled across and have binge watched your vlogs today since you entered Thailand, and will no doubt review your past vlogs another time. I was in Bangkok on 1st March, but have lived in Thailand 12yrs, and am used to driving Thai style. Im based just outside Pattaya. Massive respect to Marianne for driving in the chaos for the first time though, it can be intimidating for new drivers in the City. I havent done a Road Trip around Thailand for over 6mths, and your vlogs have given me itchy feet to do one soon. I like the places you sometimes stay in, like the Parami Farm Stay, as thats the type of places my wife and i stay....basic but comfy. Im sorry your plans have to change, but i look forward to the rest of your stay in The Land of Smiles. Enjoy 🙏

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - we have had a brilliant time in Thailand and just loved Parami Farm stay .... everything a farm stay should be and more !! Noi and Bow the owners are lovely and Noi has a smile that lights up the room !! When you go please do say hello from us xx

[@CamboFord]

The cables are for cable TV. Best way to get across or into a busy intersection, is to creep forward and at the first sighting of half a space, move forward and the traffic will stop for you without road rage like you'd get at home.

[@adriennethenomad]

God bless Marianne and her driving skills! Just found you through Paddy and enjoying your channel!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome aboard! Thanks - I love driving 🌷💪🚐🤗🌺

[@sammayet9002]

Lovely , awesome and exciting ❤❤❤ pity about the visas 😢😢😢

[@Nlav26]

Wow I just followed you guys and love Paddy’s channel, cool to see you guys meet up.

[@TREADtheglobe]

It is always fun to meet friends on the road 🌺🙌

[@01322521959]

You are a good driver, adjusting so well to the roads here in Bangkok.

[@ciaramc29]

Marianne has taken a leaf out of the Thai truck drivers book, Truddy is bigger than cars, they will make way. I can't wait to see where the adventure takes you next, India, South Africa who knows, well by now you probably do.

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Colleen

[@Ivanskrakow]

That is for the subway, the pools of water next to highway are probably either fish or Prawn farms

[@samrantantae1286]

wel come to thailand 🇹🇭 thank you ❤

[@minimalistation]

Loved this

[@janeavery9346]

Wow to driving around Bangkok😅 and in a camper van..epic

[@dianalilley4910]

I'm blown away by you driving in Bangkok ....RESPECT!

[@user-xv3gu4cp8w]

Thank you for visiting us!!! 🇹🇭 Have a good trip 🙏

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you! 😃

[@howwedoitinthesixtoronto8976]

Loved this video. Subscribed to Paddy Doyle channel

[@user-im8tm5oj9c]

ดูมีความสูขเดินทางปลอดภัยนะครับ ผมดู จนจบ ขับรถไดเก่งมาก

[@erikcele1604]

Nice! Hope you meet my brother! Drive safe!

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

I really enjoyed today's video. :>)

[@OpenMy.life2566]

Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭

[@miracklc109]

Greetins from Turkey ❤

[@piputnmesawang3015]

I am looking forward to see you in the episode.Thanks again .

[@kurtlvaas9455]

very cool video and location 😄

[@DonBigMango]

Congratulations to Marie-Anne for braving Bkk traffic in Trudy. Its bad enough in a car but a camper van far worse. Its strange seeing you traveling the road I'm so familiar with. Safe driving up North.

[@nathankent9048]

Rush hour is 24/7 in Bangkok :D

[@harisalkhufet4311]

Yeay..u guys will be back in Malaysia!!😋

[@chatchaweewong1071]

I been to this hotel 3 weeks ago while working at US Embassy, HOW CAN I MISS YOU GUYS, LoL!

[@iantroup]

Saw you guy's on Paddy Doyle's channel, here we go!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome !! We are on our way !! woo hoo

[@Ajcatlady2023]

Great driving Marianne, more busy then London in rush hour😂... I was keeping my fingers crossed for news about china, but as you guys have said before plans change.. Can't wait to see where your going to next, Love your videos, keep then coming xx

[@narougdetyodthongdee3420]

ตามไปเที่ยวด้วยทุกที่ครับ​ ลุ้นว่าจะได้ต่ออายุอยู่​ไทย​อีก1เดือนหนักมาก😅และเสียใจด้วย​ครับ​ที่ไม่ได้​วีซ่า​จีน​ รู้​สึก​แย่ไปด้วยเลยและดีใจด้วยครับที่เจอกับแพดดี้​ เขาจะช่วยคุณ​ได้มากในหลายๆเรื่อง​ เขาคืิแขกวีไอพี​ของพวกเรา😊เที่ยว​ให้​สนุก​และ​เดินทาง​ปลอดภัย​ครับ​❤🎉

[@TREADtheglobe]

🤗🙏🌺

[@wesleyyoung1082]

Saw you guys on paddy’s channel. I’m happy to come along with you in your journey.. You’re doing what most should if they could. Keep it up you 2..enjoy life love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Wesley and Welcome 🤗🙏

[@loveexpert951]

Welcome to Thailand

[@istvanszakalos4783]

I spend all day with you, thanks😂❤

[@adventureswithangelaandwayne]

Oh boy guys you have certainly got patients trying to get visas etc... Nice surprise seeing Paddy, we drove a tuk tuk round Sri Lanka last year after watching Paddy do it. Have fun 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Wow that is great !!

[@johndgn]

Akways impressed by Marianne's confident driving in all these different countries. After your trip folks could hire you two 😅, safe travels home.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks! 😃

[@arnoldloye2702]

Those small “shrine” u referring outside hotels and houses are spirits house…

[@graemeaylward8313]

Well that is so sad that you didn't get your Chinese Visa to continue your world journey. I guess they were concerned that you may have had connections with ethnic Uighurs whilst in Turkey. They are a persecuted Moslem group within China. I admire your resilience in the face of adversity and hope that you will be able to find an interesting route home. God bless you and keep you safe on your travels. 😀❤🙏

[@henryhymc2709]

I'm from Malaysia & I drive in Bangkok everytime I'm there. It's easier than getting Grab when you're not staying in tourist areas. Not an issue with the traffic or driving style of Thailand as I've got used to it for the last 30+ years driving over the boarders.

[@biddiemutter3481]

My kind of driving, Marianne!❤ 8:14

[@rosewardale159]

Ive got to say between Marianne and her amazing driving skills and Chris with his navigation skills my nerves are in tact watching your videos😊 Love the way you handle situations (Chinese visa) you both have great attitudes when things dont go to plan. Stay positive and stay safe! Love Rose xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Rose - Team work makes the dream work as they say LOL 😂🌺

[@JRnunarak]

I will send you an encouragement to both of you in this situation and I hope you will enjoy your time in Thailand. Have a safe trip krub.

[@nicholasc700]

Well it is what it is & I was hoping to go along with you into China! That would be real fun!!! But you guys still looked so happy & still so enthusiastic to carry on despite the setback!!! Hooray!!! big thumbs up 💪💪💪👍👍 See you soon🤩

[@Bestie-on-tour]

On the way back to KL, try the route that passes Nakhon Sri Thammarat. It is a very lovely town, lots of interesting places, long quiet beaches, lots of beautiful temple, a town of great historical.

[@robscovell5951]

Yes!

[@muhammadsyafiq2460]

Bring us over the world 😊

[@tnamarketeer1370]

A tip for you..if you're looking for carparks in Thailand, find a buddhist temple or commonly known as a wat. Parking is always available and abundant. The good thing about this is its 99% always free and there's a buddhist temple basically on every other road. Secondly those shrines you saw in the hotel are called spirit houses. Its where the spirits of the land reside. Almost every home and building will have it. Sometimes they're even called ghost houses....

[@Eoghan-hs2wz]

I've never heard spirit shrines referred to as ghost houses. Ghost house translates to "Bahn phii" (บ้านผี). That means a haunted house.

[@tnamarketeer1370]

@@Eoghan-hs2wz my ex wife's family was half Laotian and half Thai....while my ex wife called it spirit house, her father would called it ghost house 🤷

[@philgreen815]

Never been to Thailand, but done Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, and am looking at Banda Neira later this year. We will meet at Jakarta a couple of hops to Banda Neira, then Puncak Pass again. Absolutely love that part of the wold and put up with the awkward bits, because it is so worth it. Great video, makes me feel like I'm there :)

[@pavolklepac935]

I did drive in Bangkok but on a scooter... much more enjoyable...😊

[@beverleypennell69]

Sorry china didnt come through for you both. But it is so good to see you continue your way through the world.

[@jukesd1597]

It was sad to see the emotion on Marianne’s face re:the visa, but no worries! Everything will turn out right:) Keep smiling and adventuring! Thanks for the intro to Paddy!! I’ll check out his channel. 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

And as my Aunt Julia says ... it is what it is !! LOL - Yep great guy xx

[@thaibeefyfm3667]

So funny to hear you talk about "rush hour" in Bangkok (like it's not busy at other times) Good luck with your travels.

[@ThatGirlLib]

I thought the training would go flying by real fast. I’m glad it just chugged along slowly. 🚂💨

[@Saintok1]

22:00 Local here. I drive here everyday. On the first traffic light not the repeated one, you should see a sign saying you are permitted to “turn left on red in the furthermost left lane” when it’s safe to do so.

[@serdarcayan7691]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@A.NORAZMINor]

Respect the driver driving in Thailand

[@carnivorecampers]

"I don’t know who has right of way.' "I do now" 😂😂😂

[@dannyfisher9223]

Oh that sucks that you can't get a china visa guy's! Thanks for another great episode 👏 safe travels and enjoy

[@jozilla]

The place where u stopped at red light after getting off the express way is actually a through left turn on the furthest left lane where u stopped (ok to turn even in red), that's why people were turning left in front of you.

[@meryuk]

What a crowd at the market.. I'd need a lengthy recuperation afterwards