The problem isn’t street food that’s been laying out and then cooked in a wok in front of u , it’s the precook food that’s been sitting there for hours without proper heat and then served to u
If the food stall has running water you have a fair chance to be OK. It's the 'dunk system' of dirty water to less dirty then fairly clean water that will get you! Many vendors do not wash themselves properly after using the toilet. Most food poisoning is caused by feces bacteria that has been ingested by the customer!
Awesome job covering these topics! Those no-brain foreigners aren't tolerated back home so they travel abroad. Grab and Bolt are easy to use and less hassle than dealing with greedy taxi drivers. The only two times I became ill was after eating at large commercial restaurants.
Speaking of taxis - First time I went to Thailand I just got scared for life! All the taxis were basically demanding 300 bat to be taken across the street! So I never liked using taxis since then, only prebooked rides from the hotel or similar.
I used Bolt., Grab and regular taxis on a recent trip. Regular taxis are cheaper if they put the meter on. They will unless there is a traffic jam and totally understandable. Bolt cannot be gotten during traffic jams or particular routes. Grab is often more expensive in BKK than the quoted price as they use the expressway so need to add 50B. In Pattaya, Bolt was easily the best.
What ever is said about street food should be considered carefully. I've had bacterial and parasitic infections even avoiding street food. Flavor is not worth risking or destroying a wonderful vacation.
Ha! I feel like this video coud be made every year for the past 20 years. All is still true. The taxi "smart tip" is a real expert wisdom. Love the content been watching from the start. Glad to see you flourising.
I once saw some foreign guys deriding some Kathoey's in Patong Phuket. It kicked off pretty fast! Ladyboys came 'out of the woodwork' and attacked the Farangs! Glass ashtrays were thrown at the Farangs and it got very nasty very quickly! Give people respect and don't try to be 'smart ' with others! Or you will be dealt with!
I get so drunk over there , I have to walk home cause i would fall of scooter taxi. You know what i dont do is? be a dik when im so drunk, You can get skits faced real bad and have the best fun still, Just dont be a dik when spastic, Be fun and silly only. Your in there country . even if your were home and played up, you still get locked up. Come's down to how much real fun you want to have, dont look at other's and gauge fun, just have fun yourself, and dont be a dik I love it when the bar own walks me to taxi, put's me in a taxi cause he know's i walk around in circle's for hr's ... Such a great place...
@@keisone I hope not that much I’m literally moving there next Friday 🤣🤣🤣 otherwise I’ll be like Sam was for a while back there before he got that bar job
It never ceases to amaze me how stupid my fellow foreigners can be. Being friendly and having a good time is so much easier than being an idiot.. Thanks Adam.
@2:18 - unfortunately if they are from US, they might be behaving like that in US, getting away with it, and bringing it to Thailand. Luckily they are getting arrested and thrown out of country, but IMO the punishment should be harsher in order to prevent tourists like them from going to Thailand.
Safety wing does not cover motorcycle riding by Australians in Asia - hey you need to disclose Commission to recommend safety wing ! Sponsor you all good great edit
Great video, Adam! Your advice about staying out of trouble is spot on. I've witnessed a few incidents in Pattaya myself, and it's taught me the importance of walking away. There was one particular situation at a hotel involving a young individual, and their behavior towards the staff was truly appalling. I felt compelled to step in and address the situation directly, urging them to treat others with respect and resolve the issue amicably.
Not sure if this is what you meant or not. But you don't need a motorbike license in your home country + IDP to by-pass the police check points. All you need is a normal car license and IDP. But yes as for your travel insurance its void if you don't have a motorbike license in your home country + IDP.
Exactly!! His videos are 💯 the best I've seen Real Thailand Life! Real Thailand people! Real Thailand lifestyle and keis does a good job of presenting both sides of the coin without being bias. He's a good man with right heart and promoting far Eastern countries in a positive light. The far East is getting so much slack across all media and it's sad all because the economy is about to flip right up and the dominant world powers are going to be China and the far East again! I do believe Thailand is revoking it's cannabis laws as the news said the other week, wouldn't surprise me if the data studies show a higher rate of criminal acts or RTAs under the influence, all because the dickhead foreigners can't handle their beer, illicit substances and aggressive emotions. Strange how the same nightlife that in Thailand is available in Amsterdam but the trouble makers don't go there being abusive. Getting arrested or injured. It's a deep ingrained mentality that the English and Western pale skinned folk can go anywhere, treating the natives disrespectfully and displaying disgusting rude behaviour. But of course, the one time English go to Holland for trouble is football hooliganism. And that's a whole other story 😅 Stay safe 🙏 have fun 😊 keep smiling
One thing to mention is when it's kicking off in a bar in Thailand don't get involved. Normally back home you would try to defuse the situation but I was told by the cashier at one particular bar on soi baukaw in Pattaya that's not how it's done in Thailand. She said do not get involved I will sort this it's not your problem. I'd been a regular at the bar for a while and got to know the staff and the cashier very well. On this particular night an Irish bloke came in and he seemed OK but took a particular dislike to a Norwegian guy sitting at the bar. Maybe something had gone on before I don't know but all of a sudden fists where flying. The Norwegian guy at first just defend himself but then punched him and noked him onto the floor but before he could get up the 4ft8 50 kilo cashier had her foot on his throat with the bar bill in her hand demanding payment and he paid ! Apparently he had a reputation for for looking for trouble and a couple of days later he was seen fighting with the motorbike taxi guys. I don't know the outcome but I can assume it didn't end well for him.!
Yes, stand back watch, maybe film but Do Not Get Involved. Amarin TV every night someone has gotten involved and sometime later the guy comes back with a mob of friends, knife or gun. That said you are safe here. Act kind, respectful, say sorry and that solves 99 % of your problems
Many leaves their common sense, politeness and brains at the airport home. You are a guest in any country and you should respect the laws culture and norms in any country you are travelling to.
Please bring your bad behavior to Thailand. Thais love to knock you down to reality, say sorry, and maybe pay 300 baht, probably not. Thais appreciate demonstrating their Muay Thai and superior fighting style (3 on 1).
I was on holiday with my Thai wife in Patong. We would have the hotel breakfast in the morning where we met a young couple from the US. My wife is very social and she'd have little conversations with them. One morning they came into breakfast with both of them having injuries on the same side of their bodies. I knew exactly how that came to be. The woman was on crutches because she had a piece of rebar go through her knee. Folks, JUST DON'T DO IT. You will be greatly increasing the probability of ruining your vacation.
Several types of bacteria are not killed by high temperatures as they can be encapsulated. Street food is as you say, often safe. My personal worst experience with food poisoning was 4 days of intense suffering from a hotel restaurant in Phuket.
Great Video. I know you are the expert on catchy titles. But I almost didn't watch it, the right title should have been "Don't be shy. Thai people are the best"
Great content again, please Adam do not promote that Grub SK , vlogging ! Just noted a reference on this vid , there’s nothing legendary about him , keep it real and genuine as you do very well .
Well said .The Thai people dont put up with fuckwittery and why should they. Respect the culture and the people themselves and happy days. So simple to have a good time there. Quality people and a great country.. Miss the place bigtime... As Arnie once said I'll be back...
Treat a moped like a bicycle. You can all ride a bicycle. Drive it same speed as a bicycle. Just roam at 20mph on the far side and build you experience and confidence. Dont try to drive like a local until you really get a feel for it
Some great advice Keis, i recently just got back from Buriram 4 H N/E of Bangkok with my Thai Friend and her family are so welcoming and never wanted and money but just wanted me to enjoy the Thai experience. Great vid mate Stay safe
Hey Jon, what I’ve been seeing is a slower response time from ambulances 🚑 here compared to what we’re used to in metropolitan Australia. While it’s a wildly sweeping generalisation I’d also go so far as to say that First Aid training and knowledge isn’t as abundant as it is amongst the general public in Sydney. If someone comes off here in Pattaya, it’s usually really bad 😢
Landed in Don Muang airport and needed a ride to my hotel. Booked a grab which was going to be a 20 minute wait for 200baht. While waiting for my grab, a taxi driver confronted me saying he would take me to my hotel for 1000 baht. I told him OKAY :D just wait outside as I am going to grab a bite to eat at subway. He's outside waiting for 20 minutes, I walk by him, jump in my grab and take off as he is screaming at me lol. Not all foreigners are stupid taxi man :)
I remember being on Bangla Rd in Phuket about 20 years ago and getting into an argument with a couple of Americans. My friend who was the wiser one between the two of us dragged me away to another bar and later in the evening on our way home we saw those 2 guys sitting in the back of a police truck. They had gotten "special treatment" by the locals and the police and their eyes were swollen shut and had huge lumps all over their heads and bodies. That was the last time lost my temper while visiting there.
The reason you’ll often see those random banana plantations in middle of the city is it reduces the landowners tax by a lot if they grow something on the land rather than just have a vacant block
Why recommend Safetywings right after talking about motorcyle accidents when they don't even cover motorcyle accidents? From their Policy: YOU ARE NOT COVERED FOR: 4. Bodily injury or damage caused directly or indirectly in connection with the ownership, possession or use by you or on behalf of you of: aircraft, hovercraft, watercraft, motorized vehicles, parachute, parasail, glider, firearms, fireworks, explosives, deadly weapons, or any racing activity;
@@keisone I man not sure what to tell you but I copied that text from their policy on their website. It's pretty explicit. If they do cover it, as you say, maybe they should clarify their literature.
You say it, since I arrived in Asia in 2012, I met tons of men that think that they have free passes for everything because they are foreigners and now with the surge of influencers teaching bad behavior is getting worse.
I gotta say tho that many of the TH-cam vloggers making Thailand content I feel that even if they're coming across as streetwise and relatably cool enough, they're all asking for respect for the locals, the culture, tell their viewers repeatedly to not behave like dickheads and generally appear to be setting good examples in their videos. I guess they have seen so many dickheads and socialised with so many dickheads over there that they've really come to appreciate civil manners and a decent minimum of social conduct, no matter how much fun you're hoping to have.
What problems do you have using Grab or Bolt in BKK? Use them both daily for getting around and for dropping stock off around the city and never had any problems.
Excellent information Adam on motorbike rentals regarding insurance and licensing. If you plan on being in Thailand longer than 2 months you are expected to get a Thai Drivers License.
I’m not sure that exactly right - I’m in Thailand for three months with a 12 month international license. Getting a Thai license for the first year is not an easy process. There are plenty of other posts that detail the process.
@marcp108 You just haven't been caught. Look it up. What I mean is the law is one thing but how it is applied is different. I have a friends with tourist visa's who have Thail Motorbike Licenses. Your insurance may not cover you in the event of an accident beyond 2 months on an International Driver's License. That happens.
@@marcp108I could go to the driver centre, do a morning study, afternoon practical then a test a week later, a license as easy as that with a motorcycle license. My wife didn't want me to get motorised though for whatever reason, she was stalling that freedom. North Thailand and where we lived four of our uncles are police, and a few friends soldiers. They all said, get the motorcycle, any problem with police roadblocks or getting pulled over on roads then call the uncles. They all said "problem is NO PROBLEM the police hear my voice and know big police on phone then let you go" 😂 But that is also the big worry with my ex-wife, if I go Thailand now and she is crazy enough to report me to BKK police using family powers. I still waiting for her to do quick divorce papers 3 years later, if I arrive at airport then flagged up it's an immediate arrest for absconded husband FFS
Is this a re upload bro or maybe ive just been watching your videos for that long that it feels like a video uve done in the past. Nothing negative bro as always great advice/ info from you
Officers from phra khanong police station offered me to drive me and my broken wheelchair home after a construction worker called them. I thought noooo, don’t call the police if I’m the one blocking the whole soi. But they were super friendly and lifted the 170kg thing on their pickup truck. I offered them snacks and drinks from nearby 7 but they just smiled and asked for a selfie with me instead. It has definitely advantages being greng jai in Thailand
I had one question that was fun up to me because I'm heading out your way in November to Pattaya I know you're in Bangkok regardless Thailand. Should I get vaccinated for certain and not covid just for things like food allergens like thyroid once that protect you from mosquitoes malaria stuff like that and the other thing is if you are in Pattaya it would be great to meet up and say hello I watch you religiously and I would love to chat and buy you a beer names Dale thanks
Motorcycle tip, get a pair of motorcycle pants and a motorcycle jacket that is breathable (before you go) then get a model of scooter with a big storage bin. Take off your moto gear when not riding and throw it under your seat. That said, I only geared up like that when I was driving roads I didn’t know by heart/ driving more than 30 min.
Why would anyone think that they can jump on a bike with no experience, drink and ride in a country where the don’t know and can’t read the road signs and no think that it will end badly is Beneath me. It’s almost as bad as coming to Thailand and eating at MacDonald’s, Taco Bell and other western dumps and not trying all of that delicious Thai cuisine that is so much cheaper, especially when you eat with the locals.
Big reason for bad food is the bigger places store foods over multiple days and it may go from warm to cold multiple times over the supply chain where as the street cart styles only buy for that day straight form the market generally.
I was planning on fighting with a bunch of Thai police officers on my next trip to Pattaya but this video has changed my mind! Thanks Adam
tell someone to make a video...if you plan on doing that
... keep it on your bucket list,,, you never know in the future opportunities may allow.... 5555
Ah, alcohol. The cause of and solution to all of life’s problems 😅
Great video! I love your Thailand contents. 😬🙏
The problem isn’t street food that’s been laying out and then cooked in a wok in front of u , it’s the precook food that’s been sitting there for hours without proper heat and then served to u
If the food stall has running water you have a fair chance to be OK. It's the 'dunk system' of dirty water to less dirty then fairly clean water that will get you! Many vendors do not wash themselves properly after using the toilet. Most food poisoning is caused by feces bacteria that has been ingested by the customer!
Safety Wing very good but Is expensive when you are in the older 55-60 bracket compared to other health insurance providers ..
As a food safety worker, high heat will not make up for meat let out in temps above 40 degrees F.
😊 great video. What is your vlogging camera please
Gopro hero 9, there are links in the description to my setup 😊
Can we please get a thai graff skate video please bro. Love your channel bro
Awesome job covering these topics! Those no-brain foreigners aren't tolerated back home so they travel abroad. Grab and Bolt are easy to use and less hassle than dealing with greedy taxi drivers. The only two times I became ill was after eating at large commercial restaurants.
Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam...politness goes 100% all the way for a great life, been here at all 3 since 1980 as an adult!
Speaking of taxis - First time I went to Thailand I just got scared for life! All the taxis were basically demanding 300 bat to be taken across the street! So I never liked using taxis since then, only prebooked rides from the hotel or similar.
I used Bolt., Grab and regular taxis on a recent trip. Regular taxis are cheaper if they put the meter on. They will unless there is a traffic jam and totally understandable. Bolt cannot be gotten during traffic jams or particular routes. Grab is often more expensive in BKK than the quoted price as they use the expressway so need to add 50B. In Pattaya, Bolt was easily the best.
What ever is said about street food should be considered carefully. I've had bacterial and parasitic infections even avoiding street food. Flavor is not worth risking or destroying a wonderful vacation.
Ha! I feel like this video coud be made every year for the past 20 years. All is still true. The taxi "smart tip" is a real expert wisdom. Love the content been watching from the start. Glad to see you flourising.
Everything you said is spot on mate! Good one!
Cheers man!
1:25 So funny! 10 cops vs 1 drunk bodybuilding dude.😂😂
Hey Keis, love your videos always great to watch, what happened to your mate that recently moved there haven’t seen him ?
Don't do any stupid stuff in any country 😊😮
That was my taxi mentality from over a decade back.
Don’t ride bikes or scooters in Asia if you can’t ride well.
I once saw some foreign guys deriding some Kathoey's in Patong Phuket. It kicked off pretty fast! Ladyboys came 'out of the woodwork' and attacked the Farangs! Glass ashtrays were thrown at the Farangs and it got very nasty very quickly! Give people respect and don't try to be 'smart ' with others! Or you will be dealt with!
Thailand is a tourist location and such problems are common but definitely hard for the innocent locals 😢
Drink, drugs and the lack of brain cells is a bad combination.
Haha especially the last part lol
The weed shops are helping making us more sensible
Thailand is rich country in Asia
Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea 😊
I get so drunk over there , I have to walk home cause i would fall of scooter taxi. You know what i dont do is? be a dik when im so drunk, You can get skits faced real bad and have the best fun still, Just dont be a dik when spastic, Be fun and silly only. Your in there country . even if your were home and played up, you still get locked up. Come's down to how much real fun you want to have, dont look at other's and gauge fun, just have fun yourself, and dont be a dik
I love it when the bar own walks me to taxi, put's me in a taxi cause he know's i walk around in circle's for hr's ... Such a great place...
😂phuket tattoo, we call it the Samui Street pizza😂😂😂
Whats up with your buddy. Gone adrift. Havnt seen him make a video in awhile
Lastly , if your coming from the matrix mind set , leave that back cuz it doesnt work .
Can you get a Thai bike license if your only there for a short stay ie the 3 month standard
Not legitimately, I had to show a ton of paperwork..
@@keisone shit looks like it’s a car for me (prob safer anyway) or the baht bus I only wanted one for Pattaya and Phuket and stuff anyway no big loss
Yeah, I mean the idea is you will be drinking most of the time so less bike is a good thing haha
@@keisone I hope not that much I’m literally moving there next Friday 🤣🤣🤣 otherwise I’ll be like Sam was for a while back there before he got that bar job
Haha don’t do that or you will need to get a job like he did 🤣🤣
Thai street food is very good and uses fresh ingredients 👍👍👍
Roids + alcohol = trouble
another myth 😂
If you have a license from an Asian country, you'll be covered too
Poor Thailand is turning into Florida or Benidorm.
It never ceases to amaze me how stupid my fellow foreigners can be. Being friendly and having a good time is so much easier than being an idiot.. Thanks Adam.
Last thing I'll do is ride motorcycle in any country 😊😮
@2:18 - unfortunately if they are from US, they might be behaving like that in US, getting away with it, and bringing it to Thailand. Luckily they are getting arrested and thrown out of country, but IMO the punishment should be harsher in order to prevent tourists like them from going to Thailand.
Yeah I agree.. every time I see an Aussie being a dick I really hope they get banned
Safety wing does not cover motorcycle riding by Australians in Asia - hey you need to disclose Commission to recommend safety wing ! Sponsor you all good great edit
Great video, Adam! Your advice about staying out of trouble is spot on. I've witnessed a few incidents in Pattaya myself, and it's taught me the importance of walking away. There was one particular situation at a hotel involving a young individual, and their behavior towards the staff was truly appalling. I felt compelled to step in and address the situation directly, urging them to treat others with respect and resolve the issue amicably.
"You shouldn't drink on an empty head"
Words to live by, lol
The common denominator is alcohol.. and drugs...stupid is as stupid does .
Not sure if this is what you meant or not.
But you don't need a motorbike license in your home country + IDP to by-pass the police check points. All you need is a normal car license and IDP.
But yes as for your travel insurance its void if you don't have a motorbike license in your home country + IDP.
Tip 1 should be, don't leave your brain at home 😂😂😂
Yeah, that seems like much needed advice sadly lol
You make the assumption they have one at home 😝
The reasons I enjoy your videos is you focus on the food and locals. Not on bars where foreigners are trying to find girls
Exactly!! His videos are 💯 the best I've seen
Real Thailand Life!
Real Thailand people!
Real Thailand lifestyle and keis does a good job of presenting both sides of the coin without being bias. He's a good man with right heart and promoting far Eastern countries in a positive light.
The far East is getting so much slack across all media and it's sad all because the economy is about to flip right up and the dominant world powers are going to be China and the far East again!
I do believe Thailand is revoking it's cannabis laws as the news said the other week, wouldn't surprise me if the data studies show a higher rate of criminal acts or RTAs under the influence, all because the dickhead foreigners can't handle their beer, illicit substances and aggressive emotions.
Strange how the same nightlife that in Thailand is available in Amsterdam but the trouble makers don't go there being abusive. Getting arrested or injured.
It's a deep ingrained mentality that the English and Western pale skinned folk can go anywhere, treating the natives disrespectfully and displaying disgusting rude behaviour.
But of course, the one time English go to Holland for trouble is football hooliganism. And that's a whole other story 😅
Stay safe 🙏 have fun 😊 keep smiling
See plenty of tourists bandaged up here in Samui. I call it the SRT ( Samui Roll & Tumble )
But insurance won't cover me because of my age and underlying health issues. No one wants to discuss that in their videos.
Roid rage is real.
Been going Thailand for 20 years . Only had food poisoning once and that was from the guest house I was staying in . Street food is the best 👍🏻
Stick to the rules , be sensible , don’t be stupid and and keep away from trouble 😊
It not drinking on a empty head. Empty belly
Im English , and i swear were ever i travel we have a bad rep.
My last trip to Thailand in July, I only got sick once from eating at a Chinese Restaurant in a 5 star hotel in Hua Hin. Street food no problem.
One thing to mention is when it's kicking off in a bar in Thailand don't get involved. Normally back home you would try to defuse the situation but I was told by the cashier at one particular bar on soi baukaw in Pattaya that's not how it's done in Thailand. She said do not get involved I will sort this it's not your problem. I'd been a regular at the bar for a while and got to know the staff and the cashier very well. On this particular night an Irish bloke came in and he seemed OK but took a particular dislike to a Norwegian guy sitting at the bar. Maybe something had gone on before I don't know but all of a sudden fists where flying. The Norwegian guy at first just defend himself but then punched him and noked him onto the floor but before he could get up the 4ft8 50 kilo cashier had her foot on his throat with the bar bill in her hand demanding payment and he paid ! Apparently he had a reputation for for looking for trouble and a couple of days later he was seen fighting with the motorbike taxi guys. I don't know the outcome but I can assume it didn't end well for him.!
Yes, stand back watch, maybe film but Do Not Get Involved. Amarin TV every night someone has gotten involved and sometime later the guy comes back with a mob of friends, knife or gun. That said you are safe here. Act kind, respectful, say sorry and that solves 99 % of your problems
I'm intrigued by Bolt not working well in Bangkok now. Is there a video coming about those issues or can you tell more here?
Many leaves their common sense, politeness and brains at the airport home. You are a guest in any country and you should respect the laws culture and norms in any country you are travelling to.
💯!!
Please bring your bad behavior to Thailand. Thais love to knock you down to reality, say sorry, and maybe pay 300 baht, probably not. Thais appreciate demonstrating their Muay Thai and superior fighting style (3 on 1).
WISDOM!!
@@keisonewhen is the best period to travel to Thailand? Would do Bangkok and some islands.
Wrong, you have to respect laws independly of if you are foreginer or national, not only foreginers
I was on holiday with my Thai wife in Patong. We would have the hotel breakfast in the morning where we met a young couple from the US. My wife is very social and she'd have little conversations with them. One morning they came into breakfast with both of them having injuries on the same side of their bodies. I knew exactly how that came to be. The woman was on crutches because she had a piece of rebar go through her knee. Folks, JUST DON'T DO IT. You will be greatly increasing the probability of ruining your vacation.
you mean it was a bike accident ?
Several types of bacteria are not killed by high temperatures as they can be encapsulated. Street food is as you say, often safe. My personal worst experience with food poisoning was 4 days of intense suffering from a hotel restaurant in Phuket.
Bolt is useless in Sukhumvit. Still works in non tourist areas of Bangkok.
Thumbs up 👍 Adam
Great Video. I know you are the expert on catchy titles. But I almost didn't watch it, the right title should have been "Don't be shy. Thai people are the best"
Great content again, please Adam do not promote that Grub SK , vlogging ! Just noted a reference on this vid , there’s nothing legendary about him , keep it real and genuine as you do very well .
Well said .The Thai people dont put up with fuckwittery and why should they. Respect the culture and the people themselves and happy days. So simple to have a good time there. Quality people and a great country.. Miss the place bigtime... As Arnie once said I'll be back...
Treat a moped like a bicycle. You can all ride a bicycle. Drive it same speed as a bicycle. Just roam at 20mph on the far side and build you experience and confidence. Dont try to drive like a local until you really get a feel for it
If you behave that way back home, don't bring that shit here. Great words of wisdom but unfortunately too many people are too thick to get it.
Any chance getting the names of those Thai Facebook news groups Keis?🙏🏻
You just said you had no idea what the argument was about but called him an idiot 😂 Anything could have happened lol.
Not just Thailand. When you are in another country, act like you are a guest in someone else's house.
Some great advice Keis, i recently just got back from Buriram 4 H N/E of Bangkok with my Thai Friend and her family are so welcoming and never wanted and money but just wanted me to enjoy the Thai experience. Great vid mate Stay safe
Awesome video. You are such a great mentor. I enjoy all of your videos, you have a pleasant voice.
When I lived in Krung Thep I was lucky enough I could use BTS and MRT to get around. Up in my village I Owen vehicles so no worries there either.
02:50 I noticed that while i was out there last month! Bolt was basically impossible to use in BKK. You know why that is?
Did you see Jeff and Hunter this past weekend MX at Iron man ?
Top post mate, some really good advice for visitors to the land of smiles!
The mass of scooters driving down the windy mountain road to Patong is insane! Pretty sure a few of them bounced of the cars.
Oh man yeah so many
Is a scooter considered a motorcycle in Thailand?
Love the vid man. I am keen to get a bike license, however i feel riding in Sydney would be suicidal as well.
Hey Jon, what I’ve been seeing is a slower response time from ambulances 🚑 here compared to what we’re used to in metropolitan Australia. While it’s a wildly sweeping generalisation I’d also go so far as to say that First Aid training and knowledge isn’t as abundant as it is amongst the general public in Sydney. If someone comes off here in Pattaya, it’s usually really bad 😢
I really did not know you had to have your home license on you as well! Thanks! I wasn't going to bring it.
Landed in Don Muang airport and needed a ride to my hotel. Booked a grab which was going to be a 20 minute wait for 200baht. While waiting for my grab, a taxi driver confronted me saying he would take me to my hotel for 1000 baht. I told him OKAY :D just wait outside as I am going to grab a bite to eat at subway. He's outside waiting for 20 minutes, I walk by him, jump in my grab and take off as he is screaming at me lol. Not all foreigners are stupid taxi man :)
what a legend lol🤣🤣
I remember being on Bangla Rd in Phuket about 20 years ago and getting into an argument with a couple of Americans. My friend who was the wiser one between the two of us dragged me away to another bar and later in the evening on our way home we saw those 2 guys sitting in the back of a police truck. They had gotten "special treatment" by the locals and the police and their eyes were swollen shut and had huge lumps all over their heads and bodies. That was the last time lost my temper while visiting there.
The reason you’ll often see those random banana plantations in middle of the city is it reduces the landowners tax by a lot if they grow something on the land rather than just have a vacant block
Why recommend Safetywings right after talking about motorcyle accidents when they don't even cover motorcyle accidents?
From their Policy:
YOU ARE NOT COVERED FOR:
4. Bodily injury or damage caused directly or indirectly in connection with the ownership, possession or use by you or on behalf of you of: aircraft, hovercraft, watercraft, motorized vehicles, parachute, parasail, glider, firearms, fireworks, explosives, deadly weapons, or any racing activity;
Safetywing covers motorcycle accidents if you are licensed and wearing safety equipment like a helmet.
@@keisone I man not sure what to tell you but I copied that text from their policy on their website. It's pretty explicit. If they do cover it, as you say, maybe they should clarify their literature.
check coverage safety wing did not pay mine when i got sick
I think you have posted this video before 😁
You say it, since I arrived in Asia in 2012, I met tons of men that think that they have free passes for everything because they are foreigners and now with the surge of influencers teaching bad behavior is getting worse.
I gotta say tho that many of the TH-cam vloggers making Thailand content I feel that even if they're coming across as streetwise and relatably cool enough, they're all asking for respect for the locals, the culture, tell their viewers repeatedly to not behave like dickheads and generally appear to be setting good examples in their videos. I guess they have seen so many dickheads and socialised with so many dickheads over there that they've really come to appreciate civil manners and a decent minimum of social conduct, no matter how much fun you're hoping to have.
@@marsfuture there are good TH-camrs but sadly most of the ones growing fast are the dickhead TH-camrs promoting dickhead tourism 🤷🏽♂️
I always have watery💩 when I am in Thailand but I think its because of the amount of chillie🔥
Keep that shit to yourself
Keep it up bro. Great one💪
What's the score with getting a Thai driving license - is it dependent on your Visa type?
Yeah as far as I know, I needed a ton of paperwork for it
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What problems do you have using Grab or Bolt in BKK? Use them both daily for getting around and for dropping stock off around the city and never had any problems.
Along the inner city and Sukhumvit the wait times can be up to 20+ mins sometimes
I can never get WiFi outside when I leave a building or mall, or aren't in my hotel when I try to schedule Grab or Bolt
@@bijanbayne3259 so buy a sim card with unlimited data for 300 Baht that lasts for 30 days👍🏻
Excellent information Adam on motorbike rentals regarding insurance and licensing. If you plan on being in Thailand longer than 2 months you are expected to get a Thai Drivers License.
I’m not sure that exactly right - I’m in Thailand for three months with a 12 month international license. Getting a Thai license for the first year is not an easy process. There are plenty of other posts that detail the process.
@marcp108 You just haven't been caught. Look it up. What I mean is the law is one thing but how it is applied is different. I have a friends with tourist visa's who have Thail Motorbike Licenses. Your insurance may not cover you in the event of an accident beyond 2 months on an International Driver's License. That happens.
Completely false lol
@@marcp108I could go to the driver centre, do a morning study, afternoon practical then a test a week later, a license as easy as that with a motorcycle license. My wife didn't want me to get motorised though for whatever reason, she was stalling that freedom. North Thailand and where we lived four of our uncles are police, and a few friends soldiers.
They all said, get the motorcycle, any problem with police roadblocks or getting pulled over on roads then call the uncles.
They all said "problem is NO PROBLEM the police hear my voice and know big police on phone then let you go" 😂
But that is also the big worry with my ex-wife, if I go Thailand now and she is crazy enough to report me to BKK police using family powers. I still waiting for her to do quick divorce papers 3 years later, if I arrive at airport then flagged up it's an immediate arrest for absconded husband FFS
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Is this a re upload bro or maybe ive just been watching your videos for that long that it feels like a video uve done in the past. Nothing negative bro as always great advice/ info from you
I reused some of that epic police footage yeah haha
@@keisone that's prob why it felt familiar bro 😁
they are so ripped😂
I know a Swedish man who drinks alcohol and drive all day long when he's in Thailand, then he told me he was a motocycle-police back home in Sweden🙉🙊
Officers from phra khanong police station offered me to drive me and my broken wheelchair home after a construction worker called them. I thought noooo, don’t call the police if I’m the one blocking the whole soi. But they were super friendly and lifted the 170kg thing on their pickup truck. I offered them snacks and drinks from nearby 7 but they just smiled and asked for a selfie with me instead. It has definitely advantages being greng jai in Thailand
I had one question that was fun up to me because I'm heading out your way in November to Pattaya I know you're in Bangkok regardless Thailand. Should I get vaccinated for certain and not covid just for things like food allergens like thyroid once that protect you from mosquitoes malaria stuff like that and the other thing is if you are in Pattaya it would be great to meet up and say hello I watch you religiously and I would love to chat and buy you a beer names Dale thanks
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Yooooooo!! Guess whose back!
Nice one Sonny 👍🏼🍻🇦🇺
Hahaha back in the Netherlands 😞😞
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Thanks mate ✌🏼🍻
Motorcycle tip, get a pair of motorcycle pants and a motorcycle jacket that is breathable (before you go) then get a model of scooter with a big storage bin. Take off your moto gear when not riding and throw it under your seat.
That said, I only geared up like that when I was driving roads I didn’t know by heart/ driving more than 30 min.
Why would anyone think that they can jump on a bike with no experience, drink and ride in a country where the don’t know and can’t read the road signs and no think that it will end badly is Beneath me. It’s almost as bad as coming to Thailand and eating at MacDonald’s, Taco Bell and other western dumps and not trying all of that delicious Thai cuisine that is so much cheaper, especially when you eat with the locals.
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Hahaha 😂 don't come here With No Brain lol. I Always luv the music . FOR The Love Of GOD LOL ✌
Big reason for bad food is the bigger places store foods over multiple days and it may go from warm to cold multiple times over the supply chain where as the street cart styles only buy for that day straight form the market generally.