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- This full travel guide about Bangkok shows you tips on what to do and what scams to avoid in Bangkok Thailand.
I have been living in Bangkok for a while and wanna share my 8 top insider tips with you so you will not fall for tourist traps and scams. When you visit Bangkok these are the most important things to avoid. Also I will provide you with alternative travel tips for great experiences to do instead.
This Bangkok Travel Guide 2020 includes:
Things to avoid:
Taxi traps, Khao San Road, Expensive Food, Bad Location, Certain Red Light Districts and more...
I'm Nomad Nik and I paused my job in Germany to pursue my passion, which is cinematic travel film making. I travel around Asia and try to do not only cinematic travel films but also travel guides and vlogs. By subscribing you would help me massively being able to produce more content like this in the future!
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I'm Thai. I've watched your vdo once. I might not understand every sentence but I read comments and would like to help more suggestions. Please avoid places like for tourist only. It's really expensive foods and some not original taste (but original is spicy for you guys). I'm honest to say Pad Thai at Khaosarn rd. is not Pad Thai. It's fried noodle. If you stay near office area. You can follow where the salary men eat. If you stay near university. You can find inexpensive foods at canteen. If you stay at some condos, walk around your condo. There are Thai shops cook whatever you order (we called A-harn Tam Sang shop) and you also can tell them "please less spicy - Ped noynoy"
I took tuktuk just few times in my life. About taxi, avoid to ask them at tourist place, please use BTS and MRT or Grab, if you really need. (Thais use Line app also. I call taxi from Line taxi usually bcoz there are many promotions for discount)
I hope these help. Enjoy !!!
Edit: Thank you guys for 300+ LIKES!! 😍
And yes, price of foods is higher each year. But after I came back from Luangprabang, Lao. I feel Thai foods are cheap lol
@Alex Croton It's true. Every Thais who have been there said the same thing. Lao has many local vegetables but imported ingredient products from Thailand. Ppl there cook at home, don't eat outside. The cost of living is higher than Thailand. I really tried to find local foods. It's start from 15k kep or 60B ($2) for papaya salad at market. (It starts 35-40B in Thailand) So it will be very expensive in restaurant. I spent 100+B/meal there. I really missed Thai foods while I was travelling there lol but I love local ppl so much !
It is much cheaper if you live like a Lao person. As a tourist in a tourist trap like Loungprabang, you have ATM written on your forehead that only Lao people can read...
@@schwartzenheimer1 Thanks for your opinion. Yes, it's similar tourist places in Thailand. I had some nice meals with Laotian manager at guesthouse also (own cooking.) I just wonder why there has high cost of living than Thailand. I searched info after my trip and understood Lao situation more. Anyway I like ppl there. I'm planing to visit again next month :)
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I've lived and worked here 7 years, and before that visited every year since 1998 and I approve this video
Thank's dude, that was really informativen und you said New Tips ! Vielen Dank
Thank you! :)
Thanks bro for your helpful advice. I've stayed in Sukumvit and soi cowboy and also advice other tourists to follow your advices. Thanks
Spot on about the traffic. No one in the Western world is prepared for the traffic in bkk. You are absolutely right in saying to get accommodations near a BTS or MRT stop.
Terrific variety in your list as well as clear and straight to the point. Not to mention the great cinematography. Up there with the best vloggers in Thailand, keep it up!💯
That's so great to hear, thank you a lot!! 🙏🙏
Thanks for your info , I like the way you intro ! I have like & subscribed to your channel !! Keep up the good work 🤘👍
Thank you!!
I totally agree with your statement about food in Thailand, it was used to be cheap cheap jing jing but nowadays is getting more expensive and also Thai Baht is so much stronger now
thats globally. nothing is as cheap as it was anywhere. The issue is he doesnt know where to go because he doesnt live here. PLENTY of cheap thai food in Bangkok
I’ll be in Bangkok 27 April. Very informative, thanks so much. Also, cool editing and music.
Thank you!
Thanks your tips may come in handy for my 3 day trip there next year
Really appreciate this information as I’ll be in Thailand for 30 days next month. Thanks mate.
Your welcome mate
You have done well for only a month in Thailand, most of what you warned about is why I live in Chiang Mai, not Bangkok, and beach at Krabi instead of Pattaya or Phuket. Thanks for posting.
Many thanks Nik for your tips, thinking of going there next year
Great video! It was well done and the content is informative.
Thank you!
Thanks for your tips! A nice and short video with some of the most importand tipps. I've also made the experience, that many things have changed through the last years. The prices nearly raised 300% in the last decade.
There are some cool new places for example Artbox Market between Nana and Asok station (it is like an street food festival in western country). Would be great if you give some advise to such new places cause you named the video also tips for 2019. ✌🏽
Thanks so much!
Good video very informative. You earned my sub 👍🏻
Thank you!!
Thank you for the information. I’ll be there in about a week and a half.
Have a fun trip
Very useful video, thanks man 👍
Thank you!
This is a great Video and i See you put so much Work in it.
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!
Very informative. Deserving for my thumbs up
Thanks a lot 👍
Good tips. Love your sharing and experience.
thank you!
I still think the Khaosan side sois can be a lot of fun. Cool bars, great music & if you’re lucky even a drink special ... 🍹
Great informative video
Very informative, thank you!
You are welcome :)
Thank you for some great advice.
Thailand is a beautiful destination.
You're welcome! :)
On point thank you
I'll be there next month.
Thank you!
Very useful tips as I am going to Bangkok in November. Thank you
Don't do it. It's the THAITANIC a sinking ship. High exchange rate. Stupid immigration rules. And no love towards foreigners. Lies behind a fake smile.. Thailand was amazing but it's had it's day now.
Thanks for the information bro I will be there next month
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Good points, thank you 👍
Thank you!
Thanks for the video! Thinking about going to Bangkok soon :)
Thanks for the tips and info. I'm going to Bangkok for the first time tomorrow!
Hiroshi T hey am coming in mid december , its my first tour too. Let me know places to see
You have my support. I’ve subscribed!
Appreciate it!
I’ll be in Thailand Wednesday.
Very Informative.
Danke
Thank you!
Best you stay dry. It's songkran festival (water festival)
Excellent vlog mate cheers from Vic in Australia
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it
Super Video :)
Weiter so!
Bin in 2 Wochen das zweite Mal in Bangkok.
Viel Spaß!
BANGKOK is my favorite city in south east asia
Philippines and singapore are better it have more modern buildings
Sounds like a great vacation.
Spend a packet on flights and hotels. Then miss out on everything to make sure you save a little money.
amazing video~ and good information!
Thank you :)
thank you for the tips
Great advice in this video. As a person who likes to live in BKK for long stretches I agree with all this. However I would still recommend Khao San Road for the vibe. If you go looking for a genuine Thai experience, you won't find it here and don't just stay around this area as the city has much to explore, but for an evening, it has a great vibe, a decent bit of shopping and you get to meet people from all across the world. Also, grabbing an insect snack here is a good way to drum up a conversation. ;)
Thank you for the feedback! Very true
Are you still filming? Is everything ok? Thank you for this great video!
Thanx for the tips
walked down walking street during the day to check out the nooks and crannies, 2 years ago, we then went down at night, fab place but cant see how the food was expensive, we always checked out the menus first wherever we went to, fantastic restaurant on the pier next to walking street
Thank you for the information
I made this video mainly for people who are coming to Bangkok for the first time and I wanna help them navigate around a few of the most common traps.
Do you have any additional tips that I didn't include?
For other interesting content about Thailand and Asia you should consider subscribing to my channel, which would help me massively! Thanks so much :)
The streets near Khao San road (rambuttri rd) are quite and layed back place to stay all the sights are near there
Use the river for transport the river boats are cheap and pleasant way to travel
Thankyou for the information im staying in Rambuttri Rd and was abit worried after hearing how bad Khao San rd is and Rambuttri seeming to be close to Khao San. Now im much happier with my choice.
Great video . You were spot on about Khao Ssn. Avoid at all costs
Thank you!
Then what place would you recommend for accommodation , I'm planning a trip in few days
@@rreginarranga Siam
Great tips
I have been to Bangkok twice and I think I have been pretty smart to avoid scammers. I've avoided Khao San Road and any shady areas at night plus I don't drink alcohol anyway. I agree that use the MRT because that is what I did without much fuss. The only time I've booked a taxi was for transfers between airport and hotel but it was still reasonably priced. But never user taxis or tuk tuks in the city itself
So helpful!
Thank you!
I'll be in Thailand someday🙈😝
👇 soon
Come on down!
Well done! First vlog that ever mentions that Bangkok (and the same apply to other Thailand's touristy destinations) is indeed expensive. Accommodation, booze, entertainment, food and shopping are more or less on par with other Asian megacities. I would add a No. 9, namely pollution. This is now a serious health issue across Thailand, from Petchaburi (South Bangkok) all the way up to Mae Sai (the Northernmost city in the Kingdom).
Thank you!
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A little suggestion for new farangs visiting Bangkok, Pattaya, Phucket, Chang Mai or any of the other party destinations in Thailand. Get a Thai girl or guy which ever floats your boat online, maybe for dating or friends, she or he will be a good guide and a cheap tag a long. I am very lucky to have a Thai wife that warns me about bad, and gets excited about the good fun things. Your video was very good and will help newbies have a safe fun experience. Good job man!
How are these tips exclusive to 2019? ...These are things that travellers have been working through for many years, nothing new here👍🏽 ...good intro to your videos though. Maybe as a tip and since you live there, you should ask the locals on more unique tips and ideas on modern BKK. 👍🏽
Thank you for the tips. I was shocked to learn what u said abt khaosan.
Your welcome. Well it's still subjective but I think it's definitely not worth a visit anymore.
@@nomadnik8995 had its day. Total sad rip off now days
Most vloggers think the same way too. I’d take ur word for that.
@@junixsalinas I went there and enjoyed it. I think some people just have a view of it based on some past nostalgia and since it's different they don't like it anymore. Give it a go. See what you think. Don't take people at their word 100%, because we're all different :)
Thanks for recommend
Well done.
If you want to do sightseeing I like staying at rambuttri roud, it is not at all as crowdy as khaosan yet almost everything is in walking distance and I love the atmosphere rambuttri has
Very Nice
Funny I got this video recommended today, and I will be traveling to bkk next week 😎😂✌
Have a fun trip!
The tech spy overlords know you are going.
The first thing I did when I lived in BKK, was to buy a motorbike. Skip the first 4 things to avoid by just doing that.
super True Eymen to that😉☝🏽
In bkk 8 sep 2019; thanks for the tips
You can’t go there and look for a cheap price on everything. It’ll ruin your trip. For the sake of a couple of dollars extra, I’m not going to avoid a convenient mode transportation. If your budget is that small, it’s not worth going. Save up more next time so you can actually enjoy your vacation
The guy who posted is right about transport, could have said more about river transport.
Lol, its not just for 2019 but all year round.
- I agree that Khao San Road is good only for begginers or if you want cheao accomodation.
- Yes, transport is best to take the BTS from 1500 onwards unless its a place you have to get by cab. In that case I'd suggest taking a cab from the nearest BTS to your destination
- For beer you can go to 7-11s or go to bars during happy hour.
Very informative thankyou! Btw I'll be having my internship there im from PH
Thank you :)
I went there last january,we avoiding taxi and tuk2 using this will rip off ur money..we prefer grab/bts over this two taxi and tuk2.. Night market bware with the scammer price makesure u double check and confirm the price before pay.. About the food there were lot of option,we went one of the fancy bar at icon siam and the rooftop bar wow just for drinks the price was bit pricy but ok since the view was stunning and place so relax..for me i recommended stay at pratunam area,there were lot of cheeaper budget hotel,food and shopping area..😊😊😊😊
Nice video. Any suggestion of hotel for long stay.
Thank you! Rather rent out a condo via airbnb for long stay
Good Tips...
Thank you!
Great advice. I'm a Brit working in Bangkok for 37 years and totally settled here. Thai people are the most friendly in the world IF YOU STAY AWAY FROM TOURIST AREAS. I agree with all your advice. Dead right. Maybe you could add one point to particularly warn people against going to the upstairs rip-off sex show bars, particularly those in Patpong Road.
Yep, you've been here for a long time, lol. Upstairs bars in Patpong probably don't get much 'digital nomad' trade, though...
Do you recommend Grab over taxi? If using Grab do you pay online or pay in cash? If both are an option which do you recommend?
When traveling I only use a taxi if there is no other option. I really prefer subways and use them a lot
Very Good my friend
Thank you!
Is sukimvit is a good place for accommodation? Or khosan road? What you suggest to have hotels or slightly cheap hostels?
im off to thailand for my 1st time later on this year thanks for all the info and great video
enjoy your trip!
@@nomadnik8995 thank you as its to hot out there for my wife to handle as when its anything over 23c its to much for her so im takeing one of the girls i work with :) i only want to go for the food
i wont take ur last advice seriously though ..lol .... i love food , and will try every where , i dont drink so can extend my meal budget ....good video
Yeah not every advice has to always be folllowed, this is just a general guide
If your going to stay in BKK at a hotel make sure you include breakfast as that way you can get full
And then just snack during the day. Also check where the locals are eating
I forgot another favorite shopppkng mall for tourists and Thais alike is MA Boon Krong,or widely known as MBK. It has food court as well. And one more The Platinum shopping mall,known for wholesale clothing also has very good food court.
no bullshit...just good advice!
Thank you :)
I will never forget the smell of Khao san road and how dirty it was but in saying that once the sun went down and the drinks start flowing then it alot more tolerable haha
Nomad, this is such a great information. Really enjoyed your video.
Thank you!
I have lived in Thailand about 18 months. Khao San road is a dump. It's infested with rats and smells bad. Walk around there at sunrise and you'll see them everywhere. Taxi drivers are the worst, most of them drive like maniacs. Besides that, I've enjoyed living here.
I will never forget the smell of Khao san road and how dirty it was but in saying that once the sun went down and the drinks start flowing then it alot more tolerable haha
Super
Thank you!
Thx
I Will be traveling to Bangkok on My own from October 5- October 8 2019. It is My first time , Where should I stay & go? Is it safe? Thanks
try Lit bangkok hotel, near siam malls
Hi Nomad Nik, I am curious as you say this video is Bangkok Travel Guide 2019 and you have lived in Bangkok in January 2019 but you have uploaded this video in Dec 2018. How can you upload a video you say you shot in 2019 in 2018?
lol
Ha is eating street foods good also to save moneys
Where do you've got your footage from?
Hope u have a great time here 😊
I did!!
@@nomadnik8995 Kommst du aus deutschland?
Some good advice but seems more directed to people on a very very tight budget... More on minor money saving tips rather then scams
Khao San road is an institution it would be like visiting Vegas and not entering a Casino or traveling to Egypt but not visiting the pyramids.
Well the video is subjective and in my opinion I think it's not worth a visit anymore. But thanks for your feedback! :)
Rod Fai Night Market is made for the tourists too.
Pier 21 at nana mall is delicious big choice and cheap prices
Hi Nik, can you please share the name of some night markets one can visit when there? Where we can go for good and authentic food? Thank you!
Check out Ratchada Rot Fai Night market!
very crisp
just been there last week...nice city and lonely people
We were there last week and we took Grab and it was dirt cheap for 4 of us
Tqqqq
Like the old song goes!
"One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company" 😉
Thank you for this VDO! It's all true haha:-)
😊👍