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- Are you planning to visit Thailand for the first time? As someone who has lived and travelled in Thailand for over 40 years, I've got some insider tips you won't find in the guidebooks! But, to give you the most comprehensive advice possible, I'm reacting to another video to provide both perspectives.
In this video, we'll be covering the things every single man needs to know before stepping foot in Thailand. From cultural norms to nightlife hotspots, you won't want to miss these crucial tips that will help you make the most of your trip to Thailand. Don't be caught off guard - tune in now!
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This man found a hidden camera in his wall but instead of getting rid of it now hes using it as a webcam 😂
😆. Right? He thinks he's only giving advice to the stranger who installed the camera lol
It's like am watching him from a poket Hole 🕳️😂😆
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i though he about to go light speed teleport!
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Why’s this dude telling me this stuff...through a glory hole?
Ahahahhhha..aahahhhhhh Well it is Thiland
@@philschuler9674 LULE
Why the hate?
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You NEVER fight just a Thai man. You fight his entire extended family and his neighbors.
"A fair fight" has no translation in Thai.
As it should be. These goofy dudes need to quit going over there for easy sex.
nowhere in the world is a fair fight on the streets.
@@Glockhead1 honor and fairness is something valued only by white people / white culture, and not really anywhere else in the world unless its a part of the world thats been westernized
Bunch of savages. Just like the Philippines.
@@Surteronarto this has to be the a joke. Honor and fairness are not something which is only valued by white people if that was the case the british nor the spanish would have never been able to create a empire.
As an American I would say to anyone visiting an Foreign Country just be yourself, be courteous, respectful, don't go looking for a fight and last don't give out too much information to a stranger.
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Depends where you go, some places like Thailand trouble comes looking for you
I don't know about that. If I were an American travelling anywhere, I'd tell people I'm from Canada and "act" like that.
That said, I am Canadian and we're loved and respected all over the world, even places where we got sucked into conflict with and by the US.
And after Trump's reign, Americans are disliked everywhere .. even in America ! The US has a long way to go to recover from that shit-show. Biden has done a good job recovering the respect of the US by other countries but still has a way to go before the US is truly ever "trusted" again.
"Just be yourself"..What a stupid statement! Do not listen to this clown. Thank you captain obvious for wasting everyone's time
It's about being foreign, not what brand of foreigner you are.@@SnowTiger45
9:56 "Don't pick fights with ladyboys because they're men." Solid advice. If I ever get into a fight with a Thai, I'll make sure she's a real woman. Thanks, bro
ahahaha
That’s quite stupid
That's a good one😂😂😂
And how r u going to distinguish, key question.
@HN definitely, they can't even reach my head
"Dont mess with the locals" is universal. Word spreads through the community and then you have no idea whos looking for you.
this isnt the issue. issue is if a local messes with you and you stand your ground other locals will beat you even tho the local person was in the wrong. this is a form of racism towards other cultures. but if you were to mess with the locals well whatever comes your way is karma.
Not really, in my country for example they will use reason and not just go against foreigners. for no reason. In the USA if you are a visitor from Europe the locals will not band against you but try to separate. Clearly, it depends some will do others will not, but in general. Also, the authorities will not sentence you to prison because you were the victim of a robbery and you defended yourself. In the USA. (not my country) there is the issue of racism, but that is another story.
@@Tabarnak-qg4kv You do realize you just contradict yourself right? You said it’s not the issue. But in the next sentence you say if you mess with one local the other locals will beat you even if the other local is wrong. That is the same thing as saying. DON’T MESS WITH THE LOCALS. You mess with one local. You mess with all of them. Even if they are wrong. So that is the issue. Messing with the locals🤷🏾♀️
@@Warrior20245 the law is not universal. The laws are different everywhere. They can come and go. "Not messing" with the locals is the point you seemed to of missed. Nobody is talking about a community of backward xenophobes. It is a fact that everywhere you go, anybody you meet is very likely to have family, friends, or some kind of allies. If you go somewhere new and start trouble, then it would be wise to expect your "victim" to have their own community on their side.
"Dont mess with the locals" is universal the same way "dont mess with anyone" is. Absolutely nothing to do with racism.
@@jaimeduncan6167
Stfu. You don't know shit about my country. You're just an anti-American pos.
My dad used to say ' if you're good, you're good every where '.
Been in BKK for more than 10 times for business trip, never had a single issue with locals but been treated respectfully as I treated them.
Bs advice i got sexually assaulted as a kid and nearly kidnapped, bad things happening to you have nothing to do with your personality.
@@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174 There are always bad people in the world no matter where you go, always have some guard up and don't go to a risky places
I hate your comments to the video. You are trying to make ugly things normal. Hitting tourist is very ugly and worst thing to do with tourist
@@user-fs5ni1qv1j but it happens to Asian tourists & residents in N Amer & Eur. Try again
I'm not a Navy Seal but I was an Army Ranger and can hold my own but when visiting another country before I go I learn all that I can about local customs, behaviors, and attitudes as to be able to go and avoid ruffling feathers, oh and also I do try not to sit in the middle of the road anywhere I may go no one seems to appreciate that for some odd reason... lol
This exactly what you describe it’s a more legit and respectful way of being
I am an ex 82nd Airborne and I totally agree with you.
@@ismailarslangirayevery talking crap on the airforce lol
@@criswellpictures ?
@ismailarslangiray I mean ik it doesn't have anything to do with the vid but I was planning on joining the navy or army and I was researching it and there's so much slander on the airforce.
This kind of incident is not specifically related to Thailand, it can happen anywhere in the world.
About 20 years ago my friend called me to send him some money while he was on holiday in Thailand. He had 3000 USD but he didn’t know what happened to it in his hotel room. After two days when he went to take his clothes from laundry shop they give him all the money and told him that it was found in his pocket. Rarely you see such an honesty in this world.
You must offer them half of it.othetwise you are the dishonest one
I left my wallet in Bogotá taxi. Scared shitless to find out the next day the taxi driver brought it back to me.
@@samjewellery3336 how about I offer them a nice “thank you” and a pat on the head.
liar, who are you a travel agent
Yes
Never mess around in a country whose national sport is Muay Thai.
@Mike Quick i swear american football is just rugby with shoulder pads looool do u even use ur feet whys it called football? And alot of thais dedicate their life to muay thai
@Mike Quick rugby players cant transition to American football because the rules are so weird and different same way american footballers dont transition to rugby your guys aint bigger faster or stronger I can tell u that for a fact rugby players are explosive and powerful and thats without helmets and shin pads and shoulder pads they take bigger hits than American footballers their bones are way stronger..
@Mike Quick and do u expect every single person in thailand to know muay thai? 😂everyone is different doesnt mean its not a national sport and they dont resort to wild punches, infact you get scored in muay thai based on balance, traditional muay thai technique and remaining calm and respectful so anyone who throws wild punches is probably a beginner.
@Mike Quick slapfest😂
@@alamakkns1643 its obvious your lying now just stfu
I never been to Thailand but to places in South America and Africa with very bad reputation in terms of crime and security. Never had a problem , be cautious and respectful,don’t get drunk or drugged , and avoid dangerous parts of the city. But I guess that applies wherever you are ,no matter if Bogotá or London, Paris or Bangkok 😊
Of course...uk...France...Sweden ..Barcelona...etc also we have to be careful!
North, East and South Africa are terror shitholes. Western and Central Africa are paradise.
Everywhere Must be Careful
A friend of mine moved there a few years ago. He told me the worst beat downs he's ever seen are there. He said overall, the people are very tolerant, but if you put hands on someone, everyone jumps in and beats the crap out of you, so it doesn't matter how big you are. After the local police got there, you're the one they scrape up off the ground and take to jail. It's a good policy to not get in trouble in any foreign country, Thailand especially.
Sounds to me like they are cowards who wont fight one on one.
They love tourists once they get your money, otherwise in reality they hate your guts and are ready to beat the crap out of you at the slightest sign of supposed "disrespect"
@@benbim540 Maybe you should go back to your country; it seems like you habitually start fights in foreign countries (aka outside Eur)
I have been to Thailand twice and thought it was the safest place with the nicest people. I also have been to the Philippines and found it safe and the people were very friendly. Now I wasn’t hanging out with prostitutes and I don’t drink alcohol. I avoid drunk people and I believe in being polite and respectful. Go to any country and major city and you need to have common sense and protect yourself. You don’t flash money around and you don’t go into seedy places and you don’t try to start fights.
These countries are only safe for men. I bet a woman walking around by herself would not be safe.
@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree Have you ever been to Thailand? I have and it is very safe for everyone.
@mark griff
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@@markgriff9053 Chad
I was hanging around prostitutes and drinking and it was totally safe.
I’ve been going to Thailand and traveling solo for 15 years. It’s perfectly safe if you use some common sense. I had more trouble with drunk western tourists than Thai locals.. Alcohol in any country will cause problems!!
Hello sir can you tell me when foreigners can visit Thailand again I’m from USA
@@buu700. You can go now pal .. Phuket is open . If you can get out of the states you can . You need to be fully vaccinated. Shoot your Thai embassy an email. You need a visa . Cannot get visa on arrival. If you can exit the states and get a flight your inn .. I’m jealous our Australian border is locked .. good luck . Have a Chiang for me 👍
@@AndyL940 thanks mate
@K C Jones I can completely relate to that .. best wishes and safe travels. ( when we can again )
@@buu700 actually the pandemic here still sucks tho
All of this advice is applicable to visiting any country.
I always assume that EVERY young Thai guy is a Muy Thai fighter....that has served me well. ..along with not roaming the streets at night drunk.
I went to Thailand and everyone was amazing, incredibly nice and hospitable. Vietnam was where I ran into problems with locals. I had to be very careful there and be aware of my surroundings at all times. Some of my travel companions where not as fortunate. They got involved in loads of trouble with the locals and ended up being robbed of belongings and money. They where also very stupid and behaved poorly so I do not feel bad for their misfortune as I feel it was avoidable.
And troubles for what reasons in vietnam?
I loved Thailand, spent months back packing around years ago. I spent 2 weeks in Vietnam with my wife and 2 children and hated most of it. I will never travel to Vietnam again - virtually everyone tried to rip us off.
lol ya they do, do that@@DavoInMelbourne
lots of scam artists and thiefs trying to make money the easy way I guess.@@zaksmith4094
Do NOT travel with fools . . .
Been to Bangkok many times. I stay out of bars and never had problems. You will find all the trouble in bars/ clubs
You 100% won’t have a problem in a bar/club in Thailand if you’re not an asshole.
Then where do you drink?
@@anti-leveled142 ..not everybody has to drink. But if i do, its always at a restaurant in the evening
@@dougtube9870 Not true... You can be robbed (happened to me) or beaten for little or no reason. Thai media is full of stories involving alcohol and drugs in nightclubs. There are all sorts of scams, some involving hugely overpriced alcohol tabs and even GHB. I have tons of thai friends and speak fluent thai... It's not safe like people imagine it is.
@@anti-leveled142 Avoid tourist bars and clubs. Find a few drinking places where you become friends with the owners and staff, and stick to them.
I left my wallet in a store in Thailand and when I retraced my steps they had put it away for me. They didn't even want to accept my thousand baht tip for returning it.
There are good snd bad people everywhere! Only fools think in absolute, when it comes to people snd places.
At a Exchange booth with a ATM I got some money and left. Because in Thailand you first get your money and then your card, which is the other way around as in The Netherlands, I forgot to take my card. I realised this 20 minutes later and ran back to the ATM. The lady in the booth had taken my card and happely returned it to me.
@@thesillypig785 At a food stall in Thailand, I ordered some food for 60 baht. I gave the lady 100 baht. Immediately after that, she happily gave me 40 baht.
@@limitless2968 oh, come on, don’t bash him too much for being careless and lucky.
I'll take "Things that never happened for $200" Alex
It doesn't matter were you are in the world.
Don't sit in the middle of the road and arugue with people wanting to pass.
Little advice: just tip the cleaning service it works wonders later on. Better treatment and less risk of being scammed by some of their other services. Doesn´t hurt to leave 5$ on the table with a small letter to let them know its for them.
After my Filipina wife and I divorced, I decided, "No more Filipinas for me!"
I bummed around Asia for a while, and found myself in Rayong, Thailand.
Met a really nice lady, she was a school teacher (educated!), which I knew meant she didn't need me to get to the USA, since several states are headhunting for Asian school teachers to fill vacancies.
We hit it off, and fell for this beautiful Thai lady.
After I had been in country for some time, I noticed that my GF's accent was a little different than other Thai's in Rayong. Thinking that perhaps she was from another part of Thailand (I am from Louisiana, where we have at least three regional accents ... country accent in the northern half of Louisiana, Cajun in the southern half, and in some parts of New Orleans, you'd swear you are in the Bronx! Oh yeah, then there's St. Bernard.... I don't know what kind of accent that is... anyway, I digress...)(and except for parts of New Orleans, our accents are pretty unique from the rest of the States), I asked her,
"Your accent is a little different than the folks around here. What part of Thailand are you from originally?"
She replied,
"Oh! I am not from Thailand. I am from Philippines!"
........
Well, the story has a happy ending. We've been married 5 years, and have two awesome kids.
Moral:
Not all women are the same.
So you married and never asked where she is from 😂
Moral, you are an idiot. Since your story has not ended yet you cannot yet claim it has a happy ending. You still see only the mask because she has not had any good reason to remove it yet.
@@Le7ha1 no he said he asked after a few weeks after he noticed her accent was different
HYPERGAMY...All females worldwide are the same.
I swear you, having a filipina wife is everything. They can cook, sing, dance, and so on and so forth. Filipinos are well-known for being family-oriented, friendly, hospitable, and more.
He's a single man but have a Thai wife? What am I missing here? Isn't he single?
He's married to himself but divorced when appropriate! He's really a jelly fish!! Welcome to 2021
Maybe by single he meant alone, like his wife not with him
Single means he was on his own
If a guy is with a gal for longer than a week, Thais call them husband and wife.
HE S GO THERE AND FALLING IN THEIR TRAP ...THEY WANT HIM FOR HIM MONEY AND CITIZEN TO AMERICA
I’ve never really considered traveling to Thailand before. The only firsthand exposure to Thai culture I’ve had was going to a Thai restaurant one (it was amazing). This is potential helpful, so thank you.
Is this a joke??
No, it is not. He's full of crap!
Step on the money Thaibath haaaaaaaa just do it
I’m going Thailand in may for the first time, the comments and the video have helped a lot
Thanks 🙏🏾
My friend went to a message balor in Bangkok late in the night and forgot his $2000 watch, next morning he realized he forgot his watch & went to the message balor, found that they kept his watch on the safe, this doesn't happen in many countries.
They likely didnt know its worth.
@@esphaeraspraestans4212 they know, but there are honest people everywhere.
I for one, wont even travel with a casio..
@@FC-xc3zy Cheap. Lol
@@FC-xc3zy 😂😂
I've had stuff stolen from the safe in my hotel room twice in Thailand. They have master key in case someone forgets their security number. First time they took half my cash. Second time I walked in on the maid, the safe door was open and I could see my passport and money inside. Another time I stayed in my room one evening and a maid just walked in the room because I didn't answer when she knocked on the door. Pretty obvious she was gonna rob the safe.
lmaooo you're a fucking lie bro. You msut've stayed in a shithole/backpacking dickhole of a hostel. lmfaoooo and who stole from you were foreigners lmfao
I would have been like, “A simple mistake, I’m sure… now how can we resolve this? 😏”
You go to jail for complaining about the theft.
@@rustifowler9384 they'd be like "resolve what?" More English are killed in Thailand every year than any other country in the world. (Apart from war zones). The place is run by gangsters. You have no power there unless you are connected. And Farang are fair game.
@@spudpud-T67 for real? There goes my thought of planting my own camera
Looks like beginning of a James bond film when you see bad guy pointing gun at bond, you see from inside the gun barrel .
Lived there for years. Never had a problem
Remember never pick a fight with a Thai. Chances are they know Muay Thai
I know Moe Thai, I always see him at the Kwik-E-Mart on fridays.. He usually has a 12 pack under each arm and is smiling from ear to ear.
Or they have a gun.
They also know Nasi Goreng
@@agentsmith3874 They do in Indonesia...in fact I still buy them here in the UK ..sampai nanti agent smith
Grappler. More power then them
I have traveled quite a bit around the World, being respectful to the inhabitants of the Country you are visiting gets you a long way.
I met a Pakistani thug who told me "Asians act like they like white people but they actually don't." He said that because I told him I don't like the US despite being from there. See my video proving the US funds ISIS. See my video proving the US ruined Latin America.
This is obviously the best advice. It only gets tricky when you consider that every country have their own standards of what is respectful and what is not.
Funny how “not being a jerk” is hard for some people to comprehend. If you’re on vacation in Thailand Just be happy you’re in Thailand
True! "Don't mess with the locals" It's the same everywhere, but the British are not saints, when they have a couple of beers they think they're marines.
I like this kind of touristic promotion. A short stay here will make you strong and healthy. You'll soon want to go back refreshed and contented.
I have lived in Rayong for over two years and I have never had a problem with anyone. On the other hand, I am very polite and respectful of everyone and appreciative of the fact that the Thais have allowed me to retire in their country. In fact, the only rude Thai I have ever met is my ex-wife. LOL
Thai women can be pretty rude if they dont get what they want. Thats why I prefer to date other ethnicities, like my mexican gf. Im Thai, i know first hand from my mom and sister - annnoying when they are rude....
"Allowed" you to retire in their country? They should be thanking you..because they NEED your money! Most countries in the world love retirees because they bring in much needed money and seldom cause problems. And foreign retirees have way more money to spend than the locals..so they are lucky to you!
@@Nightbird. - Such arrogance won't win you any friends.
@@Nightbird. That's like bottom 20% who depend on tourist dollars, the rest make a fortune from fellow Thais and there's a shift to switch away from relying on importing "old farangs with pensions". I've seen 25 year old thai bank employees driving Mercedes and living in condos. At 25!!! I'm 34 with no car and live in inherited house in europe. Had I known I would have become a credit officer myself instead of "following dreams" that don't make money.
@@loco_tom Wrong, on several accounts, My ex wife worked for the ex mayor of Cebu, he was able to get roads built at government expense to some remote areas in the mountains where he bought up the land for almost nothing, then sold it to rich foreigners at dozens of times what he paid. He also ran businesses that registered nurses collecting from the hospitals AND the nurses to get placed. The concentration of wealth in the Phillippines is astronomical, they own the businesses, government, customs, you can't do business without their approval or pay off, even if you are a low level tourist, the money you pay eventually finds it's way up the chain to the top, those bottom 20% you speak of have to pay bribes to be left alone and that is held at some point by the super rich, who control 98% of everything.
Just remember:
1. It’s their country
2. Muay Thai is the national sport
3. Never cause a Thai to lose face!
4. If it is money, then just pay it and go on with your life.
And they don't fight one on one. You get in a fight expect them to swarm you like ants.
Good advice!
When 20 Thais attack one person as they do... It wouldn't matter if the national sport was slap fighting, your screwed.
EXCELLENT ADVICE, ESPECIALLY #3.ALL FOUR IS "WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT" WHEN VISITING. You sound like a "NAM VET."AND #5 -NEVER GO ANYWHERE ALONE ,and # 6 -USE COMMON SENSE AT ALL TIMES -SAFETY FIRST;IF IT IS NOT SAFE ;DON'T DO IT !!!!!
Stay strapped or get clapped
I have lived in Thailand for thirty years and before I was married to a Thai lady, I frequented the red light areas. I wear no jewelry, not even a cheap watch or a ring. I have had two physical fights, both in bars and both with drunken farangs. I have never had any problems with Thai men. Maybe the best way to avoid trouble is to be polite and keep a smile on your face. I have seen many farangs get badly beaten and every time it was their fault and could have been easily avoided.
I know of an American woman who I met in Thailand years ago who (shortly after I left the country) got given a tour by a local Thai man. He took her to the top of a mountainy area and tried to grope her while they were in a secluded place. She fell and broke both her legs and the guy went down and proceeded to have his way with her... She's alive and fortunately they caught the guy but her legs are now permanently f***ed. Thailand is an amazing place but you gotta tread lightly there and watch out for stuff like that when you're on your own...
Scary!
America made prostitution illegal Thailand should follow in Americans footsteps, or only ban American Caucasian males from making touch contact with Thai prostitutes. I am showing your comment screenshot to a local or national politician in Thailand and Korea. You should not touch women in the future.
if a beautiful chick approaches you and is obviously trying to chat you up, say "oh I was looking for a Lady boy", and if she turns to walk away, say, "come back"
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Great advice lol
Legend
Omg lol
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The suggestion to lie about the length of your stay proved helpful in many occasions. I traveled a lot all over the world, in any place, having worked for an airline. And I always answered, when questioned about the length of my stay, the maximum amount of time possible under the various circumstances. Even on the very day my departure was scheduled I will sidetrack about my stay.
For example: A restaurant owner will tend to charge you more, if they get to know that it is the last day of your vacation, while it is inclined to make you pay less if he knows you will be going back to them many times in the days to come.
good advice but still pretty bad if that many people have ill will
Brilliant idea. To throw scums off.. 😊
@@BorderCollieWithAPassport i agree. Who wants to be in a country where everyone wants to scam you. So, you are constantly on your guard. I mean, maybe some people are ok with that, but if I'm on vacation, I want to relax and not worry about that. I get enough of trying not to be scammed on day to day living.
@@captainKbobkeeshan Scamming happens worldwide, it just differs per country. It's either criminals, idiots, druggies or the government but someone is always scamming you. Ignorance can be bliss but most of the times it's just very expensive.
When i was there not only did i feel extremely safe, but i was a foot taller thaen everyone
Lived in Thailand 2 years and NOT a single issue with any local etc. So don't be scared of Thailand. All single men should visit.
As a world traveler, never fight if you can help it. Honestly will get you far.
"I don't wanna fight you"
"why you scared?"
"Yes! I'm in a foreign country. I wanna make it back home. Let's have a beer instead"
you'll be surprised how many would be aggressors laugh and let it go.
(edit). This is not instead of protecting yourself! If all else fails, hit fast and hard. Running is Always an option. Also, get a rudimentary knowledge of the basic laws.
Those from major cities in the US. The on the street attitude and subtle watchfullness will serve you well. Drop the chip on the shoulder.
Good luck boyos! Have fun!!
This is a good rule of thumb even in your home country. People feel like they need to win every battle. You can’t fight the world, just let it go. A few bucks might save you from a beating or the grave.
I agree
Sorry they'd just have to kill me!! Because the fight will not end until one of us is dead
The most stupid saying of the day.
@@MsMeriwether and you're stupider for commenting. 🤣🤣
Simple, he was bullied. It can happen to any foreigner in any country. Enjoy, pay and leave. Never leave your heart behind. There is no need to be friendly with anyone or accept friendly approach from anyone. We are tourists, we want some fun and they want your money.
Finally, a sensible and real comment 👍
He was taking care of properly for disturbing local order and blocking the road
Or he did something he shouldn't of been doing
@@immanuelkant7895 someone who actually knows what happened.
@@immanuelkant7895 taken care of ? Smdh don’t be a pos grow up
i was very hapy when i visited thailand
nice and respectfully people..”dont mess with them and you will always be happy” its my opinion..respect,you know,must be earned…
And it's not a hard earned, Being respectful, polite and friendly.
I though that is a common sense around the world
Why would anyone sit on the road?
The only thing to worry about in Thailand are the cab drivers especially the ones who are parked in front of the nicer hotels. They won't rob you. But, they will scam you. If you agree to one of their tours, they will drive you to places you don't want to go (ex. clothing store, floating markets) in order to get kick backs.Then you will find the price for the elephant ride and tiger picture are expensive and tied to the floating market.
One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble.
I’m hard right now....getting humbled in a hotel room
My girlfriend and I took the train to Surat Thani in 2018 enroute to Krabi.. When we got off at the train station, all the foreigners jumped into a van for a short ride to the bus station. As we got out of the van to walk over to buy our tickets at the bus station for 2 hour bus ride to Krabi, a vendor approached us and told us we had to buy the tickets from him since they were already sold out. We knew the last bus to Krabi was 7:00pm and it was 6:45, so we were tired and caught off guard and all of us paid about $10 each for the tickets. Turned out you buy the tickets on the bus. The conductor understood we got swindled ehen we showed him something that looked like a lottery ticket and had a laugh at our ignorance but he was cool and didn't ask for any additional fare. Been traveling around Thailand for 24 years and first experience of a scam. Its still one of our favorite destinations.
Hahaha... It's everywhere. When I arrived in Kuala Lumpur, I took a Grab, but made the mistake of not doing it through the app on my phone. The guy had the sign and had the some fake Grab Fare app he so honestly displayed as he drove me to my hotel. The price was going up really fast, but this good man was giving me all kinds of advice on where not to go because scams and pick-pockets. When I rrived the fare was about $80usd, seemed expensive but it was a bit of a long ride. Well, at the end of my trip I took normal city taxi back to the airport and it was about $15usd. smh
24 years in Thailand and you only encountered one scam. I call bs
You can find scammers like that anywhere. Its certainly not unique to Thailand. Tourists everywhere have to remember to stay alert and keep their wits about them
thanks for information buddy. I was thinking maybe visiting Thailand for the first time, but now am gonna be more be careful before decide to go overthere.
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Have been going to Thailand since 2013 on solo trips and I’ve yet to have any form of violent altercation. I think as long as you don’t cause a nuisance or get all uppity with the people there, they’re generally very polite and nice
I've been living here almost a decade now. Did had a few problems here and there but never with a Thai local. And to be honest I don't understand how one can have a problem with a local. They are (for the most part) extremely polite and respectful and as long as you are respectful and polite yourself you won't ever had any problems. I've always felt safe here no matter where I was in the country (I've been living in 10 different cities including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Chiang Rai, etc..).
The biggest mistake that Foreigners does (especially younger ones) is they tend to take the kindness of Thai for weakness which is a big no-no. Don't let it go into your head: Thais are very respectful but they have no problems at all turning it on if they feel disrespected.
Thais public image is also very important for them. So if they feel disrespected (especially in public) you're gonna have problems.
Beside that really it just all comes down to being respectful and treating people the way you would like to be treated. I've met countless of Thais people and friendship over the years and I have nothing but love for this beautiful country that I now call my second home.
Wow.they should reward you and give you a citizenship.
@Ice Cream Wet Dream You ask me to be objective while you aren't.
Obviously Thailand isn't safe EVERYWHERE. For example I would never recommend to anyone to go to the island of Kao Tao (around 15 white people died there in the last 8-10 years... alot of people think there's actually a serial killer there).
Some places in Pattaya, Phuket aren't safe also. But I mean this is well known and well documented. Anyone that does a little bit of research will know.
But if you live in downtown Bangkok or here in Chiang Mai or any big city (or even small for that matter) the chance of you running into trouble is very very very small.
My hometown of Montreal is more dangerous than here and that's a fact. Alot of the major cities in the world (and coutries for that matter) are way more dangerous than here.
I have no idea where you took your numbers to justify that Thailand is a ''notoriously dangerous spot''. This is absolutely wrong.
Yes there is places to avoid (and unfortunately those are the places where the travellers goes the most and I don't know why because it's well known that's it's dangerous there).
But if you go to Bangkok I can assure you that nothing will happen to you unless you really do something out of line. Apart suicides I've never heard of a foreigners getting murdered in Bangkok for decades now.
If I was an Asian I would be way more worried about living in USA now than being a tourist in Thailand.
I speak from life experience and I've been here for a decade. I live in a Thai neighborhood and I'm always surrounded by Thais people. They never did anything wrong to me.
People need to do their research before they come because yes there is some dangerous places. But if you do your researchs and plan things in advance you shouldn't have to worry about anything.
I live here. I travel the country ups and downs. I know what I'm talking about.
@@lerobshow6300 I agree , aside that that there is huge probelm of western people usually older men that travel to other third world asian countries like thailand and to take advantage of asian children and young girls
Thais will be nice to you as long as you do not cross them. Ultimately, they believe they have priority over farang. You will learn that one day.
Yeah a lot of people in a America have a huge problem with respect. And I’m from America saying that.
Around 5:35 he talks about wearing expensive jewelry etc. He's right, that's GREAT advise. For tourists this also applies to many places around the globe.
"No Dar papaya" is a phrase in Colombia that means, "Putting yourself in a position where someone can take advantage of you." If it was translated literally it would mean don't give 'fruit/papaya' but it basically means don't put yourself into situations where you are more likely to be taken advantage of. Dressing more conservatively, not wearing expensive "looking" jewelry or flashing expensive iPhones makes you less of a 'target,' no matter where you are.
Another translation we are more familiar with is, "don't get caught with your pants down."
@Drilla they are in such economic shambles, it's very very dangerous right now
Also everyone has fake ass expensive jewelry and designer stuff in bkk lol it seems relatively safe to carry as I almost always assume it's not real
That's false. You want them to think you are wealthy. That is the only thing Asians respect.
This happens every 5 minute in every major US city.
I`ve never had any issue with the locals anywhere I`ve been, just be respectful and follow the law and everything will be fine.
Not bragging about money or wearing expensive things is also universal..
I have lived here a long time and something I learned early was that no matter what question they ask, there is a good chance that they learned a few English phrases (where you from?, how old are you. you have girlfriend?, etc) but they have no idea what are saying in response. Lol. Thailand is a great place and if you do have a problem with someone here the chance is much greater that it will be with another tourist and NOT a Thai National. The place where the fight they are talking about occurred in a tiny town to the far North of Thailand near the Myanmar border. TIf you travel regularly and have common sense, you have nothing to fear in Thailand. If you look for trouble, that is what you will find no matter what country you are in.
Except that if you are the victim of a crime and the suspect is a Thai, your chances of getting justice are pretty much zero.
Ya I was surprised it happened in pai. I just got back from pai and it was beautiful
Exactly. Have respect and use your head.
@Inline four we don’t care it’s your opinion
Interestingly
The most problematic towns in Myanmar are on the Thailand border.
the only reason the girls ask "how long have you been in thailand?" is, they want to know if we still have money. in the beginning you have a lot of money, in the end less, absolutely normal.
Or the they are just trying start a conversation lmao
Or they want to know if you're an easy mark.
Who cares? You knew what you wanted and were getting into when you flew over to Bangkok for a woman.
@@nordicthunder2560 What I was thinking ... It is a natural reply when making “polite” conversation with your customer.
Lol if that’s the best reason you can think of u must be broke af
Believe it or not there are people who need to hear this because it's maybe their first time in Thailand or the Philippines
Good of you to debunk some of these stereotypes. It’s regrettable that there are some of these western visitors who visit a country a few times and then fancy themselves “experts” and proceed to perpetuate unhelpful stereotypes based on their own suspicious nature. Yes, of course there are scammers in Asia. But that’s not unique to just Asia. Just because a tourist is inexperienced and comes with preconceived notions of Asia and then starts to see shadows every which way they turn does not mean Asia is really like that.
I meant why did he sit on the road eating in a middle of the night to begin with?
My country has good and bad people and I think no one should be harmed. I apologize on behalf of some Thai people who treat tourists badly. I really hope my country is safer and I recommend staying away from Thai bars and clubs. This is something I am extremely ashamed of as a Thai person. I don't want everyone to know that in my country there are prostitutes bars drug I want tourists to come and see the temples. culture and and enjoy the sea 😭🙏
White guys in Thailand are usually perverts, so go ahead and beat them up.
If these r the so called threats to visit thailand i m like Well i m shocked that u r apologizing for it.....in this video its concluded that the biggest 2 threat for tourist in thailand is
1. Money get stolen behind your back(which is way better than getting rob by putting knife on ur neck and still get hurt even after taken all ur money and beleive me it happens in a lot of countries specially with tourist bcoz they r looked upon as the most vulnerable preys)
2. Thai people support each other so dont get in argument.Well it happens almost everywhere why would another country people will support or believe u than their own people in this we need common sense as how to behave in which place. But i m sure if u would go to other explore worthy places rather than red light area and bars + on top of that with ur 0 common sense ability then u just invited all of this upon u in any country.
I guess a lot of tourists are trash so dont care too much about them.
Those red light areas include the same "bad habits" (more or less) worldwide. It's not the fault of you average people, don't be too ashamed of it. Bad and scandalous news sells better, here on TH-cam, too. 📰😃😅❤️
What kinda drugs?
Lesson learned: Don’t fight a group of Thais unless you are Bruce Lee from the Big Boss 💪😂
Theyre very little guys with tiny peens so i can see why they need to group up
There are good and bad places and people in every country. When I was in Japan, my hotel was in the red light district, and I never got in trouble because I didn’t engage in that craziness. Also, it’s best to avoid a fight when you are outnumbered, even if you are not at fault.
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Good to know, I'm gonna use the same tactics for Thai foreigners here from now on. Thx for the tips 👍
I've been to Thailand several times and think I know how to stay out of trouble pretty well. Still, there have been two instances that were pretty sketchy. I'll just cover one of them. I got a ride from a tuktuk driver to go to the Patpong area. This guy went way off the beaten path though. I had no idea where I was. He took me to a place surrounded by trees, with a small parking lot and small building with what appeared to be a bouncer by the front door. There were no other buildings that I could see. I stupidly followed him through the entrance because I wanted to know what the Hell was going on. When I got in there, I was taken to another room. In that room there was a guy sitting on a couch, and across from him was a large window with several women behind it. Maybe 30 feet wide. They were scantily dressed, sitting on stools and their ages probably ranged from 16 to 40. He started asking me what I was looking for in a woman, and proceeded to tell me what each woman was good at (sexually). Then he told me how much they would cost me. This went on for about five minutes. I didn't say a word. I waited for him to finish. I then calmly asked him why I was brought here. He looked confused. He said I was there because I told the driver to take me. I told him that I hired the driver to take to Patpong. He told me to wait and he left the room. He came back in about ten minutes. Between that time I was getting nervous because it was just me and the other women, the bouncer, and that guy in the building (that I knew of). Moreover, I didn't know where the Fuk I was. He came back and apologized. He said another driver would take me to Patpong. When he walked me out to the parking lot, the tuktuk driver that brought me there was beaten severely. He was laying on the ground moaning and groaning. It looked like a group of guys jumped him.
Hahahah that's awesome I'm glad the tuktuk dude got rocked
Not funny
@@veroe2407I don’t mean to be rude but calling the cops in Thailand about something like this is laughable 😂
This is common. The drivers can get a reference fee / bonus for bringing you in. Usually they ask tactfully like: "do you want to meet some women,have fun" then when you go the owner cuts they driver a referral fee.
I guess he expected you to just go along with it - to be honest if I was in my 20s and in that scenario I would have picked a girl even if I was gonna do nothing to her, say my please and thank yous, make sure they know ill be in Thailand for a while and might bring some friends (comment how a friend of yours would love this and you and ask about a random date like: "is there a theme or specials Thursday?)
Etc.
Now that I'm older I'd probably have the same reaction as you with little to no urgency lol
@Vero E a lot of the time they are very aware and very bribed.
I am single, and have travelled to Thailand 4 times without an incident. RULE #1: Be respectful. RULE #2: When confronted with a situation you are unsure how to handle, refer back to RULE #1.
Yeah, I agree. But oftentimes, in these cultures, showing a sign of weakness can also mean something like "Ok, let's fuck him up, he won't do anything anyway". The best thing is just to avoid these kinda places, people or anything like this. Especially in the countryside, there are just so many absolutely uneducated people who got nothing to lose. Some of these people have no clue what they are doing. They often times don't even know there will be any consequences. They are not capable of thinking this far. Don't get involved with them. Stay far away from them.
@@hanneswolff5363 I agree with your assessment, to a point. You will find people, with a wolf mentality, in every country. Preying on the weak and unsuspecting. Being from the Detroit area, I would rather be in the WORST area of Bangkok than the worst area in Detroit. A lot of it has to do with the consequences of crimes that each country dishes out. Thailand is BRUTAL (especially to their own people) when it comes to crime. Twi tourists were killed, ten years ago, and the 3 Thai citizens that committed the crime were tried, convicted, and executed within one year. The Thai government even showed their people what happened to them for deterrence. It worked!!!
Where would you recommend staying? For a month in Bangkok?
@@drewshepherd7601 That would depend on what your plan is. If it's to party and meet beautiful women, I recommend the downtown district around Sukhumvit rd. (between Asok and Soi 4). That would be the Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza entertainment areas. If your plan is to see the city, anywhere outside that area will work. Try to find a place that you can do a short term lease for a month. Bangkok is known for thousands of places that offer completely furnished - and serviced - apartments and condos for that (far cheaper than staying in hotels). Wherever you stay, make sure you're within 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from a BTS or a MRT station to get around the city (very cheap and super clean transit systems).
@@michiganspencer6920 Any chance you could name your favorite monthly lease places? I've just done a lot of research on this but there's always something a little wrong with them - a bit of a longer walk to the BTS, or it's close to a BTS but one very far away from the center, or a bit on the pricy side, or looking a bit run down, or got trashed in recent reviews, and so on.
Maybe I'm beeing choosy, I mean they're all much better than hotels but someone told me I should be able to find a great one with pool and gym near a central BTS/MRT station and I've been looking ever since, can't settle for less now
Just don't pick a fight anywhere period, especially in the country you are visiting because you don't know the culture and the language, and confrontation might create even more miscommunication. It's better to walk away from the situation. This is not happening only in Thailand but everywhere in the world.
if you are gonna stay more than 1-3 weeks try to be friends with an ordinary family and see the city with family members which you of course pay for their meals and other expenses. I met a Thai woman in my home country where she had lived for 14 years and when we went to Thailand we were staying with her relatives and one was a motorcycle taxi driver,. My girlfriend took me to the bars with prostitutes and live shows because she had been working at one when she was running away from her family at the age of 16.
If you're looking for trouble, you'll get it!
Agree. I been to Thailand a few times and didn't have any problem.. just enjoy foods, culture and sight see.
Me2
Ive been traveling all of my life, i am aged 55 now ,
been across 4 Continents and a dozen countries
Never, ever, Not once
Did I ever have a Single problem with a native
Definitely, no matter where you're on the globe
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or you are trouble
I stayed in a rough part of Chiang Mai in 2019, not once was i ever threatened, not once did i ever feel uncomfortable walking on my own even at night. Funny thing is I felt more at ease there than I did walking my own streets back home (Australia). Love the Thai people, found them to be genuine and sincere.
False sense of Security!
My Thai tour guide , pulled me aside … almost yelled at me telling me NOT leave HOTEL 🏨 even just to “shop around “ . HE pretty much said :” ppl look like u r prime target for being kidnapped n human trafficking! U will never see parents ever again !”
@@birdtj82 Your tour guide is a paranoiac and was extorting money of you using your fear.
Wants to really see what is scary? Go to Brazil. Even the locals here are scary to walk alone at night in their own neighborhoods, and during the day too!
@@claudiotavares9580 yeah,,,I thought of the same thing First too n didn’t take him seriously initially. Thinking WTF, i didnt come all d way here for sitting in hotel. Then I realize I did see Thai guys on d street n tour locations , parking lots like staring at me funny. Like turning heads n chatting about it. I thought they were checking me out. Till MY tour Guide heard what they wer talking about at passing. He worked in Tour industry for 17 yrs n knows better(he is Thai, n knows chinese). Women in Thailand are Average 4’10-5’0 ( I look like GIANT even tho i am average hight, but I even have long legs long arms for my hight), n Thai ppl mostly have similar skin shade as Niki Minage in summer, n they have very widened NOSE, forward n Exposed nostrils , very FORWARD BIG mouth . (I am NOT exaggerating. Cuz i was looking for one that was differ to show up all week). In d 90s most ppl dont have nose surgery. I didnt know my face would be like their “model standard” lol decent looking East Asian ppl will STICK OUT.
Yeah,,,,i cant explain the visual. When ppl have FORWARD Facing large nostrils,,when they talk or smile or eat,,,they will Expend , lift n MOVE! So NOT like Africans have widen nose. Thai ppl have FORWARD front FACING open nostrils due to tropical wet weather,
Any local if they are not mix n look cute nose, they have used Filter for pic or they have had surgery. Our tour guide told us about surgery too. Cuz usually it get more money in service industry. Alll that was so sad, cuz i think ppl born in that environment they have to due to hash life. Thai men are allowed to Mary as many times as they can too, n fake as if he’s single. Etc. All sorts. Pretty d culture is scam based from what I am told.
Pretty much my tour guide sit down for lunch over heard some Thai men pin me as target n chatting about me etc. YEAH its FUCKED UP. I just stayed in hotel, n just went with group during d day. Def not place i want to visit. Again, At least back home there were HOT Chinese guys, in Thai, guys were like 5’1-5’4 with Huge nostrils , huge ears.
I am sure for short white men going there will be stared for diff reason but same thing. Its like walk into Lions den but being silly about it.
@@claudiotavares9580 omg my Dad used to go to Brazil yearly to visit. HE told me all nice things about it. Cuz his big client was in Brazil, n i guess his client put him in big hotel , in São Paulo , and accompanied him. He told me he watched the annual biggest Prade/fair too. All ppl all passionate n Glam! Lol :) I believe everything u say,,,cuz its like that in China too in the 70s n 80s in the surburbs when they were poor. Even i grew up in the city, my parents always did NOT let me play outside freely with kids cuz worried Id be abducted . I literally wish was born a boy for d longest time lol.
@@birdtj82 Jesus fucking christ, your comment is so full of racism and prejudice that i can't even take him seriously. It's just pure tragicomedy, i doubt you ever step foot on thai soil or even knew a thai in your life.
You describing thai woman seems like something straight out of a Der Sturmer page of germans describing jews.
I go to Thailand every 3 months. Thailand has the world's highest TOURIST death rate in the world! I used to edit the data on deaths in Thailand. It's definitely NOT safe to travel in, especially as a single female UNLESS are observant and aware of your surroundings - but that could be said of London, NYC and Dehli. Personally, I take lots of precautions. I always return to my accommodation by 9pm in big cities. Thailand is no exception. It doesn't matter whether it's Shanghai, London or BKK.
As an ex navy diver who has lived in Asia for 22 years, I can tell you this much always walk away as your first defence. That's in any country not just asia
Where was the clearest & most bountiful waters you have diced? I'm a diver & it looks like Palawan is nicer than Raja Ampat. 🤔
"One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble." Murray Head
It was one of my favorite songs!☺
Spent five nights in Bangkok. Great city. 👍🏼😃☸️
@Astolfo Desu Yup.. that's some humble babyd*** energy right there. ☕😒 20 on 1.🤦🏾♂️
@Astolfo Desu That's exactly why I for example; see this video as a bs excuse to sell such conduct as 'culture'.
I dare bet the local authorities laugh at foreign victims.
Mf we don't even do that in the Caribbeans!!
On your first day, first time in Thailand:
- How long have you been in Thailand sir?
- Born and raised here.
And...don't plan to leave.
And i dont speak thai = yes , they will believe you
@@tigerwoodl4255 LMAO. I thought the same thing but it was still a good joke in writing.
@@cnzaqdfrut9661 Or.. wanna leave but can't
@@tigerwoodl4255 haha true
All these warnings are applicable to any country in the world when you are a tourist.
Even in a safe country like Singapore, these rules apply in certain areas of lesser repute.
It is mostly common sense, but common sense is not so common nowadays.
Simple rule...if you go to another country show respect and abide by THEIR RULES....simple....always will be people to take advantage in any country..
Eh. Thailand has its moments but I’d say as long as you don’t get drunk in public, don’t mess with bar girls and other vices, bite your tongue and don’t argue with any Thai locals, you will have a great experience.
Exactly. You should always respect the local culture
And why absent these things are you there?
I will be blunt. Thailand is for renting women. Philippines is for marrying them.
in other words don't go to Thailand
or visit a civilised country
So basically become a bitch for as long as you are there...might as well just not visit the country
so are we going to just ignore the fact that bro said he’s “Jamaican from the waist down “ 😂😂😭🤦🏾♂️
I want to see
😂
Yeah where the hell did that come from? I’m trying to figure out why he said that randomly.
I thought I'd heard that and searched the comments just to check haha. I'm sure that's what the girls there tell all the punters lol
Best Ignored lol
You should maintain the same understanding, no matter where you are. Let's say you're from New York City and you travel to North Georgia and maybe you look like the people but instead of blending in, you decide to stand out because, "these Hicks have never seen anything as refined as me!"
And then, Mr. NY disrespects his waitress, who happens to be the cousin of the guy sitting two booths down, [with his work buddies] and decides to confront the guy...Same outcome as the UK fella.
Be cool when you are outside of your comfort zone because just like camping in the woods, "don't bring attention to yourself because you don't know what's hiding in the dark, watching you, beyond the light of the fire!"
Everytime I travel to another country, I tell people with a straight and direct face; I'm a Police Officer in America. They never mess with me after that and usually avoid me.
Multiple articles I've read have said that the man was trying to pull away his friends from a fight rather than argue with them... which frankly, to assault someone over that is the stupidest thing I've read today.
Brainwashed Western mentality.. They believe their own people are more violent and abusive than any other... So naive, obviously haven't travelled, other than to a huge tourist resort.
I've seen it happen with my own eyes. I was standing outside a food stall in the red light district. A British couple were sat down drinking. The guy started arguing with a gay Thai guy. He was livid, I thought it was going to escalate there and then . I remember the look he gave the English guy , a Bruce Lee stare, that's when I knew he wasn't finished with him for disrespecting him in front of everyone and his people. It calmed down and they finished their drinks in silence for about 5 mins . The couple got up , and started walking towards the main road. They were obviously sure the argument was over for good. They couldn't of been more wrong. The Thai guy involved quietly got up out of his chair, I saw a bottle in his hand. He crept up out of his chair, glancing side to side to check for police, then he started running very fast behind them and broke the bottle on his head, full force , ran off , hurdled the storm drain and darted off into the night across the other side of the main road. The guys Mrs, English girl started screaming because of all the blood from him getting bottled pouring onto the street . He was mouning, clutching his head. The Thai stall owners just stared and gave each other a knowing glance as if to say "That what happens if you mess with the wrong guy here , gay or straight." The police came, but it was pointless, the man was well gone. They pretended to look for him by looking down the street, but nothing happened and no one dared to give witness to the police, it would of been pointless anyway. The couple got a taxi to the hospital, with the girl weeping for her man, and the red light vibe carried on as if nothing had happened.
A chatted to a Thai stall owner about what happened. He said they were all ready to deal with violence or whatever they choose to be , and showed me his weapon of choice under his stall, a very nasty looking club, full of graffiti..... Btw, it had definitely been used.
@wave mc it was the only incident I saw mind you. I suppose it's like most parts of the world, and it's a great place to visit. But the Thais don't like major disrespect...
Yts think they rule the world
wow....legit here
@@denny414 They do though lol. Jealous much? Maybe focus on improving your own circumstances.
@@globalpropertyinvestment through disease that wiped out millions
If you decide to sit in the middle of the road and have a party, you are asking for trouble. This would apply anywhere.
What happened ....in short is, he didnt see danger coming and didnt know how to fight.
Its basically how you carry yourself wherever you go and im not talking cockiness but simply you knowing you can fight will decrease potential attackers by 99.9%
I took the sky train in Bangkok one evening with a friend and our two Thai girls. We were a little tipsy from drinking Singha and yes, we were loud. Everyone in the train had their eyes fixed on their mobiles apart from the occasional corner eye stares.
The following day during breakfast, the Thai girl I was with revealed that it's very rude to be loud in public places. She told me she was embarrassed when we took the train because firstly we were drunk and secondly, even if the locals are bothered, they may never tell you which hit hard as we had been partying so much and we were noisy in the wrong places.
So adding to the list: Don't be noisy in your apartments, in the trains or even in public transport. In the hotels you can probably get away as you will be with your fellow travellers and the rest of the foreigners.
You werne't drinking fucking beer on the fucking train bro. You're fucking lying lmfaooooooooooooo
@@arsenioseslpodcast3143 Where in my comment does it say we were drinking IN the train? What a shame from an English instructor 🥴🥴🥴
Ummm that also goes for the rest of the world lol
WTF is this? That's how you should be in every part of the world.
@@josephmusembi4391 Didn't say you were, didn't say you weren't. However, you did say you were a little tipsy from drinking Singha. Inside or outside the train...could be taken either way.
DO NOT leave money in a padlocked zippered bag (both zipper tabs locked together) in your hotel room or left on a Group tourist bus(even if your tourist guide says your belongings are safe left on bus) They are not! Your guide, bus driver, and the luggage handler that lives under the bus in the luggage compartment has access to your belongings. They can separate the zipper seam with a ballpoint pen, steal your money in small amounts that you would notice(Count and keep track of your money daily in a tiny note book is how I found out money was missing). When they are done stealing they will grab the padlocked zipper tabs and run them back and forth over the zipper seam until bag is resealed. Then you wonder how the hell they got into your padlocked bag. Now you know! This happened to me in Thailand traveling with an organized group tour.
I keep my cash wadded up in a condom in my prison wallet
only stupid carrying lots of cash
G.K. USA. When I was training as a medic and P.T. specialist at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, l met a Captain who told me that the Thai women were the most beautiful women in the world.
I know him too! He also said that thai man are the most beautifull woman in the world:D
The one and more important rule:
Don't mess with the locals!!!
A few years ago a British guy had a fight in a Club with some locals in Tenerife Spain and was found dead a bottom of a Barranco (like a huge ditch) the next morning. Apparently it was an accident 🤔
First time I came to Thailand is 41 years ago and except for a stolen wallet (on the first day I was here) never ever anything happened to me. On the contrary, I travelled to many places around the world and there is no place where I have been treated better than Thailand. Now live here for 10 years and I feel good.
You must be poor
@@ntl9974 that’s why you smell like old Jewish grandma
Only poor men stay in Thailand
@@ntl9974 OMG ppl with mind like u still exist....o my mistake!... actually mind dont even exist anywhere inside ur body thats why u only talk garbage.
@@ntl9974 😆😂🤣😅😄
I always had amazing experience and memories in thailand and hope things get better all over the world 🌎
Thailand is a blast. Cheap drinks and even cheaper women. Pay as you go( in the bar/dont start a tab) , be respectful, dont raise your voice, dont start fights, trouble happens everywhere and dont fall in love, you are there to rent and not buy. Many great months in Siam.
So wait a minute, if I have an expensive camera, I can't go outside with that camera in Thailand? Or worse, I can't leave the camera in my hotel room?
Before you put all your cash and valuables in the hotel safes, pay attention to the safes. They are often bolted to a shelf and appear safe, but that could be misleading. Often, shelves with safes can be easily removed from the room because the shelves are not bolted permanently in place. Also, get into the habit of checking the window locks to your room when you first come into a hotel and after your room has been cleaned by the staff. It could save you both getting robbed and having a very bad experience. Often, hotels employ the use of cameras in the hallways. Unlocked windows seem to be a preferred method to access your room without your consent. It does not matter what you're choosing the hotel or the location for. For all purposes, just call it tourism. Thieves come in all sexes and are also employed in all sorts of jobs. They even exist as hotel staff. Not everybody is a thief, but no one comes with a sign on their back identifying them as a thief either. Thieves most often work in pairs or groups and often can be associates of hotel staff. Everybody these days has access to cell phones and texting. These tools can be used by thieves to identify you, your location, and to tell others who participate in their schemes to swindle or rob you. If you stayed in a hotel without being swindled or robbed, congratulations. But not everyone will be as fortunate. A bit of caution and common sense go a long way. Develop good habits and act accordingly. BTW, there are many people with basic skills who actually know how easy it is to disarm a hotel electronic safe. TH-cam used to have examples of how easily it could be done.
Also check the "girl" by making sure there isn't an extra package down there. If she pees standing up you might be in for a pickle surprise.
@@artvandalay13 I stand corrected...😂
@@artvandalay13 😂😂😂😂
Just dont put valuables in the safe, open a bank account and drop it upon arrival or pay more and take it from the ATM from your foreign account.
Or don’t go to such places.
I'm trained in Muaythai but in the streets, I prefer running away if possible especially if I'm alone. Only if I have to protect someone important such as my family, my wife, and my kids than I will stand there protecting them even if it will cost my life.
Uh huh, I’m sure your mcdojo “training” ain’t legit for Thai streets let’s be honest
@@michael2514 lol do you even train
Ow shut up jeez 😂jp
@deadman110 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂you and More than half the us
In short don't pick a fight in a foreign country if you don't want high risk of getting the crap beat out of you or worse.
When I travel, I act as if I am a guest in their home. Which essentially I am. It is not my country, but their country. Being polite & respectful goes a long way. Fighting is a last resort and only to be done to protect life. A young person can bounce back pretty quick from injuries, but as you get older, not so much. Some people do not fight until a person puts up their hand, but want to inflict permanent damage to you. Just not worth the potential to life changing event.
In my 17 years in Thailand i have found it safe just a matter of using some common sense there are many blokes in thailand who have big business back in there home town then they start asking to borrow money if you flash it about, just avoid ladyboys and keep your wits about you and have a good time
Yeah. I'm surprise a lot of new comers or at least the video I was watching talk so much about ladyboys. It's not hard to tell at all.
Maybe a stupid question but why should you avoid ladyboys?
@@TheAngryyTroll go to walking street Pattaya and find out!!
@@stupot1952 Because they come up to you lol?
@@stupot1952 nigga stop bein a bitch and just say why i never been but want to go just say it
I've been I've been to Thailand 6 *. I have been up and down the coast. I have been in the city. I have never gotten in trouble and I've always had the best time of my life. If you respect people they will respect you.
Dont use hotel safes. They are not secure. Hotels will have a full set of the manual keys to open them regardless of what code you use.
I’ve been there once! And I emphasize once, and never again!
I’ve been to Thailand twice , both times were for several months , I realized it was their country and their rules and I never had a problem. Thai people are the nicest people I have ever met .I actually saw several instances where foreigners were way out of line and rude to them and actually wanted to throw the foreigners a beating myself . One group of foreigners especially, I don’t want to “rush in” to things and say where they were from, but they were especially rude .
I totally agree. Just use a little bit of common sense and you will be fine. I have had more problems with other foreigners in Thailand, but never had a single problem with a Thai person. These incidences reported are disturbing, and hopefully the Thai government deals with them appropriately. I know four men were sent to prison for 2 years for beating the elderly couple and their son. It should also be noted that Thai citizens that knew this elderly couple were very instrumental in pushing for justice to be done in this case.
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@@colinhickman4071 no chance, we’re all angles and saints and loved everywhere we go
@Spanna Banna maybe you should re read his message because he told you where they were from
I was a single girl of 25 years traveling all over Thailand for a month. I never had anything stolen. I wasn’t overcharged. Most services and menu prices were clearly written. I wasn’t drinking or going to bars or places like that. I had a great time, people were kind and within social boundaries. I loved it there, made great memories learning to rely on myself, trust myself and learn that I could take care of myself in a foreign country.😊
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Agreed. Most Thai restaurants (especially local places) are insanely cheap. I often wondered how they stay in business charging $3-$5 for a full meal. Tipping is not a part of Thai culture but I always tip at these places. The locals keep the country running.
You are very beautifull to Can I be ur travel partner babe?
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"no matter how strong you think you are, never engage in street fights."
First of all I don't answer to personal questions at all. My friendly but firm reply : "that's not of your business!"