Thailand, the Best NEWBIE Advice
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- So many of you guys are asking for advice for when you visiting Thailand, so here are some pointers and what to do.
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Good solid advice 👍 Another recommendation is not only to have a burner phone but to have a "burner wallet". A cheap wallet with a very small sum of cash (for a meal and refreshments). The real cash is hidden and/or closer to your body. If someone pickpockets you they'll get away the more obvious burner wallet with little to no money to talk about.
Another great video. Regarding phones. Fairly common for people to leave their phone in the back of a taxi. Happened to a mate of mine. The driver in Bangkok reported the phone and handed it in. But because my mate hadn't used the phone number to make any calls and didn't know the sim phone number, he couldn't tell BOLT via their contact email which phone was his. A lot of banking apps will require a sms confirmation. That will be sent to your normal phone number, so keep your phone and normal sim card separate. You'll also need your passport at the 7/11. True story. I left my phone at the wanker gym i train at in Australia. Came back in a rush. Receptionist asked me what was wrong? I said I'd forgotten my phone. She came with me to help locate it. When i picked it up. A Samsung Android. She said. "Oh. No one's going to steal that" Thanks for that.
I was in Bangkok in about 2012 and was visiting a popular nightclub in my hotel; feeling pretty fine! Somehow I lost my iPhone when I was ordering my too many drinks! Upon realization, I went to the bar to ask about it and they had it!! I left a generous tip and went to my room to call it a happy ending!!😂
I didn't lose my phone there but had a little man bag to carry money and things around and I was in the Metro station and I had forgotten to zip it back up and a bunch of Thai bills were kind of sticking out and probably would have blown away and somebody stopped me to tell me that it was open. Never felt uncomfortable or unsafe there.
...here's how i handle my phone,
1. Bring my primary and use a paid eSim. With me 24/7 but not heavily used. Stashed away in slim fanny pack
2. Bring my backup phone. Has the bare minimum on it for the trip(travel plans). This is used regularly. On my hip w/easy access
Hey Daz, Im here in Pattaya. I have been watching since the days when you just wanted for us to buy you a cup of coffee. Anyway, if you feel comfortable, I'd like to meet up witcha and just have a chat. Maybe at Palm Beach Resort in Jomtien for a Seafood Buffet. My treat. Up to you. Thanks for what you do.
I just bought a cheap Samsung phone (4000 Baht) from a Samsung dealer, got a AIS sim card for Bolt app. But they do not speak any English. So be ready outside when you order your ride. They will call you and if you cannot respond. they just cancel the ride.
Thanks for what you do.
Please do an entire video about the Thai friendly app. I’ve encountered lots of really shady and aggressive girls from there but also a few incredibly sweet ones. People need to be careful.
Some excellent advice there Daz, on the subject of phones, I keep mine in the top pocket of my shirt & have a brightly coloured cord around my neck attached to the phone. I have to do this anyway as I'm always dropping damm thing.
So happy that I have Telenor here in Sweden, the own a Thai Telecom company. So no need to switch Sim. My deal is valid in Thailand to. 🙂
If you forget to buy a cheap phone make sure you get the sim at the airport on arrival, don't go around pattaya buying sims from dodgy street sellers pay a few bhat more on arrival it will be better in the long run. If you can use exchanged cash don't be login into your online banking either keep the digital transactions and even card transactions to a bare minimum. Thanks for the video daz.
Aren't they available at every 7-11?
@@michaelh878 I presume so yes.
I bought mine from an old lady who runs the bus station in Bangkok for the bus to Hua Hin. I wanted to see if my Google fi worked in Thailand and it did in many places but not all. As you say get it in the airport that's where I'll get mine the next time.
Good advice mate, well said👍
The only reason I use a ir bnb is most units have kitchens. However when in Thailand I don't think I will need to cook.
The old info is the best😅
Another bit of advice check your insurance covers you if you have an accident after drinking many don' and some say drinking in moderation.
On the face of it quite obvious precautions but it's surprising how tempting a 'free lunch' can be. It's your holiday so don't skimp the important things.
This video is gold Loki g to book my first time visit
Hello Daz. Nice videos
Thank you Daz ❤
Love your pragmatic point of view
Thanks Daz!
Daz can you recommend a site / contact for booking a condo short term? Eg. For 1 or 2 months or is this not possible? I I see most condos for rent are for 3 months or more. Thanks.
I am not sure of this but I have heard that it's illegal in Thailand to sublet apartments for air b&b. I don't remember the exact details though.
I'm planning on travelling there and writing. Wondering how I avoid getting my laptop stolen?
Get a room with a laptop safe.
NEVER use your phone as a wallet! I've never used bank apps, nor accessed a bank account by phone EVER. I only use my laptop with a VPN fired up.
Why does anyone need a phone when out for the night in these places?
You would KNOW if you had ever been !!!!
@@CheekyMonkey007 have been and never needed to carry a phone.
@@ne55an so you don't take girls contact details then ?
@@CheekyMonkey007 nope
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Daz - can't you rent a phone or buy a cheap one at the airport or in a cell phone store?
At Tukcom in Pattaya
What is this place, could you please give me the address of this market. THANKS
I see you really like the Buttercups girls 😂
Bring a few pairs of earplugs and get a room right in the thick of it. This will eliminate any regret 🤣🤣
NEVER 4 GET. There is no love in Thailand 4 a Ferang. All U. R. is a meal ticket. This is not just an individual THIS IS EVERY THAI ever since 1996.
That's why they are called ATM girls
😪 'promo sm'
Cannot believe opening an SMS message allows someone to know your 2 stage banking verification codes, gmail password, etc.... MAYBE if there is an attachment in the SMS and you open that. Anyways, good advice, never carry your expensive phone out at night if you are going to get your drink on! 555
SMS is harmIess itseIf, very IikeIy there was a Iink to maIicious code that they opened in SMS. Opening Iinks in unknown unvereified SMS is a no no.
Solid advice!
Its a good idea not to carry your primary phone with you when you travel anywhere, especially when out drinking at night.
Don't carry your bank cards too, only amount of cash you are willing to spend on the night.
Dont fall in love, how many time we have to say! “But she is different”..yes a bar girl freelancer she is different sure 555
Agree 100%! Personally i like Daz’s advice of finding 3 freelancers or bar girls that you really like and have a good connection with and rotate them. Personally I’ve only found 1 that I’d want to ever see again, the rest were terrible. The ultimate test is if you can find one that is willing to meet up with you and hang out for no money. Those are very rare but it happens.
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A wealth of tips & nuggets from start to finish, Thank You!👍👍 Btw... I'm not sure if any exist, but providing some specific videos on all things logistics will be incredibly helpful For Both Short & Long-Term Stays, e.g. Best Cost Effective Phone Plans & Options for Local And International Calls, Thai Phone Number vs Keeping Home Country Number, SIM/E-SIM, Internet/WIFI/Fiber Optics, Sending And Receiving Pkgs/Mail, Including Via Customs, etc... Thanks For The Consideration!
Seconded it would be nice to have some of these details fleshed out in another video. I too am curious about any do's and dont's regarding sending/receiving mail and packages if needed during an extended stay as well as specifics as to what cheap unlocked phone to buy and which local Thai cell phone service to buy a SIM card from (I assume do not buy from airport but go to mall?)
Hello, Daz. Love the idea of bringing a cheap 'extra' phone to Thailand. Last visit, I brought too many clothes AND too many devices. I brought my phone, my MacBook Air, and my iPad. It was a pain having to take them all out for airport security in four different airports. Two small phones would make traveling much easier.
Thanks for the video!
What's app is used in the Philippines rather than Line.
good tips Daz, couple of points, when you top up your phone, do it little and often because each top-up extends the validity of the sim card, so six 50TB top-ups will extend the life by six months whereas one top-up of 300TB will only give you one month
when you come to Thailand you should bring a short extension lead with four or five sockets and if possible surge protection, this means you only need to buy one adaptor and you can use all your UK chargers at the same time👍👍👍
As far as displays of wealth go, If you are staying at the best resorts, keeping respectable company, respectable hours and behaving in a manner that is it expected of the 'Hi So' class, then not even the lowest beggar or street thug would dare look at you side ways. However, if you are surrendering yourself to the underbelly of Thai society by fraternising with working girls and pimps, drinking alcohol at all hours and staying in red light areas, do not expect the same respect. Common sense.
What is the risk of putting an eSim on an iPhone 15 thru a reputable Thai company?
honestly just dont
get a cheap phone and use that as a wifi hotspot
Just curious if it should be a cheap 5G phone or if 4G is still effective? Thanks so much and lots of great tips. Also, carry a drop wallet or a fake wallet with a little cash and some fake cards in it in case you're out late and some street thugs try to rob you. You can open the wallet for them and show them what's inside with some disposable USD or your local currency and throw it on the ground and walk away quickly. It will distract them long enough to get away. Thanks again!
I have to doubt the guy was using a Galaxy S23 unless he purchased it in SE Asia. Starting in 2023 or the S23, all Samsung phones now have region locks that are not removable so a foreign SIM will not work in them, just another way for Samsung to get more money out of you. Here in the US S23 will work in the US, Canada and Mexico but no other countries. Internet is loaded with guys from the UK coming to the US and they won't work even when they are carrier unlocked. Just am FYI for anyone considering buying one unlocked and expecting it to work!
My shorts all have zips on the pockets. Anyone really paranoid about being pickpocketed can also put a safety pin through the pocket so no-one can get in and out easily...
Anyone who has their banking information on their phone is nuts. Even in the US there are scammers that get your sim info and have stolen millions from some people.
Blond Hair needs his roots doing.
HOW DID HE PAY 4 THE BLONDE RINCE in the first place.
TOLD U. meal ticket
I bought a new Samsung A2 many years ago from Tukcom Pattaya for 2750 baht (less than $100 Aud) including a wallet case. Used it for many years & never had to worry about getting drunk & losing it or someone stealing or wanting to steal it. Works for all the apps & can still call friends by phone or line.
As for where not to stay - I stayed on Soi 6 3xtimes in the old days. Not much sleep during those stays where some bars still had thumping music & a heap of drunks at dawn.
Cheers
Tourist eSIM, purchased before arrival, and activated while standing in line at immigration. Leave the expensive phones in the safe on late nights out..
I’m walking around central Pattaya listening to your excellent advice about central Pattaya.
Wow, that must be a mindblower!
Airbnb is my first choice. I admit there were sometimes small problems, but in the end they were all sorted out to my satisfaction. Experience helps. This time I booked a 38 sqm condo on the 30th floor of the Centric Sea Tower for the price of a cheap 2 star hotel (US$20/night), very stylish, equipped with a complete kitchen, washing machine, gym, sauna, pools including electricity and water. The privacy alone is unaffordable for me compared to other types of accommodation.
If you take a night companion with you , does she have to leave her ID card also in reception the same as in any hotel??
if is like that yeah fine but if not is easier for her to steal from you when you come back drunk at night and you fall sleep. That is why I like Hotels she has to leave hr ID and before hotel give it back , they call me room to see if everything is alright
I was at the Miami motel in Sukumvitt. They did not ask my lady friends for their id.
@@locospanish78 No, never had any problem. I don't consume alcohol or drugs. I've had hundreds of overnight stays with different women. None of them stole a cent or anything else. I intentionally left money lying around. Nobody took anything.
The problem with using the Line app is that it’s linked to your Thailand sim phone number so once you return home and re-install your regular SIM card i don’t think it will function. Can anyone confirm this?
🤣🤣🤣That's exactly what you want
No further contact!
As above LOL
My AIS e-sim is turned off when I get back home to the UK, Line app works fine, only UK sim active on the phone. I assume the App just requires data/internet once installed.
It should still work with WiFi
In 2017 I bought a 3000baht Huawei for thailand best phone I've ever had still works fine
Tnx for the info
U can also buy cheap used phones in Pattaya or Bangkok.
I usually only carry 2000 It is enough for 1 day
I use an old Samsung restored to factory settings so no personal info on it. I keep the same SIM and 30 day top up costs 700 Bhat instead of 999 with unlimited data. My I phone then connects to it via hotspot tethering…
Hey Daz, love these types of videos and information, thank you very much 🙂 One point I would like to raise though about expensive mobile phones and taking a burner phone instead did not really make a lot of sense to us.... yes my family were also watching. We felt that you can get drunk anywhere (not just Thailand) and lose your mobile phone. Additionally spam and malicious SMS and emails can also happen anywhere. You have a nice Samsung Galaxy S23, do you lock it up before going out and take a burner phone instead? So we understood your point but .... maybe a bit extreme?
Excellent advice, Daz! Especially like the cheap cellphone idea. For those traveling with laptops, probably a good idea to bring your cheaper back-up laptop and leave your primary expensive laptop home. Thanks for preparing this - well done. - Mark O
If you opened a Bangkok acc & banking app on your phone you need the number you signed up on to recieve sms for certain functions. When you go home can put phone in airplane mode & just top up number until you return to Thailand otherwise you need to visit branch to register new number each time if you get new SIM & Thai number.
Good advice. Thanks.
Best newbie advice daz: dont let the newbies do a steve hammond and get bargirl scammed
if you bring a lady to your hotel room do you have to pay extra for 1 person?
Only if the hotel is 5*
That's a good idea because I had my phone stolen last year and it's been a nightmare since. Can't get into my banking app or emails.Hopefully when I go back home in May I can sort it out with the bank and get new British simcard.
I have several of my old phones attached to my Google account. If I lose my primary phone in Thailand reactivating one of my stored phones would get me all that back.
These are great tips not only for beginners.
Yes Daz I have pub phone in UK as well. Ha ha and pub wallets. I am a drunk though. 😂
Hi Daz, I'll be back in two weeks to buy you another couple of seltzer waters at Amons, hope to see you again 🙏
Thanks for the updates of apps and Phones. Just curious, Why not WhatsApp, I use that every time I go to Thailand to call and receive calls from the US. Is tWhatsapp still good to use in Thailand. Thanks Daz
Yes, of course you can use it, only problem is that very few of the girls you meet will have it, they All have Line
what the hell i had a lengthy comment here regarding phones and sms security and now its gone
have you deleted my comment daz ?
that is a damn shame because i aint writing all of that again
would have been useful to a lot of people .
if you have deleted it please tell me why
Did you swear? TH-cam will send your comment to purgatory if you swear too much or use racial terms.
YT may have deleted it
@@ausaskar nope not at all.
i just wrote that just opening an sms
is not enough to get your phone compromised , but if you click the link
in that sms is how they get you .
and after that i recommended redmi
phones especially the ones with
snapdragon processors because they are cheap but also really usable phones
with good cameras usually from samsung.
they are a bit more expensive 150-200
dollar range but with them you wont miss
your phone because you actually have all your smarphone needs covered .
thats the gist of it just got into more detail
about above mentioned but cant be bothered to type it all again
@@everythingPattaya I really do not see why , no swearing or insults in the
comment that is now deleted
youtube is messing around again
Just out of interest can I get a bolt taxi from coffee war ,great info regarding the phone
Such fantastic and helpful advice, thank you top man 👍🎉
Be careful using whatsapp on your thai phone though. Somehow the contacts I'd added on the thai one were also on my normal UK phone. Very odd and nearly got me rumbled as to what I'd been upto.
I'm no techie but I believe that, until recently, you could have WhatsApp on only one phone. However, you can now have it on two phones, but one is a "mirror" of the primary one.
Good ideas and tips Daz always one or two that are new 👍🏻
Sir you provided such good information much appreciated. I'll never get there but I admire what yr doing for others. Actually I just bought a Umidigi Android phone 100 bucks not bad at all. 4gb Ram, 128 GB storage great screen resolution. It's for backup. I also suggest that individuals get very good cases, a drop can happen and will happen eventually military grade is the best
Thanks. I had not heard of Traveloka before. Mainly good advice, but I won't be taking it in relation to having a cheap Thailand 'phone.
I have a faily expensive 'phone (partly) so that I have a good quality camera, and I like to have that with me all the time. Also, the Line app functions on only one device.
I just have to be extra careful about having the 'phone pick-pocketed - but that applies equally to here in London.
I'm curious why Daz doesn't like the Darkside
It's BORING !!!
It all comes out in the wash with Daz!
You're always a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for wealth of good to know info.
Thank you so much
I’m here now! Second time but different area of Pattaya. It’s amazing! I always bring to much cloths. Laundry every where. Also only exchange very little $ at airport. Do bigger money by ur hotel. Much better rates. My ATT plan charges $10 a day. Max $100 per bill. I use my iPhone 15 max. Thanks Daz! If I see u I’ll buy u a drink.
I agree with the sound advice. I bought a cheap phone in tukom thd day i arrived last time. Got the sim sorted sith ghf lady very helpful. Im crap at teck. I even went back and she sorted a further 30 day for me. Cheap.
Gracias Señor Daz!
Lots of actionable advice to be sure! Can anybody recommend a cheap unlocked phone one can easily buy at Amazon to use in Thailand that is powerful enough to handle apps and whatnot? I think I will try this out for my next trip as I cannot imagine the nightmare of losing my primary phone!!! Also, I could not make out which travel app Daz recommends to install can anybody clue me in? The other apps I am already aware of and use.
Regarding picking a hotel or room to stay, my advice is *IF* you are going the cheap route just start with booking a few days and see how noisy it is or how good (or lousy) amenities are. If you can tell on day 1 that it is not going to work out then just spend a day exploring other hotels to find a better place. Or if you do book hotel on a busy main road just ask for a quiet room on high floor and hopefully the management will see that note and do so. Or sometimes you can request a different room if the one you get is too noisy.
I was a newbie there few weeks ago and spent a fortune in 2 weeks but i dont regret a thing LOL
I never use my phone for banking or anything that people could steal.
Good advice Daz .. And yeah I do notice myself an increase in scam texts and emails even after I return home form Thailand and discarded the Thai sim card..
Got to say one thing, despite all the stories and precautions advised. Thailand is a really safe and nice place, it is nowere close to what can happen to you in the west. So in general just being reasonably cautious is enough. Don't get too drunk, don't fall for obvious scams and don't fall in love. And you will be just fine)
100% this. I was wending my merry way back to the hotel after a *very* fun night at Heaven Above with 10ktb in my wallet. As I strolled down Soi Buakhao I realised just how much I had on me and how paranoid I'd be back in England that someone was going to stab me and rob me. Time must have been about 0230am and I didn't have a care in the world. Reasonable precautions will see you come away just fine.
I was recently in Pattaya and was hoping to bump into you somewhere 😊
I wish theyd take an overstay seriously in the USA.
About the phone is true Daz …I’m always bring 2 phone 🤣 when travelling🙂
Absolutely would just rent a phone w/insurance. Excellent all around
Hi Daz,, how much do you need daily to have A good time these days ??
If you like beer 2k if you like beer and ladies 6k If your generous 10k I f your crazy generous 25k If your rich and generous 100k
As Kev says above
Good advice, but why not buy a cheap phone when you arrive in Thailand?
Great video. This is a question I had, too, along with a 2nd question of:
How do I pay for Bolt, Grab, etc., without loading financial information onto the phone? What's the best way to handle those transactions?
@@ericg9092. It’s still a cash society in Thailand. I pay cash for Grab/bolt.
For Bolt the default I believe is for you to pay cash when you arrive. Grab though could be an issue. @@ericg9092
@@ericg9092 With Bolt I just hand the driver the fare after the ride. Same with Grab and food.
@@ericg9092You could limit your risk by using a low limit CC or bank account. Keeping your main financial accounts off your burner
Love your videos, and they are always full of useful information.
I only have my Samsung Galaxy. I'm not a big drinker and make sure it (and my passport and cash) is in the hotel room safety box when company is coming to my room. I've been very careful but after watching Daz's video I wonder if I've also been a bit lucky. I will think about getting a cheap Samsung on eBay for my next trip. I use ThaiFriendly, Grab (for food) and Line, of course. I walk everywhere and take the Baht bus. Never needed to order a car in Pattaya. I know Bolt is like Didi/Uber. But doesn't Grab allow you to order cars too? Has anyone used Grab for a ride, or would I need to use Bolt? I almost tried to use Grab on my last trip to get to the airport bus station in Jomtien (it looked easy -- just like ordering food), but in the end, decided to take the Baht bus.
I used grab many times for transportation in Bangkok Pattaya and hua Hin. It is better than using a taxi although sometimes it is a taxi but the price is agreed upon ahead of time. With grab you have to put a photo in the app. A friend who lives in Pattaya didn't like that so he uses bolt. I have both apps on the phone but only used grab. But the longer I was in Thailand the more I walked and the more I use public transportation like the train.
I wish you would make a video or series of videos on the best guest houses. Many have newly renovated rooms and sit on top of a good bar/restaurant. LK Metro have many. Every area seems to have some. Another advantage is your balcony looks over a street. You can flag down the girls without leaving your room. The downside is many of these rooms are old and need help.
There are already many videos on the channel about guest houses, you need to look back at some older ones
Is the sea around Pattaya any good for swimming in terms of cleanliness of the water, geleefish and where is more over also a nice beach ambiance like umbrellas, chairs, cafes etc? Somewhere near the centre, south or north? Thank you
The beaches are great, the water in the center is not clean, but if you go north or south a couple of kilos then it's ok
Hi Daz hope all is well
just a quick question to you and the ccommunitythat have been to Pattaya,
il be arriving mid seSeptemberor 3 weeks and im really tempted to bring some of my profesional camera gear ( Camera body and 3 lenses ) for street images and lansapes - and to legitimize my trip to family and friends 😉
is it safe to do so? walking around during the day and shooting at night?
and if anybody has experience/idea in storage when its not being used that would be great
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Be careful not to take pictures of bar girls or especially Lady boys.
You should be fine, just don't leave unattended
good info as always Daz, thx
Great video thanks
good sound advise in this video.
great advice
E-sim
If you get a cheap phone with nothing on it and download Bolt or Grab or any of these, you will be required to enter your cc number or banking info.
Not in Thailand
NO, why would you
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Are hotels typically "girl-friendly"
All hotels below 5*and 4*
What was that one app for airline travel within Thailand? Sounded like he was saying Travel Loca.. I can’t find it
I had no idea what he said
"Traveloka"
www.traveloka.com/en-th
What's the name of this night market
Thepprasit Mkt on Thepprasit road