this video is so good! No BS, straight to the point, love it!

As a local I can confirm that everything you say is true.

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@diegudr

2 күн бұрын

So how do you avoid the police scooter scam?

Thank you for your video. As a Thai people I hope we could be able to welcome your visiting again 😊

Joel speaks really fast and he's very clear and puts everything together quickly in a nutshell and is great listening

Great vid and advice. Lived in Thailand from 1992 to 1994. Stayed in Pattaya and Jomtien, worked in Map ta Phut. Best time of my life. Surely very different now, but what a great adventure every chance I had time off (including every evening).

Thankyou this was so informative! I’m so glad you mentioned about finding an ethical place to see elephants.

Well done Joel I've just subscribed. I'm an old fella and I haven't been back there since 2009. now planning my return. Really useful tips thanks for the update mate.

เป็น VDO ที่สนุกสนานเลยครับ ขอบคุณที่ทำ Vlog เกี่ยวกับประเทศไทย อย่างตรงไปตรงมา...มีประโยชน์ดี Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 The land of smile 🙂😀😊😃😋😁😅😂 Hopefully you enjoy in our beloved home 🏡. Thank you 🙏 ❤️🙏❤️🇹🇭

Great info! Leaving for Thailand in 5 days & your videos have been such a big help! So excited ☺️

Thank you! One of the only videos that answered alot of questions I had in mind like the scooter rental ect I'm going for 1 month in April. So excited 😊

Thanks for sharing this information about your experience in Thailand.😊

Awesome video you Covered a variety of topics I didn't think about but is essential

Maybe to add: taxi is often cheaper than grab. But Never use Taxi without taximeter!! And you can normally see whether it’s industrial ice cubes or self made (hole in the middle of the ice cube = industrial).

Every travel video of yours is great. I learn many things from your video. Keep posting such videos. It's great that you mention that excellence in every place.

As a Brit living in Thailand! This video was brilliant, 👏 excellent advice for all travelers ❤

@raerae6824

4 ай бұрын

I'm planning to go and wanted visit Bangkok, chiang mai, and possibly phi phi. What's the most efficient way of visiting all 3? I've seen a return flight to Bangkok

@Joelfriend

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@debS20

2 ай бұрын

​@@JoelfriendHi, I have two questions: where should I exchange USD money in Phuket? Also did you guys get any vaccines before traveling to Thailand, for example: Dengue vaccine? Thank you in advance 😃

Doing Thailand in November. Great info. I love when you do these kinds of videos.

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Have a great time in Thailand!

If you like beach&sea, Krabi and Trang are great too. Also Trad or Koh Chang on the east.

Great video bro, extremely helpfull for our vacation this year. Cheers!

I'm planning to visit Bangkok and Phuket in mid November of this year and I'm so excited. I've always dreamed of going there. So I'm watching everything I can find about how to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. And to be a respectful tourist. I'm thrilled to finally get to visit this magical place at 53! Thank you for the guidance!

Thanks mate. This was really useful. Looks like you had a great time.

Such a helpful breakdown for a first time visitor planning my trip in a few months

It is really good tip to travel around of Thailand!! 😍😍 I can see your effort and I love it! Thank you for sharing this my new friend!!👍👍

Outstanding Information Byddy!!! Will be there next Month!!!!

I live in Phuket and the cops stopping you for not wearing helmets is not a scam, Under Thai traffic law you must have a Thai riding license and the cops can refuse to accept international ones, We have so many young tourists the same as yourself and your girlfriends that are seriously injured or killed because they have either never ridden or have very little experience on motorbikes before they come here, Good Helmets protective clothing and 1st class riding Insurance are essential if Biking in Thailand and the only way you can become insured here is with a full Thai Riding licence and if you do have an accident here on a rental scooter and your fault you could suffer massive compensation claims........My advice to all you guys is keep well of of Scooters when you visit unless you have a Thai riding license comprehensive Thai insurance and fully understand the rules of the road here,ps I worked for the Thai Tourist Police here involved with sorting out foreigners involved here on Scooter. accidents........Hoping you will amend your comments accordingly and educate the dangers of novice riders coming here and renting bikes.

@swisscheese8628

3 ай бұрын

It is a scam when the police pocket the money instead of making you go pay at the station like in pattaya, phuket is the worst for this scam

@lucca_lee

3 ай бұрын

​@@swisscheese8628 it wasn't scam but its coruption to be precise, not wearing helmet is definately illegal according to the law not only in Thailand but the rest of the whole and in most developed country they will enforce it strictly It kinda common sense, if the police see those who don't, they have to enforce the law it needed to have punishment, to be clear those who being caught because of whatever reasons either driving license or helmet l have 2 options one do the coruption pay direct to the police pocket and they wont enforce the law or 2 follow the law and pay to the government which of course normally 3-4 times more expensive than coruption so choose yourself or just wear the freaking helmet and do the correct drive licence, I went over 40 countries I studied the law before I go and never have problems I wonder if dont wear helmet and dont driving license in a country like Germany or Japan what it gonna be I might be locked up in jail already.

@FlyMc17

3 ай бұрын

1) No, they can't refuse an international driver's license. What are you talking about. There are agreements in place for that. A cop even showd me some pictures of all the various int. driver licenses so that they know how they look. 2) It is kind of a scam because nowhere else do they care about that and I live in Thailand too. Do you get a receipt? I watched sooo many cops driving by where 3 (thai) kids are on a motorcycle and they don't care. In some parts of the country basically nobody wears a helmet. Yesterday I saw a mom with her baby in one arm and with one hand steering the motorcycle. It is insane what you see here....

@unnathin1129

2 ай бұрын

Wanted to know, if March is bad time to visit ? Is it like too hot ?

@fendermatt874

2 ай бұрын

How can they refuse international licence .

I'm 72 and just got back 2 days ago and I fell in love with Thailand. We did the island tour on the long boat to Phi Phi... and decided to stay the night in only the clothes we were wearing. Best decision ever and I cannot wait to go back...bucket list ticked. This video was excellent and full of very good advice. 👍

@silasadams8053

Ай бұрын

I agree I'm 41 had the pleasure of travelling Thailand 3 times can hardly wait to go back again

@redscot5651

Ай бұрын

​@silasadams8053 I had seen the islands on tv but getting up close and personal to them was magical. I never met a Thai that wasn't friendly or annoying like Bali. Plus the food although a bit rich for me was amazing, loved all the night markets too. So think I'll be a returning tourist like yourself. 👍

Excellent!!! Thank you so much!!! Such great info!!! Heading to Thailand for our 30 anniversary trip this March. Sure wish we could stay longer than 3 weeks! 😊

Smashed this vid lad, really helpful 💯💯

A great video Thank you!!!

you a legend thank you for the info

Thanks for the video mate , thailand is definitely on my bucket list!

Regarding the ice: Most restaurants and cafes and even food carts use the ice with the HOLE in it. This is the correct kind of ice. If it has a hole in the center, it's safe.

@keangwooichoo6138

Жыл бұрын

Agree like in mcd, kfc etc etc

@keangwooichoo6138

Жыл бұрын

However the downside of processed ice instead of traditional ice blocks are they put ammonia into it to freeze it quicker and sell it to shops. I know the process as my friend sells hino delivery trucks to some ice making bosses. I hv visited them with him. Some workers died in the factory due to ammonia leaks.

@MukdumOfficial

Жыл бұрын

you can buy a ice block in 7-11 for sure. there is plastic bag for service around 8 bath (0.2usd) as you can carry it.

@onalonan

Жыл бұрын

@@keangwooichoo6138 Mc, Kfc and any food chain here they use small ice my friend not a big ice with a hole in it like this guys talking about. I guessed they probably made it themself. Because manytimes it looks like a unique rectangular shape. You can buy a pack of big ice with a hole in it for about 9 baht per bag in 7-11 it is a cheap one and there is a special slowly melt ice too but it doesn't have a hole in it but it's much better because it's harder to melt much better quality but it's a little more expensive like 1x baht and the cheapest and most famous is the 7-11 machine made ice that you could buy for just 8 baht but it's a small machine made ice and you have to press the ice at the machine by yourself.

@keangwooichoo6138

Жыл бұрын

@@onalonan do to buy too much ice especially factory produced ones. I know a owner of such factory in Malaysia. They put ammonia to quicken the process as too many orders for ice. It is not like your house where you just put water and freeze it.

Thank you so much for this. AWESOME video👏🏻

Thanks for sharing this is great! I'm heading out there soon!

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for all information ^^

Absolutely an excellent video, thanks! 🤗

Thanks bro this was super resourceful!!

Very helpful.. Thanks for sharing.. Our flight is next week..

I think wet season is not that bad, it doesn’t rain all the time, many people are scared of rainy season. It rains for couple hours a day, sometimes no rain for couple day. I think when it rains it’s even better, the air more fresh, leas dust.

Very helpful.Thanks for sharing.❤

We lived off 7 eleven ham toasties when I went for 3 weeks a few years ago! Thailand is magical!! Aw the memories! ❤

Great video. Very usfull. Simple and good explained. Thanks!

Thanks Mate, Helped alot

hey bro, thank you for your kind share! its been a while since we ve been to thailand....

If you get the tube ice or round with the hole in the middle it is fine because it was made in a machine and the water is already clean but if you get a drink and it just has icecubes in it then they could be from the tap.

Thank s alot! Leaving for thailand in 7 days and Im very excited!

😵‍💫You "nailed"it!! Excellent, will look for others that you've done!

Lovely :) and thanks for the info. My only fear is the heat but I am considering retirement there.

This was great! Thank you!!

Thanks for such useful info.. thanks for making this video

Thank you so much for your this video ❤

Thanks for the helpful tips.

Thank you for all the information!

You were very informative thank you young Sir.

Can't wait to go back to Thailand in two years!

I loved Thailand and can’t wait to go back again

we just booked our one month trip with our 10 year old...and i cant wait!!!

We are planning a trip in 2025 and have thought about February but might rethink after watching this. I hate crowds. Good info.

Thanks for the video and information

Very informative video😊🙌❤️🙏 Thankyou.

i have been twice thailand and i am going back again , your tips on point , and i can confirm that thai people are so nice

Nice video Joel ❤I was in Thailand 🇹🇭 for the first time and I love 🇹🇭already 😊❤

Don't miss the street food in Bangkok. So delicious, so cheap, and so tasty, plus never once had any gastric problems from it. You sit on benches on the street along with all the Thai people. Fun! Definitely not to be missed - and way better than most restaurants.

@mollykeane2571

Жыл бұрын

For the Thais the cost of a meal has doubled in Bangkok (not sure about elsewhere) since Covid and many people are really struggling financially so they really need the support tourism can provide.

@FlyMc17

8 ай бұрын

Streetfood is yummy...but you should still be careful and picky what food stand...I already had food poisoning...twice. not that much fun...

Thank you Joel, we are heading there in 1 week

Very well done and great tips too !!! Thanks Bro ! Agree 100% , Thai people are super nice and Thailand is way Kool !!

Thank you for recommending 👍

Thanks for the tips. We're going next month, God Willing 🏞🏝💯👌🏾

Merci beaucoup....and I love your lovely accent by the way 😊

Thai plugs are 220v. So if you are using US plugs you need a voltage converter.

Which hotel or area is good to stay for a couple or family in Phuket? Which Iceland we should visit in Phuket, if we don't want to do Iceland tour for entire day

Thailand is so amazing! We love it

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

We love Thailand too!!

Great info Joe!!

Nice video. Straight to the point.

Next year I might be travelling to Bangkok to Thailand and I can’t wait

I remember full moon beach parties back in the 80s....there still doing that...cool

Great info, consolidated. Thanks

Thailand has 3 seasons buddy cool season (Nov-Feb) Hot Season (March-May) Wet Season (July-Oct) June visits are the best kept secret in Thailand! Almost Jan temperatures with Wet season prices!

Thank you!!!

This was so helpful thankyou!! 😊 Just wondering how did you both find making friends in hostels travelling as a couple?

I'm glad to know you enjoy travelling in Thailand 😊😊 my Home country

Very helpful-Thank you

Very informative. I will travel from phuket up north and fly hone from there

Nice, concise video. Thanks.

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thx, Great informative video

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Once I was travelling by train through a small village where I had to stop and get on a different train and a bunch of kids came to me and gave me some photogallery of their king and I really didnt know what to do with it, so I took it with me and was so afraid of discarding it, so I still have it with me to this day. The kids were very friendly, I dont think they have seen much tourists in this rural part of thailand so I have played with them the whole train ride. People in Thailand are so awesome

Well have you heard of kolkata, mumbai, delhi belly? Food poisoning can happen whenever you least expected. When traveling better eat hot food. Drinks if from fridge is already cold or chilled, do not add ice anymore.

Very good! Cheers

Thanks, very informative

Thankyou. I think I'd like Thailand a lot but good info.

Hey, found this video really helpful so thanks! I wanted to ask if you’ve been during the wet season? We are thinking to go in September but worried it might not be the best trip due to the wet season?

Nice info.

Wonderful video , your fan !!!

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :)

I went solo travelling back in 2013 the full moon party experience was magical went back with friends in 2019 it was nothing like before 😢

Awesome! Thanks!

Hi Joel, great video as always, I was just wondering what you meant by driving license? Do you mean your British car driving license or a full motorcycle license?

Where can I buy the tickets for the Full Moon Party?

Great video, What sim plan was it and provider please?

Great vid Joel!!!! Thanks for the tips 😊 Was also wondering about traveling south east Asia if you needed a credit card aswell as a Travelex or debit?

@Joelfriend

Жыл бұрын

I only book flights on a credit card everything else I use a debit card ti withdraw cash

@monicam7980

Жыл бұрын

@@Joelfriend awesome thanks! 👌👌

I agree with all the info, the only thing I liked when there was getting the true sim card at 7-11 at a great deal, or at the mall at the true store.

Sound advice from Joel. I lived there for 8 years and you can rent bikes and scooters no prob on an International licence. Without a motorcycle licence though you risk a fine from the police and your insurance is void. Hospitals are expensive !

I've been living in Thailand for about 10 years. I've had food poisoning twice. The first time, I don't remember or know where I got it. But the second time, I know I got food poisoning from a foreigner-owned restaurant in Kanchanaburi. In terms of cleanliness, I will eat most anything from a night market or restaurant, but I do avoid eating from stalls set up on the street. They typically have lower quality foods, less refrigeration, they typically use oil until it's black, and they aren't able to properly wash their hands or equipment. Pollution from passing traffic can be nasty too. Anyways, very cool video. I was looking for things to nit pick, but couldn't really find anything, except that I've never been asked whether I have a license while renting a motorbike. Passport or deposit has been the only requirement. Anyways, cheers on this cool video!

@sectorofzee422

8 ай бұрын

hi just want to ask which is more way better where to stay, Bangkok Or in Phuket? thank you for the response 😊