I was at the Motor Show in the Convention Centre Bangkok last month and both my wife and had free entry passes. What we didn't know was that we had to register the passes on Line to get in. However the guy at entry was very helpful, he asked if we were over 60, which we are. I showed him a copy of my passport and both my Wife and I got in for free as seniors. I was very impressed with that.

Thanks for the info. I had to go through the comments to confirm that you can buy at the stations. Definitely getting one of each. As far as charging less for Thai. I see myself as a guest, and if I can afford the visit, I can afford helping the owner's access to their attractions. I don't pay taxes like they do, so not an issue for me.

These videos are great for people traveling to thailand, so many channels focus on walking street and gents clubs which good for eye candy but these videos are a must for day to day bits. Keep up the good work peter its much appreciated

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@E_O_S_

4 ай бұрын

Headin over for a bit of culture is it 😉

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Yes, what else 😂

@patnyabangkok7751

4 ай бұрын

Good info as per normal Peter, saw you recently on your bike riding up soi 8, last time I spoke to you was about 2 years ago at the ealing thai festival. Ps, I also now live in Bangkok, left London last year

These kitchen tidbits are spot on 💪 stay cool Peter

Thanks for the informative video Peter. But personally I think a One-Day pass is the best option if you want to visit several places in one day. I did that the last time I was in Bangkok.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

The video is aimed at people coming on vacation for several weeks not a single day

Really good information Peter and how nice of the young lady to point out you can be discounted as being a senior, i will remember those tips, thanks.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely

Maybe the Thai 2 tier system is “racist”, but so what? Is that a bad thing? That they look after their own people? Maybe people in this country (UK) wouldn’t feel so thoroughly f**ked over if native Brits took priority sometimes over people who have only been here 5 minutes. Just a thought…

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Yes but the thing is I didn't say I was against it I just explained what it was

@kwidid23

4 ай бұрын

The white man would be crucified if they had the two tier system in the States.

@gaba8934

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, in the USA you're better off not being a citizen if you're lower end.

@Mark-gg6iy

4 ай бұрын

It has nothing to do with race it has to do with nationality.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

?

The 2 tier system isn’t uncommon.. they do that in Hawaii also… residents just show their drivers license and get discounts

@Milkyway109

4 ай бұрын

So Thailand and Hawaii ? Common

very useful vid Peter, keep up the good work

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

The 60+ year old bar girls don't give a discount

@Milkyway109

4 ай бұрын

😂

@CryptoTraveller

4 ай бұрын

No need for a discount when your prices are already rock bottom 😂

@patnyabangkok7751

4 ай бұрын

Maybe they should give us older guys over 60 a discount ( with younger girls)😉

I will try this card for BTS in November, sounds handy :-) Maybe better and easier than buy tickets all the time, thnx for this suggestion

@ThailandBound

3 ай бұрын

Is definitely worth it some of the cues are really long at times of the day

@tonystark8201

3 ай бұрын

@ThailandBound We have this system for public transport here in the Netherlands but I didn't know they also have for BTS and MRT. I will let you know soon as I have experienced it :-)

Just have Peter buy everyone a senior card!!! Yay

The 60+ Info is very helpful! Thanks 🙏🏼 I diden‘t know that 😊

I’m ok with different prices for Thai/Falang due to Thai generally earning much less than Falang

Great idea makes things that much faster and convenient. What’s the difference between the Skytrain and the mrt. Were do bc we purchase them

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

When is the underground train and the other is the overhead Sky Train you can buy tickets at each station for both of them

Hey, Peter...thanks for the information. You are making my transition so much easier. I'll book a consultation with you soon...

Great advice Peter. Thank you!

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love the video Peter ! Keep up the good work very informative! And remember don’t lose your keys lol

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Do they have english on the MTS? Otherwise how would you know where you are going?

@ThailandBound

3 ай бұрын

Yes Thai and English

Great info Pete ! 👍

I very much support the two tier system. I wish we did that in my home country. Thai people pay taxes to support the upkeep of their temples, parks, etc. tourists do not. Farang need to stop their whinging especially when it costs next to nothing to go into these places. 200 baht is pocket change.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Who's winging?

Very timely, I'm off to bkk next week. Thanks!

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

Long time since we have seen mali 😊

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

She's been very busy

If you go to a National Park (a waterfall, for example) and pay the fee, you can go to other National Parks on the same day and not pay again. This was told to me while entering a National Park in Phang Nga. I assume, possibly incorrectly, it is true kingdomwide.

Good tip, i would just avoid peak times to avoid the queue by the machine, now i can just grab a rabbit card. Tnx

Now I know the rabbit card is valid for 7 years I will get it next time, thanks for information Peter.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Any time!

Also if your over 60, you get half price on the skywalk in Bangkok tallest building and on the ferraris wheel at asiatique

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

You actually get more than 50% discount on the king power Skywalk the price for Thais and foreigners is 850 Baht alike. However a person over 60 gets a discount of 500 baht paying only 350. So you see the discount is quite large

@patnyabangkok7751

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound thanks I couldn't remember the full discount, Every little bit helps lol

Stays at home to avoid getting wet outside and instead gets wet at the building pool instead :P Totally understand not the same sort of experience but I found it a little funny. Enjoy your laps!

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Hi Sam, I enjoy a swim in the evening, I don't particularly like getting buckets of water thrown over me while I'm fully dressed and on my way to a restaurant or to do a bit of shopping. I hope that logic makes sense.

@SamMoffatt

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBoundtotally with you, especially when the air con is set so low as the Thais seem to do. Not great when you’re wet!

At Maha Nakhorn last year, same with me I got in for 350B.

Peter, probably you move here last year, you began looking younger mate. Good health!Cheers

Great information as usual Peter, but what about using your VISA card in the MRT? Do they not do that anymore?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Yes you can use a Visa but if you're using your visa from your home country you will be charged the exchange rate every time you go through making it very expensive

@aging1847

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound Good to know. Will you be doing a video on getting a VISA card from a Thailand bank then?

@averagemodernmale

4 ай бұрын

The cards from the Thai banks don't work for some reason. Or at least it never when I checked last year. I think it works with one bank but I can't remember which. I tried to use Bangkok Bank and Kbank

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I've already done several videos on banking in Thailand

I use my credit card on the MRT turnstile. Super convenient.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

What about the exchange rates on your foreign card

@Mike11219USA

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound it’s mid spot rate. Similar to what’s shown on XE

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I'm afraid most people don't have that though so it's good that you've got it but it won't work for everybody

Can't you simply tap in and out of the MRT with a VISA card?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

You can but if it's a foreign Visa card you'll be charged the exchange rate every time you go through the barrier which makes it very expensive to travel

@mancello

4 ай бұрын

Depends on the card you use. Fidelity Visa charges no transaction fees. Plus any local ATM fees are reimbursed. The exchange rate can be more favorable at the time of usage. ​@@ThailandBound

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Very few Visa cards have those advantages multiple charge

@AManAboutAVlog

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound good to know, thanks

The Rabbit card is only good for the BTS and MRT card only for the MRT system? Do either one work on the Rail Link? Kinda sucks if these cards would only work on their assigned rail system. They should follow the example of really versatile cards like the Suica or Octopus.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

You'd like to think that they would integrate them but no, they're all separate cards

Thanks for the info Peter, very helpful. Can you also buy these cards at a 7-11?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

No I'm afraid not you need to buy them at the stations

Hiya all very good information but you forgot to mention but you forgot to mention where to get either of the cards from??

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Sorry, I would have thought that was obvious...you can buy the tickets at the stations.

Peter, my Thai lady, bought me a Rabbit card a number of years ago , so would i be getting a discount on every trip, or is the discount only for the initial card purchase?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

That card will only have a discount if your girlfriend is over 60 they offer the discount to seniors only not every Thai

Wish the transit authority would integrate these cards into one, and also make them usable on buses, Airport Rail Link, and Chao Phraya Express Boats. Much like Taipei's EasyCard can be used for MRT, buses, Airport Express, and even the Kaohsiung MRT, as well as parking.

@marcpearce215

4 ай бұрын

The tried a few years ago to have technology on buses rather than the conductor. Didn't really work and they are unlikely to integrate the card any time soon.

@Milkyway109

4 ай бұрын

It's a developing country, they will get there, it's came a long way in the last 20 years

I have a international driver license but I'm not certified on a bike but I used to can I still rent a scooter

@bigphill67

4 ай бұрын

the rental companies generaly do not check any license, the police will check and give a small fine if you are unlucky to be stopped then let you ride off, how ever if you have an accident and try to claim any medical insurance they will check and not pay

Where can I buy the Rabbit card?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Any BTS station where you would normally buy your ticket just take your passport with you

What clip on microphone do you use Peter?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I use a couple of DJI's

I don't remember getting tickets. I got little blue plastic coins.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

The plastic coin is up for a one-off journey the card is for multiple Journeys

Its crazy that you need to present your passport to just top it up.

@charlesmunchow

4 ай бұрын

I've topped up both many times. Never been asked for passport. Only for initial card issue.

@hagar6359

4 ай бұрын

@@charlesmunchow I got asked last time I was there in November 23. Maybe just the luck of the draw on who serves you lol

@marcpearce215

4 ай бұрын

Ive never been asked for my passport when I topped up, only when I originally purchased the card.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

You only need to pay with your passport the first time you buy the card. When you top it up, you don't need your passport with you

So the rabbit BTS cards can only be purchased at the ticket kiosk at BTS stations? Anywhere else? Seems like one could get a Thai friend to buy a few rabbit cards and give one to their farang friend right? I will have to ask my Thai lady friend about that. BTS seems fairly straightforward to figure out, but I always struggle to figure out MRT (even just figuring out where entrance is). I hope Thailand cools off quick because I'm headed there in a week!

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure the authorities are figured out how to stop abuse of the cards already not sure if your plan will work

@clrodrick

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound Fair enough and I'm an honest person anyways. Not a big deal to pay full price as BTS fairly cheap public transit.

I was glad to get away from Bangkok its just become a big rip off place with service charge and vat on your bills and prices of hotels ok when the baht was 85 to the £ but not now much better and cheaper up here in Isan people are much nicer and friendly

I am totally getting that rabbit card on my next visit! Thanks! Now, I could get a Thai friend to buy me the card and get her discount, right? Maybe buy her one too, and basically paying full price, but getting two. Do Thais get a 50% discount on the MRT card or is there only the over 60 discount? You're the only person I know there, over 60, so wink, wink, say no more for my MRT card.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

As far as the BTS goes only Thai people get the 50% discount foreigners have to pay the full price with regards to the MRT trains if you're over 60 regardless of nationality you will get 50% extra credit on whatever you buy

@jonhobson3592

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBoundshame they don’t offer it on the BTS though to foreigners..

Could someone buy me one, each time I try , it is " sorry " not for you.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I've already answered this question I don't know if it was from you or somebody else but basically the only reason they'll refuse you if you don't have your passport with you the first time you buy it

@bottlebaby

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound Maybe if it is for the MTR but for the Rabbit card it is " Thai Only allowed to buy " and if you read the fine print there is a line which backs up this.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

So a question comes to mind; How was I able to buy a rabbit card for the BTS Because obviously I'm not Thai? I just showed my passport and I was able to buy one.

@bottlebaby

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound Not sure . Your talking about the BTS or SkyTrain? I will try again next time. Let you know how I approached it and the results.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

It's definitely not as I keep telling you I purchased one using my passport which clearly states I'm not a Thai person if foreigners weren't allowed the rabbit card I wouldn't have been able to purchase one would I and I know other foreigners here who also have the same card for the BTS

0:17 not too sure if he's being serious. Don't know what's going on? 😮

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Yep absolutely serious it seems to be hotter than ever

@davids736

4 ай бұрын

@ThailandBound hi Peter....I meant when you said you don't know what's going on. It's that little thing called global warming, you might have heard of it? 😉 I've been coming to Thailand for 25 years, and the hot season now is almost unbearable. And it's not just a couple of hours a day.... from about 10 in the morning right through to about 5 it's just so uncomfortable - and trust me, I'm normally the last person to complain about the heat, but it's too much even for me Peter. Anyway fella, I've just done a 14 month stint out there, that's enough for me. Until the next time!! 😉🤣❤️

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Yes it's getting unbearably hot I agree with you I know a lot of people who don't go out in the afternoon these days they do what they have to do early morning or they wait until the evening

@davids736

4 ай бұрын

@ThailandBound yep, living the Thai way, as my mate puts it; up at sunrise, in bed by 9pm!! Do everything you need to do really early, then lounge about in the day, eat then sleep! Obviously, this is the village life where there ain't no AC.... 😊

Why does your friend not have a thai ID card after 12 years in Thailand?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

He is not Thai.

@WW-to5rc

4 ай бұрын

@ThailandBound is naturalization so difficult?

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Yes, very here!

Was on mrt yesterday Peter for 3 stops. Showed my copy passport. Lady said it was free 😅.. now I know I’m an oap 🤣.. but the BTS I have discovered only offer discount to Thai citizens ..

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

Free? No

@jonhobson3592

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound Peter 💯 % it was free. I was surprised. She gave me a paper ticket 🎫 with a bar code on it. It may have been a one off , it said Seniors day on it .. 😅 I had to go through the door barrier .. I use mrt a bit more now so shall get said senior card this week ..

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

It was probably a special holiday because sometimes the toll roads are free when I drive down to Pattaya they do this on certain days so I guess you're free trip was on one of these days

@jonhobson3592

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound yeah I think so. Was only letting you know about it 🙏but yes 50% is great 👍 . Hope all is well.

@jonhobson3592

4 ай бұрын

@@ThailandBound FYI - IQ today here is 50. Lowest I’ve seen it ! but still too hot 🥵 to venture out just yet .. 😅

You tell us about the cards, and you need your passport, obviously...but....you don't even mention how and where to obtain the cards. You need to slow down and think! more before giving information. Thanks anyway, I'll do my own research.thanks.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

@ian-uk4570: I would have thought that information was very obvious to everybody and didn't need me to speak about it Of course you would obtain the tickets from each station where else?

@TheBigheadValley

4 ай бұрын

Lol seriously buddy?

@Milkyway109

4 ай бұрын

You will find these cards at the night market and in certain police stations , obviously

@ian-uk4570

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I understand where to go.but Peter should have mentioned where to go and how much etc.. for the newbies that go to Bangkok. Not all are smart arses are we...🙄🤔 in the UK you get the cards from newsagents or 7/11 as well metro station. This will go out to many viewers who have never travelled before. That was my point.. obviously.👍

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but if somebody is so thick they can't work out where to buy a train ticket they shouldn't bother coming to Bangkok and I did explain the price of everything

Thanks Peter - The Rabbit card costs a small fee for the card maybe B200. Ive had mine for probably ten years and keep refilling it. The other benefit is you can pay fro things like coffee using you Rabbit card, particularly around BTS stations.

@ThailandBound

4 ай бұрын

I think the fee was 80 Baht which I forgot to mention.