Great advice again on understanding and respecting local culture to better adapt and navigate travels or life abroad.

@thebangkokguide

18 күн бұрын

Cheers! Thank you for the kind words!

Wow that's another impressive package of wisdom crammed into a short video Cal. Everything is spot on. Motorbikes are death traps here in Thailand! Great work.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I agree. Motorbikes are definitely risky!

wife and I were chased by a homeless man in San Fransisco. We had to run into an dinner and eat there until he left. pretty scary.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Yeah my friend said it was pretty wild. It’s very unfortunate. I hope things can improve there!

I went to Bangkok, three months ago for my first international trip outside of the United States. I was in Banglamphu near Khao San Road. I enjoyed my time out there. I damn near cried when I had to go back to the states.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

It’s a great place. I stayed there during my first week and ten years later I’m still here 😂

@imonmywaybyoreo

19 күн бұрын

We welcome and back to visit our again Bro❤

I'm Thai. The topic about keeping face for Thai people I truely agree.

@thebangkokguide

26 күн бұрын

I think most westerners are not so familiar with the concept, and just how important it is. Thank you for your input!

ขอบคุณวีดีโอดีๆ ของคุณ ที่ช่วยแนะนำ ชาวต่างชาติ ที่จะเดินทางมาเที่ยวประเทศไทย

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

Cal, thanks for another informative vid. I'd personally like to know more about how to politely observe cultural customs in Thailand , especially religious ones. Like, not touching shrines, how to show respect to monks, and that kind of thing.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Sure. It’s a good subject. I’ve covered this information in a few videos but those were quite some time ago. I’ll add it to the schedule! Cheers

Well said. I can confirm that road safety in the UK is excellent. It's very very rare that there are road accidents & even in the most populated places. The infrastructure & general compliance of safety rules & regulations is superb.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Yeah. General infrastructure in the UK is excellent... especially in London. Cheers!

Thailand is a very safe country if you mind your own business you will never have a problem in Thailand Respect culture speak softly don’t shout or raise your voice at Thai people show respect Motorbikes are very dangerous in major cities like pattaya mainly because of drunken farangs a few people I know had really bad accidents unfortunately A very important thing in Thailand is a good medical insurance known lots of people who didn’t and the day came when severe illness or accident happened then the massive bills for great hospitals like Bangkok pattaya Basically enjoy Thailand mind your own business and use common sense you will never have a problem I spent 30 years there

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the input! Totally agree. Cheers!

It all comes down to sense common, that's the key. Thanks for give us these advice, I really appreciate it

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

I agree. I think sometimes people tend to shut off common sense when their in travel mode. I've definitely been guilty of that. Thanks for the kind words!

Good video, Iam coming to Thailand next month, so thank you.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks for the kind comment and safe travels!

คุณอธิบายเกี่ยวกับคนไทยได้อย่างแหลมคมดีมาก เข้าใจง่าย ตรงไปตรงมาดี ชอบวีดีโอของคุณทุกตอนครับ

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the translation!

In my visits it seems that a lot of young westerners get too much liquor in them and start acting crazy. In all my visits I have never felt threatened in any way. Hope to be back as soon as I can. Love Thailand

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Yep, this is definitely an unfortunate reality here... I've had far more incidents with drunk westerners than any Thai people. Thanks for the input!

Another excellent video with a lot of great advice for newcomers. In bkk one has to exercise caution even when crossing at a set of traffic lights. I've seen cars and bikes going through red lights if they "think" no one is crossing. I never get bike rides in bkk because I want to live lol and public transport is second to none. When it comes to safety, it's good to exercise caution no matter where you are. I have seen tourists with their phones hanging outside their back pockets and young ladies carrying their handbags wide open behind their backs. That is literally asking for someone to pick your pockets. What you said about losing face when getting upset and angry was really interesting. In France, where I come from, arguing is pretty much a national sport and it's when you're willing to compromise or apologise that you are seen as the "loser". it's exhausting; that's why I left a long time ago. I much prefer the UK or Thailand where they will do anything to avoid conflict and promote harmony rather than hostility. Thanks again 🙂

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the input! Totally agree with your perspective as well. Pick pocketing has actually become a much larger problem here in Bangkok over the past few years, as international pickpocketing gangs have moved in... a bit similar to Europe in that respect. Cheers!

Pretty spot on. Except the part about thailand not being a nanny state.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I'm curious... how does Thailand have a nanny state though? I see it as kindof an absentee parent with a handout kindof state lol

@sjw4life546

Ай бұрын

@thebangkokguide Well, when you look up the definition of "nanny state," it's when the government is regarded as overprotective or interfering unduly with personal choice. Setting aside the governments interfering with personal political choice, the restriction on alcohol buying, the potential outlawing of Marijuana for recreational use, internet freedom and the restriction on who can get married are all examples of "nanny" encroaching on personal freedom.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

@@sjw4life546 Fair enough. It's a reasonable definition. Definitely have a nanny state at play here as well. Cheers!

Recommend you a good place BGC. Makati. Ortigas center. Eastwood city. Mall of Asia area in Manila Philippines , with many skyscrapers, large shopping malls, restaurants, bars and nightclubs

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

I've heard it's very nice. Planning a trip over! Cheers

Be careful when crossing the road and motorcycles riding on the sidewalk.

@thebangkokguide

18 күн бұрын

Yep. This is a big safety problem here!

Hi, is Pattaya less risk compared to Bangkok in terms of motorcycle driving? Thank you

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

It’s less risky as it isn’t as busy but you should still be careful as there can be drinking and driving problems there!

I recall watching the news about a retired western couple getting into some kind of argument/fight with a young Thai man. The Thai man gave the woman a strong kick to the face and she fell straight back, unconscious before she hit the ground. I was shocked because she could have died when her head hit the street, and the fact that the young Thai guy resorted to that much force on an old woman. Do you recall the incident? I may be a little sketchy on the details but I think the young guy might have been part of a gang.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

I remember that as well…maybe 7 years ago in Hua Hin. You definitely still have incidents like this, but it is quite rare. I was shocked by that too.

You sound very saskatchewan

@thebangkokguide

29 күн бұрын

I'm from Toronto but lived in Ottawa for quite some time as well. Perhaps this makes for a Saskatchewan accent! Haha

Many Western cities are very safe, though most of them in Europe.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

I agree, although I do find that western cities tend to have more overt street crime... I think this can also be related to police methods, or lack thereof... particularly in recent years in the west.

Thailand much safer per capita than Cana-Duh.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Technically I think Canada ranks as safer, but public spaces definitely seem safer in Thailand.

This is called natural selection 🙃

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

This is true. I didn’t want to say it but Thailand definitely has that element at play.

muay thai or not. Getting into a fight in any country is very very dumb

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

Definitely agree. Cheers

Sorry, not wanting to piss on you, but the predominant reasons for road deaths are different ones. It's alcohol, speeding, not wearing a helmet and overestimating your own abilities. There is a reason why the vast majority of deaths are young men under 30. Always assume everybody is out to kill you and wear a helmet and you will be pretty safe. In rural areas also avoid driving in the evening and at night, especially towards the weekends and around holidays, since car is the only method of transportation over the long stretched city structures and people oftentimes drive shit faced drunk.

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

I think your analysis is correct. Definitely nothing there to piss me off! Thanks for the input!

this guy is talking just bs

@thebangkokguide

Ай бұрын

thanks for the insightful comment!

A great analysis mate... Yep I think that if someone finds themselves in difficulty in Thailand... Difficulties can nearly always be fixed up by offering small gift or small money because you're playing to their weaknesses.. if this fails still stay open to negotiation, but never make them lose face, or you lose leverage in negotiation. Luke, Australia 🦘

@thebangkokguide

16 күн бұрын

I agree with you. The face thing is huge here.. this approach works very well to get out of scams quite cheaply as well. Just offer a small amount and often it’s accepted. Cheers!