Hey mate I live in Thailand actually and used to live in Phuket town. Patong is only for tourists. Its kind of a shame that tourists don't usually get to see the other side of Thailand. They just shuttle from one tourist spot to another. For real prices just go to 7-11 or another chain like Big C if you're in tourist town. Once you find the real prices in Thailand you'll understand how expensive Patong is. The real locals are very friendly but people come from other provinces to make money and can be agressive and even violent especially the taxi/tuk tuk drivers. I'd say you've got it right. If the price seems crazy high just smile and keep walking. Yes there is double pricing in tourist areas in Thailand. That's how it is. Nice video and keep up the hard work. I'm sure you've helped many first time tourists. We all start somewhere. I used to spend loads of time in Koh San Road area in my early days here. I started to learn a bit of Thai and take the government buses and started to see the nontouristic side of Thailand. Cheers

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Thank so much man! I appreciate that, Hope you are doing well ✌🏼😊

@mauimixer6040

6 ай бұрын

Smile and say, ma kap, with the smile, and they truly respect that , no thanks! Best two words to know. Lived there a year in o9, but visiting since 03.😊

@nickoutram6939

4 ай бұрын

I was wondering if the Patong markets are 'Thai price' because only Thai/local have cooking facility anyway for these raw ingrediants or whether that too experiences 'tourist inflation'...? (I used to live over on Ao Yon Bay, Cape Panwa btw.)

@billrose2202

4 ай бұрын

Truthfully I almost never go to Patong but sure its overpriced. Rents are much higher and everything goes up as result of that. Even the local food for the Thai workers is more than in other areas. The market in Panwa is much more reasonable probably because there are just a few hotels there and mostly locals go to that market. @@nickoutram6939

@dw7670

3 ай бұрын

Bru made a whole video just being negative lol insane

I don't know about the rest of Thailand, but Patong was the biggest tourist trap I've ever been to. One rip-off after another, and the beach is over-crowded and polluted.

Most of this is no different from any other tourist trap in any country. Be streetwise. be prepared. Do your homework.

@nickdavidson5214

5 ай бұрын

Just pay more to goto 3rd thailand than you would to goto 1st world europe australia or usa. Don’t expect it to be cheaper, get the “cheaper to goto thailand” out of your head, thats all we are saying. Its more expensive than australia I live in australia i just went to bangkok i just went to phuket in September. When I got back in September i told my friend how expensive it was, he said try bangkok i went to bangkok, just now in december i stayed 1 day and paid $500 to fly straight home that day because it was even worse! Was meant to stay a week, but by all means go there get scammed pay rip off prices and sit there regretting it cause everything filthy and u should have went to Sydney or santorini or new york. 🎉😂

@ChrisM541

5 ай бұрын

@@nickdavidson5214 So true, and the 'bar bills' are infinitely more cheaper in any country but Thailand. Phuket etc focus on one thing, and one thing only - wall to wall prostitution ;)

@markdavids2511

4 ай бұрын

If you’re streetwise in your home country, you’re streetwise anywhere.

@ChrisM541

4 ай бұрын

@@markdavids2511 'Wall to wall' public prostitution rarely features in most countries. No amount of 'streetwise' training elsewhere(!) will prepare you for this. --> Tourists walk these streets for one thing and one thing only...to purchase a prostitute.

@alessandrofaina1512

2 ай бұрын

​@@nickdavidson5214you are not talking of whole Thailand as a country having visited the least authentic Thai places, Bangkok and Phuket? Trust me there is much more and better than that and many places that would change your idea.

Another great video as always Marco!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😄

Loving these videos mate, great sense of humor and some fun content too.

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! I’m glad you get the humour, I’m guessing you are Aussie or UK? A lot of people literally think I’m “super super angry” in this video … but I’m just saying it how it is 😂

Loving this bro true story of the scams to look out for! Doing justice to the world man 😊

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Doing my part bro! Some people are getting annoyed, but I’m literally just saying what happens 😂

Great video bro! Really enjoyed how you put it in perspective!

Liked and subscribed! Great channel! Bye the way, What brand and model of shades are you wearing?

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Cheers mate! Ahh can’t remember but they were custom prescription. I think they may have been Converse. But I lost them on the JetSki video. They were about $150😫

I went to Patong Beach for the first time in March 2023. I definitely won’t be going back.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@AussieGaming-iw1em

2 ай бұрын

why got tricked my a lady boy

I live right next to Bangla road and I went to that kebab place 1 time and never again. Smallest portions in the world. The only thing I could do about it was leave a 1 star review on google.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Good work!! 🙏🏽

@AussieGaming-iw1em

2 ай бұрын

i know the one you talking about i seen him drop food on the cement and served it

great BLOG mate. very informative. thanks for sharing in Phuket. enjoy and stay safe

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man 😁

Which camera did you use to film this? Great quality, thanks

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Hey buddy. Go Pro 11 😎

@tomsandroy

7 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams Thanks, I'm using the same camera :)

Great video, thanks! I did Thailand waaay back in 2006 (yeah I'm old), thinking of going back for another blast there before I hit 50, and your stuff is great, bringing me up to date with the newer thailand! Keep it up, your videos are the best I've seen!

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Thank you legend!! ✌🏼😁

@rustythelegend2225

Ай бұрын

​@@marcoroamshey I hav a question are all these taxi n tour companies safe I'm goin to he visiting with my wife and 2 toddlers, can you please let me know how safe is it to go into a random tour group or taxi, we r just worried about our safety while in Thailand

@marcoroams

Ай бұрын

@@rustythelegend2225 no man! It’s extremely safe, don’t worry about anything! Just don’t get in a fight or buy drug$ and you’ll be fine. Watch my newest video I did in Philippines … I went to the craziest no go zone city and was okay

@rustythelegend2225

Ай бұрын

@@marcoroams thx man I just seen your channel and just finished this awesome video, I will definitely subscribe and share your video with friends, thanks for your honesty, I was more worried about the safety of my kids, can I ask one more question plz if you dont mind, we will be staying in a few hotels while travelling Thailand, how safe is it to keep your passports locked up in your suitcases and possibly chained to the bed as an extra measure of safety. We dont want to take the risk of takin our passports everywhere along with us...

@marcoroams

Ай бұрын

@@rustythelegend2225 Yeah mate of course! and Thank you! I appreciate every new viewer!! So any semi-decent hotel will have safe to lock it in with your own code you assign it to, also I have never had any problems ... I just leave it on the table even when house keeping come haha. I have been lucky or I have a guardian angel, just keep it hidden somewhere deep in your bag or the safe :D

Brave man to be exposing things in Thailand although probably not the smartest idea as a farang.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Someone’s gotta do it bro! These vendors have been doing this way too long

Awesome video, malin plaza does the same food market and Nikki's bar does great variety of drinks too.

You are sooo right! Mom got us a tour package (I hate that) coz she doesn't wanna have to think or worry about itineraries. Most of the destinations were shops. Geez. So I did what I always do in our travels- sneak out and walk around.until I get tired. 😂 Like you, I love exploring the backroads and unpopular places. ❤

Hell yea a nice long vlog 🔥

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

😁😁😁

Excellent video Marco. What is your vlog camera please?

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽 It’s a GoPro 11

I love south park and will be visiting that bus bc of this video....thanks for the info. Anywhere you would recommend is a must see in phuket?

Like Marco said Thai people are very friendly and welcoming, this price gouging I have notified since the pandemic. I had swollen ankles from the flight that also got infected from a cut from wearing slides and went to the clinic in patong they try to charge me 10000baht for treatment and I new straight away it's scam. I told them your scamming tourists and left. Went a few doors down the road and into the pharmacist and show her my feet and gave me antibiotics and cream which worked and treated it within 3 days total cost 375baht!! And the end of the day you just have to play it smart and think about what you've doing and how to deal with it!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Wow that is terrible!! Need to shop around, they will lie to your face with a smile …. It’s become so bad and I hope they start changing their ways!

@user-yr9il8kl6p

5 ай бұрын

😅

@terrenceseymour

4 ай бұрын

I found the country changed after the boxing day tsunamis. It became a desperate place.

You’re in Patong that place has priced itself out of the market. Much cheaper in Pattaya. I was getting bigger kebabs and paying 60 baht.

@steveprice8201

2 ай бұрын

Yep been going to Pattaya for a long time. Many great friends still there. N yes much cheaper. The tourist hype from Bali to Phuket for Aussies in particular . Pattaya has or was a oh that’s a seedy place don’t go. It’s all the same. get a bus or taxi etc from Bangkok

Great video and thank you for the tips!!🤙🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

All good brother!! ✌🏼

You are doing great. Keep it up!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir. Smith 🫡

Scammers and shady business does exists everywhere just a matter of degree of how bad and how "criminal" it could be especially in third world country . Thank you for exposing the shady business in Phuket Thailand. One of my future trip destination - thank you for the warning Marco. Stay safe travelling.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy; I mean most of this stuff is petty but it’s just tarnishes the reputation of the area and can ruin your trip

@grenatuu9890

7 ай бұрын

seems like paris and rome do not have scammer😂

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

They have the worst scammers …

@brianphuket5951

7 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams Ozz is different. EVERY BLUUDY THING IS A RIP. compared to Thailand. Go look at how much your cuppa coffee cost, virtually everything is far more expensive than Thailand. And How many Ozzies do I hear that try to retire here complain how they're losing their Super munnie. It's all relative my boy...Thanks for spending your money in Thighland. Now quit bitchin' and go back home to wonderful Oz.

@truckerfromreno

7 ай бұрын

Thailand is not the third world.

Thanks for the honesty Marco! Really appreciate you sharing your unadulterated experiences here in exactly this kind of way. The vast majority of vloggers today just sugar coat and reduce everything into a homogenized pre packaged shiny little filtered product that does no justice for the viewer. Keep it up!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks you, I agree and I’m glad you can see it that way! 😎 However, I seem to be getting a bit of hate in some of the comments, not sure why 😅 All I am doing is saying what happened… to me and letting other people know!

@user-ri3ty4dh1f

6 ай бұрын

Great Comment.

@dzjacels336

4 ай бұрын

well it`s hard to be honest in your vlogs especially in Thailand if you want to return there, they have reputation for going after people who say bad things about them, at least i have heard about few occasions. Still great place

Great videos man, had to subscribe.

@marcoroams

5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother!

@darrensaunders8844

5 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams Pleasure mate

Thanks so much for sharing! I’m looking to go to Thailand solo next year so this video is super helpful!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Hope some of the stuff come in handy! Enjoy my friend ✌🏼

Thanks mate very helpfull video !!!!! a lot f people skip Thailand already see more people going to Vietnam , Cambodja Myanmar etc. not saying scamming there not exist..I like Phuket beeing there many time but I skip this year also toobusy ,too comercial and too much scams everythere

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I hope to get there one day!

"This video is not about complaining"... Proceeds to complain for the next 33 minutes 😉

@MrTLaing

2 ай бұрын

also shows many good things and decent advice...also seen as complaints by idiots

@TheDiversifiedPortfolio-ok4lc

Ай бұрын

@@MrTLaing lmao naw this guy is salty as hell

Love the video,very funny keep going man \ plz next time Put location map

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Will do 😎

Very cool need to see more videos like that thank you I'm going to be there in 1st of November so I'll be looking out for most scams name Dale from Canada cheers

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Have a good time Dale 🇨🇦

@dalemyers759

7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate I hope I do definitely looking forward to the island tours hopefully you get to Pattaya in November it would be awesome to meet you buy you a beverage cheers

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

@@dalemyers759 yeah buddy would be good! Not sure I’ll be there in November but I will hold you to that beer one day 😅🍺

i just started watching your videos, i really love them and i cant wait for you to have millions of subs

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Let’s get to 100,000 first 😁😂✌🏼

Geez mate…you hang round tourist spots and then comply about getting ripped off. Classic😂😂😂

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Yea but you could apply that logic to anything in life. “I had a car crash” … “what do you expect you drove on road with other cars” Mate I travel where I do and I make videos about what I make ….

Great honest video, love how real you are 🙏🏼

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

I do what I do! Thank you 😁

Marco; I enjoy your videos, find them interesting, informative and straightforward. I consider you the better of You Tube bloggers. If you could show videos of other parts of Thailand, that would great.😊

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is just what’s up there now, there should be about 13 Thailand videos, I don’t have any plans on going back for some time

Mate, Awesome genuine insight, I'm about to head off out their in Dec/Jan & staying in Phuket for 10 nights over New Year. Just subscribed to you & a coffee is inbound, although that Mango smoothie looked the biz 👌☕

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Yeah thanks bro! Really appreciate that, hopefully it wasn’t too long for you haha … I just wanted to go on a stroll and be transparent about what goes on there. You’ll really enjoy it, just follow this info and you’ll save $100s Mate the mango smoothies are the best!

This is true of any tourist area. I live in Ft Lauderdale Florida (just north of Miami) where the beach road is lined with tourist shops, food venders, etc. When I tell the venders I live 4 km from the beach, the prices drop in half. The same shirt sold at a national drug store NOT ON THE BEACH is 1/3 the price as it is on the beach. It's a fact of life; the venders have to make their money somewhere. They get it while they can. Face it, most of their customers will never be back. When visiting Patong, do your shopping on Soi Rat Utit or Soi Nanai instead of Thawewong or Bangla Roads, it will be way cheaper.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure! Helping out the new comers though. It’s still dishonest to do that just because you won’t be back … they make enough as it is

@PerfectSense77

3 ай бұрын

Not even remotely true. Nowhere in my home country would a pharmacist in a tourist area try to charge 30x the normal price for medicine like the one in the video, and if they did the cops and the media would be called and they'd be run out of business.

The reality of Patong Beach is that it is a honey pot. Phuket Island has many beautiful resorts which are not rip-off. In fact, Patong Beach actually has some great hotels and restaurants, if you would just take a look around. Take a stroll all the way along Nanai Road, (a very long road running along the base of the mountains) and you will find many, many little bars and restaurants with owners who are only concerned about living life to the full. Nanai Road has massage parlours at the best rates, and the food is so delicious. Spend an evening in one of those little bars just sitting on a barstool, chatting and watching football on the TV, and I guarantee you will return the next day.

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

100% I agree with you! This video is aimed at the tourist trap spot and just telling my stories… once you get out of there, much nicer 🙏🏽😁

@fionnmcnessa

3 ай бұрын

Yes you are spot on stayed on Nanai Rd 5 times love it Will be back end of March can't wait

@philipbennison6541

3 ай бұрын

@@fionnmcnessa That's great. I'm thinking of going back for Songkhran in mid-April.

@fionnmcnessa

3 ай бұрын

@philipbennison6541 yeah ill be there for that my man if you do keep me posted ill buy you a beer

Hey,,,i may be staying in an apt 10 mins from bangla road........are there taxis and grabs available 24/7??? all the best.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy! I didn’t find grab that cheap, just make sure taxi or tuktuk charge 150 baht anywhere and bike it 80. That is their deal amongst all of them

Great video, ywah closer to the tourist hotspots and beach the higher the price 😢, have you been in kamala beach? Would love to see a vid on the more relaxed places,

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Nah haven’t been there yet buddy

Ive been going to Patong for the last 23 years great place never had any problems, its like many tourist places you have to bargain and be carefull what you eat.

@SeanHendy

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely right 👏👏👏

@pietromora2297

5 ай бұрын

Yeah you're right first time Patong 94 then 96, 97. Then 99, 2000, 2001, lived partime while not in Vietnam. Look Thailand is great you just gotta be careful, I do agree since around 08,10, it has become very expensive, but that's just the ladies drinks. Everything else is fine.

@SeanHendy

5 ай бұрын

@@pietromora2297 for balance, it's not 'very expensive'. It isn't as cheap as it used to be, yes. But maybe that is just us getting older and remembering older prices. For comparison, in London 21 years ago, in a nightclub, a small bottle of beer was £4.80 (210 baht), I shudder to think of how much it costs now. A pint of beer in a local pub now, starts at - £4 ( 177 baht), a portion of chips at a take away, basic basic food, is £3.35 (150 baht). I'd take Phuket prices any day of the week.

@JaySmith-jh2sd

5 ай бұрын

@@pietromora2297well done legend

thanks i enjoyed this video!!!!!

Great content man, dropped a subscribe. I'm coming to Thailand for the first time here soon, trying to decide if I want to go to Phuket or Bangkok first.

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!! Go to Bangkok first and then head to Phuket for the more chilled vibes on the beach 🏝️

@theonewhorules

6 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams yeah man, I'm going to land in BKK and explore there a bit, then definitely heading to Ko Samui and Phuket.

Cool dude mate, I'll watch every vlog he post. An I love the attitude, honesty and good vibes!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks bro! 😎

@woodywood7759

7 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams and you take the time to reply back. I know you can't always but a lot of channels never reply to comments! Stay safe and keep em coming love the content mate

I'm laughing about the sunglasses. I thought I knew everything and the first day we were walking just by Bangala Road and a guy came up with "Cheap glasses" Sure buddy whatever. And I had actually forgotten my glasses so I did want to get some but I didn't tell him that, he just bailed us up. So he insisted on "Cheap glasses" So I asked ok how much for a pair I liked. He said 3000Bht I was like pft no way. Me being so clever I just said I wouldn't go over 1000bht! he said ok. And I'm like ha score. Walked away and wife said, "Why did you buy those glasses?" I said I got them down to 1000bht. Then I stopped and thought. Wait, in 2019 100bht was $5. I just paid $50 wtf??? The most expensive glasses I ever bought in my life and I got them in Thailand. Then the blue polarize whatever started peeling off after a couple of days. I did buy more glasses later for like 300bht for 2 pair so I was well aware of how much I got stung on that first day. Be aware people. Don't be like me.

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Hahahah oh crap! So you have him 1000 instead of 100! Damn, that dude won the lotto lol Yeah they disintegrate within a few days

this is the kind of vlog i like. . . so honest and true. . . most of vloggers i watch always saying its ok. . . but the truth is it is not. . . .more power to you bro . . .stay away from ladies in the bar. . .👍👍👍

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! I just like to keep my travel experiences real and raw! It’s not Hollywood, no need for the over production and the bullshit. I just tell it how it is to make others aware of the reality 😎

Marco, i really want to go to krabi at easter with my son whos 6.. we are irish its been a bucket list of mine and im a single mum.. do u think its safe in ur opinion ?

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure, I didn’t get to Krabi, but it’s away from all this kind of stuff, it’s a really beautiful place

Very Nice & Thorough & Honest - Thank You ... !!!!

You ain’t buying beach towels from Kmart for two bucks 😂

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

You actually can, another guy said this and I posted the link …

You need to understand the area you are in is a tourist area and these people need to make a living ! They have costs they have to pay as well. I’d simply say if you don’t like it don’t go to Thailand !

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Bro, don’t you ever justify a pathetic kebab like that again 😂 That’s a crime against humanity to serve that to someone

@corbind.9395

4 ай бұрын

Scam is a scam is a scam.

@AussieGaming-iw1em

2 ай бұрын

its true they are trying to make a living i live phuket town since i was 16 now im 35 wont understand because they dont live here everything clarkie said is true...think smart here and you wont get scammed

@AussieGaming-iw1em

2 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams i live here the cops dont give a shit about scammers some cops works for the scammers you have a lot to learn ..i know i live in phuket town kathu

@MrTLaing

2 ай бұрын

lmao...everyone has costs to live idiot.....no one here will charge you 4 or 5 times the cost for anything....i guess your country does...or is it just capatilism?

Went to patong and Phuket a couple years and really wanna go back but do you recommend anywhere different that I could bring my love with?

What app did you use for currency conversions?

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

It’s in USD

@thedistro4123

7 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams so is it a app or a website ?

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

@@thedistro4123 it’s called “currency converter plus” it’s orange

This happens ALL OVER THE WORLD... basically, just have some common sense.

This stuff has been going on for years , part of going to another country is finding out stuff for yourself…look , learn and react. Turn up and have the mindset of having a great time and you will. Regards.

Marco, a great video, you are good entertainment mate.👍👍.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

The Harley is loud because it lets you know where it is so you can get your ass out of the way!

Didn't anyone warn you about eating vendors food? I was advised to eat only food that was prepared in front of you.

Another young bloke who can't handle Thailand.

I like the vid but man i didn't recognize you with the ball cap and shades. I saw you on a vid with Chris in Pattaya. Ok gonna sub to your ch. thanks for what you're doing, telling it like it is.

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! Good to have you here ✌🏼

How can they have meat and seafood sitting out like that in the heat? Talk about food poisoning waiting to happen

Yeah Champ, NO sushi off the cart , with no refrigeration. How long has the salmon or the prawns been waiting for you to come by/buy. Cheers mate

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Lol it’s all fresh there, they would have literally set up moments before I got there

Hey Marco. Still watching video as im typing. I am coming to PHUKET for the first time in mid november for a month. I stayed in bangkok for a month but hoping PHUKET is much more to do during the day. Scammers are everywhere!!!! Just more hustlers in PHUKET i assume since its so touristy......I am originally from NY and back in the days......NYC was THE BIGGEST scammer site of all time. Are you going to be there in NOV/DEC????

I'm enjoying your channel. I hope it's possible to learn of the good people and things to do in travels 🙏

I'm glad that you shared what it really can be like in Patong. I've been to Patong once for 1 night and I couldn't wait to get out of there. I have no interest in going back whatsoever. I'm a 35 year old white man and I was getting harassed there by everyone, it was driving me nuts. I have a story to share with you about Patong, this didn't happen to me but it happened to someone I knew. It was the middle of the night and he was walking home from the bar/club area when I random woman came up and put her arm around him and started flirting with him, what he didn't realize (because he was hammered) was that when she came up from behind and put her arm around him, with her other arm she planted drugs on him without him knowing. That woman is disguised as a random party girl and is working either for the police (or what could be men who aren't actually police but are pretending to be) These men are watching in the distance and once the drugs are placed, they come over and ask to search him. If you refuse, then they'll threaten to take you to the detention center, so then you do what you're told because you don't want to get in trouble but then when you put your hands in your pockets and pull out drugs, well now your fingerprints are on them (They might not even be real drugs, could just be regular pills that look like drugs because I think it's meant to be a scam.) Then the men tell you that they're going to take you to a bank machine and you're going to take out 50,000 baht or however much they ask for and that if you refuse, then they'll once again threaten to take you to the detention center and if that happens, your fingerprints are already on the pills so you could get royaly screwed if they are real so therefore you have no choice but to pay whatever amount of money the men asked for. After hearing this story and reading about other stories that have happened to people in Patong, there's no way I'm ever going back there.

@stevemercedes3692

7 ай бұрын

What a load of absolute rubbish mate, the worse you can expect is the occasional pickpocket , usually a ladyboy if you are drunk.

@paulsz6194

7 ай бұрын

Stay in Kamala or Karon next time, where it’s not as party focused, especially Karon where it’s more family focused., and you probably won’t experience what you experienced on Bangla rd. I’ve been on Bangla rd twice, with last time being last year , I’ve never experienced that, but I guess I depends on where you are at a certain time at night. My hotel was a 10 min walk from Bangla rd and got back there without being harassed.

@user-ri3ty4dh1f

6 ай бұрын

Yeah had similar in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Also Jakarta. So in a nut shell Asia is a mecca for scammers, criminals and unscrupulous low life characters women and men. Asia has lost its appeal and thank GOD. Cost me alot of money and time for self indulgence idiosyncrasies.

Very cool to hear the real truth! Ive heard that they have totally different prices for tourists and their own people and its obviously true that they're crooked to outsiders and lie to get every cent they can. If you just paid whatever they asked it would cost so much it would be ridiculous! Thanks Marco!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure!! It’s so dumb, it’s like they don’t realise we have market and eBay and $2 shops on the western world

@zipshed

7 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams Agreed

@philipbennison6541

4 ай бұрын

Yes it's called the foreigner price, and some establishments actually have signs printed displaying the Thai price, and the foreigner price.

FYI,,,,,i subscribed........great channel

Just here to comment. Also subscribed, well paced video. You didn't bang on, just said how it is. Thanks man 🫡

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊🙏🏽

Do a Philippines/Thailand comparison video!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

I did think about that, they are actual so different

@poultryboy1984

7 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams I enjoy all your vlogs but especially the ones you did in Philippines.

@leannebryant9962

7 ай бұрын

yeh me too.@@poultryboy1984

@martinlanigan803

7 ай бұрын

No wonder they not getting a lot tourists when people are being ripped of with prices there

Legend! I appreciate how real you are man. Lotta travel stuff seems scripted almost. I deff dig your vibe 100%

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir King! 🤴🏽

Thanks mate! This was very helpful

Which conversion app do you use Marco? recently found your channel and binging all your episodes lol My new fav KZreadr :D

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Thank you man. Google translate, Dulingo and I have a Spanish teacher

@carlwicks2088

4 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams Sorry I meant the currency converter, My fault I should have been more specific. We will be watching your new video with the family with Xmas dinner. Have a great day mate 👍🏻

@B3Band

2 ай бұрын

You can convert with anything. A google search can do the conversion for you. For USD, it's actually really easy. Take the Baht amount and rewrite it without the last two zeroes, then multiply by 3. So 500 baht: 500 -> 5, 5 * 3 = $15 USD. 20 baht: 20 -> 0.20, 0.20 * 3 = $0.60

@B3Band

2 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams Yeah that Spanish teacher is highly recommended for getting by in Thailand...

My Favouite was a few taxi drivers in BKK - altho they are cheap as chips I got tired of the "sorry no change" when you handed them a 100baht note for a 30 baht taxi fare the driver hoping you would just give him the 100 "No change ?" I say "No Problem " and I pulled out my bag of 1 baht coins and proceeded to count out 30 baht in coins for the lying prick They hated it Most of the drivers are from the countryside where they rent the taxi for 800Bt a day and try and make as much as they can. If they were straight up on the trip home and the meter then usually happy to tip

@regnorse

6 ай бұрын

lmao

Beautiful people of Thailand

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

❤️

@Tloc103

7 ай бұрын

So many scammers in Thailand

@NewtronKum

7 ай бұрын

@@Tloc103Poor Philippine pag pag

I want one of those mango drinks but with strawberries and raspberry. That drink looked amazing and refreshing!!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Seriously the best! I think I had it for a week straight 😋

For the massages, always go with the professional outfits that don't show a lot of skin. If they're dressed like you know what, then they are. Also, my experience, the older women have been in the game long enough and are great at massages. I usually get mine on the beach.

Thanks for the great video👍👍. I lived lived in Thailand 20 years ago with the locals and trusty old 'Lonely Panet' - knowing all about the scams. It's refreshing to see someone now providing an honest review for the new generation, especially backpackers. Enjoy the rest of Thailand and look back at the beautiful memories in another 20 years, my friend 🤝

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve! Appreciate that buddy ✌🏼

You're Aussie mate, show the $ conversion rate in Aud not US. CHEERS

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Nah man it doesn’t work like that… the US dollar is stable and that’s what all economics are based around and it’s what every one uses for comparison while travelling… That an Euros. I have 13% Aussie audience, so it would confused 87% of people. I know what your saying and I wish I could … but just times it by 1.5 and you’ll have the Aussie price ($10 = $15)

I been looking for some good vlogers for ages, glad I came across this one so I subbed,

@marcoroams

5 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! Appreciate it

the reality of patong beach is that about 30 seconds after arriving there you realize it exists to rip off tourists, stick to food and not stuff you can buy in Australia.

That’s what I like you to be Marco. I love the way you tell those people off (finally).You should stand up and be more firm instead of being too kind to them. Most of them are just try to rip off the tourist!!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Yeah bro! I do it sometime, depends on my mood and stuff haha, but I try not to be too confrontational on camera (only sometimes)

This happen everywhere in Thailand. The street vendors charge two price, one for locals and another extortionate for tourists. This happen because they know tourist sometimes don't care about the rip off. The only thing we could do is to choose wisely. If Thailand is getting so greedy why not visit other better countries like Malaysia, Vietnam.

Nice video.not many vlogs talk about scams in Phuket.thanks

@marcoroams

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I think they all want me dead now, but it was nice to get it off my chest and say it how it is 🤷🏽

Top video mate and nice to see Australian contents on you tube

Hey, really enjoyed PH videos. Will subscribe again when you get back.

@marcoroams

8 ай бұрын

Okay thanks!

Glad you have the balls to straight up say it how it is! I’ve heard from relatives that the overcharging for basic painkillers happens a lot in Pakistan, charging a few £s just for a couple Paracetamol or “panadol” that can be bought for 16p a pack here. It’s mad to see the streets alive, I’ve pictures of the boxing place with the tigers all closed up from 2021. Sorry to hear that men are abused with no repercussions, sadly I think this is a problem in most countries. I hope we can begin to protect our men and their mental health after sexual assaults, I think it’s even tried to be played off. That street food though is amazing. Thai street food is second to none, and more often than not really clean.

Just found your channel with this video. I’m a fellow Aussie but I’m living in America. I’ve spent most of my life here but my family is mostly from NSW. By the time you include cousins, second, cousin, Sara, cousins, etc. etc. etc. all over Australia. Like your video, I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos. I am one of those that will most likely settle and retire in Thailand. Cancel that, I’ll move to Thailand before retiring, and then finish out my retirement there. I did live there for three years back in the first part of the 2000s. I’ve been back multiple times since. I’m sitting here rooting for the success of your channel.

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Awesome mate! Sounds good. Thailand is great, but just gotta get away from the scammy areas or just be aware. If you’re a local they will likely get used to you and leave you alone. Great place to retire and thank for well wishes! 😎

Yeah mate, love your vids, no bs and very informative, safe travels!

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽

If anyone can help support the channel, you can by clicking on the 💲 "Super Thanks" button above or buying me a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/marcoroams 😁

@WASHLEE111

6 ай бұрын

Arabic restaurant are expensive all over south east Asia

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

@@WASHLEE111 it’s the size not the price … and I’ve had cheap in Asia by the way

Its funny how all these guys who make these video's say they dont partake in the rub and tugs. 😂

@marcoroams

6 ай бұрын

Mate those videos are on my Only Fans! Jokes 😂

@scambodia147

4 ай бұрын

Not everyone is a sad prick who has to pay for it chump.

Great video, as always Marco! I've always wondered about those "massage" places too. I think it would be quite difficult to find a legit massage!

@marcoroams

17 күн бұрын

Thank you hahah yeah. Honestly I did you have to go to the really professional ones or the ones who are one and face the street front… as soon as they take you to the back room you know it’s sketchy

This is so interesting to watch! I am lucky to kinda look like I am Thai-Native! Thank You!

Your videos are so informative. Very helpful for anyone traveling to these locations. Myself after watching I’d love to travel to the Philippines. ❤

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! And you should, You’ll love it 😁

Mate this one shoulda been called Marco Moans golden opportunity right there ahaha

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha! I’ll keep that one in mind

I've lived here 11 years. Seen many changes. One thing that I want to correct you about the street food. Alot of the street food the vendors sell is food they buy from local restaurants that didn't sell. Sometimes it's very old food, 5-7 days old that they couldn't sell. They buy it up for virtually nothing and then sell it as street food to tourists. What's extra sad about it is that some of the locals laugh behind the faraangs back when doing so...

@marcoroams

4 ай бұрын

Wow! If that is legit it is terrible!

@tieroneasset678

4 ай бұрын

@@marcoroams regrettably, it's true. Certain foods that's spoiled and begins to smell, they wash it with lemon juice to mask the odor. It's very simple. They only care about profit. The safest thing is to prepare your own food

Lmao im from america and after visiting vietnam for 1 week, i went back to america and started doing the no stopping for pedestrian technique as it became second nature and pedestrians keep getting pissed at me😂

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@diannelee1267

6 ай бұрын

I'm the opposite. I'm so accustomed to no-one stopping at pedestrian crossings, that when I go back to Australia, I get a shock when cars screech to a halt when I'm just approaching a zebra crossing

boom boom in Amsterdam is a lot cheaper haha

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Lol is it really? I want to get over there

Where you were about 3.20 used to be a cul de sac on Soi Sans Sabai up until around 2005 ? then they built the thru road and it went crazy with development, plus the fast food places moved in. That said I highly recommend the American run Summer Breeze Hotel on that street, great food western and thai and good prices. This is a really informative update on how things can be, the advice on massage is particularly important and true. Well done mate, much appreciated

@marcoroams

26 күн бұрын

Thanks mate! Appreciate the positive comment. No idea about the cul de sac, I first went in 2010

have you found you've ever gotten sick from the ice at street markets or the sushi seafood sitting out in the heat?

@marcoroams

7 ай бұрын

Not sure if it was those exact things, but yes I am usually sick about 2-4 times a month

@xy-nj8nk

6 ай бұрын

wow thats very honest and good to know ...@@marcoroams

What's the UV protection on those cheap crappy sunglasses? Non existent?

@marcoroams

5 ай бұрын

They say they are polarised but it rubs off in a few days 😂