Nice video, like all of yours! But, If you really want to save the environment you shouldnt travel at all. Stay at home, turn off the electric, heating, internet and walk around barefoot all day. I have been travelling all around the planet since 40 years and dont feel guilty, there are worse things in life going on! Happy travelling!
Great comment. Great mind at work. 40 years multiplied by all the other billions 'not feeling guilty'. Do you think there might have been a welcoming smiling mirage at work when you produced your foreign currency? You cannot travel without altering the very 'undiscovered' places you think you have found. By the way, see the intensive polluting fish farms in your 'wilderness' idyll shots. Can you spot them now?
Thanks for great feedback from American people for my country. I admit that my country is not perfect , still have a lot of problems for improvement. As i have been visit many civilize country like USA , England , Japan Korea etc. i found out that Japan is the best for cleanness and pollution management but the dark side in Japan is, most of Japanness people are stress and missing of smiling I also have been visit USA and found out that there were a huge pollution as well. Especially , big city like NY , CA . Also there was a lot of homeless, garbage, drugs and crime and racism as well. I recommend both of you to visit new guinea or Amazon rainforest countries group. I think that both of you may so happiness over there.
So true. Thailand is not perfect but we are happy in our imperfect country and people are a lot happier than the Americans. They'd better try to clean up their own backyard! Wondering if they walked to Thailand. Flying caused a lot of pollution too. Good report should have a clear balance both good and bad not heavily focus on the negatives. Albeit they may be true, no one wants to hear that constantly. Needless to say, I was not too impressed!
Why do Americans feel compelled to judge any country they visit. I mean that America is such a great place (cynical) . Thailand has a national healthcare system. When was the last mass shooting in Thailand? There are more homeless in California than Bangkok. Your comments are mainly valid, but stop judging another country against you personal Merican standards.
While I appreciate your sensitivity to these important issues, you really didn’t do Bangkok justice. There are really wonderful wonderful places there that maybe you just didn’t take the time to find. I’ve been to many of the places in your videos and I generally agree with your reviews, but this seems just a little too unfair!
💋💋For me. Whoever wants to come or anyone who doesn't want to come, doesn't have to come. Nobody scolded or said anything. The problems exist with big cities around the world where America has a lot of homeless people, a lot of thieves. In Italy there are pickpockets, in France there are many scammers. But the best city that I like to come to rest every year, I will choose Thailand. I love Thai culture, not very hot weather, beautiful sea, love people, love the smiles of Thai people, love Thai food that is very tasty and affordable, cheap accommodation and not very expensive if compared to big cities and it has much better 5-star quality can be found online. With love from Spain. ❤❤
PersianLion it’s true that many of these problems aren’t exclusively Bangkok’s problems. But they are still problems that we wanted to point out since mass tourism really is an issue.
Jack and Gab Explore That still does not make it a reason not to visit Bangkok in particular. Unlike many other big cities with similar problems, Bangkok is actually on the path of positive, environment-friendly changes. As much as I respect your environmental and social concerns, I do not think this video does Bangkok any justice. Anyways, safe travels 🙂
@@JackandGabExplore These problems are not isolated in Bangkok it happens everywhere so to tell people not to go to Bangkok is like telling everyone not to go anywhere in the world especially Paris and Barcelona which are top 3 destination in the world.
Bangkok is my favorite place in the entire world. You can literally find everything there - cheap 5*hotels, affordable shopping the best street food amazing nightlife...well is super crowded but...look at London Paris NY or any other capital...Pollution in Bangkok is higt but not even comparable to any of Indian, or Chinese cities(Bangkok has 474 position in the list)🤷♀️ problem with plastic is unfortunately a global issue...not just there😣
Since 2019 all convenient store didn’t give you plastic back anymore.For pollution air in Bkk usually occurs during Jan-Feb of each year because during this the air was stilled ,not much wind.The government solve this problem by construction of more sky train and underground,so people or travelers can use these transportation instead of the car ,they knew that the problems of air pollution came from Diesel engines vehicle.The government has promoted peoples to use electric car,and for water pollution,it’s in the responsibilities of Bangkok metropolitan.I think the government knew all these problems and we were going to make everything to the western standards as we ever did it for a longtime.In the near future since we have a huge project to development eastern economic corridor ,this area is about 150 km east of bkk,so it will decrease the population and traffic in bkk.we will have a huge size of airport and seaports overthere,the airport could bear 120 million travelers each year. Hopefully this information will satisfying you and the rest.
@@DRAGONBLOODX i would . We almost moved there with my husband in 2019. I feel safe in BKK . Never happend to me anything dangerous. Just must be carefull on motorbikes they are everywhere. 😂
@@DRAGONBLOODX I never had any problem with crime in Bangkok or Thailand in general. Have always felt safe. To live there...I would prefer smaller cities.
Just wondering, will one day you guys be posting something like "5 (or more) reasons not to come to U.S.A?"-- Not to antogonizing the country, just to make people click on your VDO like you said in one of your replies.
I agree with some comments that they should not travel in the first place, travelling by air planes create huge pulltion to our world. I cannot imagine which country should satify as your ideal place! You just wonder your reasons - plastic bag and bottles ? anywhere people dont use it? Best way to mention is how we live with. Flooding! common, it does not flood every day. Every part of the world suffers from global warming! Do the US cities not having such disasters from global warming? Income disparity, you can bring any economic issue to every country. If you did not visit Bangkok, it can improve the income distribution in Thailand? All in all, I found that your reasons are somewhat arbitrary! Learning more about the world and reality, it will make you understand things better!
Not visit Bangkok. Because, every thing is cheap. You can travel in bangkok a long time that you comment in this clip vdo. You know, every plastic in Thailand have value, can sell in recycled shops, and recycle all. Do not send to another country in Asia, act like western country.
After going through the 5 reasons NOT to visit Bangkok, it still doesn't deter me to visit. It is great that you are sharing how we as travellers can play a part to combat the environmental issues, but it seemed to mislead people into believing that Bangkok is a bad place to go. Been to Bangkok many times and I love the city.
I think you guys don't have to go to any country. It's best to sleep at home. for people all over the world Bangkok is the destination For the best tourists in the world For me and most people👍👍
You don't know all till to the end. - Mostly of plastic bottle and plastic bag in Thailand, we are separate to recycle process. - Start from the next years Jan.01, 2020, all supermarket will not give plastic bag to customer. - Shark fin soup, mostly of Thai people don't want to eat them.( we had campaigned/anti for many years before )
I love your comment ❤️i never eaten shark fin. It's not Thai culture. I guess they went to China Town, tourist area and saw it. And said this is Bangkok 😂😂😂
This video is a pretty messy and quite click-baity? Like, coming to a developing country, you should realize the living conditions isn’t going to be at the same level as a developed country. The important thing is to LEARN and see how the locals persevere in face of hardship. Some of these takes are just plain silly. You shouldn’t visit Bangkok because... they sell shark fins in Chinatown? There’s a lot of tourists and traffic jams? Just what? Bangkok is the center of... quite literally everything in Thailand. It’s the face of modern Thailand and lifestyle, as well as the old traditions and culture. So much history of Thailand is concentrated in Bangkok. If your goal of coming to this country is to at least learn more about the culture, then skipping Bangkok is just absurd. Chilling amongst nature may be nice, but you can do that anywhere. If you want to learn about the people and the history of the country, then skipping the largest and most culturally important city in the country is very silly. And also, tap-water is drinkable, and it has been tested by a global organization. People just don’t like the taste of unfiltered water.
Yes, these problems exist but not enough to make me stop going. Does that make me irresponsible? I hope not, but I find Bangkok an exciting, cosmopolitan, vibrant city that is somewhat familiar and very foreign at the same time. And, when I am there I don't cab it, I walk, a lot. I always make sure to deposit my empty water bottle for recycling and I support the local shop keepers and restaurants. I like to think I am part of the solution.
Both of you searching for the cheapest country but concern about the cost of living in the local peoples. 😆 Then " Not visit Japan" because eat whale ? "Not visit China" because of air pollution ? .....
yeah, that's our young generation, complaining we ruined the world but use I-Phone and NETFLIX to the excess, and the most of them are so stupid, when they could get ANY information, they are just too lazy and spoiled
I think other country's cost of living is so higher than Thailand very much. Such as Japan, USA, UK Etc. Then they want to come in Thailand Cause it's cheaper. Isn't it?
I like Bangkok and I'm from Bangkok. In my opinion Bangkok is a really cool city. I hope you all like BKk. You should visit BKK at least once in a lifetime. P.s. Your VDO has only negative side. Bkk has good side as well.
Hello Jack and Gab, Yours vlog is good details, but I'm 100% guarantee that, after you had travel to others country, you will come back to Thailand again and again.
This is how to get more and more view by hater. This is world trend youtuber do for money. I understand we still need money for our life. No problem . You can do it. Thai people are kind.
Dear Jack and Gab Explore Thank you for your idea to make this video I think you knew any thing in my place and yes!! it's may be more than who's bond in this place. but !! it's fair? you came in this place 1 or 2 days and you say like you know any thing, and say oh this is reason to not to come to this place? it's fair? are you sure? Oh yes my place is not a best place for you and sure it's not maded for you Im sorry for that's fact. I hope you will find your perfect place, and sorry that's my place is not perfect for you. bye! Sorry! my place is THAILAND.
No no no...Jack & Gab are trying to scare you. Bangkok is Bangkok. Every big city in the world has its own set of issues. Tuktuk is convenient but not as cheap as tought to be. Take the boats and do some walking. If air polution is your issue, don't travel. Stay at home. I like Bangkok. Was there last week and I will come back and stay longer. Sorry Jack & Gab, don't agree with you.
well you look like nice couple and i did give you a chance and saw all the video must say this is total idiots reasons 1. if you dont land in bangkok you cant really go to other places ( so everyone must ) 2.if you care about the environment dont get on an aircraft the gas killing the environment 3. shark fin ? really ? i dont like seafood BUT sorry to tell you no different between shark fin and other chicken, pork or another animal 4. increase the prices for the local market ? well if you dont really know so dont say anything , the thailand economy relay on tourism - by the way , see what happen now in covid while people dont have money to eat as no tourist 5. bkk is amazing city and the traffic is part of it - have other way to travel well its only a bit of what i can say , you guys look really nice but this video is negative ! i will have to give it BIG dislike
Why do you come to Thailand if you think there is a lot of pollution here Let me just say no place is perfect Why don't you go to the Amazon jungle I would like to thank you for your criticisms in each country I Being a Thai person I have to adapt to that place if you It's a love line. You shouldn't come to Bangkok. Naturally, there are many provinces, but I don't understand why you are specific to Bangkok and say something like this. Ask if I am angry. I am angry. But it's a fact that has to be accepted. And I'm angry with my country. I can't solve this problem and I'm sorry that my country isn't perfect for both of you.
Some how I don't know why you did show this but why not show your thoughts with your own country if you were heard this Help your self and help other by talk or comment from your channel not help environment problem not only Thailand only. P.m. 2.5 it's seem your thoughts start about how you completely not understand anything. So negative same even we write it you don't care why we are care you who visited for a while but start to judge everything
You set the subject Indicate negative intent too. Every country has good and bad things. But you should be equal Suggestions for problems that should be visited and things that should be visited. To be balanced in your mind. That will not be too negative for other countries
Maybe they do not know how to express it in normal way. Topic like this it's like they want to attack and judge thing by their own opinion in short visit. When grown human do This I found it funny.
Bangkok has merits and demerits like other big cities in the world. Everything has 2 sides black and white day and night. Depending on which ones you want to talk about. Look at downtown in particular homeless people living area for instance, LA Bronx in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and LV etc. Those cities have some things and some problems as you talked about. Looking around yourself prior to blame pros and cons of the others
Thanks for my new record for a thumbs down...the irony of 2 kids living the dream travelling the world...then showing concern about the environment...I'm sure you have more air miles under your collective belts than most viewing this video, that carbon footprint alone should make you give up travelling...if you really did as quoted "Heavily researched" these reasons Not to visit Bangkok...why did you still go??
Reason #3 The income disparity is among the worst in the world. Does that have any effect on foreign tourists? A higher national income can subside that issue and one channel is from tourism. You guys should go check your brain.
You shouldn't go anywhere if you think so. How do you know about problems that they don't solve? Convenience stores don't give out plastic bags, so you have to buy them or bring your own cloth bags. In fact, even your own country has problems. What about the problem of your capital city? It might even be more than Bangkok. I accept those criticisms. But your opinion is not neutral. At least people in Bangkok Still friendly, helping each other even though they don't know each other. Hope your mind is only half of those people. Good luck finding the perfect capital city you've been wanting to find. But I believe there isn't.
you can give 5 reason, 50 reason, 500 reason not to visit Bangkok, yet there will always a reason youu need to visit Bangkok and the other places near it... Thailand in general, experience it by yourself buddy, just be careful where ever you are and keep our planet clean.
Please explain to me one thing. You guys care so much about environment and criticized us how much we use plastic but from you vlogs, why did you carry plastic bags, or eat food from plastic ware?
I agreed with some of your points, but over-fishing I'm not sure if that's true because the majority of marine species consumed as food in Bangkok are farm-raised or raised offshore in a net placed around an open water (of course except for sharks). Also, right now the government is working on lowering the fares on SkyTrains and MRTs for everyone; so you can expect lower fares next year. BTW, Thailand is a touristy country and a lot of local communities in Bangkok (and many other parts of Thailand) rely heavily on tourism industry for their incomes and survivals. Without you guys and tourists and expats, Thailand's economy will be in a huge trouble! (now it is bad enough as it is). So, I would say go to Thailand and of course Bangkok, but be more environmentally friendly with what you do!
Jack and Gab Explore Just as a response to the point about fares, can I say that when you mentioned that public transport in Bangkok was more expensive than in London or Singapore, the article was talking about it relative to income. So... maybe a bit misleading but yes it kind of is bad. It’s getting better though.
💋💋For me. Whoever wants to come or anyone who doesn't want to come, doesn't have to come. Nobody scolded or said anything. The problems exist with big cities around the world where America has a lot of homeless people, a lot of thieves. In Italy there are pickpockets, in France there are many scammers. But the best city that I like to come to rest every year, I will choose Thailand. I love Thai culture, not very hot weather, beautiful sea, love people, love the smiles of Thai people, love Thai food that is very tasty and affordable, cheap accommodation and not very expensive if compared to big cities and it has much better 5-star quality can be found online. With love from Spain. ❤❤
I can't understand that what is your happyness when you travel to many country with bad attitude. you try to find only bad things around you when you go everywhere.😳 may I suggest you to stay at home in your country, this maybe make you more happy than go anywhere. that must be good to you. 👍😁 stop travelling, you are unsuitable to be "traveller"😁
Hi, I just discovered your channel, and you guys are fun. I found your channel because of homesickness, and wanted to feel close to my hometown again. As a Bangkokian, studying abroad in California, I totally understand you viewpoint. I also concern for a lot of problems in Bangkok, since my entire family live there. But I have to mention something to you. First of all, while some comments here are aggressive, some of them have a legitimate point to it. My first specific point is about tourism and economy in general. Tourism, especially in Bangkok, which is the largest city in Thailand, takes up a huge share of Thai economy. The possible result of you say 'to not visit Bangkok' is a negatively effect to Thai economy as a whole. Which actually the negative effect from decreasing tourism is now happening as COVID-19 prevent tourist to enter Thailand, so now we are in a serious economic crisis. And if the economy is weak, the environmental issues will be far less of a priority, meaning if the country as a whole is poor, the environment will also be poorly preserve. Most of the developed country can *afford* to focus their attention to environmental issues, simply because they are well-off with their economy (even then a lot of bad practices still exist in those country). Also, who are the most likely to positively contribute to the economy in a progressive way? The answer is the middle-class. Thailand have an increasing body of middle-class workers and small business owners, as it is now considered a high-income economy. But compare to the States, for example, it still insignificant. If there are no tourism in Thailand, the domestic consumption and other industries will not drive the economy. forward, and that's will be equally bad for Thailand. Especially, when you say to visit countryside instead, those money is less likely to be circulate in the broader Thai economy, but will stay in that area instead, which is not well equipped to develop themselves. And this is also another point, Thailand economy and also political system is far more centralized than that of the US or other country. While the decentralization is now increasing important social topic, Thailand still cannot develop in the same way as the US with each states having a strong socio-political autonomy. So, as I said, the money spent in Bangkok (or other larger city like Chiang Mai or Phuket) is far more likely to help the country and its economy as a whole. (Also the countryside or "under-radar" area that you guys visited, specifically Koh Pha-Ngan, are actually a very touristy spot. Koh Pha-Ngan is actually a huge frat party island. Every month the island will be full of mostly Western tourists coming to the "Full-Moon Party", which I bet involved a lot of drugs, prostitution, and illicit enterprise, that will also not contribute into the legitimate economy.) About preservation, I have to say that if you research more closely, you will find that Thailand have done a lot better job in recent year about environment. For example, Maya beach in Krabi province, where the 2000 movie "The Beach" was filmed, was fully closed to all public and tourist following a government concern for the surrounding environment, and it is now revived and got a lot of press attention last year. The plastic bag is also got phased out from a lot of big store, but I think it still prevalent which I agree is also a real problem. A lot of things you guys said here about the environment is a real concern and I also share this concern. But to say something like 'don't visit Bangkok' is also didn't solve the issue that much, it may even be damaging instead. For me the problem with this kind of standpoint and opinion of the "new generation" (the equivalent of the word "millennials" in Thai, with the similar socio-cultural connotation) of younger people, westerner and Thai alike, is that, while it come from a very good and helpful side, it also come from a lack of understanding of the complexity of each topic. I understand that you wanted to travel and helping the environment along the way. But I think that you need to take into account of every details and information. But ultimately, as I hate to be negative, there will always be a dilemma - a dilemma of the global economic and political system as a whole. Can the world with a capitalist system, be environmental friendly? I'm not sure, but as the countries in the world 'develop' along the western/capitalist model, the problem solving in a micro-level like this, I think, will produced a very little help. The problem is the system as a whole, and as we all benefit and function within the system, I think it is very hard to see a real change if we not address the system as a whole. Sorry for a long comment, hope you read it.
But what's with corruption and mafia at rule in Thailand? Especially concerning the island Koh Nok with so many mysterious deaths of tourists.. I think the biggest problem in Thailand is the system and politics of the country, which is stressed on mafia/aristocracy/traditional outlook, and without operational police and strict laws..
@@SamuraiSx19 that's not to say they are "Thai" mafias. Thailand doesn't attract just good tourists and good investors, but evil people as well. Keep in mind that just because a crime happened in Thailand, doesn't mean a Thai person did it. It could very well have been committed by foreigners. We have some very bad citizens, but also very bad expats as well.
I’m Thai. Thank you so much for sharing this video 💖 I love my country and I also want foreigners or even Thai to be aware of these issues so we will not ruin the beautiful of it. I really appreciate it. 🥺💖
I'm thai you're correct but for plastic now for big stores in thailand on january we will cancel plastic bag and people have to bring their bag from home instead and we will reduce thing of plastic bag in all thailand next step. for pollution in the next year construction of new sky train will be finished many lines so people will move to use public transpotation more and reduce car on roads that will reduce traffic jam and pollution also.
This year and next years will have more skytrains opening in Bangkok. It's will help reduce traffic jam in Bangkok. And about pollution from cars, we have increasing an electric cars and public electric buses.And have many projects to increasing green of trees and a park. So hope you more enjoy Bangkok in your next trip. 😊🇹🇭🙏🏻💚 Some travelers can spend all day and all night for shopping and try delicious foods in Bangkok same me, although I am Thai who move to stay in Bangkok more than 20 years, it's still feel good to try many new experiences restaurants in Bangkok. I think, It's up to people life style. I love shopping and a lot of delicious foods a comfortable to get delicious foods so this city is my heaven. 😄 I agree the other provinces in Thailand have more Eco friendly than Bangkok.
If the two of you, this couple, want to change Bangkok. You should change yourself first. Introduce the two of you to live in the forest. Refrain from using all facilities. wearing leaves covered with leaves instead of clothes Can you do it?
Sometimes the problem of air pollution is when there is heavy fog and dust Mainly, it doesn't come from automobiles or domestic industries. You can search for information. Neighboring countries around us tend to favor forest tribes. It's a wide area. causing the smell, dust, and smoke to float into our country as well.
Thank you for guiding us. For problems, we will improve and fix them. Thank you both of you for telling us. I'm Phathit Database I'm Thai Person. I'm form Thailand. Thanks you for Video this your.
Don't believe These. Please try traveling to Bangkok once before. Then prove it for yourself. The 5 problems happen everywhere in the world. Even in New York that is already very developed But there is a deteriorated place a lot with The environment is full of so bad things for living.
The problems are to be solved! but asking tourists not to come to Thailand because of all those problems is not that fair. Thailand is in the stage of improving and still has many things to do and see. If you don't like BKK, it's fine. But please let others people experience it by themselves. Don't make this kind of vdo to downgrade BKK or pursuade others to ban Thailand just because of your own experinece here. Anyway, the problems you had mentioned in this vdo is not 100% true. You must live in Thailand for longer period of time to acknowledge the whole system, so people will all accept your opinions.
Hi there! I would like to just post an update about environmental issues in Thailand. Good news! Thai Govt. just issued an official ban on "plastic microbeads", effective from January 1, 2020. No more cosmetics which contain "plastic microbeads" can be produced in or imported commercially into Thailand. (although you can still bring yours from overseas in your backpacks).
I am Thai and I was born and raised in Bangkok. It's important to note that our city is not perfect in every aspect. We recognize that Thailand is a developing country, and we will always remain at this level forever. Considering ourselves a developed country would hinder further development progress. If your reasons determine which cities are worth visiting, then many cities around the world that face those same issues are probably also restricted zones that you shouldn't visit. When traveling, do it to learn, not to show off and prove it. Please respect all the places you visit.
As a Thai, for Bangkok, tourist didn't add up the price that much as it is huge. There is no way that tourist will totally filled the whole city like in Venice. But the place you mentioned like the Southern beach town. That's the one where local suffers, like in Phuket.
I was enjoying your videos until I came across this click bait of a mishmash videos with a negative slant. True enough, many have watched this video but you have dug a deep hole for yourselves here. Plastic bottles are waste products of tourism. Locals boil water and drink from cups. High cost of living for the locals isnt a concern for tourists. It is the job of their government to set their public transport, food prices and the works for their own citizens. Flaming the city of bangkok to netizens will not lower public transport costs. I can go on and on to counter your rants. But i think you guys can seriously help the world by stopping one of the world’s worst culprit, who destroy jobs, threaten war, humililate women, divide families, encourage hatred racially and religiously, lies, break promises, destroy economies, and corrupt the very values of that country. Yes, its your impreached president. Please stop travelling and return to America to campaign against his re-election. Save the world, save your country. That would be the right way to contribute to the world.
I agree that Bangkok still have a lot of problems like you guys just said, Thank you very much about the problems you guys noticed and let us know so we Bangkokian could solve them. By the way, When you guys come back to your own hometown in the states Could you please show us how the people lived over there when people could earn a lot of incomes and show us what they normally eat and also show us how beautiful and developed of the city and the streets and shops and also the people on the streets of your great country? That would be a nice video for Bangkokian people to follow the way.🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
Bangkok is fascinating and interesting, but I do agree with the pollution and traffic. I’ve been to Thailand 8 times and I usually spend a couple of days in Bangkok before I get the hell out of there. A couple of days are enough...then get away and explore real Thailand. So much to see.
We were in Bangkok for a month, the pollution and plastic was a huge thing we noticed, it's not that you shouldn;t visit, but you have brought up good points that everyone should be aware of :)
Bangkok is a big city..... all big cities have negatives.... Big cities ALSO have lots of good, but you may have to wade through the bad to get the good....
First of all, I hope both of you are far from USA Covid outbreak, also wildfires smoke. And don't come to Bangkok again because of your bad attitude that you show in this clip. The city that has 22.7 million tourists and visitors per year like this, more trash and plastic pollution comes, You know. You spent a few days in Bangkok, don’t be rude to quote "5 Reasons to NOT Visit Bangkok, Thailand" like you know everything. You have so sweet smile but bias mind. ..Sorry..
This year and next years will have more skytrains opening in Bangkok. It's will help reduce traffic jam in Bangkok. And about pollution from cars, we have increasing an electric cars and public electric buses.And have many projects to increasing green of trees and a park. So hope you more enjoy Bangkok in your next trip. 😊🇹🇭🙏🏻💚 Some travelers can spend all day and all night for shopping and try delicious foods in Bangkok same me, although I am Thai who move to stay in Bangkok more than 20 years, it's still feel good to try many new experiences restaurants in Bangkok. I think, It's up to people life style. I love shopping and a lot of delicious foods a comfortable to get delicious foods so this city is my heaven. 😄
I am Thai . I never truly understood why many people love Thailand. So many bad things in Thailand are what you say. It is true for everything. But I believe that you will definitely come back again And I still don't understand as before. Maybe they don't really want to come to visit. But he came to find out why so many people came.
brad soltan it’s a great question. We were hesitant to be negative in the first place, because travel is supposed to make people feel good. It was only after we polled people that we really decided to do this. Going forward, we will work to weave this commentary into our videos more! It’s a touch balance
Well, this time I have to disagree because many people make a living from tourism. So, if tourism has its issues, all other kinds of business have their issues too. Some say that the Silicon Valley is the culprit for the housing problems in CA. What would we do then? Nonetheless, these problems are real and it's important to broach such questions.
Thank you for visiting our country and for being mindful of the environment. However, I believe The topic should be addressed as something we need to improve rather than saying that this is a reason not to visit Bangkok. due to a lack of deeper understanding. As a native of Thailand, I would like to offer explanations to address the concerns you have raised.
No way I'm relying on that bottle to keep out all the chemicals and bacteria that the tap water might contain. In Asia there's just no way around bottled water, you're risking serious problems with no actual environmental accomplishment.
This make sense but if you're flying into Thailand you'll stop in Bangkok. For the plastic problem just bring a bottle and refill it wherever you can, and please. Bangkok is an amazing city so go and visit it. you have so much amazing food everywhere, parks, museums, temples, views, buildings, etc... Nevertheless I agree that is not reccomedable to spend most of your time there. About the traffic. I'm not sure how Bangkok is planning to deal with its traffic problems in the future but I don't think that not using taxies and buses as a tourist will help. A city which is developing can do a lot to improve its roads and for that it needs its traffic.
You mentioned that Bangkok has heavy traffic. Having tourists come and use taxis will increase the amount of toxic fumes. *******Toxic air affects everyone on the planet. We therefore have the BCG policy to adhere to the principles of economic development. In the past three years, there has been an increasing number of electric vehicle (EV) buyers in Thailand, as the country aims to become a hub for EV production in the region. We are making progress each year as we transition to cleaner technologies. We not only encourage foreign investors to invest in clean energy but also manufacture electric vehicles and batteries ourselves, including electric bikes, boats, ferries, buses, taxis, and tuk-tuks. These services are already operational and will continue to expand. Our electric train locomotives are also leading the development process and are currently undergoing trial runs. You can access information from the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand (EEC) so that you can get to know the BCG model.
Love your Led Zeppelin t-shirt!! #1 Best song ever…Kashmir! I saw Zeppelin in ‘77 @ Capital Center Landover, MD. It was my senior year in high school. We had an awesome time!
A few comments in mid-2022: 1) Be careful with what you wish for. ;-) When you said you almost want to wear a mask, I had to pause the video and go check when this video was made, OK, it was uploaded in Dec 2019, that makes sense, now, you have to wear a mask in a lot of place in Bangkok. 2) Most Bangkok restaurants already charge a mandatory 15% service charge on the bill, you don't have to add any additional tip in that case. Of course you can if you still want to. 3) Shark fin soup sold in Chinatwon doesn't really have real Shark Fin in them, they are substitutes made from glass noodles, you can enjoy the soup to your heart's content without a guilty conscience.
sorry the comment of tourists paying higher prices which in turn make it more expensive for locals is not true.Locals have a different pricing structure. I have lived in Asia and other countries like Malaysia and Singapore are the same.
Bangkok is a lovely city and great for holidays only if you could afford to stay in top tier 5 star hotels in very central Bangkok and travel in limousine, dining in posh restaurants and hangout in classy places.
Not true. I’ve been to Bangkok 8 times and never stayed in a 5 star hotel. If you want 5 star hotel and limousine, you will never experience the real flavor of Bangkok.
Only one reason to visit Bangkok is that it’s a most save country from Covid-19,where as the United stare is the most risk country to have COVID-19 infection.lol,why , because America is the free country not only for people but also for Covid-19.You are lucky to have a president who concerned about stock market more than healthy of citizens.I didn’t believed now this is the most developed country while they have a very very poor health care.
Im not sure whether u r still in Malaysia, u hv been to Langkawi n Penang, but I do hope wherever u go in Malaysia n d capital KL, or wherever in Southeast Asia, u will experience having a gud time. Coz as any Traveller, u deserve that.
I found your caption in this video is quite offensive and being so judgemental to our city. Your problem solving solution by not to visit Bangkok is crazy and ridiculous. My sincere suggestion to both of you is please go back to your country and solve the problems there first since it's one of the most polluted country in the world. Don't worry about us here.
Nice video, like all of yours! But, If you really want to save the environment you shouldnt travel at all. Stay at home, turn off the electric, heating, internet and walk around barefoot all day. I have been travelling all around the planet since 40 years and dont feel guilty, there are worse things in life going on! Happy travelling!
thank you for this comment
Spot on !
Omg..this is my favourite comment 🙏
Great comment. Great mind at work. 40 years multiplied by all the other billions 'not feeling guilty'. Do you think there might have been a welcoming smiling mirage at work when you produced your foreign currency? You cannot travel without altering the very 'undiscovered' places you think you have found. By the way, see the intensive polluting fish farms in your 'wilderness' idyll shots. Can you spot them now?
Love you comment.
You should help USA to help 3 millions homeless
These 2 people think negatively about bangkok please don't come back to thailand
if you don't like to go there, it's ok. but you can't affect other people to not to go there too. thumbs down for you, sorry.
Thanks for great feedback from American people for my country. I admit that my country is not perfect , still have a lot of problems for improvement.
As i have been visit many civilize country like USA , England , Japan Korea etc. i found out that Japan is the best for cleanness and pollution management but the dark side in Japan is, most of Japanness people are stress and missing of smiling
I also have been visit USA and found out that there were a huge pollution as well. Especially , big city like NY , CA . Also there was a lot of homeless, garbage, drugs and crime and racism as well.
I recommend both of you to visit new guinea or Amazon rainforest countries group. I think that both of you may so happiness over there.
So true. Thailand is not perfect but we are happy in our imperfect country and people are a lot happier than the Americans. They'd better try to clean up their own backyard! Wondering if they walked to Thailand. Flying caused a lot of pollution too. Good report should have a clear balance both good and bad not heavily focus on the negatives. Albeit they may be true, no one wants to hear that constantly. Needless to say, I was not too impressed!
ฉันเป็นคนไทยที่เคยไปเที่ยวนิวยอร์ค.. มันสกปรกและน่ากลัวมาก
Honestly😅
@@PBS9877difficult to face the facts 🤡
Clean up your own mess at home before criticizing others! Typical Americans !!!
In USA not different I saw so many bottles , bags and peoples still make a mess around .
เขาพยายามจะจับผิด ประเทศนั้นประเทศนี้ แต่เขาลืม ดูจิตใจตนเอง
Why do Americans feel compelled to judge any country they visit. I mean that America is such a great place (cynical) . Thailand has a national healthcare system. When was the last mass shooting in Thailand? There are more homeless in California than Bangkok. Your comments are mainly valid, but stop judging another country against you personal Merican standards.
It's great too raise the concerns about environmental issues but it's not the reason not to visit Thailand.
Everywhere has environment issue, not just Thailand. i bet your country too.
While I appreciate your sensitivity to these important issues, you really didn’t do Bangkok justice. There are really wonderful wonderful places there that maybe you just didn’t take the time to find. I’ve been to many of the places in your videos and I generally agree with your reviews, but this seems just a little too unfair!
Seems biased
Watched the whole video and still haven’t heard one good reason not to go
Agree. This is just a pathetic attempt to stick out and gain views as UA-cam is full of Bangkok vlogs.
💋💋For me. Whoever wants to come or anyone who doesn't want to come, doesn't have to come. Nobody scolded or said anything. The problems exist with big cities around the world where America has a lot of homeless people, a lot of thieves. In Italy there are pickpockets, in France there are many scammers. But the best city that I like to come to rest every year, I will choose Thailand. I love Thai culture, not very hot weather, beautiful sea, love people, love the smiles of Thai people, love Thai food that is very tasty and affordable, cheap accommodation and not very expensive if compared to big cities and it has much better 5-star quality can be found online. With love from Spain. ❤❤
@@elmirafavela3463 welcome land of smile Thailand 👍👍👍👍
These similar problems are experienced in many big cities, so not isolated to Bangkok.
PersianLion it’s true that many of these problems aren’t exclusively Bangkok’s problems. But they are still problems that we wanted to point out since mass tourism really is an issue.
Jack and Gab Explore That still does not make it a reason not to visit Bangkok in particular. Unlike many other big cities with similar problems, Bangkok is actually on the path of positive, environment-friendly changes. As much as I respect your environmental and social concerns, I do not think this video does Bangkok any justice. Anyways, safe travels 🙂
@@JackandGabExplore These problems are not isolated in Bangkok it happens everywhere so to tell people not to go to Bangkok is like telling everyone not to go anywhere in the world especially Paris and Barcelona which are top 3 destination in the world.
@@JackandGabExplore I can't wait to go and visit all the drop dead gorgeous women!!!
@@JackandGabExploreyou are not persons who concern environment. You just need number of viewers. Such a fake.
Misleading title. Raising awareness of the issues seems the be more appropriate than to tell people not to visit.
They way I see it they were just fishing for clicks
They did not concern environment exactly. They just concern the number of viewers. Stupid peoples.
I luv Thailand... Bangkok, chiengmai, phuket, krabi n pattaya are excellent to visit. The pros far outweigh the cons
ขอบคุณที่คุณชอบประเทศไทยค่ะ.. ฉันเป็นคนเชียงใหม่
ถึงแม้ประเทศของเราจะบกพร่องหลายอย่าง แต่ฉันคิดว่าคนไทยจะช่วยกันทำให้มันดีขึ่นได้ และยินดีต้อนรับทุกท่านนะคะ😊
Bangkok is my favorite place in the entire world. You can literally find everything there - cheap 5*hotels, affordable shopping the best street food amazing nightlife...well is super crowded but...look at London Paris NY or any other capital...Pollution in Bangkok is higt but not even comparable to any of Indian, or Chinese cities(Bangkok has 474 position in the list)🤷♀️ problem with plastic is unfortunately a global issue...not just there😣
Would you recommend to live ther even if my country does not have an official embassy in Thailand? And what about crime?
Since 2019 all convenient store didn’t give you plastic back anymore.For pollution air in Bkk usually occurs during Jan-Feb of each year because during this the air was stilled ,not much wind.The government solve this problem by construction of more sky train and underground,so people or travelers can use these transportation instead of the car ,they knew that the problems of air pollution came from Diesel engines vehicle.The government has promoted peoples to use electric car,and for water pollution,it’s in the responsibilities of Bangkok metropolitan.I think the government knew all these problems and we were going to make everything to the western standards as we ever did it for a longtime.In the near future since we have a huge project to development eastern economic corridor ,this area is about 150 km east of bkk,so it will decrease the population and traffic in bkk.we will have a huge size of airport and seaports overthere,the airport could bear 120 million travelers each year. Hopefully this information will satisfying you and the rest.
@@DRAGONBLOODX i would . We almost moved there with my husband in 2019. I feel safe in BKK . Never happend to me anything dangerous. Just must be carefull on motorbikes they are everywhere. 😂
@@DRAGONBLOODX
I never had any problem with crime in Bangkok or Thailand in general. Have always felt safe.
To live there...I would prefer smaller cities.
Bangkok is cheap, but in terms of shopping options, u cant beat Guangzhou. Plus u can find better quality items if u pay abit more.
If you can't stay in Bangkok, can you live in your own house because your house is full of homeless people and crime?
Good job😂
Just wondering, will one day you guys be posting something like "5 (or more) reasons not to come to U.S.A?"-- Not to antogonizing the country, just to make people click on your VDO like you said in one of your replies.
I agree with some comments that they should not travel in the first place, travelling by air planes create huge pulltion to our world. I cannot imagine which country should satify as your ideal place!
You just wonder your reasons - plastic bag and bottles ? anywhere people dont use it? Best way to mention is how we live with. Flooding! common, it does not flood every day. Every part of the world suffers from global warming! Do the US cities not having such disasters from global warming? Income disparity, you can bring any economic issue to every country. If you did not visit Bangkok, it can improve the income distribution in Thailand? All in all, I found that your reasons are somewhat arbitrary! Learning more about the world and reality, it will make you understand things better!
Not visit Bangkok. Because, every thing is cheap. You can travel in bangkok a long time that you comment in this clip vdo.
You know, every plastic in Thailand have value, can sell in recycled shops, and recycle all. Do not send to another country in Asia, act like western country.
Ok boomer
After going through the 5 reasons NOT to visit Bangkok, it still doesn't deter me to visit. It is great that you are sharing how we as travellers can play a part to combat the environmental issues, but it seemed to mislead people into believing that Bangkok is a bad place to go. Been to Bangkok many times and I love the city.
The fact I visited Bangkok already- And I'm moving there soon
I think you guys don't have to go to any country. It's best to sleep at home. for people all over the world Bangkok is the destination For the best tourists in the world For me and most people👍👍
You don't come to Bangkok. please stay in USA.
You don't know all till to the end.
- Mostly of plastic bottle and plastic bag in Thailand, we are separate to recycle process.
- Start from the next years Jan.01, 2020, all supermarket will not give plastic bag to customer.
- Shark fin soup, mostly of Thai people don't want to eat them.( we had campaigned/anti for many years before )
I love your comment ❤️i never eaten shark fin. It's not Thai culture. I guess they went to China Town, tourist area and saw it. And said this is Bangkok 😂😂😂
This video is a pretty messy and quite click-baity? Like, coming to a developing country, you should realize the living conditions isn’t going to be at the same level as a developed country. The important thing is to LEARN and see how the locals persevere in face of hardship. Some of these takes are just plain silly. You shouldn’t visit Bangkok because... they sell shark fins in Chinatown? There’s a lot of tourists and traffic jams? Just what?
Bangkok is the center of... quite literally everything in Thailand. It’s the face of modern Thailand and lifestyle, as well as the old traditions and culture. So much history of Thailand is concentrated in Bangkok. If your goal of coming to this country is to at least learn more about the culture, then skipping Bangkok is just absurd.
Chilling amongst nature may be nice, but you can do that anywhere. If you want to learn about the people and the history of the country, then skipping the largest and most culturally important city in the country is very silly.
And also, tap-water is drinkable, and it has been tested by a global organization. People just don’t like the taste of unfiltered water.
Yes, these problems exist but not enough to make me stop going. Does that make me irresponsible? I hope not, but I find Bangkok an exciting, cosmopolitan, vibrant city that is somewhat familiar and very foreign at the same time. And, when I am there I don't cab it, I walk, a lot. I always make sure to deposit my empty water bottle for recycling and I support the local shop keepers and restaurants. I like to think I am part of the solution.
Both of you searching for the cheapest country but concern about the cost of living in the local peoples. 😆
Then " Not visit Japan" because eat whale ? "Not visit China" because of air pollution ? .....
yeah, that's our young generation, complaining we ruined the world but use I-Phone and NETFLIX to the excess, and the most of them are so stupid, when they could get ANY information, they are just too lazy and spoiled
I think other country's cost of living is so higher than Thailand very much. Such as Japan, USA, UK Etc. Then they want to come in Thailand Cause it's cheaper. Isn't it?
I agreed with you.
OMG! I can not believe you would have the audacity to say these things. Clean up your own country before criticizing others. Disgusting !!
I don’t see anything wrong with pointing out some of the issues.
Your comment doesn’t really make any sense.
I like Bangkok and I'm from Bangkok. In my opinion Bangkok is a really cool city. I hope you all like BKk. You should visit BKK at least once in a lifetime. P.s. Your VDO has only negative side. Bkk has good side as well.
Hello Jack and Gab,
Yours vlog is good details, but
I'm 100% guarantee that, after you had travel to others country,
you will come back to Thailand again and again.
Thailand is the number 1 tourist destination. You should stay in your country. We are happy here.😂😂😂
This is how to get more and more view by hater. This is world trend youtuber do for money. I understand we still need money for our life. No problem . You can do it. Thai people are kind.
Dear Jack and Gab Explore Thank you for your idea to make this video I think you knew any thing in my place and yes!! it's may be more than who's bond in this place.
but !! it's fair? you came in this place 1 or 2 days and you say like you know any thing, and say oh this is reason to not to come to this place? it's fair? are you sure?
Oh yes my place is not a best place for you and sure it's not maded for you Im sorry for that's fact.
I hope you will find your perfect place, and sorry that's my place is not perfect for you. bye!
Sorry! my place is THAILAND.
No no no...Jack & Gab are trying to scare you. Bangkok is Bangkok. Every big city in the world has its own set of issues. Tuktuk is convenient but not as cheap as tought to be. Take the boats and do some walking. If air polution is your issue, don't travel. Stay at home.
I like Bangkok. Was there last week and I will come back and stay longer.
Sorry Jack & Gab, don't agree with you.
well you look like nice couple and i did give you a chance and saw all the video
must say this is total idiots reasons
1. if you dont land in bangkok you cant really go to other places ( so everyone must )
2.if you care about the environment dont get on an aircraft the gas killing the environment
3. shark fin ? really ? i dont like seafood BUT sorry to tell you no different between shark fin and other chicken, pork or another animal
4. increase the prices for the local market ? well if you dont really know so dont say anything , the thailand economy relay on tourism - by the way , see what happen now in covid while people dont have money to eat as no tourist
5. bkk is amazing city and the traffic is part of it - have other way to travel
well its only a bit of what i can say , you guys look really nice but this video is negative !
i will have to give it BIG dislike
Im thai. Been to half of the entire US and many other countries. Im just going to keep my mouth shut........ 😁
Why do you come to Thailand if you think there is a lot of pollution here Let me just say no place is perfect Why don't you go to the Amazon jungle I would like to thank you for your criticisms in each country I Being a Thai person I have to adapt to that place if you It's a love line. You shouldn't come to Bangkok. Naturally, there are many provinces, but I don't understand why you are specific to Bangkok and say something like this. Ask if I am angry. I am angry. But it's a fact that has to be accepted. And I'm angry with my country. I can't solve this problem and I'm sorry that my country isn't perfect for both of you.
Why don’t you change the title to “things to be aware of” rather than don’t go
Some how I don't know why you did show this but why not show your thoughts with your own country if you were heard this Help your self and help other by talk or comment from your channel not help environment problem not only Thailand only. P.m. 2.5 it's seem your thoughts start about how you completely not understand anything. So negative same even we write it you don't care why we are care you who visited for a while but start to judge everything
You set the subject Indicate negative intent too. Every country has good and bad things. But you should be equal Suggestions for problems that should be visited and things that should be visited. To be balanced in your mind. That will not be too negative for other countries
Maybe they do not know how to express it in normal way. Topic like this it's like they want to attack and judge thing by their own opinion in short visit. When grown human do This I found it funny.
Bangkok has merits and demerits like other big cities in the world. Everything has 2 sides black and white day and night. Depending on which ones you want to talk about. Look at downtown in particular homeless people living area for instance, LA Bronx in New York Philadelphia Baltimore and LV etc. Those cities have some things and some problems as you talked about. Looking around yourself prior to blame pros and cons of the others
Thanks for my new record for a thumbs down...the irony of 2 kids living the dream travelling the world...then showing concern about the environment...I'm sure you have more air miles under your collective belts than most viewing this video, that carbon footprint alone should make you give up travelling...if you really did as quoted "Heavily researched" these reasons Not to visit Bangkok...why did you still go??
Reason #3 The income disparity is among the worst in the world. Does that have any effect on foreign tourists? A higher national income can subside that issue and one channel is from tourism. You guys should go check your brain.
You shouldn't go anywhere if you think so. How do you know about problems that they don't solve? Convenience stores don't give out plastic bags, so you have to buy them or bring your own cloth bags. In fact, even your own country has problems. What about the problem of your capital city? It might even be more than Bangkok. I accept those criticisms. But your opinion is not neutral. At least people in Bangkok Still friendly, helping each other even though they don't know each other. Hope your mind is only half of those people. Good luck finding the perfect capital city you've been wanting to find. But I believe there isn't.
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you can give 5 reason, 50 reason, 500 reason not to visit Bangkok, yet there will always a reason youu need to visit Bangkok and the other places near it... Thailand in general, experience it by yourself buddy, just be careful where ever you are and keep our planet clean.
Please explain to me one thing. You guys care so much about environment and criticized us how much we use plastic but from you vlogs, why did you carry plastic bags, or eat food from plastic ware?
I agreed with some of your points, but over-fishing I'm not sure if that's true because the majority of marine species consumed as food in Bangkok are farm-raised or raised offshore in a net placed around an open water (of course except for sharks). Also, right now the government is working on lowering the fares on SkyTrains and MRTs for everyone; so you can expect lower fares next year. BTW, Thailand is a touristy country and a lot of local communities in Bangkok (and many other parts of Thailand) rely heavily on tourism industry for their incomes and survivals. Without you guys and tourists and expats, Thailand's economy will be in a huge trouble! (now it is bad enough as it is). So, I would say go to Thailand and of course Bangkok, but be more environmentally friendly with what you do!
These are wonderful points. Thanks for letting us know about lowering the fares!
Many thanks to you guys too for travelling in Thailand! Best wishes all the way!
Jack and Gab Explore Just as a response to the point about fares, can I say that when you mentioned that public transport in Bangkok was more expensive than in London or Singapore, the article was talking about it relative to income. So... maybe a bit misleading but yes it kind of is bad. It’s getting better though.
💋💋For me. Whoever wants to come or anyone who doesn't want to come, doesn't have to come. Nobody scolded or said anything. The problems exist with big cities around the world where America has a lot of homeless people, a lot of thieves. In Italy there are pickpockets, in France there are many scammers. But the best city that I like to come to rest every year, I will choose Thailand. I love Thai culture, not very hot weather, beautiful sea, love people, love the smiles of Thai people, love Thai food that is very tasty and affordable, cheap accommodation and not very expensive if compared to big cities and it has much better 5-star quality can be found online. With love from Spain. ❤❤
@@elmirafavela3463 ขอบคุณครับ 😊
A ridiculously high lack of self awareness from these two
Omg . You should stay in california. And not bother the nice folks in thialand
Are you an NGO member? If you answered no, it means you should stop traveling. Then continue your daily life in your home.
I can't understand that what is your happyness when you travel to many country with bad attitude. you try to find only bad things around you when you go everywhere.😳 may I suggest you to stay at home in your country, this maybe make you more happy than go anywhere. that must be good to you. 👍😁 stop travelling, you are unsuitable to be "traveller"😁
Hi, I just discovered your channel, and you guys are fun.
I found your channel because of homesickness, and wanted to feel close to my hometown again. As a Bangkokian, studying abroad in California, I totally understand you viewpoint. I also concern for a lot of problems in Bangkok, since my entire family live there. But I have to mention something to you. First of all, while some comments here are aggressive, some of them have a legitimate point to it.
My first specific point is about tourism and economy in general. Tourism, especially in Bangkok, which is the largest city in Thailand, takes up a huge share of Thai economy. The possible result of you say 'to not visit Bangkok' is a negatively effect to Thai economy as a whole. Which actually the negative effect from decreasing tourism is now happening as COVID-19 prevent tourist to enter Thailand, so now we are in a serious economic crisis. And if the economy is weak, the environmental issues will be far less of a priority, meaning if the country as a whole is poor, the environment will also be poorly preserve. Most of the developed country can *afford* to focus their attention to environmental issues, simply because they are well-off with their economy (even then a lot of bad practices still exist in those country).
Also, who are the most likely to positively contribute to the economy in a progressive way? The answer is the middle-class. Thailand have an increasing body of middle-class workers and small business owners, as it is now considered a high-income economy. But compare to the States, for example, it still insignificant. If there are no tourism in Thailand, the domestic consumption and other industries will not drive the economy. forward, and that's will be equally bad for Thailand. Especially, when you say to visit countryside instead, those money is less likely to be circulate in the broader Thai economy, but will stay in that area instead, which is not well equipped to develop themselves. And this is also another point, Thailand economy and also political system is far more centralized than that of the US or other country. While the decentralization is now increasing important social topic, Thailand still cannot develop in the same way as the US with each states having a strong socio-political autonomy. So, as I said, the money spent in Bangkok (or other larger city like Chiang Mai or Phuket) is far more likely to help the country and its economy as a whole.
(Also the countryside or "under-radar" area that you guys visited, specifically Koh Pha-Ngan, are actually a very touristy spot. Koh Pha-Ngan is actually a huge frat party island. Every month the island will be full of mostly Western tourists coming to the "Full-Moon Party", which I bet involved a lot of drugs, prostitution, and illicit enterprise, that will also not contribute into the legitimate economy.)
About preservation, I have to say that if you research more closely, you will find that Thailand have done a lot better job in recent year about environment. For example, Maya beach in Krabi province, where the 2000 movie "The Beach" was filmed, was fully closed to all public and tourist following a government concern for the surrounding environment, and it is now revived and got a lot of press attention last year. The plastic bag is also got phased out from a lot of big store, but I think it still prevalent which I agree is also a real problem.
A lot of things you guys said here about the environment is a real concern and I also share this concern. But to say something like 'don't visit Bangkok' is also didn't solve the issue that much, it may even be damaging instead.
For me the problem with this kind of standpoint and opinion of the "new generation" (the equivalent of the word "millennials" in Thai, with the similar socio-cultural connotation) of younger people, westerner and Thai alike, is that, while it come from a very good and helpful side, it also come from a lack of understanding of the complexity of each topic. I understand that you wanted to travel and helping the environment along the way. But I think that you need to take into account of every details and information. But ultimately, as I hate to be negative, there will always be a dilemma - a dilemma of the global economic and political system as a whole. Can the world with a capitalist system, be environmental friendly? I'm not sure, but as the countries in the world 'develop' along the western/capitalist model, the problem solving in a micro-level like this, I think, will produced a very little help. The problem is the system as a whole, and as we all benefit and function within the system, I think it is very hard to see a real change if we not address the system as a whole.
Sorry for a long comment, hope you read it.
But what's with corruption and mafia at rule in Thailand? Especially concerning the island Koh Nok with so many mysterious deaths of tourists.. I think the biggest problem in Thailand is the system and politics of the country, which is stressed on mafia/aristocracy/traditional outlook, and without operational police and strict laws..
@@SamuraiSx19 that's not to say they are "Thai" mafias. Thailand doesn't attract just good tourists and good investors, but evil people as well. Keep in mind that just because a crime happened in Thailand, doesn't mean a Thai person did it. It could very well have been committed by foreigners. We have some very bad citizens, but also very bad expats as well.
I’m Thai. Thank you so much for sharing this video 💖 I love my country and I also want foreigners or even Thai to be aware of these issues so we will not ruin the beautiful of it. I really appreciate it. 🥺💖
I'm thai you're correct but for plastic now for big stores in thailand on january we will cancel plastic bag and people have to bring their bag from home instead and we will reduce thing of plastic bag in all thailand next step.
for pollution in the next year construction of new sky train will be finished many lines so people will move to use public transpotation more and reduce car on roads that will reduce traffic jam and pollution also.
I thought this would be yet more selfish whyteppl complaining. But you surprised me by CARING about others and the earth! BEAUTIFUL! God bless.
This year and next years will have more skytrains opening in Bangkok. It's will help reduce traffic jam in Bangkok. And about pollution from cars, we have increasing an electric cars and public electric buses.And have many projects to increasing green of trees and a park. So hope you more enjoy Bangkok in your next trip. 😊🇹🇭🙏🏻💚
Some travelers can spend all day and all night for shopping and try delicious foods in Bangkok same me, although I am Thai who move to stay in Bangkok more than 20 years, it's still feel good to try many new experiences restaurants in Bangkok. I think, It's up to people life style. I love shopping and a lot of delicious foods a comfortable to get delicious foods so this city is my heaven. 😄 I agree the other provinces in Thailand have more Eco friendly than Bangkok.
I visit Thailand last time but it”s awesome country.❤
Yr guys should go to underground or subways in New York then u will understand yr country well.
Thank god..... This couple are no longer on UA-cam......
If the two of you, this couple, want to change Bangkok. You should change yourself first. Introduce the two of you to live in the forest. Refrain from using all facilities. wearing leaves covered with leaves instead of clothes Can you do it?
Sometimes the problem of air pollution is when there is heavy fog and dust Mainly, it doesn't come from automobiles or domestic industries. You can search for information. Neighboring countries around us tend to favor forest tribes. It's a wide area. causing the smell, dust, and smoke to float into our country as well.
Thank you for guiding us. For problems, we will improve and fix them. Thank you both of you for telling us.
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I'm Thai Person.
I'm form Thailand.
Thanks you for Video this your.
Don't believe These. Please try traveling to Bangkok once before. Then prove it for yourself. The 5 problems happen everywhere in the world. Even in New York that is already very developed But there is a deteriorated place a lot with The environment is full of so bad things for living.
The problems are to be solved! but asking tourists not to come to Thailand because of all those problems is not that fair. Thailand is in the stage of improving and still has many things to do and see. If you don't like BKK, it's fine. But please let others people experience it by themselves. Don't make this kind of vdo to downgrade BKK or pursuade others to ban Thailand just because of your own experinece here.
Anyway, the problems you had mentioned in this vdo is not 100% true. You must live in Thailand for longer period of time to acknowledge the whole system, so people will all accept your opinions.
Hi there! I would like to just post an update about environmental issues in Thailand.
Good news! Thai Govt. just issued an official ban on "plastic microbeads", effective from January 1, 2020.
No more cosmetics which contain "plastic microbeads" can be produced in or imported commercially into Thailand. (although you can still bring yours from overseas in your backpacks).
I am Thai and I was born and raised in Bangkok. It's important to note that our city is not perfect in every aspect. We recognize that Thailand is a developing country, and we will always remain at this level forever. Considering ourselves a developed country would hinder further development progress. If your reasons determine which cities are worth visiting, then many cities around the world that face those same issues are probably also restricted zones that you shouldn't visit.
When traveling, do it to learn, not to show off and prove it.
Please respect all the places you visit.
As a Thai, for Bangkok, tourist didn't add up the price that much as it is huge. There is no way that tourist will totally filled the whole city like in Venice. But the place you mentioned like the Southern beach town. That's the one where local suffers, like in Phuket.
I was enjoying your videos until I came across this click bait of a mishmash videos with a negative slant. True enough, many have watched this video but you have dug a deep hole for yourselves here.
Plastic bottles are waste products of tourism. Locals boil water and drink from cups. High cost of living for the locals isnt a concern for tourists. It is the job of their government to set their public transport, food prices and the works for their own citizens. Flaming the city of bangkok to netizens will not lower public transport costs.
I can go on and on to counter your rants. But i think you guys can seriously help the world by stopping one of the world’s worst culprit, who destroy jobs, threaten war, humililate women, divide families, encourage hatred racially and religiously, lies, break promises, destroy economies, and corrupt the very values of that country.
Yes, its your impreached president. Please stop travelling and return to America to campaign against his re-election. Save the world, save your country. That would be the right way to contribute to the world.
I agree that Bangkok still have a lot of problems like you guys just said, Thank you very much about the problems you guys noticed and let us know so we Bangkokian could solve them.
By the way, When you guys come back to your own hometown in the states Could you please show us how the people lived over there when people could earn a lot of incomes and show us what they normally eat and also show us how beautiful and developed of the city and the streets and shops and also the people on the streets of your great country?
That would be a nice video for Bangkokian people to follow the way.🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
omg.. environmentalists with a travel channel. i suggest a different focus, plz... this is stupid
Bangkok is fascinating and interesting, but I do agree with the pollution and traffic.
I’ve been to Thailand 8 times and I usually spend a couple of days in Bangkok before I get the hell out of there. A couple of days are enough...then get away and explore real Thailand. So much to see.
We were in Bangkok for a month, the pollution and plastic was a huge thing we noticed, it's not that you shouldn;t visit, but you have brought up good points that everyone should be aware of :)
I can't wait to go and visit the gorgeous women
WOW !!! ENVIRONMENT EXPERT BRAVOOOOO
Haha
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ภาพลักษณ์เราแย่น่ะ ต่อไปไม่ต้องมาก็ได้ ขวดพลาสติกเขาก็เอามารีไซเคิล หูฉลามคนจีนเขาก็กินกันทั้งนั้นทั่วโลกคือวัฒนธรรมคนมาเที่ยวก็ต้องยอมรับวัฒนธรรมประเทศนั้นๆได้ งดดราม่าน่ะ ส่วนที่เสียเราก็นำมาปรับปรุงแก้ไข
ขวดพลาสติกต่อให้เอามารีไซเคิล นั่นไม่ใช่คำตอบครับ ถ้าแคร์สิ่งแวดล้อมจริงๆ fountain water เหมือนในประเทศเจริญแล้วครับ ลดขวดพลาสติกได้เป็นล้านๆโดยที่ไม่ต้องรีไซเคิล อ่อ ขวดพลาสติกในไทยไม่ถูกนำไปรีไซเคิลมากอย่างที่คุณคิดนะครับ กลายเป็นขยะเสียซะเยอะ .... อีกเรื่อง คนจีนปัจจุบันไม่ได้กินหูฉลามมากอย่างที่คุณคิดนะครับ ไม่ทราบว่าเล่นเฟสบุ๊คไหม? เพจดังๆหลายเพจเขาก็เอาข้อมูลมาโชว์ให้ดูอยู่ว่าเรื่องที่อ้างจีนนี่ไม่ใช่แระ ..... ประเด็นสุดท้าย การยอมรับวัฒนธรรม มันมีทั้งวัฒนธรรมที่ดีและแย่ครับ เขาก็ไม่ได้ต่อต้าน วัดพระแก้ว ต่อต้านมวยไทย ต่อต้านต้มยำกุ้งหรือรำไทยนี่ครับ เขาต่อต้านพลาสติก ต่อต้านมลพิษ ฯลฯ ถ้าคุณบอกว่า พลาสติก มลพิษ ฯลฯ นี่คือวัฒนธรรมที่ดี ต้องยอมรับ ผมว่าคุณไปหาหมอเถอะครับ
@@Sebernica คุณเข้าใจอะไรผิดหรือเปล่าที่พูดถึงวัฒนธรรมในที่นี้หมายถึงการกินหูฉลามเขาอาจหมายถึงไปทำลายระบบนิเวศน์สัตว์ทะเล ส่วนเรื่องพลาสติก ขยะคนหมู่มากก็ห้ามไม่ได้อยู่แล้วที่เขาจะใช้ ถ้างดใช้ได้ก็ว่าดีเหมือนกัน ถ้าคนเราความคิดดีเหมือนกันหมดคงไม่มีใครติใครว่าใครเนาะขอบคุณมากน่ะที่ติชม ฝรั่งเขาก็คงอยากเห็นบ้านเมืองเราดีเหมือนกัน
@@คุณนายสายตลอด ไท่แร่ใจหีอกว่าฝรั่งอยากเห็นบ้านเมืองเราดีเหมือนกัน บางคนมาก็เหนียดกรูจัง อาศัยอยู่ก็ดูถูกกรูจัง พอเงินหมดทำตัวเป็ภาระประเทศกรูอีก คนดีก็มี คนแย่ก็เยอะ บางคนคิดว่สตัวเองเป็นฝรั่งกรูเหนือกว่าเมิง สรุป เหมือนเพิ่งออกมาจากเกาะ ติดเกาะมาเห็นหน้าแตกเพราะเย่งหลายคนล่ะ
@@Sebernicaอเมริกา ใช้ใบตอง ใบกล้วย ใบบัว ใบพลู หรือ กระบอกไม้ไผ่ มาห่อ มาใส่อาหารอย่าง ข้าวหลามแบบไทยไหมครับ?. แต่ประเทศไทยใช้นะครับ ตามตลาดก็มักจะเห็นอาหารหรือขนม ทำเป็นภาชนะใส่หลายอย่าง ทุกวันนี้ก็จะเห็นขนมครกใส่กระทงใบตอง หรือห่อหมก หรือข้าวต้มมัดที่ใช้ใบตอง อเมริกามีแบบนี้ไหม ประเทศไหนกันที่ควรถูกตำหนิเรื่องถุงพลาสติก?
As a Thai, your points are quite solid. Thanks for visitting us.
Bangkok is awesome. Life is what you make it.
Bangkok is a big city..... all big cities have negatives.... Big cities ALSO have lots of good, but you may have to wade through the bad to get the good....
i love Bangkok
We accept and will improve from now on.
❤Thank you ❤
nice. good video and good concept please don't hide please tell us more what is good and what is bad.
First of all, I hope both of you are far from USA Covid outbreak, also wildfires smoke. And don't come to Bangkok again because of your bad attitude that you show in this clip. The city that has 22.7 million tourists and visitors per year like this, more trash and plastic pollution comes, You know. You spent a few days in Bangkok, don’t be rude to quote "5 Reasons to NOT Visit Bangkok, Thailand" like you know everything. You have so sweet smile but bias mind. ..Sorry..
This year and next years will have more skytrains opening in Bangkok. It's will help reduce traffic jam in Bangkok. And about pollution from cars, we have increasing an electric cars and public electric buses.And have many projects to increasing green of trees and a park. So hope you more enjoy Bangkok in your next trip. 😊🇹🇭🙏🏻💚
Some travelers can spend all day and all night for shopping and try delicious foods in Bangkok same me, although I am Thai who move to stay in Bangkok more than 20 years, it's still feel good to try many new experiences restaurants in Bangkok. I think, It's up to people life style. I love shopping and a lot of delicious foods a comfortable to get delicious foods so this city is my heaven. 😄
ผมจะบอกให้คุณ2คนไม่ควรที่จะไปเที่ยวต่างประเทศควรอยู่บ้านเที่ยวในประเทศของคุณก็เพียงพอแล้ว ทุกประเทศมีปัญหากันทั้งนั้นแม้แต่ประเทศของคุณเอง คุณไม่สมควรอย่างมากที่จะห้ามคนอื่นมาเที่ยวกรุงเทพฯ ทางที่ดีคุณควรไปอยู่ดาวอังคารจะดีที่สุดครับ
I am Thai
. I never truly understood why many people love Thailand.
So many bad things in Thailand are what you say.
It is true for everything.
But I believe that you will definitely come back again And I still don't understand as before.
Maybe they don't really want to come to visit. But he came to find out why so many people came.
SE asia in general is pretty overrated (not all of it it's actually a pretty big region) and Thailand and the Phillippines embody that pretty well
@@SUpersaiyajinjerkbag No Malaysia is underrated, not many people go there
Why didn’t you complain about Bangkok while you we’re there, you know traveling and buying water bottles
brad soltan it’s a great question. We were hesitant to be negative in the first place, because travel is supposed to make people feel good. It was only after we polled people that we really decided to do this. Going forward, we will work to weave this commentary into our videos more! It’s a touch balance
@@JackandGabExplore around there you have to buy water bottles almost every where Philippines Laos Cambodia Myanmar Indonesia and more...
Well, this time I have to disagree because many people make a living from tourism. So, if tourism has its issues, all other kinds of business have their issues too. Some say that the Silicon Valley is the culprit for the housing problems in CA. What would we do then? Nonetheless, these problems are real and it's important to broach such questions.
An excellent and well-articulated thought, Giacomo! It's definitely not a black and white issue and of course the U.S. has MANY issues of its own
Thank you for visiting our country and for being mindful of the environment. However, I believe The topic should be addressed as something we need to improve rather than saying that this is a reason not to visit Bangkok. due to a lack of deeper understanding. As a native of Thailand, I would like to offer explanations to address the concerns you have raised.
No way I'm relying on that bottle to keep out all the chemicals and bacteria that the tap water might contain. In Asia there's just no way around bottled water, you're risking serious problems with no actual environmental accomplishment.
This make sense but if you're flying into Thailand you'll stop in Bangkok.
For the plastic problem just bring a bottle and refill it wherever you can, and please.
Bangkok is an amazing city so go and visit it. you have so much amazing food everywhere, parks, museums, temples, views, buildings, etc... Nevertheless I agree that is not reccomedable to spend most of your time there.
About the traffic. I'm not sure how Bangkok is planning to deal with its traffic problems in the future but I don't think that not using taxies and buses as a tourist will help. A city which is developing can do a lot to improve its roads and for that it needs its traffic.
You mentioned that Bangkok has heavy traffic. Having tourists come and use taxis will increase the amount of toxic fumes.
*******Toxic air affects everyone on the planet. We therefore have the BCG policy to adhere to the principles of economic development. In the past three years, there has been an increasing number of electric vehicle (EV) buyers in Thailand, as the country aims to become a hub for EV production in the region. We are making progress each year as we transition to cleaner technologies. We not only encourage foreign investors to invest in clean energy but also manufacture electric vehicles and batteries ourselves, including electric bikes, boats, ferries, buses, taxis, and tuk-tuks. These services are already operational and will continue to expand. Our electric train locomotives are also leading the development process and are currently undergoing trial runs. You can access information from the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand (EEC) so that you can get to know the BCG model.
All other provinces of Thailand are also really awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you🎉 that people like you both don’t want to visit Thailand and show your attitude.
Pls stay in your place 555
Love your Led Zeppelin t-shirt!! #1 Best song ever…Kashmir! I saw Zeppelin in ‘77 @ Capital Center Landover, MD. It was my senior year in high school. We had an awesome time!
A few comments in mid-2022:
1) Be careful with what you wish for. ;-) When you said you almost want to wear a mask, I had to pause the video and go check when this video was made, OK, it was uploaded in Dec 2019, that makes sense, now, you have to wear a mask in a lot of place in Bangkok.
2) Most Bangkok restaurants already charge a mandatory 15% service charge on the bill, you don't have to add any additional tip in that case. Of course you can if you still want to.
3) Shark fin soup sold in Chinatwon doesn't really have real Shark Fin in them, they are substitutes made from glass noodles, you can enjoy the soup to your heart's content without a guilty conscience.
sorry the comment of tourists paying higher prices which in turn make it more expensive for locals is not true.Locals have a different pricing structure. I have lived in Asia and other countries like Malaysia and Singapore are the same.
Bangkok is a lovely city and great for holidays only if you could afford to stay in top tier 5 star hotels in very central Bangkok and travel in limousine, dining in posh restaurants and hangout in classy places.
Not true. I’ve been to Bangkok 8 times and never stayed in a 5 star hotel.
If you want 5 star hotel and limousine, you will never experience the real flavor of Bangkok.
Planes aren't eco friendly, you really should stop preaching
Only one reason to visit Bangkok is that it’s a most save country from Covid-19,where as the United stare is the most risk country to have COVID-19 infection.lol,why , because America is the free country not only for people but also for Covid-19.You are lucky to have a president who concerned about stock market more than healthy of citizens.I didn’t believed now this is the most developed country while they have a very very poor health care.
trying to discredit so hard.
Im not sure whether u r still in Malaysia, u hv been to Langkawi n Penang, but I do hope wherever u go in Malaysia n d capital KL, or wherever in Southeast Asia, u will experience having a gud time. Coz as any Traveller, u deserve that.
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I found your caption in this video is quite offensive and being so judgemental to our city. Your problem solving solution by not to visit Bangkok is crazy and ridiculous. My sincere suggestion to both of you is please go back to your country and solve the problems there first since it's one of the most polluted country in the world. Don't worry about us here.