How to save 50k per year in Thailand
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- How much do you spend on Water in Thailand? In this short wee Video, I'll guide you on how to save approx 50k Thai Baht while also, saving the environment and your health.
Improved Water Taste and Odor
Reverse osmosis significantly enhances the taste and odour of water by removing impurities that contribute to unpleasant flavours or smells.
Reduced Contaminant Levels
The process effectively reduces the levels of various contaminants, including lead, chlorine, arsenic, and more, ensuring the water is of high quality.
Healthier Drinking Water
By eliminating harmful substances, reverse osmosis produces water that is healthier and safer for consumption, promoting overall well-being.
Space-Efficient and Cost-Effective
RO systems are typically compact and can be installed under the sink, providing a space-efficient solution. Additionally, they are cost-effective in the long run, reducing the need for bottled water and constant filter replacements.
Environmental Sustainability
Choosing reverse osmosis helps reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles, contributing to environmental sustainability by minimizing plastic waste.
Filmed on one of the most beautiful Islands in Thailand, Koh Phangan.
Thank you to Countryside Water for the above information on the benefits of Reverse Osmosis Water.
GREAT TIP! Planning a trip in the next 3-6 months. Appreciate the tips...
Reach out if you need any further information .
@@CaffeineJogger I absolutely will....thank you.
I am Thai, and I used it by personal intention to reduce plastic waste. I would support every country to have this kind of machine to reduce plastic waste.
100%. Correct.
we don't need it because the tap water is drinkable
Make sure they clean the machine regularly. Trip to hospital and new underwear can be expensive.
That’s a point! Same goes for eating street foods etc.. thx San. So far so good.
Hahaha yes that’s true! Will have to monitor it
ok, you got me thinking here. Just checked this morning and every machine has a weekly schedule. I suppose you could say the same for bottled water? where does it come from and have the filters been changed? How long has the water been sitting in the bottle? It's all about awareness and doing the best we can.
Our medical expense sure cheaper a lot than you think lol😂. Even as a foreigner.
Or take Dukoral. I take Dukoral before long term travel in the tropical areas of the world. Never got sick from food or drink.
Brilliant Vlog on something fantastic that Thailand has done for it’s population 👍🏻☺️
Summary - Add fresh Lime Juice to any R.O water you drink, keep it stored in Glass not Plastic and as others have said, check that the R.O machine is being cleaned 👍🏻☺️
R.O (Reverse Osmosis) Water is fantastic and for me its amazing its available almost everywhere in Thailand via these machines now 🙏🏻☺️
There are some slight issues with it though that I think people should be aware of…
1. R.O water is almost as purely filtered as Distilled water is. The issue is that Water should have some minerals inside it and should ideally be structured too
So - adding some fresh Lime Juice, electrolyte minerals, coconut sugar or honey to it is brilliant, to stop it having any negative effect on the mineral level in your body over time…
…and a bonus of fresh Lime Juice is that it will help to structure the water too, this will all really help with hydration 👍🏻☺️
2. Use Glass as much as possible to keep R.O water in as it can easily leach the plastic out from the bottle into itself, which is not good obvious reasons!
Well done Thailand on providing a source of excellent Water so cheaply for it’s people and savvy tourists 🙏🏻☺️ …which also helps keep plastic out of the environment too.!!
Thank you for the lime tip. I’ll definitely give that a try in future.
Well, the problem with this dispenser is that when you push the bottle up to the refill nibble that doesn't look sanity at all.
Clean brand new bottle Mal. For Older bottles always washing and sterilising at home is a great reminder. Excellent tip though. If you're paranoid about germs etc wiping the dispenser with a new hygienic cloth would be a good idea. Trouble there is what extreme do you take this? We sit in food halls, street food even at our own homes while most use knives and forks that haven't been sufficiently sterilized. Cups in the Coffee shops were wiped dry with partially clean dishwashing Cloths. All the same great point Mal, great reminder for us to be more conscientious and frugal travellers. Thank you. PS/Don't mention the Spray bidet tap in all the toilets all over the world. Where to draw the line here?
Just clean it if you’re concerned .
I guess we could call this selective germophobia 🤷♀️
very true Corina. While it's important to not touch the plastic bottle on the water dispenser makes you wonder about all the other things we touch and put in our mouths during a lifetime. Suppose we have to be as aware as possible. Great point!!
@@CaffeineJogger I'm pretty sure everyone is paranoid about germs.
There's the same machine on my street I'm in Hua Hin, but it overflows the bottle for 1 Bhat every bottle. I recommend boiling the water before drinking.
try tapping the green button to stop the flow
Or you could buy a one-off a filtering system and connect it back at your lodgings if your a long termer, ps wear a Helmut when riding a bike...
……helmet….
I wouldn't compromise my health with shut water
i replied to your comment about ppm tester but i don't see it,they are called tds digital tester cheap at temu like $5 and ebay around $10
Hi Brett! I've searched for your reply. Really keen to follow it up. You might have inadvertently posted it somewhere else? Will definitely follow up with the "tds" digi tester. Thank you for following through with the info. I'll pin the comment.
This type of water filter has been arouad in Thailand for a long time.The owner of the tank will take care of it by changing the filter according to the age of the filter.And in the tank.there are many types of filter.both filtering foreign objects.filtering odors.filtering various unwanted things.Each type of tank is reliable.for use in drinking.The lifespan of the filter in the tank.starts from changing every 6 months or 1 year.The water will be clean and ready to drink.I am Thai.
@@noinois3 tastes good too Noi.
I do question that 1 bht 1 litre hmmmm
Who drunks that amount of water a day lmao
This is a six-minute, forty seven second video, all to explain that water dispensers are cheaper than 7-11 bottled water. If you want to grow your channel, you're going to have to come up with something better than this. Seriously.
you repeat the same sentences all the time at different moments
example?
The problem is, that you do not seem to know the difference between 'drinking' water, and 'mineral' water.
Please expand on that one John?
Curious why you purposely did not show the cheap 7/11 water prices 🤔
Excellent point! Huge variation Mike. Neither did I show the most expensive brands but the point is the saving is significant, another step to save the planet and arguably healthier.
The cheapest was Singha at 18 baht -the most expensive almost 100 baht. Several brands around the 26 baht mark. Aura is a very popular Thai Water at 29 Baht, Pura at 28 baht. Then there's a jump to more expensive brands and the cheaper 7 home brand at 19 baht, Nestle at 18 baht.
500ml bottles are as cheap as 6 baht in 711 = 12 baht a litre
@@WillyEckaslike never seen 6 thb water in Thailand but again, if true the 1 baht per litre is still a significant saving and 12 times cheaper. That's US$800 per year rough calculation while also saving the planet from all those 500 ml bottles.
Dude, buy a helmut
No good under the seat!! Lazy! But 100% .thax for reminding me. Shocking accidents on the Island.
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Great tip! Another idea is to install a small reverse osmosis system in your home tap, and you will never have to buy or carry water around again. Just have to change the filters every few months. They sell them at Homepro/Thaiwatsadu etc.
Perfect! Save even more. This was aimed more at nomads though Bluey.
Even better blue-Rybo. Awesome
Yeah that’s a great tip actually thanks!
@@CaffeineJoggeryeah that’s cool
Filters at home, my water bill is 62 per month. But it’s a good tip if you are out and run out of water and have an empty bottle.
Do you have a bike drivers licence in Thailand.
Hi Trip, Yes.
It's not exactly the same thing at all and those machines are not serviced that regular and i've seen those machine start leaking when the filters expanded due to non service and then break the RO filter wall. The water is dead water Reverse osmosis (RO) (filtered) even with a PPM it will show you results of 0.01 or something there is nothing in it.
Anyone who knows anything about decent water will show you how things grow heather in what water depending on what elements that water is carrying.
Wait till you see the actual pipes after a year of use in that machine AFTER the RO is done, they will be brown with gunk / sediment that smells slightly too.
Maybe do a bit more research to in your next videos on this. Good luck
Machines are serviced by law.
a question as a Lazzy Person, i would fill up like 25-50L at a time, how long is it okay to drink this if i storage it at room Temperature?
That is such a click big title. How in the hell do you spend 50 K on water in Thailand? that would be impossible in a year.
It’s not about the savings on water…it’s the savings on living in Thailand.
Hi Jesse, Thai Baht. Based on drinking 5 bottles per day.
Welcome to UA-cam
Plus the saving is in Thai Baht, not US dollars.
Hi Jesse, did you see my reply about the 50K being in Thai Baht? Yes, I agree, not into big-click titles that have incorrect information. Cheers.
Brilliant tip. Very handy out on the go, often use this trick which cycling to refill my bottle. At home I get the big water cooler jugs, think that's around 18L for 15B. Brilliant for the house
Bigger ones better for you Ricky with Family as well. Me, travelling Solo, the Osmosis is great and surprised how many people don’t know about it.
definitely way to go Ricky. There might be a vlog in that?
That's great, the money you save on water can be put to your hospital bills when you have an accident on your motorbike. It's only a matter of time, what with the road surfaces and other road users chancing their arm riding/driving over the limit.
DO wear a helmet - It's the law. As a vlogger, you should know better.
Onya Muppet, you’re correct!
Those machines are gold and Littery every ware, but Check the sticker when they clean the machine.
Many neglect changing filter in them
Thanks for the heads up. Will do!
It’s possible
For sure. Bit of a concern.
If you drink 5 litres p day thats still not 50 k 😅
BAHT….
25 baht multiply by 5 is 125 baht per day multiply by 365 days per year equals a total of 45625 baht. Lots of water brands are 30, 40, 50 , 60 even 100 baht for one bottle driving the saving up and well beyond 50k.
Above and beyond this we’re saving on plastics , saving money and drinking healthier.
Look the local shops that have the clear och white 20L plastic bottles. Or just Google water factory.... much better much safer and even cheaper.
Personally I mix between the two one source drinking all the time ain't good for you rain water is free lmao
Rain water if you live like a local cost bithubg just the water butt
I know it's expensive evian is the best them highland spring
Go in for a sesh? What are you talking about?
We get our water delivered each week here on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, generally 3 or 4 large bottles (I think they are 18 litres) each week and a crate of 24 litre bottles maybe every second week. Costs on average about 80 to 100 baht a week.
And the water bill for tap water is around 150-200 baht a month. Not bad for a family of four!
That’s brilliant. Absolute wtg Ulbre!
or just get 4 gallon bottles delivered to your house.
Trouble with that is the plastic bottles that they come in are left sitting out in the sun for ages. This is bad because the bpa and horrible toxins from plastic leaks into water and then your body. That’s more a health positive though. Best thing is an RO filter on your home or get a good bottle and use the RO street sites.
Also the water in those bottles is bad for your health vs RO filtration
Definitely an option if you have a house. I'm very nomadic on the Island Pierre. The Vid is more directed at travellers while also bringing awareness to the subject of environment and health. Awesome comment
@@kun-ern the 4 gallon bottles contain RO water
@@pierrehenriot2480 due to village mentality i will never trust them.
The problem with water from the machines is the poor maintenence of the filters. Most of these machines are reverse osmosis filter systems and the filters need to be replaced regularly or the water will become unsafe for consumption. Better yet is purchasing a filter system of your own. ZERO WATER makes a fantastic devise with repaceable filters and is portable and countertop useable and very affordable.
100% agree with this. Definitely if you’re living here on a long term you gotta stick the RO filter on your tap and or home coming off the well.
@@kun-ern great tip for builders in Thailand. Would this work for the bore?
or carry a ppm tester like i do under 5 ppm your fine
@@kun-ern Rusty? Brett followed up with the following information. I pinned his comment because this might be a very handy device to do comparitve water tests back at home for you and whilst travelling .@brettchun38
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i replied to your comment about ppm tester but i don't see it,they are called tds digital tester cheap at temu like $5 and ebay around $10
Completely agree with 999kbs, as a retired water systems engineer living in Thailand, these machines are only as good of supplying quality water on the back of the filter maintainance, I use this water for coffee and cooking as it has a heat process involved to kill any bugs, but you are completely leaving to chance, but it is a choice at the end of the day.. health / cost
how to compare with the bottled water Allen. My Vlog is totally Subjective and not Peer-reviewed. For myself, however, I do feel better drinking this water as opposed to bottled water. I've heard conflicting reports that bottled water is worse because it's often sitting for months in harsh toxic plastic. After research, the jury seems to be out on this one. Positive reviews outweigh the negative in most Google searches but again, min is hardly a Peer review study. At the end of the day Health and well-being always outweigh the cost but who wants to spend more for poorer quality water? Also, consider travellers often sit down to a meal and are offered free water and ice at high-class restaurants and street stall markets. Would you advise to "bring your own?" Thank you for your contribution and any Peer review study on this would be greatly appreciated. Cheers again.
Health insurance first
last year I was in Chiang Mai, I got water from a machine like this too.
but then I heard people's comment, saying that they never saw once that these machines' filter got replaced.
I don't know whether it's true or not,
but, I must say I won't be surprised if such a machine's filter is left not replaced for a long time......
however, even with the doubt of the filter, the price difference is still very attractive.
and it saves a lot waste of plastic bottles.
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AUssie math is way off! Lol
WOW!! I didn’t expect the reverse osmosis to be this cheap!! That’s nuts!! 😮
Huge saving as well Corina.
Here in California, I usually get my drinking water from the water vending machines. The US has strict laws regarding how often the filters are changed but does Thailand regulate water vending machines? I would only buy from new and clean machines like the one in this video.
Contrary to a few comments, same deal. Very strict rules apply.
If you drink out of your bottle you are contaminating the outlet nozzle of the machine this way.
Correct William.
Drinking out of the bottle or not it’s always best to avoid touching the dispenser. Interestingly though we never point out same applies to kissing.
Kissing offers many health benefits, but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Bacteria and viruses in the saliva or blood of one person can be spread to another person by kissing. Some diseases are more easily spread than others.
I don’t however advise to stop kissing.
As for this Video? The bottle was clean and sanitary and best as you suggested to always avoid touching the dispenser.
Contamination of food from objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness. Restaurants, markets. Street foods, care must be taken to avoid cross contamination.
All noted and thank you.
I use them in Australia, but recently I saw that my usual dispenser had some rodent droppings in one corner and some ants wandering around. I reported it and was cleaned promptly. Just goes to show, they're only as clean as someone's diligence will allow.
Incidentally, the one here has no contact with the container. You just place it accurately underneath. A question: how many people would drink out of their bottle, then fasten same bottle onto the dispenser? 🤔
No rodents here. Clean as per schedule.
You are truly right
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Fan Frazer ?
It’s his fav band I guess
@@CaffeineJogger I am more of a Pongist fan
@@frazerhainsworth08 Pongsit Kampee?
@@frazerhainsworth08 same, very much so.
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The 7 11 water bottle you fill yourself at the machine costs 13 baht in the supermarket and is always at the bottom of the fridge. Who needs water for 26 or more baht? Of course, I only tap water from the 1 baht machine, but your good and correct approach unfortunately has a lot of clickbait. Your calculation is absolutely unrealistic.
I have never seen a large bottle for the 13. Yesterday checked the cheapest brand was 7 home brand at 18 baht however even if we take the 13 baht then it's still 13 times more expensive right? Something we do every day, 5 bottles at 13 baht = 65 baht multiplied by 365 is 23725 baht which is US$800 in your pocket not to mention the water is arguably better quality, less pollution and land fill? So I suppose to answer your question, ME, and most Thais can't afford 13 baht for a bottle of water.
Who buys water at 7/11?Isell it myself and pay for 8l.40 Thb.
Convenient but expensive.
I left a water bag unused for 1 week and green algae had formed on the inside bottom and sides. The lid formed green gunk. OK for rinsing dishes.
Don’t invite me for dinner:) I’ll volunteer to do the dishes if you do.
Do you ever wonder why you get little views.
Nah, don’t wonder. Initially thought no one would watch. Blew me away. I do this as a travel guide, looking back on experiences of a Nomadic lifestyle. follow or not is ok. Thx all the same though. Hope you stay tuned San. How many reviews would be acceptable?
Do you ever wonder why your name is Sanman?
What have you ever done for society Sanman1212? Cool name by the way.
This can be useful even for a tourist,not just for long stay.Its the same thing in Cyprus.
Saved me a lot of money. Is Cypress the same system? Cost?
@@CaffeineJogger yes,same system.50 euro cents for 10 litre
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Lots of negative people say this . Not true, every machine is serviced to a rigorous schedule.
Yo! That’s actually insane the saving you can make. I was genuinely shocked at the saving as well as the health benefits. Not to mention bottled water is not the best either.
Thanks, Can honestly say I feel healthier since getting on this reverse osmosis.
@@CaffeineJogger Hahahah what a joke you just made
Time to go home bud !
Glad you enjoyed the vlog.
THAT IS 735 USD A YEAR
Excellent comment! FYI 50K Thai Baht =US$1666 Approximately. Awesome comment. A significant saving while helping save the Planet and drink healthier water.
@@CaffeineJogger OH I JUST BASED IT OFF 3 BOTTLES A DAY 75 BAHT X 365 DAYS = 27365. AND YOU ARE RIGHT NO MATTER WHAT. THAT IS A BIKE IN THAILAND OR A CHEAP CAR AT YOUR RATE LOL
Absolutely 100% you're right to question. Most people think in USD terms. Living in Thailand on and off the past 40 years my brain still thinks in THB. Excellent comment!
you put the mouth of the bottle on the machine?! hell to the no
Clean brand new bottle Mal. For Older bottles always washing and sterilising at home is a great reminder. Excellent tip though. If you're paranoid about germs etc wiping the dispenser with a new hygienic cloth would be a good idea. Trouble there is what extreme do you take this? We sit in food halls, street food even at our own homes while most use knives and forks that haven't been sufficiently sterilized. Cups in the Coffee shops were wiped dry with partially clean dishwashing Cloths. All the same great point Mal, great reminder for us to be more conscientious and frugal travellers. Thank you. PS/Don't mention the Spray bidet tap in all the toilets all over the world. Where to draw the line here?
Very valid points on both ends here. I agree if you’re concerned about the germs then just give it a sanitary wipe before use. Still worth the tremendous saving
Bottle mouths are packed with live bacteria I don't understand how ppl touch the nozzle like that
our bodies are packed with bacteria, both good and bad types. You also forgot to mention the plastic toxins from the bottle which are worse. We do the best we can with what we have. As I mentioned, wipe the suspicious areas with a clean cloth and disinfect them. Mind you, again, do this with every other thing you put in your mouth? Where to stop? Water, kissing, sex, food, fruits, knives and forks, toothpaste and brushes that sit all day long, tongue scrapers... As the song goes "the beat goes on" Good points all the same.
@@CaffeineJogger cross contamination is significantly worse touching that nozzle. Its basically a petri dish of hundreds of mouths and all the food theyve had. The reason why reused plastic bottles smell after a few reuses is because of the buildup of bacteria on the nozzle. And thats just one person
Our gym across the road.
we are fortunate enough to have our own water we pump up from the ground.
Awesome! Living in Thailand?
That’s awesome! How much did it cost to install? Also is the water good enough to drink?
@@kun-ern good enough to drink, about 30K THB to pay for the company to come with a huge drilling machine. IF there is no water you still have to pay though so a slight risk.
then another 10k - 20k or so for the TANK, pumps etc.
How many of these machines are in Hua Hin?
First saw those reverse osmosis water machines in Chiang Mai, Thailand when I was living there in 2013. Started using them. Never got sick. Saved a lot of money.
Save money without realizing it.
Water tastes better or at least just as good.
i used the machine for years,but you need a ppm tester i have tested a lot anything under 5 ppm is good and crystal water is always that nestle water is the worse,but sometimes those machines aren't working properly so it's a good idea to have a ppm tester
Great tip Brett and thank you. Where can I get a PPM tester?
@@CaffeineJogger i got mine on ebay but just google many big online suppliers should have them not very expensive and small for your pocket
@@CaffeineJogger tds digital water reader temu have them very cheap like $5 also ebay
26 baht is really not cheap for a bottle of water and is only slightly cheaper than in the UK
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