7 Things NOT to Do in Thailand: Don't Make These Mistakes!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Are you planning a trip to Bangkok? As a traveler, it's important to be mindful of local customs and etiquette to avoid causing offense or disrespecting local traditions. In this video, we'll highlight 7 common mistakes that tourists make in Bangkok and explain why these actions are considered taboo or offensive in Thai culture. From touching Buddha statues to disrespecting the monarchy, we'll provide practical tips and insights to help you navigate the cultural nuances of this vibrant city. By avoiding these common mistakes, you'll be able to show respect to the local culture, build positive relationships with locals, and make the most of your time in Bangkok. So, join us as we take a closer look at "7 Things NOT to Do in Bangkok: Don't Make These Mistakes!"
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Hay Rob, I have been told by an old mate that lived in Bangkok for many years that:
1. you should never point at something with your foot. (your feet are considered dirty, and it is insulting)
2. never directly point your finger at someone. (Can be construed as accusatory)
3. beckon someone to come to you with your hand palm down (it is a gentle, respectful way of gesturing someone to come to you)
No1 for taxi from most people I watched is asked them to turn the meter on. No meter don’t get in. Don’t waste your time negotiating.
Tuk tuk is just a tourist ride. So basically you are negotiating for a price before you get on.
Your video was helpful and is actually common sense.
The money on floor was useful.
Also I heard they do play their national anthem on two times of the day and they stand, you just play along and stand and be respectful.
As stated you are in other people country. Respect their law and rules.
The overplanning was my biggest mistake I booked a hotel for two weeks in Bangkok, met some backpackers who wanted to go to Phuket, ended up checking out early, had paid for two weeks but only stayed five days total waste of money.
So now I will only book for a short time because accomodation is easy to find in Thailand and it makes you more flexible to just go somewhere else if you feel like it.
I've just done the same thing. Booked into and paid in advance at an albeit nice hotel - for a month! How I wished I'd seen this. Oh well, we learn from our mistakes....
Two things to add Rob. Arrive with near zero expectations and you'll not be disappointed and the most useful Thai phrase you will ever need is mai pen rai.
Good advice. Your love of the city shines through. I loved my time in Bangkok and am planning my return.
I am intrigued to know what your friend did in the Taxi. I agree with you about all these points and you make them nicely and laid back. The only one I think I would add is to not point your feet at Buddha images the feet being dirty as you explained.
I presume he released a 'windypop'.
Hey Rob great to see your channel growing mate
Thank you Joe I appreciate it ✌🏻
Funny, I was told almost the exact same things by some older guys in a bar in silom on my first visit as a twenty something kid 40 years ago, seems good advice is timeless 😉
Hey Rob, could you do an interview video with a visa agent how it is possible to stay in Thailand permanently. My favorite is the education visa to find out if it's right for you in Thailand. If there is already such a video, my comment is for the algorithm. Greeting from Ratchathewi
I would reccomment vlog of Chris retirment working for you then you will get all tha info about visa to Thailand and how live here.
Yes at some point I will do a visa video for sure.. I’ll see what agents are near by who can help
Thank you for the heads up. I never want to disrespect my or others' culture! Agape! Sam
Great advice! Especially the walking around with your top off, although to be fair I'm guessing that advice is mostly for the blokes ....unless?😂Anyway, I'm moving to Thailand this summer and your videos are getting me through the final few weeks before the big move, so thank you!
I have 90% male audience haha so tend to just presume everyone is now 😂 I think the girls should keep there’s on also.. leaves more to the imagination 😂🤷🏼♂️
Nice video Rob ! Lumpini is not all that far from my place ! I wonder if an electric bike from lumpini to benchakitti on the green mile is permitted?
Also, yeah the pollution right now is extremely bad for Thailand. Chiang mai had an AQI of 212 … that’s like get your gas mask out type of pollution. We’ve got 2 huge air purifier’s going at all times and last week they both hit red/danger levels and couldn’t keep up with the PM 2.5 warnings.
You n sure “permitted” is a loose word here as you know haha I’m hiding in my condo till it clears haha
Stepping on coins or banknotes in order to keep them with you shouldn't be a big deal nowadays compared to in the past. Younger generations of Thai people don't really mind that.
Still, that doesn't mean you should just stomp on it for fun or furiously, or in a way that people can clearly see you just want to insult the monarchy, that can still cause an issue.
I’m not a fan of youtube but really enjoy your videos bruv. Been coming Thailand since 2007 and had some of the best times of my life but these newcomers have no clue about the culture of Thailand and what you can and can’t do it’s shocking.
I’ll be back in a couple months maybe meet up for a cocktail or 2 . I’m from London
I always look back and wonder how I was on my first ever visit.. was I doing stupid or ignorant things without knowing it 🤷🏼♂️ I can’t remember to be honest.. hopefully not
Good points mate.
Much appreciated
Stayed on Soi 10 a dozen times and never known about that park lol
There’s this crazy app called google maps.. haha 😂 saying that.. it’s let me down far to many times.. better to rely on my videos for sure 😁😁😁
#8 - Don't blow your nose in public. Go to the bathroom.
Is that really a thing?
Don't get angry ,it doesn't get you anywhere , and leave your western stereotypes and sensibilities behind.
👍🏻
Worst u can do is talk abt monarchy negatively n disgrace the statue of buddha n king go jail 10 yrs
Thanks KAREN
I was at Phrom Phong BTS where an American guy was leaning on the barrier beyond the yellow line. Thai security guy on the platform was blowing his whistle to tell him not to lean on the barrier and get behind the yellow line. When I explained to the American guy he needed to get behind the line and not lean in the barrier, he just said to me the Thai security guy should learn English. I just said mate you are in Thailand not the US .
Oh man! Iv met so many people like that here.. there’s no helping them!
So many people treat Bangkok like it’s a holiday resort. Getting upset they can rent out every single condo in the city for 1 month at a time for the lowest price possible
@@ProjectBangkok I was speechless with his lack of logic , maybe drink had been consumed.
Don’t fight with Ladyboys .
Should have made that a bonus one haha
1. Negotiate the price before you go
2. Dont be angry, respect the Thai language - English is not the native language of the Thais
3. Be careful with traffic, never run across the roads
4. Don't take your shirt off in Bangkok - else you will be looking like an idiot
5. Do not stand on any coins with the monarchy - it is disrepectful to the King of Thailand
6. Don't over plan your visit
7. Don't treat Thailand and respect Thai people
Agree 100%. Last week i saw a guy walking down sukhumvit road with no shirt. It looked so stupid.
One other thing, never talk bad about the King or other royals.
Keep up the good work!
I don’t know enough about the royals at all.. it would be interesting to find out more actually.. they have a lot of respect here!
@@ProjectBangkok I'm pretty sure you can be jailed for talking bad about or insulting the Royals. Someone got over 40 years in jail for it
Personally, even here in Phuket I think it looks stupid when people walk or ride around with no shirts on. And the worst part is that these idiots seem to think it’s also perfectly acceptable to go into restaurants to eat with no shirt on. I see this every single day here and it really bothers me. And one of the reasons it bothers me is because its just very disrespectful to the Thai people. The other reason it bothers me is that it is not always just the fit young guys who are doing this. Sometimes its really, really old guys with horribly wrinkled and saggy leathery skin doing it and this quite frankly puts me off my appetite. It just not the kind of thing you want to see while sitting down to enjoy a nice meal.
Thailand has some really strange laws too.
It's illegal to:
Drive shirtless/topless.
Leave your home wearing no underwear(No commando)...And do they check?
To own more than 120 playing cards.
To speak into a microphone in a foreign language(Other than Thai)
To fly or wave a flag other than the thai flag in public(Only embassies allowed).
To drink alcohol in public parks,gas stations,(and of course,temples hospitals and educational facilities).
And the one that gets me is: You can't buy booze from2pm to 5pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My understanding of the 2-5pm non sale of liquor is it coincides with heavy school traffic, it reduces the opportunity for alcoholics to drink and drive. And also reduces the ability of school kids to buy alcohol when their parents are not around. It makes sense, most of the laws do when you put yourself in a Thai persons shoes.
Your video in Jan about SIM cards is super usual! I was in BKK and bought the 7-11 True and also the one year AIS, AIS did not mentioned the discount, lucky I saw your video and asked about it 😁🙏🏻! (Btw, AIS offer is 4G even though it says 5G on the label, which is a tat slower than 711-True’s 5G) Thanks for the research efforts and very honest recommendations!
That’s amazing! Sometimes it’s the silly things like this that are the most helpful. One less thing to stress about while here 👍🏻
Brilliant Robbie ❤
I had underestimated the repugnant nature of shoes / feet to Thai people.
Funnily enough, upon arriving home this week to my carpeted condo, I immediately took my shoes off at the entryway. Unheard of previously
Haha same for me bro! Zero F’s given back in the UK.. but here it’s shoes off at the door each and every time now
I have not worn shoes in my home for nearly 45 year now and this is partly due to the fact that I have lived in a lot of places where they are fanatical about not wearing shoes indoors, such as Japan, Hawaii, and Thailand. But the truth is I first decided to not wear shoes in the house back when I was still a teenager in California. Back then pretty much all houses had shag carpeting and I quickly realized that the main reason the carpeting would get so dirty and matted down in high traffic areas was because shoes would bring in the dirt from outside and really grind it into the carpet. And since we all tended to spend a lot of time laying around on the carpeted floors I did not want it to be so disgusting. The other advantage is that without shoes you can put your feet up on the furniture without having to worry about getting it dirty. Of course, since the 90’s virtually nobody has wall to wall carpeting in the USA anymore but wearing shoes indoors is also very bad for your wood or tile flooring and for your throw rugs. It just makes no sense to wear shoes in your home even if you can afford to replace the flooring every few years. Of course, in Japan they are almost too fanatical about the no shoes thing. For example, if you ever visit someone living in one of those old traditional style homes in Japan you will have to remove your shoes when you enter the house and change into slippers to walk through the wood floor hallways to the tatami rooms. Then before entering the tatami rooms you will have to take off the slippers and leave them in the hallway. Then if you need to go to the toilet you will have to change back into your slippers to walk down the hallway to the bathroom and then change out of those and into bathroom slippers before entering the bathroom. Its really a pain in the ass.
I still want to ( go there) ,with one of ( my Thai) work colleagues. Just wanted to agree with the " feedback s " ,that I have researched, so far 😊
Ten years ago, I was in the Chiang Mai airport complaining about a change fee with a young lady at Scoot Airlines. I realized I had raised my voiced based on the lady’s facial expressions. I gave up and walked away. A moment later, shame over came me and tears flooded my eyes. I walked backed and apologized tears and all. I can only hope she’s shared with other Thais how a rude westerner apologized for his rudeness. That experience changed my life. I learned it’s my responsibility to assimilate into another county’s culture and customs 😢😢😢
@theking9338 But nowhere near as stupid and rude as tourists.
Ha gayyyyy
@@vincentvw4153 OMG!!! How did you know I was gayyyyy? Do you wanna hook up?
Good for you its rare for people to be accountable for their actions
Biggest mistake i made in bangkok was buying the highest THC strains that cost alot… i should of stuck with the 400-500 ranged and saved alot of money as USA weed is way stronger then the high THC strains of thailand … no worries you guys are still learning. Give it couple years your trees going to be fire!!!!
How about - don't bring too much damn luggage? I learned that lesson years ago.
Come on mate its your country men being guilty of walking around the streets with no shirt on😅
Informative video, I'd be inclined to add also regarding feet, don't put them on tables, don't move things with your feet and don't point them at Buddha images etc 🙏🏻
Speaking from 14 years experience of living here.
Sound advice that 👌🏻 good man
7 Great points mate straight to the point we like that.
All the best Rob.
Thank you 🙏 I’ll be putting out more no BS video for sure 👌🏻
Hi Rib, I'm currently living in LA, but I am being transferred to Bangkok for a year. I would love to link up if you are still around there
When are you here? I might be apart of a UA-cam meet up at some point where you could meet me
Most of that crap in the around Bangkok comes from all the other countries surrounding Thailand.
If I see a coin on the ground, its mine mate.
Haha 😂 you be chasing that coin like a dog chasing a bus
I don't use taxis or tuktuks since Grab and Bolt are not only cheaper, but there's no negotiating either. Simple.
Yeah I use grab all the time because it comes out my acct.. zero messing around with money every time we stop
Keeping your shirt on applies to visiting Sydney.. it’s acceptable at the beach or in the vicinity, not in Malls or in the city. (Seems to be a very British custom to rip ya shirt off come some sun ! Cheers
I would understand more if all brits had 6 packs.. but we don’t unfortunately 😂
It's Bangkok, not Benidorm 👍👍🤣 (and did you know about male monitor lizards? 🤪 🍆🍆) Great vlog bud 👍
Negotiate the price ? Better to inform people how to deal with in that situation. Never negotiate ! They are required to use the meter. ask them to use the meter or get out.
I have played this game at 2am near Nana before.. got out of 6 cars before my girl got angry as F with me.. can’t win
Now I want to know what your mate did in the taxi.
Ah that gate down Sukhumvit soi 10 you can go through??? I saw it once and turned around. Nice one, now I know
The gate gives off... dont come here vibes haha happy to help
I tend to avoid discussing Thai politics , despite following it fairly closely and having a few firm opinions on the topic. One night at the after party of a merit making ceremony at my brother-in-law's house in northern Thailand, someone leaned across the table and asked my opinion of a certain former general turned politician known for his love of borrowed swiss watches. Everyone at the table leaned in to hear my response. The question was out of the blue and totally unexpected. I couldn't help myself , i burst out laughing and almost choked on my beer. This was followed by much back slapping and hand shaking. I tried to explain that i didn't really know enough to comment, but the damage was done . I didn't have to fetch my own drinks for the rest of the night.
I’ve yet to see a scam video on my feed yet so well done on not using easy hanging fruit for content
I have a wat Arun video coming shortlry and it’s going to be called “NOT a Wat Arun video” haha because I’ll likely highlight way more and make it worth a watch for all
Fantastic for new comers to the land of smiles a lot people just don’t know how it works well done Rob . Also I enjoyed the sites and landscape.
Ps Feet near someone’s head is a big NO NO .. Peace
Thanks Paul.. unless your kicking someone in the head that is haha
probably not related but people here in western australia are also getting hella sick
Hmmm.. maybe it’s the Australians bringing the sick to Thailand.. best to stay home lads 😂 I’ll look after Thailand
Bro, i’m Thai and i always stomp on coin or banknote if it will run away from me 😅, it’s not that serious if you didn’t mean to not respect
Things depends on your intention . We aren’t that idiots, i mean most of us 😂😂😂
But if you burn your banknote , you have go to jail ,it’s illegal 😢
probably not related but people here in western australia are also getting hella sick
Oh really.. much cleaner air there I’m sure
Great vid mate, we did this route the day I arrived didn't we? Looks very familiar
Yeah I think so., always good to get a bit of nature inbetween the concrete jungle haha 😂
Hi is it safe to bring my non prescription medicines to thailand like paracetamol and salbutamol?
How do you find likeminded people in Thailand? Did you have an established network / group of friends already before you moved? Great video mate.
Rob never thought about stepping on currency thanks for the advice!
What's the plan for Songkran?
The smogs from sugar cane burning
Thank you
How are you the english guy. From benoit😂
Long time no see my friend! How are you?
@@ProjectBangkok well in philippines now. Coming to thailand later. Maybe see u around Sukum.
Great views around Bangkok. Moving to Thailand later this year and appreciate all the helpful info as well. New sub here and look forward to watching more on your channel. Cheers! 😍🥰👍
Welcome aboard! Where abouts in Thailand you thinking of living? I only have 95 other videos for you to watch so get the kettle on and a comfy seat 😂
What a great vlog or whatever you call it. Loads of helpful advice for the first time visitor, in my case England. I'm sure that like others from different countries too, we want to leave the Thais with a good impression of ourselves and our countries. Thank you
That palm tree @ 1.25 is now broken.
smog been like that since i been going 2004
what is a guide for taxi/tuk tuk prices
great video mate. Is the green mile also referred to as something else? I cant locate on google maps.
How long have you been here in Thailand? Not long enough, I’d think!
3 years. Why? I guess your one of those experts who knows it all
9:10 I call bs. The King is not exactly well liked
Good video, thanks for the tip on the green mile. And the last tip was great
Lol
😅
Haircut is good Rob.
Why thank you sir 🙏
Geat work. Your videos is getting better and better. Deff worth following and keep sub. 🙂
show some more video of foods and place to stay
The main thing you should never do in Bangkok is take motorbike taxi. Yes they are convenient and can cut through bad traffic quickly but they are mostly driven by reckless young men on bikes with broken lights and bald tires. And if you take one without a helmet that's just madness. Please don't break your head in Bangkok.
I couldn’t agree more! Unfortunately I tend to always take them because of how ridiculously cheap they are and also time saving
Hello !
Can I use a WISE DEBIT CARD/VISA to pay for hotels, restaurants and taxis in Thailand ?
Thank you!
It varies. Some restaurants are cash only, some are card only, some have a minimum spend to be able to use a card. Beware that even places like Starbucks vary between outlets.
Thanks for putting this together
Your welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch
Just Subscribed to this channel was a random in my Algorithm and was actually veru different from other thai vlogs
Thank you so much I appreciate the kind feedback.. trying to do something different
Thanks!!!
Your welcome Joe 🤙🏻
Thank you, esp. for No. 2 (no pun intended ;-))
No worries! Your welcome 😄
Ask the driver to put the meter on ,I always do otherwise I don't use them.
In the Nana area and most of that road they refuse.. you can stand there asking for 40 min and get nowhere. They have become ruthless
Good shit bro your the man
great vid thanks
Does English Thai work better than Thai ie talking in English with a Thai accent some people have told me it’s not to be rude but for them to understand you easily, apparently because there hear and recognise that accent more???
Or am I going be a dick if I do it
Bro.. I feel like I’m taking the piss when I’m doing it. But apparently that’s how it is. Very counter intuitive for me and I’m probably making a fool of myself haha but that’s okay.. as long as I’m not been disrespectful it’s all good
@@ProjectBangkok at least you won’t be the Asian guy who can’t speak Thai 🙈😂
Good content
Quality video
this could have been a 5 minute video
Complain, complain, complain. Everyone is in a hurry.
What park are you walking in?
Lumphini park 👍🏻
Hard to follow.
In what way Toni? I’m always open to feedback and constructive criticism
@@ProjectBangkok hard to explain. Maybe it’s a language unfamiliarity. I’m American. I assume your Aussie
Maybe you should talk slower. I know that takes away from time.
I’m English.. that’s a problem in itself haha 😂 I speak fast I know that.. I’m working on it.. appreciate you watching though
How much should a tuktuk ride cost? Just for reference
How long is a piece of string??
About 3 meters
Great video
Thanks for the visit
great work! :)
Thanks a lot! This Bangkok air is killing me haha
I have a couple of muppet friends who exclaimed loudly that "things are so cheap" when we were in certain countries. That's not only disrespectful but also attracts unwanted attention. Needless to say, I told them off.
Some Thai people simply don't like farangs. If a shop keeper turns their back when you speak, just realize they are not selling to farangs, and say "thank you" then walk away. It's very rare, but it has happened to me on several visits. Onward
Man knows his stuff about Thailand! 👌🏼👊🏼
Apparently 😂 time will tell
American, With family in the UK…We drive..Walk…Go for a run shirtless as men and in a sport bra as women, and no one thinks anything of it in any city of all 50 states. Day out in Cambridge and took my shirt off and my cousins nearly lost it I couldn’t wrap my mind around why people would care what I was wearing so I put it right back on but I thought that was the most strange thing about my entire time in the UK, I’m all about respecting customs, That one was just I think being American and never having thought about it. Planning for Thailand soon knowing it’s hot I actually had plans to go about shirtless. Very glad I’ve stopped to think out things I might need to expect. Now I’m curious as to weather or not I can even Go to the beach shirtless..
Just stay in America
The thing about standing on the money is garbage, nobody really gets offended by that, maybe just some older more traditional Thais.
I actually watched a Thai do i yesterday haha myth indeed busted
@@ProjectBangkok Definitely. Been loving your content recently, especially the condo tours. You should take a look at some of the more luxury ones too, there aren't very many English speaking channels covering them. Keep up the great work mate.
First time viewer, excellent stuff. In Bangkok at the moment too👍
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching ✌🏻