6 mistakes that you need to avoid in THAILAND!

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

ขอบคุณวีดีโอดีๆ ของคุณ ที่ช่วยแนะนำ ชาวต่างชาติ ที่จะเดินทางมาเที่ยวประเทศไทย

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

คุณอธิบายเกี่ยวกับคนไทยได้อย่างแหลมคมดีมาก เข้าใจง่าย ตรงไปตรงมาดี ชอบวีดีโอของคุณทุกตอนครับ

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

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

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To be honest roads are much safer in bangkok than anywhere in india i have driven moto for 2 years i never got into any accident the only time i had accident was a lalamove girl hitting me from behind while i was waiting for signal to turn green. The only suggestion i would give is to get driving license and insurace for ur moto, dont drive without license if you got to any accident with local you are in huge trouble.

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

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

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

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