17 things I wish I knew BEFORE visiting THAILAND in 2024

17 things I wish I knew before I travelled to Thailand, these are some must-know tips for Thailand to help you not make any mistakes and to feel comfortable travelling the country.

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0:00 - The beautiful country of Thailand
0:27 - Visa & Visa extension
1:00 - Thai food!
1:21 - Renting Scooters
1:51 - Finding accommodation
2:02 - Full Moon Party
2:45 - When to go?
3:27 - Scams
4:02 - SIM card
4:20 - Thailand Itinerary
6:03 - Budget for Thailand
7:10 - How to get around?
7:43 - Thailand’s HIDDEN GEM!
8:46 - QUICK FIRE FACTS
9:18 - Where to see Elephants?
9:53 - Bangkok Belly

[holgermayer]

Maybe to add: taxi is often cheaper than grab. But Never use Taxi without taximeter!!
And you can normally see whether it’s industrial ice cubes or self made (hole in the middle of the ice cube = industrial).

[fahimalwasi]

this video is so good! No BS, straight to the point, love it!

[hannahlinton]

Great info! Leaving for Thailand in 5 days & your videos have been such a big help! So excited ☺️

[pianolight]

Thank you for your video. As a Thai people I hope we could be able to welcome your visiting again 😊

[hwxqnns]

As a Brit living in Thailand! This video was brilliant, 👏 excellent advice for all travelers ❤

[louisdisbury]

I live in Phuket and the cops stopping you for not wearing helmets is not a scam, Under Thai traffic law you must have a Thai riding license and the cops can refuse to accept international ones, We have so many young tourists the same as yourself and your girlfriends that are seriously injured or killed because they have either never ridden or have very little experience on motorbikes before they come here, Good Helmets protective clothing and 1st class riding Insurance are essential if Biking in Thailand and the only way you can become insured here is with a full Thai Riding licence and if you do have an accident here on a rental scooter and your fault you could suffer massive compensation advice to all you guys is keep well of of Scooters when you visit unless you have a Thai riding license comprehensive Thai insurance and fully understand the rules of the road here, ps I worked for the Thai Tourist Police here involved with sorting out foreigners involved here on Scooter. you will amend your comments accordingly and educate the dangers of novice riders coming here and renting bikes.

[livelifewithkaykay]

Thank you! One of the only videos that answered alot of questions I had in mind like the scooter rental ect I'm going for 1 month in April. So excited 😊

[StreetTripleX]

As a local I can confirm that everything you say is true.

[stephenhumphries]

Thanks mate. This was really useful. Looks like you had a great time.

[noninoni]

Awesome video you Covered a variety of topics I didn't think about but is essential

[redscot]

I'm 72 and just got back 2 days ago and I fell in love with Thailand. We did the island tour on the long boat to Phi Phi... and decided to stay the night in only the clothes we were wearing. Best decision ever and I cannot wait to go back...bucket list ticked.
This video was excellent and full of very good advice. 👍

[jasonbarney]

Doing Thailand in November. Great info. I love when you do these kinds of videos.

[benjamingoward]

Such a helpful breakdown for a first time visitor planning my trip in a few months

[tvzoowd]

Great vid and advice. Lived in Thailand from 1992 to 1994. Stayed in Pattaya and Jomtien, worked in Map ta Phut. Best time of my life. Surely very different now, but what a great adventure every chance I had time off (including every evening).

[infectee]

If you like beach&sea, Krabi and Trang are great too.
Also Trad or Koh Chang on the east.

[ShFTt]

Great video bro, extremely helpfull for our vacation this year. Cheers!

[wendytesulov]

Excellent!!! Thank you so much!!! Such great info!!! Heading to Thailand for our 30 anniversary trip this March. Sure wish we could stay longer than 3 weeks! 😊

[SpecialK]

We lived off 7 eleven ham toasties when I went for 3 weeks a few years ago! Thailand is magical!! Aw the memories! ❤

[velgoat]

Thanks for the video mate, thailand is definitely on my bucket list!

[bochaberinyakundi]

we just booked our one month trip with our 10 year old...and i cant wait!!!