Another do's and don't video. Dazzler you are a legend. A very patient legend. If you collected all the beers we owed you. You would be one of those very sad units Trev tells us about.
Regarding money exchange at the airport the bottom level has the best rate equivalent to TT Exchange it is Superrich best rate I found. Story #1 I would say True. Story # 2 follows the old Pattaya saying "you never lose your girlfriend you only lose your turn". Great starter points for the newbies!!!
I always skip the exchanges and go straight to the bottom level. The rate is as good as TT as you said. This is some of the best advice I got for starting out in Thailand!
The exchanges like TT do you have to have the cash or can you just use your debit or credit card? And how much would you recommend exchanging at a time.
@@badgerdid I think it is cash only. That is what I always use. Others might know more. Years ago, they took travelers checks, but those are not used much nowadays. For cash I have exchanged as low as $20 to as much as $1000 US, but you get the best rates for $100 increments.
Hi Daz, another great vlog. On the first story I'd like to say that it is easy to get drifted by such stories and suddenly find yourself in midst of another human drama which is a typical with Thai girls in Pattaya. Now this challenges our humanistic side separating the wheat from the chaff, but we need to remember two very important elements, firstly we are here on VACATION or on retirement . So do I want to spend my time firefighting on behalf of others. Secondly, Kindness has no boundaries,I appreciate that, however don't we all have poor and suffering people in the places we left behind ? So my advice is to be generous with people you meet but never get involved.
Hi Daz. One comment to make about the Bolt service. Whilst I would agree that a Bolt car taxi is generally more desirable than a motorbike one and worth paying the extra amount, the traffic in Pattaya can be horrendous at the best of times. I live in Pratumnak and when I go into Pattaya 2nd and 3rd roads are generally very busy so travelling by car can take a lot longer than a motorbike. I've used the bikes a lot and never had any issues but they wouldn't be for the faint hearted. I take up a slightly forward position for balance and keep my eyes on the road as if I were actually driving so if anything untoward were to happen I'm at least prepared for the worst to a degree! I've lived here nearly 3 years and been coming to Pattaya for 9 years in total. Based on your comments about the young lady such as poor English, no tattoos, not knowing the area, not asking for any money and not being pushy for drinks, I would say that she is telling the truth but I could be wrong 555.
Another tip Daz, Don't pre book hotels or acommodation unless you get a great deal because you can always find something cheap while youe looking for better or a condo.
This really only applies to backpacker or other low cost accommodation. The nice hotels (I stay at Royal Garden) you won't get in without a reservation.
Regarding whether the young girl was lying to you, I have no idea. Either way, I wish her all the best. That said, I always follow the advice and wise counsel of my late father: "Beware of strangers crying crocodile tears."
Excellent infoDaz....right down to the menu!! which is great....those visitors also need to give themselves 1 day or 2 to adjust to time difference, jet lag etc LOL, I see one vlogger after 3yrs rush out 1st couple of days feeding from7/11 while boozing & end up sick for the next week
Just an update for you.. Sim's available at Bkk in the baggage hall before customs..... Most people have dual sim no need to take out old sim ....And Bkk- Pattaya by Taxi... 1000bht per book including tolls TOMS TAXI SERVICE
Great video I like the walk and talk format it's just like being with a mate and chatting ,first things first never believe anything unless you can see proof with your own eyes , may sound harsh but this is the land of smiles first story probably true second story is true and more than likely , see you on the next one
Russians rip you off everywhere. They run most businesses where scamming is easy, like HVAC, Plumbing, ATMs, Used cars, weed shops. Can't trust a Ruskie. Anywhere. Period.
Yeah totally agree on this they might be gorgeous the Russian women in Pattaya but stay away from the bars I went into galaxy on walking street never again
1) Exchanging money. Whether at the airport or anywhere else, just use your ATM card and don't select Dynamic Currency Conversion. You'll get a good rate. 2) Rather than a taxi or bus, I usually grab a car from the limo kiosk just as you're exiting Customs. Double the price, but for around $60USD you get a nice, comfortable air conditioned fairly new car in good shape.
Cambodian women are much more matter-of-fact, even to the point of sounding callous, when talking about how tough their childhoods were. One of the few times I've felt pity for a bargirl was when a Cambodian lady asked me for a rough drawing of the front of the hotel I was staying at - she had never learnt to read in any language. Her attitude was no different to the hundreds of people I've met who cant swim : no-one ever taught her and she didn't think it was that important. If it was a ploy, it was a good one - I went downstairs the following morning to find her laughing with the staff as they handed my crude drawing around. I remain impressed - resilient people will do what they have to regardless of the deck stacked against them.
I laughed so hard at this video. I literally printed out an arrival guide for a coworker going on his first visit. A list of apps, line, TF, bolt and grab for food delivery. I made a detailed map with Hotspots and a guide on exchanging money and how much to tip and what 5 or 10 baht coins are used for.. pay toilets and baht bus... I could have just sent him this link. Great job... ill be there on the 24th.
you may also want to include, when it comes to exchanging currency...you get a better rate with larger denominations...for example when you change a 100$ U.S. bill..the rate is slightly better than if you change a twenty dollar bill
haha had a draw full of Breitlings , all kaput me & the wife were staying in the Labua hotel in Bangkok , we decided to go out for lunch so we flagged a tuc tuc driver & I said do you recommend a good sea food restaurant , he took us to an outdoor place nothing flash plastic chairs , I had king prawns , wife had crab , it was really good food , but the bill came to 7,000 baht , this was 10 years ago
very good advice that.I got really bad food poisoning one year and had to go home early.Took me about one month to get over it.I have my suspicions but cannot prove the suspects outright.
Hi Daz, another excellent report. Another word about exchange rates for the newbies: Don't change your money at the airport at home!! The rates at Suvarnabhumi just outside immigration are far better than what you'll get just before boarding in your home country.
Some spot on advice here, definitely bring some cash from home (eg, UK pounds) and change the minimum amount you need at the airport - rates are well below what you will get anywhere else but still better than the UK. For mobile phones, I would highly recommend some Xiaomi phones as they have dual SIM and the phones are unlocked. You can change SIM within the phone settings and dont need to restart it. If you bring your phone from the UK then my advice would be turn on airplane mode and THEN TURN ON Wifi - your phone is essentially then like a tablet. You can use it to connect to Wifi, send emails, WhatsApp etc and it wont cost you anything. You can then use a cheap phone with a Thai SIM for calls etc.
Beauteousness is enough to catch somebody's eye , to stay in memory it needs a good character ! Thank you so so so much for another good one Daddy Daz !!!!!!!
If you have dual sim/e-sim phone get an e-sim from your home country and physical sim from Thailand. Then you can use apps like what’s app to talk and message aboard while using the the Thai Sim 3/4G
Been to Pattaya twice. Flew from China via Hong Kong. Just took a cab directly to street number 3, easy to find a hotel. Only problem there are too many bars.
Daz, If you do anything for anyone especially one that has a story, the last thing you do is freely hand out $. You have to have some type of control of the situation. If she resists? then you know you're getting scammed.
All the tips were spot on. I wish I knew them the first time I went. Have been away, not by choice, for over 3 yrs. I actually forgot some of those tips. 1st tale...sounds real, but do be kind if not. 2nd tale is sadly not likely, but I do not begrudge the ladies. Understand how it works. Enjoyed the blog and Merry Christmas!!!!
At the airport, if you go down to the 'Airport Link' train level, there are some currency exchanges there that have decent rates. Maybe not quite as good as the best in Pattaya or Bangkok but pretty close. It's the ones on the other levels that are generally poor rates. If you're not going straight to Pattaya and you're staying in Bangkok for a night or few, the Airport Link Train is really good, easy to use and cheap. Depending where you're going and the time of day, it's often much quicker than a taxi, although you may need a taxi to finish the journey.
Great advice about having an in-locked phone, something I never thought off but took for granted the sim would work. Also love the stories, please do more as you have a great style
No matter where I travel , I always find where the people that serve the tourists eat when they are off duty... better , cheaper.... especially Thailand with their world famous cuisine !
first lady... true story because she let you change the subject and didn't push for drinks... Been with a Thia that didn't let me change the subject story about her when we first met
Great info for the newbies Daz! The first story is true with perhaps a small bit of embellishment perhaps, but true none the less...I visited Ubon in a rural village once...seen poverty first hand.
Is she telling the truth? It's possible...possible...but frankly, every gorgeous sexy lady in SE Asia has a sob story--whether they work in the sex industry or they're just our everyday household helpers. In the case of our household helpers, I KNOW their finances are precarious. So...sob stories are often true...and often they aren't. Once I realized that I can't save every poor person in the country, you sorta toughen up and just go with market rates for whatever the services are to be provided...that's about it. One gal who used to be my masseuse (no longer) still contacts me regularly and calls me 'Santa' and 'please help'--it's a constant, constant plea for money. Done with that.
@@brettchun38 people who have never had ‘servants’ or housekeepers rarely understand the dynamic and reality of relationships between a homeowner and their ‘household helpers’ and view such relationships as predatory or exploitive. Yah, some people are assholes but I suspect most try to do right by those that work for them.
I remember old days when I use have travel check from the UK banks going to Thailand , just carry cash for top up sin card taxi or bus maybe few beers in Pattaya on 1st day
I have already booked a 4 week vacation, 2 weeks in Pattaya and 2 in Bangkok. Yes I am aware its a bit overkill however I do plan on doing a lot of nothing as well, meaning sitting at a pool or beach and contemplating life or drinking a beer people watching. I also Plan on possibly buying some condos for a quick turn around Airbnbs if you have suggestions on real estate or property managers that would be great. But nevertheless whenever I listen to you I think, the Great Michael Caine has retired and lives in Pattaya now and offering great advice and stories. Since I dont know your face, ill stick with you are Michael Caine retired and working for us as a guide lol
Yeah that's beyond overkill. Why not explore many other locations in Thailand? So many things to see all over the country. Pattaya will get boring after 2 to 3 days. Lackluster beaches compared to many other locations. Sitting at the pool all day will get old fast too.
Or, purchase a holafly eSim before going to Thailand. It gives you all the data benefits while keeping your original number, and without the roaming costs.No need to physically change the sim. Just follow the instructions from the provider and that's all.
Daz, your tip on fresh BBQ food is very important. I would say bring a small box of diarrhea tablets like imodium, as either you will get a bug or an upset stomach. If you want or need a 'blue pill', bring your own supply with you, as those sold locally are often fake. Learn some basic Thai words like hello, thank you, 'how much' etc. If a girl says 'you handsome man', be relieved that someone has finally recognised your good looks. It is then you realise why you came here! However, also be aware, if a pretty Thai girl will 'go' with you... It is NOT love. It is business......One last tip. Watch Daz's videos for newbies. Daz knows his onions!
I got diarrhoea from eating a few kebab sticks from a street seller and yes I didn’t follow daz tip (although this was way before watching the video) it’s a good tip, only eat when u see if freshly cooked, but tbh I won’t eat from one again.
Daz you can use WIFI calling on home phone to talk to family no charge no roaming and cheap thai phone for thailand. Also Google FI is option at least until you get set up they do charge a little extra good for short trip.
How do you know for sure that she really has ANY tattoos ANYWHERE? Have you looked everywhere? I would be very skeptical of her story, similar things, to a lesser extent, were told to me by ladies who all just wanted my best too. My money.
The playbook they learn is I just come 2 to 3 months ago. Maybe she can't speak English but her Chinese Russian Korean could be excellent. The best way to check is look at their photo roll. They also could have worked before but just came back so they will tell you how long since they came back not the fact they came the first time 6 years ago.
I’ve tried various ways of having a Thai girlfriend and sadly enough found out how hard it is to end a relationship.... The girl slashed her wrist in protest and after several hours the police arrived only to tell me not to call them again even though the girl was still bleeding from her self inflicted injuries... to this day she hugs my shirt and continually posts TT videos of how lonely and sad she is . I now have a bar girlfriend who does not go out with customers but stays with me every night after she finishes work at 12.00am...we still have time to have a bite to eat and a drink or two before retiring to my hotel... No bar fines or salary is necessary as the girl is just happy enough to be my companion in between her work routine. The best part is that I have the best part of 12 hours to enjoy what Pattaya offers .....Pool, bars and plenty of friendly bar girls.....
Daz….first timers in Thailand be a little wary of street food. For the most part it’s fine but it may not agree with you right away. I suggest the first thing you eat yogurt. It will help…
hi, with regards to your first story.. when in Thailand I tip generously.. whether hotel staff or waitresses.. its still very little money compared to the west.. am sure I have been "scammed".. but have met some seriously poor people whose lives are slightly better with a few tourist coins.. cheers 🍻
Another great vlog. New sub here. On the fe first story, I can't say. I would have had to been there. Otherwise I am just basing my opinion after your's. The 2nd story you left us hanging or wasn't much of a story. But please keep them coming. You are a wonderful story teller..
About 12 years ago I lived in Khon Kaen, and had a local girlfriend who was basically a home girl looking after her mother, and son from a previous Thai marriage. I learnt a lot about Issan from her wealthy Chinese Thai friend from Udon. So, I would give the girl you mentioned the benefit of the doubt. Now, the mistake I made with my girlfriend was to take her with me to the bars and restaurants that was frequented by expats. (Never trust expats if you have a good looking girlfriend) 😜 So, I had to return to base for awhile, as some of us do. Next thing I find out is that a guy who owned the No.1 BAR was dating her. Well, he was permanently residing in Thailand and was flush with cash. This road is probably a well worn one for many expats in Thailand. Enjoy 💥💥💥
Thanks for sharing once again value info and stories. As for the first story, i believe this happens, and this is true in some cases, all girls come to Pattaya for the first time, once...so maybe you "caught" one on her first days. Maybe you see her again in a few weeks or months and see how things change. So, by then, you'll know it was her true first contact. if she is still telling the same story after a few months...maybe it is something different :-)
to answer your question of whether the girl was lying, I will tell you a story. A good friend of mine went to Thailand for business and was there for about a year, while there he met a beautiful young lady who he met at a bar.. they sat there talking for hours and she insisted on paying for all her own drinks and she never asked him for money. She told him of life in a small village and coming to the city mere weeks earlier looking for a better life, she knew nothing of the area. She also had no tattoos and was very innocent in appearance/action. They eventually got married and moved back to the states where she became an American citizen after about 2 years and, on that night, she confessed to him that she had actually been born and raised there in Pattaya, and had lied to him.. you see... she was running a long game.. not doing quick money hustles like the two dancers you spoke of.. and she never slept with her marks.. but once they propose (which usually happens within a couple weeks or a month) then she explains that she has debts to some shady man somewhere and needs to pay them before she can get married or leave Thailand. then comes the amount... 70000 THB (aprox $2000 US) she then takes the money and disappears... she explained that her and her friends run these scams on 2 or 3 guys at a time. never ask for money until the end, and generally don't have sex with the mark. this builds trust and desire with them. My friend asked her how she made up such a believable story and she explained "The Story isn't made up.. it's a true story.. it just isn't *MY* story..." she then explained that in his case, she fell in love with him and wanted the dream to be real.. they have been married for 40 years now and have a huge family. After telling me this story he added that, to this day, he doesn't know which story is real.. you see it turns out her entire family says she is from Pai, a very small rural town in northern Thailand.
THe advice about purchasing restaurant items by their weight is cogent; I live in the Philippines and even in the regularly frequented restos my wife and I might visit, buying an item by weight is an invitation for a ripoff...even if you know the owners of the resto pretty well.
Great video. E Sims are very convenient can download before arriving in Thailand and pay with credit card. Dtac simple to use. Pixel phone is ideal not as expensive as I phone but can download an app to do the same. Thai ladies are so adorable I believe everything they say not 555
Don't pre-book at private car online...I did it once...the car was miles walk from the airport, was rough and the driver tried to scam me for extra for getting lost! Also, don't be put off by all the little petty scams....as getting scammed for a few dollars here and there is all part of the learning experience we ALL go through. and at the end of the day you will still have a ball with some amazing hotties!!
keep off motorbike taxis you perhaps wont be insured, or check your insurance see if you are insured many insurance companies wont insure you now if you have a accident in thailand
I dont even eat western F.F. when at home. It's too expensive and same ole. Why travel if your not going to be adventurous in dining and exploring. Great narrating and vlog.
My guess is that there's probably a lot of truth in what she said but there may have been some exaggeration or embellishments. My observations from a few weeks ago was that there is a higher proportion of new-to-Pattaya girls following the pandemic than there was before. However, it doesn't take long for the girl in story 1 to become the girl in story 2. Pattaya changes people.
