Boycie Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 You've probably heard a lot about Thailand. The 'Land of Smiles' is known for it's warm hospitality, amazing cuisine and stunning landscapes. However, before heading off on your trip to Thailand there are a few things to take into consideration. Here are 5 things you need to know, gathered from our friends in the travel industry - the ones who really know Thailand. Watch out for dodgy deals You know more Thai than you think Beware of the buckets Look before you leap Stand your ground http://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/thailand/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-going-to-thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 That even if your married, own a company, working and have kids you will NEVER be accepted as you are back home, no matter how long you stay and at any time you can be kicked out or refused your visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 The least nomads could do is spell his name correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mary Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 You should also know that you are more than likely to have at least one paedophile within spitting distance of you at any given time! So remember to spit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I wish I'd known that strange guys would come up and give you a massage when taking a pee in a bar. I'd have been here sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Find out which beer damages you the least How to use an ATM if your girlfriend hasn't already shown you That you can't, initially, eat most Thai food That Pattaya and Phuket are to be avoided by decent human beings How to recognise lady boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 1. Dont judge an entire Nation by one resort experience. 2. What you think is a girl ...may not be! 3. You are not really that handsum. 4. A fool and his money really are easily parted. 5. Dont leave your common sense in the departure lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) A better topic might be "5 things I wish I never learned after coming to Thailand". Edited January 8, 2016 by eldragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Never underestimate how stupid they are, or how stupid they think you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 1. It's not called Bangkok............it's KrungThepMahaNakhonAmonRattanakosinMahintharaAyutthayaMahadilokPhop NoppharatRatchathaniBuriromUdomRatchaniwetMahasathanAmonPhimanAwatan SathitSakkathattiyaWitsanuKamprasit. 2. Unless a Thai tells them something, then it isn't true. 3. Do not try to do your job well and change things for the better. You will be labelled a trouble maker. 4. All the good things you have done over 10 years will immediately be forgotten the moment you f@@k up just once. 5. Do not ask a Thai for directions. Rather than say they don't know (face), they will send you off on a wild goose chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 One thing you also should know ,that there is a load of old bullshit posted on these boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatsNext Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 - Beware of the dangerous street dogs - If you do get bitten get the 3843 shots against rabies - Do not under any circumstances rent a scooter - Do not rent a jet ski - Cross the street only in group , or use a pram without a baby to stop traffic - Long tall Thai girls with bigger chests are not girls at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanno Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Don't take any notice of us dropkicks who post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky54 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Don't bother to learn Thai, they pretend they don't understand and are not worth talking to anyway most of the time The one thing you cannot do without here are good ear plugs, you do not want to be listening to the Thai in laws rabbiting away about som tam or why it's hot/ cold. Don't eat the food, Thai 'cuisine' really is the most ghastly repetitive stuff, but if you like lots of rice, veg, + fish served with some of the worst smelling stuff (plha ra) maybe OK Never lend money to a Thai for obvious reasons, other foreigners even more so. Never ever be tempted to marry a bar girl, most are as thick as a brick and as crafty as a fox. The only thing Thais excel at are music and dance, that's the amazing part, the rest is not worth a mention. Edited January 9, 2016 by jacky54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Lady boys are guys, treat them accordingly Bar girls are for fun not keeps Don't rent jet skis, never ! Never walk away from an open beer Thais fight in packs like dogs Etc Etc Etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 More about myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickwaterbuffalo2 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Beware of foreigners claiming to be lawyers and or big property hot shots in the resort towns or even in sakhon nowhere buyer beware, do background checks on these sort of people before spending a penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) For all you paranoids out there, this is the best method for your survival in Thailand. Edited January 10, 2016 by cyberfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldPlumber Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What amazing cuisine exactly? I must have missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 What amazing cuisine exactly? I must have missed that one. add MSG sugar and fish sauce in equal amounts and its all amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Wish I knew :- My woman IS different. Thai's love us foreigners No need to ever learn Thai as your girlfriend/wife will translate everything for you. No need to rent a house instead its so easy to buy one under your wife's name. Let her do the paperwork while you put your feet up and open a cold beer Chang. Thai's are naturally honest and truthful. If one asks to borrow money, go ahead and lend them. No need for a contract. Their word is their bond. Any farrang telling you different, is just twisted and sick. Ignore them. Edited January 10, 2016 by Lucifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanno Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Beware of farangs who drink Chang beer. Beware of farangs selling real estate. No explanation necessary. Don't fall in love more than once a week. Too expensive. Your girlfriends 'brother' is actually her real lover. Don't pay more than 6000 Baht for the non existant funeral of your Gfs non existant relative. Once you accept the fact you are a walking talking ATM you will sleep better at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 And again i reiterate , there is a load of old bullshit posted on this subject , mainly by the few who have come a cropper . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 And again i reiterate , there is a load of old bullshit posted on this subject , mainly by the few who have come a cropper . I couldn't agree more! Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talberry2 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 you can scratch out the word 'buckets' and replace it with 'woman'. Buckets are only for 1 week a year. Woman are year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talberry2 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If you are riding your own motorbike and are a foreigner with white skin never (and I mean NEVER) ride by a police station in shorts. Unless you like giving donations to local law enforcement officials... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talberry2 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 If you are riding your own motorbike and are a foreigner with white skin never (and I mean NEVER) ride by a police station in shorts. Unless you like giving donations to local law enforcement officials... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammbock Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 bla bla bla bla bull sh1t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 1. It's not called Bangkok............it's KrungThepMahaNakhonAmonRattanakosinMahintharaAyutthayaMahadilokPhop NoppharatRatchathaniBuriromUdomRatchaniwetMahasathanAmonPhimanAwatan SathitSakkathattiyaWitsanuKamprasit. 2. Unless a Thai tells them something, then it isn't true. 3. Do not try to do your job well and change things for the better. You will be labelled a trouble maker. 4. All the good things you have done over 10 years will immediately be forgotten the moment you f@@k up just once. 5. Do not ask a Thai for directions. Rather than say they don't know (face), they will send you off on a wild goose chase. Point 4 applies anywhere in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Some absolutely practical advice: 1. Thai king-size beds are the same size as U.S. king size beds, but for reasons totally unknown, good quality sheets sets in Thailand cost 10 times what they do in the western world and it's nearly impossible to find flat top sheets that match the rest of the sheet set. So, bring several sets of good quality sheets with you. (Isn't this stuff made in this part of the world?) 2. Ditto for good quality bath towels. 3. Ditto for good quality athletic shoes. 4. Ditto for good quality underwear, especially women's bras. 5. Ditto for good quality swimwear, especially for a woman who isn't toothpick thin and swims laps for several hours weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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