5 LIES About THAILAND You Should Not Believe!
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There are many myths and lies about Thailand that exist and have existed for a long time.
Where did they come from and how did they originate? I do not know.
What I do know is that many misconceptions that people have about Thailand, simply are not true.
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0:52 Is Thailand a Safe Country?
2:42 Is Thailand a Poor Third World Country?
4:55 Thai Women Don't All Want to Date You
7:05 Were Thailand's Redlight Districts Created for Foreigners?
9:15 Are Thai's Always Trying to Scam You?
#thailand #chiangmai #brettdev
Did I miss any out?
What lies do you hear about that Thailand that aren't true?
Leave them in the comments below 👇🏻
Agree with everything you mentioned. I have to add to what you said about the subject of poverty, it is possible to live here on a few dollars a month in the remote villages. And it is a wonderful lifestyle that they never want to change. Poverty is when you can't afford to live, and that is much more prevalent in the West. People also help each other which saves a lot of money.
maybe not scam you but sure as hell make sure if you get in a taxi you ask them to put on the clock instead of covering the meter with a towel.
@@sotepniques I ask for the taxi meter, but the guys barely break even so I always give a decent tip.
You missed out a few bits here and there mate.. One other thing that most seem to forget is that Thailand is NOT a cheap country to live in. That tighs in with the fact that its not a "third world country". Where are people getting these lies from. To be honest with you all... Alot of people get a bit jealous once they come to the realisation that its not what they have been told... 🤣
@@bobbyandersson3382 Westerners can live very cheaply here in Thailand. You just need to know how and select the appropriate lifestyle. But if you want to live the western style it is more expensive,
I agree with everything you have said. Specially the point around safety. Once, driving through the country I happened to be in Nong Bua Lam Phu- which is off the beaten tourist path. Had a flat tyre and it was around 7 pm- locals helped me to find a garage, which was closed. The guy opened up his garage late in the evening to help get the tyre fixed. But it was quite late by then and offered me to stay at his home. I only left the next morning to resume my journey, but not before having breakfast with his family. Needless to say, they are good family friends now whom we visit whenever we are in Thailand.
About 4 years ago was my first trip to Thailand. I had flown in to Phuket to take the ferry the next morning to Krabi with a stop at Phi Phi. Well, that was the year of the huge typhoon and I was on the ferry that got stuck there and had to ride out the storm. What an adventure. A Thai family took me in, gave me food and we had a nice night into the next day. When I left I tried to offer them some bhat but they refused. I too stay in contact and hope to visit them soon after this madness is over. Farang bring on troubles themselves.
It's very true in Thailand, we love to help when people need help. But every where have good people and bad people. Also in Thailand we have good people and bad people.
Yeah, have 2 big dogs and they come and greet you :)
Nong Bua Lamphu has some of the kindest people I’ve ever met in my life.
Thailand is very safe. I lived there for three years (Udon Thani and traveled all over Thailand) I found it less stressful than living in the big cities in the USA. Thailand has a completely different vibe and mentality than the West. Family and respect mean something. Thais are not uptight, angry, gun-loving ‘shoot-em-up’ misfits. They are generally very polite and respectful. Sadly, Farangs enter Thailand thinking they are gods gift to them and behave arrogantly and disrespectfully.
Nice Vid. You laid down the truth.
Truth. Farangs bring troubles on themselves. I made it a point to learn the basics of Thai to just show respect. Everyone thought I had a Thai wife. I was certainly treated different than many others I'd seen. Crazy to think Farang have lived there for years and don't know any Thai and expect them to speak their language.
@@10MinutestoRouletteFortune yes, but everyone should learn how to live and learn how to be good most they just though all Asian wife it’s easy to control and have to listen to them because dependent on what are they pick up from som good some bad anyway around the word the same just different about Language couture but behavior the same !
yea im thai guy too
What are farangs? Sorry I'm just learning these things
Absolutely spot on 100%. First came to Thailand in 1990. Happily married with 3 daughters and lived here for a number of years. Feel much safer here than the UK. Is there room for improvement? Yes. But is it a good place to live?.....well let's say I had the choice of bringing up my kids in the UK or Thailand. I chose Thailand and don't regret it one bit.
Can you give me info about flights over there
Us does not have direct flights I heard from Thailand airways company
Just curious if you sent your kids to international schools or local schools?
I've felt safer walking down Si Lom Road in Bangkok at 12.00 midnight than I have walking down Slough High Street at 12.00 noon in the broad daylight.
I know what you mean about Si Lom in Bangkok, I've wandered around Bangkok at all hours and never had any problems whereas there are plenty of dangerous areas in the US that I would not feel comfortable even driving around at night.
Yeah that's true.
Never feel unsafe in this country also.
Midnight or 3 am it's also safe mak mak.
I spent a week in Thailand. In Bangkok. What did I notice? The Thai people are wonderful and caring. there's a reason Thailand is called the land of smiles. I was walking down the street, once, twisted my ankle on a curb and fell down. EVERYONE came running to see if I was alright. You don't see things like that in the United States. The Day I fell down, I was going for a looooong walk. I got lost and found Lumphini Park. Very beautiful park. I got so lost, in fact, that the motorcycle taxi guy didn't have a clue where my hotel was, lol. We actually had to stop and ask a cop. Smartest thing I did was to take a picture of my hotel room phone, which had the address on it. I don't speak Thai, so I had the address, in Thai, with me because I knew I was going to get lost. In fact, I was counting on getting lost when I went for the walk. You always find the greatest stuff when you get lost.
“You always find the greatest stuff when you get lost.”
What a wonderfully positive outlook on life. You just made my day. Thanks for sharing that! :-)
@@heyitsjeffagain I found Lumphini Park gettin lost. And a great Buddhist Temple. AND a great little out of the way Muay Thai school. they let me have a nice little workout for free
I feel safe walking around Thai cities alone at night whereas in the UK I would be very wary of doing the same.
i cant wait to go and see that place......
Exactly how i Feel ( from nz)
Lol try the states
Depends where you are, I grew up in Thailand and you walk in the wrong places it could get pretty ugly. The city centers is pretty safe
@Mark Marcus obviously the areas that are not open/promoted to tourists/foreigners. Low lit areas especially can be very dodger. Usually round the outskirt. You would be crazy to think a first world country like Australia or Canada is not as safe
Not just foreigners, I am Thai but have been living in USA since I was young . Last time I went to Thailand , I took a bus from Bangkok to Nongkhai . The lady that sold the ticket to me charged me the fares to Nongkhai but that bus final destination was Udon . I reported the bus driver and the company to the Thai police 👮♀️ and they took his driver license .
Your second point about Thailand not being a Third World country is so true! However, I still get annoyed when I see American missionaries trying to convert Thais to Christianity. I live in Chiang Rai and there are quite a few here especially, up among the hill tribes and I just hate their condescending attitude towards to the Thais.
They do it to everyone who doesn't share their beliefs
@@difencrosby converted?
The right word should be " Bought " , they're bought to change the religion for the benefits promise given to them.
They're condescending towards everyone, not just Thais. Every church I've gone to spends half the time talking about how you're gonna go to hell if you don't follow Christianity. I don't like it when people get preachy with any religion...
Agree with you mate, a few years ago I left my Visa card in an atm... didn’t realise and went to the bank the next day a a Thai had handed it in
Bravo! I've lived in Thailand for 20 years, and he is absolutely correct in everything he says in this video. People have some rather ridiculous ideas about this country that have nothing to do with the real Thailand. Thanks for making this video and setting the record straight.
20 years? Have you gotten long stay or do you still apply for visa extension every year?? In Europe after five years you are in for green card
Well done Brett, thanks for clearing up the misconceptions.
I have been here in Thailand 18 years and I agree with Bret 100% on all points.
Very true.
I've been here also super long and breet is on point.
Everything he was mentioning was exactly on point.
He is good.
The main international organizations classify Thailand as a developing nation. The cities and tourist areas could rank as first world. The private hospitals and dental care are world leaders. Technologies are the crucial factor and it's Thailand's vast rural communities that hold the ranking back at developing. The people can't afford the large agricultural and industrial technology/machinery or know how to operate IT equipped and complex gadgetry. Most important, the old way works and simply don't want change. They can't afford trial and error, broken machinery and lost crops, therefore remains a developing nation.
Good list for sure. Thanks for sharing. Just got the Thai Elite Visa approved. Headed that way in July.
Awesome! Let's meet up when you get here dude!
Just sent you a message on Facebook
@@brett_dev Absolutely!
Great video. Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you
Hey Brett Dev, everything you said here is on point !! Very accurate 👍
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
Thai are the most generous people I have ever met. The buddhist way of being service to others is a wonderful trait they have.
🙏💛🤳
So true.
I have had so many good exsperience in the past where Thais have helped me so so much.
Thailand is awesome.
Super try.
Wow, thank God you clarified things for foreign men about us Thai women.
Well said. I feel very safe most any place I have been in Thailand and I’ve been about 30 times. Will happily retire in Thailand one day🙏🙏
Well said & thank-you g for making these comments 🙏
Nice one Brett 👏👍 well educating to those thinking the opposite ways
Excellent video!!
If you realized how much many of your audience would love to be in a place that birds are heard....you would begin to consider them a prop (asset) and beg then to sing. Don't think of them as an annoyance
It's kind of a funny inside joke Byron from some of my other videos.
Always good info Brett.
Thanks.
Well done video!!
Well said Brett
Very interesting, certainly cleared up all my misconceptions 👍
It's about time, so refreshing to hear the truth. To many so called experts on CZcams. I've been living and traveling to Thailand for over 30 year's and like I said at last somebody tells the unknowing what Thailand is really like. Good on ya. Tony
Thank You Brett. Yet another informative video. Giving The Straight Dope!!!
Im on board, just subbed.
Great informative video, thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Really interesting and good video!!
This is nice. This information is helpful for people who actually believed in these lies. Thank you for sharing it. Keep up the nice work! :)
Very informative, thank you!
This was so good I had to subscribed.
Seriously dude. Watched a lot of your stuff now. Hopefully moving there soon. It sounds amazing
Well said Brett hopefully things open up soon I own a part of red dragon pub and restaurant plus salon
That was a nice video.
Excellent video.Well done 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely fabulous content, this is one of your best!
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome videos , appreciate your opinions
One of the most polite and shy people in the world
Surly, you have never meet Norwegians ;-)
@@oler487 nice people too
The United States is far more dangerous than Thailand. After twenty years of wandering to hundreds of locations in Southeast Asia, I have never had much of any problems with the locals. Foreigners I can not say the same. I tend to avoid them whenever possible.
Yes, but in the US of A, you sure do have your freedom be be vulnerable and unsafe. “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”
@@LeofromFreo “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” What a dumb quote. Who said that a communist dictator? When your government takes a dump all over you and your family you're going to wish you had freedom.
♥ you Brett - for your attitude, openmindedness and sensitive observation. It's delightful to have a foreigner like you around. I hope you will feel totally at home for years to come.
Great video! Agreed 💯%
So true , good Vlog Brett
Nice work mate ;)
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU BRETT. From the bottom of my Thai heart. 💖🙏🙏🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭💕💕💕
Hello Brett
i am following you, thank you.
Good, thanks!
Good video.
Y’know, ever since I saw Raya and the Last Dragon, the Ong Bak movies, and 9 Satra, I have been getting more and more curious about South East Asian culture.
Spot on. Im from a very safe country myself (Singapore) and I can say the only place I feel safer alone at night out of all the countries I have visited is Thailand and Taiwan. I frequent Thailand (pre-covid) and have never felt like my life was in danger. yea sometimes we do get overcharged for buying some items and taking taxis / tuk-tuks but as mentioned, usually its a dollar or 2 more. Many foreigners come here thinking that most women wants to sleep with them / marry them is because they have only seen the nightlife side of thailand; which has some basis of truth in it. Many of these women come from rural parts of thailand and came to bangkok / Pattaya / Phuket to make more money for their family, and marriage to a foreigner could sometimes mean a ticket out of the system.
Thank you so much Brett
Enjoyed your vlog Brett thanks. I totally agreed to all your conclusions.
I'm Thai but left when I was 8 so knew very little. Grew up in the states and believed almost exactly what you are saying until I actually visited myself when I was in my 40s. Crazy how things you see on tv and hear say can totally change your perception.
i love this thanks for sharring
Thanks for the information...I'd love to visit that country and do some vlogging there..it's beautiful and I love the country side.thanks for the video much appreciated.
Great videos! How do I join the telegram group ?
Thank you for this video ❤ I was worried about going to Thailand but now I’m more relaxed 😌
Greet information and your personality is pleasant… this is my first viewing of your site. I will continue to be a viewer for I wish to live in Thailand. Thank you.
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ยินดีต้อนรับสู่เมือง ชิวชิว 😊
I'm really pleased you talked about number 4.
I've told so many people about the enormous amount of 'Adult Entertainment' that entirely revolved around Thai people for Thai people (OK Thai men).
The 'Foreigner' side of that business now (pre-covid) generates much more money but it didn't until sometime in the early 00s, and that was because of the vast growth of the Japanese/Korean entertainment areas more than the westerner areas.
I came across a vlog about the Eastern Koel and its song; the bird that drives you crazy. The guy found that playing the song back on his smart phone drove the bird away. So I tried mimicking the sound / whistle and got it pretty good, if I say so myself. And guess what, the bird left. I tried it several times over several days and it always worked.
Those Koels migrate to Australia (mainly the South East Coast) every October and annoy the crap out of everyone from 4am in the morning.
Even the Kookaburras have the decency to allow people to sleep..😃😂😂😂😂
#Brett_Dev 😍Thank you very much for your love of Thai culture and understanding of Thai people so well. Thank you again for showing your love to Thai people and expressing your opinions on behalf of Thai people. And Thai people across the country love and respect you very much.
Great vlog brother, good honesty and a great reality check for dudes and chics who have ill informed views of Thailand. Really refreshing to hear what you said.
New subs here. Thanks a lot for sharing your opinion about Thailand 🇹🇭
Interesting vlog..... like everywhere there are positives and negatives.... settling in a place which is not of your birth, takes time, I've lived in Thailand for many years, it has its good and bad, but so does everywhere its a balance on what you want. Remember its like visiting a friends home, its their rules so you have to fit in with their society. Thai's are friendly, inquisitive, adaptable and innovative .... there are some aspects where quality of services like internet, public transport are much higher than elsewhere, and there are some aspects which are not so good. Safety is one area where its never been an issue, though there are some places like certain islands (cough) where I'd not go ... bet generally in all cities and locations your much safer. However the roads ( driving riding ) are not, here you need all the roads skills possible, defensive driving is essential. Cost of living is what you choose to spend your money on, you can live cheap, or spend freely.....that is your choice.... I'd not want to live on $1500 a month in Europe, and neither would I like to do that in Thailand.....Residing here just make sure you have a steady income, preferred from overseas... working locally is restricted to certain trades and jobs... so unless you are qualified in those areas where foreigners are employed, just make sure you have regular income.... Your find if you respect others, treat them the way you want to be treated, then your get along just fine. Its a slower pace of life in the west, accept it and embrace it..... there are headaches and problems, just like where you call home, so its really beneficial if you have some reliable Thai friends or a partner. As in any location... only invest what you are prepared to lose, this rule applies to everyone and everywhere. Thailand is a naturally beautiful country, so travel and explore it, it has many different faces. Make sure you have good healthcare and insurance.... same applies to where ever you go, the unexpected can happen, so peace of mind cover your own ass. Thailand can be a shoppers paradise ... from local markets to the finest shopping mails, it has all budgets for all wallets. Adapt to your surroundings..... its mostly hot... very hot and dry or very hot and wet.... dress to be comfortable, but dress to be respectable as you would anywhere. Do not in any circumstances get involved with things that are not your business, if there are arguments or disruptions, just walk away. If you every have a problem even if its over pricing or poor service.. deal with it quietly and politely .... never every show anger or get loud and abusive. Shop and buy wisely.. ask a friend to help you, and show you the ways to do it..... Do learn Thai, that is your biggest assistant, you don't have to be perfect, but learn and understand the basics, it will make your stay so much better. Don't lie or cheat on people.... this is not a country to have enemies. In my years here... I have learned so much about life and myself, its been a great journey... Asia is a great place to explore... sadly not easy now but it will be again in another couple of years, do come and learn and experience the culture, who knows where it will lead...... I will be leaving when this virus situation concludes.... I just want a new life experience.... I want to continue to explore this wonderful world, and there are still a few things on my bucket list to do..... would I retire in Thailand?... No, but I would not retire in the US or Europe either..... Just treat people with respect, don't be obnoxious , try and fit in... but remember you are and always will be a foreigner.
Well, this puts my mind at ease, especially #5--- I will visit go-go clubs after all! Thanks for making this video!
Brett has taken the red pull. Thanks a lot for this!
Thank you for your info I would like to go on holiday there one day and I did worry if it were safe.
Thank you, Dev. For speaking the truth about Thai people. I'm living in Bangkok.
Both of Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai are my second home too 🙏🙏
I agree , I've never had an issue with Thais during my visits to Thailand, even in the depths of Bangkok.
While I don't endorse religion there is a lot to be said about Buddhism and the spiritual guidance it offers the people.
In Australia we have 40,000 people in prison and the most common crimes are fraud, sexual assault ,theft, common assault and aggravated robbery.
So this 1st world country has a lot to be ashamed about..but true to Western mentality we are quick to condem and point the stick at our Asian neighbours when it is us who needs the reality check.
In Thailand, there are hundreds of thousands of people in prison, mostly for drug offences.
@@jons8180 that number of incarcerated civilians is consistent with other third world nations.
In a developed country such as Australia with a population of only 25 million and a workforce of less than half that we have a questionable ratio.
The problem in Australia is that we don't have an adequate number of prisons so the criminals are handed soft penalties and permitted to walk the streets.
@@jons8180 80-90% of drugs come from minority in Myanmar route Mae Sai.
minority in Myanmar want fund for fight with military government Myanmar.
find "myanmar drug minority list" u will found 1,470,000 results
@@jons8180 What were you trying to tell?
In fact, here there are 188,295 prisoners compared to the population, 0.27%.
80% are drug-related cases.
Please tell me how many prisoners in your country are there? What percentage of the population does it represent? And most of the cases are what?
I agree Brett and l have lived here for twenty-two years. If this is a third world where are the first and second world i thought we had only one world .Thailand is far ahead of western countries.
Hi Brett, what’s your telegram channel? I couldn’t find it in the links below
Spot On Brett , 5/5
I really appreciate this video. I am coming to Thailand for the first time in a week, and actually believed some of these misconceptions. Thank you for sharing. I actually feel somewhat relieved. Cheers
I found Thailand to be very advanced, clean and safe! I find all your points to be accurate!
The only crime that has affected me while living here in Thailand is my Leo beer bottles keep getting stolen before I can make a bottle deposit. I'm talking like 60 to 80 baht worth empty Leo bottles lol
Content is great. The Bird is the highlight IMO. Dont get mad at him or her. It makes the video extra awesome.
I am travelling Thailand this year and I’m wondering what is the best roots 😊 thanks Brett for this 🤗
I think you should leave Thailand alone this year as it's really gone through the mill over the pandemic I myself was to go for a year this year but decided to put it of till after Christmas not trying to sound negative to you but the situation Thailand is in at the moment is not nice hopefully they get 70% of there country vaccinated very fast until then I think you would miss out what Thailand really has to offer when everybody is about and happy but that's my opinion been there a few times it's a beautiful country want to travel it when it is at its best.
Hello Brett, your video is very informative and of great help. I have heard most of those rumors. Just like everything you hear, you need take it with a grain of salt. I would be interested in talking with you more if you have the time as I moving to Thailand next year. Thanks for being honest and have a great week.
Plenty petty crimes, i wouldn't leave my phone or laptop lying around 😁
Foreigners seem to do more than their fair share of these crimes
I can leave my phone and laptop lying around in any country.
@@Stanveljkovic69 come Bradford and do that 😁
@@Mikamichae 😁
Well said
Great video Brett.
Thailand is wonderful. I'm waiting for them to release more information about a potential October reopening for vaccinated travelers. This time, I'm planning to come for a year if everything goes as planned.
Good one Brett. Good energy and nice delivery! As a Thai it makes me happy to hear that others love and appreciate Thailand much much more than many Thais. Look forward to being there in August.
I live in LA and walking around at night has always been dangerous. I've been here for over 10 years, so done with this nightmare country.
I doing study about safety in Thailand, how did I get graph like the one in video.
Actually you did a good job... I have been here a long time and rarely watch something like this because it is most often drivel... and I surely had no surprises, but am glad that you put this out for others.. pretty much spot on. again, very good job.
Very well said and thank you for sharing the facts. Great video😊👍
Hi Brett,
I know all about those Koels or The Common Asian Koel that used to wake me up at 3.30 - 4.00am in the morning when I used to live in Kamala some years ago now!
Fair play to you been coming to Thailand for 20 years love it I did fall in love I have a eight-year-old boy and my fiance we been together for 9years and everyone thinks but I have to pay for her so I just tell them to f... off People don’t understand it’s just what other people say or what they watch on TV Thailand is the best country in the world and I would argue anyone who says bad things
I love living in Thailand and truly believe that it is one of the most *liveable* countries the entire world. When it came to buying a home to 'retire' in I had to choose between Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. I chose Pattaya and could not be happier. Some things you hear about the LOS are true, however. I was told, for instance, that Pattaya had a small army of British (well, English) male ex-pats (ex-prats? ex-twats?) with grotesque pot-bellies, shaven heads, tattoos on either fist (''Love' and 'Hate' or 'Mum' and 'Dad'), who start knocking back the beer at 10am whilst wearing wife-beater vests or basketball shirts. Oh, and they smoke like chimneys. Apart from that, Pattaya - and all of Thailand - is great.
Thank you for helping speak the truth about Thailand! I am Thai. All are facts.
You are so right ! Everyone that I know stereotypes Thailand as sex tourism industry and speaks poorly about the high crime . It’s no different than any other country, if you’re hanging out with the wrong crowd of people , you’ll be bound to find trouble.
But even so , I feel WAY MORE safe walking down a dark alley at 3:00 am in Thailand than any place I’ve been in the world ( I’ve literally traveled the entire world 🌎) there’s places in LA , Chicago, Detroit I wouldn’t even walk down in broad daylight.
But number 5 ... for sure ! The Thai people will ALWAYS charge you the ‘farang’ price for whatever it is they’re selling. If I like a pair of shoes or something, I’ll have my girlfriend go buy it while I wait a short distance away, and she’ll get it for the Thai price .
Other than that , Thai people are the most sincere , warm hospitable friendly people you’ll ever meet in the world. Treat everyone with respect and they’ll be sure to treat you the same .
I got lost behind Robinson store in BKK and ended up behind some bars on a dead end soi with only one street lamp at the beginning of the street.......beer bottles and whisky bottles all around......and I still felt safe! Well, OK, I was more on guard though as it was my first trip and I travel alone.
Brett you and that Bird make a great double act so funny
Thanks you every much.
You are correct on all 5 points. #4 is interesting. It would be nice if you can dedicate a vlog on #4 to discuss differences in sexual attitudes among Thai society and the western society. Like extramarital affairs, casual liaisons...etc. What you saw as surprisingly accepted in Thai society.
I don't think it is acceptable but people do it anyway. However, there's double standard, women would be severely judged if they have extramarital affairs by society. On the other hand, men can easily get away with it when they do the same thing!