BANGKOK on a BUDGET - How CHEAP is Bangkok? 🇹🇭

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • We show you how cheap/expensive Bangkok can be on a budget, showing you the best ways to save money whilst in Bangkok, Thailand, including visiting Wat Arun, Terminal 21 mall, and Tao bin Beverage, and using the Metro.
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Komentáře • 198

  • @thrumyeyes4628
    @thrumyeyes4628 Před 2 lety +10

    Tao Bin machine is cool. My fav drink is Cappuccino protein shake no sugar!
    4:30 she talked to the phone that “Is Pong; the boat driver, there?”

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee Před 2 lety +36

    Robot barista called TAO BIN meaning “Flying Turtle” is SOOOOO YUMMY and SO ENJOYABLE to watch when the turtle is preparing your drink.
    4:28 She just asked via her phone if the boat driver is available.
    7:16 OMG! Look A-Ma-Zing!!

  • @allhallowsdan
    @allhallowsdan Před 2 lety +34

    We’ve been watching your vids back in the UK for a few weeks leading up to our trip. Today’s our second day in Bangkok and how you guys don’t seem to be phased by the heat baffles us!
    We did Wat Pho yesterday and got to Wat Saket before 8am today to try and beat the heat!
    We’re hoping the islands will be a little less intense
    Jodd’s Fair night market is cheap and interesting if you haven’t been

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +2

      Bangkok is the hottest place we have been in Thailand so far, the islands are definitely cooler, but it is also the hottest time of the year in Thailand 😬 thanks for watching guys! 🤙🏼😊

  • @BonanzaRoad
    @BonanzaRoad Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. Amazing how you manage to find these places…

  • @iremyazici2493
    @iremyazici2493 Před rokem

    Thank you for these videos! You guys have the vibess💕

  • @noraquintanalopez6873
    @noraquintanalopez6873 Před 2 lety +2

    this video is so useful!!! love it

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      Aww thank you so much! 😊🤙🏼

  • @john87442
    @john87442 Před 2 lety

    Another Amazing video Joel can't wait to go out there met a few friends on a page on Facebook and decided we are going in September for a few months can't wait I even hooked them up with your videos and we all meet up to watch a new upload and take ideas we are all enjoying your adventure right now 😊

  • @dakalasujan509
    @dakalasujan509 Před 2 lety +41

    At4.30: She was on the phone and said " Hello Mr. Pong the boat captain are you around ?"

  • @LIAMGUNNER89
    @LIAMGUNNER89 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video, my Father has lived in Bangkok since April 2016 I have visited him numerous times and even worked in Gulf of Thailand in oil industry from 2018 until the Covid pandemic, I am booked to go back in August with my girlfriend we will spend 1 week in Bangkok 1 week in Phuket your video has fully got me back in the mood for Bangkok cheers

  • @user-zb4li9qy9n
    @user-zb4li9qy9n Před 2 lety +8

    I recommend coming to Chanthaburi in the eastern part of Thailand, we have the sea, mountains and beautiful waterfalls.

  • @cyborg5407
    @cyborg5407 Před 2 lety

    Missed Bangkok. Thank you for touring us. Subscribed :)

  • @nuttsrisukplung1318
    @nuttsrisukplung1318 Před 2 lety +8

    I have information for you.
    Thailand have variety of buffet restaurants. Therefore, there are a lot of cheap buffet restaurants in Thailand. There are both rice and curry buffet, priced at 49 baht, you can eat unlimited rice and Thai curry. The restaurant is at Lumpini Park. and the most popular in Thailand Every province must have this restaurant is BBQ&Hotpot Buffet. It is a restaurant that offers a variety of food for you to eat. And some restaurants have all-you-can-eat seafood. Prices range from 99-399 baht per person. Including drinks and no time limit However, some stores may have a time limit of 1.30-2 hours. It's a popular Thai restaurant by Especially important occasions such as birthdays, graduations, holidays or dating
    And I was born in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai in summer It might be very hot for you. But the North has a lot of beauty and chill relaxation mixed in there. Have fun and safe travels.😁😁🙏🙏

  • @richguest
    @richguest Před 2 lety

    Really enjoying your take on Thailand - from an old geyser who’s been hanging out in Thailand for many years!

  • @mastermoto6470
    @mastermoto6470 Před 2 lety

    Earned my sub and like 👌🏽 very simple and fun to watch

  • @MartinHervy
    @MartinHervy Před 2 lety +28

    I booked my ticket for BKK in May! Partly inspired by the previous beach videos! PS: toilet section was too short 😜

  • @naniaffendy3197
    @naniaffendy3197 Před 2 lety +16

    Hi Joel, new viewer of your video here! I went to bangkok once and have yet to try everything you shared in the video, very informative & interesting. Also just FYI that the soup was supposed to pour in the chicken/duck rice that you ate. It compliments well if you mix them together. 👍

    • @chermarl5955
      @chermarl5955 Před 2 lety +5

      No dear, we don't eat like that here. We don't pour broth over rice. 🤭😂

    • @chermarl5955
      @chermarl5955 Před 2 lety +1

      @Wayne Anthony Holmes Really?🤨 where your live? where do you mean? But for where I live, the broth mixed with rice we is call "Khao-Tom" 😁😂

  • @williampower6534
    @williampower6534 Před 2 lety +5

    A good blog. I like the food court on the top floor of Terminal 21 but I believe that the food court on the sixth floor of MBK has a greater selection to choose from and is a tad cheaper. Another inexpensive fun experience is catching the sky train to Sophan Taksin station and then catching the River Express Boat to a pier near Wat Pho or alternately Phra Arthit if you want to visit the KSR backpacker area. Keep enjoying your travels.

    • @PsychicLord
      @PsychicLord Před 2 lety +1

      Agree, MBK 6th floor is better value..... and also caters better for veggies too!

  • @George-Turner
    @George-Turner Před 2 lety +4

    Love your content inspired me to travel

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      Ayyy mate, that’s so awesome, thanks for the comment George! 🤙🏼

  • @PattyTH
    @PattyTH Před 2 lety

    Hi, I’m glad to hear you love our country, enjoy your trip.

  • @pollee9167
    @pollee9167 Před 2 lety +3

    Tao bin means flying turtle. This beverages vending machine is newly launched in the city so you are lucky to taste the beverage. You can see its logo at the side of the machine.

  • @skaz4675
    @skaz4675 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing keep it up guys 👍

  • @arliah2847
    @arliah2847 Před 2 lety +1

    New subscriber :) here. Love your videos. I Never skipped the ads.

  • @ekawit13
    @ekawit13 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos ❤️

  • @koyitti4027
    @koyitti4027 Před 2 lety +2

    You can walk to Benchakitti park if you stay near Asoke area(Terminal21 shopping mall) they just open new phrase and Benchasiri park is another park after 6.00pm are night lighting view and after you visit the parks you can go rooftop bar, just 200 baht with some soft drink and see nice view of Bangkok

  • @milliejade5847
    @milliejade5847 Před 2 lety +17

    Another amazing video, so interesting to see you guys travelling and can't wait to do it myself!! What websites/apps do you use to find the hotels and hostels you stay in, please? ☀🌇🌆😜

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Millie, thanks for watching again! 😊 so we use Agoda, Booking.com and Hostelworld and occasionally Airbnb!

    • @milliejade5847
      @milliejade5847 Před 2 lety

      @@Joelfriend Thanks!!

  • @jompk7402
    @jompk7402 Před 2 lety

    Emilia looks really pretty in that yellow top. Great choice!! :)

  • @paulgoodier6161
    @paulgoodier6161 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoy this amazing city, full of culture and the worlds most amazing food, have a drink at the rooftop sky bar in the lebua at state tower hotel , it’s magical up there 💙

  • @itchifeet
    @itchifeet Před 2 lety +1

    Planning to go to Bangkok this August. Will you be able to share too the accommodation details? Will be glad to get it too :) nice vlog, indeed! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @brianstreet5223
    @brianstreet5223 Před 2 lety +1

    nice one folks enjoy you journey

  • @DojaDog1111
    @DojaDog1111 Před 2 lety +4

    that woman at pier said “ where is Tapong(the name of boat driver) , is he around here? “ lol

  • @mashoeslity6032
    @mashoeslity6032 Před 2 lety

    Hope you enjoy with this wonderful city. Next time we can join in some place. I like your VDO. Thank you from Bangkok. 😄

  • @Letskai
    @Letskai Před 2 lety

    Cool video Joel! I’m headed to SE Asia this summer and looking to make travel content, any tips? 😃

  • @fonvanilla
    @fonvanilla Před 2 lety

    I love taobin!!! Very convenient

  • @civivva4501
    @civivva4501 Před 2 lety +4

    So looking forward to coming to Thailand. Videos like yours have made me want to spend more time in Bangkok before I move down to the islands.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      Go for it! Spend some time in Bangkok but the islands are Beautiful! Also the North is amazing too!

  • @happyhappy3165
    @happyhappy3165 Před 2 lety +1

    💫WOW💫 Good Video👏👍😍

  • @maddog6329
    @maddog6329 Před 2 lety +4

    I've never had food poisoning from street vendors but have from restaurants and hotels they sometimes reuse the food that goes back

  • @gotogo9434
    @gotogo9434 Před 2 lety

    thank you for Travel in Bangkok,🥰
    your vdo is so nice 👍🥰

  • @KSMrK
    @KSMrK Před 2 lety

    As a local I always go to Terminal 21 for my Musmun dish with Rotee.I gaurantee you they offer one of the best Musmun dish there in the whole Bangkok hehe

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video!

  • @ptjub
    @ptjub Před 2 lety

    ยินดีมากๆเลย เที่ยวเมืองไทยไห้สนุกนะคะ

  • @koyitti4027
    @koyitti4027 Před 2 lety

    I love Moma bubble tea too😍😋

  • @courtneyleigh352
    @courtneyleigh352 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey guys! Absolutely loving your videos! My partner and I are from Australia and heading to Thailand soon. Sorry if I missed it, but would you mind linking your accomodation details?

  • @chalynd7607
    @chalynd7607 Před 2 lety

    I love your vids, just to let you know the boat ticket lady was just speaking on her phone lol

  • @user-xl9ms7eg4o
    @user-xl9ms7eg4o Před 2 lety

    Welcome to Bangkok! Land of smile :)

  • @anthonyonline4740
    @anthonyonline4740 Před 2 lety

    Nice one.

  • @user-gy4sj2cl3q
    @user-gy4sj2cl3q Před 2 lety +2

    ขอบคุณ​มาก​ครับ​ที่รักเมือง​ไทย​

  • @TheTravellingScotsman
    @TheTravellingScotsman Před 2 lety

    definitely need to check out China Town next time!

  • @MillaExplores
    @MillaExplores Před 2 lety +5

    Great video! That bubble tea is so affordable, not like the 5 euro prices we see here in Europe 😆

  • @mickbotcast
    @mickbotcast Před 2 lety +1

    Terminal 21 have the cheapest food court in entire Bangkok
    the price is comparable to even the cheapest streetfood.
    also the mall itself design is meant to represent a country for each floor and their toilet will have different design as well
    like Japanese floor have that bamboo art paint on the wall

  • @bigbrand811
    @bigbrand811 Před 9 měsíci

    The food in Bangkok is good at all restaurants, but when people in Bangkok go outside the area, especially strange restaurants, they still have to choose restaurants that are clean enough.😊😊

  • @user-ss8lr4qq2c
    @user-ss8lr4qq2c Před 2 lety

    Lovely😍😍

  • @keepintouchthailand9983

    I am fan for Taobin machine and Moma boba tea too^^

  • @c.h.s.n9718
    @c.h.s.n9718 Před 2 lety

    I like your video, it's cool.

  • @tuktik.punpikastutz6704

    ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวไทยนะคะ

  • @peterhowell_au
    @peterhowell_au Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Joel. Awesome video as always. Just had a question regarding your GoPro setup. Curious what accessories your using on the daily?

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      So I vary my setup a lot, I often just use a GoPro hero 10 with a spongy microphone wind noise reduction thing (it’s just a sponge)

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      I do use my rode video mic pro plus on my Sony A7iii sometimes though too

    • @peterhowell_au
      @peterhowell_au Před 2 lety

      Oh nice 😊 thanks for the quick reply. Also was wondering what mounts you use with the GoPro 😁 trip looks awesome so far. I’ll be heading to Bali in June for a 2 week getaway. So I’ve been enjoying your Indonesian content

  • @sineadryan4424
    @sineadryan4424 Před 7 měsíci

    Note to self:
    Terminal 21 top floor - Cheapest food in Bangkok
    MBK sixth floor - Cheaper + more selection of food
    Sky train to Sophan Taksin then River Express Boat to pier near Wat Pho

  • @sandszzz2902
    @sandszzz2902 Před rokem +1

    the boat lady was saying: hey boat driver are you still there

  • @boonpub
    @boonpub Před 2 lety

    4:30 she said about " the boat driver around there ? " haha

  • @uttrakhandwala5204
    @uttrakhandwala5204 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding vedio

  • @ANONYMOUS-hf6jm
    @ANONYMOUS-hf6jm Před 2 lety

    Love from 🇹🇭

  • @jenohavas1586
    @jenohavas1586 Před 2 lety

    Thank You 🙂

  • @Sttyn
    @Sttyn Před 2 lety +1

    U know u can use your contactless Visa or MasterCard card to tap onto the gate on MRT Blue and Purple lines. No need to buy the ticket anymore. Cannot yet on sky train though. :)

  • @finbeats
    @finbeats Před rokem

    Bolt is cheaper than Grab btw :) happy travelling

  • @zenthumb
    @zenthumb Před 2 lety

    Hey, we can try going to china town in manila at the evening to eat. Let's see if they are open, they have nice food there too. =)

  • @koyitti4027
    @koyitti4027 Před 2 lety

    Your brown mask is so beautiful

  • @bewnapalai7757
    @bewnapalai7757 Před 2 lety +1

    ได้โปรดเพิ่มซับไทย😂❤️

  • @cashkobliss5096
    @cashkobliss5096 Před 2 lety

    That woman while you guys gonna take boat. She called someone and asking about boat driver haha

  • @citytocitytravel.3814
    @citytocitytravel.3814 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello I must say very good, I'm a bit from a different story, but in a similar style. Travel to travel! It is with you, it is with me. I like it! And most important thing. We have Passion, which some will not take from us! Greetings from Kampala Uganda. You will come to me when you have time for a good rest and fun. Peace 🇮🇪👣 and cheers

  • @koyitti4027
    @koyitti4027 Před 2 lety

    Please visit Siam Squre, walking street shopping plaza for young generation to see life style of them. Some Sat or Sun. may have free concert too.

  • @kiwirsp
    @kiwirsp Před 2 lety

    What are you doing for currency did you take all your cash with you? In Australia all the banks stopped exchanging currency so it’s very expensive to use the regular exchange booths etc in malls.

  • @KattieMetChris
    @KattieMetChris Před 2 lety +2

    From Kattie: Emilia where did you get those pants you wore to Wat Arun? At a market in Thailand or somewhere else? LOVE THEM! 💖 From Chris: Joel we have got to get you to ditch that Colorado Tshirt and get an Oregon one 🤣🤣 Another awesome video guys! 🤙🙏

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      Kattie the Pants are from Zara, from Emilia! 😊 ahaha I haven’t been to Oregon yet but when I do I’ll definitely get one 😊

    • @KattieMetChris
      @KattieMetChris Před 2 lety

      @@Joelfriend 🙏🤙 That will save Kate from scouring Chatuchak in search of them 🤣🤣

    • @KattieMetChris
      @KattieMetChris Před 2 lety

      @@doctordoolittle GO DUCKS! 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

  • @bboy4339
    @bboy4339 Před rokem +1

    Nice video

  • @knkchannel5038
    @knkchannel5038 Před 2 lety

    Next time you should go to China town in the night. There’s a big food market there everything is really good

  • @jompk7402
    @jompk7402 Před 2 lety

    The women at the pier she called with someone and asked "the boat driver is there or not? hahaha

  • @khunton2759
    @khunton2759 Před 2 lety +1

    Did you guys stay in Silom? It looks like you are near the central district.

  • @ktpn888
    @ktpn888 Před 2 lety +1

    คุณพลาดที่จะไปเยี่ยมชม iconsiam หรือเปล่า?

  • @olilogan5167
    @olilogan5167 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you recommend like good travel cards to get that don’t charge exchange rate or anything? 😁

  • @MrKeekii
    @MrKeekii Před 2 lety

    I like yours from thailand.

  • @marcobrown8937
    @marcobrown8937 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello how did you get that second hotel for so cheap ????

  • @riodasperolas
    @riodasperolas Před 2 lety

    I’ll subscribe when a post about prices get prices right

  • @MuhammadAshraf-jf1oy
    @MuhammadAshraf-jf1oy Před rokem

    Nice

  • @kenjikanasawa6347
    @kenjikanasawa6347 Před 2 lety

    ..Have a great Song kran festival in Chiang Mai..if govt allow. Anyway ..Drive safe n enjoy ur life in Thailand!! Thai fc.

  • @chusakthoskul9511
    @chusakthoskul9511 Před 2 lety

    In 4:30 she told, Where's ferry drlver (name " uncle Pong" )

  • @natsworldUS
    @natsworldUS Před 2 lety

    At 4:40, I think she was talking to another person or on the phone. She said "Uncle Phong is there?" :)

  • @CookingwithYarda
    @CookingwithYarda Před rokem +1

    Great video guys, I miss Thailand. Can you please give me the contact for that cheap hotel you moved to ?
    New subscriber here.

  • @EscapingWife2020
    @EscapingWife2020 Před 2 lety

    welcome to thailand

  • @SupremeSamir
    @SupremeSamir Před 2 lety +4

    Hey, I was wondering about your visa situation in Thailand? Did you get asked for proof of onward travel on entry and if so what did you show them as I thought you havent set your next location yet? Thanks in advance

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey, so we have now chosen our next country but they didn’t ask for an onward flight however in case they did ask we had a fake flight booked

    • @SupremeSamir
      @SupremeSamir Před 2 lety

      @@Joelfriend ahh great, what website did you book the flight on and what about visa? Are you on a 60 day tourist visa?

    • @topisaari831
      @topisaari831 Před 2 lety

      Just got here in bangkok a week ago and they couldn't let me on the flight without an outbound flight

  • @utaivan4069
    @utaivan4069 Před rokem

    หวังว่า Tao Bin เต่าบิน จะเป็นสิ่งที่ นักท่องเที่ยวต่างชาติ ชื่นชอบกับตู้ขายเครื่องดื่มนี้

  • @ericcheong9189
    @ericcheong9189 Před 2 lety +1

    Chiang mai, you got to rent a bike n ride up to pai and mae hong son. You will never regret it.

  • @poppermintee
    @poppermintee Před 2 lety +1

    Oh thats the top your girlfriend bought last time! She looks so beautiful!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety

      Aww thank you, I’ll let her know 😊

  • @cabovermike
    @cabovermike Před 2 lety +2

    I used the thai/english translate app on my phone and lady at the river crossing said "i,m sorry"....cheap day out in bkk, ive been to chiang mai a few times and really like it up there, a good place to eat is Archers restaurant, highly recomended ,. enjoy,.

  • @jimjohnson3807
    @jimjohnson3807 Před 2 lety

    Anything in possible in Bangkok. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

  • @davidneraas750
    @davidneraas750 Před 2 lety

    To be fair even paying 60 to 80 bath for a meal is pretty cheap in my book comparing prices to my country Norway where a meal costs around the equal of 600bath so to me food and clothing especially at markets is pretty d cheap if you ask me:).

  • @tarabeen8996
    @tarabeen8996 Před 2 lety +1

    You should have retuned Terminal card LOL

  • @mathewsmith7486
    @mathewsmith7486 Před 2 lety

    What about evening? Do you guys not go out?

  • @THAIXKINGDANU
    @THAIXKINGDANU Před 2 lety +2

    2:24 Tao Bin drink machine, Now is famous in thai people and very cheap but is great!
    Tao Bin, drink is great! all coffee, tea, milk and etc.
    I think is slow machine, Because Tao Bin is meaning thai
    Tao = Turtle 🐢
    Bin = fly 🕊
    Tao Bin is meaning, making slow drink when you drink, feeling delicious same feeling fly 🕊
    😉👍🏼 Sorry eng is a little bit 🙏🇹🇭

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 2 lety +1

      Aww thank you so much, that is interesting to know, your English is great!

  • @nemoatlantis7148
    @nemoatlantis7148 Před 2 lety

    4:30 the lady asked someone on the phone about whether a boat driver was there

  • @keepintouchthailand9983

    I follow you from Phangan Full moon party vdo.

  • @PumPum17
    @PumPum17 Před 2 lety +1

    Yeahh Taobin is cheap and nice 👍

  • @subadilee4744
    @subadilee4744 Před 2 lety

    Hi, which hotel are you staying at?