Visiting Pattaya or Jomtien? The Basics For First-Time Visitors. 🇹🇭
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- čas přidán 3. 05. 2024
- If you are visiting Pattaya or Jomtien for the first time. Even the most seasoned visitors were once newcomers so I made this video to explain the basics and how things work in Pattaya. I explain lady drinks and how the bars in Pattaya work so you can make the most of your time here and enjoy the nightlife. I hope you find this video helpful and informative. And I hope it makes things easier for you when you visit Pattaya in Thailand.
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Jomtien is a wonderful place to vacation or, better still, to live. I visited in November and came back 'for good' (I hope!) in February. I have zero regrets about moving to this beautiful place. I say 'be patient with yourself' and you will figure it out. You are going to mess up a time or two. So be it.
Good idea to break it down for the newbies. If they have a good 1st visit, they are more likely to come back for more.
Absolutely. 👍
Nice start, but needs more detail. For example, if you're not going to pay when you get your bin, at least check it periodically to discourage any "padding." Second, use Grab or Bolt, the rates are fixed. Lastly, you are the customer, don't meekly accept the girl that approaches you if you don't fancy her. Sit down, get a drink, look around and make you choice. If you don't see anything you like, pay and go to the next one.
Nice one Heath today the 4th of May is exactly 18 years to the day i first Arrived in Hua Hin for my first Thai holiday and even though i knew some of this because my friend was married to a Thai I still had to go through that learning curve very simple tips but helpful and important
Thank you, Barry. We were all Pattaya Newbies once.
Here's one I came across right after arriving in Thailand (CM) for the first time. The songtaew driver quoted me 15 baht to my destination which is US $.50. I kept repeating 15 knowing he probably meant 50. Asian countries have trouble with the -ty / -teen sounds) Even using my fingers to show 1 & 5. He kept saying yeah. So we arrive at my destination & I gave him 15. He flew out of the truck thinking I was trying to cheat him WITH A CALCULATOR to show me my mistake (why didn't he use it originally 🤔 . I gave him the 50 (it was worth $1.50). Obviously, $1 dollar isn't a big deal especially when you realize legally I'll never win that debate & he was ready to fight (don't fight Thais because everybody will join the fight against you). But that might become expensive with bigger numbers.
Get used to the bar-lady adding ice-cubes to your beer, usually without asking you if you want them to, this keeps your beer cool ... and you get used to drinking it that way ! Nice to be looked-after !
I never thought of having ice in my beer until I came to Thailand. Seems to be the norm now on a hot day. Just be careful with this in the market area outside bars as the ice may come from the same giant container where they have been cooling bottles of beer. 😎
Thanks Heath for helping out the Rookies in all basic aspects of Thailland Travel.
I've seen some entertaining situations in the bars where you witness the girls with there radars tracking down a first timer and like a tiger
Demolishing there pray, God Bless The beautiful tigers for doing there job well🙏
Sometimes you want to give the Victim some advice but you feel like your interfering with Thailands law of nature 😎
And congrats on your 300th Video, Buy yourself a couple of celebration drinks on me🍻👍
Thanks, Robert. Yes, we were all Newbies once and it was fun learning. 🙏
Great video. A lot of people forget that there's Newb's. Some restaurant reviews and interviews with locals would be interesting.
Thanks. 😎
Good informative video for the Newbies Neath ;-) I was based in Pattaya for my 1st two visits but then settled on Jomtien 10 years ago as my go 2 place. Pattaya is great for the two week millionaires, in fact stay away from Jomtien, it's over priced and way 2 over crowded whilst being 2 quiet at the same time 😎
Cheers. 🙏
You get a better exchange rate st the bkk airport than you would at an airport in the United States. The exchange rate and service fees eat up most of your money. My first time going to Thailand, I exchanged money at the airport in my home country only to find out that I could have done way better at bkk with no service fee and better exchange rate.
Good advices, Heath, my best advice to not get knocked over by a car or a motorbike on places like Soi Buakhao is to walk towards traffic. And if you`re walking down 2d Road, which actually has a sidewalk, keep your eyes on the floor once in a while, there can be loads of obstacles there
Yes. Thanks for the feedback. 🙏
Hi Neath, been Thailand/Patts many times so I'd like to think I'm pretty clued up (but always learning) but would like to say your video was excellent, very clear and to the point and will be of great help to any newbies, well done 👍 PS What was the coffee shop like ? haven't been in that one
Thanks for the feedback. We were all newbies at some point in time. The coffee shop is good. Lots of different types of teas. ☕️
"Neath" love it, that one might stick 🤠
Good one Heath. There are so many guys who are so full of questions but too 'manly' to ask the simplest of posers. They will all appreciate this. I know I do, and I have been plotting my foray to Jomtien for years now. Yhanks for your efforts.
Thank you. Yes, we are all first-timers, once. 🙏
Correction on the motor bike,: if you have done it a few times or if you know the general price , just SAY what you want to pay!
It is KARMA just tell the universe waht you want, and most of the times you will actually get it!
Excellent work there Heathe. You have likely prevented a few headaches and heartaches with your latest video. I reckon this is your best vlog for quite some time. Just a quick question if you don't mind?
Can you use a debit card at a currency exchange to avoid Atm fees?
Thank you for the comment. 🙏 I am not sure on your second question I am sorry to say. Maybe someone will comment below with an answer. 👍
Thanks!
Thank you very much, Robert. 🙏
Hello Everyone,
1. What Heath is speaking about moneychange on the beginning of this video = correct!
But if you arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport you can go down to the basement, follow the sign to "Airport Raillink". Don't go to the ticket machine for rail.
Go on left side around, maybe 30 meter and you find 2 or 3 public moneychanging with normal public rate like you go to the yellow places for changing in Pattaya or Jomtien.
Even in this basement place you find 1 station for change from Rich company.
Like heath say, don't change on the thai bank stations after getting luggage or so.....
2. At the end of the Video about "ringing the bell(s):
My advise is: Never, never ring any bell!!
Only if you know what you're doing.....and if you like to through your money out of the window - you know what I mean.
Or maybe you want to be a 14-day-millionaire and you have to impress everyone around you!
In this case, maybe think about to look for psychological help and ask for therapy (Sorry 🙏).
Excuse me, my english is not perfect.
🙏
Thanks for the comment. 🙏
Absolutely 💯 correct
Well pointed out
I can recommend Nams lady taxi service from BKK to Pattaya and vice versa (they are based in Pattaya), used them a few times and the service is excellent, 1200 baht, but they do arrive earlier than you book them, but they are happy to wait until you are ready. Also on the point of lady drinks, my gf works in a bar and thats the only way they make money, so i will always make a point of buying a lady drink to help them out.
Thank you for this recommendation. Do you have a contact number for Nams that you can post here?
Trust me, lady drinks isn't the only way they make money 🤔
@@nevthedev3053 Yes I’m well aware of that, I should have stated for the bargirls that don’t accept barfines.
good advice... some more good advice is definitely to visit a GENTS CLUB
you say ATM charge is 260, has it gone up? always been 220 for mw
I also sometimes attend my friends. (Even though I am a short-term traveler)
Every single thing said in this video is applicable and applies to any advice you would give to a friend.
Thanks. 👍
Good advice for 1st timers. Can you comment on the recent change to baht bus route now its one way only in Jomtien, to get back from Soi 19 must be a hassle ? I'm looking to visit soon.
Thank you. I have mentioned the temp baht bus route in a few recent videos. 😎
I dont understand why they call it the Baht Bus. It doesn't exactly charge you 1 Baht per ride.
It was once upon a time. 😎
Thanks for your video, so where should I go to make some change when I will arrive at the end of may, any adress or precise advice?
You're welcome. Depends on what area you are staying but staff at your hotel will be able to tell you the nearest money exchange.
Hi Heath - great video. A few questions as a newbie. Going to be traveling from a bangkok hotel to pattaya - how best to get a taxi, and how long should the trip be? With the baht bus, does the driver tell you the amount of the charge when you get off the bus and pay? Thank you.
Baht bus around Pattaya is 10 baht unless it's a long distance. You could get the normal bus from Bangkok if you want the cheapest option. A taxi from central Bangkok shouldn't be more than 1600/1800. Depending on where you are in the city you will see options for buses and taxis around the bus terminals. (Just don't use one of the unofficial minibuses hanging around outside where people see you and approach you) Walking around the tourist areas you'll see signs for taxi services.
@@oneendofthailand Thank you for your very thorough response! Much appreciated.
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I will with my family will go to Jomtien, for first time, in June. We will not go to any bars. Do you have any tip of good restaurants in Jomtien? And do you have tip what to visit Pattaya area?
Some Restaurants. 👍 czcams.com/play/PLfCSkuXM8AkKdpn7-McQifzG0nOfE_s9r.html
Hello Heath, we had contact by CZcams here about 2 month ago - I think. I only want to say again that I be waiting for my flight on the 20.5. to Bangkok. And, like I promised you: I will be on Friday, the 24.5. evening time, in Welcome lounge to spend you your free drink which I promised you before.
Maybe you remember me, I'm the man who will stay 3 weeks in Soi Welcome 2.
Thank you and I hope I will meet you there - I love your videos on CZcams 🙏.
Thank you
Khun Diddi
Thank you. 👍
dietmarhubert to type in and we can have contact for writing on the well-known programm in Asia.
If you see the monkey picture, yes, that's me.
I always pay only 1000 baht for a pvt taxi from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya
That's a good price. Pre-booked taxis are normally 1400 to 1600. Please share the taxi company's contact details on here. 🙏
@@oneendofthailand google BO taxi pattaya and open their website
The lady drinks are awesome,because the female bar staff will sit and talk to you. We don’t have that in the states. I will force the staff to take payment every couple of drinks, because it can be hard to do the accounting after a few hours and and cup full of tickets.
Thanks for your input. 👍
Money is higher in airport than your local country, especially down at super rich ground floor suvarnaphum
Heath is talking about changing money in airports in the UK, it did come across a bit confusing when he said this, yes, superrich and the rest down stairs in Swampy is probably the best to use, he makes a few errors in this vlog, Bolt app is the way to go with taxis and transport in general, he should also mention to always keep an eye on your bin after each drink, also on Soi Buckouw walk towards traffic, not with your back to it, I have seen loads of farrangs get a good wing mirroring 😂
Is t.t. exchange in Patts better rate than airport Sir?
@@vincentmcgarry3598
No
Are you still with your lady
Finished 10 months ago. 🤔