Duration 45:50

Bangkok's Best Market (This is Shocking)

by Jason Travel

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Published 22 Mar 2023

In this video, I travel to one of Bangkok's best markets called Chatuchak Weekend Market and buy all sorts of things! I was absolutely SHOCKED at the variety and quality of the items and food on offer, and I know you'll enjoy watching the video as much as I did eating all of the delicious food! If you're looking for a delicious and fun way to explore Bangkok, then check out Bangkok's best market! This market has everything you could possibly want, from souvenirs to delicious street food to the biggest and most diverse market in Bangkok! With over 8000 stalls! Soak up the culture and enjoy some of the best food Bangkok has to offer in this fun video! I started my journey by firstly making a mistake...I decided to walk to the market in the mid-day heat. So upon my arrival I needed a cool refreshment immediately, and found a store without a queue. Initially I thought I was being offered a smelly fish milkshake. But it turned out to be a strawberry one. So that was interesting. I then decided to go for some octopus. I didn't hear the seller say 'spicy' and just said yes to the sauce he wanted to add. Later suffering the consequences of my actions. My mouth was a literal volcano so I needed to find another drink. I found a lovely little sweet green tea stall, and it only cost me 20 Baht! After that my mouth was still burning, so I got another iced coke slushy drink. I noticed many beggars around the market, and I'm still not sure whether they are part of a gang or not. So please let me know the situation on that one. After that I bought my first non-food item which was a nice little Ganesh trinket. Although I'm still not sure whether I got ripped off or not. Was that a good price? I then found a ancient Thai pancake stall and bought three pancakes, which tasted...well like pancakes. Quite lovely! Later I bought two T-shirts, and then found a quite delicious Thai kebab wrap stall and got a beef kebab. It was pretty good and tasted like a pizza! After that I saved a huge amount of money using the Grab app rather than getting ripped off on a Tuk Tuk ride. I made it back to my hotel, and after a long hot day at a busy market there's nothing better than a nice dip in the hotel pool. If you're curious about Thailand, or just want to see what all the hype is about, be sure to check out this Bangkok vlog! Bangkok is a fascinating city, and I can't wait to explore it more in the future! 📍 Chatuchak Market: 587, 10 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 📍 Victory Monument: Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand 📍 Marriott Mayfair Hotel: 60 Soi Langsuan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 0:00 Chatuchak Market Arrival 1:40 Smelly Fish Milkshake 9:38 Clocktower 11:00 Spicy Octopus 12:50 Beggars or Performers? 14:16 Spicy tears 15:58 Green Tea 17:31 Begging Mystery 19:43 Found a map 21:16 Coke slushy 24:03 900 USD Backpack 26:45 Beautiful Trees 28:46 Thai Pancakes 32:12 Ganesh Trinket 34:43 Illuminati? 36:56 Beef Kebab 39:56 Bangkok T-shirt 44:08 Victory Monument 44:26 Hotel pool 👍 Help the channel grow by liking, commenting and subscribing. If you want to be super nice please share my video with your friends on social media. Thanks! 📱 Instagram (Live Story Updates): https://www.instagram.com/JasonTravelAsia/ 📱 TikTok (15 - 60 Seconds Vlog Clips): https://www.tiktok.com/@ jasontravel 📱 Facebook (Shorter Vlogs ~5 minutes): www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088394829780&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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@bankgiespwang2192last year They are not a gang But they actually are real students who come out to make money due to poor status This is another way to come out to earn money to support themselves and their families and more important than that they are not a beggar😊 ... 350
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@jinarakmaklast year Didn't you know before that Chatuchak Market is not divided into distinct zones like department stores such as food, clothes, accessories? But there are products mixed with restaurants or bike shops, which makes it quite difficult to find what you want. It's a market where you walk around and buy things at random. Thai people like this kind of market, although it's not well organized but it's fun to choose products. ... 68
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@promlavoie6179last year I've just returned from Thailand. I don't think you were ripped off. You pay a lot at Starbucks and pomegranate is expensive. I would pay the price for that drink. The past few years have been tough for everyone. I found it's reasonable when buying foods or drinks in Thailand. Just enjoy your trip. ... 175
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@user-kg7hz9kx4llast year The price is depend on the place, area or type of store. 95 baht is normal for chatuchak. My neighborhood also have 40-90 baht smoothie. (Like a Starbucks coffee is 100+ baht here but amazon cafe is just 50 baht😂) ... 50
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@dabebeliveinthailand205610 months ago Thai Pancake, shaped like a taco, is believed to have existed since the Sukhothai period. Flour that is brown like a pancake, but crispy. The mixture is like a pancake, but with lime water to make it crispy. The creamy white stuffing is made from egg whites and sugar. Or what western food would bake would be meringue. The yellow line that is the stuffing above. Made from egg yolk and sugar, it's called foi thong. As for the green stuffing, is made from coconut, pandan leaves and sugar. ... 9
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@yoadyaelast year Bins are rarely find in Bangkok due to terrorism 10 years ago. They planted bomb in many public places, and especially in bins. Therefore shopping centers or big malls, they will use clear bins to see everything inside. The place like this market, they will place the bins only in visible area for safety reason. ... 27
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@thaireetired75last year Man what a lucky good start you are having on yt.. Appreciate it 💯🇹🇭 2
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@pomruntour7116last year Hello, I'm Thai, actually this time is summer in Thailand For tourists, of course. You must be exposed to the weather and the sun is so hot that you will faint,But this time is when the beach is beautiful, And it is the season when many fruits of Thailand will be produced for you to taste,It's definitely a durian from Chanthaburi province,And other summer fruits will gradually follow after this until the end of the Thai summer is June ,Hope you will travel to other provinces and meet Thai people in different places ... 86
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@kellypeace7915last year The price of food&beverage in Thailand depending on the location. If you go to very tourist places like Khaosarn Rd, Jatujak Market, Jordsfair Market, you will pay more cause the rent is so expensive there. I love explore the local market to get more reasonable price Thai food. ... 83
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@CuMentorulinVacantalast year Your vlog about Bangkok's Best Market was simply amazing! You did a fantastic job capturing the energy and excitement of the market, and I was truly shocked by the incredible variety of goods available there. From exotic fruits to traditional Thai handicrafts, the market seemed to have it all. Your enthusiasm for the experience was infectious, and I felt like I was right there with you as you explored the stalls and interacted with the vendors. Thanks for sharing this amazing experience with us! ... 28
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@chompoonuttu9779last year Thank you for sharing Thailand's tourism. 4
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@teerapatpatpailast year Thank you guys for helping to boost our country's economy 4
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@kittypinkeelast year Apart from food, when you go to such markets, you can always bargain for your stuff. Don't say its too expensive or a rip off before you bargain. At the religious souvenir shop when he said shop's closing, for the 250 baht item, you can actually ask for 150-200 baht. If he said no, walk away. Most likely he'll call you back.... little money earn is better than no money. 😄 ... 13
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@pipexp3487last year The people you see wearing school uniforms are not beggars or gangs. But he may be a student who plays music to support his family. Or maybe a student who plays music to earn money for continuing education at school.😺 43
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@khinkhin4953last year Lately I really enjoy watching your videos man super natural and I really love it keep up ❤ 1
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@moxifloxacinsalsalast year just found your channel looking for new travel vids, you definitely deserve more subs mate 1
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@MarquisMark99last year Hey man, really love your videos. It makes it feel like we are there with you. Found the octopus part especially funny. 7
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@vithawat5157last year Hi Jason did you know that you got tons of thai subscribers now bcz we loved your style of travelling that's real ,do more,we always support you. 21
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@dhaviddhave3849last year authentic! i love the way you talk and explain everything! enjoy bkk! regards from manila PH
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@Aphi08last year I'm Khon Thai. Sorry to say that There are some people who take advantage of you, so we want you to find better information, such as fares or meals. 25
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@chompoonuttu9779last year Yellow is a small line in the middle of the pancake. It is a type of Thai dessert. It's called Thai sweet egg floss, made from eggs.😊 17
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@AT10-THlast year Thank you for your clips. If you come across a street performance in Thailand, you can give a small amount of money as a token of appreciation for the show. Most of the performers are actually underprivileged school children or people with disabilities who may have difficulty finding other work. They usually showcase their musical talents or other unique skills that are not commonly seen, such as drawing. They are not begging, and begging gangs usually do not perform any shows. They just sit and ask for money, and sorry for my english. ... 6
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@kevinstables3257last year Well done man, 5000 subscribers already, keep doing what you doing, don’t change anything 8
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@user-jp5tf7hc6nlast year Octopuses with spicy sauce are good but too spicy for most foreigners and too spicy for some Thais (including me). The spicy sauce usually taste spicy, sour, a bit of sweet. It is made from blended chili, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, coriander. School kids there perform for money, they are not beggars. I hope you enjoy travelling in Thailand. As many Thais below have suggested, beaches are the best this time of the year. The weather in Bangkok is too hot. BTW, Tumi and Rimowa are luxurious brands. They are expensive worldwide. But they are high quality. I have used mine for at least 10 years each. ... 26
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@jazzimudent8875last year welcome to Thailand . it's summer season and hope u enjoy your trip. 3
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@alezokire911 months ago It’s very interesting watching your videos. Funny and informative and entertaining. 1
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@Prairvalleylast year Thank you,I love your video so much..I miss my country. 1
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@xixexperience5882last year In Thailand, ask for strawberry and lime mixed. The mixture will refresh u instantly. 18
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@tanzone4140last year I would like you to try traveling in the south of Thailand. There are tourist attractions that are natural. Delicious food with cheap price It's not as expensive as Bangkok and the people are friendly. Waiting for your new clip.❤ ... 17
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@TheSwamynathan11 months ago I wanted to go to this Chatuchak Mkt, when I visited Bkk last Jan, but could'nt do so. Its near Chatuchak MRT. Thanks for the Video. Hope to see in my next trip. 1
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@K999GNlast year I like your vlog bro x
You should go to the beaches cos there are so many beautiful beaches to visit in Thailand especially in the south of Thailand such as Krabi, Phuket, Samui and many more . Oh and I think you should use helmet when travelling by bike ,it’s quite dangerous on the road ... 5
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@user-sb3nk6qx9hlast year Hi Jason..when you see students with uniform play music that means they earn money for their activities in the school..now is the hot season and the hotest month is April so if possible you should bring drinking water,Krab.. ... 8
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@avcomthlast year The best drink in Thailand for the scorching heat is watermelon smoothie! I cant believe that you didnt get to drink that and the seller didnt tell you that! It's like the most famous drink in Thailand and they're everywhere!! ... 4
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@pigiimut8244last year Clock tower is like the meeting point when you're lost and can't find your friend 55. We told our group that if you lost or if you want to separate - then call us to gather again at clock tower. (the difficult thing is we cannot find the way out to clock tower, but it is the easiest spot we can describe. 😂) ... 1
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@Tippy_Tclast year My condo is walking distance from JJ market, yet I rarely go there😅 due to the crowed 😅😅 but I love JJ market,too! ❤ 1
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@WushuTazlast year I'm glad the market is doing well this year. Take care in that Thai heat, Jason. I almost fainted last June Wat Arun temple in Bangkok. I then got Sun skin poisoning on the island of Koh Tao. I got what's called Hell's Itch for 2 days and wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Sore throat could be bad air quality or if you blast the AC in your room it will dry up your nose and throat. That happens to me a lot in Thailand. Thank you so much for sharing your Thailand trip with us! ... 9
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@Bo-tz4nwlast year Another tourist-selfie. Perfect -welcome!
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@marcuslind6591last year In the first video, you were not ripped off for the juice. It’s just that the price in a luxury shopping mall is a lot higher than from a local market or street vendor. 31
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@analystp3836last year ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวประเทศไทย ฉันชอบการนำเสนอที่ตรงไปตรงมาของคุณ หากมีข้อผิดพลาดใดโปรดบอกให้เราได้รู้ เพื่อแก้ไขและปรับปรุง ยินดีต้อนรับ ขอให้คุณมีความสุขสนุกกับประเทศไทย ❤❤ 7
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@wichienkocharee9793last year Yr video clip just go natural, lovin' it😊
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@yarindasaleeto1667last year Welcome to Thailand and hope you enjoy and have a good time !! 1
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@fenksalast year ขอให้มีความสุขและสนุกกับประเทศไทย และอยู่เที่ยวไทยนานๆ นะคะ 3
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@Utube1024last year Thank you for showing Chatuchak market. The last time there was 35 years ago. That was the good old time with my lovely kon Thai tee rahk 😘😘😘🤣🤣🤣 4
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@ankstory9589last year Good luck and enjoy your life in Thailand ☺️☺️
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@Fishhunter-zz7ynlast year Hello Jason. You come to Thailand and you are not deceived, you are already Thai. I'm Thai, I haven't survived yet. 😂😂😂 5
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@somsaksermsuk7528last year น้องๆเป็นนักเรียน มาแสดงความสามารถของเค้าเพื่อหารายได้ ช่วงวันหยุดหรือปิดทอม น้องๆไม่ใช่ขอทาน ทางตลาดได้จัดพื้นที่เหมาะสมให้ ...ส่วนตลาดคุณจะสนุกกับการเดินชมนั่นนี่ แต่ถ้าจัดระเบียบเหมือนห้าง คุณจะเห็นแต่สิ่งที่คุณต้องการ แต่ไม่ได้เห็นสิ่งอื่นๆที่ไม่เคยได้เห็น.... ... 7
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@thasneebkk9271last year Jason you can find Everything you want🎉
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@omichannel8579last year อยากให้คุณลองมาเที่ยวที่ หัวหิน มีตลาด ซิเคด้า และ แทมมารีนไนท์มาเก็ต ❤ 5
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@arm002last year ยูทูปเบอร์ส่วนใหญ่จะแจ้งเกิดจากเมืองไืทยนะ เพราะการตอบรับที่ดี ผมติดตามคุณตั้งแต่ผู้ติดตามร้อยกว่าคน ตอนนี้ 4พันกว่าแล้ว เติบโตไวมาก ขอให้ลงคลิปไปเรื่อยๆนะครับ จะติดตามทุกคลิปเลย 3
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@Mk-kt9lwlast year ติดตามดูตั้งแต่คลิปแรกที่มาเที่ยวกรุงเทพฯ ดูเพลินมากชอบมากครับ ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวเมืองไทยครับ🙏♥️
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@fencesitter230010 months ago You have the talent. Go out and do this more! 1
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@Jaotualek2039last year The place you go to is a tourist attraction for Thai people is very expensive and the dessert you eat pancakes inside is Foi Thong which actually comes from the original Portuguese but the Thai people make it called "Kanom Bueng". ... 10
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@r-p6278last year After 4PM It's good time for to go outdoor in Bangkok. 6
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@tracy5454last year That octopus comes with seafood sauce which is considered one of the most spicy sauces. Next time ask the seller first whether it is spicy or not. In Thai, "Ped Mai". Ped means spicy. Ped Mak means very spicy. Mai Ped means not spicy. Enjoy your time in Bangkok. ... 22
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@paulfrancis59018 months ago My first time there about 12 years ago was hard work finding my way around, And now its a lot easier
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@saifonudchai9392last year Thank you so much 💘🥰 i follow you from Thailand 1
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@ps6234last year In Thai summer I suggest you to try cooling powder. It keep you feeling cool. 7
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@Feefifumlast year That backpack will last you the rest of your life and longer! Ive had a ladies bag for the best part of 20 years and other than it being a bit mucky its still perfect! Buy yourself a reusable water bottle that keeps your water chilled and fill and carry every single day, you'll be grateful for it. ... 3
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@Ryan-dj8dilast year It's so much fun. haha, Love from Thailand.
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@namitouslast year I'm a local who truly puzzled why there are so many foreigners coming here to Thailand, in this freaking hot weather, walking against the sun or even sunbathing 😢
like your raw reaction, btw.❤ 17
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@yotakayotakalast year 10.20 Clock Tower in Chatuchak Market Built in 1987 in honor of King Rama 9 on the occasion of His Majesty the King's 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on December 5, 1987, by the Bangkok Market Directorate in conjunction with the Thai-Chinese Merchants Association. ... 8
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@surakasemvongsrivong378710 months ago that is the things about spicy food, you felt it is too spicy but you cannot stop eating it. BTW Im gald that you enjoy the market and the food.
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@thaicountrysidelast year Those musical/sporty kids aren't beggars. They're just trying to make some money on their non-school days. Usually, gangs would amputate your arm(s)/leg(s) or have you carry a baby to ensure a maximum sympathy and things like that. On another note, the 100-Baht pomergranite juice outside the Central World doesn't sound like a rip-off to just you but also everyone else. Think a coffee in Totterham vs that in Chelsea. ... 9
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@alexyuarayan1212last year Tiger is symbolized "strenght ,being powerful and the animal that believed that will protect you from the bad things. So that's why the tatto of tiger is very popular. 3
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@Annnhas11 months ago I'm Indonesian, i can speak english, malaysian, indonesian, and now i was try to learning thailand languages,the culture, foods, and many others, because my girl friend from thailand, and she's can't to speaking english very well,and i also teaching to her english sometimes , and i was listening thai song everyday, love you thailand and love you guys for has to reading my comment ...
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@malineedejohnette638910 months ago Love the pool in your place always no one there
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@shongsalomon5187last year As a Thai fan, I would like to give you an advice. When you wanna buy something, instead of saying "I'll get this.", it would be much better if you start with "How much?" And then you consider if that price is okay for you or not before making a final decision. If you think it's too expensive, you don't have to buy it yet. You can ask prices in many different shops to compare before you make a purchase.
I listened to your story about that expensive backpack and saw how you buy things in the market in this video and I was like "Why didn't he ask the price first?" 😅
Anyways, from all the things you paid for in this video, they are normal price. You weren't ripped off.
Those students were real students. They perform on weekends/or after school to earn extra income. ... 3
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@SarapornDeelast year walk in the evening, it's not hot.😊😊 3
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@VanHelsing159last year ขอบคุณมากๆครับ ที่มาเที่ยวประเทศไทย🙏🙏♥️♥️
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@travelswithjasonf1463last year I was cracking up watching you eating a very Spicy food look good 1
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@sunsoft879last year ถ้ามีป้ายราคาบอก ก็ไม่ต้องกลัวโดนหลอกครับอยู่ที่ความเต็มใจซื้อ อยู่ที่คนซื้อจะคิดว่าเเพงรึถูก อยู่ที่สถานที่ อยู่ที่นิสัยคนขาย อยู่ที่นิสัยคนซื้อ 8
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@ZaTimeZalast year That's not a beggar, she's wearing a school uniform, she's using her abilities to pay for tuition and you misunderstood many things and sorry I can't explain because I'm not good at English. 12
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@user-lw9hm3pc7n7 months ago I'm waiting to follow your video clip.
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@tokebeauty7519last year The weather very hot 🥵🔥 of Thailand because of march and April so hot i things maybe you would save the water, cap before you hangout and i hope you learning more because it's very important and comfortable for yourself i hope you enjoy your days take care of yourself 🥰 ...
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@tripontube365last year Didn''t you visit the pet sections? Oh man you missed the craziest thing in this world. Chatuchak pet section has the largest aquarium fish market in the world. you might see an unicorn horse here if you're lucky. The pet section is too large so it's located behind the main Chatuchak market area. ... 10
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@Elexrocklast year Hi Jason, shops like these they wont rip you off :) 4
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@OppoA-kj7uslast year Hi! May I suggest you carry a bottle of water to zip regularly every 15-30 minutes to cool down your body and to prevent heat stroke. In every summer some of the Thai ppl do this when they are going out.
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@ElTohinolast year Welcome to My Country Enjoy In Thailand 🙏
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@wysrayum1041last year Mostly student performer especially in those crowded place mostly are student who perform for money to study for those foundation from their school club's activity like to get money to cultivate or build a school in rural places so it's quite assure to donate(but yeah there's a few occasion that they just cheat on it by management but very few and not a part of gangs) those who is beggar for gangs are those child in normal clothes who go on sell those little things in an open small pub or bar or on the bridge across the road(which government trying to clean them up) like flowers or the like. like a rose for a 50THB something like that cuz it easier to get caught by stroll patrol or security in those tourist packed places. while in those small bar which is quite gray area business are mostly neglect (or paid to get neglect). there's story that those child beggars were kidnapped or traded across borders or few offer themselves to work this way to pay off their parents debt cuz young poor child gain more pity from passer by but actually these child get more than 3-5 times minimum income of adult from doing these things. and they won't wear a school uniform cuz it easier to tracked their profile(cuz on thai school uniform always there's school initial on the right and name on the left of their chest. if not you can mostly assume it as a fake). but it's just rumor not everyone know which one is true or false after all. or you can just think of it as a price for you pitying them and just leave it at that they would do it for gangs or what it's not your business anyway. you can't assume those performer or beggars in Newyork or Harlem are all authentic in need people anyway. right? so just treat it with the same logic so you could feel more ease this way. ... 3
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@user-lx7je4wz6xlast year ใช่ครับเด็กใช่ชุดนักเรียนแสดงกิจกรรมเขาหาเงินเรียนครับ (บางคน) 3
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@mbkbenzlast year They're not beggars though. They're street performers and still students. Much better than a begger because they do something entertaining for some money, not begging alone and doing nothing. You may have a chance to see blinded singers walking around and singing for money too, at least they give something to us. Besides, you may see some ramdom people with a basket (there's something like snacks, flowers, keychains, etc. in a basket) offering you to buy their stuff, or giving you their stuff for no reason (most of them is kids, young people), Don't take it, they will pressure and charge you later. They're so tricky. Good to see you tearing up from the spicy LOL I'm joking. You picked the right one, the Ganesh is a god of success. Those double tigers pattern is imitated from popular Thai traditional tattoo, which means invincibility, powerful, unconquerable and enhancing luck, fortune and charm, full package. ... 3
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@chajanglast year poor Jason, I should have much more empathy for you, but I think your way of travel is quite cute instant. I'm sorry 😂🙏, please make some Thai friends and let them guide you. I'd like you to have more good experiences in my country. hope you have some fun 😁.
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about the situation of beggars, If you see people only sitting on the footbridge or on the side of the road pitiful and asking for money, They are beggars and may be part of the Ganges. But if they show their talents, play music, or sing in the market or tourist area, You can tip to your liking. ... 4
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@htkhan9025last year That's right, it's clock tower. I'm Thai, I used to go there many times. There are many maps of Chatochak Market to show on the stands at many places in individual sections. I'd like to suggest that if you order something to have as foods, if there are spicy and not spicy. otherwise, if you wonder, you can ask if it's spicy or not. You'd better choose which ones that's not spicy. The dessert which you called Pancake, in Thai, we called, Ka nom bueng. I guess it's more looks like Crepe, coz it's crispy and very thin, include something inside.
For t-shirt, it's reasonable price. You don't be cheated absolutely. ...
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@jakkritkobkiatkawin8230last year ยินดีต้อนรับ เที่ยวไทยให้สนุกครับ ตลาด JJ Market ที่คุณเดินเป็นเพียงบางส่วน ยังมีพื้นที่และร้านค้าอีกมากในตลาดนี้
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@anawutchoosup2225last year For some Thai people, we put spicy sauce but we put a little so it would not too hot to eat.