Rant: Currently on vacation in Thailand with my SO, and can say it’s been nothing but stressful, (and excuse my language) complete bullsh*t...

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Ditch the SO and let the ladyboys take care of the rest

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Use grab instead of taking cabs. What kind of scams are you experiencing? Have you only been in Bangkok so far? I’m not a fan - fly down south to the beaches. Much more chill.

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Used Grab! It’s been super helpful

Agree with c1, this mostly happens in Bangkok. If you are heading south to the islands or north to Chang mai will be much less stressful getting around

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Personally have found Bangkok to be wonderful. If you’re getting scammed at stupid hotels change to the JW Marriott now. Amazing staff and service.

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I grew up learning the idea that when traveling, one should avoid booking hotels at the Marriotts, Hyatt’s, etc of the world. Experience local brand hotels (at 5 star level) is the best option. However, I’ve come to learn that choosing American brand hotels is the best option - hoping for more consistency and less surprises at this point

Bangkok is a shithole. So is Phuket. Agree - head north, it’s a very tourist friendly and beautiful part of the country.

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Well have to check out Changmai next time forsure. Phuket is cool, but very similar type of tourist grab vibes as Bangkok. The beaches are lit here though!

Bangkok can be great. There are certainly great real five star hotels (Oriental, Peninsula, etc). Use Grab, as others have said, try to get a table for dinner at amazing Gaggan (I’ve had success at the last minute before). Failing that, Nahm can be decent for Thai. Visit the roof bar at the Banyan Tree (Moon bar) or SkyBar at Lebua at State Tower Bangkok (I prefer the former and beware that the latter has dress and shoe requirements). Cabbages & Condoms can be amusing for breakfast.

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Thanks bcg1, skybar was definitely on our list, but didn’t make it in time. Will take into consideration those hotels next time 👌

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Thanks 🐠, the last couple of days have been great! Glad to have been able to enjoy it with my SO more than the first half of the trip :)

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Predatory scamming, taxi drivers yelling at you after you’ve waived them off, shitty “5 star hotels” that are more like 2.5 stars by US standards, list goes on. Frustrated me so much when you know you’re getting scammed, but there is no other option. I’ve travelled abroad several times, including in Asia. Haven’t seen this bs before. Feel bad for my SO considering all these factors have put me in a bad mood all week.

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Why?

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Yeah I feel sad about this, this is supposed to be an exciting and relaxing time. Need to change my mindset!

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Be open to third world countries

Hate Bangkok. So sorry you’re dealing with this - have had similar frustrations when expectations do not equal reality. Try to turn it into something funny in your mind (or inside joke with SO). We got annoyed with this in India - all of the ‘yes madame handicrafts only looking’ - now we say that regularly and it’s a hilarious memory

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Hahaha that’s awesome. Sorry to hear, but also glad that you can relate 😂. Yeah we’ve turned it into an Inside joke at this point. We weren’t sure what to expect from Bangkok, but was hyped about it nonetheless. I guess the best option is to have zero expectations so that you can experience less disappointment if it comes to it

What’s going on? You’re meant to be having an amazing time!

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Didn’t think Thailand was bad... Bali OTOH was wayyy worse

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Do you think venting will help?

Probably not, but it’s a bandaid. Thanks man

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I am not impressed with Bangkok either. There is chaos with so many tourists at Grand Palace. I have never seen so many tourists in one place at one spot. The Wats are good but way too many tourists. The temperature with humidity is horrible. Grab is an easy way to move around. I am hoping for some change at Chiang Mai.

Bali was decent. I stayed at Westin and got upgraded to a suite. Did Uluwatu and Tanah Lot. Traffic is horrible. Ubud was good and so was viewpoints of Mt Batur.

Chiang Mai ziplining was good.

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