Instead of queuing up, the Thai often form a crowd. Stand your ground, don't let others push past you, and get used to a lack of personal space in public places.
Tip #16. Cockroaches are everywhere. They're gross, and can't easily be avoided. The last cockroach I saw was scurrying across the floor of Dunkin Donuts at Tesco Lotus, On Nut. Try not to freak out when you see one as they're completely harmless. Tip #17. Five-star hotels are comparatively cheap. Bangkok does have a good number hotels with eye-watering prices. For example The Mandarin Oriental or The Peninsula https://casinoslots.sg/progressive-jackpot-slots. These hotels truly are world-class though which is why the prices are what they are. That said, if you get a deal through one of the many online hotel booking sites you can easily find a good five-star hotel in the city for around $100 per night. Personally I'm a fan of Agoda. But there are many other great options. There's no need to 'slum it' in Bangkok. Even if you have a relatively tight budget! Tip #18. The standards of English are getting better. It's definitely helpful to learn a few basic phrases in Thai. That said, English is widely spoken in Bangkok. This is especially the case in the tourist areas. When I first arrived in Bangkok nearly 19 years ago you were literally screwed if you didn't speak Thai. Things are somewhat different now. Plan-B is of course the international language of sign! I have resorted to this many times over the years. Note. A humble and respectful manner will get you far in the land of smiles! Tip #19. Don't be afraid of the bum gun! The toilet hose, also known as 'bum gun', is basically a hand held version of the bidet. It's a small hose with a spray nozzle on the end that's attached to the wall. You can find a bum gun in pretty much every toilet in Thailand! It's used to clean your undercarriage after a number two. A quick dry with some toilet paper and you're completely clean! I was deeply suspicious of the bum gun when I first encountered one, but now I'm a convert! Toilet paper used on it's own is unhygienic, and if I was to move back to the UK the first thing that I'd do is install a bum gun in all bathrooms wherever I stayed. Note. Check the water pressure before you use the bum gun. Sometimes the pressure should be adjusted as it's way too high! It's also a good idea to check the temperature as a really cold jet of water is a brutal way to start the morning. Stay tuned, I'll be doing a video on bum guns in the next few weeks! Tip #20. Watch your shoes. When visiting a temple, pay attention to see if other people have taken off their shoes. If they have, be sure to do the same. Tip #21. 7-Elevens are everywhere. In the center of Bangkok there are 7-Elevens on literally every street corner. This means that you can access; food, water, alcohol, cigarettes, mobile top ups and a whole lot more 24/7. Note. This is one of the most important Bangkok travel tips for party-animals; due to alcohol licensing laws, 7-Eleven will not sell alcoholic drinks between 2PM and 5PM, or between midnight and 11AM. This is the case for pretty much all established retail chains in Bangkok. Only 'mom and pop' shops will sell alcohol at all times of day. Tip #22. Buy a tailor made suit. If you're an office worker, this is one of the most important Bangkok travel tips! Bangkok is great for tailor made clothes. If you choose the right tailors the workmanship and materials will be superb. The prices are also a fraction of what you'll pay in the US or UK. Whatever you do though, research the shop first. Don't go on the recommendation of a taxi driver or tuk-tuk driver.
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