What are bad things about Bangkok?
8 Things People Hate About Bangkok
- It takes ages to go anywhere.
- Bangkok is one big concrete jungle.
- People! Everywhere!
- Bangkok is so hot… so very, very hot.
- You booked a bad hotel in the wrong area.
- Everybody is out to rip you off.
- Too many malls!
- It’s not ‘real’ Thailand.
How bad is Bangkok?
Bangkok is generally safe for travelers and backpackers, but it’s also incredibly hectic. Petty theft (including bag snatching) is the most common type of crime you’ll face. Also, some people will try to rip you off, including taxi drivers who refuse to turn on their meters.
Are people in Bangkok friendly?
You’ll notice right away that most Thai people will engage in friendly conversation with you and take a natural interest in hearing about your travel plans in Thailand. The great thing is that the people are just as friendly in the big cities as they are in the countryside towns.
Does Thailand have a bad reputation?
Thailand sometimes appears to have a bad reputation. Yet despite this, Thailand remains a top holiday destination for tourists from all over the world and it’s easy to see why.
What is it like to live in Bangkok?
Similar to other large cities of the world, you can find a diversity of people living throughout the city, as well as restaurants, shopping malls, museums, businesses, etc. Bangkok is a very safe city to live in as a foreigner, and incredibly affordable.
What is it like to be an expat living in Thailand?
Also, as an expat living in Thailand, you can only stay longer than a few months if you have a work permit. Many jobs do not provide a work permit, so most people who move to Thailand work as teachers. I wanted to upgrade my job from working in the government school system, and most of the big-name international schools are located in Bangkok.
Where can I travel from Bangkok?
From Bangkok, it is extremely easy to travel to other parts of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. 2. What was your procedure for moving to Bangkok? I originally moved to Thailand in 2011 but lived in a smaller Thai city.