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Hi Wes, I heard that you spent some time in the Philippines. Is there a reason why you decided not to stay (anymore) in the Philippines? I'm especially curious given that other RUclipsrs (passport bros, etc) seem to highly recommend the Philippines (both for geomaxxing success and other reasons). Thank you, I appreciate it!
As for interesting comments; if you travelled former Soviet republics like Kazakhstan, Tajikistan etc. you would find Polish somewhat useful among elderly people, because many lived among Poles who were either sent there for penalty during the Partitions of Poland, or lived there during WWII. Many families were forcibly moved after the Soviet invasion in 1939, and either lived there untill 1941 or longer. Some families remained, while men left to join either the Ander's army, or later the Kościuszko Brigade.
Sounds like most of your experience with Thailand are with Bangkok and the beach area. That’s not Thailand. I live in a small farming town north of Chiang Mai. It’s a wonderful way of life
I have a BA in psych from UCSD, and I'm currently working on a web development prototype...and I have a $1400 monthly pension... NOTHING saved up... would you recommend just going to Chiang Mai as someone fed up with american culture (I'm also a buddhist scholar, very interested in practicing buddhism)
Personal preferences are always subjective & to each their own. When choosing to relocate to another country & you expect them to communicate with you in your foreign language, rather than learning their local language well... You may very well remain an outsider looking for other foreigners & never truly fit in because you haven't made the effort to do so.
I have to disagree about Thailand having no opportunities. Bangkok was the 3rd most visited city in Asia for business travel in the past year (Just behind Singapore and Hong Kong). Many multinational companies are setting up their regional HQs in Bangkok. Some are choosing Bangkok over Singapore because of lower operating costs. None are considering HK anymore. Vietnam on the other hand is one of the worst places to work in the world. There are no contracts, it's just for show. Also it's one of the most inconsiderate cultures around. That will burn you out long term. Since I can tell the look of girl you are interested in and the pace of life (along with the low cost of living) let me suggest Taiwan or Malaysia to you.
but Malaysia capital Kuala Lumpur is dirty too esp in the old golden triangle area! More dirtier and disgusting than Thai! Many Malaysian praised how clean is Thai street food stall and coffee shops are. where in Malaysia u can see knuckle big size mickey mouse are 😂😂😂😂
Well put, many Americans cannot get used to the “rawness” of Southeast Asia, one of the many reasons I left my birthplace of Hawaii which had a feel like Thailand does. With my wife and home of 17 years Phuket ticks all the boxes, ta not for everyone and you won’t save much money over many places in America. Possibly in Huahin. This RUclipsr has not lived in “THAILAND” Long Enough or in many cities and towns to know. Enough about life in Thailand. A few trips to the capital city and some high density tourist sexpat places will leave you with a marginal impression of WHO Thailand 🇹🇭 really is. But it’s ok. He’s right, Thailand isn’t for everyone. Thank goodness, it’s crowded enough
I'm half White, half Filipino. I look more on the Asian side, like Sunny Suwanmethanont. Will people treat me like a sex tourist? I don't want to go to Thailand if people think I'm a dirty farang.
@@oodo2908whether you are Asian or Western. I don’t think Thai people will judge you as a sex tourist. If you go to a place like a sex tourist then they might think. all of that depends on where you go and what are you expecting. if you go to a sex services place how can they not think you might be their customer? And yes, not only Thailand has a sex service. even your country still has it. And I don't think the people in your country will think of a tourist who travels to your country as a sex tourist. Finally, if you are scared of it. it will not belong to you.
@@thassaneetheesuma9074 It's normal for the women in Philippines to wonder if the White guy is a sex tourist. So when I see that, I feel sorry for the honest clean White guys. As for me, I have no plans to go close to red light district. I want to be around normal people.
@@dirkdouglas6373 If people don't like me, it's no struggle on my part. But it's very inconvenient. Why go somewhere to be inconvenienced? And not have great fun? In Japan, for instance, I had zero problems. Even though they don't accept foreigners, no one assumed anything bad about me. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Everything was easy. It was easy to talk to decent women and have non-transactional dates. But if I go somewhere and it's like I have an original sin to be foreign, I get inconvenienced, and only dirty women will talk to me...well, what's the point of going? Unless I really want to see elephants, go trekking, learn how to cook new food, everything solo, then I won't god -- if it's the case I'm treated like just some farang. But if it's the case they see me as a fellow SE Asian then I'll go to genuinely enjoy the company of Thais and meet decent, educated girls. I can skip the tourist stuff.
I would agree 50% of what he said. The heat, pollution, traffic and burning season in the North is bad. The food, culture, safety, shopping, low priced apartments is great.
I'm from India and things here are worse than worstest...So for me Thailand is like a heaven on Earth...Hopefully will be able to live their within few years.
It's very common for people to want to belong to the country they migrate to, but if you really think about it, it doesn't make sense. It's like moving to an alien planet and not wanting to be perceived as an earthling.
@@MXOtaku I don’t agree, people always refer to country of origin. Try to meet American who will say he is American. They always say oh I’m Irish oh I’m Polish because my gran gran parents came to the USA 😂 not many people want to change their culture etc.
you can't compare migration and interstellar travel lmao. According to your logic, human race would have never left Africa. Canada, USA, Australia, NZ, Singapore...would not even exist. UK, Germany, France, Malaysia...should not have multiple ethnicities. Even in Thailand, there are 10 millions of Han descedants not native Thais, and Burmese/Khmer as well.
@@peternicolaisen318 I had enough of hardcore partying already. Happened a few years ago after I turned 40. Thailand would have been awesome 20 years ago. It's not all that to me, now. Easy for me to get laid without paying, though...
Make sure you take lots of medics with you just came back being in bed for one month EXTREMELY sick we all got very sick and we are very healthy people take Neurofen and Immoden for everyone has a different experienceupset Stomachs we did not eat street food and stayed in 5 star hotels food is just awful its dirty bad air quality I hated thailand I will never go back I couldn't walk of the plane I had to get a wheel chair not trying to turn you off but be very careful
I've lived in Thailand for a year, been all over the country. Never felt like an outsider in Thailand. I'm Trini American and an Army vet, so i dont mind the grime. Everyone accepts me. Currently in Japan for 3 weeks now and I can't wait to get back to Thailand. Been to Poland too, incredible country. Plan to go back later this year. I can see why you don't like Thailand. You seem a little too classy for South East Asia.
Im swedish and im 50% Thai. I will move there and live there for the rest of my life when im an adult. We already have a house there. @@user-nt6iy8mb9o
He didn't say, he doesn't like Thailand, he is talking about long term living, he likes seasons more, me too, I like to be outside without sweating!!!!
As a Part Asia, you said that ALL Asians basically look the same. WHAT? NO THEY DON'T? A Thai looks nothing like a Pakistani, Bagladeshi, India, Nepali, Uzbeki, even Koreans and Japanese. Plus of Course, Filipinos. I lived in Thailand for a total of 24 years, Indonesia for 2 and a half years and China for 2 years. Big difference in the looks of all, plus don't forget that Arabs are Asian.
Whole EU (that's one of the rules to join EU) and USA (as far as I know) it's safe. Sometimes the quality is even better than bottled one xD. Your only concern are old buildings that, even if water that comes to them is good, their old rusty piping might make bacteria grow extrelmy easy.
I'm swedish and use to drink tap water. In all Nordic countries. but used to travel as I was before i even was 5yr old o learned never to drink it abroad.. not even the chlorine water in some american states.. haha
@@WheresWes its funny with the repeating question from americans if u can drink tapwater.. is not many states that have pure clean tapwater anyway(many have heavy chlorinated water or old pipes) and every time i visited america in different states i always get bottle water . In thailand at the entrance in my condo complex we have a osmosis and filter machine that sells clean drinking water for 1 baht 1 liter that's about 4 baht(11 cent) for a full gallon
People coming from a western country and specifically the U.S. often assume one day they’ll feel accepted, and not like an outsider. That’s really not common globally. For as much as liberals want to make it seem that the U.S. is xenophobic it’s one of the few places on the planet where the culture shuns treating others like outsiders, while in most countries that’s so normal it doesn’t make sense to think otherwise.
I think in any country you need to show some basic respect to language and customs. You don't have to be good at that, but you need to at least pretend that you're trying to adapt. I always do this when I travel abroad and it opens lots of doors, (not to mention at oldschool markets I straight up get much better prices just for saying a few words in local language). This may be why we don't really like Americans in Poland. We like the US as an ally and we may admire the power of the US, not to mention that everyone loves NASA, but Americans are often seen as annoying idiots (no pun intended). On the other hand, we hate Russia, but we like common Russian people for being so quietly nice and friendly and somewhat familiar.
@@piotrmalewski8178 of course, this is basic good tourist behavior. What the video and I are talking about is the difference between living in Thailand for years vs most western countries. If you do everything like a Canadian in Canada they’ll treat you as Canadian. If you do everything like a Thai in Thailand they’ll treat you like a farang, of course better than most farang but the point remains.
Judging from your personal attitudes I dont think South East Asia suits you.Climate here is hot and humid.Go live somewhere cooler that makes you feel happier.May be EU or Canada....
as a 3rd-culture kid growing up in the USA from immigrating as refugee, i never could fit in with most americans, for fact of being too different...everything seems to be too exclusive in the US...americans tolerate most people...but they do not necessarily accept...having traveled to many countries with different cultures, i found it much easier to make friends outside the US...i have foreign friends in different countries that i've only known a few months & would trust my life with...as opposed to some american friends i've known for decades...i'm planning on moving to bangkok in near future...the american dream is slowly becoming a nightmare in western society
I lived in Thailand for 4 years. All valid points. Most have work around if you find the positives are keeping you there. Currently, I've lived 3 years in Riviera Maya area of Mexico. Cancun is a great airport to Hub. I return for 6 weeks in Thailand to evaluate a long stay again. BKK is another great Hub. I like tge Hua Hin Hills 2.5 hours to Bangkok. The beach is an easy destination. I think I will be traveling another 5 years.
I've not been to either for some time now, but for me Thailand beats Vietnam in any way I can think of with the exception of cost of living. It felt like some of the cons were a stretch - not sure how a place can be 'Too relaxed' to provide the drive to improve oneself and also at the same time 'Too busy' as it sounds like an oxymoron, especially when Chiang Mai was named as a favourite. Also if you don't want to mingle with bargirls or sex tourists, don't frequent the places where they are. They're easy to spot & avoid 🤷♂ It's always interesting to hear another person's opinion. Thank you for the video.
Weird video. You wouldn’t live in Thailand but you would live in Europe? The real third world country. As a mixed Asian and White I always felt more accepted anywhere in Asia than in Europe
"Thais have been striving to improve their quality of life based on their own values and aspirations. If someone isn't able to find happiness or belonging within this context, perhaps it's best for them to seek a different environment. It's interesting to note the challenges you've highlighted, but I'm curious about the basis for comparing Thailand and the Philippines in this way."
You don't really know Thailand if you don't like it! Bangkok has a comprehensive transportation system, including the skytrain and subway. Thailand is made up of 76 provinces. We have buses and vans serving almost every area throughout the country. Thailand offers fresh, clean food, thanks to our thriving agricultural sector. Many provinces in Thailand are abundant with fruits and vegetables. Although big cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai have air pollution, many other provinces enjoy excellent weather. Our medical technology is very advanced, and we have modern tourist attractions as well as a lot of beautiful natural scenery. Thai people are kind, friendly, and welcoming to tourists. This is just a glimpse of what I want to tell you. Thailand has more to offer than you might know.
There will be always a people that will find negativities in a country they haven't fully discover. If this guy go to Switzerland. He will say 'too cold , bored , expensive' . What ever bro lol
What you said about Thailand is the same reason a lot of Asian guys and even women said that they don't like Thailand; especially about the Infrastructure, the weather, the crowded environment; men typically don't like the women, and many Asians typically prefer to live in Western Countries like Europe or the USA. Maybe what you mentioned might be from an Asian perspective because you're sort of from an Asian upbringing. Hence, I've heard many of the things mentioned in this video before; particularly from Asian friends. But, me on the other hand, I LOVED Thailand. I liked being around all of the friendly people. I LOVED the weather in Thailand because my city in the USA gets cold and I've VERY tired of cold weather. So, I prefer the warmer or even hotter environments. I too don't like crowds. But, somehow I didn't mind the crowds in Thailand. Within those crowds, I was able to see a lot of beautiful women lol 🤣. Besides, most of the people were nice and it only made the environment more lively vs. my city where it's boring and where there's almost nobody around!! I didn't have trouble getting around. In the USA, I need a car to get around. But, in Asia, everything I needed was walking distance; I could get to where I wanted via bike or I could take taxis which were very affordable. I also didn't think that the women were THAT bad looking. Many women in Asia were a lot more feminine, cooperative, supportive, willing to learn, they were some of the best at adapting and I frankly liked the women in Asia a lot better. If I were to get married, I'd prefer a woman from one those Asian countries. Not just Thailand, I could say a lot of the same things about China, Malaysia, the Philippines (where your roots are), Laos, Japan. I enjoyed ALL of the above. Thus, LOL 🤣, I could go on and on about how much I liked Asia more than the USA. It's kind of the opposite of what you said in your video. But, it's all good LOL. I guess like for you, what I said goes back to my roots and goes back to me seeing a lot of things that we don't have here in the USA and in my city particularly.
Plenty of Asian American love moving to Asia. It's just that they don't voice their complaints or don't mind the negatives. With the American economy fubar I imagine there is a sizable exodus leaving the West, coming from the tech sector who can work remotely. Dollars don't go far in the US anymore, but they still punch hard outside of the borders.
I think being an East-Asian living in Europe the thing is you get the benefits of good infrastructure and people are pretty aware of stats so they are going to see you favourably as someone who is probably working hard and contributing at lot while not causing any trouble, and then since it's not exactly your country you don't have to be so frustrated about local politics, so you get the best there is and don't have to be angry about what's not working that much xD.
You can't use Spanish in ALL of South America. Colombia has the greatest Spanish-speaking population in South America, and Brazil has 4 times the population. Sure, you could speak Spanish in Brazil, but you're not going to understand the Portuguese spoken back to you. At the same time, Brazilians are less xenophobic than Colombians overall.
S-Amish is a horrible language, so long and complicated but the Spanish people are too stubborn and stupid to figure it out that is why very few people outside Latin countries learn the complex language
I agree with a couple things the rest is like lol... No matter where you go you will never be one of them. Also when I went to Colombia never ever would I have drank the tap water😂🤣🤣☠. I'll take Thailand over any country in latin America for the safety alone...
You mentioned the "makes me feel some kind of way" when seeing all the foreigners coming to Thailand for sexual tourism. I'm half Thai imagine how I feel.
The majority of ex-pats who decided to relocate to developing countries such as Thailand, Philippines, and Viet Nam are disenchanted and priced out of their own countries. They lack the resources (jobs and savings) to maintain a basic living standard. Knowing their money stretches further without having to work so hard, they flock to such places. Upon arrival, they encounter the language barrier and skills to integrate into the local communities. Thus, many evolved into nomads while burning through their remaining savings. Others become content creators or odd jobs for survival. This will last for as long their resources last or being worn out. Some take sabbatical to decompress. When the novelty wears off, most eventually return to their original countries unless they marry the locals. It's all about survival with the budget on hand. What they get out of this is to travel the world, eat food they have never imagined, and to meet fellow mankind in their environment. To experience it firsthand, they have a healthy respect for foreigners and their survival skills.
I agree that there's a language barrier. That's why I started learning the basics from my first trip to the country. Once I decided to stay, I put in more serious, consistent study. After a couple of years I was fairly fluent. The language barrier came down for me over three decades ago. I don't agree on the public transport in Bangkok. I can get anywhere I need to go using public transport. And taxi fares are a fraction of those in the US. If you enjoy four seasons then Thailand is definitely not for you. Thailand has only three seasons: hot season, hot with rain season, and really freakin' hot season. I did reach a point where I missed the seasons and decided to go back to the US. The first year back there were several major storms in the winter that brought record snowfall. Shoveling for over an hour just to get the car to the road gets real old. After a few winters I'd had enough. I don't like dressing for the different seasons. That's what I like about Thailand. I can put my entire wardrobe in one small closet.
So basically you're one those people who don't belong anywhere.You just goes where the wind blows.I hope you will find happiness somewhere on this earth.
I appreciate your take on living in Thailand, good to know what you like and prefer. For me, I'm not yet looking to retire or live in one place year round, so I haven't thought much about retiring there. But for people from the US, used to the division, the high cost of living, and not so exciting social scene, a yearly visit to Thailand for a few weeks or months, or living there part of the year, is no doubt a much more peaceful, fascinating, fun, and free place to be. Anyhow, enjoyed the video, you hit on a lot of great points. There definitely is no perfect place out there
Thats okay pal i have been here for one and a half years after coming here for 12years. i love the thai people i obey the rules and the way they want to live a respect monks and speak to a few. I try live there way of life and their food. Of course they are different from me and i was brought up in our way. I do not try enforce or keep say if we were in my country we would not do that or its better in our country. I thorough endors there country and i try to do things their way. This country is very modern and very backwards but it works. Britain is what we would say a little more advanced but i Britain. So i take my hat off to Thailand it is getting on great in a modern world and yet keeping its identity damn clever.
I'd rather neither agree nor disagree. As a Thai person, I understand well the attitudes and preferences of individuals. There shouldn't be any major concerns for anyone who wants to live in another country and adapt to its language. In Thailand, you'll be easily accepted if you speak Thai. I lived in Western countries for years and eventually moved back to my home country. No place is 100% perfect, but I’m happier living here in Thailand.
You did sum it up well, but I think you downplayed the Bangkok skytrain (bts) and underground (mrt). They both go almost everywhere. With that said though, your vid is very true, especially the culture part and the lack of a proper country wide train system. Still, Thailand is a great place for a few years, for sure. I've been here for 13 and still love it, but yeah, I can never be a citizen or vote and my life is sort of year to year.
Thanks for the video. While I may disagree on a couple of points, I totally understand your opinions which were very well articulated. You hit on a key point - the language barrier - very true. Interestingly I am very fluent in Thai and very functional in Vietnamese. Knowing both languages has allowed me an indepth appreciation of both cultures and many of the barriers faced by expats are non issues for me, although my big white face will always be something that sets me aside - both in good and bad ways.... I was married to a Vietnamese woman for over a decade until she passed away. Now I am married to a Thai woman. Both cultures have their pros and cons and you were very correct in pointing out how different they are. My home is Thailand now and my kids are Thai and all my material assets are here too, so this is it for me. My Thai wife and I as recently spoke about what we would do if the Thai government were to go full anti-foreigner as it seems to be creeping towards, and we both said, "Danang"! Haha... My VERY proudly Thai wife really enjoys Viet Nam.... Thanks for the clip! I've subscribed and look forward to seeing more. Cheers.
I'm always surprised with people expecting to some how magically become part of another culture. Until you've got the infinity gems, it'll never happen.
My country has 72 provinces, 23 of which are coastal provinces. There is Chiang Rai, which is similar to Chiang Mai. There are many provinces with good weather. It is not necessary to live in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket. But I understand that Asians tend not to like Asian weather because it is hot.
I am Thai, but I now consider myself American and have found that Americans have welcomed our entire family with open arms. No one feels like an outsider.
This was good video. I don't necessarily agree with everything. But everybody has different tolerance to what they are willing to accept. For me, if my work could be done in a remote capacity, i would be in Thailand faster than you can pop smoke. Good counter points in your video.
It's nice to hear different perspectives about a place though we may not agree with them. Don't listen to the hate comments. Keep keepin it real and share your truth.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I'm in my mid-30s, and who has taken a sabbatical from my career as I was getting burnt out. I've been to Thailand 4 times and agree that it's a great spot for a short-term stay but I don't see myself living in the land of smilies for more than 1-2 months at a time. I feel a lot of content creators give one sided approach to Thailand and do not highlight the cons of living in Thailand. Or they will mock the country that they were born in to prove that Thailand is a better destination for digital nomads or Gen Z. Like they will say that the US is too expensive to have too much gun crime, or high medical costs, or lack of job opportunity to sell you a dream to make income and views off their videos. The red light district, low wages, and pollution can cause some people to not make Thailand a permanent home. I do agree that Thailand is great for retirees as they don't need to work and have a secure source of income through pension and wealth. Great video overall as we needed an unbiased approach to Thailand's living standards and the viewers making the best decision of their lifestyle.
Brooooooo, Majority of what you said is wrong but you are entitled to say what you think. No one should drink tap water anywhere, bkk has amazing public transportation, traffic is bad in any populated country in the world etc I think your main problem is a country that doesn't assign to what you think how things should run is more a prospective thats been programmed into you. Tbh bro i think its best you stay in what you find comfortable instead of having your kind of thinking in this beautiful land, Thailand has thrived for decades and will keep doing so without outside perspectives. Anyone who has spent enough time here will resonate with this. Love for your journey and the best
I like to stay in Thailand between 6months and 2 years, then I need a break. It can be too boring in the long run. I like the people because they leave me alone and are always polite. I also have a Thai family I have been good friends with for 25 years and I really relax in their company. All in all.....Thailand is good for me. I just cant live there without a break now and then.
Philippines is best for nature tripping and honest dating and wifing, but you can still party hard. And if you're into P4P, you still can, but it's very limited. Thailand is best for debauchery. A bad place to seek relationships. The clean women mostly stay away from foreigners. So it's pretty clear cut depending on what you want to do.
Anyone who enjoys a NOMAD lifestyle is never 100% content after a few years of calling a place home. Because we've exhausted the experience & as they say in Thailand "Same Same" means it's time to NOMAD on. I'm 76, and since I was 52, financially sound and then added US Social Security .. 5 years anywhere fills my NOMAD tank and I climb on board my Huck Finn Raft and Float to my next adventure.. As Huck said .. "Raft Life is Wonderful" Find Ur Raft and start floating 😊
I love Thailand exactly because they have such good transport options. what are u taking abot🤣🤣🤣 My country ( in EUROPE) has no metro, the busses are terrible and rare and expensive. Everyone has to own a car and use a third of their income to own that car. Its just terrible.
'Been 6 times. The heat is brutal. I love Thailand. And, I'm about 6 - 9 years from retirement. I could see myself staying 6 months on and 6 months off, maybe. Avoid the rainy season. It's nice to have something to, potentially, look forward to.
People looking at all those tattoos probably just think you’re weird. I’m sure you’re not but all those tattoos make you look kind of scary and weird. The people of Thailand are kind of peaceful and they may be scared of that.
@@stcqw He will leave Poland soon once he feels racism. If he doesn't like Southeast Asia .. The Philippines where his families come from ...or Thailand that most tourists love.... He will never get accepted and be a part of society in Poland cause he looks so different from locals. Just a snobby Asian American that try to get accepted but he can't accept who he is himself.
The beauty with Thailand is that you will find what you look for. My first visit was in 89 and lived there some years as well. With that said alot of the things you brought up as not for you can be right for someone else. Me personally I had the best time in Thailand and I don't like nightlife or any of the tourists hotspots but there are plenty of other stuff to entertain me. The language barrier might hinder you to find what your are looking for, I give you that to a 100%. Btw the backlash has to be huge for your vdo but to that I say you do you and make the best of your time.😃👍
I speak both vietnamese and Thai. Plus a few thai dialects like tai yai. Vietnam the food is bland and broken rice is terrible. Vietnamese are prettier but cant compare to shan state burma girls like tai yais and lisu girls who are much prettier. Overall id say Thailand is the better place to live, the people are much jicer than in vietnam
Thanks for your video , my advice is to coming to live in California or New York or Chicago and starting working hard to live beautiful life with this standards we have here , yes leave Thailand if you don’t find some happiness , Thanks ,!
I totally agree with you about air quality, temperature and weather. Not a fan of the traffic and crowding everywhere. The language barrier is also a drawback for me. Otherwise I do love the culture, cost of living, women and buddhist culture.
Nice take! I agree that it's very hard to be accepted in cultures like Colombia and Thailand. Unless you look Colombian and have a local accent, you will always be treated as an outsider. Similar in Thailand.
My husband is from Venezuela and he used to live for a few years in Colombia, and you’re correct. He would occasionally be treated poorly just because of his accent (he used to work as a waiter in a restaurant).
This is everywhere, except the US. There is nothing particularly wrong with that...I am a European male, living in Bangkok. I am not that, don't want to be and shouldn't be accepted ad Thai....because I am not. Thinking otherwise is erroneous.
@@Jughead24 Do you speak Thai? What has been your effort to integrate with the Thai culture? Many foreigners move to foreign countries, integrate, and adapt their lifestyle not only out of respect the culture but to also be accepted as one of them (at least to a degree). In my case in Colombia, I speak near perfect Spanish, dress like a local, lived here for many years, but I'm still treated like a tourist when going about my day to day life. Not complaining here, it's just the reality of many countries with historically low levels of immigration and tourism, understandably so.
@Ryan-ul7dy I speak Thai but not well. I have a Thai girlfriend, live in a Thai neighborhood, eat mostly Thai and so on. They seem to appreciate my efforts. But I know that I will never be Thai or accepted as,such. Integration is more likely in the western hemisphere. And, not least, there's the underlying issue that I earn more than most here and they may be friendly in hope of financial gain. No different than the US or anywhere. Wealthy receive preferential treatment. Thanks for the dialouge. Good vlog.
If you compare a city like Bangkok to any North American city you will see that it's the most walkable there can be. I am from Barcelona and I moved to Mexico at a small coastal city, you need to get a car to move everywhere!! Bangkok is a paradise to walk, not sure what you meant in the video, maybe you are referring to the long distances?
Enjoyed your video...as someone who is planning to move to Thailand in a couple years when I retire, I always like seeing different perspectives. As they say, "To Each His Own". I am also looking forward to seeing Vietnam once I am "in country"....who knows where I will end up!?
Sukhothai is great. I can be in the country, not too big, not to small. It's perfect. I can get by on 200 a month where I live. Great little house, 2 acre backyard. Yeah I'm good here.
@WheresWes yeah! You mentioned that you liked chiang mai, check out Udon Thani 1 hour south of the Laos border, super affordable and little to no foreigners.
Some places are suitable for some people, not everyone. It's just that Thailand is not suitable for people like you. We have the right to choose a place of residence that suits us.
Good job going over some things most content creators don’t want to cover. They make Thailand seem like such a better place than the U.S. every where have their ups and downs but that’s subjective. Some may find the tropical weather their plus and others a negative. I find the cost of living to be a huge plus. But the water situation kind of erks me lol.
Wes, I am currently living in based on what you're saying, and my experience here (as an American Black guy) I know that Thais are "Professionally Friendly" towards most people! They are not really interested in having American friends or getting to know more about us and our culture! Within the 8 months living here, I have determined that most Thais prefer White Skin, but enjoy all of the attributes that Black's have (hairstyle, clothing styles, dancing styles, etc...) naturally! I have learned how to speak Thai, but when I try, Thais laugh at me for trying to communicate with them! So, I practice alone at home and use it only when I can't avoid speaking to a Thai person! I want to thank you for making this video on your EXPERIENCE in Thailand because so many RUclipsr who create content lie or exaggerate the truth (giving other tourists dreaming to visit Thailand) an unrealistic reality of the real Thailand, after living here a few months. Yes, many Thais won't like when you EXPRESS the truth about certain things in a negative light, but perhaps when Thais realizes that NOT all foreigners will allow them to SAVE FACE at our EXPENSE! Maybe they will try to be more careful than SORRY! In Thailand saying: SORRY is said so loosely (without sincerity), it is very difficult to believe this word when you hear someone say it!
"enjoy all of the attributes that Black's have (hairstyle, clothing styles, dancing styles, etc...) naturally!" 🙄🙄 Listen up, all clothes and items that you bought/owns, and wear are MADE IN CHINA and other Asian countries. Even these so called blk women hair wigs/weave/ hair color are MADE BY ASIAN. It's not even blk folks hair texture. LOL
Thai people smile and laugh at any situation make the other confused. I lived in the states for a while , some colleagues don't understand why I act like I was laughing at serious situations but the truth is I was nervous!
LOVE your videos bro. also love how you don't promote the sexual tourism. just left thailand and the phillippines, just arrived to Vietnam now, loving southeast asia
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Hi Wes, I heard that you spent some time in the Philippines. Is there a reason why you decided not to stay (anymore) in the Philippines? I'm especially curious given that other RUclipsrs (passport bros, etc) seem to highly recommend the Philippines (both for geomaxxing success and other reasons). Thank you, I appreciate it!
I'm living here right now. Long term??? Maybe not so much at the moment.
As for interesting comments; if you travelled former Soviet republics like Kazakhstan, Tajikistan etc. you would find Polish somewhat useful among elderly people, because many lived among Poles who were either sent there for penalty during the Partitions of Poland, or lived there during WWII. Many families were forcibly moved after the Soviet invasion in 1939, and either lived there untill 1941 or longer. Some families remained, while men left to join either the Ander's army, or later the Kościuszko Brigade.
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Philippines video is coming soon but imo Thailand is much better than the Philippines. I would also not live in the Philippines@@danking4232
Sounds like most of your experience with Thailand are with Bangkok and the beach area. That’s not Thailand. I live in a small farming town north of Chiang Mai. It’s a wonderful way of life
Nope, spent most of my time in Chiang mai
great place if you hate the beach and love smoke. But it's cheap
Yeah I belive you and I dont belive him coz I love thailand
It's better than living in ☪️ ngland for sure.
I have a BA in psych from UCSD, and I'm currently working on a web development prototype...and I have a $1400 monthly pension... NOTHING saved up... would you recommend just going to Chiang Mai as someone fed up with american culture (I'm also a buddhist scholar, very interested in practicing buddhism)
Personal preferences are always subjective & to each their own.
When choosing to relocate to another country & you expect them to communicate with you in your foreign language, rather than learning their local language well... You may very well remain an outsider looking for other foreigners & never truly fit in because you haven't made the effort to do so.
Good point!
Tropical country has tropical weather. Should not surprise anyone.
I have to disagree about Thailand having no opportunities. Bangkok was the 3rd most visited city in Asia for business travel in the past year (Just behind Singapore and Hong Kong). Many multinational companies are setting up their regional HQs in Bangkok. Some are choosing Bangkok over Singapore because of lower operating costs. None are considering HK anymore.
Vietnam on the other hand is one of the worst places to work in the world. There are no contracts, it's just for show. Also it's one of the most inconsiderate cultures around. That will burn you out long term.
Since I can tell the look of girl you are interested in and the pace of life (along with the low cost of living) let me suggest Taiwan or Malaysia to you.
What does the look of a girl have anything to do with it.? Ughhh
but Malaysia capital Kuala Lumpur is dirty too esp in the old golden triangle area! More dirtier and disgusting than Thai! Many Malaysian praised how clean is Thai street food stall and coffee shops are. where in Malaysia u can see knuckle big size mickey mouse are 😂😂😂😂
Well put, many Americans cannot get used to the “rawness” of Southeast Asia, one of the many reasons I left my birthplace of Hawaii which had a feel like Thailand does. With my wife and home of 17 years Phuket ticks all the boxes, ta not for everyone and you won’t save much money over many places in America. Possibly in Huahin. This RUclipsr has not lived in “THAILAND” Long Enough or in many cities and towns to know. Enough about life in Thailand. A few trips to the capital city and some high density tourist sexpat places will leave you with a marginal impression of WHO Thailand 🇹🇭 really is. But it’s ok. He’s right, Thailand isn’t for everyone. Thank goodness, it’s crowded enough
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I am glad that you do not want to live in Thailand as my country suit only for the people who is compromise and optimistic😊
I'm half White, half Filipino. I look more on the Asian side, like Sunny Suwanmethanont. Will people treat me like a sex tourist? I don't want to go to Thailand if people think I'm a dirty farang.
@@oodo2908whether you are Asian or Western. I don’t think Thai people will judge you as a sex tourist. If you go to a place like a sex tourist then they might think. all of that depends on where you go and what are you expecting. if you go to a sex services place how can they not think you might be their customer? And yes, not only Thailand has a sex service. even your country still has it. And I don't think the people in your country will think of a tourist who travels to your country as a sex tourist. Finally, if you are scared of it. it will not belong to you.
@@thassaneetheesuma9074 It's normal for the women in Philippines to wonder if the White guy is a sex tourist. So when I see that, I feel sorry for the honest clean White guys.
As for me, I have no plans to go close to red light district. I want to be around normal people.
@@oodo2908 if you care that much about what people think about you, then you're gonna struggle anywhere in the world
@@dirkdouglas6373 If people don't like me, it's no struggle on my part. But it's very inconvenient. Why go somewhere to be inconvenienced? And not have great fun?
In Japan, for instance, I had zero problems. Even though they don't accept foreigners, no one assumed anything bad about me. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Everything was easy. It was easy to talk to decent women and have non-transactional dates.
But if I go somewhere and it's like I have an original sin to be foreign, I get inconvenienced, and only dirty women will talk to me...well, what's the point of going? Unless I really want to see elephants, go trekking, learn how to cook new food, everything solo, then I won't god -- if it's the case I'm treated like just some farang.
But if it's the case they see me as a fellow SE Asian then I'll go to genuinely enjoy the company of Thais and meet decent, educated girls. I can skip the tourist stuff.
I would agree 50% of what he said. The heat, pollution, traffic and burning season in the North is bad. The food, culture, safety, shopping, low priced apartments is great.
@@Pattayaman999 if that's the case all you hate is better in Vietnam.
I'm from India and things here are worse than worstest...So for me Thailand is like a heaven on Earth...Hopefully will be able to live their within few years.
It's walkable. They have a walkway over the road.
@@Jack_the_rider iam also from india,where r u from ?
@@Sharan-y9p I'm from UP...Where you from?
It's very common for people to want to belong to the country they migrate to, but if you really think about it, it doesn't make sense. It's like moving to an alien planet and not wanting to be perceived as an earthling.
@@MXOtaku I don’t agree, people always refer to country of origin. Try to meet American who will say he is American. They always say oh I’m Irish oh I’m Polish because my gran gran parents came to the USA 😂 not many people want to change their culture etc.
you can't compare migration and interstellar travel lmao. According to your logic, human race would have never left Africa.
Canada, USA, Australia, NZ, Singapore...would not even exist. UK, Germany, France, Malaysia...should not have multiple ethnicities. Even in Thailand, there are 10 millions of Han descedants not native Thais, and Burmese/Khmer as well.
Thailand wont adapt to you. You have to adapt to Thailand!
You never adapt to Thailand , they will always have you as foreigner!!!
very good points .......but in this imperfect world there's really no perfect country ......everywhere has pros and cons ....
Totally agree
That being said there are countries that are virtually all con. India and Russia for example.
Agree🙏🏻
@@remmond3769 lol
I’m going I don’t care what anybody say about it .
Have fun
You should. Especially if you're young.
@@oodo2908 Or if you are old. Or in between.
@@peternicolaisen318 I had enough of hardcore partying already. Happened a few years ago after I turned 40. Thailand would have been awesome 20 years ago. It's not all that to me, now. Easy for me to get laid without paying, though...
Make sure you take lots of medics with you just came back being in bed for one month EXTREMELY sick we all got very sick and we are very healthy people take Neurofen and Immoden for everyone has a different experienceupset Stomachs we did not eat street food and stayed in 5 star hotels food is just awful its dirty bad air quality I hated thailand I will never go back I couldn't walk of the plane I had to get a wheel chair not trying to turn you off but be very careful
More comfortable in Poland...😅😂🤣🤣 I married a Thai lady, I'm a white guy, I always feel welcome in Thailand. I love Thailand ❤
Everyone is welcoming to an ATM 😅
@@mateor7302 you think that because you only been to places like that when you go to Thailand, just like other sexpats 🤗
@mateor7302 met my wife on Thailand, and she's well educated in thai university, and much more financially successful than I.
@@zzzzBadBoyzzzznah , I don’t believe you , I bet your wife from bargirl in Pattaya . 🤣
@lezzeppelin2222 Perhaps that's where you found your wife. You can believe anything you want, perhaps you want to make bet with me?
I've lived in Thailand for a year, been all over the country. Never felt like an outsider in Thailand. I'm Trini American and an Army vet, so i dont mind the grime. Everyone accepts me. Currently in Japan for 3 weeks now and I can't wait to get back to Thailand. Been to Poland too, incredible country. Plan to go back later this year. I can see why you don't like Thailand. You seem a little too classy for South East Asia.
I'm Thai..Thank you for your comment🙏❤️✨..
oh he doesn't look like classy, he look like Chinese born in Cambodia haha
Im swedish and im 50% Thai. I will move there and live there for the rest of my life when im an adult. We already have a house there. @@user-nt6iy8mb9o
He didn't say, he doesn't like Thailand, he is talking about long term living, he likes seasons more, me too, I like to be outside without sweating!!!!
Where would you recommend living in Thailand?
As a Part Asia, you said that ALL Asians basically look the same. WHAT? NO THEY DON'T? A Thai looks nothing like a Pakistani, Bagladeshi, India, Nepali, Uzbeki, even Koreans and Japanese. Plus of Course, Filipinos. I lived in Thailand for a total of 24 years, Indonesia for 2 and a half years and China for 2 years. Big difference in the looks of all, plus don't forget that Arabs are Asian.
I've never drunk straight tap water in my life in any country.
Whole EU (that's one of the rules to join EU) and USA (as far as I know) it's safe. Sometimes the quality is even better than bottled one xD. Your only concern are old buildings that, even if water that comes to them is good, their old rusty piping might make bacteria grow extrelmy easy.
I'm swedish and use to drink tap water. In all Nordic countries. but used to travel as I was before i even was 5yr old o learned never to drink it abroad..
not even the chlorine water in some american states.. haha
Dutch it's fine, but even then I like more natural sources
You're missing out. Good tap water from the mountains is delicious
@@WheresWes its funny with the repeating question from americans if u can drink tapwater.. is not many states that have pure clean tapwater anyway(many have heavy chlorinated water or old pipes) and every time i visited america in different states i always get bottle water .
In thailand at the entrance in my condo complex we have a osmosis and filter machine that sells clean drinking water for 1 baht 1 liter that's about 4 baht(11 cent) for a full gallon
People coming from a western country and specifically the U.S. often assume one day they’ll feel accepted, and not like an outsider. That’s really not common globally. For as much as liberals want to make it seem that the U.S. is xenophobic it’s one of the few places on the planet where the culture shuns treating others like outsiders, while in most countries that’s so normal it doesn’t make sense to think otherwise.
I think in any country you need to show some basic respect to language and customs. You don't have to be good at that, but you need to at least pretend that you're trying to adapt. I always do this when I travel abroad and it opens lots of doors, (not to mention at oldschool markets I straight up get much better prices just for saying a few words in local language).
This may be why we don't really like Americans in Poland. We like the US as an ally and we may admire the power of the US, not to mention that everyone loves NASA, but Americans are often seen as annoying idiots (no pun intended).
On the other hand, we hate Russia, but we like common Russian people for being so quietly nice and friendly and somewhat familiar.
@@piotrmalewski8178 of course, this is basic good tourist behavior. What the video and I are talking about is the difference between living in Thailand for years vs most western countries. If you do everything like a Canadian in Canada they’ll treat you as Canadian. If you do everything like a Thai in Thailand they’ll treat you like a farang, of course better than most farang but the point remains.
@@eddiejohnson4434 Because you don't look Thai. Be realistic.
Each person has different expectations. Thailand might not be the place for everyone.
Judging from your personal attitudes I dont think South East Asia suits you.Climate here is hot and humid.Go live somewhere cooler that makes you feel happier.May be EU or Canada....
45 years in the US and I still feel like I don’t belong.
Do you spend all your time hanging around with other people from Lao?
@@markseymour8365 yes sometimes but working with 100% non Lao. Don’t understand your question
as a 3rd-culture kid growing up in the USA from immigrating as refugee, i never could fit in with most americans, for fact of being too different...everything seems to be too exclusive in the US...americans tolerate most people...but they do not necessarily accept...having traveled to many countries with different cultures, i found it much easier to make friends outside the US...i have foreign friends in different countries that i've only known a few months & would trust my life with...as opposed to some american friends i've known for decades...i'm planning on moving to bangkok in near future...the american dream is slowly becoming a nightmare in western society
thanks for the laugh
I disagree 👎👎👎
Why do you disagree... I am laughing🤣🤣🤣 tell us why
Hes right about alot Instagram promotes such unreasonable privileged expectations
@@Recon6he doesn’t like: the beach, tourists, weather. He said he’s a cold weather guy. So it’s a very biased review.
I lived in Thailand for 4 years. All valid points. Most have work around if you find the positives are keeping you there. Currently, I've lived 3 years in Riviera Maya area of Mexico. Cancun is a great airport to Hub.
I return for 6 weeks in Thailand to evaluate a long stay again. BKK is another great Hub. I like tge Hua Hin Hills 2.5 hours to Bangkok. The beach is an easy destination.
I think I will be traveling another 5 years.
At this point where you suggest to live?
I've not been to either for some time now, but for me Thailand beats Vietnam in any way I can think of with the exception of cost of living. It felt like some of the cons were a stretch - not sure how a place can be 'Too relaxed' to provide the drive to improve oneself and also at the same time 'Too busy' as it sounds like an oxymoron, especially when Chiang Mai was named as a favourite. Also if you don't want to mingle with bargirls or sex tourists, don't frequent the places where they are. They're easy to spot & avoid 🤷♂
It's always interesting to hear another person's opinion. Thank you for the video.
lol
100% disagree! ❌
Shut up
I like this guy, finally somebody is saying what Thai people have been saying for years.
Weird video. You wouldn’t live in Thailand but you would live in Europe? The real third world country. As a mixed Asian and White I always felt more accepted anywhere in Asia than in Europe
"Thais have been striving to improve their quality of life based on their own values and aspirations. If someone isn't able to find happiness or belonging within this context, perhaps it's best for them to seek a different environment. It's interesting to note the challenges you've highlighted, but I'm curious about the basis for comparing Thailand and the Philippines in this way."
thai women are like a box of chocolates, you never know which ones have nuts.
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The worse are who doing escorting and doing yours old perverted grandfather 😂
Sounds like someone who’s never been to Thailand
@@JohnSkyLeythats a joke dont be so up tight
Lol I like that comment
False you create your own opportunities unless you want to work for some company for ever
Well well well look who it is, the guy who takes it up the back endah 😂
You don't really know Thailand if you don't like it! Bangkok has a comprehensive transportation system, including the skytrain and subway. Thailand is made up of 76 provinces. We have buses and vans serving almost every area throughout the country. Thailand offers fresh, clean food, thanks to our thriving agricultural sector. Many provinces in Thailand are abundant with fruits and vegetables. Although big cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai have air pollution, many other provinces enjoy excellent weather.
Our medical technology is very advanced, and we have modern tourist attractions as well as a lot of beautiful natural scenery. Thai people are kind, friendly, and welcoming to tourists. This is just a glimpse of what I want to tell you. Thailand has more to offer than you might know.
In the past, humans migrated to different parts of the world and survived by adapting. Yes, I mean we had to adapt to where we lived.
There will be always a people that will find negativities in a country they haven't fully discover. If this guy go to Switzerland.
He will say 'too cold , bored , expensive' . What ever bro lol
What you said about Thailand is the same reason a lot of Asian guys and even women said that they don't like Thailand; especially about the Infrastructure, the weather, the crowded environment; men typically don't like the women, and many Asians typically prefer to live in Western Countries like Europe or the USA. Maybe what you mentioned might be from an Asian perspective because you're sort of from an Asian upbringing. Hence, I've heard many of the things mentioned in this video before; particularly from Asian friends.
But, me on the other hand, I LOVED Thailand. I liked being around all of the friendly people. I LOVED the weather in Thailand because my city in the USA gets cold and I've VERY tired of cold weather. So, I prefer the warmer or even hotter environments. I too don't like crowds. But, somehow I didn't mind the crowds in Thailand. Within those crowds, I was able to see a lot of beautiful women lol 🤣. Besides, most of the people were nice and it only made the environment more lively vs. my city where it's boring and where there's almost nobody around!! I didn't have trouble getting around. In the USA, I need a car to get around. But, in Asia, everything I needed was walking distance; I could get to where I wanted via bike or I could take taxis which were very affordable. I also didn't think that the women were THAT bad looking. Many women in Asia were a lot more feminine, cooperative, supportive, willing to learn, they were some of the best at adapting and I frankly liked the women in Asia a lot better. If I were to get married, I'd prefer a woman from one those Asian countries. Not just Thailand, I could say a lot of the same things about China, Malaysia, the Philippines (where your roots are), Laos, Japan. I enjoyed ALL of the above.
Thus, LOL 🤣, I could go on and on about how much I liked Asia more than the USA. It's kind of the opposite of what you said in your video. But, it's all good LOL. I guess like for you, what I said goes back to my roots and goes back to me seeing a lot of things that we don't have here in the USA and in my city particularly.
Plenty of Asian American love moving to Asia. It's just that they don't voice their complaints or don't mind the negatives. With the American economy fubar I imagine there is a sizable exodus leaving the West, coming from the tech sector who can work remotely. Dollars don't go far in the US anymore, but they still punch hard outside of the borders.
I think being an East-Asian living in Europe the thing is you get the benefits of good infrastructure and people are pretty aware of stats so they are going to see you favourably as someone who is probably working hard and contributing at lot while not causing any trouble, and then since it's not exactly your country you don't have to be so frustrated about local politics, so you get the best there is and don't have to be angry about what's not working that much xD.
Re tap water,in Scotland it's the best but people still buy bottled . .areas of Europe and even London...are no go for tap water .
I live in Udon Thani and I love it. The people are great and the city has everything that I want.
You can't use Spanish in ALL of South America. Colombia has the greatest Spanish-speaking population in South America, and Brazil has 4 times the population. Sure, you could speak Spanish in Brazil, but you're not going to understand the Portuguese spoken back to you. At the same time, Brazilians are less xenophobic than Colombians overall.
Brazil is great
S-Amish is a horrible language, so long and complicated but the Spanish people are too stubborn and stupid to figure it out that is why very few people outside Latin countries learn the complex language
I agree with a couple things the rest is like lol... No matter where you go you will never be one of them. Also when I went to Colombia never ever would I have drank the tap water😂🤣🤣☠. I'll take Thailand over any country in latin America for the safety alone...
Lot of tap water in Colombia is quite good actually. Manizales tap water is some of the best in the world
Spot on and the Latina are so uneducated to learn English
You mentioned the "makes me feel some kind of way" when seeing all the foreigners coming to Thailand for sexual tourism. I'm half Thai imagine how I feel.
The majority of ex-pats who decided to relocate to developing countries such as Thailand, Philippines, and Viet Nam are disenchanted and priced out of their own countries. They lack the resources (jobs and savings) to maintain a basic living standard. Knowing their money stretches further without having to work so hard, they flock to such places. Upon arrival, they encounter the language barrier and skills to integrate into the local communities. Thus, many evolved into nomads while burning through their remaining savings. Others become content creators or odd jobs for survival. This will last for as long their resources last or being worn out. Some take sabbatical to decompress. When the novelty wears off, most eventually return to their original countries unless they marry the locals. It's all about survival with the budget on hand. What they get out of this is to travel the world, eat food they have never imagined, and to meet fellow mankind in their environment. To experience it firsthand, they have a healthy respect for foreigners and their survival skills.
Mans just broke down the current climate of the world traveler phenomena
I do not get the point of your video...If you don't like the place than why bother spoiling it for everyone else.
Clicks. He needs them.
The point is to give you another perspective you didn't have to click
@@SawItWithMyOwnEyes
Yes, a HATEful perspektive, it seems.
Crap.
And don’t tell me what I have to, and don’t have to, click.
I agree that there's a language barrier. That's why I started learning the basics from my first trip to the country. Once I decided to stay, I put in more serious, consistent study. After a couple of years I was fairly fluent. The language barrier came down for me over three decades ago.
I don't agree on the public transport in Bangkok. I can get anywhere I need to go using public transport. And taxi fares are a fraction of those in the US.
If you enjoy four seasons then Thailand is definitely not for you. Thailand has only three seasons: hot season, hot with rain season, and really freakin' hot season.
I did reach a point where I missed the seasons and decided to go back to the US. The first year back there were several major storms in the winter that brought record snowfall. Shoveling for over an hour just to get the car to the road gets real old. After a few winters I'd had enough.
I don't like dressing for the different seasons. That's what I like about Thailand. I can put my entire wardrobe in one small closet.
Thailand is a Great place to be!
I agree with you
This guy just want to make Philippines seem better than Thailand. Trust me😂
not at all, I prefer Thailand over the Phlippines
So basically you're one those people who don't belong anywhere.You just goes where the wind blows.I hope you will find happiness somewhere on this earth.
I appreciate your take on living in Thailand, good to know what you like and prefer. For me, I'm not yet looking to retire or live in one place year round, so I haven't thought much about retiring there. But for people from the US, used to the division, the high cost of living, and not so exciting social scene, a yearly visit to Thailand for a few weeks or months, or living there part of the year, is no doubt a much more peaceful, fascinating, fun, and free place to be. Anyhow, enjoyed the video, you hit on a lot of great points. There definitely is no perfect place out there
Thailand isn't just a place you've been to. So don't generalize everything.
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Thats okay pal i have been here for one and a half years after coming here for 12years. i love the thai people i obey the rules and the way they want to live a respect monks and speak to a few. I try live there way of life and their food. Of course they are different from me and i was brought up in our way. I do not try enforce or keep say if we were in my country we would not do that or its better in our country. I thorough endors there country and i try to do things their way. This country is very modern and very backwards but it works. Britain is what we would say a little more advanced but i Britain. So i take my hat off to Thailand it is getting on great in a modern world and yet keeping its identity damn clever.
I'd rather neither agree nor disagree. As a Thai person, I understand well the attitudes and preferences of individuals. There shouldn't be any major concerns for anyone who wants to live in another country and adapt to its language. In Thailand, you'll be easily accepted if you speak Thai. I lived in Western countries for years and eventually moved back to my home country. No place is 100% perfect, but I’m happier living here in Thailand.
You did sum it up well, but I think you downplayed the Bangkok skytrain (bts) and underground (mrt). They both go almost everywhere. With that said though, your vid is very true, especially the culture part and the lack of a proper country wide train system. Still, Thailand is a great place for a few years, for sure. I've been here for 13 and still love it, but yeah, I can never be a citizen or vote and my life is sort of year to year.
Thanks for the video. While I may disagree on a couple of points, I totally understand your opinions which were very well articulated. You hit on a key point - the language barrier - very true. Interestingly I am very fluent in Thai and very functional in Vietnamese. Knowing both languages has allowed me an indepth appreciation of both cultures and many of the barriers faced by expats are non issues for me, although my big white face will always be something that sets me aside - both in good and bad ways.... I was married to a Vietnamese woman for over a decade until she passed away. Now I am married to a Thai woman. Both cultures have their pros and cons and you were very correct in pointing out how different they are. My home is Thailand now and my kids are Thai and all my material assets are here too, so this is it for me. My Thai wife and I as recently spoke about what we would do if the Thai government were to go full anti-foreigner as it seems to be creeping towards, and we both said, "Danang"! Haha... My VERY proudly Thai wife really enjoys Viet Nam.... Thanks for the clip! I've subscribed and look forward to seeing more. Cheers.
I'm always surprised with people expecting to some how magically become part of another culture. Until you've got the infinity gems, it'll never happen.
My country has 72 provinces, 23 of which are coastal provinces. There is Chiang Rai, which is similar to Chiang Mai. There are many provinces with good weather. It is not necessary to live in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket. But I understand that Asians tend not to like Asian weather because it is hot.
I resided in Bangkok for five years and agree with you 100%. I also lived in Colombia (7 years) and found it very enjoyable.
I am Thai, but I now consider myself American and have found that Americans have welcomed our entire family with open arms. No one feels like an outsider.
Till you've found them embrace you with their arms😂
You look like a Vietnamese person living in America.
This was good video. I don't necessarily agree with everything. But everybody has different tolerance to what they are willing to accept. For me, if my work could be done in a remote capacity, i would be in Thailand faster than you can pop smoke. Good counter points in your video.
It's nice to hear different perspectives about a place though we may not agree with them. Don't listen to the hate comments. Keep keepin it real and share your truth.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I'm in my mid-30s, and who has taken a sabbatical from my career as I was getting burnt out. I've been to Thailand 4 times and agree that it's a great spot for a short-term stay but I don't see myself living in the land of smilies for more than 1-2 months at a time. I feel a lot of content creators give one sided approach to Thailand and do not highlight the cons of living in Thailand. Or they will mock the country that they were born in to prove that Thailand is a better destination for digital nomads or Gen Z. Like they will say that the US is too expensive to have too much gun crime, or high medical costs, or lack of job opportunity to sell you a dream to make income and views off their videos.
The red light district, low wages, and pollution can cause some people to not make Thailand a permanent home. I do agree that Thailand is great for retirees as they don't need to work and have a secure source of income through pension and wealth.
Great video overall as we needed an unbiased approach to Thailand's living standards and the viewers making the best decision of their lifestyle.
Brooooooo, Majority of what you said is wrong but you are entitled to say what you think.
No one should drink tap water anywhere, bkk has amazing public transportation, traffic is bad in any populated country in the world etc
I think your main problem is a country that doesn't assign to what you think how things should run is more a prospective thats been programmed into you.
Tbh bro i think its best you stay in what you find comfortable instead of having your kind of thinking in this beautiful land, Thailand has thrived for decades and will keep doing so without outside perspectives. Anyone who has spent enough time here will resonate with this.
Love for your journey and the best
You are probably too good for any city on earth.
ไม่เป็นไร ผมเข้าใจ อยู่ที่ไหนมีความสุขก็อยู่ที่นั่น ความสุขของแต่ล่ะคนไม่เหมือนกัน
เราไม่จำเป็นต้องมาตัดสินกัน เราเกิดมาเพื่อมีความสุข ไม่ใช่เกิดมาเพื่อเพอร์เฟ็ค อย่างน้อยประเทศผมก็สอนผมไว้แบบนี้☺
I like to stay in Thailand between 6months and 2 years, then I need a break. It can be too boring in the long run. I like the people because they leave me alone and are always polite. I also have a Thai family I have been good friends with for 25 years and I really relax in their company. All in all.....Thailand is good for me. I just cant live there without a break now and then.
We've been here 8 years and when we travel we ❤️ Love it when we come home.
I like the tattoo culture in Thailand. I love seeing heavily Japanese tattooed Thai women. I am thinking of retiring there.
OK SO WHATS BETTER THAILAND OR PHILIPPINES?
Philippines is best for nature tripping and honest dating and wifing, but you can still party hard. And if you're into P4P, you still can, but it's very limited.
Thailand is best for debauchery. A bad place to seek relationships. The clean women mostly stay away from foreigners.
So it's pretty clear cut depending on what you want to do.
Pag pag good
Thailand for vacation and living, Philippines to find a wife and because they speak English. I prefer Thailand to the Philippines tho
Leave the Philippines alone. Stay in Thailand all you want.
Anyone who enjoys a NOMAD lifestyle is never 100% content after a few years of calling a place home. Because we've exhausted the experience & as they say in Thailand "Same Same" means it's time to NOMAD on.
I'm 76, and since I was 52, financially sound and then added US Social Security .. 5 years anywhere fills my NOMAD tank and I climb on board my Huck Finn Raft and Float to my next adventure.. As Huck said .. "Raft Life is Wonderful"
Find Ur Raft and start floating 😊
I love Thailand exactly because they have such good transport options. what are u taking abot🤣🤣🤣 My country ( in EUROPE) has no metro, the busses are terrible and rare and expensive. Everyone has to own a car and use a third of their income to own that car. Its just terrible.
'Been 6 times. The heat is brutal. I love Thailand. And, I'm about 6 - 9 years from retirement. I could see myself staying 6 months on and 6 months off, maybe. Avoid the rainy season. It's nice to have something to, potentially, look forward to.
Only God is perfect hope you find out a country suit for you.
Thank you for answering my questions about Colombia.
People looking at all those tattoos probably just think you’re weird. I’m sure you’re not but all those tattoos make you look kind of scary and weird. The people of Thailand are kind of peaceful and they may be scared of that.
I guess you have never been in Thailand. I lived there for most of the last five years. Let me tell you that most Thais have tattoos on their body.
ตามสบายเถอะไปอยู่ที่ไหนก็ได้ที่รู้สึกสะดวกสบาย ถ้าคิดว่าวัฒนธรรมใกล้เคียงกับเอเชียตะวันออกก็ไปอยู่จีน ญี่ปุ่น เกาหลี ได้ตามสะดวก
Eh. You seem to ignore the BTS which I much prefer to the other metro Bangkok wise.
So stay in Poland and show us more of Europe. 😂
That has Literally been my last year of content lmao
@@WheresWes !? Leaving Poland soon?
@@stcqw He will leave Poland soon once he feels racism. If he doesn't like Southeast Asia .. The Philippines where his families come from ...or Thailand that most tourists love.... He will never get accepted and be a part of society in Poland cause he looks so different from locals. Just a snobby Asian American that try to get accepted but he can't accept who he is himself.
Why are people upset? This is a good video, and I love I love Thailand 🇹🇭.
The beauty with Thailand is that you will find what you look for. My first visit was in 89 and lived there some years as well. With that said alot of the things you brought up as not for you can be right for someone else. Me personally I had the best time in Thailand and I don't like nightlife or any of the tourists hotspots but there are plenty of other stuff to entertain me. The language barrier might hinder you to find what your are looking for, I give you that to a 100%. Btw the backlash has to be huge for your vdo but to that I say you do you and make the best of your time.😃👍
I speak both vietnamese and Thai. Plus a few thai dialects like tai yai. Vietnam the food is bland and broken rice is terrible. Vietnamese are prettier but cant compare to shan state burma girls like tai yais and lisu girls who are much prettier. Overall id say Thailand is the better place to live, the people are much jicer than in vietnam
Thai is definitely better I agree with that
Thanks for your video , my advice is to coming to live in California or New York or Chicago and starting working hard to live beautiful life with this standards we have here , yes leave Thailand if you don’t find some happiness , Thanks ,!
Lol I'm in Chicago and saving up to move to Thailand, way better quality of life out there vs anywhere in the US 😅
I totally agree with you about air quality, temperature and weather. Not a fan of the traffic and crowding everywhere. The language barrier is also a drawback for me. Otherwise I do love the culture, cost of living, women and buddhist culture.
Nice take! I agree that it's very hard to be accepted in cultures like Colombia and Thailand. Unless you look Colombian and have a local accent, you will always be treated as an outsider. Similar in Thailand.
My husband is from Venezuela and he used to live for a few years in Colombia, and you’re correct. He would occasionally be treated poorly just because of his accent (he used to work as a waiter in a restaurant).
@@DemanaJaireare you suprise? Most Latinos hate Venezuelan for good reason 😂😂
This is everywhere, except the US. There is nothing particularly wrong with that...I am a European male, living in Bangkok. I am not that, don't want to be and shouldn't be accepted ad Thai....because I am not. Thinking otherwise is erroneous.
@@Jughead24 Do you speak Thai? What has been your effort to integrate with the Thai culture? Many foreigners move to foreign countries, integrate, and adapt their lifestyle not only out of respect the culture but to also be accepted as one of them (at least to a degree). In my case in Colombia, I speak near perfect Spanish, dress like a local, lived here for many years, but I'm still treated like a tourist when going about my day to day life. Not complaining here, it's just the reality of many countries with historically low levels of immigration and tourism, understandably so.
@Ryan-ul7dy I speak Thai but not well. I have a Thai girlfriend, live in a Thai neighborhood, eat mostly Thai and so on. They seem to appreciate my efforts. But I know that I will never be Thai or accepted as,such. Integration is more likely in the western hemisphere. And, not least, there's the underlying issue that I earn more than most here and they may be friendly in hope of financial gain. No different than the US or anywhere. Wealthy receive preferential treatment. Thanks for the dialouge. Good vlog.
First time I’m seeing someone pick Vietnam over Thailand
Thai massage Chiang Mai is most commonly 200 baht which is under $6 USD.
Because you spoke english, if you speak mandarin, you get accepted as asians.
If you compare a city like Bangkok to any North American city you will see that it's the most walkable there can be. I am from Barcelona and I moved to Mexico at a small coastal city, you need to get a car to move everywhere!! Bangkok is a paradise to walk, not sure what you meant in the video, maybe you are referring to the long distances?
Wes blends in everywhere he goes 😂
Influencers just gonna make it worse and worse. A
Enjoyed your video...as someone who is planning to move to Thailand in a couple years when I retire, I always like seeing different perspectives. As they say, "To Each His Own". I am also looking forward to seeing Vietnam once I am "in country"....who knows where I will end up!?
I dont belive him bro
Amen Hallelujah!! ❤❤❤ Bro, you've hit the nail on the head! Bro did you ever go to Chiang Rai though? 😊
English is taught to every school kids from age of 6 to at least 16 but they have not chances to practice as Thai never been colonised.
I've been splitting my time between Thailand and Vietnam over the last couple of years and agree with handsome man
Sukhothai is great. I can be in the country, not too big, not to small. It's perfect. I can get by on 200 a month where I live. Great little house, 2 acre backyard. Yeah I'm good here.
Food, Muay Thai and women is enough to sell me on Thailand.
Fair enough
@WheresWes yeah! You mentioned that you liked chiang mai, check out Udon Thani 1 hour south of the Laos border, super affordable and little to no foreigners.
Some places are suitable for some people, not everyone. It's just that Thailand is not suitable for people like you. We have the right to choose a place of residence that suits us.
Exactly
I'm surprised no one is talking about that well-known thing about Thailand... ykno'
Everyone knows about it, it's one of Thailand's biggest draws.
Good job going over some things most content creators don’t want to cover. They make Thailand seem like such a better place than the U.S. every where have their ups and downs but that’s subjective. Some may find the tropical weather their plus and others a negative. I find the cost of living to be a huge plus. But the water situation kind of erks me lol.
Just stared at me the whole time
People avoided me
Wes, I am currently living in based on what you're saying, and my experience here (as an American Black guy) I know that Thais are "Professionally Friendly" towards most people! They are not really interested in having American friends or getting to know more about us and our culture!
Within the 8 months living here, I have determined that most Thais prefer White Skin, but enjoy all of the attributes that Black's have (hairstyle, clothing styles, dancing styles, etc...) naturally!
I have learned how to speak Thai, but when I try, Thais laugh at me for trying to communicate with them!
So, I practice alone at home and use it only when I can't avoid speaking to a Thai person!
I want to thank you for making this video on your EXPERIENCE in Thailand because so many RUclipsr who create content lie or exaggerate the truth (giving other tourists dreaming to visit Thailand) an unrealistic reality of the real Thailand, after living here a few months.
Yes, many Thais won't like when you EXPRESS the truth about certain things in a negative light, but perhaps when Thais realizes that NOT all foreigners will allow them to SAVE FACE at our EXPENSE! Maybe they will try to be more careful than SORRY!
In Thailand saying: SORRY is said so loosely (without sincerity), it is very difficult to believe this word when you hear someone say it!
คนไทยที่หัวเราะต่างชาติเวลาพูด หัวเราะเพราะว่าเอ็นดูที่พูดเก่ง พูดได้ค่ะ คนไทยส่วนใหญ่จะดีใจที่เห็นชาวต่างชาติพูดไทยแล้วก็จะยิ้ม หัวเราะ และชื่นชมว่าพูดได้ ถ้าพูดผิด พูดไม่ชัดก็ ok. จะยิ่มดีใจ ไม่ได้หัวเราะเพราะดูถูกคุณๆคงเข้าใจคนไทยผิดไปมาก คนไทยส่วนใหญ่ใจดีค่ะ😊😊
"enjoy all of the attributes that Black's have (hairstyle, clothing styles, dancing styles, etc...) naturally!" 🙄🙄 Listen up, all clothes and items that you bought/owns, and wear are MADE IN CHINA and other Asian countries. Even these so called blk women hair wigs/weave/ hair color are MADE BY ASIAN. It's not even blk folks hair texture. LOL
Thai people smile and laugh at any situation make the other confused. I lived in the states for a while , some colleagues don't understand why I act like I was laughing at serious situations but the truth is I was nervous!
LOVE your videos bro. also love how you don't promote the sexual tourism. just left thailand and the phillippines, just arrived to Vietnam now, loving southeast asia
It's the main reason to go though, especially on a short trip
@@cooliipie do you bruh, that a consensual contract between 2 people that got nothing to do with me.
Sounds like he's looking fir the perfect place. Doesn't exist.
If I called it Siam, I might get a busted mouth and/or nose. Yow! Thai food will toast your tonsils and clear your sinuses. Might burn the rectum the next morning exiting your body. Another yow!