21:09 "As long as you don't enter my space, you, I don't care what you are doing" That's what I most appreciate here. The stray cats and dogs also appreciate this point.
Unfortunately many people come here and think all spaces belong to them and end up in confrontation with people, cats and dogs. Those are the people you see in the news reels.
Before regularly visiting Thailand, I thought the only clean restrooms were going to be inside the major shopping centers, but I was so wrong! Everywhere you go in Thailand, I find bathrooms and restrooms very clean! I also love how the toilet stalls are completely sealed, unlike the ones in the US with the large gaps between the panels. You can do your business inside the toilet stalls without worrying about others watching you through the gaps. Even the nicer shopping centers have Japanese-style bidets to wash your bum. I've stopped at many gas station rest stops along the highways and the restrooms are always clean and constantly maintained by cleaning ladies. One of my biggest surprises was a single-room restroom at an MRT station (Bangkok subway) that was so clean you could eat off the floor!
People in this region are sensitive to comparisons. Thais are not narrow-minded and are willing to listen and improve on the negatives. You will see a lot of diversity from what you have experienced yourself, and that becomes something that many groups of people are not happy with and Thailand is often attacked.
I'm Thai and I like to know how the world see my country. But Thailand has so much diversity, some people may not like to be compared with others. We have all the political spectrums from super conservative (ultra royalist) to very progressive. Some may not like your content, but I can say many of us like your content too, so keep doing your great work.
I'm Thai and I gotta say you're doing a great job Andrew. No different from a journalist making people aware through your observations. Sweet and sour everywhere you go but this is your job and if you speak the truth, no shame in it and for those that don't like it, get a new job as a blogger/vlogger or influencer.
You should go to Bali and see how's tourism there. Cause lately there are so much conversation about how over tourism ruining Bali and the locals in few years wouldn't be able to afford to live in their island anymore
Good to hear in-depth insights from another Asian American who's new to Bangkok. I've been here a long time (over 10+ years) so a lot of the smaller details that you've outlined like "woman janitor cleaning a bathroom" gets overlooked as it's just a normal thing to me. Here are some additional comments... 7:55 You gotta practice being chill on the back of the motorbike (don't tense up your body). If you notice how the Thai's do it, they don't hold onto anything. Most of the time they're just on their phones or something. Just relax your body. 10:40 It depends on the gym. At my gym, I pay 600 thb per month (~$18 usd). It's downtown (Asoke/Sukhumvit area), modern equipment, Air Con in a modern building, etc. There are other gym brands (like Fitness First Platinum) that are way up there in price though. 11:21 The Chinese EV's here are cheap because China and Thailand have goverment subsidies and agreements (can Google this). Also, Thailand is 1 of the leading auto manufacturing countries in the entire world. There is no shipping. A lot of the Chinese EV brands (BYD, Deepal, GAC, Neta, etc) all have factories in Thailand now. 12:30 True about the levels of fashion. In Thailand, before Zara/Uniqlo, you've got: 1) Low quality stuff at a night market and/or daytime market (ie. Chatujak market) 2) Online shopping for cheap clothes (Shopee / Lazada) 3) Cheap fashion at malls where you can bargain price (ie. MBK or Platinum mall) 4) Then you reach Zara / Uniqlo level. 19:25 There are a lot of testers. But I see it as a positive thing. For example, when I was visiting home (DMV area) and NYC back in October, pretty much all the merch in Target and CVS had to be locked up behind glass (to prevent theft). Pretty embarassing to be honest. In Thailand, I'm not saying theft doesn't happen, but it's not as big of a problem like it is in the west.
28:15 - I think the best way to respect the Thai culture or Asian culture this way is to do vs where Thailand is just better. For example, Thailand better than America in cheaper food, better rail/train station, better hospitality, better medical care and prices, better internet, better condos. These are all true things that can show how good Thailand is while encouraging US to step up and do better.
amazing for expats in certain aspects it’s not that good for locals like low wages no government assistance less labor laws pollution hateful sexpats, gentrification ect
@@PFG888it's not just for Thailand. Generally, if you're staying long term in a country, then it's best not to comment about their politics or govt. There are some countries which have laws on speaking against the govt or in the case of TH, the Thai royal family (lese majeste law).
I really enjoy you and Andrew’s video topics recently and can see the maturity in the content as well compared to years ago. As with most south eastern countries, I noticed it is the “young to maybe at most middle aged group who are out and about. One doesn't see many of the older and senior citizens out and about unless they are still making a living doing blue collar work. Would you be able to do some interviewing with the “older crowd” and see their input on the modern/westernized Bangkok society. Same with couples with young children and schooling there. Is Bangkok good for raising a family or is it like the US where the suburban areas are better for raising children. I believe your channel will grow even more if you cover all age groups and interests. Thanks for sharing your experiences there and you are definitely by no means hurting anyone in Thailand by comparing their lifestyles and culture to North Americans, Australians or Europeans. You are just stating the facts and sharing what you see and your experiences. Keep the great content coming!
Glad you highlighted that comments by Thai folks as you enter into that culture/community. And you're tryna create content "differently" now that you are in different territory even if views predominantly from US.
Cool Bro!!! Merry Christmas from the Boogie Down Bronx!!! Your content is great, and as someone that works in film and television productions in NY, please try to hire local. Go to the local university with a film or art program and you will find a kid that can do the job and needs the money. Peace
Thailand does not have the system like Singapore where you need to buy a licence plate before being allowed to buy a car. You can buy a car new or second hand and then have it registered, paying a few hundred baht. That's all. Singaporean must pay at least 50 times of that for a right to own a licence plate/car. FYI, vaporing cigarette is illegal in Thailand for both consumers and sellers, period. But it spreads gradually among the young. Meanwhile cigarette smoking is declining yearly and there is no cigarette tray available anywhere. Smoking is prohibit in public places such as govt office, school, bus, train, plane, parks. Fines are heavy by Thai standard. Cigarette ad is banned and display of cigarette is not allowed. It is kept in drawers and you must specifically ask 7-11 staff to buy them.
Hi, I'm Thai, I enjoy listening to your contents. I just want to tell you that you're doing great contents, showing your good observations, your point of view both good and bad things, I like it, thanks for sharing it & keep it coming ka! :)
Thai here! Just wanted to say your observations are really valid and interesting. About the 24/7 open bathrooms-I didn’t get why it’d be an issue at first, but then you mentioned the bad things that could happen, and I was like, ohhh, true! Haha, never thought about that before. It shows how interesting it is to see different viewpoints from people in other countries! Keep up the comparisons and sharing your opinions-love watching them!
21:09 "As long as you don't enter my space, you, I don't care what you are doing" yes it's true. actually more than that, we have greangjai(เกรงใจ) so we preferred to keep our opinion inside so it won't bother anyone.
I find myself comparing your content to that of other RUclipsrs here in Thailand. You are simply lightyears ahead of the pack in terms of content and presentation, and you have only just begun. Hopefully the other guys will up their game now.
I think you're doing fine. There are so many food and travel vloggers already, so you can do something different that fits your style. Just avoid touchy subjects like Thai politics or the royal system, especially. Most Asian people are very nationalistic, not just in Thailand, to be exact. I mean, anywhere you go, don't talk shit about the place, and you will be loved by the locals.
When you guys do make those food tours videos again, can I suggest you hire a good editor? Your last few food tour videos were way too long and the pacing was terrible. I couldn't even finish watching any of them.
Please don’t!! I lived in Sài Gòn for for 3 yrs recently and the dating seen is 1000 times better than the US. Enough said. But then again, I’m also Việt, speak the language, and moving back to the motherland to rediscover my ethnicity is important for personal growth considering how abruptly we had to leave due to the war. But for the ones that go to SE Asia that aren’t SE Asians, like David Fung, ChinaMac etc…it’s VERY Cringeworthy!! SE Asia is full of perverted sex tourist who come and make a mockery of the country, a mockery of themselves, and bring a bad image to Asian-Americans as they try to date locals. There is already plenty of videos on this topic on RUclips, I hope David doesn’t. He can do it in China…his own motherland, just don’t do it in Thailand or Vietnam unless your Thai or Việt, as it comes off really cringeworthy.
Interesting. I definitely think comparatively. It doesn’t however necessarily mean the existence of a difference means one things is better than the other. It could be dialectical or contradiction. I think you do a pretty good job being objective.
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21:09 "As long as you don't enter my space, you, I don't care what you are doing" That's what I most appreciate here. The stray cats and dogs also appreciate this point.
Unfortunately many people come here and think all spaces belong to them and end up in confrontation with people, cats and dogs. Those are the people you see in the news reels.
As a Thai person, Ithink you are doing great. And you make fair and valid observations.
Keep up the good work!
Before regularly visiting Thailand, I thought the only clean restrooms were going to be inside the major shopping centers, but I was so wrong! Everywhere you go in Thailand, I find bathrooms and restrooms very clean! I also love how the toilet stalls are completely sealed, unlike the ones in the US with the large gaps between the panels. You can do your business inside the toilet stalls without worrying about others watching you through the gaps. Even the nicer shopping centers have Japanese-style bidets to wash your bum. I've stopped at many gas station rest stops along the highways and the restrooms are always clean and constantly maintained by cleaning ladies. One of my biggest surprises was a single-room restroom at an MRT station (Bangkok subway) that was so clean you could eat off the floor!
Labor is dirt cheap. They can afford cleaners there.
eat off the floor! OMG
People in this region are sensitive to comparisons. Thais are not narrow-minded and are willing to listen and improve on the negatives. You will see a lot of diversity from what you have experienced yourself, and that becomes something that many groups of people are not happy with and Thailand is often attacked.
I'm Thai and I like to know how the world see my country. But Thailand has so much diversity, some people may not like to be compared with others. We have all the political spectrums from super conservative (ultra royalist) to very progressive. Some may not like your content, but I can say many of us like your content too, so keep doing your great work.
I'm Thai and I gotta say you're doing a great job Andrew. No different from a journalist making people aware through your observations. Sweet and sour everywhere you go but this is your job and if you speak the truth, no shame in it and for those that don't like it, get a new job as a blogger/vlogger or influencer.
You should go to Bali and see how's tourism there. Cause lately there are so much conversation about how over tourism ruining Bali and the locals in few years wouldn't be able to afford to live in their island anymore
"Comparison is the thieve of joy" 😮 that is giving me a lot to ponder.
Good to hear in-depth insights from another Asian American who's new to Bangkok. I've been here a long time (over 10+ years) so a lot of the smaller details that you've outlined like "woman janitor cleaning a bathroom" gets overlooked as it's just a normal thing to me. Here are some additional comments...
7:55 You gotta practice being chill on the back of the motorbike (don't tense up your body). If you notice how the Thai's do it, they don't hold onto anything. Most of the time they're just on their phones or something. Just relax your body.
10:40 It depends on the gym. At my gym, I pay 600 thb per month (~$18 usd). It's downtown (Asoke/Sukhumvit area), modern equipment, Air Con in a modern building, etc. There are other gym brands (like Fitness First Platinum) that are way up there in price though.
11:21 The Chinese EV's here are cheap because China and Thailand have goverment subsidies and agreements (can Google this). Also, Thailand is 1 of the leading auto manufacturing countries in the entire world. There is no shipping. A lot of the Chinese EV brands (BYD, Deepal, GAC, Neta, etc) all have factories in Thailand now.
12:30 True about the levels of fashion. In Thailand, before Zara/Uniqlo, you've got:
1) Low quality stuff at a night market and/or daytime market (ie. Chatujak market)
2) Online shopping for cheap clothes (Shopee / Lazada)
3) Cheap fashion at malls where you can bargain price (ie. MBK or Platinum mall)
4) Then you reach Zara / Uniqlo level.
19:25 There are a lot of testers. But I see it as a positive thing. For example, when I was visiting home (DMV area) and NYC back in October, pretty much all the merch in Target and CVS had to be locked up behind glass (to prevent theft). Pretty embarassing to be honest. In Thailand, I'm not saying theft doesn't happen, but it's not as big of a problem like it is in the west.
The 💁♀️boys been eating good since you got to Thailand, homey's glowing 😮.
28:15 - I think the best way to respect the Thai culture or Asian culture this way is to do vs where Thailand is just better. For example, Thailand better than America in cheaper food, better rail/train station, better hospitality, better medical care and prices, better internet, better condos. These are all true things that can show how good Thailand is while encouraging US to step up and do better.
amazing for expats in certain aspects it’s not that good for locals like low wages no government assistance less labor laws pollution hateful sexpats, gentrification ect
@@gametri-eq6lj yeah but if you in Thailand and say bad things about Thailand I think they come after you
@@PFG888it's not just for Thailand. Generally, if you're staying long term in a country, then it's best not to comment about their politics or govt. There are some countries which have laws on speaking against the govt or in the case of TH, the Thai royal family (lese majeste law).
I really enjoy you and Andrew’s video topics recently and can see the maturity in the content as well compared to years ago.
As with most south eastern countries, I noticed it is the “young to maybe at most middle aged group who are out and about. One doesn't see many of the older and senior citizens out and about unless they are still making a living doing blue collar work. Would you be able to do some interviewing with the “older crowd” and see their input on the modern/westernized Bangkok society. Same with couples with young children and schooling there. Is Bangkok good for raising a family or is it like the US where the suburban areas are better for raising children.
I believe your channel will grow even more if you cover all age groups and interests.
Thanks for sharing your experiences there and you are definitely by no means hurting anyone in Thailand by comparing their lifestyles and culture to North Americans, Australians or Europeans. You are just stating the facts and sharing what you see and your experiences. Keep the great content coming!
I gotta say. Your show is much better with both of you playing off of each other.
Glad you highlighted that comments by Thai folks as you enter into that culture/community. And you're tryna create content "differently" now that you are in different territory even if views predominantly from US.
You have been here for only a month, but you surely digest a lot of good observations. That is great, mate.
Cool Bro!!!
Merry Christmas from the Boogie Down Bronx!!!
Your content is great, and as someone that works in film and television productions in NY, please try to hire local. Go to the local university with a film or art program and you will find a kid that can do the job and needs the money.
Peace
Thailand does not have the system like Singapore where you need to buy a licence plate before being allowed to buy a car. You can buy a car new or second hand and then have it registered, paying a few hundred baht. That's all. Singaporean must pay at least 50 times of that for a right to own a licence plate/car. FYI, vaporing cigarette is illegal in Thailand for both consumers and sellers, period. But it spreads gradually among the young. Meanwhile cigarette smoking is declining yearly and there is no cigarette tray available anywhere. Smoking is prohibit in public places such as govt office, school, bus, train, plane, parks. Fines are heavy by Thai standard. Cigarette ad is banned and display of cigarette is not allowed. It is kept in drawers and you must specifically ask 7-11 staff to buy them.
ผมเคยโดนต่างชาติคิดว่าน่าจะมาอยู่ไทยตอบกลับว่า ไม่อยากให้คนต่างชาติหลั่งไหลเข้าไทยมากเค้าน่าจะกลัวว่ามันจะกลับไปเป็นสังคมที่เค้าหนีมา ข้าวของก็แพงขึ้นด้วยมั๊ง เพิ่งดูexpat ที่เชียงใหม่รู้สึกกังวลเรื่องนักท่องเที่ยวต่างชาติเยอะมากๆ
Great observations. I plan to visit Thailand in the summer and appreciate learning more about it. Thanks
Bangkok is great as long as you have money to spend there. No money, no love.
Hi, I'm Thai, I enjoy listening to your contents. I just want to tell you that you're doing great contents, showing your good observations, your point of view both good and bad things, I like it, thanks for sharing it & keep it coming ka! :)
Thai here! Just wanted to say your observations are really valid and interesting. About the 24/7 open bathrooms-I didn’t get why it’d be an issue at first, but then you mentioned the bad things that could happen, and I was like, ohhh, true! Haha, never thought about that before. It shows how interesting it is to see different viewpoints from people in other countries! Keep up the comparisons and sharing your opinions-love watching them!
21:09 "As long as you don't enter my space, you, I don't care what you are doing" yes it's true.
actually more than that, we have greangjai(เกรงใจ) so we preferred to keep our opinion inside so it won't bother anyone.
It is the first time I heard about the flip-flop index of competency of motorbike grab. Ha ha.
Where is your Thumbnail pic in this clip ? click bait ?
Exactly! If Im a Thai, I would be really, really mad. Its a clickbait and you're using the Thai women to earn more. Very selfish!
In the planning process of moving to Thailand or VN, so am really appreciative of these insightful videos. Keep 'em coming!
If you want more organized, then TH. If want more chaotic/ raw, then VN, e.g. BKK vs HCMC (Saigon), Pattaya vs Da Nang (beach cities).
Buddhism has played an important role in Thai norms.
3. Rats, we have so many rats like other countries but you see them less because we also have many stray dogs and cats roaming around.
Following from the uk 🇬🇧
Hey man i’m thai please ignore about bad comments, i understand you keep made your content i will support you ❤❤❤❤
Just following you journey.
Oh, oh, you should do a thai stick Mary Jane video. 😊
I like your haircut Mr. David. 😊
Bro, great observation in a country where you
have only been there just a month.
Bangkok n taipei city r both similar
as a taiwanese - for sure. i find thonglor area very similar to zhongxiao fuxing area and some areas in ximending
@@jamesbond3125yes there are similarities with Taipei but I think Taipei is cleaner & more organized. Taiwan is a bit more pricey too (generally).
@@kitty_s23456 agreed, taipei fang jia very high, cost of living is high and job opportunity is competitive
I find myself comparing your content to that of other RUclipsrs here in Thailand. You are simply lightyears ahead of the pack in terms of content and presentation, and you have only just begun. Hopefully the other guys will up their game now.
Agreed.
I hope you're having fun and stay safe😘
I think you're doing fine. There are so many food and travel vloggers already, so you can do something different that fits your style. Just avoid touchy subjects like Thai politics or the royal system, especially. Most Asian people are very nationalistic, not just in Thailand, to be exact. I mean, anywhere you go, don't talk shit about the place, and you will be loved by the locals.
Yo hire a Burmese person.
When you guys do make those food tours videos again, can I suggest you hire a good editor? Your last few food tour videos were way too long and the pacing was terrible. I couldn't even finish watching any of them.
Do a video on dating in Thailand /vietnam compared to back in USA 🇺🇸
Pros and cons and your thoughts and your experiences
Please don’t!! I lived in Sài Gòn for for 3 yrs recently and the dating seen is 1000 times better than the US. Enough said. But then again, I’m also Việt, speak the language, and moving back to the motherland to rediscover my ethnicity is important for personal growth considering how abruptly we had to leave due to the war. But for the ones that go to SE Asia that aren’t SE Asians, like David Fung, ChinaMac etc…it’s VERY Cringeworthy!! SE Asia is full of perverted sex tourist who come and make a mockery of the country, a mockery of themselves, and bring a bad image to Asian-Americans as they try to date locals. There is already plenty of videos on this topic on RUclips, I hope David doesn’t. He can do it in China…his own motherland, just don’t do it in Thailand or Vietnam unless your Thai or Việt, as it comes off really cringeworthy.
obv in Asia it would be better than in the west where Asians are heavily stereotyped and emasculated
Watch out for the Ladyboys 😂
Tru, 'cause if you ain't careful, you may fall in luv w/ 'em 💅
there's not a lot of rats because there's a lot of snakes and big lizards 😁
Interesting. I definitely think comparatively. It doesn’t however necessarily mean the existence of a difference means one things is better than the other. It could be dialectical or contradiction. I think you do a pretty good job being objective.
First!