Great interview I enjoyed watching it Friso is a Legend A true example of kindness and integrity We need more westerners like him in the land of smiles
I live not too far from the khlong toei shacks/river houses, and when i go past the smell is pretty strong by the river, its a shame that some of those stilt-houses falling into that dirty water. It's so crazy, you'll see the shacks, then look up, and there's condos like Modiz, brand new luxury condo.
Bangkok is a perfect city compared to most western cities.... I like this charity. Cleaning up the community with the people and for the people. Good interview.
Great episode showing more real and less "holiday" side of Thailand. When there is a shared goal or a struggle, communities form. It's a thing that I miss in western big cities, everyone lives on their own and communities are rare. It's so much harder to achieve something as a swarm of individuals where nobody cares.
This was inspiring interview.Bangkok community help,definitely will come there when in Bangkok.Most humble European I ever heard.Way to go Eric to interview such wonderful individuals
Fantastic Interview! Maybe you could be bring the thai man on the podcast and work with a translator and then cut it together with subtitles? Anyway, great content on your channel
Thank you for making a difference in Thailand by helping the children and elderly citizens. This episode is an eye-opener, showing the real issues that have been swept under the carpet.
I was in Thailand during the Pandemic, arrived 3 days before lockdown. During the first year from March 2021 Thailand had 52 cases only. Numbers exploded into the thausands only AFTER they started the vaccination program. Today thousands suffer clogged arteries many die. While he complains about the large conglomerates like CP he directly played right into their hands.
If you are young in Thailand, it is not difficult to escape poverty. The large chain businesses including 7-11, Family-Mart and all of the chains that fill Big-C and Central Plaza across Thailand do offer living wages (12000-14000 THB a month) if you are sharing a studio with a friend or boyfriend. These are mostly dead-end jobs that will pay you to look presentable and provide decent customer service. The problems begin when you hit your 30s and are no longer hired for these jobs as they focus on employing the young. As you have noted, English is helpful because you can then work in the tourist economy. A lot of young people will do this to send 3000-5000 THB back to their family in rural Thailand and will allow their family to live without deprivation on a total income of 9,000 to 10,000THB. In the rural communities, no one is starving as there is plenty of surplus rice and vegetables, even in the worst soil areas of Issan. But there is very little income for non-food or shelter.
I believe one way Thailand looks out for it's people...foreign businesses have to hire a certain percentage of Thais. Meaning, their employees can't be mostly foreigners. I met a bar owner in Vietnam and he had to employ a certain percentage of locals. Now, that I think about it...all his employees were Vietnamese. He was the only foreigner.
I wonder why so many foreigners keep giving money to ladies instead of helping the local community and poor people, these are real poor people not ladies that just use their money for pleasure. Totally no sense but we know men think to other things. I see often on fb groups men asking how much money should give to thai wives and debate that. Are they doing anything for poor people? Dont think so
Amazing seeing a European farang moving to Thailand at the age of 18 and running an incredible charity.
Well done!
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks for watching 🙏
Great interview
I enjoyed watching it
Friso is a Legend
A true example of kindness and integrity
We need more westerners like him in the land of smiles
Thanks a lot Eric and One Night in Bangkok for having us on your show! ❤️
I live not too far from the khlong toei shacks/river houses, and when i go past the smell is pretty strong by the river, its a shame that some of those stilt-houses falling into that dirty water. It's so crazy, you'll see the shacks, then look up, and there's condos like Modiz, brand new luxury condo.
Yea it’s a crazy world to live in where these two things exist at the same time and same place
Great interview with the best son in the world❤ Thank you so much.
Thanks, mom!
Bangkok is a perfect city compared to most western cities.... I like this charity. Cleaning up the community with the people and for the people. Good interview.
Thanks for watching
Brilliant interview very enjoyable to watch, great work this foundation is doing for the city of Bangkok well done guys.
Glad you enjoyed it. Friso, Greg, and all of BCHF are doing wonders.
Great episode showing more real and less "holiday" side of Thailand. When there is a shared goal or a struggle, communities form. It's a thing that I miss in western big cities, everyone lives on their own and communities are rare. It's so much harder to achieve something as a swarm of individuals where nobody cares.
Thanks for watching
This was inspiring interview.Bangkok community help,definitely will come there when in Bangkok.Most humble European I ever heard.Way to go Eric to interview such wonderful individuals
This is for checking it out 🙏
Will definitely be working with BCH in the future. Good looking out Eric!
Please do! I did it earlier this year and they are amazing❤
Will Be back there in sept❤ but it really does open up you're mind being in thailand and show's you how fortunate you are if you came from abroad.
Definitely
Great podcast
Thanks for watching
Fantastic Interview! Maybe you could be bring the thai man on the podcast and work with a translator and then cut it together with subtitles? Anyway, great content on your channel
Yes, I would like to
Thank you for making a difference in Thailand by helping the children and elderly citizens. This episode is an eye-opener, showing the real issues that have been swept under the carpet.
thanks for watching
Great content! Keep it up. Enjoying all your stuff so far.
Thanks for watching
Smartest guest you've hosted.
Thanks for watching
More “thoughts” less “thots”.
Amazing episode! 👏
I was in Thailand during the Pandemic, arrived 3 days before lockdown. During the first year from March 2021 Thailand had 52 cases only. Numbers exploded into the thausands only AFTER they started the vaccination program. Today thousands suffer clogged arteries many die.
While he complains about the large conglomerates like CP he directly played right into their hands.
What do you mean? Care to elaborate?
Well done, a smart intelligent pod cast.... educational, not like the instagram girls lacking substance
6 AM upload? Lets goooooo!!!
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Nice!
If you are young in Thailand, it is not difficult to escape poverty. The large chain businesses including 7-11, Family-Mart and all of the chains that fill Big-C and Central Plaza across Thailand do offer living wages (12000-14000 THB a month) if you are sharing a studio with a friend or boyfriend. These are mostly dead-end jobs that will pay you to look presentable and provide decent customer service. The problems begin when you hit your 30s and are no longer hired for these jobs as they focus on employing the young. As you have noted, English is helpful because you can then work in the tourist economy. A lot of young people will do this to send 3000-5000 THB back to their family in rural Thailand and will allow their family to live without deprivation on a total income of 9,000 to 10,000THB. In the rural communities, no one is starving as there is plenty of surplus rice and vegetables, even in the worst soil areas of Issan. But there is very little income for non-food or shelter.
Thanks for the comment
I believe one way Thailand looks out for it's people...foreign businesses have to hire a certain percentage of Thais. Meaning, their employees can't be mostly foreigners. I met a bar owner in Vietnam and he had to employ a certain percentage of locals. Now, that I think about it...all his employees were Vietnamese. He was the only foreigner.
yes, that's true. Typically, it's 4 Thais for every 1 foreigner
Didn't even touch on how he started a nightlife website the videos they produced were top notch.
I honestly didn’t know about it until after we finished filming 🤷♂️
@@OneNightinBangkok_ you're still new here, it's ok.
Chris Living Thai! Woah, long time no see! Thanks for the comment and hope you’re well 🙏❤️
People on retirement visas are forbidden to work, and that includes volunteer work. Be aware that you can be jailed/fined for doing so.
I wonder why so many foreigners keep giving money to ladies instead of helping the local community and poor people, these are real poor people not ladies that just use their money for pleasure. Totally no sense but we know men think to other things. I see often on fb groups men asking how much money should give to thai wives and debate that. Are they doing anything for poor people? Dont think so
You really wonder why ? Really ???
When you consider they pay their wives ! That answers everything as to the mentality of the individuals you speak of