34 Years Living in Thailand: Christopher G. Moore Tells Life Story
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
- I interview writer Christopher G. Moore about his life in Bangkok. Christopher has been living in Bangkok since 1988. Thailand has changed drastically since the 1980's and in this video Christopher regales us with stories of Bangkok's past, a time before the internet dominated and the BTS sky train and MRT subway ever existed.
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Thanks for having me on your show, Pete. I enjoyed the journey down memory lane. Your questions were thoughtful and kept the ball rolling. I also appreciate the many kind comments from your viewers. You've gathered a special group of people interested exploring Thai culture. Best, Christopher
It was a real pleasure Christopher 🙏🙏🙏
Hope we can hear much more from you Christopher. You have a special voice and story. Oral history in action!
@@wendellslatter4583 Thank you for the kind words! Pete has another episode where we talk about Heart Talk. That episode will be released soon.
@@booktalkconversation828 I’ll look forward to that and to anything further you do. I have enjoyed greatly and learned much from your books. 📚
Chris as me being a thailand lover haha you are a wealth of knowledge . Your calm level headed way is very different from alot of expats there. Would love to have a conversation when I return. Thanks for all you do
I was visiting Bangkok and Pattaya in 1982 and started trying to live here since 1986. I was in Phuket before it became greed island! No sports on TV, no cell phones, internet , no Farang style foods in shops. I had to drive to to Phuket Town get buy the first Bangkok post delivery at a newsagents near the old post office! I got away from Patong in 1987 as it was turning into the way it now is! I moved to Phuket town near Sam Kong. It was better around Phuket town in those days! Helped my Thai considerably! *I actually had PO Box 1 when I lived in Phuket. Good article Pete.
Wow cool story. You’ve seen many changes since then😬😬😬
@@ThairishTimes now that's a guys story I would like
Great interview! I wanted to hear more. More about how Bangkok has changed, more about the books, about the concrete perceptions of what makes Thais think differently from Westerners, etc. I am sure there is enough for at least one more video.
Absolutely agree. Would be great to hear so much more from Christopher.
A Killing Smile is probably the best book about Thailand I have ever read! It should be a movie!
I must read that one, I've heard good things
This gentleman speaks to my belief system. Last year I retired youngish, sold my home, car and everything else, gave away many possessions and threw out the rest of it and left Vancouver for a new home in Thailand. The more stuff you have the more responsibility you have. Stuff requires space and space costs money. Taxes, insurance etc. I left with a backpack. I've never felt so free. And a year later I met my dream girl, got married and, although I'm financially secure, we both still embrace the minimalist lifestyle. I am a lucky man however none of it would have been possible without reevaluating what is important to me in life. I'd rather spend my money on experiences than things.
Best of luck on your journey
How old are you and how do you make a living now?
Excellent story!
An example of a well balanced expat , his well groomed appearance , the dyed hair and smart black shirt complements his story . An enjoyable likeable natural character who does not project a load of bull s### . I wish him every success and would certainly watch out for his future appearances and reminiscences
It is so hard to leave Bangkok if you are the guy who accepts Thai culture and adjusts. Then you know life doesnt feel the same in any other city :)
That's a very powerful comment. Well done!
Another great interview Pete.
Good to see Bangkok Pat getting more recognition as he was flying under the radar about a year ago.
Absoultely Pat makes great content and is a really nice fella as well
that was a brilliant conversation, shame it ended as I could have listened for a lot longer. Cheers Pete
Good to know Mark. There will be more with Christopher for sure
Another home-run, Pete.
Totally unique character from all your others. With a fascinating story and a wizened historical perspective of being an expat in LOS. Totally absorbing.
You keep finding these unique characters, and you’ll easily meet and surpass every subscriber goal. Suu! Suu!
Thanks! I’m gonna keep looking. I’m always on the hunt for great stories and characters for this channel
Great interview Pete, Christopher has some great stories! Loved to hear what it was like to live in Bangkok Thailand in 1980's, when it was a real adventure being cut off from the rest of the world. Just amazing! Always look forward to your interview videos Pete. How about a day in the life of Paddy Doyle or Mark Wiens.
Well Pete I am truly impressed now you scored a big one there I remember waiting for every book that was coming out so I could read it cover to cover and savor every page. He paints an incredible picture with vivid detail ahas dove deep into thai culture on many different economic planes. Great interview
Glad you liked it Thomas. Those are some good suggestions
Mus be keeping them for his books because he didn't say much on this blog
Great interview, Pete, I have known Chris for over 30 years. He is a wealth of knowledge about Krung Thep.
Hey Kevin glad you liked it
I like this dude; warm and engaging. I enjoyed his perspective, as it was different to other people I know who have lived here since the 80s... keep them coming Pete!
Glad you enjoyed it JB 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
To be honest I really want these interviews to go for a lot longer. We just get beneath the surface and then boom it's over. You are so talented and this is fast becoming my favourite channel. I wish these were 1-3 Podcast interviews. I understand RUclips is where the money is but I rarely watch the videos yet I listen with my headphones (a great feature with RUclips, as you can turn your screen off without stopping the video).
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the feedback mate. It’s good to know that some people prefer a longer format
This was an exceptional interview with tremendous insights. I was able to fully appreciate the old school stories of Bangkok. Although my first trip was in January of 1993, I was able to somehow relate to the stories of Bangkok in the late eighties (my father has traveled to Thailand 40 times dating back as early as 1982). I listened to and watched this interview very closely (no scrolling or reading of comments which leads to distraction). I loved this interview!
Thank you Scott for your kind words.
Another great Video Pete. We need more and longer ones please 🙏
Keep up the great work
Roger that T S
Longer? No! You always want to leave them wanting more! 😉
@@jdavies212msu yes longer, can split it into parts if needed. But just have a look at Joe Rogan! 3 hrs no probs lol
I just came across this. Very interesting, very thoughtful discussion, very thought provoking. Thank you.
You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed it
Great interview! Everything you own must fit in one suitcase and then you can be free. I love the quote!
Your videos are getting better by the minute.... Unique persons/ personalities, topics and great interviewing/ filming
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Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Fantastic. I could listen to him all day!! Thanks Pete
You’re very welcome 🙂
Yes, I'll add my agreement to the other comments. I love his colorful style of speaking. No profanity just interesting story telling that I could have listened to all day. 👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent interview 👍🏻👌🏻
Bringing back memories of my days in Bangkok!! Thanks for finding him!!
We’re going to another on Thai culture. Coming soon 🙏🙏🙏
Interesting video Pete. Must try and get my hands on Christopher's books.
Try one of the Calvino series Stan 👍🏼👍🏼
An excellent interview Pete. Christopher G, Moore is a Bangkok legend. He is a long-term expat who is an author, story teller, gentleman and so much more. He is always so positive and productive. A few years ago, he started and organized the CCCL (Changing Climate, Changing Lives) Film Festival in Thailand to raise awareness of climate change through short films. I absolutely recommend the Vincent Calvino novels to anyone interested in Bangkok and Thai culture. The novels are a window into Thai society, culture and crime. Thank you Pete for interviewing Christopher.
Thank you very much for those kind words, Mike.
Glad you liked it Mike. We have a part 2 coming soon
Great interview!
Great interview, thanks Pete and Christopher .
Thanks Gail☺️
Great interview, awesome writer and person that you interviewed.
Great interview. I must read some of Christopher's books. My friend Tommie has known Chris for a long time and says he is a very nice guy.
My gf has started watching your vblogs too.
Fantastic interview, loved it
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️☺️
Great interview Pete, hadn't heard of the guy and I worked making books for 20 years! But I'll certainly look up some of his books now
cheers William
I used to love reading the Bangkok Post back in the day. Tech Wednesdays were the most exciting time of the week back in 1999. The paper's cartoons were good to but a bit of a sensory overlaod for the time. Great interview. Thanks.
My first trip to Bangkok( with my brother) in 1972.After 30 years I visited Bkk again with a Thai friend and his families,then kept on visiting Bangkok and other provinces till 2019...Stop travelling coz of Covid.
good interview Pete, keep up the good work!!!
Thanks mate, more to come
I don't normally comment on vids. but on this occasion i will dabble.
Your content is inspiring , intriguing & taddy bit bizzarro world stuff.
This ticks a lot of my boxes personally , for that i say thank you.
Well I really appreciate your comment so thank you ☺️ quite motivating actually 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Enjoyable video. Thanks
Another great interview you are certainly one of a kind creative thinker
Thank you Michael 🙏🙏🙏
I arrived in April of 1966 and it was so much better then.
Wow I bet you have stories about
Ah Peter, you're a master interviewer! I love crime stories set in the Far East and Chris Moore is one of my favorite storytellers. Incredibly interesting discussion. I hope to revisit Bangkok again soon. If so, I'll try to reach out to you. Have a few stories to tell. I was almost sunk by a German submarine in the Canary Islands! I was also involved in the Cultural Revolutionary over-spill into HK (1966-67). BKK is such a special place. I'm so glad you're there to enlighten (and entertain) us with such interesting guests. Thank you!
Cheers Chris, here’s my email thairishtimes@gmail.com give me a shout
Great interview
loved every minute!
Thanks for watching, Daniel and your kind comment.
Nice job Pete. Found the discussion on culture particularly enlightening and spot on.
Thanks glad you liked it ☺️☺️
Thanks for the positive feedback, Curt.
Very Awesome Pete!!
Super good video. He’s a extremely interesting person, heard him before and for sure interesting to hear again. Only thing… it could have been longer 😂😂. Good job
Glad you enjoyed it
Great stuff Pete! I always wish I had someone around to talk to that new BKK back in the 60’s thru the 80’s. I never got there myself till 1995. I always wondered what life was like before the BTS began construction. I saw a good Netflix Series called “The Serpent” about BKK in the 70’s and I thought that was pretty cool to look back to that time in BKK but it left me even more curious. Hope you get this interesting Author back for another interview someday
Thanks Bradley, I've always been fascinated with Bangkok's history and those that spent many years here. Christopher will be on again in the coming weeks mate
Love these old school story’s
Beautiful interview, good vibes :)
Thanks ☺️☺️
I've been reading Christopher Moore's books since the 1990s, and loved his Calvino character. I even got to meet Cristopher back in the 90s one night in Therme.
Hi, enjoyed your interview. What an interesting person is C G Moor. 38 years in Thailand that is a lifetime. Keep the vids coming.
Take care GOD Bless you and yours.M
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 more to come 👍🏼👍🏼
A very constructive vlogging Pete. Would like to meet Mr C Moore, and talk to him about olden days Bangkok, as I left Thailand in 1974! A very pleasant gentleman and a soothing interview 🙏
1974!! Wow we have to have you on and tell your story some day
@@ThairishTimes 🤣 Very funny Pete...By the way, I went to Mater Dei School for twelve years!, then straight to the UK
Great Interview Pete, again an Interesting person with a good story. 🙏
Cheers Gert
I read my first Christopher G Moore book in 1999. I was travelling on a train up to Chiang Mai from Bangkok and someone had left it on the train so I started reading. Moore really does capture the Farang experience in Thailand really well and it's all done with this fantastic and exciting backdrop of the seedy criminal underbelly of Thailand and SE Asia. Calvino is a great character and I'd really love to see a TV series (done well of course!) featuring him and his adventures. Can't wait to see the collab with BKK Pat!
That was refreshing and articulate. I am big on history. Espescially the period Thailand from mid 60,s to early 90,s. I am also a Bangkok Pat addict his channel should be in the 100,s of 1000,s when it comes to subscribers. Allways love your relaxed interview style as I said before ages ago your a regular Irish Parkinson. 😃😃😃
Thanks, Ian for those kind words. The 80s & 90s were indeed a golden age. I will leave to others far more knowledgable than to fill in on the 60s/70s.
@@ChristoperGMoore Unfortunatly those with that info and photos are a dying breed. I have seen gogo bar photos from the late 60,s and it astounding how conservative the fashion was .
Wonderful, I read his work often when I first came in 2000. Love the insights into his thinking on living outside your culture. Wish the interview was longer, I’d love to hear how he made the adjustments and how he worked his way into the thai language. I still refer to his book Heart Talk, both for the vocabulary and for the cultural insights .
Hey Christopher, we have made a part 2 where we discuss Thai culture and heart talk. Coming soon buddy
Hi Christopher, in the next episode with Pete, I discuss Heart Talk at length.
Another great interview totally agree that pat's geographical knowledge of bkk is lightyears ahead of anyone
Absolutely Kev
great guest great interview.
I first went to Thailand in the early 90s and spent most of the time in the north east - reading was the Bangkok Post (if and when the local book shop had it on that day) but when I was in BKK I would browse the expensive English language book stores and always see Christopher's books. I never read any but now that I have seen the man behind the books I will! Thanks for the interview, both of you.
Cheers Ben, we have a part 2 in the works which focuses on Thai culture
Thank you, Ben. I hope that you'll enjoy reading my books.
Great and intelligent interview. My favorite bookshop in Bangkok is the old Asia Books between Nana and Ashok on the odd Soi side.
Glad you enjoyed it James
Is it still there?
Nice book plugging!!
Wow !! 34 years, super cool. This guy been through it all living in Thailand. Nice interview...Pete hit me up on LINE...I believe I gave it to you at the meet up.
Very fond memories of Bangkok & Thailand from the early 80's to early 90's.
Interesting though..... talking about no internet, no Amazon, no social media.........all these things, of course, we gave no thought to, because we were living in the most modern age ever!!!! (This will also be true in 2065 when someone is talking about how quaint Thailand was in 2022).
I was a young man and they were the best of times.
I am now a somewhat older man living in Chiang Mai for over 16 years and these are also most excellent times.
Exactly, and i’ll be the guy saying “I remember when there were no flying cars and robot taxis” 😂😂 I love your positive outlook on life
U do know nobody had the same back then?
Mr. Moore has an amazing depth of insight in humanity.
Thank you for the kind words, Jewy.
Great Guy! Fascinating! I agree with Christopher we acquire anchors in the west. It doesn't have to be that way. As I got older I cut the anchors.
Thanks, Martin for leaving your comment about 'anchors'. I'm glad that point came through.
i took my first trip to Los 1988 & i did read Killing smile when it came out and i was fascinated that he had characters in the book that i know, the Mama san with the bad nose job from soi Cowboy, the deaf girls from Thermae coffee shop soi 13 and so on, read many of his books after that
brilliant stuff, good fit with bkk pat too!
The BTS was in construction back in 1992-93...openned few years later !
Construction began in 1995 and it opened in '99. The Hopewell line construction went on until '94 then was abandoned
@@BangkokPat The man who knows come 👍🏻👌🏻
Hi Chris. We met in Washington square.
I’m a retired Filmmaker, los Angeles.
My girl was a Phd candidate, Business Administration.
When I told her , no more privileged lot tours, no more Wrap Parties, No more Premiers.
She forgot my name. No longer a source of incomprehensible source of High Octane face.
Hop to see you again
☮️ Ron
I remember hearing about Christopher Moore on the Bangkok Podcast.
Yep, Christopher has been on that show
Very nice interview. I’m currently reading the first book in the Vincent Calvino series, “Spirit house.” How can I stream the movie/doc that Christopher made with Bangkok Pat
I had a chat with Pat and he said the video is on ice for now. He wants to edit some parts and film more scenes
Wow.!!! Fantastic interview Pete..💪🏻👌🏻👏🏻🍻
Somehow I think you gota him back for another interview.! I think you’ve only scratched the surface with this guy. So interesting!
Hey Marcus, we have a part 2 in the works buddy
@@ThairishTimes Hahaha..I knew it..💪🏻👏🏻😂
Thanks, Marcus. I appreciate your very kind words.
@@booktalkconversation828 Pleasures all mine..
Great content. I understand Mr Moore totally i arrived in BKK in - 89 so i know what he meant.... Great video👍🇸🇪Sweden
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks, Ingemar for engaging with the content. Your comment is appreciated.
Being Canadian and an aspiring writer, I found it most interesting
Glad you enjoyed it Mike
The first time I came here was in 1987. So different then. No Internet for a couple of months would be a real strain for today's young people anywhere. Nothing to fiddle around with. They'd have to talk. Read a book, maybe.
Pat Pong was fun in the late '80s/early '90s. You had to watch yourself, though. Easily ripped off in those days.
I came across your channel while searching for my Thai friends restaurant update to his You tube channel. My friend is best described as Bangkok's answer to Arthur Daly with a hint of Basil Faulty thrown in.
My favourite interview so far being with Khun Christopher. A really lovely trip down memory lane. I have ordered the Heart Talk book as although I speak Thai I cannot read or write Thai and should have started learning by reading Thai.
I have so many funny and sad stories and now you have motivated me to write some down. From an engineer being kidnapped to another investing in a restaurant only to come home one day to find all the doors and toilet seats had vanished and his Thai wife could or would not explain what happened. A senior director on a two week visit who fell in love and paid for breast enhancement for a girl .Only the result wasn't as planned, she ended up with unlevel nipples. If only I could tell a story half as well as Christopher. All the best Tim
His mentioning the "owners of the map" is the PHD thesis of the manuscript I sent you that Claudio Sopranzetti turned into a book (Owners of the Map: Motorcycle Taxi Drivers, Mobility, and Politics in Bangkok)
Great interview! Where is this library please?
This is AIS TCDC at Emporium mall in central Bangkok
Pete BKK before the sky train OMG going from On Nut to MBK could take an hour on a good day !!!! But before the internet now we’re taking !!!!! No insta Facebook you went on holiday and went exploring with a map in your hand or ask the locals and had so much fun . The internet was dial up so if you have a hotmail you could use MSN messenger !!!!! Which was ground breaking !!!!!!!!! Great vlog Christopher is very talented and I will check
His books 👌👌 looking forward to a day in the life of thats a great idea 👌👌
I bet you still had gread adventures Jimmy. Going around BKK with only a map does sound exciting
would be cool to see an episode on Thai skateboarding scene, It is booming out there, I lived out there on and off for 5 years and met my wife there through skateboarders. Very interesting scene and kind group of people.
Interesting idea
Just how he speaks it's no shock how he's made it over the years .Not read one of his books but what a nice fella. I could walk past a guy like that like most of us do in life and never even give it a thought just to say hello and have a chat .The stories off cam he could tell .🤦♂️The buy 10 get one free story .How sad 😕100% agree on what you said about Thailand's pace Pete ,I don't live there (i wish ) but that's why i love the Thai's and the way they live .Spot on mate ,And Chris confirms it ''Takes a certain personality '' And i know people here in the UK that won't cope with it even though they tell me they are going to live there long before their retirement and way before they can afford it 🤦♂️This is my fav one of yours to date .Thanks 👍🙏
Hey mate, I'm really glad you enjoyed this interview. We have a part 2 coming soon as well
Thank you, Geno, for the lovely comment.
I enjoyed talking to the old heads from the sixties and seventies about Bangkok and Thailand in general one thing about it time just keeps moving on and things change so you have to enjoy it while you can because when you come back it may be gone. I was there for the 1st time in the late eighties and I was just blown away by all the exotic fluorescent signage mixed in with the smell of diesel and 2 stroke smoke raw garbage in the streets along with sewage trenches insence and exotic flowers with oven like temperatures was part of the charm there was no Internet there was no sky train or Subway or cell phones. the motorcycles would jockey in position between all the cars at a red light and when the green light hits it was just a massive cloud of 2 strokes smoke I would never forget that.
Fantastic, I can picture the scene
Quality again Pete
Cheers mark
I enjoyed listening to Christopher's story.
4 years ago I sold my house and everything.
Everything i own will fit in 1 suitcase totally .
Believe me it feels like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
I now don't want for anything but to just enjoy living .
At 1 time I own /the bank owned 3 houses .
And now I could not be happy.
Be free and live life's to short.
Best of luck on your journey Andy
Very nice interview . Where did the interview take place?
Thanks, it was at AIS TCDC Emporium mall Bangkok
Need more story from him. He is a reasonable man and know well about how to live in anoter country
Thailand is full of interesting characters.
Everyone has a story to tell.
And everyone has something to sell.
A book, a bar, a you tube channel
Absolutely
Advertising has shifted to social media. As long as the story is good, I'll listen.
your going to have to stop putting thesevids out as I can't turn them off !! another great video Pete .... sure to be sure ... ol'mate keep up the good work , and yes BBK Pat is exceptional , I watch his as well cheers mate
Great 👍
I’ve read one of his books. Pattaya 24/7 was the title. Was a good read.
I came across that book when I was doing the research for this interview
@@ThairishTimes I think I bought it in Bangkok airport and read it on a flight home.
80’s was the best .. First time in Phuket in 1982 .. Kata beach was empty. Bangkok was a party.
Thumbs Up 👍
Thanks
What accent is that Thairish? Wonderful reporting!!
That's a Dublin accent from Thairish and a Canadian one from Christopher
Hi Pete, thanks for the great interview. since his interview with bangkok pat
i am a big fan of his. I couldn't believe I had never heard the name before. i like to read thrillers with a thai background. since that time i have read everything that is available in german. Unfortunately, that's far too little. I would like to read more books or e-books by Christoph but I can't find any more in German, maybe he has a tip for me.
I hope someone sees your comment and helps
Straight forward truth experience to whom I totally agree after my life here. Also 34 Years, 24/7 with Thais almost from the start. Those times you could cross Sukumvit as pedestrian just at the road. Copy's of everything, Shirt Lacoste and Duplex-Rolex been sold at the Pedestrian.. Long time ago 🤗🙏😎🇨🇷
Great times I bet
@@ThairishTimes Ongoing 👍. Wouldn't change with noone and do not regret anything for that life experiences. It's like a slow rush truth out the extasy of life you didn't imagine you will have.
But, I guess, that happened to everyone who is leaving Mama's Place and be an Expat to explore life outside of the given cage. 🤗
All the best and success for you and your life and anybody else . 🙏😎🇨🇷
Go for it, nothing is granted to be as it is NOW.
Explore, enjoy, time happens NOW . R E A L ISE it. This is what I've been teached by "them" (Thais), in my lifetime here.
Exercise it, become aware,
Therefore HAPPY 😁
Try it.....
Good luck to everyone
🙏😎🇨🇷
Thing I wanted to ask you. The place you do your interview. Is that a public place or in your condo. It always looks nice view
It’s a public place in my condo’s building. Fantastic view
@@ThairishTimes nice one. I tired living in BKK. But broke up with the Thai girlfriend. then came
Good one
Thank you, Michael.
That's along time!
Good stuff.
Thanks!
Thank you, Kevin.
My Thai wife lived in Bangkok. After she was deported (from Oz). We lived for 6 months in Bangkok. Well…. for me 3 months in Thailand and 3 months on an oil rig in Bass Strait Australia (I was the radio officer). Bangkok was MAD in the early 90’s. Every red traffic light had a million 2 stroke motor bikes that would lane split to the front of the queue. Green light and a roar of mosquito like engines and a plume of acrid black smoke. Dinner sitting on red stools by the side of roaring traffic, feeding stray cats and rats.
5 baht red bus rides unlimited distance. Got lost one day ( had address written in Thai in my pocket) … hitch hiked home …. In a cement truck! Bangkok was (and still is) magic !!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow sounds like you should write a book. Brilliant
@@ThairishTimes ha ha…. I did …. A self published children’s book …. It’s online “The City Zoo” by George Comninos. The memoir will happen later …. Too busy living! 🤡 Love ❤️ the channel… Love 🇹🇭….. The Irish ☘️ accent is made for telling stories!😀
Wow, you know my hometown very very well, I believe Bang-Gok(old name of Bangkok) is already your hometown too.
It’s a magical place
@@ThairishTimes 💕💕💕
Evening,great interview ...I've been here since 88 have some crazy awesome stories to tell and also work in a jetski factory in Chonburi,Banbung we wouldn't mind you filming ....shoot me a message and I'll go through some of my crazy shit
Hey Steve my email is thairishtimes@gmail.com