13 Years An Expat In Thailand & 3 Things NOT TO DO Here...

[@thenakedguru]

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[@simonwilson1211]

Beautifully put.. You'll always be a guest! As a guest, act like a guest and you'll have a lovely time!

[@simonwilson1211]

@@tradeladder146 Is that directed at my comment?

[@mariettathornton5924]

Awww- baby Hugo is so cute and adorable 😊 Thanks for having him on this vlog! Love the topics you went over on this video Ryan! You’re a very cool & wise young man! The world needs more people like you ❤ Have a great week:)

[@andyfisher7772]

100% in agreement with you. I’ve been travelling to Thailand on a semi regular basis for 12 years. In the early day, I probably came close to getting my ass kicked more than once. Due to my expectations based on my western culture. I’ve found that having the attitude that you are a guest, works best. After all, when you’re a guest in someone’s home, you’re usually on your best behaviour. Showing complete respect for their culture and beliefs. My Thai wife and I have a house in Udon Thani, well my wife has a house. Her house, our home. My wife is plagued daly withe requests for loans, especially nowadays due to the shrinking economy. Things are really tough for many people. Our policy is an unequivocal no, sounds harsh. But there is no point in handing money to people who find it near impossible to repay. We give gifts to people in genuine need. We are not wealthy, but we do what we can. If you become an ATM, you’ll gain the exact opposite of respect. I have learned a lot from Thai people, and their culture. I’m actually grateful to them for teaching me humility and understanding. I don’t look for credit for any help I give to people. I only do what one should.

[@dirkdiggler164]

What a sensible bloke. I used to try to be kind and help people out, but I can’t help everyone. Put’s his finger on it sublimely. “It becomes an obligation” The language and bureaucracy can be impenetrable, accept a helping hand when it’s required or pay for one. Less stressful. I get by with heaps of patience and a big smile.!

[@villagefarang]

I think a lot of people move here as financial and emotional refugees hoping Thailand will fix their problems. After the initial rush of hormones and feeling richer than they have ever felt before, they wake up to discover it wasn't true love and they aren't as rich as they thought. They think the internet lied to them, Thailand took advantage of them and they never once look in the mirror and realize who's to blame for all their problems. I just keep a safe distance and watch this odd show which feels like reruns or sequels. In my opinion it isn't Thailand, it is the kind of people who come here these days.🙏

[@thenakedguru]

Bingo!

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Very true and well said villagefarang... as someone living in Pattaya. it does feel like watching/hearing the same stories...i.e. reruns and sequels 555

[@mrpaul6356]

Agree. There are these shallow people you have to decide to just walk away from. They will not listen nor want to grow through active engagement with the world, and especially through knowledge of how one is perceived by one's friends.

[@Ulbre]

#3. Don't be an entitled a-hole and presume you know why people moved here and at the same time put yourself in a higher space than them.

[@villagefarang]

@@willsmith39 Thank you so much for the show of support. The truth is, I probably do put myself in a higher space as he says. I have had a great life here over the last 47 years without any of the problems I witnessed others enduring. The first 20 years as a fun loving single guy and the last 27 happily married. I have earned my knowledge and insights over nearly five decades living here in Thailand but I get how that can rub some people the wrong way. They like to think they have as much knowledge and experience as I do while investing a mere fraction of the time and effort. Thanks again for the kind words as support is a rare thing.🙏

[@iandann8788]

22 years here in Sa Kaeo and I love it hot ,makes up for all those years back in London working out in the freezing cold . I have no AC and very rarely use a fan

[@jay.rhoden]

I think, if I avoid AC, I am able to adjust to be mostly functional in that kind of heat, but on those hottest days, there's no avoiding the lethargy.

[@HairyPixels]

You're a champ. I could never live down there since there's hardly even a winter like there is in the north.

[@mussen1876]

I agree. When I first moved to Thailand I ate only local spicy food and never used the aircon and felt fine. Once I started eating spaghetti in an aircon room it all went downhill haha.

[@alexmalcolm5577]

4th thing ... i you hook up with a Thai lady accept that her family comes first. My extended Thai family are terrific and they accepted me almost immediately. Easier now that i speak some basic Thai. And no they do not have hand out all the time. All have jobs, houses, vehicles. No hangers on.

[@RogueReplicant]

No hangers on, that's very rare in Isaan.

[@dougiehamilton2622]

What a great watch 👍 your understanding of Thai people and Thailand as a whole is both educational and informative and that’s from somebody that first landed in Don Mueang airport in 1998. Love watching your vids all the best to You and your family 👍

[@ธีรพงษ์ลดารัตน์]

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[@armunro]

Good advice.

[@zzzzzach]

As far as heat goes, I don't love it. Water is the key. I lived 3 years next to a swimmable river and now 2 years next to a reservoir. I bought a paddle board and use it often. There is also the ocean of course. If none of that, cool off with a cold shower and sit by the fan. I don't have AC but fans are essential. It's amazing how different you'll feel after a dip or a shower. I also try to buy local. I live in the main village on the lake which is tiny but there are a few shops and one veggie/fruit stand. I try to buy the things I need that they have from these places and the rest at the weekly market in the nearby town. It's not only good for the local economy, it brings me and the locals in closer contact. As far as language goes, I admit I get frustrated sometimes, not that they don't know the whole language, but certain words. I really need to work on this. Also when I try to speak Thai. Last time I was at the market, I was trying to say the word for sugar and I said namtan instead of namtaan. My second 'a' wasn't long enough and she had no idea what I was trying to say. Mind you I was buying cooked corn on the cob and not sugar. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't cooked in sugar water. I know the words for cook and for sweet. I have an expectation that people should be able to figure it out from the context and a few words that are at least close, but I'm obviously wrong about that and the responsibility is on my side to learn more Thai. There usually is someone around that tries to help and can figure it out. Then I try to engage in learning by asking about the pronunciation, listening carefully, repeating it, smiling, having a bit of a laugh, and saying thanks. The corn was delicious.

[@sallylee1005]

You are the only Thai KZbinr that I regularly watch because you make a lot of sense! More importantly you support small business which is absolutely vital. The number of "farang expats" that I see making videos in Makro, Lotus, 7-11 etc. drives me crazy! The concept of being a guest is an interesting one but I look at it more along the lines of "am I making a positive contribution rather than a negative one (as a guest)". We also need to remember that many of the town and city occupants are also "guests" in that they came from China relatively recently. There is a good book called "Letters from Thailand" which I would recommend in order to better understand this concept. "When do we stop being guests?" I don't really know, but I have Thai citizenship; does that make me more Thai than others, well not really because it is just a piece of paper and a formality. Does "being Thai" rest on a formality or something else ........? I guess it depends on your opinion!

[@darter216]

Love the supporting the local stores…I do also

[@rossjurecka5372]

Yes , I agree with everything .... I am now 65 , retired , had 20 years in Europe , 40 years in Australia and after a short stint in the Philippines, I made my life here. In Isaan , have half an acre and lovely wife , who works for government , has Masters degree. Doing my tropical gardening and hobby farming , very happy..... And yes, having no rain for 7 months is pretty rough. I live in Isaan , have given up scuba diving , too old for that .....😂

[@eduardwynants5462]

love the isaan .

[@TheLogozz]

@@Rodderz1There can be a quality difference, but there are also ivy-league options (to some), so don't you walk around assuming you are a walking rise to average knowledge mass wherever you roam in Thailand (especially not around the hospitals and universities - and did you perhaps fly in here in your own aircraft?)!. Your "11-year old" assessment is derogatory and way, WAY off the mark and quite an expression of the "don't think you are better" topic in this episode (and frankly quite telling of your own abillities)... Whatever quality difference in educaton there is (and there is one), that doesn't mean there are not smarter people around than you - in all lightlyhood in your own, near surroundings! For example, my wifes mother was never close to having the opportunity to go to university, but it is very obvious to me (an academic) that her intelligence (and not to mention wisdom!) is way above average; she would for sure have passed medical school and been a top student in most other fields, had she been given the chance. Getting four (!!!) children through university studies as a rice farmers wife is, for example, a MASSIVE achievement that few would be able accomplish, and takes quite a bit of gray tissue and insight to pull off! And, btw. one of her "master degree children" is, as all the others, really bright and has built up a family business employing > 250 staff. (Let me also mention, that we in scandinavia, that are in a position to make the comparision, often feel a "lack" in the UK, Australian and US higher education programmes).

[@kevinharries9513]

Great advice. I recently had to take a step back from my thai girlfriend. I simply cannot afford all her ideas and of course with my money. After visiting her family in Issan made me realise I made need to support so many more. At least I saw all this before it was too late and their expectations were in place. Am still yet to feel that 50 degree heat but am avoiding that season. I know now to get my life in better order to be able to have 2 homes on different continents.

[@thomasauslander3757]

Also 65 yr here still have amazing experience diving those dry lakes in isan.

[@clausbrenk4684]

Not allways easy with issan family's its true they want more and more.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

Hey Ryan and Damo and baby Hugo, what a nice time you spend on your family. I know that Hugo will appreciate seeing how much he was loved when he is older. Ryan, what you talked about is spot on. When I came to Thailand 17 years ago it was a 90 day visit. That wasn't enough for me and I returned in 3 months and have been here ever since. There was a woman involved and she was drop dead gorgeous. We got married and we moved into her small stilt house and we started expanding it. In the end it came out to be a 4,200 square feet 5 bedroom and 4 bath. I couldn't figure out what she needed 5 bedrooms for when she only had one daughter still at home. One day after we had finished most of the house, she said "you go". I must admit I saw it coming and was ready for it. The next day I left and have been single since then. I was basically her personal ATM. I told her that when I leave my retirement income goes with me and she will need to make arrangements for the future. I just got tired of being used.

[@jackiestewart5062]

Great spiel, Ryan, love to hear your take on “stuff”…

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks Jackie!

[@TheThailightZone]

[1 April] I am in Chon Buri not far from the gulf waterfront. My phone alarm announces the time, date, and weather. This morning at 6am it announced it was 34'C. This is typically the temp low point. I try not to use A/C much to save energy/money and also to climatise - but yes Ryan it is getting to energy sapping levels

[@bno5357]

Came to Thailand first time in 84. Returned in 85 the year I meet my wife. We got our knops together and married in 88. Went to Norway for 35 years. Retired in 2014 after a few years as expat worker in Laem Chabang. Have helped some of my thai extended family thru university they now dwell in vicinity of Bangkok. Both of them have made a class travel. So good to see that their university ended in Masters degree and a good life for them. The alternativ would be rural "struggel." Mother in Law is old and due to her health situation could not make it here out on the rural and is now in good custody at her doughter in the city. Here oldest doughter passed away prematurely in 2020 and we my wife and I took over the family farm. I am 71 and still with good health. The two of us is up at 5:30 working untill 12:00 due the heat we rest until 14:30 and we call it the day at 18:30. Love my rural life and the great feeling in producing most of our own food. No AC some fan use on the terrace in the evening and a cold beer or two :-) . The best retirement life for us. I agree with you ! God bless you all!!

[@Ulbre]

Good onya buddy. I also first came here in 1984 as a 20 year old...January 8th to be exact......and over the next 8 years came here over a hundred times as I was working in Malaysia and mostly weekend trips. Thailand was in my heart but due to life and career and stuff I wasn't to return until another 7, almost 8, long years.......and then I only left for work.....and moved here full time in April 17th 2006. Best thing I ever did :)

[@svenw.6918]

You're always a guest in Thailand. Doesn't matter if you live here for 20-30 years, speak Thai, married , have Thai kids, business and paying taxes for 20 years in Thailand. You're always on some kind of Visa that is only 1 year valid and after that year you need to ask for a new Visa just like it's your first day in the country. Many have problems with that and i can understand that. Only way to fix this is to apply for Thai citizenship and then you become a real Thai with the same legal rights as everyone else. But keep in mind that on the street you always be a farang if you don't look Thai, a Thai ID card will not change that.

[@keninchicago]

That is true in any country that has a 90% or above of one ethnic group. In every country there are people who enjoy the diversity in the world and those who isolate themselves.

[@deepwoodmotte4136]

and who cares. Be proud of your own nationality...

[@jcmontecarlo6123]

Who wants to be a Thai?😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

@@keninchicago You are so right, Ken. Any monoculture place typically takes a dim view of so-called outsiders.

[@urfavfemme]

@@deepwoodmotte4136literally lol, theres no issue with being seen as a farang.

[@gaba8934]

Build elevated house on stilts to catch breeze, old Thai style. Think of wind catchers like dorades on boats. And a wooden chimney on s structure will vent hot rising air and pull in cooler air....basic physics.

[@maxmiguel500]

Yes ...in many tropical country's, Ozzie included , houses were built on stilts or piles to allow air circulation ...also for flooding which is common in tropics .

[@dominiquelaurain6427]

Because you ask about a comment, I give you one old story ;-) I went to my TGF village house many times, but after some years and small events, it is not village people attitude towards me which changed ... but towards her! People who never talked to her before, now start chatting, people ask her "now you have a farang, why you dont change clothes?" (kind of : why you not show off?)...and even about money, people visiting her (when I was not there) to ask if she can help. I am sure that change of attitude hurted her a lot emotionnaly...not prepared for social changes.

[@RogueReplicant]

That's what I dislike about poor Thais and Filipinos. The notion that the foreigner has to share his wealth around, like wtf

[@bbkid5076]

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[@davidkelly-cl4mj]

Very interesting Ryan good too hear your views on these topics, it's true what you say and I have experienced this too some degree myself. I kind of got a bit too involved by buying for my Thai partners family but only them so I restricted my generosity too them only but as you pointed out, your kindness then becomes an expectation rather than a offer to help out. Fine line too tread and then when you try too back it off it can cause some animosity. Keep up the good work mate, much appreciated

[@markslupe7197]

When I moved to Thailand I had an idea. I moved here in the hottest time of year (May) to experience it right away. By doing that I would appreciate the few months when it was cooler even more. BTW, I moved here from Minnesota where I lived for about 50 years and as I aged I got to despise the winters and especially driving on the dangerous ice and snow covered roads. I'm done with that!😃 With air conditioning I can always retreat to the bedroom in the afternoons when it gets unbearably hot.

[@brentfroese218]

I live in Manitoba Canada, about 15 miles from the Minnesota border. I’m 65 and just retired. 6 yrs ago I met a Thai lady from Khon Kaen. We married in Thailand Dec 2019. We are looking to move to Thailand soon and get away from the winters and disaster Canada has become. My kids can’t afford housing now because of the immigration problem in Canada. Like Phuket and Bali. Love the Thai people, culture and food.

[@markslupe7197]

@@brentfroese218 Our family would spend a lot our summers in Manitoba because of my father's job. I used to go to hockey school in Brandon. Spent several summers on a lake near Killarney. You'll love the lifestyle and cost of living in Thailand. And then you can complain about the heat live everyone else doesThe only ice will be in your drinks!

[@italogiardina8183]

Tropical lifestyle entails two seasons: hot dry and hot wet then cool season. If in the dry tropics than architecture is imperative to maximise prevention of roof heat transference and capture of any direct wind with green henges as filtration. The high humidity of the wet tropics prior to the actual wet season is the most difficult to endure with the only way out is emersion in water or some form of air conditioner system.

[@keith.sorrells]

Excellent! I absolutely agree with you!

[@michaelj2528]

As always interesting and informative and entertaining and thought provoking.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks Michael 🙏

[@audiob2027]

Spot on here. Well done. Awesome Channel.

[@SJK-ROW-K]

Great honest video and informative - I’ve only been in Thailand for a week and I’ve already seen some western Billy Big Bollocks performances 🙄

[@Bobafe77a]

Great video and excellent advice. Everyone who visits Thailand should listen to your advice.

[@Max-ic6ki]

Good that you support the locals. All the best to you forever ❤

[@mongolshonny6633]

Shade cloth will be oke for 10 year for your car, grow much aleo vera eat evey day 1 big leave and your body will handel the heat much beter

[@Max-ic6ki]

Jag ger er regn! Jag lovar! JOBBIGT när det är så varmt för er. Jag vet hur varmt det kan vara i thailand av egen erfarenhet. Kraam så länge! Älskar er!❤❤❤❤❤

[@steveh222]

Very interesting and informative Ryan, keep up your great videos, regards SteveH

[@simonfrmgb]

Absolutely spot on vlog.very wise words and as usual,helpful information

[@Cantfindahable]

You’re a very wise man, welcome back, yo7 really open my eyes I look at my life here in rural Hawaii and really Thailand is no cheaper but Thailand has the culture and food I desire, here I’ve experienced exactly what you talk about, I’ve been getting threats when I closed the atm and also when I quit sharing whisky,

[@chrismiles8297]

After 13 years you deserve a medal. I only lasted 3 months at my girlfriends village in Isaan. I was bored out of my brain. My days consisted on feeding the fish. Cutting the grass for the Buffalo. Feeding the pigs and chooks and Building a fence around the house and putting the Buffalo inside at night. There was only one other farang in the village and my girlfriend was the only other person who could speak English. The weekly outing was to a couple of local markets. It drove me up wall. I have since returned to the village. But only for a week at a time.

[@helendymock8265]

The brushes are fabulous I also pay 50 baht each they work much better than what I would call a Farang style, just took me a while to get used to them. The Thais know better❤

[@downunderthailand]

Well spoken Ryan. My Thai wife Mem fully understands money if I give money, it must support our life in Thailand. If we need to pay for services, labor etc, it is to family first. She has a big family, there is no shortage of options when needing a builder, a tractor etc. People often talk of bad experiences hiring family in Thailand. I always give her the money to pay for these things. I don't allow for a situation where I am seen as a fool and his money. If they want to be paid they have to deal with her. Mem is outspoken, forceful and strong willed. If the jobs not done right she will say so and expect it to be sorted. People both respect her and fear her wrath.....lol

[@paulstone4804]

Hahaha we must have the same Thai wife ! Mine is the same exact way hahaha .

[@WilliamFluery]

Great video with much needed advice.

[@jk-hn6go]

One worthwhile investment that you may consider and would be appreciated by your kids would be getting an Intex pool for the hot days. You can get a 12 ft round pool which is not very expensive, and that would be plenty of fun for your boys and his friends during the hot season. Cheers.

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

Wife and i are heading to Chiang Mai later this week and heqrd there are a lot of fires up there…air quality a d smoke all over.

[@grahambkk]

Seen a few of your videos, and can go along with your attitude 100%. I have lived here for 25 years now, first decade working in various companies with all the red tape that goes with it, but now retired to the country and I love it. Happy to hear that you also get so washed out by the heat that you feel tired all the time, I was worried that it was just me not coping as well as I used to. And about the money thing, for sure, never pay more than the going rate for anything. We sometimes have people coming to work in our garden, and I sometimes feel that they worked so well I should reward it with a bonus payment. But I know that will only come back to bite me for sure, and they will expect more and more each time. Just be frugal, respectful, and don't ever let anyone borrow money - they will just consider you rich and no not harmed if they don't bother to pay back, so they won't! I have seen it many times, and it always leads to a lot of ill feelings. Best way is don't become money if they can spin you a sorry tale of their woes. They always have woes. Of course, have to make a polite excuse like my payment from overseas had problems at the bank, and they soon give up on you being the easy money white guy, and will actually respect you for it in the longer term. Hope you and your family keep well, Cheers!

[@annieheater]

Interesting video and good advice for any expat in any country.

[@chiphan4065]

Tesco were very successful in Thailand thats why they sold it, made a massive profit,one of the few European supermarket chains to be successful in SE Aisa.

[@MeditateMeHigher]

9:38 my father fled from my mothers family😂 back in the day because they treated him terribly as an atm knocking on our door constantly he said! 😢

[@iono54321]

Yup I always shop local for my farm supplies, I'm in Nong Bua Lam Phu about 5 miles out of town, but try to support the people with small shop house for things before buying at the big box stores.

[@BinChicken544]

Excellent vlog mate. Some good messages in there.

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you!

[@dropattieramsammy1462]

Lovely and interesting video thank you Ryan and family god bless you all always 💕❤️❤️

[@stopcrueltyagainstanimals2578]

Cheers for your video. Just Subscribed. Like you I'm a 13 year expat, but in Northern china. Looking to leave next year to retire in another part of Asia. Good to hear some sensible views and advice from a fellow brit, wishing you and your family good health.

[@trttoday7440]

big uuppp ,Ryan ,Damo family, great observe and sabai sabai , Thai life style...🙏

[@sirsillybilly]

Get an ice machine and a barrel tub and do some cold plunges

[@UdomitBeppa]

Hey Rayan, thanks for sharing this true and honest thoughts!!! I agree 100 % with you, did see a lot of people saying I have money they have to do what I want. The country gives us so much positive vibes and we are only guests. I will be back next week to Issan Phu Kradueng District Loei to meet my love again. We planning for our future together up there and I’m happy to get it done. Wish you a nice start in to the new week. Best wishes to your family from Udo with Beppa 🐕

[@jonhobson3592]

Some good points you have raised

[@jonhobson3592]

Heat & humidity really does take its toll for sure 😅

[@tinaapple1342]

Nah isn't that Hot 🥵

[@jonhobson3592]

@@tinaapple1342 haha 😅

[@nolabel0]

Hi. I love this video. The way you share your thoughts is very honest and I think is the opposite of stereotypical. I’m scared of the heat ( and I lived in Brazil and California so I know heat). I’m going to Thailand for the first time in July. Thinking a Worldpackers experience teaching English. I want to about Thailand and your videos are perfect for that. Thanks!

[@simonsmith1139]

I think it is entirely wisdom filled and practical to not allow the selling of land to farang. Overdeas buyers here in london buy numerous propertys as investment in equity. Both pushing up prices and never living or even visiting them.

[@seekhearts]

because england is based on a system that enriches the wealthy, like Australia it is an economy that relies on migration to fuel its employment and also to provide tenants/buyers to enter a market that needs to keep growing. i think its admirable that the thai government protects its own and wish Australia would protect its sovereignty too. its definitely heading into a direction similar to the west, but keeping it mainly within the confines of the thai populace it keeps things relatively cheap for us farangs.

[@stuartduncombe4964]

Overseas buyers also own a lot of property in Thailand too. It’s not as different as you think

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Great episode/talk here Ryan. Good to hear you buy/bought a lot of your building materials locally. Kudos for that. Agree with you on all 3 things. Yes, the heat has gotten me down with a sinus infection currently. Farang entitlement is one of the traits I detest here. What gets me is many foreigners constantly need the Thai people for service jobs, yet show little respect. I presume many may never have had a manual labor job in their lives or had to struggle to pay for food and rent. I always spend money on Thais running businesses as much as possible, but have little compared to many, so never been treated like an ATM. Then you have farang that spend 100k a month , their meals, their Guinness, their cars, motorcycles, luxury condos and so on... then complain if the price of a massage goes from 200 - 250 baht. There is a good balance though, many donate time, money, food, and many helped feed people during the pandemic as well etc... OK I said a lot but nothing profound, all humans are different as we know. All the best guys, Thank you, Peace and Love 🥰🙏💪

[@mrpaul6356]

The heat is my big concern and how my body will do. As a Buddhist, working younger in Japan Engineering, a widow of an Asian wife, all the other concerns for most I do not have as I am a calm, non drinking, non smoking man whom respects and knows asian culture. so the QUESTION becomes is the heat a deal breaker for full retirement in Thailand ? My skin does not do well, my laziness when over 34C worries me so I have option to go to AC GYMs or malls , my lungs seem fine in the variable air quality.

[@StephenBrierley-ng5pl]

This is a great educational video thankyou

[@stevenduncan5695]

rains now hitting chiang mai, feels amazing

[@TheLogozz]

Haha ha ha!!!: "Don't care how many properties you THINK you own here..." Subtly put, but came trhough like a hammer strike! And, indeed, so very accurate! In general, great insight and cudos on your groundedness and soberness (no pun intended, but I saw your episode on that topic ;-) ) . Cudos also on supporting that local craftsman and businesses the way you do, something I will get inpired to follow to a greater extent than I have (been pooring way to much money over "Global Home" and "Home Base" and will switch to local hardware stores where I can).

[@boxcartwilly]

Good talk. The easy up over your car I reinforced all the frame on mine with bamboo and cable ties and put a heavy duty hessian material over it seems to work ok.

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers, I think we are going to get business in as it since collapsed in the rain 🤣🤣

[@BoxxArt]

I'm just back from Thailand, issan farming area. I 100% agree you are just expected to pay for things. A lot of little things add up. I do get taken for a mug sometimes.. Here is an example. Mother in law holds up a bottle of chang to me, I say no its OK I don't want. It turned out she wasn't offering but wanting more beer bought. I asked how much? 500b. I said I only have 1000b note. Yeah I didn't see that money again. Fukin take the piss.

[@Dan-hz5tg]

I am in Korat and I purposely came here to experience how hot and bad it can be in rural Thailand during the hot season. Yes it is way too hot for me, but I am managing to survive. Go out early, then rest during the middle of the day, when the sun goes down get back out. Definitely have to make adjustments and learn how to deal with this heat when you come from a cooler area like I am from.

[@zzzzzach]

Rinse off in the shower a few times a day. You'll be amazed on what an attitude adjustment it is.

[@haraldvondoom3314]

Heat is good. I like it very much. Good for joints and bones. After Finland worst winter in 20 years it is a blessing. We had over 10 days -30°.

[@wendy-0101]

❤🙏🏼Ryan for your thoughts. Do you think a roof like on Bamboo huts would be better. Wishing you all a great week. I hope it cools down soon. Spring is coming here +3 during day. Just ❤yr vlogs & helps alot. 💞💞💞💞

[@lornamidlifestylediaries]

Thanks for sharing this Ryan.. we love Thailand..living in CM & the heat.. we are from qld Aussies & very used to living in aircon & keeping cool..

[@jodybobble]

brilliant, thank you all!!! xxx

[@johngammon963]

Hi mate, I'm from Blackburn but living in Brighton atm - really good information 👍 top channel and very proud of another English man living his best life and treating people with respect- subbed 😀

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers John - appreciate it 👍🙏

[@stevedakin7543]

Thanks for the advice 😊😊

[@paulc3752]

Brush guy survived just fine before you came into his life. Learning to say “no” is ok brother.

[@thailand999]

Spot on Ryan. Greetings from Mukdahan.

[@gorloff]

Great video. Yes you are right about living in Thailand, just respect their way and do not try to correct them and just try to be friendly, and like you said, remember you are only a guest. I have only lived here for 6 months and I am married to a Thai woman, and her family loves me and I love them. I have been coming to Thailand two times a year since 2009.

[@johnforrest4373]

I think the highest temp when I was there was 44C, I could take the heat, but can't take the sunshine! Sunbathing is a no-go for me, I got burnt badly when at a swimming pool before, and it seemed overcast!

[@howtomoderate]

We were just talking about this in the other channels last videos comment section. You put it in better words than me for sure haha. Take it easy!

[@Rama_Guru]

That's a great rant and 100% true after almost 20 years in South Asia. I make a few mistakes and Learn from them. Funny the most disliked in a small Indonesian townwas Amariacan and who hated them the most ... Other expats. Strange things happen when locals get 1,000 USD and the expats get from 8,000- 25,000 a month

[@bigcee3338]

were in kaset wisai ( Roiet) ive never known heat like it the last couple of days.. but im used to it after nine years. + never had a tan like it before....

[@Heathrow75]

Your very humble, grounded and knowledgeable for a young fella well done 👍

[@rickrussell3683]

Love your channel please keep going not sure exactly where you are in Thailand

[@krismasy8709]

Une tres bonne analyse et conseils pour les expatriés inexpérimentés ou pas .

[@husain_tula_channel]

All I can say is, you are absolutely right.

[@MetalGearMk3]

Look into building a rammed earth home, it'll do much better in the heat and keep you cool in the summer.

[@zzzzzach]

Where are you? I'd like to see that or maybe even help out.

[@castrowaychronicles8844]

Great advice 🤙🏼

[@nuttsy3662]

Totally agree Ryan this is spot on advice 👍🏻 I have learnt from previous relationships and obvious mistakes in Thailand. Life is good in rural Thailand but I also enjoy the getaways to Bangkok & my favourite island Koh Chang 😎

[@garycallihan4206]

Same advice for the Phillipines. Residing in northern CA, with friends originally from the P-islands, this advice has been avidly distributed.

[@cleanyourears]

Subscribed excellent insightful commentary..

[@thenakedguru]

Much appreciated!

[@Max-ic6ki]

Många tänkvärda saker sagda.tänk alla. Kram till alla. Be happy.

[@shantatendulkar1871]

I hate the summer too. I understand what you through.

[@FBICPS]

Imagine if the West adopted the same principles as Thailand? England for the English, Spain for the Spanish and so on…..

[@CandycaneBeyond]

Couldn't the uncle make something that you need? Maybe a shelter for your car? Wouldn't that be a better use of his time and a genuine trade?

[@perunut4656]

Do you find rope disintegrates when left out in the sun. I need to find a product that handles it better.

[@pgarneau2003]

Where are you located in thialand

[@PeeJay3714]

You might want to consider a pole construction with a metal roof as it won't be affected by the hot sun . One-time construction will last 20 years or more. plus, you have the option of closing in walls with purlins and then attach metal panels so it's similar to a garage. In regard to heat, having more trees should help reduce heat along with a water catchment pond to retain water. Adding poly underground 1000 gallon tanks to store water during rain season. evaporation won't occur. plus, it'll stay cool about 55 Fahrenheit if it's below 4 to 5 foot depth. Use a solar pump to extract water when in need . You can filter and purify for it to be used for drinking, just some considerations , Good VLOG, just take one day at a time. ❤❤

[@iandann8788]

been here 23 years ,in Sa Kaeo province . I don't have air con and very rarely use a fan . I like the heat ,wouldn't like to work in it mind but after many years in construction working so cold your hands were almost freezing on the tools I know which I prefer

[@thenakedguru]

Its funny Ian, when we lived in the bamboo huts we were the same, since we have had air con to tempting to use and i think it amplifies the heat moving from the cold!

[@TrippyandDa]

I don’t agree with everything you say but this is 100% bang on the money 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Village life is not for everyone 🇹🇭💙

[@mattalford389]

I follow Mark's channel too, and I saw he made his video in reference to him supposedly taking advantage of some of his interviewees. The guy does so much to help people, and as soon as money gets involved, he has everything thrown back in his face. Very wise to cancel the go fund me's I thought. And you made some good points about living in Thailand too Ryan. I totally agree with you. Especially the entitlement thing

[@henriverbeek6877]

Where is his channel on KZbin if I may ask.

[@mattalford389]

@@henriverbeek6877 It's called Soft White Underbelly

[@Marcfj]

I live in on the Gulf Coast in Rayong less than a 15 minute walk from the beach, so it's most likely not nearly as hot as your place. Right now it's 92 F here at 10:00 A.M.

[@Leonard369C]

This video helps me to appreciate countries where foreigners can fully integrate and enjoy the full benefits of that country, and not always be treated as a visitor.

[@anthonycarney7849]

I always found out a cool shorter &talc powder kept me cool at night time

[@mattfeastonline]

I took live in Thailand and you are absolutely right don't because a ATM great video awesome job 😀