18 Years Locked Up in a Thai Prison (Shani Returns for Part 2)

[@ThairishTimes]

Shani’s email: [e-mail] Amazon link for book: www.amazon.com/stores/Shani-Krebs/author/B00LQJW55M?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Interview Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvdc4qXbNeZhsk

[@hangemhigh7069]

@@ThairishTimes I'm not so good in English so I can't read a book but I understand Shani very well. Lucky he wasn't from Scotland!

[@blazefairchild465]

Is he talking about the Diamond they call the Hope diamond? IDK but I saw a huge blue Diamond in the Smithsonian in D.C. it was blue but I can’t remember what the story was supposed to be.

[@rastarockstevie]

I was in Thailand in 2001, where I bummed into a friend from Amsterdam. She had read a message in her hotel, that you could visit prisoners and that they hardly ever see people from outside the jail. So we went to visit a Dutch guy, Pedro, who was also there for heroin. While talking to Pedro, somebody looking like Shani passed by with some big Nigerian, and Pedro said he was a boss in the prison. The visit was surreal... Having to talk to the prisoner trough steel mesh with a huge gap between us. You really had to shout at each other to understand one and other. Pedro got pardoned a few years after and I saw him on Dutch TV. He wrote a book too. If in Bangkok, consider visiting a prisoner in the Bangkok Hilton. They do appreciate it.

[@kellgiggs6593]

Interviews with Sharni are by far the best ever on your channel. The guy recognises his wrong doing,his hardship with readjustment (and still adjusting). I know from the clarity of how he speaks in the interviews he ain't some look at me bullshiter. Thank you for the interview Pete and more so thank you Sharni for your honest self reflection. Respect and may you continue to follow your path and find inner peace 👍👍👍

[@brady-85]

Fascinating story and inspirational man, thanks for sharing Shani.

[@timphillips9954]

Inspirational? He is a drug dealer these scum bags ruin peoples lives for money

[@FroggysGoldProspecting]

not true, everyone would survive this because there is no other choice

[@eddiekane2162]

That was a brilliant interview. A guy who accepted his crime an faced his punishment. Truly a story of redemption. Unimaginable what this guy went through. Looking forward to reading his book now.

[@nickk9499]

great interviews and many interesting guests !! keep going Pete ! cheers

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Wow: Congratulations to 50.000 Subscribrs !!! You deserved it so much !!!

[@hangemhigh7069]

50.001 NOW!😊

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you buddy. I’m delighted ☺️

[@divyas1937]

So glad you continued with Shani’a story..such compelling listening!

[@jonnyke7090]

What an excellent interview, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

Hey Pete, I don't often pass comment, however the Shani Krebs interviews are some of your best videos, both parts 1 and 2. - Interesting questions asked with sensitivity, the narrative never falters or wanes. As well, your empathy with Shani is exemplary. Thanks for the link to Shani's book - can't wait to read it.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Chris, glad you enjoyed them buddy

[@tomkee8019]

50k, well done. I remember few years ago when you thought 5k subscribers would be huge. Looks like the 100k will be soon now. Good stories as well. Cheers and thanks Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, what a journey!!

[@markhanley5432]

Great stuff again Pete

[@stevesteve7490]

Another great interview. Thank you.

[@TrippyandDa]

Well done both ✅✅ Very real and very interesting. Wasn’t sure I was going to be able to watch all the way through but I was intrigued and captivated. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers buddy

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Another great show. Shani is such a great guest as he tells his story. I could listen to him all day.

[@mikeazpiroz9292]

Well done Pete. Very interesting and intelligent conversation. Tears, Smiles, Giggles and everything in between.

[@YuChiGongG]

Oh, Good. Part 2. I like this guy.

[@hozayatlarge]

intelligent person, a survivor

[@timphillips9954]

@@hozayatlarge He is in the drug trade = lowest of the low

[@hozayatlarge]

@@timphillips9954 he's probably a lot smarter than you

[@timphillips9954]

@@hozayatlarge Oh yeah there's a lot of smart drug sellers about he's a scum bag its a pitty he got out.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

Me too.

[@andrewhyland9212]

More fascinating than the first interview. Another read to obtain. Great interview. Be interesting now to see his art.

[@andrewhyland9212]

Loving the art.

[@dezee2412]

Good luck Shani, so glad to hear your book is educating young people.

[@seamusdoherty]

Probably your best interview so far, also our thoughts are with Ed Sweeney.

[@patrickrussell6216]

Wow Shani, You are such an amazing articulated Man, I watched and listened to part one, and now part two , your story and experience is fascinating, I was spellbound. Thank you Pete for such a great interview 🙏🙏

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

Killer content again , TP , great craic , thanks .

[@PapaOsmubal.OscarBalajadia]

Great job done right there, Pete. Thanks. Shani is genuine.

[@duncanburnett8547]

superb interviews Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate

[@jobryce4447]

Great story Pete ! 👏

[@al69420]

Best interview ever

[@1990-t1j]

Shani is my favourite of all your interviewees. A fascinating character, compellingly interesting. He doesn't try to paper over his problems with his family; he doesn't blame them. I think he definitely deserved his second chance. Nick

[@shanizorkrebs4466]

Thank you 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@1990-t1j]

@@shanizorkrebs4466 It's a pleasure, Shani. Nick

[@matman007]

great interview

[@gertdrok9016]

Very Good and Interesting Interview Pete. What a Story. 🙏

[@jackeboy24]

Great interview! They should make a netflix series about Shani's life!

[@Baloybeach]

A mentally strong man, most people wouldn’t survive the ordeal.

[@joelmonkley6177]

@@Baloybeach plenty have survived that ordeal and worse facts

[@oldtimepowerliftingym]

I prejudged this guy in my previous comment. Fair play for showing remorse.

[@Payu89]

There were a few books mentioned in todays excellent interview. Be good to get a list of them and where to get them. Anyone know?

[@Noname-gg4kl]

Another brilliant interview with Shani!! read the book folks its an incredible story

[@nikkimclay5474]

Excellent interview loved his respect for Thai culture ❤

[@seamusdoherty]

Congratulations on the fifty thousand subscribers.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks so much mate! What a journey

[@nikkimclay5474]

Wow grew up in an orphanage explains a lot, very sad story 😢

[@DavidS-cu8nb]

Pete - Great interview, but please go with the interviewee…Shani mentioned that 2 inmates “crossed” the General and were “offed”. What did they do?

[@Regi869]

Doesn't really matter. They crossed him and paid for it lol

[@johnthompson9440]

Great Vid 👍

[@arnonabuurs7297]

Great video enjoyed it. Been in Thailand over 11 years, always try to follow the low lol

[@canonrex1971]

Shani does it again Easily the best person you have interviewed and he is a very brave open and humble man

[@PhuketPhuket]

You dont lose your girlfriend in Thailand, you lose your turn, I've lived here for 25 years, poo ying always looking for that next step up the ladder,

[@WETALKINMEDIA]

That's all woman and humans as a whole

[@ryanjofre]

@@WETALKINMEDIAunfortunately!!! Look at divorce in the USA and especially with celebrities! It’s filthy and disgusting!

[@jdog5362]

I've lived here on and off 16 years best women in the world if you treat them with respect and pick a good girl, teacher, hospitality you get a bar girl your in trouble.

[@ryanjofre]

@@jdog5362 lol. That’s the entire female race! Don’t date an alcoholic narcissist or a psychopath!🤣👏

[@bernardfox9078]

You're totally wrong about Thai women. There are many who want a serious relationship and aren't just after your money.

[@jefflinton]

To anyone watching this that thinks that it's just another story I'd advise you to wait til the end and see how his life unfolds. Very interesting, great work as usual Pete

[@ThailandThomas]

Always enjoy your interviews Pete, Congrats on 50k subs.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Thomas, it’s been an incredible journey

[@kwokweng76]

Wat a great story, I watch for the entire hour

[@alisonparsons8423]

Can i have the link for the first part of this please

[@ThairishTimes]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvdc4qXbNeZhsk

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thank you for the vey interesting one. Hope Mr Shani finds peace in his soul. I don't know if I could if my girlfriend married my best friend

[@mattgimblett8424]

Top of the morning to you all …. I hope this fine fellow finds the gold at the end of his rainbow … and fair play to ya there Pete… for another fantastic interview…. To be sure to be sure

[@angelrocco2024]

💜💜 watched part 1 fantastic😊😊🇬🇧 here

[@jobryce4447]

Best guest 🙏 amazing story Shanni and Pete

[@jobryce4447]

How does you find the detention centre after being locked up Shanni ?

[@Sukhumvit246]

That missing jewellery story is insane, all those Saudi guys ending up dead is crazy.

[@j4bee768]

The question about how would of your life turned out was a really well thought out inquiry. Prop's to the dude who asked that 😊

[@ThairishTimes]

😂😂😂

[@Michel-Graillier-fanclub]

50:48 , my question 🎉😊 thxPete and good luck Shani.

[@forplexforplex8831]

Very likeable - articulate guy - culturally aware - solid - all the traits indicating a man to make friends with❤

[@marcoprolo1488]

A jail bird. I leave him to you. Birds of feathers...

[@gilly7654]

You're an inspiration Shani thanks for sharing your story. I can see that it has been hard for you readjusting to life outside and no one can even imagine what you must have gone through. I think you are a legend and seeing both your videos has given me a whole new perspective on life and the way I view things , or how I am not grateful about what I have so I have actually learnt a lot from you. I can relate a little bit on your addiction and the way of life it brings with it etc because I have gone through it myself and still struggling with it although in a much more controlled manner, which have made your interview a lot more interesting because I could understand certain things perfectly and relate to them . I will add you on Facebook and I'm here for you if you ever need to speak to someone. The internet is a dark place it's normal for people who are sad with their own lives to try and make someone else feel miserable. Keep shining buddy you've gone through things no one can ever imagine and you made it . I will never forget you and your story we love you man.

[@gjeess1]

Great interview, and thank you both very much. I'd like to know Shani's thoughts on how we prevent crime in the first place? I know this sounds like a silly question, but where I'm coming from is with regards to 'prevention being better than a cure'. Obviously, there are bad eggs and there is not much that you can do for those people. I live in Australia where crime is becoming rampant, and offenders are doing less and less gaol time because of the huge costs associated with housing prisoners. Would a Thai-style prison in Western countries be a bigger deterrent than the current comfortable prisons? My theory is, depending on the crime (e.g. murder, rape, drug manufacturing/growing/importing) should be initially placed in a hell hole, then rewarded with better living conditions based on behaviour. If a long-term prisoner has less than two years remaining on their sentence and has been on good behaviour, they could undergo transition back into the community.

[@nikkimclay5474]

Society breakdown is the cause of youth crime rising, I’m a Kiwi & worked with at risk youth, this guy grew up in an orphanage, that in itself is a huge contribution. The youth I work with lack family, father figures & are all nice kids just looking for purpose & unconditional love. I would hate we follow 3rd world prisons but I agree we need bigger deterrents but they come from rehab, death penalty doesn’t work so not much else would.

[@gjeess1]

@@nikkimclay5474 Thank you for your insight. As a person 61 years of age, I remember living in an environment where one family member was at home during the day - usually the mother. Nowadays, both the mother and father work and children are left to their own devices. Back in those days, most children weren't game to get into trouble because they would get a kick up the butt. This makes me think that today there is a lack of accountability and discipline for a person's actions. Obviously, we can't turn the clock back, but there needs to be a better system than what is currently in place. To give you an example of where I was originally coming from, a local guy raped a young woman, and following the rape he wrote obscenities all over her body in a permanent marker. In two years he will be out of gaol having served his sentence, and with our town being relatively small there is every chance they will cross paths again.

[@joelmonkley6177]

This question for Sharni did know a friend of mine in building 2 bangkwang John Russull I'm trying to contact I heard he lives in Cambodia now

[@wobbly555]

I am on TELEGRAM - same name

[@joelmonkley6177]

@@wobbly555 is that you John I don't know how to contact you Telegram ?

[@youthought3161]

Brilliant lads

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

If a person chooses to commit a crime to return to prison then he has been turned into an animal that needs the fences. Very sad!!!

[@Brad.whatthe]

Maybe that’s why he became emotional at that part of the interview, the realisation of the demons eating away at him, I think it would take a lot of strength to get passed that point trying to rebuild your life

[@nathankox1463]

Shani is an interesting storyteller. He is matter of fact; doesn’t glorify his actions & obviously served his time & learned major lessons from it! Shani would be a great consoler for younger adults that are @ a cross road in life & could go either way. A calm dose of reality without scare tactics, basically his story would/could help many people.

[@John-cc9my]

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time

[@richardevans3801]

Interesting about Warren Fellow's. The damage done . Great book, but I did question if he'd made it a bit more dramatic than the reality. But we all know people who don't let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[@alistairmclean7013]

Shani the laani got that prison look. Difficult to lose once you got it.

[@supersexy101]

What u mean, I'm interested because I've I've incarcerated several times

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Pete

[@teagle87]

did you ever think of ending your life in darkest moment in jail or out??

[@KevinODea-lf3rd]

It would be interesting to know if Shani was allowed back into Thailand if he would return?

[@CryptoXaos]

What he was locked in for?

[@ThairishTimes]

Drug smuggling

[@JohnBurman-l2l]

Shani you have a nice voice and depth. You could be a great Joe Rogan equivalent in your own quieter, less bullshitty way.

[@michaelscott466]

I spent six years in Bang Kwang for drug smuggling. At 6'7" and 280 pounds of muscle, I was built like a damn freight train-years of bodybuilding, wrestling since I was 5, and six years of MMA under my belt. First day in, three guys tried to jump me. It ended ugly for them, and after that, no one even thought about testing me again. I took what I wanted when I wanted. Got myself a private room-something that costs most foreigners a fortune-because no one had the balls to stop me. I was supposed to do 21 years but greased the right palms and got out in six. For most, that place is hell on earth, but for me, it wasn't terrible.

[@ThairishTimes]

hey buddy I'd love you to share your story on the channel. email me please [e-mail]

[@jon_wholesale]

Druug Smuuglin'? Naoh waiayhhh maaayte!

[@PhuketPhuket]

Take a look Billy Moore, movie and a book "Prayer Before Dawn" makes a good story about Thai prison,

[@James-y6j6d]

Great interview but faaark do you really need to put in so many advertisements?

[@ThairishTimes]

KZbin decide how many go in plus ads are how I keep this show on the road

[@YuChiGongG]

It's finally come to me who this guy has reminded me of, since the beginning of Episode One, especially with his round eyeglasses: Benjamin Franklin.

[@bernardvaneck5151]

Strongs, matey!

[@thebillyflintexperience119]

43:40 dude had a great support system, his family, even his Thai girlfriend was there for him, that’s probably the number one reason he made thru that hell hole prison!

[@alessandrofaina1512]

King's birthday is tomorrow. God knows who will start the rest of their life after tomorrow.🙏

[@user-rp8nf3mk8p]

Didn’t Thailand have the death penalty for drug selling? Or is that only Singapore?

[@nikkimclay5474]

Singapore

[@shanizorkrebs4466]

Thailand does have the death penalty for drug dealing …

[@seventhwave5963]

the Blue Diamond Affair

[@arminunruh452]

wow

[@andiolsson]

Jag har en polare som satt med båda två,och var där när det rymdes,han fick PARDON av av kungen efter 6år,🙏

[@petersutherland1985]

David was the only foreigner to escape from klong prem. He had not been sentenced to death at that time.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cool to correct myself he was facing the death penalty before he escaped

[@petersutherland1985]

@@ThairishTimes Thais won an extradition case from London where he was imprisoned waiting for the outcome. Strangely they never went through with it and he was released

[@jannaZX]

" I was hoping for a 25 year sentence " yeah .... right ...

[@arifbaba5482]

I was locked in so intens. I have a Brother that was a Addict that caused extreme damage to the hole Family. My father a Heart Attack, my Mother a extreme Depression that is still with her. Financial issues and so on. I believe in a second Chance too. The Same way as you. Habe to esen it. The question i have is the following. The hile thing you went through. Would You say that you payed back for the Harm you caused by dealing?

[@shanizorkrebs4466]

Yes indeed , I paid back year for year ,16 years dealing and using drugs , 18 years in prison. However, I still live with the guilt of the peoples lives I destroyed, no prison sentence can bring back those people who passed on …

[@arifbaba5482]

@@shanizorkrebs4466 i didnt Expect a answer to be honest. Biggest respect to you man. Keep it up. And thanks again for Sharing your Story in a Open way like You did

[@FreeBless]

I was in bombat -98 Bangkok

[@EdgarStyles1234]

Such an interesting guy KOLAKAVOD SHANI B"H you got out of there!

[@JohnBurman-l2l]

Once you realise living is a concept. The world is a generally held reality processed by a system of perception...then you understand that there are limited choices. We are all in a prison with rules. And yet even the shit show has a 'watcher'.

[@Vanrchy]

Wonder if he picked up the language?

[@ThairishTimes]

I asked him in the interview

[@Vanrchy]

@@ThairishTimes ahhh great minds… sorry hadn’t got to that point.

[@adamsmith2232]

Did he meet the English lad from the bbc documentary years ago, and stay with him, what ever happened to him

[@ThairishTimes]

That lad is out now and back in the UK with a young family

[@adamsmith2232]

@@ThairishTimes so interesting the Thai prison stories , keep up the good wk 🙂

[@shanizorkrebs4466]

Yes , the person in question was in my cell , young lad and a survivor ..

[@adamsmith2232]

@@shanizorkrebs4466 how long did he end up doing ? He was so young when he got caught and such a harsh sentence

[@joelmonkley6177]

David McMillan was not on death row if was on death row he would of been in bangkwang in the death row section they are in chains 24 /7 you cant escape in leg chains fact

[@ThairishTimes]

Correction on my part “he was facing a death sentence when he escaped”

[@YuChiGongG]

Speaking of Khao. It's actually not so easy to say the English word, "cow", in passa Thai.

[@hangemhigh7069]

They can't say teacher in Swedish=lärare!😂

[@YuChiGongG]

@@hangemhigh7069 Yes. Well, it's just that native-English speakers seem to have a tough time pronouncing the Thai word for the English word, 'cow'. You should try it sometime. This takes a lot of practice. Same with the Thai word for 'banana'...which is another difficult word to pronounce in passa Thai...at least for Americans....and other native-English speakers, I would imagine. Yet, we can overcome....with much practice, ...to quote MLK... Chok Di !

[@hangemhigh7069]

@@YuChiGongG The funny thing I can say everything in Thai but they open they mouth and my wife must say the same. And then they understand? But I can drive around and say easy talks! And they understand! 😊

[@YuChiGongG]

@@hangemhigh7069 Wait... I am not sure I understand. You mean you "Lip Sync" to your wife's speech, as if she were a ventriloquist, so that listeners believe that it is you who are speaking Thai, while, in reality, it is your wife who is speaking? That sounds even more difficult than learning to read Thai script. Also, how does your wife know in advance what you wish/plan to say?

[@hangemhigh7069]

@@YuChiGongG I can't reading all ur text! Yt write:read more and it's gone? I talk Thai word but Thai are shocked so my wife must say it instead. But it's OK when i'm alone! I can say Che-Che in Chinese after one month hehe.

[@johanndehaas4834]

Ja nee Bru. Hulle like die storie

[@whatcher8151]

I like you. Be you, let God keep you.

[@Yellowmello420]

this guy sound and look exactly like the thailand german ice dealer who got busted.

[@plutoplatters]

Hey !! Think I'll go to Thailand and get some drugs !!

[@LisaPavlou]

Dude looks like a cross between Bret the hitman hart and Shawn Michael’s

[@johanndehaas4834]

somebody is fibbing here.....

[@paulhcmc8468]

South African man talking

[@Suju071-x2e]

This guy is from South Africa and Israel so unlucky 😂

[@sudlor123]

Only us old handa know all about the blue diamond affair. lols

[@mememe332]

Why did it need explaining how much you are/were indebted to your family financially? Ever thought of how much you owe them morally? They were there for you even when you were blatently in the wrong....and then you say her dog got on your nerves??

[@nikkimclay5474]

He owned up to being at fault you didn’t listen & prison changed him of course

[@KevinODea-lf3rd]

Walk a mile in this mans shoes.

[@brendabarron-z9u]

Walk in his shoes