Dear Coke! Was so amazing to make this video with you. You are such a talented artist, extremely smart young man and an amazing story teller. I hope this video brings you lots of happiness, and hopefully even more! For the viewers, please LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE! To help us spread this video as much as possible!
@TheLungNuad2 жыл бұрын
Tq.Mayaan this young man very talents.and creatively.but now he lived in Thai culture.sad for him everyone only said he's Luk Krueng.that's made him seem he's not Thai.very bad that most of Thais people think that way.sorry for him.👌👌✌✌👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍😤😤🤔🤔🤔🤔✌✌
@phoebeampm47942 жыл бұрын
Coke is a Very talented kid. I wish him all the success in the world! Btw, I love his smile and he knows that he's cute. :-) Thanks for sharing! For Coke: for the question of "Oh, you're Luek Kreung" after you having showed Thais your Thai id. It means that we/Thai recognize you as a Thai and "Respect Your Other Half of Foreign Blood" as well. That's why we can't claim you all the way as a Full Thai. It would be a wrong thing to do (not to respect your other half). Thais are very inclusive, so to speak. That said, it doesn't mean we discard you as a Thai. "Respect" is everything in Thai culture. However, by outside looks, Coke fits perfectly as a southern Thai boy/ young man especially when he starts speaking southern dialect. I love his smile. It's so beautiful and genuine and it opens up the world.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
@@phoebeampm4794 I'm sure Coke would love reading your comment ❤️❤️❤️
@phoebeampm47942 жыл бұрын
@pancakestac I think, you read into too much. The sad part is with the descending tone and contempt . You're westerner, huh? I can tell. The bottom line, Thai culture is very inclusive and Respect for themselves and others is everything!! I will just leave it right there.
ดีกว่าคนไทยธรรมดา ^^ I'm afraid that like Self Racist or Low Self-esteem but I understand you.
@dopamean5158 Жыл бұрын
@@l_Arko ไทยแท้หายากนะ แล้วชวนกันคิดบวกไว้มีอะไรก็ชื่นชมกันให้บ่อยๆ ถ้าคิดว่าเหยียดก็แล้วแต่จะคิดเลยมันอยู่ที่จุดประสงค์ ปกติจะรู้จัก white Lie โกหกสีขาวก็ใช้ให้เหมาะสม จิตใจจะไดเบิกบานทั้งเจ้าของคลิปถามมาและเราอยากให้กำลังใจเค้า
@alexandersmith94992 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely awesome video. Thank you for doing this! I love my boy so much! Cokie expresses himself so well. This reminds me of so many conversations he and I have had about this very subject over the years. Thanks again for making this and sharing! Cheers
@mariamira55972 жыл бұрын
Cole is the most knowledgeable n talented 'Third Culture Kid', You must be so proud. Greetings from Bali.
@aabruk2 жыл бұрын
All my 3 kids are Luk Krueng Thai a American we are living in Portland Oregon but future plans is we wanted to move back to Thailand For me seeing your son improve himself with I mean Wow 🤩 wow he has an amazing heart with his thoughts
@zena10222 жыл бұрын
Awesome kid! As a father you should really be proud of him!
@MadDogScience2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video! Big love to Coke Senior and Coke Junior! 😀👍🏻
i'm luk khreung too...i've always tried to identify with both my black american heritage as well as my thai heritage, although I lead with being black, love my mom's culture just as much. love who you are Coke! be proud of who you are!
@simplyyounger92522 жыл бұрын
The Ayudhya project is so amazing to me and that's from 19 year old young man who wasn't even grew up in Thailand! And more, he knows history more than a lot of Thai people, I'm very sure. For half nationality, I don't think it matters much as long as you know who you are and what you do, be proud of yourself, treat every one with respect, in times, people will recognise you and give you more respect and treat you like their own!
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable isn't it?!
@StopBaizuo2 жыл бұрын
I am an Italian living in Thailand and as a father I can understand this very positive guy. We are tolerated but never fully accepted wherever we go. The Ayutthaya model is awesome! Just find this channel, I subscribed. ❤️
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Genso! We are Mon & Maayan, we live on Koh Lanta in Krabi island. We are vlogging about our life, culture differences (Mon is Thai, I am Dutch-Israeli) and interviewing interesting people on our island. Thanks so much for subscribing and feel free to check out some of our other videos like this video we made about our kids entering Thai public school: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6Wo6KBqJKBp6c Or about this lovely magician living in a gorgeous house in the jungle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5a6oHyFntGZb68 Hope you enjoy it!
@pomrouse29942 жыл бұрын
Diversity is an asset, my dear! My daughter is half Thai and half American like you. Being a mix race and also growing up in multi cultural family is a blessing. ❤
@rythamtamu34802 жыл бұрын
I agreed
@abandonedfragmentofhope54158 ай бұрын
There’s literally no such thing as being half American. When people say American they normally mean White which is ridiculous cause White people aren’t the only Americans. Americans can be any race.
@siripornjonas57722 жыл бұрын
I am Thai and Coke is also Thai. Actually Luk Krung is a kind of admiring half Thai. It is not discrimination but most of us love Luk Krung and we feel they are special for us.
@ohmjustsketch2 жыл бұрын
I look at this way “He’s a handsome Thai who can speak perfect English” This is strength point and I do believe the English language will open more opportunities to him in Thailand. Many Thai people try so hard to speak English spend a lot of money to study abroad or tutoring for getting better English. Now you live in the right place and right time! Coke’s a lot of energy to do his amazing work. Keep do it young man!
I had the great pleasure of teaching (well, trying to at least) this young man. In our lessons he would, without fail, bring a Thai perspective to the history we were learning and over the IB History course he taught the class and I SO much. He also gave me a pretty mind-blowing tour of Bangkok's monarchical, architectural and religious history. I'm really pleased to see him doing what he's doing on Lanta and he's stayed true to the promise he made himself: to immerse himself in Thai history. A real one off...a real gent.
@sivapornsukjaroen80742 жыл бұрын
Hello, Rodney, I don't think we've ever meet. I'm his mom and thank you for had been his great teacher. He's love Thai history so much. I am glad that he brought this beautiful art and culture to us all. Warming regards, Coke's Mom
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing comment. Thanks for sharing!
@judypitts39752 жыл бұрын
This was so enjoyable to watch. The last time I saw you in person you were 11. Now you are a wonderful man. Your art is so inspiring. I remember watching you build towns on the beach when we were in Thailand. Those were in the sand and didn't last, but now you create permanent cities. This wonderful. Love, Grandma
Agreed! I could not tell that he is Wasian. To me, he looks 100% Asian.
@madelinejulie60242 жыл бұрын
Im from malaysia and a mother of five kids and im very proud of you to speak out to the world how people look at other ppl. I take all these talks so easy.
Hi sweet Lanta & Coke I am Thai. The meaning of Luk Khrueng mostly is half Farang & half Thai. It doesn’t mean you’re not Thai but maybe you look like a foreigner. I am Thai ( Thai- Chinese ) I was born & raised in Thailand. I look Chinese but I still Thai. The majority of Thai actors & actresses in Thailand are half Farang & half Thai. Coke please proud to be Luk Khrueng.
@Templeboyviii2 жыл бұрын
I’m very much proud, I am nothing but proud of myself, and so what that actors are majority half, it’s not about privilege but how people see us, because I act differently because I am different too many I am not Thai even though I have every right. Thai Chinese are very much integrated into Thai Society, for hundreds of years even thousands, in my case my ethnic background is more modern, Thai society has not had a chance to truly grow into a good Accommodation
In my opinion, you don't need to be anyone else, but be yourself, know yourself, and proud of what you do. You have done such a great job to bring back all history of those temples to the young generation in Thailand. It is great to see someone give such big value and effort to make all these models. Be happy with your day, no worry of what people think on you.
@Esther4Gsus2 жыл бұрын
Actually Thai people really like LukKrueng⭐️ They are like stars 😉
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
I will let Coke know!
@nihon11212 жыл бұрын
Only good looking ones to be exact, saying all lukkrung can be stars is over exaggerated
@alegnadraw75042 жыл бұрын
Very talented young man. At 19 he has led a very interesting life. Love these interviews.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words. It gives me lots of motivation!
@kalyasiri7 ай бұрын
Thank you for making the temple. I am Indonesian born Chinese . I stayed in chonburi for 9 years. And I am Buddhist .Really appreciate your beautiful works. As minority and Buddhist in Indonesia.. I also received racism.
@musicmaiden14122 жыл бұрын
This kid is so awesome. Beautiful spirit
@jimt67392 жыл бұрын
Beautiful paper sculptures Very Talented! You know Thai’s history more than most Thais-
@jeanettedias642 жыл бұрын
This young man is so talented, like his geographical instincts so very accurate b creative. Bless u son n ur parents too.
@chirameth0482 жыл бұрын
He is an amazing kid. He is full of passion in doing those temple models. Facinating!
@doggodingy69392 жыл бұрын
what a true artist he is, His artworks are brilliant as well as his history knowledge about the old Thailand and at 19 year old ?! just woww
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Crazy right?!
@jpncmu2 жыл бұрын
OMG! I'm obsessed with our old ancient capital "Ayuttaya" Thank you so much for making the model. It's truly remarkable.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏
@caroledodd16342 жыл бұрын
What an amazing young man with good looks, a super smile, a fascinating story and such a creative talent. I was glad to hear he’s so happy 😀☀️🇬🇧
He is very creative and talented young man, his models are more like paintings. I really love to see the whole town close up when it’s done. Thanks for sharing it.
@DarcieGlam2 жыл бұрын
This was wonderful - what an amazing and insightful young man! I wish he could make a model of Bangkok in 1977 when I was there. It's completely unrecognizable now. We stayed in the only hotel with hot running water. It was six stories and was the tallest building in the area. I just loved it - the people are fabulous! All the best to Coke, his beautiful art and his beautiful life.
@petrinadesilva42832 жыл бұрын
Truly wonderful interview- Coke”s loving soul is so apparent. He is so talented.
@suchadawilliams3392 жыл бұрын
Hi, there. It was a very good video that shows another side of the Thai half-blood who lives in Thailand. My son is also a Thai half-blood. I do understand where the story comes from. Thai people have a very harmonious culture, but sometimes it is hard to understand Thai people at some point. No matter how long you live in a country that is not your motherland, you still feel that you are a stranger in that place from my experience. To be a Thai half-blood who lives in Thailand is an awesome experience. They have double benefits that they can have double life in both countries. I think some Thai people express their way to connect with them differently but in a positive way.
@LoveInTinglish2 жыл бұрын
I can't speak for Pop, but being the mom of 2 half Thai/half American and 1 half Polish/half American child, I can say that my experience has been joyful. I love learning about the cultures of my children's dads. Forrest and Louise are lucky because Pop is home every day with us and can tell us things about Thai culture and language, so they (at least Forrest does) understand that there are many wonderful things about being half/half. With Dorothy, however, I have to try and research things on Polish culture because she doesn't really have a relationship with her father. She understands that he and his family speak another language and have other traditions, but only wants to speak to me, so I have to do what I can to teach her. The only thing I can see being worrisome in the future is that we live in the South in the US, so I do worry about racism towards Forrest and Louise since you can tell they aren't fully white. The only thing Pop and I can do for that is make sure to teach them that it's ok to be yourself, no matter what you are. And, thankfully, Forrest is very comfortable being himself, even around others.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Thats wonderful! I definitely agree they have so much! Thanks for watching lovely lady! Big hugs
@abandonedfragmentofhope54158 ай бұрын
What is the American? American it’s not a race. You can be any race and be American.
I can relate with Coke. I'm half American half Vietnamese. Since living in Thailand, I constantly have to tell people 'Chan Michi Khun Thai Ka.😊
@janpenchupipat59792 жыл бұрын
ดีมากที่คุณภูมิใจในความเป็นคนไทย
@bookbugstory2 жыл бұрын
Normally as Luk Krueng, they already classified you as a Thai, but in one word can be described that you are half-race, that's all. nothing is bad. Khon Thai likes to use short words to describe something/someone.
@joeybkk2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more.
@okchocolate2 жыл бұрын
trueeee, Luk Krueng is Thais krab. Nothing's wrong with that. It's not exclusion but I would say it happened sometimes with respect and manner, though happen with same Thai people not the local when visiting as well. Trust the best for you all!
@Jumpoable2 жыл бұрын
Wow I hope Thailand's Ministry of Culture, national museums & private art galleries will display & promote Coke's work! Talented & eloquent historian/ storyteller.
@sivapornsukjaroen80742 жыл бұрын
Well done Coke!!! I'm very proud of you. Loving to see all of the temple that you have made. Thank you Maayan for making this vblog.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@shooshhzx2 ай бұрын
He's so well spoken! What a bright, creative and beautiful boy. Watch this space for greater things no doubt.
@Jez_eats2 жыл бұрын
I think he is more than the most Thai 😄 he knows more of the history 🥰
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@teemoonduty49202 жыл бұрын
its for job so should be
@steph54942 жыл бұрын
Handsome young man!! Truly talented!! I'd love to hear more of his story.
@oakmatic2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to hear about his experience as a “luk khrueng” living in thailand and America. Please share his social media if he has any to see more of his temples.
@verasevering35112 жыл бұрын
Very nice hobby has Coke, special to do this and yes to be half American & Thai make you special ..Like we are half Dutch Indonesian and my kids with Greek blood from there Father.
@cookingwithmon2 жыл бұрын
Good job Maayan, I love your movies. Coke you are amazing and your work is very impressive. Thanks for sharing this movie to the whole world.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
😘😘😘
@somjairaku96062 жыл бұрын
Amazing young man with inspiration.
@baryl39692 жыл бұрын
Although not Thai and not half Thai, but haven grown up Asian American and going back to Asia, I can understand everything he is saying too. All his questions, I understand. It’s unfortunate that he has to feel like he has prove something of himself so that he can be more accepted into the Culture that he didn’t grow up around, but it is reality and I really admire how he is aware of that and works hard to prove that he is Thai without being arrogant or nasty about it to the Thais.
Thank you for sharing. Dear Coke, your works are truly impressive particularly the Buddha . Hope you continue your great works and strive in all aspects of life.
@aeumaporn9882 жыл бұрын
Thai people like foreigners and given that you are half Thai we see you as our family too. Don’t get annoyed. You are loved actually. You really have knowledge of Thai temples , cultures and positive attitude and respect to Buddha, your works / creativity are amazing.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍
@GCC03462 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this perspective and learning of Coke and of his experiences. On this end, I'm also a luk kreung (US/Thai) but my features are very passable for Western or a warmer-climate European, although other cultures also sometimes believe that I'm one of them as well. Unlike Coke and your children, I was raised as a "third culture" child - growing up in neither the West nor the Far East. My parents did ensure that plenty of summers were spent with our maternal Thai family however. Although being on the very Western end of "luk kreung", I was always accepted by the community and was fortunate to have had positive experiences, and am very proud of the heritage I was given. The term, I have found through my experiences, is simply a statement of fact, not as a derogatory term. ...and as someone whose Thai family and heritage is situated in magnificent Ayutthaya, thank you for your passion to bring the Ayutthaya of the past to "life" through your modeling.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for your awesome comment. I do wonder, where were you finally brought up?
@GCC03462 жыл бұрын
@@SweetLifeLanta , due to my father's career, much time was spent in South Asia and the Middle East, with summers and winters spent either traveling in Europe, Africa, or the Far East. I didn't return to the US until my teenage years.
@apachers28072 жыл бұрын
Oh wow I have a similar experience too being raised in a third culture. I'm half-Japanese half-Ghanaian born in the US. I grew up in East Africa though (fourth culture?), I moved around a lot as a child, living in a couple countries in east Africa like Tanzania, Mozambique, and Rwanda. My parents tried to take me to Japan annually so that I could at least have that connection to my culture.
What an inspiration, what an artist, so mature. Differences are a plus and great he stays positive.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@armanopepe12 жыл бұрын
Amazing young man! Very talented & knowledgeable about his culture. Thank you for sharing.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
So impressive he?! Thanks so much for watching!
@SuperRefine2 жыл бұрын
He is really articulate ... amazing interview
@hildaaybar90422 жыл бұрын
Amazing he is very talented 🙏🏽❤️ young man
@Häst_Leona2 жыл бұрын
This Young man is really talented AND VERY HANDSOME!!!😍
@TheJust22az2 жыл бұрын
His life experiences have made him a talented, articulate and smart young man.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!
@Abundancesober20232 жыл бұрын
Be proud. Your are gifted. Half thai half american. Many parts. Ps. The temples are amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
@positivevibes24682 жыл бұрын
What an amazing young man. Hopeful someday for a world where race/ethnicity doesn’t matter so much. 🇹🇭❤️🇺🇸
@marieboutin90542 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful and interesting video. This young man is a true artist and he is not a show off. What a kind young man. And his life is so interesting. Very intelligent and open minded. Bless him.
Great interview. What a fabulous intelligent young artist . I hope to meet him in person one day. Absolutely inspirational.
@SweetLifeLanta Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@reachtrita2 жыл бұрын
Look krueng in my opinion is Kon-Thai but has one parent who is a foreigner. Coke is a very cool guy! So much depth and wisdom! Love him and thank you for introducing him on your channel!
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
@kwansakullopezpiromkraipak50302 жыл бұрын
He is awesome guy!! Thank you so much to create this VDO to show how cool vision and attitude he has. By the way "Luk-Krung" from Thai view is in positive way. Many Thai people feel "Luk-Krung" seems like privileged and outstanding with others but this VDO let me realize how He think and respect him so much.
@patmoh42042 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mayaan for featuring this young man since I saw a video about his mama eatery. Coke Smith should be encouraged to start a youtube channel on his hobbies.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Yeah totally agree!
@patmoh42042 жыл бұрын
@@SweetLifeLanta Tell Coke to watch the channel ' No 1ideas' with 2.5 million subscribers building miniatures houses etc so that Coke learns to be a success with his temple miniatures. I sincerely wish him great success. He is talented, well-mannered, & just 19 years.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
@@patmoh4204 I will definitely tell him about it And check it out myself too!
One more great interview Maayan and thanks for sharing Coke! It was interesting to read the comments in Thai since it seems the most thai people here see Luk Khureng as Thai, I haven’t really got that perception before.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Interesting topic isn't it?!
@kanchanapornprapa57512 жыл бұрын
Thanks for awesome video. I love Coke,when he spoke Thai Southern language.
@wallawanboonmee70682 жыл бұрын
LUK KHRUENG is a special status as your life get exposed to other culture. Thai people in general would think that you are luckier than most Thai people - and indeed you are!!! Well, you are definitely a handsome and talented Thai person!
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Such sweet comment. Thanks so much for sharing the love 😍😍😍
@jaylenehawaii2 жыл бұрын
ALOHA….. very talented young man. Thank you for sharing his talent. GOD BLESS all of you
@kenhartman99812 жыл бұрын
Hello Jaylene how are you doing
@nokmake-up18072 жыл бұрын
Coke! You make thai people proud of you darling.
@benjo.zbazin Жыл бұрын
It is beutiful what you are creating Coke and keep doing what you love to do. Thank you for the great video Sweet Life Lanta too. Our kids are half Balinese and half Slavic growing up in Bali and also questioning who they are. We live in the times where east meets west again as our world desperatly needs it and you guys are the gods manifestation of this new opportunity. It is your beauty, perspectives, knowledge of the cultures and the languages and the resources you have that allow and will allow you guys to make difference the world needs to be the better place and heal 🙂👍🙏
@SweetLifeLanta Жыл бұрын
Agree 👍 💯
@glenradford59882 жыл бұрын
I think when you get older you won't care. My son is Half Thai but is growing up in Thailand and I have never heard that term for half Thai. Just enjoy loving in paradise.
Half-Child is a Thai. You are Thai 100% because of your Thai spirit. You are very good at history of Thailand. The thing is your work is awesome ,beautiful and amazing.
@Peaceful97 Жыл бұрын
Coke is an amazing artist! I am very proud of him. He reminds me of my son.
@karunagwilym-williams63292 жыл бұрын
I am very proud of him to see what he have to go through 💖💖🌹
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
He is amazing, isn't it?!
@kandwmrk72182 жыл бұрын
Your are very brave Coke.คุณเก่งมากค่ะ
@13savage2 жыл бұрын
Trust me. Thai people adore luk khrueng. I’m one of them. And luk khrueng equals Thai (at least for me and most Thai people I know). There’s literally no implied or bad meaning behind the word ‘luk khrueng’. And there’s nothing to do with discrimination at all; it’s just a word to call someone who looks Thai and speaks English fluently or those who looks like a foreigner but speaks Thai fluently. He’s hot by the way.
@VeledaG2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely, intelligent and beautiful young man!
Look krueng is interesting for Thai people because feature is different as high nose, colour eyes and tall .Look krueng is appreciated in Thailand.You can travel around in Thailand without racism.This is my opinion.You can speak Thai if you want and you can speak another as well.
@thoulaphetmany90372 жыл бұрын
Wowow. This guy is adorable person. He is so smart.
Wooow. Your model from Ayutthaya is so impressive. thats real passion. Respect.
@spiritabundance2222 жыл бұрын
Thank you beautiful souls Maayan and Coke for this video. I’m half Thai half American too so I know what Coke is talking about. Same story I grew up in America and I visited Thailand often. My Thai is good with no accent as my mother sent me to learn Thai at an early age. The western mind is all about having rights and being fair, using your voice. Thai culture is about acceptance, obedience, not questioning methods that have been around for decades. So yes when you have a western mindset certain things like being charged as a falang and being seen as a Luke kuhurung at first feels yucky. You kind of feel like a piece of meat that everyone wants a piece of. You get use to it. And eventually as you deepen the love for yourself and develop your confidence you’re able to use what once felt uncomfortable as a tool to help you. Being half has its advantages everyone thinks you’re beautiful and are so fascinated with you if you can speak Thai. It’s the same for you Maayan, your Thai is so good and your beautiful energy shines. Thai people live simple lives. Their thinking is also simple. It’s different if you’re half Thai and grow up in Thailand because you’re use to the culture and will have more confidence speaking Thai as it’s your first language not second language like Coke and myself. Whether you’re half or just falung, you gain respect if you can speak Thai and immerse yourself in the culture just as Coke is doing with building mini temples.
@SweetLifeLanta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your beautiful comment. We love it that you put your whole heart in there. I'm sure Coke will really apprecitae reading it. Big hugs to you.