To those of you looking to donate towards more scholarships for kids like I have a donation portal set up that ensures 100% of anything you donate goes directly to the people in need. Any amount you donate is appreciated: www.livingwatersphuket.com/rw4u/ If you want to be like Andreas and the anonymous person and give a FULL SCHOLARSHIP then you rock, and you can also contact Michael at iCare directly here: www.icarethailand.com/ Thanks to everyone who donated last year and everyone who will donate this year. It's so amazing the RW4U Community step up and make this happen!!
@jbranche80245 ай бұрын
Girlfriends family are builders and Yes the live on the job site and move around. This Video is about earning a Living Wage in Thailand and how most Thais take out loans and are in debt. Some employers exploit workers, treat them poorly, as mentioned here do Not pay them the last wages owed. I can not imagine how some feel having to borrow money to send their kids to school and have next to nothing.
@thedragonballmultiverse5 ай бұрын
When are you going to do a review on Craft Web3 MusicLab in Bangkok?
@Mr.Silver6665 ай бұрын
No no no !!! It's not North.
@Storocj5 ай бұрын
Hi Chris. Any idea if there are tax breaks for large donations to a Thai registered charity? We may be exposed to local taxation next year.
@pdeforest5 ай бұрын
My Wife and I took a young girl from HS, got her English classes, brought her to the US for a year and then put her through cram school. She got into ABAG, graduated, and now has a career in financial services. She came from a broken home, dysfunctional parents and terrible poverty. It’s such a sense of joy to see what she has become, and we celebrated Thanksgiving with her in BK last year. Videos like this, looking at the sweet smiles of these young people, remind me of what it’s like to change these kids’ lives. Powerful video.
@joseluischilavert92035 ай бұрын
Thank
@thedragonballmultiverse5 ай бұрын
Wow, congrats
@appleThai19575 ай бұрын
🙏❤️
@bankkitz13415 ай бұрын
Chris is an example of a wonderful human being.❤❤
@michaelthegreat443 ай бұрын
no he isn't at all, do you know how much he skims off the top ? go ask him
@karlenzmann5 ай бұрын
I'm 65 years old, and sitting here with a tear in my eyes because of a KZbin video... This story is absolutely wonderful Chris. That young lady has done more in her short life, than the average 18 year old teenager here in the US. May God bless her, and grant her and her sister a beautiful long life!
@michaelthegreat445 ай бұрын
Chris will do anything for more subs and views and if there is a way he can make some money he will, don't be fooled to think 100% of it goes to these needy people.
@Diga7845 ай бұрын
@@michaelthegreat44 Oh wow.....
@michaelthegreat445 ай бұрын
@@Diga784 ask him yourself, ask him how much he and his dimwit nephew made and continue to make from promoting Fah's language school, peel back the layers and you will soon see he aint so wholesome
@danielcully60475 ай бұрын
Hey, mr great ,you are a very sad individual!
@michaelthegreat445 ай бұрын
@@danielcully6047 ha that maybe but it makes Chris Parker and his nephew no less opportunistic about making a buck
What a beautiful story, go the girls 💯 I’m living in surin with my thai wife, we’ve just taken on our niece, her father (wifes brother)died when she was one and her mother abandoned her, she grew up with her grandparents in a small village in between buriram and surin, she’s 18 now and just started living with us, she’s just enrolled in university to become an airline stewardess ❤ very proud of her.. hopefully more and more of these good stories are out there ❤
@bdud3835 ай бұрын
Once again, Chris Parker, you are an amazing person for all that you do for the country of Thailand. My wife and I contribute 38,000 Baht per quarter for our Granddaughters school bill. We are not rich by any means, but we do our best to do our part.
@MrJohnsamui5 ай бұрын
Chris my KZbin friend, it's amazing what you do for the Thai children ❤️ I have 2 very expensive 17 year old girls of my own from a previous marriage going to school in the Netherlands and on top of that I financially support my two bonus girls in Thailand from my thai girlfriend so that they can have a proper education in Thailand. As a single dad I work my ass off to make ends meet, so unfortunately, I am not able to contribute to your wonderful organisation at this point😢 I would love to have a beer with you when I am in samui next October and discuss the options to help you in another way or form 🙏🙏🙏 may Buddha let the sun shine upon your path🙏🙏🙏
@thichalp91035 ай бұрын
On behalf of Thai people, I truly appreciate so much to you guys for supporting and giving scholarship to Thai kids, it means so much to them. Thank you ka!
@chewskewsme5 ай бұрын
@@Rodderz1you may be right but I have had very different experiences - when I lived and worked in Thailand for a few years, my Thai boss and owner of the company was always generous, paying for scholarships every year and he was far from being a billionaire but certainly very wealthy by Thai standards. I always found out about these things from other people - he never talked about it as he was also a very humble man who sought no glory or adulation for what he did.
@NattapolPhorueng5 ай бұрын
@@Rodderz1 Nothing? I didn't try to speak for millionaires, you speak like no one cares for poor or underprivileged people. especially what you have mentioned "Thai Billionaire rich "Did you know anyone of them? or just wanna express your ignorance? I really appreciate what Christ and his friend did for underprivileged children, but it doesn't mean "Thais Billionaires" ignore and don't help them. even though I'm not such a rich one but I'm donating to foundations every time I can, and there are a lot of foundations here in Thailand. asking yourself dude, did you do something for your country and your people? how many homeless and underprivileged around your area? and what did you do? Typo toxic comment on the internet? really?
@NattapolPhorueng5 ай бұрын
@@Rodderz1 They send their daughters to Pattaya ->ha ha ha this is what "STEROTYPE" happened over 20 years ago, Have you ever been to Thailand really??????? or just sat and smoked in front of the computer and tried to express what things you never knew like " Thailand is 3th world country, Riding the elephant to school" oh come on this is showing that's you never been here and how you finding a Thai rich people?????? Yes Pattaya walking streets are a lot of Bar girls and prostitutes. it is the red light district for the foreigner and most of them are not from Thailand, and I can guess that they came from the country of your origin that you have escaped from there since your parent's age. to be clear who did charity in Thailand and met the situation -->>"I gave a lot to charities in your country when greedy rich Thais give nothing"
@dummyemail39445 ай бұрын
@@Rodderz1So just like any other country than🤷♂️ when have rich people ever cared about poor people
This was a really good video. I lived and worked in Thailand for a few years as an ex-pat and during that time and since, I have heard so many stories from other ex-pats about how they, or somebody they knew had married a local lady and it didn’t end well for them, with all the stories about what comes with marrying a Thai, such as becoming an ATM for the wider family. So much cynicism and stereotyping, maybe with some justification but probably also very one-sided stories. Videos like these remind us that there are huge numbers of Thai families in abject poverty, not looking to rip anybody off, having very modest expectations from life and making huge sacrifices just to survive. You have shown us some of the real Thailand here - not the craziness of Bangkok or the beautiful resorts and luxury hotels and restaurants that so many tourists form their views of Thailand around, but the kind of lives that most Thai people live around the country.
@Pronwan5 ай бұрын
Just came back from Thailand with my kids. This video made me cry. All those people, the kids, their parents and literally everyone I met and meet are so grateful, so kind, so sweet and you are 100 % right - they deserve it more than I did. Fantastic project, fantastic video. Very inspiring indeed.
@MrQueeg3 ай бұрын
Such an inspiring story. Moved me to tears, honestly. Thank you for sharing these types of stories. I will be moving to Thailand, the country I have grown to love so much, in a few short years when I retire and I will be seeking out this organization to join in the effort to help people who truly appreciate help. I cannot think of any way to spend my retirement years that would be more fulfilling than this type of work. Keep up the great work Chris with your channels and good luck with you move to Samui (soooo wonderful there!!!)
Great story 👏 I just arrived in Bangkok from Texas with my Thai wife and my kid, and we always try to show him how resilience is the Thai people. See the smiles and hope in their faces is great...God speed🙏
@lpg123385 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, safe travels from Houston. 😎👍
@gerardwise675 ай бұрын
A breath of fresh air. Thank you for you're inspirational humanitarianism. 🙏🙏🙏
@JJMA525 ай бұрын
this is the best type of content. thanks chris as always!
@charliestoybox20995 ай бұрын
I’ve skipped watching many of your videos because of the direction they’ve gone. You got me back with this one as it really hits home.
Thank you Chris for this inspiring story. This is one of the millions of stories in Asian countries. Education is the pillar of everyone's life. What is better than giving that foundation to fulfill a child's dream.
@mr.austin77365 ай бұрын
I am overwhelmed by this news. Thank you for sharing their story. This gives me a new focus to add to my goals. And that is to sponsor and donate. Thanks again!
@Facewest5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. I am really moved. I am sending twins thru high school currently for the past year and a half in Chon Buri, they are doing well and update me on there progress. This is the best video I’ve seen on KZbin. Thank you
@musclecam5 ай бұрын
A truly moving story. You have caught my attention, following this up. Beautifully shot and edited, great work! Should be nominated for a KZbin award!
@tompfcg97465 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. You are more than a foreigner living in Thailand. You are a quality KZbinr.
@mr0glass5 ай бұрын
Amazing young woman! No doubt she will achieve her dream with that work ethic and sincerity.
@dietmarbirkmann554 ай бұрын
Great story Chris. We provide a scholarship for a young girl in BKK through the Bangkok Community Help Foundation and are finding it very rewarding. We've even taken our kids to meet her. I'd encourage others to do similar.
@ThailandThomas5 ай бұрын
The Chris I love is Back!!! Great story buddy. Heart felt! As sad as this story is I have seen much worse. I know a young lady that was in the same situation. She decided she had to help her family. She loves her family. So she went on her own to Bangkok at fifteen and started selling her body on the streets of Bangkok. She did that many years sending money to her family. Her family never knew what she was doing.. She is very smart while working the streets of Bangkok she put her self through college. She now owns her own company and her family is doing well now. Please help these kids.
@grahamjohnson47025 ай бұрын
What a fantastic story and my thanks and good wishes go to all who donate and sponsor and to you Retired for bringing this story to us which helps us understand more of what goes on in Thailand
@JohannaVanWinkle4 ай бұрын
Thais are the hardest working people I know......This story made me tear up for sure. Thank you for sharing this story, Chris. We can all chip in a little or a lot and it would make the world of difference for these student's future.
@pizzazombie73735 ай бұрын
Congratulations to everyone involved 🎓🇹🇭❤️
@thaireetired755 ай бұрын
Excellent Chris, I was wondering not seen a vlog for a bit, had me tearing up again lol. The you tuber that does the most for Thailand and not themselves 💯❤️🇹🇭 keep up the great work man 💪
@PhilipJames3605 ай бұрын
Awesome Chris. Inspirational. Thai resilience and perseverance is amazing,
@123mandalore7775 ай бұрын
I love the Thai people. This girl overcame her adversity and grew from it and now she's being rewarded. I am also so glad to see all the investment happening in Thailand. Everytime I visit it's bigger and there are new things.
More people need to watch this heartwarming story, share the story…
@dacky33205 ай бұрын
Chris, you done it again made me cry again. i'm some who as very little emotions and don't show any emotions. this is good work that you do i wish i could help in any way.
@billydong96405 ай бұрын
Applauses all around for the selfless individuals that gave and are going to be giving to help out those who are less fortunate.. heart strings being pulled in all directions but also Joy nourished in each of our hearts.. Thank you for all you do 🙏🙏
@phisitpooratanachinda78945 ай бұрын
Thank you Chris for doing this for Thai people. It means a lot to us when a foreigner covering this sort of hardship❤
@RetiredWorkingForYou5 ай бұрын
it's my absolute pleasure. it's the least i can do for the amazing way everyone in your country treats me.
@enough14944 ай бұрын
I am moving to a tiny village, 27 family members. My SS check will not only support us all, but build up their village. It does not take much to uplift a tiny village. I have been knowing the family for almost 20 years now, two generations have been born since I first met them. Oh they are my soul, the reason I was born…….🙏🕊💕 Blessings to them all. Tears of gratitude! Will donate!
Amazing story Chris❤ and great to see people donating to help young people in Thailand. We currently sponsor my brother in law’s step daughter at college in Ubon. Hopefully she can break the cycle of subsistence farming ❤️🇹🇭
@dadofkop5 ай бұрын
Thank you Chris for helping children in Thailand. And thank you to donors from around the world who are helping people in Thailand. I feel very grateful and impressed by the help.
@ChrisHereToday5 ай бұрын
This guy really enjoys helping others, and a good story teller. We need more good people in the world
I do believe yu are the best youtuber out thier chris been watching you since covid ,the rats video so funny for airline trip the orphanage and christmas prezzies stand out and now this, love from pattaya,from a yorkshire man
@armandovidal17585 ай бұрын
A very inspiring story, Chris! We need more people to support the younger generation. I’ll contact you for details. Keep up the amazing work!
@TripleDeano5 ай бұрын
Your best video ever...I enjoy helping other while travelling. Retiring next year and look forward to find more opportunities to make a difference
Thank you for making a KZbin channel with useful content. Thank you for your part in helping Thai youth.🎉🎉🎉
@keepitrollin39775 ай бұрын
Thanks bud.heart warming story of the struggles of thai families. If u have hope don't give up.❤.keep it rollin
@southEastLife1215 ай бұрын
sir, u do a great thing for thai people. appreaciate.
@OrientalWonderAround4 ай бұрын
Its amazing for what you do Chris. I also love Thailand and Thai people. Willing to donate. This is such a warm-heart story
@Bhumibhat20014 ай бұрын
As a Thai we really appreciate that Chris❤
@Alek-v8b5 ай бұрын
ขอบคุณมากๆครับ🙏🙏🙏
@pauladamson86845 ай бұрын
Well done Chris, wonderful story. Your a good human being ❤
@SouthernCrossGO5 ай бұрын
Great vid mate. Its so hard in asia for some people. This is awesome that people care and help these kids😊
@markmielke52835 ай бұрын
What a wonderful story. It's amazing that you can go half way around the world and still find ways to help. Sadly now in Canada the Govt a couple days ago admitted that 26% of Canadians cannot afford food any longer. I bet you never thought that you would see the day where that headline hit the "papers". Pretty soon you will be able to do one of these "feel good" stories back in Canada. Great work ..... keep it up.
@theepicoutlet16805 ай бұрын
This is so true and so very very sad.
@coryudon33505 ай бұрын
I love and always support Icare.
@AndrewHosea-zk1pi5 ай бұрын
Wow amazing Chris! Thanks for this story and hope many more in the years ahead and more like it! So impactful!
@hlim4314 ай бұрын
Wow... I thought I saw a great video about the owner of the food vendor, this is a great story!!! Well done on the sponsorship
@Sarajoan-vt8gp4 ай бұрын
Your inspirational videos and incredible efforts in supporting Thai children are truly commendable. Thank you for all that you do! I will make sure to share your video with as many people as possible to spread the positive impact you are making. Kudos to you!
I love these videos! Keep doing the good work Chris! I'll help once I am able to!
@stephencoombes54155 ай бұрын
I live in a village in Isaan and it is quite common for parents to go off to work elsewhere but I have never heard of kids being left to take care of themselves. There are always family members or friends who will take them in. Over the years we have had kids stay with us sometimes for a year or two. I am surprised these two had no family support.
@ขันทนาสุนทนาไล5 ай бұрын
ขอบคุณกับโครงการดีๆแบบนี้
@ปัญญา-ฒ4ส5 ай бұрын
เสียงสะท้อนที่เราลืมฟังทั้งทีก็ใกล้ๆ
@2kkto24 ай бұрын
Good for you and great for the children you help. My wife had a tough history too, going to work at age 12 to support her parents and sisters in the village. She devoted her life to her poor family and I devoted mine to her. They are no longer poor.
@lillianrosbottom73665 ай бұрын
Thank you Chris for these brilliant videos.
@goldenrxztoys4565 ай бұрын
very very great VDO , i'm Thai and would like to thank you very much about chance for our young student.
@travis33655 ай бұрын
Bookmarked. Thank you. I'll be doing what I can.
@reggyreginald81585 ай бұрын
Beautiful story and love the support and sharing their journey with us. God bless 🙏
@veronicamarthinsen69514 ай бұрын
Omg, that was a strong and hard video to see! So strong girls
@Chaimit5 ай бұрын
ขอบคุณความงดงามที่ถูกนำเสนอ ในมุมผู้ให้และผู้รับ
@GatorJake5 ай бұрын
Chris, Haylee, Adam, Thank you for this inspiring story and all that you do to help others. Hopefully you can do a follow up video in a few years to update us on this young woman's success. God bless.
@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica60785 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this story and would love more like this! What an awesome job she has done helping take care of her little sister and in school. I hope she does well in college and graduates and does great things!
@bioninaviva5 ай бұрын
I really appreciate what you did to them❤
@jonathansmith66525 ай бұрын
Great work Chris - Just donated.
@RetiredWorkingForYou5 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! Legend!
@dennispack41195 ай бұрын
Thank you Chris. It's so good seeing a video that brings something good to the people of Thailand, instead of the usual how the viewer can benefit from the generosity of such a beautiful culture and its people.
@timjones92373 ай бұрын
Thank you for that wonderful insight
@ClaudeFeller5 ай бұрын
God bless you!!! Great video, amazing job. We Farangs started charity work during covid and we keep doing, many of us. Because we love this country and the people. On a side note - unfortunately it's not rare that construction workers don't get paid. It's a shame , these people are powerless. Cheers from Koh Samui, Claude
@ParinandVarnasavang5 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping vulnerable Thai students to continue their education and pursue their dream careers.
Kids in the west take so much for granted, this story should be shown in every western school 🥹🙏🏻
@cxscott665 ай бұрын
This is just a small reminder that not all Western children were born into privilege or take everything for granted...
@JS-ir7wh5 ай бұрын
This kind of thing happens to kids in the west too.
@thaiedition5 ай бұрын
I sincerely hope that all students receive the necessary assistance and support. Thanks Chris and others.
@denale-oi9uc5 ай бұрын
good mind brings the lights to life..thanks..for presenting this clip.❤❤
@Eat_314155 ай бұрын
one in 5 kids in England go to school without having any breakfast, the lines at the food banks are getting longer by the day, families are having to chose between food or turning on the heating, maybe you could do a similar video from London next year.
@stevefrench56685 ай бұрын
God bless this family. Great quality documentary, great story telling.
@shureporntong2105 ай бұрын
Thank you for your sharing this VDO. Thank you from my deep heart.♥
@TRIPONTHIS5 ай бұрын
I had to watch this alone since I know how it would affect me. Yep i get very emotional. Thanks for doing this Chris, Haley looked so proud and happy. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@H_Aekkapong5 ай бұрын
Thx Chris ❤❤
@CharlesinThailand5 ай бұрын
This kind of videos are awesome. Keep it coming! ❤