American's THAI family STOLE his house and land in THAILAND!

[@ignitiontrading]

My friend in Thailand owns a law firm here employing Thai Lawyers. My understanding of Thai law is that Dokota has a strong case against his uncle for 2 counts of Fraud and a second case regain both houses as his money paid for both of them. I think this might be quite a simple case to prosecute with one or two days in court. I will relay this story to my friend the lawyer and report back.

[@mariettathornton5924]

Hi Mark- What’s the name of the law firm in Thailand? Do you mind giving this to me?

[@miketzai9209]

Yes i will like to know the name too

[@MrRedResorts]

hi Mark a friend is looking to form links with lawyers there for a product he wants to develop, spin off business for law firms.

[@monero892]

Please post the contact Mark. Many other farang who have been scammed in the same way (and there are many) could perhaps benefit from this info

[@brianmilligan1787]

It would not matter lawyers the guy just better counting his losses the friction it would cause the guy could be killed 100 relatives he never knew

[@tman5634]

Being scammed is awful, but scammed by a family member is more so. I feel for Dakota, but he'll bounce back stronger & wiser. As the saying goes, 'what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger' I believe in this. Excellent vlog Pete & thank you Dakota, for sharing your story.

[@ThairishTimes]

That's right T Man , there's a lesson to be learned in everything

[@rgasta7765]

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger? It depends on the money amount. A $150K loss can kill your spirit and you may never recover.

[@saingmckinnon6631]

I am thai. But thai families are very greedy and selfish 98 %, and if you don't give and help them out, you are a bad person . And I did helping them all my life now . I am 68 years old and finely told myself it is enough 😢

[@asiaexpat62]

I have four sons that are Thai/American, three born in USA. They all have Thai passports due to their mother being Thai as well as US passports and use the Thai passports when they come to visit us in Bangkok. The Immigration Officer was incorrect. However, when entering Thailand on the Thai passport, never show the USA passport or Immigration will try to force you to use the USA passport for some unknown reason. Having grown up in the USA all my kids opted to live in the USA and found Thai culture too difficult for them even though our Thai family have accepted them with open arms. Thanks for the insightful interview. About land and house, if the land is in his uncle's name the house is under the Uncle's control. The Tabien Baan (bluebook) is not an ownership document, only the Chanote (title) shows ownership. This is a typical story in Thailand where family members steal from each other, even when all are Thai.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for the info about the passport

[@adZHARRISON]

Sound like a real bunch of scum

[@czthjvv]

Thai immigration can't force you to use your US passport if you have your Thai passport with you lol I've never had a problem using both passports

[@jcb2001]

I found Dakota's story to be very similar to mine. My wife and I moved to Ubon, not very far from Dakota's thai home in 2009. Found my wife's family trying to do the same thing to our land. Luckily, my wife speaks, reads, and writes Thai, so she was able to stop the steal. I also came back in 2015. I am also uncomfortable returning to Thailand and having to deal with our Thai family now.

[@ThairishTimes]

Sounds like you had a lucky escape thankfully! I'd be uncomfortable too if my family tried to shaft me like that!!

[@mikethompson3534]

These rural Thai people think nothing of it they feel that it is their right to financially gain since you married their member of their family , they disgust me

[@peterthermocline]

Sell up and move away....

[@pauljordan7465]

Welcome to Isaan

[@gregoryian123]

I don't know if expats still say this anymore but T.I.T. This is Thailand

[@jasenwright1178]

Sorry for Dakota! Sadly this is happening everywhere in Thailand! I have quite a few 'expat' acquaintances that are being 'screwed' by their lovely wives and families! Try to even mention the possibility to them and they 'turn off'! They just don't want to hear it! One guy is buying properties and land. I asked him how he did this? He replied : "It's all in my wife's name BUT she has signed it all over to me --I did it all with help from her lawyer! I answered : "You cannot ever own land as a non Thai'! His reply: "It's all signed over to me'! Well best of luck there pal! One day the family will turn up and put a gun to his head! * His wife is a gambler and drinker! When he goes 'overseas' she plays about! The nature of the beast never changes! Well posted Pete!

[@ThairishTimes]

Your friend sounds very naïve. He’s playing a very dangerous game. Judging by your story his house of cards is going to come tumbling down at some point😬😬😬😬

[@jasenwright1178]

@@ThairishTimes Correct!~ He is arrogant too ! That makes him prime for the inevitable! Keep up the good posts!

[@cabovermike]

I know a canadian guy who met a girl in CM went down south got married, one kid built a lovely big house and pool, right on the beach, plus owns the nice property over the road where they originally lived, she gambled the house and lost and he had stump up millions of baht to keep the place ! and he's still with her,.

[@jasenwright1178]

@@cabovermike That unfortunately is a commonly heard story!

[@darrenwestley7348]

Happens everywhere, not just Ting Tong land.

[@robertmergaert3367]

My two cents. Dakota's story is compelling on many levels. The bi-racial level, the identity level, the abandonment, and bad parenting level. Also compelling on the re-unification, finding your calling, and the finding a life partner level. And then there is the being taken advantage of by your own family thing. I am happy that Dakota seems well adjusted, and seems able to not allow anger, or hostility to be a part of his life story, although warranted. The fact that he will go back to the family show's the content of his character, and the same lack in his uncles character. When Dakota goes back to that village, I hope he will tell the next most senior family member (not his uncle) that he knows what his uncle did, and that he forgives him of the transgression. He will gain respect from his family, and his uncle will rightfully suffer loss of respect from the family. And Dakota will only have lost money. Dakota my best wishes for a healthy, happy, long life!

[@ThairishTimes]

Very well said. I agree 100%

[@p38blue]

100% spot on .... robert you summation and perspective is excellent Dakota shows on all levels character and your suggestion re the village senior , acknowledging the betrayal, forgiveness is healing profound and true ...

[@Dailymailnewz]

Anyone trying anything in such corrupt countries needs to know that the reason those countries are left behind because of their corrupt culture and they will nevrer get out of it.

[@tampapropertygirl3422]

It's been a year. We need an update on Dakota. Did he receive the kidney transplant? Did he return to Thailand?

[@bobnewhart4318]

Update just released

[@NoelSPinMY]

great follow up to part 1, hope for all the best for Dakota. CONGRATS on hitting 4K subscribers Pete and Nune, well deserved.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. The road to 5k begins 🙏🙏

[@TheThaiLife]

These are typical problems when you have a local, farm family. Everyone thinks they want to live on a farm but the truth is the education level is not what it could be. Also, you run into things like this. There are so many women here that have degrees, that don’t have to kneel to their family and won’t. If your wife listens to her family above you, it’s a no go. Or, if you really have to go local like this, get a condo. Don’t live on the farm with the family. Don’t buy property. For $150-$200 a month you can live in a freaking beautiful place just about wherever you want. You’re going to have problems here. I just spent $15,000 in court fighting my landlord for a shop I remodeled. But you know what, my wife wasn’t fighting against me she was fighting alongside me. And we kick the landlords ass and I put him in jail and I got my money back, legal fees included. You can do amazing things with the right Thai wife. But if you come here broken and just go along with everything get ready for the nightmare.

[@gemox3225]

This guy is so mellow and trusting. I don't know how he survived in the world.

[@paehk]

Fantastic couple of videos. Just watched this video after viewing part 1. Much more interesting than most Thai KZbin videos. Wishing the best for Dakota and wanted to say how much I appreciated you for sharing his story. Subscribed, liked and commented^^

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate this comment 🙏🙏🙏

[@flexpat8219]

Hope you are doing well Dakota. Awesome interview as always m8.

[@sheilareza2188]

Thank you Dakota for sharing your life story .. these types of vids are sooo educational and absolutely necessary for the times we live in.

[@Dailymailnewz]

I had a similar experience even with my British passport and it was all down to the unwise lady who was in charge that is all and to get out of it I did E passport and from then own it is touch down on the screen and all is fine.

[@colinschofield6783]

My daughter is Australian/Thai and dual citizenship. She leaves Australia with her Aussie passport and enters Thailand with her Thai passport. Coming back to Australia she departs with Thai passport and enters Australia with her Aussie passport. Daughter was born in Australia. Mum is from Isan ( khon Kaen province) near a small town called Chumphae!! I made sure my wife obtained Thai citizenship for our daughter that way she always has the option of living in Thailand. I also ensured the wife teaches daughter Thai culture and language .

[@maxineb9598]

If you hold Australian passport, then you have to enter the country on that one.

[@colinschofield6783]

@@maxineb9598 that’s what I said I do!!

[@williamstropicalfarm5082]

Know it well

[@tampapropertygirl3422]

Dakota seems like a very nice guy, but also very naïve. The warning signs were there from the very beginning. The family expected him to pay for everything, and it made him uncomfortable. Yet, when it was time to spend $20,000 he just turned it over without hesitation. Now, he wont even confront his family! I don't get it. I wish him all the best and I hope that his wife does NOT allow him to go back alone!

[@bobnewhart4318]

I wouldn't call it naive but who would think your own family members that you don't have any grievances with would do that to you

[@jonklause5130]

This type of thing happens every day in Thailand $200000 and $2 million dollars. 32 years in Thailand I’ve seen it over and over again. I would either sue these people or completely avoid them. Never get financially involved with Thai people they always have a story.

[@StaggerLee68]

Do not become one of their stories. They like ghost stories,eh?

[@ryveralexander8511]

Philippines too! Just saw story on YT, title: No Money, No Honey, I felt sorry for that guy! He's not alone, I see them at Raffy Tulfo show, asking help from Raffy Tulfo!

[@StaggerLee68]

@@ryveralexander8511 Lived in Thailand for many years. Western men have no idea of what they are walking into, usually. They have forgotten ways to steal hearts for blood that western women are simply too stupid to figure out. they are lovely but keep your shit together or you are chum in their sea.

[@davechow704]

Absolutely right ! I have the experience similar to Dakota and still suffering from it now. But I can say this is not only happening in Thailand, Philippines and China are mostly the same, never trust those "Relatives" especially if you are not a local there.

[@donpardo1]

Great life story!! I really was mesmerised watching both interviews/episodes and feel sorry for Dakota getting taking advantage of. He is a great man. I can see his feelings and longing to belong , family as a concept is not always loyal , honest and 🥰 loving. Blood is thicker than water, as the saying goes. But if it streams of your back , after multiple “fleecings” it’s time to Look after yourself first and move on.

[@peterparker2068]

I would be interested to know the uncle’s side or the reason he decided to take over the control of the land and the house. Maybe there is an untold story. It seems Thai family’s have a strong bond. Dakota said his mom and his brother worked on a family pig farm business. I am not sure if there was an unspoken or official agreement that Dakota’s mom would pass her possessions to her brother because the son was never in the picture and was thought to be lost forever; the other reason, Thai women are seen to help and support the family. Since Dakota’s mom married a foreigner, maybe they thought she would be a source of additional income. Not sure if Dakota’s mom received anything from the separation from his dad, maybe the uncle thought Dakota’s dad needed to pay some sort of reparations; in the uncle’s eyes Dakota’s financial position in life could be a by product of his father’s wealth and resources. The uncle might just want some back pay to help their family in Thailand. Depending how Dakota wants to approach it maybe they just need to have a long talk or even have a third party mediate things Family matters can be difficult especially if there might be other sides of the story untold. Who knows maybe the uncle’s plan might be to hold the house and the land under his name until he dies and then passes it back Dakota at the time of his death. I think the hard part is if there is no will or estate plan then it could cause issues within the family.

[@isoaxe]

@@peterparker2068 Stop spamming your incredibly naive “insight” after every comment.

[@emmanuelespad]

I really wish Dakota the best of luck for everything! If you are reading somehow, I just want to tell you that your life has been an amazing tale and thank you so much for sharing. As for what his family did…well…that can happen when different cultures and different life views meet with each other, it’s not just Thailand. Probably each one of us has at least heard, if not lived, situations when someone richer or perceived to be richer was exploited to upgrade someone else’s life. Same goes for the relationship of his wife with his family. They probably saw in her someone who was taking away a chunk of their possibility to get a better living. Thanks also to Pete for being the vehicle of this story to us :)

[@ThairishTimes]

You’re very welcome. You’ve made some interesting points too🙏🙏

[@mikethompson3534]

Dakota I have a almost similar story like you as I married a Thai woman from Issan although she moved to Bangkok when she was about 14 years old and right now she will be 49 years old and yes her sister is just like your evil uncle who tried to fleece me and my wife. It’s so uncanny that while watching this podcast I knew step-by-step what would happen to the tee. These rural people are just scammers but fortunately I stopped the scam from fully happening but am afraid when I pass this sister will come to haunt my wife as her sister is very greedy and has bad intentions and I don’t trust her one bit I am 63 years old and my wife is 49 and my health is not very good and my wife is worth in the 7 figure range but she does not know that as She is blind about finances as she would not understand anything anyways even if I explained it to her but I don’t want to go into detail I just want you to take care and if I were you I would not be involved with these scammers again and only contact your cousin who tried to help you because I know everyone else knew what was going on Take care I hope you respond to this comment

[@ThairishTimes]

You’re a lucky fella by the sounds of it. Terrible that your sister-in-law would try to scam her own family

[@mikethompson3534]

@@ThairishTimes Not my sister in law as far as I am concerned !

[@andrewwilson5722]

Who needs enemies when you have family like that. I lived in Chiang Mai for 8 years and would hear stories like this.

[@jackeboy24]

Dakota’s life story deserves to be made in to a film! Truly unique and incredible!

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely

[@margc4528]

There are a lot of stories like this. I have an adopted son with an interesting story. I have often thought there could be a film made of his story

[@os1611]

After properties investment in Australia for over 15 years, there are still so many things I need to learn and yet understand. Let alone understand the laws in Thailand? One of my friends signed a sell contract all in Thai language, I just found that shocking. Keep your property in your homeland, rent it out, use that $$ to rent in Thailand.

[@neildutton8077]

In 2008 he was legally a foreigner and as such couldn't own land. I suppose if he lost a bit of land in the woolly backs and $20 grand, he got off lighter than a lot of people. He shouldn't confront the uncle, or he might meet with an accident.........and probably not worth fighting for it in court. He looks in bad shape, hope he pulls through.

[@ThairishTimes]

Yes he should stay away from the uncle otherwise he could be in trouble

[@cabovermike]

He lost $20000 he was lucky that was all, going back and confronting the relatives is not going to end well either,. i would like to see the outcome when he produces the blue book,.he seems to be a laid back guy even after this, time is a great healer, i know if the same thing happened to a less easy going person the outcome would have been way different ,. a nice house in a godforsaken part of thailand with the neighbours from hell,he,s better off out of it,.

[@davidcole1670]

Laidback, he looks like he’s in a coma

[@mjohnston8313]

yep. That is a lost cause. Let it go.

[@czthjvv]

I have dual citizenship and always use Thai passport to enter Thailand. I have never been forced to use my US passport to enter Thailand. That is illegal. You should have demanded to talk to her supervisor.

[@nicobic]

I hadn't realized there was a part 2 of the story when I saw part 1 last week. I can tell Dakota won't let a ring leader and a few filthy people tarnish his relationship with 100 people. Easier said than done I admit. Thanks for the interview. I am glad he successfully got his Thai citizenship though. Would love to have a beer with Dakota (and you too Pete!) on of these days. I also live in Bkk.

[@mimeartiste887]

Best wishes to Dakota & hoping he is successful with the treatment needed for good health. Having travelled to remote villages in N. Thailand over decades it's not surprising although still shocking to know how locals think of not just Farang wealth, but just getting any kind of wealth & the huge difference it will make to their life. Moral values have little meaning(as we know of), & it's just as disappointing hearing of how the Pattaya bars are contracted out with workers to bring in some wealth to the family.

[@peterparker2068]

I would be interested to know the uncle’s side or the reason he decided to take over the control of the land and the house. Maybe there is an untold story. It seems Thai family’s have a strong bond. Dakota said his mom and his brother worked on a family pig farm business. I am not sure if there was an unspoken or official agreement that Dakota’s mom would pass her possessions to her brother because the son was never in the picture and was thought to be lost forever; the other reason, Thai women are seen to help and support the family. Since Dakota’s mom married a foreigner, maybe they thought she would be a source of additional income. Not sure if Dakota’s mom received anything from the separation from his dad, maybe the uncle thought Dakota’s dad needed to pay some sort of reparations; in the uncle’s eyes Dakota’s financial position in life could be a by product of his father’s wealth and resources. The uncle might just want some back pay to help their family in Thailand. Depending how Dakota wants to approach it maybe they just need to have a long talk or even have a third party mediate things Family matters can be difficult especially if there might be other sides of the story untold. Who knows maybe the uncle’s plan might be to hold the house and the land under his name until he dies and then passes it back Dakota at the time of his death.

[@gastongeneral6861]

@@peterparker2068 Paragraphs Peter Parker ;-) Your points are good. Thanks

[@HugeStirz]

Great interview, been enjoying your content alot my bro

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@unclerob617]

I think your family in Thailand probably viewed you as their own personal Falang... your wife represented the end of their shenanigans. I totally get how you were caught up in the moment with signing an official Thai document (I would probably have done the same) but in hind sight should have waited and paid to have it translated. I've learned that "Saving Face" is a huge thing in Thai culture. I think your uncle will have a real hard time saving face over this fast one he pulled on you.

[@davidhaley5597]

What Dakota may not have know as well is that his uncle may have been jealous of his mother too for having land in her name and knowing he is the heir to her property made it even more a point to steal it. When you engage family you were not born with, there are many stories and grudges that you are unaware of, his uncle sounds like a bitter man who didn't like his mother and just for that I would fight him with my last breathe to get justice and take back my birth right and take the second home from him too!

[@adZHARRISON]

@@davidhaley5597 100% and if that doesnt work - get a bulldozer and flatten both places

[@przemyslawpraski8985]

Isaan folks have full right to hate Thais from Bangkok! During 60s and 70s Issan was under strict indocrination measures - use of their language was kind of prohibited, loudspeakers were on all day with Thai language contents in villages. Considering culture, Issan people are closer to Lao than to Tkailand. Pira Sudham published several books in English on this topic...

[@dotcom2528]

The blue book states your residency, it has nothing to do with ownership of house. When building a new house you register at an office (forgot the name) but it is run by Obootha with a paper document from them you go to Amphur and get your blue book if you are Thai, yellow if you are foreign. The paper dokument is proof of house ownership if the land owner is different then the house owner. You can easily engage a lawer and retake the land through the courts. It would cost less then $5.000US.

[@jasenwright1178]

That's no mere issue! The land owner would normally win this fight! Check all papers before investing!!

[@joelawrence56]

this very small piece of land in a village only has value to a local...land in Thailand is ridiculously valued with no connection to possible earnings from it.Without a liveable house it's valueless to any farang.

[@wayner1272]

Very intetesting story, without seeming too judgemental, it appears that your family saw you as the golden goose, and your wife as a threat to the golden eggs. Will you write off the land and 20k and maybe see it as your contribution to your thai family even though it was taken from you? Hats off to you for your attitude, and your wife!

[@gregoryian123]

Having lived and own a house in Chiang Mai, Dakotas story rings true and this is the kind of shenanigans that leave a bad taste in your mouth.

[@ynasra1065]

Super nice guy with a southern accent and heart ,i lived in the south many yrs ago and the people are really nice and trusting i feel for this guy

[@peteroconnor1980]

What a nice genuine guy he is , and he tells a great interesting story about his life

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely, he’s a nice fella

[@seanmcgoldrick1702]

Great video Dakota and Pete. Hope the operation goes well Dakota. God bless

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching Sean

[@dlvox5222]

I have a 25 year career in commercial real estate. Mostly corporate real eatate site selection on behalf of F-1000 companies across the globe. The land use and real estate laws for residential and commercial are usually similar and complex, and title issues vary from country to country. Competent local real estate counsel is vital. Even then it’s tricky because it’s not like the US or other western nations that utilize title companies to insure and validate chain of title and ownership. Often fee simple ownership is impossible for non-citizens, thereby requiring land or ground leases of 20-80 years. It’s very tricky.

[@martinpeacocke8968]

Wish the best for Dakota! I wouldn't return to the Thai home without some protection. It's not going to go well. That's don't like to lose face even if they are wrong. You are the Farang and Thai's usually will stick by their own no matter what.

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

Very interesting and sad story Pete. He was taken advantage of my his family which is a shame. He didn’t deserve that. He wanted to help them .It sounds like they relying on him not to say anything about what happen. When it comes to money and family there can be trouble if your not careful and then it comes to paperwork about land and houses you need everything translated if possible .thanks for doing this follow up to his last interview

[@ThairishTimes]

Wise words Jimmy, glad you liked the follow up mate

[@taurustodd9112]

There is an old man lawyer in Udon Thani that can straighten this out for Dakota

[@HburgMMAInstitute]

Dakota, what's up from Virginia! Pete, thank you for your time/energy. i just started watching different videos last night and was very happy to discover such fresh and interesting subjects. Happy new subscriber! Dakota, I'm also half Thai, and my dad is black. i'm just a few years younger, and could totally relate to much of what you shared about your childhood in the first video. it totally broke my heart just now hearing you mention that "maybe it was something" you said/wore/did. Nah man...just an example of human beings doing crappy human stuff. you did nothing wrong and hopefully your uncle will have to take responsibility for his actions. and if not, that's cool too. from hearing you present your family situation, you seem to be in a great place with your wife currently and i hope you can just embrace the life lessons learned from that unfortunate incident. initially, i was infuriated, but no longer feel its necessary to express that to you. look at it this way, there's no need to double back for the 20k, but you definitely have much to be grateful about since you have no obligation to them any longer. they (your uncle in particular) could have had strong allies in you and your wife. i'm sure you would have done so much more for him in the long run. really cool of your cousin too, by the way! I'm moving to Thailand permanently in August, applying for dual citizenship, and looking forward to becoming a "multiplier" for my family. i want nothing more than to get established right where they are (Sriracha). Really looking forward to catching up and creating some stronger bonds. Sorry that happened to you brother. it really does speak volumes about your character that you're still totally open to being part of your family in Thailand. It's take a wise and strong man to be able to do so, for certain. it's actually forced me to reconsider how i've been hanging on to a lot of anger/resentment about something much smaller and way further back in history. Thank you for sharing your story! Cheers to you both Dakota and Pete!

[@sanoo2834]

That was very sweet of him still going to visit his relatives in cordial way. Very Buddhist. May he be happy, healthy and free from worries.

[@thisisstevet]

Again, thank you, Pete for the video. The world should be made aware of this situation, which I am sure is widespread in the country

[@MisterPhat]

In most countries, a decent lawyer would be easily able to rectify that situation. Dakota does not speak Thai, and the evidence all points to the fact that he was scammed. He says that his signature had to have been forged to transfer the house to his uncle. Well, that likely was done when he was not in Thailand, which might present the problem of how he was able to sign it himself when he was not physically present in Thailand. Obviously forged, in other words. A western signature would be hard for a Thai to credibly forge. But of course, is it possible to take this to a credible court to press the case?

[@ThairishTimes]

I think it’s possible however it will be a lengthy process and will require patience and cash

[@MisterPhat]

@@ThairishTimes The situation is odd. The mother owned this land, but she died. So for 5 years it remained in limbo? Unowned? The uncle had to have made some moves to try to acquire the land before Dakota reappeared, claiming to be next of kin. And probably the uncle was denied because she already had an heir, even though no one knew his whereabouts. I would be wary of just going back there as if nothing happened. Dakota's mere existence poses a threat to this uncle: basically, Dakota could possibly retake the land and house and even have the uncle convicted of fraud and imprisoned. A guy who would do this (uncle) might stoop to anything to get rid of his problem.

[@MisterPhat]

A thought occurred to me. Dakota didn't know about his Thai extended family. But they knew where he was, in general at least. His mother died. Did they try to find him when that happened?

[@dottieparker7274]

Am really enjoying your videos!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks!

[@primzilledingyv9299]

I have listened and watched both parts , and this guys story is fascinating . He is truthful and pity for the uncle , but that happens even in people who are from the same country. It is just a pity , but it happens in many families .

[@pakkawadeebird5976]

And happens in every where in the world too not only Thailand I think

[@farangforevet1709]

Thai citizens are not allowed "unwritten law" to have 2 passport's ......meaning 2 citizenships..... Ofcourse many have but nobody in the official government side wants to know about this. A Thai embassador in Europe told me that (in a friendly conversation over a dinner). I asked him because my foster son is Thai and he have Europe passport too. The embassador told me that the son should enter and leave Thailand with the passport he wishes but he must not switch between them. He also told me with a big smile that he never knew from me that any Thai has dual passport.

[@bunnystrasse]

switch between them? meaning?

[@NasirAli-uz8ip]

Dakota you seem like a very nice gentleman and a humble person. Keep your chin up mate and hope your operation goes well take care.

[@steveb1294]

Great story, Best of luck to Dakota for the operation. I'd be inclined to fight for the land/house but Dakota is correct - would he ever feel comfortable there? Perhaps better to just move on.

[@kerrysum1952]

Dakota speaks a truth. There is a divide the Northern Thais hate the southern. The North is very tribal. I have lived in Ubon and Mukdahan. All Thais think we are millionaires, because they do not understand the way we think. Even Thai families do that to each other. Even when a Falong marries a Thai in Thailand, the wedding is totally different, In reality, you are better walking away from it and keeping the wife that you have. You have done your part in humanity, you now know the truth, God Bless you for the heart the heart that you have.

[@StaggerLee68]

Quite true, Thai family members throw each other under the bus as well. Hunting falang cash is a national sport though, almost as popular as Muay Thai.

[@timkiwi]

Great interview

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks😁

[@우식이사건사고]

great story pete and dakota. let us know dakota is fine, how is his operation schedules going?

[@servantandrew]

What a great story teller!

[@ThairishTimes]

Absolutely!

[@-whackd]

I wouldn't try to own any real estate in Thailand or the Philippines. Would much rather rent, especially if I had the crazy idea to get married there.

[@icedteagames]

Blue book is really called house registration

[@VVv-jr6yi]

The blue book is called a Tabien Barn

[@adhemartucker8171]

I try to be as civil as I can with the thai family.my dad warned me before he died that some family members will try to railroad me due to me being half thai.this kind of stuff happens all over the world and it's sickening.

[@taurustodd9112]

Yo Dakota, My family lives in SLC, UT. I am over here waiting for My Thai son to be born in a few weeks. If You want your Mothers property back, let me know. I think I can put in the right direction.

[@TheRDMagee]

I just found the channel a few days ago, and what an interesting video. Dakota seems like a great guy, and it's a shame his uncle did such a horrible thing. It was an expensive lesson, but hopefully Dakota doesn't make any other deals with the uncle. Good luck Dakota!

[@stephenmonash821]

All I can say is .. I am not surprised. So so sad. This poor guy finally thinks he is going to be accepted and once again he is let down. Yet, he is still willing to meet with them. Hopefully, his wife stay loyal to him.. albeit his track record for people screwing him over has not been good to put it lightly. You would think he would be bitter although ironically the very thing that probably led to him being taken advantage off (his lovely personality) is probably the very thing that helps him cope. I wish him well going forward. He still carries his mother's spirit within him.. and he needs to know.. that that bastard uncle may have his land and house.. but he will never have his integrity.

[@ThairishTimes]

It’s amazing how Dakota isn’t bitter at all over what happened and as you mentioned his great personality is what helps him cope. Thanks for watching

[@jdavies212msu]

ANOTHER fascinating interview with quality content! How do you find these people? 👍

[@ThairishTimes]

I'm always hunting down a good story hehe, thanks for the support

[@markknopflerisnot]

Sad but predictable, due diligence and a bit of research would have been helpful. Trusting these people [even though they were 'relatives'] should have been way down the list of priorities needed to be put in place before signing anything.

[@amodog99]

People don't understand the extreme poverty the rural ppl live in. They all share stories among themselves about opportunities to fleece foreigners. Sorry for you.

[@gregoryian123]

My wife's uncle who grew up early years in Manila and his teens and young adult life in Canada. Long story short, he moved back to Manila. Which is were we bumped into each other. By then was addicted to Shabu and not a happy camper. He said Greg when I moved here I had money I had friends and when the money was gone so were the "friends " sad but true. Unfortunately Tito Ding was in a relationship with a cops wife he ended up in the dump with obvious signs of torture. R.I.P. Ding

[@joncurran7505]

Great story guys - Thais and money its a deadly combination

[@p38blue]

jon no more than anywhere else ..money makes a good man better and bad man worse

[@samazmi47]

Pete Just saw the video... How's Dakota's kidney situation?

[@ThairishTimes]

hi Sam I don't know. We haven't spoken in a while

[@Boddav]

I'm a old computer dunce and I know this is off topic but I got my approval for my Thai Pass. Thanks for your help.

[@ThairishTimes]

No worries David, best of luck with your trip to Thailand

[@SwingEzzZZ]

About problem when reentering Thailand with Thai passport, I think it was because when Dakota left Thailand previously he used US passport. So, the departure ( exit) record would show that Dakota actually is American. It' s recorded in the system. That' s why the officer insisted Dakota to present US passport. That's all. She couldn't accept Dakota' s Thai passport because there was no match with the exit record in the system. In addition, there was no record of departure in Dakota' s Thai Passport ( because he didn' t use it when he left previously). Therefore, the officer could not stamp arrival record on Dakota's Thai passport because it was against the rules and regulation. If she did she could be in trouble. I think if Dakota just did according to her request, i.e. present the U.S. passport she would stamp the arrival right away ( because there was previous exit record in it and all previous arrivals and exits) to match. The logic is like if you are Thai with Thai passport, how come you enter Thailand with clean, new passport with no exit stamped. I think if there was senior officer, he would say the same. Just present the U.S. passport. The next time you left Thailand use Thai passport and then when you come back you can use Thai passport to enter.

[@SwingEzzZZ]

It' s just communication problem. As for military obligation, you have to worry if there is immediate war just like me. I mean I'm too old. They don' t want me any way except all the young guys are all dead. Lol. I' m still considered reserve officer and yes I..'m 60+.

[@SwingEzzZZ]

About cheating, similar case happened to a Thai woman married to an American. They moved back to the U.S. and spent their lives together more than 10 years. The husband had sons from ex wife. When he died, his assets were distributed according to his will. The Thai wife got the house they lived together. Later the son of the ex wife asked the Thai wife to sign a document. She signed it with no knowledge of what it's all about and the house title was transferred to the son of the ex wife. Morals of the story is don' t sign if you don't understand it and this things can happen even in the United States. If necessary should consult legal service or lawyers but beware of the lawyers as well and not only Thai lawyers either. Because we have as many crooked lawyers as crooked used cars salesmen all over the world even in the U.S. of A.

[@MisterPhat]

Sorry, where's the link to Part One of this story?

[@ThairishTimes]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ2Qgmaciq6spa8 here it is mate

[@MisterPhat]

@@ThairishTimes Thanks

[@Man-go-Everywhere]

I know of a fellow who’s Cypriot wife got his entire fortune after he moved out there building a house and life. Only to be fleeced by her and the family…..

[@brucerosario555]

I don’t think $20,000 buys to much in Thailand these days ? I would forget about it and cut a loss and move on

[@david-reason]

Hi Pete, this video and Part 1 are very difficult to locate. I have sent to a friend but KZbin search does seem to locate them. Perhaps something you can KICK KZbin about??

[@ThairishTimes]

Hmmm that’s annoying. YT can be a pain sometimes

[@pepelemoko01]

Write it off as a bad deal . For your own personnel safety, don't go back . Anyone who went that much trouble to con you out your mothers land then sting you double for the house, isn't going to like you turning up again, especially with Thai citizenship.

[@billyjohnson9166]

You never sign anything unless you know what your signing. Don’t trust anyone

[@masterofthecranium]

Interesting story, and without any disrespect to Dakota, that is quite a heartless and ruthless act by his uncle. He seems quite chilled about it but I'd imagine he has massive grounds to claim back the land and potentially a large sum of money. That is massive fraud committed by the uncle and whichever officials that were involved, they could be in serious hot water. I can understand Dakota might not want to bring that level of trouble to the family. I'd be interested to know why Dakota has not already tried to pursue claiming it back at the very least? There is no two ways about it, he was completely scammed out of his inheritance and some more.

[@ThairishTimes]

Totally agree, a despicable act committed by his uncle. I hope he takes it further and gets back his inheritance

[@DakotaTPatterson]

I do not think any attempt to pursue is possible without at least being physically present in Thailand. I do not ever see myself, or my wife, living in Amnatcharoen. For us, it's either BKK or Nakon Ratchasima. Deciding to fund construction of that house did not involve enough afterthought. That's my fault.

[@masterofthecranium]

@@DakotaTPatterson That's true, it's probably difficult to pursue it from abroad. However, you could definitely prepare yourself and get the ball rolling in someway in terms of getting a lawyer. Although you may have been able to be more vigilant, your only fault is that you trusted people who are your family, not any great fault in my personal opinion. That doesn't excuse the fact that what was done to you is a criminal act, and the individuals involved should be held accountable. Thanks for sharing your story, it was really interesting to listen to. Really sorry that it turned out like that. Best of luck to you and your wife for the future.

[@joehalligan2305]

He dident leave Thailand on his thai passport ,my wife has dual passports Irish and Thai she leaves Thailand on here Thai passport and arrives in Dublin on here Irish passport

[@1967Porsche911VIN305]

No story involving the Thai & money should or ever will be surprising to me. I knew a girl for a long time and hadn't talked to her in years. All of a sudden, she wanted a husband. Well, she roped in a Farang in and I guess at some point later decided it was better being single. Right before the divorce she was planning, she convinced him to invest $10,000 into a mango farm. It all came apart and she divorced him and guess who ended up owning the mango farm? haha

[@farokbinzakaria4164]

sad to hear his stories. How could relatives steal his own nephew's land and house? But life is like that..full of bad people around who like to take advantage of others. Thank you, Dakota and Thairish for sharing this story.

[@billybob7522]

I watched part 1 of this interview with Dakota and I was moved by his story. This is just as moving but for a very different reason i.e. the deception shown mainly by his uncle and the family that were once lost to him then found. He has/had assets in Thailand that have been deceptively and corruptly removed from his ownership by the very people he trusted. Dakota has more pressing issues right now with his health. However, once he's recovered, fit and able I would look at all my options - legal or otherwise. These assets are his and he should decide what he does with them or who he passes them to for his own benefit not his uncle's. Saving face is a big thing in Thailand and I'm sure his uncle and family would not wish the village and wider community to be aware of what he has done to Dakota. I'm sure he will try to lie his way out of it but by that time it will be common knowledge. However, before it gets this far use this possibility as leverage to come to a satisfactory settlement. All this can be done remotely rather than visiting the village. He seems to have family witnesses that have alerted him to this despicable action but whether they will step up to be 'official witnesses' to his uncle's actions is another thing. However, he could use them to place this thought into his uncle's mind. If his uncle ignores this then the only option remaining is the legal option which unfortunately will require funds which I think Dakota can manage. The question is "does it cost in financially?". Whether it does or it doesn't you will have the satisfaction that it will also cost your uncle in legal fees to defend himself. Does he have the funds? Probably not as much as he does. The corrupt officials (likely to have been bribed by his uncle with some of the money he gave him to build his own property on his land) will be exposed once the legal process kicks in. Having witnesses is key to this and they need to support him. He may need to incentivise them i.e. they will get something in return if they support him in getting to the truth. Of course the easiest thing to do is forget about the whole thing and chalk it down to a lessoned learned. However, for me the precious thing of a sense of belonging to a family, once lost then found, will have been permanently damaged, possibly irreparable. If so, he would not have lost anything in taking action. The longer it goes on the more it will fester. Lots of things to consider here but the important thing is to get the right advice based. However, health comes first so good luck with this. The rest he can consider and follow up as he sees fit. GOOD LUCK DAKOTA.

[@ThairishTimes]

Wise words and great advice. Respect 🙏

[@mikethompson3534]

Let this be an expensive lesson learned and move on .Myself I would not ever again see these people again and just stay in contact the cousin who alerted him,everyone else was in on the take

[@delboy868]

If I was in dakotas shoes I would be very careful of going down this path for his own safety as Thai family's tend to stick together, but if he had legal people on his side who could reverse what has happened and get his house and land back in his name then I'm sure payback would taste sweet, it might be expensive to do this so maybe forget about what has happened and maybe karma might pay his uncle back in the future.

[@gertdrok]

Pete, this is a very interesting story/video. But I have to say, it is a little bit naive from Dakota. When you think you have the land and build a new house on it and pay for the house, you need a Lawyer to check everything before. Specially in Thailand. 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

You're right, building a new house in any foreign country is risky and a lawyer is definitely recommended. We can all learn a lesson here

[@delboy868]

Theirs a saying some expats say in Thailand that is when building a new house or business don't spend what you can't afford to loose, but the way dakotas uncle and family fleeced him would make me rage inside

[@glenradford5988]

It just seems like Dakota can't get a break. I hope he will get the kidney he needs and lives a awsome life in Thailand. If any man deserves a great life this man does. Good luck and best wished to you.

[@ThairishTimes]

For someone who has had a bad run of luck he still remains positive and isn’t bitter. That’s quite admirable

[@goxsha791]

Well, at least it wasn't millions. Great story, very interesting all the way.

[@mrmc2465]

I think it was the disappointment of getting scammed by your own family, even if it was 100 dollars that's got to be very painful

[@cddc9310]

A visit to the village and a rented bulldozer would be appropriate.

[@Mickman007]

Good health to you Dakota hope your operation goes well, you tell your story naturally and well and it's quite an awesome tale but also sad , just wish you well in the future and good fortune.

[@ThairishTimes]

Well said 👍🏼

[@pauljordan7465]

You have to leave as a Thai citizen, ie exit on your Thai passport.

[@silverfox6883]

Why don't you put links in the description, bro ... ?

[@dorteandersen526]

Amazing story thanks for share 😀👍very bad Thai family sorry for Dakota

[@ginahamlyn2569]

If a family member stole from me like what they did to Dakota, I would NEVER have anything to do with them again. That is NOT family, that's thieving and are to never be trusted again.

[@uBenji1234]

Thairish, u've gotta follow up on Dakota's kidney op!!

[@davechow704]

Amazing story of Dakota ! I lived in Los Angeles for 20 years before I'm going in and out Thailand and China since 2002 until now. My advise to Dakota is just forget about the US$20,000 he lost, don't go back to that rural province and just meeting with his nice cousin in Bangkok if he really wants to, this is on the safe side. Also thanks Pete for posting this amazing story.

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave

[@davechow704]

@@ThairishTimes Keep it up Pete 👍💪

[@aspelosangeleschapter1148]

you should have the transaction slips + correspondence to prove what the money was for...and whatever commitment/promise made to you...so if you want to legally correct this situation... gather up all evidence to go to court to get what is your back...btw...FYI...do you have a land title deed?... because t้his document is official proof of ownership...issued by and at the Land Registration Department...but when you said Amper (District Office) which deals with matters of governance and administration...Amper does not handle land title deed(ownership)...land title deed is about ownership while the blue book which I think you mean House Registration Booklet is a list of persons living under the designated house address...(not directly about who owns what) this is handled by Amper... I think it is useful to get to the land title deed document... sometimes in the very rural area...the land plot may not have been properly surveyed and therefore no title deed was ever issued for it... but if your mom has got the land title deed, then you being the son should be first in line for inheritance... again...don't sign anything that you don't understand or when you pay substantial money out, u can request the receiver of the money to write down their commitment according to your expectation/agreement...

[@danielweiss4996]

Sorry to say he should of got a Thai Lawyer and insured what he was doing was in his best interest. I did and got a blue and yellow book. Fortunately, he only lost 20k USD, but gained a Thai partner for life that is priceless. Moral of the story get everything translated, as any prudent person would do.

[@ThairishTimes]

Yep, there's lessons to be learned here for sure

[@artofverity8791]

And 1,000sq meters of land!! He needs to make friends in that province. Friends in high places. And get what's his! If not, he needs to practise being a man of honour in other ways. Making the world a better place means being good to people but also not allowing them to be bad to you!

[@waylong6009]

Same in Laos! My ex in law and his younger brother both got scammed.

[@nevets7152]

As an American under the Amety treaty he is allowed to own land and a house in his name so how did this happen.

[@joshyddog2054]

Im hot head I tell you that, I would be in trouble.. Hope the best to him.

[@pigedehekkan]

I believe the issue with the passport is that he from the immigration officers point of view should have a US entry stamp in the Thai passport for him to be able to use it "back into" Thailand. Thailand stamp both on arrival and departure. If his passport was issued at a Thai embassy somewhere he could probably use it for arrival to Thailand.

[@kn-qz7by]

I just watched an extremely sad video on Paul in the Philippines - Old Dog New Tricks channel about an American who built a house for him and his fiancé and her family and then the fiancé’s family basically stole the house from him and the fiancé essentially dumped him.

[@andrewwong2605]

It's the same everywhere. You have. I don't have. Life is never fair.

[@artofverity8791]

I want to watch this but mate your audio is not creator quality. It seems dakota is wearing a mic too close.

[@ThairishTimes]

It’s a zoom call. Normally I don’t do these interviews but this story was worthy of it

[@ThairishTimes]

@Robin Taha I used my laptop. Most of my interview are face to face but I made an exception for this one

[@michael-lt2lf]

Never mind the sound quality, what about their makeup? I do hope you contact YTube with a view to getting them both banned - Have you considered a hobby? Collecting old bus tickets

[@ThairishTimes]

@@michael-lt2lf we used Tom Cruise’s personal make-up artist for this production😉😅

[@DakotaTPatterson]

@@michael-lt2lf Makeup? YT ban? Troll.

[@bkkbound]

Corruption at amphurs is very common…we had one registrar trying extort money before he would update the house papers to include one of my daughters. A year later he was retired off and a new much younger female registrar , who was professional and spoke good English dealt with it the same day we re presented the documents..

[@mariettathornton5924]

I think Dakota should sue the crap out of the uncle! This may be a good lesson for those who plan on stealing other people’s property never mind a relative’s property in Thailand 🇹🇭 I’m part Thai myself but have live in San Francisco for the last 45years of my life and I intend on retiring in Thailand in a few years from now. This interview gives me a good perspective in what to do when this happens! Thanks for sharing this video Pete, wonderful content as always:)

[@ThairishTimes]

I agree Marietta. I’m not sure how easy it is to do in Thailand though. Glad you enjoyed it