Are THAI people Really POOR!?

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Sometimes they are poor and live in the slums, but their children work as doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, IT professionals, or civil servants. But they refused to move out. Because they love where their live.Their society and friends who have been together for a long time. Some people have houses in other provinces. 😊

[@MD77248]

you've seen too much soaps

[@potsawatpinchusri8716]

Fact its like common thing elderly in thailand agree to love

[@kamornrathsungkaprom1173]

มีจริงๆนะ

[@anirujarbharasiri8907]

มีพ่อ แม่มหาเศรษฐีในประเทศไทยจำนวนมาก ที่ไม่ยอมย้ายจากตึกแถวริมถนนไปอยู่ คฤหาสน์ ที่ลูกๆของเขาสร้างไว้ให้ เพราะไม่อยากจากเพื่อนบ้านและสภาพแวดล้อมที่คุ้นเคย หลายคนเมื่อย้ายไปอยู่บ้านหลังใหญ่กับลูกๆ แล้วกลายเป็นคนชราที่ซึมเศร้า..... บางคนมีลูกเป็นข้าราชการ หรือนายแพทย์ แต่ยังเข็นรถขายของไปตามถนน เพราะไม่อยากเหงาอยู่บ้านคนเดียวในตอนกลางวัน

[@giannilyanicks1718]

those people are out of their mind. they also use foreigners to pay them

[@Hieronymous_Lane]

My experience of Thai people is that they are, in general, happier than most people in the west. Whether they have a lot or a little they seem to take life as it comes and deal with it with a smile and a spring in their step. Another brilliant Vlog Adam, keep them coming!

[@mpb1984]

If they have alot they have usually ripped some poor foreigner off. Life's lesson never get involved with a bar girl they will take everything you have. I have been going to Thailand for 18 years and some of the story's I have heard are terrible. These girls will suck every penny they can get and when you cannot provide anymore they move onto their next victim. But fair play to the decent Thai people who go out and do a proper days work and build their own houses etc.

[@whatevero_0450]

I think we rely a lot on religion when we’re struggling in life.

[@peempimasiri4588]

​@@mpb1984what did you expect from a Bar girls? True love? They pleased you for money. To be fair, it is a kind of job and it is the same like this all around the world. I don't say that they will not have a true love. But it depends on "How your relationship started". If you go to her as a customer, you are just a customer.

[@mpb1984]

@@peempimasiri4588 I don't get involved with them I'm letting other people know. I know how it works. There is a good channel called "Thai talk with Dan" some of his story's are great.

[@mesamis144]

more calm and lesser aggressive than the westerns, probably forgive and forget are other solutions to live peacefully also, have lesser ego is important

[@suriyasittitam7238]

Thai people, although their income is not much, we also have very little expenses because everyone can receive medical services and receive free medical treatment. All our children receive free education and lunch including milk to drink every day even on school holidays and many other very cheap things like food. Therefore, even though Thai people do not have a small income compared to developed countries, Thailand is able to provide its citizens with a good quality of life while the income is not very high.

[@Bruce3949]

อย่าโกหก โอเค คนไทยยากจนมากในหลายจังหวัดโดยเฉพาะภาคอีสานและภาคใต้

[@AmaliMorro]

Lol, it's obviously not true. Even countries with larger economies than Thailand struggle with all the stuff you listed. People are usually egoistic; it doesn't depend on race or country. So, if medical service, education, etc., are free, it sucks so much. Want something better? Put bucks on the table. In this case, people live in the slums, and it's not a choice at all. Doesn't it suck when your family has a lot of health issues, but you can't pay for their medical treatment? Or when your child goes to the nearest public school with extremely old, uneducated teachers because no one who's educated, smart, young, and ambitious is willing to teach there for a minimum salary? So, are you still going to choose live in the slums with 10 penny in the pocket? Nope. Want to see the world? -pay. want a better education? -pay. want to try yourself as a photographer? -pay for equipment. want to try yourself as a programmer? -pay for the computer, if you don't have one (most people can't afford that at all). Need some freaking pills that will save your life? - pay, a lot. want to live in a better flat? -pay. if you want to start a new occupation, give your children a nice future, well, at least a good start, care about your health, live a damn good life, you have to pay for everything and a lot of money. because everyone others are egoistic, and will rather buy a sixth Ferrari for themselves. whoever that might be, politicians, entrepreneurs, celebrities. Poor society is not really happy. they just accepted the reality they live in. Poverty is not pretty, and Thailand is not that as you describe

[@travelingman1125]

@@AmaliMorrolol you haven’t been to Thailand for sure. Have you heard about 90 cent hospital for Thai citizens? It is free! and some of people living in slum in Bangkok are richer than some living in those condos. They pay no tax on lands. No rent.

[@AndrewCarter-e8h]

Financially They are not as poor as many other SEA or African countries but they are not as rich as Singapore, Japan and The West. However they are much more rich in the soul than Singapore, Japan, and The West too. The world can learn a thing or 2 from the Thais in my humble opinion.

[@anthony7091]

That’s a very nice comment 👍

[@suriyasittitam7238]

In our country we have a good medical system. Every citizen receives free medical care. Our children receive free education and food. Even though the income is not much, the expenses of Thai people are also low.

[@kid9x9]

Even though this video is presented in a simple way. But you can discover great new ideas.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

he makes no sense. richer in the soul? BS.

[@cash4cat]

My wife's friend lived in The Slums in Rama 9, sold 4 Rai of land for 300M THB, $10M US, they still live a similar life as before 😀

[@MeditateMeHigher]

Yeah, I believe it! Chom the famous actress mostly lives a farm life in her spare time on the land wm her kids! Her mum does almost always!

[@aristannn]

I’m Thai and I’ve been born and raised in Bangkok. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience and let everyone knows how Thai people are very nice and friendly:) I love your positive and kind energy and mindset! Hope you enjoy Thailand and you’re always welcome here😊🙏🏻

[@darassylmoniakam]

fakely friendly it's only a superficial and systematical attitude they have to adopt with anyone

[@BkkRecycle-px7lv]

I used to live in this place more than 30 years ago, working to save money. When I had enough money, I went to buy land in other provinces to do agriculture.😅😅😅

[@vanpk]

You’re really respectful towards the people and the community ❤

[@uncledaybkk]

Great video - I love Thailand. Peace and Blessings.

[@keylime1237]

in thailand we have this motto. "if you live like poor, you will never be poor. if you live like rich you will never be rich."

[@giannilyanicks1718]

this make no sense.

[@HUNTER-qn5ff]

​@@giannilyanicks1718make sense Poor people are poor because their mindset and activities >> Poor become rich cuz they have a good mindset

[@testtest-tj1lf]

I am turkish but this is my new motto from now on :)

[@kotorilvnyu8315]

In Thailand, there is no way to starve to death because Thailand is the world's kitchen and rich in kindness. Thai people's greeting culture still uses the word "Have you eaten yet?"

[@Tiaimo]

We value manners and traditions. Always love to see u in those alley and have a chitchat with locals.

[@gianfaustofx]

Great job man.. you always show the true representation of thai people. 🙏

[@maxhyper2863]

Thai slums condition are better than other countries because they also have a free universal healthcare. Makes it easier for them to save money.The size of slum areas has decreased significantly over the past two decades.

[@Thunyapatz]

The government tries to reduce it by giving them a loan to move to a new cheap but good-condition home. A housekeeper I know joins the project and has just moved to her new home recently too.

[@aumpornas]

In Thailand, the government does not provide financial assistance if you are not working. Financial assistance is primarily given to the elderly and people with disabilities, but the number of recipients is very small. Therefore, every Thai person must have a job in order to survive. In Thailand, we have a belief that 'if you don't choose a job, you won't starve.'Thai people are generally known for their generosity, especially towards foreigners, as they prefer not to be seen in a negative light. Thai people tend to be polite and not engage in impolite behavior with strangers because it could lead to conflicts.

[@CultureDrift]

Wow, this eye-opening video challenges our perceptions of wealth and happiness. It's incredible to see how a strong sense of community and contentment can redefine what it means to be 'rich.'

[@OnlyNasdaq]

i love the vibes that spread those people. I'm sure about this people are happier than the 90% of people on the earth 🤩

[@tobyprice1092]

I live in a farming village in Chonburi. There is not a lot of money going about. The nationals maybe get 400 baht a day. They are so nice and friendly. Best people ever.

[@shanene3145]

The previous prime minister had multiple slums rebuilt to a really nice looking low income housing. They pay very low rent. It’s a great improvement to what it previously was.

[@nottheprincess7043]

True

[@aekpoompoomaek3169]

Yes, the best Prime Minister ever.

[@Gaka-no-Fukkatsu]

รักลุงตู่❤❤❤

[@เทพจ้าวยกล้อปล่อยมือ]

ลุงตู่เปลี่ยนจากคลองน้ำเน่า บ้านรุกล้ำคลอง ให้คนไทยมีบ้านที่ดีขึ้น แต่รัฐบาลที่ปากว่าตัวเองคือประชาธิปไตย แต่ไม่เคยลงไปแก้ปัญหาที่อยู่ประชาชนเลย

[@marcp108]

Adam, this was really good. I had no idea about the daily wage for a street sweeper and how they could just walk up and grab a broom, knowing they would be paid at the end of the day. You are also showing Thais the positive side of Farangs - we need more of this. Yes, I have been to some of these areas and yes, it looks like they don't have very much, but the entire family will be sitting around a 75" HD TV watching the evening soaps - its all about priorities and sometimes these are significantly different to those of Western cultures.

[@WhereisBrad]

lol, people are always impressed when foron (foreigners) can eat spicy! Awesome video, I love these behind the scenes videos. You do a good job of showing and explaining while keeping it respectful.

[@wengelder9256]

Foron? Farang

[@theflightsimulationexperie6894]

It’s because of videos like this that show the authentic Thailand is the reason for why people watch your channel. A lot of the partying and girls gets old.

[@ericg9092]

This was a great video, Adam. Thank you for showing us a different area than Farangs typically get to see. The ability to walk up and do a job for a day and get paid is incredible, and it's nice to see how happy Thai families are just hanging out together.

[@intsccents]

Yes its almost not possible to explain to people the feel you get from the Thai people on all levels of the economic spectrum in Thailand .. the common thread is friendlyness those with nothing offering you food and drink is common but still pulls on the heart strings when its offered.. graciousness is built in to the Thai DNA and why we come back to Thailand over and over again... L A Rob

[@User5467h-4etic]

You make me cry...........I regret moving to live the WEST.

[@PREPFORIT]

Thanks. I have seen a few other videos where the Vlogger was too "Scared" to venture down those pathways. The people are friendly and I would like to go there myself one day.

[@LifewithSerg]

I know exactly what you mean about using the word "slum" not a fan of it either. I've been through one of thse communities here and it looked fine to me. Good episode Adam!

[@Gaka-no-Fukkatsu]

ผมก็ดูช่องของคุณเช่นกัน😊 Good Job!!🎉

[@hillbillyinparadise]

Spot on! another good video mate. My worst day in Thailand was still a very good day

[@gum6y1]

This is ground breaking stuff and good to see on your channel. You have obviously done a lot of research and provided information about Thailand I did not know. Hope to see more original content from you.

[@kamornrathsungkaprom1173]

I wondered why they live in those places but I finally found out that they choose to live their life that way. We thought they are poor but they never thought so too. I learned from them that everything depends on how you think. You happy you happy no one can do anything.

[@anirujarbharasiri8907]

หลายครอบครัว ย้ายมาจากต่างจังหวัด เมื่อนานมาแล้ว สมัยที่ประเทศไทย ยังไม่สามารถขยายความเจริญไปทั่วประเทศได้... พวกเขามาหางาน และสร้างบ้านง่ายๆ อยู่ในพื้นที่รกร้าง และมีเพื่อนมารวมตัวกันกลายเป็นชุมชน...หลายคนยังมีบ้านญาติหลังใหญ่ที่ต่างจังหวัด แต่เมื่อลูกหลานเขามีงานทำในกรุงเทพฯ พวกเขาก็ไม่อยากย้ายกลับ

[@vassanab4243]

the point is they are living in the center of the city/expensive area for free or cheaper than it’s actually is, and they don’t need to pay property tax because it’s not their land, it’s governments land which they occupied illegally.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

they got a problem.

[@toddsellars4694]

Can you also do a video on upper class, high society in Thailand? Or perhaps even the middle class in Thailand?

[@suhribzevolution645]

+1

[@wannasing5396]

Welcome to Thailand. There are many different types of people. Please take care of yourself. But for the most part, people are kind. Come travel to other provinces as well.

[@theescapetrix]

Good people. Some of the best people I've ever met in my life.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

stop being boastful. japanese and filippinos say the same annoying things

[@zyberjunker]

Small little communities, they will look out for you, they gossip about you, they will try to get into your business, they will try to be your aunty you never have. Love them.

[@amswestyorkshire8048]

Thai people are happy people. Smile and laugh ❤❤

[@gloofisearch]

What a great video. Yep, Money is not everything. We are just consumed by it and waste our time to run after more money when we would be OK with less and just live life.

[@notavail]

Impressive! Your review is really deep until the heart of Thai people.

[@matthewfriedewald8551]

Well done brother ! Very nice reminder of what truly matters. safe journey

[@stanprins1278]

I love your channel.u so respectful and humble towards the locals..unlike other KZbin who are so arrogant and think they better ..remember u a guest in another country..hope your channel blow up massively.i love thailand❤

[@joegiccominato7402]

Great video keis, Money is not everything and you can have a good life especially if you are around family and good friends. I can make like a lot easer though. love that village you were just in. Stay safe mate

[@krailatpachaiyaphum2917]

Good video brother. It makes me want to go back home. I grew up in the slump in Bangkok. Now I am an Australian citizen, live and work in Australia. Every now and then I still go back to where I am come from. 😊

[@ErikBlair]

This is an awesome video Adam! Thank you for doing to footwork to make this happen. It's a VERY IMPORTANT perspective. I really appreciate the work you put into this. Thank you very much.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

They may not have the money some people in the west do, but they have us beat on the game of life, with smiles, attitude, and kindness. I am not religious, but find it hard to beat the basic principles of Buddhism, with karma being the main principal to try and follow

[@craigstrike3023]

Good video Adam. It is the eternal, subjective question. What is wealth and being rich? The majority of people rate it on how much money you have. I think happiness and the lifestyle you are happy with is more important. Sometimes people dont understand how good their life is until they experience something different or alternatively people judge people to be ‘poor’ because they dont have a lot of money. The thai lifestyle and culture is amazing. My thai partner has been living with me here in Australia for over 4 years and it has opened her eyes to what a great culture thailand has

[@MeditateMeHigher]

So subjective isn't it...depending on the individual!

[@diesel8869]

Definitely one of the best thailand youtubers. Great video. Sub'd.

[@Cryptonight3]

Great content ,I find Thailand so interesting 👍

[@piacash5216]

Thanks For Showing the Other Sides of Thailand Awesome Videos….. Thanks For Sharing God bless ✌️👍👍👍👍💕🇺🇸👌

[@stegura83]

Thailand isn't a third world country. Places like Haiti, Somalia, Yemen, Laos, and Papua New Guinea are third world countries. However, certain provinces like the Hill Tribe provinces in the northwest, the majority Muslim provinces in the south, and a few Issan provinces bordering Cambodia do resemble the third world.

[@sirsillybilly]

I know it’s overly PC but the terms 1st 2nd and 3rd world has been replaced with developed developing underdeveloped. Thailand is definitely developing.

[@suhribzevolution645]

ต้องดูIndia Bangladesh slum

[@somchaidiy5663]

ขอบคุณมากครับ I am Thai very happy watching your video. may be we can collabulary one video

[@AtravelLens]

good on you mate love your videos good work

[@GTBOU]

EXCELLENT! the content was a refreshing view of life for many Thai people, city dwellers surviving with strong community values,something the western societies could learn from ,Yes buddhism keeps Thai people grounded, but ounce they are educated in the farang world all hell breaks lose ! Greed and Debt. great presentation and respect for the community Adam,Thankyou

[@User5467h-4etic]

Totally agree.

[@amswestyorkshire8048]

Couldn't agree more.

[@giannilyanicks1718]

just because they're higly religious , they embrace poverty

[@philt6470]

Money allows you to have more options in life. If I had to make a choice of having lots of money & being alone or having enough money to lead a good life with family & friends around me. I know what I would choose. Thanks for the vid Adam

[@k-kunismylife6055]

เปิดโลกมาก! ฉันเป็นคนไทยที่ดูชาวต่างชาติพาทัวร์สลัมในประเทศตัวเอง😅 Thanks for the slum tour in Thailand my home country😅

[@byp59s]

สำหรับเราก็เคยเตร็ดเตร่เที่ยวผ่านสลัมชุมชนชาวประมงแถบภาคใต้ในชีวิตจริง และเห็นไกลๆจากอพาร์ทเมนต์ที่อยู่คนละฝั่งคลองกับสลัมชุมชนคนริมน้ำเมืองกรุงเก่า กับเคยเดินช่วยหาหอพักให้เพื่อนย่านชุมชนริมคลองประปาเท่านั้น ก็ได้แต่เห็นวิถีชีวิตพวกเค้าจริงๆทางสื่อต่างๆนี่แหละ..ช่องนำเสนอได้ดี แต่ยังไงก็ระวังระวังตัวในแหล่งมั่วสุมบางจุดของคนบางประเภทด้วย ทุกสังคมย่อมมีทั้งดีและร้าย แม้แต่หมู่บ้านต่างจังหวัดก็ย่อมมีพวกชอบสร้างปัญหาสังคมสัก1-2%

[@parttimephilosopher7097]

Nice video. It's great to see how charming and welcoming the residents are. What part of Bangkok is that?

[@degcholmawawhaff2589]

Klong toey

[@CRedfearn1983]

Thanks

[@keisone]

Wow thank you so much 😊😊

[@calky360]

Half a months rent right there!

[@CRedfearn1983]

@@calky360 haha

[@aldentravels]

Thank you for sharing this video. Yes money is not everything..

[@Shanto-LIVE]

Thai people would not meet my personal definition of the word poor by any means. Wealth has much more to do with the value in your life than it does with monetary status. Value in the sense of your personal relationships, your faith, your passions, and your cultural practices. Those things can add an incredible amount of happiness to your life, and your bank account means nothing in comparison. The Thai people have such a vibrant energy. They exude a loving humanity whether it be through feeding you, helping you find where you're going, or talking to you about the weather. Makes them more wealthy than a lot of other populations in a lot of ways in my opinion.

[@dover121]

One of your best Adam. Keep it rolling.

[@theaverageguy3884]

I love how you film and represent Thailand. I missing this so much now. Guess i have a litle Thai around me all day. Now thinking about my wife. We going strong and been married for 11 years now. Hope we move from Europe some day and back to Thailand 🙏

[@franksaunders6534]

Great vlog and breakdown - sheds a new light on an often accepted stereotype.

[@ILove_Summer]

As Thai person I know some people choose to live there because they live there for many generations ,They have family and friends there and they dont need much just a place to sleep ,water ,power ,food they are ok ,for me I can't live there because of my health condition I need fresh air so I am here in the farm up north east of Thailand .

[@davefuller5752]

Simply brilliant Adam. Fascinating the street sweeping jobs.

[@solrosenberg4529]

I’ve been in Thailand a long time. Yesterday a beggar asked me for money. It’s the first time that’s happened in like eight years or something. I can’t honestly remember it’s so infrequent. In the UK you will be asked if you have “Any spare change mate” everyday practically.

[@wynn2343]

จากการเก็บสถิติล่าสุด ขอทาน88%เป็นชาวกัมพูชาที่เข้ามาทำอาชีพนี้ เขาพูดไทยได้ เพราะคนไทยเป็นชอบสงสาร เขามีรายได้จากอาชีพขอทานมากมาย รองลงมาพม่า ประเทศอื่น คนไทยเล็กน้อยมาก รัฐบาลแก้ปัญหาส่งกลับประเทศพวกเขาก็กลับมาอีก

[@รับประทานสามเวลาหลังอาหาร]

The beggar is Cambodian.

[@solrosenberg4529]

@@รับประทานสามเวลาหลังอาหาร Probably Burmese now that I think about it as I live in Pratuap.

[@rickfreunde5957]

They are foreigners. Most Thai beggars now moved to Facebook and TikTok.

[@calky360]

That's weird I have beggars ask me for money frequently.

[@loveyourplanet8657]

Looks really similar to the fevelas in Brazil, alot of them are quite nice inside

[@sansebastian13]

Hey what’s up I ran into you thru Travel with Chris channel where you and him did a video at Bangkok Thailand. Hope you enjoy your travels. Orlando Fl 🇵🇷

[@NickyD5]

Nice video man!

[@TheLifeOfSy420]

Yeah boi! just arrived today it's only been a year but missed it so much! Always feels good to be back holla if ya want the beer yew

[@erikhoel6081]

Very good content!

[@danielj3010]

crushing it KEIS!

[@theresafry3514]

Good Morning . Great video. Enjoyed you speaking the language. Have a good day 👍

[@katinte3092]

I am Thai and I love video to help to change everything to the best.

[@Antwerpenwereldstad]

I love your channel, i follow it for over 2 years now and it always makes me happy. Can i ask you wich program you use for editting? tnx, Harm, Antwerp, Belgium, Europe 👍

[@solomonk5336]

I like your background music, it's cool.

[@Grimreapervlogs]

Great video mate

[@Craig.Jessie]

Great to come home to a new great vid, love the tunes as usual. Admiring the editing. Keep it up keis. You’ll bet 100k in no time !!

[@user-sl3bx6gj3]

what a great video

[@newtonchannel5355]

I'm Thai. I know that even if they get richer in the future, they won't leave this place because Thais are easy to eat and love their best friends and neighbors. Even if they have enough money to buy a better house and new land in the future, they just need to eat and pay for it.

[@NateWithWho]

They are rich. Happiness is priceless.

[@raulcastor2010]

The “slums “ of Bangkok so clean and quaint! Much better than other Asian countries…

[@NissanR33Ztune]

Great point at the end of the video....

[@siam9578]

Everyone has a job, an education, food to eat, and all the tools to survive and respect the law

[@goonerdoy]

Top vid lad 😊

[@ThanasetKundilokvanich]

FYI, we work the same job as you guys but payless 10 - 20 times a day. let's say you drive an Uber for 1 trip for 20 minutes get paid and get 5 dollars tipping and that tip alone is half of the minimum wage per day already. POOR? YES!

[@jonhobson3592]

Many are poor but very friendly & happy .. I often give a few baht to an old man I see on my walks. Made me feel good 😊

[@jonhobson3592]

Whereabouts was this Adam ?

[@Iceyfire12]

However dont give to a beggar!

[@wimsmedia]

good vid man.

[@EarthCamper]

Happy people are rich people. Thai people are always happy. If you seen people's face who earned millions n billions of money always serious n look sick I was thinking about Bob Marley as soon as I saw your video title...n you included clip 👍👍👍👍

[@Ned88Man]

I don’t think Thai people are “always happy”, it’s just that the culture kind of looks down on any display of negative emotion. When you get down to the nitty gritty, you will find out the reality is often much darker..

[@bkkwalk3549]

​@@Ned88Mannobody will be happy forever even the king.

[@jjmstudios]

Amazing video

[@modechick]

thats great about the sweepers! I like monk style sweeping :) how much btw?

[@อณุชลรุ่งโรจน์]

nice video database

[@france7164]

Are there a lot of mosquitos?

[@frankom2862]

My opinion may be different because I come from a third world country. You are looking at it from the perspective of "they have food, a roof, a nice tv, they are not poor", but it is a little more complicated than that. It is about accessibility, if they have a sudden expense can they solve it easily or they have to borrow money or even accept defeat. I see it every time I travel to the countryside in Thailand. Myself, I make 6 figures, then when I'm in Thailand I always stay in Bang Rak area then my Thai friends( old classmates while I did my master in China) think I'm rich , but we know for US or Europe standards I'm not rich, but in Thailand any eventually related to money I can solve it easily, however somebody that get 6k baht a month with a job that pay day by day, I'm not sure if they have the solvency for everything 🤷🏽‍♂️ Just my opinion as somebody coming from a country that is equivalent to Thailand.

[@minkstudio604]

We have free education, free medical care that would take away 2 main burdens of your living cost. If you are really poor there are many social aids organization you can go to. They have programs to help support your needs from jobs, accommodation, even free foods are hand out everyday in some area , or if you happen to be in the worst state of your life you can go to any Buddhist temple people there will help you out. These things are rare in other country but it is exist in Thailand.

[@frankom2862]

@@minkstudio604 I love Thailand and Thai people. Now said that, in my country we also have free food, free education, free healthcare care, that's good but still there is poverty, even having those programs, they don't reach everyone and never fulfil everybody's needs. Being poor is not pretty not cool, I don't understand why do you romanticize poverty? Like being poor is great 🤦🏽‍♂️ Some people accept and embrace their poverty. I have seen it in Thailand as well and if these programs are so good, why is prostitution still so prolific or are people selling drugs and doing illegal things? Why is it not like Singapore?

[@minkstudio604]

@@frankom2862 I did not romanticize the poverty. You have to admit the reality that all human in the world are not and will not be equal no matter how hard you try to. There will always have someone rich someone poor depends on their ability to make money, their living and working attitude. They have each of their own karma. Even first world country like US and EU are full of homeless and beggar and junkies on the streets maybe more than in our country. Singapore seems to be better but the truth is they have dictator government that can make very strict law for their people so Singaporean are not the happiest citizens. We human must be happy and be sorrow in our life from time to time that is the fact. My point is, there is no way to make people all equally rich and content, but there are many way to make all people equally poor. One is by the bad government. I don’t know what country are you from, if you have bad government you might have to make a civil movement to change it, if not ,or if you can’t , you might have to accept the reality and make the most of what you have now. Work harder elevate yourself and try to get out of that place. This is the fact of life and the most common answer to this problem.

[@frankom2862]

​@@minkstudio604 So, I believe we agree? I think you think I'm saying Thai is a bad country, then I never say that, maybe is a language miss communication, I think Thailand is a great country, thats why most of the year I spend it there, and my wife is Chinese, not Thai. My point is that I disagree with people celebrating poverty. I love Keis videos and think he is one of the best youtubers around, and he has every right to express himself. My country is good, and the administration is neither wonderful nor bad. I'm rich, and my countrymates are largely well-off, given that when I traveled to Asia, it was the first time I noticed poor people, because in Latin America, where I live and travelled, I used to ignore them, saying they were poor because they're happy being poor. I was wrong. Now, when I see people mention that if you had health care, free education, and some food on the table, being poor is a refreshing and enjoyable time, it touches me a little because I used to be like that, and now I care and respect what I have more. Singaporeans are unhappy with their government, yet you should ask them if they want to change with the people from Bangladesh who come to work as servants there. My cousin is a millionaire, and she is always talking about how difficult life is when you are rich, and she always says "less you have more happiness," but she doesn't quit her millions haha.

[@minkstudio604]

@@frankom2862 Actually, I did not accused you that you hated Thailand. I just simply told you some information of my country that might help you to understand some of the Thais point of view. In Thailand we have taught by Buddha that human needs only 4 essential things to survive. Air, food, cloth, medicine. Other than that is an excess baggage / luxury thing. You can have it if you are able to but do not hold on to it as it is just a temporary value. If you have more you should give more, helping others who have less is the main concept of the teaching here, that’s why Thai people always be a giver as you’ve seen in many videos. Thais are also taught about being ‘sufficient’ the meaning is we look into ourself, know who we are, what we can do and do whatever we can to improve our life our status without harming or hurting others. With this concept some of us can be happy with themselves knowing they have done their best and live their life on what they have with peace of mind even though they may look poor in the eyes of the others. I don’t think this is call romanticizing the poverty. They just accepted the reality of their life and live on. I speak on behalf of Thais in general not all ,though.

[@BangkokShow]

Really nice video☀️💪

[@CleverTrevor2004]

Awesome video! Very informative and eye opening. Thanks for making and sharing 👍😁

[@tjmctube]

happiness = reality minus expectations. No matter what economic environment you live in, keep your expectations in check and you'll be better off.

[@ViktorMudryiSW]

I am making a plan and in 12 months i will be moving my body in Thailand, you are one who helped me to make this decision, trying to figure out ways to make money online and move forever, Spain is FAILED SOCIETY

[@calky360]

If you are under 50, it isn't that easy, there aren't any good visa options for young people.

[@theoldmaninthailand]

As always, great content. Long time subscriber. One of my favorite channels. Will return to the Kingdom in January. Hopefully we can get together and have a drink. Am curious, what do you film with? GoPro or iPhone? And what kind of gimbal do you use. Thanks! Take care..

[@creamnyc]

Brooo that first beat you played after intro where can I find it

[@TheMikeyStory]

Having money is one thing , how you spend and save and manage your money will depend on if your rich or poor by your standards of living ........No matter where i have been in Thailand , its always the land of smiles .

[@woodygoofy]

That is city location and super convenience for them. even the middle class people still have to buy a house and live a bit far outside of Bangkok area or small room in high raise condominium but they are lucky to have chance living on ground in those premium location that why the are so happy.

[@armunro]

There isn't much safety net for those who are poor in Thailand, and this includes old people. For example there is a very low payment made to old people, which isn't called a pension. Obviously when you get old (and maybe suffer poor health), you may not be able to work and thus having even a small amount of regular money to just pay for the basics may be difficult. Then there are people who may not have a Thai ID card, and again these people are disadvantaged as they would not have access to health care and find it hard to get legal work. An interesting though: there are more poor people in the world than anyone else; worth contemplating. On the other hand Thais are generous people and will help others less fortunate than themselves. We always do some charity in Thailand and if others did the same the world would be a better place. Simply giving away your recycle stuff rather than selling it would help someone less fortunate than you!

[@darwinjina]

lots of active recycling efforts going on. For Thai, there is a small social security/retirement and access to public clinics/hospital. also, once you hit about 50 yo, it will be difficult to find a new job.

[@manoise2593]

If you are a Thai person, you must have an ID card. You also have the right to receive various benefits from the state. No matter which country, you must first. No one will take care of your neighbors better than your own family.Even if we have a generous mind, it's true but not a very rich country.

[@Handlethis.96]

There were a lot of efforts to improve this place. More than thirty years ago this place looked a lot worse than now. My mom used to live near.

[@ธนากรพะนิจรัมย์]

ไม่มีที่ใดสุขใจเท่า Thailand.ดินแดนแห่งรอยยิ้ม😊🤟💕