"Avoid These People In Thailand," Says American Living In Bangkok

[@laarm888]

I disagree with plenty of what he says but I’ve got a lot of respect for Forrest. When other BKK based vloggers ran for the hills during the height of the pandemic in Thailand because it stopped being their playground he stayed put and worked closely with local charities, giving his time and money to help poor people in need. He’s clearly a good guy at heart.

[@Prahatech]

Actually vlogging activity was boosted during the pandemic bec many were stuck in Thailand

[@exalhoa]

Show us where he gave his time and his parents money. Link please

[@travisclifton817]

@@exalhoa he never donated any of his parents money only begged for others, and took the proceeds

[@Nick-lr4mk]

​@@travisclifton817 eh? Wdym?

[@adZHARRISON]

which parts do you disagree with ?

[@kevinreily2529]

This guy is hanging out with drunks and sleeping on their couch for free. Then he puts them down. Enough said. You meet people like this all over the world, you just don’t hang out with them.

[@z4zompy]

He's quite the hypocrite. He was looking for a good time with any thai chick when he first arrived. No saint himself. 😂😂😂

[@z4zompy]

Very naive then. Not much changed now.

[@rippleriver2023]

He is very racist against the country that put food in his mouth; anti-American but passes off as “patriotic.” A wolf in sheep’s clothes.

[@fs5775]

@@rippleriver2023 He's right about American women not being interested in Asian men. The US must have sucked for him in that way. I don't think he's anti-American, he just wants to live in a place where he has a better life which is Thailand.

[@pvnlouie]

@@fs5775 It's not just the Asian men, that have fueled this so-called Passport bro movement.

[@edwinholcombe2741]

As an American who had lived in SEA for 4 decades I can say he gives good advice. He is on his way to live a good life in Asia. One take away I had was he may lack a sense of compassion for those who screw up. I could be wrong.

[@kaleeysmith8801]

in asia being a Loser is frowned upon, so very little empathy....... this why these people have to work on themselves.

[@seventhwave5963]

he has no compassion for anyone. he is evil.

[@everlastinggobstopper6879]

I would add that if you learn the Thai language you are no longer restricted to the Foreigner only areas i.e- Pattaya/Bangkok/Chiang Mai. Once you learn the language it opens up a whole new world and only then do you see the REAL Thailand (which is fantastic).

[@ThairishTimes]

Interview coming up with a foreigner who learned Thai and it changed his life

[@graerindley6312]

Also, a smile opens up Thailand to a foreigner.😀

[@LittlePooky]

Yep!

[@jeremysenecal5340]

Yeah it’s definitely best to avoid other expats when in Southeast Asia if you want to have a genuine experience. It seems like most of the foreigners you run into are just into drinking. You’re better off hanging around in areas where there are hardly any other white folks. If you want to be around white people you’re better off staying in Europe or America. Most of the expats I’ve met in Southeast Asia just want to hang around in bars. That lifestyle will get you nowhere fast.

[@tommyofrichmond]

Reset with Robb has better insight on Thai living , and much better than Forrest Lee​@@ThairishTimes

[@ThoughtMachine1]

His money comes from his oppressed family, who lives in a multi million dollar home in one of the most elite areas in the US.

[@ThairishTimes]

He said in the interview that his parents worked very hard

[@danporath536]

You know all this…how? Castro Valley isn’t an elite area.

[@mattblank9224]

Seems a bit flakey to me. Graduated from university, joined the army, left and went backpacking, made a few quid which he's invested in property. Now living in Thailand occasionally crashing with old guys, probably because there are no hotels available for this winner in life.

[@zoe9632]

@@mattblank9224 you're the perfect example of the 'winner' that he (& I) would block & delete. The envy is palpable.

[@mattblank9224]

@@zoe9632 oh dear, do you really think I'm jealous of this "dude"?

[@Southeastasiantraveler]

Good interview, as a guy who came to Thailand later in life, after many decades of working and saving in the West, I think it’s brave to come over here early in life. This guy’s attitude and values will see him through I’m sure. I have lived in Pattaya for a number of years and thoroughly enjoy the relaxed life there. Not everyone is a monger, drunk, scammer, but they are easily spotted and avoided.

[@ianhushon-brown1607]

I’m not sure about this fella , if he has so much money why is he having to crash at someone’s apt who clearly didn’t want him there ?

[@sharonk382]

🙌🤣

[@giriyoong]

..me too spotted, spooky guys.good one.

[@mr.ai.]

I found it weird. Why would someone who is classified as 'effeminate in his own country want to 'crash' with an 30 yr older Western 'sexpat' male? Doesn't make sense. Obviously he's got money from an inheritance. And feels he can use geo-economic arbitrage to get a wife in Thailand. Another thing, youtube's just for fun, but he's growing his channel steadily and don't think he offer his 'consulting' for free out of the goodness of his heart. Peace & Love To All.

[@mr.ai.]

These 'consultants' sound like a scam to me - like that Indian guy who walks around Isaan with Tattoos all over his body & face. Fair Play to Everyone I guess.

[@alanvoong7495]

@KrO you must be a so called English teacher teaching in Thailand then. It seems like you were offended by that comment. 😂by the way, all different types of ethnicities work in restaurants all over the world so what’s your point?

[@pieproducer]

Ironically,this guy is the sort of person i try my best to avoid.

[@andyhoyle511]

agreed he seems very self opinionated and sanctimononius....

[@Joker-2357]

This guy is a total hypocrite, talking about self preservation & discipline here , but in David bond channel advising about how to create a harem XD

[@Nick-lr4mk]

Lol why the hate?

[@888kingster]

Why? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@adZHARRISON]

WHY?

[@foodsgonewild7435]

Pete your questions are always on point. I enjoyed the interview so much. Thank you for doing it !

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@picadosinferno]

I'm in Pattaya, have met some amazing people, I don't drink a lot and don't go to bars, so this comes down to personal experience, I'd say if you are good avoiding idiots back home, you'll do fine here.

[@shadowfilm7980]

I lived in Asia for many years. Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand. The ones that you really have to avoid usually are the other foreigners! It’s true. Coming from a foreigner. It never failed. Politics usually entered the arena. Some had money issues and wanted to borrow money. Which I would never see back. Some of them belonged to “cliques”. Groups of friends that would only allow certain people “in”. It was like being in high school! Ridiculous. So I learned to pick and choose. Remember, it’s not quantity that matters but quality!

[@kaleeysmith8801]

same advice foreigners give to other expats living in philipines, cuba, colombia, thailand, cambodia etc... etc... expats have 30% or more unruly kind, the real A-holes kind.

[@LittlePooky]

This is a difficult interview to watch. I have seen Forrest's videos before - but he has gotten so unhappy. He talks about "block & delete" toward the end of the video (in response to trolls) - that may be, but his attitude shows that so many things bother him, and yet at the end of the interview, he says he's so happy (living in Thailand). Who hurt / broke his heart so badly that he's bitter so. Secondly, being a "straight talker" is not something he should boast. If he were to run a department and if he were to talk to the people he supervises, the ladies will cry, and the men will never speak to him again. You don't do that in Thailand. And being in the US Army, that's the worst thing you can do (as I was in the USAF and witnessed someone who spent a week at the CC (correctional custody, basically a jail) because he talked back to his boss.) This is not someone I would spend my free time with. This is one reason I stopped watching his videos.

[@rustynail3630]

He talks a lot of trash and is so judgmental about older guys and those living in Pattaya. Wait a few years until he is over 40 years old and can't get any more dates like he used to. He will be that person he is criticizing and he will be living in Pattaya. Some of these guys in Pattaya are degenerates but you will find them in all the entertainment zones (Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya) throughout Thailand. To each his own. I know guys that live in Pattaya because they don't like Bangkok and want something a little less hectic but beach side. They aren't necessarily drunks or go mongering every day like this guys implies. One of your worst interviews ever Pete.

[@goldenbrown0]

Spot on . I’m not judging the older guys, never have in Thailand . Been here 20 years now 50. The young guys who judge won’t understand until they get there.

[@jomontanee]

2:13 THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🙏😂😂😂🥰🥰 I subscribed Forest for a year and appreciate his love for my country and honesty too.

[@seventhwave5963]

he's a psycho

[@youknowthething1709]

I’ve seen his content quite a bit There is a fine line between “ keeping it real “ and being negative all the time

[@craigross341]

22:50 If you need 90,000 baht to live in Thailand, when a promoted cop lives on exactly a 1/6th of that, you need to take a look at yourself. Muay Thai twice a day with a western standard gym in Phuket is 8,000a month, less long term. If you can't eat lunch without spending 300 baht, nor dinner without spending 800, that isn't a fact about life, it's a fact about you.

[@giacomopiccinini9157]

I was just wondering, his budgeting seemed way off to me. How can you possibly need 2500-3k USD PER MONTH to live in Thailand whereas I manage to have a respectable standard of life in northern Italy with 1700 EU?

[@frankweston9091]

I have never commented here before Pete but I love your interview style. You listen intently and only respond when you feel the conversation is going nowhere. I used to do interviews with rock bands, comedians and footballers so I understand the mechanics and you do it exceedingly well.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you very much Frank. I’m glad you appreciate and understand the interview style

[@antifugazi]

Can't stand Forrest Lee

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

YES , tippical american boy with a very short horizon. Soldiers need no brain.

[@danporath536]

And you are determined that others know it.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

@@danporath536 Dan has fallen deeply in Love with Lee , jesus

[@danporath536]

@@_Alfa.Bravo_ Yes, your mind reading skills are infallible…and supoilative too!

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

@@danporath536 I know. You don't need to tell me. Much luck for your greams

[@orrug2k]

This Asian guy seems really shady. Why are you living with a man and arguing with him about leaving why don't you just leave

[@user-dh8xf1tr9x]

Good point

[@goldenbrown0]

Maybe he was jealous…..

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Pete, I'm an expat living in Hua Hin. This guy has never seen signs in the window of boarding houses - as I have in Reading, Berkshire saying 'No pets, no blacks, no Irish.' As recent as 1962. A privilege nonentity whose parents did all the suffering.

[@mattblank9224]

A very opinionated guy, who probably thinks he's winning in life, he will never accept criticism. I'm happy that I will never be considered for entry to his inner circle of friends.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely, uneducated know all judging others and hyper sensitive to criticism himself

[@mattblank9224]

@@kippsguitar6539 we all end up in the same place, no one will know our name's in 50 years time, so it doesn't matter how you live your life, as long as you don't hurt anyone. With his attitude he has left himself open to a whole lot of criticism, I wouldn't give him the pleasure of banning me, so won't waste another minute thinking about him.

[@zoe9632]

There's a BIG difference between constructive criticism & aggression, pettiness & banal word vomit.

[@mattblank9224]

@@zoe9632 I don't really understand this reply, are you accusing me of word vomiting? I have no idea what that means, but I'm guessing it isn't good!

[@zoe9632]

@@mattblank9224 this dude only judged the bottom end of the bell curve....expats in girly bars with addictions & giving zero attention to the betterment of anything except their own self indulgent lifestyle.

[@jonb8371]

Enjoyed this interview. This is the type of brother I would be friends with. I may be in Bangkok late November, for just about 10 days, but he may move by then. I subscribed to your channel about 6 months ago, and you have very interesting guests. Thankyou for sharing with us.

[@ThairishTimes]

You’re very welcome 🙏🙏

[@pepelemoko01]

Twenty years ago , I caught sight of myself in the mirror in a Patpong bar, looking back at it was the image of me, if I didn't go home, clean myself up and start living a responsible life I never would. I'll never forget that strange, haunted look in my eyes, like a hungry ghost.

[@ThairishTimes]

A hungry ghost!! I’ve seen that look plenty of times here

[@pepelemoko01]

@@ThairishTimes In the old novels, you read about broken marooned men in seaports across Asia, nothing new.

[@carlbryson924]

@@pepelemoko01 I’m ex-military and have been living in Japan for 30 years. I absolutely love living in Asia and plan to retire to Thailand soon. Dividing my time between both countries. I consider myself far from marooned here. Self discipline and self control and self respect. If you have those three qualities you’ll never go down the same path as those human wrecks that you see in the bars of Pattaya. ( God’s waiting rooms ).

[@calmmusicforsleep]

Awesome interview! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day

[@danporath536]

Simple solution: avoid the places where those that should be avoided are likely to be found. If you do this, you reduce your chances considerably of having the encounters with the loutish and the drama artists.

[@TheseStreetsReports]

You can’t avoid walking down the street

[@danporath536]

@@TheseStreetsReports If you have these encounters by the simple act of “walking down the street”, your experience is radically different from mine after living in Thailand for almost twelve years.

[@goodhope449]

Cant agree more.

[@stevesorrell4541]

Easy really isn't it Dan? Best advice would be to avoid Pattaya, visit some provincial towns and meet some real people with no agenda.

[@E_O_S_]

Yea but they are all the fun places

[@chickengod9184]

Forest Chump acts like he is better than everyone else. His unhappiness comes from within.

[@pauljoseph3182]

Does like Drunks n Drugs?? But his hero is ???

[@sociolocomtsac]

Why do you want to surround yourself with degenerates? My quality of life is much better without the problems that come with associating with those folks.

[@slayerx4750]

Great interview Pete! I agree with him on the fact that Thailand has a very wide spectrum of people, it’s important to surround yourself with good individuals as you can easily get sucked into the bar scene here

[@limirl]

This guy is insufferable, should have included himself typical septic know it all. I've seen him on other channels too always spouting off as knowing everything. Bet he was a billy no mates in school

[@lezzeppelin2222]

That’ s why he is here in Thailand to find an uneducated Thai girlfriend

[@Oat-]

I found this one a hard watch, Pete. He's very opinionated and comes across as an obnoxious, insecure and bitter/angry man with a holier-than-thou attitude. Not my type of person but I wish him all the best.

[@stevieh3223]

This Guy still has a "Real Big Chip on his Shoulder" about his ethnicity and his pretence status.

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

Agreed. The longer you live in asia the less you know, yet these guys whove been there a few years are so opinionated about other expats. Sure there are plenty of losers in Asia ex pat wise thres alsi many that arent super rich, do love having a drink, maybe some woman now and the but arent utter scumbags and just living and are decent good people with better stories than the standard america "yo , I served'. He seems to put the rich and successful on a pedestal.

[@chrisregister9380]

Forrest is a broke joker , I met him near my condo in Jomtien and know the distinguished older gentleman he was going on and on about, he trashed the guy who was letting him live rent fee in a luxury condo. Forrest disrespected his lady asking her for a b j for 500 baht

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

@@chrisregister9380 Doesmt surprise me at all, can see right through him

[@jomontanee]

@@chrisregister9380 OMG!!

[@lewilu2506]

Lol. Ask him about his girl lek in bangkok that he was payin 40k a month.

[@Luke-ty2cj]

soo obvious he has to pay for it hahaha

[@kippsguitar6539]

Looks like a man in denial running people down to make himself feel better

[@lewilu2506]

@@kippsguitar6539 yep a very strange dude we had to ban him from the bar for annoying pestering staff

[@silverfox6883]

No money no honey …

[@Nick-lr4mk]

Who was? Forrest?

[@anthony7091]

This guy comes across as a know all. I avoid this kind. Sorry Pete, couldn’t watch anymore after 10min.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely agree, I didn't get that far as I heard his bitter nonsense before

[@sharonk382]

100 💯

[@flash132]

Couldn’t stand Forrest as well. Thanks for the interview though.

[@philly1776]

Dude will move to Chang Mai and in 2 months will be complaining about the smoke in the air from the rice fields burning. I can see why this guy only lasted 6 years in the military.

[@kippsguitar6539]

And he was peeling potatoes

[@effewe2]

55555555. True..

[@michaelbw]

Something creepy about this self centred goody two shoes, who got lucky enough to be able live a leisurely life in Thailand at a relatively young age.

[@martypoll]

Regarding meeting the right people - if you are new to expat living you will find that you are now meeting all kinds of people you would never have cross paths with before. There are only a few of us here and we have gathering places. In the US (El Cerrito/Berkeley, not far from Castro Valley) I had a well defined social bubble of friends. Here in Bangkok I easily meet the accountant with an oil company, the professional poker player, the computer science professor, the Embassy security guy, the sexpat, the guy just barely making it on Social Security, the KZbinr (I met Forest a couple of weeks ago), and the farmer in Isaan. Early on I met a westerner scammer at my Thai language school. The few people that can cause you problems can pop up anywhere so you need to be a little more vigilant because you are on unfamiliar territory in more ways than one. Also being so far from home can make you feel a little disoriented as if the rules you’ve always followed no longer apply. The societal checks you depended on are no longer there. On the positive side though is there really a lot of nice interesting people with great stories tell.

[@GAZ_Tangerine_Seasider]

That was an amazing interview Pete, well done lad for keeping a tight lip amidst Forrest's verbal meanderings. Of the two of you, I know who will have the happiest life!🙂

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Gary 👍🏼

[@frankweston9091]

Forest Lee is one of the few people you have interviewed that I quite honestly don't like. He is arrogant, condescending and disparaging towards anyone who does not conform to his ideals. I have met some lovely drunks in my life- alot from Ireland and they are the salt of the earth and eould not hurt a fly. He has a latent aggressiveness that makes me think I would not get on with him at all. He is too full of his own self importance, and suffers from a serious dose of delusions of grandeur. Forest Gump would be a more appropriate name I think.

[@sam-Thailand]

Totally agree Frank Weston ,no need to worry about Forrest's Bell Curve he's a Bellend.I have watched a couple of his videos and Forrest doesn't mind commenting negatively on other's lifestyles or appearances if they don't conform with his likings.Must be from all the discrimination he suffered from as a privileged child..or too much matcha 😆

[@silverfox6883]

Well stated. A very boring narcissist who women obviously also don’t like or want to boom boom with, pay or no pay …

[@YuChiGongG]

I was thinking the same about Forrest Gump, the 1994 film. But, if this guy is 36, then maybe he was named after the character in the novel. I think that Forrest might suffer from a bit of GRANDIOSITY, as well as feelings of persecution.

[@robertmergaert3367]

I agree with most of what you said, except the name part. Forest Gump was none of those things in his fictional character.

[@vitocorleone8323]

Dude lives in a state of massive ingratitude. You see it in his face. China has the most asylum seekers in America each year while Taiwan has none. When the Polish and Cubans asked America for asylum they'd wave American flags and love America. Cubans even tend to vote republican. We don't see any of that loyalty from the Chinese. In fact we get just the opposite.

[@nr655321]

Yeah, right. Now if he's as courageous and outspoken what if he talked about WHO owns, operates and profits off the industry. The answer: Thais, not darned dudes on a holiday. And even here the vast majority of tourists who come to Thailand are ASIAN (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean etc), not Westerners. They in fact account for 3/4 of all tourists who come to Thailand.

[@rustynail3630]

You are so right. So many Koreans and Chinese.

[@foodtaliban]

”Ignorance an American virtue”

[@richardm893]

He no like round eye monger!

[@kendrewreviews]

You're absolutely right ☑️ but the KZbinr can't talk about that 🤫 because if he did the Thais would literally murder him or the authorities would put him in jail for #defamation. Yes - even objective and undeniable facts count as #defamation in the Land of Forced Smiles. BTW - when you hear about Western #suicides in #Thailand, in most cases, in my opinion, it's murder. ⚠️I know because I've lived in #Thailand my entire 30's. 99% of content from #expats in Thailand just simply cannot talk about the #truth because it's either #taboo or #illegal to do so. So that's why they create an income for themselves by furthering the Thai authorities false narrative by focusing on foreigners only.

[@richardm893]

Johnny FD a KZbinr used to say the same thing living in Thailand. He moved to Ukraine (Kiev) because he can buy better you know what there.

[@Mangomanyes]

Thanks Guys, I enjoyed this and actually know understand Forest's point of view even more. All the best to you both

[@rhizomorph-music]

Okay then, while we're talking about toxic people... there is something about this guy's attitude that is very negative and toxic-feeling to me. I'm sure you felt this too, Pete (though your situation naturally requires you not to acknowledge this). I noticed it right away when I ran across his videos a couple of years ago. I'm also from California, northern California for the past 20 years or so, so I'm pretty familiar with the various kinds of California personalities. It's so ironic, because one of the joys of relocating to Thailand for me is going to be getting away from caustic American people, yet there are some who are in Thailand and are high-profile (like Forrest). Good for him that he's not a drunk and a sexpat, but I couldn't spend five minutes with him regardless of that as for me he puts off an intense energy of superiority, egotism, and borderline hostility/anger.

[@Prahatech]

Absolutely agree with you. That is why I can't stand his videos. If only youtube had a BLOCK function. He'd definitely be there.

[@ua1514]

I agree. He’s uppity.

[@effewe2]

Yeah....he needs to relax

[@Ned88Man]

Also, its partially ones own fault if they find themselves in a sticky situation because of these so called toxic people he mentions. When I first came to Thailand, I had issues with the same kind of folks he mentions and it was AT least a little of my own fault for failing to see it coming... Like, if you avoid areas where these types of people congregate, or remove yourself from situations where these folks may be present, you are FAR less likely to have this problem..he's also lived here for like 2 years, but he thinks he knows Thailand inside out...

[@ua1514]

@@Ned88Man i agree. I stay long term in Thailand and stay to myself and never have any problems or drama.

[@farangdownunder4724]

Great interview Pete. Love your relaxed straight forward style. Interesting comments and opinions from Forrest 🙏🙏🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate 🙏🙏

[@CousinDupree1]

This guy Forest has never had any female attention obviously. I've seen videos of him and some girls who he was with who were not into him but he was super happy to be with. Weird that he is judgemental of expats. He is allergic to alcohol? But judges people who drink? Eff this guy!

[@danporath536]

Why do you agonize over his opinion? Why do you need to respond at all?

[@WILLNEVERCONFORM]

And so am I allergic to alcohol and alcohol abusers. Thick as two short planks and as untrustworthy. My tip is:- Avoid those bar-stool scholars like the plague.

[@nofood1]

Forest speaks his mind, no bs, i respect that.

[@jejudo3000]

Natty and Forrest is perfect for each other

[@CousinDupree1]

I love these responses to me. Good luck to you as well.

[@keisone]

Nice one mate, you are crushing it lately!!! 💪

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, you too 👍🏼👍🏼

[@craigross341]

8:40 There are plenty of straightforward cheap investments that pay 4-5%, if you can stomach the volatility, and think inflation will come down. £170,000 at 4.5% is 27,000 baht a month at today's rates. That allows you to live perfectly well in loads of places. Those are the key figures for kids with trust funds from Aunt Agnes, or money squirreled away. Loads of decently paid Americans can get their hands on $250,000 before 40. That's $10,000 at 4%. $833 a month. That's just over 29,000 baht right now. Plenty of folk could sack the rat race in if they wanted to.

[@jenserikjohansson6228]

Great intervju,tanks to you and Mr lee

[@Reporterfy]

Glad to see Forrest is a TAX PAYER in Thailand. Since he is offering advice and services. I enjoyed his advice on relationships , his experience as being a married man must come in handy. Seems like many agree with me.

[@bryancole842]

Oh- btw Pete, great job pinning down Forrest for some answers. Where did you make this vlog? Very cool place. 😎

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks, this was filmed at AIS TCDC Emporium mall

[@nokchilton1562]

I hope he will be happy in Thailand! Your channel is getting better and better with various and interesting people Pete! Bravo to you and thank you!!!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Nok☺️☺️☺️

[@John-zb4by]

I would encourage you to have better sound quality. That was a very tough room for your microphone. Better mics, better spaces, or both. You know why...? Because your channel is really good. Very much enjoy hearing from other long term expats about living here.

[@rebjorn79]

Noise pollution definitely can be an issue. But do invest in a nice large pack of earplugs, you'll get used to it soon enough, at least you'd be able to sleep better. Any alarms will penetrate through those because of the high pitch of tone. For the day time a nice quality headset with noise cancellation will be helpful also.

[@markshepperson3603]

Flare audio ear plugs saved my sanity. I have Sony noise reduction ones also for trains and airports.

[@silverfox6883]

Can’t get lung protectors thou. Cities are overrated and kill by a thousand cuts …

[@glenradford5988]

Wow this guy is boring. I think he needs a drink.

[@matthewanderson6254]

My recommendation for this guy is just to relax a little and let people be.... I personally don't drink alcohol but I don't think it has much to do with that.. I think it's just the luck of the drawer and you can make assholes anywhere. I'm living in Thailand and just the other day our security guard revealed himself to be a true a hole.... But I would say this guy needs to chill a little and maybe have a beer and some empathy....

[@beautifuldays7051]

I saw many of the girls in his previous videos, they were pretty and cute, but everyone left him. I think this guy has no charm. and the relationship is not smooth.

[@effewe2]

Definitely...folks come here and think they know this country that has been around longer than America

[@steveburke7675]

Is there ANYONE this guy likes?

[@YuChiGongG]

"Guys like us", he says, pointing at Pete. I am looking forward to Pete's summation of this interview, next time. Pete is too polite to fully speak his mind, I believe.

[@paulakloosterman8932]

Good interview as always, love to hear from people you interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@claudiospies1905]

Hi Pete, I live permanently retired in Pattaya for the last 5 years and Forest statement about Pattaya does not apply to me at all and maybe only to very weak and insecure personalities and I am having an excellent life here, however I am a very well educated person and I have a extremely well calibrated BS - Detector, Further on, I don’t drink and I am not In the bar - party or drugs scene. I enjoy the excellent food that pattaya has to offer and apply common sense to my life here. Brave on other people that have the ability to withstand the temptation to use logic and only use there irrational emotionally charged reactions. Thanks Pete & Forest P.s. Forrest, i am also a subscribers to your channel. You are always welcome to catch up with me in Pattaya and I can show you around and show you a much more healthier , quieter lifestyle here. You create your life via your decisions and your actions, nobody else.

[@graerindley6312]

Keep in mind, he did mention that he has a good friend in pattaya that is not in the bar and drinking scenes.😀

[@claudiospies1905]

@@graerindley6312 🤣, Yes, but his friend is in the Thaifriendly freelance app scene. 🤣 I am in an exclusive longterm Relationship ( no Sugar daddy, no sugar here )😉

[@silverfox6883]

If you’re not into the bar scene why do you choose to live in Pattaya? Phuket is way better, but probably more expensive …

[@claudiospies1905]

@@silverfox6883 I can not stand the Phuket area neither was I impressed by there overpriced Restaurants and the inconvenience to even get to Phuket. Pattaya is very close to Bkk airport , just 80 minute car drive. Pattaya is a major expat hub with plenty of thing to do and also close to Koh Larn or Koh Samed. Food is excellent here and plenty of permanent retired people here. Yes, i am only using 50% of the full Pattaya potential, but thats my personal choice. BTW, I also prefer a Penthouse Apartment with the nice view instead of a private house, all about personal preferences. Cheers

[@lezzeppelin2222]

@@claudiospies1905 No , bootslicker Right?

[@davidrobinson995]

Another awesome and informative video. Thanks, Pete. Liked & shared on Facebook. 👍🏻

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks David 🙏🙏🙏

[@TRIPLET555]

This guy knows everything about Thailand expats it seems. Yet he is in mental health decline after only a couple of years in Thailand? Seriously this intwrview is like listwening to a newbie amature that thinks he knows everything. Show some respect for the thousands of experienced, knowledgeable expats here and then maybe your opinions will have credibility.

[@IanKorman]

I just chalk it up to Pete wanting to deliver a wider range of the types of people he interviews. He can't always schedule the 'cream' people here and he has done a good job of finding and securing some of those people. Maybe we all need to send Pete some better leads.

[@losangels6893]

K-pop is very popular in America and many Americans love K-pop stars like BTS. Why does this Chinese-American never talk about the positive harmony in America? Is it because he is too proud to be a Chinese ethnic?

[@oywatters9415]

Firstly, love his name! Nice young man who seems to know what he's talking about. All the best for him in Thailand. Good content as usual, Pete 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Oy 🙏🙏☺️

[@stevenoliver9728]

CEO of Sea Limited same name, only spelled Li.

[@y_zehu]

I enjoyed listening to your conversation guys, hope to meet some friends like you when I'll relocate there

[@jakethompson4596]

He is only in the door 5 minutes and he talks like he has lived here all his life he has a lot to learn

[@effewe2]

AGREE.

[@rippleriver2023]

Agree. The self worth meter is screaming really loud- looks like he’s insecure.

[@mattblank9224]

Seems odd that this bloke claims to be able to see genuine guys Vs scammers, yet spent the time crashing at a mid 60's guys house who ended up wanting to fight him 555

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely, they never bothered me in 30 odd years visiting Thailand because I don't meet them or go where they go

[@kippsguitar6539]

And I know some 60 year olds who would scare the hell out of him, what a nasty agent individual

[@user-dh8xf1tr9x]

Good point. Why would someone in their early to mid 30s be wanting to hang out with some old dude in their mid 60s.

[@Prahatech]

Doesn't that sound like something an ungrateful person would do to repay someone's hospitality?

[@metalstamping]

Good session, guys. Thanks.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers 👍🏼

[@judykekesi5174]

Thanks for another wonderful interview! I also watch Forrest and enjoy his channel as well.

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

he keeps talking in circles , evading the actual questions . Avoid at all costs

[@IanKorman]

I see that but I decided to wait and watch one or more of his YT videos to form an opinion.

[@tommyjacobstein1529]

I know Forrest, he came to my Mexican many times. He’s full of it, serial liar, walked out on his bill the last time he dined here, staff knew something was up because his order was over 1000 baht! he normally just enjoyed the bottomless chips while he milked a Chang for an hour!

[@E_O_S_]

@@IanKorman no such thing as bad publicity

[@lafrenchthaitouch5231]

it was a very interesting interview thank you very much both of you guys

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@noyc1394]

I tried to watch his KZbin episode but I couldn’t get through one. I really think the military ruins him. Dating one former Marine, the military allows this guy to talk and jokes without filtering. When they get to the civilian world, they still act like they are in the military. They think the people will have to accept them because they served their country.

[@nuttyirishman2987]

"Published in the journal Psychological Science, the study found that men who have experienced military service tend to score lower than civilian counterparts on measures of agreeableness - a dimension of personality that influences our ability to be pleasant and accommodating in social situations".

[@davidwhite8866]

Exactly, i come from a career military family, my father was WWII, Korean, and Nam. He never talked about the wars, and when his retired military friends came over to our house they never talked about war. Most of them did not even own guns, and they did not always wear military hats or shirts saying they were in the military. They did not put decals all over their cars showing their service, they were modest and loving. None of them had PTSD benefits, or was crying about what the war did to them. Nowadays, so many military men only put in 4 years and not in harms way, but always wear military clothes or bragging about their service. Thanks for their service, but that does not mean instant respect as a person.

[@thaithaknot]

@@nuttyirishman2987 ... yeah but.. that goes for anyone from New York, I mean New Jersey😆

[@rippleriver2023]

Probably issues with PTSD you think or something of that nature? I just don’t like his America bashing attitude. There was one episode where he started differentiating Thai by their skin color; found that distasteful on his part.

[@davidpark2509]

​@nuttyirishman2987 as a former marine I can 100% confirm this to be true lol

[@rickysackfield8796]

Great interview Pete really enjoyed it

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Ricky

[@bryancole842]

Hey Forrest- good interview 😊 I think Chiangmai will add that cultural perspective and be a place to just step into the slow lane for awhile. I’m headed to Puerto Vallarta in December for a few months before venturing off to SE Asia… keep your vlogs going.

[@johnpaulriva5827]

Okay..... I actually find him questionable.... what visa is he on? Let's start there. Nomad? Elite? Been here in and out since 2017? He has not been here long enough to know.

[@YuChiGongG]

Having just completed my third viewing of this priceless interview: At around 19:08, Forrest alludes to the famous "Nat and Jason" cartoon from Thailand Bound. This interview just keeps on giving. Priceless! In fact, this complete interview is one of the best examples of subtle Irish humor I have ever seen. Long Live Irish humor! I must admit that the first viewing of this interview had me going, and I was fooled into thinking that this was done straight. Obviously, this video is totally tongue in cheek. Marvelous.

[@markthorntonsailsthroughli4976]

He got Forrest on his investment as well, asking him how much he has invested or live off lol, Forrest Gump wouldn’t even ballpark his fake investments lol

[@ThairishTimes]

😁😁😁

[@YuChiGongG]

@@ThairishTimes Deliciously scrumptious.

[@markthorntonsailsthroughli4976]

@@ThairishTimes great content buddy you always ask the hard questions

[@steveweiss6863]

Forrest the fake expert living hand to mouth

[@cash4cat]

Great interview and advice👍

[@ThankyouIgotit]

Great interview and down the earth opinions....

[@kombucha66]

Thank you pete and forrest i enjoyed the interveiw can we meet up for a coffee when am back next in BKK might need some advise can i call you

[@Roberto-xc5xy]

"Social degenerates" LOL ... ** Just listened to more and Forrest Lee just said that he moved to Thailand on Dec 2020 ... Wow he's very judgemental for someone who spent less than 2 years in the country ... (FYI I lived in BKK from 2012-2020) ...

[@danporath536]

He said there is a bell curve with most people in the middle being “normal”, and those on either side being outliers.

[@Roberto-xc5xy]

@@danporath536 Who is he to judge other people?

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@danporath536 bell end more like

[@kippsguitar6539]

Right on

[@silverfox6883]

@@Roberto-xc5xy He’s single and “playing the field” but obviously bitter because the bargirls/Tinder girls he wants won’t go with him … He should try ladyboys instead and relax a little …

[@HYTELES]

I spent 7-8 years primarily in Thailand. He hasn't been there long enough to teach me something generally new about the basics.

[@mickvallantine2523]

Forrest seemed pretty open and honest, don't think I would follow his Chanel personally but have seen him quite a few times in the Thaiger. One of those guys who rubs some people up the wrong way but at least he has an opinion! Great interview as always Pete, cheers.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Mick

[@louiselanthier5135]

I like that you have guests on your channel!

[@davidmann2524]

I love how this guy acts all high and mighty on his moral high horse, yet invests in REITs controlled by Blackstone and Blackrock fueling the housing affordability issues and homelessness in Ameirica. A true friggin saint. And then puts social media influencers in his great people list lol.

[@ChangNoiAsia]

A macro guy 👍🏿

[@gb1204]

I caught that too. You'd think social media influencers would be on his lengthy list of people to avoid.

[@gum6y1]

I would avoid someone like this who thinks he is superior to anyone else. Very quick to judge everyone.

[@darthsiddious7469]

The comment section here is very astute. I've seen quite a few of his videos and something isn't adding up. These 30 year old 'retirees' don't have the math all figured out and are not fooling this bunch on where the $$ comes from.

[@Constellasian]

This video is 2 years old, but I recently began binge watching videos from Thailand expats. I don't know much about Forrest Lee other the few videos of his I watched. What's with the rather large handful of hate for him in the comments? Was it because he spoke out about what he felt were people, farangs and locals, to avoid in Thailand? Some of what he was saying seemed like common sense (don't hang out with chronic drunks, druggies, etc).

[@Patrick-xo8ht]

Great interview, Pete! I enjoy Forrest’s content as well and it was interesting to see him in the hot seat as the interviewee. By they way, congrats on 27.5k subscribers! That went up fast.

[@raymondturner9441]

Good interview, this guy talks a lot of sense and has got his head screwed on. I'm new to your channel and enjoy it. And I will have a look at his too. Cheers mate

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching Raymond

[@Shannbkk]

I find it hilarious that guys that have been here five minutes are 'consulting' people to move here and settle in Thailand. I have watched some of his videos and I am confident his knowledge of this country is severely lacking. Anyone paying for his advice is mental.

[@thaireetired75]

So be better spking to you.. Lol plumboy 😜

[@kippsguitar6539]

He hasn't a clue

[@Shannbkk]

@@kippsguitar6539 you think people would be smarter than that. He has massive money invested and lives like a king on the dividends but has to sleep on some dudes couch in Pattaya for 4 nights. Can get a room under 1000 baht a night anywhere. Like David Bond and the 'Millionaire Social Club' that rents a studio room in Manila even though he is a Crypto and KZbin Millionaire. Hilarious 😂

[@josephd4066]

I find it hilarious you’re over here writing paragraphs, undermining someone you don’t know. Have fun in whatever miserable country you live in. The less the merrier 👋

[@thaireetired75]

James bond licence to thrill cmon let's help Pete.. 🤣 Algorithm is flowing 👌🤣

[@soibiddulph8215]

I've watched some of forest's videos and found them enjoyable.....however after seeing this interview I think I have seen another side of his character which is a testament to your interview skills Pete. Don't think forest has done himself any favours on this one, comes across as too assertive regarding his theory of polarisation of expats and he has a lot to learn of thailand and of people in general given his young age. His extreme experience of the drunks etc are based on few encounters I suspect. Keep up the good work Pete

[@rippleriver2023]

He hasn’t graduated from diapers yet.

[@robertmacdonald7216]

I would like to say an excellent interview, his explanation of the bell curve was right on. I have lived in Thailand for a couple of years now and have come to know people on both ends of the curve and some time I might borrow his explanation of that curve to enlighten newcomers to the area. Thanks, Great Video.

[@ThairishTimes]

The bell curve was interesting

[@hozayatlarge]

@@ThairishTimes yeah, I always thought about it more as a bit bypolar in Thailand. you meet a person who will give you the shirt off their back and the next person wants to take everything you own. and so on and so on. but the bell curve makes sense. just all the opposites mixed together

[@farangdownunder4724]

The Bell curve applies to most cities in the world not just Bangkok. Been to LA lately ✌️

[@user-dh8xf1tr9x]

@@ThairishTimes You need to get Sober leon on for an interview. He's lives in chiang mai.

[@bootney66]

Great interview and the both of you have a new subscriber 👍

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks☺️☺️

[@familytabrizi76]

I have been in Asia: HK, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia,china, therefore: Three following reasons why you all are enjoying asia: A- you were born in privileged countries , B- English is your native language, C- you have US dollars in you pockets. Best regards 👍🌹.

[@goldenbrown0]

And £’s especially 97/2009 😂

[@danporath536]

If you know all the reasons people enjoy Asia…you don’t.

[@silverfox6883]

AUD 25/1 is still a good exchange

[@propellerhead2000]

yeah, so?

[@seanmcgoldrick1702]

Pete! Nearly at 30k well done! You should complete the Steve Rosse trilogy! Subbed to his channel and have to say, really enjoying his videos!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Sean. I had a great one lined up with Steve about how he was disrespected by Tiger Woods but Steve pulled out because he lost his voice that day

[@seanmcgoldrick1702]

@@ThairishTimes lol! Third episode will be great Pete! In Bangkok Friday 4th November - Would be great to grab a few beers!

[@spicyroads]

Poor guy he seems to spend his time looking for problems

[@danporath536]

That is a survival skill that our ancestors used successfully.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Yes he does, the people he slags off don't bother me at all in 30 odd years visiting Thailand because I don't go where they go, easy peasy, get s life Forrest

[@Mitro.t]

Discipline is freedom

[@lightgearwire]

He's right but takes it way to seriously, it's simple enough to avoid.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely

[@HemiChrysler]

_too_

[@sanoo2834]

Another very good interview. It will be good hear his parent story. Thank you

[@cesarcajas3272]

Great content

[@livsstilen]

I'm 60, once in a while I run into small guys who thinks thay can "take" me, just because they are younger than me. Well those who tried, they were wery sorry, and a bit smarter after that. This guy need to be though a lesson or 2. On the topic of chineese. Never encountered any rude thai people in thailand. But chineese tourists on the other hand, that's a different story.

[@philly1776]

This dude talks out of both sides of his mouth. Bad mouthing the military one minute and then saying how much it benefited him in many ways. You spent 6 years in the military and now your an expert??? OK

[@kippsguitar6539]

Talks out of his a...

[@sharonk382]

Ha I can’t stand Forest lee… what a phony . I’m a military mom of a female and this guys is a wuss. Always condescending to others, with a small limited world vision. He is a frustrated 36 year old who can’t hold a real job nor a girl. This KZbin gig he is trying to live off will fade out . He is an impostor, an “influencer wannabe”, “better than the rest”. What a joke …

[@Prahatech]

He hates the military but like to milk the benefit of being a vet.

[@Stefan-----]

Good interview. Enjoyed it.

[@WILLNEVERCONFORM]

As a non -drinking (very ex) Australian, Forrest is bang-on !!!! I now avoid as many westerners as I can.

[@KippaxInThailand]

How sad

[@goldenbrown0]

Yeh true mate. I got scammed once in Thailand. Bloke I just met and talking with was buying me drinks all night (fellow Brit) , when he told me he made a living playing poker online should of raised the alarm bells! But I was too pissed to notice until the bar bill came and he was gone ! 😂

[@KippaxInThailand]

@@goldenbrown0 you'll get scammed anywhere if you're stupid enough but you'll never get scammed by a Thai person... Oh the sarcasm...

[@silverfox6883]

@@goldenbrown0 Hahah! At least buying drinks for the girls has some payoff …

[@WILLNEVERCONFORM]

@@silverfox6883 there's penicillin for that.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Oh Not Pete,. you had some fantastic positive and intelligent guests on lately, nobody gets it right all the time, this guy spends an awful lot of time on many KZbin channels bad mouthing losers and people he doesn't agree with which makes him worse than they are , all societies have undesirables, get over it and focus on something more positive

[@danporath536]

When you have your own KZbin channel, you can make different choices.

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@danporath536 yes some good and some bad, this is one negative chip on his shoulder yank that pops up all over the place with the same negative story,

[@jejudo3000]

I agree with Forrest points on Thailand, however his career history and how he makes his income did not add up. He only worked in the US Army for 6 years, which is not really a long time and they don't pay 80K plus a year, and have lots of money for an investment. What about his other jobs during the time he's not working in the Army?

[@goldenbrown0]

He did say he was privileged ….

[@RetiredandTraveling1755]

@@windsurfer_LAyou're absolutely correct.

[@chrisregister9380]

He also did a Vlog in the early days saying after the military he worked for Uber and Uber eats as a driver again not a way to make millions invest in the market

[@chrisregister9380]

@@windsurfer_LA Good try but his parents worked for the post office and hardly amassed much wealth. Jo Linder the fitness guru lived in the same building as Forrest and said he is a complete fraud and lives on a tight shoe string budget

[@mariociaco8415]

@@chrisregister9380 Greg twitchy did a vlog exposing Forrest for being a total liar and is living on less than $1000 usd a month, he teaches online for rent money

[@mikecastor2047]

Great interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Mike

[@TheThaiLife]

I used to feel like this guy, I moved here in my 30's and wanted to help everyone. After watching people literally do the opposite of what I suggest, I've realized people come here for many reasons. Being successful isn't always on the list. It's best to respect the reasons people are here and try to withhold judgement. For me, having lived in BKK but mostly in Isan, it's really interesting how different life is here. I'm grateful for places like Pattaya and the places you listed so that the worst of the trash can circle that drain and not come to where I live. Your Thai wife will become the most important thing in your life, normal foreigners really don't come here. You need to be broken in some way to make this extreme translocation and the best you can hope for are lightly broken personalities. Your Thai wife will be your best friend, business partner and intermediatary with pretty much everyone, so choose carefully. You can make money here, you can have business and you can build a little kingdom but few do.

[@stevenbarton5949]

With my Thai wife here 30+yrs, have totally done as you suggest, but trust me there were plenty of excruciating times and nearly succumbed a few times. Not for casual players, I'd say.

[@TheThaiLife]

@@stevenbarton5949 agree 100%

[@picadosinferno]

Not all men will find support in a thai wife, you are the success stories, but that's is far from what the majority experience.

[@TheThaiLife]

@@picadosinferno That is your choice though, right? Thailand didn't assign you a wife, you chose her? Do you think I married the first girl I dated, or that I stopped dating when I found one like this. Good girls like this don't usually even like white guys. It takes work, education and a lot of effort to land one.

[@ginanovo6285]

@@TheThaiLife not to mention, not marry a girl young enough to be your daughter lol