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

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Thairish Times

Thairish Times

Күн бұрын

I interview Forrest Lee, an American living in Bangkok who believes that certain people in Thailand should be avoided at all costs. We also discuss Forrest's background and what he does for a living in Thailand.
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@laarm888
@laarm888 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Prahatech 2 жыл бұрын
Actually vlogging activity was boosted during the pandemic bec many were stuck in Thailand
@exalhoa
@exalhoa 2 жыл бұрын
Show us where he gave his time and his parents money. Link please
@travisclifton817
@travisclifton817 2 жыл бұрын
@@exalhoa he never donated any of his parents money only begged for others, and took the proceeds
@Nick-lr4mk
@Nick-lr4mk Жыл бұрын
​@@travisclifton817 eh? Wdym?
@adZHARRISON
@adZHARRISON Жыл бұрын
which parts do you disagree with ?
@edwinholcombe2741
@edwinholcombe2741 Жыл бұрын
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
@kaleeysmith8801 Жыл бұрын
in asia being a Loser is frowned upon, so very little empathy....... this why these people have to work on themselves.
@seventhwave5963
@seventhwave5963 2 ай бұрын
he has no compassion for anyone. he is evil.
@everlastinggobstopper6879
@everlastinggobstopper6879 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Interview coming up with a foreigner who learned Thai and it changed his life
@graerindley6312
@graerindley6312 Жыл бұрын
Also, a smile opens up Thailand to a foreigner.😀
@LittlePooky
@LittlePooky Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@jeremysenecal5340
@jeremysenecal5340 Жыл бұрын
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
@tommyofrichmond 2 ай бұрын
Reset with Robb has better insight on Thai living , and much better than Forrest Lee​@@ThairishTimes
@shadowfilm7980
@shadowfilm7980 2 жыл бұрын
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
@kaleeysmith8801 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinreily2529
@kevinreily2529 2 жыл бұрын
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
@z4zompy Жыл бұрын
He's quite the hypocrite. He was looking for a good time with any thai chick when he first arrived. No saint himself. 😂😂😂
@z4zompy
@z4zompy Жыл бұрын
Very naive then. Not much changed now.
@rippleriver2023
@rippleriver2023 6 ай бұрын
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
@fs5775 5 ай бұрын
@@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
@pvnlouie 3 ай бұрын
@@fs5775 It's not just the Asian men, that have fueled this so-called Passport bro movement.
@ThoughtMachine1
@ThoughtMachine1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
He said in the interview that his parents worked very hard
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
You know all this…how? Castro Valley isn’t an elite area.
@mattblank9224
@mattblank9224 2 жыл бұрын
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
@zoe9632 2 жыл бұрын
@@mattblank9224 you're the perfect example of the 'winner' that he (& I) would block & delete. The envy is palpable.
@mattblank9224
@mattblank9224 2 жыл бұрын
@@zoe9632 oh dear, do you really think I'm jealous of this "dude"?
@pieproducer
@pieproducer 2 жыл бұрын
Ironically,this guy is the sort of person i try my best to avoid.
@andyhoyle511
@andyhoyle511 Жыл бұрын
agreed he seems very self opinionated and sanctimononius....
@Joker-2357
@Joker-2357 Жыл бұрын
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
@Nick-lr4mk Жыл бұрын
Lol why the hate?
@888kingster
@888kingster Жыл бұрын
Why? 🤷🏻‍♂️
@adZHARRISON
@adZHARRISON Жыл бұрын
WHY?
@picadosinferno
@picadosinferno 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@marmawe
@marmawe 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Lee, certainly you are also one of those farangs to avoid at all costs when in Thailand.
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
Then you should not be commenting and getting yourself tainted.
@naughtynightlifeasia857
@naughtynightlifeasia857 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 are you his boyfriend?
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, he's in denial
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 neither should you, say something constructive
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
@@naughtynightlifeasia857 well said
@foodsgonewild7435
@foodsgonewild7435 2 жыл бұрын
Pete your questions are always on point. I enjoyed the interview so much. Thank you for doing it !
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ☺️☺️
@gregoryfrancisjames5071
@gregoryfrancisjames5071 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@frankweston9091
@frankweston9091 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Frank. I’m glad you appreciate and understand the interview style
@ianhushon-brown1607
@ianhushon-brown1607 2 жыл бұрын
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
@sharonk382 2 жыл бұрын
🙌🤣
@giriyoong
@giriyoong 2 жыл бұрын
..me too spotted, spooky guys.good one.
@mr.ai.
@mr.ai. 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mr.ai. 2 жыл бұрын
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
@alanvoong7495 Жыл бұрын
@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?
@lewilu2506
@lewilu2506 2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Ask him about his girl lek in bangkok that he was payin 40k a month.
@Luke-ty2cj
@Luke-ty2cj 2 жыл бұрын
soo obvious he has to pay for it hahaha
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a man in denial running people down to make himself feel better
@lewilu2506
@lewilu2506 2 жыл бұрын
@@kippsguitar6539 yep a very strange dude we had to ban him from the bar for annoying pestering staff
@silverfox6883
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
No money no honey …
@Nick-lr4mk
@Nick-lr4mk Жыл бұрын
Who was? Forrest?
@GAZ_Tangerine_Seasider
@GAZ_Tangerine_Seasider 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gary 👍🏼
@rustynail3630
@rustynail3630 2 жыл бұрын
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
@goldenbrown0 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@chickengod9184
@chickengod9184 2 жыл бұрын
Forest Chump acts like he is better than everyone else. His unhappiness comes from within.
@pauljoseph3182
@pauljoseph3182 2 жыл бұрын
Does like Drunks n Drugs?? But his hero is ???
@sociolocomtsac
@sociolocomtsac 7 ай бұрын
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
@slayerx4750 2 жыл бұрын
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
@pepelemoko01
@pepelemoko01 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
A hungry ghost!! I’ve seen that look plenty of times here
@pepelemoko01
@pepelemoko01 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes In the old novels, you read about broken marooned men in seaports across Asia, nothing new.
@carlbryson924
@carlbryson924 Жыл бұрын
@@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 ).
@Reporterfy
@Reporterfy 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@orrug2k
@orrug2k 2 жыл бұрын
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
@user-dh8xf1tr9x 2 жыл бұрын
Good point
@goldenbrown0
@goldenbrown0 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe he was jealous…..
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
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
@TheseStreetsReports 2 жыл бұрын
You can’t avoid walking down the street
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@goodhope449 2 жыл бұрын
Cant agree more.
@stevesorrell4541
@stevesorrell4541 2 жыл бұрын
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_
@E_O_S_ 2 жыл бұрын
Yea but they are all the fun places
@YuChiGongG
@YuChiGongG 2 жыл бұрын
"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.
@rhizomorph-music
@rhizomorph-music 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Prahatech 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ua1514 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. He’s uppity.
@effewe2
@effewe2 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah....he needs to relax
@Ned88Man
@Ned88Man 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ua1514 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ned88Man i agree. I stay long term in Thailand and stay to myself and never have any problems or drama.
@frankweston9091
@frankweston9091 2 жыл бұрын
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
@sam-Thailand 2 жыл бұрын
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
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
Well stated. A very boring narcissist who women obviously also don’t like or want to boom boom with, pay or no pay …
@YuChiGongG
@YuChiGongG 2 жыл бұрын
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
@robertmergaert3367 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of what you said, except the name part. Forest Gump was none of those things in his fictional character.
@vitocorleone8323
@vitocorleone8323 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@oywatters9415
@oywatters9415 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oy 🙏🙏☺️
@stevenoliver9728
@stevenoliver9728 2 жыл бұрын
CEO of Sea Limited same name, only spelled Li.
@CousinDupree1
@CousinDupree1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
Why do you agonize over his opinion? Why do you need to respond at all?
@WILLNEVERCONFORM
@WILLNEVERCONFORM 2 жыл бұрын
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
@nofood1 2 жыл бұрын
Forest speaks his mind, no bs, i respect that.
@jejudo3000
@jejudo3000 2 жыл бұрын
Natty and Forrest is perfect for each other
@CousinDupree1
@CousinDupree1 2 жыл бұрын
I love these responses to me. Good luck to you as well.
@mattblank9224
@mattblank9224 2 жыл бұрын
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
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, uneducated know all judging others and hyper sensitive to criticism himself
@mattblank9224
@mattblank9224 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@zoe9632 2 жыл бұрын
There's a BIG difference between constructive criticism & aggression, pettiness & banal word vomit.
@mattblank9224
@mattblank9224 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@zoe9632 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@chrisregister9380
@chrisregister9380 2 жыл бұрын
Pete good one, you really got Forrest when you asked him how much he in invested. This has been racer all times and other channels because his background was six years in the military on a very low income after that he drove for Uber eats and somehow he claims he has millions in investments and lives off of that now
@travisclifton817
@travisclifton817 2 жыл бұрын
Forrest is constantly asked how he managed to save any significant fund give he was a low level military for 6 years and after that Uber eats. He also admitted his parents were very hard-working postal employees again not a high paying career field. His story doesn’t add up
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
Why are you obsessed with this? Why does it matter?
@mymidlifeadventures4248
@mymidlifeadventures4248 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 exactly and these guys clearly know nothing about investing. It would be completely possible to pull off what he has, being in the military for six years. We have no clue how much he skimped and put into investments. If he lived on base, everything was provided. He didn’t have to pay for housing or food… And he may have gotten signing bonuses and likely got hazard pay, for serving in a war zone. But we don’t know, nor is it any of our business. But what I do know for a FACT! Is that it is possible.
@travisclifton817
@travisclifton817 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 because if Forrest can’t be honest about his financial situation his entire existence is a total fraud
@chrisregister9380
@chrisregister9380 2 жыл бұрын
@@mymidlifeadventures4248 Forrest admitted he was just low level military he never even made officer even with his degree
@mattblank9224
@mattblank9224 2 жыл бұрын
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
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, they never bothered me in 30 odd years visiting Thailand because I don't meet them or go where they go
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
And I know some 60 year olds who would scare the hell out of him, what a nasty agent individual
@user-dh8xf1tr9x
@user-dh8xf1tr9x 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Prahatech 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't that sound like something an ungrateful person would do to repay someone's hospitality?
@John-zb4by
@John-zb4by 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@noyc1394
@noyc1394 2 жыл бұрын
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
@nuttyirishman2987 2 жыл бұрын
"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
@davidwhite8866 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@EdwardAmesCastellano
@EdwardAmesCastellano 2 жыл бұрын
@@nuttyirishman2987 ... yeah but.. that goes for anyone from New York, I mean New Jersey😆
@rippleriver2023
@rippleriver2023 6 ай бұрын
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
@davidpark2509 26 күн бұрын
​@nuttyirishman2987 as a former marine I can 100% confirm this to be true lol
@craigross341
@craigross341 2 жыл бұрын
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
@giacomopiccinini9157 4 ай бұрын
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?
@antifugazi
@antifugazi 2 жыл бұрын
Can't stand Forrest Lee
@_Alfa.Bravo_
@_Alfa.Bravo_ 2 жыл бұрын
YES , tippical american boy with a very short horizon. Soldiers need no brain.
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
And you are determined that others know it.
@_Alfa.Bravo_
@_Alfa.Bravo_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 Dan has fallen deeply in Love with Lee , jesus
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
@@_Alfa.Bravo_ Yes, your mind reading skills are infallible…and supoilative too!
@_Alfa.Bravo_
@_Alfa.Bravo_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 I know. You don't need to tell me. Much luck for your greams
@nr655321
@nr655321 2 жыл бұрын
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
@rustynail3630 2 жыл бұрын
You are so right. So many Koreans and Chinese.
@foodtaliban
@foodtaliban 2 жыл бұрын
”Ignorance an American virtue”
@richardm893
@richardm893 2 жыл бұрын
He no like round eye monger!
@kendrewreviews
@kendrewreviews 2 жыл бұрын
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
@richardm893 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@philly1776
@philly1776 2 жыл бұрын
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
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
And he was peeling potatoes
@effewe2
@effewe2 2 жыл бұрын
55555555. True..
@Oat-
@Oat- 2 жыл бұрын
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
@stevieh3223 2 жыл бұрын
This Guy still has a "Real Big Chip on his Shoulder" about his ethnicity and his pretence status.
@UnclePhillyMyAss
@UnclePhillyMyAss 2 жыл бұрын
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
@chrisregister9380 2 жыл бұрын
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
@UnclePhillyMyAss 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisregister9380 Doesmt surprise me at all, can see right through him
@jomontanee
@jomontanee 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisregister9380 OMG!!
@geofferyrobertson6608
@geofferyrobertson6608 2 жыл бұрын
he keeps talking in circles , evading the actual questions . Avoid at all costs
@IanKorman
@IanKorman 2 жыл бұрын
I see that but I decided to wait and watch one or more of his YT videos to form an opinion.
@tommyjacobstein1529
@tommyjacobstein1529 2 жыл бұрын
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_
@E_O_S_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@IanKorman no such thing as bad publicity
@rebjorn79
@rebjorn79 2 жыл бұрын
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
@markshepperson3603 2 жыл бұрын
Flare audio ear plugs saved my sanity. I have Sony noise reduction ones also for trains and airports.
@silverfox6883
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t get lung protectors thou. Cities are overrated and kill by a thousand cuts …
@YuChiGongG
@YuChiGongG 2 жыл бұрын
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
@markthorntonsailsthroughli4976 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁
@YuChiGongG
@YuChiGongG 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes Deliciously scrumptious.
@markthorntonsailsthroughli4976
@markthorntonsailsthroughli4976 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes great content buddy you always ask the hard questions
@steveweiss6863
@steveweiss6863 2 жыл бұрын
Forrest the fake expert living hand to mouth
@matthewanderson6254
@matthewanderson6254 2 жыл бұрын
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
@beautifuldays7051 2 жыл бұрын
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
@effewe2 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely...folks come here and think they know this country that has been around longer than America
@steveburke7675
@steveburke7675 2 жыл бұрын
Is there ANYONE this guy likes?
@limirl
@limirl 2 жыл бұрын
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
@lezzeppelin2222 2 жыл бұрын
That’ s why he is here in Thailand to find an uneducated Thai girlfriend
@patrickmaguire1407
@patrickmaguire1407 2 жыл бұрын
Once age comes into an " opinion " I tend to tune out. Myanmar, Hong Kong, " privileged" , USA, It's the total package,.......won't say the word.. He comes across as a disgruntled finalist of Big Brother. He sounds like he's on day release from mummy and daddy.. He's really just another version of the 60 something's he condemns. A younger, louder and excruciatingly obnoxious version. He needs to spend time in gaol. Ideally in Poland. Should that happen and when he gets released re interview him. It would go viral. The more I'm listening the more I'm realising why you interviewed him. I'm half Irish. Slainte!!!! 🤔😉😉😉😉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
You claim to know much from a short interview, but your mind reading powers are not to be questioned.
@patrickmaguire1407
@patrickmaguire1407 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 Your showing your age too Dan 😉😂
@BonVoyage861
@BonVoyage861 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if he will find such problems with drunken Thai road carnage, international mafias, families in Isaan pimping out their daughters and other such problems. No he will focus on a few corners of the country where some old drunk white folks congregate because he was called a couple of names as a child. Millennial Americans...
@patrickmaguire1407
@patrickmaguire1407 2 жыл бұрын
@@danporath536 ps Dan ....if he's your partner I apologise. I really don't mean to offend. You must be sick of defending him day and night. Would be so draining . Some people should really not be allowed near a microphone or social media. It can destroy them before they can say " dickhead " . I wish you both well. Strongly suggest you persuade him to move back to Kentucky or whereever he's from. Thailand will turn him into an girly bar. Just a tip . 😉
@patrickmaguire1407
@patrickmaguire1407 2 жыл бұрын
@@BonVoyage861 They are as useful in Thailand as zebra crossings. He's so full of his own self gloating self entitled and embarrassing yanky ego he's blind to what he's just done......tarnished western ers currently living decently and respectfully in Thailand !!!
@familytabrizi76
@familytabrizi76 2 жыл бұрын
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
@goldenbrown0 2 жыл бұрын
And £’s especially 97/2009 😂
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
If you know all the reasons people enjoy Asia…you don’t.
@silverfox6883
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
AUD 25/1 is still a good exchange
@propellerhead2000
@propellerhead2000 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, so?
@WILLNEVERCONFORM
@WILLNEVERCONFORM 2 жыл бұрын
As a non -drinking (very ex) Australian, Forrest is bang-on !!!! I now avoid as many westerners as I can.
@KippaxInThailand
@KippaxInThailand 2 жыл бұрын
How sad
@goldenbrown0
@goldenbrown0 2 жыл бұрын
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
@KippaxInThailand 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
@@goldenbrown0 Hahah! At least buying drinks for the girls has some payoff …
@WILLNEVERCONFORM
@WILLNEVERCONFORM 2 жыл бұрын
@@silverfox6883 there's penicillin for that.
@davidmann2524
@davidmann2524 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ChangNoiAsia 2 жыл бұрын
A macro guy 👍🏿
@gb1204
@gb1204 2 жыл бұрын
I caught that too. You'd think social media influencers would be on his lengthy list of people to avoid.
@gum6y1
@gum6y1 11 ай бұрын
I would avoid someone like this who thinks he is superior to anyone else. Very quick to judge everyone.
@darthsiddious7469
@darthsiddious7469 9 ай бұрын
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.
@jejudo3000
@jejudo3000 2 жыл бұрын
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
@goldenbrown0 2 жыл бұрын
He did say he was privileged ….
@RetiredandTraveling1755
@RetiredandTraveling1755 2 жыл бұрын
@@windsurfer_LAyou're absolutely correct.
@chrisregister9380
@chrisregister9380 2 жыл бұрын
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
@chrisregister9380 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@mariociaco8415 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@LittlePooky
@LittlePooky Жыл бұрын
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.
@spicyroads
@spicyroads 2 жыл бұрын
Poor guy he seems to spend his time looking for problems
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
That is a survival skill that our ancestors used successfully.
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Constellasian
@Constellasian 22 күн бұрын
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).
@mickvallantine2523
@mickvallantine2523 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mick
@bryancole842
@bryancole842 2 жыл бұрын
Oh- btw Pete, great job pinning down Forrest for some answers. Where did you make this vlog? Very cool place. 😎
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was filmed at AIS TCDC Emporium mall
@jakethompson4596
@jakethompson4596 2 жыл бұрын
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
@effewe2 2 жыл бұрын
AGREE.
@rippleriver2023
@rippleriver2023 6 ай бұрын
Agree. The self worth meter is screaming really loud- looks like he’s insecure.
@calmmusicforsleep
@calmmusicforsleep 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day
@davidrobinson995
@davidrobinson995 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome and informative video. Thanks, Pete. Liked & shared on Facebook. 👍🏻
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David 🙏🙏🙏
@chiangmai127
@chiangmai127 2 жыл бұрын
My mom always told me if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. I love you, Pete, I love your channel.
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Deborah. Your Mom taught you well
@HYTELES
@HYTELES 2 жыл бұрын
I spent 7-8 years primarily in Thailand. He hasn't been there long enough to teach me something generally new about the basics.
@garylee3433
@garylee3433 Жыл бұрын
I moved full time to Chiang Mai at the age of 37 and stayed for 12 years. The only people who get bored there are boring people!
@wills9732
@wills9732 4 ай бұрын
is that Jung quote? Only Boring people get bored?
@thaiiexpat10
@thaiiexpat10 2 жыл бұрын
I live in chiang mai after 1 year in bkk. Truth is, first few months, I was flying to bkk for weekends, but once you learn chiang mai, meet a nice educated CM lady, CM truly becomes " Home".
@oler487
@oler487 2 жыл бұрын
Do the smoke bother you?
@thaiiexpat10
@thaiiexpat10 2 жыл бұрын
@@oler487 Certainly in bad years, but it's just one more reason to head to HoChiMing or Phuket for a 1 month Airbnb trip! Travel solves all.
@Mangomanyes
@Mangomanyes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Guys, I enjoyed this and actually know understand Forest's point of view even more. All the best to you both
@TheThaiLife
@TheThaiLife 2 жыл бұрын
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
@stevenbarton5949 2 жыл бұрын
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
@TheThaiLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenbarton5949 agree 100%
@picadosinferno
@picadosinferno 2 жыл бұрын
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
@TheThaiLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@ginanovo6285 Жыл бұрын
@@TheThaiLife not to mention, not marry a girl young enough to be your daughter lol
@judykekesi5174
@judykekesi5174 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another wonderful interview! I also watch Forrest and enjoy his channel as well.
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
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
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
When you have your own KZbin channel, you can make different choices.
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
@@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,
@Patrick-xo8ht
@Patrick-xo8ht 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@andrewhall127
@andrewhall127 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that one Pete - i will subscribe to his channel, he hits the nail on the head in many ways. I never enjoy the sneering attitude some people have towards Pattaya. i am an expat living in the middle east and my wife is from Buriram but raised in Pattaya as her family have businesses there, we have an apartment about 20 minutes from downtown. Sure there are plenty of less desirable types around but you can also say that of London and Dubai! When we are in Pattaya i spend a little time downtown, there is an old bar on the beach that I like to visit in the afternoons but mostly my time is spent cycling, there is a great cycling community there and doing activities with the family. At the end of the day every story you hear about Patts - no matter how wild, is probably true but Pattaya and Thailand in general is what you make of it.
@robertmacdonald7216
@robertmacdonald7216 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
The bell curve was interesting
@hozayatlarge
@hozayatlarge 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@farangdownunder4724 2 жыл бұрын
The Bell curve applies to most cities in the world not just Bangkok. Been to LA lately ✌️
@user-dh8xf1tr9x
@user-dh8xf1tr9x 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes You need to get Sober leon on for an interview. He's lives in chiang mai.
@graerindley6312
@graerindley6312 2 жыл бұрын
A very interesting conversation. I did find his categorizing people into segments of a bell curve dehumanizing. He often spoke demeaningly about expats with psychological problems, this came across as cold and arrogant to me (people with problems need help, not putdowns). I found him to be analytical, but at the same time he was also rather presumptuous, for example, he presumes all older men persuing romance with much younger women are foolish. The tone I felt from him was that people who do not think like him are problematic - many people are like this, but a lot of them grow out of this when they develop more tolerant thinking.
@anthony7091
@anthony7091 2 жыл бұрын
Well said 👏
@JMW_85
@JMW_85 2 жыл бұрын
Just odd to see someone start the interview by complaining about being stereotyped then proceed to spew out stereotype after stereotype. I, too, spent a lot of time in the military so in his words "a good judge of people" and he was the kind of guy in the platoon that everyone had to watch because he always thought the others around him weren't as good, smart or hard-working as him. His kind are poison to morale in the unit. Not the kind of troop you want alongside you in the foxhole.
@packageism
@packageism 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I think he is just too young and inexperienced in life to know that his personality is offensive
@Prahatech
@Prahatech 2 жыл бұрын
@@packageism He reeks of his offensive personality. It comes across with every word he spews out.
@MrMike-zm8ex
@MrMike-zm8ex 2 жыл бұрын
Another good interview. However I wouldn’t put too much weight into Forrest’s opinions. He obvious has some, emotional, self esteem issues. While he was calling Americans racist, because of the low Asian population ratios. He failed to mention that where he went to school and grew up was mostly Asian. If he was picked on in junior high school, it was because he wasn’t one of the cool kids, not because he was Asian. I think he would definitely be on one of the narrow sides of the bell curve. But it’s entertaining and I appreciate sharing experiences.
@mariociaco8415
@mariociaco8415 2 жыл бұрын
Forrest definitely gives of that not winning at life grifter
@jdavies212msu
@jdavies212msu 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. The west coast of the US has the most diverse, heavily Asian population of anywhere in that country. Easy for Asians to excel there, experiencing very little racism, if at all. A former governor of Washington State was Chinese-American! Asians saturate all levels of government, business, technology, etc. I just don’t buy his racism narrative. I’m guessing his “persecution experience” arose from an arrogant personality rather than his race. Pete is scraping the bottom of the barrel for this interview subject. Opinionated without substance, inarticulate, and disingenuous. Sorry, but that’s my take on this guy. Saw him on Thaiger a few times and even they got tired of him. 🫤
@USA_BL_Fans
@USA_BL_Fans 2 жыл бұрын
He didn't say he was picked on, he said he got called racial slurs. I looked up the composition of Asian Americans in SF. Google says: "The student body at the schools served by San Francisco Unified School District is 14.8% White, 6.3% Black, 37.5% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 28.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander". So definitely a "majority" in a mathematical sense. Keep in mind we don't know if he went to a private or public school and we don't know if the district he went had an even smaller Asian population. We also don't know what the composition was 20 years ago or so when he went to school. But I think the most important thing is he said he got called racial slurs. That can happen regardless of whether there are 30% or 50% Asians.
@jdavies212msu
@jdavies212msu 2 жыл бұрын
@@USA_BL_Fans We DO know what kind of schools he went to. He told us. First half of schooling was a private Chinese school.
@mariociaco8415
@mariociaco8415 2 жыл бұрын
@@USA_BL_Fans Forrest is a strange dude, living in Bkk on supposedly 2500 a month and can’t even find a girlfriend
@richardm893
@richardm893 2 жыл бұрын
2500 to 3k in Thailand and he doesnt drink alcohol or coffee and no women? Where does he live, the Hilton?
@silverfox6883
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
And that’s USD!
@markgarretson689
@markgarretson689 2 жыл бұрын
Pete, I really admire your composure and maturity in handling imbeciles. Your facial expressions tell a lot when people parrot
@steveweiss6863
@steveweiss6863 2 жыл бұрын
Pete discretely destroyed Forrest’s story with him even knowing it, the REITS 55555
@rippleriver2023
@rippleriver2023 6 ай бұрын
Well Forrest has a “white people / America” complex and his subtle ranting about how he doesn’t belong in America. He went on a lot in the past about how he is Chinese and alludes to being better than others who are not Chinese. He tried to align himself with the Thai Chinese but they kinda politely tossed him out. It’s funny, he mentally runs back to America and Western values when he is unsure or failing. He doesn’t know who he is and seems quite lost in my opinion.
@livsstilen
@livsstilen 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@YuChiGongG
@YuChiGongG 2 жыл бұрын
Best direct Quote from this interview: "I have never been more happier in my life." I believe him.
@richardm893
@richardm893 2 жыл бұрын
And never so pissed off. I think we have a schizo alert here!
@myungsoomea7576
@myungsoomea7576 2 жыл бұрын
Nice interview .. do interview on Farang women who married Thai men & who are living in Thailand ,,, so common to see Thai women married farang men but not other way round.
@sharonk382
@sharonk382 2 жыл бұрын
Check out Lilly’s life… a true honest vlogger in Thailand who accurately describes life In Thailand without bias or feeling better than anyone. Unlike @forestlee
@annsupapornkoobatian1125
@annsupapornkoobatian1125 2 жыл бұрын
He should go back to Castro valley, seriously.
@lezzeppelin2222
@lezzeppelin2222 2 жыл бұрын
Bet , he go back probably got beat up by Latino gangs.
@2magma.command
@2magma.command 2 жыл бұрын
@@lezzeppelin2222 in Northern California primarily the africans attack asian. Mexico and Canada have the safest cities in North America.
@johng4093
@johng4093 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, all sales are final, no returns accepted!
@GodsonKelechi
@GodsonKelechi 2 ай бұрын
❤ Thanks for sharing your experience living in Bangkok Thailand vis a vis living in your native country, America ❤ .
@bombazine2
@bombazine2 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview. I can imagine everyone who moves there will be come victims of the obvious pleasures. As someone that has visited the country a dozen times as a tourist I know I have. In the end though nothing beats healthy relationships, regular exercise and purpose.
@sinjersable
@sinjersable 2 жыл бұрын
You can't say you 'move' to Thailand if you're only a tourist. I don't think anyone can argue with your second point about relationships, exercise etc. (which is too obvious!).
@bombazine2
@bombazine2 2 жыл бұрын
@@sinjersable your comment doesn’t make sense based on what I actually said.
@icedteagames
@icedteagames 2 жыл бұрын
And fear of STDs
@bombazine2
@bombazine2 2 жыл бұрын
@Linda Loo drinking and womanizing with bar girls and regular girls
@EdwardAmesCastellano
@EdwardAmesCastellano 2 жыл бұрын
@@bombazine2 ...oh no you didn't Ed Ted. You can't argue with Chris Wallace, he will break you down (metaphorically speaking) to the point of no return. He has learned at the feet of the master, his daddy Mike.
@raymondturner9441
@raymondturner9441 2 жыл бұрын
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
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Raymond
@AlvoLong
@AlvoLong 2 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for this interview for a long time! I really respect Forest’s views about life, staying fit, being brutally honest, avoiding toxic people and value time. Not complicated. Started weaning off coffees and drinking matcha due to this dude! Pete, you hit another one out of the park with this interview!!
@Roof_Pizza
@Roof_Pizza 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no.
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh I love my coffee I couldn’t switch to matcha. Thanks mate
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
But he seems.. more toxic than they are
@wine4u2bangkokk88
@wine4u2bangkokk88 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThairishTimes Try Kratom Cocktail Drink 🍹
@kombucha66
@kombucha66 2 ай бұрын
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
@ppjunggW
@ppjunggW 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Forrest Lee always complain and always smart 555. Thank you Pete for this good interview d ^ ^ b
@issadiawara38
@issadiawara38 3 ай бұрын
I lived in Guangzhou china 🇨🇳 from 2004 to 2014 now I’m living here in Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭 first time came to Thailand 🇹🇭 in 1999 wow bro what a story thanks 🙏🏾 for sharing man. Gz🇨🇳 and hk🇭🇰 are my second home 🏠🤗✌🏾❤️🎩
@jenserikjohansson6228
@jenserikjohansson6228 2 жыл бұрын
Great intervju,tanks to you and Mr lee
@markholland6657
@markholland6657 2 жыл бұрын
hahah I been following both of your channels for a while and was wondering if you two were ever gonna meet up! learned alot from both of your channels..
@ThoughtMachine1
@ThoughtMachine1 2 жыл бұрын
Being called names in school for any noticeable difference is not racism. Bullying is universal. Unbelievable, this guy thinks he's a victim of evil America.
@danporath536
@danporath536 2 жыл бұрын
When people use racial epithets to bully someone, it is highly probable that the motivation is based in racism, unless there is verifiable evidence to the contrary.
@ellvtv2314
@ellvtv2314 2 жыл бұрын
Racism is America. Americans perfected it.
@kippsguitar6539
@kippsguitar6539 2 жыл бұрын
One enormous chip on his shoulder
@TY-yf2dr
@TY-yf2dr 2 жыл бұрын
That part of the interview bothered me. As an Asian-American myself, I don't like to play the victim. Be the living proof that people can see. That can change perceptions and stereotypes.
@rustynail3630
@rustynail3630 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I was 5'3" 85lbs. in 9th grade and everyone bullied me but grew to almost 6' 170lbs. and a muscular football player. The bullying stopped and race was not involved.
@jasond.personal5433
@jasond.personal5433 3 ай бұрын
I like how he keeps saying "who cares" and "no one cares". I like this guy. Oh and I forgot one. "Block, delete. Next!"
@Adam-ei5it
@Adam-ei5it Жыл бұрын
As an Asian, I also grew up in the West and I can relate to his experience
@lafrenchthaitouch5231
@lafrenchthaitouch5231 2 жыл бұрын
it was a very interesting interview thank you very much both of you guys
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@dufffredq8
@dufffredq8 2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to apologize. Find your way. Bangkok is cool. ChangMai is cool. You're reasonable. Find your space for today and go with it. It may be different tomorrow. No problem. Keep it simple and do no harm. That works for me.
@Truthseeker371
@Truthseeker371 5 ай бұрын
I mean to say, these European and American men coming to South East Asia still live in the misery and defeat they experienced in their home country. They cannot hack the reality the world is changing rapidly everywhere.
@metalstamping
@metalstamping 2 жыл бұрын
Good session, guys. Thanks.
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍🏼
@sanoo2834
@sanoo2834 2 жыл бұрын
Another very good interview. It will be good hear his parent story. Thank you
@user-gi6wj2um9f
@user-gi6wj2um9f 2 жыл бұрын
I love this video, the guy said lots of truth about life here! I hope he can share more later. Also as a Chinese female here, it’s also a bit funny!!!! Can we have another white female to come and talk about some dating life and romance life here??? Alex really didn’t say much how it’s like for a white American girl here…. I really am so curious tho! Lol
@morrist8727
@morrist8727 7 ай бұрын
The most important thing you guys said at 29:46 is "doing it right". Once you do it right the majority of the time, all of your dreams will come true.
@silverfox6883
@silverfox6883 2 жыл бұрын
Why anyone would choose to live in Bangkok full time is beyond me. Phuket is better in every single regard, apart from the nightlife options, but the older one gets, the less importance this has …
@pavoljurik1008
@pavoljurik1008 2 жыл бұрын
except there is also lots of traffic in CM and the air quality is the worst there
@goldenbrown0
@goldenbrown0 2 жыл бұрын
His comments are valid if a tad over judgmental at times imo. But it’s nothing that hasn’t been said about Thailand for decades. If you come over to Thailand and you are unaware of these pitfalls these days with the knowledge you can easily get online now….then you should prob stay home, shut the windows and lock the doors.
@alanoconnor7967
@alanoconnor7967 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am the happiest I have ever been. OMG. What's he like if unhappy.
@robertamcmunn3642
@robertamcmunn3642 2 жыл бұрын
Jaysus, he's a bit intense Pete. He needs a vacation and maybe some meditation. He seems nice but is wound a bit too tight. The uptight attitude is bouncing off him.
@richardm893
@richardm893 2 жыл бұрын
...and he's never been happier!
@robertamcmunn3642
@robertamcmunn3642 2 жыл бұрын
@@richardm893 That's what he keeps telling himself.
@y_zehu
@y_zehu 4 ай бұрын
I enjoyed listening to your conversation guys, hope to meet some friends like you when I'll relocate there
@blzy3333
@blzy3333 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this! 2 of my favourite Thai KZbinrs. Great one guys💫
@ThairishTimes
@ThairishTimes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon
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