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

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]

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?

[@user-jh8no1zb9e]

which parts do you disagree with ?

[@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? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-jh8no1zb9e]

WHY?

[@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.

[@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.

[@marmawe]

Mr. Lee, certainly you are also one of those farangs to avoid at all costs when in Thailand.

[@danporath536]

Then you should not be commenting and getting yourself tainted.

[@naughtynightlifeasia857]

@@danporath536 are you his boyfriend?

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely, he's in denial

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@danporath536 neither should you, say something constructive

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@naughtynightlifeasia857 well said

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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"?

[@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.

[@youknowthething1709]

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

[@foodsgonewild7435]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@jomontanee]

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

[@davidrobinson995]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks David 🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@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?

[@calmmusicforsleep]

Awesome interview! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day

[@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.

[@Prahatech]

Can't stand that guy. HE is the youtuber that should be avoided.

[@sharonk382]

💯

[@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.

[@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.

[@judykekesi5174]

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

[@farangdownunder4724]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate 🙏🙏

[@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 ).

[@jenserikjohansson6228]

Great intervju,tanks to you and Mr lee

[@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.

[@chiangmai127]

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]

Thanks so much Deborah. Your Mom taught you well

[@glenradford5988]

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

[@ramsay200036]

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

[@paulakloosterman8932]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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.

[@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.

[@j23lo5]

You can’t avoid walking down the street

[@danporath536]

@@j23lo5 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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@metalstamping]

Good session, guys. Thanks.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers 👍🏼

[@lafrenchthaitouch5231]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@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 🙏🙏

[@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 👍🏼

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@keisone]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, you too 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cash4cat]

Great interview and advice👍

[@Stefan-----]

Good interview. Enjoyed it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@bootney66]

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

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks☺️☺️

[@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☺️☺️☺️

[@cesarcajas3272]

Great content

[@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..

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@JohnnyBoy355]

Nice.. Very helpful 👍

[@sanoo2834]

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

[@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.

[@EdwardAmesCastellano]

@@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.

[@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 …

[@rickysackfield8796]

Great interview Pete really enjoyed it

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Ricky

[@markholland6657]

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..

[@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?

[@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.

[@yoavsaar8838]

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

[@francoeconomist]

Cool Interview 😊

[@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.

[@ThankyouIgotit]

Great interview and down the earth opinions....

[@papapepe2232]

Hi Pete and Nune 🖐🖐 I watched a second time now. It's your questions and the direction you take the interview that keeps me watching 👍 I subscribed to Forrest channel before and though I think he is a interesting person and has a equally interesting channel, it doesn't do it for me like your channel and the others I choose to watch. Watching this interview reaffirmed why I do. Many things I agree with him and some I don't. I think it's the age gap because we are both California's.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks so much Papa Pepe👍🏼🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@dannyho6786]

Good one ! Thanx

[@louiselanthier5135]

I like that you have guests on your channel!

[@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

[@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.

[@ed209d2]

Gentlemen...Awesome interview Awesome video 👍👍👍

[@mikecastor2047]

Great interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Mike

[@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

[@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.

[@JK-tx2rz]

Another awesome interview, I hadn't seen that guys channel before. I just subscribed and will watch some of his videos.

[@ikakau]

In Krung Thep, as any other big city in the world, you have to do some research or have a good idea of what would help you make your life more enjoyable in choosing a place to live. I don’t like to be stuck in traffic so I found a place close to the BTS and close to highway access, and it wasn’t too difficult. Noise pollution can be a issue so stay outside of areas that have a lot of traffic 24 hours a day and have good insulation. These places are often outside of the central Asoke area but as long as you have good access to the BTS or MRT that shouldn’t matter.

[@blzy3333]

Absolutely loved this! 2 of my favourite Thai KZbinrs. Great one guys💫

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Brandon

[@susanlindarice]

great interview-a change from the usual

[@arafsadventures]

Your videos are always interesting my friend 👌

[@pietromora2297]

Pete your natural ability to make a person, or show a personality is brilliant. Forrest is a bloke who strives for the best or the security of life future etcetera. Yes it can be great, although at 35 years of age living in Thailand. With all his knowledge, how long did he say he,d lived here 2 years. Please Forrest relax a bit life is short take it from an older man that lived and stayed in Thailand before over many years. Also Vietnam for 2 years. You need to take moment to look in the mirror and ask yourself is it my right to judge others when they are happy and not hurting anyone but themselves. I did watch his channel a few times before but they got a little boring. But hey that is my view just like his. He isn't a bad dude although he isn't God's gift either seeya mate 👍

[@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.

[@trevoraindow2440]

Interesting, some good points raised within.

[@eamonkelly36]

Great vlog pete really enjoyed youre questions this guy love the sound of his own voice as we say in the trade it what grows grass in america 😢😢

[@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

[@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 …

[@michaelokeefe1562]

A very interesting interview

[@ThairishTimes]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sinjersable]

Another great interview Pete but I would like to have heard more about Forrest's military background (since he frequently refers to it). I assume he volunteered?

[@sharonk382]

Haha 😁😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣

[@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.

[@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?

[@fobbitguy]

What neighborhood would you recommend for an expat to live in? Preferably a quiet, out of the way place. Thanks

[@ThairishTimes]

Ekkamai is nice. If you want quiet check out Thonburi

[@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.

[@promovebangkok1669]

Mate, can’t believe you are almost at 30k subs!! Great interview again! Appreciate the intros to these, solid editing once again! The Thairish times train is rolling! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Jonno, 30k is nearly there!!!!