Do Thai People Have Hope For the Future of Thailand?

2023 has been an interesting year for Thailand, so I decided to go and ask Thai people whether they have hope for the future of the country.
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[@mrb8993]

You're so connected with the locals Paddy - excellent interviews. We love Thai talk ...and Paddy.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks so much for the constant support! Means a heap

[@user-ci8vs7xd3q]

Bot-cringe

[@thinktwice4227]

I'm Thai aunty, feel hopeful after hearing these young people sensible talks. They are growing up so well physically and mentally. Love it !! Thank you Paddy.

[@arsenal_84]

Yup, the nurses are quite on point for their views on how the country should progress in. There are new BTS lines being created in the city, however doing the same in the country side, would be tougher.

[@darlalala]

so inspired by how brave and confident you are speaking thai

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

I love your videos and deep views into the true life and the thoughts of the Thais !!! Thanks for your great work, Pad !!!!!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks as always for watching!!

[@CaptainKremmen]

Interesting to see so many of them commenting on broadly the same issue, that the public services (roads, public transport, health care, education) vary enormously across the country.

[@leonardonardulli1654]

I think they could educate themselves instead of wasting their time on social media..

[@CaptainKremmen]

@@leonardonardulli1654 Pot calling the kettle black?

[@kigurumii]

@@CaptainKremmenI’m Thai and I agree, the education system for the most part is awful and archaic, and we are too addicted to mobile phones.

[@abtinafshar5224]

I like this format of interview Paddy. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@DoomhauerBTC]

Great video Paddy. Asking the important questions.

[@neilblondell4235]

Some great responses in this video. Thai people are great!

[@SeanHendy]

A very interesting question and some interesting perspectives and responses. I think their responses are very much on point for Thailand to continue to develop, particularly social welfare, public transport etc. In my humble opinion Thailand has so many opportunities for the future. As a significant manufacturer in both textiles and stainless steel products, two industries that I personally know about, there are no doubt many more, Thailand has an enviable infrastructure and skilled workforce. The UK by comparison, and we have been debating this for a long time, is so much less of a manufacturer than it once used to be, and not for the better. I think the business opportunities in Thailand are exceptional (outside of tourism), with the right knowledge and idea, particularly in the area of ecommerce, being able to leverage the economical differences between Thailand and other countries in the west for example.

[@omnapathaigirl532]

You are the best Paddy! Thank you.

[@dreammix9430]

Hey thank you that was very very cool I learned a lot

[@mattgraham2639]

Nicely done, got around some sensitive questions in a respectful and insightful way. Well done again mate

[@mausathemag]

A really interesting video Paddy!

[@ZIMAMUSIC]

THANK YOU for uploading new video!! I also enjoyed your meetup last week❤️‍🔥

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks so much for coming!!! 🙏

[@armunro]

Interesting. Good to watch your videos for Thai listening practice. I am lousy at listening but can read Thai better.

[@seetongsung106]

Nurses and doctor students had very good points

[@glennjones7905]

I want to add another point. There was a common theme from most of the people responding - Government should/must DO something. It's up to Government to make things better. After 65yrs I've learned and seen that government is typically the problem and not the solution. Government is number one bent on helping and supporting itself (the system), and if it can provide some sounds good feels good solutions to the public in the process, that simply helps Government look good and preach why it is so necessary and important. The western world is beginning to wake up to these facts, I sincerely hope Thais learn quicker.

[@tbadj649]

@glennjones7905. I read all of the comments on this thread, and yours is my favorite.

[@doghous3]

I totally agree. I felt sorry for the girls that thought that once thailand has developed further, the 'wealth' gap would shrink...

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

Well said. Problem is Thais believe in government authority more than almost any other country in the world.

[@mickbotcast]

​@@doghous3a lot is bring preach that way in social media, they blame the wealth gap on everything. Not even knowing one of the richest used to sell pet food in China town

[@robscovell5951]

On point. I totally agree. "I'm from the government and I'm here to help" are scary words!

[@newtothisthing]

Man I'd love to speak Thai as good as you do!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Just keep at it!

[@lastpreacher9093]

I liked this video. How did you learn Thai, the language? It seems difficult.

[@pattraparojanasomsith4666]

Please come to Perth, Australia🙏

[@qqq3880]

Hi Paddy, hijacking this video! what would you recommend to be the best way to speak conversational thai in the shortest period? through apps or any sort of material. just enough to talk about my daily life in bangkok?

[@sikhtraveller8860]

Thailand way better than Canada USA

[@paaome]

Nice Paddy! Please try another fun and informative questions next time.

[@dekay21]

Very interesting to hear what Thais think. Wealth inequality is massive, but fortunes are built off cheap labour, so the struggles betwen the classes will be hard to overcome. Also Thailands rough edges are also what make it interestig so as it becomes a more normal modern Asian city, will it lose its charm.

[@YeeLeeHaw]

_"Also Thailands rough edges are also what make it interestig so as it becomes a more normal modern Asian city, will it lose its charm."_ Yep, that's the ironic consequence of having your nation becoming richer, you become boring. Most people in poorer countries think we in more developed nations are so much happier, but it couldn't be further from the truth.

[@pat_thai]

Khun Paddy have so many Thai girlfriends that I cannot keep counting jaaa 😂❤

[@allencoffland1685]

the mother mentioned intl schools teaching more creative things. this seems to be true. one of my tutors teaches flying drones to kids at intl school/s.

[@harryalexander734]

Interesting Paddy. From my experience I have strayed away from ever asking or giving opinions on your questions as I’ve run into a “few” that can become quite hot headed about it, that don’t even think a foreigner should ask anything. Oh well. For me this interview was brave on your part. Well done

[@user-bk1kc5kw9d]

Thai invented 🥞.

[@dr024]

it's really devastating what happened to election few months ago.. however, they are still better than other ASEAN countries...A lot better than Philippines (i am a filipino and working in TH). i hope TH can keep up as Vietnam is also fast rising.

[@jimhollands1285]

Excellent interviews, old heads on young shoulders ! Many of the issues raised apply in most other countries as well, my Thai gf says " I dont care whose in power as long as they do good things for Thailand " I feel the fiasco of the Move Forward party outcome at the last election will make many Thais realise that government is the problem and not the solution ?

[@salubrious]

Maybe wise heads as opposed to old heads on young shoulders, no?

[@Beatriz-uh4jj]

Everyone wants better welfare. But how much taxes they want to pay. Health welfare in Thailand far better than many developed countries.

[@RobertSmith-rj9md]

Sure ???? If so costs a fortune

[@rightlibertarian4412]

Bruhhhh conservative logic ,people are willing to pay taxes. They just want their elected government to do their jobs!!

[@totonimkeaw6290]

in terms of healthcare sure, thailand is doing well but that's where it stops. when you look at k-12education, its horrible! and dont even get me started on senior allowance which is $15 a month. in a country with a culture of respecting seniors. this is unacceptable.

[@totonimkeaw6290]

i just find it so funny when foreigners jump to conclusions about thailand based on their limited exposure to thai government agencies. foreigners dont send their kids to public thai schools, they are not surving off thai senior benefits, they will never have to deal with blatant worker exploitation practices enable by our lax labor laws. thais are hardworking and kind and i think we deserve so much better than this

[@SoundAsleepSpace]

Dhawan 😊

[@H99x2]

I came to Thailand recently for 2nd time. First time was 12 yrs ago.. it has developed a lot and it's cleaner and more modern now than before! Although the discrimination issue of Thais based on their background and skin is still apparent.. very sad and shouldn't be an issue in today's society.

[@tipp1515]

Are you black?

[@SiameseFighter37]

Good video patty. I hope they don't make cannabis illegal again because the industrial uses are almost unlimited Thailand needs to start making many things not just smoking it

[@SiameseFighter37]

Have you ever come to Pattaya

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Never actually!

[@SiameseFighter37]

If you have time should come down if your still in Thailand. I was in Bangkok when you did your meet up but I was with my friends and I couldn't go anywhere

[@Hangover-ry9bo]

When comparing nations and how they develop over the last 25 years in my life time. I see that nations with a hands on economy have growth for the majority of people. Germany had its time in 60 to early 80's without the need for a degree. After that a degree helped to get to the late 90-2000's After that mass degrees became devaluated and nothing special appart from a clean perception. Australia had its time from the early 2000 to 2015 were a degree was a waste of time and money. Shortly after, degrees had a push, but are now getting commoditized paper certs and incomes are curbing and stagnate below inflation and huge influx through immigration. The medium and long term winners are the people with a business with no to average education, an inheritance and good connections. Steady growth. They are always earning and adjusting fast. Higher education or employee careers do work if there is an industrial base and cheap quality labor. I'm surprised how the Thai responses here are very western like and the focus and trust on the government. Thailand lost its cheap and affordable status a while back and I think, that it is not a good sign or a basis for university degrees in the near future. You will not get your money back. Its a stalemate and a dangerous wait for governmental intervention, almost like a western democracy. All western governments have blown out of proportion, and all of them opened the borders wide open, which happened 2 times in my life time, and very very very unfair to the local born citizen. I can see useless and expensive western mistakes are being baked into Thailands future.

[@mylifemark2747]

i'm sympathetic to the Thai nationals, because they are willing to offer everything for cheap, and i'm hoping other countries will stop taking advantage of them. solely owned Thai businesses seem willing to operate alongside other foreign businesses, but are forced to compete with them by keeping their prices lower. i think that any foreign business big or small in Thailand should prove and provide the majority of their opportunities to Thai people, not their own nationalities. and if they are new market opportunities, provide training to Thai people to participate with new skills. Thailand could be a model for other countries to see how an international influx to a beautiful country can remain cheap and affordable, whether as a tourist or a migrant.

[@dreammix9430]

That's why when I visit Thailand in January I'm going to support all the Thai businesses

[@suzukimasato5287]

Their obviously oblivious to the fact that their nation state is reliant heavily on the tourism industry which is very risky and volatile in my perspective.

[@tipp1515]

Thai rely heavily on exports not tourism. Fact is tourism is only 10% of gdp and it easy money to boots economy.

[@sugarglider5873]

People who love Thailand should’ve earned minimum wage, 10 bucks a day. They work really hard for a few bucks, can’t even buy a cup of Starbucks coffee.

[@maryziggy8802]

They could also be talking about many countries to include the UK

[@tg916.th.21]

I'm Thai and I study in the UK, I would give anything to return to Thailand. The west is not an attractive place to live in. Studying here is fine, but I'm staying to finish my course, which means at least another two years in London. It may seem like an attractive place to go, but don't. Staying in Thailand is better

[@user-bk1kc5kw9d]

The powers to be just sent the guy elected pm home. Why.... because he not them.

[@rheanna6764]

Hi. I'm an Indian and I'm planning on finding a job in Thailand in Tech sector. Is Thailand a good country to opt for a job as a foreigner in Tech sector?

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

Not really, but there are opportunities available.

[@rheanna6764]

@@ThePatriot-gm1fg Like what kind?

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

@rithanyam6764 You'll have to look up expat search engines, but they're recruiting for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) though that project is in its infancy so you'll probably need to look at multinational companies in greater Bangkok/eastern seaboard.

[@rheanna6764]

@@ThePatriot-gm1fg thank you for your suggestion

[@ThePatriot-gm1fg]

@rithanyam6764 You're welcome and good luck. Like I said, there aren't a lot of opportunities but if you're diligent, you may be able to find something. It should improve further once the EEC gets underway as they'll need lots of foreigners to run that.

[@Gegarace]

I mean, we're not dying in any near future for sure, even when economic world collapes we would not be dead as we can do algriculture and food production to sustain ourselves. the problem is that the elite hierachy see this and exploit it terribly. We've been suppressed for long time and will continue doing so by the looks of politics going on. By Suppressing, it's mean there's still a lot of potential an enormous one even. So hope is always there, but it has never come to light. unless, we destroy elitism from the roots and ha ha surprise! we can't.

[@blackforest995boisjolie5]

Can an American live in Thailand successfully? I mean job wise to survive

[@bpetnoi1472]

You are asking for answers for sensitive questions. I myself would be very unwilling to answer these questions if I was still living in Thailand considering who is presently running the country and in power.

[@JustMe-ib9uo]

"CC" once again NOT working my friend! 😢

[@vdctube8966]

Many​ of​ young​ Thai​ ppl​ goes​ too​ crazy​ on​ politic​al.​ They​ will​ give​ you​ all​ bad​ answers​ just​ because​ of​ the​ party​ they​ support​ cannot​ for​m​ a​ government.​ For​ example, Bkk​ is even​ worse than​ before​ but​ less complain from​ young​ ppl​ because​ they​ support​ Chatchart the​ current governor.

[@rightlibertarian4412]

How are they too crazy ? their old rulings government can only bring country GDP only 2-3% in 10 years with massive dept ,that's horrible if you ask me. Thai older generations is the one who's too conservative.

[@germanbeer2466]

I gave up on Western nations

[@johnnysukhumvit9242]

Patty, Is she saying "lian lian lian?" Riian is to study. Why is she pronouncing it that way?

[@rightlibertarian4412]

Most Thai don't really rolls hard r anyway except for some

[@TheBobbysPerspective]

Don't take it the wrong way my friend, this is well meant advice, you have to work on your posture. You're leaning in way too much. This will lead to Backpain in the Future. All the best.

[@glennjones7905]

good interview, would have like to hear from 40yr old plus people though. IMO, this urge for a bigger and better social welfare system is highly misguided and common among younger people. Next thing they'll find is that the generation that gets welfare and public assistance learns to "expect" that support from govt. They vote that way too, and oops, in 10-20yrs a socialist populace that relies on govt support has been created. And of course, govt just loves that and grows bigger, taxes the majority more and more. It's a bad whirlpool to get caught in and it eventually drags the country downward to nobody's benefit.

[@stoomkracht]

That's very black/white thinking going on there. It is clear that social security is very much lacking here. The gov didn't care how much small family businesses were forced closed during the crazy covid restrictions period that only achieved more damage. Lack of Education opportunities too. Old boys network and wealth severely concentrated in a few huge conglomerates who only look at money and damage a lot doing just that. They love cheap labor. It also boggles the mind that the police barely functions. Look at the traffic. Maybe you do not have a clue how many people here try to live day to day with zero support or chance for change for the better. The ones who have don't help them enough to lessen the gap. A governments job should be just that. But yeah.. humans

[@jaykongsawat5435]

Hmmm the girl who is studying nurse at 3:50 said Thai Public health is good…. That’s so pathetic about what she thought! That’s the reason why nurses and doctors need to havenoverload work and she has very narrow sight that said Thai public health and medicare is accessible for most of Thais. That’s because she lives only in city area!!! Poor education shave her up.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

1:46 ... she is really beautiful, has a very nice smile and great aura and attitude!!! Pad, I hope you got her number ... or LINE id

[@stoomkracht]

Really? That's what you got from these interviews? 😅 btw educated and independent Thai woman don't want a foreign man. Especially not the 50+ year fat belly sleazy types. Culture clash is a real thing.

[@lafayettejoe296]

Lets be real japan is too far behind They used to be the leader of technology in asia but not anymore China and korea , Singapore took over.

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

What is wrong with European tourists ???😯

[@ewanconnor1403]

We are just ATMs

[@simonhunt1944]

@@ewanconnor1403 not really - some of you walk half an hour just to save 20 baths. Chinese are the big spenders. The EU economy is in the toilet. People there have to choose heating or food.

[@ewanconnor1403]

@@simonhunt1944 well I don’t think someone who can’t afford heating is planning to travel to Thailand just as most Chinese won’t be coming. Walk to save 20 baht ? I don’t know anyone who does that . Chinese come in big tour groups on a pre paid package tour . Zero dollar tourism that benefits hotel, apartment sellers etc but there is no trickle down to the local economy . They spend big yeah but the figures are based on all spending , buying apartments etc. European tourists spend more on the street that benefits Thai people working in bars, restaurants etc . Chaing mai gets a lot of Chinese tourists but there is little growth in local economy. What’s with the ‘you’ prefix , are you Chinese?

[@lafayettejoe296]

​@@ewanconnor1403I heard Chinese won't come to Thailand anymore They would visit south Korea, Singapore and Australia

[@DilAbadyi]

I hope Thailand can ban Guns and Drugs, both are drivng crimes and making Thailand unsafe 😢

[@petersutherland1985]

Another PM nobody voted for, depressing

[@chosenfews]

Can we have options put on to remove English sub and maybe add Thai sub? Your content is awesome for study but the English would be nice to hide away for the first time then can add it if needed. Would be awesome . Are you going to be staying in Thailand now? Or back to Aus ?

[@josefh5745]

Hello Paddy. I wanted to ask you what is the school called where you volunteered for? i might want to go there. Is it in the same place as the one where you lived 9 months where barely anyone could speak thai? i want to learn thai, anyone has recommendations for me or places i should go to, i am in uttaradit currently. สวัสดี แพดดี้. ผมอยากถามคุณว่าโรงเรียนชื่ออะไรที่คุณอาสาทำ? ฉันอาจจะอยากไปที่นั่น อยู่ที่เดียวกับที่คุณอยู่มา 9 เดือนที่แทบไม่มีใครพูดไทยได้ไหม? ฉันอยากเรียนภาษาไทย ใครมีข้อเสนอแนะสำหรับฉันหรือสถานที่ที่ฉันควรไป ตอนนี้ฉันอยู่ที่อุตรดิตถ์

[@chosenfews]

What % do you understand Paddy ? Are there some words that you don’t know or do you understand 100%

[@matthewjay660]

Paddy! That mother said that her kid studies 9️⃣ freaking HOURS per day! When I was in GRADUATE SCHOOL, I only studied 8️⃣ hours per day. My eyes always went blurry above 8️⃣ hours of reading and studying. 🫨🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺