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[@rimzalia1362]

"If you think your country is the best; why live here ? Go back and live there. " ...The question that got me, every time...

[@honestopinion676]

U r right.. they live in Thailand but say everything like negative. Believe me in USA situation is far worse than Thailand. Everything is going downside. I was there in Baltilmore, USA.. at night its really scary. And florida is same. Mg Brother in law carry firearms with him always. And a certain percentage of people in USA r mentaly sick. They will agressively come towards u without any reason or may be they r jealous.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Always love your brutally honest take with a bit of humor.

[@greenminer255]

Couldn't agree more. Never ever EVER lend people money EVER !!! Done it many times and MOST times you'll never see it again

[@daveb3987]

In On Nut, I gave an old German lady who was asking for advice on where she could get a money transfer from overseas. She was robbed on the overnight train from Chiang Mai, I gave her advice and where to go, then I reached in my wallet and gave her the 1000 baht note I had. Normally I never give money, she asked how could she return it, I said not to worry. Pretty certain she didn’t go spend it on dodgy stuff and needed it. Apart from rare instances like that where it’s just a donation, never loan money.

[@thanaang1455]

You did the right thing man.

[@tmadsosasd8079]

was she cute?

[@MrCoolbeanstogo]

well said. My biggest regret in life is hanging with losers in my 20's thinking they were my best friends. Choose your friends very carefully and learn to say NO.

[@yosko7575]

Forest, thanks for the great advice. I am a Japanese living in Thailand for for twelve years. Your advice really reminds how I should behave here.

[@omniadoc]

Your last point really struck with me regarding tourists/expats always throwing hissy fits. The worse case I've ever seen was at a smaller night market where a large, middle aged guy was yelling to the lady, "How do you not understand any English!?!?!".... The audacity of that dude.

[@ralfzacherl9942]

nice

[@user-xv6rz9oq4y]

I started following you a few years back when you said Thailand was open for tourism with jumping threw many hoops...I loved watching every one of those 14 day quarantine video's you went through ..After watching those I was inspired to go through the same as you did but I used an agency to get me there.That was a once in a life time ordeal when I arrived in June 6 months after you.Remembering being the only plane arriving internationally being escorted to the transportation car taking me to my hotel and doing my 14 days..Then headed straight to Pattaya after that with all the bars being closed and restauraunts only doing takeout and Thaifriendly was your friend..... I stayed about 90 days being one of the few tourist at the time with only meeting expats living there....Im so glad I experienced Thailand at that unique time all because of your influence.....Like I said,A once in a life time experience.........

[@coolworl]

If you are going to lend money, don't expect it back and tell them they don't need to pay you back. But tell them this is the last time you will lend money to them. Also, Forrest. You are in your 30s. You are young. Wait until you get to my age in the 50s. Then you will feel your body going downhill from there. Stay awesome!

[@FitandFabinvestor]

Yeah, I’m 52 now. Body parts are failing 😂

[@CoolBreezyo]

49 here and the fatigue is no joke

[@tenreyes]

Forrest wise advice as always... for an expat living in Thailand, always conduct yourself as close to a Thai would in most situations. Thai culture and behavior is rooted in being a devout buddhist. so being mindful of that fact will help dealing with social activities with Thai citizens.

[@212Roger]

“You generally won’t lose a friend by turning them down for a loan. But very easily by giving it to them.” -Schopenhauer

[@travisjohn5793]

Avoid confrontation at any cost in Thailand...

[@thanaang1455]

Not only in Thailand, it is everywhere that you visit.

[@jtuneddc5428]

Don’t ever lend money to anyone. It ruins relationships.

[@Aoi_Fans]

If your serious with your GF, you 100% should lend her the money. In fact even if your not serious give her money and see what she does with it. Not because she deserves it or for you to flex, but to test her. Better to lose a few thousand now than a whole lot more later.

[@james989]

Correct 👍

[@CryptoQuest95]

Well said. Little room for confrontation when in a foreign country. You're a guest in their house.

[@hlamyokyaw4817]

Excellent advice all. Thank you so much, brother👍👍

[@koacello]

Hey Forrest, Great talk. Love to meet up someday. I have helped out many. I always new the money would never return. It used to make me feel good to help others. Now I just feel used. Life is a gift!

[@kennetharntson5912]

After 55 years of passing through, working and now retired in Thailand. The craziest thing I see is foreigner men doing things for Thai women that they would never do for a woman in the country they came from. Would let your girlfriend or wife move her family into your home. Give money to you girlfriend to support her family? Even give money to the family to marry their daughter? I can't count the number of foriegn men I have seen in Thailand with a homely wife, the mother inlaw in tow, and 2 or 3, 100% Thai children at a mall. Stupid, stupid, stupid would you have done this in your home country? Is the Thai woman better than where you came from or just just easier to meet? From what I have seen many men that came to Thailand usually realized they should not have rushed in getting married, many have realized that Thai women are just as expensive as the woman they left.

[@andrewle8444]

Hey Forrest! I'm glad to see that you're still keeping the channel running. Liking since 2017, hope Thailand treats you well brother!

[@linda_and_tony]

number 1 rule "never lend people money" lol. yeah I always feel so weird when money is mixed in with friends and family. I think that is good advice if you do give money don't expect it back. That kind of mindset will save you some hardship.

[@Nuggetsjourney]

We lent $6100 AUD to my brother, he ghosted me for 12 months, then I text that a debt collector would be coming for it 3 months ago, he msgd back agreed to payment plan and now he’s ghosted us again 3 months, he is no longer my brother and I’ll never speak to him again, not gunna let it Jade me or my giving nature but I’ll never lend 1 dollar to Anyone, I’ve learnt that lesson

[@s.c.6367]

I like to bless people because I have been blessed that’s how I look at it I don’t expect anything in return and I don’t give out more than I can afford and I try to do it in quiet. Yes you are correct.

[@WanderingWolf365]

I lended my brother $2000. Never heard about it from him again. Even better, he gets angry if I bring it up. - WW

[@kikgalaxy4358]

Yes, you're right on all your points. I did lend money to a person I knew and she said she would pay back later. A few days later, I met her again and asked money back. She got really upset+ mad at me. She finally gave me the money. Hahaha I'm one of the people not to let go the money l lend to others.😂😂😂

[@AllCarswithJon]

Interesting video and I always enjoy your stuff (good ending btw!) A few things jumped out at me: 1. You were having an exceptional 'good hair day'. 2. Powerlines on that street are crazy! 3. What the heck do you carry in your backpack? 4. You absolutely missed a golden opportunity to ask for money at the end! LOL After telling us to never 'loan' money, I was really expecting it! (as a joke of course)

[@antzw]

I like this honesty< its refreshing

[@PREPFORIT]

Good advice and tips.

[@DaBooster]

Good advice

[@s.c.6367]

We used to call it paddle ball in the 70s I played it all the time at our community pool which was very nice and had basketball courts volleyball courts swingsets paddleball had competitions a lot of fun

[@andreww3621]

Paddleball was already a sport for about 30 years so I don't know why you called it that🙃Paddleball has no net and is played by using a wall. Not to mention the balls, paddles, and rules are all different as well.

[@az9043]

It is good to have friends to play pickleball once per week. It seems to get popular these days. If no friends available to play sports, you can always do these solo sports (running, walking, swimming, biking, fishing, kayaking, lifting weight). If they need money for a ride home, just tell them to walk home and they would get some health benefit too. Just hang around with folks having the same mindset and you would have less borrowing money issue. If they do ask for money, tell them to get a loan from the bank.

[@rattanachaipakcharawong5865]

When someone started asking u money for whatever , they are not your friends already Forest In Thailand There are so many quotes saying NOT lending friends money If you dont want to lose them

[@h011yw00d]

This is advice for everywhere not just Thailand. I remember lending my terrible boss/supervisor 5 bucks for lunch because he said he didn't have cash. I told him I'll be asking for it back everyday. It just showed his character that my literal supervisor (who I ended up replacing in the next months) would finally give it back a week later because another boss heard about it and told him to pay me back. Yeah the rule is, never lend money you can't afford to give away. $5 was nothing but you figure out their character. So yeah don't lend money you aren't willing to lose, don't hang around degenerates who will get you in trouble and you're a guest in a foreign country so act like it.

[@honmingwong5759]

Enjoy watching your videos

[@shawncushen7936]

“No have no money, sorry, naaah. No money for youuuu.” 😂🤣👍🏻

[@Philsw17]

Did you try Padel Tennis? Let's play when I come to Thailand :D

[@Commonsenseisnotcommon8]

On another serious note, though, you know that saying that you are equal to the five people that you spend the most of your time with. You have to be careful of your friends because their energy will rub off on you. I just wanna come over to Southeast Asia, so I can find like a great lyoga, meditation and healthy living vibe…Do you know where any of those are in Thailand?

[@method341]

Go to chiang mai

[@RedEye3]

Advice applies to any culture, any country. Not just Thailand. #FAX

[@TNKeith]

Did the loan thing to a lady. Very small amount, and I look at it as a small price to pay for having her out of my life

[@oshiba8860]

2000 bath for tax? That sounds more like he needs money to enjoy some snapper.....and I'm not talking about going to a restaurant if you catch my drift.

[@Phucket24]

Be neither a lender or a borrower as you both will lose out

[@terenceada9140]

Pickleball is awesome, very popular in the US. I'm glad there are courts in Thailand. Live that ETF life! Cheers!

[@PinoyZo1]

ETF bros

[@kin-c72]

Recently found ur channel and I love it. I am British Chinese (BBC) but a bit older than you. I am thinking of one day going to Bangkok and staying for a year to study Thai but as a solo traveler, how did you meet people? also, do you get a chance to meet fellow ABCs or BBC's? my biggest fear is whether I will have difficulty meeting people because I am a bit of an introvert and I may lack a bit of social skills.

[@jpdurr]

Good Clean Living ! Congrats !

[@phaisitphanphruksachat8969]

I think each country has its pros and cons. for Thailand I think the advantage is that the cost of living . consumer goods at a price that is not too expensive (Some products are cheap Some are more expensive than the standards of developed countries.) But there is a disadvantage that the value and welfare of the people are also cheap

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

If they could afford to pay you back, they wouldn’t need to borrow money in the first place.

[@elsbells8545]

If you meet some new people at bars etc, skip them…..

[@benbukerakadonbenito]

Dude u awesome 🤩

[@Farmerbrown1653]

I’m from America and thinking about retiring to Thailand soon but I have two cats maybe you can make a video on pet friendly condos for sale or rent in Pattaya and Jomtien and I’ll buy you a bunch of beers !! Thanks 🎉

[@marvinsulzer8258]

I would first look up importing pets. Yes importing cause every country considers movement of live animals to be product including pets. That's how it's treated in the US too btw... Most have quarantine requirements. Could be months like in Japan, Taiwan or the UK. They are stuck in a cage and poked with a needle daily for blood tests. By the time you get your cats back, they won't be the same, probably a bit traumatized. In other words keep your cats at home and wait til they die of old age to move.

[@Farmerbrown1653]

@@marvinsulzer8258 Thanks for your advice but I already did my research and all I have to do is have their shots updated 10 days before getting on the airplane and given a clean bill of health and I’m good to go !! Have a nice day

[@asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob]

Nice place beautifull country Tjank you so much gor great sharing Full wstched hetr

[@ylamoon]

This perspective began to take shape during the Vietnam War when American soldiers were stationed in Sattahip, in proximity to Pattaya. As a result, entertainment services catering to these American soldiers came into existence. Thai women perceived the American personnel as potential sources of livelihood.

[@captainsinghdevendersingh]

Give a loan if you think you’re a lending bank. Otherwise eligible guys can take it officially from banks. Around the world this law is applicable no matter which country you live. Humans are like that only Any Individual is responsible to their own conditions why don’t people understand this truth

[@s.c.6367]

Yeah it has to be reciprocal when it comes to money. When they tell you it cost 60,000 baht to build and then you start it and then they tell you oh no 430,000 Thai baht yeah tell me about it

[@thansri]

No money. No honey too. 😂

[@STK23]

I don’t think foreigners are easily having fight with Thai people. We are kinda calm down side. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@method341]

Never lend money anywhere. If you do, do it with the acknowledgement that you're not going to get it back. This is just common sense for a 40 year old I would think......come on Forrest! Also, you need better friends. I've never had any friends ask me for money.

[@mattgloyn3928]

Where are the table tennis players in Bangkok as that is where I’ll spend most of my time 😂

[@mosqutio88]

What's the best visa option as a US citizen under 50 years of age trying to stay in Thailand for a year?

[@aniwee17]

Education visa.

[@stegura83]

Fiance visa. Marry a Thai chick.

[@mosqutio88]

@@stegura83 Did that work for you? Friends told me it’s not as easy as it seems. Best other that worked for them to stay in Thailand is the elite visa or starting a business.

[@ewstuber]

PICKLEBALL!!!! YES!!!

[@S2KDAN101]

never ever lend people money? bro i learn that's when i was in high school.. you will Never be paid back

[@dannyphan1352]

No bachelor party in Thailand?

[@metalstamping]

To each his own

[@MAXH-ui8cn]

Anywhere in the world except few family do not LEND

[@baht_and_paid]

Sometimes lending a little money to someone is a good way to get them out of your life as they might tend to avoid you in an attempt to avoid repaying you. The concept of saving face, at least in the asian world, is lost on westerners who have not spent much time in Asian.

[@thanaang1455]

Do not lend people money is general rule not only in Thailand, most likely you do not get it back. They keep asking everyone how they can return money, fully with donation.

[@firstnamelastname8217]

This is just common sense for most people really. Not mutually exclusive to Thailand or being an "expat"

[@rudd2962]

Been watching your youtubes .. One thing you have repeatedly said over the years is that you are yearning to settle down n have kids ... Be careful what you hope for for that can be a trap by itself .. Being Single is presently a luxury many married guys will yearn for if they could; especially for those who are saddled with kids n problems of all dimensions ..

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

"Tell people you're f***ing broke." Perfect solution. Sadly, people let their egos get in the way. For some reason, everyone wants to sound like a Rockefeller. I don't get it. If I had so much money, I wouldn't have come to Thailand to lower my cost of living.

[@method341]

I thought tailor on ten was actually on soi 8, not 10 like its name suggests?

[@tashrandal8616]

Forrest just gets it

[@kmichael1850]

No he doesn't 😂. Blind leading the blind.

[@khanhcao3123]

​@@kmichael1850oh please, stop the hate man. At least he is trying to help people.

[@christer.rehnstrom]

Loans don't exists in Thailand or maybe i should say payback money wise, Just know that and you will be much happier.

[@S2KDAN101]

Great video Forrest.. on a completely unrelated note, can i borrow $100? i need to buy baby formula for my new buffalo

[@tmangeles7575]

Great lin: "I'm just here living here in Bangkok trying to become a old boring responsible chinese-american uncle buying ETFs trying to juice his returns for his brokerage account" 🤣

[@KerryBuchanan]

Random: I heard the part where you lived there for 3 years. Did you learn to speak Thai?

[@kmichael1850]

No he doesn't.

[@marvinsulzer8258]

I think he can speak more than we think. He drops some pretty decent pronunciation and he mentioned in earlier videos that he is taking Thai lessons and has his own private tutor.

[@vivihan5021]

Tell me the wedding is in CA 😬

[@familyyoutube5560]

This is the best advice I’ve ever heard about living in Thailand as expatriate

[@viktor.egelund]

Me Googling "degenerate".

[@pepeee548]

Money, big topic with thai ladies, they all apparently ask each other as always broke, even normal girl. My ex asked me several times money promising to give me back next month, she never did of course.

[@khanhcao3123]

That is why she is your ex, she failed the test.

[@flyfliker]

Having the option for a girl scooter taxi driver would be great. Thinking its an opportunity for profit.

[@ellebleisch6853]

I never give money to my friends but I might buy a girl dinner... that feels like a waste somtimes.

[@retthok]

The word for lending money in Thailand is "sponsoring". lol And you'll never see it again.

[@DreamofThailand19000]

I don't believe in lending people money but I will give people money if I know for sure they really need it for good reasons. I have seen some KZbin videos criticizing how poorly Thais speak English, and compared with other countries in Asia. I agree Thais cannot speak very well. Hey, you are visiting our country but you want us to speak your language! I have been in US for years, I can't expect people to speak Thai to me 😂. It is nothing but a western sense of superiority. Be respectful, you will survive in Thailand! Overall, good advice 👍

[@cashcashhsac]

hes talking bout ice poseidon 😂😂😂

[@ovrcmng]

but alcohol is not that expensive

[@stegura83]

It is if u drink in bars.

[@honestopinion676]

Regarding the money lending to anyone, ghe situation is same everywhere. Dont blame thailand. In USA even parents went to court to recover money from tgeir children..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ejwrigley]

❤🤗🥰🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@SlimGlynn1]

So what you're saying is that democrats could actually get in trouble for breaking the law in Thailand, unlike in the USA?

[@carltonedwards8775]

Forrest before you go to your friend wedding, can I borrow 100000 baht. I will use the money for partying at Nana Plaza, Soi Nana, Soi Cowboy, Soi 7/1, Soi 11 and the massage parlors side streets of Soi 22 for 5 days. I will repay you in 5 years after I recover.🥴🤩🤑😂😂👀

[@dutchylondon]

2 rules in Thailand. don't get involved with local Thai woman. second, don't have degenerate friends (who drink and take recreational drugs).

[@Paul-dv4dr]

Rule 3 - don't hang out with YOU!

[@dutchylondon]

@@Paul-dv4dr you are sober when you made the comment? or was it the Thai woman comment? 😂

[@Alessandratbt]

but this is literally basic common sense. Plus, if you hang out with dodgy people going from bar to bar getting messed up, sniffing crap and so on, of course you are going to get into trouble. Just don’t be a dick is the moral.

[@colbys6714]

Forest are you learning thai? Do you have a girlfriend now?

[@stegura83]

He has a boyfriend. 🌈

[@johnchin7493]

Sorry Forrest about all the sleazy expats you encounter but suggest you pick better friends. Never complain about others as it’s a reflection of yourself. Good people attract a better class of friends. Sleazy people hang out with other sleazily people so in all honesty ask yourself about your own condition.

[@marvinsulzer8258]

I'd say whenever I travel to Thailand that there are many good ex-pats. But a disproportionate number of expats are losers or a-holes compared to where they come from. So it's just something you gotta be aware of. We don't want to be guilty by association and end up with a toxic group of friends. Some people like Forrest are just trying to escape the rat race. But again, a disproportionate number of expats are escaping things far more sinister. Your best bet is to learn Thai and make local friends if you want to experience better quality people. Although there are some great people among the expat community. You just need to be deliberate in finding them. Avoid the sex-pats...lol chances are if they are in their 40s or 50s, and their wives are early 20s... Not the type of guy you wanna associate with.

[@Bo-tz4nw]

Another guy mostly interested in filming himself....sorry. Maybe better to focus on the place, less on yourself? Tur the camera around! Nothing personal, just to improve your videos. Good luck!

[@lostinthemook451]

Lorrrr makkkkkk