Foreigner LEARNS THAI & It Changes His Life

[@ThairishTimes]

If you enjoyed this story of a foreigner learning Thai check out this video of a foreigner who grew up in Thailand kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZK7eIKCppZ9f68

[@yovaanchetty578]

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[@TheLungNuad]

ง งู 🪱for the western or foreigners It's really hard to pronunciation this alpabet.Paddy he's great in Thai lang.👌👌👌✌✌✌👍👍👍👏👏🤟🤞🗨✌

[@TB-gi4ro]

Paddy’s content is just him trying to show off his intermediate language skills. It’s cringy and so is this interview. After some of the fantastic interviewees you’ve had on, cracking stories, this guy’s like, ‘I can speak a bit of Thai.’ Blagger

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks so much for having me on Pete, you are a bloody legend and I absolutely loved having a chat! Catch up with you soon

[@Patricksstealthvanlife]

Paddy your a tribute to your country. You set the standard of behaviour that many would do well to emulate. 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

It was a real pleasure Paddy. Our paths will cross again mate. Take it easy

[@lordbarondk]

Paddy 🙏 Awesome if you could share a few how2dos on learning Thai a bit above tourist level (the step after numbers, food, greetings,🚽etc . ) when living abroad. Any chance of that? Thanx in adv. Cheers!

[@John-zb4by]

Two of my favorite channels coming together! A real treat. Thank you both!

[@kongswethai3964]

i learned Thai by myself 30 + years ago, i agree with Paddy, u take on a thai personality when u know a fair bit of the language, it's a package, i like to say that the language is 70% % and the other 30% is the the importance of learning lifestyle, culture due to the differences, how, when, where to use certain words, the age hierarki

[@TheSupergamo]

Khun young sabai dee mai krab?

[@LeoLang]

Exactly

[@matthewdyer4752]

I have a knack for remembering all of the rude words. They just seem to stick.

[@SoulfullyMyself]

The thing I love about Paddy is that even his gesticulation becomes Thai 😀 His face expressions and everything. It's like he's totally immersed in the Thai way of being. I agree with Thais liking it when foreigners speak the language, sometimes not being fluent, just trying to learn even the basics. For example, few weeks ago I was at the till at a supermarket, the cashier was speaking to me in English and I was replying in my basic Thai. She asked me if I spoke Thai and I just replied I was learning. She was so surprised and happy to hear that. She gave me the nicest wai in all of my time here in Thailand. Her appreciation and gratitude were so real, it made my day ❤️

[@Thai.Farang]

Well done mate. Brilliant.

[@Patricksstealthvanlife]

What a fine eloquent and insightfully deep, rich interview. This is the benchmark for the right attitude for anyone thinking of coming to Thailand. One of your best interviews . Two larikanesk lads come together and discuss like true gentlemen with humour and knowledge the art of thriving in Thailand. And it is an art. And your both true artists. Can't thank you enough. 🙏🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you very much Patrick. Summed up perfectly. Two guys having a chat about life and Thailand

[@aunlord]

Paddy's Thai pronounciation is quite good. Salute to you Paddy. And, the so crutial thing that both of you have pointed out is that, by be able to talk and understand Thai language, you will totally and completely have so much deeper perceptives and understanding of Thai. Everything you have understood about Thai will be up to the many next levels, by miles, including your own thoughts. Thais too are so appriciated about this.

[@SweetLifeLanta]

Very nice interview between 2 truly nice and awesome guys. Enjoy your time in Thailand Paddy and hope to see new videos soon.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks guys☺️☺️☺️

[@ExploringBangkok]

0:19 hahaha, that was a funny skit, I enjoyed it! Great interview, Irish!

[@ThairishTimes]

Hehe 👍🏼👍🏼

[@martypoll]

I’ve been living in BKK for five years and have quite a bit of Thai under my belt but I am not exactly conversational. Paddy mentioned immersion and that is what I really need right now. My wife and I are moving to Isaan next year and I am hoping to get that immersion in the village. Yesterday I went to get my car washed and spoke Thai to the guy working there. He smiled and seemed to genuinely appreciate my effort.

[@ThairishTimes]

fair play martin all you can do is try

[@mattgraham2639]

Paddy is great. Been a long time subscriber of his channel and bumped in to him a few times in Sydney and had a chat each times. You both are just so genuine blokes. Hey Paddy

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Matt, Paddy is definitely the same on camera as he is off camera and that can't be said about everybody!!

[@TWCH]

Dr. Oliver Sachs was a psychiatrist made famous by Robin Williams when Robin played the doctor in a movie. I admired Dr Sachs. He was an interesting man. When he knew he was dying, a reporter asked Dr Sachs, who had an amazing list of accomplishments, if he had any regrets. Sachs responded that he was sorry he had never learned to speak in a language other than his mother tongue. I keep working on my Thai:)

[@ThairishTimes]

Keep at it Charlie!!

[@osareeakaraborworn8309]

I am glad to see two of my favorite KZbinrs in the VDO. Thank you very much for the great interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Osaree, we made it happen!!

[@teacherinthailan6441]

Smashing interview. Nice one lads.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DickieThailand]

Paddy is a great Aussie and a great ambassador to Thailand. (even though he does not know it). Thanks Paddy. 🙏🇹🇭

[@gazh9913]

Another deadly interview Pete! Been a fan of paddy's channel for a while, great to see him back over here. Wish him all the success and beers he deserves!!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Gaz 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jewy283]

Yes!! I was hoping to see Paddy in your channel some day!

[@ThairishTimes]

We got him!!

[@nikkimclay5474]

What a special young man, very intelligent & thoughtful

[@metalhamster14]

You got an interview with Paddy! Nice!

[@stephengetty6242]

pete, you definately are a great listener. its very comfortable to watch your interviews. your tecnique is great

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Stephen, I'm glad you like the approach I take mate

[@oceanearth2243]

I’ve traveled to thailand around 16 times , have dated a local long term and I purchase product from Thai manufacturers for export. Yet I forget the most basic phrases. This language is intimidating! Anyone who learns it has my full respect.

[@jimmyb8389]

Nice one there Pete. Padee is just one of those rare good blokes who you are happy to run into. My money is on Padee being one of those bad boomerangs. You know, the ones that don’t come back. I’m laying 20 on 6 months at least.

[@doubledown9]

Omg looking forward to watching this later, paddy is a legend, always with the good vibes!!! 🍀

[@ThairishTimes]

I hope you enjoy it mate

[@doubledown9]

@@ThairishTimes I always do, I enjoy every upload! Great channel Pete, hope yer well!

[@sydney8382]

Finally Thai Talk with Paddy on your show! Awesome Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate, it was great to have Paddy on

[@HaleRakDa]

Paddy is spot on with his 2 dislikes of Thailand.

[@Darryl_Smith]

Another great interview. You have the gift. His channel is awesome and he has a great following so he is doing something right - guess I will learn as I just subbed off the back of your 'chat'. Your interviews are more like like sitting together in a pub with two buddies chatting rather than a straight Q+A session.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Darryl, that’s how I try to keep them. Just two people having a chat like in everyday life

[@charlieparkeris]

The "mai bpen rai" sentiment that you feel throughout Thailand is why I love the country too. My 2nd trip to Thailand in 2014, it stood out to me as I sat in a mall in Chiang Mai, I was just people watching, and I noticed how everyone was leisurely strolling around, taking their time, they all seemed more at ease with the current state of affairs than I was used to seeing people at home. I'm not from the US, or New York, but New York is known for fast-paced life and fast-paced people, where people walk with speed and intention, and little interest in who or what is around them. That's similar to the way people are in my home city. It seems that in my culture, people think that if you're walking with pace and intent, you must have things to do, you’re busy, therefore your life's together, and you're important. If you have to wait in line at the DMV, you have to look like you're wasting your time, because who would enjoy spending time at the DMV? Only someone with no life and nothing better to do. That feeling, permeates my culture. The expectation for everyone to be busy, or they're a loser. Whereas if you come to Thailand with that same attitude, it just won't wash, people won't think your life's together, they'll think you're weird, and unapproachable. They'll just think you're rude I think this "mai bpen rai" attitude could stem from the Buddhist underpinning of Thai culture.

[@ThairishTimes]

Super observation and I agree

[@Ned88Man]

that sentiment is one of the reasons why I love the country. It is also a MAJOR downfall for the population at large as it prevents concepts like foresight, hindsight, oversight planning and motivation from being utilised. it definitely does stem from the Buddhist underpinning of Thai culture, the essence of "being here now, being present" or that nothing is guaranteed, you might not be here tomorrow, so why try too hard or think too much. At first its a refreshing attitude, but when trying to conduct business or live a life with goals and personal motivation, it becomes a real hinderance...and is often used as a cloak to hide many undesirable personal traits..

[@Rai_Koroshiya]

@@Ned88Man Lol, I see it too. Acceptance with comfort can lead to lack of ambition and turn into a life of complacency. Cool country to visit, but Japan suits me better I think. Can't wait until it opens up again.

[@mikkohautala550]

Love this format. Keep them coming.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks!! Will do

[@Goonit83]

G’day Paddy! Awesome you 2 did this interview! Keep at it boys! 😉

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Calem, certainly will

[@jomontanee]

Your conversation with your wifie is SUPER HILARIOUS!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThairishTimes]

Hehe glad you liked it

[@pip07200]

Thanks for the fun interview, k Pete and great to see k Paddy on this channel. BTW, the most fluent farang Thai speaker I've heard on Thai media is the Canadian Peter Van Haren.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Pip I'll check him out

[@noelmcgarry456]

Great interview Pete, Paddy was great to listen to as an Aussie myself he was down to earth which always makes it more interesting.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Noel. Yep Paddy is as chilled as they come. Nice fella

[@little_engine_goes_to_Thailand]

I have been learning Thai solo for the past 4 years, on and off here in Shanghai. I say learning solo and not teaching myself because that would be inaccurate, it is impossible to teach yourself. I have a ticket and will be in Thailand in 10 days for at least for a 10 year period. Never spoken Thai to a person, so it is gonna be interesting to find out how my Thai is , so that is quite surreal for me to think about. Another fantastic interview Pete, paddy is a true inspiration, as I have been following him for a while. Cheers- great SHTORY

[@ThairishTimes]

Hey mate, you should film the first time you speak Thai to a person. It would be interesting to look back on in years to come

[@tonybaloney6656]

Hahaha really enjoyed that, vibing off that happy banter , at the same time really insightful. Paddy is a cool dude and you too Pete. Keep em coming 🙌🏼

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Tony, we had good fun making this

[@joemullen2583]

great one Pete...been a fan of Paddy channel for a long time good stuff

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Joe

[@Robert-kz7ly]

great Pete , really like Paddy and his channel

[@John-zb4by]

PETE - loved the question about hearing the word "farang". It was unexpected and points to how you understand life here. I appreciated that neither of you see it as racist, and pointed out that hearing it reminds us that we will never fully belong in this culture. For me, I see that Thai people identify other individuals by their most outstanding feature as a method of expediency. Something like saying "the guy in the yellow jacket", but our most outstanding feature is that we are western. Doesn't feel racist at all, but rather a different way of identifying than western culture might think appropriate. It's hard to process for me sometimes when someone I hadn't seen in a while siad to me, "Oh my God. You're so fat!!" but they did it in a way that is so clearly happy to see me that I realize, in the strangest way, it's about connecting.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks John, I absolutely agree with all points here

[@303clear]

Hats off to both you guys for a really enjoyable interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@harrywissink842]

Fun talk ! I immediately subscribed! 👍

[@ThairishTimes]

nice one Harry

[@user-In8uz9xt5b]

If you would like to learn thai language, you need to start with thai 44 alphabets first, both writing and spelling. But it will be easy for remembering the thai alphabets by singing the thai alphabet song fluently. This is the most important. The next step you need to know the thai Vowels. Another steps you need to know about the Consonants with 4 tone markers. With thai alphabets vowels and consonants you could make the thai words, In each thai words, it has a specfic meanings. With variety thai words, You could make the Sentence. That for all thai language basically.

[@ThairishTimes]

Great advice

[@Paul-yk7ds]

Lol the skit at the beginning, with the wink. Cute

[@ThairishTimes]

hehe thanks

[@pokeaman1645]

Good stuff lads...

[@richardgray7060]

Good interview Pete. Learning Thai has certainly given Paddy a lot of opportunities. Paddy's Thai is impressive. I've been in Thailand the best part of 15 years, but when I'm in conversation with Thai family and friends in the family village, I usually find I'm way to slow to keep up with the conversation. They do mostly speak Lanna Thai though, so that's my excuse 555. I find I adopt the mannerisms you mention as well: like the bowing, etc. I definitely noticed a much more confrontational vibe in England than Thailand when I visited England 4 years ago.

[@ThairishTimes]

I’ve noticed exactly the same in Ireland mate

[@hclandscapes]

Nice one Pete so glad you did this interview!

[@ThairishTimes]

Me too👍🏼

[@archiebald4717]

I am always amazed by how many foreigners living in Thailand do not bother to learn the language.

[@HyperspaceHoliday]

Why is that? Learning a language takes many months or even years of commitment to studying. Most foreigners don't spend much time in Thailand for it to be worthwhile. Even the Thai government doesn't really encourage long term stay of foreigners. So what's the point of learning a language for what mostly is just a short term stay

[@ma3stro681]

@@HyperspaceHoliday Read the comment again, mate. He said "foreigners living in Thailand". Don't be lazy and ignorant like Pete ...

[@danny_7620]

totally agree with the relaxed vibe in thailand v australia. Have been here one month and i feel like ive left all those pressures and stress behind. never going back!

[@jjwr99]

So cool seeing you two together. Reminds me of when I was your age learning my way around the kingdom long ago. Hope to be back again soon so I can see how much Thai I still have! Keep posting, both of you. 😎

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Joe, hopefully you make it back soon so you can get using your Thai language skills again

[@calconi6427]

Love your channel mate, only visited for two short visits but Thailand made a mark. This is a good honest insight into the people who've made a home there

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks! Thailand certainly leaves an imprint on people

[@JoshAwang]

I love and appreciate how Paddy is so self-aware and honest about where he sees himself on the Thai language acquisition journey despite all the compliments he’s getting here. And his ability to explain his journey in such an articulate and clear manner is inspiring

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Really good observation about the impact of social media on Thailand and something I've also noticed in even the most primitive parts of Africa. Cheers Pete and Paddy, really enjoyed this interview especially as I'm coming over to learn Thai myself - booked the flight last night :p

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

PS. Burst out laughing at the intro !

[@ThairishTimes]

Fantastic Derek, I hope you do some videos speaking Thai

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

@@ThairishTimes You first :p

[@ThairishTimes]

@@DerekCullenOutdoors ohhh hehe perhaps we do it together

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

@@ThairishTimes Yeah because that wouldn't be a complete disaster :D

[@markholland6657]

its very much true.... when speaking another language you do almost create another identity/persona/character and behave differently.. speaking the local language as a foreigner in Asia (or anywhere really) definitely changes the experience living there and often for the better if you really make the effort to fit in.. some westerners in Asia just don't bother at all to fit in to their local ways, and some do... it does really make a positive difference!

[@beverlyweber4122]

Oh yeah, I've watched his vids quite a lot. He breaks things down so well for us newbies.

[@ThairishTimes]

Yep yep and he does it in a very entertaining way

[@grantyhk1]

What a nice, pleasant guy

[@dougdavis8986]

I agree completely Paddy. Waaaay too much phone immersion of the people here in Thailand. I was sitting next to a group of four 20-somethings at dinner. All 4 photographed every dish and in the hour I was next to them they may have talked for 10 minutes. The rest of the time was buried in the phone.

[@Ned88Man]

but honestly, this is an issue that you will find the world over. I was in the US this summer and the kids and adults were basically doing the same thing.

[@scottDchicago]

Awesome interview!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Scott

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

good young fella , wish him well ... another good one Pete

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Geoffrey

[@rabbieburns2501]

Good description of his own Thai speaking abilities, I say something very similar. A good phrase I use to describe myself is that I can speak "enough" Thai = ผมพูดภาษาไทยพอได้นะครับ Always best to stay humble (like the Thai people themselves when they talk about their own English proficiency even if they seem basically fluent นิดหน่อย ). I find it embarrassing when you do hear people who say they are fluent in a language when they're obviously not. Stay humble, Paddy, as you are & both of you keep up the good work! Great vid!

[@senianns9522]

Good attitude. My Thai 'sucks' but I can converse with Thai's. They are happy that I have tried and assist me in my 'shortcomings'. On the fun side I have overheard a couple of bar ladies discussing the 'customers' they 'entertained' the evening before! A few nervous glances to me and I acted like I was 'clueless'. ----After a while I spoke Thai with them! One girl ran away to the bathroom, so embarrassed ! The shock! As funny as it comes! LOL!

[@ThailandThomas]

Very funny opening to your video Pete. I liked it.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate

[@patdwyer8262]

Keep up the great work guys! I loved every minute of the interview. I'll be there (BKK & Chiang Mai) in about 2 months. Visiting family and friends. Khap Khun Krab! (sorry If I misspelled that, it's a work in progress).

[@NorbertHurni]

Don‘t worry about misspelling. If you don‘t use the Thai script, you can write it anyway you want, no rules … but that is what makes it hard to understand as well, and why it is only clear and precise if it is written in Thai. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Pat, best of luck with the holiday

[@bkkdavidg]

I’ve seen Paddy’s KZbin videos, and his Thai is amazing. Great interview Pete. I wish I could master Thai as good as him.

[@ThairishTimes]

Keep it up Dave and you’ll get there

[@AcmeRocket]

LOL- love the intro! and great interview!

[@ThairishTimes]

hehe glad you liked it

[@martinpeacocke8968]

A couple of characters! Loved it!

[@lukerabin5079]

I know what Paddy means. I’ve only been coming to Thailand for about the last 6 years, but, as a bloke who’s definitely a polyglot, I couldn’t spend a time in a country without learning the language. Thai is my first Asian language, so it’s harder for my farang tongue, but I always say hi and introduce myself in Thai and enquire into the other person’s health, etc. without question the positive response is the best I’ve ever experienced in years of traveling. I cannot stress how much the Thai appreciate you using even the smallest amount of average Thai and how much it breaks the ice.

[@silverfox6883]

I’m trying to learn Thai (it’s not easy) and I agree, Thais love it when you speak some Thai …

[@ThairishTimes]

absolutely even if you fail miserably when you speak Thai the people will still really appreciate it and go out of their way to help you

[@rainyseason4581]

Do you think you would interview Paddy again before he's going back to Australia? I don't understand why foreigners care about the word "Farang". This word comes from Persian interpreters. In the Ayutthaya period, Europeans began to come in and trade so Ayuthaya used interpreters from Persia and Persians called people from Europe "Frangi". Since then People in Ayutthaya era called western people "Frangi" . Later It became only "Farang". That's it. Here is for some who know Thai, the link “Why we call foreigners 'farang' kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJurpKKOpMp_mLs

[@ThairishTimes]

Cool, there are so many stories of the origins of the word farang i’m not sure which one to believe

[@mchaisoccer]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farang The like of "Farang" also exists in Khmer, Hindi, Malay as "White Foreigners". So, it is not a coincidence.

[@richardevans3801]

Another great interview Pete. Totally agree with your statement about some interviewer's constantly interrupting. And it's annoying. Thairish times. The next Parkinson ha ha.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate. It ruins a good story that’s for sure

[@HS-nk1vw]

Thanks Pete for another great session with another interesting interviewee

[@ThairishTimes]

you're very welcome

[@billygilbert5870]

Great vid again. What’s was Paddy’s process of learning the language. Books, teachers, internet etc..?

[@ThairishTimes]

Total immersion. He lived in a local village where nobody spoke English

[@PaulWalliswriter]

Language acquisition is all about immersion. Good interview Pete, yet again!!!

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers Paul and spot on

[@promechheavyequipment5855]

Well done Pete great interview keep up the good work.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers John👍🏼👍🏼☺️

[@jiraarin1744]

There is certainly Viral Tiktoker in Thai that she the foreigner almost hits 100k followers and 10m views in a month just because she can speak Thai (มะลิ in TikTok) thats why Thai ppl very appreciated and admired toward foreigner who can speak Thai. Because we knew how hard to practice Thai language especially from some languages that didnt even contained some original Thai sounds, Thai original pronouncing and some orginal thai alphabets.

[@jiraarin1744]

I did not even included the local Thai accents among official Thai language (Northern Thai, Esan Thai, Southern Thai and middle accents Thai 😅)

[@ThairishTimes]

it's a great way to grow a social media account for sure

[@thaipainz-aus648]

I like the sense of humour in this video Pete! 😆

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate, we had a good time

[@mrdeeng]

Epic vlog been following both of you for a long time 🙂

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate I really appreciate it

[@scrunchy72]

What a great bloke, im 50 years old pete and I’ve commented many times on your interesting interviews… but I absolutely love about this kid is his exceptional intelligence and his awareness of the digital coma taking over everything and everyone, great work buddy 🙏🇹🇭 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿irish flag

[@ThairishTimes]

Spot on Neil, social media certainly seems to dominate here in Thailand

[@Ulbre]

Really great seeing you two chaps having some great banter :) :)

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate we had a great time

[@SelwynSeychelles]

Love this interview Pete. My inspiration to up my Thai. It is still ‘Nit Noi’ at the moment. 🤣🤣

[@ThairishTimes]

Keep it up mate. As the Thai people say “su-su”

[@vet_4055]

สวัสดีครับทั้งสองท่าน Sawasdee krub Pete and Paddy... your Attitude are so Positive... I Believe you speak Thai Very Well Absoluetely krub!!! Cheer!!!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks so much. Yes I love Thailand !!

[@markgarretson689]

I have seen paddy’s videos whilst he was interviewing Thai people on the streets. In my opinion, as a native English speaker, it’s very hard to learn and pick up languages that is nasally or phonetically driven and doesn’t have Latin roots. His purchase and proficiency on Thai language is beyond excellent. I’m sure he’s a good in learning in other spheres of his life too.

[@kimhoedt9449]

Good chat 🙏

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

His Thai is certainly better than mine but I understood everything he said. Far from fluent myself and still learning every day. Self taught and likely like Paddy learned it from self immersion. In my case hearing or speaking in English just made it more difficult for myself to learn Thai. There are no excuses why anyone can not learn.

[@michaelmilos2887]

Good on ya boys keep up the good work from ole mick tropical North Queensland

[@michaeldunn8062]

Mint vid Pete...

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Michael

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

Another great blog

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️

[@ratchfordgeorge]

Very true about the social media. Some thais that I know would take a picture of a plate of rice and post it...why?

[@nikkimclay5474]

Pete you are an excellent interviewer

[@thebalmaintigers]

Good interview mate. 👍15 min mark paddy was right about phones. Also an ex thai girlfriend had Apple iPhone 5 2015/16 rufely i got her. & it was like a social status for her to have one.

[@ThairishTimes]

Yeah at that time iphones were a huge status symbol

[@nokchilton1562]

All Paddys go to live in Chiang Mai 😄 😆! I’ll checkout your KZbin channel Paddy! Sounds interesting and fun. Thank you both of you for another great interview.

[@patdwyer8262]

That's really funny! I'll be there in 2 months (first time) with my mate Napaporn. Love the country, love the people even more. I'm a Paddy as well.

[@ThairishTimes]

Hehe loads of Paddy’s up there Nok

[@asia-focus]

Both of you are great role-models. Thanks. I enjoyed meeting you in BKK 👍👍

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate me too. Best of luck in Chiang mai

[@ma3stro681]

How is Pete a role model? He lived in Thailand for a decade and can't speak a word of Thai! Yeah, he's a role model alright. For not being too arrogant and lazy to learn the language ...

[@oywatters9415]

Very entertaining vlogging Pete. Paddy's exceptional in Thai, wish my family could speak Thai like him😕 He's quite a genuine person and funny too, clever chappie 👍 Thank you 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

Paddy is a really nice guy Oy. We had a lot of fun filming this one

[@MaNe0815]

Very good one, again.

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

[@pietromora2297]

Here's to you mate your interview with Paddy was 👍 I can appreciate a man who studied the language so much. I mean I,ve lived and stayed there a lot over 28 years. And I,m very average at Thai I do know enough to get bye but probably haven't put enough effort into it. Like they say what you put in is what you get out. I,ve also lived in Vietnam so I suppose it kind of interacts. So many words similar but mean different, it is funny. I,ve nearly married kmer ladies a couple of times. So I guess that's where my problem lye,s I,ve stayed with ladies from Lao, Kmer, Thai, and Vietnam. And can speak a little of each, more so Isaan Thai and more Vietnamese Lao only a little. And kmer same.Although kmer ladies are by far the best and easiest to be around, they are exceptionally gorgeous and very beautiful ladies around ❤️ and what it means 👋

[@All-THAIed-Up]

Yet another great interview Pete, I've learnt a lot from Paddy, I'll sub him now. Thanks mate :)

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@petermkelly]

Excellent interview, both of you are very relaxed and I admire his enthusiasm and what he has achieved in terms of learning Thai. Personally, I'm kind of conflicted about whether I should learn Thai. I've been here just over a decade and barely have a grasp of the basics.There's certainly lots of advantages in terms of becoming more integrated into Thai society and understanding the country, and I've certainly been in plenty of situations where it would have reduced confusion and made things easier. On the other hand, one of the best things about leaving my home country (Australia) permanently was I never need to hear about AFL, wine, cars, property investment, and celebrity gossip ever again. Over here whatever is going on in other's conversations in public places, and on TV shows/advertisments just comes background noise to me and doesn't serve as an annoying distraction like it did back home. Is living in a farang bubble a good thing or a bad thing? I don't know the answer, other than I'm content with my current situation (and my wife can translate stuff when necessary). I'd be interested to hear a bilingual speaker's opinions about the pros/cons of learning the language, and if anyone's regretted it. I'm probably missing out on a lot of stuff, but on the other hand plenty of farangs see to live a happy life here without the language skills. Having said all that, I'm really impressed by Paddy and I think there's actually a great opportunity for bridging the cultures via KZbin by those who can speak both languages and appeal to both Farang and Thai audiences.

[@ThairishTimes]

There is power in not knowing what the couple sitting at the opposite table are talking about at the local coffee shop. We get to drown out all that useless information and background noise. It just doesn't get processed. Whenever I go back to Ireland or any English speaking country it takes me a few weeks to adjust to being bombarded with noise constantly.

[@petermkelly]

@@ThairishTimes Yeah, pre-covid I used to spend a lot of time working on my laptop in coffee shops. Often they would be busy with people around me talking in Thai or Chinese. Didn't bother me a bit and I could concentrate just fine. But if someone was speaking English, my mind would automatically tune in and follow their conversation even if I didn't want to listen.

[@andrewryan7583]

I speak a bit of Thai. Not as good as Paddy. I always wished I could bump into him while he is doing interviews in Sydney. I reckon we would have fun

[@ian-wu2bb]

I am bias because he is Australian . Paddy has that totally chilled relaxed aussie personality that we are known for . Seen a few of his videos and they are must see. Very funny. The best I recall was him going into a thai shop pretending not to speak thai wearing a silly falang tourist T shirt. Then subtitles the comments made about him . Top Top Top 🏅story Pete. BTW loved the "Thai tips with Nune" segment at the start.

[@ThairishTimes]

Paddy sure does have that chilled out happy go lucky Aussie charm. I saw that video of Paddy’s too. Hilarious stuff

[@tomoconnell2858]

Two peas in a pod. Great interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

absolutely Tom

[@Ned88Man]

The concept of face in Thailand is real, but many falang have this idea that it is the be all and end all of Thai culture. Many of the Thais that I deal with on a daily basis could care less about the concept of face. Example, if they can’t make an appointment, they will tell you straight up, not do the little Kraeng jai song and dance..the idea that Thais won't speak truthfully with you for fear of not wanting to cause a loss of face is also a bit of a stretch. Thais are often "Call it like you see it" types and will speak candidly on things like appearance, weight and other attributes, contradicting the claim that they dont "พูดตรงๆ"..Now, lack of foresight, lack of general motivation and hangups on hierarchy, social status and a "Why worry about it, we may gone tomorrow" mentality...those are probably the most defining cultural markers of Thainess....again, this is all from my own experience..nothing scientific about it and I don't claim to be an expert on Thai culture, unlike many Falang who insist they are all knowing gurus when it comes to this topic, but I do think Falangs tend to overemphasise the concept of เสียหน้า a bit too much.

[@pip07200]

Thanks for the point on saving face, since some other interviewees on this channel tend generalize us about saving face to the extent of lying, never owning up to mistakes, and even throwing their colleagues under teh bus -- which isn't the case most of the time. Other vices (?) you identified above, are also broadly correct 😀, but of course depends on who you're interacting with.

[@Ned88Man]

​@@pip07200 yea, I find many Thais to be straight forward, often in a very endearing way. I think its belittling to say that "Kraeng jai" dictates every single course of action or thought process of Thai people. It's also really culturally tone deaf to treat any sort of nationality or ethnicity as a monolith.

[@SquintyTV]

What an intro Pete 🔥🔥🔥😂🙌

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers James

[@edgarramos3553]

Me encantan tus videos

[@packageism]

It’s ok paddy, you are allowed to do well with the ladies over here. It’s nice though that you play it down for the benefit of friends and family watching back home. With your language skills you could easily set up a very successful business in bkk and make a lot of money. I can’t imagine why you would want to live your life in the nanny state of Australia. Best of luck to you

[@nikkimclay5474]

I learnt Vietnamese through immersion with refugees in my life, sister, boyfriend & friends, I never studied it but could speak fluently back then

[@cyberfox843]

First time i was in Thailand I just assumed farang was the translation or foreigner 😅 fun skit at the start 😆

[@ThairishTimes]

Hehe glad you liked it