Hey, Mark … just a thought: Could you get away with leaving a “positive” review of a poorly made product, but showing images of the poor quality? You wouldn’t SAY (write) anything negative. Just state the positives accurately, like “these shirts were delivered on time, the colors were correct, and the prices charged were as stated in the bid.” But the photos of the poorly made item should make the sarcasm of your positive review apparent. That way you would be warning people about bad businesses, but without giving them any “ammunition” to use against you in court. If they accuse you of being sarcastic, your answer would always be, “Was I?”
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean4 ай бұрын
Lol Love this post That's a really good question!!!!!!. As fun as if would be,,,,, oh the jokes I could make!!!!! I'm not sure if ould be worth it just in case.... Great idea though!!! Pinning your comment Cheers mate 🍻
@mangostickyrice55510 ай бұрын
Thumbs up 👍 Mark….save me a large I’ll be back in Phuket in January
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Cheers brother 🍻
@samsmalle10 ай бұрын
I got a new 3 piece suit made in April. It took 5 visits and 2 weeks for them to make it. I went to collect it the day before I flew home and the trousers weren't ready. The jacket was the wrong colour of lining and the shirts were too small. They said come back the day I was flying and it would be ready. I went back, and it was all packaged up. I flew home and opened the suit carrier. There were no bloody trousers in it. It cost me 1100 baht to get the trousers posted to Scotland. I so much wanted to write a crappy review, but I am in Thailand so often and will be moving here I a couple of years. It is not worth the hassle posting a review, but I tell everyone by word of mouth not to go there. If I can make time in December, I might fly down to Phuket and buy a shirt and a beer for you. Keep on keeping on Mark 🍻🍻🍻
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Yeah a lot of the tailors are scam artists Hope you doake it down I'll be there from the 9th-12th Cheers Mate 🥂
@WilliamSmith-bj8gt10 ай бұрын
Great Job Doc. Love the videos. Would love one of your shirts if possible.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey bud shoot me a Facebook Messenger Mark Sabean
@shauno710 ай бұрын
Love your updates Dr Mark. I’ve got my mind set on retiring in Phuket. In the meantime, your updates and my annual visits are what keeps me up to date. I would happily wear your shirt around!
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey Shaun thanks for watching really appreciate that I've got a shirt waiting for you when you get back Cheers Mate 🍺
@thehammer334010 ай бұрын
Even in paradise you will encounter headaches and aggravation unfortunately, a true HOBO will overcome and succeed. I would proudly show off your shirt. Safe travels Mark.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey bud shoot me a Facebook Messenger and I'll see about getting one to you Mark Sabean Cheers Mate 🍺
@thehammer334010 ай бұрын
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean thanks..I sent you message
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Cheers
@brucesnyder6904 ай бұрын
Hmm, never had that problem here. Retired expat livjng here six years. Jad some home renovations and car repairs. Never had a problem with the workmanship or costs.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean4 ай бұрын
It's hit and miss sadly... Thanks for watching and commenting Cheers mate 🍻
@silly_hammy110 ай бұрын
Mark, save a shirt for me, if u can😊 No need to ship it. I'll be back in Phuket - Kata Beach area in June, till the end of 2024. We can throw a few back!! 🍺🍺
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
💯 I've got one waiting for you Cheers Mate
@JeffHall.10 ай бұрын
Wow. I always try to ride the waves here and keep smiling and remember Im just a guest. Thanks for the heads up. Have a good one.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff that's the best way to be be,,,, and typically how I am, just the last month has been brutal. Cheers Mate 🍺
@tccdlinux147110 ай бұрын
WOW You certainly educated me on this one! Great video, thanks!
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Cheers Mate 🥂
@johnschuh475310 ай бұрын
WOW as they say live and learn I am in Subic, Zambales PH rn and l am always with my lady and I let her doing most the talking just so I won't say anything offensive or do anything stupid on my part but I have found most people are very friendly to me. Cheers
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Great idea Cheers 🍻
@iveshen.gangan10 ай бұрын
Cool vid. Thanks for the info. As someone living in Thailand, I have been warned many times about public reviews of companies. It is really sad that the law is taken advantage of to such a degree. Plus, being a foreigner, it is very difficult to fight for what you paid for.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
It can be super frustrating no question Thanks for watching and comment Cheers Mate 🍺
@josephwells337910 ай бұрын
Dr. Mark, as always thank you for the education of a pit fall. Others on line about Thailand do not come as close as you share. Keep up with the lessons. Yours and other you come across. V/r Joe😊
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey Joe thanks brother I'm just trying to help people navigate their way through the craziness that is Thailand. Cheers Mate 🍺
@BobbyLte10 ай бұрын
Hi Doc, would love one of your shirts. Love your conent , been following you for a long time. Stay safe bro .
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey Bobby Thanks mate Shoot me off a Facebook Messenger and I'll see about getting one to you Cheers Mate Mark Sabean
@justinmcintosh65549 ай бұрын
That negativity is bred into Westerners. I’ve just finished a 2 week trip in Thailand and the negative attitude isn’t there
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean9 ай бұрын
💯 Couldn't agree more Cheers mate 🥂
@rickylee612910 ай бұрын
Good Video Doc 😊. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Thanks Ricky Cheers Mate 🍺
@andrewkamchi747810 ай бұрын
My understanding is that the Teenee app put out by Chris Parker / Retired Working for You is as good as you are going to get in addressing this. Glad to see you still kicking Mark. I think you should brand The Happiest Hobo.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the referral Cheers Mate 🍺 What I need to do is copyright A LOT FOR YOUR BAHT
@andrewkamchi747810 ай бұрын
Ok, I’ll meet you in the middle and say do both! Now you’ll have 3 different sayings to build a product line off of. What great partners we make!! You’re welcome :P
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
@MarcusSmith-hr9ut9 ай бұрын
Hey 👋🏽 doc. Save a shirt for me. I’m actually in pattaya until February. Maybe we can grab a beer sometime.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean9 ай бұрын
Hey bro I'll hook ya up Cheers 🍻
@On-The-Go10 ай бұрын
Love to have one of those shirts! I’ll even pay for the shipping! Love the channel and seeing our hobo survive in Thailand!
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey Mate Shoot me a Facebook Messenger and I'll help get one to you Cheers Mate 🥂
@nigelbaker271710 ай бұрын
Hi Mark! Good job mate. Turn the table on your supplier, report the to the Thai Ministry of Commerce for manufacturing goods which are an insult to their own country, if you can be bothered with the beuracrecy. Or write it off to experience. 😊
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Sadly enough at this point I couldn't even be bothered with the bureaucracy that I would have to go through to do such a thing Sadly Cheers
@geezerlife437510 ай бұрын
Western Foreigners in Thailand = Financial Target. It is embedded in the culture. The two tiered entrance fees, for national parks, the water market taxis etc.. on and on ..555 .. Just The Way That It Is..
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Actually I will say this much I don't mind the two tiered entrance to the natural Parks because I think that the local people should be allowed to go for free even back in Canada I think whatever province you live in if there's a park there you should be allowed to go to it for free... But that's me Thanks for watching and commenting Cheers Mate 🍺
@geezerlife437510 ай бұрын
I agree with "your" feelings on the two tiered pricing system in the parks, (that was the easiest example to use so that everyone reading could relate) My point was, Western Foreigners in Thailand = Financial Target. It is embedded in the culture.@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
💯 But sadly it happens in every single country Incall it the Yellow Guy Tax in Canada against the Chinese.... Cheers Mate 🥂
@Tedn22210 ай бұрын
Dr. Mark .. Long time watcher of your videos. I would Live a Large Shirt.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey Mate Shoot me off a Facebook Messenger Mark Sabean
@breakingnewsnetworklive10 ай бұрын
How about an update on the recent tax changes for expats. Have a friend who lives there and is considering leaving unless he can figure out a way to lessen the impact.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Just did kne mate Cheers 🍻
@bitemenow60910 ай бұрын
I booked a hotel in Pattaya based on reviews and got there and it did not have wifi and the staff did not seem concerned about this problem. So I checked out in the first hour. I smiled and told them NO WIFI NO stay... I smiled Thanked them and left. I did not leave a bad review. I just took my medicine and went to another hotel.
@silly_hammy110 ай бұрын
And they lovingly took ur money🤣🤣
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Did you get a refund?
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
I'm hoping he got a refund
@bitemenow60910 ай бұрын
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean .. No refund. No recourse.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Shit bro That sucks
@justinchristensen76710 ай бұрын
Hey Mark, thats frustrating, hopefully the good outweighs the bad. Maybe you can start spotlighting more places that represent the country well like dons bbq, ked massage, etc...
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
💯 bro Take care
@actionator10 ай бұрын
I’d proudly wear a Dr. Mark shirt! 🍻
@jimmyg442810 ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up… Don’t want to get scooped up and have to pay a hefty ransom .. Reminds me an incident that occurred I. Havana ….. Be well Doc
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
What happened in Havana?
@jimmyg442810 ай бұрын
I had a room in a casa particular, and when they came around with the census people and the big logbook, I guess the house wasn’t legit and they threatened so I paid them off…
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Great scam isn't it,,,, I've heard this one as well. Cheers Mate 🍺
@johnfots248610 ай бұрын
Hey Mark that's unfortunate indeed, especially when they completely stuff up the order and offer a petty discount....But then again its happening everywhere. Optus was dowm for one complete day with no explanations what so ever....and the only compensation offer was extra data, unbelievable. They could've apologised and offered the next bill is on them.
@silly_hammy110 ай бұрын
Nothing will ever be offered for free
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
The worst thing is John they admitted that it was completely their fault. After I approve the renditions they were told by production that it just would not work and they forgot to tell me.... Lol
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Only being kind.....
@grantdavis95310 ай бұрын
I’d love a shirt but I’m 5-6 XL but my teerak is a L. Love ya vids
@terrybrunzello508910 ай бұрын
Why, hello Dr, you should know by now that there’s always going to be some type of language or communication hitch and you should’ve gotten a piece of paper and drew out exactly what you wanted ! good luck with your shirts. Let me know how you make out and I’d like to purchase the finish product and keep up the good work.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
That's the trouble The gave me detailed renditions of the shirts to approve.... They were perfect When they went out for production the sewer told them that the design would not work,,,,, They failed to tell me this They even admitted it Sorry I left that out .... Cheers Mate 🍺
@TheWarthogInstitute10 ай бұрын
I would love one of those shirts.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Send me a Facebook Messenger Mark Sabean Cheers Mate 🍺
@TheWarthogInstitute10 ай бұрын
I sent a message but I'm not sure it went to the right place.@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Cheers Mate
@healingnarcissism_10 ай бұрын
I thought you prefered cambodia? where are you settling? which do you prefer?
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Definitely not Cambodia, great place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there... Lol Siem Reap is wonderful but I would get bored jna hurry. I'll stick to Thailand for now Cheers 🥂
@buckfitches208710 ай бұрын
Hi Doctor. Is word of mouth effective in Thailand? I would think all dirty establishments subject to the consequences of people talking to other people about their shenanigans.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
I don't think word of mouth is going to help a lot here anyways in a small town yes it would have some type of effect but here not really because the market's too large... Cheers Mate 🥂
@YouChwb10 ай бұрын
Could it be that the net is restrictive to avert any political unrest so to keep the public in check, also, what kind of Dr are you?
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
No the net is wide open here with zero restrictions It's just policy and law Lese-majeste Cheers Mate 🥂 I'm a Dr of Thai Economics Lol
@CheSmith7410 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that story... maybe try another vendor? Would love a shirt & can pay for the shipping. Easy if you have a Canadian bank
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey mate The worst thing is on Phuket there is only one shop I tihknill try Bangkok and if that doesn't work,,, well China it is. Shoot me off a Facebook Messenger and I'll see about setting you up Mark Sabean Cheers Mate
@jesperjensen29310 ай бұрын
So I guess of you buy local, you pretty much have to make a contract with them, also covering if the product is completely wrong. It is the greed and cheating culture in Thailand that makes them suffer from bad business. The Chinese portals has booming days for sure.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Trouble is I had a contract with them Sadly the so called manager and the owner left everything up to the girls in the shop to fix. No one took any accountability besides the girl that took the order. Even though they admitted in a text that it was their fault .. Greed for sure, ignorance mostly it seems Cheers Mate 🍺
@kennymcalpine897010 ай бұрын
Swings and roundabouts mate and i DONT want a shirt , i got style
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Ouch that's hurtful Lol Cheers Mate 🥂
@dominichoward483310 ай бұрын
The code is 3 stars no comments... it tells me everything i need to know.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
That's awesome Thanks mate I'll remember that
@SantiSabaiLife10 ай бұрын
Save me a shirt. I'll trade ya a couple beers for it in February.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
💯 Cheers Mate 🍺
@Kakashi10ist10 ай бұрын
Hi, if you had to relocate to another country because you cant stay in Thailand anymore. Which Country would you choose? 2 question: Which country would you say its similar to Thailand? Last but not least. I think you mention it in a video but forgot. Do you like Japan? Any comments about Japan base on your POV. Cheers
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
That's a great question Most likely I would use China as my base and jumpmaround from country to country I would spend a lot of time exploring Vietnam for sure,,,, Honestly Mate haven't made it to Japan yet,,,, oddly not high on my list for some reason.....
@Kakashi10ist10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply @@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Cheers Mate Have yiu been to Vietnam?
@Kakashi10ist10 ай бұрын
I have not. @@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean
@splod4410 ай бұрын
I want a shirt Please I live in Thailand so a big saving on shipping . A win win situation nes't pas ?
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
💯 Send me a Facebook Messenger and I'll see about getting one to you Mark Sabean Cheers Mate 🍺
@mauricerobillard61210 ай бұрын
Her bro, ship me one! I live here and I'm a faithful sub
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey brother send me a Facebook Messenger Mark Sabean
@lostboi397410 ай бұрын
Lawyer
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
I have a whole legal team on retainer.... Lol Cheers Mate 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting
@matman00710 ай бұрын
yer mate get onda piss bro brother man
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Cheers Mate 🍺
@user-jg8hp6hc1k10 ай бұрын
Over exgerating mate.
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Not in the least bit actually Again you can Google EVERYTHING I say,,,,,,,,,
@silly_hammy110 ай бұрын
1st 🤣
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean10 ай бұрын
Hey hey Awesome 👍
@johnerdelyi42087 ай бұрын
I look at it you are in a poor country with a different culture what do you expect it's not like Dubai or Monte Carlo people who complain about everything have picked the wrong country to go to. I'm realistic I'm paying about 35 bucks a night for a hotel with a swimming pool and free breakfast in Australia I would get a tent site . The workers are on low pay so I don't expect everything to be perfect I'm not a celebrity 😂 !
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean7 ай бұрын
I'm not complaining about the COUNTRY!!!! I'm comparing about the idiot TOURISTS that come here and try to set up tent cities on the beaches here..... Nowhere did I say anything about the COUNTRY,,,,,, I'm talking about the moronic backpacking goofballs that are too cheap to pay a couple of bucks for a room,,,,,.
@johnerdelyi42087 ай бұрын
Mate I didn't say you I'm talking about people who just have to complain about everything it seems the fashion these days I love 😍 seeing these people who are drama queens carrying on I just walk past with a big smile ☺ on my face and suckers they are on holidays and are still miserable !
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean7 ай бұрын
Inger what you mean I'm just reiterating that for me it's the tourists that are wrecking the place I can't imagine travelling when I can't afford to,,,, asking for handouts from other travelers to finance my adventures I just can't imagine
@johnerdelyi42087 ай бұрын
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean there's no such thing as a free lunch I would rather be dead than ask anyone for help favours money 💵 etc I've been travelling 30years to Asia I seem it all and I will be in pattaya 5th of march I pay my way and don't ask anyone for anything but I'm sure I will bump into a few drama queens and scammers where I will just say no !