I Moved to Thailand to Drink Myself to Death

[@ThairishTimes]

Here’s a video I made about people I met in Thailand battling addiction kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-rlmSCqJVmbdUsi=RVSOVUfFYXeQf_4K

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Hello folks. Only 5% thumbs up from the viewers is really unfair. So please: HIT THE LIKE BUTTON !!!

[@stevenhull5025]

My younger brother passed away from liver failure at the age of 47. Similar to Paul, he needed alcohol to cope with life's ups and downs. Well done Paul for having the inner strength to defeat the demon called alcohol.

[@johnblyth9787]

Very well done Paul on overcoming King alcohol. I was a slave to the bottle for 17 years. December 2023 will be 34 years sober. Pete thank you for this one. Truly inspirational Paul. Thank you very much

[@ThairishTimes]

Brilliant mate, fair play to you

[@archangel_josh]

Alcohol only works for a certain time, it stopped being fun for me years ago and I wouldn't want to drink but it'd be Friday 5pm and I'd think "What else am I going to do?" so I'd drink and never feel that 'high' I used to get and slowly get drunk and binge over the weekend (no sleep, no food, no water, two days straight) for years. My hangovers on Sunday turned into withdrawals, being exhausted and unable to sleep, wanting to cry but not being able to, being depressed and anxious and sweaty and having the shakes. I was functional though, never drank during the week, went to work and did 5 Crossfit sessions each week. The year before I quit everything started to fall apart, I could hardly make it through a gym session and I was exhausted at work. I'll be 2 years sober next month and I absolutely love life. I have this enormous sense of well being and I get a real high just from living life. I'm so happy I escaped and I'm happy that Paul did too. Not all of us do.

[@gum6y1]

Wow what an interview. Paul has come across as a very insightful and intelligent individual and to think he was homeless and running amuck in the past. Credit to him for not only beating his demons but giving back to the community by talking about his experiences. Good work Pete.

[@leetimcke7963]

That was a great listen, fair play to the man for changing his direction in life ❤

[@ThailandThomas]

Great Story Pete. Glad Paul found the other side of his addiction. I use to be a heavy drinker in my youth. Glad I got past it.

[@beerdrinker6452]

I was very skeptical at the beginning of this video. I heard an amazing number of statements I completely agree with. Enough said. Great video. Thank you.

[@seanmann863]

I am in 100% agreement on how he saw drinking is the key to fun. And it was. I stopped. Never had a problem just go too old to enjoy it like I use to. Chasing that first wonderful wild party drunk for so many years.

[@jpants5144]

How old were u when u stopped?

[@akaAlias]

Such an insightful conversation, thanks Pete and Paul! That talk alone will motivate people to drink less or even stop doing it. Thats what it does for me, at least. Paul seems to be incredibly smart. Congrats on winning the fight! Cheers!

[@PATThaiA]

Lovely take Pete.A Story of a Foot Soldier who got into deep trouble and Battled his way out of it..A fight for life.Great Spirit Paul..

[@ThairishTimes]

cheers mate glad you liked it

[@margarettownsley9500]

I honestly love story’s like this it’s great to see beautiful people being set free by the help of god

[@MrSippiMekong]

Thanks for this topic. I’m a person in recovery in USA, planning to move to the Kingdom at some point and appreciate a ‘sober’ look at addiction and how Thailand can kill you but also sanity can be found as well.

[@EaglePress-bg3yi]

Another great interview Pete. Resonated so much with my own experience with alcohol. Keep up the good work.

[@ThairishTimes]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@philly1776]

Wow what an uplifting story. This guy is tremendous!!!!

[@liamdoherty211]

What a great story from a top man, the world needs more Pauls.

[@Tmidiman]

Great interview Pete. I wish him the best and hope he can influence others to review their lives and make whatever positive changes they need.

[@harryhunter114]

Ive had over 3 years of sobriety now, i know exactly what how Paul feels.

[@ThairishTimes]

best of luck

[@scottg3456]

Great interview Pete, many guys with bad habits like alcoholism find it very difficult to resist, especially in places like Thailand but glad to see Paul's turned his life around. All the best to him.

[@diannewillis799]

One of the best interviews so far Pete. Irish men are the best shtory tellers in the world and I love listening to the accents, the sense or fun and self deprecation. Brilliant, thank you ❤

[@belze0n885]

Very good interview, looking forward to them every week. Thank you very much, Pete.

[@ThairishTimes]

Cheers mate really happy to hear that 🙏🙏🙏

[@rickhilton2447]

I live in Thailand and it’s not a place to move to if you have a drinking problem.

[@chestermosburger3113]

rickhilton or Scotland and Ireland!!

[@keithbentley6081]

Definitely don't go to Russia. From personal experience.

[@brokebob6641]

Pete this guy had some journey , fair play to him so many people in his situation dont make it and he sounds so together now , hes a true survivor

[@ThairishTimes]

absolutely, I was delighted to get Paul on to share his incredible story

[@sparkygirl9083]

That was really good. I'm sober 24 years. I love every minute of it

[@barrydwyer2039]

There are very many people that are functioning Alcoholics, as there are also very many functioning drug addicts. They hold down jobs, live reasonable lives, they might drink alot everyday and never get totally drunk although they are not completely sober. Some people can handle alcohol better than others and sometimes it depends on the type of alcohol being used, as not all types of alcohol bring on the same effects. I'm not trying to make a case for alcohol, just that there are varying degrees of alcoholism and not all alcoholics are falling over and being a nuisanse to everyone around them. But they have a dependancy issue because something is missing from their lives, once you find out that missing link is then it is usually much easier to either give up all together or turn back into a social drinker. Just my opinion.

[@ThairishTimes]

Spot on Barry, I agree 100%

[@Mike-ck6tq]

Really very good and interesting. “ some people just feel life too much”

[@ThairishTimes]

That got me thinking too, cool that you picked up on it

[@aidanomorgadh1]

Great interview, very interesting person and a heartwarming story, well done lads

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks Aidan

[@manephewlenny6401]

Emailed Paul about 10 years ago about my drinking and his response led to a 7 year dry spell.

[@louisdisbury9759]

Hi Ive lived here for 30 years. run a bar for 10 years, worked as a scuba Instructor, worked for the Tourist police for 2 years have lived in Pattaya, Bangkok and now Phuket, I've visited nearly every Province here using either a motorbike or pickup truck and have some great stories to tell if your interested.

[@ThairishTimes]

I’m very interested mate. Can you email me pls? [e-mail]

[@louisdisbury9759]

@@ThairishTimes will do cheers.

[@Dieblauesau]

I heard that alcohol addiction is harder to beat than heroin, cant just go cold turkey because it can cause death. I am a light drinker, but has been thinking many times to give up drinking, kinda a waste of money and life is much better sober.

[@Nessyk01]

It starts off light for everyone 🤔

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Each to their own.

[@judyengle7728]

Great and important interview

[@Dazzler429]

Truly great story full of honesty best wishes 👍

[@MrTraveller.]

Life is a great teacher. Congresses to him. Thx 4 the interview. I hit the gym, run & do boxing 🥊 daily as my new routine here in Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thank you very much for this focus on the most distructiv substance in human history. Get a "drink" ... but its "drug". 20:37 ... the moment from which it only could get upwards again. I am happy that he made it. Much luck for his future! Only that man is free, who is in control over himself

[@ThairishTimes]

well said mate

[@bobkrogh1670]

Pete, you deserve many successes. Keep putting up great content,

[@margarettownsley9500]

I’ve joined Paul’s page can’t wait to look at all his video’s

[@ThairishTimes]

Enjoy Margaret

[@tjmctube]

That "vomit therapy" reminds me of what my dad told me about his quite smoking program that was actually done in a hospital in the 1980s. He said he and others were brought into a conference room and packs of cigarettes were place in front of everyone at the conference table. There they were told to start chain smoking. The idea was to chock them out. He said it was to remind them of the unpleasant experience of smoking when you just start. In other words, to make you feel nauseous (like vomiting). It worked. My dad was a child of the depression, went on to have a successful merchant marine career (license captain, all seas). Just the classic prototype of a smoker in the 1940s and 1950s.

[@ThairishTimes]

Interesting technique, couldn’t do it now with all the rules about H&S

[@jpants5144]

It’s vomiting out the demons

[@ellielarsen3673]

Once again I enjoyed your interview. Amazing listener, never ever judging the people you interview. In fact you give a lot of respect and hope to people. You are really a unique person. You should have few millions watching you. Great questions. Always managing to bring the person back to the topic in a gentle yet in a smart way without making them feel bad. Please continue your interviews, discussions. You have great personality, calm and direct. I can't wait to see you been a dad. You will be amazing and caring father. I do wish you, your wife and your whole family all the very best. You deserve it. Yet you remain humble and caring person. Here I go, I have now gave you my very honest, fair opinion and compliments. Stay safe and happy. ❤

[@ThairishTimes]

Thank you so much for your kind words ☺️☺️☺️

[@donalodonovan9967]

Really great interview !!!!

[@shane0traveller451]

Great video and interesting content. TOP GUY!!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks mate

[@djcraighampson]

Absolutely fascinating

[@markm2359]

Great story and interview. Really glad you are doing so well. Good stuff!

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks so much!

[@Boddav]

It’s very rare that anyone admits to being an “aggressive drunk”.It’s hard to label a specific drunk personality .As for myself I’ve covered the whole spectrum.From psychotic moron to happy go lucky philanthropist.

[@eduardochavacano]

Met so many nice alcoholic brits or irish people in Thailand. They were very good people. I thought then, that if I was God for 5 minutes, id make it rain Gin Toni or Vodka Orange and there will be world peace.

[@YuChiGongG]

He is right. Thai bars are sad places for Farang. I have not been into a Thai bar, but walking by the bars, looking in at guys sitting on stools in the mornings, is very sad looking.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... me either. Aren't there many guys with selfpityness? Self-pity is selfdistruction

[@bigbrother4ever]

Most walking streets are like that. Walk to any of those and look at those men sitting there and having a drink at 9am. That prompted me to run away from a Red light district after only 2 nights. Lest I get infected by whatever they have. 😢

[@jf5063]

Paul I read you first book years back. Great read, hilarious in places.

[@graguitar6493]

The best thing about weed becoming legal is there's less reason now to drink

[@keithbentley6081]

Yeah but it has its own drawbacks. No substance you rely on is doing you any good.

[@graguitar6493]

@@keithbentley6081 true but who cares about that when it's so enjoyable. Here for a good time not a long time

[@Ryan_Powers25]

When I listen to this interview I'm thinking of that rat study, where one group rats were given opportunity to socialize with other rats, exercise, and water laced with heroin. The other group only had the choice of drinking heroin laced water and they became addicted. While the former chose to do the other fun things. I think alcohol, food, gambling or any addiction is just an escape from our mundane lives. It's so unfortunate because so many ppl get trapped and can't escape. And like you said, there are many sensitive souls out there.

[@keithbentley6081]

Sounds like an invalid experiment if your description is correct.

[@Papillion-Man]

Thanks for your share Paul 👍

[@stephencirving]

This was great. Thanks for sharing Paul:

[@schoolnyc]

Most of the Irish in New York love there bar time. There are.a few areas that are full of Irish and there Pubs.

[@Xiaomi9A-rd3nw]

Fascinating shtory. There but for the Grace of God go I, Mairtin BKK.

[@leigh7507]

I also drink too much (about 5 times a week) and I strongly believe that its poor mental health are the cause for most of us. If we're miserable and depressed we drink and sometimes it helps. If we're anxious it definitely helps on the day. If we're bored, it helps to pass the evening. The only thing that makes me want to massively cut back is hearing about so many heavy drinkers turning into alcoholism if they dont cut it back or stop completely. I see the lives that people who are phycially dependent on the booze and it looks like a miserable life. The only horrible thing is that if poor mental health causes us to booze - then we have to solve our mental health issue - which is so damn hard to do.

[@donjordan8174]

Good one Pete! Thanks

[@ThairishTimes]

Very welcome don

[@williamhartz8707]

Great interview

[@ThairishTimes]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@denzilite]

These stories about people drinking too much are very interesting because most people have come to a point in their life where they realise they are drinking too much. Some more than others of course. As a Scotsman in Philippines I’ve been there.

[@gemox3225]

I think I could have been addicted to alcohol if I had liked the taste as I'm a bit addicted to chocolate and sugar, and I have to constantly watch myself. Fortunately I hate the taste of alcohol.

[@Monty-xs7hp]

So many people do the same. Its called buying a bar. The amount of bar owners i met there that had to have a drink everyday

[@georgejetson3702]

I love a story with a happy ending

[@JakTalkThai]

Some story. Read his book long time ago. The part about first holy communion drinking lol.... they are the best pissups I think....! Fair play to him to beat addiction but being Irish I still love the gargle and nothing better than 5 or 6 pints for the craic. Not ever going to stop as love it... !!

[@liamdoherty211]

LOL

[@little_engine_goes_to_Thailand]

Interesting that the first memories at around age 7. Dr Bruce Harold Lipton mentions that we record habits from 1-7 years that determine our behaviour- programmed as it were. These programmes run 95 percent of the time and most of the time we are unaware of them

[@stefanmeier7690]

3.5 years of Alcohol and god gave me the best Thing i ever had , my son ❤

[@graerindley6312]

Great video. Did Paul recover from his liver problem, does he now have good health? 😀

[@ThairishTimes]

he's in great health now. He runs marathons. He said he's planning on running 100km

[@DeanConnolly-ke8rp]

Brilliant insight...

[@tedwheeler2266]

Thanks Pete, great interview

[@ThairishTimes]

thanks mate

[@thinktwice4227]

Sadhu !! (the Buddhist word, means you've done it correctly) 🎉🎉

[@kippsguitar6539]

Mcdaids one of my locals wjen I lived in Dublin, another profound amd inspirational video here

[@ThairishTimes]

Brilliant, it’s a great little boozer

[@neilyounan3241]

90% of Pattaya and Jomtien is like this because there is nothing else to do anywhere including Thailand the days and nights are long no matter how many hobbies and friends you’ve got. Why is anyone shocked drinking is important.

[@ThairishTimes]

everything in moderation mate

[@nikkimclay5474]

A very enlightened man, age 7 is very young tobe exposed to alcohol & see it as a tool to life.

[@G7FX_REVIEWS]

All those homeless people in Dublin should be going to Thailand to get alcohol rehabilitation. Most people dont over come these addictions unless they leave the country where they are having these problems.

[@fionnmcnessa]

Yeah cause they can all fork out 1000euro for a flight and another few thousand spending money 🤔

[@louisdisbury9759]

Well done Paul we all have our demons that we have to keep the lid on, some use drugs some use alcohol and there's always an underlying reason for any addiction, none of us ask to come into this life we are put here without choice and have to get through it, But Thailand without a doubt is one of the best places in the World to conquer those demons and move on,there is something deeply spiritual about this country and its people that just puts the Western mind at ease straight away as long as your receptive to that,looks like you have found your vocation in life Paul and there's not a better country in the world to practice that.

[@edic2619]

Great interview.

[@ThairishTimes]

thank you

[@robincarvey7492]

His books are also excellent. Dead Drunk and Middle aged Muey Thai. I really related to both.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

He reminds me of Michael Stipe the singer of REM

[@ThairishTimes]

I see it now

[@mythai9593]

"I wasted so many years", I guess that's in part 2, sounds like he's had a great life.

[@seanmann863]

Leaving Las Vegas

[@internationalfranchisealli5547]

Excellent video

[@joelnelson6259]

Lots of good AA meetings in Thailand even in Pattaya believe it or not

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

I’m watching this on a Monday morning at 9 o clock and it’s making me thirsty.

[@ThairishTimes]

Forget the booze, you won’t be able to deliver our loaves

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@ThairishTimes 😂👍🏼

[@Jimmy-km8kn]

Great story

[@mikimoto99]

Just while I remember! When is round two with Natalia the man hatet?😉

[@ThairishTimes]

I'm still trying to get her back on but it's 50/50

[@Paul-dv4dr]

Are you not allowed to drink behind the bar in UK? Since when? Genuine question!

[@ThairishTimes]

I suppose it depends on the bar. I doubt many landlords would allow their staff to drink these days

[@YuChiGongG]

You are correct that the majority of people are unable to beat addiction, and those that can represent a small percentage of the drug/alcohol addicts in this world. There is no real headway or progress being made, either, it seems. The brain is just not as simple as that. And, there will never be SOMA in pill form, either, as was also alluded to in this interview.

[@s96822]

does the temple have medical staff to monitor and give drugs to manage the dangers (stroke, heat attack, organ damage, dangerously elevated blood pressure, seizures) of stopping alcohol ??

[@ThairishTimes]

sorry I have no idea

[@keithbentley6081]

​@@ThairishTimesPretty important information if you've ever been through severe alcohol withdrawal, it's no picnic. In fact it's Hell on Earth.

[@nr24130]

'I landed in rehab...I mean Riyadh' Brilliant

[@ThairishTimes]

😂😂😂

[@patrickcoyne1145]

Looks in good shape for a ex alcoholic, i was waiting for someone to apper in absolutely cruel condition as appearance 😮

[@ThairishTimes]

he runs marathons now, he's planning to do 100km soon

[@thomashovgaard3134]

It takes an alcoholic to think its a good idea to go to Thailand to party and expect a good outcome

[@jpants5144]

What kind of work do u do in Thailand?

[@DLVRYDRYVR]

I'm actually Thairish 😊

[@ThairishTimes]

Brilliant what a great combination!! you should be proud!

[@gertdrok]

My Respect to Paul. But in a normal way, you can visit a bar and have some drinks and have Fun with friends. 🙏

[@ThairishTimes]

absolutely, I enjoy that myself

[@uzo992]

Im gonna start drinking again.

[@PapaOsmubal.OscarBalajadia]

I think almost all farangs suffer from alcoholism in Thailand. Maybe I am exaggerating, but sure many of them.

[@U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation]

Homeless moving to other countries... I need his money 😂😂

[@bigbrother4ever]

Was thinking the same most homeless do not have a pot to piss in. Literally 😂

[@U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation]

@@bigbrother4ever NOTICE how no one has bothered to answer/ask this question . 🤣

[@SG-wx8zm]

Yes, I know very few homeless people for whom this would ever be an option.

[@bigbrother4ever]

@@U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation There are lots of untruths and half baked stories on YT. Especially with these 'expats' types

[@liamdoherty211]

@@SG-wx8zm I believe he said he worked between benders so homeless with a little cash for travel.

[@dereksg1880]

you and mrs back in TH ?

[@ThairishTimes]

not yet mate but soon

[@steray7590]

The man is dead right drink is the worst drug out there really honestly ive had the same experience

[@ma3stro681]

It’s the social acceptance and legality that makes it the most dangerous and destructive drug …

[@steray7590]

@@ma3stro681 spot on pal

[@GeorgeHutchins]

You should have did beer only, because you will fill up before you had too much.

[@dallasstorey]

In Thailand, you need a work permit, even to volunteer right???

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

@dallasstorey .... wrong place and time to ask such question !!!

[@dallasstorey]

@@_Alfa.Bravo_ Why's that?

[@spicysalsaking791]

technically yes

[@peeemm1174]

He thinks Paul is working without a work permit? What a sad prick

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@_Alfa.Bravo_no it’s not.

[@santiagonavesgomez8332]

I’m the first sorry for arriving late on the 1600 hundred

[@ThairishTimes]

The early bird catches the worm

[@unassailable6138]

BUSHMILLS IS THE BEST @@@

[@ThairishTimes]

I’m a Jameson man

[@unassailable6138]

@@ThairishTimes Pete, this critic was Jameson's then switched to Bushmills , he explains why kzbin.info/www/bejne/imTLpIiQqtKSopo

[@ma3stro681]

It’s all poison …

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Except for the longest time they wouldn’t employ Catholics.

[@olddouchebag]

Should have gone to Vietnam or Cambodia. Way cheaper!

[@packageism]

I found this story a little boring. It sounded a bit far fetched to be honest. How does an alcoholic become a qualified nurse. Very hard to achieve this for anyone let alone a piss head. I think he was just a binge drinker who is guilty of thinking too much

[@ThairishTimes]

Paul has been on Irish TV and radio over the years and his story has always been the exact same. Many people are functioning alcoholics. I used to work with a guy in Thailand who drank vodka from a Sprite bottle at work and he was able to do his job (not very well but enough to not get sacked) so it is plausible

[@ijustagirl74]

You can be a high functioning alcoholic ..

[@chestermosburger3113]

packageism - some alcoholics have managed to rule countries, let alone become nurses.

[@patrickglennon7058]

Inspirational more than boring,I'm in koh samui and stay away from bars as best I can.

[@GA001]

Yes, boring I thought.