I Visited The Most Authentic Long Neck Tribe In Thailand

[@LifewithSerg]

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[@heatherg8835]

Absolutely love this video!!! The Karen Long Neck Tribe Village rocks authenticity!!! The people are so beautiful and their craftsmanship skills are amazing. Handmade scarfs, jewelry, sculptures, and all the other pieces are all worth their weight in gold. Wish I could spend a couple days in this village getting to know the people and observe them working at their craft.

[@LifewithSerg]

I know exactly what you mean. I spent two hours there, and I really had a hard time leaving.

[@lesiamany3391]

We went to see them last year. I bought scarves, and other beautiful items. I love the people and their traditions. I will go back again and give more!! Thanks Serg!!!!

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes I definitely want to go back as well. Such nice people.

[@นิวัฒน์โตอมรพันธุ์]

Thank you for sharing this video. You are very kind to donated and support to Long Neck Karen.

[@LifewithSerg]

They are such lovely people. I spent two hours there and had a really hard time leaving. Really enjoyed the community feel.

[@TheThaiLife]

I'm so glad you found that night market, how beautiful. That temple you found was amazing. This has to be one of your best videos yet man. The Long Neck tribe village you went to is literally the eact one one I"ve always wanted to go to. This was an amazing video.

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you so much for that long neck tribe was really amazing. I think it was definitely my favorite day on this trip so far.

[@chasinggeckos8843]

It’s only a “Human Zoo” if people treat it like that when visiting. I have been to that village and the folks are very welcoming and happy to share their culture. If they wished to remain isolated they would simply stop the boat ride. It’s so important to support the villagers along the way like you are doing. Another great video

[@LifewithSerg]

Those people are so wonderful. I spent two hours and that village, and I could’ve stayed much much longer. They had such a wonderful sense of community.

[@chasinggeckos8843]

Back in Canada now after a month in Thailand. Will be back soon. Told all the agents I was with about your channel.

[@suchawatr.]

You always support the local.I'm rally appreciated that..Have a safe trip throughout Thailand..God bless you..🙏❤️

[@LifewithSerg]

I think it’s important to support all these small places. Be well!

[@ThatsFarked]

YOU WARM MY HEART HELPING THAT LADY OFF THE BOAT. MUCH LOVE MATE

[@LifewithSerg]

It was my pleasure to help her. 😊

[@TheThaiLife]

I think I've seen every one of your videos and this was my favorite yet. Great job!

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you so very much! This is definitely one of my top five favorite videos that I’ve made

[@premsiripupipat5381]

Thanks for taking us there to this Karen longneck village. I never been there so it’s interesting to learn about them. 😊😊

[@LifewithSerg]

Glad you enjoyed it, I had a wonderful time there.

[@ruthpaige6689]

Very interesting tour of the tribal village. Enjoying these videos. Stay well.

[@LifewithSerg]

That was my favorite stop, for sure.

[@ชนาธิปชิดสิน-ฅ8ว]

Feeling that you are happy with your bike and enjoy visiting all parts of Thailand Happy trip then

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes, thank you, loving this trip.

[@Swampzoid]

Beautiful art. Lovely people. I liked the bamboo bridge.

[@LifewithSerg]

This was definitely one of my favorite days on the whole trip.

[@christopherlaw9184]

Another great video👍🏼 Love the village, it’s a special peaceful place. So friendly people too 🙏🏼

[@LifewithSerg]

This was a truly amazing experience for me. I’m so grateful.

[@terryn111]

Can't find your video on Pai.

[@ddiva981]

Hi Serg, it was great to have met you at the B2 Premier Hotel at MHS !! We have ended our trip and back at Singapore and Malaysia. Hopefully you had a fantastic ride back too.

[@LifewithSerg]

It was great to meet you guys! I was really jealous of the fact you had much more capable bikes than I did. Happy you had a great trip, I’m also finished with mine.

[@JagdishBhatia-Voice]

Hey Serg. Very nice and a unique experience I should say. Your content is getting far different and classy every day. Cheers Buddy. Keep Going!!!

[@LifewithSerg]

Hello Jagdish. This was such an amazing experience. I’m glad you’re enjoying these videos. Take care.

[@jeezermd3817]

Interesting visit. Lovely scarves. Take care and enjoy your trip.

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you, I will

[@DreamofThailand19000]

I appreciate your respect and support for other culture. Again, thanks for awesome video!

[@LifewithSerg]

This was a wonderful day for me. Probably my favorite on this trip so far. I’ve got two more videos from this tour coming up.

[@benlee6500]

Let's respect humanity 👏 and we are all human beings... the travelling to countryside by bike 🏍 is very nice...the long neck tribes is something I have always curious to see..thanks Serg for bringing this uniquely special experience that's second to none...enjoy the peace and quiet lifestyles at this part of the country..thanks again showing us around the places...🎉😂

[@LifewithSerg]

I think this was my favorite day on this whole trip so far. I’m so happy to be able to share it with all of you.

[@matthewkjellerson9325]

Another great video, again. stay safe and enjoy the trip...Matt

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks, as always match. I’ve got two more from this series coming up.

[@changthai-cq1rz]

Amazing, definitely on my wishlist. Appreciate your donation to the village, cheers.

[@LifewithSerg]

Definitely go check it out

[@tallthintom]

Nice video Serg! Interesting places, looks like the trip is going well.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes having a great time. Already planning another trip for next month.

[@rastaph]

Another outstanding video! This is turning into a monumental trip for you! Can't wait to see what is next on this trip.

[@LifewithSerg]

This was one of my favorite days. I’ve got two more videos from the series and then we’re back in Bangkok.

[@komteera7494]

With respect, yehhhh, we come to learn about their life, culture and their Village. So it is not a human Zoo at all.... It is their identity... just like tattoo, dress, looks... or other ethnics when we visit their towns or villages. If we only talk about their necks, not their textiles, ways of living and their craft skills, then, we avoid being respect to their culture. So I am glad you helped them buying their products and gave donations. Very very well done! 😊😊😊

[@LifewithSerg]

I’m very happy to report that I haven’t gotten, yet, a single negative comment on this video about that tribe. I’m so happy to know that everyone enjoyed this. I’m really excited to be able to share experiences like this with everyone.

[@simplebudd]

I'm so touched by your kindness and generosity you show wherever you go. As a Thai, I do the same despite having paid for entries or special transport already. Those scarves are really lovely. I would buy a couple too. Bht 150 is quite cheap.

[@LifewithSerg]

Such lovely people. Loves this day so much.

[@mikedoble729]

I very rarely comment on KZbin as it’s kind of pointless. However I love the way you speak your Thai, it’s similar to my wife, kind of quiet gentle, humble and respectful, unpretentious. Respect.

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks Mike! I’m constantly trying to improve my Thai. It’s the tonality that’s really kicking my butt.

[@veritasaequitas9277]

Great vid. That Karen woman was so lovely and your genuine affection for the Thai people is obvious

[@LifewithSerg]

They were lovely people. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Paweenachannel5145]

Amazing village, they are look so happy, big smiles. Thank you for your knowledge and information.

[@LifewithSerg]

I’m so happy to be able to share with other people

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice video Serg! That bridge was awesome. I am a sucker for architecture as well, some people get tired of temples but I never will. I have a video with some architecture in it coming out Friday, a different take on Bangkok, check it out if you have time. Cheers

[@LifewithSerg]

That sounds really cool. I agree with you, architecture is always magnificent. That’s the one thing I love about Europe, the buildings there are just incredible.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I am more into the Asian architecture, like Japanese with the minimalist look and clean lines. If you haven't been highly recommend a visit to Kyoto Japan. Amazing place to visit@@LifewithSerg

[@jaydenktan3548]

I am humbled by your video. We in the West take it all for granted. Thank you Serg. Don't forget the white water rafting. !

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes this was a marvelous experience!

[@checkmate1015]

This is one of the most fascinating attributes of Thai culture!

[@LifewithSerg]

This was definitely one of the highlights of any cultural thing I have seen so far

[@aggiet4545]

Great video Serg. Karen Long Neck interesting tribes.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah it was a very interesting day.

[@stacylewin-champoux3741]

4:34 Tues Nov 21, 2023 Good Morning Serg From Gilbert Arizona USA. Very interesting learning experience in this community. It was interesting to find out that they wear the rings to protect themselves from tiger 🐯 attacks. But she's keeping her heritge alive. Iglad love 💕 that. This village is quite breathtaking. I'm glad you really enjoyed your day trip to this village. The bridge is really ornate, I love it. All of the temples you've seen are amazing. Continue on in safety and Healthy Blessings as always. See you soon in the next video. 19:05

[@LifewithSerg]

These people were really fascinating. I really enjoyed spending two hours there just talking to them and walking around. They were so very kind. Please take care of yourself!

[@robaaront7134]

Great videos. Heading to Thailand in February.

[@LifewithSerg]

I hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@konthaijaidee3035]

Oh, I forgot all about this hill tribe. I didn't know before that they have nice gifts to sell, and they are all hand-made. This clip is different from many others of yours because it shows probably your closes interaction with local people. This is special.

[@LifewithSerg]

I really enjoyed talking to these people. I spent two hours there, and they have such a wonderful sense of community. I’m glad you enjoyed this video.

[@joshbanks9261]

In Inle Lake part of the tour was visiting the long neck tribe. It was a bit more commercial than this village but Inle was an amazing experience. Luckily I actually lived there before the junta took over and was able to travel through out the country. I also went to Chaing Rai and went to see the tribes living in the upper hills just outside of town. Years ago I went to an exhibit in Chaing Mai that was photos and items from the tribes that live in a province protected hard to get their if you're a tourist.

[@LifewithSerg]

Sound like a great experience.

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

What a wonderful video. Thank you. So interesting.

[@LifewithSerg]

This is probably my favorite day from the whole trip so far

[@BK-57.]

That was a Great Video! Some of your videos are "Nat Geo" quality, thanks for sharing..🙏

[@LifewithSerg]

Wow! Being compared to National Geographic is a huge honor, I really am glad you enjoyed them. And yes, this video definitely felt like a National Geographic episode when I watched it back.

[@jimmyboysmovies1972]

Really interesting to see the long neck village. The people are so friendly and the items they sell are amazing . It’s depends how people view it as they have no state benefits and need money . The work the men do outside the village may not be paid well. It’s a shame that the tradition may disappear soon. Well done on picking up a few items and the donation.

[@LifewithSerg]

They are just such lovely people. I’m thrilled to be able to share this experience with everyone.

[@jasperscott5426]

And supporting a livelihood for themselves 😊.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes

[@rexchan8]

Remember to get your bike checked out every 3-4k for the belt and roller condition. Also a good time for an oil change while you are at it.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes I’m on top of it. Not my first bike. 😊

[@rexchan8]

Yeah scooters have shorter service intervals compared to traditional motorcycles and wasn't sure if you had one previously.

[@marcp108]

Serb - Please accept my apology upfront as you may not agree with my comment about the Neck tribe village. I visited there in September this year, on a whirlwind mini van day tour - of the white temple, Black temple, Golden temple etc.etc. I was actually looking forward to seeing this, but...while the ladies and their young daughters were very friendly and obviously talented at using the looms to create shawls, it all seemed a bit 'fake'. Stall upon stall sold the same trinkets and honestly it didn't look like they even lived there, it was more of a movie set.

[@LifewithSerg]

It depends which village you want to. There’s about five or six villages. I picked this one specifically because it supposed to be the oldest and most authentic. It did not feel like a movie set at all, because as you could see in my video, I showed you their houses. I’m sorry you were disappointed, but such is life. Not everything appeals to everyone. No need to apologize. Take care.

[@stephdad721]

Amazing trip Serg, Really, I love so much👍🫰👋🙏

[@LifewithSerg]

I’m having such a wonderful time. There’s two more episodes from this motorbike series.

[@mayu7404]

I have never been in Mae Hong Son , But one day i will visit it

[@LifewithSerg]

It’s a wonderful province!

[@perrykomick9478]

#1😁...another good one...what is the comfortable cruise speed of your scooter?

[@LifewithSerg]

Too speed is 118kph. However I find about 80-90 is the seer spot. BUT, I rode to for almost 5 hours at 100-105 and it was fine as well.

[@kritsada1971]

I love you brother. Thanks for respect people and place

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@kritsada1971]

i shared this video because i am live in Washington and work here some of my American friend want to know about my country Thailand

[@jasperscott5426]

Really enjoyed the segment regarding the second hand resale market.That perhaps answered a question regarding the restoration videos of electrical appliances and possibly what some of the profits resulting from sales, perhaps funding Buddhist monks🧐? Your segments are interesting and informative!!

[@LifewithSerg]

That place is great. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

I'm the idiot you met tonight at the store who gave you his channel name instead of his actual name LOL It's J.R. by the way. Nice meeting you , keep up the vids!

[@LifewithSerg]

Ha ha. It’s ok JR! Nice to meet you man!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Wife and I walking home from Thanksgiving dinner, walk past Emporium Christmas tree and who do we see dancing the night away, the Serge! LOL It's a small world man@@LifewithSerg

[@garychilds1130]

Great little bike not to big not to small and it handles well

[@LifewithSerg]

It’s great!

[@pannachawangkul585]

I am very impressed with the Karen's ladies' English accent. So natural. I guess having contact with many tourists, they just absorbed the accent without even realizing it.😊 .

[@LifewithSerg]

Servo them spoke excellent English. I stayed there for two hours, and honestly I didn’t wanna leave. It was just such a happy little community.

[@bunterngkhemwong]

Her english is nice and exelence.

[@kennykenneth9543]

where did u rent your motorbike? do they supply that modular full face helmet or do u have to buy it yourself? been to many motorbike rental places in Thailand n they only have those half face helmets which i don't feel safe in

[@LifewithSerg]

This is my own Honda ADV 160 motorbike. I bought it new about three months ago. And I bought all my own safety gear. Most of the rental places give you shit helmets.

[@MikeHoncho884]

I’m curious how you picked this route is it a famous route something that you read about in the past or is it just a route that you picked out on a map? You’re really getting a lot of good footage along the way very interesting points of interest. I’d like to do this route when I get over there in a couple years. Very cool content! Have you seen seen any snakes crossing the roadroad as you’re cruising on your bike? I remember as a kid seeing these long neck tribes in national geographics I had no idea this traditional was still going on. Boy that has to be painful.

[@LifewithSerg]

The Mae Hong Son loop is very popular with many motorcyclists. I basically just looked on Google along the route and picked out things that were interesting. Got half the places I went I had picked out ahead of time, while the other, either found randomly, or search them out while on the trip. I did see one dead snake on the road during my trip.

[@sirivid7100]

Loy Krathong Festival is on 27 Nov this year. How about your plan ? Waiting for your beautiful VDO on Loy Krathong Day. 😍

[@LifewithSerg]

I don’t have any plans for that day. Not sure if I will be making a video or not.

[@NSG888]

Thank you great video

[@LifewithSerg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@วัยระยํา-ฏ3ษ]

ดูตอนกินข้าว เพลินเลยครับ🎉

[@LifewithSerg]

Oh good. Enjoy

[@kajstorgaard1791]

I have to go there one day, have to talk to my wife

[@LifewithSerg]

There’s about four or five of them in that area, but this one is supposed to be the most authentic one. During the two hours that I was there, I only saw six other tourists.

[@JJMA52]

Serg, you've got really great EQ. Those shawls look wonderful and the price is almost unbelievable. Wish there was a way for us to buy directly from them and support them ! Does anyone have any ideas/insights? Safe travels amigo.

[@LifewithSerg]

I bought a whole bunch of them as presents for a variety of people. Just imagine if they had an online store! I’m sure people would buy these left and right.

[@joethethailandroblox4899]

ขอให้มีความสุขกับการเดินทางท่องเที่ยวครับอย่าลืมเที่ยวงานลอยกระทงด้วยครับ

[@LifewithSerg]

Ok thanks!

[@Peacekeeper1966]

To my mind Serg, the single most notable thing out in the districts of just about any developing country is the crowing of roosters. A close second would be the dogs. I spent quite a few years living and working in the Asia Pacific in rural areas and I see many similarities in societies, customs and traditions in Thailand that I experienced over time.

[@LifewithSerg]

I think you’ve got that one, correct! Roosters and street dogs. 😅

[@Peacekeeper1966]

I never became accustomed to the dogs barking like demented banshees in the early hours though. The hotel rooms are another thing that very similar, especially the shower/bathroom in the simpler hotels. A hotel I lived at for 12 months back in 2008 had a pool but for a while due to conflict the only salt that the owner could get was 500 gram packs of table salt from Australia. The maintenance guy, who had been an Olympian weightlifter came in one day to find two pallets of 500 gm boxes of table salt. Poor bloke, took him days to open and empty those hundreds of boxes into the pool but I was very thankful for a safe place to cool off.

[@lonniegrothe6244]

How many miles is that from Bangkok? With the ladies with the scarves.

[@LifewithSerg]

I would say about 600 miles. From Bangkok to Chiang Mai then all around the loop and back to Bangkok is right around 1500 miles.

[@ABC66-k6h]

ดีใจทุกคนยิ้มได้. ต้องสนับสนุนแล้ว

[@LifewithSerg]

So nice.

[@nokthawat]

สวยและพูดอังกฤษเก่งกว่าคนเมืองหลายคนเลย

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes she was a wonderful woman.

[@ชัยพฤกษ์ชัยนิคม]

Thanks you so much From Thai Barrister-at-law56

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks for watching!

[@55nimrod55]

I guess that makes the rest of us members of the Short Neck Tribe?

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes LOL

[@happylucky5076]

ผู้คนเป็นมิตรมาก awesome

[@LifewithSerg]

So nice!

[@ThatsFarked]

the current in that river nearly washes the boats down stream. thats one dangerous river lol

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes, the current was surprisingly strong. After I made a comment about swimming across it, the couple behind me started tell me how bad of an idea that was. I had to explain to them that I was just being sarcastic.

[@rosieb4029]

Nice vdo 😃

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks!

[@halfpint0902]

I am loving this road trip.

[@LifewithSerg]

Me too!! 2 more episodes to go.

[@garychilds1130]

What millage are you getting

[@LifewithSerg]

About 134 miles per gallon. So I think that’s about 50km per liter.

[@kritsada1971]

You good speaking Thai ❤

[@LifewithSerg]

I’m trying, thank you!

[@WilliamFluery]

I’ve worked with this ethnic minority hilltribe for the past 18 years. The proper pronunciation is “car-wren.”

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you for the clarification

[@paulmanalaysay4555]

Hi sir how can we get there from bangkok. Thank you

[@LifewithSerg]

Google map links are in the description.

[@keff-yq8dg]

Very verygood

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you!

[@jonggolpotongngam5174]

😅😅😅😅 คุณป้าพูดภาษาอังกฤษเก่งจังคะ

[@LifewithSerg]

Several of them spoke English extremely well!

[@SombatC-x4p]

Be careful lying dog on the road sometimes they move with out any signs forward to your bike it cause for accident

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes they are a bit dangerous.

[@dasonzone3]

And please stop talking w hand gestures on a bike ! Super dangerous ♡♡♡

[@JP.Travelz]

❤

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks!

[@MrEye4get]

Many of the Kayan (Karenni people called Kayan Lahwi) men and women are not allowed to leave these artificial villages or the area without a Thai ID card and as they are Burmese refugees, they can not apply for one to build up a future elsewhere Tourist is one way they can earn a living by selling their crafts and good to improve their lives.

[@LifewithSerg]

Actually several of them told me they have Thai citizenship. I was shocked.

[@romanticq]

There are many Karen people of Thai nationality. If they have lived for 1 generation There is a high chance that they will acquire Thai citizenship.

[@bkkmoon2003]

❤

[@LifewithSerg]

😊🙏❤️

[@จําเนียรฉางแก้ว]

😮😊😊😊😊😊🎉❤❤

[@LifewithSerg]

Enjoy

[@MrKevinwg]

The old man in the village was chewing betel nut?

[@LifewithSerg]

I have no idea what he was chewing, but I noticed several of the elders were chewing something.

[@Seksant5782]

👍

[@LifewithSerg]

😊🙏👍

[@mytube9182]

One thing I'm not so happy about the Kayan women is that nowadays they don't wear the brass neck ring by mean to conserve their tradition anymore but the reason why you can still see them wearing is all about the income from tourism. Imagine people from afar come to visit you to see you r peculiar way of life everyday like your home is a zoo but you need their money to live comfortably so you got to constrain your feelings and let the show going on.

[@LifewithSerg]

Unless you have actually talked to them, and they told you this directly, I think you’re making assumptions. I was at this village, and I talked to several of these women, and they all said they wear them because of tradition.

[@keithd1219]

I went to a Karen Village here in the US. They were all dirty blond, over weight, very angry, ugly women and got yelled and screamed at. Maybe different here 😁

[@LifewithSerg]

I think you went to Walmart. LMFAO.

[@WilliamFluery]

Fortunately the,pronunciation there is not Karen. It’s Car-wren.

[@keithd1219]

@@WilliamFluery 🙄😒

[@jeeda25shinygloriously44]

Sergคุณช่างสรรหาที่เที่ยวได้เก่งมากขนาดฉันเป็นคนไทยแท้ๆฉันยังไม่เคยมาเที่ยวที่นนี่เลย ฉันไม่เคยมาหมู่บ้านกะเหรี่ยงคอยาวเลย ฉันสนุกมากเหมือนนั่งซ้อนมอเตอร์ไซไปกับคุณด้วย(ทั้งๆๆที่ฉันไม่ชอบนั่งมอเตอร์ไซคฺเลย) คุณยอดเยี่ยมมาก👍serg ขอให้คุณเที่ยวให้สนุกขับรถอย่างปลอดภัยและขอให้พระคุ้มครองคุณด้วยนะ TC

[@LifewithSerg]

I’m very happy to know that you enjoyed seeing this village. I had such an amazing time there.