Is Expat Life in Bangkok Actually Good?

In this video, I went to ask Expats in Thailand about the good and bad things about life in Bangkok!
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[@cash4cat]

Many foreigners come to Thailand and complain how much their home country has changed, then they complain about how Thailand is so different from their country. Come to The Land Of Smiles and smile with the people 😊

[@shellw1506]

And every election year they go to their Embassy to vote for the same incompetent politicians that ruined their country in the first place. “But this time it’s different…”

[@thomaspatrizio7587]

See a lot of Thais complaining about Thailand. What's the advice for them? Also, have Thai friends abroad that have complaints about their chosen country. I think it's called ; suffering the human condition.

[@cash4cat]

@thomaspatrizio7587 Thais usually just get on with it, most think Thailand is the best country in the world and that is why so many foreigners live here!

[@thomaspatrizio7587]

@@cash4cat interesting take as you know, not too long ago thousands of people were protesting. Teenagers were shot to death by the police etc... if that's the reality you've created for yourself, you do you.

[@cash4cat]

@thomaspatrizio7587 Thailand is an amazing country and is not perfect. The reality is, I will do me and let Thais be Thai.

[@jimbob1xghtnm]

That Retired Working For You guy is a mini-me version of his uncle.

[@BinChicken544]

Not wrong!

[@jeffkornhauser5378]

yes strange fellows... both of them

[@DeusExMachina50]

@@jeffkornhauser5378 They're not strange, they're Canadian. lol

[@groomyClaimbodog]

The way they speak literally the same LMAO

[@AmbientWanderer]

@@jeffkornhauser5378 Agree, they're very odd people. And even more odd that they sound freakishly identitcal to one another.... Almost as if their voices have been matched through AI . 🤖😕

[@naohironarumiya8433]

two years has passed since i live in thailand . finally i decided to go to thai language school.^^

[@Coolerzebra]

Please keep fighting 🎉

[@unomasdelmonton4531]

How can I learn it easily?

[@villagefarang]

I find it impossible to advise people about Thailand as every journey is different. There is something to be learned from each of these individuals but their stories are all specific to them. I lived in Bangkok for 30 years and things were pretty easy for me, partly because I stayed single for the first 20 years making me more flexible and able to say "yes" as the one guy mentioned. I moved here at 23, now I'm 69 and still love living here. These days everyone says make a detailed plan but that was not my experience. Moving here in the late 70s, plans were not really a thing.

[@WilliamFluery]

Twenty-three to 69 living in Thailand and still loving it. Wow!!! Beautiful mountainous photo on your channel page. I’ve been many times to the mountains of northern Thailand and love the simplicity of life there.

[@villagefarang]

@@WilliamFluery That photo is of my local reservoir where I for exercise and to chill.

[@santoemegafab6219]

ยอดเยี่ยมมากๆ แพทดี้ ทำออกมาเยอะนะครับ ผมชอบฟังความรู้สึกของชาวต่างชาติ ไม่ว่าจะเรื่องดีๆ หรือเรื่องที่ไม่ดีครับ

[@crondigady]

The Canadian man did a good job verbalizing how I feel about Bkk/Thailand in quite a few ways.

[@Js136Thai]

but I feel like it means you gotta be rich to live a happy life in Bangkok, cuz the poor could not afford the rooftop. He should've talked about public transportations and traffic as well. Maybe he's wealthy and don't get to put up with that.

[@Pennywise4]

he is the nephew of Chris the retired work for you guy, they make $30k a month from you people via pattern and KZbin

[@damienboneham2754]

Loved living in Bangkok as a kid, always keen to go back.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

I agree, I think it is an awesome city!

[@BinChicken544]

Finding something healthy to attach yourself to and say yes to things. Good advice.

[@villagefarang]

I completely agree and it worked well for me. Especially the first 20 or so years I spent in Bangkok.

[@55dada55]

เรื่องการเช่าที่อยู่ระยะยาวสำหรับต่างชาติ จริงๆ มันก็ไม่ยาก แต่ก็ไม่ง่ายนะคะ ความจริงมีกฎหมายเกี่ยวกับคนต่างชาติเข้าเมืองด้วย คือต้องมีเอกสารรับรองจาก ตม ก่อนจะเช่าอยู่ยาว แต่คนไทยบางทีก็ไม่ค่อยสนใจ หรือไม่รู้กฎหมาย ก็ปล่อยเช่าแบบไม่มีสัญญา ไม่ตรวจสอบเอกสาร ถ้าไม่มีเรื่องอะไรร้ายแรงก็ไม่มีปัญหา เพราะคนไทยไม่ค่อยเข้าไปยุ่งถ้าไม่สร้างความเดือดร้อน แต่ถ้าจะให้ดี ทำให้ถูกต้องดีกว่าค่ะ ไม่อย่างนั้นจะต้องเสียเงินเยอะมาก เพื่อเคลียร์ปัญหาให้จบ 😅😅

[@martinfreefly]

Funny to see Adam in your video. Your videos always bring me back.

[@Pang_Pond2024]

อยากให้แพดดี้ทำคลิปสัมภาษณ์ยูทูบเบอร์ต่างประเทศ ที่อยู่ในไทย (ที่แพดดี้รู้จัก) นะ 😊

[@WilliamFluery]

Great video Paddy. I couldn’t help but think throughout your video how desperate I am for Thailand to preserve its culture. I’ve been there 30 times since 2005 and I’ve fallen in love with culture and hope one day to be able to retire there. As a US citizen, I’ve seen first hand how quickly a culture can be obliterated through weak leadership. I pray that never happens to Thailand.

[@doghous3]

I'll be over there from Saturday, can't wait. Interesting that you mention them maintaining their culture - sadly, globalism is a rot that spreads. With the likes of Microsoft and Google about to actively invest in Thailand, I can see things change over the next ten years... Time will tell, eh?!

[@jimshelley8831]

Culture is not something that stays static it changes and evolves.

[@Crispywithextrabutter]

@@jimshelley8831 That is just a less specific (and deliberately so, in order to mislead) way of describing what OP is describing. The destruction of a culture is a type of change. Just because that is the case, that doesn't make it good, and certainly doesn't make it inevitable.

[@heavymellow333]

@@Crispywithextrabutter I found the critical thinker right here. I salute you.

[@jenna637]

are you referring to half the country no longer believing in democracy?

[@lovehopeandfaith8759]

I’m Thai. Seeing your progress in Thai language is incredible even there are still some flaws in thai subtitle. Keep practicing

[@ERone43]

Great video as usual!

[@dobrorhei]

Great content as always, obrigado Paddy!🙏

[@Tiaimo]

I love Rami and Farhad. The way they behave and interact are quite relax, gentle and easy as local, especially their smile. 🙂

[@robertgroves391]

As always Paddy excellent video, always love your street talks🙏

[@Knbhgcomng]

Lovely interviews. Love this episode

[@DannyStrange236]

Great video, Paddy 🎉

[@mattgraham2639]

I really liked how you delivered their stories. As always great vid

[@larshultberg6972]

I really appreciate your videos

[@sukonsiripoksup8981]

One of the best video, thanks for this episode.

[@Luke-ri5fo]

Awesome video Paddy. I loved how surprised you get when you asked how long some of the have lived in Thailand.

[@JustMe-ib9uo]

Great vid Paddy AND "CC" is working again!!👍👍👍

[@tapping.powertochange7129]

Paddy love your interview style, your questions are always on point, interesting and thought provoking. Enjoyed hearing all their different experiences and perceptions of Thailand. Well done, Thanks!

[@user-ev5ph6be4o]

สัมภาษณ์แบบนี้ ฟังเพลินเลยพี่ ขอคลิปแบบนี้เยอะๆนะครับ🎉

[@fapman7789]

That was very interesting to hear all those expats thoughts on Bangkok but especially Farhad. That he moved to Thailand at 8 and can speak fluent Thai but not read and write it. I wonder how common that is for expats in Thailand? I hope he gets a working visa sorted out for himself. Seems like a genuinely lovely guy.

[@villagefarang]

I speak Thai and studied reading and writing but never really found much use for the writing part especially. I have found it easy enough to dictate in Thai, same as I would in English, and let Siri do the hard work. Oh, and I have lived here for 46 years so far.

[@nzimalaya2011]

Getting a work permit in Thailand is even harder compared to Europe , lol !

[@Patricksstealthvanlife]

Such a smorgasbord of different cultures. So envious of your thai language skills Paddy. All very very interesting people. Many thanks 😊😊😊

[@jim.pearsall]

Excellent interviews! 👏🏻👍🏻🎤😃🙏🏻

[@jcdoubleb]

Great content ขอชื่นชมมากๆเลยค่ะ👍

[@invinciblemoon4880]

As a Thai American who just got dual citizenship and is considering living in Thailand in the future, I’d love to hear perspectives from people like that if you can find them! Being a heritage speaker is a unique experience and I am interested in learning about navigating one’s heritage country having grown up in the west.

[@thanawar_t6244]

Can you tell me why you don't live in America?

[@nigeljohn65]

Very interesting. I've lived in Thailand since about 1993 (with a brief spell in Malaysia). I was slightly baffled, though, by the guy who was a fluent speaker but had never learnt to read.

[@villagefarang]

He may have studied it like I did but never used it so it fell by the wayside. Speaking is much more practical and as long as you have the basics and can read signs and menus life is great.

[@totonimkeaw6290]

this is actually very common even in thais that grew up in thailand but went to international school. international schools in thailand usually dont have thai language classes or some schools let kids choose another language. bc of this some thai kids only learn thai through communation with their family and community but they never learnt how to read or write in class

[@nigeljohn65]

International schools actually have to have Thai language lessons for Thai nationals by law. However, there are certainly many students who become more comfortable with English literacy than Thai literacy. I think I was puzzled that an adult wouldn't learn to read, given that some basic reading skills make life much easier in Thailand. It's also hard to develop much of a vocabulary if you can't read.

[@mrb8993]

As usual Paddy, par excellence! *Keep up the great work* and hope the weather is getting a little cooler. We love Thai Talk ...and its super host Paddy 🦘

[@Coolerzebra]

No luck on weather this year…it seems not cool like the past couple years 😅 oh what has happened to our world!

[@vhmux]

love your work paddy! please let me be your filmer next time you go over mate haha

[@biravijnya]

such a good video

[@user-ry5vz5zp4y]

เยี่ยมมากเลยpaddy

[@unamijeremiah7059]

You got the Thai accent perfectly!!! 🥂🥂

[@jgarbo3541]

You obviously don't speak Thai. He shouts like an angry cop.

[@tonyw1w1w14]

Good video today

[@happylucky5076]

Good job

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Paddy

[@causeandeffect7694]

Please if you get the chance, go and visit Thai Roti Lady.

[@krisch13]

Respect our culture and believe with out judging with your standard is one of the best way to enjoy Thailand

[@cctan9309]

คอนเท้น ดีมากเลยค่ะ 👍 Paddy ออกมาต่างจังหวัดบ้าง เช่นขึ้นเหนือตอนนี้กำลังอากาศดี รู้สึกอากาศ กทม ของพวกเราจะร้อนสุดแล้ว 😂

[@thebaronofoz]

❤yes Literally Lifetime is freedom 🥇🤞💝❤️

[@4985muhammadali]

Bangkok city is love , thanks paddy i wish that afghani - Thai guy gets the job/work permits.

[@dietmarbirkmann55]

Good video Paddy, as always. Btw, when you're back in Sydney feel free to get in touch. Maybe we can catch up for a coffee or a beer.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Sounds good!

[@brandonfrank1956]

It's Adam from Retired Working for You!

[@darlalala]

yay i love crossovers and retired working 4 u

[@lafayettejoe296]

Alot of foreigners are coming to asia to retire i mean i dont blame them cus here is so safe and peaceful.

[@time.signal]

So good

[@mrmaster8884]

Very Nice. ty.

[@jamesboon6046]

Great video again!! Just curious where the Canadian fella was from in Canada? His accent sounded unique. 😊

[@shaunlaverty8898]

Toronto area.

[@wisitdeksongkhla2843]

คุณแพดดี้ทำช่องได้มีคุณภาพจริงๆครับ ขอชื่นชม

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

ขอบคุณครับ 🙏

[@sherwinh1661]

guy at 2:02 has such a cheerful and cute laugh lol

[@vet_4055]

sawasdee krab Paddy So nice vlog ❤❤❤🎉

[@user-up5qc3ji8h]

ถ้าต่างชาติอยากได้สัญชาติไทย *เน้นทำประโยชน์ส่วนรวมที่ดีให้คนไทยไว้มากๆ *การพูดอ่านเขียนภาษาไทย ระยะเวลาการอยู่อาศัย อะไรก็ได้ที่้เหมือนคนไทย เช่น เป็นโค้ชให้คนไทย ทำผลงานดีเยี่ยมมาตลอด การช่วยอนุรักษ์ภาษาไทย ช่วยคนไทย และชาติไทย ทำชื่อเสียงให้ชาติไทย เข้าใจวัฒนธรรมอย่างมาก ไม่สร้างความเสียหายให้ชาติไทย คนไทย แต่มันก็อยากมาก สรุปทำผลงาน ให้คนไทย ที่ชาติไทยได้รับประโยชน์ในทางที่ถูกต้อง สัญชาติไทยใครๆก็อยากได้ ซึ่งมันยากมากๆ

[@derekkaewsutthi7096]

ชอบครับ

[@athikom261]

คุณแพดดี้ทำช่องได้มีคุณภาพจริงๆครับ ติดตามครับ

[@nzimalaya2011]

Really nice insight and video overall, not quite sure if *vlogging* qualifies as working in Thailand or being a vlogger is same as expat, would be nice to get opinions of persons working with Thai people/companies for better understanding ... I think videos like these are great for people considering to relocate to Thailand 😊

[@thisotuchi]

Interesting ❤❤

[@kayflip2233]

I take my Filipino mom in her 70s to the beaches all over Thailand and she always chats with the European expats her age about their hobbies. They seem to love it there. How can you not really? lol.

[@nestawestchickenwing]

Bro sounds exactly like his dad. I've been following his dad's channel for awhile now.

[@user-qs5gt6ty6s]

Uncle and nephew

[@JaySarovat]

You should really collab with Chris Parker!

[@Hiroki-Takahashi]

The Afghan man speaks English fluently, and apparently he speaks Thai too. I'm quite impressed...

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Nice

[@sutikarnsoda7062]

สวัสดีค่ะน้องแพต😊😊😊😊

[@alexirockelson5432]

สวัดดีครับ อาจารย์แพดดี้

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

สวัสดีคับ!

[@suarsivapong9311]

ถ้าคุณมีโอกาส ต้องไปเยี่ยม พ่อใหญ่ มาร์ติน แห่งคำปลาหลาย ขอนแก่น

[@pkim07]

So many want to retire in Thailand but not many can due to a variety of reasons. If you have a lot of money, it's great but it can be a struggle if you have to pinch pennies.

[@davegilmore7420]

Listen to you. More power to ya. Me to old for this shit...

[@justinlarson8801]

Bro, how did you get so good at speaking the Thai?

[@Danielroams]

How long did it take you to get fluent in Thai?

[@stopcrueltyagainstanimals2578]

Hi Paddy, just an observation, it's great hearing all about these ex pats lives in Thailand, but It's difficult to focus on the conversation or information, because it keeps jumping from one person to the next, It would of been more watchable to hear and watch each individual finish their whole interview, before moving onto the next person, also less editing for you!

[@sumimaind]

I live in The Netherlands (Amsterdam), and although most might think life here is good because it's a rich country, I would much rather live in Bangkok. People here in The NL are very cold and quite rude, it's very hard to connect with them.

[@kayflip2233]

That's how it is in most of Europe. Asia is the total opposite - people are much more social and way friendlier in Asia. Any country from Sri Lanka to Japan.

[@weekdaycycling]

I extend a warm welcome to all foreigners, regardless of whether they are tourists, expats, or digital nomads. However, there's a concerning trend where certain Farangs, particularly backpackers in specific regions, engage in what's known as "begpacking." This involves soliciting money from others to support their travel expenses, including airfare. The term "begpackers" is a blend of "beg" and "packer" used to describe this behavior, which has sparked discussions due to its controversial nature and ethical implications.

[@hohenheim4369]

คุณพี่ farhad พูดไทยแท้จริง ถ้าไม่บอกก็นึกว่าเป็นคนไทย

[@user-wx6xy5gd6n]

ผมเป็นFCอดัมครับ

[@christiantramsen]

How do I improve my thai to the level of Paddys ?

[@sayyan3812]

👍👍👍

[@cantap9566]

❤🙏👍

[@soundsound11]

อาฟกานิสถาน พูดไทยชัดเหมือนเป็นคนไทยเลย

[@ma3stro681]

Fun for a week or so on holidays. Could never live in such a rat race, but I’m not a city slicker …

[@dvhnnjjhggb6483]

พี่พูดไทยโคตรเก่งมากครับภาษาไทยถือว่ายากแม้สำหรับคนไทยก็ตาม

[@birdkun21]

I really don’t understand many foreigners who can speak and listen in Thai but cannot write and read. As a Thai person if you can speak then reading and writing is the easiest part.especially if you can speak it won’t take more than 1 month to learn how to read.not to be harsh on anyone just curious

[@janelim2013]

It’s not always the case. Thai language are consider one of the hardest writing system in the world even Thai people are agree with this statement. We can learn to speak fluently from daily conversation, but when comes to read and write, every thai character seems the same to us，it‘s very hard to learn to write within short period of time, even Korean language I took almost 6 month to practise basic daily conversation writing. On top of that, usually foreigner comes to Thailand for a chill life, Thai people can understand body language or we can use google translate for communication, so I would say majority of us wouldn’t spend months to learn the writing system😂 Unless they want to settle down rest of their life in Thailand then they might consider to take language class.

[@birdkun21]

I see it might be because I am a Thai person and learn it as a first language so I think it’s not that hard.I was going to compare it with Korean and I think I can learn to read Korean within 1 month too.I didn’t think that with different language background would make it more difficult to learn.The reason I wrote that comment in the first place is I think of the interview of Ananda everingham a famous actor in Thailand. He is not Thai but he speak Thai like a native but still read his script in Karaoke because he can’t read Thai letters . Thank you for giving me some insight 😃

[@wjameszzz186]

@@janelim2013 "Even Thai people"? Not me. And I'm actually offended by people like you think google translate is a magic bullet. If you use google translate towards me then I won't answer you at all.

[@janelim2013]

Nope I don’t think google translate is magic. Sometimes the translation get wrong & weird. What I mean is for most of the tourists when they visit countries that speak different language from themself, google translate is the fastest way to scan & understand the foreign wording, communicate & solve their problem. As for me, I don’t rely on google translate that much as I loved learn to speak instead of using app to communicate. Currently I’m still learning Thai thru romanization as the writing is still way too hard for me. But I can still go to roadside stall using google app to scan the menu written in thai and then order food using my broken thai language😃

[@joyaclub]

Based on his accent and mannerism, that Canadian dude sounds like he might be related to Chris.

[@user-qs5gt6ty6s]

They're so related - uncle and nephew.

[@simonhunt1944]

Good selection of interviewees, really enjoyed it. Please don't include bar stool farang's opinions.....💩💩

[@user-qu4jd8yu7m]

แปลกใจมากทำไมคนอัฟกานิสถานคนนี้ ทำไมหางานไม่ได้และหางานยาก อาจจะเป็นเพราะว่าเขาอ่านเขียนภาษาไทยไม่ได้ แต่การพูดไทยของเขา เหมือนคนไทย

[@Obojama_Arale]

เป็นต่างด้าวต้องมีใบอนุญาตทำงานครับ จะธุรกิจไหนก็ตามถ้าถูกกฎหมายต้องมี ยกเว้นแรงงานเถื่อน

[@user-qu4jd8yu7m]

@@Obojama_Arale ใบอนุญาตก็ไม่น่าจะขอยากนะ ยิ่งมีคู่สมรสเป็นคนไทยด้วย

[@dueyduey1611]

เพราะวีซ่าด้วยมั้งครับ เพราะวีซ่าอัฟกานิสถานน่าจะขอใบอนุญาตยาก จริงๆเค้าไปอยู่แคนาดามานานน่าจะขอสัญชาติแคนาดาไปเลย ถ้าได้วีซ่าแคนาดาน่าจะขอใบอนุญาตง่ายกว่า

[@mchaisoccer]

ไทยเป็นหนึ่งในประเทศที่มีกฎหมายและขั้นตอนการขอใบอนุญาติทำงานสำหรับคนต่างชาติที่ค่อนข้างยาก และยุ่งยาก ประเทศหนึ่งของโลก ยากกว่าประเทศพัฒนาแล้วหลายประเทศ จากคนไทยที่เคยทำงานเป็น expat อยู่ต่างประเทศ และตอนนี้เป็นเจ้าของกิจการเล็กๆที่เคยจ้างงานชาวต่างชาติ (white collar)

[@andyjones5498]

That simply has to be retired working for you son right? I know he said he worked with him but it's the same person 😁

[@kissanasuwanasit5093]

แพดดี้คุณเป็นชาวต่างชาติ คุณมาทำอะไรที่นี่

[@Travel_Bln_030]

Adam! RW4U

[@jimshelley8831]

What next when you flush the toilet the water comes down into the bowl.

[@nkheart4]

ร้อนชิบหาย 5555

[@causeandeffect7694]

Retired working for you is making bank in Thailand.

[@HisokaYuri]

รู้ไหม คุณสามารถทำงาน สอนภาษาอังกฤษ แก่เด็กๆแถวต่างจังหวัดได้

[@alistairmclean2667]

Bro you ripped a stinker 🎉 at 0.41. Couldnt you have eduted it out?

[@tomkee8019]

I'll join the not keen on Bangkok group. Plenty of nicer places to live or visit. My wife is a Bangkok girl though and loves all that I dislike about Bangkok. I love PKK city and my wife doesn't like it at all hahaha.

[@Coolerzebra]

Wife’s favorite comes first, sir 😅

[@Js136Thai]

Locals wanna leave, Expats wanna come lol

[@user-cr5wo9lh5g]

I like this clip because they opened the heart very good

[@user-iw8jf7lp6x]

Hi, thank you for the video. We just spent 20 years in china, and now for 6 months living in bang saen thailand. To be honest, I hate it here. I am a fully certified teacher in Canada, and getting a work visa has been crazy difficult. It took 10 months for the visa to get sorted. China visa was much easier. I don't like it here mainly because I work at a horrible school. you also can't make much money in thailand, which is why we are returning to china. I can't believe I would ever say that, but we will go back, for financial and easy visa reasons..... good luck to others.....

[@DeusExMachina50]

Watch out for that gutter oil.

[@tonyw1w1w14]

More like you don't like your life rather than not liking Thailand

[@Coolerzebra]

China seems to be a better place for you … glad to you 🎉

[@groomyClaimbodog]

Enjoy living in China dude. China or Thailand it is up to you.

[@josephchin3815]

you hit your consonants quite heavy so it sounds unnatural. it's okay to soften your consonants a bit.

[@nichalertsumonya3494]

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