My Friend's Monk Ordination Ceremony in the Peaceful Countryside of Thailand

One of Thai culture's most important ceremonies takes place when a young man brings merit and honor to his family by presenting himself to be a monk.
Short-term Ordination is somewhat unique to Thailand (among countries of Buddhist practice), and it is a huge honor today to be welcomed as a guest. We are joining our friends' families in the small town of Pratai, Thailand, we would like to welcome you as well!
In this video you will see many parts of this special ceremony (listen to some incredibly cool live music), and join us as we learn as many details as we can about Nong Tae (Naak Tae) and his monk ordination experience.
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[@kelsm03]

Soooooo much good in this video. Beautiful ceremony ( my favorite part was the respect for the grand mom), the fish looked amazing, wonderful music, and the ending party looked to be a blast 😊🌼🌼🌸🌸🌸🌼🌼🌼🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Glad you enjoyed it Kelly, and I always enjoy reading your messages of positivity, thank you for taking the time :) Always!! Yes that fish, haha you got it, fish was my favorite as well (but they had this awesome steamed tofu with a simple sauce, it was definitely runner up! dont know if I put that in the video...), but ok - you were also right to point out how important Grandma is to this whole day!!! She and her daughter (mother of the young man), basically this ceremony is for them, almost as much as it is for the young man, so it is great to see the respect given on this day :) : )

[@giovannalbradley]

Great video! Peace, love, blessings and prayers to everyone in the world 🙏

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Giovanna, always a lot of love in your comments, THANK YOU always

[@pannachaw9492]

May the blessings come back ten folds to you, my friend. Thank you.

[@grimiestofthereaper4162]

I can sit down and listen to that band for hours !! Lol love it!! Thanks for sharing !

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Rock on! Haha, yeah and hey you got to see them 'live' as well, so I can tell you really like it if youre back listening again!

[@jbruner182]

Miss you, miss your comments!!

[@ILikeToBeAnon]

Thank you for taking us to the roots of Thai culture! I could find a lot of similarity between Indian and Thai ceremonies of this kind.

[@yamawowlai]

I think the Thai roots came from Indian culture because of Buddhism.

[@margaretkaufman1144]

That was so wonderful to see Joel!!! What a beautiful culture your living in!!!! 😇😇😄😄😄

[@andrewhill1965]

Beautiful video today Joel. With the world the way it is, especially right now, its nice to see people gathered together in peace song and dance. Reminds us all there's good in this world. God bless and stay safe ❤

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Andrew, thank you, although many people could (with reason, of course!) comment only on the fact that this is a health risk in late-2020, the comment about the peaceful song, dance, the good in the world, YES. That is all I was hoping to share, thank you :) Much love man!

[@veronicalopez1619]

So in love with all of vivid colors!!!!! Totally beautiful!

[@katebutler3197]

I’m half Thai and I haven’t been to Thailand in 6 years due to school commitments. I was suppose to go back this year, this brings back so much memories 🥰

[@ozilan7284]

As a musician, a cook, and a Zen practitioner - what an amazing experience!❤️

[@pbonger888]

This video takes me back when I became a monk (right of passage at 25 years old for Thai men) in 1997. Felt like a king on that day when people, even the elders, are bowing at me. Thanks for this. Love your videos and looking forward to more.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

This is a beautiful message, wow. Its a gift to me today, 3 years later. Thank you so much for sharing this!!! I can really imagine it now. Wow.

[@onelove835]

The Spirit of Love, Observing it through others, and spreading it across the world for our eyes to be the witness of.................ONE LOVE.....Thank you Joel with hands clasped

[@JoelsTastyRide]

As always, yahoo!! What a beautiful comment full of positivity :-) thanks for the great words, spreading it around the world yes it is my honor to do so with such a cool beautiful unique special tradition as this one. All the best to you, much love, ONE Love :-) see you for the next one

[@onelove835]

@@JoelsTastyRide Inspiration is wonderful! Passing that vibration through to those who seek as well as those who are AWARE is a greatness you came here to share with this planet. The light within you shines very bright Joel, even at times when there is uncertainty or doubt, take a deep breath or 3 and then ask for guidance from yourself, for it is you on the journey with the Creator within listening.....So continue to always push through as you do with your bike going up hill, and when your answer comes you will joyfully understand, These words given will serve you when its time Keep them....with deepest respect

[@nerobrown73]

Man I love that Thai guitar vibe, what a great day! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge🙏

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thanks for listening Nero, haha yeah I had to give that instrument its fair share of the music section (its a Thai 'guitar' instrument called a "Pin.")

[@JoelsTastyRide]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phin

[@nerobrown73]

@@JoelsTastyRide Thanks Joel, I'm already adding Thai funk songs to my Spotify playlist 👍🙏

[@mindfulnessmeditation1084]

Absolutely adore your videos Joel!! Seriously, keep up the amazing work!

[@LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL]

I remember the livestream leading up to this ceremony, thanks for the video! Stay safe and God bless!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thanks for coming to BOTH haha, 'Live' and recorded Live, youre awesome :) Hope youre having an excellent day today!

[@julinhyesung]

Absolutely beautiful

[@garyktsim]

Thanks for sharing another facet of Thai culture with us. I am not a devout buddhist but those chants in Pali always make me emotional more so if it is done in a group. Love this video.

[@lorihernandezgarcia2941]

WOW !! Joel what a wonderful blessing to be invited to such a beautiful ceremony. The colors are incredible though out the whole event. What a spread of food it looked absolutely delish. What a glorious day to participate in another cultures traditions. So meaningful A very good day, Thanks G-D Be well and G-D bless you everyday you are a wonderful and special man Lots of love Lori from Beaverton Oregon

[@lorihernandezgarcia2941]

Thanks for taking us all with you

[@majorkade]

Just met somebody from Beaverton the other day...in Asheville, NC.

[@Bighugz75]

hi Joel and Li ... blessings ... this was a very cool experience

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Bullit!! Great to hear from you, I hope you have been well these past few weeks

[@connielikens3415]

What a beautiful ceremony!! It is such an honor for you to be invited!

[@stevegand]

I literally just attended the ceremony for our neighbor’s son. I love how the entire community comes together to support the son/family for the event.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Steve!! Really cool man super cool message to get, that’s awesome, yes you understand this feeling, such a cool community event, and it’s clearly things like these which just solidify the culture of Thailand, keeping it going for so much longer than various western traditions can or will

[@jacquil3595]

Thank you 🙏 The ceremony was beautiful!🥰

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Jacqui, Thank you so much for watching :-) always cool to see you name now in the comments

[@vennyd42]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. It was so peaceful to look at and to experience this part of the thai culture. I love how you appreciate and embrace all of God's creation. You have such a blessed heart.

[@thailakhampo]

Love these ceremony. We celebrated a buddhist temple inauguration in my parents village in Cambodia last year. As you said, it is a high energy event......and food are always delicious in those ceremony.

[@rimateedeonarine4551]

Love this miss u Joel....hi to li an take care an stay free....LOVE AN BLESSINGS....MATTEE had a lik name change.🙏🙏❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@chatalaine]

Oh what a special video. It is so important that we understand different cultures. The world will be a better place if we just understand. No need to agree but we must understand it is okay to be different. Thank you Joel.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

You rock Dana!!! Just re-reading some of these now....

[@tjf9916]

Hi Joel, What a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Have a great day TJ F, thanks so much!

[@FlorenciaE]

I loved everything about this trip, ceremony and video!!! So many heart warming, precious moments! What a beautiful day spent on the Thai countryside from beginning to end! Making memories and sharing a joyful time with precious friends. I thoroughly enjoyed this insight into a Monk Ordination Ceremony in Thailand this also was an epic live stream! So beautiful to see everyone coming together, dancing, eating, laughing and celebrating! The food looks incredible too!!! This video brought so much joy to my heart! ♥️ I especially loved the man shredding on the green 3 string electric guitar 🎸 WHAT A STAR! So epic! I wish I was there!!! Have a blessed day Joel! Much love!!!! ☕️ 🚴 🚗 🇹🇭 🌸 🦐💐🌷🍜🥗🍲🍛🎈🍾🥳🎶🎤🎸🥁🪘🎵🎼💃💃🕺☮️💟✝️

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Yeeeeeees hahah Florencia, I was kind of needing an emoji filled message of love this morning... and you deliver!!!!! Super cool to have you there for the LIVE version and the recorded (hopefully a BIT more polished version :) ), you rock. Thanks for all the support!! This was quite a party, I am still possibly not quite returned to 'normal' life yet, even a week later! 10 hours of dancing and talking, I wonder which takes more energy (that, or a 10 hour bike ride like the previous weekend). Much love Florencia, hope to catch you on Sunday morning for another livestream, until then, be well, be good! Hugs from both Li and myself.

[@FlorenciaE]

@@JoelsTastyRide awwww!!!!!! JOELLLL!!!!! Yahooooooo! Haha thanks for such a beautiful heart felt message today! ☺️☺️ so happy I could be the one to deliver just what the doctor ordered just at the right time!!!! What beautifully synchronised timing!! So AWESOME!!! I LOVED THE LIVE STREAM! I couldn’t get enough of it! I would have watched it even if you continued for ten hours!! Haha 😆 u know it’s true!!!! 🤣 Yes indeed this was quite the party! And you are still recovering, coming down Hahahhaha that’s awesome! It was way more energetic and extravagant than most Aussie weddings for sure! Thank you for letting me know about the live stream this Sunday! Sunday’s are not the same without you! ☺️☺️☺️ Make sure you let Caleb know also because he is always wondering when u are streaming! So happy I could put a smile on your face today Joel!!!! Always here rooting for you! I’ve watched this video a number of times lol so many good vibes! Much much love to you and big big hugs to u and Li I will be definitely Joining on Sunday! FOR SURE!!!!! Hahahaha it’s gunna be a blast!!!! ❤️😆🎸🎤🕺🥁🥳🍾💖🎼🎵🎶🦘🍾❤️☮️💟🌸✝️🥰

[@FlorenciaE]

@@JoelsTastyRide p.s I think this probably took more energy than the 10 hour bike 🚴 ride 😂😂😂😂🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hahahhaha Florencia....... oh my :) :) :)

[@FlorenciaE]

@@JoelsTastyRide hahahhahaha 😂😂😂😂 Have beautiful day Joel!!!!!!!!!! 😝❤️🌶🌶🌶🦎🦘🦘🦘👋😛

[@danaa8971]

What a great way to begin my Monday morning! Wonderful video Joel! The remainder of the ceremony was quite touching. The food looked amazing! Such a huge task to prep and serve, and it was all done with such joy! The music, dancing and parade was the highlight for me! So cool! Thank you so much for sharing this Joel! Love and hugs to you and Li🙏💖

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thanks so much! Wow Dana, ok first of all its a big deal to even go back to some of the comments on a video like this (I am never sure what I will find, opening up a topic as big as this COULD be)... but I love your comment. Thank you as always for sharing things right from your heart, the passion in all that you write to me is wonderful. Much love!!!

[@prasomsen4945]

I’m so glad you got to be apart of this special Monk Ordination ceremony. Such a beautiful ceremony, the foods looked delicious and the people are so friendly and welcoming.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

So good! Thank you for the great words, so glad to see you enjoying this video :). Hope youre having a great day!

[@johnathangriswold8691]

I love how you are such a hugger. I hug everyone, it's such a warm feeling.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Johnathan!! Just seeing this now, man - sending a digital hug out to you right now!

[@Alexandra-oy2xu]

Really cool to see the differences between the livestream and this video. Thanks for narrating for us Joel 🙂 I hope you are having a wonderful day today and can't wait for the next one!! Blessings from me and all the boys ❤

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thank you Alexander, yes I did end up missing several things because I didn’t realize he had only talked about them from the live stream, on the phone, going through the videos I was asking myself “where is that part, wait where is this... oh yeah...” But it still worked out, without Li I would not have been able to put this video together so she really helped make it possible to have both the live stream and the KZbin video. Thank you for watching and see you very soon for our next Livestream :-) I am training with much more focused and soul, and Thailand being so warm and sunny it’s really hard to train anytime besides the morning.… But mornings are so our best for the live stream so… I have to choose my times wisely for the next two months :) but ok ok - this week or next for the next one!! ❤️ thanks for the greetings as well, big high five and hugs to all four of you!!

[@fantonemelgregore7355]

hi joel Im happy for you and your newly ordained friend I really like to visit Thailand so inspiring the peaceful life in there of course the beauty and culture I love that God bless you always

[@francisinghels9765]

So intense moments...beautiful. Peace and stay positive.

[@mochi-ko]

Love how you remind us of the beauty of Thai culture and the respect we (Christians) should have for their religion.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Mochi, youre awesome - yes!!! These people welcomed me into their town WHOLE heartedly, for years I lived with them, amongst them, I have to say there are pretty much endless ways I have respect for them, regardless of daily 'religious practice.' They are loved by God just as much as I am, as we are, and its just a matter of time :) (and personal decision of course, which is what I have the privilege to try and influence, trying to do my part through my own very small example!)

[@majorkade]

Yep, and they're beautiful just the way they are. I was raised Southern Baptist, and my wife is Buddhist. I wouldn't want her to be anything other than what she is. Ok, i would like to tweak a few things! Lol but i am sure she would like to change a lot about me.

[@pannachaw9492]

@@majorkade What would you want to tweak, Major? Her Pla Raa eating? LOL

[@majorkade]

@@pannachaw9492 What is pla raa?

[@pannachaw9492]

@@majorkade Fermented fish. My mother used to eat it when she was able, my ex-stepdad, a retired Air Force Senior Master Sargeant, always asked her, "what is dead in here (the kitchen), he then laughed and let her carry on.

[@pamkimmons94]

This was wonderful to see so many people together and enjoying the simple pleasures. You are such a good person with a kind heart Joel! Many blessings and love to you both from S. California!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thank you so much! Hi Pam!!! :). :) Hope youre having an awesome day today!

[@jamesmyers1199]

That was a big undertaking, preparing food for all those people, but they did it and the food loooked good, hope you had a enjoyable day !!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Janes, right on man! Hope you’re having a great day today, thanks for the comment. Yes the food was great but OK, I think you can see the atmosphere was absolutely out of control awesome :-) ha ha

[@vonnpowell3844]

Ohhhh wow! The love that's displayed in the food preparation. And those instruments are so deep in culture. I cannot wait to experience Thailand. Thank you Joel for letting me take a vacation and learn so much through your videos.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Vonn, youre awesome! Always with the great comments, thanks so much for taking the time to get in touch - I appreciate these comments very much. Have a wonderful day, and about that final sentence - I am honored, I get the benefit of YOU joining me, joining us, so thank you for sharing your time!

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

so cool bro!!! loved that!!!! thank you for taking me along with you! 😉👍🏼👌❤️

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Haha, and here you are! I just said "see you for the next one," this is awesome man :). Hey, super cool JP, thanks for watching. All the best today man!!

[@dennisolive4741]

Hi Joel, this ceremony/ party looks like blast. The alter and the food are works of art. Great video. Peace, Dennis

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Dennis, another great comment, thanks for that! Really cool day, I was so happy to be a part of this.

[@jbruner182]

Dennis! Miss you, miss your comments, hope that youre doing well today!

[@sudarauddo9295]

Thank Joel for share beautiful Ceremony with us, make me think of home.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

My pleasure Sudara, really, and I hope you have a great day today!!

[@markwilson2749]

Another great video Joel.. This is what life should be about. Sharing, Respect, Consideration and eating with the breath we all breathe. Nice one once again. Take care both, and have Happy Travels. P.S My 1st comment to your Channel, but followed for ages, (sorry for the delay), Luv you Guys, from a Brit, that's how far you reach OUT, Take care and be Blessed.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Well said! Exactly, ah Mark man thank you for sharing your time with me in this comment section as well - your words are awesome, accurate, and also give me great feedback as this is really what I was hoping to share and convey with this video. Thank yoU! Much love to you in the UK, from both Li and myself, have a wonderful day!

[@raymondblood6322]

your the realest vlogger from siam around joel allways show the i think unseen pearls of the kingdom family is still live and kicking their i love them for it no where quite like siam and i been around nowhere love it thanks for sharing godbless

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Nowhere like Siam!! Yes! That’s an awesome comment Raymond thank you so much for the great words honestly thanks so much for taking the time to write me :-) I’m happy to have your support, I hope you’re having a wonderful day today, wherever you are, God bless. Rock on

[@davidedward5009]

great video brother Joel. keep up the great work. God bless.

[@danaa8971]

Oh happy day! Good day Joel! I've been waiting for this! 😄

[@dianey9225]

Looks like it was an awesome party! 🤩

[@JoelsTastyRide]

It was Diane, and thank you for coming to experience it with us this morning :). Hope youre having a great day!

[@dianey9225]

@@JoelsTastyRide aww..thanks Joel! Same to you! 💖

[@CaliD0LL]

Oh wow that ordination was so interesting. My cousin was ordained as a priest and it was a beautiful ceremony.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi CaliDOLL, good to see you here, hope youve been well :) Thank you for sharing, yes I think it must be a beautiful ceremony no matter where, no matter the culture (was your cousin's awhile ago? in... which country :) ??). Have a great day!

[@CaliD0LL]

@@JoelsTastyRide Hi Joel! I’ve been doing very well thank you 🙏🏻 My cousin was ordained several years ago in the US.

[@_sonexay]

Saibaidee Joel! Awesome video. This reminds me of when I had to be a monk for a few days when I my grandfather passed away. It was weird explaining to everyone in high school why my head was shaved and missing my eyebrows.

[@PREPFORIT]

WOW, Now that is a beautiful Ordination Ceremony. So many smiles and positive energy.

[@barbj672000]

Joel... I love this format. So glad that you were invited to this event and chose to share it with us. More of this please. More events and culture yes

[@connielikens3415]

Also, Joel, I love this music!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Right on Connie :) :) Have a great day!

[@scottc1709]

Awesome video Joel!! Can’t wait for the next one!!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

More to come Scott, wow thank you man, always so positive! Love it, appreciate the energy man, hope youre doing as well as can be today - much love!

[@taraholland4690]

I grew up in a Christian boarding school. Although they never taught other religions, they installed a quest to discover others history and beliefs. I believe my God is sovereign but I'm in awe of the depth of other religions.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

A great response Tara I am with you 100%. - honestly I almost pinned your comment, I just think I don’t want to put any (I don’t know what to say, pressure?) When the video is obviously full of religious significance already … But, I am totally with you and this is a huge reason why I came to Thailand even in the first place. I have so much respect for the practice really that is Buddhism, I would tell most people that I find so much similarity between Christianity and Judaism, I don’t think of either as a religion, much more just a lifestyle that can be followed and adapted across so many cultures. I always wondered about my own school, how much of a decision do you think your school put into not teaching much about other religions?

[@taraholland4690]

@@JoelsTastyRide I don't think it was intentional. They had a program to follow and did so. I was blessed with a family that taught us about accepting differences. We traveled often and my father told the school that he would our number one teacher. As I said : I was blessed. We are ALL God's children. I fall back on that often.

[@majorkade]

Comparative religion courses should be in all schools, at the youngest of ages. And traveling should be encouraged, early on.

[@marciagilmore8076]

This video really shows us why you love and embrace Thai culture. I saw how truly happy you are. Thailand is definitely your home now. ❤

[@saltvinegar6269]

To see Thai people cycling is awesome! Brilliant Joel. And all religions deserve knowledge understanding and respect.

[@majorkade]

Not so sure about respect - certainly not for all aspects of every religion. But to study, learn and appreciate the best parts? Absolutely.

[@ericlapira]

Oh...How I miss gathering with friends and family. Waiting for that day when communicating with everyone won't be through a lens. Have a good day, Joel and happy holidays.😊

[@JoelsTastyRide]

I understand Eric, and I love your comments. Really, especially these days, I need to consider these things. Thank you.

[@shellaquinn7185]

Thankyou Joel I loved this video I find the joy and happiness and warmth and love from ceremonies like this are so uplifting , beautiful peaceful and Id be in awe to witness it and that goes for all religions race gender and sexuality as long as we all show love the world will be a much more harmonious place void of hate jealously and judgement ❤❤❤

[@Aevilbeast]

That was absolutely amazing and just a beautiful once-in-a-lifetime moment and so happy and grateful that you shared special moment with us! There's simply nothing like a group of people coming together to celebrate something special like this. The atmosphere and energy is magical and even through the video you can feel all the positive energy flowing through that celebration! Plus, it's so amazing to see a side of the Thai culture that I imagine that not a lot of people outside of Thailand will ever get to experience. It's moment like that, that make life special and it's something that you always remember! I hope to one day be able to travel to Thailand once everything gets back to normal and be able to learn more about this amazing culture and it's people! Thanks again for sharing it with us!

[@friday1314]

thank you for the vid...looks like the dai people

[@demcduff]

Beautiful, Joel. Thank you for sharing this very special occasion.

[@tomslife2956]

Hello Joel, just want to said thanks 😊 for being so kind to the people of Thailand.

[@lolaola5584]

Enjoyed watching it again Joel after watching it live Joel. Say hi to Li Joel. Seasons greetings to you both from Abuja, Nigeria.

[@limlee1535]

What a party!!! 😀🥁🎉🎊

[@thomasmckenney3518]

Yes it’s amazing. Plus we blessed our new home and my wedding all traditional. So amazing!!

[@uncleLanLan]

Awesome!!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pannachaw9492]

By the way, Joel, you are so respectful to the hosts and everyone. I am so PROUD of you. Be Blessed!

[@FlorenciaE]

First! Yahooooooo!!!!!! 😝😝😝😝😝😛

[@Beukie011]

Congrats from number 4 :-)

[@FlorenciaE]

@@Beukie011 😆😆😆🤣 Thank you Beukie!

[@Alexandra-oy2xu]

I'm so late today 😆 Hi Florencia! Have a wonderful day 😊

[@FlorenciaE]

@@Alexandra-oy2xu Hey there hun! Have a wonderful night and week! ☺️ you will love this video!

[@yunagaming28]

Miss you all BruCrews ❤️❤️❤️

[@odettestroebel3135]

Love how respectful you are to the different religions and ceremonies. Beautiful video ❤️. Much love

[@denise-bv4dl]

What a celebration with so much food and fun! This event inspires me to pray for all people to find rest and peace through Jesus.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Have a beautiful day DENISE Bruner :) love having you in the comments

[@matteedeonarine1933]

Good morning Joel nice u are back....u enjoy my buddy...Hi to U an Li take care an stay saf.

[@florencechin6509]

Beautiful Culture!! Thanks Joel!

[@yunagaming28]

Thanks for this wonderful video Joel. With all those dancing I think I can lose a lot of body fat 😆 but I'm sure to also get a sore body afterwards. I'm really glad to be on your live stream of this event. Sorry if I'm late my phone broke hahaha so yeah I'm gonna miss all my BruCrew here. Much love to all of you. Peace out -Melgie BruCrew forever

[@JoelsTastyRide]

You are AWESOME Melgie, even with something like that happening (sorry for your phone!!!) you still make sure to join and be with us - its incredible. Thank you :) Haha ok that comment about losing body fat through this dancing oh wow... but yes, I agree that they dance for SO long that we would all be sore. Skills!! :) Have a wonderful day, hope to see you Sunday morning! Much love

[@strawhattheory3607]

Morning Joel, that looks like fun. We aren't allowed to have mass gatherings here in the States, Covid 19 cases are really high. Good to see that it isn't affecting Thailand to the extreme that is has with other countries.

[@majorkade]

They have been smarter, that's why.

[@daletravels23]

Great video Joel...

[@poetstud1981]

my favorite video by far. thanks for sharing. love that you are very respectful.

[@brewstergallery]

Hello Joel, thank you from Ned and Janet living in Mallorca Spain. Yet another great video of something most people outside of Thailand would never see or experience without your help. Do you know anything about the musicians playing at the celebration they are fantastic. All the best to you both, your friends and families and stay well.

[@majorkade]

Go travel when the pandemic is over. Life is an adventure.

[@channathheang7421]

love the vibe! love the food!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Yay! Thank you! haha thank you as always for your presence here Channath, I love it. :) Hope youre having an awesome day today!

[@alfredozurita5673]

Blessings 🤗😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞💞💞💕

[@pennycastonguay2314]

Love Thai things,,, thanks Joel

[@BrownReggie]

party looks lit bro!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Rene, haha love that comment :) Hope youre having an awesome day today!

[@eatingadventures9614]

Ceremonies have good food

[@adventure7989]

สวัสดีครับผม😊💝💝💝💝

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Always appreciate the love!!! Hope youre doing well today man

[@susam4991]

Yay Joel always happy to see You. Love and Prayers..

[@dewi9235]

Beautiful traditions

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Have a wonderful day today Dewi!

[@agentmmarts3059]

Hello JB, nice seeing how warmth you're with people. Even with the so called PLANdemic, they still interacted with a Farang with no limitation. For sure the Thais are great welcoming people. One thing I admired about your Vlogs is the in depth and explicit explanation. Very fluent, educative, straight and clear. May Mark Wien's portion be just your starting point.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hey hey man!! How are things today!?

[@geraldinehadiwidjaja7421]

WOW!! Love this!😊

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Festive and good food!

[@wallopc3100]

So cool man Mr.Joel

[@สหายแทนไท-ฅ4ท]

ครูโจนิสัยดีครับ รักครูโจ

[@TheSurfingAlien]

Hi Joel! What do you call the green 3-string "guitar" ??? Because of the regular 6-string pickups it looks like something the player created himself!

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Peter! Right on, great question - this is an Esaan instrument called a 'Pin.' This modern version is electric, with pickups, but its a traditional instrument and a key part in this type of music. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phin

[@umanandagiri8785]

Not familiar with Thai Buddhist Tradition, I am really enjoying this video.

[@edwinb5469]

Great video man.😁

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Thanks 😁Super cool Edwin, hope youre having a great day today!

[@edwinb5469]

@@JoelsTastyRide 6:30am in Los Angeles, I've been up since 5am , baby next to me and the wife so I'm just on my phone very quietly watching KZbin vids lol

[@binhduchoang6026]

Hi Joel how you believe in buddhism in my childhood time i love to go the temple you know why because there are a lot of foods and fruits to eat for free hahaha bad boy uh.

[@brewstergallery]

What a great band. Do you know the name of this band?

[@kevinp8108]

The band is called YOUR AVERAGE VILLAGE BAND.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Hi Janet, yes I can see on their speaker system - it says the name of their group (not a band group, just like an organization group - REAL Golden Phin),

[@JoelsTastyRide]

haha, close Kevin! Actually close :) :)

[@cashcashhsac]

Thai people love Joel

[@otaviovieira1041]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sharonhamilton8098]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@GsCConcrete123]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Have a good one! Hey Paul, cool to have you here.

[@IsaanInAmerica]

Sa-Tu 🙏🏻

[@pannachaw9492]

Hi Joel, you have got to tell Max McFarlin about this experience. He is in southern Vietnam now, Mae Kong Delta. He would drool...lol

[@flordelizacabading6320]

How was the tradition and culture in Thailand? Im FilAm Christmas on Dec 25 and New Year is on the 1st of the beginning of the Year coming. Very interesting how Thai celebrating Cool!