Q & A - Thai Girl & British Guy Living in Rural Thailand 🇹🇭

[@lifeinruralthailand]

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS: paypal.me/lifeinbamboo Hey guys here are the chapters & time-kettle link: CHAPTERS 00:00 - INTRO 00:23 - HOW BIG IS OUR LAND? 00:54 - HOW BEST TO LEARN THAI? 02:53 - FLUENT TALK DEMO Get a Timekettle T1 Mini - Black Friday Sale 20% Off Amazon: amz.run/7MDs Official website: bityl.co/MQZt 08:11 - WHY DO SOME THAIS THROW PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR? 11:35 - IS THE SOLAR WORTH IT? 13:10 - CHRISTMAS PARTY? 14:46 - WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH COWS IN RURAL THAILAND? 16:42 - WHY DO THEY SPEAK CAMBODIAN IN THIS VILLAGE? 18:52 - WHAT IS OUR CURRENT COST OF LIVING? IM GETTING FAT! 21:06 - WHO ARE ALL THESE KIDS, WIFES PREVIOUS HUSBAND? 22:27 - GROW OLD AND DIE IN RURAL THAILAND? 27:45 - KEEPING OUR RELATIONSHIP SPICEY 29:29 - WHAT DO I MISS ABOUT THE UK? Get a Timekettle T1 Mini - Black Friday Sale 20% Off Amazon: amz.run/7MDs Official website: bityl.co/MQZt COSTS OF LIVING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYTWfIacp7mMma8

[@Fly_On_a_Wall]

You mention about high taxes in the UK, what are you planning to do with the new tax laws Thailand is looking to implement January 2024. It will affect KZbinrs as the money is made overseas and soon all foreign money made overseas Thailand will tax when it enters the country.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

The channel belongs to my wife and dealt with through her personal income tax. Additionally, living here so long, i doubt this will happen anyway, if it does it will be poorly rolled out and poorly policed.

[@deeplorable8988]

Damo is the most pure and authentic person I've ever come across on KZbin. Great mother and wife. You're cool too, Ryan.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Ill show her this comment :)

[@colinb8512]

I totally agree, but I'd go beyond just saying KZbin, I'd say on the planet.

[@krisy-in-italy]

The best gift you can give your children is a home with stability, deep roots and a sense of belonging. I never had that growing up but did try to give it to my children best I could. Another thing, sorry Ryan you are great at this KZbin thing but Damo is the star of the show! ❤

[@tobyprice1092]

Living in Rural Thailand is the best place to be. I'm in Chonburi but only a small village. I love it. I'm like yourself, the only farang cutting about. I've been here many years so am treated just like the Thais. My wife educated me about the rules of village life so fit in pretty well. Regarding the kids, I have two nephews who live with us as their mums work in Bang Saen and Hua Hin. Great kids and I am happy to have them here. My daughter is at university so its nice to have some kids in the house. Pretty standard in Thai life. Family is everything.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Agreed Toby!

[@ภูกมลวงศ์เจริญ]

ดีมากครับ รักกันมากๆนานๆ ขอให้มีความสุข ที่นำเสนอสิ่่งดีๆสู่สายตาชาวโลก

[@rhondagirard5472]

I don't think your life is boring at all! I like the simple family life!!!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@deeplorable8988]

@@lifeinruralthailand Maybe dress up as Santa this year? For the party. Unless it's too hot.

[@KimWright-wq8cu]

YOU GUYS ARE SO PURE 😄♥️😄 A BREATH OF FRESH AIR 👏👏👏👍😋😘

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Kim!

[@thomasmckenney3518]

My wife worries about me driving “long” distances but I try to explain that I’m from the states. I’m use to long drives. 5555

[@gma-68]

While I do not comment often, I always enjoy watching your vlogs and never miss any. I am looking forward to following the renovations on both your channels. Stay well and happy ❤

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Helena-k1x]

Thanks a genuine story, so glad you got the drinking under control..

[@Joe-mz6dc]

What a sweet couple and a nice family. 🙂

[@lynettebaker7547]

Awesome Q&A Guys wholesome and real, you two are the best, you both complement each other. love Damo's innocents, she's gorgeous.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you :)

[@JohnwilliamsWilliams-p6g]

Fantastic episode Ryan...I live in khon kaen in a small village.., your wife is a very rare gem my wife is also .... sometimes MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@amirtaherpour7458]

You both are adorable.... My best wishes for you and your family.... ❤❤❤

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you so much 😀

[@CaptainKremmen]

In Chiang Rai, there was a food stall at the market using banana leaves for take-away food. I don't know if they never went to plastic or whether they've gone back, but it was good to see either way.

[@colinb8512]

@lifeinruralthailand Questions and answers vlog. Love the way both of you come across as such genuine people, that love, trust and respect each other very much. I've started watching your journey something like 18 months behind on where you're up to and loving every vlog ❤🙏🙏🙏.

[@rhondagirard5472]

Thanks! I really enjoy watching you and your beautiful family!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@KingRealEstate]

Always nice to see you guys.. Love the montage at the end to, so genuine & happy faces all around.

[@PracticerOfMetta]

Thank you so much for sharing your life! ขอให้ปราศจากศัตรู ภยันตราย ทุกข์ทางใจ ทางกาย และทางใจ ขอให้สรรพสัตว์ทั้งที่มองเห็นและมองไม่เห็นในทุกมิติและทุกภพทุกชาติอำนวยพรแก่ท่าน ขอให้สรรพสัตว์ทั้งหลายสัมผัสได้ถึงความสงบและความสุขภายใน สาธุ สาธุ สาธุ

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Have you see the elephants of Paul Barton ? He plays the piano for them. Near Bangkok.

[@donjordan8174]

Awesome the happiness of all the children….

[@ashirrelevent1062]

After living in Thailand for a few years I am finally learning Thai with my wife as she is teaching our 3 year old. I listened to it for so long I am lucky enough to really have a lock on the accent and tones according to my wife😂

[@farahlarki3454]

You guys are not boring at all. I watch you guys from Patong And I love it ❤

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you!

[@Landofsmiles999]

Brilliant and very enjoyable to watch and listen, wonderful

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertmalone-m7j]

Ryan and damo ye have a beautiful thing going fair play to ye , I love your channel so real

[@thomasmckenney3518]

I want to be able to cook Cajun and Creole food and American BBQ when I finally move to Thailand full time!! The wife and I Love food from the southern US.

[@jimmycricket7385]

I enjoy the way Ryan induces a guilty laugh from Damo by suggesting she's happy to be rid of him when he goes on trips.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

We enjoy time together and apart :)

[@pantip57]

Enjoy Watching y’all together. It’s cool here now . 7.7 C this morning and 10 C at 10 pm . My wife likes it cold. Oddly enough she never knew cool temperatures until she came to the states. Wish you Well.

[@humanconnection7072]

What drone do you use?! Great footage!!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Mavic 3 mini :)

[@simonwilson1211]

Great VLOG Again! I missed the birds singing, people may not know that there are no birds (or very few) in Thailand.

[@thomasmckenney3518]

I’m learning Thai and Isaan. Since I’m very close to Laos they speak mostly Lao.

[@Ricardo_Veteran]

Your videos are refreshing and show the real rural and simple Thai life. I've seen other youtube channels about Thailand "everyday life", etc. and they all show the same: eating all the time, walking alleyways, lots of noise, staying at hotels (where their girlfriends negotiate the prices of course), etc. it is almost all the same. They show long and driving through Thailand and barely show the "good" stuff in Thailand. So those videos where Farang men exploit the relationship with their Thai girlfriends. I enjoy your videos, simple and honest life in Thailand.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Really appreciate this comment Ricardo!

[@happyhappy3165]

❤ครอบครัวอบอุ่น❤

[@mattalford389]

Thanks for that guys! Good questions with good answers. Nice to see you both together doing the Q & A

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks Matt!

[@deekthetrucker5885]

Ryan we have Gritter trucks on the streets today ☃️☃️

[@shannonladely2976]

Alright!! A QandA video... Nice.. 🙂

[@shannonladely2976]

Alright.. !.. A QandA video.. Nice.. 🙂

[@petchjarinkishida6673]

ครอบครัวน่ารักมากค่ะ มีลูกที่น่ารัก

[@yanknoz9710]

Love this channel.😊

[@sansook6329]

Hi from Sweden, it’s always fun to watch you and your lovely family. It makes me miss Thailand so much. Sent some money for the kids Christmas party.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you so much, we will put it to the gifts!

[@marknewgent8428]

love your videos and the beautiful tropical scenery.

[@alangreenwood8199]

It’s not boring , I think you put out great content, there’s only so many city and beach videos you can watch before getting bored , can’t wait for the renovation video’s 👍🇹🇭🙏

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Alan, appreciate it!

[@michaelj2528]

Always interesting and entertaining. Well to me your life is not boring your surrounded by children and family and love

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks Michael!

[@chriscastello3922]

Thank you for a nice Q&A. You are a sweet and enjoyable, authentic couple.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you so much!

[@ryanrasband4158]

The Christmas party is priceless

[@emilylotts8833]

Ryan and damo, you're in the top best foreigner Thai couple. I'm waiting for videos of new farm house remodeling

[@donjordan8174]

Good vlog.. Thanks

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dizzystick9]

That is amazing, Love ya'll have a wonderful holiday!

[@jonmarch8209]

I loved this video, best one you guys did that I've seen 🙂 Lots of interesting info and about how it live as you do 👍

[@margarettownsley9500]

A great vlog Ryan and Damo thank you both

[@glennjonescabdriver36]

Very interesting video. Wouldn't mind seeing these type of videos now and then 😊

[@chrismccoll4953]

Love your Q&A vlogs. Damo is a fantastic lady and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her perspectives. Been a sub for several years now and really enjoy your efforts..

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Chris, appreciate it!

[@mariettathornton5924]

Funds sent for Xmas 😘 love you guys😊

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hi Marietta, thank you so much, the kids will be made up, we are shopping and wrapping already for santa to come!

[@mariettathornton5924]

@@lifeinruralthailand Merry Christmas to you & your family and the rest of the kids there Ryan😊

[@billybob7522]

Loved the Q&A. Looking forward to others.

[@villagefarang]

We have adopted a similar communication style with me speaking English with my wife while she speaks to me in Thai. The first few years were Thai only but she learned English over the years and I have gotten lazy around the house because of her fluency. It is usually Thai when we go out with friends but I feel like I have lost some fluency through lack of use.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes defiintly lose it if we dont use it :)

[@jacovandermerwe84]

You married an angel, mate. Live eternal gratitude. You have a beautiful family around you. You are blessed....and you are a good man...

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks brother - take care 👍

[@dropattieramsammy1462]

Lovely vlog very honest god bless always ❤❤❤

[@c0rn15hman3]

Nothing boring about your life, living the dream! ❤❤

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you!

[@c0rn15hman3]

@@lifeinruralthailand My favourite KZbin channel for Thailand

[@jackiestewart5062]

Fabulous QandA, so informative and interesting.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelpatrick50]

Havnt has a chance to watch your videos for some time have been stating at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in UK...... First thing I thought was you had put a bit of weight on. Great question and answers to catch up with you both.

[@steveh222]

Informative and a very pleasant vid, best wishes.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariannescalise6658]

Your kids grow up and sometimes they stay around the area sometimes!! Yes dont record your date! Enjoy your date! No thats great Damo doesnt care she trusts you and you trust her thats so important !! And the same you adjusted your sleeping your a late person and Damo gets up really early! Thats a wonderful relationship ! You both have adjusted to each other! And I am going to enjoy when you fix up the other place you bought! It will be fun to watch good or bad things that happen with it! ❤

[@glennhealion5325]

Hi Ryan I can't find the link to the T1 translator ?

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hi Glenn, in the pinned comment above you will find a link. please check out the reviews on amazon to as different people have different experiences with the device. Thanks!

[@simmonds3930]

Love your lifestyle. A liberation from craving and subsequent suffering - a little nirvana.

[@kugcffchd]

7/11, motorcycle taxi etc thais generally correct pronunciation in the moment instinctively once they know what you're on about. It's so funny trying to get it right from the latest volunteer teacher.

[@hughcard3799]

Great video thanks.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hey Hugh, good to see you in the comments, hope you are doing well! Ryan

[@hughcard3799]

@@lifeinruralthailand Yes I married my Thi girlfriend back in December and was finally able to join her permanently in August. Hope to visit you some day.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

@@hughcard3799congratulations Hugh 🙏

[@jeremyapplegate4868]

I'm not sure which made me giggle more, the lady that said you moved to Buriram to die or Mo saying "chillax." ❤

[@alexmalcolm5577]

Nice video. From a Thai Girl and British Guy living in Phuket. I relate to your comfortable relationship. We are married 27 years now. My wife can take off home village anytime. I've done the world and happy not to travel now. My wife was supposed to be up in your area last weekend for her Prakhon Chai High School annual reunion. But she dithered too long that no tickets to Buriram left so not go. I don't miss the UK weather. UK food I can buy in Villa Market and make at home, but I do miss a local chip shop. Surprisingly the few chippy start ups over 25 years all failed quickly for lack of customers. Luck to you both and the kids. Were were not blessed with making our own kids. Just never happened. Oh well ....

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks Alex, sounds like you got a great set up too!

[@wendy-0101]

Everything looking good Ricky. Just a thought maybe air conditioner to close to bed. At bottom of bed better. I can understand your excited Mum coming. 💞💞💞💞

[@cesarosorio6395]

Exelent video brayan.whit you Beautiful Lady.

[@julienash9470]

Hi Guys, question for next time, Ryan did you ride a motorcycle before going to Thailand or learn over there. Cheers, Vince and Julie in South Australia.

[@kevinwarner1209]

Hi Ryan and damo I have a question does damo not wear wedding rings or is that a Thailand custom just curious

[@upthearsenal3715]

do they have monster munch pickle onion there though?

[@jozah2148]

I like to know if Otis speaks Thai. We always see baby Hugo laughing, does he sometimes cry?🤔🇬🇧🏄🏿‍♂️🌴🥰

[@andrewshinegold6988]

Chiang Mai has lovely temples. Ryan do what the wife says 🤣🤣

[@shareonrivas1458]

YOU ARE BOTH SOOOO CUTE !!!!

[@daengok8512]

Where is you home now . WHAT PROVINCE.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Buriram 👍🙏

[@wendy-0101]

❤ed vlog. You are such a sweet couple. Wishing you a beautiful weekend! Have a fantastic trip together. ❤️💞💋💞💋💞💋💞💋💐

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Wendy!!

[@Duncandisorderly9111]

Just like to ask a question If you working on your house is that ok with immigration rules

[@lifeinruralthailand]

It’s fine so long as you are not selling or profiting from it. Please see below: However, Yaowapa Pibulpol, chief of the Phuket Provincial Employment Office, the government office established to specifically regulate and administer employment law, maintained that the wording does not allow officers to apply the law beyond its intended scope. “Foreigners cannot perform any work - in the true sense of the word - without a work permit. And they may only perform the work listed in the work permit and only at the place of work listed in the permit. “But that doesn’t mean they can’t cook their own meals, clean their own houses or tend to their own gardens. Of course they can, but as soon as they are hired or profit by doing any of these things, they are ‘working’,” she said. “And any foreigners who want to build their own boats on their own time, using their own skills and experience, for their own personal use are not breaking the law. They can do this, but they cannot build a boat so they can sell it later on. That would be profiting from the work,” Ms Yaowapa added. Not applying the law beyond its intended scope is also what makes it legal for foreigners to assist in public cleanup campaigns and other community projects - as long as the volunteer work is not regular, she added. “Being a volunteer for an organization requires a work permit. This is because although you might not get money from the volunteer work, you might get food or a place to stay as a reward. So if you do not have a work permit, you are illegal,” MsYaowapa said.

[@BrandonJHunt]

Can Ryan pronounce snake in Thai correctly? I have been trying to say it correctly for 3 years and I can't :(

[@jonross8925]

It would be cool if you guys take the kids with you on a vacation. Drive to places when your big boy is on a school break. Then blog the hell out of it.

[@brendataylor8388]

Hi Ryan! I’ve sent some money for the kids for Christmas. Would you please earmark those funds for the children’s toys? I did not notice a place for a memo on PayPal. You already know what a dork I am😉🤣

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hi Brenda, yes we are starting buying the gifts now so we will use this, the kids will be made up so thank you, are you ok with us using your name in the credits on the christmas vlog?

[@brendataylor8388]

@@lifeinruralthailand of course! Although it’s certainly not necessary.

[@stevecoombes4822]

I too love the rural life but I am 73 so that's my excuse. After a few years in Bangkok, you either become addicted to the place or you find yourself looking elsewhere. I think if you are in a loving relationship the attractions of the big city dissolve quite rapidly.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Steve!

[@anthonyjames4648]

Where did Damo learn to speak English so fluently?

[@ohiosquire4212]

Damn, Ryan!! I thought it was the wide angle lens that made you look fat. 🤣🙏🤣

[@daengok8512]

Can a fanclub sen you an e-mail it is easyer than printing message on mobile/phone. Think we can also have more talk .

[@ดอกคูณเสียงแคน-ส3ง]

จะให้ความรู้เกี่ยวกับกำพูชา อันที่จริงเขมรไม่ได้เกิดก่อนไทย เพราะไทยค้นพบวัฒนธรรมที่เก่าแก่อยู่ที่ จ.เพชรบูรณ์ คือเมือง "ศรีเทพ" ซึ่งมีอายุยาวนานกว่า Angkor Wat ถึง 800 ปี "เมือง ศรีเทพ เกิดขึ้นหลังจากอินเดีย แหละเมืองเก่าๆอย่างเช่น พิมาย หรืออีกหลายแห่งในไทยก็อาจจะเกิดขึ้นมาพร้อมกับ Angkor Wat และตอนที่สยามได้ขยายอำนาจในช่วงยุคเก่าๆก็ได้ขยายควบคุมไปถึง ลาว เขมร พม่า มาเล รวมถึงอาจจะถึงเวียดนามด้วยซ้ำ ดังนั้นแล้วไทยไม่ได้เกิดที่หลังเขมรอย่างแน่นอน ไทยต่างหากที่อาจจะเอาวัฒนธรรมของเมืองศรีเทพเข้าไปขยายในเขมร หรือถิ่นอื่นๆ

[@sakolprom3037]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@craigstrike3023]

Ryan if you are fat, i am in trouble. Damo if you are old then i am ancient. As far as dying goes we all gonna die somewhere and hard to find a better place than where you are. You have a great lifestyle and a beautiful family. Live it love it.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Craig!

[@craigstrike3023]

Hey guys i put through some $$ to your paypal account for the kids for xmas. Please confirm you received it.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hey Craig, well received my friend, we have started ordering all the presents already, looking like will be a big one!

[@craigstrike3023]

Good to hear. We are having xmas in Bua Lai this year with the family. We want to give the kids a ferang xmas.

[@stevierug8733]

Ere Ryan, do you remember when you could hardly get Damo on camera and certainly not talking. Now you can’t stop the girl chatting away 😂😂❤️🇹🇭🙏

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes she has really come about :)

[@papajonthailand3722]

i speak thalish mix thai and egihs. not a good idea. when i came from norway.. 555

[@lifeinruralthailand]

I know what you mean my friend 555

[@sallyanngetzen4195]

you two.....Are Sooo Very ....Cute together!!! your honesty....your love and trust for each Other....amen.....keep enjoying.....your sweet life.......oh...yes...you Ryan...look like you gained some weight!!!! But the holidays are here....soon with Us!!!..Amen besos xoxoxo

[@2breality]

I laugh with you too🤣

[@BadMedizin]

❤👍👍👍🙏

[@simonsmith1139]

Still pissed off 'but....still looking out for a trolling opportunity;

[@STARRUNNER45]

🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙🙏🏾🤍

[@lynda2023]

😊❤❤❤❤xxxx

[@WaterFresh7]

I would even pay 200 baht per year for the entire village, if that's the price to pay to not breath burning garbage.

[@theoldfisherman6626]

Wow I so enjoyed this, like a conversation with old friends, maybe some subscribers don't understand how much you have to give of yourself to produce this. I will continue to support this channel because you give so much and I enjoy it. Book me in for the the new bnb for 2025. Send me a ,ink for Xmas gifts for the kids

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you for seeing this :) CHRISTMAS PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS: paypal.me/lifeinbamboo

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Thinking about when the kids are gone is a bit premature IMO 555 Yes Ryan you look a bit heavier than 6 months ago to me...nit noi. Interesting questions others have. Doubt Damo would let you travel alone to the Devils lair as even the strongest men can fall under the spell of carnal delights! 🤪555 Be well, do good work, and keep in touch. Peace and Love

[@lifeinruralthailand]

cheers brother!

[@brandonthailand2062]

Cows eat money daily. Like the lottery. They celebrate when they recoup past losses.