Living in Thailand - Expectations vs Reality

[@GlitteratiLive]

Big fan, but I would love for you to move beyond Bangkok beginner videos, and dive deeper into contemporary urban culture. You are the man to do that.

[@keisone]

Yeah for sure, I actually have a couple bigger projects I’m working on behind the scenes, but they take time to make 😊

[@EarthCamper]

I would love to see my friend Kesi exploring Thailand I know keis can do way way better than anyone else. ......Adam ......👍

[@GlitteratiLive]

@@keisone looking forward to that. You are living in a plethora of colorful untapped content: urban culture, black magic, ghosts, vintage interest, music, … they all have a similar potential as what Chad tapped into with car culture.

[@roadsofjapan6009]

@@keisonetoo true planning connection and just finding the places , may I suggest Pia, I hear the hippy movement sucks people in and they don’t leave 😂I have no idea how they manage their visa 😂

[@baconoverflow4384]

@@GlitteratiLiveyou’re assuming that his audience is interested in what you’re interested in though 🙂 eg for one I have no interest in ghosts, and being forced to watch movies about them by my partner is enough for me 555

[@johnceragioli9671]

Hello Adam. You succeeded in Thailand, in part, because you came with no expectations or preconceived notions! Very good video once again!

[@EarthCamper]

You rock....n you are helping sam to excel...thats awesome... Audio is really top quality in this video ❤

[@phuketprivateisland441]

The look on your face when Mark was saying how bad street food was...

[@LittlePooky]

555!! 🤣😅

[@BangkokBurbs]

Thai street food is crap. Anyone who says its delicious has never eaten home cooked Thai food.

[@mathewhunt81]

Priceless....

[@nickphang2293]

Clearly he doesn’t know the gym ! Guuuurrrrllll! 😂

[@marcp108]

Really enjoyed what Mark had to say. I love cooking my own Thai food in Sydney but the ingredients can be expensive. I hadn't really given any thought to the way dishes were prepared in Thailand, as I eat out all the time. I will give this more thought and will try and cook at home when I'm in Hua HIn.

[@passportmarc]

Thanks man 😎

[@danielj3010]

congrats bro, and the cats around you are happy you're there too ;)

[@bijanbayne3259]

That's the first fully stocked fridge I've seen in Thailand

[@user-kz9rp3pq2z]

Excellent vlog thank you Keis. So motivated to make Thailand my home !

[@biodiversity9808]

Good to know about unhealthy street food that looks healthy. If i retire there i ll buy ingredients and get someone to cook Thai food for me

[@evilchaperone]

Hey kid, I’m so proud of you! You’re heading out into the world with just a few bucks in your pocket and making it happen. Meanwhile, I’m gearing up to semi-retire and move to Thailand. I spent six months there with the military and have been back several times since. I’m loving the idea of a digital office park. I’ve have a few rental properties and a portfolio that brings in income, so setting up an office is pretty important for me. Being secluded in a home office is miserable to me. I like your idea about using the digital office park. I do that here in the US, but didn't think about that in BKK. It’s great to have an external office space that gets you energized in the morning and puts you in a professional environment. If you want good, solid friends, keep up with your workout and fitness habits. Healthy friends hang out in healthy places. If you want drinking buddies, you go to bars. The trick is finding those healthy friends who also like to embark on the deepest levels of debauchery on the weekends! Bahahaha.

[@Crazyhorse71]

From an American who will be in Thailand for 4th time this year...Yes Thailand is better.

[@Crazyhorse71]

5th October 5555

[@GRB777]

The guy mentioned cholesterol in his blood from eating too much street food. Would eating at small restaurants be healthier, or about the same?

[@thetravelingtaylors]

Love this video! We are in Thailand and it is awesome!

[@joyaclub]

Not just the oils, but the extremely high sugar content.

[@passportmarc]

For sure ! Forgot to mention it

[@aborne7]

Great video. Also a fan of projectbkk. Does Mark have his own channel? Would love to hear more from his life in Thailand. Also perhaps a second follow up video idea: healthy eating options (take away or restaurants)

[@CommoditySC]

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[@MichaelDreamsofThailand]

The Phrom Phong neighborhood has many healthy food options. Veggiology on Soi 41 is my favorite place to get high quality juices and food. I appreciated it that Mark had the discipline to change his diet and get healthy.

[@passportmarc]

Yeah that’s me 😅 just got back from the Philippines, editing a few new ones now ! Feel free to subscribe

[@JayDKBGames]

Good video, good info and seeing how people manage to work over there remotely is cool

[@theresafry3514]

Always perfect Keis

[@TheBangkokMinute]

maybe I should not ask this but Mark's place looks awesome! Can you share the location? His kitchen looks so good, western style where it would be easy to cook full meals.

[@passportmarc]

I’d prefer not to disclose my building 😂 but I will say it’s an older one (10 years) that’s been fully renovated, I’ve seen slightly better than mine, and I’ve seen absolutely worse in the same building… I’ve rented 3 unit’s here so far and Im in love with this one for sure :)

[@BillyGringo]

If you used the DJI mic, it’s possible you accidentally hit the noise reduction button, which distorts the audio.The video was sill good though.

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

7/11 🎉 and big c in laos omg soo good want to have Irish Pub 🎉

[@shane0traveller451]

Great Honest Opinions

[@trippinwitgeorge]

Rob is an awesome dude! Very grateful I met him in Bangkok (...even if our first encounter was me staring at him like a deranged psychopath as I recognised him from YT). Great vid!

[@jamaleats]

after having a Nightmare start to thailand , I knew I wanted come back so my second trip where I had a bit of coin went awesome for 5 months couldnt of been better, third trip for 8 months was mixed but I cant wait to come back

[@michaelthegreat44]

great video Adam, imagine the difficulty for someone like myself with a disability, our sidewalks/pavements here in Bangkok aren't very disability friendly

[@Tiktokgramps]

Can you give us an update on Dan? How is he doing? Does he do KZbin videos still?

[@tonyh6846]

Cheers mate, 🙂

[@finwest]

Rob is right! I expected to hook up with a girlfriend within a couple months… 14 months later, no go! I am however trying the old fashion way of meeting girls; no online dating sites, but just restaurants, sky bars, shopping malls, etc. My Line is ever expanding, but no one serious. 😢

[@iain_nz.]

hopefully coming next year for holiday :))

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

But you are so good in your treatment and travelling

[@mathewhunt81]

Eat REAL Thai food. If you choose to live off of french fries or their equivalent in any country you will have high cholesterol and bad health. Most Thai foods are low/no oil and low/no sugar. Choices matter. It was funny to see the look on Keis when the guy started talking about how unhealthy Thai food is. I could see Keis was kinda like, . I had to skip past the guy after that. Sorry, KEIS ! 555

[@razmos1]

Well done mate!

[@DannyFlippingDeals]

Spent much time in the Philippines? How fluent are you in Thai now?

[@mariettathornton5924]

Great video 😊

[@KingBrew187]

You using a different mic on this vid? Music sounds the same but when you’re talking is different like a temu mic or something lol

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

🎉🎉🎉

[@petek5523]

Being on holiday for a couple of weeks and eating Thai street food everyday is one thing, living there and doing it is a recipe for disaster 😅😂

[@TheMikeyStory]

I know the feeling

[@HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG]

4 th comment.👍❤️🙏🍻

[@keisone]

Yoooooo 😊

[@Thairieskaterat]

Expectations...yeah that's a good one. Health and eating right. Being 61 ish and already taking meds to keep the BP & cholesterol low (I'm not at a dangerous level, though) I was thinking I'd be all good there. He makes a good point about the cheap oil, ect. Something to keep in mind 🤘😘💨💨➡️🇹🇭

[@X_theOracle]

Could you please do a video on a digital nomad work, how to get a remote job working in Thailand or anywhere in the world. We always hear about Digital Nomads, but WTF are they actually doing and how do you find these jobs?

[@Bobbychristopher]

But how will the Ai explosion impact digital nomad jobs? Will digital nomads be digital nomads much longer or will they have to learn to be Ai nomads???

[@passportmarc]

I use it everyday

[@vktravellog1242]

I been to tht digital place and its a nice area. The food court across the street doesnt take cash or credit card 🤬. Good thing is the restaurants outside of the food court takes cash and credit cards.

[@JJMA52]

great vid! Who is the canadian buddy and does he have a channel? cheers from toronto

[@passportmarc]

Yeah that’s me 😅 just got back from the Philippines, editing a few new ones now ! Feel free to subscribe

[@JJMA52]

@@passportmarc Nice! Just subscribed. Cheers from Mississauga... itching to get outta here so looking forward to the inspiration haha

[@passportmarc]

@@JJMA52 do it 😂

[@johnnyparker6598]

Hey bro whats the name of the condo you were at when you first moved to Thailand?

[@miguela5543]

Hello handsome 😂 love it every time

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

I can definately relate to the Thai street food and a medical check up.... after one year my blood pressure was extremely high... doctor said it was the high sodium diet and especially the MSG used in most markets and street vendors.... but now I do most of my own cooking and occasionally go out for a special meal... awesome content from both you and Rob .... so tired of the KZbinr with he clickbait,,, "Best beach in Thailand... Best market in Thailand...." Your content is easy to relate to,,, thanks Adam.

[@MJY3692]

Your doctor is a pleb it’s not sodium it’s vegetable seed oils sodium is healthy you’ve been lied to .. why would it be in Gatorade to aid performance ? Think about it

[@Xp8riot.]

Been here 8 years

[@regnorse]

and??

[@tanthaman]

Did we ask

[@GoneAdrift]

Love Marc's insight into Cholesterol!

[@FitandFabinvestor]

That was unexpected, I thought Thai food was pretty healthy. Eye opener. Then again I have celiac disease and might have to cook myself anyway.

[@JohanEriksson-q2r]

If it taste good eat it ❤

[@kevinp8108]

New research shows that cholesterol isn’t the problem, it’s inflammation caused by sugar and processed carbohydrates. Cardiologists have stated that there is no connection between cholesterol and heart disease. Patients who have died of heart disease and heart attacks had different levels of cholesterol from low to high. Marc’s best solution is to cut down or cut out sugar and processed carbohydrates.

[@regnorse]

just take artorvastatinno worries

[@FitandFabinvestor]

@@kevinp8108 They do add some sugar in many dishes in Thailand actually.

[@alexwest4629]

I would love to, but can't work 'as a tradie' there. Every time I go (been visiting since 2005) I never want to come back to Aus lol.

[@Jbghkkjkkyyf]

Question for all my Americans. Where do you find remote jobs that authorize you to work from anywhere. The jobs I find (in finance) all say anywhere in the US.

[@Ceilingkatwatchesus]

Most ppl I know who work online have a VPN set to the U.S. but you gotta keep on top of that. One of my friends BFF was living here in Thailand and was doing that but she forgot to check her VPN and her job fired her. Then it was downhill from there, she overstayed and got deported back to the states and banned for 5 years from entering the country

[@randellt]

Hi..Just started watching ur channel... If going to Thailand for a visit-from Philippines.. girls... Pattaya or Bangkok the best in ur opinion if you'd be so kind. I'm not fond of heavy Korean areas...which is why I'm going to Thailand instead of Angeles. Thx.. Stay safe

[@craigdawson7632]

Cambodia is the game plan next year if it all plays out. Can you live clean or green there, without spending a mint. I drive a car and harvest wild meat, grow veg but don't produce any waste I can't deal with on site. Avoid chems, pfas etc They seem to love their plastic and pollution there.

[@epotnwarlock]

are there better areas for families to live in Bangkok? seems like many of the neighborhoods have a similar composition?

[@vs123]

So good

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

You are not big ange😅 proud celtic my brother

[@SpinachCrossaint]

Hi Adam, your audio sounds a bit off in this one.

[@vktravellog1242]

Adam please get blood work. I agree seed oils are very bad and inflammatory. In your health journey you will start to avoid inflammation because thats where all the health problems start. There are many important things but one thing you should look into are probiotics for your gut. Gut health is very important because without a healthy gut your body cant absorb all the nutrients from food. Also you seem to be tired a lot. Try to take magnesium as this is a critical mineral for energy and in thailand you sweat a lot. I think magnesium glycinate is the best form as there are many forms but do your research.

[@X_theOracle]

Also LDL Cholesterol doctors will say is too HIGH if its above 180, when in fact anything below 180 is too LOW. Many years ago LDL cholesterol safe level was 350. They made it lower so statin drugs are being pushed on everyone and this is why seed oils are promoted as heart healthy by the mainstream.

[@HaklGuru]

September 4th is coming quick! So excited to move to Bangkok and especially to meet you and talk about collaboration on a documentary!

[@Airflareairchair]

❤

[@craigdawson7632]

Is gaming achievable there, fast enough speeds to game servers low ping. Still don't mind clicking on heads in down time to chill out.

[@davemassingham2096]

I live in Bangkok have fibre 890mb download 790 mb upload

[@craigdawson7632]

@@davemassingham2096 That's decent. What's ping to a gaming server like? Most of us have 950/450. We only got equal up and down a few years ago with hyper fibre but it costs a bit more. 2000 or 4000 or 8000 up and down. Have to be a Uni or big company to get 10,000 or 100,000

[@davemassingham2096]

@@craigdawson7632 I use true internet home fibre it so fast most speed tests go off the scale cost 18 quid a month all in

[@davemassingham2096]

@@craigdawson7632 last time I looked was between 7 to 18 ping

[@davemassingham2096]

The fibre deal is 2gb download and upload

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

Hi ren

[@pyeitme508]

Yes

[@keisone]

🥳🥳

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

Need you to listen to ren 😅

[@MrMrLeechill]

Is that Jonny's car @ 2:44 ?

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

VB

[@aborne7]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@zariisofficial]

Really cool video, but i think you need to hold back on the de-noiser on your narration, it's very unnatural and makes the audio disjointed, just my 2 cents from a professional who works in audio/narration.

[@keisone]

Ah you might find this fascinating then, I got a new mic cable and just tested that it was working, didn’t realise how badly it was working.. the audio was TERRIBLE, almost unusable, I used Adobe AI to repair the audio, the difference was incredible, I was honestly going to scrap the whole project.. this was the best I could get it

[@zariisofficial]

@@keisone Strange that the it's teh cable, what mic/cable combo are you using? the thing is with Ai, it can repair but it actually adds really badly affects to the audio which creates weird artifacts, but having said that, if you felt it made an improvement then it must have been bad! lol.

[@keisone]

Yeah honestly it was so bad I almost scrapped the whole vid.. The usbc to trrs input that comes out of my camera was the problem.. My old one broke and I just grabbed a cheap one, lesson learned 🤦‍♂️

[@Daniel26448]

I would never move to Thailand if i have to live from a 7-Eleven & eat street food.

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

For like Beckham had his under wear put in the bin

[@JetLagWorldTravel]

You need more hobbies like going fishing at different spots , hiking , watching sports at bars , bike riding , boating

[@RenselProjects]

Funny in the last two or three days I’ve seen more YT’ers having sound problems with their microphones and they all seem to be the same brand…

[@OdinSonne]

For the love of Satan dude, watermark your videos when you're not shown - your quality is exceptional and I don't want to see your content stolen / clipped / cycled / sold.

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

Wee fucked up the pomies man city and Chelsea 4 goals 😂🎉

[@johnkies1189]

RIP microphone

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

😂

[@SpinachCrossaint]

I think your noise reduction is a bit too much.

[@jimmygustavsson7908]

What happend whit your quality on your mic at 1:53 in the video? :(

[@jimmygustavsson7908]

Oh sorry i read the end at the video now, keep up the good work and dont smash anymore mics now . Haha

[@keisone]

Oh man the whole video it’s terrible, I almost scrapped it.. had to use AI to repair it, this was the best I could do 😢

[@FitandFabinvestor]

@@keisoneI noticed nothing until the very end 😂, man my ears must be getting old 😅

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

I will always wear the green and white with big ange

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

Celtic fc is worldwide intimidating love

[@NewyJon7787]

The audio was a bit off (maybe just my ears). - Great video otherwise man.

[@damianmcgarvey6176]

What is is really missing home and alcohol 😂

[@DutchFlavour]

Expectations, find a my dream wife make her pregnant the second month I came here. Reality took me 1 year 😜

[@justinlarson8801]

What kind of work does Mark do? Looks like coding of some sort?

[@FUToob]

Boring as hell.

[@sandgroper1980]

👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

[@keisone]

Yooooo!!

[@sandgroper1980]

@@keisone G'day mate , I met up with @Ian4444four yesterday for a drink. What a nice bloke , we had a great chat for a couple of hours after all these years of KZbin comments 👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

[@younapali]

Mark's fridge is stocked with sugary drinks. Is one of his problems

[@passportmarc]

All the drinks in my refrigerator are zéro calories zero sugar, and i don’t consume that many even though my inventory is stocked. Coke zero, and singha zero and water. The beers are for guests as i don’t drink at home

[@sociallypatterneddefect9580]

​@@passportmarcAspartame Is in those drinks?

[@passportmarc]

@@sociallypatterneddefect9580 yeah ! It’s got to taste something right 😅 definitely some research out there that say’s it’s not great, others like the FDA say it’s fine, end of the day everything will kill us one day 😂 im just trying to keep the pounds off and fix the slightly high cholesterol … If i see anything else wrong Ill ajust …