Surprising My Father with a Visit to His Village in Thailand

Surprising My Father with a Visit to His Village in Thailand
Join us on an emotional journey as my wife and I surprise my father with a visit to his village in Thailand!
In this heartwarming video, we travel across the globe to reconnect with our roots and bring joy to my father's heart. Watch as we explore the beautiful landscapes, meet the locals, and experience the rich culture of this charming village. From the moment we arrive, to the tearful reunion, every second is filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
**Highlights:**
- The big reveal: My father's priceless reaction!
- Exploring the village: Traditional houses, local markets, and scenic views.
- Heartfelt moments: Family stories, old friends, and cherished memories.
- Cultural immersion: Thai cuisine, customs, and traditions.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more heartwarming adventures! ❤️
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[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you all for the fantastic comments and support. Please subscribe to help my channel grow, so I can continue bringing you more videos. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@keithlauj]

The way how youre extended family treat you is so heart warming especially how genuine your step mother sounded when she realized it was you

[@DjMourn]

Wow That's amazing. Happy for you 🙏. His place is nice

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you so much friend

[@oliviathomas147]

I'm so happy for you, brother! Our stories are similar. My father went to Laos with others in 1989. Not to rescue his comrades from the Lao jungle, but deceived by the Hmong politics of 1975. My father was wise and clever, but not smart. He could not return after the Ban Vinai refugee camp closed in 1992. My mother took us to the United States. He was trapped in the Lao jungle for 17 years, hunted day and night by the Lao government. Most of the people who went with him either died or escaped to Thailand. My father surrendered to the Lao government in 2005. I went to visit him in 2006, pretending to be a relative studying in Vientiane, and tuaj tham hluas nkauj hauv nws lub zos. He did not recognize me as his son. I stayed in a hotel for a week, but visited him every day, took him out, bought him things, and then I told him that I was his son from the United States. The son he left to die in the refugee camp. All he said to me was "I'm sorry". I wanted to cry, but I held back my tears. I also told him. After he left us, my brothers and sisters, six of us. We survived by eating rats, spiders and dirt. Our mother almost died of malnutrition. But, thank God! We were able to come to the US. After I told him I was his son, I stayed with him in his hut for a week and left without saying goodbye. He passed away in 2009.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

What an emotional story. Thank you for sharing that with us. Lmk if you want me to share your story someday. I would love to.

[@SmokeyVaj]

Seems like your father's a great guy. He welcomes you with open arms. I wish I have a father like yours bro. Mines all he cares about is money and more money. No money no father. Sadly I've lost the battle. 😢

[@daoyang8919]

You look just like your dad. Enjoy your time there bro.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you, I will

[@lovelyastridd]

aww seeing your father smile speaks a thousand words. He looks so happy!

[@gvang577]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. I still have an older brother in Thailand that I want to go and surprise him someday too.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Go for it!

[@tikitak1155]

Fathers and their sons. Bet he's beyond proud of how you've turned out. Old school parents, especially dads that have gone through hell and back, aren't great with showing emotions, so when that little side of softness comes out from them, it's because they couldn't contain it any longer. Happy for you bro. My pops never said that he was proud of us, but the words he relayed to his friends, and those around him, made us realize that he was brimming with pride of how his children turned out. I bet he's singing about you all day. It takes a little bit to understand old school parents.

[@richardly5419]

I'm very happy that you still have father living in Laos but my father past away when I was 9 years old. I wish I have father like you.

[@lailailathungc258]

To be honest, I cried watching your first meeting with your Dad!!! I’m glad that you can still visit him…

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@Jakeein]

So happy you were able to visit your Father again. I have family back in Laos I've never even met. This is truly the joy that every Father wants.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

That's why I want to capture all these so someway somehow I can inspire others to find their love ones and reunite with them.

[@primitivebulliestony9090]

Imagine meeting your sister you never met before... I'm glad to see you're enjoying your time there with your family bro.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@michaelphouphet527]

So proud of you brother, the most amazing thing ever is you met your family and loved one like your dad, I can’t help my tears every single minute I watch your videos, my family back to Laos. God bless you all

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you brother

[@terryvang7934]

Beautiful.

[@annemyrassamy4789]

Thanks for sharing & what a beautiful family & yall got me 🥹 lol blessings to you all

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@opekkiko3511]

Awww your dad so happy to see you 😢

[@SilverYoungStudio]

He is. I am too

[@zuloonyennyoc8914]

So proud of you that your father is still living in Thailand with beautiful place.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@Namtsuvtum29]

Your video tears me up bro. Knowing that I will finally meet my real parents. I can already feel the excitement, love and tears.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you. Sending you blessing and excited for you

[@nkaujhmoob3961]

What a beautiful and priceless moment. Enjoy your time with your family. ❤

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you, I will

[@Namtsuvtum29]

The best gift brother. I'm looking forward to meeting my birth parents this July as well. They gave me to my uncle when I was born. I am 23 now. I don't know how it's going to be, but I can feel like that emptiness inside of me will finally be fulfill. I am happy to see you and your father reunited. Nothing can replace that, EVER!

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you. Wishing you the best

[@ambervang8074]

Just remember they gave you away to have a better life. Good luck.

[@MayYang-jk8oc]

What an amazing story and happy for your reunification with your father. Best regards,

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@isarili747]

I'm glad you go visit your dad again. Family together is the most beautiful memories and a great fancy food

[@SilverYoungStudio]

It really is!

[@jerrythao9321]

Thank godnesd for social media. It have connect and reconnect friends and families. Im glad you found your father bro. Even though your father moved on thinking you guys were lost, he will always be sad that he lost you guys for a while

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you bro

[@GorgeouslyyC]

What a joyful moment to last forever!

[@xiongcindy97]

Awee your dad look so happy seeing you ❤

[@nickthao8904]

Watching your beautiful family story just makes my day brother. Thanks for sharing.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

You are so kind. Thank you

[@maikouxiong7786]

Aww your video give me a happy tear. I’m happy for you and your family.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@truly91]

Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life with us. To hear about with happened with your family because there was no way of communication back then made me sad but then to see that your father is doing great makes me feel a lot better. I’m happy you were able to keep in touch with your father and other siblings. Love your channel! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@baovang8889]

Wow I’m so happy for you 😢😢 during this period there’s a lot of pain and sadness for those that has gone through the secret war 😢😢 but your one of the lucky ones who ended with a very special and rich ending 😊😊 treasure your time with your father and your siblings because life is too short. I watched your story back in 2018 and cried my eyes out because I wish mines would have been a happy reunion like yours 😊😊

[@liloboss5820]

Lovely story! I am subscribed now! Can’t wait to see more!

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thanks for subbing! The new video just came out. Hope you saw it

[@yanglee1250]

I’m so happy for you Silver Young that you are still able to go find your dad over there. It’s a real blessing to be reunited and I’m glad that your step mom is a good person along with all your siblings.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you. I’m blessed

[@nongnengyang666]

Man why you make you me miss my Dad so much.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Sorry

[@chakonglee7342]

Wow son you went to see your father so long time i never see my brother long time. now he live in that time i live and you brother that time 1990 to 1992

[@DOGKINGDO]

Great video. Wish it was longer brother. Looking forward to the next 💪

[@SilverYoungStudio]

More to come! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Xiongster78]

Happy families, happy life

[@songyang999]

Hi brother, thanks for sharing your story.

[@laurielor90]

So bittersweet. Your dad is so happy.

[@lengwxiong0082]

Very similar to my grandpa's story. My dad's dad went to the war and never returned. Then, my dad was still a young teenager. Ua Tsaug, koj tseem los qhia koj txiv rau peb os. Back in HS, I've only met your mom and siblings. I remember, when you took me to roller town. You raced a kid and your wheels broke off and the other kid won. It was an incredible fun time. Memories forever.

[@lifewithbrayden9135]

So happy for you, such a blessing to reunited with your family again... ❤

[@ibsiabentertainment5808]

that's a lovely family there in thailand.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@chueyangchannel6786]

Brother good to see ur father. Me. I have not see my father 45 years now. I miss him. My mom took me to usa 1988.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Have you thought about going back to reunite with him?

[@lilacfairy.]

Man thats Free Ice! Could of kept a bucket outside for it. I hope we'll get to visit thailand soon.

[@houaher1989]

That’s a very nice spot he has 😊

[@tongkafamilyuasi2223]

So emotional story, everyone have their own story to tell, I have on too mine is very sad too 😢.

[@miszymx]

What a bitter sweet moment.

[@CM168]

I am so happy for you. In 1988, my father also went back to Laos to help bring more Hmong to Thai and also disappeared. Few said he was shot but his body was never found. I still hope one day someone will call and claim to be a step sibling or family member uniting us with our Dad.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Prayers and hoping you will find him someday

[@cstykes]

Bro seriously said... Oh my Godness.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

hahaha I was too excited

[@CiNtsa]

these comments of others experiencing the same issue that i wouldn’t of ever thought, coming from an second generation in the US, it’s truly heartbreaking😢😢

[@Coney_fall_1245]

touching story we all related

[@maivtsisk]

I’m so happy you were able to reunite with your father and extended family after so many years. I have yet to reunite with my biological mother after 35+ years, one day…one day.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

You can do it! Do you have contact with her?

[@7mouths]

Did your mom ever remarry? It's always good to spent time with your love ones.

[@Thao22]

Love this.. can't wait to see more 😊

[@SilverYoungStudio]

More to come!

[@HuabVaj1234]

Wow nrog neb zoo siab os

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@AdorableVangGurl]

Glad you are doing everything you need to for your journey. 💯🔥❤ -NTF Toxic T

[@xl6589]

Next time surprise bring your kids to go meet their grandparents aunts uncles and cousins. Bet that’ll be a big surprise and an adventure of its own that they’ll remember forever

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Yes that’s the plan but our kids are still a little too young to travel out of the country. Maybe in a few years

[@keaneTVchannels]

Wow i love the quote that u mentioned ❤

[@nwsli105]

Silver Young, It looks like I know your father well, if I am not mistaken. Anyway, enjoy your time with your Dad.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

That's great. Thanks

[@yang-ir8no]

great story bro

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@99leeray]

How old were you when your father left back to laos? It had to be devastating to think he either had been capture or kill. Im glad you guys have reunited.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

I don't remember exactly but they told me that I was about 4 or 5

[@riamlauj]

Glad you reunited with your dad try to bring your dad to USA 🇺🇸

[@maivnaasthiabvajthaiv7798]

nice to see your family again 2024

[@billnvang4441]

I’m not crying. The pepper was just too spicy 😭😭

[@SilverYoungStudio]

I had to hold back my tears too

[@mailor6190]

Awee ❤❤😢

[@mthoj]

Awwwwww so sweet 🥲

[@KOOBMEEJYAAJ89]

Did your dad ever came to the state or he’s been living in Thailand

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Never been to the states. Only in Thailand

[@meelee9137]

When the naib comes out, so sweet

[@paavue8887]

❤

[@nlis8313]

❤

[@wackyyacky9046]

How do I watch the the first time meeting you father..can you add the link

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Journey to my father : After 33 years *Part 1* kzbin.info/www/bejne/nobZY5R4n8plZ9k

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Journey to my father : After 33 years *Part 2* kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX6wiZqkmNlprpY

[@gavinyeejhmoolis4213]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GeneralMoss]

nice

[@Rebecca-ev7xi]

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[@NkaujElizabeth]

Have you thought about building your dad a house? It’ll be nice ❤

[@isarili747]

How much do they charge you each day of the tour ?

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Got a great deal. Contact them on Facebook “Hmong Bangkok Tour” tell them I referred you.

[@GeneralMoss]

what is the name of the village does your dad live in?

[@SilverYoungStudio]

I don’t know the Thai name but here’s a video Driving Through My Father's Village in Thailand kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXWcoJ2NZs-DqJo

[@tongkafamilyuasi2223]

😂😂😂 so happy

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Thank you

[@mymoto2812]

So what is the reason he wasn't coming back? Had he been captured, or found a new love?

[@SamNuchue]

So did your mom went back to live with your dad

[@SilverYoungStudio]

No. She moved on and remarried

[@tongkafamilyuasi2223]

Next time you better have good one 😂😂

[@Paulvang-oz5bt]

What is your last name bro

[@SilverYoungStudio]

I’m a Lee. But raised by Vang so I’m both Lee and Vang

[@TSEVNEEGQIGTAUB]

Koj txiv yog vaj huas los?

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Yog mas :)

[@sureguy8124]

Deadbeat dad 😂

[@paulviengha4025]

Is your biological mother still alive?

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Yes

[@bluebunny0921]

I heard that ppl like your Dad who goes back to rescue hmong ppl from laos have also killed our own hmong pll and they do not do it for free. they make a lot of money (silver bars). im not saying you dad killed anyone but i know and heard stories.

[@CrayZJo3Davola]

Your father must feel so bad for selling you off.

[@SilverYoungStudio]

Huh?