"Raging Bull"; The Truth About Thai Boxing: PFTB

[@ideaphile]

Stopping the caps ending up on a beach by collecting from traders is almost as good as picking them up off the beach. WIn-Win. Keep up the good work.

[@harrywaterman4554]

Enjoyed the show Steve, I always do 👏🙏

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Good morning. Great chat, thank you. Loved the story. 😊

[@genecarter1704]

Sometimes life gets in the way so I don't have a chance to watch the new PFTB on Friday, but I do watch them with joy every week. Thank you for this weekly invitation to join you in your space. I'm back in Bangkok now, but I lived for a few years in a pineapple field near Kui Buri, a village that might remind you of Turtle Beach. I was the village farang, and, as someone of a certain age, I always had the sense that the town folk there were watching out for me. I was not directly on the Gulf, but just a short scooter ride from it. Two or three times per week I'd hop over to one of the little beach restaurants for a fried fish and a beer while looking out at the sea. Places like Kui Buri and Turtle Beach can be absolutely idyllic for those of us with the attitude to appreciate the quiet charms.

[@davesnelling3812]

Loved your tongue in cheek description of the boxing, I've been once only and you nailed it. Thank you.

[@Janneman8389]

Beautiful story thanks Steve! Excellent program. May God bless you with a long, healthy, productive and happy life on Turtle Beach.

[@Whatasale]

Hi Steve, as always I love your stories and your life on Turtle Beach! I always watch your videos and you Grumpy Old Men show with Tim. I have learned so much about the real Thailand through your videos...Thanks so much!

[@southpaw1755]

Thanks for making me smile.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

I must admit, I really did enjoy the format of the earlier episodes on your channel. So creative, not to say that your current episodes are any less enjoyable 😊❤

[@margaretgiudice7698]

Fabulous story Steve. I laughed out loud a lot. Thank you!

[@bchrismonks8760]

Thank you for doing what you do! KZbin is filled with copycats. You are original and there is no one like you. You’re irreplaceable. Keep it up good friend.

[@Indy500-Racefan]

Thanx on another vid my good sir!

[@Farkurnell1]

Good morning Steve, Have a great day 👍

[@fosterbrower4116]

That took me back to the late 70's, so well done, and so well read, good work my friend good work, PEACE!!!

[@jlaves2]

I just love your use of the English language. I will stop by on one of my frequent trips up your way soon!

[@ThailandThomas]

Getting others to join your team of beach trash collectors is a big win for everyone. You can spend more time making art. Always enjoy your videos Steve.

[@ncascadehiker]

The last bit reminded me of Laugh In and TV humor of the 70s. You’re a nut, Steve.

[@steverosse]

If you liked that, you should look at a few of the earliest videos.

[@johnnyhansen5723]

super good channel steve

[@iono54321]

Nice story, you make me home sick for Thailand as I've recently returned to the states, however made listening to your podcasts while I was in Thailand a daily event.

[@PatrickDwyer-k9u]

Steven, Thank you so kindly for your weekly post. I always learn something from you, and you always give me some new perspective, as well as something new to think about. You're a wonderful story teller. I'm glad you're here!!! You are a really good guy! I think that if there is a God, he blesses you with smiles! Keep doing what you're doing. Don't worry about the haters, they are just folks that lack something that you have. Thank you! (I love Thailand, and the Thai's, they're so much fun).

[@MichaelJ04]

Solid update

[@jcarlin596]

Loved the story, very funny

[@JBW-Phuket]

Great ending dude.

[@mikemaloney2949]

I loved the Thai lesson at the end. Made me laugh. Some day I'll start learning Thai.

[@natk426]

Haas talks like local, real southern accent.

[@ChalermchaiWattanawongpi-lt9uw]

Hi! Steve..So hot like Hell in my province..Udonthani...😅😅😅😅

[@dondahlquist]

Plantar fasciitis night splint, did you try one of these? Cured my plantar fasciitis and for my son too.

[@neildutton8077]

Thanks for the story, it was very funny....for the most part. Cheers.

[@seamusog100]

Just subscribe trough thairish times. Looking forward to viewing your channel

[@stevefrith9924]

happy daze turtle beach from living the dream classical guitar making. every day is sunday

[@niponsribanpot3964]

Hello Steve, once again thank you for an entertaining story. You have a talent of telling stories, boring, bad, good and funny, that grabs my attention and many other's. Of course, Colin's articles were very good; and I very much love the end when it said " those Thai boxers have no protective gears when they climb up the ring and Face the music".

[@DelmarZiebart]

Just starting dating a old women from Bangkok….and she showed me some of the beautiful parts of the city she grew up in. I’m a North Dakota farm boy and big cities are not my thing but she’s introducing me to new ways of seeing Bangkok! Give me a year and I’ll give you a better synopsis of the situation!!

[@tomoconnell2858]

Surprised you’re not a wealthy guy. So much talent Steve.

[@chrisfry1768]

Think I'll stop by the Thai Boxing gym next to Wal-Mart tomorrow

[@guyburnheim273]

Hi Steve how do I get my motorcycle licence when I’m in Thailand I’m Australian ?

[@TimK2646]

Love to see Steve do a Jean-Claude Van Damme Kick

[@JohnArmstrong_]

I , of course, have read this story but as I did not commit it to memory (sorry, Steve), there was a certain newness in hearing it today. I was able to finalize zoom in on what I like about your writing. The cleverness. Now, I haven't read much Shakespeare, so I have no idea if he is also clever but I only started a few of his writings and never got very far , much less finished any. Your keep me reading until the end and wishing there was more.

[@johnwilliams3299]

Hi from me in Khon Kaen. Look forward to your content every Friday. Agree that using not beach trash is not the gig. Keep it up.

[@jimc9988]

Excellent Steve....

[@pepelemoko01]

Steve, were you in Thailand in '88, when Porntip Nakhirunkanok was crowned Miss Universe, if you remember there was a lot of controversy about heritage, with people saying she wasn't "Thai enough" and had mixed heritage?

[@steverosse]

Yes. I remember she struggled to speak Thai in interviews. The bar girl I lived with hated her.

[@farangdan]

Love it🎉

[@barbellsamurai8014]

haha, very humorous description of thai boxing

[@williamwhite3405]

I look forward to and enjoy your video each week. Thai boxing. Devastating fighting style. I use to love to fight but retired permanently after seeing a few matches Deadly Thai language depends on who taught you. Different areas of Thailand , different accents. Different social classes Different education standards. My Thai is a mishmash of my experience here in Thailand. I’m always in trouble with my pronunciations.

[@ericroang685]

Sometimes i detect a hint of sarcasm in your stories. Thank you. I am taking notes.

[@williamhartz8707]

The tall mysterious white lady with all the “hardware” was maybe a “Phi Pop” ghost. 👻 🍴 🍴🍴

[@Juha-t6u]

Damn It! I was sipping a cup of tea, enjoying the video, and the last bit caught me completely off guard. Now I've snorted tea all over my shirt and will need to re-wash myself and put on a clean shirt, damn it.

[@GeorgeBowmanJr]

Both squirrels and chipmunks often drive me crazy. Usually after midnight.

[@JeffreyPirate]

“Left of Lenin” is good. I enjoy the videos each week, and Grumpy Old Men too. My Turtle Beach has been in Phayao for the last 6 months… in Thailand for two years now. Except for the poor air quality, it’s heaven on earth. Between you and Tim, I stay informed and up to date. Thanks.

[@gruntmax43]

Thanks Steve. I am still lost. Will never find that post office.

[@warrencombes8256]

Loved it.. pissed myself laughing!

[@loumulkern2724]

Another terrific story... thanks Steve... oh btw, I'm pretty sure I recall seeing that tall young woman on the Bangkok BTS skytrain about a year ago... the facial hardware was striking, with the chains, forehead plating, etc. She also had severe sunburn and I think might have been barefoot... at the time I remember thinking she was definitely some kind of lost soul...

[@mrdoodle8748]

Another old left winger here & proud of it, wish there were more of us. Have a great week Steve.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

I like that Steve leaves politics out of most of his commentary outside of the occasional jab. These videos are a nice escape from all of that political horseshit.

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Yes ! We Aussies don't need to hear about American politics ! Booooring

[@dannysmith9675]

Trump 2024

[@33rdStreet]

Jing law? 😅 great service

[@WasOnce.]

Steve, You knock the socks out of Hobby Lobby! The tall mysterious white lady was in distress since she can't fly with all the metal.

[@m.w.jackson_Savh]

Steve: Grits are ground corn, just like Polenta. I've heard unconfirmed rumors that corn is plentiful in Iowa.

[@AnologNomad]

Very impressed with your skillful use of trash, your new Turtles are amazing and sure your cigarette suppler will be very happy with her turtle.

[@supiyajaikla2634]

HI STEVE SORRY ABOUT SHIRTS, NEW ONES ON THE WAY, DID TIM GIVE YOU YOUR TURTLE I SENT 1 EACH GREAT SHOW MATE,LIKE YOUR NEW ONE

[@billg7531]

Google maps and Google translate are an expats best friend. Great show as always Steve. See you on Grouchy Old Men and next week's program. Yes. I know it is "grumpy".

[@zantggm7722]

Hello Steve, do not worry, you found paradise, I will look for mine in the future, do not give time to "Haters" it is a waste of time, the older we get our mental sanity is more important than wasting time (in our mind too) responding to these people.

[@MikeyInThailand]

Thanks for making me smile end of the week. You are actually “lhor mak” no wonder that woman knocked on your door 😊

[@Bowmouth]

🧡😊🙏

[@seanwashburn3658]

There is no good result from replying to fools/haters. Apparently they have nothing but time and venom. They are usually stupid and so easy targets, but not worth the blood pressure fluctuations. Also thank you: this story is hilarious. No need to reply to them -- or to me.

[@johanolofsson6375]

Thank you Steve. I had a good laug. I dont like muai thai either. And i dont like big citys although i was in NewYork 1977 . I live in Stockholm but dont concider it very big. Lookiing forward for moore storys. Exuce my poore english. Kind regards/ Johan Olofsson (1957)

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

"I have the trash picked out!" Not a line I have frequently heard when someone is referring to, well, anything really. But it is kinda funny knowing what you do with your trash. 😏

[@russwright]

Hi Steve, you say you don't like Muay Thai, but you provide so much detail - more than many fans. If they had better music, would you like it? :) I hope the band made it out without the aid of an ambulance.

[@beammeup1701a]

Nice story Steve. Thank you. Bye the way, i miss hearing about your Social Security Payday parties. Have you changed into a Thai Monk and Celibate? :)

[@gary-bl1lu]

Love the story Steve. The Thai lesson at the end had me in stitches too. 🤣

[@BillonBass]

I get what you say about Bangkok. But we love an occasional few days in Bangkok. To me it’s an amazing and vibrant city with a unique energy and a great music sic scene. We also have good friends like Paul and Nui there we like to visit. But after about 3 days we’ve had enough and we’re ready to go home to Hua Hin. One thing I have no interest whatsoever in is Thai boxing! Not a great place to be a musician! 😂

[@paulcockley-gf4bc]

Call the police, ive been robbed of a joke AGAIN 😑

[@Trahloc]

Personally, I think Hans covered that :D

[@GeFarr]

Bangkok is AWESOME 🛹🛹❤

[@steverosse]

Bangkok sucks. Dirty, expensive, crowded. And the traffic. The place is Calcutta without the culture.

[@GeFarr]

@steverosse yeah right get off your rock dude. Great place. LOVE IT !!!🛹🛹🛹🛹🛹🛹🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@kasiwawa]

I did not see one ambulance after a Muay Thai fight evening during my first visit to Thailand in 1991. I found it particularly attractive and certainly pleasant because I once stood on that stage as a wrestler in my youth. Gambling about the party is actually a side issue. I do remember an athlete in the elevator to my apartment on the top floor of my hotel who could use a doctor's visit in Pattaya. My conclusion about your story is actually that you don't know what you're talking about.

[@steverosse]

It's a joke. And it was written thirty years ago. Lighten up.

[@kasiwawa]

@@steverosse I'm talking abouth 30 years ago?

[@steverosse]

@@kasiwawa Yeah. Why? Do you think I can go back in time and change the story to please you? Tell the editors of the four magazines and newspapers that purchased this story over the years that I'll have to return their money because some guy in the comment section doesn't get the joke? What exactly is your intention in making this remark?

[@kasiwawa]

My intention is maybee "I dont like you". Dont like your broccoli stories. You should go home.

[@Evvr-gd2xj]

Loved the thai boxing story

[@alannongkhai]

Hi Steve, great story, shame about the jokes. 😉😂😂😂

[@scottymac101]

The squirrels and rats I can live with, the bullfrogs in the hills of Khlong Muang, oh my god no.....

[@rossjurecka5372]

Hey Steve , I have heard Colin was quite sick, and the car accident was actually suicide. He slammed his car into a wall.......😢

[@williamwhite3405]

Possibly a stroke?

[@TeddyBear-zj4qg]

✌

[@DaveAppleton]

You telling us about someone you fell out with seems to be a theme 😂. I generally tell someone my bad traits(there's a lot) I want to remain friends with and apologise for them in advance. Your story started off extremely negative but you cleverly had me laughing by the end, thanks. Have a great week.

[@NorbertHurni]

-> Steve got it wrong: … there ARE „expected (car) accidents“ … in certain countries … under certain regimes … 🤔😉

[@Trahloc]

I don't think your work is diminished by not being trash from the beach. Perhaps for your own peace of mind make pure beach art and add another category type called recycled art. You maintain authenticity while also honoring your neighbors thoughts and efforts to help you.

[@kevincunningham9589]

Muay Thai fighters are pretty good but could be much better if combined with another style. I trained with Geoff Todds school of hand to hand combat/self defence in Dunedin, New Zealand. No fancy high kicks or any stuff like that, the real deal, so to speak, all kick strikes below the belt, groin, knees, shins, feet etc,. He trains a section of the USA military. Ive been in Thailand for 30 years and once hoped into the ring with a couple of Muay Thai guys, one at a time. I flattened both of them and was told never to come back. Just saying. I'm not an aggressive person, actually a very quiet person whom you'd never notice out and about. Im older now but the stuff Geoff taught me comes in handy if im ever picked on. Like watching Muay Thai still. 😊

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Whats your opinion on Krav Maga I'm thinking of doing it but I'm old

[@nigel4776]

Haha hilarious 👍

[@jlcabbie05]

Steve, you remind me of Larry David 😅 can you do a few little thai lessons!

[@dman030]

Lot of farang seem to die in accidents there. What the heck is going on?

[@williamwhite3405]

Lots of farangs and Thais die in car accidents. Usually farangs are old and overweight and have the usual obese health problems Possibly a stroke ?

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Is it possible that it is because there are a lot of us farang here and that the roads here continue to be dangerous to all who find themselves on them? Every country has a most dangerous endeavor. Thousands die every month in accidents in The States & other countries as well, there are just so many that it is no longer newsworthy - unless it is a 'person of note.' Way more Thais die on the roads here, as the math would dictate, but that is not making your newsfeed - or mine.

[@stevebandfield7055]

Let me guess.. You're not a Muay Thai fan? Definitely an experience.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

"Left of Lennon" is pretty far into the socialist / Marxist idealism. That's VERY TELLING. Explains a great deal.

[@steverosse]

Lenin, Dude. Not Lennon.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@steverosse Not JOHN, Paul, George or Ringo??

[@steverosse]

@@Jubal.Harshaw None of the above. But seriously, Dude, whether that was simply a typo or you actually thought I was saying "Lennon," it's very telling. Explains a lot.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@steverosse I'm sorry. I'll quit attempting humor here. I didn't realize you would take such offense to humor. My apologies. Perhaps my humor is bad - but I've always believed it is better to have a poor sense of humor than none at all. I'll unsubscribe immediately. No further comments from this old traveler.

[@Jubal.Harshaw]

@@steverosse Oh, and your... "but seriously dude..." comment is a non sequitur. I wasn't being serious - obviously. It was a WORD JOKE - and NOT a dig. I know, you have this problem with interpreting humor as a dig - but it wasn't intended that way and other readers have called you about about it as well - but you gloss over that. Anyway, an end to my word jokes since it is not a part of your cognitive venue (now THAT's a dig!). No more.

[@sandgroper1980]

It's certainly not in their culture to say " sorry , I'm not sure how to get there."

[@jcsung761]

LOOK mom I even have a girlfriend here in Thailand, isn't it fantastic???

[@robertpilling3863]

Ha ha

[@TeddyBear-zj4qg]

Thrash collecting is turning out to be a bigger project. 555.

[@JACQUELINETISCH]

This channel's vibe is drastically different from your presence on TNT. Where one has a positive energy, is entertaining, informative, humorous, and often uplifting; the other has been branded (maybe not by choice) as a view into the lonely pathetic life of an old man living in "paradise". Or perhaps: "How to live a life barely worth living and convince yourself that you've found happiness." Don't get me wrong, there is definitely an audience for this content. Many similar old men gain comfort from seeing themselves mirrored on KZbin. Wishing you the best!

[@fhorst02]

Haters got to hate :-) Funny how YOUR interpretation is "lonely old man".. You are young, barely dry behind your ears, and for you this might look scarry!! Your worse nightmare 😂 Call back in thirty years or so with a bit of life experience. And no, I won't be happy there either, that's just my personality. Steve clearly is, and sharing his paradise, what doesn't have to be yours or mine. Your paradise is probably Steve's worse nightmare 😂😅. I doubt he would call you pathetic or any negative.. That is exactly why he can be happy there, and you never will.

[@jcsung761]

Have you boasted your mother OH IT"S SO CHEAP CHEAP THAI FOOD here in Thailand? WE CAN NOT AFFORD EVEN THAI FOOD BACK IN THE US but we can have Thai food served here in a restaurant????

[@Baloybeach]

I'm not a hater Steve, but you can be rather self-serving.

[@steverosse]

Please see #5 in the FAQ.

[@brucesnyder690]

Terrible boxing monolugue. Too much babbling.

[@steverosse]

"Monolugue?" How much is just the right amount of babbling in a "monolugue?"

[@carpepoodle]

the way you say kuay mai dai is perilously close to the word for penis. It is closer to kwee mai dai. just sayin'