Thai Farmers Are Struggling... & We Are Not Moving Back To The UK Because..

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[@shareonrivas1458]

it always cracks me up, the powers that were want "anti bullying campaigns" but the truth is if you don't teach compassion -kindness and patience it's a no go. Lead by example and invite that gentle spirit in all of us to flourish.

[@suarsivapong9311]

When your child grows up Owning a farm with 100 cows or buffaloes is easy in Thailand. The two cows you buy today will not exceed 10 years. If you take animal farming seriously in Thailand, you will be able to live comfortably.

[@NativeFarang]

This video resonates with us so much, your reasons for not moving back to the UK are exactly the same as ours. With regards to education, we couldn't agree more! Children learn so much more outside of the classroom and the quality of life is so much better out here. We too would rather spend more time with our children than be stuck in the rat race and only be able to have their company on evenings and weekends. Well said, you and Damo are doing great! 👏🙏

[@peggyclarke8993]

You would really be crazy to even think about bringing your child back to England at this present time.

[@theoldfisherman6626]

I'm 60 now, I grew up in a regional farmland in southern Australia, I was government education.....for a brief time, but may I say the life lessons I learnt living on a farm for all my primary years still holds my all my current value's and has kept me grounded throughout my life. Early learning of rural life builds a base for the realities of life.

[@steray7590]

Ryan don't mind these people I think your doing great for your family so don't change what your doing pal best wishes

[@craigstrike3023]

I think you are making a good choice. Just being around your mother inlaw is great for the kids, what a wonderful lady.

[@defbybass]

Hello Ryan.. I'm a pretty new subscriber, but i've followed you and your lovely family since Paddy Doyle was visiting. And he was going to take care of your daily work, and you were doing his. And one thing that struck me as an observer who doesn't know you - is that, what an incredible wonderful family you have. Damo is a wife to die for. And an lovely mother to you're kids. I don't know much about how the schools are in England, since im from Sweden. But they are probably more swedish than thai? And the number one thing that struck me when i first saw your vlog. Was that, what a wonderful/carefree childhood your kids are getting there in Buriram, that is worth so much more than just staring at grades with western eyes. If they want to pick up on a "western education"? They've got plenty of time to do that later in life. I whole-heartedly support you, and Damos choice to stay in Thailand. They are growing up in an almost Bilbo Bagger-like place. (I mean that as a compliment) You have a life and a family to be proud of Ryan. And looking forward to hopefully many more videos to come.. *Ps. Shout-out to Paddy Doyles vlog, that made me find your's. All the best Ryan and Damo! From a cold and dark Stockholm, Sweden. Anders.🌨❄🥶

[@mariettathornton5924]

You have a wonderful life in Thailand with your lovely wife and children Ryan! From an outsider looking in…it’s true luxury! You’re surrounded by nature and you can do whatever you want 😊 Growing up in the late 70’s in San Francisco, my siblings and I were considered as latchkey children:( Parents were at work and we didn’t see them until almost dinner time (7:00pm) Otis is a very lucky child in my opinion because you’re always there and you have wonderful quality time with him! You are a very smart individual not to mention profound! I’m so glad to have found your channel and hope to be able to meet you one of these days 😊 Thanks for posting this video 🙏🏼

[@joanmorgan3758]

It’s the best life for Otis and Hugo, Damo and yourself are such loving parents and you are living in paradise ❤❤

[@leehafford8469]

My son was born here and went through the Thai school system up until he was 18, after that he wanted to go to the UK and go to university, i took him back and he ended up at edge hill university in Ormskirk and did a 3 year degree and passed with honors, hes got a good job in the uk now and does not want to come back to Thailand he says he hates the government here and will stay in the uk, i hate the goverment in the UK so im staying here.

[@colinsanders5244]

Totally agree with you. Just showed this to my Thai wife in the UK. It's helped her to see my reasoning for moving back to Thailand. So, thank you.

[@jagged1272]

That would be a shame to take Otis to the UK. Its hard for people to see you Happy With much less money. That sounds like a great compromise to me!

[@kregeckert8351]

Use the black shade cloth for the carport. Air passes through. You can put plastic under if you want rain protection. The shade cloth will protect the plastic from sun damage. Look for the higher % sunblock.

[@Martinhck]

Fascinating Ryan, I was hooked from start to finish. Particularly regarding the rice whiskey problem where thai men are concerned. I've witnessed this myself in our village, I don't blame them for drinking, it's their way of dealing with a life of little reward and virtually zero prospect of progression. Thai women seem to have a different outlook on life in general.

[@Landofsmiles999]

Keep going Ryan, you and your family have pretty much incidentally sold me on moving to Thailand at some stage.

[@graemeaylward8313]

Yes, this year has not been so good for rice farmers here around Khon Kaen. It has not just been the lack of rain, but our crop was ruined by the heavy rain late on, just as it was starting to ripen. We have managed to salvage some, but as it all flat, the harvester cannot cut it so it is having to be harvested by hand! Backbreaking work for my wife as she won't allow me top help as she is afraid I might have another stroke. I wholeheartedly agree with you about the boy's education and the advantages of living the rural life here. The sort of happiness you have achieved cannot be bought in the UK unless you are loaded with money. Anyway, just a small point about your friendly "cow". I may be wrong but I think that it is actually a bullock. It's a good job that you aren't a cattle farmer! God bless you all 😀❤🙏

[@edanguish5564]

You are so spot on with your reasons for not wanting to return to the UK. The education system here has changed from teaching to indoctrination. The mood and morale here is dire, there is little faith in the government and the cost of living is through the roof. From what I have seen the health system and the education system are far better than here, I have been waiting since June for an ENT appointment and just told that the NHS is busy. The government want to hand over control of our health to the WHO and they want mandatory control. And, we have the same concern over digital currency as you. No, my advice would be to stay where you are, I hope to move over to Surin next year. Just signed up to Surfshark with your code. Cheers ED 🙏🏻

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks Ed, and my thoughts exactly on the above!

[@asiatravels007]

​@@thenakedguruBelieve me, as a Brit living in Thailand, moving back to the UK would be the biggest mistake of your life. The entire country is collapsing, nothing works, extortionate prices, crime through the roof, 1.2million legal migrants and almost 100 thousand illegals in dinghies since Jan 2022, schools and universities are now indoctrination factories teaching kids to hate our history, men can be women and on and on it goes including 8 million NHS backlog. Over 600,000 people have left the UK in the past year, they just couldn't wait to get out. I took my kids out of school and homeschooled before moving to Thailand, best decision I ever made! Stay where you are Ryan, seriously 👍

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

Complete understand what you are saying but just think what the Brits did to those colonized countries for over 50 to 100 years making those within their own country as second class citizens. Most are ended getting killed or slaved. As I recalled, Thailand came close to be colonized by UK and France but didn't.

[@edanguish5564]

@@asiatravels007 you are so right.

[@edanguish5564]

@@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809 I'm not quite sure what your point is here or how it relates to the current state of affairs.

[@wendy-0101]

That winter I could live with. 😃Hugo is growing so fast. Otis is going to be a real musician like Daddy. I was in UK 2022 for a year & you are doing right in not going back. Europe is in a mess. You & Damo are doing a fantastic job bringing up your kids in a harmonies environment. My remedy for colds. Lemon juice, ginger slices, cinnamon stick & honey. Boil water & pour over. I usually make & have in fridge & take at times during day. 💞💞💞💞

[@hotstar9000]

Your family is so cute. I think the nature in Thailand is beautiful. It seems like a wonderful place to raise kids 👍🏻

[@brian472]

My wife and family live in a different part of Isan and they say there rice grew well. That they actually had more rain than usual. My wife’s rice is actually very good.

[@rogergraham1354]

You are a good husband and father and your wisdom and calm approach to life is to be admired. I love your channel and think you are right in your beliefs regarding schooling and life choice. It’s not for everyone, but it is a healthy and fulfilling way of life which will be envied by many in corporate life’s, especially when mass lay offs start to speed up. People will start to look for a simple life. Look what is currently happening in China as the factories close. Well done.

[@mattalford389]

Rice harvest time is great in Thailand. I used to love helping my Wife's family do the drying and raking process, that we saw in your video. So peaceful, very communal and healthy. And not such a hot time of year, so it's easier!! But it's a nice simple way of life

[@aizhongwen]

There is a lot of fun in Thailand's outskirts. The farm animals are very cute, the garden is providing fresh fruit vegetables. God bless your good work. Family life in Asian countries is based on respect for the elders. You are right.

[@darrellchurch3406]

We love watching your channel and seeing the wonderful life you have created for your family, the UK doesn't have the same quality of life that you have, when we visit Ubon my boy (6 years old) plays with all the children in the village like I did in the 70's, not a game console in sight. We will be relocating to Thailand early next year and finally saying good bye to the UK.

[@sheilaackers2853]

Aaawww Otis beautiful boy ❤️x🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿x

[@roystevenson1375]

Best time of the year.I'm only a part timer in Thailand, still working and can only manage a few months every year.... Your "shivering cold" is probably just under 20'c and you've got the big coats on...bliss

[@matt38]

Ryan just STAY. Why remove your kids from a culture of honour and respect for a culture of disrespect and no manners. STAY keep enjoying LIFE and no longer stressing how to LIVE 🙏👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🤗🙏

[@helendymock8265]

Definitely the best decision staying in Thailand for all the reasons you have mentioned and many more as we all know being blessed living in this wonderful country. I love the off iPad and junk food for a month I wish I could make myself do that lol. Cheers guys❤

[@unclebobl]

I love your comments about the education system, my wife and I have just celebrated 50yrs married, she grew up and was educated in the public/private system in Bangkok, and I can remember seeing her nieces and nephews learning everything by rote in the class of 60 kids. She moved to Australia and we raised our kids there. Mother in Law came for 2 weeks and never went home, so our kids answered in whatever Language they were spoken to in. Also we have Been Guardian to many Thai Kids sent to study Secondary school from various levels of Thai Society, and kids from the Government system are generally better learners, possibly because of their street cred. My Son relocated to Bkk years ago and his kids are born here, the youngest 7yrs can answer back in about 4 languages, English, Thai, Burmese and Hindi/Nepalese. The maids in the complex just chat and its just another word the kids learn. I am sure yours will be speaking Thai, Khmer and English fluently as they grow. Finally one of our Grand nieces in another Province is in the same English comp as your son, they may face of in the national final...Heres hopeing, really enjoy your Vlogs

[@jomontanee]

Whoa 16C is very cold for Thailand!! Ps. When Otis sang with you…PRICELESS!❤

[@diannaelbrader1282]

He’s getting a great education just being with you!

[@stevecoombes4822]

About 15 years ago I taught English to first-year engineering students at Kaset Sart University in Bangkok. It was a requirement that the students pass the course to go on to the second year. I didn't know this at the time and failed 2 students who over the year were incapable of speaking 1 word of English. This turned into a 'Big Ploblem' as the parents had already paid the next year's fees. I was summoned to the 'Head Aministors office' where the dilemma was discussed as was the payment of my salary and the renewal of my contract. As it turned out the 2 students had exceeded the required 75% attendance requirement and on that basis we all agreed they could 'pass' and go onto the 2nd year. What a joke but 'Hey TIT'

[@edwardchase3615]

My nephew was bullied at school, school addressed this by having a "Bash the bullies week"

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Great vlog Ryan. Retired and 65, I still work/am active during the day, night time drinks only! Thais always/mostly let their light shine is why we love it here. Smiles and laughs is a big reason life is better here. You have a good outlook on life and education, the future for the children will be as good as they and you can make it anywhere you are, and where you are is better than so many places in the world. "Contentment and nature is key to a happy productive life" Thoreau? 555 Peace and Love guys PS. Many farangs want to take their wifes or children back to the UK or wherever they grew up and I never saw the point as relatives can come see you here.... plus the amount of money to show your Thai family the countryside of UK or cities is unnecessary IMO

[@johntheaccountant5594]

We got a lot of rice this year; well over 400 bags of rice. With the disasters in China one would have expected the price to have gone up a lot but it hasn't in reality. I would think that if you kept the rice in stock for 6 months, the price would go up.

[@user-dj9nl2vs9x]

I love this time of year, I ve just done a load of work around the house......feel energized. But I dont think we can use "cold" or compare it to the UK, when average day time temps are 26-27°c and overnight 12-14°c. Yes its amazing how much damage the UVF "sun" does, I ve had expensive "artificial" rattan garden furniture buggered after a year.

[@slatmanshark763]

Great vlog. I'm so envious for ur lifestyle.......would love to hear the story of how your wife and sisters made it to Uni from the rural country....all the best.... Colm....

[@andrewhyland9212]

The weather is so pleasant headed into the new year. Took my mum out in Jan 2015, she was expecting the constant heat. On the way up to Khorat we stopped next to Lam Takhong for a break and some food. We were quickly looking for tops to put on. Probably the coldest I’ve ever felt in Thailand.

[@bamboo6044]

Looking forward to your documentary about Lao Kao 🙏🏻

[@sideshow6732]

Just wonderful mate, great vlog, you nailed it. I love this time of year also, the weather is so comfortable for ex-pats. Always makes me laugh when I see the locals running about with woolly hats and gloves and I'm still in t-shirts and shorts. :0) Looking forward to the vlog on the rice whiskey, it really is a massive problem.

[@TheMagicofJava]

Most people in the UK cannot comprehend that for educated people in SE Asia their life chances are much better in SE Asia than the UK. Where I live in Indonesia may not be perfect and the labour market for graduates somewhat imperfect, it's got to be better than working on a checkout at Morrisons. Yes prices are rising fast in SE Asia, but last time I was in the UK I was simply gobsmacked. With most people in northern UK reliant on Food Banks, at least we have the land in our home towns in SE Asia.

[@Nuggetsjourney44]

Ryan don’t ever leave Thailand mate, I cannot wait to leave the western world, here in australia the public education system is shot, it’s not going in a good direction ie genders etc, I’m retiring early to Vietnam nxt year and cannot wait to live happier and not want for all the western things we don’t really need, consumerism is an addiction in the west…

[@sgraham005]

Ryan, another good open discussion. Agree with your positions guess we are like-minded on many issues. Question for you that may be of interest to others. Can you go over what health insurance you purchased? Some of the details of coverage? Your wife and kids are Thai, do you supplement their health coverage or did you put them in a family medical plan? How does that all work?

[@globalnomad450]

I would totally agree with the points you have raised with regards to bringing up your kids in Thailand. I think your whole family is at peace and though not without its stresses, it’s about happiness. I have not lived in England since 2001. I will eventually return but I have to say, my kids, who are grown up now, find life in U.K. not easy. Damo is happy and so are your kids…don’t fix something that’s not broken. The only part now is for you to be able to handle it. I think if your family all came to U.K., you would find it incredibly hard. My kids were eventually brought up in Dubai. Life was a lot safer and they became more well rounded. I think you have done your job as a parent when your kids turn out good and well balanced in addition to saying later on, they had a happy childhood. The crap I have seen in the U.K. is astounding. Kids as young as 10 dealing drugs in the school playground….just one example. Stay where you are and lead as peaceful happy life.

[@stevecoombes4822]

Regardless of my previous post, you are so so right about the quality of life for kids here in Thailand. Here they are free. In the UK parents have been brainwashed into overprotection to the detriment of the freedom kids need to enjoy life.

[@ronaldmartin7892]

An interesting vlog. My wife bought one of those 'tents' with the cover like tissue paper. It lasted five minutes. I suggested covering it with plastic garden netting, just for shade. It fell on deaf ears. The skeleton is on the lawn like a monument. Re education. With my son I read stories to him every night before he went to sleep and eventually got him reading out loud and corrected him with the pronunciation. By reading the stories out loud he got the correct pronunciation and went on to winning National public speaking competitions. In my opinion, speaking English English, not Thai English, is a great asset for Thai children. He was educated in Thai, public schools .Plus a few extra lessons in non English subjects. This is just my experience and not intended as a Mr. Know All. I love the videos.

[@user-km7ly6ox8d]

ขอให้มีความสุข ที่นี่ประเทศไทย

[@maomeaw5429]

I haven been living in Surin now for over a year and I agree I am shocked to see how much whisky many people consume here. Really curious to hear your take on this. Keep up the great work !

[@donjordan8174]

It wouldn’t be so bad if they could control their consumption… many don’t

[@gailarnold9521]

this little light of mine ....great job !! life is good there...blessings on all

[@user-vs2cd3jk3i]

When you tear down the metal roof of your new home you just bought.. recycle the metal to make a roof for your car park… it will last forever… but be careful it’s sharp … use thick gloves.. stay safe

[@enough1494]

Same in same as Louisiana. We were in a huge drought, as never before in decades. We ended up with half the rice we usually can harvest!

[@Banndinkohchang]

You’re right about schools in the uk my boys have been at school for 9 years in London and are loving local schools here in Thailand.. learning basic living skill’s farming fishing and having fun together

[@roystevenson1375]

Strangely My lot are drying it on the farm this year too instead of the roads I'm not there at the moment but I'm wondering if there some reason?I also noticed Ricky in issan mentioned the same

[@keepitreal1547]

This is great to hear, there's nothing good in the UK for you guys & I'm sure things will get much worse. Thailand is a win win to live the life you've built.

[@donjordan8174]

Great show very informative to the audiences

[@williamthompson7334]

Spot on...quality not quantity..chok dee from lampang...

[@michaelj2528]

Always interesting and informative and entertaining

[@anthonynorth-iw5ih]

Farm is looking great mate!

[@WanderlustReports]

Ryan, at what altitude is your village. Does it have an effect on the "cooler" weather you have right now?

[@souksouryachak5003]

good for u for staying in Thailand looks like life there is slow and laid back.

[@markoff3380]

Hey man,you're 100% right, unless you can at least earn over,probably £100,000 now in uk per annum, then it would be so expensive, same as Aussie where I am also a citizen, I have a a nice house, a condo, no debts, my personal problems are the only blemish, Cheers Ryan

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Cheaper to just buy 6 concrete posts and have a proper welded roof put on long term.

[@nikkimclay5474]

It takes a village to raise a child, the West no longer has a village, Otis has a big one

[@rosieb4029]

Great view on life 🌺🙏🏼

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you :)

[@Zzzbnmp]

So cute Otis singing

[@oldmanJ]

I 'am from Australia and many of the comments which i have read about the UK seem so familiar back home,don't get me wrong i love and respect Australia,but some unfortunately don't see things the way i do and life changes.I would never return back to my birth country because my family and i are more than happy here.

[@roystevenson1375]

My missus says 10 baht. And for hom Mali. 15 baht..it's tuff doesn't even pay back the credit union loan

[@richardbrown9344]

Nice video....

[@AmalKokimimi]

مرحبا بيكم في الجزائر تحياتي ليك اتمنى ان تزوري بلادي انها جميلة وارئعة انصحك بزيرتها مرحبا بيكم 🇩🇿

[@stephen897]

My Thai partner has just had her land harvested and the crop wasn't great , next year looking for another more profitable crop . I am interested to know if I may please ask , when you communicate in Thai , do you speak "issan" or Thai ? I am in the process of attempting to learn both but it's not easy 😂

[@dropattieramsammy1462]

Beautiful God bless you all ❤❤❤

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

This is great while they are young children. But when they 18 will they want rural life. Big world out there

[@keepitreal1547]

I'm quite sure the choice will be for them when they get to that age, especially given how Ryan & Damo naturally want the very best for their kids. The UK is in a dire mess & I think most will agree that it'll only get worse...I can't think of one single thing that this family would benefit from being in the UK, as apposed to what they have in Thailand.

[@jeanhenderson1277]

Brilliant and I loved otitis singing 😍

[@thongchaipengtee2875]

อีกไม่นานผมก็กลับไปใช้ชีวิตในฝันแบบคุณแล้วครับ หนีชีวิตวุ่นวายในเมือง

[@tommymay7764]

I stop rice framing 4 years now...never make profit if it..I make more money doing veggie farm.

[@TheMewiya]

Car shade in Thailand - Coolaroo works great and many years.

[@JourneyinThailand]

I'm living in Sakhonakhon and my Thai in-laws are wearing winter jackets in the mornings now. Same thing where I was living in the U.S it would cost about 600,000 baht,almost $20,000 U.S Dollars just on land taxes a year plus mortgage,utilities, and maintenance for a about 4 Rai of land. Plus I would have to get permits for the six fish ponds I have. I'm mortgage free, no taxes and can live for 100 baht a day for local Thai foods or sometimes less. With The life style I'm living here in Thailand I would have to be multi millionaire in the U.S. if you make it work in Thailand there's definitely a really good quality of life that you can not have in the U.S or Europe.

[@Pathoian]

To be honest home-grown English education is good, but has always generally been class based and is mostly dependent on money and the ability to pay, and has promoted more idiots to positions of power with a free pass with the old school tie particularly Politicians, most normal people prefer a common-sense honest person with a lesser education to a dishonest one with a nice tie

[@kavanobrien6547]

Having seen where you live education or not and money or not, education and money means nothing just to be a faster rat .

[@steveh222]

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[@kavanobrien6547]

@@steveh222 ??.

[@lenbell1365]

What a difference a few kilometres make Ryan we’r in Luamduan just the other side of Surin and we’ve have a bumper rice crop this year.

[@thenakedguru]

Yes its really been a mixed bag this year from what i hear

[@mrboogang]

It's too late for the UK now. Political Correctness, massive immigration from incompatible ideological cultures, and the Left in general, have ruined that country forever. Here in Australia, we can't keep up with the amount of UK immigrants coming here, all fleeing their country for a 'better' life. If you speak to them, most will cite these reasons for leaving, hoping the same won't happen in Australia, but, I have bad news for you. The same thing is happening here now, albeit 10 years later. The same political mistakes, the same influence from the Left, and the same PC BS creeping in. You are in the right country to survive the future Ryan. Stay there and prosper. Look after your family, appreciate your simple life, and thrive in that environment, before this Western sickness comes to Thailand. Hopefully it never will.

[@snitchy87]

A good and dedicated student can succeed anywhere. I took my thai step son to Australia from the age of 6 and to be honest he wasted the opportunity, despite my best interests he never had any interest in school and l always wonder if it was because he started from behind and it put him off. I also think he would have had a much better childhood in the village.

[@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa]

Uk is not what it once were. You are clearly making the right decision. If they want to do careers, there will be plenty of opportunities in Bangkok when they are old, especially as native English speakers. Also understanding both the west and Thailand.

[@gjm456]

Agree on your school assessment. We live in the province (Philippines) and life is very similar to yours. Our 9 year old attends the local gov. school. Can't say the quality us as good as the US, but none of the problems either. Her 19 yr. old sister is living in the city and is self supported (not the norm). Curious about the tree outside your front door. The one with horizontal branches. I was told it is an African (something). Is it native there? What do you know about it?

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

I didn't mean uk. But might like to explore Thailand when older not live rural.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I would say that going to a Thai State school is better for children especially for children in a village socialising with others. The only advantage of going to a Private school for children would be for networking with wealthier people that I personally don't think is a good idea.

[@user-zc8hy4gc3m]

❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Do you still have and use the rice milling machine you bought three years ago? I bought one as well after watching your vlog.

[@thenakedguru]

yes same one still functional but changed a few parts :)

[@brendataylor8388]

I’d like to send some money for the kids Christmas. Please advise😉. Should I use buy you a coffee?

[@thenakedguru]

Hi Brenda, I will be announcing our plans for viliage christmas party this year, this iwll be the 3rd we put on for the whole village - you can use the paypal link and ill make a note, otherwise you can look out for my announcement on the vlog! :)

[@ashirrelevent1062]

You have no objections to your boys being Conscripted? That's really the main thing keeping my wife and I from getting our son dual citizenship at this time.

[@brettharman3909]

Yep. I agree with you mate. Keep Otis in Thailand and send him to university. Doctor or lawyer or politician.

[@sakolprom3037]

🤟🤟🤟🤟💚💚💚💚

[@keepitreal1547]

Otis is a treasure

[@simonwilson1211]

Another reason. My daughter is attending a University in Thailand. Why? University fees in the UK are astronomical!

[@enough1494]

Up on Lares, Puerto Rico we get as low as mid 40 Celsius. That my friend is cold for us!

[@andrewhyland9212]

I think the right choice is to be where you are, where you are happiest. You only know that. For me there is almost a snobby attitude that UK/Wester education is superior to Thai education. If you have great teachers, willing to nurture the children and invest in them then it does not matter where you are. It also comes down to the children being willing to engage and learn. To give a child the freedom to be outside, playing freely, no worry of busy traffic, strangers all around, amongst nature and amongst friends and family….that is worth everything. Innocence and security. My eldest had 18 months in a Thai kindergarten, it was great for him. On his return to live in the UK he was placed in a local Catholic School. That was 4 years of hell for him. Because his English was lacking he was pretty much binned off by the piss poor teaching staff. They didn’t assist him to bring him forward in his learning. Final straw was a call from the head teacher threatening to exclude him for being disruptive. I removed him with immediate effect. Placed in another multicultural school 200 yards away, amazing teaching staff. They worked hard to get him to where he should have been. He’s now thriving in secondary education. Education is only as good as the provider of the education.

[@HairyPixels]

ah yes Winter in Thailand the joy of the European man.

[@thenakedguru]

You’re not wrong 😁

[@HairyPixels]

@@thenakedguru21c in Samoeng right now. Warms the heart with Joy. :)

[@steveh222]

You’re absolutely correct in allowing Otis to be schooled in Thailand as you suggest a mixed race child in England would almost certainly be bullied. Ryan, nowadays England is a mess and a dumping ground illegal immigrants, so stay where you are mate.

[@paulhibbitt-qc3kc]

💚💜💙💚💜💙💚💜☯️💙

[@lynda2023]

😊❤x

[@GordonVansey]

Why on earth would anyone want to fetch there kids up in this day and age when you have a choice not too