UK Van Lifers Discover what THAILAND'S North is Really Like

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[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi for those wanting the name of this fabulous Homestay .... Suang Glang Na Homestay in Phrae - if you go say Hi from us xx

[@wabisabi5541]

ขอบคุณที่มาเยือนประเทศของฉัน🫰 ส่วนภาระกิจช่วยเหลือที่ถ้ำหลวงนั้นความจริงมีเจ้าหน้าที่เสียชีวิต2คน ท่านแรกเสียชีวิตในระหว่างปฎิบัติหน้าที่และอีกท่านเสียชีวิตหลังจากภาระกิจเสร็จแล้ว(ติดเชื้อในกระแสเลือด)ค่ะ😢

[@BKKNOW1]

Hi, I have just found your channel, it's amazing what you are doing, I have tried to book Suang Glang Na but it's fully booked, I think your stay helped them with being fully booked.

[@fdl469]

The story of the rescue of 13 boys always brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Thanks to all the heroes and kind heart people involving the rescue.

[@TheThailightZone]

This is one of the worlds most amazing stories of survival, teamwork and humanity.

[@MrEye4get]

We've lived in Thailand since Oct 2012. We owned a large home for eight years in a suburb of Bangkok. We built a new home just over five years ago, 38 km NE of Chaing Rai. Except for the burning season (high PM 2.5), I love the area and the people! I'm so happy to see more and more tourists visiting the North.

[@balibelle63]

The divers who rescued the boys were such heroes.

[@cindy-ml7vo]

I was following multiple international news agencies for days with these boys. So many people doing the right thing.

[@BiteAdust4857]

I'm having family trip to northen Thailand once a year (focus on Maehongsorn loop). Seeing the super cars/bikes with Malaysian plate around there is nothing rare at all. These Malaysians sure do love Thailand's road trip, and thank to them, many places became merrier.

[@rosewardale159]

The white temple was stunning! Seeing the actual cave were all those young boys were trapped made me cry again, the movie they made was heart breaking for all of them and so so sad to think Duangphet Phromthep survived that and now not with us anymore😟 Thankyou for sharing Chris and Marianne, loved this weeks video. Takecare Love Rose xx

[@bouffon1]

I've been living in Thailand for 12 years now and this so reminds me of our first trips up north. Only difference is that I never booked a place to stay, there's always some place to sleep and with maybe two exceptions over the years, that always worked. Always clean, friendly, relaxed.

[@keepcreationprocess]

But how did you manage to have money to live there fulltime ?

[@bouffon1]

Eh? Like many here, I have my pension. Some work.@@keepcreationprocess

[@suhribzevolution645]

❤❤❤ขอบคุณสำหนับเรื่องเล่าครับหวังว่าคุณจะอยู่ในไทยตลอดไป

[@alanjohn9789]

​@keepcreationprocess The cost of living in Thailand is not the same as the west ie uk. You can leave easily and have a good comfoortable life up north with £2000 a month and even with less for a simple life.

[@catherinesoubre1804]

@@alanjohn9789Crikey! I live on less than a thousand in the uk, that’s without a mortgage or rent but all other bills..

[@dorteandersen526]

Love Thailand it’s amazing 😊thank for sharing all your great videos ❤😊I have seen them all I have seen the movies

[@minnieizmine]

Thanks so much for giving all correct information about the boys especially that part about them entering the cave "before the monsoon season". A lot of people misunderstood these boys badly on this point 🙏🙏🙏

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

We left Chiangrai to return to the UK a couple of days before the boys got stuck in the cave and there had been a lot of heavy rain over the previous week.

[@AlaskaAli]

I wish you both could have been driving all around Thailand a lot longer like for a few months or so. Maybe you two will come back and spend more time in Thailand again the next time. Well, drive safely; lord Buddha bless you both. 😊❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - yes we will be back - this challenge is to get around the world - but we have a plan to be back to do more in Thailand 😉🌺

[@haggis087]

Nice video again thanks. I've been to the White temple 3 times before, the last time was almost a year ago. Love the atmosphere there and the beauty. The little tin things hanging above the walkways are are tributes to those who have passed before us. You pay a nominal fee and write the names of your loved ones on it with supplied pens. They are hung in a few suppled tree structures initially the transferred to the walkways when the trees are full. I wrote the names of my late Mother and sister who both would have loved it. Top tip: Get there by at least 9am to beat the bus tours then you will have a lot more freedom :)

[@VietnamSteve]

I love the early morning tourist starts followed by brunch - then a travel day - a good routine.

[@Hutch3021]

I have so much admiration for all those that risked their own life’s to help get the boys out, not easy, yet they managed to overcome all the difficulties 🫶👏👏👏 That 🕷️ was massive 😮😮😮😮 I bet you could have stayed at the Homestay for so much longer, so peaceful 👌🫶

[@TREADtheglobe]

Absolutely .... We are so lucky that Paddy shared his secret places with us !! And that was one heck of a spider !! LOL

[@deebee.14]

Well guys you seriously took us on an emotional journey this time. Thank you for sharing your adventures ❤

[@rizlanghazali985]

My two favourite ... vicariously living for me...❤

[@chblack13]

Fantastic video guys, that white temple was just awesome. Thank you for taking us along to see parts of the world that I will never see xx

[@ansonlow7764]

For sure you are so cool. With all the trouble you are facing driving back to KL. The best thing. I did learn from you is your smiling n laughing out loud. This are the best medication for stress out. Thank you keep on driving. Safe Journey down south. And never pay policeman on the spot. There is no such rule here in Thailand or Malaysia 😅

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Miss you guys ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Miss you too !! We have to do it again xx 🌺 And remember you and Mrs P have a welcome home party to attend in Sept !! M xx

[@colinnewmarch1106]

We have been to Chang Mai several times,brilliant ,a favourite memory was at a restaurant where on an adjacent table. A group of Thai men were eating their meal followed at every mouthful by a sip of whiskey

[@Christopherlepper-u2f]

Thank you ,my sunday mornings are not complete without your stunning travel videos around SE Asia. Kind regards Chris uk.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Great to hear - thanks 👍

[@cathyyoong1877]

Another incredible video, Marianne n Chris! Malaysia is happy to hv u back, u r our VVIP now!🥰

[@julieturner5037]

What a journey you brought us on this week, from the poignant cave rescue to the incredible white temple and back to that peaceful farm 😊 I loved your music choices this week, they fitted perfectly with the video 👍🫶

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HansMartinØvre]

You are two very brave people. Seeing all your trouble with visas and border crossings, I would definately gone nuts! How nice it would have been with peace all over the world, and easy border crossings. But yes, I love your adventure across the world.

[@J0ANNAHAYDEN]

Love watching All Your Videos! Have been along on your journey for several years!😊❤

[@shelleylake4430]

Thank you for being there every Sunday morning. I look forward to viewing your vlog and the white temple was well worth the experience this morning

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Shelley

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Love traveling u learn so much n the food oh yes many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@KevinKunkel-j9s]

Today's quote was fabulous!! Truer words were never spoken!! Thanks, luv you guys!! 🤗🤗

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you liked it!!

[@beverleypennell69]

I love my sunday evenings. A cuppa, snuggle up and watch your next adventure

[@geraldoyo1]

I so look forward to traveling with you every Sunday. Your video is the first thing I enjoy when I wake up to have my coffee. I love going along with you to al the wonderful places and adventures you go on. Continued lovely traveling!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !! Lovely to hear that 🙏🌺

[@yourlocalgrandparents]

Fabulous video once again we so enjoy Sundays watching you both travelling what a fantastic beautiful place Thailand is.We are stilll here in Telford hoping to move back to France soon.Take care of yourselves Stay Safe and carry on enjoying your travelling xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lindacox8156]

What a wonderful video - so much beautiful, interesting features of the area you were in‼️

[@elainerobinson286]

Omg you guys are amazing been watching your videos your wife deserves a medal for her driving, fabulous to sit back and enjoy your travels 😀 😘

[@dennismatthews6660]

Well done. Thank you.

[@DreamofThailand19000]

Thanks for showing us the cave that the 13 kids were trapped. I was at Golden triangle almost 20 years. White temple is also amazing, I was there to see light and sound effects show in 2018. It still looks the same, peaceful and beautiful. This is fantastic trip, real and relaxing. That's right, adventure may be dangerous but routine is lethal!

[@ChristopherHarris6005]

Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Thailand is such a unique and epic place and the white temple is so awesome it must take a lot of bleach to keep it looking so clean. Thanks for letting us ride along with y'all on y'all's journey around the world.

[@TREADtheglobe]

You are welcome

[@CH1LDOFTHEMOON]

I've been to the White temple three times. Still worth a visit again!

[@angelamass8405]

Arrrrrr love you guys ❤ brilliant time had by me , watching yous enjoy life .

[@normawingo5116]

I absolutely can’t wait for India! Beautiful as always, you’re the bright spot in my week. Thank you.

[@AbdulRahmanAbdMokti-ku4ep]

But for ladies traveller... be careful... 😏

[@TREADtheglobe]

We are excited to take you there and drive around India !!

[@Stormdiane]

I have been to the White Temple, Blue Temple. Stunningly beautiful. I spent 2 months in Thailand but had no vehicle. I did not see enough but loved the country and the people as well as the food. It looks even more beautiful in the White Temple. I was there in 2019.

[@catherinesoubre1804]

I’ve only just discovered your channel, watched the most recent one first and binging back in time. You two have such a great vibe and it’s a real pleasure to spend time “in your company”. ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Welcome aboard and thanks so much !! 🙏🌺

[@jackkuppens8582]

Yes incredible we've been there last year and just amazingly beautiful after that we visited the blue temple in Phrae and just as amazing Thailand in many ways is incredibly amazing

[@Bbhappy21]

Wish you drive safe always! This is the life my husband & I are dreaming, to drive around ❤️

[@passholder_trav]

I love the quotes at the beginning of your videos, but OMG today’s hits different. I REALLY love that quote. My wife and I were just talking about “career life” and the monotony and repetitiveness of it. Perfect timing friends! Keep trucking y’all! 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Love that!

[@amecth]

Chiang Rai was my home for nearly 20 years. My work and travel is my treasured memory.

[@sannebolleke]

Every sunday I am looking forward to watch your youtube video. It's almost feels like I kind of know you as a frend. I also love the kind way you look at people and the world. Love from Belgium ❤.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you !!

[@margarettownsley9500]

Fab video guys that temple looked amazing almost like frozen in time great show Hank you

[@laughtonlapersonne9554]

What a fantastic video. We actually live in Chiang ria your video was very accurate information but you also made it exciting .it's making us want to revisit these places.

[@audsy017]

Wow what an amazing vlog, loved it ❤️ safe travels

[@ชํานาญนันหาร-ท9ด]

I wish you both the best of luck on your journey. and learned new things

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!

[@omemeemom4102]

Love watching your videos of things that I would never be brave enough to try, your relationship and joy in exploring the world is amazing to watch. Thank you

[@justwhenithought]

Thanks for taking me into the cave. What an experience that would have been. I'll make it there myself one of these days.

[@nicholasc700]

Very Nice...enjoyed the ride too!!!😗😗🙏👍

[@FnAVanLife]

That white temple is so beautiful! I'll put it in my calendar to visit in 2070 so I can see it completed 😅 Hopefully all the tourist dollars are helping fund it's upkeep and restoration. So glad you get to enjoy these adventures!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you lovely peeps xx

[@CRITITHINKS]

I love watching your videos. I get to escape into your world! Happy Travels!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Bravactkins]

Sounds and looks like you enjoyed your time. Good skills

[@derekhoughton5102]

So you are wanted for questioning about rouge cops lol and where the rivers met was interesting to see the different water colours.Seeing the cave where the boy's were trapped really bought it home what a miracle it was to get them all out alive,such a shame about the diver who lost his life.And Oh my goodness the white temple is gob smacking and awesome Xx

[@ASBlondontravel]

What's a lovely Sunday video to watch so I smash that like 👍❤

[@TravellingMan20]

I’m enjoying your travel videos being travel lover also. I was at the white temple six weeks ago and it really is spectacular. I loved the drone shots over it. The Blue Temple in Chiang Rai was really nice also.

[@thomasharhen2168]

That white temple must be awesome at night with all the lights!!!

[@valeriesawczyn7370]

Wow thank you for taking us to the white temple so magnificent xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hambecon2010]

Hello! Thank you for visiting my country.

[@francinedowling8514]

Lovely video guys . I stay Pattaya for 25 years now . Love the strawberries here . ❤

[@lmarcus8697]

To bad you missed the black museum, so very unique. Look it up

[@BrianBeuken]

One reason the white temple is so amazing is that it’s not consecrated as a temple, it’s actually one giant art installation proclaiming the architects love of Buddha. It’s his desire that it will be consecrated one day and he continues to add to it. It’s one of the most astonishing I’ve ever seen and can’t wait to see what’s been added when I go back.

[@oolibooliyeah]

It is a temple, with an abbot, monks, novices, and everything. They just tend to stay out of the way ever since the abott allowed Chalermchai to transform it from one that looked like any other temple into this.

[@BrianBeuken]

@@oolibooliyeah thank you for that correction I was told it wasn't as the senior monks in Thailand object to the fact it is an art installation.. But I see on google there are many differing accounts. Whatever though its a magnifcent thing to see and spend time in.

[@oolibooliyeah]

@@BrianBeuken I grew up just around the corner from there and my Thai mother used to take me there quite regularly when it was a normal temple, years before all this white temple stuff. Needless to say, the tithes are a lot more substantial now than back then!

[@BrianBeuken]

@@oolibooliyeah I hope to visit again this year, when my Thai wife and I come for our yearly family visit. Even without the temple Chiang Rai is a stunning part of Thailand.

[@oolibooliyeah]

@@BrianBeuken I very much agree! If it wasn't for burning season I'd probably be living there too. Hope you have a good trip Brian.

[@RichardsAdventures]

I watch ur vlogs on big screen, took time to comment ,😊 Always a joy to watch

[@TREADtheglobe]

Nice !! Thank you 🙏

[@QuicknStraight]

You can easily extend you Thai visa for another 30 days. That woulkd make more sense than going back to Malaysia. Just ship from Bangkok to Chennai, most probably..

[@paraneeratnadhara68]

You can stamp your visa in and out at Maesai- Takeelek

[@kaleeysmith8801]

southeast asia are so friendly! i feel safe when i'm there!

[@juanpablojones]

Wouldn't mind travelling round the north again. Many places I didn't visit when I lived in Bangkok in the mid-90s. I gave up on the tourist zones of the south over 10 years ago due to tourist over development.

[@rahibullahnordin1134]

Yes, both of you coming back to Malaysia 😁

[@zailinahmad9695]

One of your best sharings🎉 love this vlogg. Keep safe, stay healthy + happy❤

[@eddyweerasak]

Thailand welcome you.

[@alialshmmary7]

Very nice video ❤❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 🤗

[@vs123]

Video sharing perfect my friend

[@akhiruddinsuccessline4905]

Guys, take care and stay safe.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

I mistakenly never went back to Chiang Mai etc as had been there in 80s .. it just looked too developed for me as did Phuket area when I last went was deserted!!..plus had a leg injury at the time.. never mind anotger time. As u know things can be unpredictable. I came there from India after a hectic time so after Bangkok went to Hua Hin to pure relax..maybe as a couple it was easier to connect withthe Thai people..for me was not same obviously as before. Allin all found India took my heart with people..just an opinion of course maybe will return to Thailand another time. Love your Turkey travels as wrnt there off and on since 97 and still love it spent a year after caught serious covid in Uk and just ran away ith zero to come back to here...

[@Ta_Br]

ขอให้คุณ2คนเดินทางอย่างปลอดภัย ❤❤❤

[@lynx8828]

Hello friends Without a doubt, 21:36 the great white temple is spectacular, although since you are in the area, you have to go up to Chiang Rai and visit the Blue temple, it is not that big, but it is beautiful! and the large pearly white Buddha inside is worth seeing. said that.., I just discovered your channel by chance watching a video of Paddy that appeared in recommended videos. I just arrived in Spain from my two-month trip to Thailand. Where I live (Ibiza) I have a camper van and on this last trip, the truth is that I thought all the time that it would be fantastic to have my camper with me. But to be honest, in two months I barely saw 2 or 3 camper modules mounted on pickups (not even a camper van), and I wonder if you have had problems when spending the night in the van, when parking in public places to spend the night and all that. I would greatly appreciate any information on the subject. Because next year, although I don't think I can afford to rent a camer van (much less take my old Mercedes MB100 there), I might be encouraged to take a kind of motorcycle and camping trip. Greetings and continue with your fantastic adventure! .. I'm subscribing right now .. right now I'm very envious of you friends!

[@roushankumargupta1900]

I just saw your van with you in India. Then I subscribed to your channels.

[@MrDeamkung]

like your travel ,love from Thai people ❤

[@Ania-qb3ot]

The white temple in Chaing rai is breathtaking

[@orawancarlile6192]

You have to come and visit Thailand. There are so many places that inspired many artist to displayed in movies or video.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Wat Rong Khun isn't actually a temple.It was made by Chalerm Chai a Thai artist.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Very good cafeteria at Wat Rong Khun,have breakfast there quite often.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

It's the teak trees shedding the leaves now.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Unfortunately it's not wildfires it's the Asian obsession with burning.

[@KammiNeko]

OOOoooooh yaaaaay new Tread the Globe adventure!!! GOOD TIMES!

[@Aaron-P]

I watched Paddy's series and his visit of the cave as well. Such a sobering place, and a testament to what humanity can accomplish when we realize that lives are more precious than material cost. Amazing. Loved the greeting the bikers gave you! 😁😁 A gregarious bunch, certainly. The White Temple is amazing! The effect the tiny mirrors have at scale is really impressive. The maintenance and cleaning must be a mahoosive undertaking. Speaking of Herculean efforts, we never cease to be amazed at how you guys keep all the visas, carnets, routes, etc. straight. Having an idyllic quiet spot to think in has to help, I'm sure ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Aaron, when we get together we will show you some of the paperwork - I have kept it all so I can make a collage !! LOL - love to you and the fam xx

[@Aaron-P]

@@TREADtheglobe 🤣🤣🤣 (edit) or maybe a mural by the time you're done!

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL - we could wallpaper a whole house !! ha ha

[@orawancarlile6192]

That White temple in Chaingrai is not a real temple but an outdoor art displays by the well known and respected artist around the world. You had missed quite few places before loop back to the south. One nameky an Opium Museum and Opuim House near the golden triangle. Also you have missed another gorgeous temple particularly when you stepped inside the chaple that housing the mummie of one Thailand's greatest monk ever had in the Kingdom. Each one will give you a feeling being blessed, peaceful, and tranquility.

[@topgammar3763]

The "Grand" building with "roman statues" is a hotel in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai. The hotel is called Hotel Bird.

[@graham81111]

Hi guys i a bit late to the party here but just loving your videos i have a lot of catching up to do.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@Cup_Cake_LVR]

Another education travel video.

[@dannystevens1749]

The trucks you are refferring to are called Songthaews. Seems like you are having a blast!

[@alecporter1784]

Amazing

[@kurotaka007]

Guys… another great episode! Now famous undercover journalist! Good luck on return to Malaysia. Cheers and safe travels. Happy Holy Week.

[@Thevanfarers]

Great vlog guys! off to buy some of those funky trousers for my next trip. 😁 Looking forward to kl.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Have fun! Chris has 2 pairs now LOL

[@teresacatroppo2277]

Paddy shared this same story about the boys on his last video he did!

[@nanaontherun1968]

In the aray of silver chimes at 21.55 in the archway there is ONE black chime. Took me about 10 minutes to find it.

[@philmay113]

If you get to just south of K L in Malaysia there are some caves called the Batu caves that were a Japanese stronghold during the2nd world war with a temple built inside, they are so well worth a visit ,a lot of steps going up to the cave with lots of bats living inside hense the name batu( bats).

[@nickergun4943]

Hello Ambassadors What a wonderful video this was. EVERYTHING was beautiful. The cave story was very interesting. One of the divers for underground water's journey ( water's journey it is called) died when he was filming his dive and ran out of air and unfortunate incident happened. This is a 45 minute video I share it with students to give them the perspective of the underground journey of the water. In the meantime the white temple was gorgeous. I also appreciate your meeting for Seher's turtle nest for fundraising. THAT IS WHY YOU ARE THE AMBASSADORS!!! Florida says HI to you. And lots of loves❤❤❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you - we are so excited to have this charity dinner dance for her and the project - it will be epic !!

[@sathitphemsoot9375]

Welcome to Thailand. Let's go around Thailand.

[@paulgribble]

Lots of my colleagues had two Passports to avoid issues with travelling to certain countries. I never realised you could but yes it is a thing.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Paul - we will look into this for the next trip 😉

[@Tsius]

เดินทางปลอดภัยนะครับ❤❤❤

[@cchrome3102]

Oh boy, you will land in India at the peak of the summer, good luck, keep yourselves hydrated all the time :)!