What Foreigners Get Wrong About Thailand (Feat. @MinorityNomad ) | One Night in Bangkok Ep. 012

[@SayWhatNowNews]

Love this guy. You can tell he's a solid, thoughtful human being.

[@semzip8558]

So much wiseness displayed here. Bring Erick on more often!

[@chogno98]

Wisdom.

[@villagefarang]

I like the enthusiasm and got a chuckle from the comments about being before social media. I moved here in 1977 so know something about coming to Thailand without any information beforehand. I do disagree on the subject of Isaan. I understand why expats gravitate to the region but that is a major reason I would never live there. After 30 years in Bangkok I moved to Chiang Rai and much prefer everything about northern culture.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

I've been to Chiang Rai. It's beautiful.

[@greg2thegraham]

This was a really great convo. Erick has plenty of bars (quotables) in this one. You've set up a great forum for good discourse and facts. New subscriber.Thank you!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for checking it out 💪

[@RanjitKeshwala]

Great interview and a lot of info this guest!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thank you 🙏

[@figurxfigur8935]

briliant guy taking all think real 100% agree!!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@davevilaga]

Hello! I'm David from Hungary, and it was really nice to hear that Hungary and Budapest were mentioned. I love your channel, keep up the good work!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@joostroelens8710]

Ohhh Hungarian Boy 😂😅😂!!!

[@joostroelens8710]

A lot of distriburbing rich American people influence in Thailand they give all their big show in there!!!! Really!!!!

[@archiedollars1975]

I am from Philadelphia and I love Thailand for the beautiful city and night markets , food , night life , low crime rate , the massages, the exchanges rates , the list goes on ❤

[@JourneyinThailand]

Issan very nice,quiet, and peaceful. Only downside is Extreme isolation,loneliness. No Farang foods.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

I would like to explore that region. Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@jsikke]

Great interview. Per the recommendation, I just listened to Tupac's, "Brenda has a baby". Wow...

[@MavenMajorCity]

Halfway through; great talk. A great laid-back concept you've got going on here. Thx. 🥂🙏

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for checking it out 👏

[@danielj3010]

Fantastic interview chico :)

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@wilron776]

Brilliant stuff guys. I too am a man of colour - from Australia living between the two countries for the past 2.5 years. There are many aspects of this dialogue I appreciate, however the brief moment of naming and honouring of the Issan culture and people is absolute ‘Gold’!!!!!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@toddsellars4694]

It was a fantastic show, and Erick is an excellent guest. Over the many many years he has been in Bangkok, I've followed his channel for good, honest information and insights. He is among the few brothers in Thailand I trust on KZbin. Many others entered the Thailand KZbin space during and after the pandemic (pushing limited skewed narratives), woefully lacking Erick's honesty, intellect, sincerity, and integrity.

[@Brazilrish]

2 smart guys having a good chat. Great quote at the start too, thanks!!

[@jamespaps4257]

Bro this episode with Erick is so dope. Just came from the bottom G episode, you're really getting the hang of podcasting Keep it coming bro. Shout out from Australia 🇦🇺

[@seajlim]

Been enjoying the episodes to help with research for an upcoming trip to Bangkok. This one is the realest yet. Enjoyed the discussion of rave culture. I remember it well from the late 90s. Now following Minority Nomad on youtube too.

[@YukioNeo]

Another great podcast! Thank you

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching!

[@belze0n885]

Very interesting and smart guest. Thanks for the interview

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dannyscarangella7284]

Erick was a pleasure to listen to. So well travelled and super articulate. I seem to LOVE all of your guests though so far. I am moving to BKK soon and you have me hooked. I've been binge watching your content. Thanks again, and I hope to see Earn again on the next one :)

[@Leahcimeva]

I’m from Boston, I’m African American and I’ll be in Bangkok this November. This was such a great watch and this made me subscribe. Much love 🙏🏿

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@superkickman]

Hand down the most insightful episode. I feel beyond comfortable leaving for thailand.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching.

[@Will-ki4ry]

Thanks!

[@stephbli1337]

Every time I am sad, broken, need healing, need love, need kindness, I go to the beautiful islands of Thailand. I love Thailand her islands and her beaches, and the gift that she gives which are friends, and people who are like minded.

[@Ibrahim-rt5dr]

Lets GO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@iphoukwani]

love this man. such an awesome interview. amazing insight, just a quality person.

[@djchyloe]

I've been following Erick for years. I wish he was more active on his channel. I use to watch him a lot.

[@AHMEDCALITV]

Great interview

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@CoachSamuelSG]

Superb. Learned so much from this. Thank you!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@Ronald_Jon]

Finally!! Someone is telling it like it is here in Thailand. I've been here for 15 months, and plan on never going back to the US, and it is a little different than what the social influencers portray it to be, hence, I no longer watch KZbin videos about this country. I'm also from the Cleveland area, but the west side near Edgewater beach, love hip hop, especially from the 90s, and can remember when The Flats (on the river) and the surrounding areas use to be the place to go and dance. And yes, we did go out with the sole purpose to drink some and dance more, especially to like a groove house, Funky house, deep house, etc. I didn't grow up around the E. 99th and St. Clair area like him and Bones, Thugs, and Harmony, but I did work in a school off 108th and St. Clair during the 90s, Franklin D. Roosevelt Junior High. I still have dreams about my work there and all the wonderful kids I would interact with everyday. This was a great interview, especially all the honesty and also some of the nostalgic memories from someone from a similar area of the country.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for the comment

[@nicholasschriefer9459]

Amazing episode, Erick and I have so much in common. I’m retiring after 20 years in the Military and moving there in a few months with the hopes that the medical system there will actually focus on my needs and helping with chronic pain instead of making as much money off of me as possible. I lived in Korea for years and visited Japan a few times also, the Asian culture definitely more my personality. So welcoming and peaceful (as long as you are respectful and don’t act like an idiot)

[@jameskwak4471]

Great video. MinorityNomad is very informative and helpful. Thanks!

[@BirdDog.]

Funny I grew up reading National Geographic and Travel Condé Nast too. It was those publications that got me into world traveling. When I left for Bali no one knew anything about it or where it was. I read about it in the magazine and went to the library to get a book to find my hotel.

[@tevingladneyrealestate]

Thats the homie!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ianmoore4327]

Eric sounds like a great guy, fantastic podcast buddy 👍

[@alejandrobravo3194]

Americans thinking of buying a condo, if you had $150k cash, there are savings accounts in the US right now paying 5% interest a year, that means on $150k you can get $7,500 a year or $625 a month, that covers your rental cost without taking a risk someone is going to screw you over, and when you want to leave…. You just leave

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Not a bad point.

[@practice2025x]

The other side of the risk is certain, namely, that you will never see that rent money again

[@AdisornTheDentist]

His mindset so amazing.

[@danielj3010]

Gary Butler is kick ass!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Yea he's a great guy

[@Constellasian]

I like this man. He's a realist, and completely correct about the polarization of Western nations like the US, Canada, and UK. It almost feels like a cult gained massive power over these Western nations.

[@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x]

“America is heavy so just come and rest” hit me nicely. I think that most of the people that I’ve talked to recently about my 2025 plan to go there have a somewhat puzzled 🤔 expression about it (like, why?) but this is it. I want to be wrapped in Jai Dee. Maybe I’ll come back and sip lemonade on my porch in Arkansas or wherever; America (I ❤️ you) but I need a PTSD break 🤣🙏🏽

[@user-sy6jf4hm3t]

This is the big brother we all need.

[@Will-ki4ry]

Hello .. which hotel should I select .. is Sheraton Grand a good choice

[@batsonstevens7595]

What are the best months to visit for two months

[@Manonthemoon108]

Lol I'm from Cleveland and live in Austin Texas and plan on moving to Thailand next year 😂 I'm black and bald also 😅

[@BobboMorales]

Top bloke!

[@DiesDasAnanas-r1p]

Haha, it could be Erkel got me :D

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

👀

[@xianwang5183]

Love this guy. And I just don't why we hear someone talk like this less and less on internet now.

[@batsonstevens7595]

Is the age of 82, to retire in Bangkok a good idea, dating & living alone in a condominium recommended?

[@saksitb3491]

There is one thing that black people in Thailand may not know. We all know that most of Thai people can not speak English fluently. Many of them use wrong English words and sentences. Sometimes, Black people may hear "N" word to call the Black here in Thailand. As a local, I want to inform all Black people that the meaning of N word in Thailand is different from the N word in the States. The N word in Thailand are represented for the Black people in positive way, not negative. It is similar that Thai people call white guys as farang. However, more educated Thai who understand English better. They will avoid to use N word, so don't be mad. Some of the traditional families don't want their daughter to marry foreigners, not on ly the black guys. They're many resons, but It's mainly because they fear the difference between culture. They fear more about the races that they don't understand. However, in big city like Bangkok nowadays this problem is not persist as much. In tourist cities, local people understand the difference between African American and African, but Thai people in rural areas can not differentiate that.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Interesting

[@siamiam4306]

There is always first time and confusion arriving at at new city. Without a doubt, it happened to the OP and guests. I'm not an expert and doubt dudes with a YT channel.

[@zesi7342]

best bottle service in Nana ?

[@JohnArmwood]

Your guest said “education is boring”. OMG, who thinks like that?

[@udonboy7584]

A black man in Thailand now that’s interesting 🤣🤣

[@TattooAlix]

"ahhh I'm so sick with an infection, so I got on an airplane with a bunch of other ppl for a long flight to thailand" 🤣🥴

[@particleinthewave8378]

I have to say , I wasn’t really much of a fan of this channel but I really enjoyed listening to this guest and his story and prospective

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelmidnite8975]

Isan is northeast Thailand, not south....

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

I think he was comparing Isan to southern USA

[@premo-n9b]

401 in the building there soon

[@ericsmith-VN]

Condos are illiquid , unless you really like the location or the space, steer clear. Yiu are very unlikely to be able to sell it and also unlikely to extract the funds from the country. Incoming funds is easy. Try sending out 200k usd , not easy at all if not impossible . Expect any funds sent to TH to be permanent and un redeemable

[@luketown702]

I thought he said he grew in a place where you don’t cross certain lines, then he says Trump is divisive, and he grew in a time in America where you could fundamentally disagree with someone but still get a beer with them… so which is it ?

[@cratoxylon]

Yeah, not sure Russians would identify themselves as "European" fyi

[@dariuschambliss1221]

Why is this one of the lowest-viewed videos on this channel?

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Because it was one of the earlier interviews and doesn’t have a clickbait title/thumbnail. But it will grow steadily as people like yourself watch, like, and comment on it 🙏

[@ericsmith-VN]

Commenting to bring attn great interview

[@rk-jc9se]

Because it doesn’t have a pretty girl in it