Why You Are An “EXPAT" & Not An "IMMIGRANT" Living In Thailand? 🇹🇭

[@thenakedguru]

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[@nigelmullen9546]

"We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so as not to offend stupid people" How you refer to your status in Thailand is your business not anyone else's, normally these people would have learned to keep quiet after being mocked by everyone around them but unfortunately the Internet has given them a vast echo chamber for their opinions. Ignore them, you are living your best life. Never apologise to them or try reason with them it only emboldens them to pursue.

[@thenakedguru]

Quite right Nigel

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Thailand's wants your money,likes you to support a Thai family and at the same time excludes you from having any rights.Thats fine but don't expect loyalty,I stick to the rules and consider myself what I am which is someone who is tolerated. I don't kid myself that I am liked or respected I am not.I AM 43 years married to a Thai and my loyalties are not divided I have none to Thailand.I use the country as it uses me.

[@gofindyourself6568]

Ryan, what you vlog and share with us is a gift born of your's and Damo's generosity to let us into your lives. What I especially love about Naked Guru and Life in Bamboo is authenticity. No pandering. No pretence. No fancy clothes or material nonsense. No elevating of self for validation. No product placement (save for the occasional surf Shark :-). It is utterly refreshing! I love witnessing the channels' evolution aligned with your's and Damo's experience as you interact, explore and grow with your family and environment. You have captured some genuinely beautiful moments and been generous to share them with us - for that, all I can give in return is gratitude. The way Damo looks and smiles at you. The way she carries and nurtures baby Hugo. Seeing Otis share a beautiful moment patting one of the dogs. The role Damo's mother plays to the extended family. The way you share your knowledge with Otis and encourage a life of growth and learning. These windows into your world are all gifts, that help me make sense of my own.

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you for the kind feedback 🙏

[@xavierkoolat6926]

Said so well. Thank you, "@gofindyourself6568." All my thoughts, as well.😇🙂 And Ryan, I thoroughly enjoyed this video with your solitary verbal bantering on the issues of today in western societies. So many nuggets of wisdom: 5:44 , 8:14 , 13:44 , and others. Be careful on identifying some words. I've seen use of some previously helpful words used completely innocently are now being identified as fodder for censuring or even banning viewers and even entire Channels. We live in cautious times.

[@trentmunn9486]

Spot on. “We are all human”. Appreciate your comments. Good info for someone planning to return to Thailand. As my grandmother used to say when people made negative or even positive comments. Consider the source.

[@thenakedguru]

She was very wise!

[@craigroberts9136]

Hi Ryan, the reason we cannot get enough of you and your channels is your refreshing and insightful views on the world. Thanks and don't change!

[@dana.gg888]

well said, clear and logical

[@johnbev2]

Well your opinion, is correct I believe.

[@dodges]

That’s why I couldn’t have a utube channel some of the comments would drive me crazy. I agree with you the Thai government let us know where not immigrants so I call myself an expat no big deal keep up the good work Ryan and just ignore them

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Roger 👍👍

[@natedagr8257]

Enjoy the content, Thailand has been a dream for me for a while doing the same thing you are.. You have a beautiful family and an awesome life. Best wishes from the states for you and your fam. Hopefully someday soon i can do the same.

[@nemisesik]

I'm from Hungary, and I live and work in London for the last 12 years . So I quess you can call me an immigrant . I wouldn't like someone call me that but I wouldn't really care . I think as long as you are a law obeying respectful citizen it doesn't matter that they call you . Big supporter of your channel. Happy for your cool life ❤🎉. My wife is from Thailand we are beginning our life in London soon

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing your experience brother, very interested in hearing stories from around the world on this.

[@rafcabster]

What a wonderful mind you possess especially when delineating the 😅words of the English language. You are always correct in your explanations and understanding of the craziness of the world we live in today. Many people have no life to live and use the internet to rant. Keep up the good work and continue taking such good care of your family and your own 'mind'. I love watching and hearing you speak. Thanks for reviving Naked Guru. Best always, Rafcab Toronto Canada. ❤🎉😊

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers my friend 🙏👍

[@xavierkoolat6926]

Yes, well said "@rafcabster1"

[@mrboogang]

Wow mate. Snowflakes are getting softer and more 'offended' every day. Just ignore them all. Brilliant video again!

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Brother, hopefully i cant educate em!

[@magee1278]

I just love, honor and respect you Ryan....plainly said!! You and your lovely wife are treasures in this world! 🤩💞🙏

[@helendymock8265]

Good explanation Ryan and totally agree ❤

[@thenakedguru]

Big love Helen ❤

[@pfahub]

Hello Ryan. I was fascinated by your discussion regarding the terms "expat" and "immigrant". I was also bemused by some viewers' comments. As a copywriter for some 40 years and having a passion for books and reading ever since I was a child, it disappoints me when words are misinterpreted. "Expat", "Expatriate" or "Immigrant" are not derogatory words in of themselves. As with many words in the English language their origin was Latin. "Ex" as in "exeunt" meaning "out" "patriate" as in "pater" meaning "father" I.E. "out of the fatherland". I left England when I was 18 for Australia and for some years was officially a "resident of Australia" before becoming an Australian citizen. Arguably I emigrated from England to Australia and was therefore an immigrant. I have dual British and Australian citizenship but have now lived in Thailand for about 10 years. You are absolutely correct to point out that the Thai government make it very clear that we do not have citizenship and that we are here only on a visa. This means that we are not "immigrants" which infers residential status as opposed to visa temporary status. Some of those who are showing sensitivity to the use of the word "expat" would have struggled with my early Australian experience where the term " pommy ba@*@rd" was used often and depending on the inflexion could be nasty or warm and friendly.

[@thenakedguru]

Bingo

[@davidkelly-cl4mj]

Very interesting Ryan to be honest it never really occurred to me as to why the term expat was reserved for foreigners in Thailand. Now I know, thanks for the clarification. Thanks for once again sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us less enlightened folks.

[@mikeazpiroz9292]

We are all mammals and humans. In this particular case the Cambodian and Thai borders have seen thousands of years of fighting fornicating. I know many people on either side that identify opposite to their birth place. At the end of the day I love Asian culture regardless of birthplace. People in each country I've visited always claim to be unique from their adjacent sisters but I see more similarities than differences.

[@andreasolsson8795]

Great video, always wondered a bit about why the word expat was used instead of something along the lines of immigrant. You learn something new every day, thank you!

[@sadcfdsfsdfdsfdfuyilklmieuhgea]

Yes, and - if I may say - he did a really good job explaining the important issue, without jumping into the associated pitfalls. Context is important.

[@peggyclarke8993]

The Caribbean Islands refer to foreigners as ex pats

[@JorgenD-original]

Good talk 👍🏻

[@dana.gg888]

thanks

[@11B3RDID]

Great vlog. To hell with the keyboard idiots. Keep up the great content on both channels.

[@brandonthailand2062]

Residency is open every December. 100 persons per country selected.

[@thenakedguru]

If you are no longer "working" you are not eligible, i was eligible when working my corporate jobs

[@brandonthailand2062]

@@thenakedguru It says 3 years continuous in the Kingdom,and ฿30,000 a month,and understand Thai,while married to a Thai. I would think you qualify if you dont leave Thailand for 3 straight years.Maybe your youtube channel could be considered working in Thailand.

[@kenhoffmann3523]

Expat Ryan, I am looking forward to being expat Ken. Now that we got that behind us. Some people seem to be very sensitive about things that others feel a bit more trivial. This is why I follow you here and Life in Bamboo. You, Damo and your sons live life the way you feel best. See you again soon. Ken

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Ken 👍🙏

[@trentpatton2616]

Mate people just can't stand how well educated you are compared to themselves , you just keep being you mate that's just how we like it or we'd never watch .

[@petrsimunek6517]

To the USA took just 10 months for my Thai wife to obtain immigrant Visa and 3 years after obtaining permanent residence card she is eligible for Citizenship , it is simple !!! The main reason to get an U.S. passport for my wife is travel, we have family in Europe and every time my wife needs a schengen Visa, that is a pain, Thai citizens are very limited to freely travel😢

[@kw3147]

That's exactly what we did 20 years ago. She had her US passport 5 years after her arrival. Test was pretty rigorous. Needed to know chief justice of the supreme court and who your 2 state senators are.

[@villagefarang]

I have lived here 46 years now and I am still a year by year expat and farang. I have never had a problem with it and have a great life here. Who cares what labels people use. Everyone should just get on with living their lives and allow others to do the same.

[@Ned88Man]

why wouldn't you have gotten PR or citizenship by now?

[@villagefarang]

@@Ned88Man It is complicated basically you have to work and pay taxes for a certain period of time and I never really qualified. I haven't worked at all for the last 29 years and 30 or 40 years ago I wasn't really interested in either option. I have always found the yearly extension quite easy and I don't see any benefit for me, even if I did quality for PR or citizenship. That is just my personal situation and others may have different needs and desires.

[@Ned88Man]

@@villagefarang Ok fair enough. But it isn't actually all that complicated, if you are married you have to have three years of Non Immigrant O visas and work perrmits and have a 40,000 minimum monthly salary. I am 2 years into the process. It's actually unfortunate that someone who has been here as long as you have doesn't have the opportunity to apply, 46 years is impressive..I appreciate the fact that you aren't bothered by the yearly visa bit, but I think given the amount of time you have been here, you should be able to get it if you so wish.

[@villagefarang]

@@Ned88Man I agree that the process is not complicated if you qualify. I simply meant my life here in Thailand has been complicated but interesting. I was single the first 20 years and there were other personal considerations that made me uninterested at the time. I have always accepted the Thailand owes me nothing as it was my choice to come live here. Good luck with your process.

[@florianhladik1093]

I’m catching up on some of your older episodes. Thanks for this one. Good candid talk. And I’m sorry for the racist comments you have received. I guess it comes with the turf of posting real and honest content.

[@AriesQfactor]

Wow, wow. Guess many people don’t understand you’re a visitor, pretty much always. Can’t imagine what you have to do for some people. You took this on quite gracefully. 👌

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you 👍🙏

[@LushTeam]

Hello The Naked Guru, just been watching your videos & i thought as this is your experimental channel that i could possibly give you a suggestion or recommendation of videos you could make in the future which i would be massively interested in watching if you dont mind me asking?.. i thought maybe you could do a series if you have the time aside of you Province visiting which is gonna be great to watch by the way, looking forward to that..maybe you could do a Learning Thai Language series? where you could do a short video just helping Ferang or Tourists just to pick up the general Thai language, this would be massive help for me & my family, if this could be possible we would be very greatful, Thank you for such great content, keep it up!

[@thenakedguru]

Coming up in 2 weeks 😁🙏🇹🇭

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Hey mate ,it’s David Walters ,, I had to change my screen name,as trolls contacted my family members,mainly my sister. It’s a sad world we live in sometimes So Dave The Dasher is my name going forward. Love your channel Cheers

[@TheThailightZone]

I don't mind being referred to as expat or farang in Thailand, I often use it myself, but I must admit I personally find the word expat a little 'sensitive' when I chat with family or friends back home. It has slight connotations that you have deserted your homeland, EX patriot. But that may just be a silly belief I have.

[@alexmalcolm5577]

Spot on. Non Thais living in Thailand are just visitors. Long stay on one year extensions can be considered 'ex pats'. Only those going to the struggle of citizenship must be considered a citizen.

[@thenakedguru]

Bingo 👍

[@Ned88Man]

but, it's actually easier for folks to get citizenship than I think they realise. If you are married, it's even easier. You have to be working and possess a Thai work permit, or else you won't be eligible.

[@Patricksstealthvanlife]

An excellent and reasoned explanation of words used mainly for legal reasons. Personally I've never called anyone anything other than by their names. I guess that's why this farang thing doesn't feel comfortable. Makes me feel like a dessert! 🤔🤣

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Patrick

[@michaelj2528]

Their are some people out there who wake up in the morning open their eyes and are offended so sod them I say . Always interesting and informative and thought provoking

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Michael 🙏

[@BATempleman]

The polite Thai's also use the term ชาวต่างชาติ "Chao Tham Chat" interchangeably with Farang. I think that some people erroneously believe that the term "expatriate" challenges their patriotism to their home country. Patriotism and expatriatism are not the same. Expatriates simply live outside their country.

[@kevinpatch7198]

Expat here. I first visited Thailand in 2002 tagging along on a friends yearly family trip...culture shock in the most wonderful way. After another 8 years of autopilot life in America, I returned to Thailand, learned the language (read, write, text, etc), got married to a woman I had met on that first trip in 2002 (actually my friends younger sister-in-law...took almost 10 years before I could woo her...had to learn the language first as she doesn't speak English). We have a house in Nonthaburi, visit the family farm in Chaiyaphum very often (driving by the road to Buriram every time!), but today we are temporarily spending some time in rural New York helping out my folks. My wife and I have really come to enjoy your videos (especially the other channel). I'll never be a proper immigrant or citizen in Thailand either (despite wanting to very much), and will simply have to jump through the hoops every year for the rest of my life. Its a shame that there isn't at the very least a point in time (maybe after 5 years...10?) where the actual Thai citizen (the wife) is granted the respect of getting to live her life with her parter of choice without the yearly harassment of Thai immigration rules. There is simply no process resulting in a simple permanent residency which I can manage to finish. The work requirement is just too difficult (I've worked corporate in Bangkok for 18 months before, but getting to 5 years isn't going to happen at this point). Looking forward to where you take this second channel going forward. Cheers.

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

Hello immigrant.

[@donjordan8174]

I’ve traveled the world a lot for business and try to treat everyone the same…. Generally it’s reciprocated… I never knew exactly what Expat but thanks to you I know now… I don’t see how you guys deal with people that are essholes… happened once to me for a comment that wasn’t to the liking of one of the posters.. I didn’t reply because didn’t want to fan the fire… but was called all kinda none sense… love both your shows.. Cheers

[@11B3RDID]

I can only laugh knowing your intelligence makes people angry. So many simple minds in the world today. So many people with such miserable life's they have to comment on what race your wife is. WE ARE ALL HUMANS. Very well said sir.

[@graemeaylward8313]

Hi Ryan, what sort of world do we live in where people criticise a persons self confessed title! Your explanation about the use of the word Expat for those of us fortunate enough to live in Thailand is entirely correct. We are not allowed (unless we go through the long, tortuous and expensive route) to become Thai citizens. therfore we cannot be Immigrants, much as we might want to be. Perhaps we should use the term "Alien" which Thai Immigration love to use on their forms and laws. 🙂 Anyway, I am fine with being a "Farang" and an "Expat". On a side note, all my younger Fillipino friends call me "Sir" Graeme and an American hearing this once asked me if I had been Knighted by the Queen. I had to explain that it was just a term of respect. As Shakespeare famously wrote in Romeo and Juliet “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” As you so rightly say, we live as human beings regardless of race, colour, creed, sexual orientation, level of ability and 101 other points of difference. I believe that we are all equal under God and that we should celebrate diversity like never before. Of course there will be differences of opinion, because we are human and I respect the right of people to express freedom of speech, but equally, I don't necessarily have to agree with it. What a boring world it would be if we were all clones of one another. Thank you my fellow Expat. God bless you and your family always 🙂❤🙏

[@t-and-d-productions]

I like your response! We are about to do a video on the same subject. Can we use some of this in our video?

[@thenakedguru]

Yes 👍👍

[@bscottc1]

My opinion is that anyone concerned with many things Thai, needs to start with the geographical facts of China being next door and other large ethnic Muslim populations in Malaysia and Indonesia. The next set of facts to taken into consideration should be historical and economic and related somewhat to Japan, a few European nations and of course the U.S. For Thais, these issues are not just intellectual notions to be pondered in their spare time, but rather very visceral emotional exigencies as well. I pretty much agree with all that you well said. 👏🙏😊

[@sky5jump]

Yes you're an Expat. I have been one the better part of 40 years. We don't care to go home, wherever that may be.

[@williamthompson7334]

Being a a farang..meaning foreigner is ok with me and a some of the people i know..who werent born in thailand..prefer it to expat..suggests some kind of patriotism to the place where you were born..(my parents choice).i couldnt wait to be old enough and have some money to get out the " old country ". Like your box .been looking for similar for the kids books for ages..prungnee ?..chok dee..

[@wchaleyjr43]

Hope OTIS IS GETTING BETTER 🙏 8

[@gingin21jr]

I’m a 65 year old guy Lived more then half of my life outside Germany And will continue to live abroad I never thought to be an Expat or migrant I’m a human and open to live my life wherever I choose I’m still a German who lives on planet earth As all other people on this planet

[@pierrekingbkk]

Well said ! Fully agree with you , issue of Non Immigrant is clearly stated in the passport, if you look at the Thai pink ID card issued to’ ‘foreigners “ look at the back of it to point 3, a lot of retirees that this card is very restrictive to your movement and a lot of pink card holders are not aware! Correct Terminology is important how so many people will say ILLEGAL MIGRANTS instead of using the correct word ‘IRREGULAR MIGRANT’ as crossing a border to another country is not consider a crime as such. Love your VDO ! Keep it up excellent.

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Pierre and thanks for the additional info!

[@wr6293]

I think of different status of people of foreigners in a country. 1) Immigrant - someone to live and work in a profession, usually accompanied with working permit and social security rights, often final goal is to get lifelong living permit or citicenship 2) Expat - someone to live and work but usually the Visa and work permit (often limited in time and job opportunities), if you loose your job you got to leave the country. 3) Refugee - someone fleeing their country and looking for save heaven. Most times being very limited in rights to work and freedom of movement And of course there are countries which are more open to immigration (even though they are restrictive). But then there are countries which I call not immigration friendly - often in Asia. Then again, that is how I look at it and neither of the descriptions I use in a racists way - simply trying to differentiate for myself the different levels of rights people may be granted with that status. Surely there are differences from country to country but I think the decreased level of rights apply in the order I gave. Are countries right to limit access to their country? Why they do that? In my opinion there are different reasons but one of the most driving factors are: - trying to enforce taxes also „outsiders“ so they contribute at the same level as insiders from their earnings - controlling the professions coming in (to support demand for this professionals within the country)and keep out those that would compete with locals (in order to avoid social unrest) - fear of the unknown/ foreign (mainly based on race or nationality)

[@wdaniel2221]

Usually, when someone is lashing out in KZbin comments they are just in pain themselves. I wouldn't spend too much time on it. Interesting point about the term expat. IMO, I think it comes down to the idea that if you move to Thailand, no matter for how long, you will never be a Thai. Whereas if you move to the U.S., it's hard, but you really can become an American. But that could just be a bias view. Anyway, cheers man! Have a good one!

[@thenakedguru]

Yes that’s right 👍👍

[@sadcfdsfsdfdsfdfuyilklmieuhgea]

Well spelled. Much Love.

[@bobwelo]

Great vlog today well night here.

[@nikkimclay5474]

Cambodians are also wonderful people, I would love to hear about Damos family history & how her mum can speak Khmer ? Damo is a God like creature, shes just a beautiful inside & out human, how dare anyone say otherwise. Her eyes are so kind & her family are lovely people.

[@chrisny1chrisny160]

Really interesting commentary. Admittedly I always believed there was a racist tint to the fact that whites call themselves expats but call nonwhites immigrants here in the west. But your video has really made sense to me. Very intelligent line of thought. As always keep up the great work. I’ve been a sub since day one and look forward to every video as I plan my retirement to Thailand. Cheers!

[@TheThailightZone]

I think Thailand's immigration policies may stem in part from its enduring existence as a fiercely independent and nationalistic nation.

[@darrennicol2442]

Well, I made it through the whole 14:11 minutes totally unoffended, but thoroughly entertained.

[@CatBalou38]

Yes we all belong to the human race. I don't understand why people think they have to put everyone and everything into boxes, sorted and stored. It's not necessary. You be you and I'll be me and we'll quietly discuss our differences. Where we disagree we we will just respect each other's differences. Really how hard is that. I do like the new channel. I like the interesting variety of topics. Thanks for sharing.

[@philbev5221]

ignore the woke and stupid you can do nothing to appease them. You are doing a great job mate keep it going.

[@Duncandisorderly9111]

Expat or Farang doesn't bother me not been treated badly by anyone

[@matt38]

Great content Ryan, interesting topic expat V immigrant and there you are wishing you were a immigrant rather than a expat so you can have civil rights, the Thai governments have always been very protective of their country's culture, the country's history is fascinating. 🙏👍🤔🙏

[@williamthompson7334]

A joke 4 you...a man was asked why he played a saxophone...he said he was fed up with blowing his own trumpet..not that you do....😊😊

[@dr.who2]

For me I don't care what your and anyone else is calked . Your a man married to a beautiful wife with a beautiful famliy. Living in thailand 🇹🇭 that's all folks stay safe 🙏 God bless

[@lilydauber3147]

Tomato? ToMAto! Often, an immigrant is seen as someone who has moved to another country permanently, and an expat may be seen to have moved to a country temporarily. Expats may be more likely to move around than an immigrant. Both immigrants and expats often find work abroad.

[@batsignalcomics6433]

An expat is one who lives outside their native country. In the United States we call them foreign nationals. So the term expat is understandable .who cares what one in a foreign land is called a person is a person.

[@alanwood4968]

I agree with you and think along side your feelings. I am coming out to live my partner i have known her for 14 years. I also love her very much and i just see the love between us and that includes her grown up daughter and her son who i consider both of them my family.

[@TheThailightZone]

Race does have genetic foundations, but your country of origin is just a pinpoint on a map at a given time in history. Your culture, beliefs and principles is what makes you who you are.

[@stevenjonas3421]

Can I say that you can call yourself anything you like nowadays When you call yourself an expat and get trashed on This woke BS has gone far enough Fight for the name Expat

[@jeremyapplegate4868]

I love the irony. It seems the people that get so upset claiming the use of words like "expat" are for superiority seem to use their virtue signalling as a form of social currency to demonstrate their superiority. It's wild.

[@thenakedguru]

Baffles the mind brother

[@jeremyapplegate4868]

Yup. Thanks for doing the series you are currently doing with regard to expats moving to Thailand. I'm currently in a slow transition to South Buriram and the information you put out is helpful. If anything it confirms my experiences are the same or similar to other people. Keep up the great work. :)

[@chrisclifford2653]

So many people are addicted to "recreational outrage". Instead of working on themselves they lash out at others.

[@mattalford389]

Totally agree, we are all human. Who cares about someone's race. I'm the same, I just see my other half as another person, the same as me. No different, apart from she's female. And she actually speaks Lao, as so many people do from that part of Isaan, plus she's quarter Chinese too, which she doesn't acknowledge much. But to me it's the same. There's no race. Just people. And it's all good. Makes things all the more interesting if you ask me!

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Matt!

[@2024ASEAN]

In terms of people potesting againt the word expat as a racial thing, I am reminded of the line in hamlet " The Lady doth protest too much" You are spot on. expat is a person who lives outside their native country. Exactly descibes the situation. Immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Most of us dont have the right to stay perminantly in Thailand. That is why we have Non Immigration status. As you say people should think about the context of things, And understand that countries and cultures are not all the same and right and wrong can be subjective based on your frame of reference. Just the thoughts of a Britsh Expat, who immigrated to Australia, became a citizen and is currently living in Thailand as an Expat. I enjoy the variety in the "new* rebooted channel. Like wise if you have one vlog i dont like i can just notwatch that one. Simple Keep up the youtube channels, I truely enjoy them. .

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks Garry - appreciate the feedback 🙏

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

You explained it all well Ryan. Expat simply means foreigners living away from their native land . Never took offense to the word farang, Many foreigners here in Pattaya deem themselves superior Old boomer guys like me, but not me 😂✌💞

[@MrUled]

The people could be purple, blue or green for all I care. What matters is how one treats each other. Thats all that should be remembered.

[@colinb8512]

@thenakedguru great vlogs Ryan. Stick to your guns, keep with your style. I understand that when negative comments are nasty, hurtful or ongoing can get to us, but just ignore them. They're usually unhappy people who don't know how to be happy and dragging others down seems to give them a warped sense of internal achievement, which is really sad. People saying negative things about Damo... they themselves are the saddest people in earth. Having watched a few dozen of your vlogs now, Damo comes across as a most beautiful soul, a woman who I'd be very happy to call a friend. Same for you Ryan, well balanced, kind and loving who I'd call a friend.

[@ronaldmartin7892]

You may use any term you like. I've always considered myself an expat or farang and my Thai inlaws always called me lueng farang. Then. I think it came from my young nieces and nephews, began to call me Uncle Ron which I think is much nicer and feels like being more accepted. One term you haven't mentioned is, 'Alien.' At Immigration and Airport. We are aliens. We come from Mars. It's quite funny.😀

[@thenakedguru]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KavanOBrien]

Are people that stupid , we are on one planet in a rather large universe we should see ourselves as brothers and sisters living on one planet. I Wonder if people realise the soul is colourless, music = Colorful life = Chill Music Universe .

[@thenakedguru]

Quite right my friend!

[@KavanOBrien]

@@thenakedguru Been called a Pratt many times in my life so maybe when I’m dead I will be an ex Pratt, always remember dying is easy comedy is hard, never stop being you Ryan, best regards to your family.

[@sadcfdsfsdfdsfdfuyilklmieuhgea]

Also: I really love _this_ channel. And [I am still watching] I am frankly shocked, that people might react like this to your wife for example. As I said, much love, please forward 🙂 PS. [you will know the movie, probably] The Dude: Well, yeah, that's just your opinion, man. 😎

[@HKim-wg8wb]

i would imagine by now the people who would be watching you would be aligned with the spirit of your channel. weird some people are so sad they need to go out to pick a fight online. i feel for them but they just need to grow. the world is just imperfect, unfortunately, but i guess trying to impose a version of perfection can get catastrophic like history has shown.

[@nuttsy3662]

Let's be honest Ryan we live in Thailand and this 'woke' bollocks simply would not happen here. The Western world has completely lost the plot if you ask me and glad I am away from it all.

[@thenakedguru]

You are not wrong!

[@sallylee1005]

@@thenakedguru This is one of my biggest worries, the latest influx of foreigners (basically coming because it's cheap) will bring all this Woke rubbish with them.

[@WanderlustReports]

That's the world we live in, Ryan. Some people have so much confidence in their opinion, that they feel they are right to contradict your expertise. I bless Social Networks everyday as they make me live, but they are also the new field of expression of morons!

[@derekking5386]

I have hundreds of opinions, as you get older you realise a million people can blast your opinions out the water. So the only thing that matters is treat people well, try to be kind when you can. Im called a jock regular, im happy with that. I dont care if your black, white, yellow or purple as longs your decent. Cant believe living in your little heaven you get such sad comments. Keep up the good work. If people dont like your product they can vote with their feet

[@twotalltony8611]

and this is the world we live in unfortunately people get offended by words and you also have those who wish to obtain your attention. cracks me up 🤣

[@thenakedguru]

🙏😁🇹🇭

[@davidstephens4570]

I prefer expat rather than immigrant as the latter has negative connotations.

[@nikkimclay5474]

never thought immigrant has negative connotations rather I see it as positive, people who migrate are usually very motivated, hardworking & sincere towards their new home

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Never bring an intelligent response to keyboard warriors who are knee jerk 1st responders, brother. You are just not thin-skinned and media-led as some of your commenters are. ;)

[@sallylee1005]

I think to be an immigrant , you need to have permanent residence. Expatriate = living outside your native country. Most foreigners here are probably expatriates rather than immigrants. I actually have Thai citizenship and I don't really think of myself as an immigrant. Maybe I should celebrate being an immigrant? Excuse me while I go and pop open the champagne !

[@ctb1977]

May I ask... Why are you still an expat and not a naturalised Thai? If you're married to a Thai, in theory all you need to get your passport is 3 years of continuous work in Thailand

[@thenakedguru]

Must be “currently” working and be accepted in the lottery I believe 🙏

[@ctb1977]

@@thenakedguru I'm coming over to Thailand in a couple of weeks. Well looking forward to it!💪 I've read you need 3 years of continuous work + a couple of other things (the 3 years work is the big one though). I've always wondered if in reality it's as simple as hitting all the eligibility requirements, or whether there's a lot of extra unwritten difficulties? Thanks for the info, I've never heard of the lottery system, I'll have to research more on that

[@arcticbunyip5005]

Ignorant people will be ignorant 😂

[@craigberesford726]

Hi Ryan unfortunately I think it’s the same the world over. My wife has now lived in the UK with me for 20 years and you wouldn’t believe the racist problems we have. Had you know the old score you bought your wife all that sort of rubbish sometimes unbelievably violent repercussions we have a son who is now 18, and my wife has always worked form when she came to the UK. And It was stamped in her passport no right to public funds which is probably okay. I asked her to come here so my problem that’s fine why people need to be so judgemental I don’t know. Maybe just jealousy, who knows?

[@luceinbattaglia9425]

Farang kee gai !🤭😂💚🇹🇭

[@thenakedguru]

🤣🤣🤣

[@luceinbattaglia9425]

🤣🤣🤣🤗🤗🤗

[@johnlim6108]

Why is Cambodian is being looked down? Please enlighten me. Thanks. I would love to meet your mother in-law one day and converse with her in Khmer.

[@VictorHenderson]

Sheeesh.. talk about a tempest in a teapot. Goodness, folks need to get over themselves in trying to word shame others.

[@pnr9730]

😄😊🙏

[@boxcartwilly]

How very dare you whitey try and make sense of a world that has gone clearly mad. The best anyone can do is stay on the path of joy and truth and not let the demons on either side distract you from the life you are trying to build. Love and peace to everyone 👍🏻😎❤️

[@thenakedguru]

Quite right my friend 👍🙏

[@VictorHenderson]

Had to drop another comment however, perhaps a vlog on Thai dual pricing would be interesting. There is the official farang dual pricing and of course the un-official sort where menus featuring English can have inflated prices or the vendor triples their price when they see somebody like me walk up.

[@Wortsandall]

You fool boy shes going to see this and love hearing shes a god lol

[@thenakedguru]

Yeah but she knows that I am too 😁😁

[@STARRUNNER45]

🤎🤍🖤🤎🤍🖤🤎🤍💯🖤

[@daniellathrop9160]

Now back to naked guru. Where is bamboo?😊

[@thenakedguru]

This is my second side channel 😁

[@margarettownsley9500]

Some people are snowflakes 😊 we can’t take notice of them

[@remonschaft2090]

Ryan please don't go down that rabbit hole. don't react to whole woke thing.

[@thenakedguru]

This comment I get at least once a week so hopefully this video will serve as my response 👍😁👍

[@steverossgill3271]

Is this not just minor symantics

[@kl-ly2xh]

an expat is a pretentious term for a glorified tourist.