To everyone who asked me how to donate, just follow this link: www.livingwatersphuket.com/rw4u/ Thank you so much for watching and fueling efforts like these!
I prefer Bangkok. No way I want to go to remote areas . Why not live inside a cave and be a monk . Meditate until your last breath inside a cave and experience nirvana , your happiest moment in life.
@@dongshengdi773 jing jing,,, this amazing video about the underprivileged in northern Thailand and your comments are about "your" requirements.... hmmm ok...
This is why I subscribed to your channel.. Far from HiSo Thailand, Nothing business related... Just people helping people as the family we all are.... I very much appreciate this Chris....
@@dongshengdi773 I am surprised that's all you can get from watching this is you "prefer to live in BKK" LOL and what is meditating in a cave got to do with the price of fish?
I’m a rural Thai, aged 74, born in an ancient town in a valley near the border of Thailand and Laos on the mountain range of Petchabun - Luangprabang. Thanks for your video. Thailand is the melting pot of SEA, similar to USA - the melting pot of the West. Equal opportunity to education is our ideal. I was able to receive an exchange student scholarship from AFS to Oregon, America in 1965-1965, and Monbusho Scholarship from the government of Japan in 1981-1988. To pay back to the society and the peaceful world, I’ve joined Zonta Club of Phitsanulok since 2008 to build the better world for women and girls. My Lord Buddha bless you.
amazing comment. my hope with this channel is that each video STARTS a conversation that others add to. so your useful information added onto this topic is EXACTLY what i'm hoping we get more of here. cheers!
The girl telling how grateful she was to her parents is the symbol of fortitude. I do genuinely hope she becomes a doctor or a teacher like she dreams to ❤️
It’s clear that what Michael’s parents started 40 yrs ago and Michael has done his whole life has saved families, kept families together & inspired Thais & expats to get involved and that is one of the most beautiful things . 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks Chris for sharing
This is my first ever comment regarding a vlog on any UA-cam platform. My husband a I are long time subscribers and recently moved to Thailand from the US and absolutely love it here. Its 100% the people of this country that have won my heart. Thank you for showing the real Thailand. We love your content, your mission and transparency. Keep rocking on Chris!! 🤛❤️
I am Thai ,living at the border of thai-myanmar, there are many ethnicity here. I found that Karen and kmong people are hard working, humble and family oriented.
i cries when this girl thanks a father for everything that he did for her, so much understanding and love from that young person, she will be someone special when she finish school one day. Those parents did best job they can!
You can see that he struggled. He wanted to put his arm around her and you could see he had a tear in his eye. But in Thailand public displays of affection is discouraged and it would have caused a loss of face for both of them I think if he had done that. Yeah I was moved too.
I'm Thai living in the US since 12, I'd cried hard watching this video. How is it that it took someone from Norway to help the people from my country and here I am not a care in another continent. I felt shameful yet Grateful for the awakening. Thank You So Much!
These stories resonate with me deeply, as a refugee of Secret War in Laos who was fortunate enough be resettled in the United States, seeing you trek into these remote villages and using your platform to help brings immense joy and hope to me. Efforts like this and the iCare foundation are truly a god send! Thanks for all that you do!
Back to many years when i'm in university, i gone a lot of volunteer camps, Chris. I think Thais children so lucky they got at least primary school. Thailand have a scholarship for in-areas to study, when they complete, they comeback to be a teacher.
A viking in the middle og the jungle creating miracles. Så stolt over å se på Michael. I saw on youtube a couple of years ago, that people helping out in Thailand an started supporting a bit here and there. You have Norweigans who founded: Baan Sabaijai helping foundation in Nakhon Phanom also great. Takk Michael, du er gull verdt. 🥰
Hi Chris/ Adam Thanks for sharing this , Truly INSPIRING. This is one side of Thailand's Northern Region which shows the difference of the real Thailand from what most of the Tourists see. The other side is the farming communities of Issan. Very few Tourists visit either. I have been very fortunate with my Travels within Thailand, as I have seen it all and if I'm honest with everyone, this is the real Thailand and the Thailand I fell in love with. I relate so much to what I see in these videos because I have seen a community grow first hand. The Thais are so resilient and no matter what is thrown their way as life unfolds, there is always a smile that accompanies the journey they take. I hope that people watch these videos and if nothing else, consider doing one of 2 things: Firstly, donate to the Living Waters project. It doesn't matter how big or how small, it is truly appreciated. Secondly, consider a Membership with Retired Working for You. There is a wonderful community to be apart of for very little commitment This isn't a sale pitch on behalf of anyone. In the pandemic, I was inspired by RW4Y and the story of Lucas, Shaun Stennings son. The videos got me through the pandemic as they reminded me of the place I love. I did something about it, as best I could and did both of the above. I cannot tell you how you feel when you see a video of a Pay it Forward and your small contribution means so much to a fellow Human Being. On behalf of all Thailand Lovers in the world, can I thank Chris, Adam, Shaun Stenning, Lucas and Living Waters on our behalf. The work you do is so needed to a lot of unfortunate people but so rewarding and inspirational to a community of Thailand Lovers. THANK YOU
Lovely Pay it Forward, Chris! That young girl speaking so highly and beautifully about her father really hit me. I'll be putting some £££ into the coffers. Thank you!
You did an amazing work for us again Chris. It's heartbreaking to see but so heartwarming at the same time. Thank you for another great pay it forward project. And thank you very much for loving our Thailand. ❤️🙏
This project is out of this world ! From our side, we also try to support the children in Thailand.The children are our future ! Although we try to help on a very small scale, we go for every little smile. Chris and Shaun, keep up the incredible work !!
This is so touching I had tears in my eyes. When I was a boy I was homeless for four years. But I never had it this tough. Every time I bite into an apple or during storms have a house to be in I am so grateful. Thank you for this video! I shared it on my Facebook and on my LinkedIn. Hopefully more people will donate to such a wonderful cause! ขอให้ปราศจากศัตรู ภยันตราย ทุกข์ทางใจ ทางกาย และทางใจ ขอให้สรรพสัตว์ทั้งที่มองเห็นและมองไม่เห็นในทุกมิติและทุกภพทุกชาติอำนวยพรแก่ท่าน ขอให้สรรพสัตว์ทั้งหลายสัมผัสได้ถึงความสงบและความสุขภายใน สาธุ สาธุ สาธุ May you be free from hostility, danger, mental, physical, and spiritual suffering. May all beings, seen and unseen, in all realms and planes of existence bless you. May all beings feel inner peace and happiness. Satu Satu Satu
Once, I traveled way out into the boonies with an American friend and his Thai wife. The reaction of some of the locals was hilarious. We walked down the street and people were running out of their shops and houses to watch us. They were laughing and pointing and some were jumping up and down (the kids). You would have thought we had landed a spaceship in the middle of town. I was thoroughly amused.
I did something similar in Northern Thailand, although not as remote as this. But the school we did charity for was a conglomerate of children(many orphaned) from Thailand but also Burma and Laos mostly. It's interesting to see how they live and it's great to see their positive outlook on life despite what we would consider to be horrible living conditions. It's really tragic that with how developed the world is, people still need to live with such huge barriers to essentials. Luckily there's some great people doing what the government and monarchy should and could be doing.
That is not a accurate. The north of the country is the area of greatest concentration of royal projects since the 1950s! Hill tribe independence is respected! They are provided indigenous instruction in their own schools. Those who want to move in to towns, are supported to do so. They have funded agricultural projects all over the north of the country. There are wealthy hill tribes too - thanks to those schools and economic development projects! Everyone is different. 🙈
Thanks for this reminder Chris, during the pandemic we were contributing weekly to the Phuket life bag project which led into Living Waters. At the time I remember feeling how stingy our $20AUD per week was, then realised that our weekly contribution was almost engouth tp pay for one of the scholarships you provded to these kids. It made made me cry with gratitude. I enjoyed your 25 days of Bangkok, but Paying it Forward really makes my hear sing. Sorry for being sappy!
I love this video so much Chris, only half way through and the tears are flowing hard down my face. It is my dream to come back to Thailand and contribute both financially and first hand to causes like this. My adopted daughter of 9 years now has lived in a very similar situation in a small out of the way village in surrounding of Chaiyaphum. The family i support literally only has 3 walls on their home, no running water and share electricity with neighbors with a long exstension cord. Thankfully they do have an internet signal so we facetime several times per week, but they do have to travel quite far for school every day. And the few times i have been to visit it is clear that they struggle with just basic necessities. I have done my best to help them for the last 9 years, but as their family grows the money i do send becomes more and more diluted because they have to share everything. And the gifts i send now have to be 3 or 4 times from when i first decided to give my word to help support my daughter Hannah. When i first started it was one tricycle , and grew to 3 byclcles, and more recently in August of this year i sent 4 skateboards for all 4 young girls in the family, not to mention all the other touys, clothes, treats and snacks 555. But i can tell you it was by far the best decision i ever made , to adopt my little girl and help take care of her exstended family. It brings a joy to me that words can not fully exspress. I'm not sure if you remember me writing once or twice before but on January 15th this next year, only 6 more weeks, my boss is supposed to pay off my work contract early and i will be coming back to Thailand in just a couple months. And my plan was to build a skateboard park for the locals in her village and to spend the rest of my life giving back to help these young children with furthering their education and whatever i can do to help them have a happier , healthier , better life. And my point is Chris, i want you to know that your videos help inspire so many and help keep me more determined than ever to make all this happen. Thank you so much for giving back to these kids and their families. You are a real inspiration to so many around the world. Sincerely yours, Reno.
This really hits home. My Dad, born in 1943 was raised in a children's home in Dublin from the age of about 3 or 4. To give you an idea of how incredibly basic the children's home was, they got 1 egg a year, and that was at Easter. Whilst there, some people came from a scheme to send children to Australia. They were checked over medically, and Dad was rejected because he was so underweight. There was only provision for the boys until 13 at which time he lived in the YMCA and started working. Minimal education really, and absolutely no qualifications. His decision to join the British Army at 15 was the turning point. The Army gave him a career, an education and the means and opportunity to succeed. Given his start in life the odds were stacked against him. He finished his service at 55 as Lieutenant Colonel, having risen through the ranks. The opportunity that the Army gave him, had an impact in just one generation that both my brother and I graduated from University and have had successful careers. The similarity of the young women returning back as teachers was not lost on me. What a great cause, and what an example Michael is. Thanks for showing us this.
Thanks so much for allowing us to see the real Thailand and the difficulties for many to have a simple life with food, housing and education. Well done sir...
Wonderful video Chris, thank you, and a wonderful cause. Michael is amazing... that young teacher spoke in a dialect of Burmese, not Thai, yet he never missed a beat, translating just as he did from Thai... unbelievable. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 🙏🙏🙏
Truly inspirational to see the results of this organization and your dedication to paying it forward 🙏 The students, parents and teachers expressions of joy are truly humbling for us who live such privileged lives. 💞🙏
Thank you Michael, you are an angel 😇 It's hard not to cry and watch this video, Chris. I love my Thai family, friends, and Thai country ❤️ . I'm so glad I follow you and Shawn. I'm so proud of you guys for all the beautiful work you do. Best pay it forward yet 🙏🙏🙏
Always helping local and visiting country side are the things that people have to do instead of staying in popular area and going to popular restaurants, You are doing amazing job man, Stay safe
Proof that not all superheroes wear capes. Thanks for sharing this story Mr Parker. Hopefully this ripple stars more awareness and raise more support moving forward. Very worthy cause ❤❤❤
I love the work that you do in the "Pay it Forward" pieces. I was so moved by this that I've done a couple of projects myself. Thank you for the inspiration.
**You outdid yourself with this one Chris!**That opening scene with the girl and her father. Wow...I wept!** I will be moving to Thailand hopefully by the end of '23...If not then...soon after! **I look forward to Meeting You and Helping You Help Others!**God Bless You & God Bless Thailand!***
Without a doubt Chris - the best ever of all your videos man!!!!! My wife and were just blown away and will certainly be donating to this for sure. please let us know how we can keep updated on how we can help in an ongoing way not just financially. We probably wont be able to visit when we are in Chang Mai but we are certainly looking forward to visiting a great mate of mine working for a humanitarian organisation in Bangkok helping women escape trafficking and the like industries. Like your mate Sean and Michael he is such an inspirational guy and we are looking forward to going over to meet and serve in whatever way we can. Thanks so so much for taking the time to do this clip!!!!
People in advanced societies with degrees: I want to be a farmer. People in developing Thailand who have been farmers for generations: I want to go to school. What a time we're in
Hey Chris, just wanted to say I love your videos. Just got here on the 29th from the US. We are spending a month-long holiday mainly in the Korat area. Haven't been back here in 5 years due to the lock downs but your videos are wonderful for us to watch. Keep up the great work. Barry
Just started the video and so far it's excellent, when you were talking about health emergencies and such it made me wonder if volunteers ever go to teach them CPR, basic first aid, and or even more advanced.?
I can hear how determination of this young girl, go go and make your dream come ture! It makes me think about life on the side of the border. In Myanmar, kids of hill tribes have no choices, some have to fight for their existence.
So touching, Chris. Great job reporting and creating awareness. I was just in Mae Sariang 4 months ago on a motorcycle. You’ve given me some ideas of how to spend some of my retirement money. I’m happy I’ve been developing young people in Micronesia for 31 years. Your video reminded me of the importance of education and of teachers especially for families and their children who are basically unknown to the world unless they’re introduced to us in journalism like this. Good on you…and thank you.
Chris this video is my number one on your vlogs. I'm Polish and I have moved to Wales 17 years ago for change my life for better life and I watched this vlog with my kids they born here and I tried and still trying to explain how easy life they have now. Your film or similar films should be watching on first hour in every school. PEOPLE MORE RESPECT FOR OTHERS 👏👍👌❤️ WELL DONE CHRIS
You are Awesome! it was such a pleasure to meet you at your party in Bangkok!! Keep up the amazing journey in beautiful Thailand and thank you for showing real Thai communities ❤
Great new video Chris. Even had tears in my eyes at some moments..Makes you realize that not eveything comes easy.. And also that family is so important... Which leads me to wishing you having a great trip with the family. Was a nice suprise bumping in to you guys today!!! We'll keep following and supporting you, all the best from us, Rosie & Michiel
👋🏼Hello Chris! This video really played the with the heart stings🥺but what Michael’s family has been doing for the last 40 years is very heart warming.😊 ♥️Keep up the amazing videos coming and keep doing what your doing Chris. Absolutely amazing work you do Chris. ♥️🇨🇦
I could hear it in the young girl's voice at the beginning of the video. Such sorrow. I could also tell that Michael speaks at a native level. When I heard his voice off camera I thought he was a native Thai. I had to laugh when he asked the teenage boys whether or not they were going to play rock paper scissors for their beds. Michael also understood the hill tribe language? Wow! That's impressive. The whole thing is impressive. Happy to have helped in any small amount. Happy to help even more.
First of all, I would like to thank you Chris for what you have done to the country. You are my fav! ❤ Secondly,I want to add some more info for those who don't know Karen. Karen is a minority who emigrated from Burma to live in Thailand.The Thai government has no eviction or slaughter policy like other countries. And the reason Karen live in a remote area because the ability to find work depends on skills and education to be able to move to the capital which in the first generation they still cannot speak Thai. The government has supported education but unable to build facilities because the area chosen by the Karen is a forest area and the state does not want to waste forest areas but wants their descendants to be able to enter the city to find work instead which helps the government stop the problem of forest encroachment. Lastly, in the past they weren’t unable to access treatment. King Rama 9 therefore conferring Thai nationality and a Thai ID card so that they can be treated at the hospital. As you know Thailand is still developing so its quite hard to help every minority and refugee 😢
Chris.....Thank you for making this 64 y/o man cry like a fricking baby on a Saturday night.. What a wonderful story. Grateful to know that there are kind people who want to help others. Thank you again.
To everyone who asked me how to donate, just follow this link: www.livingwatersphuket.com/rw4u/ Thank you so much for watching and fueling efforts like these!
I prefer Bangkok.
No way I want to go to remote areas .
Why not live inside a cave and be a monk .
Meditate until your last breath inside a cave and experience nirvana , your happiest moment in life.
@@dongshengdi773 jing jing,,, this amazing video about the underprivileged in northern Thailand and your comments are about "your" requirements.... hmmm ok...
This is why I subscribed to your channel.. Far from HiSo Thailand, Nothing business related... Just people helping people as the family we all are.... I very much appreciate this Chris....
you are very good friend ,I'm so glad what you do with Thai kids far from Bangkok, you're awesome.ขอบคุณๆดีใจมากๆ😚🇹🇭
@@dongshengdi773 I am surprised that's all you can get from watching this is you "prefer to live in BKK" LOL and what is meditating in a cave got to do with the price of fish?
I’m a rural Thai, aged 74, born in an ancient town in a valley near the border of Thailand and Laos on the mountain range of Petchabun - Luangprabang.
Thanks for your video. Thailand is the melting pot of SEA, similar to USA - the melting pot of the West. Equal opportunity to education is our ideal. I was able to receive an exchange student scholarship from AFS to Oregon, America in 1965-1965, and Monbusho Scholarship from the government of Japan in 1981-1988. To pay back to the society and the peaceful world, I’ve joined Zonta Club of Phitsanulok since 2008 to build the better world for women and girls. My Lord Buddha bless you.
amazing comment. my hope with this channel is that each video STARTS a conversation that others add to. so your useful information added onto this topic is EXACTLY what i'm hoping we get more of here. cheers!
คุณจันทนาเป็นคนที่น่าเคารพนับถือมากค่ะ ขออำนาจคุณพระศรีรัตนตรัยได้คุ้มครองคุณด้วยนะคะ
Wow, thank you
ผมเป็นคนไทย และ ผมชอบสิ่งที่คุนทำที่ไทย คุนมีน้ำไจให้คนไทย ผมชอบรายการของคุน❤🤩💯🇹🇭
The girl telling how grateful she was to her parents is the symbol of fortitude. I do genuinely hope she becomes a doctor or a teacher like she dreams to ❤️
It’s clear that what Michael’s parents started 40 yrs ago and Michael has done his whole life has saved families, kept families together & inspired Thais & expats to get involved and that is one of the most beautiful things . 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks Chris for sharing
They didn’t start it! OMG. 🙈
They didn't?
This is my first ever comment regarding a vlog on any UA-cam platform. My husband a I are long time subscribers and recently moved to Thailand from the US and absolutely love it here. Its 100% the people of this country that have won my heart. Thank you for showing the real Thailand. We love your content, your mission and transparency. Keep rocking on Chris!! 🤛❤️
thank you so much. i hope you enjoy it here as much as i do!
I am Thai ,living at the border of thai-myanmar, there are many ethnicity here. I found that Karen and kmong people are hard working, humble and family oriented.
oh very beautiful story, keep smiling guys. love from Australia
ขอบคุณมากครับ ที่ มาช่วยเหลือเด็กๆๆ ขอไห้คุณพบเจอแต่สิ่งดีๆๆมีคาวมสุขมากๆๆครับ
i cries when this girl thanks a father for everything that he did for her, so much understanding and love from that young person, she will be someone special when she finish school one day. Those parents did best job they can!
You can see that he struggled. He wanted to put his arm around her and you could see he had a tear in his eye. But in Thailand public displays of affection is discouraged and it would have caused a loss of face for both of them I think if he had done that.
Yeah I was moved too.
คุณคริส ผมศรัทธาคูณตั้งแต่วันแรกที่ได้ดูช่องของคูณ ไม่ผิดหวังเลย คุณเป็นคนที่สุดยอดมาก ไม่อยากเชื่อเลยว่าความสามรถของคุณ มันจะมีมากมายขนาดนี้ ขอบคุณมากครับ คริส
ดูคลิปของคุณมาหลายคลิป และไม่คิดว่า คุณจะบุกป่า ฝ่าดง ไปถึงแม่สะเรียง... จนทำให้ผมได้เห็น สิ่งดี ๆ ที่ ชาวต่างชาติ คือคุณ ไมเคิล และมูลนิธิฯ ได้ทำ ทุ่มเท ให้กับ ชาวไทยที่ด้อยโอกาสในหลาย ๆ ด้าน ...ขอขอบคุณมาก ๆ ครับ ขอให้คุณมีสุขภาพที่แข็งแรง มีความสุขครับ
ขอบคุณ สำหรับสิ่งดีๆที่มอบให้คนไทยครับ
เป็นcontent ที่แตกต่างออกไป แต่มันสร้างแรงกระเพื่อมมหาสาร ที่เป็นประโยชน์ต่อการศึกษาที่ห่างไกล ขอให้ทำต่อไปครับคุณคริส
คริส! คณสุดยอดมาก ขอบคุณที่คุณเที่ยวต่างจังหวัดของไทยเรา บ้านนอกเรารักสงบจ้า
I'm Thai living in the US since 12, I'd cried hard watching this video. How is it that it took someone from Norway to help the people from my country and here I am not a care in another continent. I felt shameful yet Grateful for the awakening. Thank You So Much!
Life in the big city and life in the countryside are completely different. Thank you every one and thank you Michael.
Amazing work Chris and all of your channel subscribers. This is truly life changing stuff.
ขอบคุณคริส..คุณสุดยอดที่สุด..เรารักคุณค่ะ..ใช่ค่ะมีที่แบบนี้ในประเทศไทยค่ะ..ชาวเขาเผ่ากระเหรี่ยงที่พวกเค้ายังลำบากกันค่ะ..💖💗
These stories resonate with me deeply, as a refugee of Secret War in Laos who was fortunate enough be resettled in the United States, seeing you trek into these remote villages and using your platform to help brings immense joy and hope to me. Efforts like this and the iCare foundation are truly a god send! Thanks for all that you do!
สุดยอดมากค่ะ ขอบคุณทุกท่านที่ทุ่มเท ทั้งแรงกายแรงใจเพื่อชีวิตที่ดีกว่าของเด็กๆชาวเขาชาวดอย ที่ขาดโอกาสและห่างไกล 🙏💖💖💖💖💖👍👍👍💐💐💐
เธอก็บริจากบ้างซิ
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ขอบคุณมากครับที่ช่วยน้องๆ ขอพระเจ้าอำนวยอวยพรคุณและครอบครับครับ ขอบคุณครับ
Amazing video Chris, a real tearjerker! Michael and his family have done an awesome job helping all these kids to have a better life.
they really are an inspiring family.
Back to many years when i'm in university, i gone a lot of volunteer camps, Chris. I think Thais children so lucky they got at least primary school. Thailand have a scholarship for in-areas to study, when they complete, they comeback to be a teacher.
ขอบคุณมากครับ ที่ช่วยเด็กๆ
คุณใจดีมากที่แบ่งปัน นี่คือการทำบุญ คุณยิ่งทำบุฐ เงินทองชื่อเสียงก้อจะไหลมาเทมา เป็นเช่นนั้นจริงๆ ขออานุภาพแห่งคุณพระช่วยให้คุณประสพผลสำเร็จในสิ่งที่คุณปรารถนาค่ะ สาธุ
ขอบคุณแทนเด็กๆทุกคนด้วยครับ ❤️🙏 โลกของฉัน โลกของคุณ โลกของเรา
ขอบคุณทุกๆท่านครับที่ทำเพื่อเด็กๆที่อยู่ห่างไกล ได้มีโอกาสในการศึกษา จะได้พัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิตของเขาให้ดีขึ้น ขอบคุณจริงๆครับ
Thank you for sharing this beautiful documentary.
รัฐบาล พยายามเข้าถึงเด็กชนกลุ่มน้อย แต่คนชนกลุ่มน้อยอยู่ในป่าในเขามานาน ไม่ย้ายบ้านใกล้กับเมือง ทำให้เด็กๆยังเดินทางลำบาก แต่ต้องเข้าใจว่าพ่อแม่อยู่แบบนั้น ถ้าเด็กอยากเรียนต้องพยายามมาโรงเรียนเองให้ได้ก่อน
Thank you everyone for helping.
A viking in the middle og the jungle creating miracles. Så stolt over å se på Michael. I saw on youtube a couple of years ago, that people helping out in Thailand an started supporting a bit here and there. You have Norweigans who founded: Baan Sabaijai helping foundation in Nakhon Phanom also great. Takk Michael, du er gull verdt. 🥰
Hi Chris/ Adam
Thanks for sharing this , Truly INSPIRING. This is one side of Thailand's Northern Region which shows the difference of the real Thailand from what most of the Tourists see. The other side is the farming communities of Issan. Very few Tourists visit either. I have been very fortunate with my Travels within Thailand, as I have seen it all and if I'm honest with everyone, this is the real Thailand and the Thailand I fell in love with. I relate so much to what I see in these videos because I have seen a community grow first hand. The Thais are so resilient and no matter what is thrown their way as life unfolds, there is always a smile that accompanies the journey they take. I hope that people watch these videos and if nothing else, consider doing one of 2 things:
Firstly, donate to the Living Waters project. It doesn't matter how big or how small, it is truly appreciated.
Secondly, consider a Membership with Retired Working for You. There is a wonderful community to be apart of for very little commitment
This isn't a sale pitch on behalf of anyone. In the pandemic, I was inspired by RW4Y and the story of Lucas, Shaun Stennings son. The videos got me through the pandemic as they reminded me of the place I love. I did something about it, as best I could and did both of the above. I cannot tell you how you feel when you see a video of a Pay it Forward and your small contribution means so much to a fellow Human Being.
On behalf of all Thailand Lovers in the world, can I thank Chris, Adam, Shaun Stenning, Lucas and Living Waters on our behalf. The work you do is so needed to a lot of unfortunate people but so rewarding and inspirational to a community of Thailand Lovers. THANK YOU
คุณสุดยอดมาก รักคุณ ติดตามคุณตลอด❤️❤️❤️
Lovely Pay it Forward, Chris! That young girl speaking so highly and beautifully about her father really hit me.
I'll be putting some £££ into the coffers. Thank you!
that is so much appreciated!
ติดตาม 1-25 in Bangkok Mark Wiens จนมาถึง เชียงใหม่
ประทับใจคลิปนี้มากครับ จากคนที่เคยอยู่โรงเรียนประจำกับ
เพื่อนๆชาวเขาหลายชนเผ่า เวลามีคนมาบริจาคมีความสุข🍦
You did an amazing work for us again Chris. It's heartbreaking to see but so heartwarming at the same time. Thank you for another great pay it forward project. And thank you very much for loving our Thailand. ❤️🙏
it is my great pleasure!
This project is out of this world !
From our side, we also try to support the children in Thailand.The children are our future !
Although we try to help on a very small scale, we go for every little smile.
Chris and Shaun, keep up the incredible work !!
This is so touching I had tears in my eyes. When I was a boy I was homeless for four years. But I never had it this tough. Every time I bite into an apple or during storms have a house to be in I am so grateful. Thank you for this video! I shared it on my Facebook and on my LinkedIn. Hopefully more people will donate to such a wonderful cause!
ขอให้ปราศจากศัตรู ภยันตราย ทุกข์ทางใจ ทางกาย และทางใจ ขอให้สรรพสัตว์ทั้งที่มองเห็นและมองไม่เห็นในทุกมิติและทุกภพทุกชาติอำนวยพรแก่ท่าน ขอให้สรรพสัตว์ทั้งหลายสัมผัสได้ถึงความสงบและความสุขภายใน สาธุ สาธุ สาธุ
May you be free from hostility, danger, mental, physical, and spiritual suffering. May all beings, seen and unseen, in all realms and planes of existence bless you. May all beings feel inner peace and happiness. Satu Satu Satu
👍👍👍คุณสุดยอดมาก ที่ได้เผยแพร่ชีวิตเด็กๆของไทยเหล่านี้ ได้สู่สายตาคนข้างนอก ถึงแม้พวกเขาจะเป็นเด็กบ้านๆ จนๆ แต่พวกเขาก็เป็นคนที่น่ารัก ขอบคุณๆๆ ครับ👍♥️👍
Once, I traveled way out into the boonies with an American friend and his Thai wife. The reaction of some of the locals was hilarious. We walked down the street and people were running out of their shops and houses to watch us. They were laughing and pointing and some were jumping up and down (the kids). You would have thought we had landed a spaceship in the middle of town. I was thoroughly amused.
I did something similar in Northern Thailand, although not as remote as this. But the school we did charity for was a conglomerate of children(many orphaned) from Thailand but also Burma and Laos mostly. It's interesting to see how they live and it's great to see their positive outlook on life despite what we would consider to be horrible living conditions. It's really tragic that with how developed the world is, people still need to live with such huge barriers to essentials. Luckily there's some great people doing what the government and monarchy should and could be doing.
Just learn more about how much the late king did for hill tribe village about 60 years ago till now.
That is not a accurate. The north of the country is the area of greatest concentration of royal projects since the 1950s! Hill tribe independence is respected! They are provided indigenous instruction in their own schools. Those who want to move in to towns, are supported to do so. They have funded agricultural projects all over the north of the country. There are wealthy hill tribes too - thanks to those schools and economic development projects! Everyone is different. 🙈
@@dueyduey1611 i agree. Missionaries don’t respect indigenous cultures 😵💫
Thanks for this reminder Chris, during the pandemic we were contributing weekly to the Phuket life bag project which led into Living Waters. At the time I remember feeling how stingy our $20AUD per week was, then realised that our weekly contribution was almost engouth tp pay for one of the scholarships you provded to these kids. It made made me cry with gratitude. I enjoyed your 25 days of Bangkok, but Paying it Forward really makes my hear sing. Sorry for being sappy!
I love this video so much Chris, only half way through and the tears are flowing hard down my face. It is my dream to come back to Thailand and contribute both financially and first hand to causes like this. My adopted daughter of 9 years now has lived in a very similar situation in a small out of the way village in surrounding of Chaiyaphum. The family i support literally only has 3 walls on their home, no running water and share electricity with neighbors with a long exstension cord. Thankfully they do have an internet signal so we facetime several times per week, but they do have to travel quite far for school every day. And the few times i have been to visit it is clear that they struggle with just basic necessities. I have done my best to help them for the last 9 years, but as their family grows the money i do send becomes more and more diluted because they have to share everything. And the gifts i send now have to be 3 or 4 times from when i first decided to give my word to help support my daughter Hannah. When i first started it was one tricycle , and grew to 3 byclcles, and more recently in August of this year i sent 4 skateboards for all 4 young girls in the family, not to mention all the other touys, clothes, treats and snacks 555. But i can tell you it was by far the best decision i ever made , to adopt my little girl and help take care of her exstended family. It brings a joy to me that words can not fully exspress. I'm not sure if you remember me writing once or twice before but on January 15th this next year, only 6 more weeks, my boss is supposed to pay off my work contract early and i will be coming back to Thailand in just a couple months. And my plan was to build a skateboard park for the locals in her village and to spend the rest of my life giving back to help these young children with furthering their education and whatever i can do to help them have a happier , healthier , better life. And my point is Chris, i want you to know that your videos help inspire so many and help keep me more determined than ever to make all this happen. Thank you so much for giving back to these kids and their families. You are a real inspiration to so many around the world.
Sincerely yours,
Reno.
I wish there were more people like you
This really hits home. My Dad, born in 1943 was raised in a children's home in Dublin from the age of about 3 or 4. To give you an idea of how incredibly basic the children's home was, they got 1 egg a year, and that was at Easter. Whilst there, some people came from a scheme to send children to Australia. They were checked over medically, and Dad was rejected because he was so underweight. There was only provision for the boys until 13 at which time he lived in the YMCA and started working. Minimal education really, and absolutely no qualifications. His decision to join the British Army at 15 was the turning point. The Army gave him a career, an education and the means and opportunity to succeed. Given his start in life the odds were stacked against him.
He finished his service at 55 as Lieutenant Colonel, having risen through the ranks. The opportunity that the Army gave him, had an impact in just one generation that both my brother and I graduated from University and have had successful careers. The similarity of the young women returning back as teachers was not lost on me. What a great cause, and what an example Michael is.
Thanks for showing us this.
So inspiring to see selfless dedication 🙏
Thanks so much for allowing us to see the real Thailand and the difficulties for many to have a simple life with food, housing and education. Well done sir...
Wonderful video Chris, thank you, and a wonderful cause. Michael is amazing... that young teacher spoke in a dialect of Burmese, not Thai, yet he never missed a beat, translating just as he did from Thai... unbelievable. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 🙏🙏🙏
not Burmese, it is Karen language
They even said she would respond in Karen. Calling this a Burmese dialect is so hurtful. Hopefully not intended.
It is an awesome example you set Chris.
I’ve only short word, “Thank you”. The miracle was done by everyone.
Truly inspirational to see the results of this organization and your dedication to paying it forward 🙏
The students, parents and teachers expressions of joy are truly humbling for us who live such privileged lives.
💞🙏
very well said!
Thank you Michael, you are an angel 😇
It's hard not to cry and watch this video, Chris.
I love my Thai family, friends, and Thai country ❤️ .
I'm so glad I follow you and Shawn.
I'm so proud of you guys for all the beautiful work you do.
Best pay it forward yet 🙏🙏🙏
I am a 100% Thai and currently living in USA/ DC area, this video makes me very happy to watch. Thank you for sharing your experience and videos. 🇹🇭👏🙌
Glad you enjoyed it!
you have a big heart chriss..thais must be grateful having you in their kingdom
i am grateful to be here!
Great and sensitive video, thank you so much for showing the other side of Thailand that people don't even think about!..thank you 😀
Always helping local and visiting country side are the things that people have to do instead of staying in popular area and going to popular restaurants, You are doing amazing job man, Stay safe
Amazing work bringing this to us Chris. Thank you 😢
That man will never retire. Kudos to you Chris. Really great work.
ขอให้มีความสุขนะคะ ขอขอบคุณ🥰
ขอบคุณนะคริส ผมจะติดตามคุณตลอดไป คุณได้สร้างสรรค์สิ่งดีๆ ให้คนไทย ขอบคุณ ขอบคุณ ขอบคุณ 🙏
Chris, another amazing video. We all learn so much from your channel, and we've seen so many selfless people that are doing such wonderful work. Ian G
Proof that not all superheroes wear capes. Thanks for sharing this story Mr Parker. Hopefully this ripple stars more awareness and raise more support moving forward. Very worthy cause ❤❤❤
So Important. Inspiring. Please keep paying it forward.
ท่านเป็นนักท่องเที่ยวที่สุดยอดมาก และเขาถึงคนรากหญ้า
เป็นคลิปที่ผมดูแล้วอบอุ่นหัวใจมากๆ ประเทศไทยโชคดีมากที่มีคนต่างชาติที่อยู่ที่ไทย แบบ คลิส และ ไมเคิล เป็นกำลังใจให้ครับ
thank you chris, Korea goes to round of 16! cheers with Chris!!
I love the work that you do in the "Pay it Forward" pieces. I was so moved by this that I've done a couple of projects myself. Thank you for the inspiration.
wow, that is just amazing to hear.
เดินทางปลอดภัย นะครับ❤🇹🇭😊
Thank You from Florida I cried so many different times. My heart ❤️ thanks your kindness and ice cream actually made me cry 🙏
**You outdid yourself with this one Chris!**That opening scene with the girl and her father. Wow...I wept!** I will be moving to Thailand hopefully by the end of '23...If not then...soon after! **I look forward to Meeting You and Helping You Help Others!**God Bless You & God Bless Thailand!***
สุดยอดมากครับที่ท่านได้เสียสละมาช่วยเหลือ และให้โอกาสกับคนบนดอนครับ
Without a doubt Chris - the best ever of all your videos man!!!!! My wife and were just blown away and will certainly be donating to this for sure. please let us know how we can keep updated on how we can help in an ongoing way not just financially. We probably wont be able to visit when we are in Chang Mai but we are certainly looking forward to visiting a great mate of mine working for a humanitarian organisation in Bangkok helping women escape trafficking and the like industries. Like your mate Sean and Michael he is such an inspirational guy and we are looking forward to going over to meet and serve in whatever way we can. Thanks so so much for taking the time to do this clip!!!!
4:24 the girl has well manner! I remember this sitting pose when I was in Thai school, they teach "how to sit when talking to senior" like this.
People in advanced societies with degrees: I want to be a farmer.
People in developing Thailand who have been farmers for generations: I want to go to school.
What a time we're in
Hey Chris, just wanted to say I love your videos. Just got here on the 29th from the US. We are spending a month-long holiday mainly in the Korat area. Haven't been back here in 5 years due to the lock downs but your videos are wonderful for us to watch. Keep up the great work.
Barry
thanks a lot Barry, have a great time here!
Just started the video and so far it's excellent, when you were talking about health emergencies and such it made me wonder if volunteers ever go to teach them CPR, basic first aid, and or even more advanced.?
Chris, you've done an amazing work for Thai people. We're a big fan for your channel.
Incredible video! Heartbreaking and emotional, yet encouraging for a better life for these kids and families.
I can hear how determination of this young girl, go go and make your dream come ture! It makes me think about life on the side of the border. In Myanmar, kids of hill tribes have no choices, some have to fight for their existence.
So touching, Chris. Great job reporting and creating awareness. I was just in Mae Sariang 4 months ago on a motorcycle. You’ve given me some ideas of how to spend some of my retirement money. I’m happy I’ve been developing young people in Micronesia for 31 years. Your video reminded me of the importance of education and of teachers especially for families and their children who are basically unknown to the world unless they’re introduced to us in journalism like this. Good on you…and thank you.
Chris this video is my number one on your vlogs. I'm Polish and I have moved to Wales 17 years ago for change my life for better life and I watched this vlog with my kids they born here and I tried and still trying to explain how easy life they have now. Your film or similar films should be watching on first hour in every school. PEOPLE MORE RESPECT FOR OTHERS 👏👍👌❤️ WELL DONE CHRIS
You are Awesome! it was such a pleasure to meet you at your party in Bangkok!! Keep up the amazing journey in beautiful Thailand and thank you for showing real Thai communities ❤
น้ำตาจะไหล เพิ่งรู้ว่ามีโครงการดีๆเเบบนี้จากชาวต่างชาติที่เขาทุ่มเเทให้กับคนไทย❤
ฉันขอขอบคุณแทนคนไทยและเด็กๆทุกคนบนดอย ฉันไม่เสียใจเลยที่ติดตามช่องยูทูปของคุณ รายการของคุณ ถึงแม้ฉันจะฟังไม่ค่อยจะรู้เรื่องทุกคำก็ตาม แต่ฉันรักในความที่เป็นคุณ ตัวตนของคุณ
Brilliant Chris as usual, great man Michael and the sense and feeling of community spirit was great, lovely people, as are all Thai's
thanks for being a huge part of this whole ride Pat
Great new video Chris. Even had tears in my eyes at some moments..Makes you realize that not eveything comes easy.. And also that family is so important... Which leads me to wishing you having a great trip with the family. Was a nice suprise bumping in to you guys today!!!
We'll keep following and supporting you, all the best from us, Rosie & Michiel
great to bump into you guys too.
Very hart worming to know these children are getting the opportunity of having an education. 👍👏
Thank you so much ser for take care about my families in Thailand 🙏🙏🙏
👋🏼Hello Chris! This video really played the with the heart stings🥺but what Michael’s family has been doing for the last 40 years is very heart warming.😊 ♥️Keep up the amazing videos coming and keep doing what your doing Chris. Absolutely amazing work you do Chris. ♥️🇨🇦
I could hear it in the young girl's voice at the beginning of the video. Such sorrow. I could also tell that Michael speaks at a native level. When I heard his voice off camera I thought he was a native Thai. I had to laugh when he asked the teenage boys whether or not they were going to play rock paper scissors for their beds. Michael also understood the hill tribe language? Wow! That's impressive. The whole thing is impressive. Happy to have helped in any small amount. Happy to help even more.
I'm super excited, too!
Thank you very much Chris for loving Thailand 🙏🏽👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿
Thank you. Big hug from Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹.
I'm thailand. Happiness is giving and you are a very good person. I wish you good things to come into your life.
That bought tears to this old guys eyes,,great to see the effect that help has on people,
ขอบพระคุณมากค่ะคุณคริส ที่แชร์สิ่งดีๆ🙏🙏🙏
Thank for the mercy of you all to human being.
First of all, I would like to thank you Chris for what you have done to the country. You are my fav! ❤
Secondly,I want to add some more info for those who don't know Karen. Karen is a minority who emigrated from Burma to live in Thailand.The Thai government has no eviction or slaughter policy like other countries. And the reason Karen live in a remote area because the ability to find work depends on skills and education to be able to move to the capital which in the first generation they still cannot speak Thai. The government has supported education but unable to build facilities because the area chosen by the Karen is a forest area and the state does not want to waste forest areas but wants their descendants to be able to enter the city to find work instead which helps the government stop the problem of forest encroachment.
Lastly, in the past they weren’t unable to access treatment. King Rama 9 therefore conferring Thai nationality and a Thai ID card so that they can be treated at the hospital.
As you know Thailand is still developing so its quite hard to help every minority and refugee 😢
Chris.....Thank you for making this 64 y/o man cry like a fricking baby on a Saturday night.. What a wonderful story. Grateful to know that there are kind people who want to help others. Thank you again.
thank you ,thank you ,thank you ,thank you , thank you ,thank you and thank you