Thailand Tribe Girl Offers Me to Try Her Long Neck
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Welcome back to my epic journey on the Mae Hong Son loop in Northern Thailand! Today's episode takes us on a mind-blowing ride towards the town of Mae Hong Son, on my trusty Honda Click - the ultimate road trip companion!
After three hours on the road, I arrive at today’s destination, the mystical mountain haven known as Huay Pu Keng - the Long Neck Karen Village Tribe (Kayan). To get to this village, I embarked on a boat ride across a river, adding an extra layer of adventure to the mix.
Upon reaching the village, I was greeted by the most amazing Kayan locals. We chatted, laughed, and connected on a level that i wasn’t expecting. These Longneck Karen are part of the Karenni, a subgroup with roots dating back to 1985 when they sought refuge in Thailand due to political turbulence in their homeland, Myanmar.
As I walked through the village, it struck me how amazing these people were. Yet, a hint of contemplation crept in, wondering if these incredible people should be left in peace instead of becoming a spectacle. Some people choose not to visit the Long Neck villages, some believing the tribe isn’t authentic and is set up for tourism reasons. Some also say, the rings around their necks are wrong and not ethical. I was happy I played a part in supporting the locals - every entry fee goes towards the village's well-being. I even accepted the offer of trying the rings around my neck.
After a great afternoon with the Long Neck girls, I headed back down the mountain, a wave of emotions washed over me. This day will be one i’ll never forget and has been the best yet of my Mae Hong Son adventures.
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Wayne, your compassion and good heart shines through like the sun. Love this channel, mate, and so happy to ride along with you as you explore amazing Thailand.
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Thank you so much, great comment to read. I appreciate the support buddy. 🙏
Thanks for taking us across, Wayne. We come to observe this culture not to judge. They are surprisingly friendly in this village. I'm no fan of the other villages exploited by tourist operators bringing bus loads of people to gawk. As for the moaning Aussie. Fuel prices have tripled last ten years. Cut a bit of slack for a man who be lucky to make 5 bucks a day.
Cheers Lars, I was happy, I knew I helped in the little way I could. I had a really good chat about deeper things, off camera with the girl also. Amazing people.
I'll bet the Aussie spends a lot on beer and still moans about the price of Chang, Leo or Singha. Looooooool.
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@@stevensgoodallsgAussies spend a lot on beer. Aussies don't mind parting with their money. Unlike some miserable pricks that won't donate to Wayne & his channel...
@@stevensgoodallsg Almost a competition. Who moans the loudest, Brits or Aussies😂
The young woman with the frog noises had a fantastic smile and laugh. Was nice to see you both having fun. Good times!
She was such a good laugh, we sat and talked for ages off camera. 😁
Very nice time, and thank you Wayne for slogging and sharing such moving experiences. From this side of the screen mate, I see no reason for regrets. I appreciate your point about it being a "bit of a circus" but you were right about it being their livelihood. It's a tough place in the world to make a living, they are obviously very dedicated to providing a good service and you did them a service by introducing to the world in such a good light.
I had a similar feeling after my first encounter I had with Long-neck people in Mae Hong Son. I was walking in the village center past some Long-Neck ladies buying and selling when I heard a young ladies voice in perfect English say "Hello, where are you from?" I turned and under a umbrella with the long neck ladies was a tiny young lady dressed and groomed like a doll, who had been born with no arms and legs. She had that same charming smile and magnetic nature. I turned and said "I'm from Alaska dear, do you know about Alaska?" She said did, and she asked what it was like to live is such a cold place. and I expected a begging scam but she never asked for anything, and asked her why her English was so good, and she said she loved learning languages and she wanted wanted to work in the tourist industry.
I had heard of disabled people being used as a begging tool so I asked her about her story, and she said she was born without any arms or legs and was given up to the Monks who placed her with the Long-Neck people. I asked if she was treated well and she said she was well cared for. I asked if she was happy and she said she was, and it showed in her spirit. We chatted for quite some time and the Long-Neck ladies were charming and friendly like the ladies in the village but spoke little English. I do believe the young lady was well cared for, and I said would like to donate to her dream of working in the tourist industry and have her about $40 I had in my wallet, but she refused, and one of the long-neck ladies took the money and shoved it back at me. I asked the young lady to explain that I wanted to donate to help in her work in the Tourist industry and when the older Long Neck lady, I suspect was her adopted mother understood and thanked me and accepted the money.
When you said it's a different culture, I though back to that moment that's stuck with me all these years and how it humbled my view of others and myself, and I'm not sure that cultures or people are so different, but rather our situations are. Something you are showing and sharing in your unique way Wayne that's unique and valuable. Well done!
Thanks for the great comment Jack, I'm sitting here with a cup of tea reading it. I'm so glad I went to the village, I still have some doubts about it, and I'm not too confident the money goes to the ladies. I had a great time, they are really nice people, with great manners. Thanks mate 👍
@@WalkAboutWayne Thanks Wayne, I suppose through our cultural conditioning and prejudices tend to be premature in our suspicions and judgments.
For people to be exploited for tourism profit by criminal elements is of course not unheard of, and if honest intuition suggests something, that's reason to look and explore deeper and what better way to find out the truth of a situation, then by putting one's most honest and genuine face forward and engaging?
From what I remember long time ago the Long-neck Kayan (I recall a local slang term for them as wel ) were considered and treated as outsiders and did not have an easy go. Those those people may in part, acting a part, and if they are doing well with their village I'm happy for them, and there's is always a real person behind an actor. The ladies were fun and seemed to have a genuine heart, and I did see monk there. I suspect he could have been a real monk affiliated with them so you may have encountered something more authentic then one might expect. It would be interesting if they had a BnB village home stay and see a bit more behind the scenes.
The little lady I met with no arms or legs, I thought was a prop for donations, but that did not seem to be the case. But even if she was, she and her lot seemed to have a better than a lot of us in here in "America The Beautiful" and "Merry old England" eh?
Nice one Wayne. The emotional side of it well covered in all the comments below which I agree with. Probably the happiest and friendliest people I've seen and that in itself says that you were well received which would mainly be to your easy going nature and kind heart. They appeared to be very comfortable in front of the go pro too. It would be hard not to fall for some of those women especially but not just the 'frog' impersonator. They come across as being well educated too, their grasp of English that is easy to understand extremely good. I am sure they will love seeing this video too. Cheers buddy. 🤩
Great people mate, so glad I stopped off at this village. One of by best days so far. Thanks man.
Nice ride. Especially liked that you filmed yourself talking while riding. Although somewhat risky.
You did a great job and my thoughts on you filming the village is that you showed the world the beauty of the local villagers. It’s all good. Beautiful ladies. Cheers
Thanks Dennis 👍. I'm happy I went to the village. Great people 👍
Thank you so much for sharing this vlog. I enjoy learning of different people around the world. People are amazing and I celebrate societies that have a different way of life.
Thank you for watching. I really enjoyed visiting the village. These people are amazing.
Great vlog, Wayne! You shouldn’t feel awkward about filming the village, as you just introduced the village to 15000 potential visitors, who could benefit the village immensely by going there and potentially buying their wares. As far as the Aussie guy, his loss for passing on a fascinating visit just to save 6 dollars. He probably makes that working 10 minutes back at his job in Australia, but couldn’t part with it to benefit a village, as well as enjoying the experience. Sad.
Thanks Steve, I'm happy I visited the village, great people. I hope they get to see some of the tourists money.
Very interesting, I really admire your way of showing them (everyone) respect as you walk about, how you are polite and always greet people so nicely, it is nice to see and hear, thank you again👏
Thank you! If I come across respectful, then I'm happy.
Mooko is so pretty. Another great video Wayne. I'm sure the locals appreciate you manners and respect.
She was great fun to be with. Thanks
Excellent vlog, Wayne. I had forgotten about the Long Neck people. Their photos were in books when I was a child. SO, I appreciate your sharing this with me. Absolutely fascinating, and lovely people. Thanks
Nice one mate! Thanks
The happiness of those people shines through. You're wrong to feel sorry for them in any way.
I don't feel sorry for their happiness. They was some of the best people I've met. I feel sorry for how they have to put up with us. 👍
Your a good lad mate, don't feel bad when u slip. Appreciate the honesty and all the effort you put into the vlogs. Working my way through ur vids and looking forward to pulling the trigger and leaving cold Blighty.
Thanks buddy! Much appreciated 👌. I know that feeling of waiting to get out of blighty. Hope you can get on that plane soon man 👍
Thanks for showing us around Wayne. The flute was very nice. 😃👍🏼
Cheers mate! Love my flute, I been playing it in the mornings.
@@WalkAboutWayne 😆
Nice one Wayne.
It's a great accomplishment doing the loop on your trusty stead Lucille.
That gravel and landslides tenses me up just watching.
Glad you are keeping your arsh in one piece. Slow and steady wins the race.
Take it easy man.
That trek up to the village was nuts with them landslides. Worth it though. My Arsh was aching mate. Take it easy man.
Great stuff mate you always have respect for people mate injoy the rest of your trip take care mate.
Thanks David mate 🙏
You’re a good man Wayne. It’s nice to hear your reflections along the way on your trip. Enjoying the serie. All the best 🙂
Thank you Kirsty! Shame I didn't see you on your visit.
@@WalkAboutWayne Maybe next year 🙃
I think the lady at 8:13 listens a lot to old American folk music. I like it. 👍
She was great!
You said you thought you should turn the camera off, but they want you to film there and show people so that they will visit too. It's how they make their living. I have been places like that in other countries and I realize it's a tourist "museum", but I go ahead and do it to help support the people. (The day I hired a private car to take my daughter and me to Chiang Rai and the hill tribes, we skipped the long neck tribes because I'd broken my foot and was in too much pain.)
Yes, that's true, they really do want pictures and people coming to talk. This was a great village. The girls seemed happy 👍
You are a kind sensitive lad Wayne
That's the way my Momma raised me 🤣. Thanks Jeff
Good vlog. Thanks for showing us. It might seem like a bit of a circus to you but I think this is how they make a living so they (hopefully) may not mind so much. Vlogs like yours will likely bring them more customers in the future. The ladies all seem lovely as well.
Cheers Earl, I'm glad I went here. The people all looked happy enough and very inviting and friendly. Hopefully the money reaches the ladies 🤞
Wayne, you are a very nice and respectful guy around all the Thai communities and the people. I am retiring to ChiangMai in February 2025. Hope to meet you mate ! Glenn.
Thank you for the kind words Glen. I hope to dee you in 2025 buddy.
OMG! You are right, I would go broke! Give all my money away!
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I don’t like what they are doing with their necks but I guess that’s their culture that girls you spoke with so nice. Making memories you will never forget. The first time I was in Thailand was the best so many lovely menories
Thank you 👌👌
We all need to make a living,I think it's good they are keeping their tradition alive and get to work from home
Very true 👍
Beautiful vlog! Thank you
Thank you 👌👌
Enjoyed this vlog Wayne very surprised at their good English tbh, thanks for sharing.
Thanks buddy! I was very surprised too. Great people 👍
Great video and much appreciated. I went to a similar village a fee years ago and this brought back memories
Cheers Steven mate, I had a great day here. Great people.
@@WalkAboutWayne fantastic country. The west could and should learn a lot from Asia
i'm hearing ya, i would also feel like i was invading their space filming as well - but they rely on tourist baht so they are probably used to Farang coming and going, really lovely people.
Cheers Steve, yes they see tourists all day, every day. I'm happy I went to see them, great people.
There are other long neck villages , and they are alot more expensive to get in so 200 not bad
Sure, as long as at least some of it goes to the girls, I'm happy. I'm not confident it does though.
They're happy at home Wayne. The rings were to save being bitten buy a tiger. I went to one outside CM many years ago but very commercialised. You were respectful mate🙏
They can take the rings off a lot now. Yes, this is one of the best ones.
@@avro9707 Explain the African male tribes with neck rings?
Very cool video mate - people need to see this culture & this way of life - that girl was really luvly , funny - very enjoyable mate - good choice getting a flute - 😃👍👌👋🙏
Thanks Ant, I'm happy I went to the village, it was a great experience. I'm not totally convinced what really happens here, but the people welcomed me with open arms .
i remember 25 years ago it was the giant 4x4 and satellite dish hidden round the back of the show ground ive had seen many long neck ladies in changmai buying from my wife
items to sell to tourist
Sure, the frogs and flutes are in Chiang Mai market also 👍
Things brings back memories I went to the Karen Hill tribe in 1991.great content wayne
Wow, how different was it in 1991? Thanks Julie.
@WalkAboutWayne very different, looks more made for tourists now
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Very nice people there!!
Some of the nicest people I've met. Amazing !
Great vlog, Wayne; glad you published it ;)
Cheers Andy 👍
Ahhh, Wayne = thanks for the memories - I think that is the village we were in 25 years ago - except nobody spoke English then.. good for you - have fun...
Thanks buddy!
@@WalkAboutWayne The story as I have heard it is that the lowland Burmese were stealing the women and the rings were an attempt at disfigurement to make them less desirable. The necks do not become elongated but the downward pressure of the weight dislocates the collarbones. The neck muscles atrophy and removing the rings is a death sentence because they can no longer hold their necks up. And the sorrow you felt might be your ability to perceive w/o knowing the sadness of the situation and the human zoo aspect. However, I would also say that there is a strong feeling of community amongst themselves and there is a security in that, much as there is in my wife's farming village as people stick together and help each other.
How is it possible that so many can speak English, where did they learn it ? Interesting video
Yes, I was very surprised by the level of English.
The frog girl seem like a laugh 😅
She was a great laugh, I stayed with her for about 30 minutes 😁
Looks like you have a way with the long-neck ladies, Wayne. You crafty old coyote, you!!
🤣 Always good to put in some British charm mate 🤣
Apparently 40 Lamborghini and supercars are doing the MHS loop this weekend anticlockwise so hopefully you may spot them if you're still around there.
the hair pins are many and speed is not required to journey on this road Hope every one is ok
Nice, I would have liked to have seen that! I doubt I'll see them , as I'm a few days ahead. I'm sure they'll have a blast 👍👍
understand the mixed feelings but it was nice and lovely people there
Yes, I'm glad I went. Great people 👍
Vlogs never mind most of them have mobiles also there on show
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Wayne don't worry man, my friend and I went to a long neck village back in 2009 it was just one big setup.In other words a rip off.
True, it's all a show, the ladies don't really make the scarfs, they pretend to do it when a foreigner enters the village
I have mixed feeling about it, but glad I went in the end.
Not sure about them not making the scarf 🤔. I think they do .
one of many long neck tribes Why visit and not help to support them As for the guy with problems with price
the cost of travelling all that way to not pay a little amount to help the people in the village His next beer would have covered it
the tourist trade is all they have I've visited the tribes a few times aa for the girl in blog dressed for a beach not a style for a village in northern thailand
a group of English people have set up a school to help these tribe people Burma was English rule for a long time Keep learning there is many things in this area
Everyone can decide if they want to go in or not, that don't bother me. I'm glad I payed though. The girl was maybe a little under dressed, I agree. Cheers buddy 👍
Mate , you’ve inspired me to go here ,more tourism they have a better life ,they must have a missionary teacher doing English maybe an American ,
None of them want to leave ,smiling happy people ,content If you’re in huahin xmas I will sponsor you a session 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
Thanks man! I'm chuffed that I went to the village, they are such great people . I could be back in Hua Hin soon buddy 👍👍
well wayne if your an expat you should put a ring on it 🤷♂beyonce remix
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How did they all know English so well?
They learn in school.
How the hell will that make me taller 😂
We can stretch you 🤣🤣
I have also been there once 10 years ago, only one comes, the children are teased at school when they have long necks, that's why they don't want to get away from there..I got a bad taste in my mouth after I was there, I had escaped from them that it was like a circus
I think they all go to school here buddy.
Kinda cringe as you say, but it provides cash to that economy. Don’t know how intrusive in reality it is though.
Hopefully the money goes to them, I'm not convinced though 😔
I think that it’s no different if you go to an other persons home and show casing what they do in their home.
BUT I would say the questions/remarks made could be less over the top so it doesn’t make it feel like they’re “putting on a show”.. one remark that was a bit over the top was “so you will stay here forever” - again could word that as “did you wish to move anywhere else or you want to stay here”.
Thanks! No, I had no problems with saying "Will you stay here forever" you could nit pick and over think many things people say. I had no problems with saying that. I'm sure what I was saying, was very tame compared to some questions.
Thanks 👍👍
Wayne, it's expected that you pay 100 bot to film and interview them for an extended time other than a meet and greet. Did you tip any of them?
Just curious... I watch every episode you put out . I will be back in Changmai again this fall from the crime ridden US in the fall for the winter. Go Easy Wayne 😊
Pay to get in buddy and buy something if you want. Nice one!
They should be persuaded to stop using rings. It’s like a freak show.
Yes, maybe the rings could be removed.
Guy complaining about 200 baht. That's a shame
Inflation hits the villages to. These people are working to make a living. Don't feel bad Wayne. They want tourist to make money just like anywhere else. There's nothing wrong with that.
I'm happy I went over to the village, just as long as the boat driver wasn't pocketing the ladies money. I'm not totally convinced, but I'm happy I met the amazing people. Thanks man.