I returned home for the first time in four years︱I already miss Thailand
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- A Perspective Shift: Why Thailand Trumps the U.S. for a Best Life
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Over the past four years, I've made my home in Thailand, trading the hustle and bustle of the U.S. for the serenity of Thai streets. Recently, I returned to my homeland for the first time since my departure, and what I witnessed startled me. Things had changed, and, frankly, not for the better.
One of the most striking differences was the sense of safety, or rather the lack of it, in urban American centers. As a homecoming welcome, a local advised me to be fast on my feet. His words echoed in my mind as I walked through the city, yearning for the safety and peacefulness that Thailand offers.
This brought me to a realization, a validation of my decision to call Thailand home. It highlighted ten aspects that I truly missed about my adopted country, things that make it special and superior, in my eyes, to the U.S.
1. Peacefulness and Politeness 01:06
Thailand's tranquility is something I miss deeply. Amid the chaos of any downtown American city, I reminisced about the calm, polite, and faith-driven culture in Bangkok. The sense of safety, the harmonious environment, the absence of overt moralism and polarization is a breath of fresh air. I longed for the sight of people praying openly, a common scene in Thailand's cities, radiating an aura of peace and tranquility.
2. Hustle and Resilience 01:59
The grit, hustle, and resilience of the Thai people are inspiring. Their unyielding spirit shines through every street vendor in Bangkok, each selling their wares with a determination and endurance that is humbling to witness. Their no-excuses attitude in the face of hardships is a sight I miss, and one that is sorely lacking in the U.S.
3. Lower Poverty Rates: Thailand is more uplifting 03:00
Another stark contrast is the poverty and homelessness that pervades the American urban scene. While Thailand isn't devoid of poverty, it isn't as despair-inducing as in the U.S. The cities in Thailand are comparatively clean, and you don't see as much obesity or other health issues. This resilience in the face of adversity, again, testifies to the strong character of the Thai people.
4. Minimalism and 'Unfashion Fashion' 03:42
Thailand's 'unfashion fashion' and their lack of obsession with brands and consumerism are aspects I adore. The laid-back, carefree style coupled with a healthier lifestyle is a refreshing contrast to the conspicuous consumer culture and obesity prevalent in the U.S.
5. A Superior Coffee House Experience 06:16
The coffee house experience, particularly at Starbucks in Thailand, is in a league of its own. These spaces in Thailand are work-friendly, serving as excellent spots to plug in your laptop and get some work done, with the added bonus of offering cocktails alongside coffee. This contrasts sharply with the grab-and-go Starbucks experience in U.S. city centers, which feels stressful and uninviting.
6. Affordable Bodywork 09:34
One cannot talk about Thailand without mentioning Thai massage, arguably the best in the world. An essential part of my active lifestyle, I frequent these places at least three times a week. This kind of bodywork at an affordable rate is something I dearly miss.
7. Delicious and Affordable Food 10:01
The mouth-watering Pad Thai, along with all other Thai delicacies, is another thing I miss. At two dollars for a meal, it is an affordable luxury. The lower cost of living, coupled with a higher quality of life, is an unbeatable combo that Thailand offers.
8. Fresh and Affordable Tropical Fruits 10:39
The tropical fruits in Thailand are fresh, delicious, and, most importantly, affordable. You can enjoy a wide variety of fruits, like mangos, papayas, and pineapples, at a fraction of the cost you would incur in the U.S.
9. A Broadened Worldview 12:23
The way of life in Thailand is different, often in positive ways, from what we are accustomed to in the U.S. It's simple yet sustainable. The traditional Thai homes, for instance, are more environmentally friendly than the supposedly 'low-energy' homes in the U.S. This shift in perspective has been enlightening.
10. The Thai Smile 16:12
The Thai people are known for their warm smiles, a characteristic so deeply ingrained in the culture that Thailand is often referred to as the 'Land of Smiles'. This genuine kindness and welcoming nature contribute to the overall sense of safety, peace, and happiness in the country.
Living in Thailand has opened my eyes to a different way of life, a way that values community, simplicity, and wellbeing above consumerism. While there's still a lot to appreciate about the U.S., my time in Thailand has taught me that there's more than one way to lead a fulfilling life. It's time we rethink our priorities and maybe, just maybe, incorporate a bit more of the Thai way of living.
I have been 53 countries I speak 4 languages I choose Thailand for living forever
I have been to only 52 countries and i agree with you😊
I have been here for 20 years America’s sold its house and farm land to countries that don’t like us and now they are exporting it making life for to working class Thailand will not sale itself out to anyone it is the way that Asia has protected itself for the same thing I will stay here till I die I am so happy my wife my family is so much better then I could ever imagine no regrets at all 😂
I want to live there so badly :(
I am from Portland Oregon. I heard the downtown area is terrible. I have not been there in four years. Are you back visiting, or do you still live in Thailand full-time? I’m currently residing in Arizona, but was in Thailand last December and loved it. Going to the Philippines, December to check it out.
I prefer sri Lanka 🎉
How can anyone not fall in love with Thailand? Most peaceful and beautiful place ever. I would love to move there forever.
Thailand always welcome and respect people whatever races, colors, religions, genders, ages, classes as long as you respect our Thai culture and beliefs. (We believe in paying respect to elderly, spiritual belief, the Monarchy, family comes first etc.)
@@jomontanee and also it's a Buddhist country with beautiful temples.
as a foreigner thai should be proud to have a country like thailand
Yes we are but there are things that we aint so proud about that we are trying so damn hard to fix it.
As Thais, sometime we simply overlook what we already have. We are not perfect and have a room to improve in many aspects. Please forgive us if we lack something or didn't make it correct right away to suite our guests from oversea. Wish you healthy and happy brother. Cheers !!!
ใช่ครับ exactly what's in my mind🤩🥰
What's happened in the U.S.? = The rich, corporations, and greedy politicians have won .. their divide and conquer strategy has won, and people have been brainwashed to think they're #1. Extremely overpriced and violent place
I’m not Thai but Vietnamese - hello from neighbors Southeast Asian!!
Thailand is beautiful, bless by nature & earth, just like alots Asia & Southeast Asia country ❤❤❤
You don’t need to sorry & worry to PLEASE FOR EVERYONE!!
Thailand land is for THAI PPL, that’s how GOD (Buddha create) for each group ppl living. Europe for White/Cacausian, Middle East for Muslim ppl, Africa for black ppl, Asia for Asian ppl.
I HOPE THAI PPL & THAI GORVEMENT & LAW SYSTEM IS PROTECT THEIR CULTURES!!
Open mind for IMMIGRANTS WORKERS & IMMIGRANTS LIVIN IN THAI, open trade economic to take invest is good & it’s important.
BUT ALWAYS HAVE STRICT LAWS ON IMMIGRATION & DRUGS CRIMES!!
Never get brainwashed by US & WESTERN ABOUT DECREASE DRUG CRIMES & LEGAL DRUGS!!
Don’t fk get brainwashed by US & WESTERN ABOUT THIS!!
Strict laws on drugs & strict laws on crimes is PROVEN IT WORKING PERFECTLY TO MAKE COUNTRY IS SAFETY!!
Drugs is not kill 1,2,3 or fews person but DRUGS KILL & DESTROY MILLIONS TEENAGE, YOUNGFUL ADULT & AFFECT MILLIONS FAMILIES!!
Drug addict become druggies zombies, throwing their life away, destroy their lives & families. Affect neighborhoods community as well.
US & WESTERN ALWAYS POINT ALOTS ASIA COUNTRY (China, Singapore & Vietnam) have CRAZY STRICT LAW ON DRUGS. Because they want ASIA IS FLOODING BY DRUGGIES ZOMBIES & DRUGGIES HOMELESS just like what happen in US, UK, FRANCE & CANADA.
Alots AMERICAN & WESTERN RUN AWAY FROM THEIR COUNTRY BECAUSE IF HIGH CRIMES, DRUGGIES ZOMBIES & DRUGGIES HOMELESS EVERYWHERE.
Druggies homeless attack ppl & throwing shitty stuff around them.
In alots CANADA & US, ppl cant fk walking freely in street because they’re SCARE SHIT OUT OF THEUR HEAD MIGHT GETTING GUNPOINT ROBBERY, KNIFE STABBING ROBBERY, THRIVES & HATE CRIMES ATTACK.
Ppl can’t fk leaving their house without fear for their safety might get attack to dead or get shoot to dead.
THEYRE RUNNING TO EAST ASIA & SOUTHEAST ASIA ENJOY BEAUTIFUL & PEACEFUL & SAFETY LIFE HERE.
But in same times, they’re point out & call ASIA COUNTRY HAVE STRICT LAWS ON DRUGS IS DRAMATIC & OVERREACT & LACKING HUMANITY RIGHT!!
What the hell logic these ppl??
CHICAGUN, SAN FRANSHITCO, BALTIMOAN, LOST VEGAS, LOST ENDELES, OAKLAND, PORTLAND, NYC, HAWAII nowadays is FLOODING BY DRUGGIES ZOMBIES & DRUGGIES HOMELESS, THUGS & ROBBERY, THRIVES & CRIMINALS!!
It’s all because SOFT LAWS ON DRUGS & SOFT LAWS ON CRIMES!!
Druggies, Thugs & Criminals have more freedom, more human rights & more protect than law abiding ordinary citizens!!
Singapore is smart & genius. They’re have most strict laws on drugs in ASIA & WHOLE WORLD, to wipe out drugs out of their country to protect their Youngful generation & their own ppl.
@@HauTran-sunfromsouth stop telling people in other countries what they should do. They do not need your opinion. Are you American Vietnamese? Thailand just legalised Marijuana because they made that decision not any outsider. Is Malasia and Indonesia and Southern Thailand in the Middle East. These counties have been Islamic for many hundreds of years. Once Southern Asia were all Hindu not just India. Buddhism also from northern India/Nepal converted Thailand from Sri Lanka. Traditional Theravada Buddhism doesn't believe in the Spirit of God but attaining Nirvana leaving the world of Samsara through enlightenment.
A small minority of Thai nationals are christian and the christian private schools are popular regardless of child's family religious beliefs.
In 1552 Francis Xavier, writing from Sancian to his friend Diego Pereira, expressed his desire to go to Siam, but his death on 2 December 1552, prevented him. In 1553 several Portuguese ships landed in Siam, and at the request of the king three hundred Portuguese soldiers entered his service. The following year two Dominicans, Fathers Hieronymus of the Cross and Sebastian de Cantù, joined them as chaplains. In a short time, they established three parishes at Ayutthaya with about fifteen hundred converted Siamese. Both missionaries, however, were murdered by locals in 1569, and were replaced by Fathers Lopez Cardoso, John Madeira, Alphonsus Ximenes, Louis Fonseca (martyred in 1600), and John Maldonatus (d. 1598). In 1606 the Jesuit Balthasar de Sequeira, at the request of the Portuguese merchant Tristan Golayo, and in 1624 Father Julius Cesar Margico, came to Ayutthaya and gained the favour of the king. A subsequent persecution, however, stopped the propagation of the Christian faith and no missionaries were allowed until Siam was made a Vicariate Apostolic by Pope Alexander VII on 22 August 1662..........................
@tiaimo thank you for your comment. My Thai friends express their frustration with the government and inequality, no country is perfect. But, with the way things are going in the US - the peacefulness, kindness, warm-heartedness, and safety of Thailand becomes more valuable than possessions found in Western countries. If basic needs are met, a simple, joyful life in Thailand is a rich life. And better than volatile life in the U.S. right now.
Thanks for watching
For the past four years I lived in Asia: Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. Returning to the U.S. for the first time in four years was a shock. It changed for the worse. During this video I compare my life in Thailand to living in the 🇺🇸
I know pretty much every street you walked down in Portland. It used to be a bit rough around the edges, but I didn't mind living right downtown and walking those streets every day. The park blocks were mostly a beautiful oasis. A lot has changed.
The only thing I do not do here in Thailand that you do is go to Starbucks. I go to the mom and pop cafes. You get great coffee and pastrys, air conditioning, and fast internet at half the price. But other than that I totally agree with you. I went back to the states last year for my daughters wedding in Seattle and it was so depressing to see the state of despair that whole area is in.
Brother Australia is the same as US now, crack heads everywhere , bad attitudes and kids with no work ethic or respect, that's why me and my kids are staying in Thai 😂
@@harleyrngrSo happy to hear you go to mom and pap coffee places but disheartened to hear about the state of living in US now.
Good observations .Sad about the US . Looks like an empire in decline .
I've been living in Thailand for 2 years now and do not miss living in America at all. The cost of living is over half of what it is in America, the people are proud of their country and they are super friendly, it so easy to get fresh food, the other expats that live here from all the other countries are all very friendly, there's great and affordable healthcare, the internet is far superior to America, and I have never felt as though I might be in danger. Right now I do not see myself ever moving back to America.
@harleyrngr, thank you for your comment and for watching. I couldn't agree more with your experiences. I too, have found the cost of living in Thailand to be lower than the U.S. and we get much more value. The people are warm and welcoming, and the food fresh and delicious. Like you, I feel extremely safe here. At this point, I also can't envision myself moving back to the U.S. Thanks for sharing your perspective. It's great to know that there are others who share similar feelings about life in Thailand.
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When I worked in the US 20 years ago, Americans were very proud. I guess WOKE has ruined your country as it has mine, England. I love seeing the Thais stand for the national anthem and I stand with them, the only national anthem i've ever stood for other than my own country.
Sadly had to leave the US. I would rather live around the people in Thailand who are accepting of peoples differences, more understanding, if you ask for help in a store they are happy to assist you, they are generally kind, caring and helpful. Most Thai people have strong family bonds. A lot less narcissism in Thailand. The Police are here to help not hurt you. Thailand Healthcare policies may exclude pre-existing conditions, but is affordable. Housing, Internet, and Mobile are a lot cheaper than US.
I feel freedom in Thailand
"Thailand" means LAND OF THE FREE. You are free to worship your religion in peace in Thailand, especially for Muslims.
I'm Thai working in South Korea. Even though this place is much more prosperous than my hometown, I still want to go back to my hometown. Society here is quite stressful all the time. It stressed me out like them. Unlike in Thailand, when they are very busy in every matter, Thai people always smile😂
When I visited South Korea, I couldn't wait to return to Thailand. South Korea felt the opposite of Thailand without the warmheartedness and without the liveliness.
It's true everything as you said brother. I watch a lot of these clips to get rid of homesickness and work stress. But because of work, I can go back and visit my family in Thailand for half a year. Thank you brother that you like Thailand.
คนเกาหลีมีความกดดัน ไม่มีอิสระเสรีภาพเป็นนที่น่าสงสารมาก
@@AfureAofkunI’m working in the US and I miss home every single day. I’m not a materialistic person so I don’t need much. Food and people are everything to me.
@@nattharikanaksompop Same but it's good that I go back to Thailand every year to visit my family🙂
Happily living in Thailand for over 3 years with no plans to return to the US anytime soon unless absolutely necessary 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
I like your channel Mike. Need to follow in your footsteps and give Koh Samui a try.
@@PhilipJames360 Thanks for the support buddy. Let me know when you visit Koh Samui. Highly recommend!
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This is absolutely spot on. I'm visiting family in the U.S. after being in SEA for a year, and life is just flat out better in Thailand. MUCH Cheaper, MUCH safer, don't NEED a car to survive, wifi everywhere, happier friendlier people, REAL FOOD, just....a better day to day life. Thailand isn't perfect by a long shot, but for daily quality of life and basic safety, it blows America out of the water. I fly back to Bangkok in one week and I am anxious to get on that plane.
"not perfect by a long shot, but for daily quality of life and basic safety, it blows America out of the water" I could not agree with you more.
Thanks for your comment.
Looking forward to seeing you back in Thailand!
I am from India living in Bangkok since I was 18. I am 48 now. Been to US, Hong Kong, Korea. I cant imagine myself anywhere anymore except Thailand. I dont understand people who leave Thailand. I dont understand the mindset. How can you leave a Country where people are so polite, caring and considerate. Tell me a place like this one.
You'll understand if you get 300thb per day from working hard all day. You hardly have a proper life, just working for meals and where to sleep. Just try to do like them for a month. Then you won't dare to ask these questions again.
@@David_Mewingnez you lack logic. Any sane person would imagine that my comment is not referring to the lowest economic class. You just wanted to win an argument so you wrote that. You know what I am talking about.
@@tpb1006Okay Okay. If you meant a foreigner who leaves this country, im sorry for misunderstood. But if you meant Thais, i said it from my personal perspective. This country is heaven for foreigner but not Thais, especially a lower class workers.
@@David_MewingnezThat's why education is important. The low wages are because you accept them yourself. If you want to earn more, you need to increase your knowledge and abilities.
@@lazaruz4096 In Thailand even you've got Bachelor's degree, The wage is around 420-570 us dollars/month.
So it's not about education but fairness.
Even you were a doctor, you just get the Usa Garbage collector salary.
Been here in Thailand for 20yrs now.
The thought of going back has never entered my mind...
We are Thai people, we like you that you are happy in our country.
I've been living in Thailand since 2012 and this video is spot on. The American "dream" is done! I agree with all the points in this video but I will say that obesity is creeping up, here in Thailand. I remember seeing a few KFCs when I first arrived. Now, KFC is EVERYWHERE, to include a lot of other fast food establishments. But, I love being here for the QUALITY of life and the friendly people. I have to go back to the U.S., Los Angeles, for a few days and I'm already dreading it. I'm going to make sure it's a short trip, though! Nice channel and keep up the good work!
@glb_tvlr thank you.
Interesting you describe "dread" about returning home. Same for me. We are fortunate to be in Thailand!
Have a good -- short -- trip home.
Thanks for watching
Well said!
@glb_tvlr - I live about one hour east of Los Angeles and I don't like going there! There is so much homelessness and lawlessness there. Shoplifters now just walk in and grab whatever they want without consequences! I too am moving to Thailand in about two years for retirement. I've had enough of America with its divided government, polarized society, racism, police brutality/corruption, rising crime, rude service employees, and mass shootings! Last Memorial Day, I was involved in a mass-shooting scare at a shopping mall near where I live. While 20 other customers and myself were hiding in the back storeroom in fear of getting shot and killed, I said to myself that if I survive this, I will move to Thailand where it is much safer! It turned out to be a false alarm or a hoax but that incident sealed it for me to get out of the US as soon as possible. I'm done!
@@kevinp8108 I watch the U.S. news while I’m overseas and it’s depressing. Not to say that things don’t happen elsewhere, but damn…. I go back to visit my family, LA has gone to being a dump, and people are still moving there! Soon as the plane crosses the 405, all the anxiety kicks in.
@@glb_tvlr more people are moving out of LA than moving in, After Chicago, LA has one of fhe highest population loss of any major city in the US.
When i come home from Thailand trips i land in NYC and Im instantly reminded why i left. I miss thailand so much
Thai people are fortunate to be living in good and safe country. Been to Thailand many times and I love to go Thailand again to enjoy their simple and natural beauty
It wasn't safe and I'm Thai. No shooting on the street but a lot of murders, thieves and scams in Thailand.
I love the way you end this video, Thank you for showing Thai smile to the world 😊
Thank you for watching Danny
Im Thai American, and I was born in Ohio. When I am at work, I always get told that I look so happy. And I always say it's because I am Thai 😂😂😂. When I am in Thailand, everyone is so happy, and it's easy to fit in
Really? I find it hard fitting in having grown up in Ireland. Mainly due to language barriers. I can speak some Thai but not good enough so often it causes A LOT of frustration.
How do you do it ,Ohio 😟
Gotta love the happiness you see in many Buddhist counties that is lacking in the Abrahamic World.
Having been very patriotic most of my 53 years, it is hard to hear anyone talk negative about my country but I can only agree that
everything that you said is true.
Looking to Thailand, Mexico, Ecuador or Caribbean for my retirement.
US Vet living outside of the US to maintain freedom. 👌
@brerrabbit4265 if not Thailand, I would consider Mexico as well. Like you say, it is sad but true where things stand today in the USA. Quality of life is better (and safer) in other parts of the world.
Thanks for watching!
I served in the US Army for 20 years and always considered myself a proud American but have been living in Thailand for 2 years now. I do not miss living in America at all. I highly recommend living in Thailand but I do understand that it's not for everyone. If I were you I'd at least come over here for 3 months and see for yourself.
haha claim patriotic but so easy give up hahhaha all american patriotic is just bunch of poser i guess
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I moved to Thailand 2 years ago and sometimes I think to myself , How did I end up in Thailand. Then I watch a few youtube videos on USA and it reminds me why I am here..
ฉันเป็นคนไทย ขอบคุณคุณมากๆ สำหรับวีดีโอของคุณที่ทำให้ฉันรูสึกรักประเทศไทยมากขึ้นกว่าเดิม วีดีโอของคุณดีมากๆ ขอบคุณที่คุณชอบประเทศไทย🙏🇹🇭❤️
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Great video. I just returned from Thailand myself and back in Cali, I already miss Thailand very much.
Thank you. Curious, what you miss most about Thailand? I am from Napa
@@PhilipJames360 amazing amenities at affordable prices accessible all over thailand, girls, massages, tuk tuk, taxis, bikes, beautiful phuket, easy good living, mixed drinks, and some more similar stuff. I am definitely going back to buy a place over there.
great! @@eg4933 what you say validates what I was thinking. Preparing to do a full docu-series realted to this. Thank you
@@PhilipJames360 np, let me know if you need more input/opinions
I stay in Europe but my heart's gone to Thailand every single minute...
God damn, I fly back to Bangkok October 5. I need to stop watching these videos! It’s like watching cooking videos before you go to the grocery store. Seriously though, I would rather be in Thailand than any where else! Book your flight!
This gave me a chuckle: "It’s like watching cooking videos before you go to the grocery store"
Thanks for your comment.
I moved to California three years ago. I lived in San Francisco for two years, been living in Oakland for a year now.
The state is a terrible. The two cities I’ve lived in are nightmare-ish in my opinion. Extreme amount of crime, cost of living is criminal, homelessness is out of control, drug abuse is rampant, the list goes on. The country is going downhill, and at a very fast rate.
I’m watching this video because I plan on moving to Thailand. This video is ver insightful. Thank you for the perspective 🙏🏽
My most recent trip back home was difficult for many reasons. Although nice to see friends and family, am happier in Thailand,
Agrees with these 10 things about Thailand. I was born in Thailand, came here yo the United States when I was 7 years old. When I graduated from the university and started working, I SMILES a lot at work, BUT because of my American Supervisor, one day, she gave me this confused/mean look and told me that how come I always SMILE even though situations were good or bad...that...shattered my SMILE and never smile the same anymore. Sad. But, now I am learning to smile again because I am self employed and control my own business. 😉.
Thank you for your comment and sharing this experience. The Thai smile is truly special.
Going to thailand for a month in September can’t wait.
I'm going back in November for a month! I just got back last May and I'm excited to go back.
Well how was it?
@@stevek343 Amazing trip. Going back in August
@mynk_coatz good to know, where did you stay?
@@stevek343 I stayed at the Marriott for 2 weeks then went to pattaya it can get kind of pricey. When I go back, I’m looking to get an apartment rental. it’s cheaper like 5-600 a month
Thank you for loving my motherland ❤
I went to Thailand back in May when I came home (America) I been sick every since. So much so I’m going back later this year. As a matter of fact I am trying to figure out how I can get back there at least twice a year. I thought I was a little crazy for feeling this way. But now I see I’m not alone and by the way you just got a new subscriber
Thailand has a magical way of drawing people in. It sounds like the peacefulness and simpler way of life resonates with who you are. I get it! Hopefully you are able to visit more often and for longer periods.
Thank you so much for subscribing, watching, and commenting! See you soon in Thailand!
Hi there, I’m Thai who lives in Portland. Your video makes me homesick. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you @jaaeh99 -- when I was in Portland it was shocking how much has changed compared to four years ago. It used to be a great city, it is sad to see the changes.
Hope you can return to Thailand soon.
ไทยเปลี่ยนแปลงไปเยอะแล้วครับ คิดถึงคนไทยทุกคนนะครับ
I've lived in Thailand for 18 of the last 33 years. From my perspective, there are some real positive things about living here and some drawbacks. The same is true about one's home country. Each person has to decide which package of positives/negatives is best and build one's life from there.
Great video and yes i totally agree with every word you said.i am not from america but from europe but not much difference in the lifestyle..everybody must have all the latest items..thais are so laid back and relaxed and happy in their life..
Americans can learn from Thais, that feeling joy is not about having things. Thanks for watching!
Margaritas at Starbucks? I definitely would miss that too. Those ten things are easily accessible in a daily life in Thailand. Hope you’ll return to Thailand soon again. Awesome video.
Thanks a lot, Su! Really appreciate your kind words. Can't wait to be back in Thailand! 🇹🇭🙂
As a Thai who was fortunate to get the scholarship to study in the US, this video kinda sparks my patriotic soul towards my motherland. Tbh I used to looked down upon my hometown when I was studying in California. Maybe because I was lucky to be in a small town called Davis and everything was relatively nice. But I can see the downhill in the big city like SF or NYC. I don’t really feel safe walking alone and gotta be very vigilant all the time.
Yes. They don’t enforce the law and let criminals roam around the street. I heard a girl got stabbed in Davis downtown by a homeless. I vacationed twice in Thailand the last two year and plan to go wherever I could. People are friendly and very safe to roam around.
Davis is actually nearby my hometown of Napa, and I agree with your observation that smaller towns in America fared better post-pandemic compared to larger cities.
Regardless of the pandemic, the Thai spirit and the kindness of its people have persevered and remained intact. And, the feeling of feeling safe is still in place, especially compared to the U.S.
I was there for 30 years, I made it there and retired at 42, now in Chiang Mai, and travel the world. I returned home to advise the Ministry of Defense but too much corruption and despair. Study hard and stay away from Thai society in the US. Be careful American disease will get you. Do not be a whitewash, use your best judgment.
I like No.10..the Thai Smiles… When I see those smiles then I smile with them 😊❤
Thailand is the paradise and second home for all visitor !!!
Nice video, thank you for sharing. Its the same here in Australia unfortunately. Im always thankful to get back to Thailand
Agree with you @aseannomad -- after visiting Australia I could not wait to return to Thailand and its liveliness, warmheartedness, food, and "hustle" vibe. Australia felt vanilla and somewhat sterile in comparison.
Thanks for watching!
The first thing that I noticed is that in any western country all you hear in the big cities is police and emergency sirens which you hardly ever hear in Thailand.
Because Thai traffic is so bad, there is no difference whether you turn them on or off.
I also live in Portland, Oregon... It took such a shitty turn in the past 4-5 years... People here are so xenophobic, passive aggressive, turns everything into a political debate, and a large chunk of people embraces poor behavior and criminal activities. I mean the government is literally enabling drug usage. Too many people are in denial of how much of a dystopian this country is.
Speaking of those carts- I know people that were perfectly fine walking but they said they're just too lazy so they used those carts for a few years and ended up being dependent on them...
Thank you for sharing your comment. I can relate to your sentiments about Portland. Before the pandemic, it was one of my favorite cities. During my most recent visit, it's disheartening to witness the changes: the downtown area has so many closed shops, homelessness, and drug addiction on the streets. It is shocking. The xenophobia, passive-aggressiveness, and political debates in the U.S. are exhausting and overwhelming.
Thank you for watching.
Sad facts. I used to dream to visit USA since i was a kid.. Now I prefer Asia.
Oml. Same. I was that one Thai kid in the house, that was obsessed with Hollywood, everything American and dreaming of kicking myself out of this country to America. After all the 2016 to now, that American Dream i had is now dead af, it is a decomposing corpse with nothing left, but bones at this point. I replaced that dream with a dream of living out my life in peace, wherever i wanted, in whatever country that would treat me the best. I realized the fact that countries are human pens, some place treat their animals better than other, so an allegiance to a country you were born into is a fool's errand. If it's getting so bad, then get out, escape your pen. Go where you're treated best.
Coming to the USA is a waste of time All you’ll see is homeless ppl, dirty streets and sidewalks, and rude ppl. The American dream is now the American nightmare.
@@TheBodiesInTheWaterBeckons - I am Thai-American who has lived in the US for 53 years since I was 2 years old, and I am coming home to retire in my mother country! The US is an awesome place to make a living but Thailand is a better place to make a life! I used to think the USA was the greatest country in the world but it really isn't now. The US has become a very violent country with guns and the politicians are too scared to do anything about it. We constantly hear about mass shootings but no one is doing anything to make our country safe! Any politician who dares to introduce a gun control law gets voted out of office.
@@kevinp8108welcome back home. Land of smile.
Culture shock really hits you when you return. You start to feel a sense of futility here.
Well said, my Man.
Just back in UK after 6 week holiday in Thailand, missing it already.
Wow, what a brilliant idea! This video reminds me of how much I need to go back to Thailand, my beautiful hometown. I got tear in my eyes at the end of video, seeing Thai people's smile ❤️. Thanks 🙏
Thank you Jason. I hope you can return soon.
Good for you!!! I made the same decision 20 years ago and haven`t regretted it. 2011 was the last time I was back in the USA, as soon as I hit immigration, I wished I was departing instead of arriving! Can`t believe how the USA and the world have changed, for the worse.
I feel you man ... I've been in Thailand since 2019 and I'm never leaving ... I'm living in Chiang Mai, so the chill factor is times 10 Bangkok.
I was in Chiang Mai last December and loved it
@@SoloTravelGuyNow it's a great city and area, and it gets even better when you get out of the tourist areas. I live a bit South, outside of the city and once you get to know the people and start participating in the community it gets even better ... I just got back from a celebration at the local temple for a new monk ... Music, food, whole family fun ... I sat down for a minute and one lady brought me a delicious 'laarp moo', about a minute later a bunch more women came by with 5 other different dishes ... Chatted up with a few locals, then went with the wife to 'do merit', and after that we sat and talked with the monk who did the blessing for about 30 minutes ... The big tourist celebrations are great, but these local celebrations out of the city away from the tourists are even better (I went to a local Songkron celebration this year, they still had the water fun, but there was a whole lot more to it than just the water ;-)
I'm glad you like Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is also my hometown and where I live now. I graduate university from Bangkok but can not see myself living there because of traffic jam and dirtiness. I love Chiang Mai but however I having a plan to live in Chiang Dao when I get old. Chiang Dao is like a Chiang Mai 10 years ago when people are nicer. The true Chiang Mai people are nice. But due to the charm of this city, many people from all around this country have moved here and the old charm is reduce.
@@SynCoz3 yes, I've been to Chiang Dao a few times. It's very nice there for sure.
Eventually the wife wants to move to her home village in Issan. Her family has some farm land out there so well probably build a small place to 'retire' from our 'retirement' ;-)
Exceptional video, I'm not Thai but have been to Thailand 6 or more times. Living here in London sucks, it's become disgusting.
Thank you!
I thank you on behalf of Thai people in the good corner of Thailand.
From what i heard from foreigners Thailand is...
1. Cheaper 🤩
2. Friendlier 😊
3. Calmer 😑
4. Appitizer 🤤😁
5. Charmer 😍
I love CHARMER!🥰🌼
I can't wait to get back to Thailand. I'm from Canada, similar situations happening. Crime, drugs, cost of living, depression so doctors just prescribe drugs. It's sad. Where as in Thailand, cost of living is lower, little to no crime, just everything. All the points you made. Were spot on.
During my most recent visit to the U.S. it appeared Portland and San Francisco were in worse shape, but some say Vancouver BC is even more so. Hard to imagine worse than S.F. or Portland.
Looking forward to seeing you back in Thailand!
@@PhilipJames360 yeah I don't think things are as bad up here at the moment. But there are very bad areas :( it's really sad to be honest. And thank you! We can't wait 🌸
@@PhilipJames360 Portland had not been good even during my visit in late 1970's. Was told Portland was booming well in 1930, 1940's for ship building industry. Witnessed Detroit was going downhill from 1980's.
San Francisco was a jewel, and being one of the best of USA.
Most visitors were very fond of San Francisco. Too bad it is not same anymore.
Totally 👍🏾!
I concur 👍🏾
Visited Thailand 🇹🇭 for a couple decades. They keep getting better and better.
I only got as far as Number 5, but what you said is exactly the same as my beloved England nowadays. Obesity, unhappiness, dangerous. I miss how England used to be and I love my country but I love living in Thailand, such polite people and I have never once felt any street to dangerous to walk down.
I just discovered your video and this video is simply awesome. You articulate the feelings shared by almost all the people who decided to escape the USA. I love America but I can’t live there when I know Thailand exists…
Thank you Robert. I agree, its almost like a curse after living in Thailand. For me, it makes the thought of living in the U.S. unattractive.
คนไทยก้อเริ่ม อ้วนมากขึ้นอาหารมีมากเกินไปใม่ออกกำลังกายทำตามนิยมชาตินิยมตะวันตก ขอบคุณที่รักเมืองไทย❤❤🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
ผมหวังว่าคนไทยจะไม่นำเอาอาหารและความเกียจคร้านของฝรั่งเศสมาใช้ อัตราการเป็นโรคอ้วนในสหรัฐอเมริกาคือ 43% ดูเหมือนว่าในประเทศไทยก็มีการเป็นโรคอ้วนบ้าง แต่ไม่มากจนเกินไปเหมือนสหรัฐอเมริกา นอกจากนี้คนไทยยังมีความกระฉับกระเฉงและไม่ทานอาหารเกินจำเป็นเหมือนคนในสหรัฐอเมริกา ขอบคุณที่ติดตามดูวิดีโอของฉันและแสดงความคิดเห็น
@@PhilipJames360เราทานสมุนไพรนานาชนิดเยอะแยะมากมายไม่ค่อยกินแป้ง
Great video! I’ve been in Thailand for 19 years and I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for making this and sharing. Watching this basically brought me 17 minutes of feeling some serious gratitude. You’re appreciated. Keep up the great work.
Thank you @flashfitnessresultsbangkok9628. I feel fortunate to have the freedom to live in Thailand. Thanks for your comment!
This video is hilarious and sad at the same time. I moved from San Francisco to Asia over 20 years ago and been in Thailand for 15. Have not been back to the US since early 2019. Besides friends, family, and some food I miss nothing else. The key word is value for your way of life- Thailand is hard to beat. The last good period of value in San Fran was the early 1990s. Since then, there is no value living inSF.
the 90s in S.F. were great, and I just said the same thing as you when talking with a friend. Today's San Francisco is sad. When you return to the U.S. you might be shocked at the changes compared to 4+ years ago. It was for me.
Thanks for watching
SF in the late 90s was thriving, except of course for the Tenderloin.
I came back to austria after 1 year in Thailand...its been 2 weeks and I still cry if I think too much about my time over there in thailand....so i hope i can go again soon and do remote-office 😢
Hope you can return your Thailand soon
I will be flying back home to visit next year, to Portland, and its not because I miss it. I need to see family after several years in Thailand but I'm sure I will be counting down the days I get to leave also.
Thanks for sharing your cross-cultural experience and glad to hear that you enjoyed your 4-year living in Thailand. As a Thai with cross-cultural experience for three years in the US , my view on overseas travelling has changed in the past four years especially after the pandemic of Covid-19. I feel lucky living in Thailand comparing to several countries and love my country even more. Look forward to welcoming you back to Thailand again.
Great to hear your thoughts. Post-pandemic in many countries, makes me appreciate Thailand more than ever. The U.S. has its perks, but it's not always the dream, especially now.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
I am excited to return to Thailand. Thanks!
Can’t wait to fly back to Thailand next month!! Haven’t stopped thinking about it since I returned to the US
I'm outside of Memphis and I feel the same way. Hope I'm back in Thailand in November
I've been following JP and Amelia YT channel for 2 years. They had to downsize and move to Ecuador, from the USA, due to medical and financial reasons. JP had to have back surgery-twice,lost his job, had student loan debt, mortgage,etc. So they decided to research countries they could live and work in, have medical insurance, could do remote work and it was Ecuador. The medical and dental care is top-notch, better food,lifestyle, ,etc.They are living a 'middle class' lifestyle there in Ecuador and do not own a car but take a taxi . One episode they mentioned they went to the USA for family and noticed the busyness, rudeness,etc they could not get back on the plane fast enough!
I agree with the "busy-ness" of the U.S.
Meanwhile, the country is number one in loneliness, depression, and obesity...
I lived in Thailand and the US for decades. You are partially correct if comparing materials and food. What you see Thai relaxing style is just the cultural body language. In fact, millions of Thai are staving in poverty. Approximately 89% of the population have debt, and less than 5% have 1 m. Baht in saving.
Thai always smiles in all circumstances. Buddhism is a foundation of peace and compassion. They are helping and giving, although nothing much to give. The Westerners are the opposite, it is individual and self-centered.
Many foreigners are here for personal gain because it is easier than homes. Some become victims of each other. Marry for convenience, But some good expats dwell here because of the comfort and peaceful Thai style. Some become good monks and abandon all materials.
Many good things offer in the US, but people take them for granted, and the war business is destroying everything. The elites always have a good life at the taxpayer's expense. Thailand is the same, good and bad are everywhere. There are no last satisfactions. Best.
Thank you for your insightful comment and for watching the video. I agree with your take on Thai culture and the influential role Buddhism.
Good and bad exists everywhere. Thailand has its challenges and unique ways of dealing with them. In light of the unsettling feeling in the U.S. right now, Thailand feels best to me.
Thanks for your comment and for watching
I'm Thai. I disagree with your opinion. It's not uncommon for Thais to go into debt for buying houses, cars, and luxuries. But they did not starve. Everyone had plenty of food to eat. Fishermen have seafood to eat. Farmers grow vegetables and fruits to eat and sell. Thai people are kind-hearted and don't like to take advantage of others. Respect all people of all nationalities equally. In fact, the rich in Thailand are more selfish than the average citizen. Thailand has a low cost of living. Therefore, savings of 1 million baht are already very valuable for Thai people. Some people are in debt but they have more assets than debts. Everyone who is a government official has debt. Some people go into debt because they want to invest money in their business, including me.
@@PhilipJames360The West is falling and Asia is rising. I welcome all good people but always more bad than good are moving to Asia. SE Asia, Thailand is a first target because of the pro-Western society, uneducated people, especially hookers and women will take advantage of foreigners. Hookers today are proud of White husbands which once was a shameful occupation, but it is a survival in the games
Thailand is not now in a position to deal with its messy culture. In fact, Thai culture was much better than today's greedy Thais. They are consuming too much Western media. Corruption is rampant among locals, especially military and police mafias. Time will tell you the truth.
Please monitor the situation and help us clean up the foreign trash. I have done that for the US, and this nation has many good Americans, and they are doing well in the US and Asia. It is the US politicians and corporations that are the world's enemies and cause the US to decline. Thailand is the same, politicians, police, military, and many bad dudes must be destroyed.
"Millions of Thais are starving"????????
Oh my! I agree with you 200 percent. All of your comparisons are spot on. Thanks for showing people what they are missing!
The life of a typical expat in Thailand (or elsewhere) is an idealized version of normal life for a local person, which is why it will always appear to be superior or "exotic" compared to mundane life back home.
Agreed. As locals life isn’t that easy. Income disparity is huge. Because they are on expat salary their lives is much better by miles…
Its been my observation as well that it is rare to see a face that’s not smiling in Thailand.
I’m 44 now hopefully not much changes in 21 years because I do plan to retire there likely when I’m 65
I am thai, thank you that you love Thailand
Land of smile.
Been in Thailand 5 months. Making me be more grateful with this video thank you
Thank you @Chris-rv7nr
I wish you have the best and memorable experience in my beloved country.
Thailand can be a roller coaster ride of emotions 🌺
Welcome back to Thailand 😊🫰❤️🎊🎉🇹🇭
Thank you 🙏 We love Thailand ❤
Thank you @ThaiStyle
Welcome welcome welcome to Thailand one more time sir. thank you so much.🗣✍🙋🙋♂🙋🙋♂🙋✌👍
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Thank you
I like the way your make comparison vid, takes some good planing. Cheers !
Everything you say is truth! Sadly, America has lost it's way. You can't imagine how bad it is there until you leave and come to a place like Thailand, even for a few weeks! I feel sad for those people stuck in America or Australia and not able to leave.
Related to your comment, "leaving" is something most Americans do not do, resulting in limited perspective. Americans need to travel more so they can see the difference in places like Thailand and Japan.
Oi speak for yourself mate. Austraya is nothing like Murica mate!
Australia is literally an American baby, so wana be American that the emergency services had to add 911. So stop kidding yourself, and everything is as expensive as fu.k
@@phunk8607 you got that right!
คิดถึงประเทศไทยก็กลับมาเที่ยวอีกได้นะthailand ยินดีต้อนรับเสมอ 🇹🇭🇺🇲
ขอบคุณครับ/ค่ะ ฉันรักประเทศไทย พบกันเร็วๆ นี้!
As a former Thai student in the US 30+ years ago. U.S.now is the last country i want to visit. It's a chock to see the country once popular has become as she is now.
Very true. But Thailand has to be very careful. The US meddling in Thai affairs by using paid US puppets like Thanintorn etc, US paid NGOs harming the country and further the american harmful influence in the country should be stopped. Thai public is unaware of what's going on behind closed doors of geopolitics. There is no country in the world the US ever helped. The US uses positive sounding vocabulary such as democracy, freedom, prosperity to brainwash the nation while meddling in the internal affairs gaining more power and influence. Furthermore, there is plenty of examples of US robbing countries of mineral resources, various scams in Healthcare industry and so on. I could continue, but let's not talk about mayhem, death and destruction of places where the US stepped in.
I came back to the States after 12 yrs and omg it's freakin weird...I agree with pretty much everything u said...it doesn't feel safe...ppl seem aggressive, frustrated and miserable... The cost of living for what u get is way to high, for no good reason... There's racism and division... consumerism is off the roof...ppl just buy so much junk... Yes, everyone seems obese...ppls diets are terrible...The only silver living is spending time with my family, especially my dad...But I'm leaving in a month and a half...flying back to Asia...and the day I fly out most likely will cry happy tears...This trip was needed but also confirmed to me what I already knew...The US is just not the place for me right now...I love and am privileged to be born in America, but this is no longer hm...
It's wonderful you're returning to Asia; I understand how staying in Asia longer periods of time can make us feel increasingly disconnected from "the American way" and its consumerism and unhappiness. Asia is not perfect, but I feel happiest there, especially compared to life in the U.S.
Your observations about the challenges in the States align with what others are say as well. May your upcoming return to Asia come quickly!
Thanks for your comment.
@@PhilipJames360 Thanks ❤️☺️
I love America. It's my home. I'm a patriot. However, for the last 5 years I've lived in Vietnam working as an English Teacher. I live on the top floor of a 30 story High Rise building with a stunning view of Ha Long Bay. I've been to Thailand about 4 times and I'm getting ready to spend 30 days there in just a few more days. My family and friends miss me back in the US and often ask me when I'm coming back home. Honestly and sadly I tell them that I don't know that I will ever return. I want to, but it breaks my heart to see my home country falling apart. Greedy politicians on both sides are literally tearing America apart. No one smiles or says hello anymore. Mental illness is everywhere and honestly, everything is way too expensive there. The price is so high, that people just barely make enough money to pay the bills. Over here in Asia, everyone wants to come to America. They have no idea how things have changed. I tell them it is better to wait for better times. They look back at me confused and disappointed. They really believe that if they could just get to America they would become rich overnight. I tell them it's possible but unlikely in this day and age and they absolutely have no idea how dangerous it can be. Over here in Asia people trust each other and families are everything. I saddens me to tell them that in America, you have to know someone for about a year before they open up to you and decide to be a friend. In Asia, roles are more traditional. Most people know who they are and no one is going to push an agenda on you. Back home in the US, our people are divided and close to a cultural civil war. So yes, I totally understand what you are saying and I'm glad you posted this video. At least it gives Asian people a more realistic view into what to expect. Again it breaks my heart because it is true. I'm getting old. I'm 58 and I do want to go home again soon. America is the land that I love. Even with all it's problems , I miss freedom. Over here I'm a foreigner. I have to follow immigration laws and have visas constantly updated. So it's not as easy as some would believe. But you are right. Vietnam and Thailand are amazing places to carve out a good life. Cheers!
It sounds like you have a great life in Vietnam. The U.S. has changed compared to 5 years ago, but the downward slide has been brewing for a long time. Some Americans criticize other countries, even though the U.S. has been around relatively little time compared to Japan or China.
Thanks for your comment and for watching
Most place in East Asia and South East Asia are lively. Very much unlike USA
Thank you to good represent Thailand, my country. I’ve been here in USA more than 20yrs and go to visit my family in Thailand almost every year. I can tell a lot of things change in USA. it’s not like American Dreams before and the price of every thing gone up badly. It’s very hard for middle class to live in USA right now.
You have to be rich to live in USA now if not you should be low income people then you can get help from government saddd.
It's interesting to hear your perspective as a Thai living in the U.S. for many years. The rising costs and challenges for the middle class are indeed concerning. It's unfortunate. Your insight sheds light on the evolving dynamics, or the slipping away of the American Dream. The situation has changed for the worse.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Ideally, make good money in the US and then return to Thailand & enjoy life over there. Do that same thing repeatedly.
I always find it hard to come back from Thailand and re-adapt to Western life. I have a few reserves about some comments made in this video though. Like luxury goods for example. You can find emporiums in Bangkok with all the highest luxury brand names. Some Thais are very rich, actually a lot are very rich. Also solar energy would work wonder in Thailand. They should definitively go that way asap. Mind you, maybe they do it in remote villages already. But I can't say. I have not really been in the deep country for ages. (Getting older I like more to do sports on the beach side nowadays).
June 2023, I went to the US for the first time in my life, visited LA, SF, and NY. I was deeply saddened to see an astronomical number of homeless people on the streets of those cities. I would not have believed this without seeing it with my own eyes. It would have been worse for these poor souls in winter when the temperature plummets. What more was that they were always hungry. Seeing many of them scavenging through rubbish bins, I wish I could feed them all. But then, I would not have had a dime left :(
Thailand is still a poor country but starvation is almost unheard of. If nothing at all, we can always go to temples where monks can share their unconsumed daily alms. Most of all, (with some temples excepted) we can rest, sleep, or shower in the temples as well. When sick, we can go to government hospitals to receive free health cares. Although not the best medical service in the world, but most treatments are accessible and common ailments are cured. Witnessing the state of physical and mental healths that have plagued the homeless communities in the US, my heart sank. How could they endure living with the sickness and pain is beyond belief.
Overall, the USA is still the great country but much more is needed to resolve the homelessness issues.
Thank you for sharing your experience. A Thai friend of mine had a similar story - he spent 5 days in a hospital for only $1 USD, and said the treatment was fine. He also mentioned that, like you said, people can turn to temples for food and shelter. It's a poignant contrast to what we see in the U.S. Thanks again for your thoughtful comment.
OMG! Those smiles at the end hit me.
AT LEAST YOU KEEP IT REAL BROTHER. RESPECT AND KEEP GOING. LIVE YOUR DREAM. HOPEFULLY I WILL. PEACE AND RESPECT
Thank you Raj
😊เป็นคลิปที่ดีมาก ตัดสลับไทยกับอเมริกา แต่ฉันสงสัยว่า ทำไมรัฐบาลของอเมริกาไม่เข้าไปช่วยเหลือคนไร้บ้านเหล่านั้นถ้าเป็นที่ไทยผู้ใหญ่บ้าน หรือ หน่วยงานรัฐต้องช่วยในเบื้องต้นแล้ว ถ้าเป็นข่าว คนไทยก็จะช่วยกันบริจาคเงิน หรือไม่ก็อาหาร ของใช้ต่างๆให้กับพวกเขา
ที่อเมริการัฐบาลให้การช่วยเหลือนะคะ เอาภาษีประชาชนไปช่วยนี่แหละค่ะ มี Food stamps ให้ มี Shelters ให้อยู่ แต่คนบางกลุ่มไม่ชอบกฏระเบียบ ชอบความอิสระเลยเลือกที่จะออกมาอยู่ข้างนอกกันเอง สร้างความเดือดร้อนไปทั่ว
คนไร้บ้านในอเมริกาส่วนใหญ่มีปัญหาเรื่องยาเสพติดและป่วยทางจิตค่ะ ยากที่รับยอมรับการรักษาและช่วยเหลือจากรัฐบาล
ปัญหาคนไร้บ้านในสหรัฐอเมริกาเป็นปัญหาที่ร้ายแรงมาก ผมคิดว่าวัฒนธรรมไทยและพื้นฐานที่มีในพระพุทธศาสนา สร้างค่านิยมให้คนมีความเมตตามากขึ้นและน้อยลงในการกลบกลิ่นความไม่สุขด้วยการใช้ยาเสพติดเหมือนที่เกิดขึ้นในสหรัฐอเมริกา
ผมเขียนภาษาไทยเพื่อนำเสนอ ไม่แน่ใจว่าข้อความของผมถูกต้อง 100% ขอบคุณที่ติดตามดูและแสดงความคิดเห็นครับ
@@PhilipJames360เขียนดีเลยค่ะ ยอดเยี่ยม
ช่วงนี้ กรุงเทพเองก็มีปัญหา คนมานอนตามถนนมากขึ้นทั้งที่เดิมทีไม่เคยเห็นแบบนี้ เห็นแบบนานๆที ไม่รู้ว่าเป็นชาวกัมพูชาหรือคนไทยไร้บ้านจริงๆ 😢
Dope video 😁🙏🏽 I searched I miss Thailand lol 😂🎉
Thank you - Thailand is the best!
Brilliant video, love the comparisons between Thailand and the US! I recently moved to Bangkok and it’s night and day compared to how bad the US has gotten. Subscribed :)
Thank you Alex, I agree with you. As Bangkok is not perfect, but I will take it over over any city in the U.S. right now.
I love living in Japan. I love Thailand as well. However going to visit the US was a shocker! OMG! Never want to live there again. The gloom and desperation everywhere I went.
Hi my friend, Welcome to Thailand ,And enjoy your trip thanks.
What a complicated plan for this video!! It came out great:) Hope to meet you in Thailand in a couple years!! New subscriber here, very well done sir!
Thank you Joe. Looking forward to meeting you in Thailand!
As a Thai, thank you for loving our beautiful country, but I have to say this; If you have money, living life in Thailand is safe and heavenly, but if you're poor, which the majority of us are, it's totally the opposite. That's why many of the young generations are trying to move abroad. Don't get me wrong, I love my country, but I just want to put it out there that for locals with no money compared to foreigners living their retired life in Thailand, is like heaven and hell.
Being poor, life will be miserable anywhere in the world. Most probably worst than Thailand.
I agree, having hope for work opportunities aboard is an option. Having a really good job in Thailand is also good because you get to live in a good life. It is just that typical jobs in Thailand offer bad payment. 15,000 THB a month can not cover the expense monthly if you have to pay for the apartment.
Oh wow… I’m a local from Portland, 25 years old disabled veteran making good monthly income. Definitely getting to itch to bounce to Thailand as well.
I am very proud of you. Thanks for loving our country, Thailand
Just came back from US, and agree with everything you said
I live in Japan. Going back to visit my country after 4 years. Spain has changed a lot due to the invaders, it doesn’t feel safe anymore…
ชาวต่างชาติเยอะมากๆ ที่คิดว่าประเเทศไทยเป็นบ้านหลังที่ 2 แต่ท้ายที่สุดแล้ว ประเทศไทย เหมาะเป็นบ้านที่แท้จริงของเขามากกว่า อาหาร วัฒธรรม ธรรมชาติ ค่าครองชีพ โครงสร้างพื้นฐาน ความปลอดภัย เหมาะกับการอยู่อาศัย ผมอาจจะพูดเกินจริง แต่นี่คือเรื่องจริง ว่าทำไม ประเทศไทย ถึงมีชื่อเสียง และเป็นจุดหมายปลางทาง ของผู้คนทั่วโลกให้มาอยุ่ที่นี่ ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย ประเทศที่อบอุ่น และน่าอยุ่มาก
ฉันเห็นด้วยกับคุณ 100%
1. Though we have less cases of obesity comparing to the US - that does not indicate that we are a healthier bunch. We do have high rate of fatality related to heart diseases and diabetes.
2. Our poverty is far below the poverty line - they are just tucked away in certain parts of Bangkok and outside of the city. It is still a big issue for many parts of Thailand with no access to basic survival needs such as fresh water, food and/or electricity.
3. Mental health is still a stigma for Thais to openly discuss. They maybe smiling on the outside but just the cover up. It is such a taboo we don’t even have proper terms to discuss our emotions nor having ever been educated on this topic. Our language is so limited to convey concepts of mental health issues.
Thank you for your comment. My Thai friends have said the same as you. Inequality in Thailand makes life difficult for many.
Thailand is not perfect, but we welcome all foreigners or tourists with good wishes. Enjoy your life here as your second home.
So true.🇹🇭❤️
I love the pomegranate juice! Bangkok has got its share of beggars, though.
Beggars in Thailand aren't aggressive and scary like the ones in the US!
@@kevinp8108many beggars come from neibouring country, not much Thai.
I agree with you 😊
watching from london with tears in my eyes :D i will come soon 100%
hope you can return to Thailand soon.
Your content is A+. Well thought, creative and perfect execution. Thank you for this entertaining comparison.
Thank you @sdot7117
Thank you for your compliments about my country, there is good things were here 😊