Why He Made Bangkok His Home Base For Life

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @adamparker21
    @adamparker21  22 дні тому +10

    If you want access to the Free Online Flashcard Game & Cheat Sheet to help you learn the 100 most common Thai Words, just click here and Teacher Fah will send it to you: www.thailanguagechallenge.com/a/2147973759/o4KBZn5b

  • @vincem8065
    @vincem8065 5 днів тому +1

    Gavin is a good person, 2 years ago, I arrived in Bangkok and didn't know anyone. He was nice enough to meetup for lunch and share his thoughts on Thailand with me. Thanks Gavin! Hope you are doing well!

  • @melee75
    @melee75 22 дні тому +33

    It's crazy how much you sound like your uncle, just like a younger version. Great content, keep it up!

  • @somporn8496
    @somporn8496 16 днів тому +7

    As I am Thai, I agree with you about danger on the streets in Thailand. There have been many people violating the traffic rules especially motorcycle riders. This is because we have light traffic penalty for rule violator and the traffic rule is not strictly enforced as it should be.

  • @djh.
    @djh. 22 дні тому +16

    Tips for driving in Thailand. Go live in the Middle East for 5 years before moving there - no problem, driving in Thailand suddenly becomes an absolute delight 😎

  • @sosama76
    @sosama76 22 дні тому +14

    As you both mention about Traffic there, Thai people may not always realize just how challenging driving and traffic conditions in Thailand can be, as we’ve grown accustomed to them over time. However, many foreigners who move here quickly notice the difficulties. It would be wonderful if those who live in Thailand and love it could help by sharing small tips, insights, or guidance with the local community or government through social media. Little by little, these efforts could make a positive impact, helping Thai traffic move in a better direction and making Thailand an even greater place for all of us.
    Love the interview! well done!

    • @tthanut2179
      @tthanut2179 14 днів тому

      from thai people perspective here, driving in central of bkk is definitely difficult even as a thai but here is some beginner tips if you really need to drive in bkk
      1. stay in the middle lane most of the time because right lane is for speeding and some time it's for u-turn and left lane some pple will suddenly park to drop pple
      2. google map is helpful but pay more attention to lanes you have to stay because of traffic jam the other lanes may be free/not jam but don't go there the lane may not allow you to merge later when you found out it's a u-turn/turn right lanes
      3. always take tolls way, it is much easy to understand and easier to get around and learn to use m-flow/easy pass( pay toll fees online/top up) life will be easier

  • @passportwalletphone
    @passportwalletphone 22 дні тому +12

    Leaving November 12th to Bangkok to get my LTR visa 🇹🇭

  • @janb7916
    @janb7916 21 день тому +4

    I'm Thai but spent about50 yrs in the US and recently decided to retire in Thailand following my husband.
    I find it fascinating that people want to leave their home country and move to Thailand. Such a big contrast in every aspect.

  • @koz6seth997
    @koz6seth997 22 дні тому +9

    as a Thai the sidewalk issue has been discussed for many years among Thais but one point that is quite make sense is that we locals dont walk that much as its too hot to walk we ll use other means to travel which u guys are all know. However, we also have hoped for years to develop the sidewalks b more appropriate. Now we are waiting to get all the wires across the city to get into underground. Yes and the wire memes foreigners will b gone forever i hope lol.

    • @Ytorisv
      @Ytorisv 14 днів тому

      Dont change it up for foreigners they can go back to the west if they really want sidewalks.

  • @mgysgtk8835
    @mgysgtk8835 22 дні тому +6

    This is the best Asian living interview with fantastic info. Way to go Adam. Also, what a great person to interview. He was a great subject, with sensible, solid information.

    • @adamparker21
      @adamparker21  22 дні тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

  • @JJthelonelybullinasia
    @JJthelonelybullinasia 21 день тому +5

    Hey Adam. I just moved to Bangkok from the Philippines after living there for almost 3 years. I'm spending about half on my rent here, so I decided to make this my new home base, since I love Bangkok and Thailand. Hope we can meet soon.

  • @marhar39
    @marhar39 7 днів тому

    Great stuff, Adam - just started TLC9 and looking forward to learning with Kruu Fah and the gang!

  • @timetraveler2060
    @timetraveler2060 22 дні тому +5

    Adam, great video and interview. Like the older building as well. Thanks you !!

  • @mangostickyrice555
    @mangostickyrice555 21 день тому +3

    Thumbs up 👍 Adam & Gavin

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 6 днів тому

    Nice thank you for sharing. Love your place.

  • @benhogan4739
    @benhogan4739 22 дні тому +10

    If I had a nickel for every time I heard the phrase “I don’t want to go back to the United States” standing at the Suvarnabhumi departure gates I’d be retired living in Thailand 🇹🇭 right now. 😅

  • @marksoler7338
    @marksoler7338 22 дні тому +6

    Great conversation with a pretty cool fellow American! I can really relate. I look forward to being interviewed when I finally retire there!
    I like the older building idea.
    I wonder if there are Thai-Falang driving schools.
    When I'm in Asia (like Taiwan), I do miss sidewalks.
    As a New Yorker living in Santa Barbara, Bangkok, likely is where I'd base myself, but beach towns (like SB) would also interest me.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @jeanettela6897
    @jeanettela6897 12 днів тому

    At the end of the day, I'm so impressed with Gavin's insight.

  • @JacksparowLL
    @JacksparowLL 22 дні тому +2

    Thank you Mr.Gavin for sharing your work and life. I would say good job again, Adam.

  • @SN-uv4mh
    @SN-uv4mh 22 дні тому +2

    Welcome to Thailand, brother. 🇹🇭🇺🇸❤️🤘

  • @iice1915
    @iice1915 22 дні тому +3

    The rule of the road in Thailand is like "I will go first" with no stopping until they cannot pass. This includes when pedestrians walk across the street, so for travelers coming to Thailand for the first time, it is better to keep your eyes on the road when crossing.

    • @iice1915
      @iice1915 22 дні тому

      Even on the train, They need to wait for the car and bike to stop firstat the intersection. 😅

  • @kevinp8108
    @kevinp8108 22 дні тому +15

    I've just returned from a month-long trip to Thailand, and I've learned that driving there is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Regardless of who has the right of way, if you're first in the intersection, you go first. If you're making a U-turn and you're at the area first, then opposing traffic will stop until you complete your U-turn. There is an unwritten rule to driving in Thailand which you will eventually understand if you're there long enough. Here is a warning for new travelers to Bangkok...IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WAY THAI PEOPLE DRIVE THEN STAY OFF THE SIDEWALK! Frequent travelers to Bangkok understand this warning.

    • @benhogan4739
      @benhogan4739 22 дні тому +3

      A bit of an exaggeration of driving in Bangkok…spending some time over the years as a pedestrian in the city, considering all the chaos I’ve never seen a traffic accident involving vehicles or a pedestrian.

    • @kevinp8108
      @kevinp8108 22 дні тому

      @ the warning is to watch out for motorbikes riding on the sidewalks where pedestrians walk. These are mostly motorbike taxis that take shortcuts to avoid traffic congestion.

    • @benhogan4739
      @benhogan4739 21 день тому

      @ Never witnessed that in Bangkok either. Or any other city in Thailand that I’ve spent time in.

    • @kevinp8108
      @kevinp8108 21 день тому

      @ you’ve never seen motorbikes driving on the sidewalk in Bangkok??? You must be kidding, right?

    • @benhogan4739
      @benhogan4739 21 день тому +1

      @ Not yet. At least not one that would come close to hitting someone. See them use the apron to turn around to take commuters down side sois but not as a traffic lane.

  • @Kushal6831
    @Kushal6831 22 дні тому +2

    Nice interview 😊

  • @MrEKS-st6mc
    @MrEKS-st6mc 22 дні тому +3

    Nice interview Adam 👌

  • @neonomad1939
    @neonomad1939 22 дні тому +2

    Bangkok definitely feels more developed and refined nowadays than many cities in the West. Of course it lags in some developmental metrics.

  • @abbrag1
    @abbrag1 16 днів тому +1

    ฝรั่งและคนชาติผิวขาว คนไทยต้อนรับดีมาก เอาใจดีมาก และที่สำคัญฝรั่งเขามีเงิน เขาเลยไม่ต้องพบเจอสภาพความเป็นอยู่และนิสัยแบบไทยๆ ที่คนไทยทั่วไปจริงๆ เจอ
    คนไทยที่เป็นชาวบ้านปากก็บอกประเทศไทยดีอย่างงั้นอย่างงี้ แต่พอไปได้เมืองนอก โดดวีซ่ากระจาย

  • @theo-sa6764
    @theo-sa6764 22 дні тому +1

    Hey Adam, hope you are well, great informative interview, keep up the good work, hope to see you soon again.

  • @jamies6534
    @jamies6534 22 дні тому +2

    The point about having a home base is a good one. I think this is the issue with too much nomadic travel.. you don't feel grounded anywhere. It's what I intend on doing. Think it makes a lot of sense if you can afford it.

  • @curtchesnutt4992
    @curtchesnutt4992 22 дні тому

    Another banger Adam!

  • @Canuck153
    @Canuck153 22 дні тому +8

    When I lived in Bangkok I missed the Canadian sidewalks. When my Thai daughter in law visited, I asked her what she liked about Canada. Her first answer was the sidewalks.

  • @travelmang5421
    @travelmang5421 22 дні тому +2

    You should interview this guy called Chris Parker. He seems pretty interesting 😂

  • @nuansiripaurohitya5823
    @nuansiripaurohitya5823 5 днів тому

    Welcome to Thailand.

  • @tanianicholson178
    @tanianicholson178 22 дні тому

    Nice interview ❤

  • @kambizfahimi7756
    @kambizfahimi7756 22 дні тому +2

    Great video but I need to ask what's going on with the building at 16:19, is it falling over, is it stock photo?

  • @CVC-CSS
    @CVC-CSS 14 днів тому

    He's cool.

  • @exalhoa
    @exalhoa 22 дні тому +2

    I'm curious how he pays his bills without a bank account. I'm a part time BKK resident with a long-term lease and my rent will be paid in 2 days thru auto-pay. Same with MEA, and AIS for phone and wi-fi. H20 I pay the juristic person sometimes a couple months late but they don't seem to mind. As an American, make sure to keep less than a 10K USD balance and you don't need to be concerned about FATCA or FBAR reporting requirements.

  • @kyloren3854
    @kyloren3854 16 днів тому

    I watched a UA-cam video of a foreigner using the JamJang app to scan and pay QR without having a Thai account.

  • @do-everystory
    @do-everystory 22 дні тому +1

    Hello adam

  • @bobgoodi-jd4dx
    @bobgoodi-jd4dx 22 дні тому +2

    Good. Now please learn some basic Thai and your welcome to stay and remain in The Kingdom of Thailand bro.❤

  • @howardstern666
    @howardstern666 21 день тому +1

    If Gavin applied for the DTV visa online, what difference does it make whether he applies thru the LA or NY consulates? Isn’t it all online?

  • @tinykingdom4494
    @tinykingdom4494 13 днів тому

    THB 80K a month rent is beyond my reach. ha ha ha

  • @Gmac6691
    @Gmac6691 22 дні тому +3

    interesting story but mentally draining listening to him speak so automated almost like Ai

  • @ExtraGuac007
    @ExtraGuac007 22 дні тому +1

    Is he living beyond his means with an 80K baht/mo rent? If he's fatFIRE, then I would understand. But he's still hustling and trying to build a company.

  • @SonuBen-b6c
    @SonuBen-b6c 22 дні тому

    don't talk nonsense unless he renounces his USA citizenship

  • @randolphpinkle4482
    @randolphpinkle4482 22 дні тому

    Adam, just shut up already and let the people you're interviewing talk. I want to hear about them, not you.

  • @Chaichanaxxx
    @Chaichanaxxx 22 дні тому +1

    Welcome to Thailand everyone 🙏🏻🫶🏻💕🇹🇭🥊💯

  • @cjsmith8622
    @cjsmith8622 20 днів тому +1

    Here we go again...too many now