I went to Thailand back in late January 2023 and had a blast. I'm black and haven't had any problems there wasn't forced to sleep on a toothbrush 😂😂😂. But I almost got hear exhaustion due to the weather 😂😂😂 Definitely can't wait to go back next January
I love Thailand, but it's hot as hell year round. I'm from Miami, so I thought I knew what hot was. In Thailand I would be covered in sweat within minutes of stepping outside. Other than that it's a great country. Other than curious stares you don't really experience too much racism in the major cities. Just make sure to keep your passport and your arrival card on you.
I had no problem there too. My cousin had a condo in Bangkok. So, I was there often. Thais became friendlier the further I got away from the touristy areas. They would stare with a look of confusion. I think it was more about where I was from. I'm about the same complexion as many Thais. But yeah it gets hot and humid as hell in the summer.
Korey, I live here, right on the gulf of Thailand. First came out here on a whim of curiosity, thinking I'd stay a month. Extended my visa to the maximum six months. Went back to the states, settling in Philly. Not two weeks after coming back, I realized I didn't want to stay in the US anymore. I wanted to go back to Thailand, for good. Within two months, I had setup a new 1 year visa, education visa. Attended school here to learn the language. Now I have lived here for over seven years. It is a beautiful country, beautiful culture, the people, the food, the attitude...it took nearly 40 years to find "home" but this is it for me. Nowhere is perfect, but I knew I had had enough of what was going on in the states, and life is short. Moving here is the best decision of my life, and it has now been "permanent" for over 7 years. It isnt like a corporate machine here...not yet, anyway. Everything is affordable, in a way that it should be. Small, independently-owned businesses are the norm, not the exception. One big factor for me personally is the health care out here. 18 months ago I had to have bypass surgery following a heart attack. The whole ordeal cost a fraction out of pocket what I'd have paid with insurance in the states. The nightlife is always hopping. And the temples are always open. Thais are super spiritual, but religion is never pushed into anyone's face. And at the same time, they love to party. And even though I have done some crazy shit out here, I have never felt more safe. It's impossible to convey how much I love it here and how much it has changed my life, but there's enough bullet points to hopefully convince you to follow through and make a trip out here. Because it is such a long trek, most Americans don't even think to travel here. But its the best kept secret, my friend. I do wish there was a way to meet up for a beer if you are out this way. I have a feeling you are going to wind up in my neck of the woods. Either way though, enjoy, my friend. You'll stay toasty out here.
@@Ralph_Beckman A) I didnt have a desire to get out of Philly, I had the desire to get out of the US...which I did and B) if you think making things simpler is the way to go, then come move out here, where day to day life actually IS more simple. Simplicity isnt measured in distance.
@@AJ-WuzHere So I can go to DR, Korey can go to Thailand...and we are fine. But we cannot reverse that, because that automatically makes us pedos...ok...makes sense...doesnt seem at all like absurd generalizations about entire races and gender. No, this is a very nuanced take here.
I love how certain people have this sort of mentality that East Asian countries like Japan, Korea and China are these beautiful utopias where there's nothing but anime and cute girls in every corner but really they're some of the most xenophobic and collectivist cultures out there. Yes i know there's plenty of that here in the West too, but over there it's significantly more unhinged than people think.
I have lived in China, Korea and now currently in Japan for 4 years. True people have their stereotypes and fetishes and you see plenty of them here in Japan especially in Akihabara (the anime and video game mecca for westerners). East Asians have theirs proclivities too. When it comes to black people in particular, we don't control the narrative about ourselves. There is no perfect place but I'll put it another way, I have lived overseas for most of my adult working life and got stopped by the police once (Saudi Arabia) and once they saw the American passport then I was waved away. I came back to my hometown of Cleveland, OH for a summer and got stopped 3 times. The 3rd time I went off on the cop. The only thing that probably saved me from a beat down or going to jail was he thought I was military and suffering from PTSD 😉. The one advantage you have as a Black American is that passport. More of us need to use it to see the world and learn for ourselves. We may find that we may be harboring our own stereotypes. At the same time, hopefully let others know who we are and not the lies they have been fed. PEACE ☮✌
@@ejacks3 yeah i getcha. I'd like to travell abroad to so many places but idk if i'd settle to live permanently on somewhere else that isnt my country of origin (im from Costa Rica). I'd love to go to different states in the US partly since i do find american history and culture pretty interesting but even i have my reasons to not wanna move there permanently. In fact going back to the East Asia thing i had an acquaintence who was a white american who moved to Japan years ago and even he says there's certain public laws that prevent non japanese residents from doing so much, not to mention how he was treated there compared to the other white americans who were just tourists. So yeah, on one hand i'd love to travell the world and meet countless new folks, sights and places, but on the other im reminded of this one quote from venezuelan comedian Emilio Lovera about going to foreign countries that essentially goes as such: "as far as visiting Hell for all the fun sinful activities advertised there like gambling, drinking and hoeing and actually moving there only to find in fact nothing but endless suffering, fire pits and scolding water is concerned, one thing is tourism and another is immigration."
Speaking of toothpaste in Southeast Asia, one of the biggest brands of toothpaste is called "Darlie". However, it used to be called "Darkie" with a logo straight out of a blackface Al Jolson movie. Not sure why this happens with toothpaste in particular... If you stop by Singapore on your trip to Southeast Asia, feel free to reach out. I'm an American living in Singapore for about 5 years now and can share some recommendations to you or any Toasties out there.
I bet the Thai guy in that laundry commercial also just happens to look like the advert director, or their son too. It's giving off strong "self-insert wishcasting" vibes a lot lol.
Damn, a handful of old commercials and suddenly it’s free reign to be racist against all Asians and shame the looks of some random model. But it’s wrong to generalize the other way around based off what is on the news and internet. Curious…
Stop explaining or making arguments, it's always been like this and won't ever change. wonder if any celebrity "ally" from that community will talk about this, the same way we .....nah.
There ARE many celeb "allies" from "that" community who chastize deep Asian prejudices against black people & dark skin in general. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipinos, Indians, Arab celebs etc. Like Hasan Minaj, Asian-American Comedians & YTbers like David So & the Wong Fu YT channel, Hollywood actors, Chinese actors & artists, Musicians, even award winning Korean Film Directors. But they tend to be obscure to people outside certain communities. Others wouldn't know such discourses take place because again, said Asian celebrities address our issues with racism & colorism to people Within our own communities.
I went to Thailand back in late January 2023 and had a blast. I'm black and haven't had any problems there wasn't forced to sleep on a toothbrush 😂😂😂. But I almost got hear exhaustion due to the weather 😂😂😂
Definitely can't wait to go back next January
Oh my gosh. I honestly cringed at that laundry commercial. 😣
It was a very popular GIF back in the day just due to how outrageous it was.
Same here. That was worse than the toothpaste commercial lol.
I'm Black and I absolutely want to go to SouthEast Asia, Thailand included.
Just don't give me a toothbrush to sleep on.
I love Thailand, but it's hot as hell year round. I'm from Miami, so I thought I knew what hot was. In Thailand I would be covered in sweat within minutes of stepping outside. Other than that it's a great country. Other than curious stares you don't really experience too much racism in the major cities. Just make sure to keep your passport and your arrival card on you.
Damn, I live in Hollywood. Didn't think it could get much worse😂😂😂
I had no problem there too. My cousin had a condo in Bangkok. So, I was there often. Thais became friendlier the further I got away from the touristy areas. They would stare with a look of confusion. I think it was more about where I was from. I'm about the same complexion as many Thais. But yeah it gets hot and humid as hell in the summer.
I agree with you about Thailand having visited there as well, but being born and raised in Miami has prepared me for *everything*.
@@marcus9434 right? Lol
Are we talking about high humidity and hot or dry heat in Thailand?
Korey, I live here, right on the gulf of Thailand. First came out here on a whim of curiosity, thinking I'd stay a month. Extended my visa to the maximum six months. Went back to the states, settling in Philly. Not two weeks after coming back, I realized I didn't want to stay in the US anymore. I wanted to go back to Thailand, for good. Within two months, I had setup a new 1 year visa, education visa. Attended school here to learn the language. Now I have lived here for over seven years. It is a beautiful country, beautiful culture, the people, the food, the attitude...it took nearly 40 years to find "home" but this is it for me. Nowhere is perfect, but I knew I had had enough of what was going on in the states, and life is short. Moving here is the best decision of my life, and it has now been "permanent" for over 7 years. It isnt like a corporate machine here...not yet, anyway. Everything is affordable, in a way that it should be. Small, independently-owned businesses are the norm, not the exception. One big factor for me personally is the health care out here. 18 months ago I had to have bypass surgery following a heart attack. The whole ordeal cost a fraction out of pocket what I'd have paid with insurance in the states. The nightlife is always hopping. And the temples are always open. Thais are super spiritual, but religion is never pushed into anyone's face. And at the same time, they love to party. And even though I have done some crazy shit out here, I have never felt more safe. It's impossible to convey how much I love it here and how much it has changed my life, but there's enough bullet points to hopefully convince you to follow through and make a trip out here. Because it is such a long trek, most Americans don't even think to travel here. But its the best kept secret, my friend. I do wish there was a way to meet up for a beer if you are out this way. I have a feeling you are going to wind up in my neck of the woods. Either way though, enjoy, my friend. You'll stay toasty out here.
They say foreigners, especially American men, go to Thailand for children…..
@@AJ-WuzHereWhite foreigners and Americans do, but not Black Americans
@@pilot8220 idk can’t put nothing past anyone. Black Americans go to DR for those same sick reasons
@@Ralph_Beckman A) I didnt have a desire to get out of Philly, I had the desire to get out of the US...which I did and B) if you think making things simpler is the way to go, then come move out here, where day to day life actually IS more simple. Simplicity isnt measured in distance.
@@AJ-WuzHere So I can go to DR, Korey can go to Thailand...and we are fine. But we cannot reverse that, because that automatically makes us pedos...ok...makes sense...doesnt seem at all like absurd generalizations about entire races and gender. No, this is a very nuanced take here.
That god damn racist toothpaste commercial again! 😂
I love this channel. It really does help with depression. Laughter is the best cure 😄
I've been to Thailand and it's awesome. They like black people over there.
Lmao go down there to vacation, go in the hotel room and see a big ass toothbrush in the room and be like "OH HELL NAH!!" 😱
😅😂
4:07 lol, like Patrick at the end of that Hooks episode.
"Uh....does anyone have a can opener?"
Korey should go to Thailand.
That toothpaste commercial is the gift that keeps on giving 😂
Yes. Giving as in giving cavities.
I love how certain people have this sort of mentality that East Asian countries like Japan, Korea and China are these beautiful utopias where there's nothing but anime and cute girls in every corner but really they're some of the most xenophobic and collectivist cultures out there. Yes i know there's plenty of that here in the West too, but over there it's significantly more unhinged than people think.
I have lived in China, Korea and now currently in Japan for 4 years. True people have their stereotypes and fetishes and you see plenty of them here in Japan especially in Akihabara (the anime and video game mecca for westerners). East Asians have theirs proclivities too. When it comes to black people in particular, we don't control the narrative about ourselves.
There is no perfect place but I'll put it another way, I have lived overseas for most of my adult working life and got stopped by the police once (Saudi Arabia) and once they saw the American passport then I was waved away. I came back to my hometown of Cleveland, OH for a summer and got stopped 3 times. The 3rd time I went off on the cop. The only thing that probably saved me from a beat down or going to jail was he thought I was military and suffering from PTSD 😉.
The one advantage you have as a Black American is that passport. More of us need to use it to see the world and learn for ourselves. We may find that we may be harboring our own stereotypes. At the same time, hopefully let others know who we are and not the lies they have been fed.
PEACE ☮✌
@@ejacks3 yeah i getcha. I'd like to travell abroad to so many places but idk if i'd settle to live permanently on somewhere else that isnt my country of origin (im from Costa Rica). I'd love to go to different states in the US partly since i do find american history and culture pretty interesting but even i have my reasons to not wanna move there permanently. In fact going back to the East Asia thing i had an acquaintence who was a white american who moved to Japan years ago and even he says there's certain public laws that prevent non japanese residents from doing so much, not to mention how he was treated there compared to the other white americans who were just tourists.
So yeah, on one hand i'd love to travell the world and meet countless new folks, sights and places, but on the other im reminded of this one quote from venezuelan comedian Emilio Lovera about going to foreign countries that essentially goes as such: "as far as visiting Hell for all the fun sinful activities advertised there like gambling, drinking and hoeing and actually moving there only to find in fact nothing but endless suffering, fire pits and scolding water is concerned, one thing is tourism and another is immigration."
isn't that just your western privilege showing?
Billy said “toothpaste time”😂😂😂
Speaking of toothpaste in Southeast Asia, one of the biggest brands of toothpaste is called "Darlie". However, it used to be called "Darkie" with a logo straight out of a blackface Al Jolson movie. Not sure why this happens with toothpaste in particular...
If you stop by Singapore on your trip to Southeast Asia, feel free to reach out. I'm an American living in Singapore for about 5 years now and can share some recommendations to you or any Toasties out there.
You need to interview the actor
2:10 and 6:46 LOL
This damn commercial is the gift that keeps on giving
I bet the Thai guy in that laundry commercial also just happens to look like the advert director, or their son too. It's giving off strong "self-insert wishcasting" vibes a lot lol.
Korey is going to get to the condo and his bed is a tooth brush , haha
DEAR GOD
You're going to be turned into toothpaste
Damn, a handful of old commercials and suddenly it’s free reign to be racist against all Asians and shame the looks of some random model.
But it’s wrong to generalize the other way around based off what is on the news and internet.
Curious…
lol something must've happened between korey and some asian people
People felt that way when Covid happened.
lmao that second video really pisses korey off haha he should be mad at the black actor for even participating, tho
Stop explaining or making arguments, it's always been like this and won't ever change. wonder if any celebrity "ally" from that community will talk about this, the same way we .....nah.
There ARE many celeb "allies" from "that" community who chastize deep Asian prejudices against black people & dark skin in general. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipinos, Indians, Arab celebs etc.
Like Hasan Minaj, Asian-American Comedians & YTbers like David So & the Wong Fu YT channel, Hollywood actors, Chinese actors & artists, Musicians, even award winning Korean Film Directors. But they tend to be obscure to people outside certain communities.
Others wouldn't know such discourses take place because again, said Asian celebrities address our issues with racism & colorism to people Within our own communities.
first time seeing this, but guys, dont you find this funny? i dont see any racist to it, 😅😂 its a charcoal colgate. 😅