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Inside Thailand’s Secretive Bird Nest Industry: The Original Bird House Story
In Pak Phanang, Southern Thailand, the buildings have a secret-one that began in the 1950s with a homeowner stumbled upon a life-changing discovery: bird nest farming. This isn’t just any small town; Pak Phanang is a city where swiftlet birds and their edible nests have shaped livelihoods, transforming it into a center of farming one of the world’s most sought-after delicacies.
Join us as we dive into the world of edible bird nests with a local expert, exploring the fascinating methods behind attracting swiftlets to specially crafted birdhouses. See firsthand how this village perfected the art of harvesting these unique nests and discover why they’re treasured across Asia. From tradition to innovation, this is the captivating journey of Pak Phanang’s bird nest farms.
#thaiculture #birdsnestsoup #localculture #thaidocumentary #thaistory #southernthailand #swiftletfarming #swiftlethouse #interestingstories #travelthailand #thailanddestination
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00:00 Introduction
01:57 Bird House Expert
04:03 Swiftlet Natural Habitat
06:35 History of Bird Nest
08:20 Bird House
11:28 Bird Nest prices and Issues
16:37 Bird Nest Benefits
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  • @Recidivism543
    @Recidivism543 วันที่ผ่านมา

    China

  • @mitchkenvin259
    @mitchkenvin259 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How did you learn to speak Thai fluently?

  • @Romeo-pd9qx
    @Romeo-pd9qx 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tell you what , train your bird to sing by singing opera to it .

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha, yea I need to try something.. allot of these guys play videos of birds singing to their bird to train them

  • @coolstreams1012
    @coolstreams1012 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My wifes hometown , im from liverpool uk , my wife from Pak Phanang. I lived in Thailand for 15 yrs , spent about 5 yrs in Pak Phanang. I visit every year for 3 months , im actually going in 3 weeks. I love Pak Phanang and recognise some of the people. Very informative , take care my friend ✌️

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh nice! Yes Pak Phanang is very nice. I didnt see any farang there. Thanks for watching!

    • @coolstreams1012
      @coolstreams1012 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DayintheLifestories in all the years ive been there ive seen about 5 farangs there, i believe most farang in Nakhon Si Thammarat are teachers. Really enjoyed watching this . Take care brother 👍

  • @assettocorsaking
    @assettocorsaking 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    He is Tae, Sok, Mat, Khao.... all combined to be Grandmaster of Femur. The best there has ever been.

  • @TheGreenDragon419.9
    @TheGreenDragon419.9 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    r/birdsarentreal

  • @JeffBilkins
    @JeffBilkins 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I kinda assumed edible bird nests were made of twigs and stuff but this makes more sense.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha, yea that would make sense too.. I guess the saliva has special properties. Thanks for watching.

  • @jeem8688
    @jeem8688 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ชอบๆ555 ถูกใจคนเลี้ยงนกเหมือนกัน

  • @MoSamuels1
    @MoSamuels1 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Watched a few of your videos, they're so good, keep going man

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! Trying to grow this channel, its allot of work, but comments like yours help keep us going.

  • @SilentCodex
    @SilentCodex 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    my cousin also have this it a lot money you can sell a container and make like 200k baht. The hardest part if you decide to harvest it yourself and you'll be in the in the room for hours on end in extremely hot temperature room plucking the sylvia.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea doesnt look like fun to harvest and clean the nests haha.. thanks for watching

  • @aspopulvera9130
    @aspopulvera9130 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    it's the same with my neighboring home here that the birds themselves feel at home and sometimes the nest had grown quite large that it fell off from where it was hanging

  • @KneeGheRR
    @KneeGheRR 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If the birds are born and raised in these nest, how do they clean all the poop out before eating im sure there must be Alit of poop before they can fly 😮

  • @sisutoska4910
    @sisutoska4910 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m sure no bird flu or other pathogens were found during the making of this documentary.

  • @JoRoBoYo
    @JoRoBoYo 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    And the local authorities just chill about it? Cool

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea Thailand is strange with its laws, these bird houses arnt really enforced, its technically illegal which is why most people are secretive about it.

  • @lynb1022
    @lynb1022 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is fascinating. I keep wondering how those buildings are holding up - aren't they rotting mold-incubators?!

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They clean inside about twice a week, yea if they dont keep it clean it will rot.

  • @komisiantikorupsikoruptord6257
    @komisiantikorupsikoruptord6257 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You can find the building Throughout Southeast Asia. it is more profitable than building an apartment for rent

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea once you know what they look like, you see them everywhere.. thanks for watching!

  • @Tom-ib5tq
    @Tom-ib5tq 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting. I like the Thai guy they interviewed. I do not see how the nesting houses hurt the birds either. Actually much better than disturbing the caves.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Tom-ib5tq thank you, yes that was my takeaway as well. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @timallison8560
    @timallison8560 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the caves should be protected

  • @ksoo8938
    @ksoo8938 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    dirty

  • @jimmyconway8025
    @jimmyconway8025 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is gross on many levels First having all the birds and their droppings all over. Bird flu seems likely Eating a birds nest? That they and the babies poop all over is Insane!

    • @loreamar3
      @loreamar3 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      just like drinking milk for many countries

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The birds nest are made from the saliva of the bird as well.

    • @jimmyconway8025
      @jimmyconway8025 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @loreamar3 not really Milk and animal husbandry enabled survival of people and it's an evolution gene thing. Salvia birds nests for profit is not even close. Gross too Wonder why they got bird flu and god knows what else ..

  • @youngdraco206yt4
    @youngdraco206yt4 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    6:18 I like how this guy learned English and understands it very well just shows how much he wants to make it in life. Guy from Thailand speaking English props to him

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea absolutely.. hes a hard worker in everything he does.

  • @novakchong3980
    @novakchong3980 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice content i never knew this😅 in the Philippines they did go on cliffs

  • @jeffj2495
    @jeffj2495 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video - thank you. Asinine "special health properties mysticism" around bird nest. Asians must love other stupid shxt like Astrology too. In the U.S. we can't lay much blame. We killed every single Passenger Pigeon and caused the species to go extinct.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea there are allot of unfounded beliefs wrapped into the different Asian cultures. Thanks for watching, glad you liked it. Will continue putting out interesting content soon.

  • @patrickwilliamson29
    @patrickwilliamson29 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why is it that asians do the most the destructive things for food that is soo disgusting

  • @dextardextar
    @dextardextar 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    classic chinese medicine driving people to buy nonsense

  • @MrLerwen
    @MrLerwen 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    bird vomit soup

  • @peterking3186
    @peterking3186 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just live 1 Mtr. From a 4 floor birdhouse I have 2 floor I have make a wood balcony about 40m2 just before Covid time I just notice that I never have any no. 2 problem from the birds what a special snack 😮

  • @Eleora1997Msia
    @Eleora1997Msia 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In reality , they apply love song speaker in the house... And itchy for love

    • @patrickwilliamson29
      @patrickwilliamson29 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep, noise pollution everywhere in southeast asia

  • @manithangavalu7885
    @manithangavalu7885 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's a multi million business. Bird's nest is a delicacy amongst the Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodiands and the rest of the orientals. It's an aphrodisiac and boost their men's performance as you can understand why. It's the asian version of caviar, extremely expensive and in big demand.Most of them are smuggled to the west by asian travellers as it's health risks and confiscated and dumped.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea 6000$ per kg in China

    • @manithangavalu7885
      @manithangavalu7885 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DayintheLifestories I'd rather go on cruise than spending a fortune on bird spit..

  • @christopherk7920
    @christopherk7920 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can imagine the stench is pretty bad but absolutely worth it as birds nest can fetch a pretty penny

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea for these small town locals, absolutely worth it if they can harvest some nests and earn a good income. Thanks for watching!

    • @christopherk7920
      @christopherk7920 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ thank you for sharing your experience 👍🏻

  • @Wirada_19
    @Wirada_19 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fun Fact: Buakaw Banchamek is the 34th richest athlete in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$14.8 million or approximately 500 million baht.❤️‍🔥

  • @426john
    @426john 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great !!

  • @FBDmoney
    @FBDmoney 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Asians will eat anything 😂😂

  • @steverosse
    @steverosse 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was neat. Good work. Liked and subbed. For the record, for thirty years I've been calling these "swiftlet barns."

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@steverosse thank you!.. swiftlet barns haha.. yea that name works

  • @uptownonfriday
    @uptownonfriday 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🐦 🐦 🐦

  • @trueman2542
    @trueman2542 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The city lacks planning regulations to ensure a beautiful and healthy environment. Many buildings appear unattractive, and some emit loud, artificial bird sounds to attract birds, disturbing the peace and making it difficult for neighbours to sleep. These structures are often an eyesore in the landscape, reflecting a short-sighted approach to development driven by profit....

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea I agree, the buildings dont look too great. The river here is quite nice, but its a poor area, locals either fish, farm, or do bird nests, so they dont care too much about the looks. Thanks for watching.

    • @SheeshDumaaaaa
      @SheeshDumaaaaa 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      cry harder.

    • @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367
      @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Every town and city in Thailand looks terrible

    • @MalawisLilleKanal
      @MalawisLilleKanal 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Guess it would make more sense to build these buildings in a seperate spot outside the city.

    • @komisiantikorupsikoruptord6257
      @komisiantikorupsikoruptord6257 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@DayintheLifestories But westerners care.And feel offended

  • @ghostbombl8034
    @ghostbombl8034 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Once they raise the monthly taxes;they just evict the birds out than they will just rent out the coups as luxury apartments for humans and javk rent every 7 months up!😅

  • @picandvideo
    @picandvideo 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such locations are very noisy with bird

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea and they have speakers playing bird noises all the time haha

  • @Simonjose7258
    @Simonjose7258 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So interesting

  • @JL-yt5hy
    @JL-yt5hy 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of the most dirtiest food ingredients that you can eat. It’s full of deadly bacteria from bird saliva and feces.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      In my research I didnt find that, but im no expert. Yea, everyone should look into it before trying. Thanks for watching.

  • @nouvel0001
    @nouvel0001 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe birds come back to the same nest to lay eggs later . Has this been studied ?

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea, if the nest is still there and in good condition the birds would use the same nest to lay eggs again.

  • @suhribzevolution645
    @suhribzevolution645 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ผมไม่ทึ่งหนึ่งวันบัวขาว ผมทึ่งฝรั่งคนนี้พูดไทยเก่งมาก และรู้วัฒนธรรมไทยทุกอย่าง

  • @JohnK-u4t
    @JohnK-u4t 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing!

  • @AnthonyJohnson-dx6kg
    @AnthonyJohnson-dx6kg 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where is the cutie pie these days?

  • @thaifob1
    @thaifob1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm a Thai native and I don't even know half the stuff you covered on your channel! Your content is top notch! How have not more people seen you already?! Keep doing what you do. You will definitely blow up! Let's go🔥

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Yea will keep grinding, hopefully people find our channel. Glad you are enjoying the content so far.

    • @thaifob1
      @thaifob1 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DayintheLifestories I suggest one day when you get more connections, cover some stuff Thais cannot 🤐

    • @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367
      @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thaifob1 weird I'm not Thai and I've been aware of this village for 30 years . I remember even back in the 90s this would pop up on news reports because of the high price of birds nest back then and also theft of nests. Murders and the like

    • @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367
      @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thaifob1 what.. like the police distributing and selling amphetamines? 🤣.. I think he'd have trouble leaving the country .

  • @trippyterps121
    @trippyterps121 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Most underrated channel about thai life 🙏🏻

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!.. comments like yours help us keep going, even though we not too big yet

  • @foodieontour
    @foodieontour 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing considering how many of these houses I have seen but didn't know what they were for. It is very regional though

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea me too.. saw these houses for years and never knew. Thanks for watching!

    • @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367
      @manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Damn,you can see the birds comming and going ​@@DayintheLifestories

  • @rjt98
    @rjt98 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Epic Video!!!

  • @IdeaStudioBKK
    @IdeaStudioBKK 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is an absolute banger, great work man! A whole industry I had no idea about.

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!, yea I had visited that town many times, but only recently realized all the houses had only birds haha. Thanks for watching

  • @stonegreen5357
    @stonegreen5357 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are really enjoying with those folks, aren’t you 😅❤❤❤

    • @DayintheLifestories
      @DayintheLifestories 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stonegreen5357 yea Bryan loves hanging out with the locals haha.. this video is from awhile ago though