She BROKE DOWN in TEARS when she found out it was FREE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2023
- Growing up in a Thailand as a farmer means no chance at a higher education and no chance at a different future. This is my biggest pay it forward video so far, and it shows how just one scholarship can change an entire community.
Kids are destined to repeat the cycle of their parents and grandparents, living a life of small farming and making less than $200 a month. But some of these kids dream about a new future anyways, and in this video, because of YOU, we help one girl change her life.
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This was so moving. After watching this morning I sat my kids down and had them watch this episode. I always tell them to be grateful and appreciate what they have.
Makes my heart explode with the Joy that you and we all bring!! TY!
What is with the spam on your channel? Here you are giving a heart wrenching story about people in need and there’s people talking about how much they make per month off some lady called Elizabeth this makes no sense brother! You really need to have some moderators I’ve said this before….
Funny how the life works, the western world now want to be farmers and live in the communities, working outside, grow their own food, not go to school and spend as much time as possible with their loved ones while the cultures that have all this on the other hand want to study, work all day while not seeing their loved ones to buy the things they do not need.
What I learned from my life studing, playing sports, working and travelling and living in different parts of the world is that the same life challenges we need to go through and we are unable to run away from them.
At the end I guess there is no right or wrong and as soon as we are born we all have the story to live through so as long as the heart of the inidivudual feels good about their story, that is the way to go.
Chris I started watching you because you were a funny Stoner kinda acting dude that entertained me. Since then I see that you are a talented person who makes the things he does look easy.
This is one of the best TH-cam videos I have seen. You are inspiring. My wife and I am seriously considering relocating to Thailand next year, and I desire to do some human services stuff when I am not making my wages. Beth is a retired English and special ed teacher and she desires to be involved in benevolence too.
Thanks for doing what you do brother. Hope to get to meet you one day. I hope you get to see this comment. Dennis.
I felt this down to my bones. I was born in a hill tribe in Thailand and at the age of 3, relocated to a refugee camp. We had no access to education. After a few years, we were blessed to be sponsored to the States. However, due to my parents having no education, we were on government assistance throughout my entire childhood. Regardless of the struggles, my parents instilled in us the power of education. My parents did not have financial means to send us to college. I worked through my high school years to save money and received scholarships and state grants to finished my bachelor degree. Fast forward, I completed 2 masters programs and have been working in the medical field for past 10 years. Looking back, as a "welfare" kid, I would never thought I'll be where I am today. Never underestimate the power of education, sponsorship, and resiliency!
I love your story!
Thank you for your video. This is a good side of how you use TH-cam for pay it forward.
That is awesome! The American Dream fulfilled via hard work, sacrifice and persistence.
I am impressed by and Love to see people such as yourself that came to America with nothing and succeeded. Americans have become lazy for the most part and the country is paying the price.
Pay it Forward... Much respect to you.
Resilience, not resiliency
Thanks for sharing, I try to help when I am in Thailand with my wife ,iam not rich but I help were I can , I love Thai Lao people - I seen the change in Laos over 20 years it's becoming a Chinese province and I find it sad to see the Lao culture disappear .
I tried the Living Waters site, but there was no way to use a credit card. Therefore, I am giving directly to you (Chris and Halie), allowing you to decide how to use the money. Keep the great documentary style videos coming.
Thanks so much. We'll put this to good use.
Heya, Bill and Chris. Chris, nice man - nice indeed! Bill, I was touched deeply by the work Halie, Chris and their crew were doing along with other groups, getting food up to the forgotten children and families way up into the Phuket hills and jungles during the pandemic. I wanted to contribute, but like yourself, I just shot Chris some cash directly. Can’t go wrong with that old hippie canuck and his lovely wife! They don’t disappoint, brother. Alabest, Davey, Vancouver🙏
Chris, love what you are doing. So many people think about how much better their retirement would be in Thailand, but look how much better things can be for the people of Thailand if we retired there to make a difference for others. Great video. You have my respect.
This is beyond any TH-cam channel on Thailand , very well done for this emotional moment. A balance from luxury places and far from Sukhumvit night scene . This is the real Thailand and the right way to make a difference! Congrats Chris and Hailey!
Chocolate man and his whole gang went to an orphanage too. No competition, just a correction.
KAABER GOD ALMIGHTY-- FATHER OF ALL SOULS 🙏😊
I am Hmong and know how hard our life is. Thank you so much for your love and support! Your kindness will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much!
Brought tears to my eyes too. Hope this young lady succeeds at her dreams. ❤ from 🇮🇳 (India)
This is how you change the world Chris, not just a community. Thank you for what you do.
My dad always said he has nothing for me except education. The rest is on your own. Education is the treasure that nobody can steal from you. Thanks to Chris, Haelee, Adam and team.
A great quote I will remember 🙏
Excellent tourism. Bringing the kindness of philanthropic tourists to the local area to disadvantaged children.
As a Thai people, I have no word to say. You not only have Thailand promoted but you also helping those kids for scholarships. Awesome. Thailand needs these kinda people.
The World needs these kind of people.
there are MANY VERY rich thai people....... how much do they give? Mister watch??? the minister? All politicians are multimillionairs.......
Great job Chris. I sponsor a single mother and child in Thailand and know how hard life would be without this sponsorship. I only wish I could afford to do more.
Hi Chris. Been following you for a while, and I think it’s time I showed you and your team some appreciation for the tremendous work you are doing. The videos you are producing are, from my perspective, some of the best videos about Thailand, especially because they show another side of this beautiful country, a side few people get to experience. The way you tell a story, introduce people and the environment around them, shows a huge respect for both Thailand and the Thai people, and I can’t even begin to imagine how much work you guys must put into the videos. You are also an inspiration to others, like me, who one day dream of being able to show the real Thailand to the world, the way you do it . Very well done.
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Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you all who donated to help these students. Your generosity will never be forget.
Not gonna lie .. This video brought water to my eyes .. Thank you Chris and wish the kids best of luck.
This is absolutely amazing. I'm from a Caribbean island and grew up in an almost similar life, my wife is from the Philippines. We sponsor a similar organization there. We love Thailand and it's heartwarming to see you give back like this. Education is the greatest tool for getting out of poverty.
Sorry, not sorry. The Caribbean Island and The Philippines ain't got NOTHING on Thailand. Thailand is truly a paradise on earth.
@@oops541 I didn't know we were in a competition but thanks for your opinion
@@chrisvlintonWhat a bizarre response to such a lovely comment. Kudos to you for giving back!
This has been so Lovely to watch on so many different levels ,i was crying /smiling /then crying again 🤦♂Bless everyone involved in this ❤🙏🙏
I don’t know why you are not producing a Netflix, PBS or National Geographic special. This is just as good as any professional network. This was an outstanding video!
Jesus.. This video got me crying when I saw that young lady cry... bless this young lady and bless the people that give to help others in need...
Please provide us with some follow up videos on how this young woman is doing in school. I'm certain she will do well and end up helping many people because of you and those who donated. Thank you all.
I will never understand why Farmers, people have the knowlege grow food for everyone off us didn't know that, are highly under payed. I can't do that, i don't know about how to prepare earth, seets and all that stuff. It is a high skill, Farmers all over the World feed us. To all this Kids, is someone look down to you because you come from a farm, get you head up high because without people like your familys thouse guys can't fill there bellys. ❤ So big thank to them for all the rice, chillys, salat, meat, milk thanks for all the yummy stuff keep us alive.
ขอขอบคุณคริสและเอลี่ และทีมงาน ที่ทุ่มเทช่วยเหลือเด็กไทย ชุมชนไทย ขอบคุณมากๆครับ
Well done - loving kindness to others is the best path to happiness
Made me cry... thank you for doing good in the world.
That is unreal mate. I just returned from Thailand and saw how tough it can be. What a fantastic initiative 🎉 So much gratitude in her eyes.
Brother, this video should come with a “tears” warning. Amazing 🎉 I’ve watched for a long time but something has changed. Thank you for blessing us and showing us a bit of your heart. God bless you and you bride
lets grow this channel where we might be possible to sponsor the whole class!
It’s really good to see you doing the pay it forward vids again after a long absence from them. The salesy style videos were getting a bit boring. This was the one and only reason your channel was unique in the TH-cam space. I hope this a sign of a return to the good old days.
💯 agree with you. The run of the mill tourist videos were getting a bit stale. I could almost guess what Chris was selling from the title of the vid. Loved this video. Keep ‘em coming C Parker!
@@apuestasfutbolI am with you guys, absolutely love this stuff and the localised vids with the odd space Kra pow type of vid thrown in.
Well done to you all, this video should be shown to every western kid to make them realise just how lucky they are 😢
They not gonna learn until they have experience hardships😢
Yes yes yes !!! Alot need to be introduced to life in a struggle!! Absolutely!!! Yes
Not just some kids, many adults also believe the US is such a horrible place to live.
I'm Thai and stayed in the western world a few years, but I realize how lucky I am that I was born and raised in Thailand. We are beyond the materialistic western world.
Chris and Hailey;
From the deepest bottom of my heart, thank you for all the love you give to the ones who is in need and the opportunities and hope it brings. You are amazing!!
❤ to you guys and 🙏
I don’t know what it is about your voice but it’s so uplifting it’s a pleasure to watch any of your videos. Keep up the good work bud
Chris, next level stuff, man. I'm a teacher in America, drinking morning coffee, tears coming down my face.
You should show this video to your students to show how fortunate they are to live in a country where they are given a free education. Furthermore, they are in a country where opportunities are abundant! I would trade this Thai girl who desperately wants an education for a delinquent teen in the US who disrespects his teachers!
When I was in an elementary school in Thailand, I have had a few classmates, whose parents were rice farmers. These classmates were so intelligent, but because their parents didn't have extra money to send them to higher education, they had to leave school at the minimum of 7th grade and help with the farming. Had their parents had money, who knew what these highly intelligent children could have become. Your help to support them would change their lives & their communities, for sure. Thanks for all you do, Mr. Parker. Blessings. 🙏
Education is key to breaking the poverty cycle, so well done to everyone involved.
This dude did all the work and still kicked in half the money. What a guy.
For those who have helped, you are an angels
Have sooo been looking forward to this. Here we go...
This hit home in a way I doubt you could have envisaged.
My Dad was born in 1943, Dublin, Ireland. From about the age of 4 or 5, we don't really know, he was raised in a Children's home, basically as an orphan. He had no family. The resources were scarce to say the least. The kids got 1 egg a year. No, that's not a joke, there is no punchline. The egg was at Easter. The rest of the time, the food would have been incredibly basic, so much so, that he recalls aged about 9 or 10, he was deemed in too poor health for those selected to be shipped off to Australia, which in hindsight, may have been a blessing in disguise.
The children's home, only looked after the children till they were about 13 or 14, at which point they aged out of the system. He then lived in the YMCA and started working. At the age of 15 he went and joined the British Army, with no qualifications to his name. Quite where his work ethic came from is anyone's guess, but in a career that went on to span 39 years, he achieved every rank possible, finishing his service as a Lieutenant Colonel. He still has absolutely no academic qualifications to his name, but was in charge of multi £m projects. The Army taught him everything he needed.
Not only did he successfully find his way out of extreme poverty and degradation, both his children went on to get University Degrees. Now married for some 54 years, he lives in a 5 bedroom house, which they've owned outright for more than 25 years.
I remember him saying that if someone had told him when he was a kid, that he would have ended up living in the house that is now his home, he wouldn't have believed it. In his case, he created his own opportunity, probably made a little easier by not having family, but it was certainly his own doing that he attained the promotions he got, and how he took every task given to him and made sure he did it to the best of his abilities.
I hope that those you featured in the video are able to find their own opportunities and achieve similar success in their lives.
Onion chopping ninjas snuck up on me at the end of the video. Good luck to her and her future.
The way will clear out to those who never give up ❤ massive respect to your dad.❤
@@amswestyorkshire8048 thank you.
Your Father is a testament to hard work and determination. It sounds like he never made excuses, but made opportunities where they otherwise would not have existed. God bless.
@@GatorJake indeed. I think maybe that coming from nothing given the right mindset, can lead to a level of determination more than the average man. Doesn't happen to everyone though as we see many seemingly caught in a state of history repeating itself where they don't break out of those imaginary constraints.
Thanks for the kind words.
Regarding O.C. Ninjas..,. 😮😊❤
There is honor and satisfaction to be found in working the land. To say there is no future for a farmer or field worker may not be fair to those who are doing it. However, a young person like this with ambition and goals should be proud to be able and enabled to pursue her dream.
The problem is most of Thai girl who are college graduated end up work as a bargirl, freelancer and redlight district. They can't a decent paying job to support jobs.
Best way to live. Simple honest life.
Anantaya and Anuwat have such a genuine and endearing humbleness & gratitude, I feel privileged to have had an insight into their lives. I wish Anantaya and Anuwat well and a massive hug to you Chris and Hailey, and your team for what you do (plus those that donated). Beautiful vlog. Thank you🙏
You Sir are an absolute bloody legend. We are heading to Thailand on Monday & I cant wait for my kids to experience the beautiful Thai people. You are one of those beautiful souls too. Ive been watching your vids for a while now & I wish I could help in some way. You & your team (including Hailey) are the salt of the earth. Stand proud Brother
I have emotional watching this. Thank you to Chris and Hailey, and to everyone who involved in this charity event. This is amazing. 🙏
💝 it always humbles me to be reminded those desperate of the most basic of needs while lacking for nothing. God Bless.
I'm proud to be a long time subscriber of this channel - I had a good feeling about you Chris from the go get.
Well done everyone!!
They may be considered poor as city-life standards but many studies prove the people in these farming communities live longer, are generally in better shape and health at old age, this due to their working environment (they remain active), nutrition (organic, 'eat what you grow'), lack of technology/industrial pollution, and community/social involvement.
Yes. Life is hard everywhere. They live in a paradise, without being aware of how wonderful their country is. Humans are never satisfied with our place, which is why nomadism is a good strategy to pursuit your happiness.
People in big cities can never afford to be poor as they'll starve/go homeless. Whereas people in the countryside, although with little cash, have a roof over their heads, abundance of natural resources and even home brewed moonshine, they live a relatively stress-free life and live till old. ( My parents lived till their hundreds and were farmers)
When I heard him saying if he hadnt gone to study he'd have a wife, 4 kids and a home i was kind of shocked that this was seen as something bad. For many people in the developed world we have none of these things.
I dont have their experience so have to admit I dont have he full picture.
Also I dont think education is necessarily a guarantee of financial success, perhaps in the developing world it is, but in europe or america the market is saturated and the fact is there are only so many graduate role jobs a society can supply.
reminds me of my time in Korea back in the 80s. I meet so many people just like this. They were desperate to learn English. It's so refreshing to see young ones so happy and eager to learn. I loved every minute of it.
just beautiful.... no other words
This is such a well made video. The quality is really good. The girl is so sweet and kind. Wants to become a nurse to serve her community!
Great work. Lots of prayers. I want the governments of these poor countries to step forward and give all these kids free education opportunities. If I was rich I honestly would have flown to these countries and personally given 90% of my wealth to build their infrastructures, health, and education. God bless.
Bravo Chris. We Canadians salute you.
I miss your 'Pay It Forward' videos. Wonderful to see this one. Your Pay It Forward videos were the highlight of my week during the dark lockdown days in Sydney. You are doing incredible things Chris and I am honoured to be a subscriber. In fact your videos have influenced me to visit Chiang Mai next month. And it's all because of your wonderful channel 👍
Amazing! Changing someone’s life for the better will in time improve many more lives 👏 🙏
Amazing work Chris and Hailey! Agree giving just one opportunity can result in a positive life changing experience and them giving back to the community. CDN$ 17.5k goes a long way. Very humbling and simply put awesome. One of the best videos I have seen. Well done again. From a fellow Canadian. ❤
Amazing , absolutely wonderful ❤❤❤
In a world that is sometime very dark, how enlightening is it to see people come together to give someone a brighter future. Its a pleasure to contribute to Living Waters. Next Project is being supported. Thank you @RW4U and @Living Waters
Thanks a ton!!
Thanks Chris for helping to educate us on how the real Thailand lives. You have a gift and I appreciate that you can share it with us.
This is so awesome. Glad that I can even be a witness to this goodness.
Thank you for showcasing this. This is what we should be doing to uplift each other rather hating and killing each other.
Restored my faith to know that there is still goodwill amongst humans in some parts of the world. ❤
You did it an again Chris. "There is nothing like education."
Once again thank you to you and your wife and you will have my support.
Thank you and here's hoping you get at least 1million subscribers.
This was fantastic fantastic fantastic!!! Very great professions they chose nurse and teacher. I wish Ana the best!! Same for Anuwat!! Keep up the excellent job Chris!!
Chris I have to tell U that this clip probably the best reward that U handed to all viewers, it had been long time that people along the border line been forgotten from main stream of society. Governments from one to another barely looked into the hardship of these people sometimes they were left behind as not our people(refugee)it ashamed. Thai officials normally neglect their attention to poor or unfortunated citizens
ขอบคุณมากครับที่มองเห็นและให้โอกาสกับน้องๆ
Chris and Haley, thank you for your generosity. People like you will create a better earth for everyone.
wow, thanks for the kind words
คุณทำสิ่งที่ถูกต้องคือสนับสนุนการศึกษา ขอบคุณที่ให้โอกาสสังคมที่ห่างไกล❤
Chris what an awesome opportunity you’ve given the children…. It’s truly a gift of life … a breath of air…. I’ve lived in a village for 8 years now and you see so many children finished with school at 14-15 years old because no money to get further education…. It’s not easy and few opportunities of the future… Thanks for giving
Thank you for your video it was fantastic to see people with great HEARTS.
Ok, why did you have to make me cry ?? Why did Sister Hailey had to make me cry ?? You know what, you show the World a side of Thailand that almost no one does. Thailand is much more than what the media and sadly other you-tubers generally show. I've been to Thailand more than 6 times, and I can tell you this, Thailand is way BIGGER and LARGER than the massage shops, bars, parties and all. This is the true THAILAND. This is what we need to see more. Countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam has much more to offer us than what is being portrayed about them. Thanks a lot once again for your videos brother. I would really want to be a part of RW4U, and would honestly want to help you out in anyway I can for these kids and for any other that we may pay forward together. Love you Brother. You honestly are a Man with a Heart of Gold. Love to Sister Hailey. Hope yo see you soon.
From the bottom of my heart thank you so much Chris and the supporters. This is what living is, helping the unfortunate and giving to kids something they wouldn't be able to attain from poverty. One of the best episodes so far for pay it forward.
I am not crying, you are 😢 Thank you
Thank you very much for all good things that you've done for Thailand. GOD bless you.
Farming is the one of the best skills to learn because you will never go hungry. Moving to city is not the answer. Earning is education and that’s the key to successful in life.
My like, comment and subscribe to support her.
Bless you Chris and all who helped. So wonderful to see a future for these young people.
Wow! What an awesome organization. Thanks for paying it forward mate!
Thank you Chirst and his friend, I CARE Foundation for your effort.
Well done guys - really pleased to see some of my RW4U subs going to a good cause- Chris, Haelee, Adam and the rest of the team - you make me proud
The world needs more Chris Parkers......plenty more!!
Fantastic Chris!! You really make a difference. So proud to be one of your subscribers❤
Just WOWWW! Thank you for sharing your work, Chris, you're an inspiration.
It's a happy tear. You guys are wonderful.
Yes yes yes YES ! Thats how we Roll RW4U Members ❤️🙏🏻💪🏻 fantastic work yet again Chris 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Blooming amazing man. Wow … May God continue to bless and reward you for what you did. This was heart warming to watch . Well done
Lovely, just magic to watch this. Thanks
Great video. Well done and wishing all the best for that young woman. Peace
Absolutely beautiful Sir!!! There are few greater gifts than the gift of an education.
I am helping a young mother in the Philippines, sending her to high school at 36, her 12, 16, and 18 year old to school and college. I chose the Philippine family because I was stationed there durning the Vietnam War. My fellow military men left so many pregnant women there to raise children on their own without help. So many of them are unable to work because of the lack of education. However, I live in Thailand and live in a farming community and my wife’s family is very poor living on rice, chili, garlic, and onion crop sales. It isn’t lucrative. I support a number of them. My wife taught school in Bangkok until the pandemic closed its doors forever. Thank you for this video.
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Well done to everyone involved for striving to improve the lives of these children and their families. All they need is a chance in life to succeed 🤩🤩🙏🙏
I just watched this video from my hotel room in Bangkok. I live in Los Angeles, California and am here visiting a friend who is a teacher in a very rural part of Ubon Ratchathani. I decided to bring bags of school supplies to her for her students. I'm not rich and I too grew up in several broken homes and foster cares, babysitters etc. My twin brother and I have never had a good relationship and the families that "raised" us are all dead and gone. Now, despite working at a fancy hotel in Beverly Hills pt and trying to make it as an actor, I know that there are people in the world that are struggling way worse than myself. I also know that my two little bags of pencils, crayons, coloring books, stickers etc aren't going to change their lives but I do know that the life we all live can be used to do soo much more for others that absolutely need the love and support We are capable of giving. This is soo inspiring and reminds me of the importance of the human soul and how impactful it can be. Thank you Chris for this video and sorry for rambling but I just had to share. ❤
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Farmers are so important. They must be properly compensated. Otherwise, who will grow the food? A solution is needed for this, also.
Chris, this hits particularly close to home for us. Through the good graces of God, we were able to lift our nieces out of a similar cycle by sponsoring their education. I'm happy and proud to say they are both college graduates and successful young women contributing to Thai society. Your gift to Sia will be a generational change for her family. Bless you for all that you and yours do. Cheers. 🐊🐊
What an uplifting story
Extremely humbled by the work your doing. I can only aspire to do this kind of pay it forward work, truly warms hearts and shows the impact of this kind of work.
Your videos are incredible. The script, the filming , the love, its incredible bro!!!
Congratulations to Sia! My wife and I follow your channel for a long time! My wife is Thai!
You're a good man. Please keep doing what you do. Some day, you never know that some of these children that you support will grow up to become a hero that saves millions of lives; and were able to do it because of you and the donators.
i wish to see this program to help poor children in Cambodia too
Wish I could multiply my likes for this video. Thanks for this amazing point of view. Life is rough out there and knowing that there’s probably someone else having it harder and then being helped, pulled out, and given a chance for change brings an amazing feeling that puts a smile on me. God bless you all.
Well said!
Hi Chris and Halie, I appreciate very much what you do for those poor kids, to give them proud, education and hopefully the bright future they deserve. I’ve already donated and will follow you on TH-cam, thanks a lot for your engagement.
That's awesome! Thanks sooo much for your contribution!!!
Beautiful guys well done! Love this so much