Expat Mom Will Choose To Stay in Thailand Or Go To The States
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2024
- Daily Vlog# 1804 Ultimately we all need to make choices in our own lives that make sense to ourselves. We will go to her home today and talk about her next steps.
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(Chuck and Paige Hunnicutt)
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ThatPhanom
NakhonPhanom
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Hi Chuck and Kara, I am a 70 year old woman who retired in October , living in Chiang Mai. The last 6 weeks have been difficult. The heat and the smoke kept me inside most of the time and I started to feel very homesick. The last few days it has rained and the smoke has dissipated allowing walks outside. I can feel my mood lifting. Hopefully Kara benefits from the change in the weather.
Poor Kara, she is trying so hard to be positive but she is lonely. Maybe she should move to where more expats are? Chuck and Paige are busy living thier lives… understandably. Hope all works out. Sending lots of love.
That is what I was thinking, somewhere like Hua Hin or similar. Of cours further from where Chuck lives
I'm living in rural Thailand also and after a while even if your a quiet person it gets old. The Novelty wears off. We need communication even if with just a few people and we need to see things we can assimilate with...
We're looking at condos in Chonburi/Pattaya Naklua and selling our country side in the province home.
yup.totally.
This video with Kara really hit me hard. My brother died and my mom became deaf 2 days after his death from stress. I flew home from Thailand to help her and I tried to move her to Thailand but she refused. I tried for several years. She broke her hip and became super depressed and was forced into a hospital where she committed suicide by not eating. I really hope Kara stays in Thailand and finds balance. Kara’s face looks like my mom. Chuck and I are similar age. I think Kara is awesome and I am hopeful.
Said it before, will say it again, Hua Hin. She seems more comfortable interacting with English speakers and eating her own Western food.
Chuck you have a very positive attitude toward many of life's challenges. The more your around mom it's bound to rub off, which is a good thing for her. Have a great trip to Udon.
We all have experienced that feeling of homesickness after being away for a time.
Even though she knows and we know you get over it, it still stinks at the time.
Take care all of you!
I don’t know if you remember me but I moved to Bangkok about a month or so after your mom moved to Thailand and I’m 71. I have found expat groups on Facebook and Meetup that have activities that I can go to I just take a grab there and back. I know there are Nakon Phanom groups on Facebook. Just an idea.
I traveled here with my cat 🐈⬛ alone from the US. I made arrangements when I booked my flights to have a wheelchair, they wheeled me through immigration and you get to board the plane first.
Mum Kara needs a seaside holiday.. Phuket, Rawai beach is perfect for her ! I agree with you Chuck, keep away from negativity !~!
Mom should learn Thai. She could make a connection with a teacher and open up a new world for her
She doesn't seem to bother.
Sorry Sir hard and very diffucult for expat to learning without english and the teacher must know EN/TH fluently.this is my thought.
@@joonymoon At the beginning he was teaching her words but she didn't put any effort. Now you do not even hear hello or thank you. She just blankly stares through them.
She doesn't seem interested.
People
Give me a formula to change a plus 60 year olds mind as they are set in there mind
Well that is a tough one...Worrying about loved ones always is...BUT.....Yours is not to reason why or why not your mom does this or that nor is it important what you think of the person she wants to see. Your a good son & it is understandable you worry but she is not your kid & even if she was you would again have to let go & realize people ultimately are just passing thru. They have their own path to follow, life to live. Good Luck to your mom going forward...I think she is quite tough enough to do anything she wants 😉
Totally agree !!
Yay number one today Sunday funday ! อรุณสวัสดิ์ ครับ ❤ As a retired flight attendant you can request wheelchair/ ground assist คุณแม่ Karen can just sit on wheel chair from checkin point until landing then the airline will help guiding on wheels again cutting worry about transferring etc free of charge ! Perhaps premium economy or business class is the comfort way for long distance travel ja ❤
Cute dog at the beginning. Best wishes for your mother and her future. Yes you can struggle as an expat unless you find ways to take care of yourself and find some purpose and direction when you are here.
Used 5 airlines on 3 continents this year. No problem with wheelchair assistance. Bonus is that kara like myself can walk onto the aircraft, so only from check in to the aircraft door
That’s totally understandable, it would be helpful if your mom could get out of house with you or any friend she has over there . I would go crazy myself . Best wishes for your mom
I know exactly what its like staying in that apartment with nobody to talk to Chuck. First hand experience. My girl was working from 7am to 5pm, so I was always alone in that apartment and I began to feel very claustrophobic, I actually felt anxiety at times, I felt abandoned. I wanted to spend six weeks with my girl and four weeks of the duration I was in that caged garden looking at the mountains. Of course, I walked to the Naga every single day to keep occupied but even that was becoming repetitive.
The one thing that I wish that I had while staying in that apartment, was a Thai language course. I wish I could have went to Thai school while staying there but I couldnt have because I was left Thailand a few days before your mother moved in. That teacher you know in That Phanom, I remember you introduced her to us in one of your videos. How much baht to learn Thai with her and how long is the course, is it 3 months or 6 months? I think your Mother would greatly benefit and very much enjoy having to attend a school to learn Thai. It would be fun, enjoyable, it would help consume the days of monotony and boredom.
I agree with you about the state of America at the moment, I would be terrified if my mother (shes 74) wanted to travel alone because just like you, I take care of my Mum and I know she couldnt do it and I would be stressed thinking someone might convince her not to go back to Thailand or have radical conflicting political views.
Kara, enjoy Udon. Chuck is right, you just need to get out of the house, fresh air, do different things and keep the brain occupied and connect with some people. Good luck!!
Hi Chuck- maybe have your mom take a conversational thai lesson? Perhaps that may occupy her time & mind for a while?? Great to see that Sunday Funday is back & thanks for sharing this video with us 😊
Great show Chuck! I get it brother. Being a war veteran of 26 yrs I understand. Been going to Thailand since 2012. Been watching u for years. Stay cool 😎 kind and generous brother. 😊
Bet Kara hasn’t been out of her condo for the last 3 weeks, her mood seems very low bless her x
Thanks for sharing. This is an important side of expat retirement we don’t all think about.
Thanks Chuck and Paige. Love to your Mum. Hope all works out.
One more thing Chuck, your mom she looks lonely!!! I just saw her eyes and I could hear it in her voice. She's lonely.
Yr mom is bored at home. I get bored just by staying home for a few days. But yr mom do look so much more better here than back at Usa.
yes, you should live life as if there is no tomorrow. I'm fighting cancer and thinking like that is working for me.
Thanks for sharing we are all dying. Hope yours gets extended.
Thank you very much for sharing take care of your mother so she can travel she seems to need it All the best
Although it is further away from you, your mother would be better off in Jomtien Beach. There are many older women who live here, and they even have a women’s club she might be interested in.
May be too late now to try another move
I totally feel her! You have Paiges family so... Mom only has you❤
Hang in there Chucky, you are doing great.👍🏽
You're a very very good son even by Thai standard. I've also had problems with Mama strong opinion issues. I could learn a lot from your strategies. 🥰
Thanks for sharing!
I've just got back from udon and whilst there we visited Tara beach, it a man made beach resort on a lake. It's 20 minutes outside udon. Worth a visit for lunch. 11:12 11:21
Nice and nice bro with respect you are very family man with respect specially my mom is my mom with respect number one and I saw it with u dad respect and with your beautiful daughter I love ❤️ it u are the family king 👑
A big fan of your channel here, Chuck, you did a great job taking care of your mom. Just a friendly comment from me is, your mom seems lacking of dopamine combined with social anxiety disorder.
Sounds like a commercial.
Chuck youre a great son and a huge help for your Mom. Obviously she is bored and probably extremely lonely, I would be.. She is by herself where you had paige to ease your transition, anyways we support you 100 percent in figuring it out, good luck
Nissan truck, give your mother some of the doubt Jesus Christ. The only thing you have to do is get assistance in the airport and they will take care of everything until she gets to the States you should know this. I'm a tour manager. You create the scenario, man let this lady live her life! I know you are responsible but she is not a kid. You act like she is getting ready to go into the jungle lol.
Hey..back up Tour Dog ..how old are you?? Im 74 and have traveled many places in my life and agree that the trip going and coming would be handled by the airline folks pretty well. Its what happens after you leave the airport...and the wheelchair goes away...and then if your not in the best shape and your are not sure who is available/willing to lend assistance...the risks for problems increases. Kara could have gone for a visit when her son did but she chose to wait. Use your head for something besides a hat rack and be sensible about things and think them thru...wouldnt you agree..???
Kara obviously didn't want to travel at that time. @@giant2148
Why are you insulting me? Use my head other than a coat rack? I will give you a pass you don't even know what you have stepped on!!! But logistically when you leave the airport at her age there is always somebody waiting for you so that means you leave the doors of the airport and you get in the car or taxi.
If she can't do that then she should not be traveling.
It doesn't take a coat rack to figure that out!!!
Even in Pattaya-limited English! Almost impossible to learn any language after 60-She is a trooper-needs some assistantance- but you can’t tell her to have this friend-or go to this store-we all want independence! For men here usually our Thai gf help us with the communication as we financially support them!
Hi Kara, Tell Chuck to take you to some nice place like Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka or some other beautiful refreshing hill side place. You are very brave to stay in the hottest time of the year in Thailand.
From time to time even a introvert person needs some change and a person to talk with.
At least every three month you should travel a bit arround, Malaysia and Oman are nice places too.
Chuck you should be aware that because of Kara you have a lot of more followers😉 and more income.
Many blessings from North Texas ❤
Your mum will do fine. She likes the adventure like you all.
Good morning Chuck and Paige. Knowing it is a very difficult task, moreover at her age, so it is very understandable if she doesn't like to do it and/or if she can't do it, it would be fantastic if Kara would give a try to learn Thai up. It would be beneficious for very reasons as been occupied two or three days per week going to take the lessons, been able to communicate with locals and for instance going on a trip to the beach with her friend, beside to improve even more her relation with Paige, Mafia, Paw Red and the rest of the gang. ATB. Gabriel.
Cheers mate
🙂
Your mom looks lonely. You are a great son and you wanted her to be close to you so you can protect her, but I think it was a mistake to bring her to Isan. She would be way happier in a place like Hua Hin, where there are many western women her age. She looked so much happier when she was hanging out with her friend in Prachuap. It looked in some of the videos like you were coaxing her to say certain things and she just agrees because she loves you.
Couldn't agree more.
100 sad but true.
True. Chuck seems to be the one deciding everything in her life, while his mom seems to lack any personality or will of her own.
Waiting to watch your video trip in Khon Kaen. .
You can make suggestions and offers to assist but you can't live someone elses life. I admire Chuck for his patience in wanting to help but his mum has the final say on what she wants to do. Been there done that and it's dam difficult mate and my mum went thru to 102. All you can do is be there for them. Bushyboy Oz.
Hi Chuck, Can you discuss with your Mom the possibility of her moving closer to you? It is Mother’s Day here in Australia. Happy Mother’s Day you the Mafia and your Mom! Aussie Ian
Hi Chuck
Seen the VB sticker on the fridge do you know if they sell it over there will be there in about a month and would be great if I can buy it otherwise Leo is my top choice
Thanks
Neil from NSW in Australia
Hey Chuck and Paige and Mom , I feel for your Mom. I'm 76 and leaving on Tuesday to go back to America and I'm not looking forward to it. I've been gone for more than 4 years and I know everything is going to be different. I don't move like I used to and walking is difficult. I know it's going to be difficult on me but I have things to do that I can't do from here. Luckily I have a good Thai friend that will let me use one of his cars so I have the transportation part fixed. He also has a room I can stay in so that won't be a problem. The problem is Social Security and my health insurance. Those are going to be the difficult ones for me. If it wasn't for those things I would just stay in Thailand.
QUESTION: Chuck, when you fly out of Thailand and go to another country and you have a retirement Visa and coming back to Thailand, you have to get some kind of paper to come back into Thailand so you are still on your retirement visa. Where at the airport do you get that paper?
Re-entry permit at immigration before you leave
Always watching, Sorry for the lack of comments. I always enjoy your daily.
Good to see your mum.
Are there any places to hook up with other English-speaking expats?
Thanks for sharing. Have a great week
Thanks my friend.
Glad your mom wants to stay.
May be try Udon area to stay. There couod be ladies expats from usa n other countries...she may be able to connect on daily basis...sit n have a chat may.
Just my thinking...
Thanks for sharing...🙏
Yes I believe she is bored! You'll have fun in Udon ❤
Hey Chuck, how long did it take you to feel comfortable driving in Thailand. Because I want to buy a car, not in love driving around in a motorbike
I remember your mom was good friends with Angelina. I think thats her name ? Does she still come see your mom? 😃
its pretty obvious, she needs some ex pat interaction.and friends. Bangkok, Pattaya, Jomtien, Huahin, areas she can interact with people who look and think like her (culturally) when you aren't around which is most of the time.
she's way out of her depth in issan she needs to be in a tourist English speaking environment Pkk was too rural /Thai , so maybe Hua hin pattaya etc see does seem high maintenance in honesty maybe should have never left America
Hey Chuck how you doing,
Can her friend fly there for a visit? I’m not sure of the persons abilities. I’m going to be 68 and I’m planning to move to the Philippines by myself less than a year. Anyways, this just may be a option that you may want to think about.
You're a good son Chuck!
Up to mom. You can't do everything for her.
Kara America has turned into a💩 hole. No need to visit. We here only pray things start to change this November.🙏🏽🇺🇸
Kara will navigate her way back to USA just fine. The airlines are fantastic at handling seniors, I see it everyday. It will be a challenge but airlines are equipped to get her from point A to point B. Your job will be to schedule the shortest flights and line up pick ups in US. She has managed very well in Thailand, the US will be a breeze. She amazes me and I know she will find her way. It will be good for her. People help each other when we travel. You will be able to track her every step of the way!
I'm dealing with my mom but she keeps busy with her friends and church so she doesn't get board.
Hi chuck, what about, your mom ? does she live alone in kiri, and her health is good. By the way, she is neighbors with Joe Foreigner. Coming back to the country will surely do her a lot of good and come back later. care of herself. Stay happy bro. The big hello from Algiers.
👍🙂
Okay Charles, not holding back. Jomtein is the place for your mom. She will have plenty to do,two major malls a 10 baht ride away,plenty of expats to befriend,the beach and food options galore.
Pl3ase do not take this the wrong way Chuck ❤ But maybe your mum is thinking about her mortality , I have worked in aged care over 30 years ,and have had many conversations with people about end of life, " Not that I am saying your Mum is in that position " But majority of people mostly express their wishes to pass in the Country that they were born in ❤ Please encourage her to follow her heart , regards from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
Not even a thought about death i am and always am healthy 😁
Chuck this was an awesome vlog i can relate to. Thank you sir.
Be bold and do what you have to.
America is so divided and crazy in every way right now. My bestie was in a nail salon in a very nice neighborhood in Henderson NV. suburb of Vegas. The salon was robbed and my friend was yelling at the crooks and one of them spit in her face. We have a major issue with the homeless. If you are somewhat happy where you are stay there.
Ty i am happy 😁
Hi Chuck. Please try to convince your mom to start learning Thai. I understand it may take longer for an older person to pick up a new language but there is no better time to start than now! Eventually, she will become more fluent and will be able to communicate with the Thai locals. This could open up a whole new world for your mom. Furthermore, getting Mom to learn a new language will prevent her brain from shrinking due to lack of stimulation.
Yahh.. as if she would ever be conversational in Thai. Ain't gonna happen bro.
@@saddq1 Give Kara more credit. She can do it but lacks the motivation. Kara likes hiding in her cave but it's taking a toll on her mental health.
Did the extreme heat over the last month get to your mum and put her off Thailand? I would assume that she spent most of her time in her apartment over that period. No wonder she's lonely / depressed. Personally I don't understand why single people live in such far flung Issan provinces. When Thailand has so much to offer. Fine to visit or live there if you're married but single? Seems to have moved from PKK to Nakon Phanom on a whim.
I am not depressed or lonely. Ty
You should talk to her about the economy. Her dollar will get her alot more in Thailand. I'm about the same age & I'm very concerned 😟
Hi chuck maybe get your mum a little dog or cleaner lady to drop in too time's a week and could bring her out l think she needs more people around or ask her to move to udon
Hi Chuck……..you too Kara😅…….anyway please listen (ya don’t have to follow what I say , of course, lol). I’m kinda like your Mom, except Kara is in better shape. I am 76 yrs old and have a rough time with arthritis, have reoccurring diverticulitis every once in a while. I LOVE my private time. There are things I’d like to do, but know I can’t. Also I stay away from negativity, I have not watched TV since 2015. I can’t stand liars, ugh, and we’ve been lied to since the beginning of time. I don’t repeat unless I’m sure in what I’m saying. Yes Kara, a lot of crap going on in the U.S….actually all over the globe. Im with you, Even I could still travel alone, the airlines will put you in a wheel chair in the airport, you could probably walk in the airplane (you just tip the person pushing you $5-$10)
I know you can do it BUT……….NOT NOW. WAIT FOR ABOUT 4-5 months. Kara, make a deal with Chuck, if you feel you need him to assist you home to Thailand, give him a call. Chuck, you don’t have anything better to do for a couple of days….actually I bet your Mom will only need help from the Bangkok to her home. I’m saying to wait for a very good reason….safer in Thailand right now. That’s all I’ll say. So Bottom Line Is….Take your trip to the U.S. and give Chuck a call if you should need him….BUT NOT WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.
She needs friends
Didn't see the cat??
The cat has been rehomed!
It’s my observation, your mother is , High Maintenance,
The constant complaining about America is because she is in the Newsmax cult. I heard people at her last home weren't too pleased about her constantly bringing up politics, especially the crazy version she believes in.
Define high maintenance…
She doesn’t seem high maintenance at all…
I would not like to be your mum.
I wouldn't call Kara high maintenance but she is not self entertaining due to living in the land of unfamiliar Thailand by herself.
Chuck, it’s nice to see that you worry so much about your mom’s health and happiness!!!
You have other children that couldn’t care less about their parents because they’re all wrapped up in their lives!
Chuck, you should encourage Kara to learn a little Thai so she feels more connected to the culture. Seems like a big part of her difficulties stem from her inability to communicate. If she felt like she could communicate better she might be motivated to get out more.
YEAH!!!! Karas staying!!! Stay positive❤❤❤
Is cruising to/from the US a possibility for Kara?
You're such a good son & son in law Chuck !!!! Always thinking of family first. Enjoy watching your travels & real life in Thailand from a very envious position lol
Thank you
Chuck, continue to do what you are doing for Kara. It takes time, so stay patient and NOT listen to the naysayers. You know the "old" saying about opinions! Kara is looking well; needs a "life activity" buddy. Take it with a grain of salt Chuck, that's an opinion too. Hahahahahahahaha!
What about ur children there related
I feel like she can move to Chiangmai more natural lifestyle for old people. Your mom is so strong I hope she can have a place with nice rice filled and view up the mountains get some fresh air
If she comes back to the US make sure its after 2025 because shits about to hit the fan here
Isn’t your mama Christian? There are real evangelical biblical Christian churches all over Thailand!
Take her to different congregations and let her pick one, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
If I ever move to Thailand, which I had been wanting to do for a few years, that’s the first thing I will do as a born again Christian.
A child of God must have live Christian fellowship and a local church/congregation!
Otherwise, she will not be feeling well there.
Please do it for her, Chuck! That’s the only thing she really needs right now.
God help you all, in Jesus Christ’s holy name.
Shalom 👋👋
Try to spend more time with your....yiu are right, she feels alone and isolated.
I never feel alone or isolated.
She looks great and miss talking with her,I wish I could be there for her many more blessings in YAHSUHA HA'MASHYAC'S name AMAN!!!!!!!
Wow many people here have immediate harsh opinions and stupid advice. Do your thing Chuck, you’re a smart guy.
For you Q/A on this clip in this situation in my opinion she must stay in the States more than in TL.bcuz I've seen so many expat stay with no friends no neighbor to talk with.they must be lonely no one cannot communication with her.Have a nice day. Sir.🙏💪💪💪🤏✌✌✌✌