The western media under reports the sheer numbers of Bangkok, besides the most visited city in the world, It has 147 five star hotels, New York 59, London 75, Dubai 61, highest number of flyovers in the world 700+, longest elevated expressway in the world BangNa expressway 34 miles, not even Chinese cities have these numbers, Bangkok is HUGE
The numbers of Flyovers and Expressways also made Krungthep not a walkable city, which is not a good thing. I don't want to sound progressive, cause i'm not and it doesn't look good to be seen as a progressive these days, but i am when it come to infrastructures. Krungthep is also not stopping in building car infrastructure that will further make Krungthep unwalkable. The new expressway being built near the K Bank HQ is now becoming a double decker that will make all the neighborhood along the expressway even more unwalkable. While they also extending the rail infrastructure, i hope that they would slow down the car infrastructure and allocate those huge amount of fund to rail instead.
Western media is afraid to tell the truth, millions of retired people would love to relocate to a beautiful city with lower costs than the decaying cities of ‘Merica.
Love the videos Adam. Showing all the different ways of living in BKK as an expat is a real breath of fresh air. Too many other youtubers just focus on the hustle and bustle of central areas like Silom & Sathon, forgetting about the character of the remaining 95% of bangkok! Been running a d2c supplement company for the past two years and I'm looking at jumping ship and moving to bangkok in the next year to escape the cold. You and Chris have been a major influence in that decision! Keep up the good work. Absolutely love the videos 💯💯
Very inspirational discussion on many levels Adam and Randy. Adam kudos on getting a true business started with a work permit and all in Thailand. With 40 years in the hospitality industry, your experience as a much-needed, good videographer grabbed my attention, so cool to carve out that niche for an American in Thailand. Great interview!
Another great story. Randy's definitely living the life. The key is getting into the culture and going with the flow. Living a Thai life as a farang not living like a farang in Thai. Chok Dee Khulp 🙏
Your voice sounds so much like your uncle. He sent me and I subscribed. Looking forward to following you. My first vid I watched was with Randy, in the rain and y’all didn’t blink. Awesome!!!
Great video…you are really knocking it out of the park with this new channel. It should be a lesson for anyone starting a channel. Do it right from the beginning. Great guest also.
Cool video! Randy definitely seems to have made a very interesting life in Thailand! I wonder what his thai skill level is at after living in Thailand for 12 years
Hi Adam , happy to see you doing your own channel , Retired Working 4 You I love , and enjoy your so far , keep up the great work , I’m in the process of starting my channel as well been in the making for 2 years doing all the prep and info digging , also based on Thailand , starting all filming in September in Bangkok then heading to Chiang Mai , Chiang Rai , Phuket then down to Samui over a 4 weeks period , should be dropping videos mid October , was inspired by Chris years ago and subscribed to him when he was at about 129 subs , good luck with yours Cheers
Really enjoying these vids Adam so keep them coming. Hats off to you guys carrying on in the rain. Your guest is a real pro and will continue to be quite successful. Always find it interesting how you have the same mannerisms and lingo as Chris. Two peas in a pod.
Hi Adam, great video so I have subscribed. Are you by any chance related to the legend that is Chris Parker? Your accent and Kru Fah link at the end of the video can't just be a coincidence!
I'm Thai and Thai government do give a free education untill 15. We do have a decent English program if you pay extra for it. Those expensive one is International private School.
Interesting, I live in Thailand, have a place in On Nut and a house in Sa Keao, I would be interested in their ‘awa (kava) group and kanoa. I mix with Hawaiian mash every so often.
His children will be Thai nationals because he's married to a Thai national. My Thai wife went to public schools, learned English and German. Her son the same thing. I think your guest doesn't know the quality of the actual free Thai education. WTF are English programs??!! Sounds like he wants to separate himself selectively from the culture he says he immerses himself in. By the way, his WIFE owns the house. He is merely the guarantor for the loan. He would have to become a Thai citizen to buy property in Thailand. I doubt he will. As much as he says he loves it there, I think this is a pitstop in his life. He promoted his video and export business for free on your channel. He says he's freelance which means he is scratching around for work. He's been there 10 years?! He doesn't speak Thai??!! To smell the bullshit yet? He's basically correct about the marriage visa. But retirees can prove 40,000thb a month income with social security retirement benefit and that also works. He can't use that since he's not old. If he were single he would have to show 800,000 thb in the bank for at least two years. He got married and cut his dues in half. He's a hustler. Sorry you didn't see that.
Yes, I don't know much about the Thai schooling or English programs, just that many of my friends struggle with the prices of putting their kids in schools here. Something I will research more when the time comes. We do not own our house, we rent it. I understand my wife would own it, if we were to buy. Yes I promoted my new youtube channel here, I hope to shift into this work over the hotels if I can make it work. I really enjoy making those type of videos. The Tanoa business Im sure no one watching this will buy one or even know what it is lol. Yea, I am trying to learn Thai, getting better, but still learning. Thanks for watching, not sure what about my story makes you upset.
Well I want the 10 seconds it took to read that back. Really not sure what your point is with any of your rant. So he wants to give his potential future children the best education he can, nothing wrong with that, I think most people would feel the same, and anyway, what business is it of ours ? Doesn't own the house ? Pfft, there are a huge number of long-term expats in Thailand that don't own their own house. In fact, if you spend some time around the various western expat forums, the vocal majority advise steering clear and owning a property (and renting it out) in their own country, and renting locally in Thailand. I have my own opinions on this, but each to their own. He promoted his business ? So what, and why not use the platform, he was brave (or foolhardy, depending on your outlook) enough to get on-camera and share his story, why not get some minor benefit out of it. Not knowing thai fluently ? Sure, because every expat in Thailand is an expert in Thai after an arbitrary number of years. Wrong. Hell the previous guy on this very channel advertised the fact that he *is actively learning* and still got slammed for it. And part of that was a ad for the Thai Language Challenge site.
I'm Thai. And I will be may be the first person to be honest since 99percen Thai will newer say this. We started to feel uncomfortable to see foreigners like invite eachother to move to Thailand. I said we because it means most people in Thailand. It's not good for us from what already happened. It should be understandable it effect every aspect of Thailand if we have too many foreigners move in. We have been talking in every community. Yes we welcome tourists but please don't move to Thailand.
honestly less interesting once u said he was under a marriage visa... most countries but this should go away.. marry someone and u can stay... its insane they should get rid of these rules
Americans are different from American government, the leaders are selected not elected in America, Americans will bring in lot of talent, knowledge, skills to Thailand, they are an asset, more Europeans, should come as well, the western people are totally different from the western government, and I'm not from west, I'm from India, its an honest opinion.
WATER IS NATURAL ELEMENT NOT CHEMICAL COMPOUND * HYDROGEN IS COMBUSTIBLE GAS * * OXYGEN IS COMBUSTIBLE GAS * * HOW CAN 2 COMBUSTIBLE GASES INTEGRATE TO BECOME WATER WHICH IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID ? ? HOW CAN WATER WHICH IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID DISINTEGRATE TO BECOME HYDROGEN & OXYGEN WHICH ARE COMBUSTIBLE GASES ? ?
@@Trace-l7k WHO WRITE BOOKS ? WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THOSE WHO WRITE BOOKS THEY KNOW EVERYTHING AND WANT YOU TO KNOW ? WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT ARCHONS RULING YOU HUMAN SLAVES TELL YOU THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT THINGS REALLY ARE AND HOW THINGS REALLY ARE ?
Do You Like The Thailand Life?
Perfect !!
If only no crippling heat.
For sure! it is amazing for sure!
The western media under reports the sheer numbers of Bangkok, besides the most visited city in the world, It has 147 five star hotels, New York 59, London 75, Dubai 61, highest number of flyovers in the world 700+, longest elevated expressway in the world BangNa expressway 34 miles, not even Chinese cities have these numbers, Bangkok is HUGE
The numbers of Flyovers and Expressways also made Krungthep not a walkable city, which is not a good thing. I don't want to sound progressive, cause i'm not and it doesn't look good to be seen as a progressive these days, but i am when it come to infrastructures. Krungthep is also not stopping in building car infrastructure that will further make Krungthep unwalkable. The new expressway being built near the K Bank HQ is now becoming a double decker that will make all the neighborhood along the expressway even more unwalkable. While they also extending the rail infrastructure, i hope that they would slow down the car infrastructure and allocate those huge amount of fund to rail instead.
Western media is afraid to tell the truth, millions of retired people would love to relocate to a beautiful city with lower costs than the decaying cities of ‘Merica.
where are you getting these hotel numbers?
Look how sabai sabai the interview was even the rain didn't move them.
Your uncle just sent me here. I remember I have seen your videos before.
You talk and joke just like him🤣
Great videos. Keep it up.
yep ! Talented...just like your uncle!
Love the videos Adam. Showing all the different ways of living in BKK as an expat is a real breath of fresh air. Too many other youtubers just focus on the hustle and bustle of central areas like Silom & Sathon, forgetting about the character of the remaining 95% of bangkok!
Been running a d2c supplement company for the past two years and I'm looking at jumping ship and moving to bangkok in the next year to escape the cold. You and Chris have been a major influence in that decision!
Keep up the good work. Absolutely love the videos 💯💯
Very inspirational discussion on many levels Adam and Randy. Adam kudos on getting a true business started with a work permit and all in Thailand. With 40 years in the hospitality industry, your experience as a much-needed, good videographer grabbed my attention, so cool to carve out that niche for an American in Thailand. Great interview!
Thank you!
Adam, glad to see you doing your own channel. Good luck to you.
Hello everyone from Phuket Thailand 😊
2.5 weeks until we get to bangkok and start filming! Thanks for sharing this story
dude you guys are like interviewing in the rain, that's some dedication.
Another great story. Randy's definitely living the life. The key is getting into the culture and going with the flow. Living a Thai life as a farang not living like a farang in Thai. Chok Dee Khulp 🙏
Thats the way to do it 😂
Very nice guy and real interesting story. Great video!
Loved the interview with Randy Travis, very interesting. Just recently visited Bangkok and loved it. Thank You!
Your voice sounds so much like your uncle. He sent me and I subscribed. Looking forward to following you. My first vid I watched was with Randy, in the rain and y’all didn’t blink. Awesome!!!
Great video…you are really knocking it out of the park with this new channel. It should be a lesson for anyone starting a channel. Do it right from the beginning. Great guest also.
Thanks!
great vid, Randy seems very down to Earth and cool
Nice interview Adam! And Randy is a nice guy with a good story. I like this kind of video's. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed my story 😂 thank you
Cool video! Randy definitely seems to have made a very interesting life in Thailand!
I wonder what his thai skill level is at after living in Thailand for 12 years
My thai level is still not too good, but recently have been working harder to improve it.
Cool interview, enjoyed the chat. 🙏
Cool 🌟 came from Retired working for you
Me, too!
Instant subscription. Nice work, great interview. Your Uncle sent me
Awesome Adam. Keep posting the content. Liking these videos. Well done.
Lol you guys are troopers, didn't even flinch when the rain started.
Great interview. Would love to possibly be a guest on the channel next time you're in Koh Samui!
great video brother
Being able to run long distance in tropical heat is impressive.
Thank you, yes for some reason I am good at running in the heat haha
Very polished interview. Can't wait for more. Thank you.
Cheers!
Adam…absolutely ‘f’-ing fantastic. I am so glad I was scrolling. Thank you from Chiang Mai.
Very good professional interview Adam, Randy has a good story.
Thanks Thomas, Randy's built a great life for himself here
Hi Adam , happy to see you doing your own channel , Retired Working 4 You I love , and enjoy your so far , keep up the great work , I’m in the process of starting my channel as well been in the making for 2 years doing all the prep and info digging , also based on Thailand , starting all filming in September in Bangkok then heading to Chiang Mai , Chiang Rai , Phuket then down to Samui over a 4 weeks period , should be dropping videos mid October , was inspired by Chris years ago and subscribed to him when he was at about 129 subs , good luck with yours Cheers
Curious how those folks from the South Pacific (I'm from Guam but living in the US) ended up in Thailand!
They work for organizations like Red cross, UN and get stationed here.
21:24 question for Randy, can you tell us some of your go to gear you like to use for mobile video shoots?
Love these kind of interviews.
Really enjoying these vids Adam so keep them coming. Hats off to you guys carrying on in the rain. Your guest is a real pro and will continue to be quite successful. Always find it interesting how you have the same mannerisms and lingo as Chris. Two peas in a pod.
Nice and interesting story. Thank you guys for sharing and creating those videos. Good luck!
Glad you liked it!
Hi Adam, great video so I have subscribed. Are you by any chance related to the legend that is Chris Parker? Your accent and Kru Fah link at the end of the video can't just be a coincidence!
Your voice tone, Adam, is very similar to Mr. Chris, I always follow your clips.
I'm Thai and Thai government do give a free education untill 15. We do have a decent English program if you pay extra for it. Those expensive one is International private School.
Ah ok, yes I wasnt sure about that. Thank you.
Well done น้อง Adam❤
Thumbs up 👍 Adam & Randy
What parts of Bangkok are less touristy but still high QoL? Often people only discuss Sukhumvit for expats
This is Randy, I live near chatuchak on Pradiphat rd, not touristy here.
After BangNa BTS things become cheaper, and almost no tourist, QoL gets better as you live on the outskirts of Bangkok
Thonburi, Pinklao area
I think Randy's Neighbourhood (Chatuchak) is cool. I also really like Udomsuk, the BTS Wongwian Yai area, and the MRT Itsaraphap area
There are 3 big parks in the area of Chatuchak park, you may check Condo near Central Ladprao shopping mall.
Thailand is the best in SEA, every cities is so pretty, 😊convenient in everywhere, best food also, I love you thailand
Another great video Adam.
Cheers
Wow! You are enjoying life,. You’re in heaven planet ❤❤
Good interview ka.
Interesting, I live in Thailand, have a place in On Nut and a house in Sa Keao, I would be interested in their ‘awa (kava) group and kanoa. I mix with Hawaiian mash every so often.
Love it great question
Great video but I can’t find the link to Randy’s channel
You can find it in the description, it's the first numbered point under 'Links Mentioned In This Video'
Awesome life, awesome living. Well done.
@9:23 Stateside, we got a name for you hotshots that ride mo'sickles wearin yer flip-flops.. 🦑 😁
Looks like you're sitting just south of Talad Noi. nice area to chill.
very interesting cool guy
Are there places near Bangkok that have less of the pollution that Randy mentioned?
yes, samut prakan is good, also a bit further bangsen is good as well, people underestimate bangkok size, its HUGE
If you're cool to be 1 hour to 1.5 hours out of the city, I'd imagine Bangsaen would be a decent option. Same goes for Si Racha
@@adamparker21- Thanks Adam!
Tell me about life as bar band in Thailand. Can foreign bands prosper in the music scene?
Just local School will be ok for kid. They will be good both Thai and English. Kids from International school can’t read Thai well
Where is Thailand is his place?!?!
Always a great video from you Adam! Curious to know more about yourself too. 😁
Pourquoi mettez vous pas votre enfant dans une école thaï?
อยากรู้จักคุณอดัม แบบสัมภาษณ์ตัวเอง อีกครั้ง how to move here how u like here ในช่องตัวเอง
I LOVE THE THIGH LIFESTYLE TOO
why is the new tax revenue law impacts not being discussed in your interview??
Because this was shot before the most recent announcements, it comes up with the guest in my next video
I don't understand how Thailand can have all of those races when the temperature is 85-105 degrees fahrenheit.
The heat can be too much at times... but I still prefer it to the cold winters back in Canada
Yea the races are hot haha😂
you mean the "Thai EXPAT lifestyle"
Yes, because he will never be accepted as equal by the xenophobic Thai people.
🇺🇸🇹🇭
If a woman wont follow your lead, ditch her.
Wait until you get the new tax bill
Hey Adam, like good video, eh? Take off, eh?
Ever see the skin on the legs of someone who drinks to much kava..
haha, yea if you drink everyday you get that kava skin
The US.must be better than living in Thailand I can tell.peaceful life quality.High income.state welfare,travelling.etc.I can tell.
because have Thai wife ? 😮
His children will be Thai nationals because he's married to a Thai national. My Thai wife went to public schools, learned English and German. Her son the same thing. I think your guest doesn't know the quality of the actual free Thai education.
WTF are English programs??!! Sounds like he wants to separate himself selectively from the culture he says he immerses himself in.
By the way, his WIFE owns the house. He is merely the guarantor for the loan. He would have to become a Thai citizen to buy property in Thailand. I doubt he will. As much as he says he loves it there, I think this is a pitstop in his life.
He promoted his video and export business for free on your channel. He says he's freelance which means he is scratching around for work.
He's been there 10 years?! He doesn't speak Thai??!! To smell the bullshit yet?
He's basically correct about the marriage visa. But retirees can prove 40,000thb a month income with social security retirement benefit and that also works. He can't use that since he's not old. If he were single he would have to show 800,000 thb in the bank for at least two years. He got married and cut his dues in half.
He's a hustler. Sorry you didn't see that.
Yes, I don't know much about the Thai schooling or English programs, just that many of my friends struggle with the prices of putting their kids in schools here. Something I will research more when the time comes.
We do not own our house, we rent it. I understand my wife would own it, if we were to buy.
Yes I promoted my new youtube channel here, I hope to shift into this work over the hotels if I can make it work. I really enjoy making those type of videos. The Tanoa business Im sure no one watching this will buy one or even know what it is lol.
Yea, I am trying to learn Thai, getting better, but still learning.
Thanks for watching, not sure what about my story makes you upset.
Well I want the 10 seconds it took to read that back. Really not sure what your point is with any of your rant.
So he wants to give his potential future children the best education he can, nothing wrong with that, I think most people would feel the same, and anyway, what business is it of ours ?
Doesn't own the house ? Pfft, there are a huge number of long-term expats in Thailand that don't own their own house. In fact, if you spend some time around the various western expat forums, the vocal majority advise steering clear and owning a property (and renting it out) in their own country, and renting locally in Thailand. I have my own opinions on this, but each to their own.
He promoted his business ? So what, and why not use the platform, he was brave (or foolhardy, depending on your outlook) enough to get on-camera and share his story, why not get some minor benefit out of it.
Not knowing thai fluently ? Sure, because every expat in Thailand is an expert in Thai after an arbitrary number of years. Wrong. Hell the previous guy on this very channel advertised the fact that he *is actively learning* and still got slammed for it. And part of that was a ad for the Thai Language Challenge site.
I'm Thai. And I will be may be the first person to be honest since 99percen Thai will newer say this. We started to feel uncomfortable to see foreigners like invite eachother to move to Thailand. I said we because it means most people in Thailand. It's not good for us from what already happened. It should be understandable it effect every aspect of Thailand if we have too many foreigners move in. We have been talking in every community. Yes we welcome tourists but please don't move to Thailand.
get rid of the mustache and grow a beard
honestly less interesting once u said he was under a marriage visa... most countries but this should go away.. marry someone and u can stay... its insane they should get rid of these rules
He was running seriously fast. So were the vehicles on the road. Then I realized the 1.5x
Please go back to CA and live with Nancy Pelosi. Clean your mess 1st. you guys will make beautiful Thai just like CA.
If foreigners will never come to Thailand the country will be Myanmar. Be glad
If foreigners will never come to Thailand the country will be Myanmar.
And the first weirdo stops by. Mai pen rai khrap.
Lol, no thank you 😂
Americans are different from American government, the leaders are selected not elected in America, Americans will bring in lot of talent, knowledge, skills to Thailand, they are an asset, more Europeans, should come as well, the western people are totally different from the western government, and I'm not from west, I'm from India, its an honest opinion.
WATER IS NATURAL ELEMENT NOT CHEMICAL COMPOUND *
HYDROGEN IS COMBUSTIBLE GAS * *
OXYGEN IS COMBUSTIBLE GAS * *
HOW CAN 2 COMBUSTIBLE GASES INTEGRATE TO BECOME WATER WHICH IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID ? ?
HOW CAN WATER WHICH IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID DISINTEGRATE TO BECOME HYDROGEN & OXYGEN WHICH ARE COMBUSTIBLE GASES ? ?
Read a book. Smooth brain.
@@Trace-l7k WHO WRITE BOOKS ?
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THOSE WHO WRITE BOOKS THEY KNOW EVERYTHING AND WANT YOU TO KNOW ?
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT ARCHONS RULING YOU HUMAN SLAVES TELL YOU THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT THINGS REALLY ARE AND HOW THINGS REALLY ARE ?