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  • Chris Parker (@RetiredWorkingForYou ) is a Canadian TH-camr living in Thailand since 2019. In this episode we chat about his first trip to Asia, working in the film industry, advice for moving to Thailand, how he started his hugely successful TH-cam channel - and what’s next for one of Bangkok’s most popular foreigners.
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    ⬇ TIMESTAMPS ⬇
    00:00 Intro
    00:35 Starting TH-cam
    03:46 First time in Thailand
    09:28 Moving to Korea
    11:56 Traveling around Asia
    14:00 Growing a business in North America
    23:50 Making the move
    29:00 Asia vs. the West
    33:43 Thailand’s reputation
    37:21 Advice for moving to Thailand
    41:00 Recommendations for your first trip to Thailand
    45:05 How the TH-cam channel started
    49:00 Meeting subscribers
    53:09 Pay it forward
    59:00 Building a business empire
    01:00:44 Travel app
    01:02:28 Thailand tours
    01:03:30 Thai language course
    01:05:36 Chris’s future in Thailand
    01:08:28 Outro

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  • @OneNightinBangkok_
    @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Thank you to Chris for stopping by 🙏 Hope you guys enjoy some of the backstory and Chris's story of discovering Thailand.
    Have anyone else you want to see on One Night in Bangkok? Let me know here!

  • @riverthur
    @riverthur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Chris secret sauce is he’s genuine.

    • @user-hjsjdhs23sdf
      @user-hjsjdhs23sdf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Genuine? lol. Boy you fell for it. He's a total BS artist.

    • @Trahloc
      @Trahloc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-hjsjdhs23sdf Can you back that up with any evidence person who can't even be bothered to have a username?

  • @paul-martintandetzki731
    @paul-martintandetzki731 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    HUGE respect for this man representing Thailand so much and showing us both sides of Thailand. ขอบคุณมากๆนะครับ
    ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

  • @DigitalNomadInvestor
    @DigitalNomadInvestor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I dated a Korean girl in 2002-2003 in Seoul and what Chris said is right about the parents. I never met her parents. She couldn't tell them I was American. We got death stares and insults when we were out in public. Some restaurants wouldn't let us eat at their businesses. One Canadian guy I knew who dated a Korean woman who owned a cafe, he couldn't go in there and act like he knew her because she worried that she would lose her Korean customers.
    I have tons of stories like this. Even the little kids would tell you what nationalities they didn't like. So parents teach them that. I only lived there six months and moved to Thailand. You couldn't pay me to go to South Korea again.

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Interesting. I haven’t experience this in Thailand so it makes me curious about places like Korea

    • @zprodigalson
      @zprodigalson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perhaps it’s because of their history with America and the war. American military bases still exist in SKorea. They don’t want to be used as cannon fodder against the North Koreans as with the case in other countries right now.

    • @importedvixen
      @importedvixen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Interesting
      My husband and I was expats in Baku Azerbaijan
      My husband’s director was married with Korean
      She had very high expectations and wanted to mingle only with high class society over there
      She plaid Tennis and wanted to mingle only with rich
      Her husband was German
      But you could see he wasn’t happy because his dad never accepted his grandkids to be Korean and her Korean parents want for her to play high so they can show of with other Koreans..
      So they live to satisfy other people and show off

    • @user-hjsjdhs23sdf
      @user-hjsjdhs23sdf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OneNightinBangkok_ That's because Thais hide their racism well. You are a novice.

  • @jonnyasia
    @jonnyasia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Great interview mate! Been waiting for this one & Chris didn’t disappoint. Keep up the work👍😊

  • @ermd96
    @ermd96 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Eric, Chris’ last comment on your this video rings true, this channel is exactly what Thailand needs. Great job.

  • @trevorcuthbert2839
    @trevorcuthbert2839 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Glad I’m part of this great interview

  • @TheListPlanet
    @TheListPlanet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm heading to RB, Krabi next week for the first time, can't wait! I know it's one of Chris' favorite spots in Thailand.

  • @jefflinton
    @jefflinton 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Chris is a man of many different faces.

  • @sakuraisp6974
    @sakuraisp6974 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Chris is special 💪

  • @thaicantalk
    @thaicantalk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Amazing interview. I warm my heart how much Chris love Thailand and give back to the country.

  • @mattyam1
    @mattyam1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Chris is such a legend he has such a deep love for the country of Thailand if anyone hasn't seen his early pay it forward videos they are a must watch such tearjerkers. I used to love watching his videos early on and especially his lives that would go for 3 to 4 hours out on the town they were just an amazing escape from the lockdowns we were experiencing at the time.

  • @LeoR4U
    @LeoR4U 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Chris is awesome

  • @tuberichter
    @tuberichter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The old wooden bridge to the Reggae Pub in Koh Samui - visited the island in 1996 for the first time…

  • @RicsBag
    @RicsBag 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    😂 Great interview & Chris is terrific... Cool channel Eric. Woot woot🎉😮

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Woot woot thanks for watching 👊

  • @TerryAShaw
    @TerryAShaw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chris is so upbeat. Awesome stuff. Thanks.

  • @travisxpickle
    @travisxpickle 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was incredibly inspiring and has cemented my dream of living in Bangkok. Now just how in the hell am I going to do that? The tricky part.

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know you will figure it out 🙏

  • @calvinturner2395
    @calvinturner2395 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great pod Eric, Chris is so informative and easy to follow and listen too. Your able to build a picture in your head the way he speaks which is great. Not to mention your questioning really helps too mate . Love it

  • @ednamaegrimmett-green
    @ednamaegrimmett-green 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My Story with Chris Parker began during Lockdown also, I had fallen in love with Thailand in the 70s , I found an Agent Whom I , as a Dyslexic I see the everything from the left when everyone else seems it all from the right , Hence I needed a Thai English speaking Agent , I was in my #0 s and a well established Designer and Model , I had 3 young Children and was widowed , I got an Agent in Australia first Who was an X Editor in Singapore before he came to Australia, I was HIM who got me my agents in Singapore, Hong Kong and Bankok , after I retired I continued to return to Bangkok every chance I get as I am also a Godmother to my was once my Agent Turned into One of my Best Friends , Lockdown all booked to Bangkok with my big sister Covid Lockdown 😢😢😢😢 But the Good that came out of it I met you Chris Then your Beautiful Beautiful Wife Your Parents and Family , I love Bangkok , it has a heartbeat that I love , I also love the Medical systems, I love Your Energy , Also your Charity Work , 💙❤️🙏❤️💙

  • @JaKi052
    @JaKi052 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    great conversation. As a fellow canadian i always follow chris's videos. wish i could make the jump. i am 35 years old so different demographic than chris.

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ahh I think with a little planning you can be here sooner than later. Thanks for watching

  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been living in or traveling to Thailand for 20 years and my story is basically exactly same as Chris. Started out getting a degree in filmmaking then worked in the film industry as a PA then started teaching English in Japan and discovered Thailand 6 months later. I was making videos 20 years ago on videotape too!. Good to see a less YT side of Chris and hear about his story.

  • @1life1kitchen
    @1life1kitchen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Chris Parker. Definitely got me of the Thailand bug.to visit and tour .mark wiens got me on the Food. Cant wait for my first trip!

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're going to love it.

    • @kevinp8108
      @kevinp8108 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @1life1kitchen - Be careful of Thailand! Once you go there, you will be obsessed with wanting to stay longer or never leaving! Once you're back home, all you think about is how to get back to Thailand. Thailand is very addicting! You feel like a better person once you've experienced Thai culture. After many trips, your next obsession is how to retire in Thailand!

    • @zprodigalson
      @zprodigalson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kevinp8108. Man. You’re describing me!😂

    • @kevinp8108
      @kevinp8108 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zprodigalson - It describes many people from all over the world who have fallen in love with Thailand.

  • @martypoll
    @martypoll 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It was easy to be upbeat in Bangkok the 2nd half of 2020. We weren’t locked down like the rest of the world.

  • @TRIPONTHIS
    @TRIPONTHIS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Chris changed my mind as to where i was going to go for winters once i can retire. Gone are the dreams of mexico or one of those countries down south. I think Chris is the happiest person I know just wish I can grab some of that Thai happiness. Great interview. Thanks.

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve never been to Mexico buttttt somehow I think I would
      enjoy Thailand a lot more

  • @ThailandThomas
    @ThailandThomas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just found your channel. Great interview with Chris Parker, one of the best I have seen. I subbed. Good luck with the channel. How about bring on Paddy Doyle.

  • @jacquiebridges57
    @jacquiebridges57 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great interview thank you. I’m heading to Thailand in March your videos of helped…. You did a video on an amazing spa now I can’t find it🤦‍♀️. If you have time please would you consider replying with the name and location?

  • @rickyboll
    @rickyboll 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I visit Thailand annually and discovered Chris (like you did) during covid. Big fan! Now, I've discovered YOU!

  • @petehunter8355
    @petehunter8355 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GREAT interviewing by you, ONIB! And wow is Chris the man... He's the manifestation of what so many of us 80's/90's kids (and apparently 2000's+ kids!) dreamed of becoming.
    My perception of Chris has changed from this interview (in a positive and shocking way!) in that he comes across, and I believe truly IS, a wicked real, down-to-earth person that parlayed his creative nature + business acumen into a dope-ass "real-world" career that was ahead of his time in the early 2000's - WOW Chris, so inspiring!!!!
    I say this next comment with the deepest reverence and respect, but it's almost hard to believe that this fuggin awesome dude created the filming production empire that he's responsible for..!! I think he'd have been the same inspirational and relatable TH-camr that he currently is, with or without his success in the entertainment industry.
    We wanderlusting North American kids of the 80's and 90's were always so deeply called toward taking the leap that Chris (and ONIB fella!) took. The vast majority of us never conjured up the courage (that's ME) to just friggin go for it , but Chris' content is such a heartening vacation into the dream that's always possible, but likely has passed in our late 30's and 40's. I have so many buddies that feel like they could be utterly content in doing what Chris does, myself included, however most folks cannot do the awesomeness that Chris does. And that's my favorite part about Chris - his transportive travelogues and sliding doors videos of a life that might've been lived (and maybe still can!?) feel 1000% like watching your best bud living the dream in Thailand, or any foreign land.
    Major thanks to both of y'all

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for the comment! And yes, Chris definitely is a very "down to earth" kind of guy, despite the TH-cam fame. Hope to see you over here soon 🙏

  • @danny_davis
    @danny_davis 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve been watching Chris for a while now and enjoyed learning about his experience in the entertainment industry. His TH-cam video about arriving at Suvarnabhumi, made my life a lot easier, when I flew into town three weeks ago. 🙏😀

  • @importedvixen
    @importedvixen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chris must be around my age
    I born 1972
    Lived in many countries
    We were in Barbados when lockdown happened.. but after that moved to Dubai
    For us we adapt very easy everywhere..

  • @marijusofficial
    @marijusofficial 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chris is a such legend,i just got to know that Chris was in film industry,but as supplier to film companies.As well for you Eric you are event organizer,so you guys get along.You must be over the moon to be able to interview Chris.Such a legend.His videos are so inspiring,yet these podcasts are becoming larger and like Chris said totally needed for Thailand.What an awesome Chris backstory.

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and yes, it was great to sit down with Chris

  • @keithmuckchucker6468
    @keithmuckchucker6468 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    the thing that got me hooked on retired working 4 you was the pay it forward video's and the great things he did during covid with the food parcels etc to the less fortunate and the work with Icare is incredible!

  • @TRIPONTHIS
    @TRIPONTHIS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Finally getting some new info about what Chris worked on during his time in LA.

  • @bijanbayne3259
    @bijanbayne3259 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I watch Chris' content. The production background all makes sense. Now. I'm a Boston kid too.

  • @stefanlouw6395
    @stefanlouw6395 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is just the most wholesome interview. Thank you!! Ive grown to love Chirs over the years!🐘🥥🌴

  • @Masta2A
    @Masta2A 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve been watching your Vids Eric for a couple of months now and I am enjoying your content ..:
    Good to see Chris onboard
    I didn’t like him at first as I thought he was a fruit-loop but have grown to like him very much ..
    I’ve become accustomed to his personality and authenticity ..
    Keep up the good work both of you ..
    Every day I dream & agonise about moving to Thailand to retire but at the moment I’m just making sure it all makes sense and crossing the T’s & dotting the I’s …
    I’ll be in BKK in July for three weeks and that seems an eternity away 😩

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The time is going to fly by and you will be here so soon. And once you get here you will never want to leave

  • @Landofsmiles999
    @Landofsmiles999 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great great great show from you both. Chris, you are a very interesting person who seems to have lived a great life with plenty more to come. Really enjoyed this guys. Ps, your wife is a legend for calling the move shot, behind every great man, is a great woman

  • @mikescarpelli461
    @mikescarpelli461 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for this interview, I have been watching Chris for a long time, and you are correct, he has inspired me to consider the move! BUT I do plan on a major visit first! Great Interview!

  • @cam_here
    @cam_here 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a great watch! I’m aiming to make Bangkok base next winter! Something about the energy of Thailand is infectious! Really resonating with you two talking about the western mentality, new subscriber!

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for checking it out and welcome aboard!

  • @dirtyflipflop
    @dirtyflipflop หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the videos! Love how I came across you and you interview youtubers I know. Enjoying all the videos man. Got out of the NAVY and bought a one way ticket to Thailand!

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're going to have a great time 🙌

  • @mangostickyrice555
    @mangostickyrice555 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thumbs up 👍 Eric and a Thumbs up 👍 Chris

  • @user-tz6xf9mz4w
    @user-tz6xf9mz4w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great show Chris! Stay cool 😎 kind and generous!

  • @dljr60
    @dljr60 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yup Chris' videos were my connection to BKK (I typically spend 2-3 months a year in BKK) while we could not easily travel from USA to anywhere.

  • @billg7531
    @billg7531 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So many of my friends who live or have lived in large cities get caught in the bubble phenomenon. They say they want to go travel, but the troubles of just getting out of the city and their "comfort zone" deter them from traveling. The friends I have that live in smaller cities, do get out more and travel within and outside of the country.

  • @poorlybuffalo555
    @poorlybuffalo555 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great interview - good questions and no ums and aahs, very professional! 55

  • @aaronaround
    @aaronaround 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was a great interview. This was interesting!

  • @belze0n885
    @belze0n885 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really like your interviews, keep on going. Cheers

  • @TredNWater
    @TredNWater 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very enlightening. You guys hit all the subtle nuances while preaching to the choir.

  • @jonlambert76
    @jonlambert76 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great convo! And I fully relate to both these guys, having started out in rave production in the mid 90s, then moving on to work in video production for the last 17 years, and now about to make my first visit to Thailand this month. Informative and entertaining stuff, thanks guys!

  • @kritnattaphatjaturapattara8697
    @kritnattaphatjaturapattara8697 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the interview mate, cheers!

  • @sahilkrsah
    @sahilkrsah 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am in industrial sales. I just visited Thailand in nov 2023. I just fell in love with the place. All of it. Bangkok, phiphi, phuket, chaong mai, chiang rai, all of it.
    Can someone genuinely suggest how can i move to thailand forever!

    • @manosparavida3551
      @manosparavida3551 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Initially the easiest route is a student visa. Otherwise you'll need to get an excellent pension plan, followed by a retirement visa.

  • @rebjorn79
    @rebjorn79 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great conversation, thanks!

  • @title7007
    @title7007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow this is the channel I'm waiting for

  • @itsteej
    @itsteej 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    had no idea his company was that big wow

  • @Nathan-cd6gu
    @Nathan-cd6gu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video 👍

  • @077hercules
    @077hercules 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great podcast

  • @ednamaegrimmett-green
    @ednamaegrimmett-green 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @patrickpepper412
    @patrickpepper412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Eric, new to your your channel, but been following Chris since 2020, awesome view of Thailand, been a visitor many times, but plan to make Thailand my home in 2025

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Hope you love your time here 👍

  • @theamericantravelguy
    @theamericantravelguy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Slamming that subscribe!! I love bkk I live here 60 days a year in hotels tho not residence but I am close to committing lol

  • @somsakpongsiri3992
    @somsakpongsiri3992 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @genericdeveloper3966
    @genericdeveloper3966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm not even a public person and I get hate comments too, so I know the feeling. For me it's because I visit Reddit.

  • @josephjocson1385
    @josephjocson1385 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do @CB media interview ❤

  • @the1beard
    @the1beard 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    the weird covid era panic

  • @hiroshi138
    @hiroshi138 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I thought that dude ran away from Thailand like all the other youtubers during the pandemic?

  • @GK-wx6xo
    @GK-wx6xo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thailand has already changed

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s constantly changing. It’s inevitable.

  • @manosparavida3551
    @manosparavida3551 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been told that the book, 'The Beach' is actually based on events in The Philippines.🤔

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Interesting

    • @manosparavida3551
      @manosparavida3551 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OneNightinBangkok_ I've not read it myself, so it's merely word of mouth.

    • @user-qs5gt6ty6s
      @user-qs5gt6ty6s 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@manosparavida3551 yeah, I've heard that I'm a woman too!

  • @SNEAKYFITNESS
    @SNEAKYFITNESS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know if the money I make off of investment dividends count towards the income needed for a retirement visa?

    • @OneNightinBangkok_
      @OneNightinBangkok_  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As far as I know, it doesn’t matter - as long as the money originates outside of Thailand

  • @stevenlancestoll629
    @stevenlancestoll629 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lived in Thailand 9 years...I would never go back to the Christian Fascist States of America!

  • @mrlol1498
    @mrlol1498 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dudes a millionaire many times over. His choices/timing may not match with general person.