American Deported From Thailand & Locked Up In China

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  • I interview Matt from America who tells us about his deportation from Thailand and how he ended up spending time locked up in a Chinese prison.
    Matt moved to Thailand over 12 years ago. He started teaching in Chiang Mai but after a dispute with his school about his visa Matt found himself on visa overstay. What led to Matt’s deportation? Well… let’s just say the Director of Matt’s school had something to do with it.
    Before he was deported Matt had met a Chinese woman in Thailand. He decided to move to China, got a job as a traveling teacher for a Chinese CEO in the oil and gas industry and settled down for a life in China with his Chinese partner.
    Matt eventually opened up two successful businesses in China but things didn't go well and let's just say Matt got into legal difficulty in China where he faced 5 years in prison. #thairishtimes #thailand #bangedupabroad
    00:00 Intro
    01:28 Matt's Background
    03:51 Deported from Thailand
    10:00 Prison in Thailand & Moving to China
    14:45 My Life in China & my terrible Chinese marriage
    22:43 My horrible Covid experience in China
    27:34 How I ended up in a Chinese prison
    32:52 What life was like in a Chinese prison
    36:45 Facing 5 years in prison
    39:35 What my mother-in-law really thinks about me
    40:34 What I did after the marriage ended
    43:22 My wife stole 128,000 USD
    45:00 Are you a sensationalist?
    46:21 I was hacked by the Chinese government
    49:45 Bit of Irish banter
    50:40 My life in Thailand
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ความคิดเห็น • 322

  • @ctb1977
    @ctb1977 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    His version of the story is miles off the truth. I've met guys like this before drunk and talking utter BS.
    He's an absolute mess, I don't believe for a second he's capable of running smooth and highly successful businesses in China and the US.

    • @YuChiGongG
      @YuChiGongG ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe he is nothing more than just another Rascal in Paradise? It is hard to separate truth from fiction in a case like this. My guess is that he was just a HuaPing, a Figurehead for the school, maybe a token white guy to market the school...or not. However, it certainly would be interesting to get an unbiased, unvarnished account of the STORY behind the façade. It is easy to come to a new country and tell tall tales because any tale told is more difficult to discredit, and so anyone can say anything with almost total impunity. Still...another good video from this channel, as usual.

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CasaFassa There's a reason why "septic tanks" are despised across the world ...

    • @heavanstomergatroid9825
      @heavanstomergatroid9825 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Americans should ve banned from leaving their country.

  • @gregoryfrancisjames5071
    @gregoryfrancisjames5071 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Sorry, but talking with one's mouthful is pure bad manners. Especially vulgar during a video and highly discourteous to the interviewer.

    • @jp_89
      @jp_89 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep, this is the part where i switch off.

    • @christophernicol5266
      @christophernicol5266 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hes American lol
      Not the best etiquette but no different to sitting having dinner with someone only they won't spit on you 😄

    • @jcdog1000
      @jcdog1000 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jp_89me too

  • @hiroshi138
    @hiroshi138 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I can't imagine why this guy has had any problems in life.

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣👍

    • @alisadaly9394
      @alisadaly9394 ปีที่แล้ว

      100% trash. Almost unwatchable.

  • @Go_Anto_Go
    @Go_Anto_Go ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This is the second interview with a guy who has been deported where I don't feel any emotional investment with them at all even though they went through a bad experience. I guess it's how they invite chaos in their life. Chaos answers, "Here I am!". Sad 😢
    ETA: Pete, you're a nice guy who always prepares for his interviews. You deserve better than a guy who gives you only a portion of his attention and eats, drinks, and smokes while you try to do your job. You deserve full attention, don't take anything less

    • @DavidDeFrain
      @DavidDeFrain ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree with the lack of emotional investment, as this mans has made his own choices.
      Although regarding the eating, smoking, and drinking. I feel as though that adds a significant amount of realism as though it were a real conversation. I can see how you think it’s sloppy, but it contributes to the character development of this mans. You can assume how he goes through life in this manner.

    • @rebjorn79
      @rebjorn79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you're wrong but hey, people are entitled to their opinions. Could he have been a bit more attentive? - Sure, but on the other hand he is who he is and I thought that this was a genuinely good story, and I'm not sure if it'd have been any better if the setting was different.

    • @duncanburnett8547
      @duncanburnett8547 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rebjorn79 it is hard to be attentive when you are on the weed all day,lol

    • @AlreadyShort
      @AlreadyShort ปีที่แล้ว

      true

    • @ptroy72blue
      @ptroy72blue ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah bro this was unbearable to watch the dude is clearly F#$%#! up...there was no point to the story😢 another broken teacher

  • @nwils6944
    @nwils6944 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    What a tragic loss to the Chiang Mai Ajarn community. Another super-teacher deported for a crime he didn't commit lol.

    • @ItsTristan1st
      @ItsTristan1st 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is almost as if there is a pattern.

  • @Serendipity-gj2me
    @Serendipity-gj2me ปีที่แล้ว +72

    He needs to learn humility and respect, or he will continue leaving a trail of disaster wherever he goes.

    • @rickrifaa
      @rickrifaa ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And manners watching him eat was gross

    • @jimcraiggeezer
      @jimcraiggeezer ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Very true..not quite sure if he's credible.

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very hard for most Americans to understand the concept of humility and irony ...

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "most Americans" ... ok then ... you are judging this guy as "most Americans"@@ma3stro681

  • @shadmo8629
    @shadmo8629 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    This guy is so strange, even for an expat. Watching him smoke, eat and drink all at once was effin horrible.

    • @CasaFassa
      @CasaFassa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He reminds me of a scamming American conman i met in China, who always tried to scam people and his only skill was talking nonstop and no self awareness. “I’m me. I’m real!” Yeah yeah you’re insufferable.

    • @soiraider2201
      @soiraider2201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I highly disagree. Were you forced to watch?

    • @shadmo8629
      @shadmo8629 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@soiraider2201 Fair enough but No. I can't undo having watched him.

    • @soiraider2201
      @soiraider2201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shadmo8629 maybe you have led a very sheltered life then?

    • @shadmo8629
      @shadmo8629 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soiraider2201 Hahaha...eff off....sheltered life my arse....this guy gave me the heeby geeby's. Sociopath or psychopath or ASPD. 100%.

  • @AmyTee12
    @AmyTee12 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This guy invites chaos and negativity into his life. From some of the comments, I’m not the only one who sees this plainly.

    • @zacharyferreira2469
      @zacharyferreira2469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is probably not ready for it yet, but a n introduction to Bill Wilson’s teachings would not be a bad thing for this guy. When he is good and ready to meet Bill W I suppose.

  • @stevierug8733
    @stevierug8733 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’m out on this one Pete. 5mins and he’s done my head in 💗🇹🇭👍

  • @williamhartz8707
    @williamhartz8707 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've lived overseas for over 41 years (5 countries) and my stories would still sound boring sitting next to Matt. He's definitely an interesting character.

    • @Jubal.Harshaw
      @Jubal.Harshaw ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Best to HAVE character than BE ONE.

  • @jeffgolden253
    @jeffgolden253 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Pete, I don't know why you wasted your time (or mine, or everyone else's) interviewing this guy. He would have been a f-up wherever in the world he had been. This is a one hour interview. I gave up after about 15 minutes. Guys like this are proof that, if you use enough cannabis and tobacco and alcohol and whatever other substances he's been using, you really can fry your brain. Now he says he's in the cannabis business. He's going to be like the bar owner who can't stay away from the products, drinks up all the profits, and puts himself out of business.

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't get high on your own supply ...

  • @yuma420
    @yuma420 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "I'm 33% Asian because of the amount of time that I spent in Asia" You'd think that being a third Asian, he would have known how to navigate all those situations that he found himself in with a little more grace and humility. Until he realizes that the problem lies within, I foresee many more problems for him.

    • @Avarua59
      @Avarua59 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree. He seems to have little situational awareness.

    • @bogotario
      @bogotario ปีที่แล้ว

      Without speaking Thai he will not even be 5% Asian/Thai

  • @TimC883
    @TimC883 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Sorry couldn’t watch past 10 minutes. This guy caused all his own problems.

    • @sandgroper1980
      @sandgroper1980 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100% Tim , Narcissism springs to mind

  • @nr655321
    @nr655321 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Poor guy. He doesn't get Asia at all. You've got to be very careful here, not spontaneous and real like he is.

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You totally owned this and kept him on track . Well done to you.

  • @graerindley6312
    @graerindley6312 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Seems like the world is against him, hes put a chip on his shoulder. I've met a few expats in Asia just like him. 😀

    • @rickrifaa
      @rickrifaa ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he is well balanced a chip on both shoulder

    • @jimcraiggeezer
      @jimcraiggeezer ปีที่แล้ว

      Strong shoulders...

    • @ItsTristan1st
      @ItsTristan1st 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The belief that the world is against them is the key belief of psychopaths.

    • @zacharyferreira2469
      @zacharyferreira2469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ItsTristan1stand dry drunks

  • @michaelschira2911
    @michaelschira2911 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "I'm the victim". Good luck buddy

  • @safeeidrees8761
    @safeeidrees8761 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such difficult to follow this guest. He could not complete his sentences or thoughts. If you can’t share details then why did you agree to give this interview

  • @seeyouthen
    @seeyouthen ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thats was an excellent one. Another story where there is two vastly differing sides of the story im sure. He chowed down on that food like a real multitasking pro, it as a tour de force. What was that anyway some type of prawn?.
    The best bit was looking at himself on both sides of the spoon 🙃😁🙃

    • @glen7849
      @glen7849 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's just prawn in a spring roll

    • @Bekindloveis
      @Bekindloveis 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@glen7849lol 😂 this guy wasnt paying attention the American did say prawn spring rolls 😂👍🏻

  • @divyas1937
    @divyas1937 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You continue to be so professional and gracious Pete. Always so well prepared. It’s a shame this person was overall quite rude and ungracious - who behaves like this? Chewing and eating whilst being interviewed about HIS life story. His stories made little sense and he seemed to jump from one anecdote to another and the anecdotes themselves didn’t make sense and I felt no sympathy. But well done for keeping it going and doing your best to extract a story. We appreciate you!

  • @officialchrislister
    @officialchrislister ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great story. I really like your channel mate, keep up the good work.

  • @marcisvibergs9992
    @marcisvibergs9992 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    8:25 Lolololo the guy has clearly a chip on his shoulder says repeatedly “ I hated my work”….. and then pete, the captain obvious that he is, seriously, must be some irish perceptive superpowers over there, ganders a guess :” so maybe they set you up cuz they were fed up with u and wanted u gone?”……keep the cringe coming this episode is funny as f

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As Russel Crowe said in Gladiator “are you not entertained?” Lol 😂

    • @marcisvibergs9992
      @marcisvibergs9992 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThairishTimes I am )) you have a cool channel. I watch every episode. keep the Schtories coming

    • @tomtaylor9280
      @tomtaylor9280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThairishTimes You're the Louis Theroux of Thaireland. Keep up the good work, Pete, with the innocent but deadly interview style.

  • @danporath536
    @danporath536 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So much drama, yet so little ability to self-reflect.

    • @jdavies212msu
      @jdavies212msu ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a total narcissistic loser. I couldn’t stomach watching the whole thing. Came here to the comments just to confirm I’m not alone. 😬

  • @Bangkokguitar
    @Bangkokguitar ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I understand this character well. There was a portion of my life I was just like that. I had a lot of fingers pointed elsewhere, when I was actually the problem. Of course, I couldn't see it. I was too busy having fun. ha ha ha. Anyway, I hope he gets it all worked out. He doesn't seem to be a bad guy. He just seems to be a little bit too occupied with having fun, at any price.

    • @packageism
      @packageism ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Not to mention his addiction to alcohol and drugs

    • @Bangkokguitar
      @Bangkokguitar ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@packageism Yeah, been there and done that. That's what I meant, As they say. Self is easy to spot in others ha ha. He doesn't really have a clue. None of us do when we're reaching the pinnacle. Hope he figures it out before he ages too much.

    • @andym28
      @andym28 ปีที่แล้ว

      Given the way things will go in the coming years I think he might as well enjoy himself. He is clearly a free spirit and reminds me of brendt the guitar player from mastodon.

  • @SantiSabaiLife
    @SantiSabaiLife ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an interview Pete! Great life story. I wish him a better future than his challenging past. He is obviously a "crafty" fellow. 👍👍 Thanks for continuing the videos whenever you have time.🍻

  • @saigonexile531
    @saigonexile531 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    'Dude, do you know how much weed I smoke every day?' LOL

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and this dude is a father ... to multiple kids from different mothers... frightening

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant Pete absolutley brilliant . Please do part 2 on this one .

  • @oywatters9415
    @oywatters9415 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well, I was salivating at one point 🤣 Another eye opening video! Each to their own. Makes me appreciate my humble life. Thank you Pete 🙏 and it's 🥶 today in Kent (-4c)😖

    • @oywatters9415
      @oywatters9415 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@speakingscripts 🌞👍

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Freezing here too Oy😬😬😬😬

  • @seankelly6695
    @seankelly6695 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Interesting bloke , but you feel like going for a drink after listening to his never ending rollercoaster life story...

    • @packageism
      @packageism ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah and hopefully you don’t take a bar stool next to him

  • @mickvallantine2523
    @mickvallantine2523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow that line just popped into my head "you couldn't write this shit" excellent interview and entertainment Pete, thanks. Hope all is going well for you back home, popped over to Thailand last month but couldn't stay more than a couple of weeks. Just don't feel it there no more. Cheers Pete

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed it

  • @zacharyferreira2469
    @zacharyferreira2469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh man, Pete, where do you find these people? And you have a talent for drawing out the truth. I feel for the guy… he has had a rough 10 years but at the same time, where is the accountability for his own life choices and actions. Just sad that someone can be broken and defeated so many times by the results of their own choices and still find a way of saying “this is what life did to me, this is why I am the victim here…”. Keep the videos coming Pete! Your patience as an interviewer is exceptional.

  • @DavidDeFrain
    @DavidDeFrain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fire video Pete. Going to live in BKK myself this month.

  • @barbaravanbeek8287
    @barbaravanbeek8287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting guest! Follow up would be great

  • @JohnRunaway.Official
    @JohnRunaway.Official 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    enjoyed that one! weird story, but super interesting - this guy's a character 🙏🏻

  • @streetfoodquest1180
    @streetfoodquest1180 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This feels like fear and loathing in las vegas... it is real or all a hilucination, no one knows. lol. Pete I would love to see you revisit some older guests, Chris Parker, Tony Huge, Dana, Would love updates on those. Especially Tony, is he still alive! LOL

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now that would be cool. Watch this space…

  • @jeb419
    @jeb419 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great interview Pete. And great question asking him what his mother and law would say about him if you asked her. Matt seems like an interesting character with some issues that probably don’t help him stay out of trouble. Cautionary tale but hey he’s over there doing it and finding ways to make things work…with only a bit of jail time and turmoil…

  • @einargun
    @einargun ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great story even though he was all over the place while telling it 😅 The most shocking part was that his son, who has lived all his life there since 2 years old, doesn't speak Thai 😮😮😮

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that kid is going to be a mess.... imagine that this dude ..is Your Dad 😳

  • @JAY-wn2hr
    @JAY-wn2hr ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Having lived in China for a decade myself, I can confirm this stuff really happened to this guy.
    And imo, you should seek more guys out like him.
    There are a lot of foreigners with similar stories and even better. *Myself included, but no, I'm not interested.
    Keep up the good work.

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you actually know him then? Or because you lived in China for 10 years you know he's being honest?
      Not trying to be argumentative I'm just curious. I have lived in China since 1994 and I've no idea if he's telling the truth or not.
      I did find him extremely unlikeable though, the stuffing his face while talking at us is just plain rude so hoping no more twats like this for a while.

    • @JAY-wn2hr
      @JAY-wn2hr ปีที่แล้ว

      Alright, his story might have been juiced up a little bit. But his story isn't "uncommon" , I have personally went trough similar stuff.
      And have seen some crazy stuff during my time. Foreigners being cheated out of money and well over a dozen divorces.
      Just to name a few things.
      *I mean, you have been there for about 40 year's. So you can't tell me, you never heard or seen stuff like this.
      Honestly, I have seen more people crash and burn, compared to any success stories.

  • @jim.pearsall
    @jim.pearsall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a character. Pete… very interesting interview. Great job… 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @jim.pearsall
      @jim.pearsall ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThairishTimes You should interview “WorldOfOni” who just recently landed in Thailand 🇹🇭 👏🏻👍🏻

    • @jim.pearsall
      @jim.pearsall ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also try interviewing “Ellis WR” who are traveling through Thailand 👏🏻👍🏻

  • @kjsbest
    @kjsbest ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview

  • @Wanda-fi6mj
    @Wanda-fi6mj ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am so confused by this man, yet so invested in the story

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dropped out at 7 minutes ...

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he's a hot mess

  • @britzman9905
    @britzman9905 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This sounds like the plot to the hangover 4

  • @Finn-cv3ff
    @Finn-cv3ff ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm sorry to say, but I can understand he's mother in law very well.......

  • @Jubal.Harshaw
    @Jubal.Harshaw ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've traveled many years. There are many holes in his story.
    Grain of salt warning is suggested.

    • @BlueSparkshine
      @BlueSparkshine 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The guy being interviewed is a liar and a criminal.

  • @schrodingerscat3912
    @schrodingerscat3912 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    international couples are very impressive. relationships are already impossible enough and then you throw in a language barrier and cultural differences on top of that. kudos

  • @Roberto-xc5xy
    @Roberto-xc5xy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quite the interesting story ... I also lived in China for years and what Matt said is correct for the most part ... Thanks again for the interesting stories Pete, they're always enjoyable. ..

  • @michaelpaterson732
    @michaelpaterson732 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is truly one of the darkest stories I have heard. I wish the interviewee luck in the future. I'm personally glad not to be living in China anymore. After 7 years there myself I know how callous people can be but this is just disturbing beyond belief.

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God, I wouldn't even visit China if you paid me ...

    • @tka1528
      @tka1528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ma3stro681 Why not?

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Having been caught in the Shanghai lockdown in 2022, I agree... we couldn't get food, medical care, couldn't step outside ....for two months, even to the international airport. Embassy couldn't even help. Never again with that place. NEVER.@@ma3stro681

  • @brettm1251
    @brettm1251 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow Pete that was a very interesting video. Matt is a cool guy and has an incredible story but what stood out most was how he didn't let the negative stuff keep him down and he bounced back to reinvent himself. At the moment i am under some pressure with family illness's my mom in particular and i have just been diagnosed with depression and put on meds so i am having a tough time rite now to the point i find it hard to enjoy videos and so on. however watching Matts story gave me some hope and lifted me a little so thanks for the video. cool stuff keep going with your channel mate.

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad the video helped you Brett. Chin up bud

  • @TWCH
    @TWCH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video Pete.

  • @tracyRSA3669
    @tracyRSA3669 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice interview as always Pete. This guy tho' ... 🤔 Hope things work out for him.

  • @pepelemoko01
    @pepelemoko01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pete, next time the CIA wants someone to talk, lock them in a room, with Matt and Steve Rosse for an hour, Jesus you'd anything to get out.

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I want to have a camera in that room

    • @pepelemoko01
      @pepelemoko01 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThairishTimes Like an experiment in psychics, would they cancel each out, or merge together and blow up.

  • @jtodt23
    @jtodt23 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Interesting, love your focus and questioning line. But, faaahhhhk, what exhausting energy.

  • @goodphone156
    @goodphone156 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is Thailand, can be beautiful a dangerous at the same time.

  • @jjjjjjjjooolllllllllll8395
    @jjjjjjjjooolllllllllll8395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story, thank you Pete

  • @unkopower7899
    @unkopower7899 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this guy should be a character on "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"

  • @mirandamcartier
    @mirandamcartier ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting!

  • @sociallypatterneddefect9580
    @sociallypatterneddefect9580 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was in china during the first Sars breakout.. it was the same operation but not that strict.. go look at the timeline of the first Sars breakout.. but everyone was masked and stopped traveling.. I of course went traveling and never wore a mask.. it was great.. no crowds I went to the great wall during the first break out.. nobody was there it was awesome .. I highly recommend traveling during a "pandemic"

  • @tobyprice1092
    @tobyprice1092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview. Some character too.

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pure gold Pete really!

  • @pvmcevitt3760
    @pvmcevitt3760 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pete, Many Irish people love Pop Art. Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup painting is legendary.

  • @masterofthecranium
    @masterofthecranium ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most people I've met who have visa issues in Thailand in one way or another have made their own bed. I'm not picking up anything different here. Feel bad for the guy but all that trouble he has had does not come by coincidence. There's one constant variable involved in those situations he's talking about.

  • @donnaabateholmes
    @donnaabateholmes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is Matt's TH-cam channel?

  • @packageism
    @packageism ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Forgot to mention the eating; drinking and smoking in front of the camera was a shocker. Does he think we want to watch him munching on a satai stick with bits of rice stuck on his teeth.

  • @YuChiGongG
    @YuChiGongG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What are those? Crabs legs? I got to get me some of those next time I am in center-city Chiang Mai. Also, where is this restaurant/hotel where the video is being shot. I got to get me some of that food and beer. As well, what kind of beer is this man drinking. Is this a product placement video?

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว

      They looked like crab legs 😩🫣🤮

  • @cliffv8878
    @cliffv8878 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a weed smoker with tattoos. I'm sure the mother loved you.

  • @mikedezo424
    @mikedezo424 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow sad his kid has lived and Thailand so long and can’t speak it. Language is a great gift he could have given him.

  • @owenayre8797
    @owenayre8797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt....you and I have the same story being involved with a Chinese princess. It got crazy!

  • @noelmcgarry456
    @noelmcgarry456 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was fast forwarding, too much me,me,me needs to smoke dope all the time to live with himself ! Keep them coming Pete you have a great site thanks .

  • @nicholasnovak4
    @nicholasnovak4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think people need to understand that an interview is an interview. You take the person as they are and it made for a great interview. I don't care if they are eating. Its not rude. Dude is enjoying his dinner. He's obviously a busy guy on the go. Did he invite some troubles into his life? Yes. Haven't we all. At least it is something to learn from. I am very Happy i did not take a job to go and teach in China in 2019. Would have been hell to live there during Covid.

  • @KMiller389
    @KMiller389 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had to turn this interview off after he started eating and drinking. WTH?? Never have seen a video or interview like this, ever. Would love to know the real truth behind it. A follow up interview with both ex-wives would be interesting.

  • @mattkearsey812
    @mattkearsey812 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loves the drama

  • @willsmith39
    @willsmith39 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah American education is totally failing.🙄 There are 330m people in America, some seem to have done pretty well academically, you're saying you really needed to move to Thailand to find decent schools. 2 mins in and I'm not buying it

    • @sandgroper1980
      @sandgroper1980 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spot on Will , with his "white face " being "Mickey mouse " What a peanut !

  • @sirsillybilly
    @sirsillybilly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eating on camera reminds me of George in Seinfeld when he decides to start eating an apple before he calls a girl to ask her out to try and “keep it real”

  • @rebjorn79
    @rebjorn79 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's his YT channel?

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its called 'diary of raging narcissist '

  • @sandgroper1980
    @sandgroper1980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This bloke is a complete dreamer !

    • @fs5775
      @fs5775 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if by 'dreamer' you mean 'loser' I'm with ya

    • @sandgroper1980
      @sandgroper1980 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fs5775 Yep 100% looser !

  • @Bekindloveis
    @Bekindloveis 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pete could u update Matt’s utube channel name on info here pls? I would like to look up his fascinating stories cos he is quite an interesting character 😄

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey buddy it’s Reality Trek 420

  • @rijkie226
    @rijkie226 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best interviews Pete. What a lovely guy. I could be his friend. Sure he ll be ok later on. No worries. Thank you Pete

  • @duncanburnett8547
    @duncanburnett8547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow!

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am riveted to this

  • @smartbiz888
    @smartbiz888 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great interview, I see no problem with the eating, drinking, and smoking during the interview...Much like sitting in a bar sharing a beer and swapping stories, this is reality...The adventures and misadventures are many with Matt, and not a dull moment...Interesting and dramatic life to now, good he's moved into something stable like growing marijuana haha! 😂

    • @socialmoravec
      @socialmoravec ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This guy Matt is a fun story teller. And yea, it is just like the guy you sit down next to and tells his great story. .. I've been that guy at times in my life. Wishing Matt all the best.

  • @fulltimeforeigner5640
    @fulltimeforeigner5640 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to hear what really happened with this guy.
    He comes across as someone who will blame anyone but himself for the problems in his life. Not saying he’s lying but the way he tells his story sounds so bias it’s obvious he’s leaving out a lot of details lol

  • @shane0traveller451
    @shane0traveller451 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is definitely a character!!

  • @Nessyk01
    @Nessyk01 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man he’s a bloody legend !! …. Well he thinks so 🥴

  • @packageism
    @packageism ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe Pete should do drug testing on his subjects prior to starting. Does the unsub know that weed and booze is bad for his bipolar disorder? Give up your vices and sober up for your child and for yourself. Depression can be beaten but it has to come from within you. His stories are odd and some don’t make sense. I’m sure in the bar tonight there will be a different version. If he came and sat next to me I would run forest run.

  • @louisdisbury9759
    @louisdisbury9759 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hate to say this a friend of mine before he employed anyone invited them to lunch, he told me you can always judge a person by the way they eat.

  • @John-be5ng
    @John-be5ng ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy needs to write a book

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is unrelated but last year I bought a new house and I was bidding against a chinese family who wanted to buy for their grandparents. They offered 20,000 AUS dollar in cash to sell to them In an envelope . I know this because the owners were very angry about it and they told me upon the sale going through to me . I had to take out a morgage unfortunalty and over bid them by 35,000 dollar to get my now home . The Chinese family backed off and although I paid way over market value at the time I have that equity back now . Dont anyone call me rascist because I am not .

    • @sirsillybilly
      @sirsillybilly ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t point out that vast swaths of residential property is left unoccupied while we are going through a housing crisis. Wouldn’t want to be accused of racism …
      China knows it’s the Achilles heel of the West

  • @PaulWalliswriter
    @PaulWalliswriter ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Matt jumps in with both feet ... Kudos to him!

  • @DJR382
    @DJR382 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That guy is a wreck

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That his son carnt speak Thai is amazing

  • @Bekindloveis
    @Bekindloveis 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great interview Pete 👍🏻 Alas Not many people in the comments below seem to like Matt but i for one feel sorry for what he had to go through being betrayed by so many people including his seemingly narcissistic chinesse wife although he kindly described her as having emotional depression whom he showed he cared about & said he really loved. he is your typical loud mouthed no nonsense American southerner or NY guy who unfortunately doesn’t speak or act subtly so steps on people’s toes or turns them off, but i prefer such people who are real in your face than people who are fake nice then who then stabs or bath mouths u in back.

  • @user-fd9vl7tm3p
    @user-fd9vl7tm3p ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is about 5 levels beyond car crash TV.

  • @nurotracker6061
    @nurotracker6061 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Speaking and shoving stuff in his mouth - booze, smoke, chow, imagine her parents meeting this with zero manners … just wow …

  • @FRED-gx2qk
    @FRED-gx2qk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is crazy 🙄

  • @genokemp2433
    @genokemp2433 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got to 25 mins then had to move on 🤦‍♂Sorry Pete

    • @ThairishTimes
      @ThairishTimes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the 25 though 👍🏼

  • @npik7329
    @npik7329 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When s... happens in your life over and over and over again, its time to look at the common denominator and start looking at the mirror.

  • @gertdrok
    @gertdrok ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now waiting on his next Problem. Better he goes drink again 1 bottle of whiskey and smoke some Cannabis. This will end in a short time as same as everything before. Good Interview Pete, he was a little bit restless. 😉🙏

  • @cj5273
    @cj5273 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How rude of this guy to start eating halfway through the interview

  • @ian-wu2bb
    @ian-wu2bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pete you know me a little I think . This is one is pure gold . I disagree with the negative comments but each to his own . I rate this as one of your best by far . This guy is me in an alternate universe. How he survived this long amazes me . But a brilliant video. I really love he eats drinks and smokes while talking . As I said this one is right up there in your top 5 at least .
    Do more like this Pete please.

  • @alanoconnor7967
    @alanoconnor7967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is this a movie storyline? Or some smoking a little too much weed? . a good video over all