What Foreigners Get Wrong About Thailand (Feat. @MinorityNomad ) | One Night in Bangkok Ep. 012

Tonight we’re joined by world traveler Erick Prince ( @minoritynomad ) to chat about what foreigners misunderstand about Thailand, the effect of social media on travel, music festivals, nightlife in Bangkok, and what it’s like being an African-American in Asia.
Erick has been to over 95 countries on his quest to become the first African-American to visit every country in the world. Through his travel blog, Erick has had the chance to work with brands like Facebook, Singha Corp, LAN Airlines, Lonely Planet, Intercontinental Hotels, and Sony. Through his work, he continues to inspire African-Americans, Latinos, and those from low-income communities to explore the world.
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⬇ TIMESTAMPS ⬇
00:00 Intro
00:17 Minority Nomad
03:14 Growing up in America
07:58 Leaving the US
13:51 Arriving in Thailand
21:48 The effect of social media
26:55 Comparing places/cultures
32:10 “Working” girls
37:05 Thailand isn’t “cheap” anymore?
42:48 Should you buy a condo in Thailand
47:10 Making a home base in Bangkok
49:52 Bringing mom to Bangkok
53:22 Wonderfruit Festival
01:00:35 Rolling Loud Thailand
01:04:54 Hip Hop in Thailand
01:08:22 Places to go out in Bangkok
01:09:14 Nightclubs in Bangkok
01:11:13 Rooftop bars
01:11:58 Gogo bars
01:12:37 Being a black man in Thailand01:21:17 Future life in Thailand?
01:23:41 Isaan
01:24:49 Steps to move to Thailand
01:30:28 Minority Nomad online
01:31:04 Outro

[@semzip8558]

So much wiseness displayed here. Bring Erick on more often!

[@travisxpickle]

Love this guy. You can tell he's a solid, thoughtful human being.

[@greggraham2476]

This was a really great convo. Erick has plenty of bars (quotables) in this one. You've set up a great forum for good discourse and facts. New subscriber.Thank you!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for checking it out 💪

[@archiedollars1975]

I am from Philadelphia and I love Thailand for the beautiful city and night markets , food , night life , low crime rate , the massages, the exchanges rates , the list goes on ❤

[@davevilaga]

Hello! I'm David from Hungary, and it was really nice to hear that Hungary and Budapest were mentioned. I love your channel, keep up the good work!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@JourneyinThailand]

Issan very nice,quiet, and peaceful. Only downside is Extreme isolation,loneliness. No Farang foods.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

I would like to explore that region. Thanks for the comment 🙏

[@RanjitKeshwala]

Great interview and a lot of info this guest!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thank you 🙏

[@theluxuryminimalistraveler]

this was a great interview!! lots of great insight into Thai culture. Erick has helped many travelers like myself over the years❤ "being black overseas is a superpower" AGREEEEEED!!!❤

[@jsikke]

Great interview.
Per the recommendation, I just listened to Tupac's, "Brenda has a baby". Wow...

[@wilron776]

Brilliant stuff guys. I too am a man of colour - from Australia living between the two countries for the past 2.5 years. There are many aspects of this dialogue I appreciate, however the brief moment of naming and honouring of the Issan culture and people is absolute ‘Gold’!!!!!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@figurxfigur8935]

briliant guy taking all think real 100% agree!!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@CoachSamuelSG]

Superb. Learned so much from this. Thank you!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@villagefarang]

I like the enthusiasm and got a chuckle from the comments about being before social media. I moved here in 1977 so know something about coming to Thailand without any information beforehand.
I do disagree on the subject of Isaan. I understand why expats gravitate to the region but that is a major reason I would never live there. After 30 years in Bangkok I moved to Chiang Rai and much prefer everything about northern culture.

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

I've been to Chiang Rai. It's beautiful.

[@danielj3010]

Gary Butler is kick ass!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Yea he's a great guy

[@danielj3010]

Fantastic interview chico :)

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@MavenMajorCity]

Halfway through; great talk. A great laid-back concept you've got going on here. Thx. 🥂🙏

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for checking it out 👏

[@Ibrahim-rt5dr]

Lets GO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@YukioNeo]

Another great podcast! Thank you

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-nf5sb7rc3e]

Haha, it could be Erkel got me :D

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

👀

[@AHMEDCALITV]

Great interview

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Thanks for watching

[@belze0n885]

Very interesting and smart guest. Thanks for the interview

[@OneNightinBangkok_]

Glad you enjoyed it