What’s It Like Being a Foreigner in Thailand? | ASIAN BOSS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- In 2018 alone, Bangkok hosted over 22 million tourists from around the world, and extended its title as the world’s most visited city for the fourth year in a row. But while tourists may fawn over Bangkok’s many inexpensive pleasures, have you ever wondered how life is like for the foreigners who actually live in this tourism mecca? We hit the streets Bangkok to find out.
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That German guy made a really good point about some foreigners live inside their bubbles. It’s so true.
It is true in a lot of countries in Asia. (Funny thing is is true of foreigners in the West. Lots of Chinese/Koreans can't speak English in USA/Canada and lived their whole lives there...)
But those Asians in the west haven’t complained that local people don’t speak their language while many foreigners in Thailand do complain
All the international school snobs.
I think most Asian people in other countries live in their own bubble too.
That’s not a bad thing. The locals really don’t want you there
Next:
What it is like being a reporter in Asian boss.
good one 👍
That would actually be quite interesting, a behind the scenes look.
JAY김진환 Asian Boss is running out of interesting topics. 😐😐😐😐😐😐
John Doe I agree, sadly :/
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These people are really much more thoughtful and understanding towards Thai culture than I expected , they understand that they should bear the burden of learning Thai language and understanding their culture as they are the ones who moved there .
Surabhi Kumari I think principally Americans resist to it, but it’s the right, in any country, the rule is simple, you move, so you have to get used to everything.
@@itsme4026 yes, americans and people from uk (not all!!) are disrespectful... and since my last holiday in thailand i also have a bad image of people from india and israel, sorry :/
of course you have to learn the language when you move in a new country, thats my opinion... its sad to see that many people are not willing to learn the (new) language... this is also an indication that these people also dont want to learn about the culture and locals/natives
Surabhi Kumari The days of the colonial era Raj is long over. We Westerners respect and value Asian culture now. 😐😐😐😐✊🏻
@@John77Doe sure...
That German guy is really honest and good guy, he just tells truth.
Agreed!
I wonder what the German guy works for living in Thailand
@@jeff6199 damn chill, keep calm
@waiting20 50cominG Well he is German afterall
@@danh.2270 Many Germans work in Hotel, Tourism and Hospitality industry I think.
"I'm a jeweller and I just opened a restaurant"
Yup..he's 100% Indian
So maybe his restaurant does also sell peanuts after all.
Lol
Kevin Price 😂😂😂
May be it's a side business !!!
Hi Jack he needs to open up a textile shop next
I lived in Thailand for a few years and miss it so much!!! Planning on doing an internship there! คิดถึงประเทศไทยเสมอไปครับ ❤🇹🇭🇹🇭❤
Internship on how to harass underage thai girls
@@jeff6199 who hurt you?
@@jeff6199 nope.
Don't harass the kids whitey
เช่นกันครับ🙏❤
Two comments as a Thai person:
1. Last time I was living in Thailand in 2013, it was standard practice that foreigners were paid 5X the salary of a Thai person working at the same company. At the place I worked, me and the Thai workers made about ฿11,000 a month and the foreign workers made ฿55,000 a month.
2. Regarding the Indian gentleman’s comment about how expats have helped in Thailand’s development - expats have actually been crucial to Thailand’s development since like at least the 13th century (for example the Chinese artisans who helped develop Sukhothai lacquerware).
Is the payment for foreigners based on law? It might be to discourage the hiring of foreign workers over domestic
I worked for a month on my computer for a foreign company....with all of the co-working spaces opening we don't need to work for Thai companies to live there. However, if they try to have a group work remotely there doing the same job they can get busted for illegally working.
In the contextual Thai sense of Face, no, I am not bound by those fake rules, it is why farang can achieve things the average Thai can not by their own internal limitations.
50,000 THB is the minimum for monthly salary at a private company, in order to get visa and work permit. So that pay difference is entirely the government's fault. No foreigner wants to run foul of Immigration, so blame them.
Meanwhile, if you work for the government, they can pay you less than this 'foreigner minimum wage'. For school teachers, that still means you'll get paid more than Thai colleagues. But for university lecturers, foreigners end up being paid less than Thai colleagues (despite not having the bill for any of their degrees paid by taxpayer money).
No surprise that prices r spike up in expat areas like bubbles.
I'm Indonesian and I was a teacher in Thailand for 3 months. I was prepared my self abt welcoming culture shock and weird thing's that might be happen, but that's totally big no. Thai people just being slightly nice to foreigner, they help me a lot if I'm lost, working, and even translating. There's a few times that people's think I'm a Thai and talk but being sooo polite when they know that I'm foreigner and can't speak Thai. If some of you guys has too much worries abt go to Thailand or working there, just do it.
How much was the salary as teacher ? Thanks
@@danh.2270 My foreigner teachers get 35000 Baht around that. I'm not sure about other school.
@@kama5007 You need a good education to do it? I didn't do too well in school when I was younger, became much wiser when I got older (I'm 34 now) Would love to teach in Thailand one day.
I'm amazing with kids but only speak English, would be willing to spend lots of time learning Thai though.
Came back from a holiday there not long ago and Thailand has my heart now.. Most amazing place I've ever visited by far.
thais treats foreigners superfcially
Southeast asian in general its same face, I can't tell the difference between Indonesians Malaysia and Thais 😂
I do not understand what makes Thailand attractive to foreigners. Even though some people are from developed countries, I am just as surprised as I am Thai. But I'm glad that you all like Thailand. Have a nice stay here We always welcome you.😁🙏
Probably Bangkok and walking streets is the reason.
Your country is interesting and beautiful bro. Trust us. (From Philippines)
because it's much cheaper, no pressure to work really
i would say the same thing for france, it still a developping country too. yeah thailand has nothing interesting to offer
I first came to Thailand in 1967 and never really left, my heart has always been here. I have lived the real Thai life as well as the expat life and have a large extended family here in Thailand. Family, culture, food, people and weather all make for a great place for me. Learning the language is a must to really enjoy Thailand to the fullest.
got damn how old are you?
good reason to not go in countries like japan and thailand. the fluency priviledge is awful
I miss Thailand so much. I lived there for 3.5 years as a high school student and I 100% plan to go back after I graduate college.
I have strongly considered living in Thailand. Heck, I wanted to stay there after high school and go to college with my Thai friends. I knew that cost of living was a lot less than the US and that the healthcare there wasn’t going to bury me in bills....
Jeff 619 - tf, how?
Jeff 619 - 1) I’m not white & 2) I don’t want to teach English... at all.
Keep going with assumptions.
NATT117 - I am.
Looser back home.
@@jeff6199 I pity you.
German guy: Do your research before coming here
American/Australian(?) girl: Get on the plane and just do it
lol
I normally do both.
The girl is from South Africa (usually people find it impossible to identify some of us south Africans by our accent because we're quite ethnically mixed)
A German needs always a plan, and we are raised this way. Without it you don’t even survive the weather in Germany ;-)
andreas schaetze haha
That speaks volumes on American vs German approach to things.
I’m Mexican and lived In Chiang Mai for about 4 years and Thais treated me like a true Thai. I never had to pay for the foreign fees.
As a Thai, everytime I see foreigners, I think 'Why do they leave their developed countries and travel/live in Thailand?' It's good to know that they're fine.
It is because really the only benefit that gives us is a good job, if you can make a living in Thailand or you're already retired, Thailand is an amazing place.
Because it is so stressful living there.
Actually, Thailand looks very developed to me (as a westerner), especially after spending a week or so in Cambodia, Myanmar or Laos. You also have a surprising amount of social mobility - my Thai in-laws worked hard to get ahead and now enjoy a comfortable middle-class lifestyle that many foreigners would envy.
@@MinotaurvsCyclops So ironic, because it's also stressful living here lol.
@@TheHeremoo ln half communism government or should l say.... Full Commie? 😂
But l mean, it srsly hard to live here if u r different from the others here like ur thought in cultures and politics or belief that is opposite from the locals, no offense but its true.✌️✌️✌️
I went to Thailand in 2009 and 2015. I'm going there again in 2020. It's amazing country.
sorry about your ruined plans, 2020 sucks
I’m half Thai but I’m still a foreigner and I have been living here in Thailand for a few months since I am attending college here! I’m happy you guys made a video about foreigners here!
Hey I am half Thai too and thinking about doing an exchange semester in thailand! May I ask you which college you attend?
Celaeno I attend Mae Fah Luang University. However it’s not a university I recommend. It’s a beautiful campus and it has nice teachers but the international student program isn’t the best since they neglect the international students a lot. I’m planning on transferring to Mahidol or Thammasat. Maybe even Chiangmai University I think those would be better options if you are considering doing an exchange here!
@@shysnow8 Thank you so much for this information :) I just found out that my university only offers an exchange to Mahidol anyway so I'm going to check that out!
I'm half Thai as well . in Germany I am the asian guy and in Thailand I'm the farang 😂.
@@danh.2270 saaaame :'D
I'm from Indonesia but I do agree that Thailand especially Bangkok is convenient with relatively inexpensive living cost compare to other Indonesia major cities like Jakarta and Surabaya. Oh and don't forget the street food too... The Best!!!
Is Jakarta expensive?
@Navi I'm not a party people tho 😅😅 but yeah that one could be another factor too.. everyone has their own perspectives 🙏 I lived in Bangkok for awhile and on my opinion it more convenient in term of transportations, infrastructures and life quality. But similar with other major cities there is problem with the air quality too. But In general I enjoy my stay there 😊🙏
@@user-ov5nd1fb7s Jakarta not that extremely expensive compares to Bangkok, just around a dollar differences tho 👍👍
@@user-ov5nd1fb7s : To be honest, I can say BKK - Jakarta to toe to toe... In terms of food pricing..
last car/ormas triggered...
"Drugs and dark mafia, you musnt go to thailand" - mexican parents havent taken a look outside their window for a long time i guess...
Also pretty sure they don't just "portray" Mexico abroad like that. I have met exchange students that are delighted that they can even go outside alone in Europe.
so it's good to have you watching out their window ,you look so acknowledge window watcher
Same thought here....lmao!
She must be a privileged wealthy Mexican
Yeah, but you know the country and the language, even if it's dangerous. Which some places in Mexico aren't. If you go across the world to a shithole country and you can't speak the language and don't know where and who are dangerous or your way around, that place is 10x more dangerous than where you came from.
I want to move to Thailand because I love how rich the culture seems and for that reason I am learning Thai currently... But sometimes I get discouraged by my own fears and stuff... So, I just want to say to everyone that has a dream, you can achieve it. And the people in this video are proof that nothing is impossible, you just gotta work hard towards your goals and you might actually achieve it.
I wish a few years from now I can be living there too **fingers crossed.** Good luck everyone with your own dreams💖
What country are you from?
@@tigerex777 Now that you ask about it, it sounds suspicious, haha. But for real, I rather not tell, if you ask me so directly... Sorry, I have trust issues. All I will say though, I am not from Asia, so... Going to Thailand is not that easy for me if that's what you're curious about.
Dan L her nickname is korean and since her profile picture isn’t a Kpop star,It is pretty obvious that she’s korean
@@korean6706 You're actually not right xD. I am sorry to break it down to you but, having a korean nickname and a profile picture that is not the picture of a kpop idol, doesn't necessarily mean you are korean.
And that's the case for me, I am not korean. I am a language junkie, that's where my nickname comes from, and also as I said before, I have trust issues so I don't like revealing too much personal info online. Instead, I chose a nickname other than my real name in a language that I do speak but it's not my mother tongue to use as my online name.
You logic is kind of funny though~
하늘이오하늘 Well,I’m korean and I appreciate that you’re studying korean but revealing your ethnicity wouldn’t cause any harms to you haha.
"Skin-color pricing" - I learnt a new phrase today.
And it is not relevant in everyday life in Thailand at all. It is only super siper special nut case.
Please rename this 'What’s It Like Being A Foreigner In Bangkok?'. A lot of foreigners in Thailand including myself did not like living in Bangkok and moved to another city. It is very expensive, crowded, noisy and polluted. If you like big capital and are not looking to experience the local way of living then BKK is for you. The girl at 4 min brings a good point, Bangkok is not really representative of Thailand, well, where most foreigners live in BKK. I can say the same about Nimman or Old City in Chiang Mai. I currently am in Chum Phae, Thai Countryside, 2 hours away from the nearest Movie Theater. There are still foreigners here and enough foreign restaurants. Bangkok is not really different from Montreal, where I come from, and the cost of living is similar. The big difference is the street food culture in BKK, it is huge.
Max & Sujy React totally agree with you 👍🏿
Indeed I know Chang Mai is definitely touristy as well
Never really knew that Thai people think that we Indians sell peanuts 😂 .
It's the first time I hear about it as well...
Well in malaysian and singapore they have a similar stereotype
I kinda have that perception, but Thai Roti with condense milk is WAY stronger.
In Indonesia people will think indians sell textiles..
in germany there was the stereotype of indians selling Roses in streets, so in TV the stereotypical indian would sell Roses in the street lol
Make a "Being a Foreigner in Vietnam" and interview me haha
Where are you from? And why are you living there? Lolol there's your interview:)) lol
Save me Ichigo!! I was born in Singapore but grew up in Texas! Moved to Ho Chi Minh City 20 months ago and teach English to the Vietnamese. Check out my latest video where I filmed one of my classes haha
@@FishRFrenzNotFood oh that's actually interesting! Why did u decided to leave the states and move to Vietnam? I'm actually curious
@@kannibalkittie4269 Low taxes and cost of living. Planning to buy land and move there in a couple of years.
Save me Ichigo!! Well it’s a long story but in 2017, I gave my life to Jesus, the best decision of my life. I was so excited and passionate about life and people. So I kept asking Him to reveal the plans He had for me but He kept saying wait wait wait. So for the first year of my life of being a Christian, I worked in this great Coffee Trailer as a barista. It was a tough job given the Texas heat in a metal box. But I listened to God, not with patience or grace but with stubbornness and complaints. Until finally one day, He opened up a door for me to follow my best friend across the world to Vietnam, when He said loud and clear to me Go Go Go! At the time, the thought of leaving my home was scary and impossible. But the idea grew on me, the desire to leave everything behind to follow Gods calling for my life seemed possible. So I decided to quit my job, sell my car and say goodbye to my family and friends. Fast forward, 6 months into Vietnam, I am homesick, lonely and unemployed. Crying out to God, why He called me to a foreign land, where I can’t speak the language, don’t know how to ride the motorbike and don’t have any friends. Yet the stillness of His voice that whispered to me since day 1, Trust Me, remained. So I trusted Him. Day in, day out of tears and fears. Now fast forward a few months, I got my first job as an English teacher, I met some cool Vietnamese friends. Life started to open up and I thought Vietnam isn’t so bad after all. So I made it my goal to explore my options and opportunities. Now 20 months in, I have my dream apartment living in district 2, a dream job creating my own lessons and teaching a class of 10-15 young professionals in companies throughout hcmc, a loving and grounding community of thriving and giving people and most of all my first boyfriend that is everything I prayed for when I ask God in my future husband. I guess you could say that, God knew the desires of my heart even before I did and by following Him, somehow, someway, He make things work out for my good. Even when I don’t know, He knew all along. I’m so thankful for this life and all the relationships I have made in Vietnam. I can say that Vietnam is my home now ♥️
"I am a jeweler and we just opened up a new restaurant" 😏😆
Kombinatsiya It's kinda unrelateable. lol
Lmao
He probably talk about his brand new Indian restaurant
Loll had the same reaction
IQ 1000
They were all well-spoken and thoughtful people. The interview was done well!
12:30 "I can't talk about politic .."
You 're very wise.
Politic in thailand is the most ugly thing.. believe me.! I'm thai.
ไหนอธิบายมาสิครับ ว่ามันแย่ตรงไหนบ้าง คนไทยด้วยกันอยากรู้
You are uglier and you are one of those person we should avoid to associate with. Nice normal sane person dont just out-of-nowherer reveal and talk bad things about their country or family or friends to stragers. What kind of person you are?
@@wowprint5758 What kind of mentality is that where you're not allowed to criticize your own country? How does your country develope anywhere if even bad changes make you go "huh... fine by me I guess".
A little self-criticism is healthy for development.
@@FSB274 Dont be so over exagarated. This comment is not constructive and not for good intention and is useless for development. He/she comment it for the sake of own satisfaction. Freedom of speech blah blah. Everyone knows it. it is very easy concept. But this comment and uou have same mentality. Playing victimize, blaming someone, and being over dramatic.
@@wowprint5758 I knew you were Thai when you had the concept of 'criticizing your own country' is big NO-NO. Typical ignorant Thai wants to hide the truth(negative ones) of your own country. Pathetic
We will go to Thailand in two days' time. So excited to get a glimpse of their culture with my own eyes! 😁
อ่ะเครๆอย่าตกควายตายล่ะกันเพื่อนเด้วกลับบ้านไม่ได้ 😂
Welcome to Thailand! Also beware of the taxis, they always charge foreigners way to expensive.
Do yourself a favor and get out of Bangkok for a bit, but not south...go north! No islands there but worth seeing the mountains. Don't ride the elephants or take tuktuks. But taking a jitney up north is ok if you can get them to stop. LOL
Download “grab taxi” app in Thailand, it’s quite the same as uber app. It will make your life easier there if you want to find a taxi so that you can avoid those taxi scam.
If you wanna take bus in Bangkok I suggest downloading the Viabus app from the government, they are really helpful
I would really love to go Thailand someday. Besides I'll learn the language, culture,etc. It will be a great experience for people.😄😄💖💖
Im half Thai and I feel so happy that you like Thailand! It's really Great and Im proud to be a thai 🙇♀️thank you for liking Thailand!
@@katharinapfeiffer7215 Thai Puan!
It's good that some of these people understand the importance of learning Thai. I've seen so many foreigners coming and living here thinking they can get around assuming everyone speaks English to them. That's super arrogant and condescending.
That was interesting to listen to as a Thai. People this respectful and understanding are always welcome here.
I want to go to Thailand for college so I'm happy about this interview ❤
yes, we are Thai family 🇹🇭
and we welcome everyone from all around the world 🙏🏻
Why are you racist against Indians😠😠
Aqua Man I’m really sorry if that makes you upset but there are many uneducated people in Thailand who have not experience anything outside of the country yet so all the stereotype and misperception about people from other country (not just to Indians) still exists. Btw, I’m not sure about what kind of racist act you’ve met in Thailand bc in the environment that I lived in, no one have treated other race badly.
Happy to sea the SEA region develops like this; just hoping that it will retain the prosperity of its people and especially the environment.
Regarding the environment, that ship has sailed a long time ago. The people are living in an ongoing environmental disaster.
I used to be a Bangkokian. Now I'm living in other SEA country. The perspective from these foreigners are very solid and honest. Hope you all in this video stay safe and healthy in Thailand during this challenging time.
Lol of course their isn't an east asian vibe Thailand is a SOUTHeast asia
False, all of southeast asian countries HAVE EAST ASIAN INFLUENCE , mainly chinese , so there ARE east asian ''vibes''.
The second most temples in thailand are chinese temples. Several thai food has CHINESE influence etc etc. , the main influence of thailand comes from india, but also chinese influence, just less than indian. (im also thai-chinese so i do know what influence there is in our culture). If you see more of thailand youll notice it much more, and ofcourse without those infos they dont know. Foreigners mainly dont look up where the influences of a culture is actually from etc. (or from what countries it was influenced from)
@@mxd-1990asn yeah influence doesn't change geography. East asia is not SOUTHeast asia
mxd-asian1990 Australia and the USA have East Asian influence - the fact is Thailand is SE Asia and that is reflected in the predominant culture.
@@mxd-1990asn Thai cultures are more like CAMBODIAN, Burmese and Northeast Indian not Chinese. Lol
Third World country in a nutshell lmao
perfect timing - going to Bangkok in 3 weeks
thank you
Thai people are so nice! I'd love to learn the language one day
If you are going to live in a country, you must learn the language, especially if you want to make that country your home. You don't even have to be fluent, but just good enough to show that you respect the local culture. Learning language is the bare minimum.
Quite liked the interviews guys, great job
Very insightful.. Nice questions.. A lot of research has gone in.. Look forward for more such videos.. Love from Bengaluru...
That german guy answered all of the question honestly,
I remembered being asked by older Americans (in the States, about 10 years ago)...
"Do Thai people ride elephants to places?"
"I've heard that there are Elephant Basil (like Beef Basil) in Thailand."
I was not upset at all, just explained that Elephants are in zoos or conservation centers. because I myself have my own version of perception towards other countries I've never visited as well.
I think It's all in the movies. Exactly like one of them said in the interview. I am glad that young people nowadays embrace different cultures.
I’m from Sydney, Australia.
When I was a kid I visited my cousins in KL. They attended the international school. Even American kids wanted to know if we lived in tree houses and if kangaroos and koalas were dangerous. 🙄
ผัดกระเพราช้าง? ์Nope, we prefer centipede and tarantula. 55555
@@kittenastrophy5951 I know right LOL
😂🤣Elephant Basil?!😂🤣 I can’t stop laughing.😂😂🤣🤣🤣 🤣 ROTFL
I've got a lot of suprise that's how ppl in this video respect Thai culture a lot. Thaks for the love and visiting Thailand. ขอบคุณที่มาเยือนประเทศไทยครับ 🙇♂️
thank you for this video, very delightful for someone who wants to move to Thailand.
Thailand is beautiful. Marie is beautiful as well. 😊
A few months ago I was in touch with Bangkok University cause I want to study Entrepreneurship... I’m about to apply cause in my view, Thailand’s one of the most “mind opened” countries, and I was really surprised of how they answered me fast, and apparently it’s easy. This video really helped me cause I really trust in Asian Boss work. Knowing a country just by the dramas is not the best way. 🤭
I also would like to know if you guys recommend me the Bangkok University Internacional....
I would recommend Public Universities rather than private universities such as Bangkok University. The top uni in Thailand are all public (Chulalongkorn, Thammasart, Mahidol etc.) but it's a lot harder to get in and potentially more expensive. But since these 3 uni's are situated in Inner Bangkok, it's much more convenient. (Bangkok University is in outer Bangkok) :)
But if you like private unis then Bangkok/Assumption are great choices! Good luck
G if you want to study in Thailand, go for public universities. The quality of education is much better in public universities in Thailand.
CT Thai Chulalongkorn is famous, but it’s so hard to get in, I don’t even know how is it, but I think in any country it’s hard to get in a public university... I’m gonna search for information, thx!
Veitchii Aii it’s so hard to get in a public university! 🤭
Chulalongkorn International Business school is accredited in being one of the best business schools in Asia and is ranked in the top 100 in the world ranking. If you can get in, you'll have good job prospects for sure! :)
the content is very good. the questions were asked at the right point. people who wad interviewed gave very good, true, and useful perspectives.
Excellent interviews. Very helpful information for me considering visiting with the possibility of moving their permanently.
Hey Asian Boss, could you find a geisha, maiko, or maybe former geisha or maiko and interview them?
Or a former female yakuza
@Noviya Magic I've seen some others but I was wondering if Asian Boss would do it. I scrolled through their whole channel since other people are telling me they did it, I even did "control F" and searched it through youtube and I haven't found anything.
Damn, Mika is really pretty.
I recently visited Bangkok, Thailand last week March 10-17, 2023 and I targeted mainly to take photos and streetfoods. I fell in love with the Thai foods, it's closely similar in Filipino foods. I was realy sad and crying inside when I had to go back to my country 😢 Thai people are very kind and welcoming. I really miss their foods. I'm planning to try finding a job in Thailand. Kapphun Krap! 🇹🇭🇵🇭
Knowing Thai is a double edged sword for me. A lot of middle aged and younger know a good amount of English and IMO it benefits them a lot being able to build their English confidence talking to me. The only time I wish I spoke thai is so I could ask old people local history questions and about ghost stories lmfao
Ever since I first saw Thai writing I've thought about learning Thai, it looks pretty.
"Ya know, just because my hair is dark and I have tan skin doesn't mean I speak *insert lauguage here* "
*_Me when I go to somewhere in asia_*
What did you expect them to think? "Oh this guy/girl has dark hair and tan skin, I think he/she is a Scandinavian."
@书中自有黄金屋 when you go to an Asian country and you look like one the native, naturally the natives will think you're one of them. When you're in a western country and some white person goes "konnichiwa" to you because you look Asian and that's the only Asian word they know, that IS racist and/or ignorant. What a stupid comparison.
Try knowing the language and looking non-asian. I wonder how many times non-asians that can speak Asian languages like me gets told "no Engrish" in a lifespan
Lol it's just a joke calm down
If it seemed off I mean that even though it happens in the parts of Asia that Ive gone too, it happens even if I go to a Chinese or Japanese restaurant.
Bangkok is a lovely city, Thailand is a wonderful country to visit! Maybe I will live there one day.
Asian Boss good job! And i love thai content ㅇㅅㅇ
Im going to japan soon. Ive wanted to go to thailand too. Maybe one day.
Now i feel prideful...✊ (I'm Thai)
Exactly
Ive been to Thailand 4 times now and im always sad and depressed whenever i have to go back home i never had that with any other country in the world i visited ever.
I think that basicly sums up what most people have with Thailand its a unique place and Bangkok is like no other city on the planet like that woman said its addictive ! .
Your Thai Reporter is super super cute! Hopefully she will interview me too next time I'm in Bangkok
I'm just here for the comments and not surprise at all to see stereotypical comments like "they looking for a bang in Bangkok lmao" or "for creep old paedophiles from the west, it must be a heaven on earth!" and etc. You're already doing great trying to learn about other cultures online through Asian Boss channel, but do yourself a favor man - you are already half-way there, now just go outside of your room or comfort zones and actually explore those destinations first and widen your perception.
@@jeff6199 u are for sure
I was born in America but my father is from Thailand, I want to go back and seen the land.
She interviewed giants. Giants love Thailand.
Yo all these foreigners are really well spoken and understanding nice !
Hella miss living in Thailand ! I hung with the tourists there ! So easy to reach out to the locals and everyone in the country seemed so polite to me ! Such a privilege as a foreigner to receive all the benefits in the country !
Minute 01:35 That is how I feel every time I visit Thailand. is like being "Home Away from Home"
I feel very much at home there
I love ur video's keep up the good work
asian boss is great it helps us to know lot of things
I'm from Malaysia , and I have respect for Thailand who impose strict visa and business laws from expats , who wants to preserve their own local culture and people in general, unlike here in Malaysia .
It would have been super interesting to know what the locals thought of foreigners living in Thailand as well.
you dont want to hear it, believe me lol
interesting and positive ..also remember there is life outside BKK ...which is even more amazing!
00:14...inexpensive pleasures? ha...yeah, that's one way to put it
and btw, mika is a very welcome addition to the Asian Boss team...can we have more of her, please?
OMG the reporter is so tiny it looks like a little kid talking to everyone else that is amazing
compact yet efficient.
หึม..
As an Indian, I have been to thailand few times but for short stays of 5 days or so only. Still i have fallen in love with the culture, the folk music and the language which i can read, write and speak to good extent. Learning on my own remotely. But i not too fond of thai people as they are not too fond of us 😁 but besides that i love everything thai...especially music. I do have a few good thai friends though and they are fantastic
Interesting opinions from foreigners staying in thailand🤔😎
great video!
"I know cultures."
"There's pizza here?! Shocking!!!!"
And then she says that Americans are perceived as dumb and stupid and she tries to overcome that. Ahahah
Shhocking...? Uh you get that pizza isnt only an american food. Wow people love to sh** on Americans at every chance they get.
@@dvdfll Why is that funny. She loves the country. Why make fun of her and that?
@@dallymoo7816 It's funny because she didn't think there would be MODERN amenities in Thailand. Was she shocked there were cars and skyscrapers too? Like jeez. Half the tourists coming to Southeast Asia seem to be expecting mud huts and spears or somthing and complain about places being "westernized" when they see people with smartphones, or in this case... pizza. Like hello. It's 2019.
@@AngryKittens they need to go to Laos. Less modernization there....but you can still find sushi and Hard Rick Cafe. Lol
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Hello.. first time here 🙂 watching your good and nice videos. Philippines is beautiful place too. And friendly county. We are kind. And we respect foreigners. Come to our country.🌹🇵🇭 Watching from Manila Philippines 🇵🇭🌹
I like this topic, do it in nore countries pls... And if u do it for indonesia, be specific on bali vs jakarta because the experience would be tot different
the interviewer........shes so pretty oh my god
Land Of Smiles Thailand is a fantastic channel full of stories, and the experiences of a guy who moved to Thailand with his Thai wife. I would recommend people check it out. His Thai stories are fantastic.
I love Thailand. It is getting harder now, for farangs, due to the visa situation constantly changing. Thailand has a bit of a reputation for red light district type things, but the country is far more than that. The people are kind, warm and genuine. The scenery is absolutely breath taking. The markets are a fun time to just walk around and enjoy all the fresh food and street food.
If you like moto vlogs, Harald Baldr did a series of moto vlogs all across Thailand.
That foreigners are so understanding and polite
Great interviews, the young German bloke was especially spot on, very smart fella. 👏
Good for Thailand when it comes to foreigners learning their language, in the Philippines we please foreigners by bending our tongues and be on the same level when it comes to speaking English even if in the first place we as locals shouldn't put more effort on doing that, they are tourist they must put effort on learning our native language.
They could barely speak Thai.. lol
I just moved to Malaysia 3 months ago. I have been studying Malay on my own with books. but to be honest, I have 5 young children and have no time or babysitter to watch them so I can attend a formal class. I would LOVE it if I had a Malay friend to learn the spoken language. I rent malay books from the library to read to my children, but I am not sure I am pronouncing the words correctly.
It is very hard to learn a language if you don't have a close local friend. 😑
I'm 14( canadain) but I was born in Thailand and lived there for 5 years, waiting to graduate to move back
Isn't living in Canada better?
You better live in Canada. Thailand is a good place for vocation not living. lol
Since you're born in Thailand you can hold dual citizenship.
@@birdastella9955 can't since I would have to put time into the military
I love what he said about Soul Searching, I find that a lot of people will move all over the world just "because" but not really have a reason or a connection. I personally think having a connection and knowledge of a place you're moving to is VERY important.
The award for being and alla round honest, respectful human being goes to the Deutsch guy. Deutschland does people well!
the chosen people
The Mexican stereotypes are always hilarious even though I am Mexican.
riding a donkey, that was hilarious
How about riding elephants to go to work , imagine the traffic on thai busy streets that was funny too
Do also this in Jakarta please, wanna know how foreigners feel living in Indonesia
I wonder why they don't do this theme in Indonesia... I feel like they just always bring the relatively controversial topic.. Or something about Muslims, that can bring a bad opinion of our society for foreigner... I don't know what other people think, but that's in my mind when it comes to Asian boss in Indonesia 😬
There aren't many foreigners in Jakarta. Most of them it seems are Japanese, Indians, Koreans, and Arabs with good jobs or businesses. They live in a upper middle class bubble so I doubt it would be that interesting seeing what they say.
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@@shortasmr8166 Indonesia hate foreigner especially China/chinese
Australia foreigners its will be a okay
the only thing that has kept me moving to Thailand year round is the heat, absolutely love the country.
100 F all the time __b
I love that Mexican lady ...she seems very smart and understand Thai culture very well
I'm seriously thinking to move to Thailand at some point of my life, because my major is Hospitality Management, and I know that they are one of the most turistic countries in the world! Does anyone has an advice?
I'm from Venezuela, I'm actually curious how they see us (or how the world actually sees my country, since so many things are happening...)
I’m Thai and I see Venezuela as beautiful latino girls country. Lol 😂 it’s all because there were many beautiful woman from Venezuela who won Miss universe or at least being in a top 5 or 10 in these kind of competition.
Try to learn thai language from internet and see if you like it. You need to use it at some point if you work here, especially in tourist business.
@@Sherryn_ne Awww that's so sweet! Although those are big shoes to fill but is good to hear something nice about my country! Thank you! :)
@@MoonFallenSK Is good to know that, I speak Spanish and English, and a little bit of Korean and French, but the lady in the video is right, I need to know Thai to work there. Thank you! :)
I'm Thai and i love Latina people but the government of Thailand this day keep changing visa rules often.I'm love to have you move to Thailand please come to visit first before move in.
In ANY country you move to you should learn the language
AB excellent reporting as usual. Please keep up the great work. The people of the world are ONE. 👍 ☮ usa thank you
Ohh I’d love to visit
"I'm a jewelr n opened a restaurant " .........May be it's a side business. Well Indians are good in business field.
Many of them also work for Microsoft
@@Ellada0427 Actually all the 'tech support' calls i'm getting are Indians claiming to work at Microsoft! :)
@@polster2 I never talked with an Indian the support guy. No one calls me. Is that a stereotype about indian people?
@@polster2 It's not claiming but it is. A lot of Indians work in microsoft. But they're also the one who scam Americans.
@@polster2 ceo of google, microsoft, adobe, ibm all are indians..
i would say just visit frist and then if i wanna move there then yeah.
Wonderful video.
i love thailandddd