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@dotcom2528

3 жыл бұрын

The poor working ?...have 9000B .. so no problem.

@dantheman81811

3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to visit Phuket in December. Flying in from the UK and am fully vaccinated. Will it be OK to land at Bangkok and fly on to Phuket? I may want to go to the other airport to fly. Is this also possible? Thanks in advance.

@DogRedful

3 жыл бұрын

Wait…nothing has been made official yet.

@dantheman81811

3 жыл бұрын

@@DogRedful ok

@dotcom2528

3 жыл бұрын

@@dantheman81811 even better....save up your money dude and do not come for a 2 week spree... waisting your money like the "2 week millionaires in Patong". Make a plan for youself how to retire at 50+ come to Thailand and stay for some 30+ years.... It is not hard only require dedication which is hard....

Chris! I don’t mind admitting that the tears were rolling down my face watching this Vlog. Not all hero’s wear a cape! And I know as you do just how much the people of Thailand appreciate the much needed help, to see their smiles while enduring hardship is an emotional experience. May I respectfully take the opportunity via this platform to thank 5 Star Marine and the thousands of hardworking volunteers who continue to support their community in need. Well done to all 👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰

@latebloomerabroad

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! I didn't even try to stop crying. This is a beautiful story, and I pray that when tourism opens up next week, the virus cases don't spike again, so that more & more tourists can return. I'm retiring December 31st and will be there in January, but if I could return next week, I would.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

well said Capt Bob.....well said

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

@@latebloomerabroad it's going to be a slow buildup and anyone who comes in the next 12 months will be a huge part of the solution here

@larstattoosweden8421

3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😭

@kennor5227

3 жыл бұрын

I'm still balling. 😭😭😭

Appreciate you coming down and seeing your local community efforts

@scubduu

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys...pure awesome.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

@@scubduu Thanks we appreciate the kind words

@Ashfaq974

3 жыл бұрын

May Allah help you in a great work

@pamelaalston4178

3 жыл бұрын

How can we help?

@NightLight04

3 жыл бұрын

Damn you guys got me all teared up. Can’t seem to find words to express my gratitude to all the good work they do there to help their communities. Just imagine you managed to get 1300 volunteers to help! And all I’m doing is watching some videos and maybe drop a small donation now and then. Be assured tourists will come back, not as many as in the past but still enough to get the economy blooming. I will definitely one of them! Thanks Chris for paying it forward and thanks to 5 Star Marine Phuket for their generosity and engagement 🙏

I want to salute “Farang” like Sean, his team and Chris. You give back and give back big time to the people in the country you call “home”. YOU ARE THAI BY YOUR SOULS. I am so proud that my country get the honor to have you all.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

I am Thai, thank you for your kindness towards Phuket Town.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

it is our absolute pleasure.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

Something we will continue to do now and into the future and as long as its needed

The song in the middle is called กำลังใจ literally, heart power or power of the heart. We all need it. Amazing work and amazing video.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

oh wow, thanks for sharing that detail. very very cool!

@supotchunhachoti-ananta6155

3 жыл бұрын

I thought you'd know since it's you who edited the video😆 BTW, when you come back to BKK, would you be living in Asoke neighborhood again?

@Montyj1989

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

@@supotchunhachoti-ananta6155 not sure just yet

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite Thai Song, we use it a lot to inspire us to keep going and make even more special as it was sang by our volunteer team

I visited Shaun and helped pack life bags twice while in Phuket for the sandbox. It was so amazing to be a part of this. I also booked a boat trip with 5 Star Marine. Fantastic company, with amazing staff, and they are changing the world . Kudos to Shaun and his team and Kudos to Chris for this awesome video!

I'm another person who wants tourism to recover. And do it along with the prevention and treatment of the COVID outbreak. Let's move forward together if it succeeds as expected. Tourism is recovering and remembering to contain the outbreak at the same time. Phuket Town will be one of the first models in the development of tourist attractions in Thailand. I wish you all the best and better ✌️✌️✌️

@DT-gs3wi

3 жыл бұрын

🙄

@fiercewolf4896

3 жыл бұрын

Tourism will never recover with mandatory face muzzles, track and trace and other prison like conditions. Remove all restrictions and then tourism might recover. Simple as that.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

A safe reopening is in need, but we need to take baby steps and at least try as the locals need help

Chris, I'm 39 years old. And because of you, I have a clear plan to work my way to retirement as soon as possible and once I reach retirement I wanna give back to the community just the way you do it. Thanks for being my role model. You are a champion.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! These words energize me Marli

@marlidaksina3424

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetiredWorkingForYou I mean every word... You have changed so many life... And definitely mine .... Keep up the good work sir

As soon as I can, I'll be on my way to Thailand💕

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

i know you will Cassy!!

Incredible work, Chris! ❤️🔥

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

One of the nicest guys you have ever met with an awesome spirit

In response to so many of you asking me to start Patreon, I have a new Membership Program that's way better than Patreon. Details here: retiredworkingforyou.com/memberships/

i never expected a foreigner to spend that much of money helping local people like that. thank you all and wish you guys all the successes in your lives.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

As a person who is Thai and haven’t been back since i left in 1979 at the age of 11 to watching all of your video it truly touched me thank you for all your doing and sharing your kindness I’m waiting to go back home hopefully soon i grew up in Nongkai province in the Isaan and the Mekong River was my swimming pool in the summer 😆thank you Chris keep your videos coming we truly enjoy all of them 👍

Chris, I don't think you quite comprehend your raw, unfiltered and divine talent. This KZread channel surpasses anything I've ever come across on here, sure your hard work, dedication and filming skills are INSANE! but it's your natural empathetic, compassionate and humanitarian god given nature that blows us all away. You are one in a million...5 Star Marine & crew, Thank you for allowing people to live another day, and encouraging us all to do & be better. 💫 ✌️

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, appreciate all the kind words :)

I watched this video with tears in my eyes! As soon as possible we will book our ticket to Thailand and support the local community! Well done Chris! 👍👍👍

This has got to be one of the best KZread vlogs made by an ex pat in Thailand that I have ever seen! So many of your Vlogs Have impressed the hell out of me, but this one and also the one on the Muay Thai camp outside Bangkok Just blew me away! Keep up the good work Chris; you are truly an amazing human being :-)

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Steve!

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

I certainly echo your comment that Chris is an awesome human being

I just want to say what you are showing us here is just fantastic, I flew back from Thailand 5 days ago I was there for 5 months and I could see firsthand what this pandemic has done to Phuket, but really you can see it everywhere. Now back in The Nederlands to do some work and make some money, then in about 4 months fly back because I love Thailand the people really do show you why this is called the land of smiles. Thank you, Chris and the team behind you

Wow, what a great work you do there my friend 😊 Thank you for donating so much to the people in need 😍 May God bless you heaps 😍

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Hi Chris, that song performed by that Thai family is on point. It is about the hardships people have to face in in their daily lives and how much it means to keep encouraging one another and giving one another a helping hand.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

so perfect

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

By far my favorite song and more importantly sang by our team members so it just pulls me in even more

So glad to see Farrangs living in Thailand being Thai by very kind and generous.

We love you Chris!!! You are one of the reason why I am decided to move to Thailand from UK to teach english come this November.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

wow, amazing!

Bless you Chris, Bless you 5 Star Marine, Bless you Sutai Muay Thai, and Bless everyone on the island involved in these acts of kindness and compassions. You guys are helping so much people to live another day. I hope and I pray for the return of tourism and the end of pandemic, so that jobs can be retuned to the Thai community.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

what a great comment to read. it gives me so much energy to read things like this, thanks

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, really appreciate all the kind words

God bless you all 🙏❤️ Thank you for your kindness to Thai people ❤️❤️

I wish my channel gets to the point where I am capable to give back. Thank you Chris, and to Shaun for all their hard work.

Thank you Shaun and Chris! You both are awesome!

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

Amazing video, brother! That framerate issue has ruined those and my eyes are filled with water. Such a moving story, thank you for sharing it with all of us.

I'm Thai in Phuket, I watch every clip of you. Your clip is very meaningful.

WOW !!! When we can get back to Phuket, let's all book a boat trip with 5 Star Marine !!! A tourist Pay It Forward !!! This man with his team deserves every Thai Baht !!!! You have my word...I WILL !!

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We will wait you here :)

Hey Chris Pico Rivera Jerry here... Another awesome video, I took your advice and we booked a flight to Bangkok in December, fingers crossed that it will be opened by then. Thank you for everything you do and highlighting the needs in Thailand

Your efforts are so amazing. I am proud The only problem with following you, Chris, is that these videos cause my eyes to leak....which reaffirms my commitment to return to Thailand and spend my money locally. I worked overtime today specifically to save for the flight back. Keep pumpin' these vlogs out so that we can stay motivated...

Really inspirering Vid thanks, had my wife singing along to the song you played with the father and son, made us really miss everyone. Carnt wait to get back and see the family. as Wim Hof says...all the love, all the power.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

cool that she was singling along Scotty

After all this suffering...life will not b the same anymore...sad 😢... Pray for the best.. Et.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

Stay strong, stay positive and do what's necessary to get us through this.

Wow is all I can say. First off, the production of your videos just continues to get more impressive, some of the best on all of KZread for sure. Second, just so proud of everything you've been doing to help the people of Thailand and to bring an awareness to so many of the Thai Culture and Thai people. Following watching this latest video, I'll do my part by making my first trip to Thailand yet this fall. Thanks again @ Chris for being a super example of the type of human we should all strive to be!

Brings tears to my eyes. Heart warming.

Chris I have been following you for a few years now and love your videos. I have had a trip to Thailand planned for quite a while now. Unfortunately, Covid came along. I am 66 and live on a modest social security income. I rent a small house here in the US and I have come to realize that about ten years from now I will no longer be able to afford a roof over my head. Thailand has been on my bucket list for quite some time for two reasons. I am fascinated by the Thai culture and am scouting possible places to live. I have cried through many of your latest videos. I grew up relatively poor, or at least what I thought was poor. My fiance is from the Philippines and we have been together for over 15 years. Eventually, we know we will have to move to PI or someplace similar with affordable cost of living. Before visiting the Philippines, I thought I knew what living in poverty was like. It really opened my eyes and broke my heart. I can't believe the contrast of wealth and disparity here in the US and other places. How can people live in luxury and privilege while some can barely feed themselves. It tears me up inside. I am still hopeful that I can visit Thailand in the next couple of years. I'm fighting my second round of cancer, so I really just don't know. God bless all the wonderful people trying to make a difference.

@mchaisoccer

3 жыл бұрын

Wish you can win against cancer and hope to welcome you in Thailand soon. Bless you.

Man I love this one so much. My heart goes out so much to everyone suffering. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I will get to Phuket to help the recovery

Thank you once again for sharing this kind of helpful to our people, cheers to all hands helping us. ❤❤

These amazing videos of humanity helping one another out brings tears to my eyes every time I watch one! Thank You Kindly for sharing sir! I’m a owner of a mom & pop restaurant where I live here in California & I feed the homeless & needy every opportunity I get! My employees know when they see someone walk in that needs a meal we serve them one, no questions asked. 🙏🏽🙇🏼‍♂️🙏🏽🙇🏼‍♂️

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thanks appreciate the kind words!

Our flight is booked and we can’t wait to be there! Thanks, as always, for sharing.

Chris you where right this is the most amazing one yet. GOD BLESS.

Awesome to see such an inspiring story in these times that are tough for so many. Cheers guys, you certainly deserved your beer!

Great message, great people, great story. Awesome.

So good to witness such caring about what really is important in these confusing times. Great video, Chris!! Keep it going, friend!!

A Significant video and interview. Thank you so much Chris!

That is so so wonderful and beautiful to see such support! So heart warming! Your videos are the best!!

Thanks Cris and the many others who are doing what they can. God Bless

Beautiful, great and blessed work Chris, I watched it with tears in my eyes. 🙏🙏

Chris, just another wonderful video that you have put together. The generosity that you have captured in this video should win you an award. You have captured the emotions of all who are involved and the recipients of these wonderful food bags. I wish all the peoples of Phuket that tourism soon returns in abundance, and they may once again live prosperous lives as they were meant to be.

In tears watching this Chris, it is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Just incredible to see these communities coming together and being supported by some incredible people. It is my hope is to come to Phuket during the sandbox and hope that I might able to get involved and help

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

this is a really nice comment to wake up to this morning, thanks

@CapturedOccasion1

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetiredWorkingForYou hoping to book ticket to Phuket today. Loving the content you put out Chris, great work

this is the best video I've ever seen, keep up the good work, Chris!

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

wow, that is so nice of you to say. thanks!

Such Beautiful and Amazing Work. Thank you Shawn Stenning, 5 Star Marine, Conjera, and Chris. What amazes me the most is the smiles and happiness I always see in Thai People. No matter how tough life gets. There is always something special in their heart. I love my Thai family, friends and community. I made the right choice traveling to Thailand to find my love.

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

Every time you show a video like this, I get big tears. I only wish there was more I could do. Keep up the good work Chris, I hope someday I get to meet you in person and thank you for all you have done for the people.

Such a touching video and one that will hopefully shead more light on the help that is needed not only short term but the restoration of their livelihoods. I am heading to Phuket in a few days for a planned vacation as part of the sandbox model. I hope many more come back to such a wonderful county with such caring and friendly people. Great work Chris for helping to shead light on the subject.

Thank you for the video and it was great to see this support. Now im myself starting quarantine in BKK .

Hey hoser! Ticket’s booked for Aug. 5… can’t wait! Thanks for your amazing videos, Chris. They’re better than most TV productions with a full crew.

Amazing people. Thanks for updating us on what is happening in Phuket. I pray that everyone gets the assist they'll truly need.

Thai culture and Thai people are so admirable. Its so nice to see all this kindness. People are so lucky to live there. I wish I could visit again.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

they are awesome

I’m crying 😢 watching this. My English is not good but I’ll try, thank you 🙏🏼 so so so much everyone all the volunteers for helping Thai people. I’m appreciate 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks we appreciate the kind words

As I wipe away the tears my heart sends huge gratitude to all involved in this effort. Though it was painful to see all those in need it was equally inspiring to seeing boots on the ground bringing hope and joy. 🌈🙏🏻🤗

Another amazing video and all,the people involved in this special event to give there time and effort with good reason you see the smiles they have is so heartwarming

Trust me weather how many problem i got when i watch these type of videos it just makes me feel how lucky i am and i pray to god everything goes back to normal. You are doing a superb job helping out these people. Also through you i just want to say one thing to each and everyone in 5 Star Marine you guys are the real heroes.

I am looking forward to my trip to Thailand so that I can give all the help I can to these wonderful people.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

that's what everyone hear wants to hear Robert!

@robertdawson4502

3 жыл бұрын

​@@RetiredWorkingForYou Like I said before I have always enjoyed helping others out. How could I refuse to help these wonderful people out when there is such need. I've enjoyed Thailand many times and from my point of view during these hard times its my chance to give back to them.

What a well put together video!! Its amazing to see someone with a large following putting it to good use by supporting local communities. I hope one day i can grow my channel and give back to local communities just as your doing Chris!! Keep up the exceptional work!!

Great work again. When Australians are allowed into Thailand, I'm packing my bags for a long time

Incredible video, thanks so much for what you do Chris !

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

it's my absolute please Shaamir

So beautiful what they’re doing hope tourist start coming to this beautiful place

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

it really left me speechless

It's really inspiring what all of you are doing to help these communities. I will be there in October. Keep up the all good work you do.

This was a very moving and deep piece of work well done to you and all the people that are helping. Amazing piece of work here

Excellent job from all the people who are helping, we need to get back to thailand and support the workers 👊

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!

Amazing work, thank you for everything you and other kind people do to help. We will be back 🙏

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

i know you will daystate, and you do plenty of work from afar to support this country!

you and the multitude of expats that have come together to help communities in all of Thailand, yall are awesome, why I cant wait to get there. thanks for all you do

Amazing work ! Sending love from nakhon si thammarrat. Chris thank you so much for high lighting this issues to your audience. Let's all keep working together to help this beautiful place and it's incredible people.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

well said Dave!

Heartwarming video and soulful. Love the work everyone is doing here. Bring the tourists back.

Humanity at its very best - 🙏🙏🙏 - appreciate the video - very confronting & uplifting all at once - As always thanks to you Chris , you tube & all the subs - 🍻🇦🇺👌👍🙏😎🍻

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

and thanks to you. you're always here and dropping encouraging comments and believe me....it makes a big difference.

Was really looking forward to this one. Great work they are doing there.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it Dion.

What a great video and beautiful music! Great Job!

I admire your philanthropic works Chris! What an awesome person you are and love everyone you’re connected with putting all the effort into helping others! Thanks for sharing this vlog……wishing you well and sending you peace & love from San Francisco ❤️

Incredible stuff chris. Thanks for sharing brother.

Wow this is amazing! ❤️ Thank you for helping the people in Phuket. Im currently living here and loving it. I think people are very hopeful that the situation will change soon

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thanks appreciate the kind words!

Fabulous work everyone involved 👍 🇹🇭🇬🇧👍

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

truly amazing to witness it first hand!

Great work Chris and very inspiring! Keep it up! 👍

You are an absolute legend Chris. Sean what a great thing your doing.

I hate to see it when people give you a thumbs down, when you Chris, trying to do the best for Thai people’s. Keep up the good work Chris. (I enjoy all your videos)👍🏽🙂

Wow. What a dire situation, but I am happy to see that there is hope in the near future.

You're the best, Chris! .. and so is Shaun and his crew! .. and all those who are helping out! Can only hope this also helps to inspire others to help other impoverished communities throughout Thailand and the world!

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, must doing everything for the community!

Thanks Chris for sharing this story, I pulled out the credit card. Wish I could give more. I am one of the lucky ones. I did not get laid off one day. I am sure you know, difficult times are everywhere in Thailand.

Thank You All for helping these people. So sad..It's not just Thailand that needs help. You are a great Soul Chris.

Well done mate, amazing gesture and great work and a massive respect to all the team for the life bags. Amazing work

This is something beautiful done and cannot stop the tears flowing down my face Iam missing Thailand too and my family there Once again great job done Chris Well done

I have tears in my eyes when I see your video. Thanks a lot and Thai won't forget your help and also feel greatful.

@RetiredWorkingForYou

3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure

ohhh man! what can i say Chris, VERY WELL DONE! such a well crafted presentation of real human beings helping other human beings. thanks for sharing, thanks for caring.

Wonderful coverage of the needs of Thai people in Phuket. Thanks for your donation!!!

Chris that vlog was pretty awesome and it makes you realise that some of us are truly lucky and for things that we moan about are pretty unmaterial. It makes me happy to see some kindness in the world and if you don't have money to donate then your time and effort are priceless. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing....this channel is inspiring 🙏

Really great! Produce not only words but also action … True heros!🙏🏻👍🏻

❤️❤️❤️ The great mind thinks alike. Love the story and the tremendous support that brought people together.

Beautiful video Chris. 🙏❤️

Great guys. Thank you for showing us what happens on this islands to help the people in need.

An amazing impression of how humanity should be. Thank you Sean, Nando and Chris for this life saving gesture for the Thai community. You give everyone hope and trust that everything will be fine. God bless you all!

@5StarMarinePhuket

3 жыл бұрын

thanks appreciate the kind words!

@nattheversatilefoodtravele7287

3 жыл бұрын

@@5StarMarinePhuket it's my pleasure, now Phuket is open wish you and all the people in Phuket good Business in better times!

Received my shirt today and looks and fits great!! Thanks a lot. Look forward to your next promotion