Here’s Part 2 of our interview where Dakota tells the story of his Thai family stealing his land in Thailand. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWGg3I-zZdq4l7A.html

This was one of the most powerful stories rich with authenticity that I’ve watched on KZread. Standing ovation from Chicago! The fact that 100 Thai relatives and extended relatives were there to greet you is uplifting. However, the fact that your mom passed away is heartbreaking. This was truly an amazing story!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, glad you liked this story. There will be a part 2 coming soon

It always amazes me how kids from such unstable upbringings can overcome these disadvantages and become great adults such as Dakota. Thanks for sharing

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Bill

It's an incredible story, started off with heartbreaking chilhood, my heart is full of happiness when returning to his Thai family and married Thai wife and fingers crossed for his operation. Wishing you a happy ending Dakota! Good interview Pete...

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Nok this was an amazing story. So happy to have it on the channel

Amazing beautiful story. That's the beauty of the Thai people and their culture.. Never have I met sooo beautiful, humbly, meek, mild, sharing and caring people. 99.9% Thai the the sweetest humans I have met. A true classic story of the Thai people. The Gods of love and kindness live in Thailand. Every human soul needs to experience this amazing love on this beautiful Rock. They are a very unique human. Always spreading and sharing the love and the food is to die for. Bless the people of Thailand. Love them all.

@user-jh8no1zb9e

Жыл бұрын

If you see part 2 you'll see how his wonderful family/uncle (guy holding him on the photo) ripped him off - took his land and house

Great story. Rollercoaster of emotions in this one.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

It sure was Noel. Thanks for watching

Fascinating story, amazing how the student managed to get in touch with his family in Thailand 🇹🇭 gave me goosebumps, cheers Pete 🍻

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

It gave me goosebumps too Stephen, the world works in strange ways sometimes. Take care👍🏼☘️

I so enjoyed listening to Dakota's story! When he got to the point of opening up the return email and the attachment of the photo of his uncle holding him as a baby, I was listening and driving down the road; I started to have a rare crying moment. Like a good, heartfelt cry that speaks to the realization of divine intervention, perhaps. Very interesting how, from there, the path of his whole life was changed, and in such a beautiful way. Good for him! Thanks for doing this interview and sharing it with strangers! 🙏☺️❤

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

wow really glad you appreciated this interview. It was an emotional stroy for sure

What an amazing story of a cultural identity. It has everything, sadness, uncertainty, self-doubt. You made me cry. Best wishes, to you sir. Welcome Home in 2022!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David. You’re right this story has everything. So glad that Dakota shared it with us

Great story, what an awesome guy. After all he has been through growing up, it's amazing he's such a wonderful balanced person.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Dakota's life story is THE BEST! He is GREAT INSPIRATION!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Really loved this interview and wish Dakota all the best. Thanks Pete!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome glad you enjoyed it

Really enjoyed the interview, what a great story. I was an exchange student in Thammasat University in 2006. Great time of my life, been watching the videos as I miss Bangkok soo much.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandeep, it's a fantastic story indeed. Thammasat is a nice Uni. I like their campus along the Chao Phraya River

Brilliant Story Pete! I’ve said it before, you’re an absolute natural at this. Tommy Tiernan esq. You know when to keep quiet and let the person you’re interviewing talk and get into their story.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, that’s a great compliment. I appreciate that mate ☘️🙏

@DakotaTPatterson

2 жыл бұрын

I watch several vloggers in Thailand and I knew Pete was the one I should share my story with.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

@@DakotaTPatterson It was a pleasure Dakota. A fascinating story and a delight to have on the channel. Take care of yourself

What a lovely man, his story was so touching and sad in parts. I wish him all the best with his operation, and I am so glad he found happiness and acceptance in Thailand. Thank you so much for this uplifting story.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed enjoyed this story. It's a sad one indeed

Very touching story glad for this guy he took a leap of faith & it all fell into place🙏🏾👊🏽

For me he story went from being very interesting to simply amazing when you got to the arrival of the exchange student from BKK; I was so glad to hear of such a happy coincidence in your life, and the richness it brought to you. I heard the interview on March 5, 2022, so I hope that the operation went well, and your wife and you made it back to Thailand as planned,

Thanks for and amazing story Pete and Dakota. Having moved from Thailand when I was 14, 40 years ago to Santa Monica, CA I can relate to his experience. I can’t wait to hear more. Life is so amazing and mysterious!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, I've more to come. You're right life is so amazing, everybody has a story

What a story ! It's great Dakota found his roots and got through life becoming a decent person. All the best in the future.

Brilliant interview, I wasn't sure I'd last the whole thing but got totally sucked in and barely noticed the time! Great story.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Cheer mate, it's a great story. Glad Dakota shared it here

@judyengle7728

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThairishTimes same. Watched the whole thing at 3:00 AM. Pete and Dakota fast friends. .

Amazing touching story. I wish Mr. Dakota to be well and happy. Thank you Pete.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jaafar ☘️👍🏼

This is an unexpectedly wonderful story. I cried several times during this understated story. I grew up in the Houston area, and my husband grew up in Bangkok. The aspect of this story that affects me most deeply has less to do with details than with the underlying theme of isolation. But the details are the hook for me. Wonderful story.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Dakota’s story is so sad but for someone who has had a tough childhood he has down well in life. He’s a great guy too

Wow!! I love the internet. It has made the world so much smaller. I am so happy for Dakota!!

I am not surprised ,about Dakota’s story. I am glad that his story end with a good life. It was an eye opener for a lot of a real people. Good job Pete, I wanted you to do the interview some of Thai ladies,that been left behind after the Vietnam war. In 1970-77

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a great one. If you know anyone please email me

Very very interesting & enjoyable story by Dakota. A mix of sadness & happiness all rolled into his life. Totally amazing how the connection with his mums family happened & went on from there. I wish Dakota all the best for his health & future happiness. Excellent Pete, more of these please.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks T Man i’ve more to come mate

really interesting Story. I watching it from the beginning to the end. He have alot to tell.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank🙏

Incredible story! I didn't understand how that student from BKK was able to find his uncle and make that connection from phoning people...that sounds fascinating. I'd love to hear how that happened...Also, he should write a book! Thanks for the interview Pete and Dakota - very interesting. We all have a story to tell!

@codis5722

2 жыл бұрын

I think he edited that part out

@codis5722

2 жыл бұрын

@Tawan Paradize we understand you and Dave are into lady boys but Dave is old news.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, Dakota never mentioned that part of the story of how exactly the student found his family. Perhaps he’ll read this comment and tell us

@DakotaTPatterson

2 жыл бұрын

I told the kid my mom's full maiden name and province. Amnatcharoen is a very rural and lowly populated province. I guarantee there aren't many people in that province with that particular surname. My guess is he simply asked for anyone with the same surname and started inquiring. Like a true detective. I imagine Thailand must have a cell phone registry or something like that.

@besouniveirs.1643

2 жыл бұрын

@@DakotaTPatterson How did your kidney surgery go?

This interview was the feel good story of my day!!!! Thanks Dakota and Pete!

@ThairishTimes

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it buddy

Great story! I had a Thai nanny when I was newborn. For some reason I always felt comfortable in SE Asia.

This is great, Only done part one, this is the type of story that should be on the news, instead of all the negative, great job Pete, watched a lot of your videos, this is the second one that made my cry, on to part 2

@ThairishTimes

Жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it. I think you’ll love part 2

The longer videos are great. Great job on this video!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabe, nice to hear you like these long ones

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, IT'S THE MOST TOUCHING STORY OF ONE'S LIFE, I FELT YOUR LONELINESS AND EMPTY CHILDHOOD..........THANK GOODNESS YOU DID NOT FOLLOW THE BAD EXAMPLE OF LIFE FROM YOUR FATHER, NO DRUG, NO ALCOHOL........I CAN FEEL YOUR HAPPINESS, FULL OF LIFE IN THAILAND...........WISHING YOU THE BEST FOR SAFE SURGERY AND THE BEST OUT COME OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANT..........ENJOY THE LONG LIFE AND HAPPINESS IN THAILAND WHERE YOU BELONG..............GOOD LUCK.

Pete and Nune, That is a fascinating life story. I wish the best for Dakotas surgery and his future in Thailand. I really enjoy your interviews. Thank you

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Ron🙏

Really interesting story, wonderful that he was reunited with his family. Thanks Pete and thanks to Dakota

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tax to Loei , glad you like it mate

wow by far your most interesting interview...

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Incredibly beautiful story. Thanks for sharing both of ya 😎🙏

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Part 2 is coming soon

Really interesting story and a nice guy.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mick. Glad you enjoyed this one. I've more to come

That was an amazing interview Pete! Dakota has such an interesting life story…..it was heartbreaking to know that his mom had passed away but thanks to the Thai foreign exchange student, he’s able to get in touch with his Thai side of his family in Thailand! I wish him all the best with his kidney surgery and I look forward to seeing the part 2 to this interview 😊

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Marietta. It really was an amazing story and so well told

@user-jh8no1zb9e

Жыл бұрын

If you see part 2 you'll see how his wonderful family/uncle (guy holding him on the photo) ripped him off - took his land and house

Great story Pete, I was riveted throughout. Keep up the great posts.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Brian, I've more to come. I was riveted too. Fantastic

Such lovely story! Thank you for the interview. Wishing you all the best🙏

Pete I think this is your best interview yet. Looking forward to watching part 2. Talk tomorrow, Willy

Wow!!! Thank you very much. I really enjoy his fantastic story.

Wow, Pete, great interview. You are an amazing host allowing the person you're talking to to finish every thought. If you do a podcast, I am definitely in. I would have easily listened to this whole story, but you did a great job nonetheless. Really, really interesting.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Deborah. I’m glad you enjoyed the podcast. I think a part 2 to this story is in order

Another Great true to life interview Pete and im confident for a good outcome for Dakota . Pete Any News of Dave Keegan from Bangkok Dairies , Thank you ,,,

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, I’m not in any contact with Dave and haven’t been for months

@michaeldecaprio4282

2 жыл бұрын

OkThanks Pete i cant seem to find anything online about Dave from Bangkok Daries i hope all is well , Thanks again Pete see you soon .....

Very fascinating storey, wishing Dakota quick recovery and getting home to motherland Thailand

What a powerful story. Great interview. It really moved me. Keep it up.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you likes it Christopher. We did a part 2 also

What a touching story, please do a follow up. I hope nothing but good things are coming his way going forward.

Very powerful story. Thanks Pete for doing this interview. Best part I enjoyed was when Dakota went to his moms village first time he became an instant rock star among the villagers.

I don’t really comment on KZread videos but this was too good a story. Great reporting Pete and more importantly, thank you Dakota for sharing your epic story. Tip of the hat to you sir.

@ThairishTimes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it

Good morning to you Pete and Nune 🖐 It's 6:30 AM here and I just finished watching the vlog. I will be honest though someone may disagree. To me this was a stark contrast to the last interview, I won't go into that right now. I related to Dakota's growing up. My being of Mexican descent. Growing up back then is a BIG difference from now. Dakota's ability to adapt, growing a thicker skin and just having the common sense to realize and accept that somehow you have to survive in this sometimes cruel humanity. Anyway except for Dakota's latest challenge (which I'm sure he has the strength to overcome) It seems he has done well for himself 👍 Another immigrant transition success story. Before anyone wants to jump down my throat, I recognize Dakota his half American but he was born in another country coming to America for the first time at a young age. Pete I'll just finish by saying that I did especially enjoy this interview 👍👍👍👍👍

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Papa Pepe, well said. He showed real character to be able to come through that level of racism

Incredible channel, story and guest. Best of luck to all!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Listened to whole lot how could I not. I'm curious wether Dakota/Dakoda/Dagoda (sorry not sure on name) would have a favourable sway getting Thai citizenship being born in Thailand to a Thai citizen. Very happy for you. And you certainly have the Thai smile 😁 as seen at the end. 👍Agus a Pheadair mura gcuireann sé seo borradh mór faoi do chainéal níl a fhios agam cad a dhéanfaidh, great work and a great story you have brought to us all, go raibh maith agat.

@codis5722

2 жыл бұрын

He would've had to go through the military process so it probably would be hard.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Go raibh maith agat Seán. Níl a fhios agam freisin ach tá mé ceart go leor. Dakota does have Thai citizenship, unfortunately I had to cut some of the interview out cos it was 2 hours long

Thanks for sharing such a nice story mate.

Wow what an amazing life story. So very interesting I was hooked. Thank you for sharing your story

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Emma

What an amazing vlog. My 2nd trip to Thailand some six years ago I too landed in Bangkok and flew to Ubon, then drove to Amnat Charoen and lived the village life some 30 minutes out of the city. This brought back so many memories of those trips. Didn’t end well that one but I am now happily married to a beautiful Laos lady who is the cousin of a good friend here in Bendigo Australia. It’s a small world Pete, one day I too will share my story when I can get back to Laos. This vid was next level mate, keep em coming. Cheers Craig

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig glad you like them, I've more to come. You certainly sound like you've a story there

@joelawrence56

4 ай бұрын

had very similar experience in Amnat!

This is a really good interview, thank you

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Loved the interview. one of the best content I have seen on KZread.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏

Such a genuinely good guy 😊 You have such a keen eye in selecting your interviewees! Keep it up! Great insight all around.

"what changed?" Damn Pete, you always ask the right question. You have a gift. God bless you.

Wow this good story thanks for sharing

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Very interesting. Wishing Dakota a speeding recovery so he can return back to Thailand.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Coleen

@coleennoble6492

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThairishTimes Always, I really enjoy your channel!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

@@coleennoble6492 Thanks for the support Coleen. I always appreciate it

Wow what an incredible story 👍

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

yeah it's great. Thanks for watching

What an amazing life story Dakota, best wishes going forward. I hope you do a follow up.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWGg3I-zZdq4l7A.html here’s part 2 Liam

what a wonderful interview really enjoyed this one mate

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Aaron 🙏

Amazing story thanks for share 😀👍

Talk about an amazing story!! Just wow!!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely

That was such a fascinating story. So amazing that he managed to meet up with Thai kid who managed to connect jim with his Thai relatives. Am very curious to know how the Thai kid managed to so quickly find his relatives. Was the kid from the same hometown? Hope that all will be well after his operation and that Dakota will get to live his dream and get back to Thailand after his operation.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the strange part, Dakota said he didn’t know either. All the kid had to go on was a surname and the area his Mom was from. Fate, destiny or luck who knows!!!

@kobisrebus7664

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThairishTimes That's so strange...... did Dakota keep in touch with the kid after? But according to Thai folks, as long as you have the exact Thai spelling of the surname, everyone with that surname is related cos all Thai surnames were created in 1913 under the Thai Nationality Act. At that time each head of the family had to create and register their surname in a national register or something.

@monero892

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Facebook? Every Thai seems to use that. If he knew a relatives name and hometown it’s not too difficult to find perhaps

Great interview...Best of luck to you Dakota...Love your smile and kind spirit...Cheers from Australia.

Amazing story - journey - struggle and triumph. He certainly seems a calm and gentle soul - am guessing from his mother's side. The story had everything - and I wish him well with his kidney transplant and eventual move to Thailand.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Stephen, if you haven't seen part 2 check it out. Yes a fantastic story and Dakota is so calm and collected. I'm delighted that he told his story on this channel

great interview, looking foward for part 2, thank u 2

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, here’s part 2 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWGg3I-zZdq4l7A.html

God bless you Dakota. What a tale. Hope things have worked out for your health.

I really enjoyed listening to his story while I was in the gym, I was really immersed, thanks to you both for sharing.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Cool Mark glad you liked it and the longer style of vlog too

Thank you both. Fantastic 🙏

Wow! I have subscribed and been watching your video interviews for awhile and have enjoyed them very much. I came across this one and really enjoyed it. Could be used for a drama movie script I think. Keep up the good work and wish you all the best for your channel. Just curious how did you come across this man or find out about him?

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

He's a subscriber on the channel and contacted me about the story. Thanks for the support mate

A truly incredible story!

What a story thanks guys good luck with the operation Dakota

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jon

Amazing !! Thanks for sharing.

I love this channel and this story. Yes parts of it is very sad but it’s an amazing story.

this is a fantastic channel, I like the interviews,

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

I used to work together with Dakota in Samphran. Great guy.

Dakota,lovely man,great interview.My son is mixed with Filipino mother (I'm Anglo Scot) - a LOT of Parallels in the story - I reckon in a Thousand Years the World will be closer to being totally mixed anyway.Good Luck with his Op & look forward to the Follow Up. Good Job Mate !

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️☺️

This was great!

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This will catapult your channel. Amazing

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate the support

this is a sad story and yet the ending was happy.I love watching your channel. I found your channel when I started watching Lily 's channel that was last only i found her channel

@ThairishTimes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and glad you like our content

Wow, what a great story. I hope I get a chance to meet Dakota sometime. Who knows.... I may see him in the grocery store since I also live in SLC? Hahaha The world is such a small place nowadays. For the last 5 years I've been planning my first trip to Thailand. I retired at the end of 2019 and of course Covid came along and screwed up our ability to freely move around the world. I know a few people in Thailand who are all constantly asking when I'm coming over, so I know I'll be welcomed when I finally get there. It's interesting to hear stories from his perspective. Great video 👍

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

best of luck with your retirement Rob

The longer interviews are GREAT. I listen while walking in the jungle.

What a fantastic story. Amazing.

What an incredible story I've known other people that have moved here from Thailand and luckily they had other people to the assimilate with but this story is definitely not done he is quite a survivor waiting to hear the rest thank you

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Hey here’s part 2 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eWGg3I-zZdq4l7A.html

I have downloaded for future watching

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Ken, it’s a great story although it is quite sad

Love this story. Sad. Happy. Uplifting. I love his take on everything. It would be easy to become bitter about most everything if you were brought up the same but Dakota overcame that and forged ahead and became a cool dude.....awesome....well done Dakota. Probably maybe the first Thai dude to be name Dakota. Cool :)

An hour interview is too short, would have liked to listen to your full 2 hour interview as it was very interesting all real life stories are fascinating of people’s outlook in life & their experiences 🙂 kudos to u & a big thank u 👍🏻

Interesting story Pete, but I wondering why Dakota not have or get also a Thai Passport, his Mom is/was a Thai Citizen, than he don’t need a Visa for Thailand. 🙏

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Dakota has Thai citizenship Gert. I had to edit that part out cos our interview was over 2 hours long

Amazing story. Might be worth an update after 6 months

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, we'll do an update

Brilliant !

Yes Pete I have a question 🤔 - are you crazy? Why on earth did you not post the full version?! The story was fascinating. Some of it resonated with me and l had tears in my eyes..still do as I'm typing. The 50 min interview felt like 10 minutes. I really wish Dakota all the best for the future and that he finds complete fulfilment in Thailand with his wife and family. And Pete, post the full version ASAP!

@DakotaTPatterson

2 жыл бұрын

I think Pete was afraid his viewers would not watch the entire thing or maybe it would be too long to follow. I would encourage him to post the entire session. I told him he's free to do anything he wants.

@billybob7522

2 жыл бұрын

@@DakotaTPatterson Thanks Dakota. Yep, I quite understand. If the feedback is positive l'd like to hear the full version. Perhaps he could post both versions? All the best with your surgery Dakota and then you can start the second chapter of your life. Good luck buddy👍.

All the best to Dakota for the upcoming operation. Thank you , Pete

So interesting to hear his story Pete ....From the Part where the exchange student turned up just shows how small the world is. It was a shame he only found out then his mother passed away. How he discovered his Thai family and then moved to Thailand is so good. Its never too late to find your family no matter what happen in the past. I hope he gets his Kidney operation and is ok. Please let us know how he gets on if he lets you know. A very different vlog to what you normally do as. it was a zoom like chat , not in person like normal. The hour went fast Pete which is a good sign.

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy, that's very true. The world works in mysterious ways. I'd love to do a follow up with Dakota in the future and will certainly let you know how things go for him. Glad you liked the interview mate

@user-jh8no1zb9e

Жыл бұрын

If you see part 2 you'll see how his wonderful family/uncle (guy holding him on the photo) ripped him off - took his land and house

Great story

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Absolutely amazing story. And I was wrong about many Americans. I'll be the first one to admit and the happiest when I am amiss.

What an amazing story watched from start to finish and a good ending for Dakota hope he gets his kidney sorted I’m sure he will and continue to flourish after a tough childhood top guy and top video one of the best if the best I’ve watched I’ll certainly look forward too the follow up one day🇹🇭👏

@ThairishTimes

2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for watching, part 2 will be coming within the next 7days