THE REAL CULTURE OF KORAT, THAILAND
Dating, retiring, and transforming your life in Thailand. My journey in realizing I needed some serious changes if I was going to have the best opportunities for making myself happy. Living in the USA, I was married, yet extremely lonely.
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i am gonna retire in 6 years i am thinking of moving to thailand
Never too early to start learning the language. It’s a HUGE advantage here. Can’t tell you how many ladies/ how it easy it was for me when I was single to flirt. And it’s the best security after you have a women- very hard to fool you when you understand. Something to consider
Do you sit on the floor with the Thai family and share food in the bowls and plates? I do not do that as they put their spoons in their mouths and than put in the bowls and plates when eating. They also use their hands when eating rice. No thanks I cook my own foods and eat alone.
Stay away from the Isan! You don’t have any of these money problems in BKK upperclass modern ladies
As a "do not label a book by its cover" I am with a Thai that at first I thought looked India, then meeting Burmese and sudying Burma history with England and India mixing in with the culture I would guess with her thin nose, larger lips, bigger eyes, bigger smile there is Burmese in her blood although she is 100% Thai. Just one of those say 2% very different appearnce, heck she could even pass as Lebonese. Point is, it can almost become argumentive with soem as a "wink wink" and say nose and eye job, etc. We went through her younger photos, seen her dad, she is blunt honest, and has had no surgery. Just a comment for those looking to not be hasty in judging physical. Physical beauty of course in the eye of the beholder, she has a beautiful heart. UhOh! Looking like the one :)
I really appreciate that you speak your mind. Another great video. Hopefully when I retire in 15 months we can have lunch together. I'll be in Udon Thani, how far from you?
You’re about 5 hours away by car. We get up there maybe once a year. Hopefully I’ll be traveling more next year. Thanks for the kind words.
thanks Rob. are the rains helping the soil to settle at the ranch yet?
Yes. Construction starting in a few months I’d say.
@@resetwithrobb I noticed a lot of interior water supply plumbing failures. German just gave up on the in house underground and in wall and ran all surface. I would tend to want to hide all the water supply plumbing and more and more I am noticing the smart guys run surface on walls, etc for maintenance putting thought into it so it does not offend the eye. Is it materials or climate? Anyways, something to ponder.
@@MrCanada-x2u Materials. For some reason all water piping is done in blue pvc and joints are glued with pvc cement. A lot of it it run out in the open especially in the gardens and from the water meter to the house. Its not UV protected (some paint it to protect it) and gets brittle, plus any poor glued joints eventually fail and can leak. the water is also very hard and destroys the metal fittings leading to failure there as well.
Another informative and entertaining video. Thanks for your information 👍
you did not sit with them they will say your a snob or stingy , if you sit they will talk shit if you dont they will talk shit about you ,gossip does not really bother me , making up nasty lies is another matter
I agree- I strongly suspect they said I was a snob.
I’m Australian living in part time in my wife’s village in Sukhothai district , Where we built a house, In my wife’s village, only my wife speaks English , there are no Bars , no draught beers , no Pizzas , no Falung food , with in 20 Ks , So around 5 months a year is enough for me,
I found village life as this it definetly is a healthy life for the body without junk foods like coffee or breads or 7-11 & BIG C, living a local grown organic. She has a nice open style older house and land. I found it has moments of nirvana and moments of too isolated. So I am sitting on the 50/50 building or renovating. I do not like the idea of having her move away from her roots of the village. No answer yet, so I guess bit useless in my writting, more of a sharing story. Take care.
@@MrCanada-x2u I have no interaction with English speakers, no bars to go and have a beer and a chat , no gym, no Falung restaurants, only my wife and her family who don’t speak English , I have u tube net flex and air con , but after about 5 months, enough is enough
Regarding language acquisition, i wonder if financial necessity contributes to how fast a person learns a new language, as well as intelligence. For example, you, Robb, are learning Thai at your own pace. And whether you learn it this year or 5 years from now won't affect your finacial life. But for a Thai woman, the incentives for learning English quickly can open much more financial opportunities for her.
Excellent point. I still think going from a tonal to a non-tonal language must be easier, but I honestly could be wrong. I also think language is bigger part of their culture than it is in ours.
@resetwithrobb I agree. Most English speakers are not exposed to the Thai language at all. So we don't even know about tonal differences. But Thais, and others, at least are exposed to the sound of English in school or in music/TV/movies.
Good glasses are relatively inexpensive here; I’ve bought pairs for my wife’s Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunt. They are so poor and I’m so happy to do this small gesture for them.
Agree. That’s a nice thing to do.
I think your wife comes from money which is great but that is not typical for a normal Isaan village lady as most come from humble beginnings and grew up without money. Your wife is lucky to have rental apartments, land, graduated from college and has a government job.
Yes. 100% agree. Out here, in the villages, she is “Chan-suung “ so I’d translate that to village high class. I think that’s fair. And it makes her a good fit for me. BKK hi-So ladies wouldn’t even look at guys like us. I don’t like modern/westernized women in general at this point in my life. And, a total village girl with non of Fawns advantages would not have to tools to be able to help me.
Can I ask please how many lessons you had each week? We’re about to start having online zoom lessons.
Two per week is not a difficult pace. Mostly that’s what I did. If you have the time- I think for a bit I did three.
I hate when the PA system turns on at 6:00AM playing traditional Thai Music and than the Headsman makes his announcements to the village. You think he could wait until 9:00AM. I agree that Thais do not want to help you learn the Thai language and culture. The less you know the more they can talk about you without you knowing in front of them. I knew enough Thai to get by but I did not understand when they had conversations because a lot of the words they used were Laos and Cambodian. They mixed Thai with Laos and Cambodian. It would be like me mixing English with German and Italian.
This is true of most but not all people in The village. Many are like that , sadly. Fawn has been chewed out by many Thai ladies for teaching game. Including some friends wives- isn’t that interesting…..
You are right! Thais are quiet but play their music loud! Thais love to celebrate and when they celebrate they play their stereos very loud. Holidays are loud for days.
Foreigners go to Thailand to retire. They become bored so will go to the local bar to drink beer and talk with other foreigners. Beer is not cheap as a bottle of beer cost 135 baht at a bar or around 4 dollars per bottle. A foreigner can become an alcoholic if he is not careful with his drinking.
Joe in Thailand lol
If a foreigner talks loud or yells in English Thais will think the foreigner is angry. Thais would rather have a foreigner stay quiet and not say much.
Well, one thing I’ve noticed is that Thai’s tend to speak quietly, but they like to play their music very very loud. To me, as a Detroiter, I feel like it’s kind of the opposite. But that’s just me. We do tend to have deeper/ heavier voices that they find threatening at times.
Remember, your part A and part B Medicare medical insurance plan does not work in Thandland if you are 62 years and older. Good medical insurance plans in Thailand are not cheap.
Watching several of your excellent, informative videos, I’ve learned from you that you’re in constant pain. Although I’m no healt guru and you’ve probably tried a lot more things and have a deeper understanding of your situation, I just feel an urge to throw in my two cents in hopes that maybe there is something that could help and that you haven’t been exposed to yet. There are three things: epsom salts, (magnesium sulfate?), castor oil and some nutrients. Let me go with the vitamins first, as I have the most experience using them. You have probably heard about the many benefits from vitamin D? The general knowledge only extends to ‘builds strong bones’ and maybe ‘get it from sunlight’, ( which comes with many caveats - not if sunlight filtered by clouds or even pollution; also, the oils in the skin that is the actuator, is lost with age), but vitamin D has been shown to immensely increase resistance to infections, ( Dr. John Campbell gave stunning results from hospitals in Europe that proved through controlled studies that vitamin D did in fact reduce severity of the Covid infection). But, integral to its effectiveness in strengthening bones is another vitamin, vitamin K2. Not K1, which promotes clotting of the blood, but K2. It works with D by taking the calcium out of the blood, ( and soft tissue - it is said to consequently reduce plaque from the inner linings of blood vessels). It then deposits the calcium where it is needed - in the bones. It is produced by bacteria. Some live, ( or used to live before taking antibiotics etc… which destroys good gut bacteria along with targeted bacteria), in our gut. But it is available from many varieties of fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and most popularized, Natto - fermented soybean, ( discovered in a province in Japan where a notable lack of common health issues was a mystery). So that is something that might have a beneficial effect on your project to restore normalcy to your back condition. I’ve been able to find Natto at Food Land market here in Bangkok. Maybe owing to the Japanese population around here? I also take supplements. I’ve noticed improvements in my nails, ( which were getting worse and worse over the years and are now much improved) and my teeth, always soft and prone to cavities, are much harde, ( although I’ve also cut out all sugar and carbs and alcohol). Next are a few things I’ve recently discovered but not fully implemented yet. One is epsom salts. The magnesium salt, when dissolved in a tub of water that you soak your feet in, or whole body in, gets adsorbed by the body, causing extreme relaxation and reduction of pain. Only don’t overdo it - it’s said that one can get too relaxed to even get up and move about! Finally, another ‘old home remedy’ - said to have been in use in ancient Egypt - is castor oil. Its benefit is that it will gently, over time, draw out toxins and inflammation from deep inside the body. There are kits available online and KZread videos about how to use adsorbent pads to treat one region of the body. Well that’s it. Hope it helps.
What a nonsense
Ha! I loved watching Kolchack🎉 another great video. I just found you a couple of days ago. I'll keep watching. I told my wife Nitty now she's enjoying your videos.
Glad to hear about your wife as well. Thanks. Yeah- I just watched the second Kolchak movie- the night strangler. So good.
Thai women only care about their family. Their husband is second on their priority list.
Humorous how bragging and status seeking get called saving face.
Love your content! Anyways is not a word . FYI
I Love it…keeping it totally real.
The family of your wife will not be happy with you if you do not spend money on them. They will not help you if you become sick or need something. If you give them money or spend money on them they will be your best friend. It is not a two way street as they will never give you money or spend money on you. Do not give them money or spend money on them and watch their behavior change toward you. They think all foreigners have big money or they would not be living in Thailand.
IM 5 min from 2094 and 22 split Phanna Nikhom talk about going back in time
Wow Rob, that guy that doesn't know that Mia Nois are a common part of Thai culture is being very well kept in the dark.
When I hear from or meet guys in the dark to such an extreme extent like that I wonder if they’re being “managed” by their Thai woman…..
@@resetwithrobb Yes that, and they are probably very gullible by nature of their inherent personality.
If your wife works she should give some money to her mother. You do not need to give her mother any money as that is your wife mother and not your mother. Be careful about the mother double dipping into your pocket and your wife pocket. Once you start giving money to her mother she will think that it is normal for you to give her a monthly allowance.
Where’s the guard dogs’ kennels? 😉
Rob i get all you say and going throo i live rural thaild chabg rai it takes tine here to learn whats what i have a brocken back same as you and to heal and gets better is a long road followed you for two years now keep it going be a pleasre to meet you some day soon i hope . al the best simon
I like this guy!!!
I want to add something to your points: A friend of mine who moved to Thailand ( i will follow soon ) told me that the female colleagues of his girlfriend ( she is an accountant in Bangkok ) , so her female colleagues did try to convince hher to stop seeing him. From what I understand they used some bad words without even knowing the guy. I don't know how many of them are single, but some degree of envy was certainly there.
Excellent tips Rob. My Thai wife says I'm extremely clean and I dress better than most Farang. Even her friends and family say this. I have noticed cleanliness is a must in Thailand 🇹🇭
Nice content as always. I think part of what isn't translated will here is that side trips with giks or the routine meetings with mianoi are actually used as status symbols. The same way a fancy car or an asset would reinforce a person's status. But in a culture that has a large percentage without money for expensive assets having a gik or a mianoi can in their minds show they are successful. An aspect that I haven't seen mention is in regard to Thai women. Which are just as prone to this behavior as men are. Especially the tomboy lesbians that copy what they see as masculine behavior and are extremely unfaithful. I've watched it in many relationships adjacent to me and listened to many Thai women that when younger had dating experiences with women first because of the strong social division between genders. I see successful Thai women that are married with families giving huge loans and going on weekend trips with the tomboy giks only to discover they were just being used for sex and money, in the same way that foreigners complain about. It's very much a cultural consistency about using other people as a way to reinforce pecking order. Sadly any culture obsessed with social status and class develops these twisted incentive structures.
Hey Rob, I’ve been curious for a while about something. 6 seconds into your intro there is a picture of something that looks like waterfalls and a red circle around an object What is that lol ? I thought maybe it was somewhere you visited?
mia noi is very basic common knowledge, it is by no means some secret that the Thais are hiding.
From what I've heard, succesful youtubers have one thing in common: a thick skin.
i would encourage them not to marry you
Good one, Robb! 1 year out from moving over - but who's counting?! 😅
It is true - you do come across as trustworthy, honest and likeable (which just basically means initial impression, which can be used for good as well as bad) - great for a KZread host, for sure. And I noticed in other video's that you sometimes demean yourself,- to hard on yourself - in the looks department. Not true, you come across as attractive, so you can relax on that one too....🙂 As for the Germans - they have a special cross to carry, let sleeping dogs lay - in my experience, if you ignore them, they are gonna be all over you in the communication department. Obviously a generalization, but the basics are there. last time I was in Thailand, also the first - as you touched upon, farangs are not really something you wanna gravitate towards. A LOT of alcoholics and sexpats, for obvious reasons. Drug abusers too. Notably the hotspot areas of course. It's like, everyone with a grudge, seems to magnetically be drawn to good old "under the carpet", TOLERANT south east Asia. I often wonder what mainstream THAI's actually feel about the invasion. You should do some interviews with them on that. Anyhoo, another good vid, keep em coming, Rob....🙂 PS - THAT COMMENT ABOUT MIE NOI? Could have been sarcasm on his part...🙂
Appreciate your videos, your thoughts around the Thai universe and how you explain complex cultural differences in a very easy way. Seeing you enjoying creating those video, want to say thank you! It looks easy, but I understand that creating those videos is hard to not lose your thoughts within. Really well done :)
Good advice Rob. I'm hooked on your videos. 15 months til I retire. I like your perspective of Thailand 🇹🇭
Thai people know what region a Thai person is from when he or she speaks Thai. The dialectic is different.
The side piece in relationships in Thailand is very common 'gik' are everywhere. Can't see how one could not notice after living here if you are paying attention.
I know, right? Everyone Jan while I get a commenter very angry that I’ve upset his view of Thai culture. It’s kind of weird.
@@resetwithrobb definitely a hidden darker sides to Thai culture. Some people leave those rose colored glasses on and just look at the surface.
I'm Aussie 42 and am 😅Lanni g my first trip to Thailand early next year with the plan to retire there one day as retiring in Australia is a cost too far.i had been watching alot of videos and it was all bar girl stories and scammers and I was getting put off but am glad I have found your channel as I want to move for a quiet peaceful life not dating bar girls. I have started to learn thai as I believe imersion in a culture is the only way to really know it's beauty. Keep up the great and informative content
The guys who go for these bar girls are bottom of the barrel guys. They are easy prey for scams
Cheers, mate. For some good immersion, there might be a Thai temple near you Down Under. I did this in Darwin on a whim and became good friends with people there. Worth a gander.
Mate Iv traveled to Thailand for 20 years , I’m currently in Siem Reap Cambodia, I find Cambodia appealing, Suggest you consider it Peter ,
Yep. Women don't love men. They love what men provide for them. Knowing this it's important to never fall in love with one. Know it's purely transactional.
Are the hospitals and medical care and facilities in the issaan area of Korat just as good as like Bangkok or Chiang Mai areas Rob?
Not quite as good as BKK. I know that for sure. In Korat they’re very good but BKK has too world class facilities better than a lot hospitals back home.
@@resetwithrobb thank you
Thai expats are nicer than Filipino expats generally. What is the problem with Isaan food ? Anyway , enjoy your vlogs .... 😊😊😊