Social Media, Trends and Badly Behaved Foreigners in Thailand - 5 thoughts
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Ай бұрынIn this video, I share my thoughts on social media and why I think current trends might not be great for the longer-term expats.
Let me know what you think!
I also snuck in a stylistic copy in this video. Can you spot it?
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@dry5555 Ай бұрын
I personally like the kind of videos that are 1) Helpful/Informative, 2) Honest/Balanced, and 3) Clear/Concise. Like yours, Cal. In contrast, I don't care for the narcissistic videos which make the creator the center of attention and not the country (e.g. me waking up, me drinking my morning coffee, me arguing with my gf, etc.). Some videos out there treat everything about a country as if it's magical, while others are at that stage where they seem a bit frustrated maybe.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated. I share your preferences for videos as well... I think you summed it up very well! Cheers
@JC-lu4se Ай бұрын
I also don't like: a) 5 things not to do in Thailand b) 5 things to do in Thailand c) why I'm leaving Thailand d) let me show you a market that a billion of other people have already done to death e) street walk in Pattaya .....all done by some early 20-something who likes to use his girlfriend in a bikini as a thumbnail. Yes. I'm over 99.99%. of Thailand videos. Bangkok Pat is worth checking out for his unique insights and off-the-beaten Bangkok vids with a history lesson thrown in as always.
@THAILAND1881 Ай бұрын
Thailand and its people deserve respect and appreciation. They are good people and love to smile. Everyone should respect this country. Thank you for this useful content✋️⚘️
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I agree. I find the culture very respectful and I hope that visitors can also be respectful. Thanks for the input.
@user-ow1wr5mj1c Ай бұрын
ผมติดตามวีดิโอของคุณ Cal เป็นการนำเสนอข้อมูลที่เป็นจริง ให้คนต่างชาติได้รับรู้ข้อมูลที่ถูกต้องเกี่ยวกับประเทศไทย เพราะมีช่องวีดิโอหลายช่อง ที่นำเสนอข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับประเทศไทยที่ไม่ถูกต้อง ไม่เป็นความจริง ทำให้ชาวต่างชาติเข้าใจผิด กระทบต่อการท่องเที่ยวและทัศนะคติของชาวต่างชาติ เกี่ยวกับของประเทศไทย
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏
@ProjectBangkok Ай бұрын
So many complicated truths in this video for sure.. you made me think about how our "perception" of reality here can be twisted based on the content we are fed.. really interesting video I like it! Nice one Cal
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Haha the deep thought during those Bangkok walks 😅 Cheers!
@fairbanksalaskamichael1988 Ай бұрын
Love your perspective. I do miss when I go back now and then the internet cafes and the not so interconnectness it was on my first visit in 2004 to Bangkok, Pattaya, and even Sakon Nakhon. I took a different route though of dragging a Thai wife to the USA, supporting her family, and visiting when I can till I retire. Kind of hard to complain of missing the old ways as I do enjoy content like yours on KZfaq get me by till I'm able to go back to my second home. Thank you for getting me by till then. :)
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I wish I had taken the flight over back in 2006 when I was backpacking in Europe. I was trying to decide whether to go to Asia at the time as it seemed a lot less expensive. Alas, I didn't make it over to Asia until 2015...by then the phone was ubiquitous. Cheers!
@ericlambert9899 Ай бұрын
I hope one day to move to somewhere in Thailand, very beautiful it has a very neat culture
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
It's a great place to live. Been here 8 of the past 10 years now!
@user-hu3mt7lb2b Ай бұрын
เป็นช่องวีดิโอ ที่มีคุณภาพมาก
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@mangostickyrice555 Ай бұрын
Thumbs up 👍 Cal
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@oNuKuBo Ай бұрын
Hi, Cal. Nice vid! And also be careful of the heatstroke from ridiculous heat in Thailand, stay safe.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
It is very very hot. Thanks for the advice!
@2GringosOnTheGulf Ай бұрын
Great video my friend. 💯 Thanks for sharing this information. I truly try not to copy other channels. Though Google tells you to copy other KZfaqrs in your niche, but make it your own and try to do it better. 😊 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I try to be unique as well; although I’m definitely also influenced by content that I watch. I think it’s all about striking a good balance. Cheers!
@2GringosOnTheGulf Ай бұрын
@@thebangkokguide Yes almost impossible not to copy people, you can only do so much in your niech. I try to go to areas where others might not go, obviously we also go to some touristy areas as well. We want to experience those for ourselves as well. 😁✌🏼❤️
@user-ie5is6zs4n Ай бұрын
เขาเป็นแรงงานต่างาติที่มาทำงานที่ไทยไหมที่พวกคุณเจอ
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
That’s a good approach. I think personality comes into play as well, and simply establishing your own personality is a big part of the process. People that copy a lot tend to be a bit disingenuous. Cheers!
@NAG3 Ай бұрын
I have nothing but respect for Thailand and its people its the best country in Asia and quiet possibly europe too
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Me too! Cheers
@WanderlustReports Ай бұрын
That's the problem with KZfaq. If you copycat someone who has success, you have more chance of having a lot of views than if you are really creative...
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
That is definitely accurate. It can make for very repetitive content.
@BB-yi6qn Ай бұрын
Jakarta Indonesia and Manila Philippines are also very modern, just like Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I agree. Also very beautiful!
@user-hc3ce7ye6r Ай бұрын
Cal again I have to complement you on poignant and intelligent content. Another sub also mentioned Bangkok Pat, his content is very good too especially if you like some insight on Bangkok’s changing landscape. Please keep the videos coming and I’ll keep watching. Stay cool!
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I enjoy Bangkok Pat’s videos as well. Very unique and informative channel. Cheers!
@thehammer3340 Ай бұрын
You're on the money sir, thank you well done.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@user-ie5is6zs4n Ай бұрын
สิ่งที่นักท่องเที่ยวเจอบางครั้งก็เป็นแรงงานเพื่อนบ้านที่มาทำงานที่ไทยอาจจะไม่ใช่คนไทย
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Yes this is true. I agree. Thanks for the input!
@user-by6lk9ux6g Ай бұрын
Saw you in Bangkok yesterday. Thanks for your good vidios 🙏😊
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
It must have been around Asok or EM? Thanks for the kind words!
@user-by6lk9ux6g Ай бұрын
Exactly: Shopping with my wife Next time I see you. I say hello. We just moved to Bangkok. And thanks for all your useful information 🙏😉 Best regards Tuk and Peter
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Sounds good! Hope you had a nice outing and that your move has been going well. Cheers
@JohnnyTog354 Ай бұрын
in your recent videos, there was a place just a little bit out of Bangkok City where there were some train roads and you found a nice restaurant or cafe there... with a big garden, I looked at it in your videos but couldn't find the place...
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Do you remember which video it was?
@FloatFour Ай бұрын
Yea a lot of '' Why expat leave thailand '' (Usually talking about tax) and '' Thailand vs ....... '' compared I get this kind of vod a lot recently
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
They’ve definitely been trending topics 😅
@vs123 Ай бұрын
Thank you suggesting attraction
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Cheers 🙏
@keepitreal1547 Ай бұрын
Talking about expats & especially KZfaqr expats. There's many that go round creating videos, yet show a self importance & ill manner towards locals. Many who ask locals for things, be it foods, drinks, directions, help in general...yet don't even say the word 'please' or 'thank you' in English, never mind Thai, which is very easy to learn such words. Just the basics make all the difference in how an expat comes across & is seen by locals.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I agree. I think it all comes down to respect and manners. Most people, myself included, are happy to be in a positive and respectful video. Thanks for the input!
@keepitreal1547 Ай бұрын
@@thebangkokguide Only recently, I watched a lengthy video of a certain Vlogger traveling by motorbike many miles & stopping off at every place he came across. Asking locals for this, that & the other. He was ill mannered throughout & full of self importance, giving expats & Americans at that, a bad name. I've seen similar all too often. A youtuber who thinks much too highly of himself, arrogance & disrespectful of people in THEIR country. I speak Thai & so I know what the locals think of such people & it's not good.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
The influencer world is a strange one. I actually started in Tiktok and have met quite a few interesting characters. Alas for some, narcissism can be a common trait! Cheers!
@keepitreal1547 Ай бұрын
@@thebangkokguide It certainly is a strange one. I'll watch & follow ones I've an interest in, but if they show as side of self importance, arrogance & disrespect to others, I very quickly dismiss them.
@winwatjana9453 Ай бұрын
Wow, interesting.
@mariovandenhovel1341 Ай бұрын
Good vlog❤
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Ginnyyy16 Ай бұрын
great video
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@newyorkhardcore3353 Ай бұрын
internet is killing young peoples mind. they never knew the hard times with out and get the news from tv or newspapers.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Thanks for the input! I think internet can be very productive and useful or endless distractions and a total waste of time. It really depends on the person!
@newyorkhardcore3353 Ай бұрын
herion culture. that have that problem at soi 11 at 7-11 outside
@newyorkhardcore3353 Ай бұрын
i was in the army in the 80's i know that issue. news from the stars and strips. either coll collect to family or pay
@newyorkhardcore3353 Ай бұрын
in germany we had a pay phone in the barracks to pay to call to the states. in korea never tried i used the on base phone was able to call collect
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Totally different world!
@newyorkhardcore3353 Ай бұрын
just like california and NYC you see the videos all the time people are moving out in mass and blame it on the governemnt
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I see those ones too…same with Canada
@1ntrcnnctr608 Ай бұрын
curious: are you employed or have a business? hows the job market and pay for farangs?
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I am employed. The market and pay are good if have the right qualifications and networks. My next video is actually about working in Thailand so that should be up in a couple of days.
@1ntrcnnctr608 Ай бұрын
@@thebangkokguide thx for the reply and appreciate the thoroughness
@thaimanclark Ай бұрын
Get 400 view every Ships and Tides video, not monetized.
@jollykate8562 Ай бұрын
Thailand is not developed as it should be. The reason is the Junta of the conservative side. It's been a long time since 1933, the last one was 2014, and we only got a working government last year. As for Bangkok we just got a governor who has been working hard for the past 2-3 years. This is the reason why Thailand's growth is very slow.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
This is true. I think development has been very uneven, primarily benefitting wealthy elites. I agree with you that the current Bangkok governor seems to have been doing a very good job. Thanks for the input!
@foxIIkill Ай бұрын
You should consider about the time before that. Bangkok cannot be like this by 2-3 years. It’s a step by step development. You should give a credit to who paved the way before this time. Not just to claim on the final result . It’s not fair and gives a misleading information. Everywhere has its own history and own style of development. You should study more before making any decisions.
@jollykate8562 Ай бұрын
@@foxIIkill that’s true it’s step by step but I believe he is the best governor I have ever seen in my life no corruption and hard working for making the city better. That’s my opinion period
@newyorkhardcore3353 Ай бұрын
and 90% wrong esspecially about visas
@SomruckLHeard Ай бұрын
First time from USA to Bangkok for 12 days in June, airbnb or hotel? Thanks
@brando8086 Ай бұрын
Hotels or guest houses. Use Agoda. Air BnB is technically illegal
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I second that advice. You can definitely try your luck with Airbnb but just check the Google reviews as some condos have strict policies against Airbnb, and as the prior comment mentioned… it’s technically illegal if it’s under 30 days (although still very common). Compare all your pricing options and read the reviews closely. Cheers
@hans-peterschmid7749 Ай бұрын
Viewing this video, I got seesick 😢
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Sorry bout that. Need to hold that camera more straight while walking 😅
@anonymousmc7727 Ай бұрын
Just visit never live there 😂
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I like living here but there are definitely challenges!
@jerryjazzbo2845 Ай бұрын
Lots and lots of tacky and obnoxious foreign bloggers increasing more and more lately. Don't push your luck.🤨
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
I wonder how it will all play out longterm.
@keepitreal1547 Ай бұрын
Many seem absolutely desperate to earn/need an income from it, yet have zero clue in what they're doing or engagement with an audience. It's the same as many expats wanting to buy a business in Asia & yet have never thought of the same & done in their own country. It's all very sad that many travel overseas & yet have not planned properly or have the funds to see it through properly & without taking to YT desperately trying to earn an income.
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
@keepitreal1547 I think there is a lot of content that is also geared towards selling the influencer lifestyle. It's kindof became it's own coaching ponzi scheme. I see a lot of channels immediately push into that, or turn their videos into endless advertising. Thanks for the input!
@jerryjazzbo2845 Ай бұрын
Just saying, if they lack courtesy and show disrespect...they're bound to wear out their welcome real fast. It could turn uglier if the authorities turn a blind eye. Let's see. Photographs were fine just a few years ago, but things have changed with all this influencer sht so that bloggers could be their own boss...but to what extent? Japan already made examples of a few ahsoles being nuisances in their country, so other nations aren't far behind.
@keepitreal1547 Ай бұрын
@@jerryjazzbo2845 I completely agree 👍 I'd also say that it's a very sad situation that many vloggers are doing it, in desperation to earn something from it...be in financial, attention or both. It screams alot about society today & such individuals. I have a particular interest that is extremely unique & would absolutely go viral, but do I publish it to the world, no. I'm not after financial gain or attention.
@chaloemphonhuaihongthong3847 Ай бұрын
นักท่องเที่ยวมากมาย...เเต่ขอคุณภาพดีๆหน่อยเเละกัน😁😀
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Yes 🥹
@mancello Ай бұрын
I have to laugh when I see some of these KZfaqrs in Thailand. You would think these people never get out of their homes. They try a meal at a restaurant or some food at a food stand and they immediately say it's the best they've ever had. They often say Thailand is some type of paradise on Earth and I'm thinking get a grip!
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
The facial expressions always get me. Mr Bean goes to Thailand lol
@lifeinisan Ай бұрын
The reality is.. its just like anywhere else with Good & Bad. The perfect place doesn't exist. To us foreigners the country ticks a lot of boxes and most absolutely love living here including me but I do sit and wonder sometimes how many would leave if it got expensive.
@user-kq7rl6lu6m Ай бұрын
ผมเคยเห็นคนต่างชาติมาทำบ่อยเกี่ยวกับบาร์กับถ่ายผู้หญิงซึงคนไทยเขาไม่ชอบหรอกส่วนตัวนะครับ😊
@thebangkokguide Ай бұрын
Yes I see it too. Most foreigners also don’t like these people.
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