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JB Wanders
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Registrace 20. 11. 2020
Englishman with a penchant for exploring, adventure, art, history, architecture, nature, food and wandering.
I unplugged myself from the propaganda machine many years ago and here I precariously remain, teetering on the edge of society, sanity and paradise (I came to Thailand as a backpacker/wannabe hippy in 1999, and here me and my little family happily remain).
This is the Ancient Serpent that Guards the Mighty Mekong River
Wat Suan Hin Pha Nang Khoi is located at the end of it's own 15 km road through the mountainous jungle, 70 km North of Khong Chiam, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Isaan, Thailand, and looks over the Mekong into Laos beyond. It is wonderfully isolated, necessitating a slightly precarious drive during rainy season, and is built upon a rocky plateau which rises majestically above the mighty Mekong River. There, a giant. black, nine-headed Naga guards its spiritual home. We raced against a flash flood warning in this district and made it out just in time.
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Exploring the Mekong River's Grand Canyon During a Monsoon Storm
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Sam Phan Bok - the Grand Canyon of Thailand. This is the far, far, far East of Thailand; cocking around on a rock with 3,000 holes in the middle of the mighty Mekong River between Thailand and Lao PDR.... right in the middle of a monsoon season rain storm and two days before a flash flood. #thailandtravel #unseenthailand #uniqueplaces #travel #isaan #mekong #kevinmcleod I used the song Kevin Mc...
Wonderful View or Ghost Mountain? The Full and Shocking Story of Preah Vihear Temple
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In this video, I was going to show you the drive to Khao Prasat Phra Wihan (Preah Vihear) perched high upon a cliff on the Thai- Cambodia border and a remarkabe view into Cambodia from Thailand but, after doing more research and editing for well over a week, this is what came out. #preahvihear #khmerrouge #history Disclaimer - I tackle some controversial and delicate subject matter here. I've t...
The BEAUTIFUL Temple of Grandfather Chicken is Surrounded by Landmines and Guarded by Soldiers
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Quite surreal…. A temple in no man’s land, so to speak. The Thai soldiers sit on one side of the 'ruins' and the Cambodian soldiers sit on the other - Tghai and Cambodian soldiers working together. The Khmer Rouge blew bits of it up to sell many years ago and there have been regular military skirmishes here. There are landmines beyond the treeline and one has to enter via a Thai military camp. ...
The Most Atmospheric Khmer Empire Hindu Temple Complex you Could Ever Hope to Visit
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In search for early Thai/Thailand/Siamese history, I visited the most atmospheric khmer empire hindu temple complex you could ever hope to visit, located only 8 km from Phanom Rung Historical Park. Unique and moody in the rain, my search led me from PRASAT MUANG TAM to a newer temple on another extinct volcano nearby, Wat Khao Angkhan. Both places are remarkably unique and enchanting. Join me o...
Exploring an Ancient Khmer Empire Hindu Temple Complex Atop a Volcano in Thailand
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I have just returned from a fantastic 2,100 km rainy season historical and natural wonders roadtrip through Isaan in Thailand. On the first day, I drove over four hours East of Bangkok to Nang Rong and picked my mate up for an afternoon of wonder. PHANOM RUNG HISTORICAL PARK was constructed over 1,000 years ago as a Khmer Empire Hindu (Shiva) temple complex in Buriram Province, Isaan, Thailand,...
First Time at Thailand's Legendary Beachside Street Race
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Every year, Thailand's favourite family beach town turns into Monaco of the East for five days of speed. This is what it's like at Thailand legendary beachside street circuit in Bang Saen. buymeacoffee.com/jimmybyrne
Riding and Spearfishing Along Thailand's Longest Canal
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When you Google Thailand's longest canal, Damnoen Saduak is stated as the longest at 35 km.......... yet Saen Saep Canal stretches for over 70 km to Ban Pakong River! I am thus claiming Saen Saep as the longest. Join me for an early morning ride today along this major Bangkok artery, but not in the dirty, diesel filled busy end.... no, no, no.... THIS is the part of the canal where the mosques ...
Thailand's Tropical Beach Grand Prix: COMPLETED it!!
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I was at the Bang Saen Grand Prix 2024 at the weekend - a 5-day festival of speed by the sea, where Thailand's favourite family beach town transforms itself into the Monaco of the East. I read that the road was open to local traffic in the evening and early morning. I found that the street circuit was open at 6:30 am on Saturday before being closed for the day... I took the chance, drove throug...
Pattaya Expat Quit Alcohol and Bought a Whole Street of Bars in Thailand's City of Sin by the Sea
zhlédnutí 9KPřed měsícem
PART 2 of 2. Head of Nightwish Group @bryanflowers3563 quit alcohol 10 years ago, changed his mindset and set about expanding an ever-growing business empire. He is now a dedicated entrepreneur with 27 bars on Pattaya Soi 6 alone, as well as a plethora of other businesses and investments. Many have strong opinions about Bryan Flowers, as evidenced by the comments section in part 1. Some of the...
Finding Peace and Quiet in Bangkok
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Bangkok, Thailand can be a little much sometimes with the traffic, heat and 24 hour noise. However, if you are looking for serenity, or just good old-fashioned peace and quiet, it's far easier than you may imagine. You can find it in any district of Bangkok; put a pin in a map and off you go.
Should Expats Raise Their Children In Thailand?
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My 18-year old son graduated from from an international school in Bangkok, Thailand recently. We thought about going back to the UK a few times over the years, but the quality of the schooling we were able to provide him here in Thailand won out over everything else. However, is it a good long-term option for you and your children? That depends.... Oh, and by the way, I'm an immigrant not an ex...
The Englishman who Built a Business 'Empire' from Nothing in Pattaya Thailand
zhlédnutí 29KPřed měsícem
PART 1 of 2. Head of Nightwish Group, @bryanflowers3563 arrived in Pattaya, Thailand 17 years ago with little cash and no dreams of of running any bars, never mind an ever-growing business empire. However, not only did he start one, he is now a dedicated entrepreneur with 27 bars on the infamous and notorious Pattaya Soi 6 alone, as well as an MMA gym and resort, a media company, a law firm and...
Overcoming Mental Health - This is How to Stop the Chatter
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Everybody has a bad day or even a bad week. Here are a few ways to help someone struggling with their mental health.
Thailand's Refreshingly Carefree Approach to Health and Safety
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I awoke on a bank holiday Monday with a nagging suspicion I had something to do. I went to the park, I visited a friend. I was on my way to get coffee when all of a sudden, it hit me like a locomotive - I was supposed to be in downtown Bangkok to get steaming with my friend. Now, we weren't going to make it.... However, my friend knew another place where we could test out Thailand's refreshingl...
An American in Bangkok Since 1961 "I was Recruited by the CIA to Work Undercover for Air America"
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An American in Bangkok Since 1961 "I was Recruited by the CIA to Work Undercover for Air America"
Evolution of a Bangkok Expat "I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since my Son Was Born"
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Evolution of a Bangkok Expat "I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since my Son Was Born"
The Englishman who Became Head of THAI at Bangkok's Most Prestigious School
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The Englishman who Became Head of THAI at Bangkok's Most Prestigious School
Life is a Computer Generated Simulation and Reality is Created on the Fly
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Life is a Computer Generated Simulation and Reality is Created on the Fly
Taking my Thai Family on a 10,000 Mile Adventure to Experience Bamburgh Castle In England
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Taking my Thai Family on a 10,000 Mile Adventure to Experience Bamburgh Castle In England
Ponderous Verisimilitude - Driving my Channel Forward in Thailand?
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Ponderous Verisimilitude - Driving my Channel Forward in Thailand?
Why is Songkran NOT celebrated in the BIGGEST District of Bangkok??
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Why is Songkran NOT celebrated in the BIGGEST District of Bangkok??
How an Englishman Escaped to Thailand and Built His Dream Home
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How an Englishman Escaped to Thailand and Built His Dream Home
This is How to Cool Down in the Jungle on the Hottest Day in Thailand for 25 Years
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This is How to Cool Down in the Jungle on the Hottest Day in Thailand for 25 Years
Thailand's Most Popular Comfort Food Cafe Chain is Simply Delicious
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Thailand's Most Popular Comfort Food Cafe Chain is Simply Delicious
An American in Bangkok Since 1977 ("the Longer I'm Here, the More I Realise the Less I Know")
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An American in Bangkok Since 1977 ("the Longer I'm Here, the More I Realise the Less I Know")
I Went to Thailand in a B-24 Liberator in 1945 - the REAL River 'Kwai' Bridge Story
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I Went to Thailand in a B-24 Liberator in 1945 - the REAL River 'Kwai' Bridge Story
2024 Thailand Heatwave: Epic Roadtrip Adventure From Bangkok via 7th Century
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2024 Thailand Heatwave: Epic Roadtrip Adventure From Bangkok via 7th Century
Retracing a Childhood Adventure With my Sister After 42 Years: Saturday in the Park
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Retracing a Childhood Adventure With my Sister After 42 Years: Saturday in the Park
Great video, Jim. Luckily, I did not have to strip, again.
I started watching Gary after he was interviewed by Thairish Times and am such a big fan of his videos! He deserves every success. So great to come across this video and learn more!
Hello JB Jim, you live up to your name, I love it when you go exploring with your friend and in this wonderful remote area, every temple and place is magical, 🤩 the clouds underline the mood ❣️ ...the world wasn't discovered from the sofa lol! 👍🍀
What a flippin place mate...
I wish YT felt that way mate 🙄😂✌
Jungle Jim of the monsoon - totally worth the effort. Tanks 4 sharing. The energy of the water and Naga is amazing. Trivia time - In jolly old England they call them Knuckers and refer to knucker holes which is where they live and not their orifices. AKA wyverns and worms!!
Thanks a lot mate! Fantastic piece of trivia.... I didn't know that. Hmmmm there are so many similarities in ancient 'folklore' around the world!
Great find Jimmy Wanders , these are types of places that I seek when visiting another country. Your MG must have aged a year after this road trip. That dog as a great dog 👍. Definitely go back and search for Art Cave for sure.
The reason I went to this district was for the cave/cliff art mate (Pha Taem). It'll be the next video or the one after as it will take a while to edit; I was excited to see it so filmed a lot and chatted way too much nonsense about ancient civilizations and suchlike. It was mega!
@@JBWanders73 Mega indeed, looking forward to the cave episodes Jimbo 👍
Great video. I’m heading that way soon, so I’ll be sure to pay a visit. Took me a good while to find it on the map though!
Thanks a lot Martin. That whole district (Khong Chiam) is fantastic for viewpoints, waterfalls etc.
Intrepid off road stuff , Jabes , thanks ! 'This little slice of life ' : Brilliant insight , after the trail of the road , the harmony of the bells as a clarifying resonance with the Thai simplicity of ethical straight forwardness , frankness ... on the south coast , isolated at the coastal delta - here's a story I penned for my cuz , last year ... The morning started with some snuffling . I clicked my brick phone and 5.44 popped up in the grey early gloom and then craned my neck out of the hammock to work out what the scrabbling and sniffing was . And there was a troupe of local dogs - their Alpha caught my eye - oh hi , didn't see you there , he said ... and then trotted off without a stir ... a cortege of devil may care , quasi ferality . If they'd caught me putting my hammock up last night at 10'ish , they'd have given me what for , and no mistake ... but here , right now , aboriginal privilege prevailed , I obviously belonged here - no stranger was I . And yet I was . The morning chorus was underway , the sun had yet to grace the green and grey horizon with her silvery golden forehead , but the silence was actually abundant with a soothing eclectic birdsong - call and response to the techno beat chirruping whirr of dozens maybe tens of dozens , probably , of different insects - qweep qweep , whorrp whorp , whistle ... koo wip , brrup ... - while sleepy haughty hermit herons sailed , now and rarely again , silently across the slowly illuminating sky - a put put putter of a distant fishing boat - PUT Put put pu p p ... her wake receding into the silence of the morning , the first morning of my entire life . Oh , the hammock was the thing - and I didn't have any trouble sleeping on it - the sea air a natural soporific , my dreams were about Christine McVie , the late dignified sororal pianist legend , before the snuffling of the troupe plucked me from any wisdom she might've bestowed . The night before I'd loved the silence of the rural coastal area - relieved to be away from the hurly burly of the city - now a vague thicket of grey rods on the far distant horizon - the urban claustrophobia steadily dissipated as I travelled out here to the south coast - out here where the ancient farming communities harvest salt and catfish in the placid seawater inland lakes - the odd farm here and there . So I packed up , maybe around 8'ish and headed south to look for Wat Khun Samut - I'd planned many a time to get out here but never could find the turn off left to the raised causeways over the lakes - but this time , there ! A gilded ornamented gate . On , on ... There ... like a dream of nirvana ... , maybe a mile off , the red tiled roof puncturing the canopy of an obscuring forest ... the air is salty with the sea and on the elevated causeway to the Wat , a monk is doing his alms round , a local lay helper , a middle aged farmer and fishman , with sun burnt nut brown skin , carries his bowl , content in his morning merit . I kneel and offer some Tam Bun ( alms merit ) and instead of chanting his blessing of gratitude for the merit - he asks me where ya from ? Age ? ( Oh , so young looking , he said to his silent smiling lay helper ) and the immortal 'What do you think of Thailand ? ' With my well rehearsed shpiel - about 3 paragraphs of vocab , I have accrued by now - I have the banter with him - lightly touching his robe for effect when emphasising the peaceful nature of Thai Buddhism . Good speaker him , said the taciturn Clint Eastwood'esque lay helper , I heard as I cycled off , hummingbird style ... At the foot of the temple . It's early mid morning now and , Thai style , it's sabai sabai ... comfy comfy laid back time . There's was no one about ... so I , on autopilot , not thinking , lock the bike up , and scoot on up the steps into the temple complex looking for life - beyond is the infinite sea , lemony yellow in the silvery overcast sky . It seemed deserted at first as I wandered around but eventually I noticed a courtyard , shaded from the sea wind and sun by the teak carved temple on sea facing stilted hillock - here were three bhikkhu or monks - all elderly - in their orange robes - pottering around - they lived here . I popped up from behind them like a cartoon magician ... what the ?! I intuited the monks surprise ... dressed in my peasant's bush hat , drenched in lake water to keep the growing heat off my neck , delighted to have finally arrived at this place - on the edge of another world , outside the creaking strains of the default reality where I usually live or try to . We chatted for a while - in my broken Thai - I could sense the meaning of many of their questions and if I couldn't I'd just apologise and repeat a pat phrase about not being able to speak Thai fluently - mai dai poot passa thai geng lee ow and the monk , puffing away on a fag , would nod as if to say , ok no worries , water ? I kora'd ( new verb alert : to walk anti clockwise round a buddhist site , meditating as you go - easier said than done as the intricate teak carvings of the old monks - their faces blissful - adorned the teak high temple - each image capturing the facial idiosyncrasies of an actual monk who'd once diligently practiced here and attained buddha mind - decades before . ) The sea encompassed the temple , lapping the stilts on which it was built , and all around buddha images - some statues - some murals - some carvings - one , a 20 foot standing image made of granite , his hand open to the sea , bestowing blessings of safety and prosperity on the fishing peoples who lived nearby in villages hereabouts . And , amazing Thailand again , in one hall , well lit with sun drenched windows , there's a 9 foot life size statue of the Incredible Hulk , another of a noble looking Captain America and the ever cheerful Korean robot cat , Doreamon ... of course , something for the kids and the Insta crowd . As quickly as I arrived , I bade good luck - the local chippies ( carpenters ) had arrived and the power tools would soon be cutting through the morning halcyon idyll . That was it JB . Keep up the cracking albeit algorythmically underrated content . peace , pm . M19 , UK .
Thanks Paul 🙏✌
A talking cow, who'd have thought it!
Interrupting cow!
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That bit was three times longer but I cut it out haha
He thinks he is Dr Dolittle. Johnny Morris, for the older viewers.
🤣, that was a great conversation for sure
Could I move to Thailand with 30 grand
That depends on what you will do and how you will live. It's a great start to set yourself up but you'd need an income long-term. You could do a year's holiday with that, living well.
Fantastic stuff Jim. On our bucket list in the dry season. Pha Taem National Park south of there also dramatic with similar contour and rock formations as on the river. Some ancient drawings on the cliff face and a car park straight out of the Flinstones.
Thanks a lot Rob. We went to Pha Taem and the 'mushroom' rocks (in fact, Pha Taem was the reason for going to Ubon). Should take a while to edit. Steve got huge blisters haha. Yeah, that carpark is absolutely amazing!!
The "bombs" look like drop tanks off Phantom jets..
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nice bloke but for me too philosophical. Would’ve been more interested in how he lived there and his income source
How can I contact Paul, can you please help?
I will talk to him now, no problem. Why do you want to contact him?
@@JBWanders73 Thanks for your help sir, my name is Binh phan, I happen to watch your channel today at work, listening your interview with Paul, make story short, me and my dad planning to make a trip to Thailand this November for the purpose of looking for my sister been kidnapped in 1984 (chumburi) I just wanted to meet Mr Paul for lunch and some advised from him, I’ll greatly appreciate for your help, thanks for your return 🙏
How can I contact Paul in thailand, can you please help?
Next time you're heading out for a road trip, lemme know, and I shall join you!
OK mate sure
Obviously, you are biased! trying to own someone else's amazing history because your ancestors are crooks.
Yawn, what a boring comment!
The Mekong is low Nov -Apr often impossible to navigate, oftentimes my longtail gets stuck on sandbars and rocks...
Tell me more about your longtail. Do you keep it on the Mekong or at Sirindhorn? Do you live up there? Do you go off on adventures?
I was trying to get him to have a bar girl Olympics.
Paul lives what speaks. Happiness is internal. It's the little moments that matter. I'm a big fan of Paul.
Well its life Jim but not as I know it. Intrepid as f**k doing the monsoon in the MG. In you tube vid format there is a place for placing #s however they are more effective - found by the you tube search engine - if placed in the video description box at the end of the description . Throw a few #s in the video description box to get more views. For example #thailandtravels, #thailandyouhavenotseenbefore , #uniqueplacesinThailand , #templesinThailand - hope not too patronising however your vids are good and deserve more views.
Thanks mate. The MG hasn't let me down......................... yet haha. I don't find it patronising at all and I really appreciate the advice. I'll give it a whirl mate... cheers 🙏✌
"One of these days, the people" (enough people) will learn the "no brainer" concept of "Win-win" (or else we won't) .. Thanks, for your Great Work (History Truth & Quality), mate ..
Thanks a lot mate
Thanks!
Thankyou 🙏
What a view, wow ..
My friend says it is even better at sunrise!
Sam Phan Bok, definitely a beautiful part of the world Jimmy. That was very interesting, I love mother nature. Nothing men can ever build that compares to mother nature's beauty. Glad to see you so happy doing this one 💓😁. Not sure Steve liked that you vlog the change of clothes at the end 😭
That whole stretch of the Mekong is awesome mate. We went to a 50 acre beach that wasn't there due to the water! I am always happiest when surrounded by nature. Hehe, I asked him if he minded and he merely replied "I hope you got my good side" - old fashioned English banter mate 🙏😂❤✌
@@JBWanders73 did you film that beach too? Always good to ask first😀Steve is hilarious 😂 not often that I see you that giddy mate 😁👍
I was actually disappointed there wasn't a phone box. I had packed my Superman pyjamas. I kept telling him it was going to be sunny. He didn't believe me.
@@brucewayne2773 Yes, I filmed pretty much everything mate hehe.Yeah, he's great. I was born to roam mate
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Another banger from jbwanders - keep it up mate - fast becoming my fave channel
Thanks very much indeed mate; i really appreciate it
Cheers Jimmy. There was certainly quite a bit more above the surface just a few weeks earlier Jimmy. We got straight into a boat but I would have been just as happy with the hike there but it would have been 50/50 if it was low enough to cross at that time. Yes, cool or hot Season would be the best times to visit
Ah, you've been. Why am I not surprised? haha.... Even though it was peeing it down, I loved being out there mate. We visited a couple of beaches that were gone, a waterfall or two and a stupendous viewpoint. I headed that way as you mentioned Pha Taem (turns out my wife has done a uni field trip there as here uni were the ones who did the archaeological work there) but, as you know, Khon Chiam has so much more to give!
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Awesome video JB Jim, mesmerizing places, you`re a great explorer, despite the rainy season ! love it ❣👍Thanks for the beautiful footages✌
Cindy, always a pleasure never a chore, and thanks for your kind comments. I must admit that I love the rainy season! ❤🙏✌
Not many greater places on this earth than the mighty Mekong!
get yourself back to Thailand!
I agree mate.... except for maybe some of the Lake District. Love the 'proper' places you two are exploring in Mother England now!
Yess I think it's important to interview older people 😅 iam 60. Love telling stories to young people about how things used to be it's important nolage to pass on to younger generation 😅
I concur 100% mate! Older people have important knowledge and memories they must pass on, lest we forget! 🙏
should make a documentary about this man’s life
I should - I see him once a week anyway, so we should get started.
A great idea but unfortunately factually incorrect. I am unsure where the USAAF gunner got the idea that both bridges were destroyed in February 1945. It is a myth that the RAF could not reach the bridge, albeit they did use US B24 Liberator bombers to destroy it. The wooden bypass bridge was often repaired or rebuilt. The spans on the main metal span bridge were not dropped until 24 June 1945 by RAF Liberator bombers and the wooden bypass bridge was destroyed at the same time. On the 24 June 1945 raid one span was dropped by a Canadian piloted Liberator the other by a New Zealand piloted Liberator both of 159 Squadron RAF. I have the WW2 log book of a New Zealander on that raid in which he records the operation. The 159 Squadron RAF Operations Record Book for 24 June 1945 confirms the facts.
In Thailand religion is considered a personal choice. Not like in the rest of the world where religions try to convince others to join and be hostile to each other. I had a Thai gf and only after a few months I found out that she is a moslim. It is not something you discuss or talk about. I took her to the temple and I was a bit surprised she couldn't tell me anything what was happening there. It felt like it was the first time she went to a temple. So I asked, how come. She replies I'm moslim. And that was it.
You are half right Philip. However, you are very much born into your family's religion here, so it isn't really a choice at all until you are older; it's similar how it used to be in the West. However, you are correct in that it's an extremely tolerant culture and nobody cares what religion you are. In my area, it's 80% Muslim and 20% Buddhist, but there is ZERO drama. In this area, there are two major markets, with Muslim and Buddhist stalls (including food) mixed together.
I have bars, restaurants, gyms, I'm also a lawyer, bookkeeper, web designer, tax consultant, car sales man, plumber, Electrician, life coach, fitness coach, supplement specialist, hairdresser. I have a youtube channel, I'm working on a movie, I'm into music production. But I have no nail to scratch my ass. Can someone buy me coffee?
good part 2... Good job to the host. Cheers!
This guys just a business entrepreneur. Don’t know why some comments slagging him off
USIS is usually pronounced /u-sis/. Russell isn't particularly well informed on AUA. It was not an American university, but a language centre set up by Thais who had been alumnii at universities in the USA. American University Alumnii (AUA) was set up with USIS (US Information Service) assistance and there have usually been US Embassy nominees on the board. It would probably be partially true to say that USIS has connections to the CIA, but I would not wish to make too much of that relationship.
Why would he be 'particularly well-informed' on AUA?? He did a short course there almost half a century ago!
An amazing history lesson JB. Western nations have a large stain on their hands for what happened in Sth East Asia after WWII. A great book I read about the Vietnam War is called "A bright shining lie." please try and read it. I studied Cambodia in high school history, about time I went over my old text book which I still have.
Thanks a lot Shaun. Indeed mate; SE Asia was extremely volatile, caused by greed. I'll have a look for that book mate 🙏
Very interesting especially for a Sisaket resident who takes visiting friends to see the view. I’ll refer them to the video for their education. Top tip. Stay in the nearest town Kantharalak which has an entertainment zone with bars & restaurants and then set the alarm for 4.30am and get to Mor E Daeng for sunrise. Absolutely stunning
Thanks a lot Rob, I appreciate that mate! Good information, thanks. I'd love to go back at sunrise 🙏
For me the most contentious issue is that’s it’s a World Heritage Site and was open to visitors of both nations in the past but not so now. Political stubbornness on both sides seems to be the only problem as regards public access
I agree with the political stubbornness. It's not like there is anything valuable to be mined like oil, otherwise just come to an agreement or at least share in the tourist dollars. Giving it to Cambodia in some form would be an act of good faith that could go some way to building bridges.
It's nonsense to have it open from the hilly side and closed at the point where you can drive right to the entrance. It should be open from both sides and maybe let the 'owner' keep all the tourist money. Yes mate, political stubborness at it's finest.... all caused by a snail gobbler 🙏✌
I`m thrilled, great JB Jim ❣👍another fantastic Temple with a magnificent view over the border from TH to Cambodia, interesting history behind ! Thailand has a lot more to offer than some beautiful beaches a.s.o. Lol !😊
Thanks a lot Cindy! Yes, Thailand has so much to offer for those that care to explore 🙏❤✌
Great job, Jim. Well researched. I hope they consider you in the remake of The Birdman of Alcatraz.
Cheers mate. I'm sure an overweight 51 year old with bad teeth is just what they're looking for 🤓😅😂🙏
my Farm is 10km from there. can't wait to go back.
What a wonderful place for a farm.. very beautiful and peaceful
Good interview.
Thanks
Who needs a drone when you have a 1/10 scale beautiful replica of the entire temple complex 👍. Interesting history in this part of the world Jimmy. Beautiful place for sure. So glad you and Steve made this epic road trip. Bless you both 🙏
Indeed... it would get shot down around the border area... or I would be in some deep trouble. You're part of that history, mate although you were but a young child; a really positive story. Thanks mate. I loved it and, if I ever get enough viewers and subs to justify it, I would do a trip like this every single month haha 🙏❤
@@JBWanders73 I do remember it Jimmy.
@@brucewayne2773 I'd love to hear your story over a coffee or two one day mate
@@JBWanders73 Of course Jimmy, I left VN back in 1975 and was only 8 lol...
Fantastic, Well done. I remember the last time things got violent and they were protesting outside my office on Rajadamnern avenue about this. Thailand was claiming the temple was not on the watershed line when it clearly is and the UN court upheld the original treaty. I have lots of photos of that event with many of the political posters too which were viciously mocking Mark claiming he was liar and painted as Pinocchio stating that he'd rather work for Hun Sen instead of Thais lol
Thanks a lot Michael, i appreciate it. I wish they would come to an agreement, open it from both sides and just let Cambodia keep all the tourist money. There are a couple of things in the complex that I'd really like to have a close look at, in order to investigate some claims that were made a few years ago.
@JBWanders73 I like your video. The other one I like from here was this guy series czcams.com/video/Vm05z9a8AOI/video.htmlsi=RtHz5MioFzyjqWhC
I just watched a couple - I like him. Thanks for the rec Michael 🙏
Never knew that Siem Reap or Battambang was part of Thailand previously - nor that Trat was part of Cambodia. Proper loving this series mate, you gotta write the book
Rama 4 or 5 ordered Angkor Wat to be removed and reconstructed in Bangkok. Obviously, this wasn't possible and thus a scale model was built and is still on display at the Grand Palace.... Ah, thanks mate, I really appreciate that. Loads more to come from this series!
Bloody beautiful up there mate
It sure is mate.... On that day, I had a liver and offal kaprow that would make 98% people who ate it make a Marc Wiens face and, in the evening, a kao yum so delicious it nearly made me cry!