thanks for being such a bright light in this world, showing others how they could live & educate with meaning, based on deep understanding and compassion
I know Otis is going to be incredibly special, just as he already is now. He is incredibly blessed to have you both as parents. He will continue to bless you both and make you so proud, beyond whatever you can possibly imagine. You give me hope in humanity! Your love and kindness will spread Brother as it all ready does!
Wishing everyone well around the world.Thanks for all the positive and constructive feedback. We will from now on feature no more plastic bags on the channel! :)
In the old days take away food was sold in banana leaves which were just thrown on the ground. No problem, but the problem is plastic bags don't break down and go back to nature. So consequently in Thailand where ever you go there's plastic bags, bottles and rubbish everywhere. Having taught in the education system on and off since since 1980 it never ceases to upset me to see how Thai students throw rubbish everywhere without a thought about the consequences or the environment. There may be a rubbish bin a few paces away but most of them will throw it on the ground. The majority of Thai parents will not ask their children to pick up the icecream wrapper they've thrown on the ground. Thailand is a beautiful country and its so sad to see rubbish thrown everywhere. I remember being in Nong Khai in a lovely restaurant on the banks of the mighty Mekong River eating Nam Neung a few years ago. Such a beautiful serene place but when you looked down at the banks they're covered in all kinds of rubbish. I certainly hope it's going to change but unfortunately I don't think it will.
@@gray2942 You are right litter is a big problem. It's a problem everywhere (in the world) isn't it? Some people go out of their way to take stuff home/use a bin, others just discard it without a care in the world... Back in the UK during lockdowns/reopenings people flocked to beaches and mountains when they could, but many left rubbish behind, I don't get it 🤷♂️ Some festival goers buy cheap camping gear and just leave it all behind, one use consumerism, and leave it for someone else to clear up 🤬 Education needs to start at an early age, parents teaching good habits and life lessons before kids even get to school. Saw a vlog about that recently 😉 You can't change the world on your own but you can change your little bit of it 🌍
Wow! That cow was expensive!! Next please contact Lek at Elephant Nature Park she has tons of cows, bulls, rabbit, dogs, cats, elephants…….. the list goes on and on. She’s in Chiang Mia and has rescued tons of animals. Buying from her would help feed the animals she has.
Gosh- your son is very fortunate to have a father like you! You’re an awesome guy Ryan……educated, multi faceted, well traveled and profound:) Thanks for sharing this video……..makes me miss Thailand even more!!!
Love the dates.Damo is a beautiful woman, her shy nature is adorable. Your comments on education are spot on, children need stimulus other than just the classroom.
Little Otis, wanting to buy his digger 😂😂😂 So cute! I reckon it's the best life he's having, i hope it continues that way. I agree, life is learning, much more than you can ever learn at school
Audrey is a new addition to yr fmly. Grandma sure has a way to handle her. Otis walking abt barefooted to choose a toy he likes reminds me of my childhood days. A salute to u as u hve alrdy taught Otis a type of skill by letting him choose something he likes n also by letting him pay for it. 👍 Wishing u n yr family well too.
I am of the generation of the late 50s/60s , back then unless you where clever if you where a little slower and needed more time the teachers did not want to know could not care less so I drifted to the back of the class and that suited those teachers, there where odd once who would give you time but very few . I learned far more after leaving school and going to work . I totally agree with everything you say you are preparing him for life wishing him and the family all the best for your futures
Another great episode. I agree 100% with everything you said about education system and the way we should support our kids in their dreams and provide life wisdom.
Blessings ☦, Your philosophy of life and education for Otis is indeed profound. Totally agree with your views on educational lessons for Otis. Don't let anyone change it.
I recognised only yesterday after 2 months living in a small rural village near Sang Kha, the fact of matriarchal leadership and support is normal in small village life and yes we men support our women as equally as they support and guide us.
Parents are the first and best teachers. You are a shining example of this. As an elementary school teacher in America, I see the sad truth that millions of kids do not have a "teacher" in the home. It is a terrible burden on teachers and society at large. Yes, man... let's reimagine education as we know it.
Hi clearly a good and interesting about life on the farm. So now it's waiting for the next video with excitement Thank you very much hello then the family
Ryan, I went back and watched all of your videos about the country life and I’m really happy to see you living the life and not trying to survive the rat race. ❤️from🇺🇸
A fine teaching method to prepare for life's challenges... nice.. wasn't that way with me but that's the environment I was in... love your channel and looking forward for more..
Ryan, I am the last person on earth that would subscribe but after 5 or 6 episodes of your beautiful family and life I surrender. Intelligent, caring, family oriented, eco friendly, natural, hard working, and the list goes on. You are ticking all the boxes of life and walking a path most of us dream of my friend. I am 62 years old, living and working in Madison Wisconsin at the moment, and I just want to comment and say thank you for the gift you give to us. I know how much effort filming is and yet you do it so well. An inspiration. Your family is awesome. Well done. Thanks again.
Thanks for naming your cow after me 😀 love Otis pronunciation, you are a wonderful family, love watching how you are growing as a family, be safe always x
This is awesome. My GF lives in Surin and has like 5 Brahman cow. They’re so damn expensive. One of them is at least 60.000 baht. Enjoy the cow. They’re smart animals.
Loving your philosophy on life. Otis is gorgeous and my son had long hair when he was young and started the trend over here, don’t change him for other peoples opinions. ❤️🙏
As usual a interesting and informative blog, the livestock expansion is going well, as a Beekeeper I have at times only invested in a few chickens and a veg/fruit plot. Hope to expand upon that when back in Pai later this year as we want to build an bigger orchard and teak plantation (not that I will see that outcome lol) Totally agree with your view on schooling, as a kid many years ago the UK school classes involved many varied subjects that are hardly seen now (bookmaking/binding - basket making - enameling - pottery - metal and wood working (we made crossbows whilst the teacher made black powder muskets you will not see that nowadays! ) we did lapidary and build a loom ) this along with a mother who was brought up on the moorland heights of Yorkshire and insisted we were involved in both helping with cooking but being able to cook, sew, darn, knit, iron and be aware of the limitations and value of money. All of which help when in the military as your mum ain’t going to iron your shirt for you ! Many in the UK have little idea of where food is sourced and if the power is lost how to cope, we once ate seasonally, now we expect strawberry’s all year ! Great family and that in its self makes you a rich man. All the best 👍🏼
Cows are herd animals and should never be alone. Just like horses and other herd animals, they develop depression and mental problems from being alone. They need to socialize with other cows. Imagine being by yourself and never getting to socialize with other humans, imagine what that would do to your mental health? That's the same thing that happens to a cow and on top of that they don't feel safe when alone.
Just wanted to add when I was in Western Australia I had a cow which I had to milk every day for hand, it was the best milk I’ve ever had. People used to come and ask if they could have some. Cream and all went to making butter plus more
I love the nature life along with natural food is a better way of living, natural foods and herbs are the best medicines for our bodies, it's nice to see gale, turmeric, ginger, strawberry, mango and all the greens in your farm, that's a good healthy life, God bless your family Ryan
I'm with you 100% on home schooling. Looking back at my own schooling as a child I would have too say I learnt more about life and what was relevant for life in the world after I left school
What Fun Sunday! Koon yai who has wise words to the new arrival, Audrey is amazing. She reminded me of my late grandmother. Otis is coming to leaps and bounds, a confident boy 👌and lovely to see the love and care you two have to your extended family 🙏
One of our cows had a calf my daughter called Pepsi. They so loved each other. My wife has a picture of Pepsi laying down and my daughter laying against Pepsi reading a book.
Lovely video and very thought provoking, your views on education and allowing children to flourish in there chosen fields are spot on :-). Thank you 🙏☀️
You are right. We parents have to educate/teach/guide our children in their lives. We cannot depend on schools or teachers. When my children were young, my husband and I always teach them or help them with their homework, cooking, banking, gardening, etc. Grandparents also taught them a lot like plants or even sewing, etc. Love your family for helping animals and saving many lives. Like the name Audrey (yes, I also love Audrey Hepburn.)
Beautiful Vlog Ryan. And I agree with you on education 100% , the informal education by family and peers is the most important of all , that’s what makes us who we are, the formal education is important but it’s the extension of our in formal education. I also believe that children are much more engaged with their peers there for it’s a education platform that really needs growth. There is a chain of primary schools here in Australia that that’s it’s focus..... I think it’s called Montessori . 🙏✌️
Good evening! I'm watching from Lamphun. I've been watching many of your VDO clips it reminds me of the good old days I had when I was still living in my birth-place; Chiang Khong. Your little son is cute and looks very intelligent. Your garden is really nice. I really enjoy watching your VDOs. Keep on producing them. I can learn English from these too.
Fantastic vlog and I absolutely agree about life skills education.... it's something I did with my daughters back in the UK and it's what I will be doing with my son here.
Haha! Love Audrey...good vlog and like the idea of raising more animals on the homestead! Agree with the schooling kids starts with the parents, after all we are their greatest influence (I hope)...stay well and happy!
Very much agree regarding your view on education, a total review and fundamental change to schooling is the way ahead. All the best mate 🙏 ...Warm regards to Audrey too 😀
Mate you, your lovely wife and the family around Otis are doing a great job in raising him, it's a shame that some people can't keep their mis-guided and somewhat blind opinions to themselves. If only you got a dollar or 2 donated from these same people you would be able to build a great school for all the kids in the village and help teach them to be caring, self-reliant, inquisitive and humble.
Great parenting Ryan and Damo , Otis will be fluent in two languages in no time at all Children are like sponges they soak up information so quickly and your little boy will thrive with all the love and knowledge he is receiving 🙏❤️
Grandma soon got excitable Audrey under control mate..Enjoyed vlog as always Ryan, great seeing Otis having fun buying his new toys and waiting in line to pay..Damo always so nice. Look forward to next one mate.
The only Audrey I’ve ever known was from coronation street . The last time Ive looked at that program was about 35 years ago. It’s roughly the same price as Vietnam to buy a cow .
Hello there naked guru,love watching your channel its so interesting.your living in a land that is full of life ,and near to nature.your so creative and good..congratulations for the hard work that you made with your wife..God bless..
Thais are very happy people easy going and are mostly blessed to have land which is completely opposite from where I come from been living here since 2012 and we also have cows dogs and a horse not to forget the fish farm a couple of pigs and egg laying chickens 🤣🤣 good video
I totally concur with your ideas of education. Otis will have a better perception of life skills than most other kids attending the local or state school. Hopefully you can include the other kids on the farm as well. You are doing well on your projects, have fun and enjoy life.
You obviously have no idea about the Thai education system. In Thai schools students learn by the rote method of teaching. Copy from the board, repeat after me, don't ask questions of the teacher. Otis is a bright young lad, inquisitive and adventurous but down the track he'll need to be educated in the UK. My 3 children attended primary school for a short time in Thailand and we then moved back to Aussie to ensure they had an education that actually promotes critical thinking, questioning and life skills.
Hi from Cardiff Wales, well you have good choice there . I myself fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. I lived in the Philippines for around 10 years. By the way,my name is Roy. I seen the Sax on the wall in one of your Vids. So from that I assume you like Jazz too.
I must say I agree with what you said about education. I was one that fell through the cracks in the second grade. I developed nasal polyps and it made me sniff. During reading class my teacher set me outside because it irritated her so I didn't learn how to read. From that point on I suffered in school geting C's D's and F's except in music my one joy in life. Finally as a junior in high school I taught myself how to read and couldn't stop. When I went to college I got straight A's and was on the Dean's list every semester. I spent 10 or so years in college and graduated 7 times. I just hungerd for knowledge. I worked in a government lab in Salt Lake City Utah but had to retie early on a medical after my 4th back surgery. I came to Thailand in 2006 and moved here in 2007 I would spend 9 months here and 3 months with my mom each year until she died in 2016 at 98 years old. I have been in Thailand full time ever since. If I were to ever have kids I would have never sent them to the school system that I went through. They would either be home taught or a private school that had the same values that I have. What I would really like to see is neighborhood's get together and form their own school like a Charter school or just a neighborhood school with 2 teacher's and no more than 30 students. I am a new subscriber so I will be watching your channel as time permits.
Your wife's drink looked so yummy. She is lucky probably never gains a pound and can eat or drink what ever she wants and she is lucky for sure. Your teaching skills are what works wonderful for your family. I wish my grandson could learn more in high school about life skills, other than what is taught from a book. I teach him about life from what I know and my experiences. It is wonderful that you spend time with your wife without all of us. We watch you because you are your own persons and we are blessed to be part of your life. Thankyou
You have a lovely family. I agree with your view on education. It has become a cookie cutter system where we are building robots instead of leaders and independent thinkers. I have a 22-month-old granddaughter and, since music was always a big part of my life (I played guitar and sang with bands in the past), I have always tried to instill that love of it in her. From the time she was crawling, she has been touching and trying to strum my guitars and after she started walking she has become a dancer. We need to encourage kids in different aspects of life so they are able to make sound decisions in the future. I'm sure Otis has a bright future in front of him. Cheers!
I agree with the Plumber, Damo has a wonderful nature and it shines out in her smile and children need much more than just a classroom. I find your comments poigniant and the little ones are pure artistic potential that all to often a rigid system that is overly authoritarian only tends to stiffle. It's not just art, it's the ability to question and think laterally and see new roads. As adults we ourselves often become victims of fixed perspectives, opinions, habits and beliefs. I guess with all things, there's an opposing balance of forces where common sense and creativity find a sweet spot for each individual, we all love harmony, but a well placed dicordant note gives things a nice jazz feel and some zing. To much discord is jarring, to much practicality can be dull. A full life is a gift no one can give, though parents might make a door, while all to often uniform conformity and fear can all to quickly steal a life, leaving just an obedient robot behind, or an anti social rebel. To me it seems explotive. There is freedom and we can all be how we want, but there is no substitute for care, kindness and love which cannot be taught so much as shown and gleaned. The State does not love children, it eats them and turns them into victims and slaves, or perpetrators and rulers as far as I can tell. Yet only in individuation, self worth and self understanding can the value of freedom, intelligence, common sense and inspiration be found and that, is everything the State hates because it means self empowered independence. I choose to lend my attention and power to those people and ideas I wish to see flourish and the State is for the wards and souls lost at sea which is exactly what the Roman legal system teaches because they mark people as persons and fiduciaries of the Crown Cest Qui Vie trust unaware of their true birthright on the Holy See. It's brilliant, bizare a two edged sword and a model or map. One most people have no idea about, yet it forms the backbone of our world of trade and commerce. If we teach children well, we can have anarchy, I don't mean a lawless chaos, I just mean we can have rules, yet don't need to have rulers. Form is to function ! But a wild ego doesn't like that because its a formless non existent concept that does not realise the power of spirit it weilds and does not realise itself, therefore does not learn from it's own actions very well. It needs rigid structures and the idea of external authority, I guess that's why psychopaths / sociopaths like corporate worlds and society with all its fakery and room for manipulation. A more rounded mind might understand all that, yet see value in a more earthy grounded approach where everyone and everything is ultimately an extention of you in your awareness, just as your hand is out there on the end of your arm doing stuffs in your vision or awareness. Only people can glean that, the State is not alive and cannot, it is just a total illusion, but one that gains life by peoples belief and service to it. We are one, like it or not, aware of it or not. Your little video really got me thinkin today. Thanks.
Ignore them... People love to have oppinions nowadays. And normally its oppinions based from others and social media. Sad how people think and work nowadays, seems like u got it figured it out. No need to waste time to respond them, love the content!!
From the last 2~3 years the cows price fly higher and higher like rocket ship especially “Charolais” maybe because of inflation or office worker leaves Bangkok to live there hometown, anyway this is a very good start for you and if you have time you can dig ponds for Tilapia or catfish
thanks for being such a bright light in this world, showing others how they could live & educate with meaning, based on deep understanding and compassion
Thank you Viviane, wishing you well dear :)
I know Otis is going to be incredibly special, just as he already is now. He is incredibly blessed to have you both as parents. He will continue to bless you both and make you so proud, beyond whatever you can possibly imagine.
You give me hope in humanity! Your love and kindness will spread Brother as it all ready does!
Thank you Donny 🙏
Wishing everyone well around the world.Thanks for all the positive and constructive feedback. We will from now on feature no more plastic bags on the channel! :)
They do like a plastic bag in SE Asia 😂 The one that gets me is the one that they put take away cold drinks in like a long bag with handles 😱
@@dprocter7430 Honestly when we are rushing around as parents its difficult to regulate but we must do better as public servants haha
In the old days take away food was sold in banana leaves which were just thrown on the ground. No problem, but the problem is plastic bags don't break down and go back to nature. So consequently in Thailand where ever you go there's plastic bags, bottles and rubbish everywhere.
Having taught in the education system on and off since since 1980 it never ceases to upset me to see how Thai students throw rubbish everywhere without a thought about the consequences or the environment. There may be a rubbish bin a few paces away but most of them will throw it on the ground.
The majority of Thai parents will not ask their children to pick up the icecream wrapper they've thrown on the ground.
Thailand is a beautiful country and its so sad to see rubbish thrown everywhere.
I remember being in Nong Khai in a lovely restaurant on the banks of the mighty Mekong River eating Nam Neung a few years ago. Such a beautiful serene place but when you looked down at the banks they're covered in all kinds of rubbish.
I certainly hope it's going to change but unfortunately I don't think it will.
@@gray2942 You are right litter is a big problem. It's a problem everywhere (in the world) isn't it? Some people go out of their way to take stuff home/use a bin, others just discard it without a care in the world... Back in the UK during lockdowns/reopenings people flocked to beaches and mountains when they could, but many left rubbish behind, I don't get it 🤷♂️ Some festival goers buy cheap camping gear and just leave it all behind, one use consumerism, and leave it for someone else to clear up 🤬 Education needs to start at an early age, parents teaching good habits and life lessons before kids even get to school. Saw a vlog about that recently 😉 You can't change the world on your own but you can change your little bit of it 🌍
Wow! That cow was expensive!! Next please contact Lek at Elephant Nature Park she has tons of cows, bulls, rabbit, dogs, cats, elephants…….. the list goes on and on. She’s in Chiang Mia and has rescued tons of animals. Buying from her would help feed the animals she has.
Gosh- your son is very fortunate to have a father like you! You’re an awesome guy Ryan……educated, multi faceted, well traveled and profound:) Thanks for sharing this video……..makes me miss Thailand even more!!!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and support of the channel Marietta, we appreciate you 🙏
@@lifeinruralthailand you’re welcome Ryan:)
I totally agree, as he is an awesome Dad
Love the dates.Damo is a beautiful woman, her shy nature is adorable. Your comments on education are spot on, children need stimulus other than just the classroom.
Amen brother 🙏
Little Otis, wanting to buy his digger 😂😂😂 So cute! I reckon it's the best life he's having, i hope it continues that way. I agree, life is learning, much more than you can ever learn at school
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Thank you once again for sharing. Such a joy to see another perspective and life of a happy and joyous family! 🙏
Yes, I agree, isn't it wonderful??
Audrey is a new addition to yr fmly. Grandma sure has a way to handle her. Otis walking abt barefooted to choose a toy he likes reminds me of my childhood days. A salute to u as u hve alrdy taught Otis a type of skill by letting him choose something he likes n also by letting him pay for it. 👍 Wishing u n yr family well too.
Thank you 🙏
I am of the generation of the late 50s/60s , back then unless you where clever if you where a little slower and needed more time the teachers did not want to know could not care less so I drifted to the back of the class and that suited those teachers, there where odd once who would give you time but very few . I learned far more after leaving school and going to work . I totally agree with everything you say you are preparing him for life wishing him and the family all the best for your futures
Thank you for the anecdotal evidence Michael, appreciate it
Love how you are constantly asking your boy questions, great job!
Yes hero him speaking 😁🙏
Another great episode. I agree 100% with everything you said about education system and the way we should support our kids in their dreams and provide life wisdom.
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Blessings ☦, Your philosophy of life and education for Otis is indeed profound. Totally agree with your views on educational lessons for Otis. Don't let anyone change it.
Otis ‘Narak maak’ He is living and learning from great parents, nature and pure love. You are a good man. Very good man Ryan.
Thank you 🙏
Love what you guys are doing 🙏🏻
I recognised only yesterday after 2 months living in a small rural village near Sang Kha, the fact of matriarchal leadership and support is normal in small village life and yes we men support our women as equally as they support and guide us.
there is always happyness in your vids.😃 I Love Thailand! Thanks for your great work, much good luck for you and your beautiful family 💛
Thank you 🙏
I just love this channel. Insightful, charming, educational and beautifully done.
Thank you 🙏
Parents are the first and best teachers. You are a shining example of this. As an elementary school teacher in America, I see the sad truth that millions of kids do not have a "teacher" in the home. It is a terrible burden on teachers and society at large. Yes, man... let's reimagine education as we know it.
Thank you for your input here very enlightening to know about the US system 🙏🙏
Hi clearly a good and interesting about life on the farm. So now it's waiting for the next video with excitement Thank you very much hello then the family
You seem to be an amazing human, love to hear some more about your childhood
Thank you 🙏
Ryan, I went back and watched all of your videos about the country life and I’m really happy to see you living the life and not trying to survive the rat race.
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Thank you brother 🙏
A fine teaching method to prepare for life's challenges... nice.. wasn't that way with me but that's the environment I was in... love your channel and looking forward for more..
Ryan, I am the last person on earth that would subscribe but after 5 or 6 episodes of your beautiful family and life I surrender. Intelligent, caring, family oriented, eco friendly, natural, hard working, and the list goes on. You are ticking all the boxes of life and walking a path most of us dream of my friend. I am 62 years old, living and working in Madison Wisconsin at the moment, and I just want to comment and say thank you for the gift you give to us. I know how much effort filming is and yet you do it so well. An inspiration. Your family is awesome. Well done. Thanks again.
Thank you Brad abs welcome to the channel brother 🙏🙏
Thanks for naming your cow after me 😀 love Otis pronunciation, you are a wonderful family, love watching how you are growing as a family, be safe always x
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This is awesome. My GF lives in Surin and has like 5 Brahman cow. They’re so damn expensive. One of them is at least 60.000 baht. Enjoy the cow. They’re smart animals.
Agreed 🙏✌️☺️✊🇹🇭
ขอบคุณนะคะที่ทำคลิปดีๆมาให้ดู ช่างเป็นลูกที่ดี ดีใจที่ คุณๆ ได้อยู่ดูแลพ่อแม่ ไม่มีความสุขกับครอบครัว และใช้ชีวิตอย่างราบรื่น ทั้งพ่อตาและแม่ยาย ก็รักพวกคุณ แล้วพ่อคุณก็รักเด็กๆ ขอให้มีความสุขกับประเทศไทยนะคะ 😊😊❤✌✌
Loving your philosophy on life. Otis is gorgeous and my son had long hair when he was young and started the trend over here, don’t change him for other peoples opinions. ❤️🙏
The Cow is an awesome addition to the menagerie of animals you already have.
Will look forward to see how she blends in
You are nurturing and supportive parents who take an active part in your son’s education, learning and curiosity
Thank you 🙏
As usual a interesting and informative blog, the livestock expansion is going well, as a Beekeeper I have at times only invested in a few chickens and a veg/fruit plot. Hope to expand upon that when back in Pai later this year as we want to build an bigger orchard and teak plantation (not that I will see that outcome lol)
Totally agree with your view on schooling, as a kid many years ago the UK school classes involved many varied subjects that are hardly seen now (bookmaking/binding - basket making - enameling - pottery - metal and wood working (we made crossbows whilst the teacher made black powder muskets you will not see that nowadays! ) we did lapidary and build a loom )
this along with a mother who was brought up on the moorland heights of Yorkshire and insisted we were involved in both helping with cooking but being able to cook, sew, darn, knit, iron and be aware of the limitations and value of money.
All of which help when in the military as your mum ain’t going to iron your shirt for you !
Many in the UK have little idea of where food is sourced and if the power is lost how to cope, we once ate seasonally, now we expect strawberry’s all year !
Great family and that in its self makes you a rich man.
All the best 👍🏼
Thank you Don 🙏
you can teach your kids about lifeskills better than any school man. keep up the good work.
Thank you 🙏
Cows are herd animals and should never be alone. Just like horses and other herd animals, they develop depression and mental problems from being alone. They need to socialize with other cows. Imagine being by yourself and never getting to socialize with other humans, imagine what that would do to your mental health? That's the same thing that happens to a cow and on top of that they don't feel safe when alone.
She is currently with the Buffalo and likely more cows coming 🙏
Just wanted to add when I was in Western Australia I had a cow which I had to milk every day for hand, it was the best milk I’ve ever had. People used to come and ask if they could have some. Cream and all went to making butter plus more
I love the nature life along with natural food is a better way of living, natural foods and herbs are the best medicines for our bodies, it's nice to see gale, turmeric, ginger, strawberry, mango and all the greens in your farm, that's a good healthy life, God bless your family Ryan
Breath of fresh air! Just finding you all - thank you for sharing your experiences, life and family
Thank you Craig 🙏
You’re so onto it… amazing man and your family is incredible
I’m in awe
And I only studied drums😂
The ending about fostering the individuality was great 👍
Thank you 🙏
I'm with you 100% on home schooling.
Looking back at my own schooling as a child I would have too say I learnt more about life and what was relevant for life in the world after I left school
Enjoyed this one, but mostly the final views on education. Great work, stay safe and positive from a fellow expat
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What Fun Sunday! Koon yai who has wise words to the new arrival, Audrey is amazing. She reminded me of my late grandmother. Otis is coming to leaps and bounds, a confident boy 👌and lovely to see the love and care you two have to your extended family 🙏
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One of our cows had a calf my daughter called Pepsi. They so loved each other. My wife has a picture of Pepsi laying down and my daughter laying against Pepsi reading a book.
Lovely video and very thought provoking, your views on education and allowing children to flourish in there chosen fields are spot on :-). Thank you 🙏☀️
Thank you 🙏
Congratulations for your new addition. Just love how you live your life and empathy towards all lives.
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You are right. We parents have to educate/teach/guide our children in their lives. We cannot depend on schools or teachers. When my children were young, my husband and I always teach them or help them with their homework, cooking, banking, gardening, etc. Grandparents also taught them a lot like plants or even sewing, etc.
Love your family for helping animals and saving many lives. Like the name Audrey (yes, I also love Audrey Hepburn.)
Lovely..love the cow..wonderful video…mixed of every day life..fantastic 🌼
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Excellent well done on the real life skills that will be beneficial in life that you are teaching 🙏
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I stumbled on your channel and got hooked instantly! I've never been to Thailand but someday I'll get there. Greetings from Chicago, Illinois USA!
Thank you and welcome Mark
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Hi, Joakim here from sweden. I really like your ideas on how to provide life skills to The next generation.
Beautiful fresh air nice to take a long vacation somewhere like your place
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Beautiful Vlog Ryan. And I agree with you on education 100% , the informal education by family and peers is the most important of all , that’s what makes us who we are, the formal education is important but it’s the extension of our in formal education. I also believe that children are much more engaged with their peers there for it’s a education platform that really needs growth. There is a chain of primary schools here in Australia that that’s it’s focus..... I think it’s called Montessori . 🙏✌️
Good evening! I'm watching from Lamphun. I've been watching many of your VDO clips it reminds me of the good old days I had when I was still living in my birth-place; Chiang Khong. Your little son is cute and looks very intelligent. Your garden is really nice. I really enjoy watching your VDOs. Keep on producing them. I can learn English from these too.
Thank you my friend - glad you enjoy them 🙏🙌✊
Fantastic vlog and I absolutely agree about life skills education.... it's something I did with my daughters back in the UK and it's what I will be doing with my son here.
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Haha! Love Audrey...good vlog and like the idea of raising more animals on the homestead! Agree with the schooling kids starts with the parents, after all we are their greatest influence (I hope)...stay well and happy!
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Very much agree regarding your view on education, a total review and fundamental change to schooling is the way ahead.
All the best mate 🙏 ...Warm regards to Audrey too 😀
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I think the cow is eating the hallucination plant 🪴 could be turning a bit crazy. Thanks 🙏 a lot. Wish you all the very best of health.
And the winner for the best channel in the world goes to . . . :)
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Absolutely have my vote!!
It's a very happy family. Follow you.
Mate you, your lovely wife and the family around Otis are doing a great job in raising him, it's a shame that some people can't keep their mis-guided and somewhat blind opinions to themselves. If only you got a dollar or 2 donated from these same people you would be able to build a great school for all the kids in the village and help teach them to be caring, self-reliant, inquisitive and humble.
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Great parenting Ryan and Damo , Otis will be fluent in two languages in no time at all Children are like sponges they soak up information so quickly and your little boy will thrive with all the love and knowledge he is receiving 🙏❤️
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Grandma soon got excitable Audrey under control mate..Enjoyed vlog as always Ryan, great seeing Otis having fun buying his new toys and waiting in line to pay..Damo always so nice. Look forward to next one mate.
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good life love the way you both treat your boy
I love your vedeos... N Otis is such a cute n lovely boy❤️❤️❤️
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Again excellent video very interesting what do you do with the big animal I guess it's for fertilizer
Again, very inspiring content! Thanks🙏
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The only Audrey I’ve ever known was from coronation street . The last time Ive looked at that program was about 35 years ago. It’s roughly the same price as Vietnam to buy a cow .
I am strongly believe in education and I knew long time ago that you are an educated person.
Your little boy is adorable.
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You're doing a fantastic job!
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Hello there naked guru,love watching your channel its so interesting.your living in a land that is full of life ,and near to nature.your so creative and good..congratulations for the hard work that you made with your wife..God bless..
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What a lovely video(s), seriously.
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Thais are very happy people easy going and are mostly blessed to have land which is completely opposite from where I come from been living here since 2012 and we also have cows dogs and a horse not to forget the fish farm a couple of pigs and egg laying chickens 🤣🤣 good video
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Thanks for a great family update. Would love to see Grandma's buffalo operation. Cheers from Tasmania.
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I totally concur with your ideas of education. Otis will have a better perception of life skills than most other kids attending the local or state school. Hopefully you can include the other kids on the farm as well. You are doing well on your projects, have fun and enjoy life.
You obviously have no idea about the Thai education system.
In Thai schools students learn by the rote method of teaching. Copy from the board, repeat after me, don't ask questions of the teacher.
Otis is a bright young lad, inquisitive and adventurous but down the track he'll need to be educated in the UK.
My 3 children attended primary school for a short time in Thailand and we then moved back to Aussie to ensure they had an education that actually promotes critical thinking, questioning and life skills.
Well, well, well I don't want to debate about this!. Lets just move on.
Interested to hear your thoughts on the Thai education system Ryan after teaching in Thailand for 13 years?
nice family. living a good life. Greetings from chiang Mai
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Great Vlog!
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I hope your son will learn from both cultures to be benefited of this nice mixture
Love your videos man well done
Thank you Tony, stay well brother
Good morning from Florida happy Sunday.❤❤👍
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So entertaining Audrey vid thanks🤣
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This is an asset for Thai farmers 🤗🤗
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Hi from Cardiff Wales, well you have good choice there . I myself fell in love with Audrey Hepburn. I lived in the Philippines for around 10 years. By the way,my name is Roy. I seen the Sax on the wall in one of your Vids. So from that I assume you like Jazz too.
I miss Buriram..... Hope to visit again when this pandemic is over
Thanks for sharing.
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My mother's name is Audrey she turned 92 today in her own home back in Australia . Mum has never looked like Audrey Hepburn though lol.
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@@lifeinruralthailand You're kind thank you
I must say I agree with what you said about education. I was one that fell through the cracks in the second grade. I developed nasal polyps and it made me sniff. During reading class my teacher set me outside because it irritated her so I didn't learn how to read. From that point on I suffered in school geting C's D's and F's except in music my one joy in life.
Finally as a junior in high school I taught myself how to read and couldn't stop. When I went to college I got straight A's and was on the Dean's list every semester. I spent 10 or so years in college and graduated 7 times. I just hungerd for knowledge.
I worked in a government lab in Salt Lake City Utah but had to retie early on a medical after my 4th back surgery.
I came to Thailand in 2006 and moved here in 2007 I would spend 9 months here and 3 months with my mom each year until she died in 2016 at 98 years old. I have been in Thailand full time ever since.
If I were to ever have kids I would have never sent them to the school system that I went through. They would either be home taught or a private school that had the same values that I have. What I would really like to see is neighborhood's get together and form their own school like a Charter school or just a neighborhood school with 2 teacher's and no more than 30 students.
I am a new subscriber so I will be watching your channel as time permits.
Welcome to the channel 🙏🙏
I think it’s a bull and not a cow. Just jock when you see the thing hanging from the stomach. 555
Your wife's drink looked so yummy. She is lucky probably never gains a pound and can eat or drink what ever she wants and she is lucky for sure. Your teaching skills are what works wonderful for your family. I wish my grandson could learn more in high school about life skills, other than what is taught from a book. I teach him about life from what I know and my experiences. It is wonderful that you spend time with your wife without all of us. We watch you because you are your own persons and we are blessed to be part of your life. Thankyou
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You have a lovely family. I agree with your view on education. It has become a cookie cutter system where we are building robots instead of leaders and independent thinkers. I have a 22-month-old granddaughter and, since music was always a big part of my life (I played guitar and sang with bands in the past), I have always tried to instill that love of it in her. From the time she was crawling, she has been touching and trying to strum my guitars and after she started walking she has become a dancer. We need to encourage kids in different aspects of life so they are able to make sound decisions in the future. I'm sure Otis has a bright future in front of him. Cheers!
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Nice vlog bro, if I'm not mistaken that cow origin is from Nepal area..
Those beautiful eyes.
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I agree with the Plumber, Damo has a wonderful nature and it shines out in her smile and children need much more than just a classroom. I find your comments poigniant and the little ones are pure artistic potential that all to often a rigid system that is overly authoritarian only tends to stiffle. It's not just art, it's the ability to question and think laterally and see new roads. As adults we ourselves often become victims of fixed perspectives, opinions, habits and beliefs. I guess with all things, there's an opposing balance of forces where common sense and creativity find a sweet spot for each individual, we all love harmony, but a well placed dicordant note gives things a nice jazz feel and some zing. To much discord is jarring, to much practicality can be dull. A full life is a gift no one can give, though parents might make a door, while all to often uniform conformity and fear can all to quickly steal a life, leaving just an obedient robot behind, or an anti social rebel.
To me it seems explotive. There is freedom and we can all be how we want, but there is no substitute for care, kindness and love which cannot be taught so much as shown and gleaned. The State does not love children, it eats them and turns them into victims and slaves, or perpetrators and rulers as far as I can tell. Yet only in individuation, self worth and self understanding can the value of freedom, intelligence, common sense and inspiration be found and that, is everything the State hates because it means self empowered independence. I choose to lend my attention and power to those people and ideas I wish to see flourish and the State is for the wards and souls lost at sea which is exactly what the Roman legal system teaches because they mark people as persons and fiduciaries of the Crown Cest Qui Vie trust unaware of their true birthright on the Holy See. It's brilliant, bizare a two edged sword and a model or map. One most people have no idea about, yet it forms the backbone of our world of trade and commerce. If we teach children well, we can have anarchy, I don't mean a lawless chaos, I just mean we can have rules, yet don't need to have rulers. Form is to function ! But a wild ego doesn't like that because its a formless non existent concept that does not realise the power of spirit it weilds and does not realise itself, therefore does not learn from it's own actions very well. It needs rigid structures and the idea of external authority, I guess that's why psychopaths / sociopaths like corporate worlds and society with all its fakery and room for manipulation. A more rounded mind might understand all that, yet see value in a more earthy grounded approach where everyone and everything is ultimately an extention of you in your awareness, just as your hand is out there on the end of your arm doing stuffs in your vision or awareness. Only people can glean that, the State is not alive and cannot, it is just a total illusion, but one that gains life by peoples belief and service to it. We are one, like it or not, aware of it or not. Your little video really got me thinkin today. Thanks.
Ignore them... People love to have oppinions nowadays. And normally its oppinions based from others and social media. Sad how people think and work nowadays, seems like u got it figured it out. No need to waste time to respond them, love the content!!
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Just love it
He's so cute n smart
Funny ...cow listens to the big boss only..
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It's great give the name to her.🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄🐄
From the last 2~3 years the cows price fly higher and higher like rocket ship especially “Charolais” maybe because of inflation or office worker leaves Bangkok to live there hometown, anyway this is a very good start for you and if you have time you can dig ponds for Tilapia or catfish
beautiful cow and family.
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