Living the good life in Thailand
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- We go and eat the most delicious North eastern Thai food (Ahaan Isaan) In Surat Thani with Wat's best friend. Surat Thani is a province in Southern Thailand.
Hi my name is Lilly and I am an American expat living on the island of Koh Samui in the gulf of Thailand for the last 8 years. My husband is Thai and his name is Wat. We have 2 half Thai, half American boys named Luke and Leon. Nam is our Nanny and she is like family to us. She is from Myanmar and has worked for us for over 5 years.
Wat and I have owned several businesses together on Maenam walking street in Koh Samui. Right now our restaurant Lilikoi Bistro is closed but we will let you know when we reopen.
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salted eggs are meant to be eaten with other "bland food" such as rice/noodles, egg to rice ratio between 1:2 to 1:4.
Love your youtube vids so much. I listened to Thai music all day long yesterday after checking out your links to some songs and making a playlist . I spent 3 months in Ubud , Bali years ago and I would love to visit Thailand as well. All the best to you all from west coast of Canada ! * Lilly & Wat , thanks for sharing your life in Thailand.... very informative & enjoyable .
Hi lily, your audio not very clear. I think you may opened car window while recording.
How come ur IG dont have the blue check?
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Hi Lilly and family, I am Thai American, my name is Jonya, I am born in KonKan Thailand, but I live in USA for 49 years now,when I am watching your video s I get so homesick for Thailand; thank you for sharing your life in Thailand ja. From Jonya
sawadee krop. i am an american married to a thai (47 years). she is from khan khaen. makes me miss thailand too
@@tg213 Hello Timothy, I am was born in KonKan province too, I am married to an American guy for 49 years now, I live in United States , I am home sick for Thailand too.
Finally, I'm seeing a Vlog of an expat who's a female that's mostly dominated by males out there! Glad you learned their local language too that's part of cultural identity and understanding. I'm speaking to my kids in English by my wife also speaks the local language so they could speak/write it with comprehension. That's important, all about family heritage, tradition and culture!
It is so awesome to see you embrace a culture that is so different from life here in the USA. I am Chinese Vietnamese and married to an American woman, she to has embrace my culture and she is also not afraid to try new things. I am so lucky. Keep up the great work...never stop exploring and learning. You guys are great
The oldest child is sooooo adorable. He has such a happy deposition and very bright and wonderfully cute personality
The only way someone can understand the Thai love of babies is like the reaction we have to adorable puppies. You just want to hold and hug them. Leon is a perfect Thai magnet.
Leon will think Nam is his mother and Wat his Father they hold and interact more often with him than Lily.
@@virginiaflanagan7954 lily is filming this is not all of their life!
See talks to the camera in order to ignore her kids it's obvious
Lily, that Thai dessert you were asking about in your vlog is called บัวลอยน้ำขิง (Floating Lotus in Ginger Water). But, as you’ll know having eaten it, it isn’t actually from any part of the Lotus plant. It’s black sesame wrapped in flour and boiled in ginger syrup. Delicious. 🙂🙏🏽
🤗 thank you ssooo much
When I see Leon, I just had to smile because he looks so cute and he is just a clone of you.
You're literally living extended 8 years vacation. So blessed to see your video.
So much deep fried food , surprising !
A 9 year old driving that motor bike and here I am at 33 years old and I’m still terrified to get behind the wheel 😂
Ha Ha! I feel your pain. I don't drive the motorbike. Too scarred.
@@lillyslife you mean 'scared' rite? Not 'scarred' 😁
@@enatasaputra And you mean "right" not "rite" ???
@@geminibull888 it's the cool guys again
And no helmet..to
Leon is growing and he is getting really cute. Thanks Lily for sharing your vlog video. You give reasons to be thankful and grateful for everything.
I can't get over how cute Leon is!
Her two boys are sooo adorable Leon n his huge blue eyes like his mommy
Beautiful baby
Your husband seems very understanding and will do everything to make you happy 💖
I am becoming addicted to your videos and only began watching one day ago. Please keep up the good work!
I am addicted to your video Lilly, have to watch everyday.💐👍🌺
Yea I stumbled across Lily’s other videos yesterday also and I’m already seeing myself addicted to watching.
Your views n subscribers r exploding! It's awesome to see you grow so much
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Lilly and Wat, from Alberta, Canada.
Well after watching all of the video you made in you tube the past 2 weeks I am hooked and now I am a new subscriber for your channel. I am now so addicted to watch it everyday now.
I love the story how you and Wat met on holiday and married and all that jazz, and I can related
to your story. Here is my wish, you become a Thai citizen, live with Wat forever in Thailand and see your grand children someday in the future.
Mrs. Lilly and your husband have same face when u and he smiles
Is soulmate
Been a silent viewer for a while now & I have binge-watched ALL of your videos upon discovering your channel. I really commend your diligence in sharing your life in Thailand along with your adorable family.
Also one of the reason I enjoy watching your vids are the good music choices. I love listening to these Thai songs though I understand nothing. Love the food, love the chill vibe, love the family adventures & love the music! God bless you Lilly, Wat, Luke, Leon & Nam! Thanks for posting and looking forward to the next one. ❤️
Your channel popped up in my recommended yesterday and I was so excited when I watched your video and saw that you used to own Coquette. I ate there once a long time ago! It was really good. You are living the dream. What a beautiful life and family you have. Nam is so sweet! 😊
It is called ‘บัวลอยน้ำขิง’ in Thai which is Glutinous Rice Balls in Sweet Ginger Soup ,Black Sesame inside 😍 it usually eat hot no need ice added ~ love watching your videos🥰
Hi Lilly, I'm a Thai-American who is very impressed with how you are so adventurous with eating weird Thai food. You seem very opened-minded about try need things. Many Americans just want to stick to the usual food, hamburger, hot dogs and pizzas.
Agreed - and I love how much spice Lilly can take! It's definitely not easy but I love how she is willing to try new things!
I've seen that too and always thought it was funny. When I travel, I never eat American food. It doesn't make sense not to try all the new foods you can while you're there. I've heard others say that it's not as good in other countries anyway. Which makes sense. And stuff like pizza and spaghetti. That's the stuff you eat when you visit Italy, not Thailand.
Can’t blame them. But some are willing to get out of the box. My mom is not even American but still want stay in box. Really anywhere. I love watching people willing to try everything.
@@godinheaven9456 I am an adventurous eater. I will try anything once except for dog and cats because I love them as pets.
The black thing inside is Sesame seed. This dessert called Glutinous rice balls in sweet ginger soup. Ginger soup is good for digestion after big meal, normally it is served in Chinese restaurant.
I’m Thais living in bkk, I loves your channel and your cute little boys, esp. Luke - he almost same age with my nephew, so much that I would definitely plan my Samui trip right after COVID ends. Please keep doing your channel ❤️
I'm glad you veered off from doing videos solely to promote your restaurant(s). Your life has been fun to watch. I even cried watching the video of when your mom left the country. I found out the other day that my friend watches your videos too. We were both talking about how inspiring it is especially watching a foreigner making the most of out of life in another country. Its so brave and courageous. And how you always start businesses. You're really inspiring us to live life to the fullest! -Don (Thai guy), Houston, TX
I am Thai and I'm nowhere near as adventurous as you are when it comes to Thai food. Good job Lilly!
I am so hungry for this food. I love these videos.
I’m Thai American born in the states but also lived part of my life in Thailand. My wife is Thai and now we live near Seattle. We visit thailand every other year and we always go to Phuket or Krabi. We want to come visit koh Samui and we will plan to visit your restaurant.
Beautiful and blessed family...it's a jackpot to get a caring wife like you
You are so kind 😊🙏🏻
How lucky you are to have the lovely hard working lady who helps with your baby, she is so devoted to him like a second mother to him !
I love how Nam is scared to try new dishes but Lilly is all game for it... and those boys are just gorgeousness ..can't wait for part 2 xx
Love the music on your channel. Lilly do you have a good list of this music on Spotify or something? please, i would love to have it while working or just chillin.. Your channel is wholesome and genuine. Its a great way to experience life in Thailand.
You are a wonderful people and so kind , God bless all you do .
I love how you tell us you aren’t hungry and then they order sooooooo much food, so you gotta taste it! The restaurant was so pretty and fun!
Hi Lilly, that dessert at 13:43. We call it "Bua Loy Nam Khing" in Thai. The soup is made from boiling ginger in water with sugar and black pepper, and the white balls are made from glutinous rice flour (not flower) and grounded black sesame seeds. It is a Thai-Chinese fusion type of dessert that is almost always consumed while hot. You can find this particular dish in almost every Chinese restaurant in Thailand, especially in the Chinatown area in Bangkok. In fact, in Chinatown they also made many versions of this dish, both hot and cold.
🤗 thank you ssooo much
Not some people, most people in the world don’t know how good Thailand 🇹🇭 is. 🙏🇹🇭😍🙏
Nam is not too shy anymore! Such a sweet man. I love watching your vlogs! Makes me feel at home. 💞
Lilly,your video popped up two days ago as a recommended video from Utube.From then I'm got addicted to follow your other videos .I love everything about your life in Thailand ,your family and the different food you show.Also how you have Accepted so fluently this so different culture is admirable .I'm Canadian Iranian living in Canada for five years .💞⚘💐
Happy to see you embracing and enjoying our asian way of life. More power to you!
Always love watching your videos while I enjoy my cup of coffee and scones. You just have that unscripted so chill vibe that's very inviting and kinda rare from vloggers these days. I hope you'd upload more often though. I'd watch even if you're just chillin at home lol. God bless you and your family, Lilly! All the best! ❤
I’m happy for U,Lilly I m a Thai lady lives in CA. Pls let Luke speaks more often in English and get best education in USA both of ur sons. Let WAT visit USA too. He is lucky to marry U.All the best
Your vlog is one of the fastest growing vlogs. You'll be set to get your silver play frame in no time
It's the little things in life I like. Like watching Lilly & Co. several times a week. :-)
What you are all about is you are amongst the few who follow their heart ❤️ 🙏🏽
The hot desserts help with digestion. The ginger soup dessert is called ‘Bua Loy Naam King’ it’s made from gelatinous rice and black sesame, in ginger soup, the spiciness comes from how long you cook the ginger. It’s very good for digestion, and despite being a hot dessert it cools your internal temperature.
That’s a lot of mouth watering food you had for lunch. I was drooling the whole time you were eating. Sorry. 😊
i'm a thai dude watching this, so chill and peaceful :D
Can you help me finding a rich Thai woman?
@@multa7053 interesting question what do we do next? :)
@@HereHem I was trying to find a rich Thai woman in Phuket since it's quite rich and next I was looking into Bangkok. I think there's two ways to spot rich women. Expensive cars which cost much more in Thailand, expensive watches as long as you can tell it's real and expensive purchases in stores. Any other idea?
@@multa7053 i see...
กดไลท์ กดติดตาม. ชอบมากค่ะ. เป็นครอบครัวที่น่ารัก อบอุ่น. ลูกๆ น่ารักมาก ดูคลิบแล้วมีประโยชน์หลากหลาย. . สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวสวยงาม ร้านอาหารก็น่ารับประทานมาก. และที่ชอบอีกอย่าง. ได้เรียนพูดภาษาอังกฤษด้วย. ขอบคุณค่ะ
Ur husband seems simple n good both r simple n good I admire ú...
Pretty straight forward, Thailand is a paradise.
Hi Lilly, I enjoy watching your CZcams. I am currently living in Boston, MA, and I miss Thailand incredibly. I grew up in Langsuan, Chumphon. Then, moving to Mueang, Chumphon. Then, Bangkok and the USA. Your videos remind me of my childhood and also helping me of homesick. I love your videos so much. Thank you for making great videos!
I miss Thailand. You are very lucky living in Thailand! Beautiful and lovely family and nice people around you...Watching your videos make me happy somehow (and it makes me smile). Hard to explain. Please keep it coming...
Hello Lilly! Your boys such a cutie! I was born in Thailand and came to U.S in 86. Wish one day I could go back to visit Thailand. Seeing all the good foods and places you guys go travel is amazing! I would love to eat both crispy pork intestines and duck lips 😋😋
God bless you and your family’s🙏🏽☺️
All the best your new restaurant. My wife and I travel to Thailand twice a year. One you restaurant is up and live let us know. Happy to visit.
You’re amazing woman !you can try anything but it’s authentic Thai food,I can eat that 💯😋 strong family 💪🙏❤️
Hi Lilly , l also met my wife in Thailand April 2016..we got married in Oct 2016, and she arrived in the US April 2017. We plan on returning to her hometown UD to retire in 10 years .. l would move back tomorrow but my wife likes the US and we recently bought a business for her to run . I will enjoy your videos !
The ginger soup is one of my favorites . we have a vedor across the street from our condo. Usually it is ground and spiced black sesame in the tapioca or glutenous rice flour dumplings.
2:38 In most Asian cultures, we have honorifics when we address people like "older brother", "older sister", "younger sister" etc that when we explain who a person is to us, we don't just say Tom, so that leads people to think that we literally refer to them as our brothers and sisters :). You are living the life Lilly! food glorious food...I will both the duck lips and the fried intestines please :).
So true.♥️ Even the street vendors we call them bro, sis, uncle, grandma. Everybody is our family!
The dumpling looking one = bua loy nam khing = starch ball stuffed with sugar and ground sesame seed (not pepper, never pepper) in ginger syrup. The purple one = Buad Pueak = taro root in coconut milk (not potato). The banana in coconut milk= Kluay Buad Chi. Buad in Thai for dessert means cooking in coconut milk with sugar.
Hi Lilly got to say I adore watching your videos of you your husband and your 3 adorable children..your nanny is fantastic too. I always wondered if you find it hard though especially when your husband hardly talks. I watched the one where you went for a massage and hubby sat out front and that lady sat next to him and he seemed such a different person chatting with her laughing and smiling. Then you came towards them and he was showing her a video of your sons I think..but when you started to speak he didn't acknowledge you at 1st..I dont in one instant mean your hubby was flirting just wish he'd show you as much affection as you show him and talk more. I love you all and your mum and dad and all in America xxxxxxx
Enjoy expat life, Lilly! Time goes by quickly. I know you are having so much fun. When your kids nearly turn 5 or 6, you will ponder where to send your kids to school. Perhaps, you will move to BKK so your kids can study there.
On a side note, I see that you are trying to get 100k subscribers. I hope you get it soon.
Can't wait to see the next ones!
Samui has international School teaching in English,but when the kids growing up maybe they have to go to collaege in Bangkok.There are international colleges in the South.
i'm a simple man, i see a new upload, i like and comment
My wife is Thai so our “natural” daughter is half Thai. Adopted two older girls (12 and 13) from Thailand. So I enjoy watching your videos as reminds me of past trips to Thailand as I like the fresh fruits and food. I like how your videos are of how locals live.
Been subscribed for a little while now, I’m half Thai was born in Aus but raised by grandfather in Thailand. Part of me still calls Thailand home. I’m now 40 years old. I remember living very simply, trained, and studied. It definitely made me humble and appreciate things more. I came back in the late 80s around the age of 9. Had to transition into western life it was rough but it made me who I am today. Still love the food and history. Your content gives me lots on nostalgia
so glad to see one of your wonderful videos, hope to meet you all when in Samui
I hope so too! Hopefully lockdowns will be over soon :-)
@@lillyslife tnxs for another nice video
@@lillyslife I read on a swedish site ( Im from Sweden) that they are planing to stop the quarentine on Phuket(by July), so I hope we can travel to Samui after the summer here in Europe. Meanwhile I'll keep watching your vids and just praying for the best. Big hugs from Sweden.
Beautiful video in every way. The way you film and describe each dish always makes me want to taste them. You’re living a good life, it’s good to see.
Thank you so much 😃
Lilly keep it up wth yr channel.its very interesting to see how u r able to adjust to Thais simpel life which is so differenr from USA 's
The intro is “Some people will never understand”.
What’s to understand?
Your husband will love you forever because of your stunning looks and unbridled adventurous spirit and love of freedom.
That guy in America must’ve been a control freak.
You really have found what most people never find.
The heat is a small price to pay (I can sympathise on that point ha ha).
Found your channel two weeks ago and have been looking forward to watching everyday. I am very happy to see the growth you have been having.
I believe investing in some type of shotgun microphone to improve the audio quality will create an even better video watching experience for the viewers.
Wish you guys nothing but the best!
I think people are waiting for Leon to grow and talk cute boys
They have 2 kids, but I guess Luke is too ethnic looking, he doesn't get as much air time...its all about Leon n his light eyes.
True foodie,god bless your family. Happiness is everything.
ชอบความคุณแม่พูดช้าๆ ทำให้คนไทยที่ไม่ได้เก่งอังกฤษมาก ฟังรู้เรื่องได้ดีเลยค่ะ
Thai food looks delicious lilly.watching from the philippines.always watching ur vlog.god bless n ur family.
your husband is so lucky, you look like a movie star with good heart...
True
She might be equally lucky.
I'm pretty sure that "flower" dessert is called "Black Sesame Dumpling/Glutinous rice balls in Ginger Tea" (บัวลอยน้ำขิง). บัว/ดอกบัว (bua/dokbua) means lotus/lotus flower, so I think that's where he got "flower" from. :)
New sub here to your channel!😀 I have enjoyed watching your content! My dad is Thai and my mom is from the Philippines, I was born and raised in Maryland in the US. I have always thought about the possiblity of moving my family to Thailand. My dad is from Chiang Mai (up North) and we were supposed to go last summer, but the pandemic hit, so no traveling for us. I am showing my wife and kids your content and how well you have adapted to the Thai culture and life style. Your videos help me get a good perspective of Thailand and your area. Keep up the great work and I will continue watching your videos and will follow you on Instagram too! Oh and I really enjoy your food commentaries!!👍🤗
Nam is so sweet with the kids. 😍 I think I’d eat a duck lip before I’d be able to eat intestines. 😳 They don’t waste any food in Asian countries, do they? I’ve always been a really timid eater. I can’t even eat shrimp just because of the texture. My sister can eat anything including chicken hearts, gizzards, octopus, and escargot. Nope, nope, nope. 😱
Another great video! I’m in Thailand for 6 weeks and currently @ Koh Samui. This eve I was walking around at Mae Nam and passed your restaurant. Hope I will get a chance to have a dinner there soon.
Yes I should do a meet up soon!
Love you and your family❤️watching your videos relieve my stress...there were so much love,laugh,adventures,and positive vibes...
❤️from Borneo,🇲🇾
I love the music too. I grew up in a village and I would enjoy the simplicity of life in the village.
I also loved the small church gathering, a small community, experiencing love and connectedness. It's a life I dream of. Simplicity, I love that.
Oh, the food, the cooking, the quality I can taste it from afar, I even dreamed enjoying Thai foods in my dream, some strange dishes but fresh, strange but delicious. After watching your video.
I like to see you when unsure with the foods but you still try it anyway.
I wish you’d do one day vlog of Leon, he’s so cute❤️
Saying hii Lilly from VA🇺🇲! Happy to see you back with your family and traveling back home with your Mom and of course with your Son Luke. I would like to eat the duck's beak😋looks yummy. That desert tgat you like is Taro we call it (poi) in Hawaii. A rootcrop family. God Bless You and your family🙏, May you give birth safely and Congratulations🧸for the coming of another blessing💞
Lilly that 9 year old driving a bike really scares 😱 me off abt their safety I just dnt promote kids that age driving an adult bike in South Africa many people hve lost their lives so I forbid a motorcycle 🏍
it is dangerous nd very scary to me I cannot look at a bike that passes me it's like being in a circus just having fun I'd rather watch something that I like watching or doin by the way U hve adapted the Thai life so well
I cannot imagine how you've done it being all American Now you've bin a citizen of that country nd everyone shows love
nd respect for U WHT wonderful ❤ people who welcomed U into their country nd adopted Ur lifestyle of being Thai never segregated U or felt uncomfortable of entertaining
U in restaurant hotels nd ect.
We.love U Lilly for who U really
are U hve such warm hospitality
That makes us want to know more abt U that keeps U going you've taught us so much in Ur travel nd tour around places with or without
Family 👪 points taken as a woman of great adventure always will be remembered as a strong
vibrant woman of Goin for high
Expectations a simple nd dedicated life ❤ all the best in the future God Loves ❤ U
Beautiful family Lili
Yeh... i wait ur video everyday love ur fam
Love you too! Thank you!
I binged watch your videos. You are such a beautiful person inside out. I am a Malaysian who had lived in the US for five years and I have never met someone like you who is non judgmental and willing to acccept other people’s cultures (Asian culture). God bless you and your family :)
Hi Lilly, I am getting jealous of you. I am a Thai who married an English man and I have been living in Australia for 8 years. I can't wait to go back to my country once the borders are open. My husband and I love Samui. I love your channel and convincing my husband to speak Thai with me but he said it too hard. haha, You are very good at speaking Thai.
*The purple one I think it should be Tapioca Taro :)
Wow thank you so much. I have been so lazy about learning in the pat but now I really want to improve my language. Hope to see you in Samui one day soon!
Loving your videos! I am Western woman craving a more authentic lifestyle....so brave of you to take the leap! I really love the music . Could you always post the music with your videos? Thank you:}
the first song has beautiful. meaning. (love you forever no matter what life is, we. will be forever)
@@insightwisdom7022 Thank you! Do you know the name of the song or artist?
@@lauramcdonald3027 world collapse(Loak. Salai, โลกสลาย)
Beautiful family and Beautiful Life 🌴🎋🌿🎍
I very respect of you. You are very simple more than real thai people.
I very miss Thailand and thai food 😋alot.
Happy to see my little Leon 👼❤😊
I love so much when you speak Thai and give you one like
Leon is so much more adaptable with other ppl much more then Luke, Leon is going to be the more outgoing one over his brother Luke, and doesnt seem to cry much and smiling alot and seems Happy most of the time.
Ja, wir werden mit den beiden, Leon und Luke, noch viel Freude und Spaß in den Videos haben.
Dankeschön
Right Luke is the cry baby not Leon.
Love your videos, we can't wait to get back to Thailand 💕
I pray that it’s very soon!
@@lillyslife💖 🙏💖
Kind people, great food, memorable places..... nicely done Lilly. Really enjoyed it. Thanks
It’s never to long I could never have enough of watching your family I love ❤️ it;
Love the life you made for yourself overseas. Amazing how you and your family are embracing the life in Thailand.
Been to Thailand many time for work it was so hot when you come out of the Airport you could taste the humidity on your tongue...It was work and back to the hotel,even at night it was hot... around 35-40c
Thailand and the sun are brothers
Authentic local dishes. Delicious dishes
I just moved to the UK last year. Watching your videos makes me miss living in Thailand so much. especially FOOD xx hahah
Both deep fried duck beak and crispy pork intestine are my favorite 😄 , you made me mouth watering .
Make me hungry at 9 pm. 🤤🤤😍❤️
Me too!