This walk with Brit in Bangkok changed my view of Thailand

Max Chernov May 15, 2025
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🎁 Get the 5-step strategy to make $10K+/month on YouTube: https://courses.shym.sg/youtube-challenge Meet Chris Cooke, a tech millionaire from the UK who has lived in Thailand since the age of 15. He is married to a Thai-Chinese wife and owns a comedy club in Bangkok. Chris shared whether life in Thailand is really as perfect as foreign YouTubers claim, the true reason behind Thailand's famous politeness, and why Thai society is deeply matriarchal. Enjoy! LET'S BOOST OUR RELATIONSHIP: 📷 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chernov_networking 💰 Sponsorship-related requests: [email protected] 👥 If you have a guest suggestion for an interview, please reach out at [email protected] TODAY'S GUEST: ➢ on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bigchriscooke ➢ Stand-Up club: https://www.bangkok-comedy.com/ WATCH NEXT: ► Australian gets emotional becoming a Thai Citizen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYPdluib614 ► This walk with Brit in Bangkok changed my view of Thailand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU-yUz0bKZk ► Why this Billionaire chose Thailand over the US for life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpqP-KZWHJc TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:33 Corruption in Thailand vs the UK 01:41 Misconceptions About Thailand 02:19 Comparing Thailand and UK 04:28 Is Life in Thailand Perfect? 06:41 Politeness of Thais 09:26 Matriarchal Society in Thailand 11:55 Rural vs Bangkok Thais 13:42 Hierarchical Society 14:09 How Bangkok Changed 14:53 Foreigners Living in Thailand 16:56 Opening a Stand-Up Club in Thailand 18:47 Taboo Topics in Thailand 20:07 Thai Comedy 20:49 View on the UK After Living in Thailand Hey! This channel bridges the gap between locals and foreigners all over the world. Join Max as he interviews expats, unraveling their unique stories and providing valuable insights into their lives in the vibrant places of Asia. Through engaging conversations, Max fosters understanding and appreciation between locals and the global community, focusing on cultural exchange. If you're a company seeking sponsorship opportunities to engage our upscale audience, contact us at [email protected]. With over 50% Singaporean viewers and a substantial number of foreign professionals (US, EU, Australia), our mature audience (35-54 years) boasts strong purchasing power and interests in an above-average lifestyle, travel, investment, and personal finance.

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