INCREDIBLE Life Story of Abandonment, Racism and Rediscovering Thailand Family after 30 Plus Years 

Here’s Part 2 of our interview where Dakota tells the story of his Thai family stealing his land in Thailand. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G-lz-z5wRgM.html

This was one of the most powerful stories rich with authenticity that I’ve watched on RU-vid. Standing ovation from Chicago! The fact that 100 Thai relatives and extended relatives were there to greet you is uplifting. However, the fact that your mom passed away is heartbreaking. This was truly an amazing story!

It always amazes me how kids from such unstable upbringings can overcome these disadvantages and become great adults such as Dakota. Thanks for sharing

Amazing beautiful story. That's the beauty of the Thai people and their culture.. Never have I met sooo beautiful, humbly, meek, mild, sharing and caring people. 99.9% Thai the the sweetest humans I have met. A true classic story of the Thai people. The Gods of love and kindness live in Thailand. Every human soul needs to experience this amazing love on this beautiful Rock. They are a very unique human. Always spreading and sharing the love and the food is to die for. Bless the people of Thailand. Love them all.

It's an incredible story, started off with heartbreaking chilhood, my heart is full of happiness when returning to his Thai family and married Thai wife and fingers crossed for his operation. Wishing you a happy ending Dakota! Good interview Pete...

Fascinating story, amazing how the student managed to get in touch with his family in Thailand 🇹🇭 gave me goosebumps, cheers Pete 🍻

Great story. Rollercoaster of emotions in this one.

I so enjoyed listening to Dakota's story! When he got to the point of opening up the return email and the attachment of the photo of his uncle holding him as a baby, I was listening and driving down the road; I started to have a rare crying moment. Like a good, heartfelt cry that speaks to the realization of divine intervention, perhaps. Very interesting how, from there, the path of his whole life was changed, and in such a beautiful way. Good for him! Thanks for doing this interview and sharing it with strangers! 🙏☺️❤

What an amazing story of a cultural identity. It has everything, sadness, uncertainty, self-doubt. You made me cry. Best wishes, to you sir. Welcome Home in 2022!

Dakota's life story is THE BEST! He is GREAT INSPIRATION!

Wow!! I love the internet. It has made the world so much smaller. I am so happy for Dakota!!

Really enjoyed the interview, what a great story. I was an exchange student in Thammasat University in 2006. Great time of my life, been watching the videos as I miss Bangkok soo much.

Really loved this interview and wish Dakota all the best. Thanks Pete!

Great story, what an awesome guy. After all he has been through growing up, it's amazing he's such a wonderful balanced person.

What a story ! It's great Dakota found his roots and got through life becoming a decent person. All the best in the future.

Very touching story glad for this guy he took a leap of faith & it all fell into place🙏🏾👊🏽

Incredible story! I didn't understand how that student from BKK was able to find his uncle and make that connection from phoning people...that sounds fascinating. I'd love to hear how that happened...Also, he should write a book! Thanks for the interview Pete and Dakota - very interesting. We all have a story to tell!

What a lovely man, his story was so touching and sad in parts. I wish him all the best with his operation, and I am so glad he found happiness and acceptance in Thailand. Thank you so much for this uplifting story.

Brilliant Story Pete! I’ve said it before, you’re an absolute natural at this. Tommy Tiernan esq. You know when to keep quiet and let the person you’re interviewing talk and get into their story.

For me he story went from being very interesting to simply amazing when you got to the arrival of the exchange student from BKK; I was so glad to hear of such a happy coincidence in your life, and the richness it brought to you. I heard the interview on March 5, 2022, so I hope that the operation went well, and your wife and you made it back to Thailand as planned,

Thanks for and amazing story Pete and Dakota. Having moved from Thailand when I was 14, 40 years ago to Santa Monica, CA I can relate to his experience. I can’t wait to hear more. Life is so amazing and mysterious!

This is an unexpectedly wonderful story. I cried several times during this understated story. I grew up in the Houston area, and my husband grew up in Bangkok. The aspect of this story that affects me most deeply has less to do with details than with the underlying theme of isolation. But the details are the hook for me. Wonderful story.

Great story! I had a Thai nanny when I was newborn. For some reason I always felt comfortable in SE Asia.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, IT'S THE MOST TOUCHING STORY OF ONE'S LIFE, I FELT YOUR LONELINESS AND EMPTY CHILDHOOD..........THANK GOODNESS YOU DID NOT FOLLOW THE BAD EXAMPLE OF LIFE FROM YOUR FATHER, NO DRUG, NO ALCOHOL........I CAN FEEL YOUR HAPPINESS, FULL OF LIFE IN THAILAND...........WISHING YOU THE BEST FOR SAFE SURGERY AND THE BEST OUT COME OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANT..........ENJOY THE LONG LIFE AND HAPPINESS IN THAILAND WHERE YOU BELONG..............GOOD LUCK.

I am not surprised ,about Dakota’s story. I am glad that his story end with a good life. It was an eye opener for a lot of a real people. Good job Pete, I wanted you to do the interview some of Thai ladies,that been left behind after the Vietnam war. In 1970-77

Amazing touching story. I wish Mr. Dakota to be well and happy. Thank you Pete.

This interview was the feel good story of my day!!!! Thanks Dakota and Pete!

This is great, Only done part one, this is the type of story that should be on the news, instead of all the negative, great job Pete, watched a lot of your videos, this is the second one that made my cry, on to part 2

Brilliant interview, I wasn't sure I'd last the whole thing but got totally sucked in and barely noticed the time! Great story.

Very very interesting & enjoyable story by Dakota. A mix of sadness & happiness all rolled into his life. Totally amazing how the connection with his mums family happened & went on from there. I wish Dakota all the best for his health & future happiness. Excellent Pete, more of these please.

Pete and Nune, That is a fascinating life story. I wish the best for Dakotas surgery and his future in Thailand. I really enjoy your interviews. Thank you

Really interesting story, wonderful that he was reunited with his family. Thanks Pete and thanks to Dakota

really interesting Story. I watching it from the beginning to the end. He have alot to tell.

The longer videos are great. Great job on this video!

Such lovely story! Thank you for the interview. Wishing you all the best🙏

Incredibly beautiful story. Thanks for sharing both of ya 😎🙏

Good morning to you Pete and Nune 🖐 It's 6:30 AM here and I just finished watching the vlog. I will be honest though someone may disagree. To me this was a stark contrast to the last interview, I won't go into that right now. I related to Dakota's growing up. My being of Mexican descent. Growing up back then is a BIG difference from now. Dakota's ability to adapt, growing a thicker skin and just having the common sense to realize and accept that somehow you have to survive in this sometimes cruel humanity. Anyway except for Dakota's latest challenge (which I'm sure he has the strength to overcome) It seems he has done well for himself 👍 Another immigrant transition success story. Before anyone wants to jump down my throat, I recognize Dakota his half American but he was born in another country coming to America for the first time at a young age. Pete I'll just finish by saying that I did especially enjoy this interview 👍👍👍👍👍

Wow!!! Thank you very much. I really enjoy his fantastic story.

Pete I think this is your best interview yet. Looking forward to watching part 2. Talk tomorrow, Willy

Thanks for sharing such a nice story mate.

Very fascinating storey, wishing Dakota quick recovery and getting home to motherland Thailand

Very powerful story. Thanks Pete for doing this interview. Best part I enjoyed was when Dakota went to his moms village first time he became an instant rock star among the villagers.

That was an amazing interview Pete! Dakota has such an interesting life story…..it was heartbreaking to know that his mom had passed away but thanks to the Thai foreign exchange student, he’s able to get in touch with his Thai side of his family in Thailand! I wish him all the best with his kidney surgery and I look forward to seeing the part 2 to this interview 😊

great interview, looking foward for part 2, thank u 2

The longer interviews are GREAT. I listen while walking in the jungle.

I used to work together with Dakota in Samphran. Great guy.

wow by far your most interesting interview...

Amazing !! Thanks for sharing.

"what changed?" Damn Pete, you always ask the right question. You have a gift. God bless you.

I don’t really comment on RU-vid videos but this was too good a story. Great reporting Pete and more importantly, thank you Dakota for sharing your epic story. Tip of the hat to you sir.

What a touching story, please do a follow up. I hope nothing but good things are coming his way going forward.

Wow, Pete, great interview. You are an amazing host allowing the person you're talking to to finish every thought. If you do a podcast, I am definitely in. I would have easily listened to this whole story, but you did a great job nonetheless. Really, really interesting.

Great story Pete, I was riveted throughout. Keep up the great posts.

what a wonderful interview really enjoyed this one mate

Amazing story thanks for share 😀👍

Really interesting story and a nice guy.

What an amazing vlog. My 2nd trip to Thailand some six years ago I too landed in Bangkok and flew to Ubon, then drove to Amnat Charoen and lived the village life some 30 minutes out of the city. This brought back so many memories of those trips. Didn’t end well that one but I am now happily married to a beautiful Laos lady who is the cousin of a good friend here in Bendigo Australia. It’s a small world Pete, one day I too will share my story when I can get back to Laos. This vid was next level mate, keep em coming. Cheers Craig

Listened to whole lot how could I not. I'm curious wether Dakota/Dakoda/Dagoda (sorry not sure on name) would have a favourable sway getting Thai citizenship being born in Thailand to a Thai citizen. Very happy for you. And you certainly have the Thai smile 😁 as seen at the end. 👍Agus a Pheadair mura gcuireann sé seo borradh mór faoi do chainéal níl a fhios agam cad a dhéanfaidh, great work and a great story you have brought to us all, go raibh maith agat.

Loved the interview. one of the best content I have seen on RU-vid.

What a powerful story. Great interview. It really moved me. Keep it up.

This is a really good interview, thank you

That was such a fascinating story. So amazing that he managed to meet up with Thai kid who managed to connect jim with his Thai relatives. Am very curious to know how the Thai kid managed to so quickly find his relatives. Was the kid from the same hometown? Hope that all will be well after his operation and that Dakota will get to live his dream and get back to Thailand after his operation.

Great interview...Best of luck to you Dakota...Love your smile and kind spirit...Cheers from Australia.

Wow this good story thanks for sharing

Very interesting. Wishing Dakota a speeding recovery so he can return back to Thailand.

Thank you both. Fantastic 🙏

Wow what an amazing life story. So very interesting I was hooked. Thank you for sharing your story

Amazing story - journey - struggle and triumph. He certainly seems a calm and gentle soul - am guessing from his mother's side. The story had everything - and I wish him well with his kidney transplant and eventual move to Thailand.

Incredible channel, story and guest. Best of luck to all!

A truly incredible story!

This was great!

Talk about an amazing story!! Just wow!!

Wow what an incredible story 👍

I love this channel and this story. Yes parts of it is very sad but it’s an amazing story.

Another Great true to life interview Pete and im confident for a good outcome for Dakota . Pete Any News of Dave Keegan from Bangkok Dairies , Thank you ,,,

This will catapult your channel. Amazing

What a fantastic story. Amazing.

Dakota,lovely man,great interview.My son is mixed with Filipino mother (I'm Anglo Scot) - a LOT of Parallels in the story - I reckon in a Thousand Years the World will be closer to being totally mixed anyway.Good Luck with his Op & look forward to the Follow Up. Good Job Mate !

this is a fantastic channel, I like the interviews,

Absolutely amazing story. And I was wrong about many Americans. I'll be the first one to admit and the happiest when I am amiss.

What an amazing life story Dakota, best wishes going forward. I hope you do a follow up.

this is a sad story and yet the ending was happy.I love watching your channel. I found your channel when I started watching Lily 's channel that was last only i found her channel

God bless you Dakota. What a tale. Hope things have worked out for your health.

Love this story. Sad. Happy. Uplifting. I love his take on everything. It would be easy to become bitter about most everything if you were brought up the same but Dakota overcame that and forged ahead and became a cool dude.....awesome....well done Dakota. Probably maybe the first Thai dude to be name Dakota. Cool :)

Wow! I have subscribed and been watching your video interviews for awhile and have enjoyed them very much. I came across this one and really enjoyed it. Could be used for a drama movie script I think. Keep up the good work and wish you all the best for your channel. Just curious how did you come across this man or find out about him?

Great story👍🏻

An hour interview is too short, would have liked to listen to your full 2 hour interview as it was very interesting all real life stories are fascinating of people’s outlook in life & their experiences 🙂 kudos to u & a big thank u 👍🏻

Interesting story Pete, but I wondering why Dakota not have or get also a Thai Passport, his Mom is/was a Thai Citizen, than he don’t need a Visa for Thailand. 🙏

All the best to Dakota for the upcoming operation. Thank you , Pete

Brilliant !

What a story thanks guys good luck with the operation Dakota

Good mate

I really enjoyed listening to his story while I was in the gym, I was really immersed, thanks to you both for sharing.

interesting interview

I enjoyed it.

I have downloaded for future watching

Wow, what a great story. I hope I get a chance to meet Dakota sometime. Who knows.... I may see him in the grocery store since I also live in SLC? Hahaha The world is such a small place nowadays. For the last 5 years I've been planning my first trip to Thailand. I retired at the end of 2019 and of course Covid came along and screwed up our ability to freely move around the world. I know a few people in Thailand who are all constantly asking when I'm coming over, so I know I'll be welcomed when I finally get there. It's interesting to hear stories from his perspective. Great video 👍

What a great story ❤😊

Great story

What an incredible story I've known other people that have moved here from Thailand and luckily they had other people to the assimilate with but this story is definitely not done he is quite a survivor waiting to hear the rest thank you