Living Thai Style, Chiang Rai, Thailand

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Here I'll show you around the Thai house that we live and and let you see what most Thais live like.
This might come as a bit of a shock for most; after all we in the West do like our creature comforts such as air conditioning and heating, something you won't find in a traditional Thai house.
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@Darkwolfe. 6 лет назад

You may not believe this but as you showed your wonderful home, it brought a tear to my eyes as I was born and raised in Pilot Town Louisiana in the U.S. and this is very much what our house on the bayou looked like only it's missing the river and water way where your street is.,, we cooked outside and what ever daddy found making noise in the house, solved the menu for dinner that night. We had lanterns for light and fished and hunted for our food or grew it also. I am 67 years old now and lived in a 3 bed room, 2 bath home in Arkansas U.S. but we still hunt and fish (My wife and I and my sons) I would trade places with you in a heartbeat, for back then, I was the happiest. I spent 67-69 in Vietnam but that was the war, and 6 wk's in Thailand for R&R. Thank you for the memory and tour. Clyde Davis.

@gbriar 6 лет назад

Thanks Clyde. I have to admit it's a basic way to live but one that I find enjoyable. Simpler is better I think :)

@mig29mikoyan11 6 лет назад

RIP to the owner of this channel.I have followed his channel lately.I pray that his wife Pie and daughter can live well after the lost.From Malaysia.

@nicky19540 7 лет назад

Ahh Graham this video was excellent and really lovely to see your home (for now) you have all the necessities and you have Pie & Fam. You are all a great comfort and help to Pies parents, the peace and the bird song is enchanting. Your mum is going to enjoy seeing this, looking forward to the next video xxxx

@scotttet5223 7 лет назад

I truly like this video very much.

@desgoulding7154 6 лет назад

I loved your video mate very well presented you have a nice family country live love the chickens etc in the country area

@shane4753 6 лет назад

Fascinating stuff mate, many thanks for showing us around your family home.

@Noname-mx2nf 6 лет назад

Great video mate wonderful life n life style..... specially the cat 🐈 lol

@rd1965a 5 лет назад

Simple living is often the best. Keep your possessions and your needs basic. Thanks for sharing.

@spencerhowell7917 4 года назад

Pie is a real grafter ! Got a lot of respect for a women like that .

@JJ-vy2rh 2 года назад

Hi pie I still watch these videos love to you and fam

@ianhenderson8222 6 лет назад

Graham, just found this site love it.

@pj999 7 лет назад

I like the roosters. Reminds me of home (Oklahoma, USA). I raised chickens in the Los Angeles suburbs and surprisingly the neighbors also enjoyed the roosters.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Chickens and roosters everywhere. Driving can be a bit hazardous but it's interesting :)

@JohnJohnson-hl4fv 6 лет назад

You got it made! I live in the USA and hate it. Within five years I will be living in rural Thailand.

@ZinsWorld 6 лет назад

Great video. I love Thailand, one of my fav countrys I've been to. I do food travel and music on my Vlog.

@bipolatelly9806 6 лет назад

love your house!

@user-ky6hy5bf3h 7 лет назад

Great Video, always a pleasure to watch.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Thanks Gary :)

@Swuggi 7 лет назад

This is so cool. Reminds me of my time up in north Thailand. Good memories.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

So glad you liked the video ... yes Norther Thailand in my view is the best part of Thailand.

@KimberlyMallett 7 лет назад

Thank you for keeping it real. I spent this winter travelling Thai S-N, and your area is where I would like to settle. I need Pai to help me with her terrific green thumb.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Thanks; it's about as real as it gets LOL. Love living up here though. Pie will certainly give you some pointers in growing things; she's got green fingers :)

@roberthornbrook8374 2 года назад

Yes I pray and Hope pie and your son are blessed and happy rip Graham it’s basic living but it does the trick pie God bless you richly

@buz263 6 лет назад

Nice house you have there. Me and a girlfriend rented a house almost like yours but a bit smaller when I was stationed at Korat. Really enjoyed the simplicity of Thai living. Really envy you my friend and would love to be back over there, but with age and health issues I can only dream. Oh, I remember the bug net, it was a must have item.

@markgandachannel9103 5 лет назад

I'm a filipino and one of my biggest dream is to travel thailand💕💕thailanf is my dreamland and Hopefully someday i can visit ayuttaya temple, phuket,white temple and bangkok💕💕

@gbriar 5 лет назад

Thank you so much ka

@uwugorl1076 5 лет назад

RINKASHIME KATOJITAMO come to my country yas

@craigrennie5458 5 лет назад

Thank you for your great videos and giving a insight into traditional living in my eyes this would be my idea off heaven living this lifestyle thank you

@gbriar 5 лет назад

thank you so much ka

@slideslipping 7 лет назад

That was an absorbing video, Graham. Nice one.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Cheers :) Load more to come. It's a basic life but I just love the farm. The house is basic and real cold now we're in the winter.

@danieledwards7341 6 лет назад

is cold like 15-20 C ? OR MORE like 25-30 C FREEZING COLD IS LIKE 0 degrees C

@garyreed2206 7 лет назад

Haven't lived like that in a Long Time. My grandparents' farm house in central Texas was pretty basic too. The only room with heat was the living room; where the fireplace was (unless you count the oven). At least you have indoor plumbing. The farmhouse had a hand pump and a spigot for the kitchen sink but still used an outhouse at the back fence. I kind of miss that old house now.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Now Texas is a place I never got to visit. Used to spend a bit of time in Mississippi and loved it there. The US is such a wonderful country and vast with lots to do. It certainly is very basic here and I'll be happy when Pie and I can afford a place of our own ... hopefully a little more 'western lol. I will say this ... sometimes a simple life can be a much more fulfilling life. Have a great day Gary and thanks for your comment.

@jakobmuire2355 6 лет назад

It's a wonderful house, I used to live in one in Wiang Chai, Chieng Rai.And the mornings are very very cold too.

@gbriar 6 лет назад

Gordon has a great place, really nice area.

@TheEyesofOwen 7 лет назад

very interesting video

@loganwolverine2573 7 лет назад

Hmmmm, bbq sticky rice with scrambled egg. Dad used to do that for us growing up. Great video buddy!

@gbriar 7 лет назад

I really like the BBQ sticky rice; very tasty with salt and pepper :)

@runnersguidetothailand 5 лет назад

looks wonderful up north

@gbriar 5 лет назад

Thank you so much ka

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 7 лет назад

I love the kitchen with the open slats. Great video. I have subscribed. I am moving over to Chiang Rai in late summer this year. How far are you out of the city, please?

@Mekhong3876 7 лет назад

New sub here! Cowboy Ray sent me. Have lived the same way for a while but in the end just had to build our own house but still have a bucket shower with cold water! 555! Good luck with your channel!

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Cheers Mick ... yeah I can't do the bucket shower mate, it's way too cold. Glad you like the vlog - loads more to come. Thanks for the heads up on Cowboy Ray; I'll head on over to his channel.

@andyfin990 7 лет назад

That's like the Hilton compared to my Mrs gaff in nong hong buriram, i went into toxic shock the first time i stayed there,nothing prepares you for the first time you visit the village,real Thailand, real people...

@gbriar 7 лет назад

LOL, yes I've seen worse around here. The house doesn't bother me but the noise from the road and neighbours is a bit tiring at time.

@charlescain7962 7 лет назад

Corrugate tin roof, brings back memories, went to a old church that had a roof like that, always got in trouble when it rained, couldn't stay awake. Strange, a lot of what you've shown is how I've wanted to live, basics provided for. Outdoor kitchen keeps the heat out in the summer, cook inside in winter.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

It certainly makes a racket when it rains but I like it :)

@uwugorl1076 5 лет назад

my teacher uses your videos to teach us in social class :D

@andympro1 7 лет назад

I like the way you show the truth about living in Thailand.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Nothing is perfect Andrew but you have to make the best of what you have and enjoy life ... life is too short to worry about the little things :) Have a brilliant day mate.

@jeremymerrifield7244 7 лет назад

Nice video. I an English and living just outside Chiang Rai City.. It did get a little nippy for a couple of days about that time . But it was hardly freezing mate. lol . But good video enjoyed it

@gbriar 7 лет назад

I feel the cold so anything below 20C is freezing lol.

@MindfullyMindy 7 лет назад

First thoughts I had were "How does she grow her cabbage so big?" I enjoyed you sharing your home. I like it very much.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Everything flourishes here. The soil is really fertile and we get plenty of sunshine and rain Pie also adds chicken & duck manure but only a little - perfect growing conditions :)

@MindfullyMindy 7 лет назад

Does she add it before planting or onto the top soil? As for your sharing this, I really appreciated it because I know of only one other vlogger who lives in a Thai style home. They gave a nice place outside of Chiang Mai for just over $100 US per month. I live in the US on $400 a month. As I am tired of the lifestyle here and the very materialistic people, I really feel I would be happy there. Only, living like a westerner I costly. It can be done, even on $400 a month, but easily. Living Thai style seems simpler, healthier, and much more relaxed. Not to mention more in the budget. What would you suggest to a westerner who wants to find a small Thai style place to live not far from Chiang Mai? I will need to be near the Kingdom Hall (Which is not far from Wat Ket) or a hospital (I have a chronic illness).

@kukeye 7 лет назад

great video!!!!!

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Thanks Kevin. Pie and I continue to make our daily vlog and it's a huge amount of fun. Glad you like our channel, have a great day.

@kukeye 7 лет назад

most westerners wouldn't be happy but what more do you need?...Life at its simplest and happiest!!!

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Yes it's not exactly what you would expect back in the west but it does make for an interesting life :)

@youwatchme0808 3 года назад

nice

@gunnargudmundsson7274 7 лет назад

I am a new sub. I get homesick to see this miss this life, Chiang Saen was my AC

@gbriar 7 лет назад

I can't every see myself leaving here ... the country life suits me to a 'T' :)

@gunnargudmundsson7274 7 лет назад

I have not come to a T since 2007 came first in 1988 and the first time to Lampang 1991

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Gunnar Gudmundsson You should come back for a visit ... it's so nice up here :)

@dnnsmtchll 7 лет назад

very nice i was in chiang rai 2015

@gbriar 7 лет назад

It really is beautiful up here and it's such a great place to live and explore.

@yepthatsme170 7 лет назад

Been in many houses like this standard Thai style. Congrats on reaching 500 yippee lol :)

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Cheers Colin ... it's growing really nicely thanks to all our subscribers sharing and liking :) Happy days mate.

@Oggiwara1 7 лет назад

Great sightseing of the house. That house looks about the same as the house I stay in a month or two every year. But we have no glass windows at all. And you're totally right. Not many western people would like to live in a house like that. But I love it's simplicity. What altitude are you at?

@gtrman9706 5 лет назад

R.I.P. Mate.

@rossie273 7 лет назад

thank you for the video . It is a lot different to how we westerners live but , really , how much do you need ? Pai is certainly good at her gardening . I always like those water tanks that you have in the back yard - just H U G E earthen ware pots . I would say that your kitchen is quite flash compared with Thai standards but , yet again , how much do we need . I quite often cook Thai food here in Australia . It is simple and wholesome and requires the minimum of cooking appliances , heat and time . Russell

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Yes it's certainly different. Pie really does love to plant things; she just has the knack of being able to grow anything. The pots are huge and store water, grain, seeds and all sorts of stuff. Have a great day Russell.

@anthonycarney7849 4 года назад

Where have you gone I miss watching you’re vodioes I hope all is well

@klaymonkey9073 7 лет назад

Beautiful timbers used in that house. Ever run into termite problems where you live?

@Jeff1255 7 лет назад

Actually, people are now starting to build houses with modern style in the countryside. Many people in my village and people that I know are starting to build houses of similar style 2nd house in my backyard was completed 2 years ago, it is a lifted 1 floor house but in a modern style.

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Yes this is more of a traditional Thai house and I've seen a number of new homes being built to a western style. They certainly look nice :)

@dharmagirl28 6 лет назад

my father and mother childhood living in the house like this. I visit oftens. I feel quite bored and freeze if i stay for long time.

@gbriar 6 лет назад

I never get bored as there's always so much to do. It does get cold in the winter.

@pj999 7 лет назад

I assume the houses are similar to the Philippines, where the houses started as raised homes. Later the bottom was walled in and modern plumbing was added. Is that your impression?

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Hi Perry, I've never been to the Philippines but the houses here are similar in style to Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam ... maybe it's a South East Asia thing so it could be very similar. The wood at the top is a 'prestigious' element - wood is very expensive so it shows others that you're a class above sort of thing ... almost all the houses here are exactly the same.

@anderssundgren7199 7 лет назад

Great video keep it upp, will soon move to my apartment in Mae Phim in Rayong district, living a bit outside in a fishing village called Ao Khao where it is reall basic, have some videos on my page.

@lee230868 7 лет назад

just subbed look forward to watching your vids

@troylollysaf9311 3 года назад

can you take clips of rainding days in chiang rai?

@karlmurphy402 7 лет назад

just subscribed very interesting retiring in two months. looking at various countries. Thailand could be the place for me.would like rural life. grew up on small dairy farm. know what it is to live without conveniences and what real work is. think I could adapt quite well.how did you meet your wife.karl murphy

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Cheers Karl and welcome aboard. Living the rural life can be a little tough but very enjoyable. A friend of mine in Phuket had a restaurant and hired Pie to work for her; that's how I met her. Took me a while to convince here to have dinner with me :)

@splash1152 6 лет назад

I lived like that in Korea. Rented a room in Korean house. I'm curious what an equivalent place would run Chiang Rai, but closer to town...Cheers

@gbriar 6 лет назад

Not sure what something like this would cost in terms of rent.

@naturelove4448 6 лет назад

excuse my ignorance...but I thought Thailand would have warm/humid weather all year round? I'm interested to know, because I'm looking for a warm place to visit. Thank you for sharing, you have a natural ability to make interesting videos! :)

@gbriar 6 лет назад

Depends on where you live. In the Northern regions it has essentially three seasons, Wet, Dry and Cold. When I lived in Phuket in the South it had two seasons, hot and wet and hot. This time of year it cools off a lot and gets very cold at night.

@naturelove4448 6 лет назад

Graham & Pie thank you kindly for the information and responding :)✌

@gbriar 6 лет назад

You're welcome :)

@canadiannuclearman 6 лет назад

I was in Udonthany Issan. nights can be chilly. a pullover hoody or wool hat is good. its cold by your standard. im writting this from Thompson Manitoba Canada its minus 37C now thats cold.

@drpk6514 6 лет назад

May I know how you can handle the mosquitoes and other insects? Thank you for sharing.

@gbriar 6 лет назад

You can never really handle mosquitoes you can only grin and bear it. Over the years I've used all type of repellents and still get bitten. It's just part of living in such a climate.

@kirayoshikage1093 5 лет назад

My teacher told me to present this vlog

@terryn111 Год назад

what part of chiang rai is this? I'm guessing that you are near to the Golden Triangle

@scotmarq 6 лет назад

Very interesting Graham, I must ask, how do you get drinking water, and is it filtered?

@gbriar 6 лет назад

The water here is potable but I don't really trust it. Normal practice is to buy water in which we do.

@scotmarq 6 лет назад

How do you get the internet?

@djt2691 5 лет назад

nice enough place.simple living but i bet its really nice not being in a city.

@gbriar 5 лет назад

Thank you so much ka

@kylemcclureazadsalahazadi6529 6 лет назад

Is the abandoned house still empty? Are the owners known?

@KumikoandMajor 2 года назад

How cold can be there? :)

@MrApril1977 6 лет назад

👍🌟❤️️🍀

@williamholliday3633 6 лет назад

How cold does it get in Chiang Rai.in fahrenhigt .Does it frost or snow ?

@gbriar 6 лет назад

I've know it as low as 2C or 35.6f. It doesn't snow but I've seen frost on the ground.

@kenwayne2357 6 лет назад

RIP Graham

@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513 7 лет назад

where is that? I like Chun... nice and clean with a small Tesco

@gbriar 7 лет назад

It's in a small village called Ban Saeo. Our nearest Tesco is approximately 20km but it's only a small Tesco express. The main Tesco is about 45km from here.

@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513 7 лет назад

Graham Briar ah yeah I got it now.... awesome, nice place

@tedybar2002 6 лет назад

Where do you live in Thailand that it gets that cold and how is the weather year round there?

@gbriar 6 лет назад

We're in Chiang Rai. It gets cold from Jan/Mar and then summer from Mar/Jul and then the rainy season.

@tedybar2002 6 лет назад

Thank you, I can not due the hot weather like I use to. Getting too old for that shit.

@dafringe 5 лет назад

Why do we always lose the good ones? :(

@spencerhowell7917 4 года назад

Yes very frustrating.

@benniethai7829 4 года назад

Graham good man 🙏

@brianjohnson9105 2 года назад

Graham is dead. Why are these videos still on YT? RIP Graham.

@benniethai7829 4 года назад

ไทยทั่วไป 😀

@InsanityisSanity 7 лет назад

can u get good internet there?

@gbriar 7 лет назад

Yes no problems. 10Mb line with excellent connectivity :)

@InsanityisSanity 7 лет назад

Graham Briar amazing. im in the process of selling literally everything i own, grabbing my dog and making the move. your videos have inspired me quite a bit, looking at rentals in chiang rai now and ive fallen in love. i reckon we'll be neighbours soon :D

@bipolatelly9806 6 лет назад

Grand solar minimum is here.... brrrrr.....