Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Meet Friso, a Dutch entrepreneur and philanthropist who moved to Thailand at just 18 years old. He lives in Bangkok and is one of the founders of Bangkok Community Help Foundation, a charity that’s changed millions of lives. In this episode, he shows us the real side of Thailand and the realities that people never see, the challenge of starting a business here, and what 15 years here has really taught him.
Please consider donating or volunteering to support their mission, all the channels are below:
Friso's Instagram: instagram.com/frisopoldervaart
Bangkok Community Help: instagram.com/bangkokcommunityhelp
Their YT: @bangkokcommunityhelpfounda4621
Bangkok Community Help: bangkokcommunityhelp.org
location in this video: maps.app.goo.gl/pxkyarmJ97RKZ5QGA
This part of Bangkok is home to more than 140,000 people, many of them living in extremely poor conditions but still with a strong sense of community
Massive thanks to Friso for starting Bangkok Community Help and to all the incredible volunteers involved!
If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a like and comment, I appreciate the support :)
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Meet Friso
06:34 Why did he start this mission?
10:08 The Center of Dreams
15:38 What does the future hold for Friso?
18:54 Mondernization in Thailand?
21:05: How does Friso recharge?
24:05 What do you miss about home?
25:16 Lock 456
27:16 Is Klong Toei dangerous?
29:48 Meeting the residents
32:05 First memories of Bangkok?
34:45 The history of Klong Toei slum
35:50 The future of Klong Toei
38:35 How has Thailand changed your life?
Meet Friso, a Dutch entrepreneur and philanthropist who moved to Thailand at just 18 years old. He lives in Bangkok and is one of the founders of Bangkok Community Help Foundation, a charity that’s changed millions of lives. In this episode, he shows us the real side of Thailand and the realities that people never see, the challenge of starting a business here, and what 15 years here has really taught him.
Please consider donating or volunteering to support their mission, all the channels are below:
Friso's Instagram: instagram.com/frisopoldervaart
Bangkok Community Help: instagram.com/bangkokcommunityhelp
Their YT: @bangkokcommunityhelpfounda4621
Bangkok Community Help: bangkokcommunityhelp.org
location in this video: maps.app.goo.gl/pxkyarmJ97RKZ5QGA
This part of Bangkok is home to more than 140,000 people, many of them living in extremely poor conditions but still with a strong sense of community
Massive thanks to Friso for starting Bangkok Community Help and to all the incredible volunteers involved!
If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a like and comment, I appreciate the support :)
✨ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/@Sam_tyler_/join
Health/Travel Insurance ✅ 👉 https://www.pacificprime.co.th/samtyler
📧For work: thesamtyler@gmail.com
📸Instagram: instagram.com/samzacktyler
🎵TikTok: tiktok.com/@thesamtyler
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Meet Friso
06:34 Why did he start this mission?
10:08 The Center of Dreams
15:38 What does the future hold for Friso?
18:54 Mondernization in Thailand?
21:05: How does Friso recharge?
24:05 What do you miss about home?
25:16 Lock 456
27:16 Is Klong Toei dangerous?
29:48 Meeting the residents
32:05 First memories of Bangkok?
34:45 The history of Klong Toei slum
35:50 The future of Klong Toei
38:35 How has Thailand changed your life?
