monthly summary · January 2023
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Overview
January 2023 centers on Daniel's time in Thailand and Vietnam. After about a week on a Vietnam visa run, he returned to Thailand on a 45-day stamp with a possible 30-day extension and decided against more visa runs. He dislikes Ho Chi Minh City's traffic, vendors and food but valued the war-history sites.
The Vietnam trip cost nearly £1,000, with a female companion contributing roughly £60-70. Daniel weighed Thailand's cheap housing, food and SIMs against heat, traffic, water quality and dual pricing, and raised a possible honeymoon-phase effect.
Relationship strain with his girlfriend in Thailand recurs, involving spending, car repairs, communication and her wish to join him in Japan. Daniel repeatedly considers ending it and moving to Japan while planning cheap rent for two months to rebuild savings.
Source recordings (8)
- [2023-01-18] Looking for Ladyboy in Bangkok before my Girlfriend comes home [R353gt1Zic0]
- [2023-01-27] Drama With Mum So I Cut Ties With Her [fdl10MBmOE0]
- Why I left Vietnam [aT9EhNqV1_4]
- Why I Love My Ex Wife More Than My Girlfriend
- [2023-01-12] I'm back in thailand! [zgl9BgKZeSs]
- Meeting Ladyboy In Bangkok Before My Girlfriend Comes Home
- [2023-01-23] life update [xoeFtFQM7lo]
- Bangkok Is Weird...-6Is Icmruv4
Later in the month Daniel investigated whether Chihiro is with a Japanese travel YouTuber, based on matching timing, locations, clothing and reflections; this is unverified. Chihiro's content deletions and pressure via his mother led him to block his mother and assert independence.
Daniel worried about declining viewership, copyright claims, stream instability, stream bans and outdoor IRL streaming strain, compared himself with other creators, and weighed pivots such as desktop streaming, game reviews and drama content.
Source recordings (8)
- [2023-01-18] Looking for Ladyboy in Bangkok before my Girlfriend comes home [R353gt1Zic0]
- Why I Love My Ex Wife More Than My Girlfriend
- [2023-01-12] I'm back in thailand! [zgl9BgKZeSs]
- I'm back in thailand!
- [2023-01-23] life update [xoeFtFQM7lo]
- My Problem with CDawgVA
- Bangkok Is Weird...-6Is Icmruv4
- I went to Red Light District behind my girlfriend’s back
Review content included largely negative Insta360 X3 reviews (bulky, overheating, short battery), a Darktide critique, Hogwarts Legacy discussion and a 4.2/10 Dead Space remake review.
Source recordings (8)
- The END of GoPro - Never buying one again
- Why i regret buying the Insta360 X3
- BEFORE YOU BUY Hogwart's Legacy
- DO NOT BUY the Insta360 X3!
- DO NOT BUY Dead Space Remake 2023
- How to be Truly Evil in Hogwart's Legacy
- [2023-01-20] My Problem with CDawgVA [fDhlfwb1CEI]
- DO NOT BUY Warhammer 40,000： Darktide - unfinished game
Themes
Vietnam visa run: logistics, sightseeing, difficulties and return to Thailand.
Thai visa stamps, extension and re-entry concerns, living costs and Japan relocation timing.
Relationship and family tensions, finances and breakup contemplation.
Source recordings (6)
- [2023-01-18] Looking for Ladyboy in Bangkok before my Girlfriend comes home [R353gt1Zic0]
- [2023-01-27] Drama With Mum So I Cut Ties With Her [fdl10MBmOE0]
- Why I Love My Ex Wife More Than My Girlfriend
- [2023-01-12] I'm back in thailand! [zgl9BgKZeSs]
- [2023-01-23] life update [xoeFtFQM7lo]
- Bangkok Is Weird...-6Is Icmruv4
Chihiro's rumored new boyfriend and the evidence Daniel reviewed.
Channel performance, copyright, stream formats, moderation and stream sniping.
Stock trading, revenue and finances; hand skin symptoms and health routines.
Games, camera and creator reviews, including Insta360 X3 versus smartphone and GoPro, and Darktide.
Source recordings (8)
- The END of GoPro - Never buying one again
- Why i regret buying the Insta360 X3
- BEFORE YOU BUY Hogwart's Legacy
- DO NOT BUY the Insta360 X3!
- DO NOT BUY Dead Space Remake 2023
- How to be Truly Evil in Hogwart's Legacy
- [2023-01-20] My Problem with CDawgVA [fDhlfwb1CEI]
- DO NOT BUY Warhammer 40,000： Darktide - unfinished game
Bangkok street life, transport, alleys, lizards and Nana Plaza.
Developments
Recording dated 2023-01-03: Daniel had lived in Thailand for nearly two months and weighed low costs and modern areas against heat, traffic and undrinkable tap water.
Source recordings (1)
Early-to-mid January recordings (earliest dated 2023-01-06; sleeper bus recordings dated 2023-01-10): travelers flew to Ho Chi Minh City, stayed at GK Central Hotel and ate pho. A seven-hour sleeper bus included berth C5, screen trouble and a roadside toilet stop.
Recordings dated 2023-01-12 and 2023-01-16: Daniel returned to Thailand from the week-long Vietnam visa run with a 45-day stamp, extendable by 30 days, without immigration questioning. He decided against further visa runs.
Recordings dated 2023-01-17 to 2023-01-21: Daniel livestreamed in Bangkok. He privated one stream after a naked man appeared, walked alleys, filmed large lizards, went to Nana Plaza, and rode trains including past Victory Monument.
Source recordings (7)
- [2023-01-18] Looking for Ladyboy in Bangkok before my Girlfriend comes home [R353gt1Zic0]
- I got lost in Bangkok Slum with Beautiful Thai Lady [Vnzs8NHjUCc]
- Red Light District in Bangkok [5r76TTdRU54]
- Meeting Ladyboy In Bangkok Before My Girlfriend Comes Home
- I got lost in Bangkok Slum with Beautiful Thai Lady
- Bangkok Is Weird...-6Is Icmruv4
- I went to Red Light District behind my girlfriend’s back
Recordings dated 2023-01-16 and 2023-01-19: Daniel gave negative Insta360 X3 reviews after a week of use, then reconsidered and concluded it leaves little reason to buy GoPros apart from their smaller size.
Recording dated 2023-01-20: Daniel criticized CDawgVA's stance on stream sniping and refusal of fan selfies.
Source recordings (2)
Recordings dated 2023-01-23 and 2023-01-24: Daniel examined clips and posts, and concluded a Japanese travel YouTuber is Chihiro's boyfriend, citing kayak posts, travel dates, locations, clothing and reflections. The relationship is unverified.
Recording dated 2023-01-25: Daniel reported Chihiro had deleted Instagram posts and removed YouTube videos after his earlier video. He decided to remove dead links from that video.
Source recordings (1)
Recording dated 2023-01-27: Daniel blocked his mother after she repeatedly demanded he stop making videos about Chihiro, following contact from Gunnar Larsson.
Late January recordings (2023-01-27 to 2023-01-31): a critical Darktide review after over 140 hours, a Dead Space remake review, and Hogwarts Legacy edition, platform and morality discussions.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the Japanese YouTuber is Chihiro's boyfriend, whether she appears in the footage, whether her videos were deleted or only hidden, her motive, and what her boyfriend knew are unconfirmed.
Visa extension approval, Thai re-entry, Japan move timing (February, March or April), and whether Daniel stays in Thailand over a year or returns to Japan for six months are unresolved.
How Daniel will resolve his relationship, and whether he is happy in it, is unresolved.
The cause of hand blisters and dizziness is unknown; a Candida rash or heat stroke were only raised as questions.
Reasons for viewership decline and future audience retention are unclear.
Hogwarts Legacy house and Sebastian consequences and non-PS5/Switch performance are unverified; Daniel does not know if the GoPro Max beats the X3; keeping or selling the X3 is unresolved (he believes the refund window passed); the claim that plastic lens guards degrade image quality is unconfirmed.
Whether the naked-man incident or background music will cause a stream penalty, ban or copyright claim is unknown, as is the man's intent.
An alleged abduction attempt and threats by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend are mentioned without further detail.
Whether the vegetable in the Korean-language meal discussion was mint is unconfirmed.
Source recordings (1)
Explore this period
- Recording · January 2023
[2023-01-12] I'm back in thailand! [zgl9BgKZeSs]
Daniel returned to Thailand on a 45-day entry stamp after a trip to Vietnam undertaken to reset an expiring Thai visa. The trip to Vietnam involved grueling travel conditions, including long sleeper bus rides between Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh
- Recording · January 2023
DO NOT BUY the Insta360 X3!
Daniel evaluated the Insta360 X3 after purchasing it for a trip to Vietnam, concluding that it is overpriced and lacking as an action camera compared to older GoPro models and smartphones. Daniel found the hardware design impractical due to
- Recording · January 2023
BEFORE YOU BUY Hogwart's Legacy
Daniel assesses Hogwarts Legacy editions, platform options, pricing, and launch details to guide buyer decisions. The Standard Edition costs $69.99 on current-gen consoles and $59.99 on previous-gen consoles, Switch, and PC, featuring PlayS
- Recording · January 2023
DO NOT BUY Dead Space Remake 2023
Daniel reviews the remake of Dead Space, rating it 4.2 out of 10 and advising against purchasing it for £50 due to a perceived lack of meaningful changes beyond visuals, alongside criticisms of repetitive scares, dull puzzles, grating music
- Recording · January 2023
Bangkok Is Weird...-6Is Icmruv4
Daniel navigates Bangkok streets, parks, and transit systems while livestreaming, but encounters a naked man in public and quickly privates and edits the broadcast to avoid platform penalties. Livestream discussions center on copyright clai
- Recording · January 2023
The END of GoPro - Never buying one again
Daniel reconsidered an earlier harsh review of the Insta360 X3, determining that the camera's features leave little justification for buying GoPros. The Insta360 X3 provides full rotations with horizon-locked stabilization, 360-degree recor
- Recording · January 2023
[2023-01-23] life update [xoeFtFQM7lo]
Daniel reflected on poor viewership, copyright claims, and stream instability on YouTube, weighing desktop broadcasts against the physical strain, copyright hazards, and exhaustion of outdoor IRL streaming. Daniel and viewers examined trave
- Recording · January 2023
DO NOT BUY Warhammer 40,000： Darktide - unfinished game
Daniel logged over 140 hours in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide due to a lack of other entertaining games, but experienced boredom and found substantial issues with end-game progression after reaching the maximum level of 30. Maximum difficulty
- Recording · January 2023
How to be Truly Evil in Hogwart's Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy allows players to select their house, cast unforgivable spells, and pursue character-defining storylines, despite official confirmation that the game lacks a formal morality system. Daniel anticipates high replayability prio
- Recording · January 2023
Why i regret buying the Insta360 X3
Daniel evaluated the Insta360 X3 after using it on trips in Vietnam, finding drawbacks in its bulkiness, overheating, 40-minute battery performance, and £450 cost relative to his iPhone 12 mini. While the Insta360 X3 allows discreet filming
- Recording · January 2023
Eating $11 curry Steak in Vietnam
음식을 맛본 후 채소가 민트인지에 대한 의문과 빈티지한 맛에 대한 평가가 오가며, 고춧가루가 언급된다. 식사 후 14,200원에 대한 언급과 함께 잘 먹었다는 소감이 전해지며, 당근에 대한 호감 및 상대방에 대한 관심이 표현된다.
- Recording · January 2023
[2023-01-18] Looking for Ladyboy in Bangkok before my Girlfriend comes home [R353gt1Zic0]
Daniel conducted an outdoor livestream in Bangkok, troubleshooting phone lag and stabilization while navigating local markets, alleys, and streets toward Nana Plaza. Daniel discussed personal finances and relationship tensions regarding his
- Recording · January 2023
Why I left Vietnam [aT9EhNqV1_4]
Daniel completed a one-week visa run to Vietnam after spending 90 days in Thailand on a tourist visa, disliking Ho Chi Minh City's heavy moped traffic, lack of transit infrastructure, aggressive vendors, and food, while appreciating histori
- Recording · January 2023
Vietnam Street Food and Market Shopping
Speakers look for photography accessories like a tripod, selfie stick, or screw, browse items available in numerous colors, and evaluate beverage options including coffee, latte, and tea before considering potential later purchases.
- Recording · January 2023
Meeting Ladyboy In Bangkok Before My Girlfriend Comes Home
Daniel livestreams while walking through Bangkok streets, alleyways, and markets, navigating toward central areas like Nana Plaza while troubleshooting stuttering, lag, and camera stabilization. Along the route, Daniel discusses feelings of
- Recording · January 2023
[2023-01-27] Drama With Mum So I Cut Ties With Her [fdl10MBmOE0]
Daniel blocked his mother following repeated demands that he stop making YouTube videos about his ex-partner Chihiro, which stemmed from online commentator Gunnar Larsson contacting his mother with threats to report Daniel to the English po
- Recording · January 2023
I got lost in Bangkok Slum with Beautiful Thai Lady [Vnzs8NHjUCc]
While seeking directions toward Bangkok, Daniel navigates through a residential settlement, encounters barking dogs, chickens, and large roaming lizards, and considers uploading the footage to his channels. Daniel speaks with local resident
- Recording · January 2023
[2023-01-20] My Problem with CDawgVA [fDhlfwb1CEI]
Daniel reviews the behavior, streaming habits, and policies of YouTuber and Twitch streamer CDawgVA, focusing on his vocal complaints about stream sniping during outdoor broadcasts in Japan. Daniel criticizes CDawgVA's public pleas against
- Recording · January 2023
[2023-01-03] Why I HATE Living in Thailand [AppdVCxYxCY]
Living in Thailand for nearly two months brings distinct pros and cons that factor into decisions between staying longer or returning to Japan. Significant challenges in Thailand include undrinkable tap water with a metallic taste that requ
- Recording · January 2023
Why I Love My Ex Wife More Than My Girlfriend
Daniel opted to stream from his desktop following issues with an IRL broadcast, including low views, poor technical quality, physical discomfort, travel costs, and ad demonetization caused by an Ed Sheeran copyright claim. Throughout the st
- Recording · January 2023
DO NOT ride the sleeper bus in Vietnam [SIsNVzsG8Pg]
Passengers board a sleeper bus for a seven-hour journey, locate designated berths such as C5, and evaluate the accommodations, leg space, and amenities like water and tissues. Challenges arise regarding the operation of the screen entertain
- Recording · January 2023
Red Light District in Bangkok [5r76TTdRU54]
While streaming outdoors in an area where someone attempted to sell a Rolex, Daniel encountered a walking naked man who appeared on camera, triggering concerns over potential platform bans or copyright issues. Daniel hired an eight-minute r
- Recording · January 2023
$12 overnight sleeper bus in Vietnam
Passengers board a vehicle equipped with small beds, locate bed C5, manage luggage and footwear, and assess the available space, window view, and overall comfort for a seven-hour journey. Amenities include water, tissues, and an entertainme
- Recording · January 2023
Why I had to leave Thailand
Travelers completed a flight, hailed a metered taxi to GK Central Hotel, and settled the fare in Vietnamese dong before checking into their accommodation. Upon reaching the hotel room, fridge beverages were examined and a Thai-labeled Red B
- Recording · January 2023
UPDATE on my Ex Wife's new Boyfriend
After a previous video discussing Chihiro's new boyfriend, Chihiro deleted all posts from her Instagram account and removed all videos from her YouTube channel, an unexpected move given her prior interest in maintaining an online presence a
- Recording · January 2023
Why I left Vietnam
Daniel returned to Thailand from a week-long visa run to Vietnam undertaken after a 90-day Thai tourist visa expired, receiving a 45-day entry stamp without questioning despite lack of a visa. Vietnam was evaluated negatively compared to Th
- Recording · January 2023
Why I HATE Living in Thailand
Living in Thailand for nearly two months brings low living expenses, modern urban areas, and accessible tourist SIM cards, balanced against challenges such as undrinkable tap water, intense daytime heat, and hazardous traffic in Bangkok. Ev
- Recording · January 2023
I found my Wife's Boyfriend's YOUTUBE Channel...
A Discord message prompted Daniel to review a Japanese YouTuber's channel, concluding the creator is his ex-wife Chihiro's boyfriend based on shared travel timing, locations such as Okinawa and Thailand, matching clothing, and background re
- Recording · January 2023
I'm back in thailand!
Daniel returned to Thailand following a trip to Vietnam to reset a visa and received a 45-day arrival stamp, but encountered extensive technical obstacles including a failed laptop update, mobile streaming issues, and collapsing equipment.
- Recording · January 2023
Drama With Mum So I Cut Ties With Her
Daniel blocked his mother after an online commentator named Gunnar Larsson messaged her on social media to demand Daniel cease making videos about Chihiro, leading his mother to criticize and instruct him to stop. Daniel asserted his indepe
- Recording · January 2023
I got lost in Bangkok Slum with Beautiful Thai Lady
Daniel navigates residential alleyways on foot seeking directions toward Bangkok, noting dogs, chickens, and nearby residences while interacting with locals. Daniel encounters and records large lizards feeding near parked vehicles, comparin
- Recording · January 2023
My Problem with CDawgVA
Daniel expresses frustration with YouTuber and Twitch streamer CDawgVA, Connor, over his public statements against stream sniping and his refusal to take photos with fans while streaming publicly. Public livestreaming inherently attracts at
- Recording · January 2023
We went to Vietnam! [L3KAW6_JWTI]
Travelers flew, took a taxi to the GK Central Hotel while navigating currency denominations and fares, checked into their room, and went out for pho and to watch an outdoor football broadcast in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Recording · January 2023
I went to Red Light District behind my girlfriend’s back
Daniel expresses concern about getting banned from streaming after encountering a naked man on an unsafe street. Daniel travels to Nana Plaza, encounters a street violinist, is offered a Rolex for sale, and rides a train past Victory Monume