US truck driver Pim becomes an Internet sensation

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US truck driver Pim becomes an Internet sensation

By THE NATION

 

 

Supavadee “Pim” Namcharee, a 25-year-old native of Roi Et province, has become an internet sensation after her pictures and story as a delivery truck driver in the United States were shared widely on social media. While her beauty has caught the eyes of netizens, it is her background that most impresses.

 

Following in her parent’s footsteps, Pim started as a truck driver in Thailand right after graduating high school, but now works abroad, travelling across a vast country and making more than Bt1 million a month.

 

 

Pim has over 45,000 followers on her Facebook page, where she broadcasts her live conversations with fans in her native Northeastern dialect known as Isaan. “I have been living in the US for 5 years now and speak English every day, but I haven’t forgotten my native tongue and I try to use it as often as possible,” she said.

 

 

After learning of her popularity online, she wrote on Facebook: “I’m glad that my fans like my story and share it widely, and hope that my success can inspire those who read it.”

 

“Success is not beyond your grasp if you dare to follow your dream, learn to read, think and use your reason. Try to understand others the same way you want to be understood. By doing all of this, you are already halfway on your road to success.”

 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30378131

 

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[JaiLai]

1M baht a month, think that might be a little bit exageratted........just a bit.

[johng]

Now what about that long list of occupations  prohibited to aliens ?

[DLock]

7 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

1M baht a month, think that might be a little bit exageratted........just a bit.

Regardless, that a great story...

 

And with that money, she can buy land in her name, doesn't need to report where she is staying every night on the road and enjoys free speech online...

 

If only...

[Curt1591]

12 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

1M baht a month, think that might be a little bit exageratted........just a bit.

If she owns / leases her truck, that can be real. But, it wouldn't happen every month.

 

5 minutes ago, johng said:

Now what about that long list of occupations  prohibited to aliens ?

As an owner operator, this rule wouldn't apply.

Besides, the US has never really seemed to enforce this policy.

I worked with 2 green card holders that finished their careers, through retirement, working highly sought after jobs. The union even accepted them. Neither had any skills that would entitle them to be selected over citizens.

[johng]

3 minutes ago, Curt1591 said:

Besides, the US has never really seemed to enforce this policy.

Thailand does..  and I'm pretty sure truck driving is on that list.

[4675636b596f75]

38 minutes ago, webfact said:

learn to read, think and use your reason.

That leaves so many here on the outside looking in.

[mikebell]

A million a month for a Thai driver driving on the 'wrong' side of the road - scary.

Edited November 7, 2019 by mikebell
I made a mistake.

[Barry343]

37 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

1M baht a month, think that might be a little bit exageratted........just a bit.

30000 baht a month would be nearer the mark.

 

[Barry343]

If it said 30000 to 40000 baht the story would be possible believeable, unless she was carrying contraband.

[MJKT2014]

The wonderful Nation reporting would carry more weight if it actually included a link to the woman's social media?

[Curt1591]

23 minutes ago, johng said:

Thailand does..  and I'm pretty sure truck driving is on that list.

Yes; Thailand does.

She drives in the States.

[DLock]

5 minutes ago, Barry343 said:

If it said 30000 to 40000 baht the story would be possible believeable, unless she was carrying contraband.

 

I'm pretty sure she is making more than USD$1,000 per month.

 

It may not be USD$33,000, but long haul truck drivers do ok, so I would not be surprised if she was pulling decent money.

 

...and good on her. I hope she is.

[Curt1591]

32 minutes ago, Curt1591 said:

If she owns / leases her truck, that can be real. But, it wouldn't happen every month.

 

13 minutes ago, Barry343 said:

30000 baht a month would be nearer the mark.

 

9 minutes ago, Barry343 said:

If it said 30000 to 40000 baht the story would be possible believeable, unless she was carrying contraband.

Once again, I'm not talking ever month ...

https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Owner-Operator-Driver-Salaries

[Captain Monday]

32 minutes ago, Curt1591 said:

If she owns / leases her truck, that can be real. But, it wouldn't happen every month.

 

As an owner operator, this rule wouldn't apply.

Besides, the US has never really seemed to enforce this policy.

I worked with 2 green card holders that finished their careers, through retirement, working highly sought after jobs. The union even accepted them. Neither had any skills that would entitle them to be selected over citizens.

A green card holder is a legal permanent resident. They have all rights of a US citizen but they cant vote or become President , can even join the military. Cannot be discriminated against in any way.

[jonclark]

Good Grief - A young girl has gone abroad and actually made something of herself and yet many of the people on here can only be bitter, moan and make snide comments that the rules in the country which they have chosen to live prohibit them from the same success / opportunities.

 

Can i respectfully point out that left she high school (not uni) and went into truck driving in Thailand, and for a 16 - 18 year old girl to drive a truck in Thailand takes some gumption, but she was determined and kept at it and is now reaping the rewards.I am sure she faced many challenges and obstacles. Likewise if people here who moan about the laws of the land showed the same degree of determination in making a success of their time here, despite the obvious hurdles and hoops to jump through they would all probably be happier and more content in the place they have chosen to live. 

Edited November 7, 2019 by jonclark

[Curt1591]

2 minutes ago, Captain Monday said:

A green card holder is a legal permanent resident. They have all rights of a US citizen but they cant vote or become President , can even join the military. Cannot be discriminated against in any way.

There you have it.

 

[impulse]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

“Success is not beyond your grasp if you dare to follow your dream, learn to read, think and use your reason. Try to understand others the same way you want to be understood. By doing all of this, you are already halfway on your road to success.”

 

Kudos to the young lady, but I think her online success is more predicated on winning the genetic lottery.   

 

Edited November 7, 2019 by impulse

[DLock]

6 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Good Grief - A young girl has gone abroad and actually made something of herself and yet many of the people on here can only be bitter, moan and make snide comments that the rules in the country which they have chosen to live prohibit them from the same success / opportunities.

 

Can i respectfully point out that left she high school (not uni) and went into truck driving in Thailand, and for a 16 - 18 year old girl to drive a truck in Thailand takes some gumption, but she was determined and kept at it and is now reaping the rewards.I am sure she faced many challenges and obstacles. Likewise if people here who moan about the laws of the land showed the same degree of determination in making a success of their time here, despite the obvious hurdles and hoops to jump through they would all probably be happier and more content in the place they have chosen to live. 

 

Most posters are happy she made a success of herself.

 

But you miss the point, or as a Thai apologist, choose to.

 

Thailand can never provide the same opportunities granted by most western countries. They are xenophobic, scared and protectionist of foreigners gaining any foothold or taking any jobs or money from Thais.

 

Nothing wrong with pointing out the obvious, unless you prefer to just ignore it like a proper Thai.

 

Your call.

 

 

[Berkshire]

A story like this is sure to motivate Thais to want to go to America if even a truck driver can make that kind of money.  At least it's a noble profession and not, say, a massage therapist.

 

But I'm a little skeptical.  $33,000 a month is more than most Americans make in almost any occupation.  Like others have said, maybe she made that in one month, but not every month.  If that was the typical salary, Americans would be clamoring to drive trucks. 

Edited November 7, 2019 by Berkshire

[JaiLai]

11 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Good Grief - A young girl has gone abroad and actually made something of herself and yet many of the people on here can only be bitter, moan and make snide comments that the rules in the country which they have chosen to live prohibit them from the same success / opportunities.

 

Can i respectfully point out that left she high school (not uni) and went into truck driving in Thailand, and for a 16 - 18 year old girl to drive a truck in Thailand takes some gumption, but she was determined and kept at it and is now reaping the rewards.I am sure she faced many challenges and obstacles. Likewise if people here who moan about the laws of the land showed the same degree of determination in making a success of their time here, despite the obvious hurdles and hoops to jump through they would all probably be happier and more content in the place they have chosen to live. 

Yeah but why does she need to broadcast it, there's plenty people in every country that come from humble beginings that go on to great success without having to let the world know.

 

45,000 followers......why?

[FarFlungFalang]

6 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Good Grief - A young girl has gone abroad and actually made something of herself and yet many of the people on here can only be bitter, moan and make snide comments that the rules in the country which they have chosen to live prohibit them from the same success / opportunities.

 

Can i respectfully point out that left she high school (not uni) and went into truck driving in Thailand, and for a 16 - 18 year old girl to drive a truck in Thailand takes some gumption, but she was determined and kept at it and is now reaping the rewards.I am sure she faced many challenges and obstacles. Likewise if people here who moan about the laws of the land showed the same degree of determination in making a success of their time here, despite the obvious hurdles and hoops to jump through they would all probably be happier and more content in the place they have chosen to live. 

Well said!Dealing with challenges and hurdles is what makes life more interesting and builds character which unfortunately many seem to lack,but this young woman has shed loads of character well done is what I say.It also proves wrong the theory of many posters that the people of Isaan are lazy and unintelligent. 

[impulse]

30 minutes ago, Barry343 said:

If it said 30000 to 40000 baht the story would be possible believeable, unless she was carrying contraband.

 

With almost half a million followers, she may be supplementing her trucking money with some serious YouTube and FaceBook money.

 

Edit;  My bad, not enough coffee.  That's 45,000 followers, not 450,000.  Still could result in significant revenue from YouTube / FaceBook and others...

 

Edited November 7, 2019 by impulse

[tominbkk]

USD 32,000 a month for a delivery truck driver?  I HIGHLY doubt it.

[tominbkk]

16 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Good Grief - A young girl has gone abroad and actually made something of herself and yet many of the people on here can only be bitter, moan and make snide comments that the rules in the country which they have chosen to live prohibit them from the same success / opportunities.

 

Can i respectfully point out that left she high school (not uni) and went into truck driving in Thailand, and for a 16 - 18 year old girl to drive a truck in Thailand takes some gumption, but she was determined and kept at it and is now reaping the rewards.I am sure she faced many challenges and obstacles. Likewise if people here who moan about the laws of the land showed the same degree of determination in making a success of their time here, despite the obvious hurdles and hoops to jump through they would all probably be happier and more content in the place they have chosen to live. 

I just see people questioning that she can make USD 32,000 a month.  That is a ridiculous lie.

[FarFlungFalang]

2 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

Yeah but why does she need to broadcast it, there's plenty people in every country that come from humble beginings that go on to great success without having to let the world know.

 

45,000 followers......why?

Why not share and give inspiration to others and to show that hard work and determination can take you where you want to go.45,000 followers lookout she's just getting started.

[JaiLai]

2 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Why not share and give inspiration to others and to show that hard work and determination can take you where you want to go.45,000 followers lookout she's just getting started.

Maybe bragging?

 

She's a truck driver, not a rock star!

[Psimbo]

Thai lady does well and earns her way in life- Thaigeezers pick holes in her story. I am sure she is far more content with life than they are. 

Always wid da negative waves Moriarity, always wid da negative waves. ????

[quadperfect]

Listen guys she drives the truck for free. She makes a million on youtube.  Duh

[FarFlungFalang]

12 minutes ago, DLock said:

 

Most posters are happy she made a success of herself.

 

But you miss the point, or as a Thai apologist, choose to.

 

Thailand can never provide the same opportunities granted by most western countries. They are xenophobic, scared and protectionist of foreigners gaining any foothold or taking any jobs or money from Thais.

 

Nothing wrong with pointing out the obvious, unless you prefer to just ignore it like a proper Thai.

 

Your call.

 

 

Sorry for a second I thought you were talking Australia!This story actually proves you wrong about Thailand not providing opportunities and not all Thais are not xenophobic,scared and protectionist.