Nick Dean - Brand Ambassador or Silent Partner?

📅 From The Next Level Podcast – June 1, 2025 In this candid and surprising podcast appearance, Pattaya-based YouTuber Nick Dean shares the story of being briefly detained by immigration officers on Soi 7 — allegedly due to having no work permit. Nick says he was approached by around 10 immigration officials and told he didn’t have the correct work permit. But what could have been a serious situation shifted unexpectedly when, according to Nick, “some news agencies” reached out to immigration during the process. He recalls them saying: “Don't arrest him he does really good for Thailand” Shortly after, he was released without further issue. While Nick doesn’t name any outlets directly, speculation among viewers suggests possible intervention by media with strong local ties — potentially referencing groups like The Pattaya News or individuals in the broader Pattaya media scene. Interestingly, Nick reflects on the experience positively, saying it wasn’t a bad thing and that it gave him a chance to “meet people in the system” and understand more about how things work behind the scenes. 📌 In this episode: Nick’s firsthand account of being stopped on Soi 7 How local media connection may of influenced justice His thoughts on the process, privilege, and lessons learned ⚠️ Disclaimer: This account reflects Nick Dean’s personal experience as shared in a public podcast. Immigration authorities have made no public statements about the incident. This content is shared for discussion and informational purposes only.

After a series of targeted copyright strikes issued by Pattaya-based nightlife operators Nick Dean and Bryan Flowers, award-winning journalist Andrew Drummond’s YouTube channel was permanently taken down — a blow to press freedom and public interest reporting in Thailand. What were they so desperate to silence? Drummond’s reporting connected the dots between bar ownership, media influence, and unexplained business expansions in Thailand’s red-light economy. Now, those very subjects have used copyright law — not rebuttals — to erase that coverage. 🤔 Was this about copyright — or control? 🤔 Can bar owners really silence journalists on global platforms? 🤔 What are they trying to hide? 🚨 This is about more than one journalist. This is about the right to ask questions in a country where media is already under pressure. 🎥 Drummond is back on Rumble — and he’s not going anywhere. 👉 Follow his new Rumble channel now 🛡️ Protect journalism. Share this video. Speak up before this becomes the norm. #AndrewDrummond #ThailandJournalism #NickDean #BryanFlowers #CopyrightStrike #MediaSilencing #PattayaNews #NightwishGroup #RumbleNews #PressFreedom #InvestigateThailand #JournalistsUnderAttack

In this revealing interview, YouTuber Nick Dean opens up about the financial realities of content creation in Thailand. At the peak of his COVID-era popularity, he says he was earning just $300 a month from 80,000 views — hardly enough to sustain a lifestyle, let alone fund an expansion. Fast forward to today, and Dean is linked to a string of high-investment ventures: reportedly involved in six bars on Soi 7, a hotel (A7) on Soi 7, a large LED signage business, and even an Indian restaurant — many of which appear to overlap with the interests of Bryan Flowers and the Night Wish Group. Official records of co-ownership or partnership remain elusive, but the timing, proximity, and repeated collaboration have raised eyebrows. How does one go from a single bar on Chaiyapoon to what looks like a small empire? Is this a story of smart hustle — or strategic alliances behind the scenes? And what role does visibility in media and YouTube play in building nightlife influence in Pattaya? This clip adds another piece to the puzzle for anyone following the intersecting worlds of media, nightlife, and influence in Thailand. #NickDean #NightWishGroup #BryanFlowers #PattayaBars #AndrewDrummondStyle #ThailandInvestigations

Bryan Flowers and Nick Dean Buy Soi 7 Hotel — But Why? In this clip, Bryan Flowers casually discusses his joint investment with Nick Dean in a hotel on Soi 7 called A7. Flowers admits the move wasn’t about making money — it was about proximity to Dean’s existing businesses on the same street. But what does that really mean? Is it standard practice for nightlife moguls to invest in hotels on streets where, by Flowers’ own admission, they generate no revenue? Is A7 just a convenience property — or something more? And how much surplus capital does Night Wish Group really have to play with? As media narratives swirl around Pattaya’s bar economy, media ownership, and Flowers’ ever-expanding portfolio, this hotel deal raises deeper questions about strategic land grabs, soft power, and financial transparency in Thailand’s red-light real estate market. 🔍 For ongoing coverage of nightlife, influence, and unreported interests in Thailand, visit andrew-drummond.com #BryanFlowers #NickDean #NightWishGroup #ThailandHotels #Soi7 #InvestigativeJournalism #PattayaNews #BarEconomy #MediaPower #RedLightRealEstate

In this clip, Nick Dean showcases a newly installed large-format LED advertising screen, part of a recent investment aimed at expanding into Pattaya’s outdoor media space. The digital billboard, prominently placed in a high-traffic area, marks a strategic move by Dean and business partner Bryan Flowers to diversify their holdings beyond nightlife and hospitality. The screen is expected to be used for both internal promotions and third-party advertising, tapping into the growing demand for digital signage in Thailand’s tourist-heavy zones. This video is part of a broader look into the evolving business ventures tied to prominent figures behind the Night Wish Group. #NickDean #BryanFlowers #PattayaAdvertising #DigitalBillboard #PattayaInvestments #OutdoorMedia #Soi6 #NightWishGroup

In this video, Nick Dean provides a walkthrough of Swadish Indian Restaurant, a newly renovated dining venue located near 2nd Road in Pattaya. While not mentioned directly in the clip, the restaurant is understood to be a joint investment involving Nick Dean, Bryan Flowers, and a third party identified as Sam — believed to be Sam Khanijou, a local property owner with holdings in the area. Swadish adds to a growing portfolio of non-bar businesses connected to the Night Wish Group and its leadership team, signaling a potential diversification of assets beyond the nightlife industry. This clip is part of an ongoing effort to document business interests and real estate movements among prominent Pattaya entrepreneurs connected with Soi 6. #NickDean #BryanFlowers #SwadishPattaya #Soi6 #PattayaRestaurants #PattayaInvestments #ThailandBusiness

Nick Dean, a British YouTuber turned nightlife entrepreneur in Pattaya, presents himself as a casual commentator on Thailand’s bar scene. But a deeper look reveals long-standing business ties with Bryan Flowers — the controversial figure behind the Night Wish Group, one of Soi 6’s most powerful nightlife empires. Dean has promoted Flowers’ legal and commercial ventures, partnered in shared business interests, and helped shape the online image of Pattaya’s red-light economy. While Dean has since distanced himself from the Night Wish brand, questions remain about his role during its rise — and what he knew about the darker allegations now surfacing against key players in the scene. This investigation documents Dean’s online presence, business evolution, and on-the-record connections to Pattaya’s most scrutinized nightlife operator. All information is sourced from publicly available materials, including video archives, business records, and direct quotes.

🎥 In this public video, Bryan Flowers and Nick Dean discuss Bryan's sponsorship of an upcoming Fight Circus event in Bangkok — a viral-style combat sports show known for bizarre entertainment, including midget pillow fights and gimmick matches. Bryan shares promotional plans featuring 6 women in Rage Kickboxing gear and another 6 in his Y-GU Boyz apparel. Nick Dean confirms his attendance at the event. 💰 The video highlights the growing financial connection between Bryan Flowers, Nick Dean, and Chris Berndt — the founder of Y-GU Boyz and a key figure behind the massive promotional spending on Rage Kickboxing sponsored events. Millions of baht have reportedly been funneled into raising the profile of these brands. 📌 This footage is part of a broader journalistic investigation into the media and business ecosystem surrounding Pattaya nightlife operators, promotional networks, and their expanding influence in Thailand’s combat sports and branding scenes. ⚖️ All content presented is for public awareness and documentation. No unlawful activity is alleged in this clip. #BryanFlowers #NickDean #ChrisBerndt #YGUboyz #RageKickboxing #FightCircus #ThailandEvents #PattayaBusiness #NightWishGroup #InvestigativeJournalism #MediaAndPower

In this video, we uncover striking similarities between three of Pattaya’s biggest nightlife empires — Night Wish Group (NWG), A7 Group, and Better Group — raising new questions about coordination, ownership, and digital tactics. 📄 What’s revealed: Better Group appears to have copy-pasted NWG’s exact privacy policy and refund terms for use on its own websites. All three groups are using nearly identical advertising strategies across TikTok and Facebook — with over 20+ Facebook pages and 30+ TikTok accounts discovered, many promoting similar “job opportunity” content targeted at Thai workers. NWG and A7 recently changed their main pages to appear as HR recruitment agencies, a tactic that blurs the line between nightlife marketing and employment outreach. ⚠️ While none of this confirms direct shared ownership, the mirrored methods, wording, and strategy suggest a tight operational link or imitation by design. As public scrutiny grows around recruitment practices and nightlife empires in Thailand, these connections are vital for understanding the structure and scale of the marketing machines behind Soi 6 and beyond. 🛑 This content is presented for journalistic review and public awareness. No illegal activity is alleged — only verifiable similarities in strategy and language across entities. #NightWishGroup #BetterGroup #A7Group #Pattaya #Soi6 #TikTokRecruitment #FacebookAds #ThailandNightlife #InvestigativeJournalism

Since the high-profile trafficking raid on Flirt Bar and the arrest of key figures in the Night Wish Group ecosystem, something has shifted in Pattaya’s nightlife scene. 📌 What we explore in this video: Night Wish Group — once rapidly expanding — appears to have stopped growing completely. In a striking coincidence, Nick Dean’s empire exploded, acquiring 6 bars, a hotel, a restaurant and additional businesses while upgrading to first class flights. Chris Berndt and his network also rose sharply, buying up bars on what is known as Bryan's street, running cannabis companies under nominees and buy luxury vehicles worth almost $500,000 USD Meanwhile, Rage Fight Academy, once abandoned for 6 years and in need of massive renovation, has seen millions of baht poured into it. The timing raises questions - What happened to Night Wish Groups explosive growth? The revenue did not stop coming in so where did the money go? This video lays out the timeline, shows the pattern, and lets you decide whether it’s coincidence… or quiet restructuring behind the scenes. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video presents publicly available observations and patterns. No allegations are made, and all individuals and businesses mentioned are presumed to be operating legally and ethically. The content is for informational and discussion purposes only.