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Passport2Thailand
Thailand
Приєднався 17 сер 2024
Welcome to Passport2Thailand!
This channel is your Passport to learning all about living in Thailand and Southeast Asia. We deep dive into Thai culture, and culture Shock! Language, food, cost of living, housing, friendships, relationships, marriage, medical care, running a business, retirement and a whole lot more! As an American Expat living with my Thai wife in Thailand for several years. I share my personal experience of daily life, the ups and downs and the challenges of an expat living in Thailand. Sharing with you what it's really like to experience Thai culture, through the Lense of an American Expat!
I guess you could call me an "Unintentional" youtuber, after years of phone calls, emails and visits from friends overseas wanting advice and help to travel and relocate to Thailand. It was clear being able to help so many like-minded people became my passion and goal! This was the very beginnings of what today is the Passport2Thailand channel.
Yours in Freedom!
Jim
This channel is your Passport to learning all about living in Thailand and Southeast Asia. We deep dive into Thai culture, and culture Shock! Language, food, cost of living, housing, friendships, relationships, marriage, medical care, running a business, retirement and a whole lot more! As an American Expat living with my Thai wife in Thailand for several years. I share my personal experience of daily life, the ups and downs and the challenges of an expat living in Thailand. Sharing with you what it's really like to experience Thai culture, through the Lense of an American Expat!
I guess you could call me an "Unintentional" youtuber, after years of phone calls, emails and visits from friends overseas wanting advice and help to travel and relocate to Thailand. It was clear being able to help so many like-minded people became my passion and goal! This was the very beginnings of what today is the Passport2Thailand channel.
Yours in Freedom!
Jim
Is the Juice " Thailand" really worth the Squeeze? What's the TRUTH about retirement in Thailand?
Is the Juice " Thailand " really worth the squeeze? A MUST WATCH! If you're looking at retirement in Thailand. In this video I cover some questions from a subscriber, that's 6 months from his retirement and currently lives in the U.K If you're looking at Thailand as a possible retirement option you'll want to watch this video.
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Thai Buddhist Monk Blessing - Majestic Northern Thailand!
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Today is a very special day for the twin boys, it's their 2nd birthday. After a morning of running around the yard and picking green beans from our home garden. We all walk to the village Temple for a very special, and private Buddhist monk ceremony celebrating their birth. Thai culture has deep traditions ceremonies and celebrations. This video shows you Thai life, from a small village in the ...
Loy Krathong Thailand! The Famous River Celebration! 11/15/2024
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Join us on the Loy Krathong celebration in Northern Thailand on the Nan River. Jim, Ruang, Lak and Matthew enjoy the beautiful festival and experience the traditional Thai celebration late into the night! Loy Krathong is a festival celebrated by the Thai people on the full moon night of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar Calander. in the modern calendrical system. Loy Krathong is always consid...
Escape to Bo Kluea Thailand!
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Join us today as we travel to the remote mountain village of Bo Kluea Thailand! For now, very few foreign visitors make it up here, so tourists are mainly Thai, thought its remote location keeps even their numbers down. Bo Kluea maintains an authentic old Thai mountain village look and feel. Here the views are incredible and compared to Austria and Switzerland. It's filled with riverside resort...
A Day in the Life of Jim and Ruang in Thailand. A message from Jim to his friends and Subscribers!
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In this video come spend a day in the life, with Jim and Ruang in Thailand! We take you on a tour of an organic Thai village market we visit daily. Biking through some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern Thailand, visiting an amazing jungle river for the first time. Jim, shares some of his most personal thoughts about life, being an American expat in Thailand. And a personal message to hi...
MAIL CALL! Weekly Subscriber email Q&A - Thailand!
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Mail Call! Great questions from subscribers all around the world! In this video I answer weekly email questions, regarding all kinds of topics related to living and retiring in Thailand! Thailand Real Estate: www.fazwaz.com
Thailand Village Temple Fundraiser & Night Dance Party!
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Today was a lot of Fun! We are in the village of Baan Na Baan in Northern Thailand, they held a special fundraiser to build a new Temple building with housing for the Monks. Beautiful traditional Thai ceremonies, tons of traditional Thai food and drinks! And the big "Night Party" with music and amazing Thai Dancers!
Jungle Fishing with Ruang!
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Follow Ruang as she spends the day at her sister's farm in Thailand! Fishing in beautiful Northern Thailand, A Day of Fun in the Sun!
$$$ Monthly - Budget $$$ - Northern Thailand??
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Welcome back everyone, in this video I go into detail on our bassline monthly expenses to live in Northern Thailand. It may SHOCK! some of you what we spend on a monthly basis! $$$
VISA - 90 DAY CHECK IN - THAILAND!
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Stay compliant with Thailand visa regulations by completing your 90-day check-in. This process is crucial for maintaining your legal status and avoiding any potential penalties. Make sure to follow the required steps and submit all necessary documentation on time. I go into detail on my personal experience getting my first visa in Thailand, and the pitfalls of not having the correct Visa!
Building My Dream Home in Thailand - PART 2
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Join us on this exciting journey of building our dream home in the beautiful landscapes of Northern Thailand. From selecting the perfect location to designing every detail, making our vision a reality in this tropical paradise. In this video we tour of the property and inside the home. Covering the cost to build in detail and sharing the ups and downs of working with the Thai builder. And my pe...
72 HOURS IN BANGKOK AND AYUTTHAYA THAILAND!
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Discover the vibrant city of Bangkok and the historical wonders of Ayutthaya in just 72 hours. From bustling markets to ancient temples, this itinerary covers the must-see attractions and hidden gems for an unforgettable experience. Cheers! Jim :)
Building My Dream Home in Thailand - Part 1
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My wife and I relocated to Northern Thailand to build our dream retirement home! In this video I show you the complete process from start to finish, and the long 12 months it took to build our home. It was an amazing journey full of ups and downs, tears, laughs and adventures! This is the first of 2 videos of building my dream home in Thailand. In Part 2 this video will be the complete home tou...
The "King of Thai Fruits" Thai Durian! Bangkok Street Vendors!
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The "King of Thai Fruits!" Thailand is world famous for its Durian Fruit! It's a rich and creamy delicious treat! Watch how skilled the vendor is handing this dangerous fruit to hold! Durian fruit has very sharp spins and makes it very difficult to hold! But its sure worth all the hard work to get to its delicious fruit! If you're in Bangkok, it's a must try! :) Cheers! Jim
What inspired me to move to Thailand? My Story!
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In this video I speak directly to my fellow Americans! I talk openly what inspired me to make the big move to Thailand and retire in my early 50's I offer my experience with looking at retirement as an expat in southeast Asia vs the United States. My goal in this video is to give those that are close to retirement, or unsure if they will ever be able to retire hope. I provide options and insigh...
FRIDAY NIGHT! STREET MARKET NAN THAILAND - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
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FRIDAY NIGHT! STREET MARKET NAN THAILAND - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
11 THINGS "NOT" TO DO IN THAILAND! IN 2024
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11 THINGS "NOT" TO DO IN THAILAND! IN 2024
TOP 10 items you'll need on your Thailand Vacation in 2024!
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TOP 10 items you'll need on your Thailand Vacation in 2024!
Amazing Thai Chef Pen! Hot and Spicy Thai Food!
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Amazing Thai Chef Pen! Hot and Spicy Thai Food!
Staying Fit in Northern Thailand! + Bonus Footage!
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Staying Fit in Northern Thailand! Bonus Footage!
Channel Updates!! And a quick visit to the Night Market!
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Channel Updates!! And a quick visit to the Night Market!
Welcome to Passport2Thaialnd - UNFILTERED!
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Welcome to Passport2Thaialnd - UNFILTERED!
Welcome to Passport2Thailand - UNFILTERED!
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Welcome to Passport2Thailand - UNFILTERED!
Upnorth of Thailand should be suitable for you guys,even I am Thai living in Bangkok, prefer to tour there in the whole winter.
@@insightwisdom7022 We hope you enjoy your time up north!
It too bad we can't get affordable massage in the U.S. Prices here are stupidly too high
Your 100% correct!
12 years in Chiangmai has made me a far better person.
@@johnlundgren7715 Excellent John! I agree completely 👍
One of Thai festival , enjoy 😊
@@laurawoo6686 thank you!! 😊🙏
It’s good weather now
@@laurawoo6686 The weather is beautiful 👍🇹🇭
Wow beautiful 😍💞💞😍 Wow missing Thailand 😮🎉 I wish you happiness 😊💕🎉 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@Kong_chailand_Bangkok Thank you 🙏 😁👍🇹🇭
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We all had a lot of fun at this event 🎉🙏👍🇹🇭
Fun Fun make me miss home
Hope to see you in Thailand soon! :)
Yes, next year will be home. 🏠
@ see ya soon 👍
@@Passport2Thailand 🫶
❤❤❤ what a fantastic day!!! Awesome
@@Cactusflattmediaphotography Hope you enjoyed it! 👍
Very useful and detailed video
@@mohamedabdelnaby5606 Thank you 🙏
very nice video
@@mohamedabdelnaby5606 Thank you! 🙏
สวยงามครับ❤ติตตามอีกคนครับ❤🎉
Bbueena cocina mmeguta
@@rafaelgomezfernandez5775 thank you!
Lots of fun for a day 😊
Great info👍
Glad it was helpful!
Hello everyone!
ENJOY
@@laurawoo6686 thank you 🙏 😊
My family! Great video ❤❤
@@Cactusflattmediaphotography Thanks Rob!
👍 this was a ton of fun!
Happy life, Love you guys
@@ประไพพรรณประทุมนันท์ Thank you! Love you too 🙏❤️
very good
@@รวีวรรณจิตอารีย์-ภ5ญ Thank you!
My budget will be in range of 3-4k USD a month . Hopefully provide for a comfortable retirement in Thailand
@@AG-so4gl Hello, with that kind of budget you’ll live very well, in just about any area in Thailand 👍
Great video, thanks for your insite and info on Thailand. I’ll be visiting soon!
Your very welcome! Happy to help!
What's the GLA of your home> Just to get an idea of what electric bills are like. Great video!
@@thetotaltraveler Hey Jim! Glad you liked the video! The GLA is 3,500 however keep in mind each room has its own independent AC unit. So, at times we might only have the kitchen and a bedroom AC unit running. It’s only the two of us living here. 👍
@@Passport2Thailand Not bad of an average for a home that size!
@@thetotaltraveler it’s not bad compared to my AC bill back in the states! lol 😂
WTF are them glasses? You look insane.
Built 300 sq m under 55k usd in Hanoi
@@mrbbkk thanks fantastic! Hanoi is on my bucket list for next year. How was it working with the builder?
@@Passport2Thailand All done by Vietnamese Living in same neighborhood for 100 years Unlikely a foreigner could access any of these people without paying 100% or more profit.
@@Passport2Thailand my thai zccount build a house in Vietnam for 5 million that would have cost an outsider 10 million. Most foreigners never get on the inside and these people 98% dont speak English and 99% dont deal with strangers.
Accountant
@@mrbbkk I understand completely, congratulations sounds great 👍
good lesson regards from iceland
@@lookingfor-kp4po Thank you! Cheers 🍻
this home is in your thai brides name so how is it your dream home , you haven't got a leg to stand. on like all the other farang here , you own nothing here lets talk facts
great looking house
@@gregl5933 Thanks Greg! We love it, hope you’re doing great! 👍
If you have any questions regarding a Visa in Thailand please leave a comment 👍
Perfect Part 2 to wrap up the home build series. The retail value you got instantly was wild to see. Even with current land prices that's roughly 100% profit.
@@aventuroso84 Hello again! Thanks for reaching out and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It certainly is a good investment for our retirement home. If you would like me to put a video together and cover a Thailand topic you’ll like please let me know. Be happy too! 👍
Beautiful home, thanks for sharing! Looking forward to vid #2 :)
Thanks so much! 😊
What is the model of the glasses that you are wearing? I want some
Hi Bennybeeeee, my reading glasses have Oakley frames, I'm not sure the model I'll look for the box and let you know! :)
@@Passport2Thailand spoiler alert - he never let u know
@@thedoode22 thanks for the reminder, the frames are A-Crosslink “Zero” is what’s on the inside of the frames. Hope this helps!
@@bennybeeeee The frames are A- Cross Link “ ZERO”. Is what’s printed on the inside of the frames. Hope this helps you find them.
Just ask for "Mnuchins"
I've been exploring retirement abroad for quite some time now, and your channel and perspective is truly a breath of fresh air. The fact that you chose Thailand after having a successful career with significant financial means and moving with your wife instead of "surviving" off of SSI checks after a lifetime of working with nothing to show for it (and single in the hopes of getting a young Thai girlfriend/wife) gives me revitalized ambition for Thailand as a potential destination as these factors more closely align with my situation. I subscribed and almost never comment on UA-cam videos. I wish you the best with your early retirement and can't thank you enough for this video. Looking forward to your future content!
@@aventuroso84 Well thank you very much for your kind message! And becoming a subscriber, stay turned for videos!. And if you ever have questions about Thailand please don’t hesitate to ask me. Cheers my friend!
What a cordial and genuine approach on the subject of Thailand, my country of choice to retire in next year, cheers good sir.
Thanks for your message, and Welcome to Thailand in your retirement :) Cheers! 🍻
❤❤ that you shared your matters .
Your very welcome! I hope it can help other people! :)
Hello sir 🙏 how is the flooding situation in your area? it is a very bad year for Thailand and Vietnam... thanks for the video 👍
@@Ippido Hello, thanks for your question! At this moment in Nan it’s been dry and very little rain for the last few weeks. However, we did have a big flood in Nan about 8 weeks ago. Chaing Mai is dealing with bad flooding at the moment. From what the Thai”s tell me it’s not rained like this for a very long time. Hope you’re doing well! 🙏👍
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Thank you! :)
All your points I agree with. You didnt mention my #1 unbreakable rule for visitors. I live here and make sure everybody who comes to visit understands, DO NOT SHOW ANY ANGER TOWARDS A THAI. Even if you get angry, try to understand you are probably wrong, things work differently here, you are not in your home country.
@@HuaWei-xr5ji Yes, I agree with you! And thank you for taking the time to post a comment. I greatly appreciate you for that 🙏😁🇹🇭🇺🇸
Beautiful 🙏 thanks to all the persons involved 👍
@@Ippido Thank you! It’s been a great experience helping these kids!
Thank you sir, great memories of Thailand... would you please ask your wife what is the Thai name for the massage clothing you mention (and wear) on 5:46? thanks ขอบคุณมากครับ
Hello, hope you're doing well! After speaking with my wife in Thai there's no name other than lose type clothes. Enjoy your next massage! Cheers! Jim
oh😊 I ask because I would like to buy my own and bring it with me 🙏 thanks for your reply 👍
@@Ippido your welcome 🙏
So nice to relax
Glad you think so!
Yes, our culture totally different from Westurn culture. SOLID
Thats for sure! :)
Fantastic video!! Priceless info for the traveler!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Great vid bro!
Thank you! Hope you're doing great!
❤ Very good information . Thank you
Your very welcome!
Love Winged Beans very healthy
Yummy!
Looks yummy make me hungry and miss my Thai food
So nice
Jem, I hope we can meet again. And I really want to eat food cooked by Cook Pen.
I’ll let you know when I’m in Downtown Nan 👍