Great video and guest, Dan. Floyd has it figured out. He's traveled the world and has found his place. I'm still searching and enjoying the journey. Never been happier. Don't wait...get out there and see the world for yourself!
Great interview of a great well balanced guy. I'm in planning for my departure from the USA and Floyd seems like the type of traveler I would like to be, In Thailand but not involved in the bar girl scene. Great information.
Thanks Dan, an interesting and informative conversation. Floyd is a nice guy with an open and honest personality. The numbers were great, just visa fees to look at now.
Another informative video Dan. I am curious about the northern part of thailand, cost of living, medical, transportation etc. We are originally from Jamaica so while the ocean area is so appealing to expats, we prefer to actually live in a cooler area. Thanks again Dan.
@@bepto4877 We in the uk have one of the worst state pensions and have to work the longest before we receive it. Uk is finished am retiring in cambodia ASAP go there every year for the first 4 or 5 months of the year
The CPP is reduced every month before age 65. So if you start it at age 60, you only collect 64% of your normal entitled amount. But if you have a family history of short longevity, it probably makes sense to start early. Also depends if you have other income - investments, a company pension, RRSPs, etc. You can also factor in OAS at 65.
@bepto4877 Generally yes. Increases do occur based on yearly inflation rates. I read that a person starting at 65 will catch up with the age 60 collector by 74. If you have a history of longevity in the family, you are better off waiting. You also have the option to delay both your CPP and OAS to age 70 which means far higher monthly payouts at age 70. That's okay for those that love their work and continue past 65! There is no mandatory retirement age in Canada.
Fellow Canadian here who is coming to Thailand in January 2025 with no plans to return to Canada. I don't have much of a plan. Just going to travel around for a bit and find a place that speaks to me. It might not be Thailand. It might end up being another country. All I know is that I am done with Canada. Thanks for the video.
Hua Hin and Jomtien are great. I've never been to Chiang Mai, but I hear it is great outside of the crop 'burning season.' Lots of other great areas. Avoid Phuket.
In Jomtien and I've never even hit $25 for my electric bill. $2-5/mo water. The baht bus is a great convenience and practically free and Bolt is very budget friendly.
So I am not interested in seeing how little I can spend in Thailand when I retire. I do plan on retiring in Thailand, probably either Pattaya or Chiang Mai. I plan on having a 2br apartment with a sea view (or mountain view if in Chiang Mai). I plan on eating out twice a day, probably street food for lunch and a casual or local restaurant for dinner. Go to a bar perhaps once a week. Maybe a massage once a week. Basic utilities like wifi,, cell phone, A/C, etc. I don't expect to live like a king, but I do want to live a good life that I am not wanting for anything. I worked my whole life, the whole purpose of moving to Thailand would be to live a 'luxurious' life on a budget that I could not accomplish in the United States. What is a reasonable budget for a situation like this???
Just don't bash your own country and all is good. Our dollar is what allows us to live like Kings in these countries while the local population cannot travel. Appreciate and respect our home.
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Every day great. Havent missed rhe US for a moment.
Living the dream gentlemen.
So nice seeing people escape the West and live it up abroad.
The West is dead. SE Asia is alive and well.
Great video, I'm retired 54 with a good pension living in Southern California. This makes me want to venture and travel outside of the States
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Do it you won't regret it. ❤️✌🏼
yes, go for it ! Cambodia is possible too !
Great video and guest, Dan. Floyd has it figured out. He's traveled the world and has found his place. I'm still searching and enjoying the journey. Never been happier. Don't wait...get out there and see the world for yourself!
Thanks for your kind words. See the world is the best advice 🙏
Another awakened wonder. Cheers to more men making phenominal choices 🙏🏻
Cheers it is phenomenal indeed 🙏
Great interview of a great well balanced guy. I'm in planning for my departure from the USA and Floyd seems like the type of traveler I would like to be, In Thailand but not involved in the bar girl scene. Great information.
There is wayyyyyyyy more than bar girls in Thailand. It is whatever you make it.
Glad I can be an inspiration 🙏.
What a great story! And Jomtien sounds heavenly - quiet, beach, eating out every day, awesome❤. Great info, Dan, thank you.
Live here also in Jomtien, on $1,300 a month
Glad you enjoyed my story. Cheers 🙏
Another great interview Dan
Good video keep em coming 😊
Thanks Dan, an interesting and informative conversation. Floyd is a nice guy with an open and honest personality. The numbers were great, just visa fees to look at now.
Thanks for your comment and compliments 🙏
Floyd's friends and followers are always looking forward to his latest chat. He has life figured out!
Thanks for your kind words. New content coming soon👍
Another informative video Dan. I am curious about the northern part of thailand, cost of living, medical, transportation etc. We are originally from Jamaica so while the ocean area is so appealing to expats, we prefer to actually live in a cooler area. Thanks again Dan.
Dan has videos on Chiang Mai and other northern Thailand destinations.
Northern areas of Thailand are definitely cheaper and cooler. Air quality is a concern January to April/May.
Another great video men.🎉 Very informative as always. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰
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So brave and wonderful to travel the world!
Thanks Dan
Another great interview Dan. Floyd been so many places I'm surprised the two of you haven't run into each other at the airport somewhere.😂
It’s a small world …we probably passed each other in the air ✈️ over the ocean somewhere one day lol
Jomtien is fantastic. Don't tell anyone!
Govt pension at 60? Wow Im in the UK and its 67 for me :(
@@bepto4877 We in the uk have one of the worst state pensions and have to work the longest before we receive it. Uk is finished am retiring in cambodia ASAP go there every year for the first 4 or 5 months of the year
The CPP is reduced every month before age 65. So if you start it at age 60, you only collect 64% of your normal entitled amount. But if you have a family history of short longevity, it probably makes sense to start early. Also depends if you have other income - investments, a company pension, RRSPs, etc. You can also factor in OAS at 65.
@@Avarua59 Ah I see, so if you collect the 64% from age 60 do you stay on that amount even past age 65?
@bepto4877 Generally yes. Increases do occur based on yearly inflation rates. I read that a person starting at 65 will catch up with the age 60 collector by 74. If you have a history of longevity in the family, you are better off waiting. You also have the option to delay both your CPP and OAS to age 70 which means far higher monthly payouts at age 70. That's okay for those that love their work and continue past 65! There is no mandatory retirement age in Canada.
good video, info
Fellow Canadian here who is coming to Thailand in January 2025 with no plans to return to Canada. I don't have much of a plan. Just going to travel around for a bit and find a place that speaks to me. It might not be Thailand. It might end up being another country. All I know is that I am done with Canada.
Thanks for the video.
Agreed, Vancouver has lost it’s charm. I’m out of here soon!
Hua Hin and Jomtien are great. I've never been to Chiang Mai, but I hear it is great outside of the crop 'burning season.' Lots of other great areas.
Avoid Phuket.
In Jomtien and I've never even hit $25 for my electric bill. $2-5/mo water. The baht bus is a great convenience and practically free and Bolt is very budget friendly.
So I am not interested in seeing how little I can spend in Thailand when I retire. I do plan on retiring in Thailand, probably either Pattaya or Chiang Mai. I plan on having a 2br apartment with a sea view (or mountain view if in Chiang Mai). I plan on eating out twice a day, probably street food for lunch and a casual or local restaurant for dinner. Go to a bar perhaps once a week. Maybe a massage once a week. Basic utilities like wifi,, cell phone, A/C, etc. I don't expect to live like a king, but I do want to live a good life that I am not wanting for anything. I worked my whole life, the whole purpose of moving to Thailand would be to live a 'luxurious' life on a budget that I could not accomplish in the United States. What is a reasonable budget for a situation like this???
Are there a lot of wolf spiders that fly across the room?
Is this gentlemen staying in Thailand full time. Meaning no monthly trips to re-up the visa
Yes I am staying here full time on a retirement visa. 👍
Just don't bash your own country and all is good. Our dollar is what allows us to live like Kings in these countries while the local population cannot travel. Appreciate and respect our home.
Very well said
Yup, just so happy I'm not there. Escaped the matrix for good.
I live there for a month, the only thing is too hot, always over 30, and the food is cheap but up to person taste.
@@andreww4898 It takes 3-6 months but you get used to the heat. The more time you spend away from the aircon the better.
Well said.
If you have unlimited internet on your phone, couldn’t you just create a hotspot at home and not need the WiFi and WiFi bill?
The internet speed on my cell is a lot slower for uploading and downloading videos and files. The fibre optic wifi is well worth the $15 a month 👍
Which community does the gentleman live in? Thanks.
Jomtien Beach 🏖️
I question living on that amount of money in Thailand. I spend more monthly at the grocery store here. After 30 years here, I don't buy it.
If you go to the grocery store you’re spending way more 🤷♂️ I don’t buy it.
Living under $1k is not enough.
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