I passed one year here November 1. I live 13 hours from Pattaya and I would never retire there. I speak Thai which helps immensely. I'm building my own house in the country with the assistance of a Thai friend I've known since my volunteer days here. I'm single, live with my dogs. I feel far less lonely in Thailand than I did in the US. My cost of living has dropped dramatically while my quality of life has gone up.
I've been in Thailand for 7 months this year. I've visited the same places you have. I love this place too ❤ And Im so sad that tomorrow morning, Im going back to America. Im 43 and semiretired. But this will be my 2nd home until Im here full time in the near future 😊
"Plan for unexpected expenses" - this is true. My mom came to visit me in Pattaya. She was complaining of chest pains. Had to keep her in hospital for 4 days, buy a wheelchair & walker, made many trips to pharmacy for medication/diapers, hire nurse & physical therapist, extend her VISA, etc etc etc.
I am looking for your life in four years. getting all my ducks in a row so I can enjoy. thank you for all this and don't scare me with this type of title. lol
Safe travels, friend! My mom (and her side of the family) is from VA! We went there a lot when i was a kid. My mom's family was in the Newport News area as well as Suffolk. What area did you live in? It's a pretty state. I remember a camping trip on Skyline Drive. really beautiful. Glad the year has gone so well. I am looking forward to my time....looks like March 2026 is my target!
I've seen several videos like this one where the headline is very misleading. I will say it worked. I watched the first couple minutes. In a way, I am jealous, but it title is still misleading. Good luck
I disagree. Everything on the thumbnail and in the title is accurate. I have been here a year and I was packing to return to America. I think maybe you, and others, let the words speak to you differently because of negative attitudes and expecting the worst. Try reading it again and add a different tone. See if it changes the interpretation. Thanks for watching.
how did you come across your current accommodation Michael , did you use company who i could have a look at for my own needs .... have a great trip back
Wow, 15$ !!? Not using the AC? I take it. Which condo/Apt place you go with? I wanna keep my studio rental around what I’m at now in Viet which is a little under 300month
I'm not home a lot during the day but if I am, I usually have the doors open and use a fan. A/C at night in the bedroom but the weather is fantastic now and evenings so comfortable sometimes the ac doesn't get turned on at all.
Just returned from my fourth trip! From Phoenix Arizona it is approximately 22 hours FLIGHT TIME to Bangkok. Bangkok to Phuket or Koh Samui is another 1.5 hours or so. I would HIGHLY recommend a window seat or the aisle of the long haul over the Pacific (or Atlantic if you go East!). I generally fly economy, but this year I upgraded my Pacific segment (San Francisco to Japan) to Premium Economy - it is WELL worth the extra cost! This year my flight round trip was about $1,400. I generally book my flight around April of each year. I generally use Travelocity for all flight segments (but check around!) Hope this is helpful!
Curious what your electric is averaging a month? I’m in Vietnam. And what’s average Studio price there? ( I know you can go as high as one wants too) Just curious for basic average. thinking of heading over to Hua Hin to compare to what I’ve been living here in V. Thanks And peaceful journeys
I'm living in VA and yes, I cannot wait to not have winter. I'm making the big move to Chiang Mai next year. After a year, what is the 1 thing you have learned that you wish you knew when you first arrived?
I was interested in your video because i went exactly throug the same experience. Though i was shoked when you mentioned 800$ per month. Really??? Where do u live?
Thank you all for a great year here on UA-cam.
I passed one year here November 1. I live 13 hours from Pattaya and I would never retire there. I speak Thai which helps immensely. I'm building my own house in the country with the assistance of a Thai friend I've known since my volunteer days here. I'm single, live with my dogs. I feel far less lonely in Thailand than I did in the US. My cost of living has dropped dramatically while my quality of life has gone up.
Enjoy
@@khunmaw22222 I was curious where you were I visited twice and stayed in a village outside of Phayoa
"Some people might call my life boring, but I'm living my life, not yours." Love it!
Thanks
Just my thought.
I've been in Thailand for 7 months this year. I've visited the same places you have. I love this place too ❤ And Im so sad that tomorrow morning, Im going back to America. Im 43 and semiretired. But this will be my 2nd home until Im here full time in the near future 😊
Safe travels. Thanks for watching.
Love retirement. Hate working. Life is too short to work and pay taxes for government wasteful spending.
Truth!
"Plan for unexpected expenses" - this is true. My mom came to visit me in Pattaya. She was complaining of chest pains. Had to keep her in hospital for 4 days, buy a wheelchair & walker, made many trips to pharmacy for medication/diapers, hire nurse & physical therapist, extend her VISA, etc etc etc.
You never know what will happen.
I am looking for your life in four years. getting all my ducks in a row so I can enjoy. thank you for all this and don't scare me with this type of title. lol
But I am packing and leaving...555
Travel Safe and have a great HOLIDAY w/ family.
Thank you
over 30 years in Thailand, and will never ever leave !!
that's awesome! i hope i get 29 more
Safe travels! I am from Virginia and winter is definitely here. Lows in 20's and Highs in 40's. Stay warm and have fun with your family!
Thanks
I CANNOT GO BACK TO AMERICA!.... I AM GOING TO AMERICA... fickle my friend! LOLOL Safe trip!
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Great video that helps me to make the big move in a few years. Thanks a lot :-)
Thanks for watching.
Safe travels, friend!
My mom (and her side of the family) is from VA! We went there a lot when i was a kid. My mom's family was in the Newport News area as well as Suffolk. What area did you live in? It's a pretty state. I remember a camping trip on Skyline Drive. really beautiful.
Glad the year has gone so well. I am looking forward to my time....looks like March 2026 is my target!
I'm from Richmond. Thank you.
I've seen several videos like this one where the headline is very misleading. I will say it worked. I watched the first couple minutes. In a way, I am jealous, but it title is still misleading. Good luck
I disagree. Everything on the thumbnail and in the title is accurate. I have been here a year and I was packing to return to America. I think maybe you, and others, let the words speak to you differently because of negative attitudes and expecting the worst. Try reading it again and add a different tone. See if it changes the interpretation. Thanks for watching.
how did you come across your current accommodation Michael , did you use company who i could have a look at for my own needs .... have a great trip back
Yes I did. Shoot me an email with what you're looking for and I can connect you with the right agent.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Wow, 15$ !!? Not using the AC?
I take it.
Which condo/Apt place you go with?
I wanna keep my studio rental around what I’m at now in Viet which is a little under 300month
I'm not home a lot during the day but if I am, I usually have the doors open and use a fan. A/C at night in the bedroom but the weather is fantastic now and evenings so comfortable sometimes the ac doesn't get turned on at all.
How long is the flight? Any good deal right now?
Too long!
Just returned from my fourth trip!
From Phoenix Arizona it is approximately 22 hours FLIGHT TIME to Bangkok. Bangkok to Phuket or Koh Samui is another 1.5 hours or so. I would HIGHLY recommend a window seat or the aisle of the long haul over the Pacific (or Atlantic if you go East!).
I generally fly economy, but this year I upgraded my Pacific segment (San Francisco to Japan) to Premium Economy - it is WELL worth the extra cost! This year my flight round trip was about $1,400. I generally book my flight around April of each year. I generally use Travelocity for all flight segments (but check around!)
Hope this is helpful!
@@MiSt8Spar10 Thank you.
Curious what your electric is averaging a month?
I’m in Vietnam.
And what’s average Studio price there? ( I know you can go as high as one wants too)
Just curious for basic average.
thinking of heading over to Hua Hin to compare to what I’ve been living here in V.
Thanks
And peaceful journeys
My electricity has been about 15 USD a month for last 3 months. Studios can be 6000 THB and up. ($175)
I'm living in VA and yes, I cannot wait to not have winter. I'm making the big move to Chiang Mai next year. After a year, what is the 1 thing you have learned that you wish you knew when you first arrived?
I wish I had known how truly inexpensive and easy it is to live here. I could have retired years ago!
Which websites do you advice for internal ( cheap? ) flights ?
I use expedia, kayak and the airlines websites
Your channel just found me, what Thailand city do you reside in?
Cost is minimal to live. Great info.
Have a safe journey to USA.
Thank you.
Where in Virginia?? I am in Northern Va in Loudoun County, 45 mins from D.C.
I'm from Richmond. Have spent a lot of time in NOVA.
I was interested in your video because i went exactly throug the same experience. Though i was shoked when you mentioned 800$ per month. Really??? Where do u live?
Yep, I just did an update on my expenses. You can get more on where & how in that one.
I am the opposite of you with 25 coming up I don’t want to be in America.
Can you make a video on how to get a cheap flight
555 I don't have any secrets. I just search for them.
Good luck
thank you
Safe trip
Thank you
I am in OK if you co.e close to here like to treat you to lunch
Thank you