As i.m thai lived in Colorado for 34 years i.m 57 now planning to work for another 5 More years and then i .m moving back to Thailand . i m gonna miss the weather spring and fall here in Colorado. But Thailand is my home town. America give me a lot a wonderful thing. Never forget my life in the us at all.
I love Kuala Lumpur - my wife grew up in Kuala Lumpur. I am a 72 year old widower now. I plan to move to Bangkok before the end of the year. I have to sort through 50 years of things we collected during our marriage. And visit my relatives before I leave.l
I'm in Hua Hin now. I plan to move here from Jomtien when my lease expires. The beach is quieter (behind hospital and naval station), sidewalks more walkable, fewer motorbikes and cars, less bar centric. Enjoy your transition
Very thorough report; excellent! I too am from Virginia and am planning to move to Thailand for at least a year early next year! That means selling my house, my furniture and my car. Like you, I have a generous source of dividend income that I won’t need to touch as I can rely on my SS alone. I’m really excited about the move and look forward to your condo reviews until I’m ready to take the leap!
I'm glad to hear your hospital visit went well. And it's true about how much care you will find at these Thailand Hospital. I've had MRIs and full chest ultrasounds and forgot about the price savings, I'd much rather deal with the Thai staff. By the way, Epipen in the USA is around 700 dollars, while about 68 dollars in thailand👍
Great update Michael. Having my own healthcare scare myself that has further delayed my plans to "Retire to Asia". Two montha ago I suffered a hypertension episode with a skyrocketing blood pressure and heart rate knocked me flat for a couple weeks. Finally schedueled a cardiologist and a neurologist through insurance to take a look at my heart and brain. My vision was bad before, but now my Peripheral vision is much worse. I have a large blind spot now at 11 O'Clock. Love your passive income discussion. I've built the perverbial three legged financial stool. Soon to turn 63 and I have a pension, dividends, and social security all working. I'm a fan of exchange traded funds paying a monthly dividend. JEPQ, and DIVO to name a few. My nest egg at Charles Schwab is small at only $320k, but pays me almost $1,800 a month (before taxes 😕 ).
Oh wow. Sorry to hear you're having health issues. Sounds like you've got your finances in order. I have some JEPI that pays monthly. I was having stress and BP issues before I moved but at that exam my bp was well withing normal range and my heart rate is way down too.
Thanks for the great informative information. Enjoyed your video! Sabi Sabi I am going to share my hospital story. We live in Ban Phai part time. Last year we went to a local water park and it was clear or not so clear they do not put chlorine in the water. I got a nasty ut infection. Spent four days in the hospital with another five days of follow ups with IV antibiotics. Total cost $300 USD
Well , I have to say- I'm highly impressed man..your delivery, your natural sense of humor (seems natural) 😅 , and your candor make for a mellow informed videography..a new subscriber I am.. I plan on heading to Thailand . JumTien area for my first Asia trip in Fed 2025, right after my daughters weddng in January 25..Im 54 divorced -retired from the gr8 state of Cali (lol) and I cannot wait to stretch my newly grown wings. I will be catching up on your prior vids and I plan on using your Thailand experiences as a guide. So thnx man, enjoy and be safe out there, hold a place setting for my interview on being NEW to Thailand and new to a sense of True freedom..I can't wait.
Where were you LEO? I just retired from the sheriffs department in Houston, Texas, and moved to Idaho thinking of moving to the Philippines or Thailand in the next couple of years.
I'm retired Navy and will retire from the USPS in less than 2yrs. I have my TSP and VA disability as well. Im thinking, in regard to retirement, that I will be ok. I'm not much of a risk taker when it comes to my TSP anymore since im so close to retirement. How "risky" is your investments now that you've retired?
Could you do a video on the house? Both me and my partner are planning on moving from the uk next year and love the area. Pattaya and jomtien are to busy! Cheers
Thank you very much. I use So Good Visa. Aom is great. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090292965882 Shoot me an email and I'll give you her contact info. Let me know when you're in town.
Just found your channel today. I'm 54 and looking to retire in either Thailand or Philippines very soon. I subscribed and looking forward to going back and watching all of your videos.
Great video… I’m arriving BKK mid July… I’ll spend a few days there then heading to Pattaya… This is my 2nd trip to Thailand… I spent 2 months there Jan./Feb. 2024, mostly in Hua Hin… I liked it there but wish there was a beachfront road like in Pattaya/Jomtien… Looking forward to checking out the Pattaya area for a long term stay… I’m also interested in the Bang Saray area, so this video was very helpful as your others have been as well… Look forward to seeing more and maybe running into you while I’m there… 🙏🏻
Hi great video. I'm coming fora long stay and maybe permanent. You said you would not drive in rain. Why not get driver taxi to take you on bad weather days. I don't drive so I will be looking for transportation all the time.
Yes, they're available and affordable. Didn't say I wouldn't leave the house. Hahaha. It's not worth a round trip taxi to go from her to Central Pattaya for language class.
LOL the 2 folks that always give a thumbs down. Your vlog is one of the most likeable. I mean there are some bottom feeders out there doing Thai Video and even though I've told YT to "not recommend" they keep popping up. They are negative about Thailand and only vlog Transphobic content or slightly but not reportable racist things. Keep up the info, I learn something each time. I think it would be cool once I get settled in Jan 25' in Thailand to do a podcast in regards to being a person with a disability and using a wheelchair to get around in a country not know for accessibility.
Love the flies all over the food every where you go. It was hard for me to get past that. I was there recently and while driving down the street, saw a truck with meat piled high in a 100 degree heat, flies laying on top of the uncovered raw meat, as it headed to its local restaurant deliveries. The Thai people must have that protected gut bacteria from years of eating the street food
are you invested in thailand at all? im waiting for the new visa changes to get down there and will be moving all my $ out of the usa. would like to stick it in thailand since the USD is collapsing. Any insight for local investment?
I don't give investment advice. I just did this video on one investment option that is available to foreigners. ua-cam.com/video/INi9N_D9SeA/v-deo.html
I believe it's more important first, to be investing. Then, choose the stocks that fit your needs and objectives. I have several, I've talked about the actual companies in another video, that are paying 7% and higher. I started investing at 16yrs old so my portfolio has been growing for over 40 years.
If it's serious enough. Just keep in mind that response times for emergency services here is not like in the West. Even ambulance response to an emergency can be a very long wait.
for about 800 baht a month you can buy legal protection.... 24X7 access to a english speaking Thai lawyer for any issue including traffic accidents, domestic disputes, and immigration etc .... once the locals know you are lawyered up locally, attitudes change... adjustments can be made.
Taxes and the law here are complex. Short answer is, "it depends". You'll need to talk to a tax expert. Avoid those "experts" in the Facebook groups though. There's a lot of bad information going around on that subject.
@@RetiringToAsia -Thanks, looking for a place to retire to soon. Thailand is on the short list, just concerned about the taxes, language problem and heat/humidity. I visited several times before during my Navy years and enjoyed it. Enjoy the videos. =)
@@RetiringToAsia here , here !! Well said, keep up the great content. Be nice if you toured some rentals in the 2500$ -4000$ usd range then , possible?
I am not sure Pattaya is the right place for a relaxing retirement. I would chose a town without a 'red light' reputation. Having a long stating relationship with a Thai girl for over 10 years, I am getting to the point of moving, she won't immigrate to me. It will hurt financially, but We only live once after all.
@@RetiringToAsia already watch a few videos. Great content. Hope once I make the decision to visit one day, I'll be prepared. Thanks so much. Keep up the great work. 👍
Ur a very smart man I would live to retire in thiland I will sell up here in Northern Ireland I will have 900pounds a month I would like to buy my own place I went to cha am I for a month and I fell in love with the place it’s only a short drive form hua in jest of 🍀
Greetings, I enjoy your videos very much, they are very informative. Thank you. I live in Orlando FL. right now. I have been to Thailand last year and this year. I plan on retiring to Thailand (Jomtien) next year if all goes well. (Were are you living? I couldn't get spelling correct from your video.) I would like to look into that location also. My budget will be $2500 per month plus some savings, I will make the best with that. I have fallen in love with Thailand it's an amazing place. The prices in the US have gotten out of hand. So it's time to leave. Thanks again.
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As i.m thai lived in Colorado for 34 years i.m 57 now planning to work for another 5 More years and then i .m moving back to Thailand . i m gonna miss the weather spring and fall here in Colorado. But Thailand is my home town. America give me a lot a wonderful thing. Never forget my life in the us at all.
Thanks for the recap! It's good to see an everyday real life perspective that isn't focused around the fantasy of Thailand. Keep up the great vids!!!
Thank you. More to come!
Thank you so much for the real info on the area. Alot of UA-camrs glorify everything and it is good to know more info about real life.
Thank you
Great video! I love the detail, information, and honesty. Looking forward to many more from you.
Thank you very much!
I love Kuala Lumpur - my wife grew up in Kuala Lumpur. I am a 72 year old widower now. I plan to move to Bangkok before the end of the year. I have to sort through 50 years of things we collected during our marriage. And visit my relatives before I leave.l
Best of luck on the move. Thanks for watching.
I'm in Hua Hin now. I plan to move here from Jomtien when my lease expires. The beach is quieter (behind hospital and naval station), sidewalks more walkable, fewer motorbikes and cars, less bar centric. Enjoy your transition
Sounds great
Very thorough report; excellent! I too am from Virginia and am planning to move to Thailand for at least a year early next year! That means selling my house, my furniture and my car. Like you, I have a generous source of dividend income that I won’t need to touch as I can rely on my SS alone. I’m really excited about the move and look forward to your condo reviews until I’m ready to take the leap!
I haven't kept up with the housing market. It died right before I moved. My suggestion is get it on the market ASAP. Never know how long it will take.
I'm a USA born Thai who live in Texas. I plan on taking my pension to retire in Thailand. Glad I found your channel.
I'm glad you found it too. Thanks for subscribing.
Where in Texas? We’re in Odessa. Have a place in Udon Thani.
Great vid. Congrats on the move.
Thanks for watching.
I'm glad to hear your hospital visit went well. And it's true about how much care you will find at these Thailand Hospital. I've had MRIs and full chest ultrasounds and forgot about the price savings, I'd much rather deal with the Thai staff. By the way, Epipen in the USA is around 700 dollars, while about 68 dollars in thailand👍
Oh, good to know on epipen. Mine is going to expire soon.
Great update Michael. Having my own healthcare scare myself that has further delayed my plans to "Retire to Asia". Two montha ago I suffered a hypertension episode with a skyrocketing blood pressure and heart rate knocked me flat for a couple weeks. Finally schedueled a cardiologist and a neurologist through insurance to take a look at my heart and brain. My vision was bad before, but now my Peripheral vision is much worse. I have a large blind spot now at 11 O'Clock. Love your passive income discussion. I've built the perverbial three legged financial stool. Soon to turn 63 and I have a pension, dividends, and social security all working. I'm a fan of exchange traded funds paying a monthly dividend. JEPQ, and DIVO to name a few. My nest egg at Charles Schwab is small at only $320k, but pays me almost $1,800 a month (before taxes 😕 ).
Oh wow. Sorry to hear you're having health issues. Sounds like you've got your finances in order. I have some JEPI that pays monthly. I was having stress and BP issues before I moved but at that exam my bp was well withing normal range and my heart rate is way down too.
Congrats on 6 months!
Thank you!
Great video! Lots of great information - thank you for preparing this.
Glad it was helpful!
Cool video-T bills are also cool at 5.32 also-no state taxes!
Thanks for the great informative information. Enjoyed your video! Sabi Sabi I am going to share my hospital story. We live in Ban Phai part time. Last year we went to a local water park and it was clear or not so clear they do not put chlorine in the water. I got a nasty ut infection. Spent four days in the hospital with another five days of follow ups with IV antibiotics. Total cost $300 USD
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the content, it's great
Glad you enjoy it!
6 months flew by! Wonder what the next 6 months will be like.
thanks for sharing your "My First 6 Months In THAILAND"
very interesting information....thanks for sharing this
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Thanks for watching
Well , I have to say- I'm highly impressed man..your delivery, your natural sense of humor (seems natural) 😅 , and your candor make for a mellow informed videography..a new subscriber I am.. I plan on heading to Thailand . JumTien area for my first Asia trip in Fed 2025, right after my daughters weddng in January 25..Im 54 divorced -retired from the gr8 state of Cali (lol) and I cannot wait to stretch my newly grown wings. I will be catching up on your prior vids and I plan on using your Thailand experiences as a guide. So thnx man, enjoy and be safe out there, hold a place setting for my interview on being NEW to Thailand and new to a sense of True freedom..I can't wait.
Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying the content. See you next year!
Where were you LEO? I just retired from the sheriffs department in Houston, Texas, and moved to Idaho thinking of moving to the Philippines or Thailand in the next couple of years.
VA. Thanks for watching.
Hey Mike
Leaning towards Central Pattaya for at least the first year of second chapter 😎🍻
See you in October
Awesome. I'll be here.
I'm retired Navy and will retire from the USPS in less than 2yrs. I have my TSP and VA disability as well. Im thinking, in regard to retirement, that I will be ok. I'm not much of a risk taker when it comes to my TSP anymore since im so close to retirement. How "risky" is your investments now that you've retired?
I've cut down on a lot of the risk in my portfolio. Most are solid, well known companies that have long histories of increasing dividends.
You know it could be one person with two YT accounts.... back to being among the anonymous masses pressing the thumbs up button....
😂 I love a good conspiracy theory
@@RetiringToAsia tinfoil is less costly in Thailand than the States.... (ha or 555 for locals). Enjoy yourself!
Could you do a video on the house? Both me and my partner are planning on moving from the uk next year and love the area. Pattaya and jomtien are to busy! Cheers
I already did. Go back and take a look at "I'm leaving"
My wife and I really enjoy your videos. We are coming over for the third time in November. Who do you recommend for retirement visa?
Thank you very much. I use So Good Visa. Aom is great. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090292965882
Shoot me an email and I'll give you her contact info. Let me know when you're in town.
Just found your channel today. I'm 54 and looking to retire in either Thailand or Philippines very soon. I subscribed and looking forward to going back and watching all of your videos.
Thank you very much.
Are you using a VPN when you add the Apple code? Try it matching the VPN verification info you entered. Then try it without VPN.. Good luck.
Thanks, I've tried with and without my VPN.
Great video… I’m arriving BKK mid July… I’ll spend a few days there then heading to Pattaya… This is my 2nd trip to Thailand… I spent 2 months there Jan./Feb. 2024, mostly in Hua Hin… I liked it there but wish there was a beachfront road like in Pattaya/Jomtien… Looking forward to checking out the Pattaya area for a long term stay… I’m also interested in the Bang Saray area, so this video was very helpful as your others have been as well… Look forward to seeing more and maybe running into you while I’m there… 🙏🏻
Sounds like a great plan. Lots of options.
Hi great video. I'm coming fora long stay and maybe permanent. You said you would not drive in rain. Why not get driver taxi to take you on bad weather days. I don't drive so I will be looking for transportation all the time.
Yes, they're available and affordable. Didn't say I wouldn't leave the house. Hahaha. It's not worth a round trip taxi to go from her to Central Pattaya for language class.
Good video. thank you 😀
Glad you liked it!
Thank you too!
The jibs strike again, so many YT'ers in trouble. Get well soon 🤞
Thanks.
good video
Thanks
LOL the 2 folks that always give a thumbs down. Your vlog is one of the most likeable. I mean there are some bottom feeders out there doing Thai Video and even though I've told YT to "not recommend" they keep popping up. They are negative about Thailand and only vlog Transphobic content or slightly but not reportable racist things. Keep up the info, I learn something each time. I think it would be cool once I get settled in Jan 25' in Thailand to do a podcast in regards to being a person with a disability and using a wheelchair to get around in a country not know for accessibility.
Thank you. We'll definitely catch up once you get here.
Dude I heard your bike story on another channel earlier today
Interesting
Love the flies all over the food every where you go. It was hard for me to get past that. I was there recently and while driving down the street, saw a truck with meat piled high in a 100 degree heat, flies laying on top of the uncovered raw meat, as it headed to its local restaurant deliveries. The Thai people must have that protected gut bacteria from years of eating the street food
Thanks for sharing
Still better and healthier then GMO and steroids in food 😂
Hey buddy, you ever considered a bucket system for your investments? Great content by the way. Thank you 🙌
Thank you
5 years 'cash' in a bucket fund can help ease market fluctuations. I do the same. Let's me sleep well at night!
are you invested in thailand at all? im waiting for the new visa changes to get down there and will be moving all my $ out of the usa. would like to stick it in thailand since the USD is collapsing. Any insight for local investment?
I don't give investment advice. I just did this video on one investment option that is available to foreigners. ua-cam.com/video/INi9N_D9SeA/v-deo.html
Wow, your monthly dividends are amazing.....can I ask how much you have invested? Congrats
I believe it's more important first, to be investing. Then, choose the stocks that fit your needs and objectives. I have several, I've talked about the actual companies in another video, that are paying 7% and higher. I started investing at 16yrs old so my portfolio has been growing for over 40 years.
@@RetiringToAsia -I wish I had started earlier in life
strange mic sound fluctuate end of sentence...
Hahaha that's my bad editing this time. 🤣 I cut the ends off a few times and didn't notice.
with an accident, what's the procedure in Thailand, even if falang always pays? call and wait for police? call insurance?
If it's serious enough. Just keep in mind that response times for emergency services here is not like in the West. Even ambulance response to an emergency can be a very long wait.
for about 800 baht a month you can buy legal protection.... 24X7 access to a english speaking Thai lawyer for any issue including traffic accidents, domestic disputes, and immigration etc .... once the locals know you are lawyered up locally, attitudes change... adjustments can be made.
@@rdefacendis any examples/links or recommendations available?
Will retirees be taxed?? What up with that?
Taxes and the law here are complex. Short answer is, "it depends". You'll need to talk to a tax expert. Avoid those "experts" in the Facebook groups though. There's a lot of bad information going around on that subject.
@@RetiringToAsia -Thanks, looking for a place to retire to soon. Thailand is on the short list, just concerned about the taxes, language problem and heat/humidity. I visited several times before during my Navy years and enjoyed it. Enjoy the videos. =)
Thumbs up 👍 Michael
How much did you spend on bar girls, everyone just plows through them when we first get here
$0 . Not everyone is here for that and that's why you won't see anything like that on my channel.
@@RetiringToAsia here , here !! Well said, keep up the great content. Be nice if you toured some rentals in the 2500$ -4000$ usd range then , possible?
What are you saying at 4:40 that cost 30 baht?
ผัดกระเพรา pad kra pow (fried holy basil)
I am not sure Pattaya is the right place for a relaxing retirement. I would chose a town without a 'red light' reputation. Having a long stating relationship with a Thai girl for over 10 years, I am getting to the point of moving, she won't immigrate to me. It will hurt financially, but We only live once after all.
You need to learn more about Pattaya. 🙂
Thank you for your video. 👍
Thank you for watching
@@RetiringToAsia already watch a few videos. Great content. Hope once I make the decision to visit one day, I'll be prepared. Thanks so much. Keep up the great work. 👍
Ur a very smart man I would live to retire in thiland I will sell up here in Northern Ireland I will have 900pounds a month I would like to buy my own place I went to cha am I for a month and I fell in love with the place it’s only a short drive form hua in jest of 🍀
Greetings,
I enjoy your videos very much, they are very informative. Thank you.
I live in Orlando FL. right now.
I have been to Thailand last year and this year. I plan on retiring to
Thailand (Jomtien) next year if all goes well. (Were are you living?
I couldn't get spelling correct from your video.) I would like to look into that location also.
My budget will be $2500 per month plus some savings, I will
make the best with that.
I have fallen in love with Thailand
it's an amazing place. The prices in the US have gotten out of hand.
So it's time to leave. Thanks again.
You'll be fine on 2500 a month. I'm in Bang Saray now.
Thank you for the reply.
do you have a drivers licence for motorbike
Of course
I don't think I would react very well about having to pay the other persons damage if it was so blatantly their fault.
It helps when it's less than 100 bucks 🤣
You won’t have much of a choice, unfortunately. As a foreigner it’s always your fault …. best to not make a big deal over the small stuff.
Your pension goes much further in SEA.
MUCH
You have to find a good lawyer to help you when you have problems, that kid has a bad attitude that took advantage of you.
Thank you. It was not bad enough to create a hassle.
I was hit by Thais in Hua Hin. They paid. Did the police come? You should have not had to pay. I didn't have to pay.
At least it wasn't much. 🙂
@@RetiringToAsia next time you get hit call the tourist police!
AI interpreters are pretty good nowadays.