Nice tour of Cha-Am Wayne. It brought back great memories of a day out with the wife's family probably 15 to 20 years back and it does not appear to have changed too much. The beach itself we were swimming using big floating tyres and then hanging out in one of those areas under a canopy on deck chairs and seats eating and drinking. Fantastic day out and drove back to their farm at the end of the day. Super popular with the Thais on weekends. Loved it. Cheers man, really enjoyed this video 🤩
My guess is that in the end you will find that the Hua Hin/Cha Am area is a great place to live or weekend getaway from Bangkok. You can have a normal life like going to the grocery store, see a movie at Blueport, eat dinner off the ocean, play golf, relax on the beach, and have a normal life., even dating is normal. It’s not the place for exciting nightlife, snorkeling reefs, or anything extravagant. It’s extremely livable though and by being somewhat boring it remains very safe and livable. You want more nightlife you can take a cheap air conditioned bus to Bangkok and live it up, or hop on a flight at the Hua Hin airport and fly to a Chiang Mai.
@@WalkAboutWayne I was in Pai for a week and escaped before the day before the last rain flood hit. Really enjoyed it with all the views and green landscape. For me to invest 8,000 miles from home I had to be on the ocean. Seven days away from the ocean makes one weak.
Cha Am is cheaper then Hua Hin for rentals as well. There's much more to Cha Am than your vlog (I know you can't cover everything!) like Fishermans Village, loads of restaurants there. Not much night life apart from Soi Bus Stop, which is the small bar area. Main difference between Cha Am and Hua Hin beach is Hua Hin beach has limited access points to the beach, whereas Cha Am beach can be accessed anywhere along it's length. I'm enjoying this series Wayne, proper job, thanks
Yes cheaper option. I've heard it's only a small place, I had a quick look around the town, looks cool. I'll defo be back. Thank you Tanya, it's nearly time to finish the series now but I have a couple more vlogs.
Hey Wayne I just heard my name while watching this, cheers man I appreciate the shout out and remembering me calling your name in the mall. Hope you had a fantastic day in Cha am amigo
Nice one Wayne. Cha-am is a nice spot. I do prefer PKK and surrounds down that way. Hopefully you get a chance to visit another time. I'm dying to know about the balls you ate. Which does your arsh prefer the old style or new style balls? 😉
I thought 2,000 a night for those bungalows was a tad on the expensive side too mate. But for 2 couples it would be ok for a quick weekend away from it all. Funny you being in Cha-Am, iv'e been on the lookout for vlogers posting vids about that area and i found one the other night that showed a few very nice condo's for between 6-9K a month one street back from where you got your green tea. Worth a thought and your'e not too far out of Hua Hin either. Your views and thoughts are very much appreciated and noteworthy Wayne. Many thanks for your effort and keep up the good work mate. Cheers 👍👍
Cheers mate! Yeah I didn't like the layout of them bungalows, great location on the beach though. I've seen a few places for 5000 a month, so lots of options around. Thanks again mate .
Prachuap Khiri Khan, place to be for beautiful beaches and viewpoints...^^ Haven't gone there yet but i sure will the next time i'm in Thailand...^^ Cheers m8...keep up the great work...loving them vids.
😂😂😂 The only vlogger I know who can fit the chorus to The Littlest Hobo in. Your showing your age there Wayne. You've give me a ear worm though man I can't get the song out of my head.
It's turned into a bit of a theme song for my channel now? I loved the littlest Hobo growing up That tune is always in my head when I go somewhere new . Haha cheers mate
When I first visited Thailand, I would stay in Ratchaburi. Lovely slow train ride from there through Phetchaburi to the seaside at Cha-am. It's been a favourite since then. Really laid back beach resort - unlike many others, with lots of additional attractions if you know where to look. E.g. the mountain walk at Khao Nang Phanthurat is spectacular. Last time there I asked about those old rental bicycles. They wanted the customer's passport for security, unlike before. Isn't worth the risk of them losing it just to rent a clapped out bike
I would like to ride the train, it looks an amazing way to travel around this area. Most places take a passport city now, I'd be shocked if they wanted my passport 🤣. No chance!!
You can find rooms for as low as 500 baht per night along that road facing the ocean. Festivals in Cha Am will fill up every room to the point people sleep in their cars on the beach. It’s a fun area and gets packed some weekends.
Hua hin beaches are mainly high end resorts and residential and more private. If you want to see a little beach action in Hua Hin then go to the Sailom Hotel near Blueport Mall on a Saturday and walk to the beach. Great meals at Sailom in the back, and you should see more people playing on the beach.
Thanks for sharing! The Golden Beach hotel is a no go for me. It's run down, dirty, bad service, cold and old food at the so called breakfast buffet. There's much more to Cha Am and there are a good amount of expats living there too. There's a Lotus's and Makro as the biggest supermarkets. We might visit Cha Am again in the end of next month. But we are not sure if we go to Koh Chang instead. Have to check the weather reports when we arrive Thailand before we decide where to go.
Good look at Cha-Am Wayne. My friend JC (retirecheapJC) owns a condo just off the beach and from his videos it seems that Cha-Am is pretty affordable long-term if you look a bit. He seemed to prefer living there over Hua Hin.
Cha-Am is cheaper than Hua Hin yes mate, some really cheap places. I think I preferred Hua Hin though , but Cha-Am looked great. Love JC, one of the first vloggers I ever watched. Cheers 🍻
@@WalkAboutWayne Indeed Wayne! JC is one of the first I followed on UA-cam, and he's been one of my best mates for what must be going on 13 years now. JC helped me find hope in the hope of returning to Thailand when I was going through some serious health issues both he and Kasey (Vegetable Police) also had dealt with. Thanks to you, JC and other friends who share the same love and passion, for travel friendship, We are all living a better life. Thanks Mate! BTW: Sorry for not replying sooner, but I've been in Comment jail for some odd reason for mentioning a friend from Portland who was in the old clip you posted with Tony who's back in Chaing Mai who you might hook up for a food segment.
@@jackoneil3933 Hey Jack, I've seen your recent comments but they are not getting through to the channel mate, because they have links in. Links don't show on the channel mate. Just wanted you to know I'm not ignoring you buddy.
I really liked it here Wayne it a popular place for expats to retire they have fishing every Wednesday if I remember I was there in 2016 hoi hin is better but accommodation is cheap there but it’s more for when your over 50 relaxing vibe and hoi hin isn’t far I loved getting rice porridge in the morning I did like it here Wayne it hasn’t been spoilt by the tourist and those houses are 10 000 per month 7000 in 2016 I loved it here the girls are cheaper if you get my meaning 😂
Hi Wayne, Do you know why there are no live web cams in Chiang Mai? Samui has a dozen live cams but I can't find one for CM. Btw- I not looking for seedy live cams - I'm looking for similar to what The Real Samui on UA-cam streams. Cheers
You mean 24 hour live cams? I just had a quick look at the channel you mentioned. It's 24 live running, right? I'm not sure about that in Chiang Mai buddy. We have a few live streamers but I can't recall any constant cameras running. If I know of any, I'll let you know.
Don’t think it’s set up for long stay buddy. It’s for people coming just for the weekend at the beach. Yep, it’s easy to find cheap longstay in Thailand 👍
Watch the full Hua Hin series here - ua-cam.com/play/PLdc6l1RJwq0ATwyx21T67SQYa-C0CEhAh.html&si=_kWgklHy8ZqVTsdR
Wayne I love it here lived here 5½years I like Hua-Hin but for me it's Cha-Am every time👍
Nice one buddy! I hope to be back in Cha-Am to check it out more .
Glad you popped along to Cha-am, definitely a different feel - more beachy and somewhat more Thai & laid back. 😎👍
Yes mate, this was more of a proper beachy feel. Hua Hin has a different type of vibe. Both great.
Nice tour of Cha-Am Wayne. It brought back great memories of a day out with the wife's family probably 15 to 20 years back and it does not appear to have changed too much. The beach itself we were swimming using big floating tyres and then hanging out in one of those areas under a canopy on deck chairs and seats eating and drinking. Fantastic day out and drove back to their farm at the end of the day. Super popular with the Thais on weekends. Loved it. Cheers man, really enjoyed this video 🤩
Cheers mate! The beach was a nice area, I'm hoping to explore the town more next time. Thanks as always mate 🙏
2000 baht a night,dang,thats a punch in the nuts ‼️‼️💥💥😩
Yes, bit to much I think .
Way overpriced
Went to both Hua Hin and cha am in April. Loved them both . Nice and chilled. People really nice. Cheers
Nice one mate! It's been a great, I loved His Hin and surrounding areas .
My guess is that in the end you will find that the Hua Hin/Cha Am area is a great place to live or weekend getaway from Bangkok. You can have a normal life like going to the grocery store, see a movie at Blueport, eat dinner off the ocean, play golf, relax on the beach, and have a normal life., even dating is normal. It’s not the place for exciting nightlife, snorkeling reefs, or anything extravagant. It’s extremely livable though and by being somewhat boring it remains very safe and livable. You want more nightlife you can take a cheap air conditioned bus to Bangkok and live it up, or hop on a flight at the Hua Hin airport and fly to a Chiang Mai.
I live in Chiang Mai, so Hua Hin is a nice getaway.
@@WalkAboutWayne I was in Pai for a week and escaped before the day before the last rain flood hit. Really enjoyed it with all the views and green landscape. For me to invest 8,000 miles from home I had to be on the ocean. Seven days away from the ocean makes one weak.
Or take the train into Banger$. A lot more fun and relaxing … 🎉
Cha-Am Beach looks nice, it's also more me now as long as you get away from the crowded places now better
Yes mate, nice beach 👍
Thanks for sharing Wayne! Cheers!
Thank 👌👌
500 thai baht per night Wayne I love this place it’s so quiet 🤫
500 not so bad :)
Cha Am is cheaper then Hua Hin for rentals as well. There's much more to Cha Am than your vlog (I know you can't cover everything!) like Fishermans Village, loads of restaurants there. Not much night life apart from Soi Bus Stop, which is the small bar area. Main difference between Cha Am and Hua Hin beach is Hua Hin beach has limited access points to the beach, whereas Cha Am beach can be accessed anywhere along it's length. I'm enjoying this series Wayne, proper job, thanks
Yes cheaper option. I've heard it's only a small place, I had a quick look around the town, looks cool. I'll defo be back. Thank you Tanya, it's nearly time to finish the series now but I have a couple more vlogs.
Another great video. Your channel will take off showing these other places.
Thanks man!
Hey Wayne I just heard my name while watching this, cheers man I appreciate the shout out and remembering me calling your name in the mall. Hope you had a fantastic day in Cha am amigo
Hey man, it was great to meet you. I have enjoyed Hua Hin a lot. I will be returning again. Thanks again.
Cha-Am seems like the very place that I've been searching for. I miss living in Asia and ready to go back this summer.
I really liked Cha-Am, I'm hoping to go back for longer soon.
@@WalkAboutWayne Thanks Wayne, I appreciate your comment!
Another great video! I'll be in Thailand in 2 days!! Your videos are getting me excited 😆😆
Cheers Shain, hope you have a great time mate 👍
Hi Wayne, getting recognized when on the walkabout....good for you mate. Cheers Steve
Always nice to meet people . I wasn't expecting to hear my name in Hua Hin though.
Great vlogs mate, new sub, probably new favourite thai travel Chanel good work mate thabks
Thanks buddy! Welcome to the channel 👌
Good video,going there in February.Stayed in Hua hin main town earlier this year
Thanks! I miss Hua Hin and Cha-Am. I'm hoping to be back in Hua Hin soon.
Nice one Wayne. Cha-am is a nice spot.
I do prefer PKK and surrounds down that way. Hopefully you get a chance to visit another time.
I'm dying to know about the balls you ate. Which does your arsh prefer the old style or new style balls? 😉
It was a cool little place, think I preferred Hua Hin though. Them balls was roasting mate 🤣. It's all harsh and balls on this channel mate 🤣
@WalkAboutWayne It's my kind of channel mate.
Got to be careful with those hot balls. Sometimes you can get a squirt in the eye 😉
I thought 2,000 a night for those bungalows was a tad on the expensive side too mate. But for 2 couples it would be ok for a quick weekend away from it all. Funny you being in Cha-Am, iv'e been on the lookout for vlogers posting vids about that area and i found one the other night that showed a few very nice condo's for between 6-9K a month one street back from where you got your green tea. Worth a thought and your'e not too far out of Hua Hin either. Your views and thoughts are very much appreciated and noteworthy Wayne. Many thanks for your effort and keep up the good work mate. Cheers 👍👍
Cheers mate! Yeah I didn't like the layout of them bungalows, great location on the beach though. I've seen a few places for 5000 a month, so lots of options around. Thanks again mate .
Prachuap Khiri Khan, place to be for beautiful beaches and viewpoints...^^
Haven't gone there yet but i sure will the next time i'm in Thailand...^^
Cheers m8...keep up the great work...loving them vids.
Nice one mate 👌👌
😂😂😂 The only vlogger I know who can fit the chorus to The Littlest Hobo in. Your showing your age there Wayne. You've give me a ear worm though man I can't get the song out of my head.
It's turned into a bit of a theme song for my channel now? I loved the littlest Hobo growing up That tune is always in my head when I go somewhere new . Haha cheers mate
When I first visited Thailand, I would stay in Ratchaburi. Lovely slow train ride from there through Phetchaburi to the seaside at Cha-am. It's been a favourite since then. Really laid back beach resort - unlike many others, with lots of additional attractions if you know where to look. E.g. the mountain walk at Khao Nang Phanthurat is spectacular.
Last time there I asked about those old rental bicycles. They wanted the customer's passport for security, unlike before. Isn't worth the risk of them losing it just to rent a clapped out bike
I would like to ride the train, it looks an amazing way to travel around this area. Most places take a passport city now, I'd be shocked if they wanted my passport 🤣. No chance!!
You can find rooms for as low as 500 baht per night along that road facing the ocean. Festivals in Cha Am will fill up every room to the point people sleep in their cars on the beach. It’s a fun area and gets packed some weekends.
Yes, many cheaper places to stay. It was a good beach, I had a great time.
I spent a lot of time in Cha'am around the year 2000 and before - loved it there - just a couple of handfuls of expats back then...
It was very quiet but I'm sure it gets packed in the high season. Nice place 👍
I think the weekends are crowded too... week days are quiet. @@WalkAboutWayne
@@2kkto2 Yes, this was a Sunday also. Very quiet.
Wow.. that is a surprise - keep on keeping us informed@@WalkAboutWayne
very thai, very affoadble!, loads of eating joints , this place never goes wrong!
Nice place, Cha-Am . I wish I seen more of it.
Hua hin beaches are mainly high end resorts and residential and more private. If you want to see a little beach action in Hua Hin then go to the Sailom Hotel near Blueport Mall on a Saturday and walk to the beach. Great meals at Sailom in the back, and you should see more people playing on the beach.
Thanks for the info! Yes, Hua Hin looks a little more exclusive on the beach front.
Thanks for sharing! The Golden Beach hotel is a no go for me. It's run down, dirty, bad service, cold and old food at the so called breakfast buffet. There's much more to Cha Am and there are a good amount of expats living there too. There's a Lotus's and Makro as the biggest supermarkets.
We might visit Cha Am again in the end of next month. But we are not sure if we go to Koh Chang instead. Have to check the weather reports when we arrive Thailand before we decide where to go.
Nice one buddy!
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Good look at Cha-Am Wayne. My friend JC (retirecheapJC) owns a condo just off the beach and from his videos it seems that Cha-Am is pretty affordable long-term if you look a bit. He seemed to prefer living there over Hua Hin.
Cha-Am is cheaper than Hua Hin yes mate, some really cheap places. I think I preferred Hua Hin though , but Cha-Am looked great. Love JC, one of the first vloggers I ever watched. Cheers 🍻
@@WalkAboutWayne Indeed Wayne! JC is one of the first I followed on UA-cam, and he's been one of my best mates for what must be going on 13 years now. JC helped me find hope in the hope of returning to Thailand when I was going through some serious health issues both he and Kasey (Vegetable Police) also had dealt with. Thanks to you, JC and other friends who share the same love and passion, for travel friendship, We are all living a better life.
Thanks Mate!
BTW: Sorry for not replying sooner, but I've been in Comment jail for some odd reason for mentioning a friend from Portland who was in the old clip you posted with Tony who's back in Chaing Mai who you might hook up for a food segment.
@@jackoneil3933 Hey Jack, I've seen your recent comments but they are not getting through to the channel mate, because they have links in. Links don't show on the channel mate. Just wanted you to know I'm not ignoring you buddy.
I really liked it here Wayne it a popular place for expats to retire they have fishing every Wednesday if I remember I was there in 2016 hoi hin is better but accommodation is cheap there but it’s more for when your over 50 relaxing vibe and hoi hin isn’t far I loved getting rice porridge in the morning I did like it here Wayne it hasn’t been spoilt by the tourist and those houses are 10 000 per month 7000 in 2016 I loved it here the girls are cheaper if you get my meaning 😂
It seems a nice place, I had a quick look around the town also. I hope to come back again.
I visted here today
Some sort of event on over the weekend , but i dont know what
Its still Hau Hin for me long term
Nice, I think they always have something on in Cha-Am. I had a good day but would like to stay bit longer next time. I preferred Hua Hin, yes.
Wayne, you say no one big and ugly is going to change your mind. What about small and ugly?
That probably won't sway my mind either 🤣
Bangsaen beach at Cholburi Province the way before go to Pattaya better than Cha-am beach,I think
Nice 👍👍
I hope you can also travel to Taipei Taiwan, because Taiwan is very famous in Asia and many Japanese and Koreans will travel to Taiwan.
Taiwan would be nice, hopefully one day.
Hi Wayne, Do you know why there are no live web cams in Chiang Mai? Samui has a dozen live cams but I can't find one for CM. Btw- I not looking for seedy live cams - I'm looking for similar to what The Real Samui on UA-cam streams. Cheers
You mean 24 hour live cams? I just had a quick look at the channel you mentioned. It's 24 live running, right? I'm not sure about that in Chiang Mai buddy. We have a few live streamers but I can't recall any constant cameras running. If I know of any, I'll let you know.
@@WalkAboutWayne Yes it is 24 hours live streaming at a fixed location. Maybe CM is already on the map for tourists and doesnt need the exposure.
Another great blog!! Thank you. 😅
Good to get a perspective of surrounding areas. Have we found any good pie or pasty bakeries in your travels mate?
@@randyirvine5858 Few in Chiang Mai mate.
Not bad 2000 per night it’s ok if you stay with a family and need two rooms Wayne
Not bad, but the layout of the bungalow was awful.
2000 baht a night for that dump? Are you sure it wasn’t for a week! 😂 You can rent a better condo for 6-8000 for a month … 🎉
Don’t think it’s set up for long stay buddy. It’s for people coming just for the weekend at the beach. Yep, it’s easy to find cheap longstay in Thailand 👍
2000 a night is way too high.
I didn't even see A/C.
Yes, I didn't like the layout of the place either.
thats right mate make the unbelievable believable once again 🏔⛰ 💪
Nice one buddy!