My Mom Can't Stay Here! Where Will She Live In Pattaya? I Was Too Late!!

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  • @nixworld767
    @nixworld767 Місяць тому +14

    Great video my friend. I’m retired (9 months now) in Jomtien. my elderly mother, age 82, was miserable living in a nursing home in an outpost in northern Texas. It felt like I was watching her wither away. She was so depressed and lonely. Additionally, though her facility was by no means an inferior place, she still suffered an incident of elder abuse there.
    Like you, I got inspired to check into local senior living. Long story short, I bought her a one-way ticket, business class for the extra comfort, from Dallas, Texas to Bangkok, via Tokyo.
    She is wheelchair bound, and a fall risk. The airline crews were great in taking care of her. Because she is a fall risk, the flight to Tokyo then Bangkok concerned me deeply. She did just fine! Now, she resides in a facility called “HOMERLY“ in Northeast Pattaya.
    It is like she has been reborn! Before now, she would not be able to find Thailand on a map. Frankly, she still can’t. All she knows is that her life has been transformed.
    Congratulations man. Best wishes to you both!
    Everything you mentioned about your mom‘s facility is the same as hers. The level of respect, constant care, quality of food, and the incredibly, low price, relative to the US, is amazing.
    She has her own little private villa. Community swimming pool. Garden setting. And again, the amazing, respectful and loving staff.
    She has once again taken an interest in her appearance. We take her out weekly to various functions in and around pattaya and visits to my home in Jomtien.

    • @tbjdiamonddog
      @tbjdiamonddog Місяць тому +1

      @@nixworld767 well done you fella, that’s just great

    • @nixworld767
      @nixworld767 Місяць тому

      @ Thanks my friend. Next time i’ll proofread my post before sending! 😏

    • @tbjdiamonddog
      @tbjdiamonddog Місяць тому +1

      @@nixworld767 or click the dots on the right then you can edit 👍

    • @RingoSG
      @RingoSG Місяць тому

      Love it.

    • @ChocolateManInThailand
      @ChocolateManInThailand  Місяць тому +1

      Great info . I'll also be checking out the Homerly facility.

  • @Brian_Homer
    @Brian_Homer Місяць тому +7

    A friend of mine brought his Dad over from Oregon, years ago. Best decision for him. Said his dad loved it.
    Took great care of him, right up until the end.
    I agree with you about Pattaya.
    Like you James, I've lived in several countries and I've never been happier anywhere.

  • @vyeenglish3880
    @vyeenglish3880 Місяць тому +22

    My son invited me over 2 years ago I live in my own townhouse in Bangkok and I’m 71 You’ll love having her here ❤

    • @kensuthi9004
      @kensuthi9004 Місяць тому +2

      ARE YOU A MOM OF NOTIME2BSAD?

    • @vyeenglish3880
      @vyeenglish3880 Місяць тому +1

      @@kensuthi9004 no I’m not

    • @kensuthi9004
      @kensuthi9004 Місяць тому +2

      @@vyeenglish3880 i m glad you love thailand anyway 😄

    • @vyeenglish3880
      @vyeenglish3880 Місяць тому

      @@kensuthi9004 thank you I follow notime2besad as well I arrived about a month or so after his mom Kara

    • @ChocolateManInThailand
      @ChocolateManInThailand  Місяць тому

      Awesome

  • @kensuthi9004
    @kensuthi9004 Місяць тому +4

    YOU GOT A GOOD HEART FOR YOUR MOM........BRO......YOU GOT MY RESPECT........I HOPE YOUR MOM LOVES THAILAND....YOU WILL BE THE 2ND GUY THAT I KNOW MOVING MOM TO THAILAND..........SALUTE.

  • @wimsmedia
    @wimsmedia Місяць тому +5

    Glad to see you’re back man. You’ve been gone too long. Bring mom. Wow. Awesome. 👏

  • @rameyer30
    @rameyer30 Місяць тому +2

    Man it’s been a minute! Cool to see you’re still doing good, keep making videos James many of us enjoy them. 👊🏼

  • @alexbambam1
    @alexbambam1 Місяць тому +23

    Vlogging again!! YES!! Now people can stop asking me about your a... 😂 but seriously, good to see you're feeling better. By the way, jiujitsu at Veteran's first soon, you better sign up!! :)

    • @ChocolateManInThailand
      @ChocolateManInThailand  Місяць тому +1

      You're welcome!

    • @nixworld767
      @nixworld767 Місяць тому

      What's jiu jitsu at Veteran's about? I'm an old guy (65) but was a wrestler back in the day. I've often thought about getting into JJ. IF they can cater it to an old and slow guy.

    • @alexbambam1
      @alexbambam1 Місяць тому +1

      @@nixworld767 that's exactly why I'm starting this class, for us older folks to still do what we love and have some fun. There's a sign in sheet at veteran's first, sign up and let's do this, if you have any questions, let me know.

    • @nixworld767
      @nixworld767 Місяць тому +1

      @@alexbambam1 What level of experience will your instructors have, and how can i contact you please? I live in Jomtien, but moving north of Na Klua early January. Thanks my friend.
      update: just realized you’re a vlogger. Subscribed.

    • @alexbambam1
      @alexbambam1 Місяць тому

      @nixworld767 I'm the instructor, and hold a black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu. You can send me an email, if you click on my profile, my email is there. See you soon. Oss 🙏

  • @anonymous6594
    @anonymous6594 Місяць тому +1

    A series where you show bringing your mother to Thailand would be very interesting.

  • @gobinathan5039
    @gobinathan5039 Місяць тому +3

    Great to see you back Choc. Thanks for all your videos. Have great day!

  • @Prof.Z_Maxx
    @Prof.Z_Maxx Місяць тому +2

    Welcome back ChocMan... dropping gems/nuggets of info about life in Thailand/Pattaya....like the old ChocMan. Mom to Thailand? What a great move! Thx James.

  • @RingoSG
    @RingoSG Місяць тому +3

    Awesome for your mother. Plan to convince my mother to live in that kind of retirement place in the future when she gets 75+ instead of living in a cold weather and depressed place

  • @davebull5379
    @davebull5379 Місяць тому +8

    Glad you are back making videos. You made a great decision getting away from that complete narcissist. Her videos over the last few months show her true colours. Enjoy the freedom

  • @dondijasper1971
    @dondijasper1971 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome back ole man 😂 I missed you. Sorry you and Fah didn't work out, you know I loved you guys but nothing lasts forever and you deserve happiness bro. You do you and enjoy life and I'll bet your mom would love it there ... Good seeing you my man 😊

  • @robertbrown3540
    @robertbrown3540 Місяць тому +1

    Good to see you doing your thing and commentary and for sure watching out for mom.

  • @TRUTHANDTRANSPARENCY58
    @TRUTHANDTRANSPARENCY58 Місяць тому +4

    Great to see you back James. I am considering relocating to Thailand after retirement (3 years). I realize that things will change and as a 100% vet, SS, and federal government retirement (28 years), I should be able to enjoy the rest of my life in Thailand. I am also impressed with your condo. Looking forward to seeing more content. Be blessed Brother 🙏🏾

    • @nixworld767
      @nixworld767 Місяць тому

      My mom gets SS as well as an additional monthly check from the VA through a program called "Aid and Attendance". The combination of these two payments MORE than pays for her care in one of the finest elder-care facilities in the world (IMHO).
      You don't sound like you need that level of care, so prepare to spend (or save) your money in one wonderful place.

  • @bigdaddyl-rob7445
    @bigdaddyl-rob7445 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back in action, James! Good on you taking care of your Mom, Bro! I know that will be a relief for you knowing she is close by and is being taken care of!

  • @BMacMac-gg3um
    @BMacMac-gg3um Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for letting us see the world through your eyes. Those of us who are "stuck " here in the states for whatever reason. On another note, I spend 6 bucks on gum and an energy drink. 😂
    Seems fair for a taxi ride... but I totally understand the frustration in cost increases. Love the life you love brotha💪🏾

  • @lescline2246
    @lescline2246 Місяць тому +1

    Always enjoy your videos in the US and Thailand i just don't have time for long live streams from any you tubers but you are near the top of people I watch. Mad respect for you taking care of of your mother and wanting to be near her. Bottom line is i like your no nonsense style about life. Take care! Love the video's.

  • @Sven911
    @Sven911 Місяць тому

    This was a really good video for me. As a fellow American, planning to retire in Pattaya in the next 4-5 years, I REALLY appreciate your videos of this nature. Sharing information about retirement in Pattaya.
    On a side note, I’m in Pattaya currently on vacation. Been hoping to maybe catch you during one of your live streams, so I can say “hey” and thank you in person.

  • @Gpsmedia3
    @Gpsmedia3 Місяць тому +2

    Good info video James 💯😎

  • @jimmyc.7415
    @jimmyc.7415 Місяць тому +2

    I would say this is a highly motivating video today. Thank You for sharing.

  • @howardstern666
    @howardstern666 Місяць тому

    So great to see you back, James! Spreading the positivity and the skinny on Thailand. I am literally locked and loaded for my Thai retirement, sold everything I own, just staying in my empty house in sheer panic trying to sell the goddamn thing. Last piece of the puzzle and the hardest and must stressful one yet.

  • @jeffmcwherter9008
    @jeffmcwherter9008 Місяць тому

    Absolutly love your content! Welcome back Choc.

  • @Charless-ft6ku
    @Charless-ft6ku Місяць тому +1

    Man it’s so great to see you are back

  • @ronaldsuluki8732
    @ronaldsuluki8732 Місяць тому

    Great information as always. Keep up the good work.

  • @t.nelson9345
    @t.nelson9345 Місяць тому +2

    My homie chocolate is back!

  • @PaulD-Australia
    @PaulD-Australia Місяць тому

    Thanks James. A super informative video. The accommodation for your mom looks great and they cover any situation health wise that may occur. Cheers mate. 👌😊

  • @carleto9597
    @carleto9597 Місяць тому +1

    Just used TSL & Associates, for Visa and Bank Account, very good. And thanks for the update of the nursing home, very nice place for your mom and probably me in the future. . And a very nice Apartment too. Thanks Jimmy.

  • @lathanjefferson56
    @lathanjefferson56 Місяць тому

    He’s back!!!🎉 looking solid man nice to see the blogs back happy holidays from Bangkok🎄

  • @kanenstuff
    @kanenstuff Місяць тому

    We got the love for the videos, and sure we all have been missing them, and a budget video is always good.

  • @Robertmacmedia
    @Robertmacmedia Місяць тому +2

    James hello I’m sure everything will work out great for your mom ,wishing her only the best 🙏 have a great day

  • @jeromepayne5713
    @jeromepayne5713 Місяць тому +1

    Glad your living the life and thank you for your service🫡

  • @davedaniels4967
    @davedaniels4967 Місяць тому

    Good to see you again on UA-cam, James. Your apartment looks very fly!! And your finally bringing your Mom over, cool. I also had to have two of those things cut out of my back when I was younger. I've been here for two months and have my retirement visa so I'm getting adjusted. Trying to decide if I need a car. I do want to travel around Thailand. Take it easy.

  • @recontrkr
    @recontrkr Місяць тому

    Welcome back Choc...!! Glad to see you posting

  • @Phillip_Smith59
    @Phillip_Smith59 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed the video and information. This is the content that connects with me and my situation. To each their own 🙏🏼Enlisted personnel wore this uniform when I served many years ago. My boot camp picture.

  • @OscarInAsia
    @OscarInAsia 22 дні тому

    Welcome back, awesome that you got your mom a place. The only thing keeping me here in Florida (and not in Pattaya) is taking care of my elderly mother, I'm currently paying over $30 an hour for part time assistance in her own home from "Granny Nannies", and some of their caregivers were good, some were nightmares. It's like $1000 every two weeks or $2000 a month JUST for a total of 60 hours of caregiver help a month. That doesn't cover maid service/laundry/food/etc....most of which I end up having to do. The prices for that facility you showed seem VERY reasonable. Unfortunately I could never convince my Mom to move to Thailand, she has absolutely NO interest, plus she has dementia making extended travel nearly impossible. Anyhow, glad to see you back!

  • @chocolatebrownbrotha6167
    @chocolatebrownbrotha6167 Місяць тому

    Awesome content Playa. I have to check in at Veterans first next week.

  • @jameswilson1522
    @jameswilson1522 Місяць тому

    Another very positive video !
    Thank you brother

  • @williamcunningham3327
    @williamcunningham3327 Місяць тому +1

    We miss you. You look healthy, rested, and full of life. Next, I hope you are ready to resume one-on-one interviews. Also, can a person be placed on the waiting list at the Vet? First client while still in the States? Finally, you're a good man for taking care of your mother; it says a lot about you!

  • @craigy7168
    @craigy7168 Місяць тому

    Great update and info James!

  • @pooman3138
    @pooman3138 Місяць тому +1

    Glad to see ur doing well

  • @djangodanomad9781
    @djangodanomad9781 Місяць тому

    It was actually really good hearing your voice. You can tell you're getting back to the happy go lucky Choclate Man that introduced me to the rabbit hole known as Thiland. Can't wait to see the new apt as I have $750 as my budget for housing.

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Місяць тому +3

    Hiya James,
    Good to hear you got your back sorted. And it wasn't anything bad.
    I did wonder. Why you had not done many videos.
    UA-cam takes the piss constantly.
    Sorry to hear you have Bronchitis. I hope it clears up soon.
    I have been crap with catching people's live videos lately just had so much on. Looking after inlaws.
    You're always informative.
    The place for your mum looks great.
    Exciting times.
    Wow. The price is fantastic in the UK. That would cost at least 7/8 grand a month.
    I bet it is a big relief for you not to worry. All her needs will be met.
    You're living your best life.
    Nice place James. Great price for all that space.
    Love the big bath. Peek-a-boo bathroom. 555.
    Happy Weekend. I hope you have a good one.

  • @kingofkingztl
    @kingofkingztl Місяць тому +2

    Long time no see I don't get notifications anymore. I guess you out there just giving out pink umbrellas.😂

  • @NA_GA09
    @NA_GA09 Місяць тому +1

    I like the pad James. I wish your mom well when she relocates to Thailand.

  • @KPDigitalTravel
    @KPDigitalTravel Місяць тому +2

    Welcome back! 😃

  • @stevotropics
    @stevotropics Місяць тому

    The retirement facility stuff is very helpful - been waiting for someone to talk about this

  • @Sikwidityo
    @Sikwidityo Місяць тому

    Awh Choc! Man, I hate I missed you out in Jomtien. I was looking in the wrong places obviously! lol... It's great to know you are well.

  • @RichLuvAsia
    @RichLuvAsia 23 дні тому

    Nice! Great place & view

  • @JettaCity
    @JettaCity Місяць тому

    Excellent content! Keep us updated.

  • @tonylubinski4652
    @tonylubinski4652 Місяць тому

    Great video ! enjoyed your infor.👍

  • @frankkie3849
    @frankkie3849 Місяць тому

    Nicely done,,thanks for sharing,,You know Chuck brought his mom also maybe visit that area later on,,take care,,😊

  • @jermells
    @jermells Місяць тому +1

    Glad you’re doing better.

  • @bijanbayne3259
    @bijanbayne3259 Місяць тому

    Big ups to Moms. My father, godsister and cousin toured Chiang Rai, Bangkok, Jomtien and Chiang Rai for three weeks in October and November.

  • @genjimonogatari6156
    @genjimonogatari6156 Місяць тому

    It’s all good brother… keep doing you just the way you like! We will continue to rock with ya! 🤓

  • @DavidChristenson-l6l
    @DavidChristenson-l6l Місяць тому

    awesome to see you James, hits home for me my mom is 85 and lives with me so I can take care of her , when she passes I want to move there and my SS will be around 3k per month

  • @sillylala
    @sillylala Місяць тому

    Missed seeing your videos, lives are cool, but this is my favorite.

  • @recontrkr
    @recontrkr Місяць тому

    Excellent information as always .. Thanks for the elder care information did not know that was even possible .

  • @Fran234-h9j
    @Fran234-h9j Місяць тому

    Oh I can't wait to see how the plans work out for Mom and I hope she has the same sunny disposition as your friend's mom. Will Mom be traveling in the van with you?

  • @thomaswahl3413
    @thomaswahl3413 Місяць тому +2

    Chocolate man you are awesome to watch and yes like to see your new Condo

  • @npnwafer
    @npnwafer 19 днів тому

    Long term care prices look great, but health insurance is a major problem and depending on what happens health wise, the savings on long term care for 10 years could be wiped for a month of ICU in Bangkok Hospital. Definitely a gamble most can't afford.

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Місяць тому

    Happy Friday James, have a great weekend.

  • @bobsmith5096
    @bobsmith5096 Місяць тому

    It’s good to see ya posting again!! Sorry to hear your Mom needs assisted care. I can imagine it’s sooooo much cheaper in Thailand than back in Washington…here in California it’s anywhere between $4-9k/month

  • @chiefusnoldsalt
    @chiefusnoldsalt Місяць тому

    Great looking condo, and I like the view. I just got pretty lucky and picked up a 2bdrm 78sqm condo at the Urban for 22k and I'm extremely happy with it.

  • @MisterMitchMM
    @MisterMitchMM Місяць тому +12

    I'm still in the land of the living 😊 Had a rough cough for a couple weeks myself. Happy you're feeling better. Catch you later. 👍

    • @TheNicholaas
      @TheNicholaas Місяць тому

      @@MisterMitchMM thai cough is brutal here

  • @-.-_-.
    @-.-_-. Місяць тому +3

    Good thing you're doing well

  • @gencommarketing
    @gencommarketing Місяць тому +1

    happy 4 you brother bless moms

  • @theescapetrix
    @theescapetrix Місяць тому

    Choc is back BOOOOOOIEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! 🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾

  • @stanleykyle
    @stanleykyle Місяць тому

    hmm, being one of the first at Veterans First.. I am glad I am not on a waiting list. And to think you were the one to help me with my FMP letter..

  • @danielweiss4996
    @danielweiss4996 Місяць тому

    Brining Mom to Thailand will be a hit with all your viewers. Your condo, I use to play tennis for years in front of your view. I have owned at Cosy Beach View and would consider moving into your project if they utilize the tennis again.

  • @eio1971
    @eio1971 Місяць тому

    Rollin in Stormtrooper Good to see ya. Yeah getting chilly and rainy here in Washington

  • @morrisburt8957
    @morrisburt8957 Місяць тому

    Glad to see ya back man! Great vid. Hope ya Mom makes it over soon and enjoys Thailand. We are considering it again. But tell me, any hurricanes or typhoons?

  • @Cheetah2008
    @Cheetah2008 Місяць тому

    Well done. Great job. Luv the vdo. Mom’s gonna be good …

  • @ClipShow4Life
    @ClipShow4Life Місяць тому

    This is actually interesting information

  • @Bakilovetheworld
    @Bakilovetheworld Місяць тому

    Welcome back to UA-cam, cheers

  • @SimosThailand
    @SimosThailand Місяць тому

    Glad to see you back man 👍👍

  • @maddawg22
    @maddawg22 Місяць тому

    Good to know you are doing well sir, appreciate the update. Since you offered at the end of the video, as a chocolate man myself, I'm needing a recommendation from you for a barber in Pattaya that is good with the more coarse, curly hair texture of most chocolate men.
    I'll be traveling through Asia for work for the month of December, and when I touch down in Pattaya for a holiday around week 3, I'm going to be looking like a wolf and need to get that taken care of.

    • @ChocolateManInThailand
      @ChocolateManInThailand  Місяць тому

      Together Barbershop has multiple locations in Pattaya , excellent barbers working with every type of hair you can imagine

  • @bobwelo
    @bobwelo Місяць тому

    first vlog in a long while good video.

  • @TheMikeyStory
    @TheMikeyStory Місяць тому

    keep living your best life , always ..Thailand for the win

  • @BirdDog.
    @BirdDog. Місяць тому +1

    I really want to see your cost of living video. I think the way you live matches closely to how I want to live.

  • @raymondbanks7342
    @raymondbanks7342 Місяць тому

    Very good choice to bring your mom to Thailand it's less stressful there

  • @Jimboandmary
    @Jimboandmary Місяць тому

    Happy Saturday missed your movies top content as always very true about driving done over 4000 km on that mobility scooter haha dangerous but fun gonna continue watching the video have a mint weekend

  • @Christian-thefrog
    @Christian-thefrog Місяць тому

    The lump, lipoma??? Cost of treatment. Good to see you are sorted for most things. Cheers.

  • @carlosmark9840
    @carlosmark9840 Місяць тому

    Come on veteran let’s get these videos poppin again…well done I miss this content from you

  • @whyimsmarterthanyou
    @whyimsmarterthanyou Місяць тому

    Professional streamers leave the suitcase in the livingroom and let a good natured Thai lady clean up while one debates showering procastination schedules and nicotine fits. Good show, Choc! For those you don't know yet, unfiltered Choc on Kick is hilarious.

  • @junnapahood4299
    @junnapahood4299 Місяць тому

    Hello James. Good to see you. Hope that you are doing well.

  • @TB-xx4gc
    @TB-xx4gc Місяць тому

    Thailand? I could have sworn I was just watching you travail the highways of Arizona a few weeks ago. Or maybe I was just watching an older vid?
    Anyhow, I've been here for about 2 1/2 weeks now and a week ago I finally decided to get up out of the bed and off the couch (something I became stuck doing back in the states) and start walking and hitting the gym. It was something I wanted to do back in the states but I knew I needed to jump start things away from home. And, since I was planning to come to Pattaya anyway, I knew this would be the place.
    Something about the place just makes ya feel more alive.
    Definitely looking forward to following you now that you're back in town. 👍

  • @TTWU1
    @TTWU1 Місяць тому

    Hope you’re feeling better

  • @jimsilverdale205
    @jimsilverdale205 15 днів тому

    Are there any Veterans Groups for meeting other Vets?

  • @larry-notthecableguy
    @larry-notthecableguy Місяць тому +1

    How’s your mom? The bomb cyclones in PNW just blow lots of tree off the ground and power outage for days……. Hope she is well. Love your sharing!

  • @HARRYPOTTER-nr6xt
    @HARRYPOTTER-nr6xt Місяць тому

    ALWAYS IMPRESSED BY YOUR WORK
    WALK BY NIGHT ON LOCKDOWN WAS WORTH AN OSCAR

  • @Anna-h3t2h
    @Anna-h3t2h Місяць тому +1

    Every other day for bandage change is good if you don't get it wet.

  • @geoffgill3240
    @geoffgill3240 Місяць тому

    Good video James 😊

  • @anthonynorth802
    @anthonynorth802 Місяць тому

    Get well James!!!

  • @matt38
    @matt38 Місяць тому +3

    James you should have a talk with notime2bsad about care accommodation for your mother he is the most clued up expat on all things Thailand. All the best with your own recovery you will be back to full fitness in no time with your positive attitude.

  • @charlesh6329
    @charlesh6329 Місяць тому

    Not going lie but I missed your vlogs. But hey I understand how things are and I do watch you on Kick. Glad that you found a great place for your mom.

  • @davidramsy3048
    @davidramsy3048 Місяць тому

    I got the same thing coughing for 4 weeks not able to sleep hardly it has finally passed.
    I almost bought an suv last week but with the traffic in Pattaya is just to much l will just keep driving my 🏍 motorcycles as you can get through traffic

  • @bklynmarine1961
    @bklynmarine1961 Місяць тому

    I was wondering about you…glad you’re doing ok ..🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @romey0769
    @romey0769 Місяць тому

    Thats what's up bro, good deal with your momma good luck.

  • @Shannbkk
    @Shannbkk Місяць тому +1

    The window at the bathtub is so you can watch TV in the tub