Was in Jomtien in August and signed a one year lease on a studio at Laguna beach ? Resort for 6000 baht per month which includes cable and Internet. My utilities are working out around 900 per month and food 2000 baht. I don't drink or smoke and just prefer to go to the beach and walking to keep fit. Most people would probably find my lifestyle boring but at 73 and living on a basic pension, it suits me perfectly, especially now that the UK is no longer fit for purpose. I'm back next month and can't wait. Oh, yes, nearly forgot to say, Pattaya was great 15 years ago but much prefer the quieter life of Jomtien.
Agreed about the UK and with the ineptitude of the Cons.in power the GBP is tanking too which is going to be a big problem in the future if you are on a UK pension,one of the worst in Europe surprise,surprise.Am in a somewhat similar situation myself so understand your position.
The only problem is that if you are not resident your UK pension will be frozen from when you leave. Although I am sure there are ways around it. Your rent and utilities are very affordable compared to the UK. The thought of not spending another winter in Clacton on sea is very appealing and I am looking forward to my next trip arriving February 23rd ☀️🇬🇧
I live in Jomtein with my Thai wife, I tried living on a budget of 50k baht but I soon realised that was unrealistic. I don't really drink in the bars but I do drink everyday (7/11 and in the condo) I eat mainly western foods. I do not live in a shoe box but a decent apartment at 10k a month. Rent for the next years lease is 15k so rental rates have shot up 50%. I have good health insurance and use Bolt and baht buses to get around. I do not live like a hermit, I am actually enjoying my retirement. It costs 71k per month for this lifestyle that gets you out of bed everyday with a smile on my face.
The reason you can't live on 50 k a month in Thailand is because you want to live a western style life which is fine eating western food and drinking piss everyday of course will make it probably more than living back in pommie land
I live in Jomtien. Your estimate pretty much matches my spending (not including health insurance and golf). Here are my monthly expenses : rent 13,000, groceries/eating out/food delivery 12,000, mobile (2sims/data plans) 400, high-speed internet 525, Electric&H2O 2,500, transportation/Bolt 2,000, misc (pharmacy, massage, & Lazada etc.) 5,000, golf (4x a month) 8,000, savings for health insurance 5,000. Like you said, things like bars, excessive drinking and skirt chasing may be great on vacation, but aren't really good habits for normal day to day life, and they can blow up your budget quite easily. I could cut my food expense quite a bit if I ate Thai food every day, but I'm trying to avoid the rice and noodles, so I'm cooking a lot more at home. I love the Thai food and would love to eat mostly Thai, but all the rice and noodles are terrible for my weight. 😜
@@marcuschalkley2355my 2000/wk for golf is about 1750 for greenfee+cart+caddyfee+tip and another 250 for a few refreshments. That's the cheapest rate around. It goes up from there.
thats a great breakdown Jon, One question. I dont understand what you mean about "saving" for helath insurance, or is that your health insurance cost 5k per month, I am almost 60, would 5K cover it for me? Cheers
An Australian friend of mine signed up on a year's lease for a condo on beach road Jomtien beach. It is fully furnished, within walking distance to the bars and restaurants. It has a nice pool, gym and 24 hour security for $75.00 Australian dollars per week, which = 7000 thai baht per month.
Jomtien is a perfect area! At first I never wanted to have a condo in Pattaya but Rayong or Hua Hin. But luckily my husband convinced me to have a look at Jomtien. Even my mother and sister who regularly flew to Phuket became a big fan of Jomtien. It is so much cheaper than Phuket.
I've just arrived back in the UK from being in Jontien for 2 weeks and I was really surprised at how much cheaper everything is in comparison to Phuket which has been my goto holiday spot for years.The most expensive beer I had was a mere 79 baht at cheap charlies and was a big singha,small ones 70 baht.I only ate at the little local places which is always cheap as chips and great food.I met a lot of ex-pats that have retired there and heard many great stories.I could definitely see myself retiring there when the times comes.Great video as always Heath.
Thank you Stu. Yes I like Cheap Charlies. I made a video there when it first opened in Jomtien. I hear Phuket is expensive, never been. I hope you're not too cold over there. 🙁 Thanks for watching.
Hello Heath and Lamporn. I recently discovered your channel and have subscribed. I retired in January, sold everything and moved to Thailand. I bounced around a bit until I found a nice 50 square meter condo about an 6 minute walk to Ram pho market. I signed a year lease for 13000 a month with cable included. I use a spending app on my phone and input all my expenses. My first full monthly expenses including the retirement visa with an agent just divided by 12, rent, food, utilities, entertainment and travel insurance was $1290 USD. I'm not into the party scene so obviously that saves me a lot of money. I think it's a great quality of life on a very affordable budget. I wouldn't even be able to pay my rent with that budget back in the USA. Thanks for the informative videos, take care.
I signed a 1 year lease for a 37m2 condo in View Talay 2 in August 22 for 5500b a month, it is 300m from the beach. Throw in another 1500b for utilities. Eat out mostly, 15k to 20k a month. Another 20k for entertainment, (short trips, drinking and massages etc.) So, for one pax, I have been spending between 40k to 60k monthly from Aug to Nov. Reasonably comfortable for this budget, if you live 'normally' without a car. Bolt taxis and baht buses are really convenient and cost efficient. Never realise it can be so affordable in Jomtien even though I had been visiting Pattaya for 30 years.
@@spookyblack7526 50,000 Thai baht is about USD1450 based on the exchange rate of around 1:35 now. But one thing to note will be the house rental, I just realised that the rent for my condo had went up by more than double in the last two months. The price a new tenant paid when he took up a one year lease in end Nov was 12,000 baht. Bar and transportation prices went up 30% and 10% respectively. You will probably need another USD300 a month now, more if you are a regular bar hop type of guy. Throw in the fact that China is opening up for travel from 8 Jan, I am expecting a hundred thousand Chinese to be coming back on trying to stay in Pattaya long time. Prices here are going to start shooting thru the roof soon.
Cheers Heath. As you say everyone is different and only you can know “how much I can survive on.” No excuses as all the prices are online. As someone who is relocating in the next 4 months I thought I would mention something’s about start up costs. Getting a visa and bank account via an agency for me is 30000 baht. 2 months deposit (not counting that months rent) is 20000 baht. Yearly gym membership is 6000 baht. Health insurance I’ve not done too much research but I’m thinking about doing it yearly at maybe 40-50000 baht. So as you can see over 100000 baht before I pay my monthly costs. I know people will do it differently to me but just something for people to consider. Keep up the good work Heath.
Thanks Dan. You are right about start-up costs. I will be talking about opening a Thai bank, driving licence, insurance and more details in the next video.
Thank you Heath. Your videos are very helpful. The more I see, the more I get a feel for what it might be like to live there> Your calm English diction makes you seem trustworthy to me. Keep doing it please.
Honestly do not understand your comment regarding English diction making someone seem trustworthy , you do realise that most scammers have a fluent tongue . Just saying.
@@BraveFartz it's just that I'm English too & I feel I can 'get' another English man's real nature much more easily than I can a foreigner....that's all. I'm not claiming any special virtue for English people, I'm just more familiar with them so I find it easier to read them
Thanks for this informative video, mate ! 👍I plan on retiring in Pattaya in 2026 and Jomtien is a great area for living there. I mean: for a 2-4 week holiday the Soi Bukhao area is great, but I guess it's difficult to stay healthy, sane and not bankrupt there in the long run 😬Just subscribed to your channel ....
I am coming to jomtien next August for a month. Paid £500 to rent a studio apartment in view talay 8. 25th floor, amazing sea view. Never been to jomtien before. Always stayed in pattaya hotel. Hopefully I've made a good choice.
Nice information for the newbies that thinking of living there. Like you said we’re all different n different budgets too…I’ve always budgeted abt 1500bt per day…that’s 45,000bt p mth….some days hardly spend much and some days u go out on the town or have a nice meal out…soon adds up. If u have your own accommodation n transport then the costs will come down too. Jomtien beach looking great n sunny!!😉😎
Another good vid from the Boy Heath, Very useful for the newcomer, and i guess your figures are almost spot on. Its just worlds apart holidaying to living here, and wasnt so typical of Lamporn and her pal eating, just drop a mat,cross ur legs and use ya fingers... easy peasy under the shade of a coconut tree on the sidewalk...
I am an African-American, now 69 yo, who has been visiting Thailand since 2008, but have not been back since covid hit in 2020, and - OMG - is that final clip in your video a current view of the beach NOW?? What happened?? It is absolutely gorgeous. I would stay in Viewtalay 8 for six months in the winters then return to the US for the summers, and when I left, the beach appeared to be half the current width or even less. I plan to move to Thailand next summer for good (as soon as I liquidate my house and everything else that I cannot fit into a suitcase) and I can't wait. I love Thailand, I love Jomtien, and I love a sweet Thai girl, all 3 of whom I will be overjoyed to return to. Thank you so much for your video!!
You're welcome. Yes, that is the new beach at Jomtien. I have made many beach updates since they started it which you will find on my channel. Thanks for checking out the video and good luck for next summer.
Good video I visited pattaya two months ago for 6 nights ,only my second visit there after 6 years ,found it to be too hectic and constantly having to look out for traffic ,got home and realised I had not been too jomtien beech area ,which would probably would be better suited to me at 61 ,will definitely try next time ,the beech looks great Thanks
How did you not get to the beach? 🤣😂 The Jomtien beach area is definitely more laid back to the Pattaya beach. You don’t see the boats as you do at the Pattaya beach and a few people in the water. It’s a nice beach to visit. All the best
Many over-50s manage to do their 90-day Report ONLINE (15-8 days before it is due), after the first report in-person, the system for that is IME less 'buggy' than it used to be. Up here in Chiang Mai, we actually have a drive-through 90-day-reporting option ! And the 90-days re-set, if you leave the country, starting counting again from the date you return.
Hey i'm m tryna come to Thailand next year. Is it true that foreigners entering Thailand are required at the port of entry to show proof of planned travel to leave Thailand within 45 days of the arrival date? I don't wanna book a round trip, rather buy a one way ticket
@@spookyblack7526 Unless you have a longer-term visa, your airline may refuse you boarding with a 1-way flight, that's one hurdle. Then the regular 30-day visa-on-arrival (for many nationalities) is currently (up to 31st March, I believe) temporarily-extended to 45-days instead, that might be extended further, or it might not ! Perhaps buy a cheap one-way to KUL, 30-days after you're due to arrive, as a burner ? Or get a proper tourist-visa ?
@@spookyblack7526 Most airports will not let you board a plane if you don't have a return ticket, unless you have a visa to cover your time in Thailand. Why would you not book a return flight?
Hi Heath. I love the laid back approach to your channel. I moved from the UK a year ago and living in Pattaya is so much cheaper apart from giving support to my Thai girlfriend (who never worked in the night life industry.) That might make a good topic for a video... girlfriends.
that place has very nice pizza. never forget the time i went to an upscale Italian restaurant with a friend and his Thai GF. she ordered pasta that had seafood and asked for the Thai condiment tray (fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, peanuts, chili powder) the italian chef actually came out just to observe her adding these condiments to his masterpiece. you could see his heart silently breaking like the fall of the roman empire again.
Sawade krap! Great video people need more information like this to make more harder decisions when choosing to make that big move or just to see if it’s right for you. I never heard you spoke about the elite visa though that last for at 5-20 years with no age limit for retirement.
Hi there. Thank you. This video was for those on a budget and the Elite Visa comes with a high price. Maybe it's content for another video. Thanks again. 😎
Great video Heath. Ive recently visited Thailand for the 1st time earlier this year. I plan to return in January 2023 for about 6 weeks. I live in the UK and hope to escape the "rat race" as i have taken early retirement at 56. Do you have the name of the condo complex in this video. It looks amazing. Keep up with the great video/vlogs.
Hey Heath you're getting good at this. I'm amazed you got over a thousand likes even when you said right at the beginning that Lamporn wasn't going to be featuring as much in this one. Hope to see you both in February, take care my friend 🙂
Hi Heath, just saw this and wanted to say thanks for the up to date info. I enjoyed your take on it, makes me feel a bit more positive about being able to afford it when I'm able to retire, over for a break in January, it's been a long 41/2 years! Just subbed to keep up to date with what's going on around jomtien. Just seeing the film around the market makes me yearn to be there! 😊👍😎
Good morning, Heath. I'm a new subscriber to your channel Heath. I'm an Australian. I will be holidaying in Jomtien for 2 weeks in May to have a look around before making my mind up about moving there on a full-time basics. It may have been this video or another as I've watch a few of your videos and you mentioned GO wholesale buying of produces. You mentioned that it's on a main road, but which Soi would be the closes to GO . Many Thanks Heath in advance. Keep up the good work.
G'day mate, love how you presented yourself and Thailand. For me, I'm interested in the food and people and of course that laid back lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
just found your channel.......very enjoyable vlog.........im 55.....hope to make the move to Thailand soon....Jomtien would definetly be my choice of living area.....so relaxed and plenty to do there...
Nice video. They look like accurate numbers for Jomtien to me. If anyone can't afford that, other parts of Thailand away from the beach are a lot cheaper. If you live in a house rather than a condo the electricity and water are cheaper too.
Hi i have been coming to Thailand and Pattaya Jomtien for almost 20 years and i completly agree with your numbers, they match mine for the most part, For thoses that are heavy drinkers in there own countries and will be doing the same behavior in Thailand yes it does add up in more ways than one...L.A Rob
Hi heath I've just discovered your channel and have been bindge watching a few videos. Have to say I'm enjoying them very much. I liked the one about view d apartments with Brian Jack's. I've been pattaya 40 times from 89 to 2010. I can't believe how much it has changed. I'm hoping to retire to Thailand in 3 years. Good luck to you and I'll work my way through your videos
Glad I found your channel. I just subscribed and I plan to watch some of your other videos as well. I appreciate the authentic people on UA-cam because there are way too many here doing anything for clicks. 👍🏽
Thank you for this comment, Jay, and welcome to the channel. I have built the channel slowly, avoiding the sleazy side of things that seem to get many more views. As I result, I have people like yourself subscribing and likely to stick with me. Thanks again. 🇹🇭
@@fromoneendofthailand All good my friend. As a request I like to see money saving tips. So if you have any please share them. I know others like watching those videos as well. Not to say I can’t afford things. In fact I have plenty enough money to retire there (I’m in my early 40’s) but if i can live a frugal but fun life there then all the money saved can go towards my travels to more expensive places. Thanks again
Really helpful and informative video, Heath. It’s always a bit tricky trying to work out a budget for living over there but your video was really useful in working out the numbers. Jomtien looks like a great place - love that long beach. I’ve got a month booked in Phuket at the end of Feb but I’ll definitely check out Jontiem the next time I’m over there. Have a great New Year’s Eve and best wishes for 2023 to both of you.
Hi Heath, I've just discovered your channel and have been watching a few videos. This is so helpful and informative. I would like to ask you if you can recommend a few Websites for short-term renting (condos, apartments) I am planning to visit Thailand and especially Jomtien at the end of this year and the beginning of next year! Thank you!
Hi Heath, have just stumbled across your channel & am enjoying your "Relaxed" presenting style, I've looked a few times at living in Jomtien but decided that Wongamat was a better fit for us though it remains my #2 choice of places to live in the Pattaya area & each year we re-visit (Spend 5 nights in) Jomtien to check out whether we want to move there. One thing I would highlight is that people should be careful not to make plans based on what others are paying for condo rent at the moment as a lot of people (myself included) are on much reduced rents because of Covid (pre-Covid my Condo rented out for twice what I'm paying) & rates are now starting to return to normal (Somebody mentioned their rent had gone up by 50% recently, not uncommon at the moment & unlike in the UK there is nothing to protect renters from this in Thailand) Also don't forget to factor in an extra 5-10,000b pm to your budget for those "Unexpected but you know are going to happen sooner or later" costs like Dentists, mobile phone / laptop replacements etc... Makes for a good end of year "Bonus" if you don't use it :)
Hi Heath ,great vlog with usefull info love the mix of drone and on foot footage.is it possible to rent a condo over the reception counter,in the place with the gym ? Many thx Best regards to you both.
Hi Stuart. Thanks. They do rent rooms in most condos. Most rooms are privately owned and rented out via agencies. Best to ask at reception or try an agency to find you something.
I am retired here , single, and live on a pension , O visa type.. I bought my condo at Lumpini and have my own motorbyke kawasaki 650 which cost me approx 2000 baht a month in fuel insurance maintenance . I am healthy , no health insurance , pay cash for everything . My expenses are 1500 usd . This covers Tesco 350 usd since i eat and cook at home .I dont go out at night and dont go to restaurants . Electricity is 2000 usd . Beware make sure your aircon is the latest model "inverter ". Pharmacy , dentists , doctors etc just put aside 3000 baht just incase , its not worth being insured in the long run . Internet is around 1000 baht a month for your home router and phone . I dont drink or smoke . This is not a sleazy area so if thats what you are here for better go to Pattaya . The rest is just clothing , repairs , maintenance , pocket money etc .Everything is very close so thats a big plus . I highly recommend this area if you have kids . The bus passes by frequently 10 baht a go .
Very helpful thankyou ... you said if retirement you just have to go every 90days for extension to keep living there? if this is correct .wow l can't wait to come there.. your video was so helpful and friendly... thanks again 2u both 🤗
If you have the retirement visa, yes. It will need to be renewed every year with reporting to immigration every 90 days. I did a separate video about long-stay visas.
Heath, although you have lived there for a while now, you still dont know where you are, JOMTIEN, not JONTIEM. Apart from that I enjoyed watching you this time and can I just say your videos are really good presentation. I just did a video on Vagabond Awake channel with Dan and Ciang. My costs were as you say, 30k baht per month. I live in Acqua condo by the night market for 8k for a 35sq mt studio. I have my own channel but im happy to re subscribe to yours. Good luck
@@fromoneendofthailand well Heath, I get a load of shit for my accent, I'm Scottish. One of Dan's subscribers thought I was Russian. He did turn out to be an asshole though
Do you have a realtor that you could recommend? I am moving to the area from the States in a few months and I want to rent a condo on the beach. Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. I just subscribed to your channel.
30k a month is right. I own my own condo on Pratamnak Hill so spend 8k less. 20k a month is a nice retirement here. Lady drinks have gone up... I will by less to keep with in the budget.
Costs for a US citizen over 70 to retire there ? - Is it an every 90 day stamp & about $ 56 fee ? - Did I get that right ??? - Seems really cheap if 4 times a year ? - Or are there more costs ? --- Somewhere near (a few miles) that office area may be a good place to live ? -- A frugal studio is all I need at my age w/o fancy extras. Good cheap street food selection and shopping nearby ? Jomtien or nearby surrounding areas ? US expats would be a +.
Hi Frank. If you meet all the requirements, it is 1900 Baht for your long-term visa application with 90 day reporting at immigration. Best to contact an agent who would be better to answer your questions. Thanks. 🇹🇭
I am a regular visitor to Pattaya with many expat aquaintances. I would say your estimated budget is very accurate. However, if you are an alcoholic or sex addict, even 60k baht per month isn't enough. I don't drink ( a few a year maybe ) or smoke. I like cooking at home and street food. I have dated thai ladies of an appropriate age that have jobs and like to hang out by the pool or take a cheap overnight trip to koh larn when they have a day off. I am buying a condo on jomtien for around 35,000 usd this year and will fully retire in 2025. Cutting out 300$ in rent really helps stretch a budget if you are willing to cut back on spending while still young and working. Plus you have some equity built up and can always sell your condo if you ever leave Thailand. But renting is by no means a bad idea.
Hi Heath, new subscriber so getting through your videos slowly. Could you do an update on this one now you aren’t in a relationship have your costs gone up? More nights our? More eating out? More lady drinks and fun?? Thanks
Great video and really informative - especially if you are seriously considering relocating there and / or just looking at some longer stay options. (Which I am) Thanks
My 21st visit in Feb and 22nd in May Looking forward to long term from Sept 23. Maybe you could do some condo reviews with size, price, and location. Thanks.
@@fromoneendofthailand I look forward to them. There are many videos on the subject, but most only give half of the information i need to be interested.
@@fromoneendofthailand Oh well it's beautiful! (I was hoping to be able to download it). Thanks for the reply and thank you for sharing your many talents with us!
I did it for 850 usd. 6000 baht on a 12 month contract. Studo on the 7th floor at dusit grand park. New motorbike rental for 55 usd a month got it on the darkside. 10 minute walk from the beach. Drank in rom pho market. Can drink and no cops on the way home.
Excellent information and manners 👌👌- breath of fresh air Not like some of the creepy vblog clowns in Pattaya ( an those that support them ) that demonstrate no code In Australia they would be locked up
Thank you. I agree. I try to respect privacy as much as possible. I'm not into secret filming like so many, that is unfair on those who work here. Happy New Year.
I rented a house in Bangsary which is 20 minutes south from Jomtien. there were 2 bedrooms, living room and large kitchen. the house had a large outdoor space and parking. i let a thai lady negotiate the price and i paid 3000B a month.
Jomtien, is my location of choice. Hoping to get over there for a couple of months to try it out, not living like a 2-week millionaire. Helps that I don't drink. funnily enough, 30k baht is more than I spend in the West, (choice not economy), had budgeted 35-40k per month
Spent a few weeks on soi 5 most expats were spending about 80 bucks Aussie a week for a condo on yearly leases, went and had a look at few of em, all modern security gym pool etc. Cheap as chips
You make it sound so good, sitting here its cold and wet and I'm thinking what am I doing here, tell me, what's the climate like over the year particularly humidity wise as with COPD I've found this past summer here that that maybe a bit of an issue
Hope do you keep your electric so low? Or is it just cheaper in Jomtiem then BKK? My friends tell me their bill is a few thousand a month. Of course they're paying more per unit due to their building charging, but still, you said 800 for electric and water
Hi there. I very rarely use aircon which seems to be one of the things that bump up your electric costs. It also depends if you are on the government rate or the private rate set by your landlord.
If you want to do your own cooking then I guess you will have buy utensils and all. How much will that be though its a one time cost really. Secondly is it posible to get someone to do the cooking and cleaning for you? How much will that cost?
I am lucky that I do not need to run aircon as I have a constant air flow from the sea. You will find at your aircon is the biggest portion of your bill.
@@fromoneendofthailandNice. I'll try using the fan in my Aircon to see if that helps to keep the cost down. I keep the Aircon at 26, but I can't get the bill below 1500 baht per month. Gov. Rate is critical, my last apartment used their own rates and my electric and water was 6000 baht one month, moved out of there, but lost my deposit.
Reducing your number of visits to western style restaurants will keep your costs down. Street food can be as little as 45 baht. But to be honest, you wouldn't want to eat street food every day.
You have to be extra careful on the roads here as motorbikes overtake both sides and Thailand is known for it's high number of road accidents. Although Jomtien to Central Festival is on the baht bus route.
Hay Bro, good video, seen your channel in my streem, whats the name of the market where you showed the avocados , im in South Jomtiem now, would love a reply as we eat lots of avocados, its at the 5 min 22 sec mark, MUCH APPRECIATE IT
I’m staying in pratamnuk Got a 1 bedroom apartment Has a pool and good gym Paying £255 a month With renting a bike and going out Eating drinking girls etc spent £1,450 in a month budget is £1,750 so all good
Love the clip indeed long time traveler to Asia back again next year looking to change my part of the town will stay in Jomtein looking for a Hotel which has it all for the right price for 7 weeks or at Pratumnak Hill any Hotels you know of at all.Also the 90 stamp for Visa if staying in Asia what is the process for that as im 60 never looked into it but is the process difficult.I know you can get a Visa Consultant to do the work for you at a cheap price.
Thanks for the comment. If staying for 7 weeks you might be better with a 2-month tourist visa. I believe they are giving 45 day visa on arrival at the moment and you might be able to extend that at Immigration. I am getting info together for the next video that will cover this question in detail. I also have a hotels video in the pipeline, just in the process of getting some hotels on board.
@@fromoneendofthailand Thank you for the quick reply A1 was told Tara Court jomtien is good can u check that place out if possible.cheers from Phil in Syd.
@@fromoneendofthailand I always apply in Syd for the 3 month visa Tourist visa to apply for the extension visa it's a nightmare and not worth better for me extend in Asia.
Baht bus….. When I was living in Chiang Mai we called them songthaews (two rows) or rot si daeng (red car…the most common color) Songthaew rhymes with song cow, the th pronounced like t in Tom). I never heard them called Baht buses until I got into the online groups and started watching UA-cam videos of Thailand. Bus is obviously an English word. I’m returning to Cambodia in 2023 to live my last years there permanently. I can live a nice comfortable life there for $1000 a month, and take the Giant Ibis bus once or twice a year to visit Bangkok or Pattaya or Chiang Mai for a week or so and just stay in a simple cheap room. That’s what I’ve done before. I have no need to live like a king.
Was in Jomtien in August and signed a one year lease on a studio at Laguna beach ? Resort for 6000 baht per month which includes cable and Internet. My utilities are working out around 900 per month and food 2000 baht. I don't drink or smoke and just prefer to go to the beach and walking to keep fit. Most people would probably find my lifestyle boring but at 73 and living on a basic pension, it suits me perfectly, especially now that the UK is no longer fit for purpose. I'm back next month and can't wait. Oh, yes, nearly forgot to say, Pattaya was great 15 years ago but much prefer the quieter life of Jomtien.
Thanks David. I appreciate the comment. Laguna Beach is a good complex. 😎
Agreed about the UK and with the ineptitude of the Cons.in power the GBP is tanking too which is going to be a big problem in the future if you are on a UK pension,one of the worst in Europe surprise,surprise.Am in a somewhat similar situation myself so understand your position.
You living real good sir
Insurance is very expensive when you are on retirement visa. Air tickets are expensive as well.
The only problem is that if you are not resident your UK pension will be frozen from when you leave. Although I am sure there are ways around it. Your rent and utilities are very affordable compared to the UK. The thought of not spending another winter in Clacton on sea is very appealing and I am looking forward to my next trip arriving February 23rd ☀️🇬🇧
I live in Jomtein with my Thai wife, I tried living on a budget of 50k baht but I soon realised that was unrealistic. I don't really drink in the bars but I do drink everyday (7/11 and in the condo) I eat mainly western foods. I do not live in a shoe box but a decent apartment at 10k a month. Rent for the next years lease is 15k so rental rates have shot up 50%. I have good health insurance and use Bolt and baht buses to get around. I do not live like a hermit, I am actually enjoying my retirement. It costs 71k per month for this lifestyle that gets you out of bed everyday with a smile on my face.
71k wow. More than I earn in the UK lol. Well won't be moving any time soon.
@@mjesuiledemoisne7728 You twit! He’s talking baht!
The reason you can't live on 50 k a month in Thailand is because you want to live a western style life which is fine eating western food and drinking piss everyday of course will make it probably more than living back in pommie land
@@kosamui 🤣
Eat Thai food it's cheaper and better than western food in Thailand . If you are single you will live a lot cheaper .
I live in Jomtien. Your estimate pretty much matches my spending (not including health insurance and golf).
Here are my monthly expenses : rent 13,000, groceries/eating out/food delivery 12,000, mobile (2sims/data plans) 400, high-speed internet 525, Electric&H2O 2,500, transportation/Bolt 2,000, misc (pharmacy, massage, & Lazada etc.) 5,000, golf (4x a month) 8,000, savings for health insurance 5,000.
Like you said, things like bars, excessive drinking and skirt chasing may be great on vacation, but aren't really good habits for normal day to day life, and they can blow up your budget quite easily.
I could cut my food expense quite a bit if I ate Thai food every day, but I'm trying to avoid the rice and noodles, so I'm cooking a lot more at home. I love the Thai food and would love to eat mostly Thai, but all the rice and noodles are terrible for my weight. 😜
Nice to see your take on the budget. 👍
golf sounds expensive can you get cheaper..play with society?
@@marcuschalkley2355my 2000/wk for golf is about 1750 for greenfee+cart+caddyfee+tip and another 250 for a few refreshments. That's the cheapest rate around. It goes up from there.
Thanks Jon. That's helpful information. 👍
thats a great breakdown Jon, One question. I dont understand what you mean about "saving" for helath insurance, or is that your health insurance cost 5k per month, I am almost 60, would 5K cover it for me? Cheers
An Australian friend of mine signed up on a year's lease for a condo on beach road Jomtien beach.
It is fully furnished, within walking distance to the bars and restaurants.
It has a nice pool, gym and 24 hour security for $75.00 Australian dollars per week, which = 7000 thai baht per month.
Thanks Chris. Yes, there are many good deals at the moment.
Can you name the condo plz
Name of condo please
Can you tell me what the condo complex is called please ? Thanks in advance
@@VietnamViking2021 Who are you asking? Which condo?
Jomtien is a perfect area! At first I never wanted to have a condo in Pattaya but Rayong or Hua Hin. But luckily my husband convinced me to have a look at Jomtien. Even my mother and sister who regularly flew to Phuket became a big fan of Jomtien. It is so much cheaper than Phuket.
Thank you Sujitra. Yes, Jomtien is great for me. 👍
I've just arrived back in the UK from being in Jontien for 2 weeks and I was really surprised at how much cheaper everything is in comparison to Phuket which has been my goto holiday spot for years.The most expensive beer I had was a mere 79 baht at cheap charlies and was a big singha,small ones 70 baht.I only ate at the little local places which is always cheap as chips and great food.I met a lot of ex-pats that have retired there and heard many great stories.I could definitely see myself retiring there when the times comes.Great video as always Heath.
Thank you Stu. Yes I like Cheap Charlies. I made a video there when it first opened in Jomtien. I hear Phuket is expensive, never been. I hope you're not too cold over there. 🙁 Thanks for watching.
Hello Heath and Lamporn. I recently discovered your channel and have subscribed. I retired in January, sold everything and moved to Thailand. I bounced around a bit until I found a nice 50 square meter condo about an 6 minute walk to Ram pho market. I signed a year lease for 13000 a month with cable included. I use a spending app on my phone and input all my expenses. My first full monthly expenses including the retirement visa with an agent just divided by 12, rent, food, utilities, entertainment and travel insurance was $1290 USD. I'm not into the party scene so obviously that saves me a lot of money. I think it's a great quality of life on a very affordable budget. I wouldn't even be able to pay my rent with that budget back in the USA. Thanks for the informative videos, take care.
Thanks for sharing, Phil. And welcome to the channel. 👍
Perfect timing, releasing this video, just when blizzards are hitting the UK & continental-Europe !
Sorry 😎.
At last! An educated British vlogger on my wave length! :) Nice vid, will watch more
Thank you, Dave. Welcome to the channel. 👍
I signed a 1 year lease for a 37m2 condo in View Talay 2 in August 22 for 5500b a month, it is 300m from the beach. Throw in another 1500b for utilities. Eat out mostly, 15k to 20k a month. Another 20k for entertainment, (short trips, drinking and massages etc.) So, for one pax, I have been spending between 40k to 60k monthly from Aug to Nov. Reasonably comfortable for this budget, if you live 'normally' without a car. Bolt taxis and baht buses are really convenient and cost efficient.
Never realise it can be so affordable in Jomtien even though I had been visiting Pattaya for 30 years.
Thanks Dom. I agree the optional extras can add up.
How much is that in USD & CAD per month?
@@spookyblack7526 50,000 Thai baht is about USD1450 based on the exchange rate of around 1:35 now.
But one thing to note will be the house rental, I just realised that the rent for my condo had went up by more than double in the last two months. The price a new tenant paid when he took up a one year lease in end Nov was 12,000 baht. Bar and transportation prices went up 30% and 10% respectively. You will probably need another USD300 a month now, more if you are a regular bar hop type of guy.
Throw in the fact that China is opening up for travel from 8 Jan, I am expecting a hundred thousand Chinese to be coming back on trying to stay in Pattaya long time. Prices here are going to start shooting thru the roof soon.
@@spookyblack7526 Google is your friend.
@@mikeh9956 mind your business loser
Cheers Heath. As you say everyone is different and only you can know “how much I can survive on.” No excuses as all the prices are online. As someone who is relocating in the next 4 months I thought I would mention something’s about start up costs. Getting a visa and bank account via an agency for me is 30000 baht. 2 months deposit (not counting that months rent) is 20000 baht. Yearly gym membership is 6000 baht. Health insurance I’ve not done too much research but I’m thinking about doing it yearly at maybe 40-50000 baht. So as you can see over 100000 baht before I pay my monthly costs. I know people will do it differently to me but just something for people to consider. Keep up the good work Heath.
Thanks Dan. You are right about start-up costs. I will be talking about opening a Thai bank, driving licence, insurance and more details in the next video.
30000B was the service fee to your agent? For Visa?
Yes.
@@johnny_bravo9990 To be more accurate it’s 25,000 for the Visa and 3,700 to open a bank account.
@@dantheman3830 do tell who's this agent. Will stay away from them lol 😂
Thank you Heath. Your videos are very helpful. The more I see, the more I get a feel for what it might be like to live there> Your calm English diction makes you seem trustworthy to me. Keep doing it please.
Thanks, Ferney. I appreciate that. Glad they are helpful. 👍
Honestly do not understand your comment regarding English diction making someone seem trustworthy , you do realise that most scammers have a fluent tongue . Just saying.
@@BraveFartz it's just that I'm English too & I feel I can 'get' another English man's real nature much more easily than I can a foreigner....that's all. I'm not claiming any special virtue for English people, I'm just more familiar with them so I find it easier to read them
Thanks for this informative video, mate ! 👍I plan on retiring in Pattaya in 2026 and Jomtien is a great area for living there. I mean: for a 2-4 week holiday the Soi Bukhao area is great, but I guess it's difficult to stay healthy, sane and not bankrupt there in the long run 😬Just subscribed to your channel ....
Thanks GermanFalang. Yes I agree, if coming on holiday then stay in Pattaya and have a blast. The novelty wears off when you live here.
Excellent analyst of Pattaya easily one of the best & more accurate going around UA-cam thank you.
Thanks, Dan. I appreciate that. 👍
I am coming to jomtien next August for a month. Paid £500 to rent a studio apartment in view talay 8. 25th floor, amazing sea view. Never been to jomtien before. Always stayed in pattaya hotel. Hopefully I've made a good choice.
Thanks. View Talay 8 is good and you'll get great views from the 25th. Enjoy Jomtien. 😎
Nice information for the newbies that thinking of living there. Like you said we’re all different n different budgets too…I’ve always budgeted abt 1500bt per day…that’s 45,000bt p mth….some days hardly spend much and some days u go out on the town or have a nice meal out…soon adds up.
If u have your own accommodation n transport then the costs will come down too. Jomtien beach looking great n sunny!!😉😎
Thanks Gord. Absolutely. I spend little during the week, and seem to spend most of my budget at the weekend.
It’s 100% on my wife and my to do list. Hopefully within 3yrs we’ll be residents of Thailand.
Thanks Brad. You'll love it. 😎
Another good vid from the Boy Heath,
Very useful for the newcomer, and i guess your figures are almost spot on.
Its just worlds apart holidaying to living here,
and wasnt so typical of Lamporn and her pal eating, just drop a mat,cross ur legs and use ya fingers...
easy peasy under the shade of a coconut tree on the sidewalk...
Thanks. I appreciate that. 👍
I am an African-American, now 69 yo, who has been visiting Thailand since 2008, but have not been back since covid hit in 2020, and - OMG - is that final clip in your video a current view of the beach NOW?? What happened?? It is absolutely gorgeous. I would stay in Viewtalay 8 for six months in the winters then return to the US for the summers, and when I left, the beach appeared to be half the current width or even less. I plan to move to Thailand next summer for good (as soon as I liquidate my house and everything else that I cannot fit into a suitcase) and I can't wait. I love Thailand, I love Jomtien, and I love a sweet Thai girl, all 3 of whom I will be overjoyed to return to. Thank you so much for your video!!
You're welcome. Yes, that is the new beach at Jomtien. I have made many beach updates since they started it which you will find on my channel. Thanks for checking out the video and good luck for next summer.
Good video
I visited pattaya two months ago for 6 nights ,only my second visit there after 6 years ,found it to be too hectic and constantly having to look out for traffic ,got home and realised I had not been too jomtien beech area ,which would probably would be better suited to me at 61 ,will definitely try next time ,the beech looks great
Thanks
Thanks Ian. Yes, you will find Jomtien much more laid back.
How did you not get to the beach? 🤣😂
The Jomtien beach area is definitely more laid back to the Pattaya beach. You don’t see the boats as you do at the Pattaya beach and a few people in the water. It’s a nice beach to visit. All the best
Many over-50s manage to do their 90-day Report ONLINE (15-8 days before it is due), after the first report in-person, the system for that is IME less 'buggy' than it used to be. Up here in Chiang Mai, we actually have a drive-through 90-day-reporting option ! And the 90-days re-set, if you leave the country, starting counting again from the date you return.
Thanks, Richard. Good to know. 👍
Hey i'm m tryna come to Thailand next year. Is it true that foreigners entering Thailand are required at the port of entry to show proof of planned travel to leave Thailand within 45 days of the arrival date? I don't wanna book a round trip, rather buy a one way ticket
@@spookyblack7526 Unless you have a longer-term visa, your airline may refuse you boarding with a 1-way flight, that's one hurdle. Then the regular 30-day visa-on-arrival (for many nationalities) is currently (up to 31st March, I believe) temporarily-extended to 45-days instead, that might be extended further, or it might not ! Perhaps buy a cheap one-way to KUL, 30-days after you're due to arrive, as a burner ? Or get a proper tourist-visa ?
@@spookyblack7526 Most airports will not let you board a plane if you don't have a return ticket, unless you have a visa to cover your time in Thailand. Why would you not book a return flight?
Perhaps when in Thailand you would decide to fly somewhere else than return to your home country.
Hi Heath. I love the laid back approach to your channel. I moved from the UK a year ago and living in Pattaya is so much cheaper apart from giving support to my Thai girlfriend (who never worked in the night life industry.) That might make a good topic for a video... girlfriends.
Hi Dreamer. Funny you should say that as I have made one. Just getting a few friends to check it through before posting.
that place has very nice pizza. never forget the time i went to an upscale Italian restaurant with a friend and his Thai GF. she ordered pasta that had seafood and asked for the Thai condiment tray (fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, peanuts, chili powder) the italian chef actually came out just to observe her adding these condiments to his masterpiece. you could see his heart silently breaking like the fall of the roman empire again.
Only 29 working days till i get to jomtein thank you for showing me an the wife how good jomtein is ... looking forward to seeing your vids in jan ...
Thanks for the kind comment, Matt. Enjoy Jomtien. 👍
Sawade krap! Great video people need more information like this to make more harder decisions when choosing to make that big move or just to see if it’s right for you. I never heard you spoke about the elite visa though that last for at 5-20 years with no age limit for retirement.
Hi there. Thank you. This video was for those on a budget and the Elite Visa comes with a high price. Maybe it's content for another video. Thanks again. 😎
Great update on the costs, Heath. Hope you and Lamporn are well. Always enjoy the ariel shots. Gives a great perspective on the various areas.
Thanks Casey. I appreciate that. 👍
When I bought my condo in Jomtien years ago many of my friends, who lived in Pattaya, ask my why. Most have moved out of Pattaya since then.
Good move 😀.
Great video Heath. Ive recently visited Thailand for the 1st time earlier this year. I plan to return in January 2023 for about 6 weeks. I live in the UK and hope to escape the "rat race" as i have taken early retirement at 56. Do you have the name of the condo complex in this video. It looks amazing. Keep up with the great video/vlogs.
Thanks, Mark. Yes, it's the Metro Condo on Soi 19.
Hey Heath you're getting good at this. I'm amazed you got over a thousand likes even when you said right at the beginning that Lamporn wasn't going to be featuring as much in this one. Hope to see you both in February, take care my friend 🙂
Thanks Nev. See you soon. 👍
Thanks for sharing Heath, very informative video, regards from England 🍺🍺👍
Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Pool looked amazing, the fresh fruits looked so good 👍
Thanks. 👍
Hi Heath, just saw this and wanted to say thanks for the up to date info. I enjoyed your take on it, makes me feel a bit more positive about being able to afford it when I'm able to retire, over for a break in January, it's been a long 41/2 years! Just subbed to keep up to date with what's going on around jomtien. Just seeing the film around the market makes me yearn to be there! 😊👍😎
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the sub. I'm glad the video was helpful. 😎
Good morning, Heath.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel Heath. I'm an Australian. I will be holidaying in Jomtien for 2 weeks in May to have a look around before making my mind up about moving there on a full-time basics. It may have been this video or another as I've watch a few of your videos and you mentioned GO wholesale buying of produces. You mentioned that it's on a main road, but which Soi would be the closes to GO . Many Thanks Heath in advance. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Kevin. This is the video ua-cam.com/video/bLKpIgsGtVI/v-deo.html
Thanks Heath Will this video tell me which Soi is the closest to GO whole sale buying or could you just tell me please
It's on the main Sukhumvit Road. Not near any of the sois. (Soi means small road, normally off a main road) @@kevinbrown4091
Thank you Heath
G'day mate, love how you presented yourself and Thailand. For me, I'm interested in the food and people and of course that laid back lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Craig. You are welcome. 🇹🇭
just found your channel.......very enjoyable vlog.........im 55.....hope to make the move to Thailand soon....Jomtien would definetly be my choice of living area.....so relaxed and plenty to do there...
Thanks, Jonny. Welcome to the channel. 👍
Nice video. They look like accurate numbers for Jomtien to me. If anyone can't afford that, other parts of Thailand away from the beach are a lot cheaper. If you live in a house rather than a condo the electricity and water are cheaper too.
Yes. 👍
Hi i have been coming to Thailand and Pattaya Jomtien for almost 20 years and i completly agree with your numbers, they match mine for the most part, For thoses that are heavy drinkers in there own countries and will be doing the same behavior in Thailand yes it does add up in more ways than one...L.A Rob
Thanks Rob. 👍
Hi heath I've just discovered your channel and have been bindge watching a few videos. Have to say I'm enjoying them very much. I liked the one about view d apartments with Brian Jack's. I've been pattaya 40 times from 89 to 2010. I can't believe how much it has changed. I'm hoping to retire to Thailand in 3 years. Good luck to you and I'll work my way through your videos
Thanks, Raymond. I appreciate that. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos. 👍
Glad I found your channel. I just subscribed and I plan to watch some of your other videos as well. I appreciate the authentic people on UA-cam because there are way too many here doing anything for clicks. 👍🏽
Thank you for this comment, Jay, and welcome to the channel. I have built the channel slowly, avoiding the sleazy side of things that seem to get many more views. As I result, I have people like yourself subscribing and likely to stick with me. Thanks again. 🇹🇭
@@fromoneendofthailand All good my friend. As a request I like to see money saving tips. So if you have any please share them. I know others like watching those videos as well.
Not to say I can’t afford things. In fact I have plenty enough money to retire there (I’m in my early 40’s) but if i can live a frugal but fun life there then all the money saved can go towards my travels to more expensive places. Thanks again
Really helpful and informative video, Heath. It’s always a bit tricky trying to work out a budget for living over there but your video was really useful in working out the numbers. Jomtien looks like a great place - love that long beach. I’ve got a month booked in Phuket at the end of Feb but I’ll definitely check out Jontiem the next time I’m over there. Have a great New Year’s Eve and best wishes for 2023 to both of you.
Thanks John. Glad it was helpful. Have a good 2023. 🇹🇭
Hi Heath,
I've just discovered your channel and have been watching a few videos.
This is so helpful and informative.
I would like to ask you if you can recommend a few Websites for short-term renting (condos, apartments)
I am planning to visit Thailand and especially Jomtien at the end of this year and the beginning of next year!
Thank you!
Thank you. The only people I know personally are these guys. www.royalpropertythailand.com. I hope it helps.
Great video, especially for someone like my, so who’s going to move to Thailand in the near future
Thank you. I am glad you found it helpful. 😎
Hi Heath, have just stumbled across your channel & am enjoying your "Relaxed" presenting style, I've looked a few times at living in Jomtien but decided that Wongamat was a better fit for us though it remains my #2 choice of places to live in the Pattaya area & each year we re-visit (Spend 5 nights in) Jomtien to check out whether we want to move there.
One thing I would highlight is that people should be careful not to make plans based on what others are paying for condo rent at the moment as a lot of people (myself included) are on much reduced rents because of Covid (pre-Covid my Condo rented out for twice what I'm paying) & rates are now starting to return to normal (Somebody mentioned their rent had gone up by 50% recently, not uncommon at the moment & unlike in the UK there is nothing to protect renters from this in Thailand)
Also don't forget to factor in an extra 5-10,000b pm to your budget for those "Unexpected but you know are going to happen sooner or later" costs like Dentists, mobile phone / laptop replacements etc... Makes for a good end of year "Bonus" if you don't use it :)
Hi Harry. Thanks for the detailed comment. Yes, you raise some important points and this is subject matter for future videos. 😎
Thanks for the content...
Definitely can't live in the US or even close for that.
Why I'm planning my move there. Been doing part time for many years.
Best of luck. 👍
Great and informative video thanks. Hope to be there in the next year or so.
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Thankyou heath gives me a rough idea to live there cheers again mate
Happy to help. 👍
Well thought out and informative - I’m retiring north - but looking at regular visits in this part of the world - thanks for the video
Thanks. You are most welcome. Glad it was helpful. 😎
Thank-you. Well presented and will be helpful when I come visit Jomtien.
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Good vid. Am driving down from Kanchanaburi, Jan 16 for two weeks. Have followed many of your vids. Places to go etc.
Thanks Keith. I'm glad the videos are helpful. 👍
Would be good to see an updated version Heath, the baht is a bit stronger against the pound as well now.
Great videos heath thanks again I am coming soon hope to say hi great information
Thank you very much. 👍
Hi Heath ,great vlog with usefull info love the mix of drone and on foot footage.is it possible to rent a condo over the reception counter,in the place with the gym ?
Many thx
Best regards to you both.
Hi Stuart. Thanks. They do rent rooms in most condos. Most rooms are privately owned and rented out via agencies. Best to ask at reception or try an agency to find you something.
Great, all info is knowledge 👌, love Thailand , gonna visit n live one day soon
Do it. Don't miss out. You will not regret it. 🇹🇭
Good informative video Heath.
Thanks. 👍
I am retired here , single, and live on a pension , O visa type.. I bought my condo at Lumpini and have my own motorbyke kawasaki 650 which cost me approx 2000 baht a month in fuel insurance maintenance . I am healthy , no health insurance , pay cash for everything . My expenses are 1500 usd . This covers Tesco 350 usd since i eat and cook at home .I dont go out at night and dont go to restaurants . Electricity is 2000 usd . Beware make sure your aircon is the latest model "inverter ". Pharmacy , dentists , doctors etc just put aside 3000 baht just incase , its not worth being insured in the long run . Internet is around 1000 baht a month for your home router and phone . I dont drink or smoke . This is not a sleazy area so if thats what you are here for better go to Pattaya . The rest is just clothing , repairs , maintenance , pocket money etc .Everything is very close so thats a big plus . I highly recommend this area if you have kids . The bus passes by frequently 10 baht a go .
Electricity is 2,000 USD???
What area is the Lumpini you are talking about. Thanks.
Thanks for the info. I needed an update.
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Very helpful thankyou ... you said if retirement you just have to go every 90days for extension to keep living there? if this is correct .wow l can't wait to come there.. your video was so helpful and friendly... thanks again 2u both 🤗
If you have the retirement visa, yes. It will need to be renewed every year with reporting to immigration every 90 days. I did a separate video about long-stay visas.
Hey guys keep up the good work. Where do you guys find the condos? Websites or word of mouth?
Thanks. For the most up to date condos I would look on Facebook or www.royalpropertythailand.com
@@fromoneendofthailand Thanks Heath all the best
Jomtiem is great I'm just down the road in Pratumnak and love it.
I agree, Peter. Both are nice areas. 🇹🇭
Heath, although you have lived there for a while now, you still dont know where you are, JOMTIEN, not JONTIEM. Apart from that I enjoyed watching you this time and can I just say your videos are really good presentation. I just did a video on Vagabond Awake channel with Dan and Ciang. My costs were as you say, 30k baht per month. I live in Acqua condo by the night market for 8k for a 35sq mt studio. I have my own channel but im happy to re subscribe to yours. Good luck
Thank you. A few people have mentioned it, but it's just the way I speak. I'll check out your channel.
@@fromoneendofthailand well Heath, I get a load of shit for my accent, I'm Scottish. One of Dan's subscribers thought I was Russian. He did turn out to be an asshole though
I'm from Kent 555. 🤨
Do you have a realtor that you could recommend? I am moving to the area from the States in a few months and I want to rent a condo on the beach. Thank you for your videos, they are very informative. I just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the sub.I'm glad the videos are helpful. The only one I know personally is www.royalpropertythailand.com
30k a month is right. I own my own condo on Pratamnak Hill so spend 8k less. 20k a month is a nice retirement here.
Lady drinks have gone up... I will by less to keep with in the budget.
Thanks, Sails. I appreciate the comment. 👍
Just spent a couple of hours in Jomtein.
Jet-ski championships.
It's such a lovely location.
Yes, I think it's the final day today.
I managed to get out of Jomtien just before the championships started 🤣😄
Good video Heath. I'm kinda torn between Pratumnak and down around the Reflection/Condotel area. Is there a big difference between those 2 areas?
Thanks Koog. Reflections is down the end in Na Jomtien and the quiet part of Beach Road. Phratamnak is also quiet. Hard to choose between the two.
Costs for a US citizen over 70 to retire there ? - Is it an every 90 day stamp & about $ 56 fee ? - Did I get that right ??? - Seems really cheap if 4 times a year ? - Or are there more costs ? --- Somewhere near (a few miles) that office area may be a good place to live ? -- A frugal studio is all I need at my age w/o fancy extras. Good cheap street food selection and shopping nearby ? Jomtien or nearby surrounding areas ? US expats would be a +.
Hi Frank. If you meet all the requirements, it is 1900 Baht for your long-term visa application with 90 day reporting at immigration. Best to contact an agent who would be better to answer your questions. Thanks. 🇹🇭
I am a regular visitor to Pattaya with many expat aquaintances. I would say your estimated budget is very accurate. However, if you are an alcoholic or sex addict, even 60k baht per month isn't enough. I don't drink ( a few a year maybe ) or smoke. I like cooking at home and street food. I have dated thai ladies of an appropriate age that have jobs and like to hang out by the pool or take a cheap overnight trip to koh larn when they have a day off. I am buying a condo on jomtien for around 35,000 usd this year and will fully retire in 2025. Cutting out 300$ in rent really helps stretch a budget if you are willing to cut back on spending while still young and working. Plus you have some equity built up and can always sell your condo if you ever leave Thailand. But renting is by no means a bad idea.
Thanks for the feedback, Daniel. 👍
Tks a lot ! It’s really helpful!👍👍
You are welcome. A new update video will be posted today. Many thanks. 👍
Hi Heath, new subscriber so getting through your videos slowly. Could you do an update on this one now you aren’t in a relationship have your costs gone up? More nights our? More eating out? More lady drinks and fun?? Thanks
Welcome to the channel. Yes, it is a little more expensive to be single for all those reasons. 😎
Great video and really informative - especially if you are seriously considering relocating there and / or just looking at some longer stay options. (Which I am) Thanks
Thank you. 😎
Fascinating insight. Thanks
I appreciate your comment. Thank you. 🇹🇭
Thanks for the information heath 👍
You're welcome, Peter. 👍
Thanks for very informative video !
You're welcome. I hope it was helpful. 😎
Good straightforward info
Thank you. I hope you found it helpful. 👍
My 21st visit in Feb and 22nd in May Looking forward to long term from Sept 23. Maybe you could do some condo reviews with size, price, and location. Thanks.
Thanks Tony. That is the plan. I did do a condo video once but need to find a new agency to work with.
@@fromoneendofthailand I look forward to them. There are many videos on the subject, but most only give half of the information i need to be interested.
@@tonycee121 my recommendation would be 1 bedroom.
EXCELLENT VIDEO--THANK YOU
Thanks, Paul. You are welcome. 👍
Heath, if you have a moment, could you please reply with the name of the song that plays at the end of this video? I love it. Thank you.
This is a instrumental song I wrote. It doesn't really have a title so I just call it "Good Morning Jomtien".
@@fromoneendofthailand Oh well it's beautiful! (I was hoping to be able to download it). Thanks for the reply and thank you for sharing your many talents with us!
You can download many of my other songs at heathwoodward.com/music 😎@@richwilliam6383
Nice vlog, good information, enjoyed from Toronto Canada
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
I did it for 850 usd. 6000 baht on a 12 month contract. Studo on the 7th floor at dusit grand park. New motorbike rental for 55 usd a month got it on the darkside. 10 minute walk from the beach. Drank in rom pho market. Can drink and no cops on the way home.
Thanks, Steven. Sounds good. 👍
Excellent information and manners 👌👌- breath of fresh air
Not like some of the creepy vblog clowns in Pattaya ( an those that support them ) that demonstrate no code
In Australia they would be locked up
Thank you. I agree. I try to respect privacy as much as possible. I'm not into secret filming like so many, that is unfair on those who work here. Happy New Year.
I rented a house in Bangsary which is 20 minutes south from Jomtien. there were 2 bedrooms, living room and large kitchen. the house had a large outdoor space and parking. i let a thai lady negotiate the price and i paid 3000B a month.
Yes, many great deals there.
@@fromoneendofthailand never negotiate price let thai people do it
You need updated one, thanks for info
You are welcome. Will do soon.
Jomtien, is my location of choice. Hoping to get over there for a couple of months to try it out, not living like a 2-week millionaire. Helps that I don't drink. funnily enough, 30k baht is more than I spend in the West, (choice not economy), had budgeted 35-40k per month
Hi Jay. You should be ok on 40k, but it all depends on those extras.
Spent a few weeks on soi 5 most expats were spending about 80 bucks Aussie a week for a condo on yearly leases, went and had a look at few of em, all modern security gym pool etc.
Cheap as chips
Sounds right. 👍
You make it sound so good, sitting here its cold and wet and I'm thinking what am I doing here, tell me, what's the climate like over the year particularly humidity wise as with COPD I've found this past summer here that that maybe a bit of an issue
Ha ha sorry about that. It's normally between 28 - 32. 😎
Agree. I lived in Takhli for 5 years. It's not a holiday. Do you party 5 days a week in the UK?
Exactly. I totally agree. 👍
Thank you , good video
Glad you liked it. 😎
Thank you for informative video 👍enjoy your Time in Thailand 👍🫕🚣☕🦀🚴
I love it. 😎
Hope do you keep your electric so low? Or is it just cheaper in Jomtiem then BKK? My friends tell me their bill is a few thousand a month. Of course they're paying more per unit due to their building charging, but still, you said 800 for electric and water
Hi there. I very rarely use aircon which seems to be one of the things that bump up your electric costs. It also depends if you are on the government rate or the private rate set by your landlord.
@From One End of Thailand 🇹🇭 yeah aircon and rates I suppose can make the difference btwn a large bill and a small one. Thanks
Thank you..very helpful
You're welcome. 👍
If you want to do your own cooking then I guess you will have buy utensils and all. How much will that be though its a one time cost really.
Secondly is it posible to get someone to do the cooking and cleaning for you? How much will that cost?
Hello. I will be talking about optional extras in the next video. These things can add up. 🤨
Hello! How do you keep the electricity and water at 800 baht? I'm paying government rates, but I pay double you at a minimum, sometimes more. Thanks!
I am lucky that I do not need to run aircon as I have a constant air flow from the sea. You will find at your aircon is the biggest portion of your bill.
@@fromoneendofthailandNice. I'll try using the fan in my Aircon to see if that helps to keep the cost down. I keep the Aircon at 26, but I can't get the bill below 1500 baht per month.
Gov. Rate is critical, my last apartment used their own rates and my electric and water was 6000 baht one month, moved out of there, but lost my deposit.
Going out to eat can be very cheap if you like that food and eat where the locals eat.
What’s cheaper eating street food or cooking? What are some ways to keep costs low?
Reducing your number of visits to western style restaurants will keep your costs down. Street food can be as little as 45 baht. But to be honest, you wouldn't want to eat street food every day.
Is it safe to get around on a bicycle? As living in Jomtien it’s a bit far to walk to the shopping mall
You have to be extra careful on the roads here as motorbikes overtake both sides and Thailand is known for it's high number of road accidents. Although Jomtien to Central Festival is on the baht bus route.
Hay Bro, good video, seen your channel in my streem, whats the name of the market where you showed the avocados , im in South Jomtiem now, would love a reply as we eat lots of avocados, its at the 5 min 22 sec mark, MUCH APPRECIATE IT
No problem. It's Thepprasit Market on Thepprasit Road. 😎
I am pretty sure he means to sat Thepprasit
@@rickwilson478 Yes, sorry. Thepprasit Market. Spellcheck with Thai words 555.
@@fromoneendofthailand hi guys, thanks for the reply, appreciate it, heading there tomorrow, are they open during the day?
@@LivingTheDream37 I am not sure. I think it's all day until 10pm. Not 100%.
good video!!!
Thank you. 👍
I’m staying in pratamnuk
Got a 1 bedroom apartment
Has a pool and good gym
Paying £255 a month
With renting a bike and going out
Eating drinking girls etc spent £1,450 in a month budget is £1,750 so all good
Sounds good. Thanks for watching. 👍
Love the clip indeed long time traveler to Asia back again next year looking to change my part of the town will stay in Jomtein looking for a Hotel which has it all for the right price for 7 weeks or at Pratumnak Hill any Hotels you know of at all.Also the 90 stamp for Visa if staying in Asia what is the process for that as im 60 never looked into it but is the process difficult.I know you can get a Visa Consultant to do the work for you at a cheap price.
Thanks for the comment. If staying for 7 weeks you might be better with a 2-month tourist visa. I believe they are giving 45 day visa on arrival at the moment and you might be able to extend that at Immigration. I am getting info together for the next video that will cover this question in detail. I also have a hotels video in the pipeline, just in the process of getting some hotels on board.
@@fromoneendofthailand Thank you for the quick reply A1 was told Tara Court jomtien is good can u check that place out if possible.cheers from Phil in Syd.
@@Snip59 You’re welcome.
@@fromoneendofthailand I always apply in Syd for the 3 month visa Tourist visa to apply for the extension visa it's a nightmare and not worth better for me extend in Asia.
Baht bus….. When I was living in Chiang Mai we called them songthaews (two rows) or rot si daeng (red car…the most common color)
Songthaew rhymes with song cow, the th pronounced like t in Tom).
I never heard them called Baht buses until I got into the online groups and started watching UA-cam videos of Thailand.
Bus is obviously an English word.
I’m returning to Cambodia in 2023 to live my last years there permanently. I can live a nice comfortable life there for $1000 a month, and take the Giant Ibis bus once or twice a year to visit Bangkok or Pattaya or Chiang Mai for a week or so and just stay in a simple cheap room. That’s what I’ve done before.
I have no need to live like a king.
Thanks Robert. You are correct. It's just what the foreigners call them. Maybe I should use the correct term. 👍
The fruits there very nice