I applied for my own Retirement visa from Australia. No problems at all, and it gives you the advantage of not needing your cash in a Thai bank (at least for the first two years). And once you have a retirement visa it's straight forward to apply for a local bank account. Definitely no need for an agent.
Thanks for an informative video. If your budget is tight, no need for agent. Also as you alluded to, only ride a motorbike if your experienced. Your retirement can be ruined in a split second.
It was great hearing Claudio again on your channel. He shares a lot of useful information and practical experience with a good dose of humor thrown in!
@@claudiospies1905 Well sir thank you for that. I just got so moved by your honesty and truthfulness that I was inspired to comment in the same way, let that be example to anyone 🙂
This February I extended my retirement visa myself (agents wanted to charge 9-10KTHB). You fill a form, get the bank statements and pay 1900THB, that was it. Pretty easy. I have no clue why he paid so much.
@@claudiospies1905 Yes, I understand. My assumption was that the applicant meets the requirements, either 800K or 65K monthly confirmed by a letter from your embassy which THEY also charge for, haha...
@@claudiospies1905 i have the 800k in my bank and this sept i turn 58 = pension. but i cant move until january because of Apartment lease. i plan on visiting Thailand tho perhaps this sept. check out visa agencies and general holiday time. thanks much again Claudio
Claudio, I really appreciate the time you guys put into this video. I like how you covered everything from the Visa process to life with Thai Ladies. Very positive and motivating. Thank You!!
Golden information fellas . Thankyou very much . Claudio is a lark , his findings regarding Thailand and Thailand ladies are brilliant and have put a big smile on this old blokes face .
This guy is great... always very informative... the tip for dumping her at the end is worth the price of the video... and I'm still laughing at the cheating joke...
Some young guys complained about the "scams" there. A 80 year old interrupted and said he is currently paying 3 alimonys in the U.S. And no fun, of course.
Thanks for the video! I arrive near the end of May for 6 weeks to do exactly what was covered here; explore different parts of the city to pick a vibe to my liking; figuring out transportation, contacting an agent, etc. Once I'm there full time, I'll have all the time in the world to find a girl friend! Thanks again!
Steve, I just left Thailand after my 2nd visit. As you mentioned what you are doing before making the jump, I am doing the same thing. In no rush to make a rash decision, and regret it after a month.
Hi Daz and thanks a lot for all the videos you have done and are doing. I am 53 and I plan to come to Pattaya to see if it is the right place for me to settle down. From France you can believe me you make me dreaming and sometimes I have to watch twice your videos but what a plaisure. May I ask you the link to Claudio Channel and videos. I would like to follow him as well and be in contact with him for renting his condo. Thanks again for everything !
Current rate in Bangkok through a migration agency is , 8000 baht to open a Thailand bank account, ( they supply the 800.000 baht solely for this purpose only) 45.000baht for 15 months retirement visa, 5000 baht for multiple Re entry, optional, I checked all this last week,
No. A unshared life is a vaisted life I get such an amazing full service for such a little and it is so funny and so entertaining - isaan girls are the best ( if no tatoos and no bar history ) and all Thais say and know that, too ...
Very informative video thanks daz and claudio. I won't have the 800000b saved up by the time I want to retire to pattaya in 3 years. I'm glad the visa can be facilitated.
@@claudiospies1905 No I did not, but now that I know I will view it. Not exactly following your timeline, I am getting my bank account up to 800k+ ThB, most of the rest will be done at Key Visa.
Claudio, at 52 M sq it is beautiful. This will give the newly arrived a place to sort out their options and "Move On" Thanks for the video, I have my place already reserved for 3 months upon arrival....same neighborhood.
@@claudiospies1905 A D/L isd not very good ID in Thailand. Meh. They want a p[roper Thai National ID card or a Valid passport. But you do get "locals" pricing at many parks, museums, and events. Avoiding the Tourist Double Pricing" scheme
@@claudiospies1905 Your condo is a resource for wanna-be relocated expats. Thanks for your service to us all. And yes, we can break bread & have a beer some day in September or October. On me of course!
thai street venders will try to sell things to you that you dont want and when you say "no" they will just stand there for a long time looking at you ....even if you are eating or in a club..so dont get angry..just walk away
Learn the Thai phrase " My aow krap " Which is a polite phrase meaning "I don't want it thank you " Say it once, if they don't move just look at them and repeat it until they move along.
I like plan B. The Thai girls are interesting. Great girls. Be careful with them. Be honest. All of them have had bad relations in the past. When you find a good one treat her like gold
Wow... Mexico is sooo much cheaper. 1k for a temporary visa which is good for 4 yrs. This gives you Mexican Medical, own or sell property, bank account and no visas.
Mexico is my 2nd choice, im gonna try thailand 1st. Also depends where you stay. Mexico city will not be cheaper than certain parts of thailand. In thailand you will see people that speak english.Btw. Im of Mexican origin and although i love Mexico ,Thailand will be safer than Mexico OR the USA for that matter.
OK guys.... Mexico is far from safe. As bad as the major USA cities. And the night life is underground. And the girls are not as good looking as SEA girls. Food is more expensive and alcohol is far cheaper. After extensive world travel during my life there is no country were the people are as kind and nice as SEA. And SEA is very fun. And fun in SEA is the same price as Mexico.
OK... I have used the government hospitals here in Mexico. I had a hernia done in LA Paz and my total cost was 260$. You can barely see the scar. I have taken people to the hospital and they are great. As good as Canada. Beware the American style private hospitals.... They are very bad. Very bad.
Hi, I am just now turning 59 years old. I have plenty of friends that are 73 and even 83 and believe me, they get here much better care from their Thai lady than what they would receive from a care center back in their homeland. Here you have the thai National Hospitals that would take care of you even without Health Insurance and the costs are low and you will be very surprised about this fact. I don't worry about getting old here since I know that I will get much better care than in any other country and Thai people respect their elders. I hope my answer helped you. Cheers
@doidoi5762 You should watch also the other Video that I made with Daz - You can find them in his Playlist. 1. How to make money without a Thai Partner 2. How to find a traditional thai lady - none Bar girl. Many important facts on how to successfully move to Pattaya and live here. Mainly all common sense rules that you should follow. Cheers
What about prescription medication from USA , do you need a doctor in order to receive prescriptions? Also, are the medications of the same quality as in USA or are they “ Chinese knockoffs “?
95% of "prescription medication" is available direct from good pharmacies without any doctor's prescription in Thailand None of it at all IMO is fake, it is all genuine.
Claudio is from Italy where they all scoot around on their bikes, if you haven't ridden a bike before then it's probably not a good time to start in Thailand
Daz, Could you please do a video about someone wanting to come and live in Thailand for say a year? Let’s say on tourist visa (multiple entry), ED visa or even working visa if you’d be happy to teach at a school in Thailand.
Generally things have gone well for me , bank account , visa & Condo. I use my uk 🇬🇧 accounts for now but shall try set up my pension payment direct to Thai account soon ..
Good Idea, i just might do this this and i may do it as soon as i pension. might be different in the USA but i hope I can have a portion of my pension going into my US account.
You should note that if the UK Pension Dept know that you are living abroad, they freeze your pension so you don't get the annual inflation increase. If you have 2 UK accounts in different banks, you can transfer from one to the other before you send the money to Thailand.
@@everythingPattaya is my old bank pension. I have emailed them my address and phone number. Also I have told the international dept at the hmrc I am abroad and this is my only income so is under the £12,750 threshold so is paid gross .. i going to ask them to pay direct into Thai account as I know this can be done .. I not old enough for the state one yet lol 😂.. but aware no increases , thanks for reply
Hi Daz, many thanks for these retirement videos. They are so very useful and well put together. You mentioned in these videos that you food shop and do your own cooking. I have a slight concern regarding meat and fish produce from the night markets. Do you buy meat/fish from a supermarket, like the Big C? Have you made a video in one of these big supermarkets? Many thanks.
Loved the tip about lost all my money in the stock market, 555! I thought Claudio said he paid 75, 000 THB for a retirement Visa? This February I paid 24.5k for a 15 month visa and 4.5k to open a bank account. This is my third Retirement Visa; the, the first two I did myself; they are not difficult to do; however, I can get 5% interest in my home country; interest rate in Thailand is 0.5 to 1.0%, Because either way I way going to pay, I decided to have the visa agent do the work for me😁😁
The hardest thing is finding a condo to rent. No matter what country. Being there and getting around is the problem. The issues of missing all the good deals, or a great place. You can plan all you want. ( like I did) But once you are here it's totally different. There are hundreds of options. I am bouncing around Hotels in different area's of town. But the mistakes are certain to come.
Love videos like this. I plan to apply for a retirement visa when I’m there. Question: when you came on initial 60 day visa, or visa exemption, did you need an onward flight (out of Thailand). I don’t expect this is an issue for Thai immigration, more a requirement for airlines (flying out of the UK)
It's a good idea to buy a cheap throw away ticket to Cambodia or Vietnam, timed a day on two before your 60 day visa expires which you can show at Immigration
Daz I think the same as you its like starting life at 18 again but better no work and more money. Ha ha forgot 18 in a 65 year old body sometimes a problem.
I just found the video link to the Copacabana condo you made so disregard my last message regarding sending me the link. 🍀 thank you very much🙏 once again🏝
And be careful when your latest fling handles your private parts. Nails or vigorous action can (accidentally or deliberately) result in your protection subsequently splitting at the most important time. That's hassle to avoid!
Hey guys I been here a week during 1 month stay.. U been spot with the advice ..Im thinking about getting business cards made that say 2 month 1200 baht phone bill paid call line id here wink wink. Ill make a spreadsheet with ratings and due dates so they dont double dip me.. Do they all pay 1st of month or different dates ??😃KAP !! U may have already talked about this as a disclaimer . Yeah when i move here im installing a sound system with scary ghost sounds in my condo asap KAP
1st thing come to Thailand for a few months around march April May to see if you can handle the very hot humidity 2nd make sure you have above 60k coming in every month yes you can do it for about half that but that's existing
Thanx for the info. My question is simple. I am 70 yrs old and on a $2170/month pension. Do I have to go on Visa Runs or can an agency take care of it for a fee?
You do wonder just how many thai scooter riders have a thai full license looking at some of the antics , and the in ecperiended falangs are one mistake short of a serious accident . so I would advise to try and get your 125 full liecence i in ur own country first It may just save ur life and keep ur medical cover valid in a serious prang
I've visited Pattaya many times and had a relative that lived there many years. I saw how the Thai immigration worked over a period of years and saw how crazy it was. Why would anyone tie up 800K Baht in a Thai bank just to live there and you still have to report to immigration there every 3 months. Here in Mexico I didn't have to do anything, no deposit in a bank ,no health insurance, no paying fees to an agent, none of that. They keep changing the rules in Thailand and basically if you want to retire or stay there long term you have to jump through so many hoops and tie up your money in one of their banks plus paying hundreds of dollars in fees. And God forbid if you overstay just a few days you are subject to a stiff fine and possible prison.
@@jimf937 I really enjoy the weather here because I know how hot and humid it is in Thailand. I like being able to sit outside when it's 80 degrees and sleep at night with my windows open when it's about 60. I really like Thailand but the immigration and the heat are things I don't like. There's enough to do here if you want.
Sorry whole nother area? Sorry I can't remember and I cannot find it but I am Looking to see if you made a UA-cam video on Copacabana condo in Jom tien? If so could you send me the link or anybody else thank you very much once again taking me through Thailand for my retirement as I've pretty much been living in Thailand since 2016 and retired also🇺🇸
Hello, can I get a retiremen visa and come to thailand one month of the year only. Also for every 90 day registration do it from the states and mention my U.S address in my chekin process. Thank you very much Claudio
Hi, If you are planning to spend just 1 month at a time than you definitely don't need a retirement Visa and you can enter just as a tourist and don't need to waste your money on a retirement Visa. A retirement Visa is useful for people that plan to stay longer than 6 month a year. Cheers
If you click the info circle at the top right of the video then all 3 videos we have made with Claudio will show, just click any one to watch it.
@@claudiospies1905 Done and dusted. 👍
I applied for my own Retirement visa from Australia. No problems at all, and it gives you the advantage of not needing your cash in a Thai bank (at least for the first two years). And once you have a retirement visa it's straight forward to apply for a local bank account. Definitely no need for an agent.
You need health insurance with that, right?
Thank you for the info.
@@somchai7701 Not then, but you do now I think.
You guys need to have more of these sessions...love your stories!
Thanks for an informative video.
If your budget is tight, no need for agent.
Also as you alluded to, only ride a motorbike if your experienced.
Your retirement can be ruined in a split second.
Same same in any western country
It was great hearing Claudio again on your channel. He shares a lot of useful information and practical experience with a good dose of humor thrown in!
Hello Claudio! Likewise I hope that life is treating you well.
Claudio is so great. I could listen to him for hours!
@@claudiospies1905 Well sir thank you for that.
I just got so moved by your honesty and truthfulness that I was inspired to comment in the same way, let that be example to anyone 🙂
This February I extended my retirement visa myself (agents wanted to charge 9-10KTHB). You fill a form, get the bank statements and pay 1900THB, that was it. Pretty easy. I have no clue why he paid so much.
where did you get the form to do this? Is it at the immigration office where u need to check in every 90 days from what i understand..
@@2magma.command Jomtien immigration office. You can ask for it when you pop in for the 90 days report.
@@claudiospies1905 Yes, I understand. My assumption was that the applicant meets the requirements, either 800K or 65K monthly confirmed by a letter from your embassy which THEY also charge for, haha...
@@claudiospies1905 i have the 800k in my bank and this sept i turn 58 = pension. but i cant move until january because of Apartment lease. i plan on visiting Thailand tho perhaps this sept. check out visa agencies and general holiday time. thanks much again Claudio
Claudio, I really appreciate the time you guys put into this video. I like how you covered everything from the Visa process to life with Thai Ladies. Very positive and motivating. Thank You!!
Claudio is the Man!!! Always nice to hear his perspective.
I know, sorry Claudio I think it was the automatic spelling that made it an a. My apologies my friend. Fixed it.
Printing a chart of Celsius. This man is not only a legend, but a genius!
Golden information fellas . Thankyou very much . Claudio is a lark , his findings regarding Thailand and Thailand ladies are brilliant and have put a big smile on this old blokes face .
When I retire to Pattaya, Claudio will be my wingman and personal advisor.
Another tool.
@@claudiospies1905 Ignore him, Claudio. Nick is simply jealous of our impending bromance. 😆
This guy is great... always very informative... the tip for dumping her at the end is worth the price of the video... and I'm still laughing at the cheating joke...
Excellent video, thanks Daz, Claudio!
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice video.
Claudio seems like a character.
Love the option B break up story about the stock crash & no money.
Cheers
He said doona and you corrected him with duvet.. Doona is what they are called in Australia.
Thanks, I didn't know that
You guys are awesome. Thank you
Great conversation with truthful information, a very rare commodity in Thailand. Great video guys thanks.
Useful info for all of us planning to stay long term. Thanks Daz!
Thank you very much for very useful info!
Some young guys complained about the "scams" there. A 80 year old interrupted and said he is currently paying 3 alimonys in the U.S. And no fun, of course.
Thanks for the video! I arrive near the end of May for 6 weeks to do exactly what was covered here; explore different parts of the city to pick a vibe to my liking; figuring out transportation, contacting an agent, etc. Once I'm there full time, I'll have all the time in the world to find a girl friend! Thanks again!
Steve, I just left Thailand after my 2nd visit. As you mentioned what you are doing before making the jump, I am doing the same thing. In no rush to make a rash decision, and regret it after a month.
Great of you to have a tourist visa. I only have the 30 day max exempt.
So good even after being a traveler regularly to Thailand this was great to hear...Such a fantastic conversation...L.A Rob
Hi Daz and thanks a lot for all the videos you have done and are doing. I am 53 and I plan to come to Pattaya to see if it is the right place for me to settle down. From France you can believe me you make me dreaming and sometimes I have to watch twice your videos but what a plaisure. May I ask you the link to Claudio Channel and videos. I would like to follow him as well and be in contact with him for renting his condo. Thanks again for everything !
Claudio is always entertaining & informative.
@@claudiospies1905 Who is your visa agent. I was quoted $39000 baht.
@@claudiospies1905 It included everything. Went to Key Visa hoping it was open but they were closed for Song Kran and in a God awful location.
@@claudiospies1905 Ok ✔
@@claudiospies1905 Key Visa is 54000 baht for everything.
ED Visa seems like the best price.
Thank you for the Great information, I will be in Pattaya June 3-8 2023 can't wait. Maybe we can enjoy a coffee and or beer, thanks again
First thing i do when dating a Western Woman is look in her Medicine Cabinet
She probably does the same to YOU…LOL
Creepy
Sad true and effective
Saves money. 💊
@@NZMuzz Not creepy at all. So many crazy biatches running around on depression and anxiety medications that if you see it, leave and don't go back!
Great points and hilarious once again!
another great video daz very helpful information.
Sampled Tree Town f/ 3 days, checking out Jomtien for a couple, then off to Hua Hin. Trying to see which is more me
Always a good video when Claudio is on.
Always good advice (and from you also Daz)😊
Cool guy and nice interview. Thanks Dr. Daz
Good information. I must save this video.
Great Video! Glad you are doing well there Claudio. I will be back in Thailand in a month or two. Hope to see you.
Current rate in Bangkok through a migration agency is ,
8000 baht to open a Thailand bank account, ( they supply the 800.000 baht solely for this purpose only)
45.000baht for 15 months retirement visa,
5000 baht for multiple Re entry, optional,
I checked all this last week,
Hello, thank you for the information, may I ask what agency did you use. Thank you so much.
@@claudiospies1905 Thank you Claudio for the quick response and thanks again
@@luisRoma747 Thai visa Expert Bangkok, I didn’t use them I will do my own Marriage visa
@@claudiospies1905 I just got a Quote from Thai visa Expert Bangkok, I’ll do my own marriage visa
@@claudiospies1905 Yes but I would rather put up 400000 B then 800000 B
Thanks guys, always informative and funny insights 😂😂😂 cheers
Thanks for the info guys!
Awesome Video !!! Please bring us more with different opinions.
I like it, very informative...Have a Good One Dear Friend
Great channel!
Very educational!
Thank you very much!
Claudio is the man ! 😀
Good info . Daz we need Cute Vee
Next video
Thanks Daz
Don't Complicate UR life. STAY SINGLE.
No. A unshared life is a vaisted life
I get such an amazing full service for such a little and it is so funny and so entertaining - isaan girls are the best ( if no tatoos and no bar history ) and all Thais say and know that, too ...
Very helpful. Appreciate the information!
It was once described as Claudio says,,,tggai women are like 1950's(US)housewives
Great interview !
Excellent video., TY!
After watching a few soi 6 and beach road vids, I have to say that the healthy weight to size ratio changes drastically... ☹️
No money no honey. Is a more useful thing when you need to get out of a bad thing. Ha ha hahaha
The fruit is awesome too for sure ..
always good info.....thx
Hi Daz just watch your video just one thing I want to ask you can get a retirement Visa on a 30 day Visa exemption a great video and information.
Yes, you can start there.
Very informative video thanks daz and claudio. I won't have the 800000b saved up by the time I want to retire to pattaya in 3 years. I'm glad the visa can be facilitated.
@@claudiospies1905 have you a chanell on UA-cam claudio
Very helpful 😊
I am sold, Coming in September and gonna do it. I already have the Bank acct & phone & Driver's licenses. I already have a condo rented for 3 months.
@@claudiospies1905 No I did not, but now that I know I will view it. Not exactly following your timeline, I am getting my bank account up to 800k+ ThB, most of the rest will be done at Key Visa.
@@claudiospies1905 BTW. It is advisable to get that International Driver's Permit prior to arriving in Survanabhumi
Claudio, at 52 M sq it is beautiful. This will give the newly arrived a place to sort out their options and "Move On" Thanks for the video, I have my place already reserved for 3 months upon arrival....same neighborhood.
@@claudiospies1905 A D/L isd not very good ID in Thailand. Meh. They want a p[roper Thai National ID card or a Valid passport. But you do get "locals" pricing at many parks, museums, and events. Avoiding the Tourist Double Pricing" scheme
@@claudiospies1905 Your condo is a resource for wanna-be relocated expats. Thanks for your service to us all. And yes, we can break bread & have a beer some day in September or October. On me of course!
wise transfer bank.have a thai bank account
Good to be so young and have the ability to retire
@@claudiospies1905 Looking good
Daz, can you tell us the link to Claudio's channel?
More Claudio please!
claudio is a great talker
Thanks again Daz! I hope we'll run into each other on some beach or soi one day!
thai street venders will try to sell things to you that you dont want and when you say "no" they will just stand there for a long time looking at you ....even if you are eating or in a club..so dont get angry..just walk away
Learn the Thai phrase
" My aow krap "
Which is a polite phrase meaning "I don't want it thank you "
Say it once, if they don't move just look at them and repeat it until they move along.
@@everythingPattaya what do you do if a ladyboy touches you in 7 eleven? Can you punch them? Call police?
First few weeks/ months are expensive yes , but then I hope it will settle down fine ..
I like plan B. The Thai girls are interesting. Great girls. Be careful with them. Be honest. All of them have had bad relations in the past. When you find a good one treat her like gold
Wow... Mexico is sooo much cheaper. 1k for a temporary visa which is good for 4 yrs.
This gives you Mexican Medical, own or sell property, bank account and no visas.
Mexico is my 2nd choice, im gonna try thailand 1st. Also depends where you stay. Mexico city will not be cheaper than certain parts of thailand. In thailand you will see people that speak english.Btw. Im of Mexican origin and although i love Mexico ,Thailand will be safer than Mexico OR the USA for that matter.
@@claudiospies1905 You're a real Romeo aren't you Claudio?
OK guys.... Mexico is far from safe. As bad as the major USA cities. And the night life is underground. And the girls are not as good looking as SEA girls. Food is more expensive and alcohol is far cheaper.
After extensive world travel during my life there is no country were the people are as kind and nice as SEA.
And SEA is very fun. And fun in SEA is the same price as Mexico.
OK... I have used the government hospitals here in Mexico. I had a hernia done in LA Paz and my total cost was 260$. You can barely see the scar. I have taken people to the hospital and they are great. As good as Canada.
Beware the American style private hospitals.... They are very bad. Very bad.
Hi Cludio, are you planning to stay there in your 70,s 80s and untill the end? When you are not as mobile, have you made arrangents for your care?
Hi,
I am just now turning 59 years old.
I have plenty of friends that are 73 and even 83 and believe me, they get here much better care from their Thai lady than what they would receive from a care center back in their homeland.
Here you have the thai National Hospitals that would take care of you even without Health Insurance and the costs are low and you will be very surprised about this fact.
I don't worry about getting old here since I know that I will get much better care than in any other country and Thai people respect their elders.
I hope my answer helped you.
Cheers
@@claudiospies1905
Thank you Claudio for your time and effort. If I visit Pataya I will invite you to lunch or a drink or two.
Thanks again.
@doidoi5762
Sure, I am happy for a good lunch, sorry I don't drink Alcohol, maybe a cocktail, but that also only once a year.
@doidoi5762
You should watch also the other Video that I made with Daz -
You can find them in his Playlist.
1.
How to make money without a Thai Partner
2.
How to find a traditional thai lady - none Bar girl.
Many important facts on how to successfully move to Pattaya and live here.
Mainly all common sense rules that you should follow.
Cheers
What about prescription medication from USA , do you need a doctor in order to receive prescriptions? Also, are the medications of the same quality as in USA or are they “ Chinese knockoffs “?
95% of "prescription medication" is available direct from good pharmacies without any doctor's prescription in Thailand
None of it at all IMO is fake, it is all genuine.
@@everythingPattaya thank you for the feedback , do you know if that includes pain medication like oxycodone ?
great info guys
if a lot of western women watched this, the comments would be hilarious
😆
omg very good tank's i lost al my money very good option
Claudio is from Italy where they all scoot around on their bikes, if you haven't ridden a bike before then it's probably not a good time to start in Thailand
@@claudiospies1905You said danke in an earlier comment. I believe that is German for thank you. Are you German?
Daz,
Could you please do a video about someone wanting to come and live in Thailand for say a year?
Let’s say on tourist visa (multiple entry), ED visa or even working visa if you’d be happy to teach at a school in Thailand.
Generally things have gone well for me , bank account , visa & Condo. I use my uk 🇬🇧 accounts for now but shall try set up my pension payment direct to Thai account soon ..
Good Idea, i just might do this this and i may do it as soon as i pension. might be different in the USA but i hope I can have a portion of my pension going into my US account.
I have yet to reseach this but what Thai bank do most expats use??. i may start a little account. i may as well. Thanks much.
You should note that if the UK Pension Dept know that you are living abroad, they freeze your pension so you don't get the annual inflation increase.
If you have 2 UK accounts in different banks, you can transfer from one to the other before you send the money to Thailand.
@@everythingPattaya is my old bank pension. I have emailed them my address and phone number. Also I have told the international dept at the hmrc I am abroad and this is my only income so is under the £12,750 threshold so is paid gross .. i going to ask them to pay direct into Thai account as I know this can be done .. I not old enough for the state one yet lol 😂.. but aware no increases , thanks for reply
@@everythingPattaya I have notified banks too , so I hope when the cards expires , if I still here , a new one is sent 🙏
Oh grief not this guy again
Hi Daz, many thanks for these retirement videos. They are so very useful and well put together. You mentioned in these videos that you food shop and do your own cooking. I have a slight concern regarding meat and fish produce from the night markets. Do you buy meat/fish from a supermarket, like the Big C? Have you made a video in one of these big supermarkets? Many thanks.
Loved the tip about lost all my money in the stock market, 555! I thought Claudio said he paid 75, 000 THB for a retirement Visa? This February I paid 24.5k for a 15 month visa and 4.5k to open a bank account. This is my third Retirement Visa; the, the first two I did myself; they are not difficult to do; however, I can get 5% interest in my home country; interest rate in Thailand is 0.5 to 1.0%, Because either way I way going to pay, I decided to have the visa agent do the work for me😁😁
You misheard, not 75K, 25K is the usual agent's fee.
@@claudiospies1905 My bad, I need a new hearing aid, 555
The hardest thing is finding a condo to rent. No matter what country. Being there and getting around is the problem. The issues of missing all the good deals, or a great place. You can plan all you want. ( like I did) But once you are here it's totally different. There are hundreds of options. I am bouncing around Hotels in different area's of town. But the mistakes are certain to come.
Forget agents. They don't respond anyway now that imes are good. Just go to the condo front desk.
@@billytheweasel The last couple days I have and they were closed. Songram. That is my plan.
Luckily, I stayed in a hotel for one month then secured a condo since early April in northern Bangkok ..
Love videos like this. I plan to apply for a retirement visa when I’m there. Question: when you came on initial 60 day visa, or visa exemption, did you need an onward flight (out of Thailand). I don’t expect this is an issue for Thai immigration, more a requirement for airlines (flying out of the UK)
It's a good idea to buy a cheap throw away ticket to Cambodia or Vietnam, timed a day on two before your 60 day visa expires which you can show at Immigration
Daz I think the same as you its like starting life at 18 again but better no work and more money. Ha ha forgot 18 in a 65 year old body sometimes a problem.
Kamagra gel is the answer to that problem Kev LOL
@@everythingPattaya ha ha not that problem still work. Hangovers dizzy bad back hernia and memory loss etc.
Hola Claudio. Como Estas?
I just found the video link to the Copacabana condo you made so disregard my last message regarding sending me the link.
🍀 thank you very much🙏 once again🏝
No information on health insurance?? Or requirements for insurance, It would be great to fill that gap
This is Part 1
Thanks Daz, Look forward to the information, thanks for great videos.
@@claudiospies1905 thanks, I didn’t know that
Would Claudio tell us who he used for the Visa Agent? Thank you in advance.
Brilliant ;-)
Nice interview as always. By the way question Claudio, what’s your skincare routine. No way you look 55.
And be careful when your latest fling handles your private parts. Nails or vigorous action can (accidentally or deliberately) result in your protection subsequently splitting at the most important time. That's hassle to avoid!
Hey guys I been here a week during 1 month stay.. U been spot with the advice ..Im thinking about getting business cards made that say 2 month 1200 baht phone bill paid call line id here wink wink. Ill make a spreadsheet with ratings and due dates so they dont double dip me.. Do they all pay 1st of month or different dates ??😃KAP !! U may have already talked about this as a disclaimer . Yeah when i move here im installing a sound system with scary ghost sounds in my condo asap KAP
Re riding a scooter - are there expats who can help adapt to Thai riding & teach farang kids?
Hi guys, great video as always. Question for you both, how do I receive postal mail from the US forwarded to Pattaya on essentially an ongoing basis?
I use DHL or Fedex to send anything important
1st thing come to Thailand for a few months around march April May to see if you can handle the very hot humidity 2nd make sure you have above 60k coming in every month yes you can do it for about half that but that's existing
60k baht
The heat & humidity for sure is tough but I am getting used to it slowly 😊
What if you do not have 23,000 to deposit?
Thanx for the info. My question is simple. I am 70 yrs old and on a $2170/month pension. Do I have to go on Visa Runs or can an agency take care of it for a fee?
@@claudiospies1905 thanx...
As Claudio says above
You do wonder just how many thai scooter riders have a thai full license looking at some of the antics , and the in ecperiended falangs are one mistake short of a serious accident . so I would advise to try and get your 125 full liecence i in ur own country first It may just save ur life and keep ur medical cover valid in a serious prang
does age matter for a retirement visa? as long as you can cover the financial requirements?
Yes, you must be over 50
Given Darren’s unfortunate passing do you have another visa agent you recommend? As always I enjoy the videos.
Key Visa is still open and run by Ann the manager for 15 years and Darren's wife
I've visited Pattaya many times and had a relative that lived there many years. I saw how the Thai immigration worked over a period of years and saw how crazy it was. Why would anyone tie up 800K Baht in a Thai bank just to live there and you still have to report to immigration there every 3 months. Here in Mexico I didn't have to do anything, no deposit in a bank ,no health insurance, no paying fees to an agent, none of that. They keep changing the rules in Thailand and basically if you want to retire or stay there long term you have to jump through so many hoops and tie up your money in one of their banks plus paying hundreds of dollars in fees. And God forbid if you overstay just a few days you are subject to a stiff fine and possible prison.
@@jimf937 I really enjoy the weather here because I know how hot and humid it is in Thailand. I like being able to sit outside when it's 80 degrees and sleep at night with my windows open when it's about 60. I really like Thailand but the immigration and the heat are things I don't like. There's enough to do here if you want.
Sorry whole nother area? Sorry I can't remember and I cannot find it but I am Looking to see if you made a UA-cam video on Copacabana condo in Jom tien? If so could you send me the link or anybody else thank you very much once again taking me through Thailand for my retirement as I've pretty much been living in Thailand since 2016 and retired also🇺🇸
Hello, can I get a retiremen visa and come to thailand one month of the year only. Also for every 90 day registration do it from the states and mention my U.S address in my chekin process. Thank you very much Claudio
Hi,
If you are planning to spend just 1 month at a time than you definitely don't need a retirement Visa and you can enter just as a tourist and don't need to waste your money on a retirement Visa.
A retirement Visa is useful for people that plan to stay longer than 6 month a year.
Cheers
How much is required balance during renewal? B400K minimum? And is such amount should not go at any point below that if you are planning to renew?
Does Claudio have a channel?
No he doesn't