LEAVING Thailand permanently! WHAT went WRONG?
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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A subscriber of mine, Big Scott, moved to Thailand almost 2 years ago. He sold everything in the US and made this huge move. We did an interview and soon became friends. It cost him a fortune. for an abundance of reasons which he will explain he is moving back to the US. Moving around the world is not for everyone. Scott's cautionary tale will be good info for someone who is on the fence and is only hearing positive aspects about Thailand and moving abroad in general. No where is perfect.
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The problem is that wherever you go, there YOU are...
Yes love Buckaroo Bonzai!
What gets me is that they tuck tail and just return back to their old vomit that they left back home.
Exactly! Excellent book by Book by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He probably run out of $
That's a real sucker that one!
more room for us in Thailand. A LOT more room, whoops.
He better not take her back to the states with him! She'll be Americanized, seek out her own kind, and divorce him after obtaining citizenship.
Up to him 😊
@robertgrays8790 - the Thai girlfriend won't last in Texas! The cultural differences and loneliness, especially homesickness will have her right back in Thailand. Scott is a pilot so he will be away from his girlfriends for days at a time. The absence can drive an American girl crazy, let alone a Thai girlfriend.
Goodluck with that story, we all know how it goes... 🤔😂😂
It happens!
Wow, you don't know Scott, never met his girlfriend and you know her better than Scott, AMAZING!
He´s a typical kind of expat. Absolutely full of himself and smarter than everyone, yet he does every mistake, you can imagine. Strange.
Expats Ueber Alles
He is quite smart and educated, was not condescending towards people. The only person full of themselves here was you.
@@2000ViperGTSsubscribe sounds like a wokie comment that one
we call them "falang kee Nok" (foreigner bird shit....
He's a white man...that had a sorta high, income
"How NOT to Move to Thailand--Definitely don’t do what this guy did " (New title for the video)
I kept expecting him to tell a story how he got cleaned out by this GF but I guess that's for another video.
TOTALLY. This dude made all the noob mistakes. FFS, he shipped pallets of household stuff over here!! LOL.
@@Shithappenswhenu Maybe if he lost 200 lbs... just maybe.....
In my opinion, I don’t believe that the concerns he mentioned were the main reasons he’s leaving. He said he came to Thailand several times prior and he should have seen and experienced these issues. He’s leaving because he’s running out of money and needs to go back to work. Period
Yeah, his story is a little fishy. That said, buying a new car and motorcycle and hiring the biggest house in Pattaya is indicative of somebody that doesn't plan very well.
Also, he said he's taking his Thai girl (who he hasn't known very long) back to the States, so best of luck with that.
@@samiam8114 Honestly I hope it works out for him, but I will never ever bring my Thai gf anywhere near the states. Nothing good will come of that.
Suspect that may be right but, OTOH, he does not seem to be the most discerning and far sighted of wallahs
But he's also saying he's just purchased a new house in texas and paid cash for it
New truck, new scooter, flash house, never ever flaunt your wealth in Thailand, you attract all the wrong kind of people.
Same in the Philippines, do not show cash, you'll be a prime target, your Filipina girlfriend will set you up.
But he's leaving now, so...
@@TheUtuber999 He probably met all the wrong people so decided to leave.
It's the way if many forieners, American, Swiss, German.
@@bigtony4829 Because those are the people that take the risk or have the initiative and money to move internationally, the guy working at KFC or Wallmart will die on the shop floor as he will not have the money to retire early and move overseas.
He seems to me the sort of person who should never move to a foreign country. Doesn't make any effort to integrate with the local community, by learning the language for example, and builds his life around the English-speaking ex-pat community. A good way to feel isolated. A good way to be despised.
Won’t work out for many. Definitely want his thing unfortunately
Yes.. notice how he said the mover didn't speak English... The mover is Thai and he's in Thailand! Duh
It’s not hard to translate few words on your phone and show it to the Thai guy.
I don't know about that. I didn't get the impression that he hated the country or the people. Just couldn't make the adjustment. When I was in the military, I met plenty of "ugly Americans". He doesn't strike me as one of them.
Yeah just the fact that he bought that huge truck and house makes me think that the he thought he was moving to Florida.
The reason why Scott is leaving, is Scott. Has nothing to do with Thailand...
He complains about the native people of a foreign country does not speak his language - and he's the guest? Come on now...
Same here in the Philippines. Americans get angry when the locals speak their own language. Call it "bamboo" or "yapyap".
You mean like the Hondurans and Venezuelans when they invite themselves HERE?
to be fair he wasn't really complaining. just point out that he can't communicate in Thai. :)
@@solarguy1702 Only ignorant morons generalize.
Not the supermodel I wanted. I am sure his girlfriend is thrilled by that comment 😂
made me laugh hes lucky he got anyone!
Imagine what she's telling her friends.
Well she will never starve in the US🤓! She can eat him for months if WW3 strikes on our soil!
@@Richard.Cabeza lmaooooo
@@pamspencer5733😂😂😂
ADVICE: Don't buy property, don't buy a new truck, don't get married, don't worry about the New Tax law, becos life's too short.
- Don't buy property - I will buy because rent is just money paid for mortgage of landlord
- don't buy a new truck - Agree, it's hot, so choose location where you can just walk for 80% of your needs, ride a scooter for the 20% on bi-monthly basis.
- don't get married - Agree, no explanation needed
- don't worry about the New Tax law - worry, don't, but being informed is important
- life's too short - Agree
@@bigradwolf5001 Only rent if it's cheaper than buying.
@@nomadic-mindRight. If there is cash possibility to buy then buying becomes cheaper. The problem for non-cash buyers is interest rates are at 7.5% while capital gain in condos are 5% in Thailand (maybe higher in other specific spots like beachfront, or those next to rich Thais' residences).
- Better to rent if you want to be the owner of your property. will cause the price to rise not good for Thai people and foreigners and there will be new legislation to control
- don't get married = It's up to you and your partner. Why did you get married? For the nominee , family future, Or just have fun and hope for benefits?(Most foreigners in Thailand) That's why it's difficult for you to get a Thai citizen.
- don't buy a new truck = depends on your decision.
- don't worry about the New Tax law = If you don't have financial problems or doing something illegal. There's no need to be stressed.
@@nomadic-mindIf you plan to be here more than 10 years it's worth buying.
Reasons why Scott left
1. Thailand doesn’t speak English
2. Sick of Thai food
3. Thailand is hot and he is fatter than before (his words)
4. Underestimated his own age 😂 (hilarious)
5. Worries about dying in Thailand
6. Ran out of money
7 Motorcycles are too small.
8 Can't find a good Pastor at the Temple.
9 McDonald's sizes are too small.
10 Couldn't find a gym with strong enough floor.
11 Drive in wrong side of road.
12 Missed the BLM Summer of Riots.
@@patienceobongo 🤣 missed those ones
So basically his problems with Thailand were Thai language and Thai people. What a surprise. I am sure moving expenses are less than a language course would have been.
My dad was retired in Thailand for 15 years. On those 15 years he would always complain about traffic in Thailand, this and that. Come back to the states, and after 3 months complain about the price of things in America, the traffic there, and general cost of living. And then start planning his flight back to Thailand. It’s easy to move to Thailand, it’s difficult to make the move back to the states after that. I see this happen often to people.
and the woke politics, and the crime and the winters up north, etc etc
He will be back within a year 😂😂
HAHA!!!
Typical American I love everything about Thailand they're going to have to find me and kick me outta here for me to leave for good, I mean you can always visit the states as long as it's still blue🤷🏽
@@ubiquitousdiabolus
Woke politics?! So you are fine with racism? Yeah, sure!
And the fascist bigots living in Red states.
I do not think this guy could pass a physical examination to get a pilot’s license to fly a major airliner.
Or fit in the pilot seat.
That crossed my mind too!
I think some houses one enjoys living in , one likes the house the neighbourhood and others you don't like . Like Im living in a church somewhere quite remote in Australia . Probably the worst place Iv lived as far as places Iv owned . And can think of a couple of houses Iv had that I would have stayed there quite happily for the rest of my life . But this aint one of them lol groan
@@toneyeyemine three....lol... all texas...
That is what retirement does to you...LMAO.
The good life.
It totaly depends on person, individually! I lived in Thailand for four years! 1984-88. I was lonely but I was happy! It was job related and I learnt Thai on the streets! Thai people are most pure , innocent, and helpful people in Far East! ❤
I have met a swiss woman who was working with people having problems. She said that her clients where the men who came back home after a long term love affair in Thailand. She asked me a question "what was a main filling of them having been left after a 2 years of "marriage" with thai woman- what do you think? She said it was a shame! When they spent all they money on her house or buisness women were gone.
Definitely which leads to depression. It’s pretty sad
I met my wife when i first came to Thailand. We started a relationship and married a year later. That was 16 years ago. We never discussed our finances until after we were married. Turns out i am not rich but very secure financially. She turned out to be rich. I pay all the expenses since i think it is the responsibility of the husband and let her keep all her money. I am 23 years older than her so expect i will pass first. I consider her money a nest egg to make sure she can survive well after i pass. She also will receive about 4k a month in survivor benefits from me.
@@rondodson5736 If she has money, why is it "the responsibility of the husband". Is she somehow unable to pay her own way?
The overall reason he's leaving Thailand is that he's going back to work because he has real estate debt. Everything else he mentions is small crumbs that can be resolved easily. Most farlangs leave Thailand for two reasons HEALTH or they have FINANCIAL issues.
Those can be serious concerns in Thailand
@@GreenyTravels not if you've got the money to offset it. Health is essentially money . Thailand has Awesome health care so long as you can afford it...?
Finances are definitely money..
Work is definitely money..
I don't agree at all , These are good reasons , heat is a big deal . If you can't handle one would not want to live in it . its a huge issue .
@@Truth-fk3vp I agree however I'm pretty sure this gentleman knew Thailand was hot and humid before he arrived. Plus the gentleman is quite heavy set so he should have known to makes changes to his diet or suffer the consequences.
Wait, everyone says that the health care is great and affordable in Thailand! What is the real story regarding health care? Is it cheap but the quality is poor or is it good quality but expensive for foreigners?
I’ve been in the cockpit for 30 years and never saw a pilot that large.
He must be wating mostly western food.
@@144k_Kingdom_Living …yep. Trying to figure out what cockpit he could operate safely in. Even in an economy seat as a passenger he would have issues….As far as his commercial medical, which is required, I wonder what AME would pass him.
How do you get so large on Thai food?
I'd be more worried about whether he took the shit shot.
He flys Jumbos.
Australian here. Born and bred in a town called Darwin.
I have been visiting asian countries since the 80s. The roads are crazy, biggest vehicles have the right of way, its a madhouse. As for the heat and humidity, Darwin is in the tropics of Australia so the weather is about the same. But it grinds away at you. I'm retiring in a couple of years and moving to Perth. Great place, pretty much my second home already. Its descibed as having a Mediterranean climate, hot summers, mild, wet winters, but low humidity. And that's the killer in the tropics. When you retire, you definitely want to find that place you're comfortable in.
My favorite vehicle is a 1970 Plymouth Fury. It was called a boat as well as a muscle car. I had one and regret ever selling it, but the roads in Thailand are not big enough for it. Plus the import tax to bring a vehicle in is horrendous.
Good luck to you sir
If you want to settle in a foreign country, it might be a good idea learning the language...I mean, even as a tourist you try to pick uo a few words, but I cannot imagine living in a place permanently without learning the language.
For F sakes....they call themselves Expats, not immigrants. That says all you need to know about them.
No where in the world are young women attracted to old men. Its transactional.
@wolfgang…your statement is fitting. If you don’t speak their language, you miss out on the complete experience. You don’t get to fully understand what’s happening around you or in the country. It’s no different to immigrants coming to the US, living here for years, and not learning to speak English. It’s simply beyond me! 😮
@@4everu984 no way! Big Scott is a cutie.
@@kennethhurst6296people that go to the US and never speak the language have no intention of assimilation. They want all the perks and then they make their own countries right inside the US and the US accommodates it. The US needs to stop accommodating that.
If ur Thaiwoman can english u don't need so much word in Thai.
Happiness is inside, not outside - no place, object, relationship or anything else in the outside world makes us happy for long. Unless you realise this, life's just a hamster wheel of frustration and misery.
Yes I agree
Spot on!
Correct
Where ever you go...there you are...
Exactly
Sounds like alot of lameful excuses to me. Maybe he should take advantage of everything Thailand has to offer like improving his health by exercising, eating healthier and losing weight. I see so many middle age men come to Thailand and not try to maintain a healthy lifestyle!.
As a commercial pilot his livelihood is very dependent on being able to pass a class A physical. I wish him continued good fortune.
@@ccrider8483 what at the buffet?
Bargirls is why guys retire in Thailand... except Greeny of course.
Yep . those plane loads of old ex- pats ain’t going there for the weather 😂😂😂 . if they could be bagging young hot girls in their own country those planes would be empty 😂😂😂
2 x pallets of stuff that could be bought new in the US cheaper than it costs to send it
If he had to do it again a lot would have been different.
He Really needs to drop that weight ASAP...he's going to have a strict physical before being re-hired as a commercial pilot! A heart attack in mid air ain't what airlines are looking for! No more bacon, no sweets, lots of water...drop that excess blubber!
😂
After one year living abroad many American are the specialist how a country works. We have this kind of people in the Philippines too and they are living in their own colony in Dumaguete....
Everybody has a YT channel and try to teach others about the country.... but in the end they know nothing because they live in the expats sportbars world....
Theses yanks think they know it all.tallk talk talk ..
Soo many on here. The "expert" ones that ran back to their home countries when covid broke. We stuck it out here.
Im curious if making dozens and dozens of youtube vids while here and raking in proceeds each month could be considered working in Thailand and have visa implications..
agree 100%
@klausschumacher7126 Omg in Thailand. 2- 2 week trips here in a year and they become "influencers".
Always in the same tourist traps.
Orrrr the guys that move to the sticks cause it's cheap and go on and on with videos of fields and how awesome it is.
They want supermodels but look at the state of them. Nothing like a massive ego...
And there are some pretty shallow supermodels in the world.
You must not have listened to what he said. It was quite the opposite. I say rock on! I hope he and his gf love their new adventure!
@@crjetpilot He did say he was expecting to get a supermodel when he moved to Thailand but had to settle down with a very average Thai girl.
The only THE ONLY reason 50 year old single/divorced fellas want to go to Thailand is primarily for one thing 😂😂😂😂😂 The Power Of the Fanny !!!
It’s a powerful thing
Not always true.
A very costly pleasure for most who go this route… It’s well documented but there are still plenty to jump in blind eyed, but it’s LOVE😂😂😂
Yep jis visiting.
@@user-oz5mg5mx8k The cost of doing this in a western country would be 10-20 times more though :)
This man cannot survive anywhere outside America.
yep, I've been here 13 years married, wife has a property business etc you cannot survive here if food is your thing When he goes back into aviation he will probably fail the medical! (BP, weight etc)
You can't run away from yourself.
Sounds like he mismanaged his finances like he has mismanaged his diet.
ouch!
Lmao 100% what a big zero
exactly. then complains about the country. ive been going to thailand for 20 years and never had a language barrier
Heat is extremely more tolerable to a thin person. Same is true for the opposite. Don't see many thin Eskimos. Then again I don't see many Eskimos at all while living in Florida.
Not true, he knows what he's talking about and greeny just blowing it off is bad. The DTA (double taxation agreements between countries) agreements he's referring to will make your eyes watery if you are it paying attention to your incoming finance stream to a country which implements this. I cancelled my Colombian visa for this very reason). Many people blow it off and if and when the country’s tax authorities find out you will be hit with a huge fine as well as having to repay the tax you owe. Be warned! Be advised, if a country in which you have a residency visa does not have a favorable DTA agreement in place you may be subject to taxes on your overseas income. And just pulling a few bucks out of your atm doesn’t work when you’ve committed to house payments etc.
The facts he’s moved 20x for fun kinda says it all.
An airline piolet can commute from anywhere.
People who want careers as independent long haul drivers and international pilots enjoy being able to travel and seeing different places.
I say he moves 10 more times before he's to old to travel any more. He sure don't sound like a Texan anyway.
i visited Thailand but only as a tourist. i am fortunate as i have two pensions and do not have financial worries. However i lived in the Dominican Republic for 7 years and the Philippines for 4 years. Very similar problems in both of these countries to what Scott experienced! i took a massive beating on the resale of my personal SUV and a small fleet of Honda CRVs i used to lease out to tourists. i too now live in Texas with my Filipina wife and 2 young sons that were born in the Philippines. Best wishes Scott on your return to Texas. My name is also Scott!
Thanks Scott
I retired in 2003 (medical), I moved to Thailand in 2007 and have stayed. I fell in love with Southeast Asia when i was sent to Vietnam. Now my wife and i both enjoy traveling to other countries and can afford it.
You sound like a government employee
When he said he wanted to take time out to spend his dog's last year with him, I gained huge liking and respect for him.
Se let me get this straight. He is packing his bags because Thailand is not what he was expecting and is bringing his Pattaya princess back to Texas out of all places with him? I can't wait for another video one year later.
Scott's Thai girlfriend may not like Texas due to the culture shock. Under US immigration law, how long can she stay in the US legally?
Good question but first he has to get her there. No easy task
@@patreimer7696 Six months I believe.
@@TheUtuber999 Thanks for the info. This is not a solution for Big Scott unless he marries his girlfriend and she gets permanent residency in the US. Green card!
Your pattaya girl will LOVE tx...
😂😂😂
This is why I stay only 3 or 4 months a year in thailand after retirement. I love Thailand but I still love my northern European area.
Well Northern European countries are some of the most sought after on the planet, so it makes sense.
This is the way to do it.
Smart move.
I moved south in the states because i learned to hate the cold. It is hot in Thailand but heat doesn't bother me. Even fighting in Vietnam i was glad it was a warm climate.
@@genericdeveloper3966 well USE to be ...The Muslims hordes are making it hell . Amazing the self inflicted Death those countries are committing
Overall good video. Sayed in Thailand 5 months a year 2000 - 2015, great times 😊 for sure. Had a simple appartment in Bangkok never brought anything more than a suitcase. Took a few language classes. Would stay a month or two then leave for a few months. In and out keeps your sanity. Bringing a dog, buying a new vehicle, renting a big house amateur moves. Stay light, always be prepared to move on in a place like Thailand. Bringing a Thai girl back to the US super amateur move, know the game. The tax discussion is a non issue for US residents. Include The Philippines in your program, more options always better.
Good points. Don’t bring anything you won’t just walk away from
Robert Dinero in Heat.
Great move!!@@cipriandobrea7369
Traveling light is great if you aren't 100% sure you are going to stay there. I visited Thailand about a dozen times when I was in the military and gave Thailand some serious thought after I got out. I would have definitely waited 2-3 years living in country before ever making any big purchases. A house would have been something I purchased after getting married and had plans on having children. I think Big Scott had too much of the good life in the states and wanted to duplicate that life in Thailand. I think that was his biggest amateur mistake. You can't take America with you.
Lived in Thailand for 3 years . Married a Thsi Girl . I cought him with a young thai guy . She spends my money to her family and boytoy . Left Thailand 2012 . Moved to Philippines , married a beautiful Pinay . Shes so loving and caring . We have 3 kids . Living here for 11 years and lovin it here . ❤❤❤
Nice.
Pinays are the best
Sounds like you married a bar girl. All my friends here in Bangkok are happy with their wives including myself
My mum is a Filipina ❤️
Caught “HIM” 😱😱…..CRANK
I've worked overseas for 1/2 of my life, 30 years of my life in Europe, Korea, Thailand and know how he is feeling.. after a few years you're think you're missing something in USA go back and remember all the reasons you left USA. It is expensive, too much politics, too many people, travel anyplace is a chore flights, driving RV or hiking back country. We have a farm in Sakon Nakhon and just came back to USA in Oct and I can't wait to leave again and get back to farm on paradise hill. He is unhappy now.. wait till he get back to TX, I give people like him 6 months and they will be wishing they never left oversea. It is the new American Dream... Overseas with American retirement.
Everyone I go home for a few week it hits me fast why I left
It's always difficult . I spent 42 overseas, then returned to the UK almost 3 yrs ago.. will I stay dunno..
Like Scott I brought way too much back, an oversized 40ft container, plus I gave way too much away , sold house in the US way under value due to covid....etc etc
However I'm unlikely to return to the US..
Nevertheless I wouldn't have put things in sorage..
No way...
Amen
This man is too old to be homesick.
faaaactssssssssss
The point about the tax issue is super important, because it shows a larger issue: in all those countries (South East Asia) things can cgange, laws are not clear and basically there is no legal security as you know it in the US or Europe or Singapore. This is a constant threat, you could loose everything, get expelled for no reason and many other issues. Best advise: dont invest too much money as a foreigner, dont have too much funds in your local bank. Rent, live and enjoy..
Makes sense
I agree.
Always have a Plan B.
There are so many Thai ethnic women in Texas, USA… that was born n raised in America, think liked American, went to school in USA….Why on earth Scott the pilot wanted to bring a Thai woman from Thailand… that s dumbest idea..… to my opinion!
@@jkelliott3224
Hoping they wouldn't pick up the bad habits of women in the West.
Exactly. Rent. Walk. Enjoy the beach and food. Do some yoga! My coach always told me you can't be mentally fit if you are not physically fit. Health equals wealth 💯🎾🌞
Come on man... You go to another country demanding they speak your language then getting frustrated when they don't? That mindset is why so many foreigners hate dealing with Americans.
I fell in love with Cabo & invested in a home there. Even though I Airbnb the place most of the year, only use it myself around the holidays, AND MOST OF THEM SPEAK ENGLISH, I still learned Spanish because it's the right thing to do.
Well said . Dude is just a Karen
I think he hasn't given it nearly long enough. I have been in thailand 11 years and didn't really know the country that well except the odd visit to see my wife's family. Met my thai wife in the UK. Never been to pattaya and the first year was great. Viewed things through tourist goggles and the next two years was more frustrated as you get to see some of the faults of the country. Then I realized letting go of your own culture and embrace the new was a big turning point for me. I went back to the UK two years ago and then I knew there is no way I could adjust living their again. It was like a police state. Here in thailand your much more free. Don't miss speaking English and like this guy I don't eat thai food except pad thai. Lost 20 kg never felt healthier. Its about letting go of your own culture and embrace the new. I really think he needs to think differently rather believe moving back to where he was unhappy in the first place.
Great points. I can’t go back to the west either
Scott is a great guy, but I am not buying these excuses. You know about the heat, language and traffic if you have visited Thailand before. Sounds like he may be broke and needs to go back to work. I wonder if he can pass a physical to fly planes again. He may have to go on Ozempic for a year or two.
I hope it works out for him Frank.
I agree! It sounds like Scott wasn't ready financially.
I know those 2 and how to mitigate the effects:
1) Heat -- work around your schedule where you go out early morning and back in air-con in afternoon sleeping and then go out at night. Essentially be a nocturnal person.
2) Crazy drivers - live in area where everything you need is walking distance 80% of the time. That way, you drive 1x in 2 weeks for the 20%. That mitigate crossing roads with the crazies.
Worst for me is 1.Pollution/burning season 2.Heat/humidity 3.Traffic
If you want things your way, and your way only, then moving to another country is probably not for you.
In other countries they have their own way of doing things, and they don't change it for you, even if you think your way is better.
I did that in 2014 from Montana to Dumaguete Philippines. Sold or tossed everything and moved there sight unseen. I lasted five years until the "Paradise Syndrome" wore off. But when I moved back to America I had no house! And prices were through the roof. I spent four years during "Xina Veerus" boondocking in remote lands in the western US.. Finally I found a nice town that still had cheapish houses. But best advice is DO NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE. You'll probably be back home.
That’s a great tip
Racist ala Trump . Typical American..
Absolutely solid advice. Being out of the market of a long term appreciating asset is financial suicide.
Home ownership is overrated.
@@Richard.Cabezais it? It’s something to leave to your kids and a foundation of a legacy
Things worked out well for me. I carefully planned my retirement. I came over in 1991 for a job in a joint venture factory. I was concerned regarding my retirement. There is no Social Security here. I was saving quite a bit of money working here because the company furnished a vehicle and housing including utitities. The Thai economy crashed around 1997 so that turned out to be the kick I needed to go back to the US for a good paying job. I worked and lived frugally in Southern California for five long miserable years. During that five years I was able to top up my social security account and build another pension. When I was financially able to retire at age 59, I cashed out the factory pension and at age 60 I started receiving a private small pension. I bought a decent condo for cash and at that time still got 51 baht for a dollar. My financial situation allowed me to wait for Social Security until I would receive the ful benefit. Now with Social Security and the small private pension I have a healthy surplus every month. I'm not wealthy by any means but I am able to live exactly as I want and don't need to live on a budget.
Sounds well planned. Glad it worked out
Well played, I person with a plan and intelligence... 👍
How much is the monthly pension you are getting?
That's my business. Even my wife doesn't know and that too is my business. Suffice to know that I am not wealthy by any means and I have never received anything other than what I have worked for.
the key is pensions
Just sounds like he made a move in a hurry, didn't think it through. All the best to him from this Thai woman living in the US year 20.
Im Asian Am from the PI. came to the US 45 years ago to work marry and raise two grown boys. We visit the home country occasionally because of my parents properties and to enjoy the tropical weather and culture. The reasons you stated for leaving are reasonable and understandable. Foreigners going the the PI probably have the same sort of challenges except for the language issue since English is a second language in my birth country. Maybe you can make Thailand a frequent place for vacation between your work schedules this time around but not a permanent address.
I can relate to the extreme heat as well having not lived in Asia for a long time. But to me the most salient reason for me to stay in the US as a senior citizen is that as one gets older one should expect the possibility of health issues that will start to happen and Medicare will not cover except fpr emergencies. That means that once a year you must still come back here for physical check ups as well as stay if your health issues need monitoring. In my country every health care expense is paid in cash and sometimes before a doctor or hospital can treat you. thats a deal breaker to me. All it takes is one serious illness and your cash is completely wiped out.
All in all this video is a great information hub for others who are planning to go to anywhere in the developing countries in Asia. Its always pragmatic to do your homework first, and be honest in knowing and accepting the good the bad and the ugly about the place you want to set up your next address. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, as the saying goes.
A generous comment 🙂
Great points! Appreciate the comment
If he lost a ton of weight, he would not feel the heat as much.
yep the fatter that you get the more that the heat bothers you
He lost his money at the buffet... Its obvious.
@@user-hh9dh3fj3f😂😂😂😂
they funnest thing is to go to a cruise and watch the whales come in, love the ones with fried chicken, processed meats and then get a diet coke@@user-hh9dh3fj3f
Greeny you’re a good size guy. He’s 2x your size. Thailand is not for everyone. Good luck to him going back to the U S. I live in the Philippines I wouldn’t move back to the U S for a million dollars
Yeah well no one's offering you the million.
This dude on the other hand is a pilot and there's a big shortage post covid so the airlines are really playing up - so he's gonna make bank.
Obviously it's good you're so happy in the Philippines - I'm happy for you - but we're not all the same and I don't think it makes him an idiot to go back if that's what he wants cool.
@@willsmith39 I understand it’s a lesson to other guys everything not to do when moving to a new country give it sometime. I’m just having fun with it.
Andre the giant size hands.
I could see leaving my country for up to 4 months out of the year. We did the for 8 years but health coverage when you are close to eighty is expensive. Plus you start familiar grounds.
@@billyjohnson9166 Fair enough 👍
I work for a major carrier....there's no way in hell that guy who's over 350 lbs is a pilot other than maybe a flight school instructor. He couldn't even fit in an Airbus 380 seat let alone a DC9...no way he passes a physical. I'm just saying....Sometimes stinks here...
Pilot? He could never pass the physical. I've had to do it and its difficult.
Sure sounds like Big Scott wasn't actually ready to retire and change his lifestyle enough to fit in to Thailand, and certainly hadn't spent enough time in Thailand before moving over. As a result he's pissed away a lot of money in the US and now in Thailand, quite an expensive lesson by the sounds of it.
I've spoken to a lot of Americans with similar attitudes, once the swagger disappears they realise they were unprepared to live outside of the bubble that is America.
Definitely not for everyone
It seems like Scott's reason is that he's not financially sound or else he would not go back to work as a pilot.
yep. like that old saying: you can’t put a round peg into a square hole.. once you’ve lived your whole life a certain way it’s hard to just uproot yourself and move to a strange country unless you can will yourself to adapt to the changes.. climate, culture ,language barrier,different food, loss of certain creature comforts, infrastructure, I’m experiencing these issues in the Philippines myself so you have to throw all the pros and cons in the blender and see how it shakes out..
He got bored.
@@svenw.6918 she got bored with his empty wallet...😉
Pilots have to undergo & pass medical examinations....I doubt Scott would pass the medical to fly again. He is worried about taxes in Thailand; Scott should be more concerned about his health & weight issue.
the tax law doesn't affect him and his savings. He's misinformed.
@@kevinp8108you say that with such certainty. Can you please share your basis for that premise. Enquiring minds want to know! 🤔
Generally, if you are upright and breathing you can find an AME who will pass you. That said, I agree with your second sentence.
I think I might have to report the guy to FAA.. I wouldn't want any health concerns causing any undue risks to passengers.
@@user-hh9dh3fj3fthis guy is most likely ho you want flying you and your family on a dark stormy night with things going pear shaped. Don’t judge the book by its cover!
My brother's been out there married 20 years (pops back occasionally). Of course he misses some things, hates having to deal with the annual paperwork, but he really loves it out there.
He’s sweating just talking, he went there for 1 reason, not mentioned.🤣😂🤣 I don’t think he will jump into another job.🤣😂
I have been going to Thailand for 11 years and I understand everything he is leaving for but the good is so much more than the bad I really think its Him not Thailand
Seems he is suffering from a clear case of cognitive dissonance. And, based on all of the toys he sold when he left the U.S., he had quite a challenge to fill that void. Settling in Thailand requires a complete change in mindset.
It's 100% him...
@@Gregorio7b Agreed - the need to ship a full pallet there, and then TWO pallets back... that's someone a little too attached to material crap. Sure, there may be expensive tools in there, etc., but he's paid $7k for moving it there and back. He made/makes seriously good money as an international commercial pilot. He should have donated anything of value to a local orphanage (to use or sell). It's just 'stuff' - do you really need it?
bingo, gotta be a minimalist@@thunt1565
@@thunt1565 Agree. Easy to sell and buy back and cheaper than $7k.
I'm sorry, but it just sounds like he moved here, realized that he actually had to assimilate to negotiate basic everyday interactions, got pissed and decided to leave. In all fairness, if I had the fallback option of a "six figure sign-on bonus" as he says, it makes the decision a lot easier. But, frankly, it doesn't sound like his heart was ever in staying in Thailand permanently.
Not for everyone
Thank you Big Scott for sharing your experience. It's easy to see that you enjoy bringing good news and being uplifting, so this must have been a bummer to express.
Thank you GreenyTravels for producing this video. It feels authentic and helpful to my own plans.
Best wishes to you both, and everyone else considering this journey.
Aloha
Appreciate you watching!!
He has no idea if his girlfriend is honest. The only way is to bug her phone/residence and hire an interpreter to translate everything. That's the only way to get the truth.
Yes so delusional, It can't happen to me, I'm the exception !!
It's not the heat that's the problem, it's the humidity. I used to shower 4 times a day especially during monsoon season.
Finally got a break the past few days
Yeah,I been in the in the desert in Australia in 48c dry heat, humidity if foul,I hate it...
Can't believe some of the negative comments on this post.
Scott is a good guy and his reasons are legit for a return to the US. I wish you all the best Scott.
Sure he's a good guy, But he just lasted through the honeymoon stage. The story is 100% predictable. And while I wish him success with his Thai lady who seems great, the odds of that success are pretty poor.
@@Gregorio7b Have you met him? I reckon no. Get back in your basement troll
No one can predict the future. Scott’s a good guy. Thailand not for everyone.
Thais love Thailand, moving them out of there is risky. Although Texas weather isn't such a shock to the system. The daily heat is difficult.
Here's my take on moving to another country ( speaking from experience). Point number one,you get nowhere in the first years. You miss your newspaper, or favourite sausages, it's too hot or too cold or something else. You begin to replace the reasons why you left the crappy place with how much you loved it. Believe me it's all an emotional illusion.
Point two. Decide if you've retired in Thailand or if you've started your own business in the US before you sell up and go ( to paradise).Three. The main problem is that when you get there 90% of things are the same as back where you were. YOU.
Edit: Did this unfortunate gentleman think about leaving the junk and shipping his amazing, brand new pickup , thus saving himself the 50% he so sorely talked about? And possibly the 30 % he would immediately loose by driving the next new vehicle off the lot back home in Texas. That may add up to a cool $ 60.000 in savings.
Not only that. If he shipped his new pickup to the U.S., he'd save on the Thai depreciation AND he could secure at least one, and maybe even both pallets in the back of the pickup, so the actual pallets wouldn't cost anything to ship!
@@MarekzAnglii yep. Smart move.
The problem with shipping a vehicle to Thailand is the import tax. If a vehicle is worth $10k, they tax you 25k on it before they allow you to bring into country. I bought a new ford ranger pickup here with everything on it for 26k American, but that was 8 years ago. Don't drive too much so only has 41k on it now and still running great. Only have replaced brakes and tires until two months ago the A/C went out and had to replace whole system. The dealer only charged me $600 American for that repair so was very happy.
@@rondodson5736 the gentleman bought the vehicle in Thailand and the talk is about shipping it back to the US.
First i never had a problem concerning your first point. Second i was fully retired and financially secure so didn't need a business. Third, when i arrived in Thailand it seemed like paradise to me, like a kid in a candy store. Fourth, i brought what i felt i needed in my checked luggage, mailed some things i wanted to have and bought the rest locally. My purchase of first a motorcycle then a pick-up, were fine. Didn't lose any money on selling the motorcycle (my wife is a shrewd business person, and the truck is 8 years old and has been a great investment for us.
This dude is huge, how does he pass his medical?
How does the plane fly off with him in it? 😅
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Nah, he was a Blackhawk pilot and used to hang around special forces guys... His mad fit....😉
There is plenty of work for him as 40% of the vexxed pilots are injured or dead
Will he even fit into the cockpit?
no doult, he will be back🎉 you can make another episode to interview him for the reasons he come back.
lol. Sure. I don’t think so though. Only for vacation
HAHA you think greeny and Scott are doing a content grab? Haha!!!
Summary:
1.: He is out of 💲 💲 💲 !
2.: He doesn‘t get the hot chicks anymore. (no cash ;-) )
3.: It‘s too hot.
4. He will lose weight, because he has to work as pilot again.
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I'm American. I have been in the Philippines for 14 years. The climate is difficult at times but you just need to tough it out. The driving environment is what we call "give a little, take a little". It's typically VERY chaotic, but as long as you understand it, you may think it works better than the US system. I see few accidents. I never want to leave.
You are living the dream. Same as in Thailand. Cannot go wrong here in SE Asia
Right! Thailand is not an easy place just like many other places. The safest way before embarking on that big plan to move to a foreign country to live permanently is to go there and rent a house to live for 3-4 years to learn the good and bad before deciding. What matters most is whether you can adapt quick enough with the local culture and traditions of that country. Test the water first before jumping in fully. Test is thoroughly
Good advice. I usually recommend a year first but definitely take as long as you need until 100% sure
@@GreenyTravels Right with so much info on youtube now, a year of rent is okay. Lots of online recon has to be done prior. If it takes 3 years of renting, something is wrong.
Old saying is don't burn all your bridges. 😢 21:03
@@bigradwolf5001 do you know why I recommended 3 years of renting? That’s where all the truth or ugly side of things will turn up. For some folks they could rent the 1st year and the 2nd year onward they could live in their girlfriends’ residence rent-free 😂
@@grahamgadd4786 Right! Don’t burn all the bridges but if you need to burn it you got to burn it down. But before doing so, build new and solid bridges which requires time and effort. If you do that you would have no regret.
All the great places this guy has been, and moved on from? I think I know what his deal is, and I am not criticizing him at all, this is just what I suspect, and I have seen it before. What this guy is searching for, it can never be found in a place, or in material posessions, or career successes, or food or substances or sexual relations. Actually I think he is not searching at all, he is running from, he is running from himself, from the lack of happiness and contentment that he carries within him. A person like that, and again I am NOT criticizing the guy, they will always find reasons to move on to the 'next place'. The reasons he gave, the heat, the traffic, the communication challenges, anybody going from a western anglican culture to an eastern oriental one, they have to know those things are going to be challenges for them. Take my word for it, he is not leaving for those reasons, he is leaving because yet another place did not bring the happiness and contentment he seeks. Happiness comes from within, by knowing what you are (and are not) and accepting yourself for what you are. Best of luck to the guy, and I sincerely hope he finds what he is searching for.............
Fantastic comment.
Very common for expatriates moving to Thailand. Once they've done all of the typical arrival tasks they get bored and want to move on. He fits the mold 100%.
Spot on. if you lived in 20 different countries and can’t find one to settle in it’s not the country it’s a “you problem “as Abraham Lincoln so succinctly put it “most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be “ I’ve known people like this guy my whole life. a guy will trade in for a new car every year when the new model comes out bcuz it’s got 5 more horsepower than last years model, women remodeling their kitchen and ripping out the carpet every time they go to a home expo display and /or seeing the neighbors new granite counter tops. my neighbors wife spent all of her spare time shopping for trinkets and stuff, every time I would see her get out of her car she’d have two or three bags of “stuff” from designer stores. this guy definitely falls into the category of obsessing over “things “ just the fact that he’s hauling shit back and forth that’s not even worth the shipping costs tells me he’s got a screw loose 😂😂😂
@@keith-kb1zl yeah I thought the same thing about shipping back junk 😂
Charlesjames,spot on correct
I went to Thailand, hired a private driver who took me to all the great local eats. Tour the imperial palace. Played a round of golf. Spent a great time in Pattaya resort eating Durian and the best pineapple fried rice. A nice guy sold me a Rolex Daytona for $25. Came home full of great memories.
That’s the way to go. My first trip here 2010 weeks did the same thing in Bangkok. Great memories
Seriously? Leaving Thailand because of the weather, food and drivers??? You gotta be frugging kidding me?
I'm retiring as an airline Captain in January and will be moving to Thailand Feb 1, 2024. Living in Jomtien. I suspect that Scott and I stayed in the same hotel in Argentina. Same exact lockdown experience. I've been enough to know that the heat doesn't bother me, I know the driving is an obstacle course, intend to study Thai.....and I'm a "one suitcase guy" who has already sold all his material possessions. Already don't miss a thing (especially the boat and RV). Can't wait to be free!
That’s the way to do it
There is no reason you can't build a life in Thailand where you don't need to drive. I plan to live somewhere that I can walk almost everywhere and only need a Bolt when I am going to a specialty store
Why choosing Thailand over other countries like The Philippines, Dominican Republic, South America? Just asking
@@rgasta7765 Been to all of them. Even built a house on the coast of Brazil (which my Brazilian ex-wife now owns). There’s no hard answer to this, except i just love it the most. Cost of living. The people. The food. Doesn’t hurt that i have a Cambodian girlfriend there too.
@@nixworld767 I like Jomtien TH too. But as an American the Philippines are the best place to settle due to language and culture similarity
I think Scott is making a lot of excuses, his argument is weak. This guy just got homesick. Learn enough of the language to get by. The best thing is to learn the language well, this will help you immensely. He appears to have had 1 foot out the door right from the beginning. It's wise to visit Thailand several times at different times of the year to get a better idea of what you are getting into, then keep your residence in your home country for a while (at least a year) until you are sure this place is for you.
You're correct, plus wasting tons of money moving everything back and forth..jeepers
Scott was never ready to retire from the start! It seems like he was escaping from something with his dogs. You don't move to a foreign country just to spend time with your dogs. The fact that he has moved around a lot tells you something. Why would he return as a pilot if he was financially sound?
Good questions
I’ve been in Thailand for almost 10 years and married a Thai lady and gave nothing but positive feelings in Thailand. I buy new cars and when I want a newer one I’ve always gotten great trade in value.
I’ve built 2 houses here near Nakhon Phanom
Living the dream!!!
Lets be frank..after around 2 years living in Thailand and he still cannot speak the Thai language ...this show he is not serious about acclimatise to the local culture and custom..
Don't expect Thailand to be paradise of your choice ..it will be pros and cons... dont expect yourself too much
My father was military and we lived in Bangkok, Thailand for 3 years. (66 to 69). I learned the language and was able to speak Thai fluently. I interacted with the people, thoroughly enjoyed their food, customs and celebrations. I miss Thailand and would love to return but I realize things have changed.
He was a short timer in the 20 other places he has lived.
After living in Thailand since 2003 through 2011, when I moved back to the US, I noticed right away that I did not fit in America anymore.
Partially because of covid, I was stuck there longer than I wanted to be, but two years ago I returned, and happier than ever.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE PATTAYA OR PHUKETT?
Well you just got old perhaps. Nothing is ever the same as it was from your mindset point of view
@@mcluvin65 there are more places but i think your education is not very high so lets say phuket.
@@youngandfree93 I started traveling again as soon as my kids got out on their own. I came to Thailand, fell in love with it, am still in love with it, and am still disgusted with the way things are in the states and have the same reasons for not wanting to live in the states. My mindset hasn't changed.
we asian always have a saying, living in N.America is like a 2nd class citizen, in asia you can live like a king.
Most Americans I know living overseas in Thailand, Philippians etc….are really just taking extended vacations. They all come back to the USA occasionally for some reason. They never leave the USA completely.
Also, they all talk about how great healthcare is in Thailand, but every single one of them come running back to the USA if they have a major medical issue.
More comfortable there. Maybe still have insurance coverage or Medicaid
STDs
Great interview, sadly if the guy dont loose weight .He wont live long enough to enjoy a second retirement. I hope he will work on getting healthy
There truly is a pilot shortage if an Airline is going to hire that over weight guy.
@@handsomeman-pm9vyAre they go to weigh him just like they intend to weigh passengers in the near future?
Interesting reasons. None of them have been a deal-killer for me but others feel differently. My deal-killing problem is the absolute UNaffordability of health insurance here. I am 73 years old with quite a few preexisting conditions that make affordable health insurance impossible. The ever-changing visa situation is another minus for Thailand. They are obsessed with driving out all the foreigners who are not millionaires. Cambodia is looking like my best option.
"Cambodia is looking like my best option" You think that you can get a better deal on health insurance in Cambodia? I have resigned to cover my health cost out of pocket, but will go back to the US for physicals and medications every 3-6 months, and if I have any catastrophic medical issues, go back to the US permanently.
In Cambodia, Is there affordable health insurance for over 70 with preexisting? I think that it is a problem everywhere because the difficulty to use your existing insurance (for example Medicare if you are in the US) in another country. The quality of medical care in Thailand is actually a plus but obviously not a plus if is not affordable because of lack of insurance.
What is unaffordable?
You are spot on about medical. It will for sure drain or bankrupt you if don’t have medical insurance
Health insurance can start to become expensive after 65. It really depends on your financial situation. I pay most of the medical bills out of pocket because they are usually, but not always, 1/5 to 1/10 the cost in the states. If you have some money then you may look for a high deductible policy that kicks in for a very serious medical emergency. That should bring the cost down, but pre-existing conditions are usually excluded. Right now medicare part b costs around 2k per year if you sign up at 65 and it pays 80 percent of allowed costs after the deductible. The copay cost in many cases is higher than the cost for treatment in se asia. It is 10 percent more each year you delay signing up for part b. Part A pays allowed hospital costs for 60 days after the deductible. Nothing is perfect and no best answer. if you have very bad health then look first a place that has good medical care at a low price. I doubt America will give you the best deal. Most se asian policies exclude the usa for a reason.
I would consider moving back to the US, if a sponsor gave me $2 million a year. Only for 3 years. Then, gone again.
A friend once told me that when moving to a new town, rent everthing for at least a year before you decide to buy. That includes housing, cars and women.
Very good idea. Takes a while in Thailand even to figure out where to live
This guy is just like 99.9% of all of the foreigners that leave Thailand. He overbought everything. He spent all of his money. Now he's leaving before he's completely broke. Going back to work so we can stack some more cash. And he's blaming it on traffic and the weather. I'm glad he's leaving.
You named that tune in one..
He's not broke -- he probably had $400K (big money to retire with even in US) which he used to buy house for cash in US because he can't deal with the things he mentioned. The problem I see is now he need to work. I would have paid 60% downpayment and borrowed 40% even if the rate is 7%. Peace of mind is what I'm buying because what now if one gets laid off?
So you're glad he's leaving Well with him go with the money and his expertise and the value he brings to your community.
@@sitdowndogbreath if he had any expertise or money. He would have figured out how to stay in Thailand. He crapped out. So now he's got to go back and get a job.
@@sitdowndogbreath Attila the Hun once said. Every gun has a purpose if only to serve as a bad example.
Lamo. That is weak excuses to go back to U.S because that style of driving is everywhere in Asia. It's that way in Chicago. Also if he is to hot look at his body. He isn't in any kind of shape and of course he probably breaths hard and sweets alot too. Odd are he isnt drinking water and staying hydrated and to stay cool well hello he is on an Island and plenty of ocean to swim and swimming pools to. Then after all that he says he has to go back to work. So why say anything else? Just say you have to go back to work.
Remember, he is an immigrant entering to another country. He should learn to adapt and assimilate to their culture and customs. That’s the complaints Americans make about our immigrants.
bro took a huge L. He's too attached to his possessions, needs to hit the gym, study the language and be at peace with himself.
Nothing went wrong as such. I don't have a problem with Thai driving, it is what it is. I love the heat. Language barrier, sorry to say, that's his problem. Learn Thai, it's not that hard! Thai women love to "take care" or everything, it's their way of showing love. I just let my Thai missus get on with it now, even though it takes 20 minutes to make a simple purchase that we would make in about 10 seconds lol, and just pretend that I have no idea how to buy, say, a hose clip pipe for a certain diameter hose, and just let the Thai spend 20 minutes trying to figure it out. Thai food, well, I eat clean food anyway so not a problem for me. I would advise people to "stay" here long term rather than just sell up and move over. Big difference between holidays and living here, and to try and get out of the holiday mode and do normal things in Thailand, like golf, badminton, bowling, cinema, walking, gym etc. Also, "stay" in different places for a month or so to get the feel for what suits you.
Good points. Personally there is no place I’d rather be
Perfect response... I think it's a pity Big Scotty boy didn't get a chance to go to the gym with you, maybe if he put some effort in and learned some basic Thai he would have enjoyed his experience alot more..
Sounds to me like he bored of being a bar fly .
@@user-hh9dh3fj3fwell I didn't mention Scott's weight, it's not my place to. Maybe he's happy with his size? Just some other things I thought to add. It's taken me almost 2 years to want to live here full time. For the past 2 years, I would do 2 months Thailand 1 month England. On my second visit, the novelty wore off quickly. I knew I wanted to live here but it takes time to adjust. That's why I said stay and not move across immediately. Secondly, I forgot to say there is always Google translator when you want to explain something like for example fixing a bike. I've only learned conversational Thai, I've not learned about engines yet 😂
@@Paul_in_Thailand his size is obviously a problem, I have been 76kg myself ( ex s.f) and 165kg out of shape and 150kg in shape as bodybuilder. All in and out of Thailand.
I know from experience weight makes a massive difference not just physically but psychologically. Yes it's his choice but I think it's obvious. I personally found what worked for me was 3 months on 3 months off . I had no financial problems, I owned a large medical development company. I only left Thailand because my partner passed away ( road accident ) " upto life ". .. if not for this I would definitely live in Thailand, but I would never sell my assets off back home.
When I left Thailand I donated all my stuff including a house to her family, I didn't want them to struggle, her parents where great to me and it was the least I could do out if respect. I gave my Hilux and Ducati to a mate. Thailand is in my opinion the best second country in the world, yes it has its problems, but that's a matter of perspective.
It's one of those places where you get what you give and that is largely dictated by attitude and actions.. good luck with the engines. I found a great are in Bangkok for this kinda stuff in Lat Phroa area BKK, just off Lat Phroa Rd, some of the workshops in this area are great, and alot if the guys are Thai/ Chinese with a good grasp of English and alot of patience...
@@user-hh9dh3fj3f I agree about not selling off assets in the west. I know my assets are safe in England and one should always keep a foot in ones home country. Regarding the weight, if he had mentioned his weight during the interview then it would be a talking point. However, he did not mention his weight that I can remember so I don't think people should even be mentioning it, only the subjects he raised. Besides, weight isn't a reason to leave a country. There are many overweight Thai people too and they live here just fine.
Scott is so clueless about the proposed tax law in Thailand! Taxes will be imposed on "taxable Thai residents" on money EARNED overseas. His savings funds are monies that have already been taxed so it's not subject to double taxation by the Thai government. In order to be taxed on earned income overseas, you must have lived in Thailand for a number of consecutive months in Thailand per year. This proposed tax law was created to tax Thai nationals who are keeping earned funds in off-shore accounts and transferring them directly into their Thai bank accounts without paying any taxes.
Besides, western union is a real thing.. just transfer it in a creative way... Some people are dumber than a fence post... I don't know how he achieved his pilots licence but can't. Fathom the financial sector in his life... ??
It perplexes me.
That's absolutely not true.
it is a pitty that he did not use the time in thailand to loose some weight. it is easier here, you can walk around every day, you can start a keto diet, you have no stress with traffic jams or work or queues.
Definitely seems like a healthy life there
Curious what type and how he was able to secure a US visa for his girlfriend so quickly to "take her back with me". Strong tie/weak tie mentality of the current US immigration maintains will have 99.999999 percent of Thai girls unable to get a visa in this situation. If married < 2 years a CR-1 (conditional resident) or IR-1 (Immediate relative) will take almost 2 years. A K-1 (fiancé) is about 12-18 months. Tourist visa for a single Thai girl with an American boyfriend? Hahahahahahahahaha. Almost impossible. Back to the subject at hand, he simply failed to gauge the impact of the change of culture and environment of living in Thailand and his capacity to adapt to it. He simply decide to cut his loses and bail back to the US to put his nose to the grindstone for more cash. Nothing wrong with that but it is what it is. I wish him the best of luck!
He working on a K1. This is gonna take a while
I see where you are at on this, i felt the down fall was more on the move and first intent over the long term and what happened.
I've been all over Asia for the last 11 years and the ones that don't last typically are the ones that bag it all up and move with no real plan or ideas.
Moving abroad to "Retire" were you are giving up all your social safety nets is always a huge risk and not having some type of income that can cover at least 3x your basic monthly needs and refusing to work is just a means for short term
Ahh and the K-1 depends on this guy's interview and personal things for say, i used to work at the US Embassy in Saigon 2016 as a TAD position and i dealt a LOT with Vietnamese doing tourist visas and westerns trying to bring their "Wives" i say that loosly to America on a K-1
Majority of the people we rejected were due to the Western (American/Aussie) failing the interview to the point we rarely got to the future wife
We typically need to make sure the guy has a basis back home, isn't already married, has steady income to hold a family, and is not a back packer that found a young girl he trying to snag back home and lock down.
The k-1 we issued though was 90 days, with 1 extention allowed that they did in America not in Vietnam as they are already in America by then.
Ahh yeah back on subject, i agree with you i find he just is cutting his loses, i dont know the guy he seems like a cool guy to chill with but he def. didn't have a long term plan or any fall back while being abroad.
I lived in South East Asia for 15 years in the 90´s and earky 2.000´s, had a great time there. I´m now a permanent resident of Brazil and will will NEVER leave South America as it´s the best continent to reside in the world. Westerners are PREYS in South East Asia! Place is great for holidays but not to live permanently and work!
I feel like prey sometimes
@@GreenyTravels In South America you have EXACTLY the same rights as the locals and you can buy land anywhere you want under your name; As a Westerner you must love "adventure" to buy ANY PROPERTY in South East Asia with the absurd laws they have there
@@thomasclementz8149 What part of Brazil? How is crime there? Thanks.
@@pathkris2984 I live in São Paulo but travel a lot for my business. Already went to many remote places of the continent and NEVER had a single safety issue. Having said that I'm fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. If yoi want to live or even want to travel here, I strongly recommend you to learn the language first as few people speak English, except in Guyana...............but this country really sucks!
@@thomasclementz8149 Thank you.
Living in Thailand requires a lot of tolerance. It requires you to relax and push away a lot of preconceived notions, about traffic safety, about the way people should behave, about the gratitude that we should receive in return for our actions. All that kind of stuff, as long as you are able to be very adaptable, and very flexible, and get rid of your judgment, Thailand can be an extraordinary place to live in, very fulfilling and satisfying for a lot of us.
Very well said!!
I don't know why people are giving this guy shit in the comments. He's pretty helpful
Some people will criticize everything
Live in Northern Thailand to avoid heat and humidity. Tolerance and self-discipline are key anywhere. Home is where you make it, not suddenly discover it.
Probably much more peaceful up there
Not so hot, but the winter smoke and haze are too much for me to handle.
The unhealthy air quality from Jan-May is a big turn off for me. Lung cancer is not part of my retirement program.
So Thailand didn't work out for this guy because the food was too authentic and the temperature is too hot.
As a Pilot myself, I don't think he's going back to flying. If you think the seats on the plane are a little tight ... the cockpit is smaller.
The Fat Man is not passing a flight physical nor can he fit in a Pilots seat / chair.
surely he should know this, perhaps he plans to go on crash diet!?
What’s with all the negativity in the comments! This pilot just showed you something valuable! What not to do in Thailand!
Exactly
My best fishing buddy got let go by American Airlines because of his weight (about same looking as Big Scott)... Weight and Health restrictions to be a commercial Pilot is still an issue.... maybe not now with the Pilot shortage... but that changes FAST.
There are a lot of cargo and charter airlines that operate under part 135, dont have the same requirerments as passanger airlines. Can fly till you are unable to pass the physical, past 65.
I met Scott in Jomtien one time. Great conversation and a nice guy! Good luck on your next adventure!!!
Thanks.