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As I am Thai, I agree with you about danger on the streets in Thailand. There have been many people violating the traffic rules especially motorcycle riders. This is because we have light traffic penalty for rule violator and the traffic rule is not strictly enforced as it should be.
Gavin is a good person, 2 years ago, I arrived in Bangkok and didn't know anyone. He was nice enough to meetup for lunch and share his thoughts on Thailand with me. Thanks Gavin! Hope you are doing well!
Tips for driving in Thailand. Go live in the Middle East for 5 years before moving there - no problem, driving in Thailand suddenly becomes an absolute delight 😎
This is the best Asian living interview with fantastic info. Way to go Adam. Also, what a great person to interview. He was a great subject, with sensible, solid information.
As you both mention about Traffic there, Thai people may not always realize just how challenging driving and traffic conditions in Thailand can be, as we’ve grown accustomed to them over time. However, many foreigners who move here quickly notice the difficulties. It would be wonderful if those who live in Thailand and love it could help by sharing small tips, insights, or guidance with the local community or government through social media. Little by little, these efforts could make a positive impact, helping Thai traffic move in a better direction and making Thailand an even greater place for all of us. Love the interview! well done!
from thai people perspective here, driving in central of bkk is definitely difficult even as a thai but here is some beginner tips if you really need to drive in bkk 1. stay in the middle lane most of the time because right lane is for speeding and some time it's for u-turn and left lane some pple will suddenly park to drop pple 2. google map is helpful but pay more attention to lanes you have to stay because of traffic jam the other lanes may be free/not jam but don't go there the lane may not allow you to merge later when you found out it's a u-turn/turn right lanes 3. always take tolls way, it is much easy to understand and easier to get around and learn to use m-flow/easy pass( pay toll fees online/top up) life will be easier
I'm Thai but spent about50 yrs in the US and recently decided to retire in Thailand following my husband. I find it fascinating that people want to leave their home country and move to Thailand. Such a big contrast in every aspect.
Hey Adam. I just moved to Bangkok from the Philippines after living there for almost 3 years. I'm spending about half on my rent here, so I decided to make this my new home base, since I love Bangkok and Thailand. Hope we can meet soon.
as a Thai the sidewalk issue has been discussed for many years among Thais but one point that is quite make sense is that we locals dont walk that much as its too hot to walk we ll use other means to travel which u guys are all know. However, we also have hoped for years to develop the sidewalks b more appropriate. Now we are waiting to get all the wires across the city to get into underground. Yes and the wire memes foreigners will b gone forever i hope lol.
Good video Adam. I just moved here in Bangkok last month. I wake up every morning with a big smile on my face. Hoping we can meet and maybe even collaborate sometime.
Great conversation with a pretty cool fellow American! I can really relate. I look forward to being interviewed when I finally retire there! I like the older building idea. I wonder if there are Thai-Falang driving schools. When I'm in Asia (like Taiwan), I do miss sidewalks. As a New Yorker living in Santa Barbara, Bangkok, likely is where I'd base myself, but beach towns (like SB) would also interest me. Keep up the good work!
If I had a nickel for every time I heard the phrase “I don’t want to go back to the United States” standing at the Suvarnabhumi departure gates I’d be retired living in Thailand 🇹🇭 right now. 😅
I've just returned from a month-long trip to Thailand, and I've learned that driving there is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Regardless of who has the right of way, if you're first in the intersection, you go first. If you're making a U-turn and you're at the area first, then opposing traffic will stop until you complete your U-turn. There is an unwritten rule to driving in Thailand which you will eventually understand if you're there long enough. Here is a warning for new travelers to Bangkok...IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WAY THAI PEOPLE DRIVE THEN STAY OFF THE SIDEWALK! Frequent travelers to Bangkok understand this warning.
A bit of an exaggeration of driving in Bangkok…spending some time over the years as a pedestrian in the city, considering all the chaos I’ve never seen a traffic accident involving vehicles or a pedestrian.
@ the warning is to watch out for motorbikes riding on the sidewalks where pedestrians walk. These are mostly motorbike taxis that take shortcuts to avoid traffic congestion.
@ Not yet. At least not one that would come close to hitting someone. See them use the apron to turn around to take commuters down side sois but not as a traffic lane.
When I lived in Bangkok I missed the Canadian sidewalks. When my Thai daughter in law visited, I asked her what she liked about Canada. Her first answer was the sidewalks.
The rule of the road in Thailand is like "I will go first" with no stopping until they cannot pass. This includes when pedestrians walk across the street, so for travelers coming to Thailand for the first time, it is better to keep your eyes on the road when crossing.
The point about having a home base is a good one. I think this is the issue with too much nomadic travel.. you don't feel grounded anywhere. It's what I intend on doing. Think it makes a lot of sense if you can afford it.
No way, those who know Bangkok a bit better and deeper, know that the infrastructure isn't world class (quite the oppostie), that the development has been and still is organic and chaotic, not well planned and ignores the huge challenges of a sinking city to be managed and eventually solved.
@EGO0808 I'm mostly referring to the train below/above ground system, healthcare, decent roads, hospitality & connectivity. There are still major issues that need improvement of course.
I'm curious how he pays his bills without a bank account. I'm a part time BKK resident with a long-term lease and my rent will be paid in 2 days thru auto-pay. Same with MEA, and AIS for phone and wi-fi. H20 I pay the juristic person sometimes a couple months late but they don't seem to mind. As an American, make sure to keep less than a 10K USD balance and you don't need to be concerned about FATCA or FBAR reporting requirements.
Is he living beyond his means with an 80K baht/mo rent? If he's fatFIRE, then I would understand. But he's still hustling and trying to build a company.
🇹🇭 Here's a free Online Flashcard Game Fah made to help you learn the 100 most common Thai Words. It's a great way to get started with the language: bit.ly/487cSfe
It's crazy how much you sound like your uncle, just like a younger version. Great content, keep it up!
Hand gestures too :-)
As I am Thai, I agree with you about danger on the streets in Thailand. There have been many people violating the traffic rules especially motorcycle riders. This is because we have light traffic penalty for rule violator and the traffic rule is not strictly enforced as it should be.
Gavin is a good person, 2 years ago, I arrived in Bangkok and didn't know anyone. He was nice enough to meetup for lunch and share his thoughts on Thailand with me. Thanks Gavin! Hope you are doing well!
Tips for driving in Thailand. Go live in the Middle East for 5 years before moving there - no problem, driving in Thailand suddenly becomes an absolute delight 😎
This is the best Asian living interview with fantastic info. Way to go Adam. Also, what a great person to interview. He was a great subject, with sensible, solid information.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
As you both mention about Traffic there, Thai people may not always realize just how challenging driving and traffic conditions in Thailand can be, as we’ve grown accustomed to them over time. However, many foreigners who move here quickly notice the difficulties. It would be wonderful if those who live in Thailand and love it could help by sharing small tips, insights, or guidance with the local community or government through social media. Little by little, these efforts could make a positive impact, helping Thai traffic move in a better direction and making Thailand an even greater place for all of us.
Love the interview! well done!
from thai people perspective here, driving in central of bkk is definitely difficult even as a thai but here is some beginner tips if you really need to drive in bkk
1. stay in the middle lane most of the time because right lane is for speeding and some time it's for u-turn and left lane some pple will suddenly park to drop pple
2. google map is helpful but pay more attention to lanes you have to stay because of traffic jam the other lanes may be free/not jam but don't go there the lane may not allow you to merge later when you found out it's a u-turn/turn right lanes
3. always take tolls way, it is much easy to understand and easier to get around and learn to use m-flow/easy pass( pay toll fees online/top up) life will be easier
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I'm Thai but spent about50 yrs in the US and recently decided to retire in Thailand following my husband.
I find it fascinating that people want to leave their home country and move to Thailand. Such a big contrast in every aspect.
Hey Adam. I just moved to Bangkok from the Philippines after living there for almost 3 years. I'm spending about half on my rent here, so I decided to make this my new home base, since I love Bangkok and Thailand. Hope we can meet soon.
Adam, great video and interview. Like the older building as well. Thanks you !!
Thanks, Adam! Entertaining interview (as always).
Thanks Randy!
I lived in Bangkok for almost two years. Married a Thai . Most incredible city in the world and I’ve been to about thirty countries. Love it!
as a Thai the sidewalk issue has been discussed for many years among Thais but one point that is quite make sense is that we locals dont walk that much as its too hot to walk we ll use other means to travel which u guys are all know. However, we also have hoped for years to develop the sidewalks b more appropriate. Now we are waiting to get all the wires across the city to get into underground. Yes and the wire memes foreigners will b gone forever i hope lol.
Dont change it up for foreigners they can go back to the west if they really want sidewalks.
@@Xeyne098 obviously safer streets and solving traffic issues isn't done for the sake of foreigners.
Leaving November 12th to Bangkok to get my LTR visa 🇹🇭
Nice one!
Good video Adam. I just moved here in Bangkok last month. I wake up every morning with a big smile on my face. Hoping we can meet and maybe even collaborate sometime.
Thank you Mr.Gavin for sharing your work and life. I would say good job again, Adam.
Great conversation with a pretty cool fellow American! I can really relate. I look forward to being interviewed when I finally retire there!
I like the older building idea.
I wonder if there are Thai-Falang driving schools.
When I'm in Asia (like Taiwan), I do miss sidewalks.
As a New Yorker living in Santa Barbara, Bangkok, likely is where I'd base myself, but beach towns (like SB) would also interest me.
Keep up the good work!
If I had a nickel for every time I heard the phrase “I don’t want to go back to the United States” standing at the Suvarnabhumi departure gates I’d be retired living in Thailand 🇹🇭 right now. 😅
Thumbs up 👍 Adam & Gavin
Welcome to Thailand, brother. 🇹🇭🇺🇸❤️🤘
I've just returned from a month-long trip to Thailand, and I've learned that driving there is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Regardless of who has the right of way, if you're first in the intersection, you go first. If you're making a U-turn and you're at the area first, then opposing traffic will stop until you complete your U-turn. There is an unwritten rule to driving in Thailand which you will eventually understand if you're there long enough. Here is a warning for new travelers to Bangkok...IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WAY THAI PEOPLE DRIVE THEN STAY OFF THE SIDEWALK! Frequent travelers to Bangkok understand this warning.
A bit of an exaggeration of driving in Bangkok…spending some time over the years as a pedestrian in the city, considering all the chaos I’ve never seen a traffic accident involving vehicles or a pedestrian.
@ the warning is to watch out for motorbikes riding on the sidewalks where pedestrians walk. These are mostly motorbike taxis that take shortcuts to avoid traffic congestion.
@ Never witnessed that in Bangkok either. Or any other city in Thailand that I’ve spent time in.
@ you’ve never seen motorbikes driving on the sidewalk in Bangkok??? You must be kidding, right?
@ Not yet. At least not one that would come close to hitting someone. See them use the apron to turn around to take commuters down side sois but not as a traffic lane.
Great stuff, Adam - just started TLC9 and looking forward to learning with Kruu Fah and the gang!
When I lived in Bangkok I missed the Canadian sidewalks. When my Thai daughter in law visited, I asked her what she liked about Canada. Her first answer was the sidewalks.
Hey Adam, hope you are well, great informative interview, keep up the good work, hope to see you soon again.
Thanks Theo
At the end of the day, I'm so impressed with Gavin's insight.
The rule of the road in Thailand is like "I will go first" with no stopping until they cannot pass. This includes when pedestrians walk across the street, so for travelers coming to Thailand for the first time, it is better to keep your eyes on the road when crossing.
Even on the train, They need to wait for the car and bike to stop firstat the intersection. 😅
Nice interview 😊
Nice interview Adam 👌
Yes 🙌
ฝรั่งและคนชาติผิวขาว คนไทยต้อนรับดีมาก เอาใจดีมาก และที่สำคัญฝรั่งเขามีเงิน เขาเลยไม่ต้องพบเจอสภาพความเป็นอยู่และนิสัยแบบไทยๆ ที่คนไทยทั่วไปจริงๆ เจอ
คนไทยที่เป็นชาวบ้านปากก็บอกประเทศไทยดีอย่างงั้นอย่างงี้ แต่พอไปได้เมืองนอก โดดวีซ่ากระจาย
Great video but I need to ask what's going on with the building at 16:19, is it falling over, is it stock photo?
Another banger Adam!
The point about having a home base is a good one. I think this is the issue with too much nomadic travel.. you don't feel grounded anywhere. It's what I intend on doing. Think it makes a lot of sense if you can afford it.
Bangkok definitely feels more developed and refined nowadays than many cities in the West. Of course it lags in some developmental metrics.
No way, those who know Bangkok a bit better and deeper, know that the infrastructure isn't world class (quite the oppostie), that the development has been and still is organic and chaotic, not well planned and ignores the huge challenges of a sinking city to be managed and eventually solved.
@EGO0808 I'm mostly referring to the train below/above ground system, healthcare, decent roads, hospitality & connectivity. There are still major issues that need improvement of course.
You should interview this guy called Chris Parker. He seems pretty interesting 😂
Nice interview ❤
Welcome to Thailand.
Look like the Yen Akart or Nang Lin Chee area :)
Nice thank you for sharing. Love your place.
He's cool.
I'm curious how he pays his bills without a bank account. I'm a part time BKK resident with a long-term lease and my rent will be paid in 2 days thru auto-pay. Same with MEA, and AIS for phone and wi-fi. H20 I pay the juristic person sometimes a couple months late but they don't seem to mind. As an American, make sure to keep less than a 10K USD balance and you don't need to be concerned about FATCA or FBAR reporting requirements.
Wise
Combination of Wise, Credit Card, and Cash
Hello adam
I watched a UA-cam video of a foreigner using the JamJang app to scan and pay QR without having a Thai account.
Good. Now please learn some basic Thai and your welcome to stay and remain in The Kingdom of Thailand bro.❤
If Gavin applied for the DTV visa online, what difference does it make whether he applies thru the LA or NY consulates? Isn’t it all online?
interesting story but mentally draining listening to him speak so automated almost like Ai
THB 80K a month rent is beyond my reach. ha ha ha
Is he living beyond his means with an 80K baht/mo rent? If he's fatFIRE, then I would understand. But he's still hustling and trying to build a company.
Adam, just shut up already and let the people you're interviewing talk. I want to hear about them, not you.
don't talk nonsense unless he renounces his USA citizenship
Welcome to Thailand everyone 🙏🏻🫶🏻💕🇹🇭🥊💯
Here we go again...too many now