When I first got to Thailand in the mid 90s (& stayed) even though I was in my early 30s one of the big things I noticed was how very respectful and reverend EVERYONE was of elderly people! 😊 This is a massive credit to their culture and again the other thing here is the high level of importance they all place on being POLITE 😮😊 Something the west might be able to get some pointers on....
Aloha JJ looks epic there man. I almost retired at 45 and stayed in thailand permanently…. But I decided to go back to work and wait til 50, because retirement is a journey that will take some extra cash no doubt
JJ do you realize i paid nearly a $500 electric bill in the Summer months here in the good ole USA. And you say your Rent is only $365? You are doing it right my friend
Great reasons to pull the plug on America. I do, sometimes, find the whole idea to be "crazy" so I just tell myself that I'll take it as it goes. Maybe 1 year, maybe more... and as you say, can easily turn it into a slow travel type of lifestyle as the whole region is available at low cost. I was so set on working, working, working, and get that FRE @ 70yo for some security in this high cost environment; even bragging somewhat that I am young for my age and can keep going no problem. But age is a reality. We all have the go-go years and then the slow-go so why wait until the best years of your last chapter as a senior are aches and ailments? Plus, being surprised by a divorce and the impossibility of navigating the dating scene as a senior citizen is highly motivating. I'll take a trial trip next month and then make my final decision. Hoping that goes well as I am ready!
Hi JJ I’m in the same situation as you retired Canadian in BKK now 2 years i go also at O’Shea’s pub every week it would be a pleasure to meet you for beer if you’re not too busy i would like to know more about your experience in manilla when you’re free and i like your content congratulations
Rain in Bangkok metro usually falls during times like the morning or early evening. Bangkok metro has cheap Wi-Fi. Or sometimes it's free and the Wi-Fi is fast, stable, and covers the entire country.
JJ, can you tell me about the Medical Health Insurance there in Bangkok, Thailand. How and where to apply, cost per month. Do they have age limits in their coverages?
Quite far from inner city but rental price should be more reasonable as long as it is close to public transport. I was very stressful at work also being pushed to reach new target every year, this year, I got Covid and recently shingles but still have to work 8 more years til 60 as kids are still in high school. Hope to see more of your videos.
Marvellous explanation being a single retired midage person senior citizen britexpat it seems that thialand or phillipines are not practical for an old fogy like me to meet a 30-45 year old girl partner so where do you recommend,,maybe cambodia, Laos, malasya Indonesia Singapore???shall be grateful & appreciate all advice took me ages way after 70 to retire hadn't a chance to meet a girl partner since my 40s!!!
It's hard to compare, but Bangkok is a lot bigger than BGC. You can walk anywhere in BGC, but in Bangkok it's super easy to get around. A lot easier than getting around Metro Manila. There are more things to do in Bangkok. I love both places, and I would suggest spending a good amount of time in both in order to make a good decision. Thanks for watching.
We call BGC , Makati and Rockwell the showcases of Metro Manila. Because you can hardly leave that small area very far. Due to inconvenient travel connections Few travel options and the Philippines has large slums surrounding many business districts. There are too many people. compared to area There aren't many accommodation options. The price compared to the options you get is not worth the amenities you get. Interior decoration and design Including the construction standards are still low. variety of food There are not many tourist attractions. As for Bangkok Metro There is convenient travel connectivity. From the moment you get off the plane, there are ARL trains, Taxis, Grab, and Airport buses. In addition to convenient transportation in the city, there are public buses, Motorbike taxis, Taxis, Tuk tuks, BRT , more 10 MRT train lines, and public and tour boats transportation both on the river and canal has Bolt, Grab and also helicopter taxis. Traffic is only during rush hours in the morning. and in the evening after work But you still travel and contact or make appointments on time through the MRT train system Both elevated and subway. So You can travel all over the country by trains, boats, plane, tour buses. In the next few years, there will be two more high-speed train lines. It has Bang Sue Grand Central Station, which is the largest in Southeast Asia. similar to an terminal in airport, and many motorways in the city. There are also residential tourist business areas spread throughout the city, such as the areas of Silom, Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai, Asok , Nana , Ari, Phahon Yothin, Lat Phrao, Rama 9, Ratchadapisek , Ratchaprasong , Ratchadamri , Sathorn, Siam Square, Samyan, Rama3 , Rama 4 , Lang Suan, Thonburi, Bang Wa , Bang Kho , Lad Phrao, Chaengwattana , Srinakarin, Yaowarat (Grand China town) , Ploenchit ,Bang Khae , Pinklao, Ramintra, Don Mueang, Charoen Nakhon, Charoen Krung, Tha Pra ,Ratchathewi, Rajavitthi , Phayathai , Rattanakosin Old City and others. There is also a large malls. and has the most in Southeast Asia And the design is unique. And there is also the construction of a public park. Exercise parks all over the city, both small and large parks, and new ones opening every year. For the health of citizens within the city and increase green The beauty and freshness of the city
@@JJthelonelybullinasiaThe Benchakitti Forest Park that you walk through is only 1/4 of the size of the park. The park has an area of approximately 3.5 square kilometers. which is smaller than the BGC area which is 5.5 square kilometers in size. But when combined with Lumpini Park, which is 3 square kilometers in size, it is close together. It will be equal to the BGC area, which is the size of the Bangkok Metro. Not counting nearby provinces There will be an area around1,569 square kilometers, with a total of 50 districts, it will be very large, with a total population of 11 million people, and if including the neighboring municipalities, the area will have an area of 7,700 square kilometers. with a population of approximately 17-18 million people.😊
JJ! Just subscribed. I recently spent a month motor biking in Vietnam and wondering why you're going multiple times in Danang? Yes it's great there but you're missing out on the rest of Vietnam! I motorbiked the Ha Giang Loop, did a Halong Bay cruise, stayed in Hai Phong, Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Catba Island and Phu Quoc Island. It was incredible! Don't miss out. I suddenly retired a few months ago at 55 and now ready for Thailand in a couple of months. Thanks for the inspiration!
I'm currently in Manila. Been watching videos like this about how nice it is in Thailand. The cost of living is very attractive. And Bangkok seems a bit cleaner and safer than Manila. Thanks for the video.
Great video. How do you meet the kind of Thai women you spoke of in BKK? I love BKK. So much better than the Phillipines and BGC. Great decision. I love Da Nang also. What is the name of the place in Da Nang you stay at? Thank you 🙏🏼
@@koufax174 you can try the dating sites, but that's really hit and miss. The best way I've found is just say hi to girls you meet in public. Start a conversation get her number, invite her to sit down for a drink. A beautiful Thai girl walks by every few seconds. Persistence. Thanks for watching.
When you find a goldmine do you tell everyone in the world where it is? I think not but then again maybe you want a lot of "friends" to share that gold 🪙 with, no?
When I first got to Thailand in the mid 90s (& stayed) even though I was in my early 30s one of the big things I noticed was how very respectful and reverend EVERYONE was of elderly people! 😊 This is a massive credit to their culture and again the other thing here is the high level of importance they all place on being POLITE 😮😊 Something the west might be able to get some pointers on....
@@Ozjockey111 agree 100%. Thanks for watching
Every relationship is transactional. Watch out for the ladies with multiple partners. The Gik culture is real in Thailand.
Aloha JJ looks epic there man. I almost retired at 45 and stayed in thailand permanently…. But I decided to go back to work and wait til 50, because retirement is a journey that will take some extra cash no doubt
@@oceanearth2243 sounds like you have a solid plan. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for another great video. I have to say I admire you and would love to do what you do someday. :)
@@mariocoulombe6285 thank you for the kind words.
Please do videos on Visa cost, places to go, things to do as an expat,
@@bobhunt6554 on my list. Thanks for watching
JJ do you realize i paid nearly a $500 electric bill in the Summer months here in the good ole USA. And you say your Rent is only $365? You are doing it right my friend
@@bradley_Bradley my electric and water was $45.
Great reasons to pull the plug on America. I do, sometimes, find the whole idea to be "crazy" so I just tell myself that I'll take it as it goes. Maybe 1 year, maybe more... and as you say, can easily turn it into a slow travel type of lifestyle as the whole region is available at low cost.
I was so set on working, working, working, and get that FRE @ 70yo for some security in this high cost environment; even bragging somewhat that I am young for my age and can keep going no problem. But age is a reality. We all have the go-go years and then the slow-go so why wait until the best years of your last chapter as a senior are aches and ailments?
Plus, being surprised by a divorce and the impossibility of navigating the dating scene as a senior citizen is highly motivating. I'll take a trial trip next month and then make my final decision. Hoping that goes well as I am ready!
@@MichaelPrudhomme-u7x well said Michael. Hope you have a great future ahead. Thanks for watching.
Hi JJ I’m in the same situation as you retired Canadian in BKK now 2 years i go also at O’Shea’s pub every week it would be a pleasure to meet you for beer if you’re not too busy i would like to know more about your experience in manilla when you’re free and i like your content congratulations
@@christianmahoney3777 thanks for watching. Yes we can definitely meet. Reach out to me on my email, jjthelonelybullinasia@gmail.com
Rain in Bangkok metro usually falls during times like the morning or early evening.
Bangkok metro has cheap Wi-Fi. Or sometimes it's free and the Wi-Fi is fast, stable, and covers the entire country.
I love that almost every restaurant and bar no matter how small has free wifi.
Staying away from girls will have your money lasting you long in Thailand. Also, don’t go drinking everyday like you are a tourist.
100% true. Thanks for watching
JJ, can you tell me about the Medical Health Insurance there in Bangkok, Thailand. How and where to apply, cost per month. Do they have age limits in their coverages?
And how is the Visa situation in Thailand? You have to leave every 90 days right?
@@theswede5402 right now I do. I'm still deciding on what Visa I should get.
Quite far from inner city but rental price should be more reasonable as long as it is close to public transport. I was very stressful at work also being pushed to reach new target every year, this year, I got Covid and recently shingles but still have to work 8 more years til 60 as kids are still in high school. Hope to see more of your videos.
@@thanaang1455 thanks for watching.
Hi JJ , how are you my friend?
@@EdwinCV-dh8qc I'm great Edwin. How are you doing?
I saw my condo building.😆
Was it the one by the BTS?
@@JJthelonelybullinasia No. At True Digital Park on the Sukhumvit Line.
@Robmar40 at the Punnawithi station or Udom Suk?
@@JJthelonelybullinasia Punnawithi
@Robmar40 Hey neighbor
Marvellous explanation being a single retired midage person senior citizen britexpat it seems that thialand or phillipines are not practical for an old fogy like me to meet a 30-45 year old girl partner so where do you recommend,,maybe cambodia, Laos, malasya Indonesia Singapore???shall be grateful & appreciate all advice took me ages way after 70 to retire hadn't a chance to meet a girl partner since my 40s!!!
You can definitely meet an Asian girl 30-45 in the Philippines or Thailand.
@@JJthelonelybullinasia cheers 🍻 mate 👍
Last year you were saying retire in Philippines
@@Goldfinger-w2w nothing wrong with that either. I just was ready for a change
What type of retirement visa does Thailand offer?
@@johngerard3218 I'm looking into the different visas available. I may do a video on that soon. Thanks for watching.
I'm considering moving to Bangkok . Is Bangkok really better than BGC ?
It's hard to compare, but Bangkok is a lot bigger than BGC. You can walk anywhere in BGC, but in Bangkok it's super easy to get around. A lot easier than getting around Metro Manila. There are more things to do in Bangkok. I love both places, and I would suggest spending a good amount of time in both in order to make a good decision. Thanks for watching.
We call BGC , Makati and Rockwell the showcases of Metro Manila. Because you can hardly leave that small area very far. Due to inconvenient travel connections Few travel options and the Philippines has large slums surrounding many business districts. There are too many people. compared to area
There aren't many accommodation options. The price compared to the options you get is not worth the amenities you get. Interior decoration and design Including the construction standards are still low.
variety of food There are not many tourist attractions.
As for Bangkok Metro There is convenient travel connectivity. From the moment you get off the plane, there are ARL trains, Taxis, Grab, and Airport buses. In addition to convenient transportation in the city, there are public buses, Motorbike taxis, Taxis, Tuk tuks, BRT , more 10 MRT train lines, and public and tour boats transportation both on the river and canal has Bolt, Grab and also helicopter taxis. Traffic is only during rush hours in the morning. and in the evening after work But you still travel and contact or make appointments on time through the MRT train system Both elevated and subway. So You can travel all over the country by trains, boats, plane, tour buses. In the next few years, there will be two more high-speed train lines. It has Bang Sue Grand Central Station, which is the largest in Southeast Asia. similar to an terminal in airport, and many motorways in the city.
There are also residential tourist business areas spread throughout the city, such as the areas of Silom, Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai, Asok , Nana , Ari, Phahon Yothin, Lat Phrao, Rama 9, Ratchadapisek , Ratchaprasong , Ratchadamri , Sathorn, Siam Square, Samyan, Rama3 , Rama 4 , Lang Suan, Thonburi, Bang Wa , Bang Kho , Lad Phrao, Chaengwattana , Srinakarin, Yaowarat (Grand China town) , Ploenchit ,Bang Khae , Pinklao, Ramintra, Don Mueang, Charoen Nakhon, Charoen Krung, Tha Pra ,Ratchathewi, Rajavitthi , Phayathai , Rattanakosin Old City and others.
There is also a large malls. and has the most in Southeast Asia And the design is unique.
And there is also the construction of a public park. Exercise parks all over the city, both small and large parks, and new ones opening every year. For the health of citizens within the city and increase green The beauty and freshness of the city
@@JJthelonelybullinasiaThe Benchakitti Forest Park that you walk through is only 1/4 of the size of the park. The park has an area of approximately 3.5 square kilometers. which is smaller than the BGC area which is 5.5 square kilometers in size. But when combined with Lumpini Park, which is 3 square kilometers in size, it is close together. It will be equal to the BGC area, which is the size of the Bangkok Metro. Not counting nearby provinces There will be an area around1,569 square kilometers, with a total of 50 districts, it will be very large, with a total population of 11 million people, and if including the neighboring municipalities, the area will have an area of 7,700 square kilometers. with a population of approximately 17-18 million people.😊
@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล very well said. Thanks for watching. I love Bangkok for all of those reasons.
@@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล Thanks for the information !
Is this the original condo u moved into JJ?
@@Lokogerrysfoodandtravel it's my first long term condo rental here in Bangkok.
Don't you still get taxed by the US while you live there?
@@Beckala67 from what i understand, not on pensions and social security
JJ! Just subscribed. I recently spent a month motor biking in Vietnam and wondering why you're going multiple times in Danang? Yes it's great there but you're missing out on the rest of Vietnam! I motorbiked the Ha Giang Loop, did a Halong Bay cruise, stayed in Hai Phong, Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Catba Island and Phu Quoc Island. It was incredible! Don't miss out.
I suddenly retired a few months ago at 55 and now ready for Thailand in a couple of months. Thanks for the inspiration!
@@all4fitz you're welcome and thanks for subscribing. I definitely will explore more of Vietnam in the future.
Lot of concrete to look at
@@ramborambo2072 it's all about perspective
@@ramborambo2072 it's all about perspective
I'm currently in Manila. Been watching videos like this about how nice it is in Thailand. The cost of living is very attractive. And Bangkok seems a bit cleaner and safer than Manila. Thanks for the video.
@@blackwonderBW thanks for watching
Great video. How do you meet the kind of Thai women you spoke of in BKK? I love BKK. So much better than the Phillipines and BGC. Great decision.
I love Da Nang also. What is the name of the place in Da Nang you stay at? Thank you 🙏🏼
@@koufax174 you can try the dating sites, but that's really hit and miss. The best way I've found is just say hi to girls you meet in public. Start a conversation get her number, invite her to sit down for a drink. A beautiful Thai girl walks by every few seconds. Persistence. Thanks for watching.
Thank you 🙏🏼
you've gone from high stress to utter boredom ! seems like you're still trying to convince yourself.
@@tmdtmd8708 nope. Not bored at all
When you find a goldmine do you tell everyone in the world where it is? I think not but then again maybe you want a lot of "friends" to share that gold 🪙 with, no?
@@toddubois3315 what are you talking about?