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ALL ABOUT LIFE IN THAILAND
Thailand
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2011
After having lived, happily married, for 14 years in Thailand, I feel pretty much qualified to tell you the truth about what it takes to live stress free as an expat in Thailand.
I chat with expats, tell you about visas, bank accounts, the cost of living, health care, scams, Buddhism, and most importantly, the Thai culture.
If you are looking for negative rubbish about Thailand, or women scamming guys, you're in the wrong place.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only.
The information on the Service is provided with the understanding that I am not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services.
As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or other competent advisers.
Any promotional videos that I include for local businesses like Kay Estate are always free and I make no commission.
I chat with expats, tell you about visas, bank accounts, the cost of living, health care, scams, Buddhism, and most importantly, the Thai culture.
If you are looking for negative rubbish about Thailand, or women scamming guys, you're in the wrong place.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only.
The information on the Service is provided with the understanding that I am not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services.
As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or other competent advisers.
Any promotional videos that I include for local businesses like Kay Estate are always free and I make no commission.
Navigating Thai Roads: A Guide to Driving Etiquette and Motorbike Behavior
Discover the unique driving culture and road etiquette in Thailand, including the perilous practice of overtaking on blind hills and bends, and the distinct behavior of motorbike riders. Learn how to safely share the road and enhance your driving experience in the Land of Smiles.
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only.
The information on the channel is provided with the understanding that I am not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice.
As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or other competent advisers.
Any promotional videos that I include for local businesses are always free and I make no commission.
BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai
VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailand-a-complete-guide/
EMAIL: jenchiangrai@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only.
The information on the channel is provided with the understanding that I am not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice.
As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or other competent advisers.
Any promotional videos that I include for local businesses are always free and I make no commission.
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Understanding the Decision-Making Process in Thai Culture
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This video explores the intricate decision-making processes of Thai people, highlighting the cultural, social, and educational influences that shape their choices. By examining the values of collectivism, respect for hierarchy, and emotional considerations, we gain insight into how decisions are made in personal and professional contexts in Thailand. BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChia...
Living In Thailand: Sometimes It’s The Little Things
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Damian shares the little things he loves about Thailand. BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailand-a-complete-guide/ EMAIL: jenchiangrai@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only. The information on the channel is provided with the understanding that I am not herein en...
Crime and Punishment in Thailand: Wihan, Chalermsak, Mawadee, and the Gamblers
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This video covers SIX recent crime incidents in Thailand, including a brutal sword attack, a family dispute over drug use, embezzlement of elderly mother's savings, and a police raid on a gambling den BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailand-a-complete-guide/ EMAIL: jenchiangrai@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained o...
Understanding Racial Discrimination in Thailand: A Dive into Ethnic and Social Dynamics
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In this vlog, I explore the complex issue of racial discrimination in Thailand, focusing on the experiences of ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples, and foreigners. I discuss the cultural biases surrounding skin color, the impact of stereotypes, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Join me as I delve into the historical context, media representations, and the need for comprehe...
Retire In Thailand Now... Or Wait?
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Damian talks about how to plan the “when” of moving to Thailand as it may relate to your own personal journey toward retirement. BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailand-a-complete-guide/ EMAIL: jenchiangrai@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only. The information o...
Exploring the Nuances of Acceptance vs. Condoning in Thai and Western Societies
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Discover the fascinating differences between how Thai and Western cultures approach acceptance and condoning across various aspects of society, from LGBTQI rights to education and environmental awareness. This in-depth analysis sheds light on the complex interplay between superficial tolerance and deeper societal endorsement. BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thin...
Cutting Back
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BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailand-a-complete-guide/ EMAIL: jenchiangrai@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained on my channel is for general information purposes only. The information on the channel is provided with the understanding that I am not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other profe...
Navigating Thai Prenuptial Agreements: Protecting Your Assets and Interests
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Discover the importance of prenuptial agreements when marrying a Thai national. Learn about the legal requirements, benefits, and potential consequences of not having a prenup in place. Get guidance on drafting a legally binding agreement to ensure a smooth divorce process if needed. BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailand-a-c...
Just an apology. No live stream today.
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The Art of Thai Family Bonding Through Meals: A Cultural Tradition of Harmony and Togetherness
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Explore the cultural significance of shared meals in Thai families, from the intricate flavors of Thai cuisine to the rituals and etiquette that strengthen familial bonds. Discover how mealtimes in Thailand serve as a cornerstone for unity, communication, and preserving cultural heritage. BUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/LivingChiangRai VISA INFO: www.thinkthailand.com/how-to-retire-to-thailan...
Why English Speakers Should Avoid Vernacular When Speaking to Thai People
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Living Happily in Thailand: A Guide for Expats
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Overcoming the English Language Barrier in Thailand
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Crafting Your Final Wishes: A Foreigner's Guide to Writing a Valid Will in Thailand
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Why Many Expats in Thailand Go Broke: Factors and Advice for Prospective Movers
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Becoming an Expat in Thailand: How Living Abroad Can Transform Your Personality.
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From Booze To Baby Wipes: Which Thai Brands are Best?
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Part 2 Of Jen's Project: The Loo Is Done.
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Exploring Love and Romance in Thai Culture: Insights, Traditions, and Expressions
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Tattooing in Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety, Artistry, and Unforgettable Experiences
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Expat Death in Thailand: A Guide to Reporting and Repatriation
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3 Options For Learning Thai: Online, classroom or one on one.
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I think " Bad " might be on a sliding scale . Many people realise the error of their way as they age and thankfully , wake up to themselves .
Thumbs up 👍 Ray
Thank you so much, The options look nice but after adding all extra costs you come up with a substantial amount.. If you can add links to the websites of the places, that will be a great help. Also, are clients required to buy any health insurance plan on top of those expenses ? Thank you for sharing.
The requirement of health insurance depends on your visa.
@@AllAboutLifeInThailand Thank you . I was looking at the numbers mentioned in your video, adding meals, Thai Blue cross health insurance for 75+ years of age with dementia and prior medical conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, one will end up paying 7k usd or more . Using NHS or Medicare would be cheaper.
Meals are included. If you have an O visa, as opposed to an OA visa, health insurance is not required. In fact with high blood pressure and diabetes you would be hard pressed to find an insurance company that would cover you. And if they did, anything related to high blood pressure, diabetes and dementia would not be covered. I'm in the same boat with diabetes and COPD. Thus I have no insurance.
Compared to western countries, the costs are cheap. As for safety, I've seen first hand the way people are treated in some western care homes I can assure you Thais are more compassionate and safety is a priority. I have a friend in care now. He is in a private room with aircon, all meals provided 24 hour nursing staff, and daily physical therapy. He does have to buy his own pampers which cost about 1600 baht per month on top of the 25,000 baht per month for his room and board.
Great topic, I was waiting for this for a long time. The issue is cost and safety.
Compared to western countries, the costs are cheap. As for safety, I've seen first hand the way people are treated in some western care homes I can assure you Thais are more compassionate and safety is a priority. I have a friend in care now. He is in a private room with aircon, all meals provided 24 hour nursing staff, and daily physical therapy. He does have to buy his own pampers which cost about 1600 baht per month on top of the 25,000 baht per month for his room and board.
I've seen first hand the way people are treated in some western care homes I can assure you Thais are more compassionate and safety is a priority. I have a friend in care now. He is in a private room with aircon, all meals provided 24 hour nursing staff, and daily physical therapy. He does have to buy his own pampers which cost about 1600 baht per month on top of the 25,000 baht per month for his room and board.
Informative and understandable....thank you 🎶
Thanks for the vid.
I would go for The Culture and Experience. I already know my consequences if I was dealing with Thai girls.
The amount of times I've nearly hit a motorbike rider cause they have no lights in the dark does my head in. Do these people have a death wish?? Many times they come flying around a corner without looking. One time there was a mother with 3 very young children on her motorbike that came flying around the corner. I had to slam my bike on the road where I broke my little finger and had to get surgery. None of them had any helmets on of course but I'm sure if I hit, one or more of her children wouldn't be here today. On the same road, there was always big trucks speeding down it.
Motorcycle riders are my biggest fear on the roads. One never knows where they are going to or coming from.
Of course
Do you need to be covid free not infected I am a older dude have never had covid vaccines never will have lost 2 cousins and 2 friends I suspect to covid jabs so a guy like me AM I blocked from Thailand ??
Great Video!!
Thanks!
Off to Patong in November, hotel right in the centre. Bangla Road and OTOP a short walk away....yes, wearing a jacket is always wise....plenty of indulgence to be had....no emotional connections to be made. Tried a proper relationship once, gorgeous woman from Sisaket.....but she got greedy, wanted the world from me. Now its different, ill buy you a few drinks, a plate of food and then do it like they do on the discovery channel. If im tired then a massage with a happy ending will suffice. And remember guys, some sweets may contain nuts....avoid the choking hazards...😂
Interesting Ray! I call it "Organised kaos".
Chaos I agree with, organized, ???
@AllAboutLifeInThailand I like to spell Kaos as it is spelt on the greatest TV show ever made Ray!
I often comment to my wife (she does the driving) that a speeding motor cyclist does not want to become an old man.
You wouldn't be wrong.
Great vid
This is a very general statement Ray but i don't think their understanding of physics is great.
I think they lack understanding in many areas.
Ray I've seen some amazing stuff up in the mountains. I was thinking death wish.
Sometimes I just shake my head and ask myself, does he have big balls or is he just stupid.
The most direct discussion of sex I’ve watched, thank you. Most videos use innuendo and hint at the subject but don’t come right out and say what’s going on.
Thanks, I strive to be direct.
A friend of mine dubbed Soi6 a Ladies Exhibition Catwalk. After examining this video it's more of a Red Light District.....
You're not wrong.
Thumbs up 👍 Ray
LOL, I thought you said 5 wives!!
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Any insight gained in the understanding of the motivational forces affecting Thai decision-making is gold, both concerning the individual and the wider collective. It is also food for thought on how we, as farangs, should negotiate our expectations and responses to the individuals we are close to. I am regularly surprised when my cultural knowledge is expanded. Revelation often propels an adjustment of my behavior facilitating better outcomes for me and more often better outcomes for the other (Thai person). Wider differences exist when gender differences are included. Complex learning, but I am trying. Thank you once again for your thoughtful and useful content. We are all complex and different in background, culture, education, and knowledge, often with our own cultural forces propelling our behavior in a foreign land. Piss poor emotional awareness often gets the entitled and ignorant ferangs in heaps of trouble, especially when fueled with alcohol. A force multiplier is when stupid people are with other stupid people in stupid places, at stupid times. (as evidenced by Soi 6 Pattaya)
Well said, thank you.
The most shocking thing to me was part about flashing headlights pissing people off. I also recently heard that Thais never use the car horn. I would be interested in hearing more about road etiquette and things westerns normally do that are not well accepted by Thais.
Road etiquette is something that after 14 years I am still learning. As for using the horn, it is rarely used except as a warning like when I overtake a motor bike.
Who knew about such nuanced, insightful , and complicated details on this topic? Apparently Ray did and now we do. Great job once again Ray.
Thanks, it's a shame so few are interested.
@@AllAboutLifeInThailand I agree and I dont get how people aren't interested especially II they are expats or considering expatriation to LOS.
GR8 info as usual m8, all the best Gordon..uk.
Glad it is helpful
Thanks Ray, I appreciate your content.
I appreciate that
Interesting Ray. 👍👍🦘🦘
Sure is.
Great Vlog Rayl
Naughty topic, well spoken and articulated. I felt like in University 😅
It would have been better to have scenery that’s actually Chiang Rai. There’s no costal waters in Chiang Rai.
I'm sure it would have been even better if you made the video.
Thanks guys 👍👍🦘🦘
You're welcome
Awesome video as Usual
Thanks again!
This is great information to know. I'd like to see you onsite talking to staff and reviewing the facilities at hand.
That is actually in the works but a date has yet to be set
@@AllAboutLifeInThailand Excellent! I'm to ready for these facilities myself yet, but I'm starting to look into what is available so that I can keep up with what is going on occasionally over the upcoming years....begin to develop a plan.
Thumbs up 👍
very informative ty
It all just goes to show that outlawery isn't restricted to any one race or segment. Good and bad in all big groups. Pick your friends by their actions not their race or position.
I could not be more in agreement.
That reminds me of a story I recently read in the news paper Ray. A bloke got shot with a "Starters gun"...... Apparently the Police think it's "Race related".
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Great. Video how do I contact jen
Here's Jen's email, but be aware, Jen works only with people living in Chiang Rai city. jenchiangrai@gmail.com
Good job.
Thanks!
Yeah, ima pass.
Mea too.
Very Interesting. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
interesting
Glad you found it helpful.
Every human is racist to a point they are lying if they say otherwise
Maybe it is just that some people are more tolerant of the inferior races. :) :) Chuckle chuckle.
@@AllAboutLifeInThailand yes I suppose that’s why the lizard people let us live 🤣
I think there is racism in thailand against farang too. Just look at their visa system. Nearly impossible to get permanent visa.Forget about getting second citizenship . You cant own a small business,houses. You cant get work permit easily. You have to renew your visa every year and every 90 days go to immigration office to show yourself up just like someone is a criminal person. Believe me it is much easier to get british,american,australian passport than settle as a retiree in thailand. What can you call those problems but racism.That is why i will try cambodia or philipinnes.
I would not call it racism.
Thank you Ray for your insights. I've seen first hand Thai's and Burmese bad mouthing each other but that wouldn't make a case to say " it's chronic amount's Thai people"! I agree, Racism can be found in all countries but it's often among small pockets of the communities and dare I say it, "it seam's to me to be older citizen's that don't like seeing "their" country being over run by stranger's. In these cases, I think it should be called Xenophobia'" not Racism!
Bill, I cannot say I see a lot of Xenophobia or racism even among the older Thais. Maybe it's just my attitude, but I find you get back what you put out.
@@AllAboutLifeInThailand Always!
A good talk about a very awkward subject. Thailand seems not very different from most everywhere else. Just happier. Thank you
You are, imho, 100% correct. Frankly, I find that if you give respect, you get respect. Glad you enjoyed it!
Even politics 😂
I stay out of politics.
Interesting topic Ray, I didn’t know anything about the discrimination the hill tribes faced, or most of the other issues you brought up. Thanks 🙏
Yes they are really treated badly. It's worse than you might think. Most do not have Thai citizenship, though they may be the 2nd or 3rd generation, so they cannot get a passport or ID card. No ID card makes it nigh on impossible to get a decent job.
Excellent.
Thank you! Cheers!