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Thanks. I really do enjoy visiting Bangkok these days.

Hi. I hope you are enjoying your time in Thailand as much as I am enjoying mine.

Thanks very much for your kind words and support.

Hi @ramatkhmat. I am in my third year of living in Thailand now. I live in Chiang Mai and travel around a little bit. My first visit to Thailand was in 1999!

Thanks

Thanks for taking the time to watch one!

Thanks for your interest, this channel is a hobby for me in my retirement, and due to my personal circumstances I don't allow my videos to be used by others. Good luck for the future.

Given the number of views I get, I think Trat might be safe form a huge influx of visitors.

Hi Martin. I do prefer Train travel in Thailand, but sadly no train available to Trat.

Thanks Peter I did enjoy my time in Trat. It is a peaceful friendly town. Well worth a visit.

Hi Mark, yes Trat is a nice place. I did enjoy my time there.

I've got a condo here twice with no problems. Had a few to choose from on each occasion. If you come in high season maybe less available. Plenty of condos around town though. Have a look at a few, see what you like. Some of the balconies are better than others.

Well perhaps 😁, if I took a tuk tuk. But I was actually In a free shuttle from the hotel to the BTS station. In a tuk tuk you might also spend your day in a gem sales room 😁

@@52weeks52 oh there you go, looked just like a tuk tuk

@@52weeks52 and right, I have never been in a tuk tuk.

The shuttle is basically a very large tuk tuk.

Yes quite a trendy area

Yes, waved me over as soon as he saw me come out of the building, next time he was out the front.

It some times gets a bit that way, especially after rain. It reminds me of the Yarra river in Melbourne in my youth.

Yes 👍 I am very happy and comfortable where I live. I actually don't watch TV That much, but when I do I normally throw pillows on the floor and lounge 😁

Oh you're still there, I thought you left after 52 weeks. I think I've seen that condo online, it's riverside condo isn't it? I'll be coming back this year, I can't wait, I left in 2017, I love it there.

I came here for 52 weeks in 2019 to test if I would like living here rather than just being a tourist. After that I went back to Australia to finish up at work and sort out my stuff before moving over. But I got locked into Australia in the great upheaval! I've been back for a couple of years now. Yes it is a well located condo I think. Good luck with the trip back.

Thanks buddy. I'm really enjoying your videos, watching them makes me feel like I'm back there.

Thanks I'm glad you are enjoying them.

Thanks.

The Thai language lessons I do cost 2900 baht for 4 weeks. 3 lessons a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). 2 hours per lesson.

I was hoping to find a school that offers an education visa, it would probably cost a lot more.

The place I go to (TSL in Pantip Plaza) does offer Ed Visa courses. As far as I can tell most of the language schools do. They offer 3, 6 and 12 month courses. I think the 3 month course at TSL is 19,000 baht, which includes a cultural lesson on Saturdays, and help with the visa application I think.

That's great, thank you for the info

It is certainly possible to spend a lot of money in Thailand, if you are determined to do so!

​@52weeks52 It's a blessing having a frugal mindset - no deprivation involved in being a so-called Cheap Charlie. When you find a restaurant which offers exceptional local food for 50-60 baht, or decent accommodation for under 500, it gives you a kick. It leaves you more money in the bank for items that really will benefit you - a decent camera for wildlife photography, or wherever your interests may lie...

Very true. I don't feel like I am missing out on anything and can always have a night out or travel when I want to.

Some toast would have been nice, but sometimes you just have to take what you can get. I normally select from their Thai menu which is quite good too.

It seems to be a local community effort from that section of the old city. It was quite busy around Loi Krathong time. When there were lots of tourists, but probably not so much now with all the smoke around.

This is one of my favourite places in Chiang Mai, great atmosphere, and good food.

Yes it is a huge market with a great variety of things. It can get very busy there though. But the last few times I have been there it was not too crowded.

Thanks that makes sense of my observations and only being able to find one bus to Trat! Thanks for the advice.

Thanks Martin.

Last year it started clearing in April a was pretty much gone by songkran. So hopefully it is getting better now.

I would believe it! And hope to be able to work my way through as many of them as I can. I can eat spicy though some of it is still too much for me, but my spicy level is developing.

@@52weeks52 Overcoming spiciness is difficult. When I was a child, I shed many tears and suffered from spiciness. It took many years to stabilize. It is difficult for most Westerners. But when your tongue gets to know it well Happiness will happen. Because spicy food is beneficial and helps balance the body well.

It's true. The more I can eat the happier I am.😁🙏

Thanks for your kind words, I am happy that you are enjoying the videos. Take care.

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Yes. Kaprao is a classic. So simple and so tasty! I agree Thailand is a wonderful place. I am thoroughly enjoying living (and eating) here.

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Ryan

It is a very peaceful walk route, quite refreshing in the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. I enjoyed my time in Australia but am also very happy to be back in Chiang Mai now.

Yes I did have a good time. It is a really nice walk to do.

Thanks for your kind words, and for reaching out. For me this channel is my hobby, so I am not all that concerned about going viral, but thanks for the offer. Take care and good luck.

Thank you ❣ best wishes dear@@52weeks52

Thank you ❣@@52weeks52

Thanks for your swift response! Best wishes on your TH-cam journey! @@52weeks52

Thanks for your swift response!@@52weeks52

I must admit I do like being in Thailand, and the plan is to continue living in Chiang Mai, so there will be plenty of videos coming from Thailand soon.

They were indeed.

Yes I know exactly what you mean. I'm still very much a beginner with my Thai language. It takes so long for me to read signs, I think the Thai people must think why is that strange man staring at my shop

@@52weeks52 They think farang ting tong, and move on with their day :)

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Thanks for the commitment Brian! I do like visiting Bangkok now, but Chiang Mai is my favourite. I do agree that Thailand is pretty easy to like where ever you are in it.

Thanks 🙏 very much 🙏. It is nice to know that you enjoy them.

Best wishes for the coming year.

And to you too.

Thanks Umair Afzal, I am glad you enjoy my videos. And thanks for the offer. This channel is my retirement hobby, so I like to keep everything in my hands including the editing. Thanks for your support, and good luck.

Wow 10 years in Bangkok. I don't think I would like to live in Bangkok, but I do like to visit every now and then. I haven't been to Issan but it's on my list. Hopefully in the next year.

Although it was a flying visit we had a great time in Bangkok. And packed a lot in!

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

😁 yes I think that is how I am living my life now.