Brilliant, well said! Can't wait to finish my time in the Army in May and get out there. Already sold my house, so with my Armed Forces pension, Army gratuity and house sale I can make it go so much further out there, and not have to work ever again!
I retired to Pattaya from UK 2 years ago last week. Only one regret: I should've done it YEARS ago. I coined my screen name in 2011 after my first visit to Pattaya. Not found anything better to replace it with. 'If you know, you know...'
What a video. Best statement of the day. Could listen to you for hours as everything you've said is bang on..been going to thailand now for nearly 30 years now. . And finally. I've made the decision to move to thailand myself next year.. the uk ain't the uk no more. It's done. It's finished. It's kaput. I'd sooner wake up like you in a morning. Rather than just go down my local road in the morning. And see nothing but thieving Romanians and hoards of migrants. So. Well done to you webby. Top bloke.
Webby your 100% right m8 with everthing you say ive been living with a wonderful lady just outside Bangkok for the last 4 months she works a market stall from 4 till 9 daily i go help her and have a great crack with the other market traders learning the language and going to the gym 5 days a week . Lifes great in Thailand
Yes Thailand is an amazing place I'm lucky to have the best of both worlds in the UK in the spring and summer then Thailand when the weather turns in the UK.
Aussie here. Moved permanently to Chiang Mai 6 yrs ago. Been bloody fantastic. BUT, CHIANG MAI 2024 has turned into BEIJING. Chinese EVERYWHERE. In the past 6 yrs I have NEVER seen CM as BUSY as it is now. Loi Krathong last weekend was OVER THE TOP with TOURISTS….. the traffic was like Bangkok. Normally it gets busy a week or two before Xmas/New Year but it’s 3rd week in November and it is MAXED OUT with tourists already. An ex-pat consensus is that we have seen the best of CM and it ain’t coming back. The Chinese are buying up all the Condo buildings, commercial buildings and warehouses and pushing sale and rent prices SKY HIGH, double to triple what they have always been and only selling/renting to fellow Chinese. Yep, CM has had the prawn. And you gotta ask, what’s it going to be like in 5-10 yrs time. The increased population and traffic is way OVER THE TOP NOW. Chiang Mai is DONE!!!! And observing the foreign tourists, media posers, COVERED IN TATTOOS, OBESE, with self indulgent arrogant attitudes, all a far cry from the gentility of the Thai family culture. It’s why we escaped the west years ago.m, now permeating CM…. turning it into ANOTHER HIPSTER TIKTOK LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME CLONE CITY OF WESTERN DEGRADATION……. Many original expats, including moi, are MOVING OUT. It’s ALREADY DONE… so yeah, in another 5 yrs it will be just another BANGKOK coffee shop CLONE. We LOVE (D) CM, but who wants what it is turning into?? The laid back quiet traditional Thai charm is RAPIDLY BEING DILUTED. We are thinking Siem Reap in Cambodia or Rishikesh in India ….. anywhere that’s far far away from this Chinese TIKTOK INSTAGRAM invasion…….
Good for you my friend. I will make my move this year. I've been traveling there for twenty years plus and it's time to make it permanent. All I can say is.......what a great life. Good on ya
Thanks for your comment. You made the right decision. Life here in London is inferior and expensive, and there is poor weather. I'm traveling to Thailand in January. If I find a small business to run, I will stay, but I don't know if you have any idea. Please help, and thanks again for your comment on TH-cam.
Unless a young person has very wealthy parents then they are now screwed in the UK, the game is clearly rigged. I tried to get my kids out, youngest son teaches in Vietnam, daughter is a diving instructor in the Maldives, eldest son a fireman here. That's the only other route to be OK, to be a decently paid, unsackable, irreplaceable state employee, everybody will want to work for the state and that is not good. On the positive side, l saw the sky today for the first time in 8 days. 😂
Good on you, Steve. From your former workmate, Austin Powers. I got 2 and a half weeks in Thailand, I'm coming over on the 29th of this month. Bangkok, Krabi, Phi Phi, and Phucket.
Hi . I watched your video, and you are 100% right. I did exactly the as you in April this year sold everything. I am 49 years old and this was the best decision I have ever made in my life. Your story is exactly the same as me . I am living in jomtien Thank you for sharing. 🇹🇭😊🙏
Nearly 30 years ago I left Australia to move to the UK and everyone said I was nuts. If I had stayed in Oz I would have been still selling paint and going to the same places I had been for my whole life like my old mates are. I have an amazing life now in the UK, more money than I would have ever expected and seen so much of the world - far more than I could ever have imagined. Now I own 2 (soon to be 3) condos in Pattaya and planning to retire out there in about 3 years in my 50's - absolutely zero chance of that if I had stayed. So mate - screw everyone else, you have to take chances and good for you to have the guts to go for it - the people who give you sh1t are just scared and jealous! Have a Leo for me!
Agree 💯! I'm coming up on one year in Pattaya. Never could have imagined quality of life being this good back in the US. Bit of a different experience when I made the decision to move out here though. My friends and family were super supportive and gave me loads of encouragement. Gotta surround yourself with people who wanna see you happy and succeed, my guy!
Steve 👍 good for you enjoy life 😉 the only down side is elderly parents as we get to think about retirement they are getting older so we have to look after them and being 6k miles away is not good if they need your help Uk england in summer is ok but its this time of year November dark cold dammp gets a bit crap just book your flight ✈️ gives you some thing to look forward to and work 😀
Takes a few years to know better, it's interesting too it is usually people who live here only since a few years, who say otherwise. The best life is if you visit Thailand 2-3 times a year.
They are saying the opposite to me here in California. I’m telling people I will be moving there next year and they are saying, I wish I could. Our country is shit now.
You're spot on mate!! Everything you said in that vid is so true. Wish I was in a position to move out to Thailand I'm the same age as you but my life here has been one disaster after another and has left me with absolutely nothing, really Zilch.. I found the land of smiles just a few years ago and it's the only thing that keeps me going. So now I work my bollocks off everday just to get by and spend 2 month's of the year in absolute paradise Fellow welshboy, living in Newport 👍
I've lived all over Thailand including Issan and Pattaya is the best pick for me (Chiang Mai if it was by the sea). I live on the dark side, so away from all the tourist areas, but I can go to Jontein beach for a beach vibe, and I can go to Pattaya of one of the ex pat bars on this side for a party, talk to Thai and Westerners, and get my western food (I've eaten loads of Thai food, I just prefer my western clean food diet).
I 100% agree with your Thailand comments. There's just one thing that you scooted over and that's money which, depending on your age etc can be a big issue.
I’m wondering whether cost of rent in Thailand will catch up with other expensive places in the world. Hopefully not but wouldn’t be surprised if it spikes upward in coming years as more people go to live there.
@ I’m in Australia where AUD$550 per week rent 3 years ago is now $700-$800 per week. I’m considering retiring to Thailand in 5 years, am hoping costs there stay down.
Actually the rents here are pretty stable as there's plenty of land to build more condos if needed. Bangkok can be expensive but still cheap compared to UK. Pattaya is cheap and there's loads of choice just look on any property agents website.
Good for you dude. I'll be joining you in Thailand in 3 years and I'm counting down. I hate the cold and wet weather in the UK. Everything are so expensive than Thailand. We work and tax heavily.
Good on you for having a go. 2 weeks time I am landing in BKK for trip #21. I come to Thailand twice a year & am also looking to buy a property this trip - or at least start looking. The west is screwed & I want to enjoy life before I am too old & decrepit. Cheers
All good of you have the money some of us are stuck here with zero savings and not the greatest job . currently sat outside work at 5.50 . Wishing I had enough
Welshman - .need some advice, please mate. 1. I'm leaving Korea (a 75 year old with medical issues). 2. I am financialy stable: $150,000 (US) cash & other liquid assets of $40,000. My military & social security pensions total $4,150 a month. 3. I have NO DEBT. 4. My med insurance is with TRICARE, a US military retirement system. My insurance co pays are capped at no more than $3,000 per fiscal year.. 5. II am well travelled, visiting cities throughout Asia, Europe, both North & South America, & I even made it to Australia once. I have lived abroad in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Philippines, Iraq, & Kuwait. My research indicates the only Thai hospital that will process my insurance claim is in Bangkok. 1. Does Pattaya have a hospital that will process a US claim? 2. Is the cost of housing in Bangkok significantly more than Pattaya? I would like a small 2 bedroom with a private pool for no more than B22,000. I could buy my own stuff but would like a 5 year lease. 3. Living in Pattaya, a would want a car; but would use local transport; TRAFFIC is a nightmare in the city. I understand some tiny new cars can be had for less than $15,000 US. A. Is Thai car insurance reliable. B. What is the rate for comprehensive (new) vs responsibility c
Dude does this bloke sound like he'd be an expert in the intricacies of the Thai private hospital sector as it pertains to specific US insurance policies. Or a car insurance guru for that matter Anyway I'm sure he'll get around to answering all 4 of your detailed questions shortly 🙄
What about the money? How do you get the money to be able to live in Thailand? I'm thinking of retiring in Thailand. But I can't go now without my pension. Many of us have to wait for the pension ( the finance).
All the xpatts say this.....But when the money runs out and GF leaves for the next punter just off the plane Thing suddenly look Bad.....very Bad!! Hundreds have went down this path ended up with Major Health problems with the patts lifestyle...Then its Back to the UK for FREE health Treatment!! ......Not so Bad UK now!!!! THINK LONG AND HARD BRFORE MAKING THIS MOVE.......
The NHS ain't free mate you pay you taxes well I do it funny the only thing people can say is about the NHS the uk is a shit hole the country tax you up to the hilt until you die not for me sorry
I agree with what you said 100% I have been to Thailand 15 times in the last 6 years (Excluding 20-21) And i have seen and heard a hundred horror stories especially when you hit your late sixties and and seventies , It's best just to visit 2 times a year.
Your living in a better place than i am here in the UK Webby, heading to Thailand in December eventually hoping to live in Far East, enjoy your life webby good on you a fan in geordie land.This is my 5th trip to land of smiles
"I woke up this morning with a massive....... Smile on my face 😂. I've been in Thailand just over a week few days in Bangkok got a little base in rayong and I've just spent four days in Hua Hin next week in KO Samet following week in Pattaya I think. Hopefully see you there, I'm looking around for my spot in Asia but definitely not working again...👍
@@glennp4072 it's a fantastic place it's not to overcrowded lots to do and the quality of markets and local area is outstanding I've not been here that long but so far it's my favorite place
Gday webby, I'm flying in from Australia for the first time on the 28th, any chance of catching up for a beer and asking you some questions? I'm a first timer doing my recon on Pattaya for a possible permanent move
We all want a life like that, but we gotta be able to pay for it.....nothing is free.. Yes Thailand is cheap, a lot cheaper than UK for sure, but still you must pay for it... And if we are anywhere near retirement age then moving to Thailand to have that life is hard... But yes I agree, that life is a lot better than corporative life waiting for a pay day every month..
Your absolutely spot on Steve, everyone of them people who laughed deep down are crying inside 😂.... Some of the loneliest peope I know are married! Kick off the flipflops and enjoyoooo
I’m laughing with you mate, exactly the same happened to me last year and I have been living here for 7 months now, would be interesting to have a chat about your experiences so far
I moved to Australia 16 years ago and my life improved immensely. Just with the sunshine and the openness and just things to do. You still have to work but it's a better environment. A lot to do with the weather. I don't really do much time at the beach but we've got a beach. It's more about having options to go out and do road trips and live your life rather than sight in front of a TV like the UK people just focused on spending money for s*** they don't need in the UK to fulfil or fill that hole with having nothing else to do , also can get to Thailand in 10 hours which is a bonus from Australia.
What apartments is that your in Webby? it doesn't look like Pattaya, I would have guess you was on one of the islands Koh Chang or somewhere like that.
Currency risk. The baht/pound was 60 this first time I went to Thailand 20 years ago. To those on here with a fixed income in pounds, can you cope when the exchange rate hits mid 30s? My guess, but I wouldn't put my house on it
I would and it's been in the 30s a few years ago, and that was,for a,short time people who live here change money for a long time when the baht is high so the exchange rate ain't much of a problem
Living the Dream Brother - I'm visiting in Jan - This will be my 5th trip - I plan on visiting every year from here on out - Retirement just a few years away for me -not sure about full time retirement there but for sure will be spending some long term stays
Good for you! I 100% agree with you. Great video. I'm genuinely happy for you! We are in heaven by comparison. I'm from Detroit in the US. I've been living the most amazing life here for the past two years and not looking back. Everything is easily affordable, even on a small budget like Social Security. As long as you keep control of yourself, you'll be just fine. It's always summer, with clear blue sky's the majority of the year. And for you gents who are considering the move, I'll offer one coded suggestion... Never, I repeat, never bring a chopped liver sandwich to the biggest and best buffet of your life. Yes, no kidding. I hope you find a gem of a woman like I have. And, BTW, it's culturally acceptable to have a girlfriend/mistress or two on the side if you're married to a Thai woman! Do your due diligence. Come vacation here first. Control your spending and consumption. And, don't be a sucker wanting to support the bar girls. They're banging everyone in the world, literally. Usually, they already have two or more chumps they milk regularly. Here, they have everything for everybody. Nobody judges you.
Webster i remember people lookin down their nose at us in work just for holidaying there. I have sold up and live in Sattahip now. The best move i could make for quality of life. Value for money. I love my country. However opportunities arise.
Ive been going to patts off on last 20 year Sad to see all the x patts now who gave up everything for Fun in Thailand....Now creeping about the sois window shopping skint staying in bedsits or on the beach THE DREAM WELL GONE!
I’m from Cardiff living in Jomtien beach for 7 years, looks like your video was from Klong Kloi Beach Koh Chang stayed there many times, good Luck great place to retire 😃
The currency is Piso or you'll get away with say peso. Where you concocted pasetas from defies belief. Paradise Beer Garden near the top of Walking Street is the best bar there and it's an open bar with beers at 45 Piso or least 8 years ago this was the case. Also you'd get a lady for 12-1500 pisos a night. Also you definitely made the right decision 👍
Well done Steve your leaving the dream , love your vlogs and lives . The community you have built up through your U-Tube channel is helping other like minded people . Keep up the good work and don’t worry about the trolls .
You got a great life bud I wish I could do it I have the money but was in a rta and have problems with walking 🚶 I can walk 50 metres then need to sit I still feel 25 but my back is gone
I would do the same but I’m stuck in the rat race in Scandinavia. Coming back to Thailand soon for 4 week holiday, then back to the rat race to afford the next 4 week holiday. Working all year only to be alive for 4 weeks. How do you afford moving there if you were a worker too? I don’t know about UK, but I assume you’re too young for a state pension.
How any1 can think moving to a hot sunny country from the uk is a bad thing is crazy. 1 life lads, do what you can to enjoy it because were not going to be arround forever.
There's a French Charles Aznavour song which contains "it seems to me that misery would be less difficult in the sun." ☀️ My wife of 40 years has no "issues" and chooses the girls in Thailand for us. We met at comprehensive and left the UK together in 1986. Greetings from the Med - perfect sunny day 🇨🇵🇪🇺☀️ ⛱️ 🌊 🥳 ✅.
Nice one, Webby. I cannot wait to test the waters of Jomtien. I have two bulldogs that wouldn't cope with the climate, they struggle with our poxy Summers, but when circumstances allow, I will be arriving, to meet the legend, that is Alf!
Well done to you. Now relax end enjoy yourself⛱️🏖🍻 Some people are so programmed to work and too guilty to stop work and relax. Yes you made the correct decision 👍💯 Cheers from Durban, South Africa.
I’m totally agree with you Steve. The bloody people in power just want for us work and work till we drop dead 💀. The only thing you you here in the West is working and pay bills. I’m 55 myself! Hopefully I’ll be living the dream like you in 5 years time. Absolutely not regret’s Webby ! Many people don’t have the COJONES to do what you did..! Well done Mate. Keep enjoying your lifestyle! Life is short 👏👏👏🤙
Only question I’d ask is if you think your health issues would have happened in the UK? If yes, then you totally made the right decision, our health is something we all need to enjoy our lives.
Living in the UK is only for the wealthy or those on the dole. The working man hasn't got a chance.
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Agreed bad enough for the older people 45 plus. Hopeless situation for people starting their working life
Same in Canada. Turdu let in one million immigrants in 2023, all low paid trained workers. We have 14.4 Million workers in Canada.
Australia is better probably but going same way too unfortunately.
@whittakerwinstanleyiii4051 australia state pension slot better than uk
It is so NICE to see a guy living his best life and enjoying himself like this.
Good on you Steve.
You are an inspiration and I wish you all the best.
Cheers mate
Brilliant, well said! Can't wait to finish my time in the Army in May and get out there. Already sold my house, so with my Armed Forces pension, Army gratuity and house sale I can make it go so much further out there, and not have to work ever again!
Are you Robert Mee the photographer from Colchester?
@@gsd8225 Hi, yes I am.
@@gsd8225 Hi, yes I am. Can't wait to get out there.
@@MrBrtmee Enjoy, lad.
Sounds fantastic 👌 I'm jealous 😅
I retired to Pattaya from UK 2 years ago last week. Only one regret: I should've done it YEARS ago.
I coined my screen name in 2011 after my first visit to Pattaya. Not found anything better to replace it with. 'If you know, you know...'
I know...
Did you go for the yearly retirement visa ? I have been looking into it when I reach 50.
I moved here in 2018. Enjoy life we're not guaranteed tomorrow. The right move!! 🎉
Massive respect to you Webby. Don’t listen to the sad acts. The uk here is a dead dump hole. And it’s freezing.
I hate the cold 🥶
Me too matey.
You are 100% correct my friend!!! I can relate to every word!! I’ll see you soon!!!
What a video. Best statement of the day. Could listen to you for hours as everything you've said is bang on..been going to thailand now for nearly 30 years now. . And finally. I've made the decision to move to thailand myself next year.. the uk ain't the uk no more. It's done. It's finished. It's kaput. I'd sooner wake up like you in a morning. Rather than just go down my local road in the morning. And see nothing but thieving Romanians and hoards of migrants. So. Well done to you webby. Top bloke.
Nice to see a few places left in the world where women can still be women and men can still be men.
Webby your 100% right m8 with everthing you say ive been living with a wonderful lady just outside Bangkok for the last 4 months she works a market stall from 4 till 9 daily i go help her and have a great crack with the other market traders learning the language and going to the gym 5 days a week . Lifes great in Thailand
Becaufull you will be deported if you don't have a work visa, just saying, thais will grass you up.
100% right Webby and good for you mate, living the dream.
Cheers mate
Yes Thailand is an amazing place I'm lucky to have the best of both worlds in the UK in the spring and summer then Thailand when the weather turns in the UK.
good on you, you are such a lovely, kind hearted and genuine bloke, you deserve to live your best life and Thailand is definitely the right place!
Wow, thank you
If I had the mindset 5 years ago like I do now I would be in Thailand now.Australia is a joke
Everyone I speak to say the same
Yep I'm Aussie and the place has been destroyed
Try the uk mate
Aussie here. Moved permanently to Chiang Mai 6 yrs ago. Been bloody fantastic. BUT, CHIANG MAI 2024 has turned into BEIJING. Chinese EVERYWHERE. In the past 6 yrs I have NEVER seen CM as BUSY as it is now. Loi Krathong last weekend was OVER THE TOP with TOURISTS….. the traffic was like Bangkok. Normally it gets busy a week or two before Xmas/New Year but it’s 3rd week in November and it is MAXED OUT with tourists already. An ex-pat consensus is that we have seen the best of CM and it ain’t coming back. The Chinese are buying up all the Condo buildings, commercial buildings and warehouses and pushing sale and rent prices SKY HIGH, double to triple what they have always been and only selling/renting to fellow Chinese. Yep, CM has had the prawn. And you gotta ask, what’s it going to be like in 5-10 yrs time. The increased population and traffic is way OVER THE TOP NOW. Chiang Mai is DONE!!!! And observing the foreign tourists, media posers, COVERED IN TATTOOS, OBESE, with self indulgent arrogant attitudes, all a far cry from the gentility of the Thai family culture. It’s why we escaped the west years ago.m, now permeating CM…. turning it into ANOTHER HIPSTER TIKTOK LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME CLONE CITY OF WESTERN DEGRADATION……. Many original expats, including moi, are MOVING OUT. It’s ALREADY DONE… so yeah, in another 5 yrs it will be just another BANGKOK coffee shop CLONE. We LOVE (D) CM, but who wants what it is turning into?? The laid back quiet traditional Thai charm is RAPIDLY BEING DILUTED. We are thinking Siem Reap in Cambodia or Rishikesh in India ….. anywhere that’s far far away from this Chinese TIKTOK INSTAGRAM invasion…….
Good for you my friend. I will make my move this year. I've been traveling there for twenty years plus and it's time to make it permanent. All I can say is.......what a great life. Good on ya
Cheers
Thanks for your comment. You made the right decision. Life here in London is inferior and expensive, and there is poor weather. I'm traveling to Thailand in January. If I find a small business to run, I will stay, but I don't know if you have any idea. Please help, and thanks again for your comment on TH-cam.
It's not easy making money here, mate, honest you need money from the uk
Ffs m8 don’t tell them all or we in Thailand will also be in the Rat race ❤
Unless a young person has very wealthy parents then they are now screwed in the UK, the game is clearly rigged. I tried to get my kids out, youngest son teaches in Vietnam, daughter is a diving instructor in the Maldives, eldest son a fireman here. That's the only other route to be OK, to be a decently paid, unsackable, irreplaceable state employee, everybody will want to work for the state and that is not good.
On the positive side, l saw the sky today for the first time in 8 days. 😂
Good on you, Steve. From your former workmate, Austin Powers. I got 2 and a half weeks in Thailand, I'm coming over on the 29th of this month. Bangkok, Krabi, Phi Phi, and Phucket.
Hi . I watched your video, and you are 100% right. I did exactly the as you in April this year sold everything. I am 49 years old and this was the best decision I have ever made in my life. Your story is exactly the same as me . I am living in jomtien Thank you for sharing. 🇹🇭😊🙏
Wonderful! Mate
@welshboywebby it is lovely to see that we made the right decision with our lives. We only live once . Live the dream mate . Stay safe 🇹🇭😊🙏
Your right, I arrived here to Thailand 4 months ago, It's an amazing place, I love it here,
Nearly 30 years ago I left Australia to move to the UK and everyone said I was nuts. If I had stayed in Oz I would have been still selling paint and going to the same places I had been for my whole life like my old mates are. I have an amazing life now in the UK, more money than I would have ever expected and seen so much of the world - far more than I could ever have imagined. Now I own 2 (soon to be 3) condos in Pattaya and planning to retire out there in about 3 years in my 50's - absolutely zero chance of that if I had stayed. So mate - screw everyone else, you have to take chances and good for you to have the guts to go for it - the people who give you sh1t are just scared and jealous! Have a Leo for me!
Never heard someone doing it that way round. You made it work and showed everyone though. Enjoy your retirement.
The U.K. is finished now.
It's usually the OTHER way around ,they come to Australia 😮
@@user-bg2ig5xc3e Australia is far too expensive now , you will never own a home if starting at the bottom
It's not Australia's fault you couldn't cut in Oz.
Great video Webby and showing us that it can be done for those of us dreaming of moving to Thailand!
Agree 💯! I'm coming up on one year in Pattaya. Never could have imagined quality of life being this good back in the US.
Bit of a different experience when I made the decision to move out here though. My friends and family were super supportive and gave me loads of encouragement. Gotta surround yourself with people who wanna see you happy and succeed, my guy!
100% agree 👍
Tried it for a year in udon thani last year decided to back to uk and work another 3:years found i needed more of a budget
Steve 👍 good for you enjoy life 😉 the only down side is elderly parents as we get to think about retirement they are getting older so we have to look after them and being 6k miles away is not good if they need your help
Uk england in summer is ok but its this time of year November dark cold dammp gets a bit crap just book your flight ✈️ gives you some thing to look forward to and work 😀
Takes a few years to know better, it's interesting too it is usually people who live here only since a few years, who say otherwise. The best life is if you visit Thailand 2-3 times a year.
Iv just come back from Thailand. i will be retiring there. You definitely made the right choice 1000%
The uk is on its arse that's for sure
They are saying the opposite to me here in California. I’m telling people I will be moving there next year and they are saying, I wish I could. Our country is shit now.
@@TroyLaddy I’m going there to see if it’s the way to go. I retired in 2019 and I think it’s time to get out
Dead right Webby. I packed in my job last week and will be moving over next month. Bosh 💪🏼
You're spot on mate!!
Everything you said in that vid is so true.
Wish I was in a position to move out to Thailand I'm the same age as you but my life here has been one disaster after another and has left me with absolutely nothing, really Zilch..
I found the land of smiles just a few years ago and it's the only thing that keeps me going.
So now I work my bollocks off everday just to get by and spend 2 month's of the year in absolute paradise
Fellow welshboy, living in Newport 👍
I was like that for years
@welshboywebby yeah and look at you now 😃👍👌
I've lived all over Thailand including Issan and Pattaya is the best pick for me (Chiang Mai if it was by the sea). I live on the dark side, so away from all the tourist areas, but I can go to Jontein beach for a beach vibe, and I can go to Pattaya of one of the ex pat bars on this side for a party, talk to Thai and Westerners, and get my western food (I've eaten loads of Thai food, I just prefer my western clean food diet).
Great vid! Having the right amount of money to do it is crucial, one can go through money very quickly i found. Cheers!
Absolutely!
You're living the dream, Webby...brilliant. I am looking forward to doing the same thing. Cheers !
I 100% agree with your Thailand comments. There's just one thing that you scooted over and that's money which, depending on your age etc can be a big issue.
Cheers mate
I’m wondering whether cost of rent in Thailand will catch up with other expensive places in the world. Hopefully not but wouldn’t be surprised if it spikes upward in coming years as more people go to live there.
And the rent in the UK is going up a lot faster
@ I’m in Australia where AUD$550 per week rent 3 years ago is now $700-$800 per week. I’m considering retiring to Thailand in 5 years, am hoping costs there stay down.
Actually the rents here are pretty stable as there's plenty of land to build more condos if needed. Bangkok can be expensive but still cheap compared to UK. Pattaya is cheap and there's loads of choice just look on any property agents website.
Your living the life, and I know u don't give a F what anyone thinks youf life and I can't wait to live it like you.👍
Where is the pool / accommodation ? Looks nice
Watch the koh chang video mate it's all on there
Good for you dude. I'll be joining you in Thailand in 3 years and I'm counting down. I hate the cold and wet weather in the UK. Everything are so expensive than Thailand. We work and tax heavily.
100%
Good on you for having a go.
2 weeks time I am landing in BKK for trip #21.
I come to Thailand twice a year & am also looking to buy a property this trip - or at least start looking.
The west is screwed & I want to enjoy life before I am too old & decrepit.
Cheers
Good on ya mate. Currently working on my own exit plan for pretty much the same advantages you mentioned.
Have a good one!
☀️ 🍺🇹🇭
Best of luck!
Do you have health insurance? Also what sort of capital would you say is needed to stay in Thailand until state retirement payments are received
Hi mate don't have medical insurance, I made a few videos on how much money you need 😀
All good of you have the money some of us are stuck here with zero savings and not the greatest job . currently sat outside work at 5.50 . Wishing I had enough
Gutted for you mate
Welshman - .need some advice, please mate.
1. I'm leaving Korea (a 75 year old with medical issues).
2. I am financialy stable: $150,000 (US) cash & other liquid assets of $40,000.
My military & social security pensions total $4,150 a month.
3. I have NO DEBT.
4. My med insurance is with TRICARE, a US military retirement system.
My insurance co pays are capped at no more than $3,000 per fiscal year..
5. II am well travelled, visiting cities throughout Asia, Europe, both North & South America, & I even made it to Australia once. I have lived abroad in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Philippines, Iraq, & Kuwait.
My research indicates the only Thai hospital that will process my insurance claim is in Bangkok. 1. Does Pattaya have a hospital that will process a US claim?
2. Is the cost of housing in Bangkok significantly more than Pattaya? I would like a small 2 bedroom with a private pool for no more than B22,000. I could buy my own stuff but would like a 5 year lease.
3. Living in Pattaya, a would want a car; but would use local transport; TRAFFIC is a nightmare in the city. I understand some tiny new cars can be had for less than $15,000 US.
A. Is Thai car insurance reliable.
B. What is the rate for comprehensive (new) vs responsibility c
A hospital in Pattaya city called ‘ Bangkok Hospital’ could be worth a try .
Dude does this bloke sound like he'd be an expert in the intricacies of the Thai private hospital sector as it pertains to specific US insurance policies.
Or a car insurance guru for that matter
Anyway I'm sure he'll get around to answering all 4 of your detailed questions shortly 🙄
Good on you webby,just spent eight days in Pattaya, followed your advice and tried everything excluding lady boys.thanks for your advice
Great to hear!
Fair play you are doing the right thing but it’s not really your girlfriend, if you stopped paying her she’ll soon be gone 😎
So you say I pay her where have you got that information from not me for sure
What about the money? How do you get the money to be able to live in Thailand? I'm thinking of retiring in Thailand. But I can't go now without my pension. Many of us have to wait for the pension ( the finance).
Watch my other videos I explain it all
All the xpatts say this.....But when the money runs out and GF leaves for the next punter just off the plane Thing suddenly look Bad.....very Bad!! Hundreds have went down this path ended up with Major Health problems with the patts lifestyle...Then its Back to the UK for FREE health Treatment!! ......Not so Bad UK now!!!! THINK LONG AND HARD BRFORE MAKING THIS MOVE.......
The NHS ain't free mate you pay you taxes well I do it funny the only thing people can say is about the NHS the uk is a shit hole the country tax you up to the hilt until you die not for me sorry
I agree with what you said 100% I have been to Thailand 15 times in the last 6 years (Excluding 20-21) And i have seen and heard a hundred horror stories especially when you hit your late sixties and and seventies , It's best just to visit 2 times a year.
Your living in a better place than i am here in the UK Webby, heading to Thailand in December eventually hoping to live in Far East, enjoy your life webby good on you a fan in geordie land.This is my 5th trip to land of smiles
Never thought like this, genius comment
Cheers
"I woke up this morning with a massive....... Smile on my face 😂. I've been in Thailand just over a week few days in Bangkok got a little base in rayong and I've just spent four days in Hua Hin next week in KO Samet following week in Pattaya I think. Hopefully see you there, I'm looking around for my spot in Asia but definitely not working again...👍
What did u think to hun hin going there next year and think of retiring there in 2026
@@glennp4072 its small , not hectic, food is exy
@@glennp4072 it's a fantastic place it's not to overcrowded lots to do and the quality of markets and local area is outstanding I've not been here that long but so far it's my favorite place
It's not for everyone.but for me & u it is 100 % in the land of smiles 😅 12 years for me happy & grateful ❤
Agree
Nice video webby i have been living in jomtien for 10 years...love it
That's awesome
@@welshboywebby just watched it again excellent 555
Gday webby, I'm flying in from Australia for the first time on the 28th, any chance of catching up for a beer and asking you some questions? I'm a first timer doing my recon on Pattaya for a possible permanent move
100%
@ legend mate
We all want a life like that, but we gotta be able to pay for it.....nothing is free.. Yes Thailand is cheap, a lot cheaper than UK for sure, but still you must pay for it... And if we are anywhere near retirement age then moving to Thailand to have that life is hard... But yes I agree, that life is a lot better than corporative life waiting for a pay day every month..
Yes, it's not free. I worked 32 years on a production line to pay for it, the last 15 years dreaming about my new life in Thailand 🇹🇭
Your absolutely spot on Steve, everyone of them people who laughed deep down are crying inside 😂.... Some of the loneliest peope I know are married! Kick off the flipflops and enjoyoooo
I’m laughing with you mate, exactly the same happened to me last year and I have been living here for 7 months now, would be interesting to have a chat about your experiences so far
Anytime mate ill meet up for a coffee
Great stuff, I’m away on a trip for a week but I will hit you up when I get back if okay 👍
I moved to Australia 16 years ago and my life improved immensely. Just with the sunshine and the openness and just things to do. You still have to work but it's a better environment. A lot to do with the weather. I don't really do much time at the beach but we've got a beach. It's more about having options to go out and do road trips and live your life rather than sight in front of a TV like the UK people just focused on spending money for s*** they don't need in the UK to fulfil or fill that hole with having nothing else to do , also can get to Thailand in 10 hours which is a bonus from Australia.
Awesome comment, thank you
I'm here in Pattaya at at the moment having a great time. 10 more days left @@welshboywebby
What apartments is that your in Webby? it doesn't look like Pattaya, I would have guess you was on one of the islands Koh Chang or somewhere like that.
Koh chang mate, watch my video on it, the place was beautiful
Currency risk. The baht/pound was 60 this first time I went to Thailand 20 years ago. To those on here with a fixed income in pounds, can you cope when the exchange rate hits mid 30s? My guess, but I wouldn't put my house on it
I would and it's been in the 30s a few years ago, and that was,for a,short time people who live here change money for a long time when the baht is high so the exchange rate ain't much of a problem
Living the Dream Brother - I'm visiting in Jan - This will be my 5th trip - I plan on visiting every year from here on out - Retirement just a few years away for me -not sure about full time retirement there but for sure will be spending some long term stays
No money, no Honey. Is so True
Defo
Good for you!
I 100% agree with you.
Great video. I'm genuinely happy for you!
We are in heaven by comparison.
I'm from Detroit in the US. I've been living the most amazing life here for the past two years and not looking back.
Everything is easily affordable, even on a small budget like Social Security. As long as you keep control of yourself, you'll be just fine.
It's always summer, with clear blue sky's the majority of the year.
And for you gents who are considering the move, I'll offer one coded suggestion... Never, I repeat, never bring a chopped liver sandwich to the biggest and best buffet of your life.
Yes, no kidding.
I hope you find a gem of a woman like I have.
And, BTW, it's culturally acceptable to have a girlfriend/mistress or two on the side if you're married to a Thai woman!
Do your due diligence. Come vacation here first. Control your spending and consumption. And, don't be a sucker wanting to support the bar girls. They're banging everyone in the world, literally. Usually, they already have two or more chumps they milk regularly.
Here, they have everything for everybody. Nobody judges you.
Webster i remember people lookin down their nose at us in work just for holidaying there. I have sold up and live in Sattahip now. The best move i could make for quality of life. Value for money. I love my country. However opportunities arise.
No 24 year old girl is going to bed with a 50 year old man in the UK. Just saying.
Not for free no
Correct. Would need to pay them
To right, he's money and she doesn't have a pot to piss in, been seen it done it.
No
Not in the UK
Yes, and he is enjoying his life and the girl is very happy to have a "farang"boyfriend, and she has no more problems in life.
**Great video!** I moved here from Los Angeles on June 10th 2023. I have been on vacation EVER since!
Yeah awesome ain't it
As long as your life in Thailand doesn't involve drinking and bar girls, you probably have a good chance of having a good life in Thailand.
Well ain't done me any harm the last 2 years
@@welshboywebby just don't join the flyer's club when the novelty and fantasy wears off. You have a few more years to grow yet 🙂
Ive been going to patts off on last 20 year Sad to see all the x patts now who gave up everything for Fun in Thailand....Now creeping about the sois window shopping skint staying in bedsits or on the beach THE DREAM WELL GONE!
I’m from Cardiff living in Jomtien beach for 7 years, looks like your video was from Klong Kloi Beach Koh Chang stayed there many times, good Luck great place to retire 😃
Yes it was!
You can do what the fuck you want if you're rich. That is the only question you need to answer.
Good on ya Steve your living the dream which most people yearn for or are scared to do
Great video, BTW did you know a Peter Flint worked in IT DEPT at Fords
The currency is Piso or you'll get away with say peso. Where you concocted pasetas from defies belief. Paradise Beer Garden near the top of Walking Street is the best bar there and it's an open bar with beers at 45 Piso or least 8 years ago this was the case. Also you'd get a lady for 12-1500 pisos a night. Also you definitely made the right decision 👍
Cheers
How much do I need to retire there?
God knows
Well done Steve your leaving the dream , love your vlogs and lives . The community you have built up through your U-Tube channel is helping other like minded people . Keep up the good work and don’t worry about the trolls .
Good for you! If you are happy Then that's the only thing that counts. Good luck to you.
Looking to retire out there myself soon hopefully.
Hey mate how u doing
I was in pattaya last august, fantasy ladyboy bar in soi bukaho was close
I heard it open again
Is it true ?
I've not seen it back open mate the old one is,now a ice-cream palour
You got a great life bud I wish I could do it I have the money but was in a rta and have problems with walking 🚶 I can walk 50 metres then need to sit I still feel 25 but my back is gone
Looks like you definitely made the right decision webby. How you getting on with the thai lessons?
I think I did same mate I've stopped them for a few months I just haven't got the time
Very happy for you mate I'm trying to get some of the same
Cheers
I totally agree with your outlook but how do you finance it?
I would do the same but I’m stuck in the rat race in Scandinavia. Coming back to Thailand soon for 4 week holiday, then back to the rat race to afford the next 4 week holiday. Working all year only to be alive for 4 weeks. How do you afford moving there if you were a worker too? I don’t know about UK, but I assume you’re too young for a state pension.
Hi mate I explain it all in my past videos
How any1 can think moving to a hot sunny country from the uk is a bad thing is crazy. 1 life lads, do what you can to enjoy it because were not going to be arround forever.
wish I could live there mate you have done well don't let people tell you different good luck mate.
Cheers
Good to hear someone's happy
Many that tell you, don't are the ones that, wish they could.
Congratulations u broke away from the bubble people😮
There's a French Charles Aznavour song which contains "it seems to me that misery would be less difficult in the sun." ☀️
My wife of 40 years has no "issues" and chooses the girls in Thailand for us.
We met at comprehensive and left the UK together in 1986.
Greetings from the Med - perfect sunny day 🇨🇵🇪🇺☀️ ⛱️ 🌊 🥳 ✅.
Nice one, Webby. I cannot wait to test the waters of Jomtien. I have two bulldogs that wouldn't cope with the climate, they struggle with our poxy Summers, but when circumstances allow, I will be arriving, to meet the legend, that is Alf!
A similar situation for me. Moved here 22 years ago, and not one regret .
Same I've never thought of going back
Well done to you. Now relax end enjoy yourself⛱️🏖🍻
Some people are so programmed to work and too guilty to stop work and relax.
Yes you made the correct decision 👍💯
Cheers from Durban, South Africa.
Cheers
I’m totally agree with you Steve. The bloody people in power just want for us work and work till we drop dead 💀. The only thing you you here in the West is working and pay bills. I’m 55 myself! Hopefully I’ll be living the dream like you in 5 years time. Absolutely not regret’s Webby ! Many people don’t have the COJONES to do what you did..! Well done Mate. Keep enjoying your lifestyle! Life is short 👏👏👏🤙
Can’t beat it in Thailand.
💯 true 👍
Outstanding All Around
Cheers
💯 I couldn’t have said it better mate. And there will always be jealousy from people when u are living the dream and they are not haha 😅
Sooooo true love it 👍
If you don't have kids its a great move to make, good luck, nice if can acknowledge that the UK is great for allowing you to do what you have done 👍🏿
Only question I’d ask is if you think your health issues would have happened in the UK? If yes, then you totally made the right decision, our health is something we all need to enjoy our lives.
Yes mate
It would be great to have all those “friends“ that said you were crazy, to see this video…. Good on ya, Living your best life.
You keep going man, I think you are living the dream
😃
Cheers mate thank you
Good job brother I’m building a house out in Thailand at the moment I had the same shit from friends it will never work 🤣🤣 but has
People always like to be negative mate