Andy vast knowledge & experiences are exactly the things I love to talk about. Andy has traveled all over the world, estimating 50 countries. How many countries have you visited?
I count. Some I did visit more than 30 times, also for professional reason. I count 34 but must say that as a european, it is more likely that I travel around my country a lot than for people oversea. So 70% is about Europe, the rest Northern Africa, the Middle East, Asia and America. My favorite spots are: Greek islands, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and France (countryside). My question is: do people also know their own country? Also much depends how strong your passport is. Traveling visa-free helps a lot. Thankfully my wife did get our citizinship what made all travel much much easier. In the US, I liked New York a lot.
I just went through the same thing, lost half of my savings, took me 35 yrs to save up, and lost half on a 14 yr marriage. But I am saving as much as I can, and plan to move to Mexico in a couple of yrs
But if u marry in my country & wife divorces u after 5 years , u have to pay her money for her rental if court got no house to give it to her Only way to not loose house is 1. Don’t do a live in 2. Don’t marry 3. No promise of marriage in future
It’s funny how marriage seems to harden, the heart for some. I have been on the road twice before myself. Fortunately, in Thailand, especially this area has many options to avoid that road in the future.
When you rent you do not gain equity. I bought a run down detached property in North Wales at auction for £144,000 seven years ago. I renovated it with 30 grand and sold last year for £335,000. If I had rented during that 6 years I would not had made a penny.
Now in his defense, I have met some 80 pound masseuses that feel like their professional wrestlers and keep me in constant pain ha ha ha ha, you know the good type of pain?
@@MargaritasinParadise haha yes, my brother, I like your personality and your knowledge. I’m not a hater, but a multimillionaire who will be eventually going to Pattaya, I love your content. You are a cool dude. Massages that are painful are extremely beneficial! Deep tissue massages! Your guest, (sorry) was low energy! Respectfully the guest’s info must be more succinct. Have a great day ❤️ (by the way I’ve been to 57 countries)
You are so right. Everybody that comes over comments on my sofa for instance. I bought it for the long run and it is the most comfortable couch I have ever owned.
Greetings my military brother from my chase motel room in perry township ohio Massillon ohio area and canton area. I am watching your video on sat december 14 date of Great army and navy 125th meeting of them two teams. Navy cadets took it to army 31 to 13 at hands of our ohio high school football qb
Wow, that's crazy prices. I assume people are willing to spend that money is the only reason why they charge so much? I think it's the same way though even in the USA.
@MargaritasinParadise none of it is free. You pay national insurance in the UK. First 20 years you will probably never need it. As you get older you will need it. Become an OAP you no longer pay but you've already paid it forward.
Andy talks about having only a certain amount of money per month. He tries to save money every month for his hobbies of travel. And he's living a very good life without being to generous or spending to much on meals & alcohol. Though he didn't say the exact amount I know that it's under $2,000 a month.
@@andrewmoss1753 thanks really appreciate you responding, can I be cheeky and ask, is that just for you or both of you? And I guess you bought the bike and car rather than rent them? 🍻
I am a Brit, I am retired in the Philippines, I would not retire in Thailand for a very good reason, in the Philippines you get your annual state pension increase, in Thailand you don't, every Brit should be aware of this if you are going to be on a budget...
You can have fun but Love is not really the priority in Pattaya. I tried with around ten girls over the years and it will seem like she really loves you until you leave she will seek new opportunities. She can’t help herself
Sometimes love is very unforgiving in Pattaya. I think most relations really work. I seldom see post about the happily ever after story though. I think it's almost like media, people only want to hear the horror stories. Still I think when you expand your territories out side of tourist areas for example, the odds will definitely increase of success.
@MargaritasinParadis definitely not looking for a young bar girl. I'm 65 and I can't go younger than 50. And she would have to be pretty wholesome at that. If that's possible to find. Chances are a woman over 50 doesn't have really young kids to deal with either.
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Now, I live in Thailand, but I know that the Philippines has their fair share of typhoons, and other tropical type storms. I know this area does have earthquakes, but not at the same level as California. The area I live in is located in the top of the gulf of Thailand. It’s up for sure very few major storms.
Nothing wrong with having a car except finding a place to park. If you drive to the popular tourist areas in Pattaya, often one has to pay to park and even that can be in short supply.
Good plan. Both vehicles provide a sense of freedom & flexibility, but as @ccrider8483 mentioned, you definitely want to look at the availability of parking whether it be your residence or the areas you're planning on visiting.
@@ccrider8483 Your so right rider….when I was in Dumaguete Philippines I had a rental SUV and if was difficult to find a parking space at the mall. I believe it’s because in the USA when you build a mall you by law need to have so many parking spaces per square footage of the mall..
@@MargaritasinParadise Your correct…when I was in the Philippines it was nice to have a car when it rained but finding a parking space at the mall was difficult.
If you can’t ride or feel unsafe on a motorcycle, get a car for sure, but if you spend much time in South Pattaya, you will spend a lot of time stationery waiting for the traffic to move.
Good interview but Andy could live anywhere where there is Asian food that he could eat and make. Based on his routine and life style, I am not clear why he chose Pattaya. Probably has to do with the lady he found. She seems like a keeper. Doesn't go to bars and is happy to eat local, so low maintenance. Since Andy loves to cook, I wonder if she cooks at all. Another reason he chose Pattaya is that the cost of living is very affordable compared to England. Andy spent a year in the Philippines and found it boring and all the same. Hmmmm. Beg to disagree. Cebu is definitely different from Davao and Borocai, which is different from Ilo Ilo and Palawan. Andy probably left the Philippines because he did not like the food but is a gentleman and does not want to offend.
I don’t believe any of this. Personally, I think there’s a lot of you tubers that are promoting sensationalism and making people get hyped up about nothing. This is exert from the original text, In short, it provides that any income from a foreign source derived by a Thai individual tax resident is subject to Thai personal income tax upon bringing it into Thailand. The interpretation change will apply to taxable income brought into Thailand from 1 January 2024 onwards. I think, it’s talking about Thai citizens (Thai individuals). Additionally, it’s talking about income not money from an investment account. And so on. Personally, I think people are reading into it. I hope this helps.
Andy vast knowledge & experiences are exactly the things I love to talk about. Andy has traveled all over the world, estimating 50 countries. How many countries have you visited?
50 is a decent amount. I have only hit 26 so far.. but 2 of those nobody wants to visit.. Iraq and Afghanistan.
I would consider you well traveled as well.
@stanleykyle I visited Pakistan and that's not very popular either, but I enjoyed it
I count. Some I did visit more than 30 times, also for professional reason. I count 34 but must say that as a european, it is more likely that I travel around my country a lot than for people oversea. So 70% is about Europe, the rest Northern Africa, the Middle East, Asia and America. My favorite spots are: Greek islands, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and France (countryside). My question is: do people also know their own country? Also much depends how strong your passport is. Traveling visa-free helps a lot. Thankfully my wife did get our citizinship what made all travel much much easier. In the US, I liked New York a lot.
@@MargaritasinParadisehey thank you for the shout out hope to come back next year will shout u lunch from Scott new Zealand stay safe
This story of men loosing everything in a divorce is world wide now. I thought is was just in America. Good story.....inspires many.
You’re definitely right.. Sad it is, Thanks for the comment.
Very true.
I just went through the same thing, lost half of my savings, took me 35 yrs to save up, and lost half on a 14 yr marriage. But I am saving as much as I can, and plan to move to Mexico in a couple of yrs
Excellent, great plan
the opposite sex only have one use to me now @@MargaritasinParadise
When you RENT.....you will never lose your house.
You are absolutely right. With the rental prices being so cheap in the Pattaya area it seems that renting is a no-brainer.
But if u marry in my country & wife divorces u after 5 years , u have to pay her money for her rental if court got no house to give it to her
Only way to not loose house is 1. Don’t do a live in 2. Don’t marry 3. No promise of marriage in future
It’s funny how marriage seems to harden, the heart for some. I have been on the road twice before myself. Fortunately, in Thailand, especially this area has many options to avoid that road in the future.
When you rent you do not gain equity. I bought a run down detached property in North Wales at auction for £144,000 seven years ago. I renovated it with 30 grand and sold last year for £335,000. If I had rented during that 6 years I would not had made a penny.
Great point. There's deal here as well for the right person. Rental prices are so attractive right now & most people don't have the drive to renovate.
Thank you for the excellent video
I appreciate it
Your guest was whining about he was hurt in a massage 😂
OMG lmao 😂
Now in his defense, I have met some 80 pound masseuses that feel like their professional wrestlers and keep me in constant pain ha ha ha ha, you know the good type of pain?
@@MargaritasinParadise haha yes, my brother, I like your personality and your knowledge. I’m not a hater, but a multimillionaire who will be eventually going to Pattaya, I love your content. You are a cool dude. Massages that are painful are extremely beneficial! Deep tissue massages! Your guest, (sorry) was low energy! Respectfully the guest’s info must be more succinct. Have a great day ❤️ (by the way I’ve been to 57 countries)
Great discussion! I love your low-key demeanor and how you gently kept thibgs movibg along. You have a new subscriber.
Thanks for the sub! Please let me know of anything I can do better. I really appreciate critical feedback.
Good interview. Thank you Tom 🙏🏼😊
Glad you enjoyed it
This video was excellent. Interesting and inspiring. Thx for sharing.
Thank you so much I appreciate your comment.
Good stuff, buddy! When I make my way over there, you'll have to interview me! lol...
For sure!!
Really enjoyed your interview today
Subscribed
Cheers
Welcome aboard! More to come.
Great interview..really enjoyed it. Love to meet you both when I get moved. I will buy lunch for both of ya.
Excellent, I will look forward to the invite. Thanks
Hey Tom, enjoyed the sit down Andy is a well traveled man and seems like a guy i would love to have a beer with👍thanks again 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. If you ever stop into Leo's, ask about Andy
Great informative interview so I decided to subscribe, looking forward to coming to Thailand sometime this year.
Welcome, let us know when you get here
This guy's living the life. If that's his girlfriend/wife in the thumbnail, he's a lucky man!
He is certainly a lucky man.
That is not his girlfriend it is photo shopped. A girl like that wouldn't waste her time on a guy with a $2000 a month budget
@@A_Sen_0 better off to buy an AI robot from Korea or Japan
@@BenDover-kb2th haha only if u r satisfied with that
Clickbait. Boo.
GREAT GREAT INFO, many thanks to all
Our pleasure!, thanks for the comment.
Good honest and unique, thank you both 🙏
Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment.
Best you get yourself a comfortable sofa ! First thing i do when i go to a new apartment. Go out and get a comfortable lounge suite.
You are so right. Everybody that comes over comments on my sofa for instance. I bought it for the long run and it is the most comfortable couch I have ever owned.
@@MargaritasinParadisel have a set exactly like that, even the same color in my house right now .l wish I could take the chair with me
I visited Pattaya last February and I had a good time so i will decide to retire in the Philippines or Pattaya.
I’m biased, Pattaya is the clear choice ha ha ha
Greetings my military brother from my chase motel room in perry township ohio
Massillon ohio area and canton area.
I am watching your video on sat december 14 date of
Great army and navy 125th meeting of them two teams.
Navy cadets took it to army 31 to 13 at hands of our ohio high school football qb
Sounds like you're living in life. 😁😁😁
Thai massage back here in Britain 🇬🇧 would cost £65-£70 a hour that’s just under 3000 baht I think roughly
Wow, that's crazy prices. I assume people are willing to spend that money is the only reason why they charge so much? I think it's the same way though even in the USA.
Good interview. Your channel is very underrated. His condo looks nice. Maybe more condo tours around there would be good. Thankyou.
Thanks for the comment and great idea. I will look into it for future videos. Thanks again.
@@MargaritasinParadisehi scott from New Zealand would 20million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you from Scott
Yes, I'm thinking that would last a minimum of 20 years & for some a lifetime.
@@MargaritasinParadise thank you for your advice from Scott new Zealand stay safe
Enjoyable chat. Just subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
Good interview...do you happen to know the medical insurance company Andy referred to using? Doing some research on companies now...thanks
I think he uses a broker. Here's the one I use. maps.app.goo.gl/za3XCvQLEsSSfAJr8
I hope this helps.
@@MargaritasinParadise Yes.. 🙏
😄
Also the health insurance Co your guest uses, thanks
www.wrlife.net/
Great work 👍 keep doing interviews
Thank you! Will do!
Thanx Tommy !
My pleasure!
Tom, I enjoy your videos very much. I think your interviews are great............Thanks
Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment.
Medical insurance in the UK is free. ?
No idea why I paid in monthly for 40 years if it is free.
Now without going back and looking to see exactly what he said, I suspect he meant the medical care in the UK was free.
@MargaritasinParadise none of it is free. You pay national insurance in the UK. First 20 years you will probably never need it. As you get older you will need it. Become an OAP you no longer pay but you've already paid it forward.
Great clarification, I definitely appreciate it. Happy New Year
Medical insurance in the uk is definitely not free the NHS is free but currently most hospitals have a 9 month waiting period for operations 😢
Do you have a contact link for Canbodia Visa?
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I'm retired Military and retired Police Officer, thinking of moving overseas somewhere very soon. Never married thank God!!
It's amazing how many retired law enforcement/military live in in Thailand (me included)
So what is his budget? That’s pretty much what we needed to know!
Andy talks about having only a certain amount of money per month. He tries to save money every month for his hobbies of travel. And he's living a very good life without being to generous or spending to much on meals & alcohol. Though he didn't say the exact amount I know that it's under $2,000 a month.
My budget is around US $ 1450 a month
Hope that helps
@@andrewmoss1753 thanks really appreciate you responding, can I be cheeky and ask, is that just for you or both of you? And I guess you bought the bike and car rather than rent them? 🍻
No problem, that's for 2 of us to live on and yes I bought the car and bike.
Money goes a lot further here so it's enough for now.
I am a Brit, I am retired in the Philippines, I would not retire in Thailand for a very good reason, in the Philippines you get your annual state pension increase, in Thailand you don't, every Brit should be aware of this if you are going to be on a budget...
I would be interested in knowing his insurance company. £55 per month is the cheapest i have heard .
It's WRLife based in Bangkok. I've never claimed so I can't say how good an experience that is but my broker seems honest to me so check them out
@@andrewmoss1753
Cheers .
That's the problem with any insurance.
I was hoping Andy would answer @andrewmoss1753
Hi Andrew considering retiring to Thailand & enjoy travel on two wheels , what motorcycle do you ride ?.@@andrewmoss1753
@@andrewmoss1753. I was gonna ask the same question. 56 per month sounds very cheap. Can I ask how old you are to get that rate?
What is Tofu ?? Really made me laugh. Nice interview
Thank you, Andy was great to interview
You want to increase viewership? Interview some beautiful honey pots every so often. It will help to keep you young as well. Thanks for the video.
I know your right and I'm definitely looking. My trouble exist with girls speaking English. But I'm working on it. Thanks for the advice.
big fan of kiss food and drink...cheap and good food there
Good choice, I go there at least once a week. 😀
Same deal for me. Got divorced lost the house. I'll be retiring in Thailand. Maybe find the next love of my life.😅
Very doable, Good Luck
You can have fun but Love is not really the priority in Pattaya. I tried with around ten girls over the years and it will seem like she really loves you until you leave she will seek new opportunities. She can’t help herself
Sometimes love is very unforgiving in Pattaya. I think most relations really work. I seldom see post about the happily ever after story though. I think it's almost like media, people only want to hear the horror stories. Still I think when you expand your territories out side of tourist areas for example, the odds will definitely increase of success.
@MargaritasinParadis definitely not looking for a young bar girl. I'm 65 and I can't go younger than 50. And she would have to be pretty wholesome at that. If that's possible to find. Chances are a woman over 50 doesn't have really young kids to deal with either.
Good Point, There's many to choose from in this category.
Whats the insurance companys name ? details ?
WRLife based in bkk. My broker is English speaker from S Africa so can run you through the policy and obtain a quotation for you
www.wrlife.net/
VW golf is a usa VW Fox
Volkswagen Golf 1997-2004 vs. Volkswagen Fox 2003-2020
www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/volkswagen-golf-1997-5-door-hatchback-vs-volkswagen-fox-2003-3-door-hatchback/front/
Fun information that I never knew, Thanks
did your philapina gf come to thailand with you
Talked to Andy today. Turns out Filipina gf came along but it didn't work out and she had to return.
I could tell he was a copper before it came out of his mouth
Haha, Andy’s a great guy regardless.
Do they have Hurricanes & or tornadoes in the Philippines ??? Those "idyllic" Island places,,,,, don't they have earthquake's there or something ????
Now, I live in Thailand, but I know that the Philippines has their fair share of typhoons, and other tropical type storms. I know this area does have earthquakes, but not at the same level as California. The area I live in is located in the top of the gulf of Thailand. It’s up for sure very few major storms.
I will buy a car as it rains a lot….I will also buy a scooter…
Nothing wrong with having a car except finding a place to park. If you drive to the popular tourist areas in Pattaya, often one has to pay to park and even that can be in short supply.
Good plan. Both vehicles provide a sense of freedom & flexibility, but as @ccrider8483 mentioned, you definitely want to look at the availability of parking whether it be your residence or the areas you're planning on visiting.
@@ccrider8483 Your so right rider….when I was in Dumaguete Philippines I had a rental SUV and if was difficult to find a parking space at the mall. I believe it’s because in the USA when you build a mall you by law need to have so many parking spaces per square footage of the mall..
@@MargaritasinParadise Your correct…when I was in the Philippines it was nice to have a car when it rained but finding a parking space at the mall was difficult.
If you can’t ride or feel unsafe on a motorcycle, get a car for sure, but if you spend much time in South Pattaya, you will spend a lot of time stationery waiting for the traffic to move.
Even the AI girl in the thumbnail looks disappointed.
Good work.
Thanks
Good interview but Andy could live anywhere where there is Asian food that he could eat and make. Based on his routine and life style, I am not clear why he chose Pattaya. Probably has to do with the lady he found. She seems like a keeper. Doesn't go to bars and is happy to eat local, so low maintenance. Since Andy loves to cook, I wonder if she cooks at all. Another reason he chose Pattaya is that the cost of living is very affordable compared to England.
Andy spent a year in the Philippines and found it boring and all the same. Hmmmm. Beg to disagree. Cebu is definitely different from Davao and Borocai, which is different from Ilo Ilo and Palawan.
Andy probably left the Philippines because he did not like the food but is a gentleman and does not want to offend.
I think it's a combination of the items mentioned in the video joined with a great location with everything he needs.
Wait till January 1st . THAI GOV. tax the money you make from your own country . Party is over
That won't happen to Americans. It's against the treaty they signed with America.
I don’t believe any of this. Personally, I think there’s a lot of you tubers that are promoting sensationalism and making people get hyped up about nothing. This is exert from the original text,
In short, it provides that any income from a foreign source derived by a Thai individual tax resident is subject to Thai personal income tax upon bringing it into Thailand. The interpretation change will apply to taxable income brought into Thailand from 1 January 2024 onwards.
I think, it’s talking about Thai citizens (Thai individuals). Additionally, it’s talking about income not money from an investment account. And so on. Personally, I think people are reading into it.
I hope this helps.
you sound so bitter
I hope its bs . Source was Nomad Capalist.
There was a article about uk government making British expats ineligible for COLA adjustments to their pensions.
Boring
Sorry you find it boring. What would have made it better?
Great conversation!!!
Thank you
Where is the girl with the big hooters?
I'm eating with her now.