LIVING IN HUA HIN THAILAND
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2017
- Overall Hua Hin in Thailand is Great city to live in.
It ’s a modern city with all facilities that you would expect from a big city back in the US or Europe. Just 3 hours from Bangkok and the International airport.
There is a large Ex pat community living in Hua Hin and English is widely spoken. Crime is Low and there is a large presence of Police & Army personnel making Hua Hin a very city.
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Personally I love the South of Hua Hin. We have the beautiful Pak Nam Pran, Khao Khalok & Dolphin Bay just 25 minutes down Highway 4 and the famous National park. Please check these places out on the Internet and they are easy to find. If you cycle take your bikes as very cycle friendly!
The only negatives are the driving & stray dogs but hey I can live with that. I have travelled the world extensively and this is my favourite place in the WORLD!
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The best information anybody could ask for Jim . Thankyou. 👍😬😎🇬🇧
Thanks Buddy Gald you liked & Best Wishes - Jim
Hi Jim, really good information once again. I didn't know the bus station moved. I'm liking the new format production. Great intro/exits as well !!
Hi Polar Attack Yes Airport Bus moved in January - not sure about new location as North?
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Wayne
Moving to hua hin in a few weeks, love your show.
Great city Patrick, sure you will enjoy. Best wishes, Jim
Great video Jim .. very helpful. I’ve visited Thailand a few times but never been to hua hin yet .. I have to visit ..
where you live looks very nice
Great intro to anybody new to Hua Hin
Lots of useful information, thank you Jim.
Excellent video Jim...We are looking at different areas in Thailand for retirement so videos like yours are just what we like to watch to learn about the country...
Hi Rogerluli I Think a lot of people look at Chang Mai as cooler, Pattaya cheap, Hua Hin more expensive but safe bet and Island living at Phuket & Kho Samui - Lots of choice. I would def rent property then you have the freedom to relocate and remember March & April are very hot here. If you want to see more on Hua Hin there is an Expat website called Hua Hin After Dark which is a very good forum. Als Thai Visa.com isa general Thailand Forum. Thanks for watching most appreciated - Jim
Nice one Jim. Top vlog & a big thumbs up (can't wait to get back to Hua Hin to be honest mate)
Thanks Mate much appreciated!
Yes Love Hua Hin - Great city - so much to do - Cheers!
Lovely, thank you for help promote Hua Hin.
Oh Thanks for watching Pong Ben - Best Wishes Jim
Fantastic video sir. Treasure trove of information. Excellent camera quality.
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Thank you so much for watching & Subscribing! I did have reservations about doing this informative film but it has gone well so very happy wit that. Yes excellent camera - Cannon G7x which I recently damaged - See 'my BAD DAY' Film which shows the incident. If you ever need more info give on Hua Hin give us a shout or look at 'HUA HIN AFTER DARK' website - Very good - Expats living out there! Best Wishes - Jim
its good info. i expected to see some video footage of Hua Hin but it was just you in your arden. but the things you talk about are things that are useful.
Thanks for the info Jim. It is victory monument that the mini buses go to.
Yes Mate Thanks - I just couldn't remember as not used for years!
Always the Airport Bus or Taxi for me now - safer! Cheers
Last time I went to Hua Hin / Cha Am was maybe 8 years ago. Thanks to you, next visit to Thailand I will do a re-visit, it looks like it has changed so much.
Excellent! Yes I must admit Hua Hin is constantly changing and growing but the centre still has a small feel to it. Part 2 should be out tomorrow where Im walking those mean streets of Hua Hin more exciting!
Thanks for watching much appreciated!
Great videos. What’s you POV on Khao Tao vs. Kao Takiap areas?
Excellent Jim, I visit my friend who is an expat from Newcastle upon Tyne. He loves it when i/we come to Hua Hin to visit him as we bring bars of chocolate, Fray Bentos chicken and mushroom pie, curried beans, corned beef and shaving gel and his Thai wife gives him a weeks evening leave pass...then he goes back to his hermit lifestyle as we go to Pattaya to live the dream 😉.
Yes I bet he loves those Gifts!
We now have a new ferry service to Pattaya but I think the Airport bus is a better choice unless you like the sea! Check out Chang Mai very nice! Thanks for watching and enjoy your holidays!
Thanks for the info . I'll probably stay for a month in Hua Hin before moving north . The Airport transfer bus sounds like a good idea though , as I'll be landing in Bangkok , I may stay there for a couple of days before heading south . I'll keep in thoch if that's Ok. Cheers from Tamborine Mountain , Queensland , Australia .
Yes Airport is brilliant highly recommended and cheap!
You should try the river trips if you like water always a good day out - some nice temples on river.
Yes sure keep in touch - Cheers Jim
thanks jim , very good job.. all required imformation available ...
Brilliant!
Interesting video Jim.I got the express train from Hua Hin to Bangkok it took under 3 hours but set off around 6.30am lol. Should be visiting Hua Hin again in near future. Keep the vlogs coming
Hi Mate Hope all Good. Yes i love the trains great fun. We did Hua Hin right down to Singapore last year nearly one week with stop overs at Penang & KL in Malaysia. Ive not done the BKK train hopefully next time. Sadly Im not back in Hua Hin till May due to family commitments - Just thinking it would have been nice to meet you? keep us posted on future plans if you fancy it. Love your channel!
JIM ANDREWS Thanks I may be in hua hin next April so if you're about could catch up for a beer
Ok mate but think it will prob be May - Now worries- Cheers
nice video! thanks a lot for all the infos!
Many Thanks and Best wishes - Jim
Thank you for your usefull video . I hope we can have beers soon when i get there .
Thanks for the kind words Edi very much appreciated.
If your in Hua Hin for Xmas we will be having drinks some where in the city - video upload to follow closer to date.
Best Wishes Jim
Enjoying your videos Jim.
Great info. Thanks 👍🏻🇹🇭👍🏻
The Nesoi - Thanks for watching - Best Wishes Jim
JIM ANDREWS what's new year like in HUA HIN.
The Nesoi - Very Good - I filmed it last year good laugh!
JIM ANDREWS thanks will watch that. 👍🏻🇹🇭👍🏻
THANKS!
Enjoyed it, thank you!
I boarded a mini bus from Bangkok to HH Cost about $8 AU! I stayed at Smile Resort The beach is gorgeous very quiet when I was there Loved it.
When did you go there? Looking to go in first week of July.
Hi Jim, nice video. I spent a few days in Hua Hin last year, travelled from Chiang Mai to Malaysia by third-class train, cheap as chips. Just wondering, have you been to Pattani, down in the far south of Thailand?
Hi Andy I also did the Train Last year from Hua Hin to Malaysia right down to Singapore over a week period.
The overnight train from Hua Hin to Butterworth was a right laugh and we stayed at Penang over night.
Singapore was a amazing and also loved KL in Malaysia. Not done Pattani in the South. I will be doing Burma in June hopefully on th strain. So much choice - Cheers
1500-2000 pound a month? did i understand right? gosh thats more then in Germany..ill decide to stay there then
Good video Jim, I must find that bike track, been cycling up the mountain road soi 88 once a week. It's not too far for me, i live in Soi 96 flame tree condo.
This is my first year in Hua Hin (Thailand) retirement visa.
Regards John.
Hi John Thanks for watching.
Just head South on Petkasem Rd and you will see the cycle path on your Left side - pass the Big Tesco on your left and keep going to see you it - around Soi 112 but you can't miss it. Go early in the morning or tea time when cooler. I do cycle with the Hua Hin Roadies sometimes if you like the road bike.if you like the mountain bike I can give a contact as a few groups in Hua Hin. Best wishes!
Thanks for the info Jim
would you like to catch up for a coffee sometime
Regards John.
Hi John Im just back in the Uk at the moment as my Dad is sick.
Not sure when Im back maybe April or May but Yes Give us a shout or vice versa.
Keep you posted - Best Wishes - Jim
Enjoyed the vlog Jim. I've been to Hua Hin about nine times since 2005...great golfing there. Banyan and black mountain courses are quite expensive, but worth visiting. I was at Banyan a couple of weeks ago and it cost about 4500 baht all in including transportation plus another 500 to tip the caddy.
I retire this year and was planning on spending a couple of months there next winter to escape the Canadian cold 😱. Do you think the price for a rental will be substantially higher for 2 months as opposed to 6?
Keep up the good work....cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Diego - Good question!
Plenty of places to rent out here but NOV, Dec, JAN are High Season so prices will automatically be higher. Yes ideally they want you sign 6 months but most paces will take 2. You just need to haggle that price a little.
Check out Room By Room Hua Hin - Good agent and lots of rentals.
Also Hua hin After dark website - Lots on there. (Ex Pats)
You could also put a post on this website but I think you may be flooded with offers but cheaper than an agent.
Yes Ive heard Banyan & Black Mountain are both excellent Golf courses.
Thanks for the kind words - Much appreciated - Jim
2 grand isnt cheap..you can live cheaper in the UK and as you know the UK is expensive. I think Pattaya is much cheaper to live. One negative point is..you cannot own a house outright in Thailand if your a foreigner..but you can if you buy a condo or apartment..is this true?
Hi Jim......nice Vlog, I’m thinking to retire to HH, only just found you, so will enjoy catching up with your channel
Kevin in Bournemouth
Cheers
Hi Kevin Yes Great city for retirement and a base for traveling around Asia.
I still return to Uk quite bit especially in March & April as very hot so i think I get the best of both worlds. Holidays and retirement out here are complete opposites so if you do relocate keep yourself busy with hobbies etc otherwise tendency to go mad LOL. To be honest Ive covered a lot of stuff in Hua Hin so Always looking for other locations like BKK or Samui. Best Wishes Jim
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Appreciated the reply Jim. Will keep my home here, maybe rent out, but need to do an extended stay, see if it fits for me.
Done the Pattaya gig, a few times, looking for something a tad slower paced. Manila was tempting, but seems full of scams, and dangerous.
Did send a mail, but think it’s in cyber space
movengroove@icloud.com is me if your bored one afternoon
Cheers
Kev
Good idea keeping Uk property. Ive seen a few people out here sell their UK assets to live in Thailand. Several years later it all goes wrong and they decide to return not good. Yes Ive thought about Manila maybe one day.
No email received. Currently back in the Uk to see family. Keep us posted if you plan to visit Hua Hin? Best Wishes Jim
Thanks Jim.....will do. Enjoy sone UK time, and good luck with your channel.
Nice video.
Thanks Thailand dream life very much appreciated!
Hi Jim, so hapy I found this video and your channel. We are planning a trip to Thailand next June and Hua Hin was suggested to us by some people we know. Our plan was to rent a house in the city and stay for a month. Do you think Hua Hin would be a good destination for a family of 4 with 3 children (aged 7, 10 and 37)? Will we get bored and run out of things to do? Or are the other locations you recommend more? Thank you for your help!
I think Hua Hin is an excellent location for your family. Get some ideas of places to visit.
Can walk most places in city of use Baht bus or tuk tuk. Cha am to north and good beaches to south but need car. Very family friendly city. Sure you will enjoy!
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand thank you Jim. Not a big fan of the driving part but I guess when there I might feel brave enough. Thanks again
Nice vid Jim 👍🏻
Cheers Steve - Thanks for watching!
Thanks Jim what do you have to do to get a tie driver license great programming very informative thanks Jim ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hi Paul your best bet is to ring them and ask as a lot of the places vary.
Where are you? Also i did mine years ago so the procedure has prob changed.
Or just do a search on the net and you may be surprised - Good Luck & thanks Jim
Great vlog Jim, very informative.
Newbie question that I can't find info on google.
There are two airports in Bangkok.
What is the difference?
Is one domestic?
Keep up the great stuff.
Yes to a degree Thats it
Don Mueang Airport was the old airport which mainly covers Domestic and just a few overseas and very small.
The main International Airport is Suvarnabhumi (Very Big & Modern) covers overseas and also some domestic. Most people use this one as access to it is easy.
Thanks for the kind words - Jim
Thank you.
I was looking at flights for the summer and the system asks which airport. Now I know.
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These informational videos are very helpful. Thank you.
I will buy you a beer/wine/soda/tea when I visit.
Take care.
Glad you are sorted. Best Wishes - Jim
Real good info. A like from me.
Thanks Edward I think is my Second Biggest Film??
I may update this and do a new one at some stage.
Thanks for the support - Jim
The government stopped minibuses from using Victory Monument as a 'bus station' in Oct 2016. Rocks on the beach? Yes, at and near the Centara and Hilton. The rest of the beach south of there is rock free. Polyclinic closed in 2013 because of competition from the new branch of Bangkok Hospital.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is where i live, awesome place..
Hi Buddy Wheres that near?
Thanks for watching very much appreciated - Jim
Hi Jim, nice video and excellent information. We are a family with a 10 years old child attending now an English International school and plan to move to Thailand. Can I ask you if there are English or International school in Hua Hin?
Hi Francesco Yes I believe there are several Internationall schools in Hua Hin (YAMASAARD School) for one but I really have no sound knowledge if they are good or not.
The best resource website in Hua Hin is - HUA HIN AFTER DARK - If you register with them - Create a User name - Look for the forum called 'ASK THE EXPATS' and they will normally give you good answers there. Another website is THAI VISA FORUM - Look for the HUA HIN FORUM - Ask there but the first website will be better. I hope that helps and Good Luck with the move!
Thanks a lot Jim
Jim, have you ever put out info on real estate rental companies.
Hi Andy I have no real knowledge of this sector therefore reluctant to cover sorry buddy - Cheers Jim
Jim are thier motorbike taxis in Hua Hin?
Yes mate everywhere and cheap compared to tuk tuk or normal taxi.
Central based hotels are also good for the holidays - best wishes Jim
Very good information for someone like me who is giving serious consideration to retiring to Thailand. Thank you.
As far as I am aware, the name of the city is pronounced as in Hwaa or Waa Hin - rather then Hooa Hin! We can compare this with the name of Huawei, the big Chinese tech company - which is pronounced "Waaway" rather than "Hooaway".
Nice video, Jim and it's chock full of good information. Two thumbs up! :)
Thanks Larry We try our best!
As Always Thanks for the support very much appreciated - Jim
Hi Jim, you're welcome! I'm checking out your other Hua Hin/Cha-Am videos, really good stuff. They're both look like wonderful places to visit and live for a few months out of the year. Thanks again for taking us along. :)
Jim can you tell me which video you did on Dolphin Bay please
Hi Mark Khao Kalok film recently released covers some of Dolphin Bay. I did make a film on Dolphin Bay but never released as not happy with it.
I aim to reshoot it next few months but the Khao kalok film gives you a general idea of dolphin bay. Thanks for watching much appreciated - Jim
Thanks mate
Isn't it pronounced 'Hoi' Hin Jim? Nice to see it again, I enjoyed my time there very much.
Hi Ben There seem to be several ways of saying Hua Hin - Not sure which is one is correct!
Thanks for watching & Best wishes - Jim
True, maybe I'm being pedantic!
No worries buddy - Thanks for watching Much appreciated - Jim
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand The rolling sound trucks blaring Thai language advertising pronounce it Wah Hin, not Hu-ah Hin
What do you do about health insurance as a long-term ex-pat, Jim?
Hi Keith Im constantly rotating between UK and Hua Hin every 3 - 4 months so Im just using normal Holiday insurance Liverpool Victoria. That said if you need some see Matt at AA insurance on Phetkasem Rd heading Southbound - Big TLC sign on building they are very good and I use them for everything else. Best wishes - Jim
FMP foreign medical program or Cigna
Good video, cheers
All being Well New Video out tomorrow.
Many Thanks Jim
What do you think of those HH condo projects on thailandproperty.com that show you can put a third down and pay it off in 10 years?
hi jim, good vlog.......have you bought property there ? if not why not ? thanks
Hi Orton Thanks for the kind comments!
We rent - just personal preference as Im in UK quite often due to family commitments! Plenty to rent or Buy - Just do your research first very important and get good legal advice! Having a Good Thai partner also helps a lot. Also Hua Hin is growing rapidly now and a lot of changes thats why I talk about South of Hua Hin - Nicer area but more expensive! Best Wishes
Great video....that said !500 to 2000 pounds/month is not a deal.
Yes maybe right! Everyone has different budgets I guess.
Thanks for the feedback and Best Wishes - Jim
Very informative
Thanks Todd and I hope you enjoyed.
Best Wishes - Jim
good info.
Aaahh aahhhh aaahhhh
Dogs! i remember the dogs on Sukhumvit soi 27 25 years ago. gangs of dogs. they never bit me either
beyackabiotch - Yes the dogs can be a real nuisance and I don't see things changing. Sadly I've given up running on the roads out here now. Dogs and driving are my main gripes out here but overall great place to visit or live. Best Wishes - Jim
good stuff
ruth Rammoni - Thanks Buddy Glad you enjoyed. All the very best- Jim
Just come across your vlog and very enjoyable , would a couple on late 40s enjoy this place as we are not into seedy places lol for a holiday cheers
YES For sure. The majority of expats living here and visitors are in their 60 - 70s. Hua Hin is not seedy at all - rich clean modern Thai city which attracts Bangkok at week ends.
Have look at some of my films on Hua Hin and other stuff and hopefully you will get a feel for the city. I have done most parts of Thailand and for me its the best city out there. Best Wishes Jim
£45 for a 3 hour sherbert ride cant be bad
Hi Reggie Yes Taxi's are a real bargain if you can haggle them down!
That said Airport Bus at 300 Baht represents excellent value.
All Good stuff - Thanks for watching - Cheers
Dags? Ohh dogs. Yeah, I like dags.
2 thousand pounds a month......bloody hell, you can have a "good lifestyle" on that money just about anywhere in the world.
Yes totally agree with you depends what you want. Thailand has become more expensive since I made this film with the strong Thai Baht!
Local gals for retired gent??
I have never been to Thailand but I heard there are dangerous some Thai people beating tourists, it is true
Yes good info but you can't own a house my English husband can't
Yes I know. Thanks for watching & best wishes Jim
Your a rebel jim
Yes Perry I know LOL. Did you watch 24 hours in Bangkok - Def a rebel there!
Cheers Jim
Interesting to me how foreigners say Who-a-hin and Thai's say Wa-Hin.
Yes I think i was saying it wrong to be fair Lol. That was an old film Lol, things have changed somewhat, best wishes
1,500-2,000 pounds (2000-2800 USD) per month??? others say with 500$-1000$ you can live a basic mixed Thai/Western life style, 1000$-2000$ can give you a very comfortable living, above 2000$ you can live like a KING in Thailand
Yes agree all depends on your lifestyle and where you live, many factors come into it. £1500 with a conversion rate of 43 to the pound only gives me 64,000 baht per month. When you take out rent, bills, car, travel, food etc soon goes believe me! The whole point about retirement is enjoying yourself so I really think you need to be £2000 up but appreciate everyone is different! Thanks For watching & Best Wishes Jim
Hi Jim would six million baht and pension last me ten years at least from Scott New Zealand
Yes Scott that sounds like a decent amount. I think 70,000 Baht per month is adequate for all living costs. You can do cheaper but it all depends on your life style ( eating out, golf, travel, family committments, etc). Location also key? Maybe try 6 months? Best wishes
@@Jim-Andrews-Thailand thank you Jim for your advice Scott New Zealand
Hi Jim would six million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you Scott new Zealand living in hue hin
Yes possibly, all depends on your lifestyle really. If you rent you will have the flexibility to move around. there are cheaper cities than hua Hin such as Pattaya but Hua Hin is a lovely safe city!
I live in Hua Hin also Would like to talk to you about a video project. Please email me if you have any interest
Hi Carolyn Please email me at
JIMANDREWSS@AOL.COM - Thanks Jim
Hot girl on the thumbnail but no hot girl in the video...clickbait and disingenious..thumbs down for that reason alone.....