I grew up as an expat kid in Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore in the 90s, where my father worked for the State Department. Returning to the US for college, I found it amusing how different the culture was-less friendly and welcoming compared to Southeast Asia. Experiencing diverse cultures early on shaped my perspective, and I'm grateful for it. Shout out to Bangkok International School!
@@willsmith39 Actually, if he was talking just about his rent, there are plenty of nice condos all over Thailand for under $300 a month. Tons of videos here showing them too.
The title of this video caught my eyes! Love this couple, their energy and attitude. Although I am Thai and younger than they are, I can no longer deal with the chaos and the heat in BKK. I can say that Thais love them because of their attitude, not just because of their ability to pay. Welcome to Thailand 💕
What a great interview! Bob and Paula are a great couple fitting so well one with the other. That changes a lot from the usual "living in Thailand with 500 US$ a month" stories that you find so often on TH-cam. Another very interesting perspective on a retirement life in Thailand. They are definitely "Retired Working For Themselves"... and that's perfect!
I am so tired of seeing those videos! 🤣 I recently told my wife pretty soon there’s going to be a video titled “Live in Bangkok on $0/mo!” where they teach the viewers which parks allow people to sleep on the benches and which benches have the best views!
Thanks. This was a very interesting interview. Great couple and lots of information. However they are among the very rich (over 100k/condo in Bangkok, house in the Hamptons, Bumrungrad hospital, etc. etc.). I understand that this is the type of real estate clients you have and look for, although they probably represent no more than 5% of your viewers. On the other hand I agree with those who are tired of YT videos on how cheap you can live in Thailand for. I just discovered your channel and subscribed to it in the hope that in future presentations you talk to/about “normal” middle to upper middle class expats living in Bangkok who can’t afford more than 40k to 50k rent, although I fear that is not the client base you are interested in and want to reach. Anyway, good work with this interview, and looking forward to what you might bring up to us next.
Thank you Adam, one of the most informative expat episodes I’ve seen that explores a higher budget range not widely covered on TH-cam. Keep them coming!
Agree 100% - and I like that the couple are not pretentious at all. Like he says "our house in the states" through the interview instead of the standard " Our 2nd home in the Hamptons"
It's not widely covered on TH-cam because most people in America don't make this much money and most Americans moving to Thailand are doing so because they are on a budget and would be living in poverty in the USA for the same price they can be living middle called in Thailand.
Can't believe it, I met this couple a week ago in a pub named Bangkok Mojo when I traveled to Thailand, and had short talks with them. What a coincidence.
Well done Adam , this fabulous couple come across so well on camera thanks to your style and the structure of your questions . Whats more one only has to read the comments not only to see how impressed viewers are but also how viewers have warmed to Bob and Paula who, i for one , am grateful to for them for their very valuable insights and willingness to share useful and informed content with an honesty that's simply refreshing ( Thank you Bob , thank you Paula :)
As a Viet American who's married to a Thai wife, I really appreciate this couple being honest with their assessments on both Bangkok and Sai Gon as their retirement destination. I have traveled extensively to both cities and still have extended family in Sai Gon and know the city very well when I stayed there. It's a vibrant and exciting city, and the local people are amazing!! But I absolutely agree on their decision on BKK. Don't get me wrong, Sai Gon is well under way in becoming the most dynamic city in the region in terms of business, commerce, entertainment, and way of life. A new airport is under construction and will be the best airport comparable to Changi. But at the moment, BKK has easy access to mass transportation, making traveling around easy and cheap. They can't go wrong with either choice.
Couldn't agree more very inspirational couple sure they are well off money wise but love their attitude towards life as I've always said " Here for a good time not a long time"
This is one of the best interview I ever seen about Thailand . Educational and informative with lot of useful and interesting information . Bob and Paula are an inspiration for so many people out there .
Excellent interview! $10K monthly - the vast majority of people potentially deciding on retiring in BKK/Thailand would no doubt not have that type of budget. Looks like this couple lives in the Sukhumvit/Asok area. I’ve spent the last 35 years spending time in Thailand as well as other neighbouring countries, excepting during Covid time. Air pollution is DEFINITELY a consideration if you are older. While in BKK I run daily in Lumpini Park in late afternoons and after a week do notice from time to time that I have an irritated throat. Unfortunately BKK is becoming more and more expensive, as is Phuket as well. Even in Canada or the States, that type of budget would be beyond most people’s means and necessity, and even more so if retired. This couple are very fortunate to have that type of monthly budget. But yes, BKK IS a FANTASTIC city. This interview was quite accurate as to its content. Many people dream on living on a couple of 1000 $$ monthly in Thailand but those days are unfortunately LOOOOONG GONE! Even Khao San Road is significantly more expensive today. Do your due diligence and chok dee krup.
Air Quality is 1000 times better than America, if you are into conspiracy, with no chemtrails, thats a WIN, America has the WORST Air Quality in the entire WORLD, 90% of people are Ignorant about chemtrails
I once read that Thailand's medical care is the only country in the region that is certified by Europe. Therefore, it is no surprise that their medical services are world class.
@@witchaponkitthaworn5998 It is on par, from experience in both healtcare facilities such as Bumrungrad in Bangkok and Prince Court Medical center in Kuala Lumpur, the costs for similar treatment are comparable, so is the quality, service and care. What makes Price Court in Kuala Lumpur even better though, my opinion, is the easy of registration all the way to after care, the support in the whole process in dealing directly with the insurance companies, with care outside the center, they have an even better ‘supply chain’, which adds even more value.
This interview was great!! A couple that actually reminds me of ME (except I retired to Chiang Mai)!! I see comments about the fact WHY they choose to live in BKK if they can afford to spend $10K plus a month. Having worked in Saudi (oil industry) all my life I am also lucky enough to afford a good lifestyle anywhere in the world - BUT chose Thailand (specifically CM). I had initially considered Amsterdam - but after a few winters there PLUS the homogeneity of things I was glad to leave for Thailand. (Don't get me wrong the Dutch and the country are wonderful - but for me now I prefer just a yearly visit.) I know that if I wake up tomorrow and want to move elsewhere, I can do so very easily but the MAGIC of this place is a hard drug to fight!! Just for the record - I am living in one of the more expensive condo's in CM and definately do not deny myself frequent trips and all the latest electronics (hello Apple Vision Pro!!) and etc. but I have yet to have a month when I have come close to pending $10,000 per month while in CM!! It only when I visit the USA that I will spend that much per month. (But then again I am single).
Who is "You're"? The couple in this video? They spend, minimum $10k US per month or $90k US per year (they are there for 9 months). I 10 years that's 900k. If you are 60 and wanted to retire and die there, you'd be looking at needing up to $1.8 million US to live to 80 at that spend rate. Most people don't even have $500k savings. These folks are living a well earned great life, but my guess is most in the comments or most thinking about retiring in Thailand couldn't support that sort of savings utilization. As far as peaceful, have you lived in Thailand? If so, what is your definition of peaceful? Coups, major, sometimes violent protests, etc? Foreigners taking swan dives off of condos all the time (some *might* be voluntary, but not all). Get out in the country and it can get pretty real. You'll see this comment a lot and that is: life is cheap in the Land of Smiles. People all over that are willing to relieve belongings of the unwary. If you are an expat, know that you have basically no rights and if you have a problem with a Thai you'll more than likely come out on the losing end. Heck, even being a passenger in a taxi and getting into an accident where the driver of the taxi isn't at fault can cause you problems. Spiritual? You mean because the country is mostly Buddhist? Well...like any church or temple, there is big money to be made and most Thais "practice" Buddhism for the purposes garnering good luck. Don't get me wrong. Thailand is a very fine country. I've lived, visited, worked there off and on since 1995. It is a beautiful country with many great people. My wife and I will be returning soon but it's important that people get both sides of the story, not a glass is completely full, living in Thailand is all flowers and rainbows view from an out of touch rich couple. There are real issues but overall the plusses outweigh the minuses.
I am American Thai and spent all my life in the USA. I am planning a a solo trip fall 2024, starting from the north all the way down south. I am beyond excited but know I need to do my homework before leaving. Cheers to many more yrs of retirement in Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤
I love these guys. I am pretty frugal but could afford to spend 7500 to 10k a month if I wanted to. Enjoyed seeing what that kind of life that amount of money would buy me in Thailand. Unlike them, I bought the Thai Elite visa when you could get the 20 year for 30k. It was well worth it! I didn’t mind splurging on the convenience it provides!
I like your channel, Adam. I think you’re doing a fine job. Looking forward to more. Keep up the great work. I’ll be moving to Bangkok myself in the near future for the fifth time.
My problem with retiring in Bangkok is that air quality is really bad there. You can potentially reduce your life longevity by a few years living there.
You made it sound like Bangkok have smog all year which is just not true. It's only from December to March that we have really bad air quality, but rest of the year are moderate air quality to good. As Thai the more serious issue here is that it's getting almost unlivable in the recent years when the sun is out hard in hot season and sweats in buckets during rainy season if your house doesn't have A/C and is western style house.
Fake news? Don't take my words for it, google and do your own research. Bangkok is known to have terrible and one of the worst air quality city around. You don't value healthy air for your living environment, fine. Some people actually want more healthy environment, to each his own.
Amazing episode, Adam! Loved this couple. I am also from NYC and totally agree with each and every point that they made. God bless them. Hopefully, one day I will be able to move to Bangkok, and connect with them. Thank you!
Thumbs up 👍 Adam, Bob & Paula…..living the American dream of hard work will be rewarded as my wife and I split time between San Francisco and Phuket, not quite retired yet though 😎
$10-12K per month? This is the Thai edition of lifestyles of the rich and famous To be fair, with this kind of mega budget you can have an amazing life pretty much any city in the world
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Very entertaining content. Good job. Typically, the TH-cam videos on Expats living in Thailand center around survival and what you can get by on, etc. This was refreshing new insight into the lives of affluent expats living in Thailand. Good stuff! Keep ‘em coming!
Bumrungrad is like a 5 star hotel and is #1 for sure, but there are other hospitals that are very close quality wise, for sometimes half the price. I use Bumrungrad occasionally, but have been using other hospitals too over the last couple of years. Great interview, nice couple.
My wife and I frequent and really like Bumrungrad Hospital. First class operation. We are American expats for insurance purposes, and we’ve had great results with Cigna Global Insurance.
Adam, Thank you! Thank you for sharing this video! Please continue posting content like this. As someone living in the US and considering a move to Bangkok, I find these insights incredibly valuable. Looking forward to seeing more of these videos in the future. I've watched all three of your videos so far and eagerly await your next one. Can you interview expats living in Hua Hin, too? I love to hear from them.
Hi Adam, Excellent upload .....clear, succinct and entertaining. As fairly new retirees, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this well executed interview and having chanced upon your Chanel after watching one of Chris' episodes, proved to be time well spent. We have subscribed and look forward to future uploads - Thank You Adam, with greetings from Australia.
You guys seem a good fit for Bangkok, as energetic and loud as you sound😊 A big city person myself, we live in both Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Downtown downtown in KL and at the river in Bangkok. But what I like is that we have the option to get out of the intensity of Bangkok when we want. KL is our base, BKK our escape when we want the action. Nice apartment!
Great interview with an absolutely lovely couple, way ahead of me in terms of finance, however good people are good people at any level, I wish them many years of good health and happiness in their retired life together. Kind regards, God Bless from Ireland 🙏🍀🇮🇪.
It's so good to hear when people are happy with their decisions.. I too, have started the process to retire overseas.. It took years for me to decide, but I finally made the first steps..
Just loved watching this interview. What a wonderful couple. Love there energy. They would have some amazing life stories to share. Very sussessful but so humble. Thank you for sharing x
Essentially interview skills. Thanks so much for this. I’m 41yo and working as healthcare provider, can’t wait to do this at 55. Truly inspired! I have no children too. 😅
See, if you’re going to be rich, be like this seemingly great, friendly, respectful and generous couple who at least tries to ingratiate themselves in the culture and society.
Congratulation guys, welcome to Thailand. I am Thai/American living in US and will soon head back home. I live in US for so long and trying to learn from Expat like you if Thailand is ok for me as Thai living abroad. Some of you may wonder what the hell I am doing in US. I am making good money now and save as much I can before going home.
bumrungrad is considered as one of the most expensive hospitals here in Thailand. For thais, we can get cheaper fee for those kind of surgeries in other hospitals and we still get good quality of doctors too.
We want to hang out with Bob and Paula!!! We live in Florida and when we retire plan to keep our beach house but go to Thailand or Vietnam for the coldest American months like November through February.
New subscriber here. It was really nice to see an interview with an older couple and in addition definitely not on a low budget either, so for us this was very relatable. Please if you can find a British older couple for comparison that would be fabulous!
Like many people in the comments I also particularly enjoy the structure and content quality of your interviews. Thanks for them 👍 It feels good to add such confident testimonies of the good mood of Thailand and SE Asia to the theory.
Hey Adam, this is an awesome interview with a very interesting couple, they really know what they are talking about, great stuff man, good quality information.
Well done, Adam! I enjoyed watching you interview Bob and Paula. Your questions were right on and their answers were very informative. Please keep these kinds of videos coming!
What a couple! Yes, they have money, but what brought them where they are was not money (they could live on a budget), but clearly the love for each other, the friendship and connection!
Thanks for the video, Adam. Very helpful as I’m considering making the move to 🇹🇭. Just one suggestion as I noticed this in your interview with the English teacher video as well - perhaps it’s your editing but your line of questions feel more like an interrogation than a conversation. It’d be great to hear your reaction and dialogue as well. It helps build more rapport and would flow better, too. Just my $0.02 🙏
Thailand also has Buddhism which is used to end suffering. In the present, it's really possible. and suffering in the future as well, and freeing it from Death too 🙏🌷
It is a vibrant nice place to come to there does not seem to be much thievery and walking about is ok. The main thing is what a wonderful people the Thais are. I started coming 15 years ago the first couple where i couldn't wait to get there and then it was a feeling of coming home until final i came last year and kicking myself i didn't come sooner. I prefer away from the big cities and mixing with the locals im not great at the Thai language but i and we get by. The we being the wonderful Thai people.
Homebase in the Hamptons ….. yeah these guys are loaded $$. I know this condo they are staying in Bangkok, it’s very nice. The monthly rent is about $3000-4000 🤙🏽
suggestion for a video topic! - interview a VA retire vet ..they're healthcare is different than non military, and there isn't a lot of videos that offer help on how healthcare works in thai for vets.
VA healthcare follows the same basic rules as Medicare once outside the United States with the exception that service connected disabilities are covered.
What do you think of retirement in the big city?
How old are they?
Good choice to run to Thailand America is horrible with Joe Biden
This is a great interview!
hey clear cut video regarding this topic
But WHEN did they get their visa ?
I grew up as an expat kid in Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore in the 90s, where my father worked for the State Department. Returning to the US for college, I found it amusing how different the culture was-less friendly and welcoming compared to Southeast Asia. Experiencing diverse cultures early on shaped my perspective, and I'm grateful for it. Shout out to Bangkok International School!
👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? USA?
Great video. Bob and Paula are inspirational. They have a great outlook on life and it is refreshing.
This couple has great energy like their outlook is the glass is half full instead of half empty!
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3000 a month. Yep, real cheapo retirement. My limit is 300 USD a month. This is not for the average retiree.
@@fazbell300 a month?! That's definitely not for the average retiree either - good luck with that mate. That'll work in Bangkok....in like 1972🙄
@@fazbellwho said all needs to be the average?
@@willsmith39 Actually, if he was talking just about his rent, there are plenty of nice condos all over Thailand for under $300 a month. Tons of videos here showing them too.
The title of this video caught my eyes! Love this couple, their energy and attitude. Although I am Thai and younger than they are, I can no longer deal with the chaos and the heat in BKK. I can say that Thais love them because of their attitude, not just because of their ability to pay. Welcome to Thailand 💕
What a great interview! Bob and Paula are a great couple fitting so well one with the other.
That changes a lot from the usual "living in Thailand with 500 US$ a month" stories that you find so often on TH-cam. Another very interesting perspective on a retirement life in Thailand.
They are definitely "Retired Working For Themselves"... and that's perfect!
I am so tired of seeing those videos! 🤣 I recently told my wife pretty soon there’s going to be a video titled “Live in Bangkok on $0/mo!” where they teach the viewers which parks allow people to sleep on the benches and which benches have the best views!
@@Rogue_Money 😂😂😂
10k a Month is a bit over the top also.
I mean, thats even hard to spend that much Monthly in Thailand.
@@ekimandersom4478 True! 😅
I don't know how they manage to spend so much...
Thanks. This was a very interesting interview. Great couple and lots of information. However they are among the very rich (over 100k/condo in Bangkok, house in the Hamptons, Bumrungrad hospital, etc. etc.). I understand that this is the type of real estate clients you have and look for, although they probably represent no more than 5% of your viewers. On the other hand I agree with those who are tired of YT videos on how cheap you can live in Thailand for. I just discovered your channel and subscribed to it in the hope that in future presentations you talk to/about “normal” middle to upper middle class expats living in Bangkok who can’t afford more than 40k to 50k rent, although I fear that is not the client base you are interested in and want to reach. Anyway, good work with this interview, and looking forward to what you might bring up to us next.
Thank you Adam, one of the most informative expat episodes I’ve seen that explores a higher budget range not widely covered on TH-cam. Keep them coming!
Agree 100% - and I like that the couple are not pretentious at all. Like he says "our house in the states" through the interview instead of the standard " Our 2nd home in the Hamptons"
It's not widely covered on TH-cam because most people in America don't make this much money and most Americans moving to Thailand are doing so because they are on a budget and would be living in poverty in the USA for the same price they can be living middle called in Thailand.
Can't believe it, I met this couple a week ago in a pub named Bangkok Mojo when I traveled to Thailand, and had short talks with them. What a coincidence.
Thats nuts
Well done Adam , this fabulous couple come across so well on camera thanks to your style and the structure of your questions . Whats more one only has to read the comments not only to see how impressed viewers are but also how viewers have warmed to Bob and Paula who, i for one , am grateful to for them for their very valuable insights and willingness to share useful and informed content with an honesty that's simply refreshing ( Thank you Bob , thank you Paula :)
I have been living in Bangkok since June ‘
23. This is hands down the most informative video I’ve seen recently expats in Bangkok. Terrific.
Great Video! Bangkok one of the best Healthcare systems in Southeast Asia.
I couldn’t agree more 🙏🏻 I hope to retire in Thailand and return to Bangkok with my Thai wife in about 20 years or less.
As a Viet American who's married to a Thai wife, I really appreciate this couple being honest with their assessments on both Bangkok and Sai Gon as their retirement destination. I have traveled extensively to both cities and still have extended family in Sai Gon and know the city very well when I stayed there. It's a vibrant and exciting city, and the local people are amazing!! But I absolutely agree on their decision on BKK. Don't get me wrong, Sai Gon is well under way in becoming the most dynamic city in the region in terms of business, commerce, entertainment, and way of life. A new airport is under construction and will be the best airport comparable to Changi. But at the moment, BKK has easy access to mass transportation, making traveling around easy and cheap. They can't go wrong with either choice.
What an inspirational couple. Fantastic interview. I wish them all the best, aging gracefully as the alternative sucks. 😅😊
Couldn't agree more very inspirational couple sure they are well off money wise but love their attitude towards life as I've always said " Here for a good time not a long time"
This is one of the best interview I ever seen about Thailand . Educational and informative with lot of useful and interesting information . Bob and Paula are an inspiration for so many people out there .
Excellent interview! $10K monthly - the vast majority of people potentially deciding on retiring in BKK/Thailand would no doubt not have that type of budget. Looks like this couple lives in the Sukhumvit/Asok area. I’ve spent the last 35 years spending time in Thailand as well as other neighbouring countries, excepting during Covid time. Air pollution is DEFINITELY a consideration if you are older. While in BKK I run daily in Lumpini Park in late afternoons and after a week do notice from time to time that I have an irritated throat. Unfortunately BKK is becoming more and more expensive, as is Phuket as well. Even in Canada or the States, that type of budget would be beyond most people’s means and necessity, and even more so if retired. This couple are very fortunate to have that type of monthly budget. But yes, BKK IS a FANTASTIC city. This interview was quite accurate as to its content. Many people dream on living on a couple of 1000 $$ monthly in Thailand but those days are unfortunately LOOOOONG GONE! Even Khao San Road is significantly more expensive today. Do your due diligence and chok dee krup.
Air Quality is 1000 times better than America, if you are into conspiracy, with no chemtrails, thats a WIN, America has the WORST Air Quality in the entire WORLD, 90% of people are Ignorant about chemtrails
I once read that Thailand's medical care is the only country in the region that is certified by Europe. Therefore, it is no surprise that their medical services are world class.
No, that’s not true. So are Malaysia and Singapore, they are in the same league, arguably even better catered.
@EGO0808 of Thailand is better
@@EGO0808 yes but Thailand is surely much cheaper.
@@witchaponkitthaworn5998 It is on par, from experience in both healtcare facilities such as Bumrungrad in Bangkok and Prince Court Medical center in Kuala Lumpur, the costs for similar treatment are comparable, so is the quality, service and care. What makes Price Court in Kuala Lumpur even better though, my opinion, is the easy of registration all the way to after care, the support in the whole process in dealing directly with the insurance companies, with care outside the center, they have an even better ‘supply chain’, which adds even more value.
I had surgery done in Bangkok...top notch! Before and after care is 100x better than where we are.
Brilliant Adam, fantastic job. Good luck with the new channel 😊👍
Thanks man!
Adam, I’m really enjoying your new channel. You’re an excellent interviewer. Keep up the good work!
This interview was great!! A couple that actually reminds me of ME (except I retired to Chiang Mai)!! I see comments about the fact WHY they choose to live in BKK if they can afford to spend $10K plus a month. Having worked in Saudi (oil industry) all my life I am also lucky enough to afford a good lifestyle anywhere in the world - BUT chose Thailand (specifically CM). I had initially considered Amsterdam - but after a few winters there PLUS the homogeneity of things I was glad to leave for Thailand. (Don't get me wrong the Dutch and the country are wonderful - but for me now I prefer just a yearly visit.) I know that if I wake up tomorrow and want to move elsewhere, I can do so very easily but the MAGIC of this place is a hard drug to fight!! Just for the record - I am living in one of the more expensive condo's in CM and definately do not deny myself frequent trips and all the latest electronics (hello Apple Vision Pro!!) and etc. but I have yet to have a month when I have come close to pending $10,000 per month while in CM!! It only when I visit the USA that I will spend that much per month. (But then again I am single).
Deeply saddened about pm2.5 in cm right now, otherwise enjoy.😊
I think they included their medical stuff so perhaps that explains it?
Thanks for this wonderful interview with this amazing couple.
They seem like a cool couple to learn from and to hang out with!
People today are looking for a peaceful, spiritual country and a low cost of living. You're on the right track.
Who is "You're"? The couple in this video? They spend, minimum $10k US per month or $90k US per year (they are there for 9 months). I 10 years that's 900k. If you are 60 and wanted to retire and die there, you'd be looking at needing up to $1.8 million US to live to 80 at that spend rate. Most people don't even have $500k savings. These folks are living a well earned great life, but my guess is most in the comments or most thinking about retiring in Thailand couldn't support that sort of savings utilization.
As far as peaceful, have you lived in Thailand? If so, what is your definition of peaceful? Coups, major, sometimes violent protests, etc? Foreigners taking swan dives off of condos all the time (some *might* be voluntary, but not all). Get out in the country and it can get pretty real. You'll see this comment a lot and that is: life is cheap in the Land of Smiles. People all over that are willing to relieve belongings of the unwary. If you are an expat, know that you have basically no rights and if you have a problem with a Thai you'll more than likely come out on the losing end. Heck, even being a passenger in a taxi and getting into an accident where the driver of the taxi isn't at fault can cause you problems.
Spiritual? You mean because the country is mostly Buddhist? Well...like any church or temple, there is big money to be made and most Thais "practice" Buddhism for the purposes garnering good luck.
Don't get me wrong. Thailand is a very fine country. I've lived, visited, worked there off and on since 1995. It is a beautiful country with many great people. My wife and I will be returning soon but it's important that people get both sides of the story, not a glass is completely full, living in Thailand is all flowers and rainbows view from an out of touch rich couple. There are real issues but overall the plusses outweigh the minuses.
Spiritual country: They pray for "good luck, good luck" and "money, money, money".
@michaelh6743 Not to mention inflation. A lifestyle that costs 10000 per month will cost 20K in 15 to 20 years
I am American Thai and spent all my life in the USA. I am planning a a solo trip fall 2024, starting from the north all the way down south. I am beyond excited but know I need to do my homework before leaving. Cheers to many more yrs of retirement in Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤
I love these guys. I am pretty frugal but could afford to spend 7500 to 10k a month if I wanted to. Enjoyed seeing what that kind of life that amount of money would buy me in Thailand. Unlike them, I bought the Thai Elite visa when you could get the 20 year for 30k. It was well worth it! I didn’t mind splurging on the convenience it provides!
Sweet! When prorated out over a 20 year period it's a pretty solid option for those that can afford the upfront cost.
I like your channel, Adam. I think you’re doing a fine job. Looking forward to more. Keep up the great work. I’ll be moving to Bangkok myself in the near future for the fifth time.
My problem with retiring in Bangkok is that air quality is really bad there. You can potentially reduce your life longevity by a few years living there.
Yeah, I am Thai and I agree!
So true
Absolutely right
You made it sound like Bangkok have smog all year which is just not true.
It's only from December to March that we have really bad air quality, but rest of the year are moderate air quality to good.
As Thai the more serious issue here is that it's getting almost unlivable in the recent years when the sun is out hard in hot season and sweats in buckets during rainy season if your house doesn't have A/C and is western style house.
Fake news? Don't take my words for it, google and do your own research. Bangkok is known to have terrible and one of the worst air quality city around. You don't value healthy air for your living environment, fine. Some people actually want more healthy environment, to each his own.
Amazing episode, Adam! Loved this couple. I am also from NYC and totally agree with each and every point that they made. God bless them. Hopefully, one day I will be able to move to Bangkok, and connect with them. Thank you!
Thumbs up 👍 Adam, Bob & Paula…..living the American dream of hard work will be rewarded as my wife and I split time between San Francisco and Phuket, not quite retired yet though 😎
San Francisco and Phuket? You are only allowed to live in ONE wonderful place in a lifetime. All the best to you and the Mrs.
As soon as they said Hamptons I knew their cost of living was going to be a big number.
They seem like a really cool/fun couple.
Bangkok is sensory overload in the best way possible. The food, the energy, the adventure.
Bob and Paula are so lovely . Wish them all the best. Thank you for great video.
$10-12K per month? This is the Thai edition of lifestyles of the rich and famous
To be fair, with this kind of mega budget you can have an amazing life pretty much any city in the world
Not sure, But can you give us a roughly cost to living in the most expensive cities, then we could have more clear image.
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10K USD won't get far in any big Western City for a couple.
@@JettMalone Outside of maybe 3 or 4 cities, it absolutely would. And 10k-12k post tax is better than most are doing in those 3 cities as well.
@@blackbirdbeatle it depends on circumstances. Health, Kids, cost of living etc
Bangkok is a great city…went twice. Our only problem with BKK is the oppressive heat n humidity…..BRUTAL….and I lived most of my life in Florida.
It's noticeably worse than South Florida.
I agree. I think to be happy there you have to really enjoy very hot/humid weather. We don’t.
Very entertaining content. Good job.
Typically, the TH-cam videos on Expats living in Thailand center around survival and what you can get by on, etc.
This was refreshing new insight into the lives of affluent expats living in Thailand. Good stuff!
Keep ‘em coming!
Bumrungrad is like a 5 star hotel and is #1 for sure, but there are other hospitals that are very close quality wise, for sometimes half the price. I use Bumrungrad occasionally, but have been using other hospitals too over the last couple of years. Great interview, nice couple.
Can you give the names of the other hospitals, you recommend?
My wife and I frequent and really like Bumrungrad Hospital. First class operation. We are American expats for insurance purposes, and we’ve had great results with Cigna Global Insurance.
Thx!
Adam, Thank you! Thank you for sharing this video! Please continue posting content like this. As someone living in the US and considering a move to Bangkok, I find these insights incredibly valuable. Looking forward to seeing more of these videos in the future. I've watched all three of your videos so far and eagerly await your next one. Can you interview expats living in Hua Hin, too? I love to hear from them.
Hi Adam, Excellent upload .....clear, succinct and entertaining. As fairly new retirees, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this well executed interview and having chanced upon your Chanel after watching one of Chris' episodes, proved to be time well spent. We have subscribed and look forward to future uploads - Thank You Adam, with greetings from Australia.
This couple is awesome !!
18:31 Pearls of the interview…
24:18 medical
This was an excellent interview. VERY informative! Thanks to all for sharing.
This couple is great. Their lifestyle in Thailand is exactly what I am planning to pursuit.
I lived in Thailand back in 1987 for 4 months and I went back twice all I can say looking forward to do my retirement there.
Thanks Adam. This feels like a sneak preview for the Mrs and myself within 15-20 years from now. ❤
Funny
You guys seem a good fit for Bangkok, as energetic and loud as you sound😊
A big city person myself, we live in both Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Downtown downtown in KL and at the river in Bangkok. But what I like is that we have the option to get out of the intensity of Bangkok when we want. KL is our base, BKK our escape when we want the action. Nice apartment!
This couple seems cool as hell. I could see myself hanging with the girls getting my nails done and she being one of them.
We instantly fell in love with Bangkok from the moment we set foot there! We've decided to retire in Bangkok!
Great and informative video. I'm about 5 years out from where this couple is. They have a great perspective on life and retirement.
You can tell they are full of adventure and life. Just their injuries show that, lol. Thailand suits them well.
Great interview with an absolutely lovely couple, way ahead of me in terms of finance, however good people are good people at any level, I wish them many years of good health and happiness in their retired life together.
Kind regards, God Bless from Ireland 🙏🍀🇮🇪.
Spot on couldn't agree more
Bangkok is indeed one of the best cities in the world. I like visiting bkk often fron India.
It's so good to hear when people are happy with their decisions.. I too, have started the process to retire overseas.. It took years for me to decide, but I finally made the first steps..
I love live music. When I move to Thailand in September, I might run into Bob and Paula one night. Thanks for the insight, and music recommendations.
Nice interview😊
Just loved watching this interview. What a wonderful couple. Love there energy. They would have some amazing life stories to share. Very sussessful but so humble. Thank you for sharing x
Essentially interview skills. Thanks so much for this. I’m 41yo and working as healthcare provider, can’t wait to do this at 55. Truly inspired! I have no children too. 😅
Lovely couple! They worked hard and now live a great life. Good on them, very inspirational
See, if you’re going to be rich, be like this seemingly great, friendly, respectful and generous couple who at least tries to ingratiate themselves in the culture and society.
I am moving to Bangkok for similar reasons. What a great city！ Have fun biking across the continent!
love how they are so young at heart! love Bangkok
Congratulation guys, welcome to Thailand. I am Thai/American living in US and will soon head back home. I live in US for so long and trying to learn from Expat like you if Thailand is ok for me as Thai living abroad. Some of you may wonder what the hell I am doing in US. I am making good money now and save as much I can before going home.
bumrungrad is considered as one of the most expensive hospitals here in Thailand. For thais, we can get cheaper fee for those kind of surgeries in other hospitals and we still get good quality of doctors too.
We want to hang out with Bob and Paula!!!
We live in Florida and when we retire plan to keep our beach house but go to Thailand or Vietnam for the coldest American months like November through February.
Awesome interview, great work brother
New subscriber here. It was really nice to see an interview with an older couple and in addition definitely not on a low budget either, so for us this was very relatable. Please if you can find a British older couple for comparison that would be fabulous!
its crazy... i was sitting next to this couple yesterday night at a restaurant, and now YT suggest a video featuring them...
Like many people in the comments I also particularly enjoy the structure and content quality of your interviews. Thanks for them 👍
It feels good to add such confident testimonies of the good mood of Thailand and SE Asia to the theory.
Thanks for the comment!
Hey Adam, this is an awesome interview with a very interesting couple, they really know what they are talking about, great stuff man, good quality information.
You mentioned the best Jazz clubs in BKK! Well have you visited" the saxophone pub" near victory monument.
What a great couple, they're living the Thai dream! I feel the same about Bangkok + Thailand. Great video.
Well done, Adam! I enjoyed watching you interview Bob and Paula. Your questions were right on and their answers were very informative. Please keep these kinds of videos coming!
ช่องนี้เป็นหลานคุณคริสแน่เลย ขอให้ช่องปัง ๆ ประสพความสำเร็จนะครับ
Great interview Adam!! Great vibes from these two. Gl
What a couple! Yes, they have money, but what brought them where they are was not money (they could live on a budget), but clearly the love for each other, the friendship and connection!
Welcome to the land of smiles
So good to see Adam bridging the generation gap - Im guessing mid 20's & Paula & Bob a bit older than me - The communication is on par
Ahhhhh, the King of Kensington reference - such a Canadian! Love this interview, love your videos, Adam. Keep it up!
Both adorable characters. Continued adventures!!!
Great interview. Fantastic people. Very informative. Love to know more about the condo search.
Such great information from Bob and Paula. Lots of people from Australia are moving to Thailand too.
Great interview with a terrific couple.
The answer of the down parts of thailand was great! Im from Bkk and life is so tough here in SF. Things were much easier back in thailand as a local.
Thanks for the video, Adam. Very helpful as I’m considering making the move to 🇹🇭. Just one suggestion as I noticed this in your interview with the English teacher video as well - perhaps it’s your editing but your line of questions feel more like an interrogation than a conversation. It’d be great to hear your reaction and dialogue as well. It helps build more rapport and would flow better, too. Just my $0.02 🙏
Thailand also has Buddhism which is used to end suffering. In the present, it's really possible. and suffering in the future as well, and freeing it from Death too 🙏🌷
Very informative. Good content helps a lot for anyone thinking of retiring.
Hi Adam, do u have contact details for Grace visa agent they use for renewals please ?
It is a vibrant nice place to come to there does not seem to be much thievery and walking about is ok. The main thing is what a wonderful people the Thais are. I started coming 15 years ago the first couple where i couldn't wait to get there and then it was a feeling of coming home until final i came last year and kicking myself i didn't come sooner. I prefer away from the big cities and mixing with the locals im not great at the Thai language but i and we get by. The we being the wonderful Thai people.
BKK is a very good loaction especially it's near Pattaya the ocean not the party-bar sceen ofcourse
Awesome and informative video, thank you
Thank you for sharing ❤
Homebase in the Hamptons ….. yeah these guys are loaded $$. I know this condo they are staying in Bangkok, it’s very nice. The monthly rent is about $3000-4000 🤙🏽
Yup. When they said the Hamptons, that's all i needed to know. Lol
Not all of the Hamptons is rich
1:44 What is the name the guy who helped finding the condo?
Great video...well spoken couple...enjoy life 😊...the best video ive seen on happy retirement..very nice couple😊.
Nice interview
Thanks for sharing this. It really helps me out.
Great video…fantastic interview…where do they live?
Kaiser Advantage covers emergencies anywhere in the world. You have to pay OOP then send the bill to Kaiser.
I like it "age gracefully", and u guys are so cool!!
Great and informative video! 😀
suggestion for a video topic! - interview a VA retire vet ..they're healthcare is different than non military, and there isn't a lot of videos that offer help on how healthcare works in thai for vets.
VA healthcare follows the same basic rules as Medicare once outside the United States with the exception that service connected disabilities are covered.
@dand2334 I heard there is a way to get service connected disabilities covered through the VA FMP program. 🤷🏽♀️