Why This American Couple Retired In Bangkok
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- Bob & Paula’s story is probably not your typical. After Bob’s successful career in management consulting and enterprise technology sales and Paula’s time on Wall Street... they found themselves in a position ready to retire and carve out the next chapter of their lives. With 45 years of marriage under their belts and no kids, the world was their oyster. They now spend 9 months a year based here in Bangkok and 3 back home in America.
Bob & Paula’s TH-cam Channel: / @unconventionaljourney
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Key Things Bob & Paula mentioned:
1) Their Visa Agent (Khun Audy): +66 87 546 1999 (WhatsApp)
2) POP Big Bike: maps.app.goo.gl/7jU4WrHsdYoeL...
3) Foojohn Jazz Club: maps.app.goo.gl/AaY6UgZPzdStz...
4) The Golden Giraffe: maps.app.goo.gl/qhzr9sXzcBXiM...
5) Crimson Room: maps.app.goo.gl/MfDRQawkUwMf1...
6) Country Road: maps.app.goo.gl/ENhGBz6EP4bDA...
7) Bumrungrad Hospital: maps.app.goo.gl/iGWGjpvkiw2ZJ...
8) World Nomad Insurance: www.worldnomads.com/row/trave...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Decision Time
01:34 Finding A Condo
02:16 Why City Life Vs. Quiet Life?
03:40 Visas
05:26 Understanding The Process
06:29 Buying Vs. Renting Condo
08:39 9 And 3 Setup
10:50 Buying Motorbikes
13:00 Good Thailand Road Trips
14:29 Life In Bangkok
17:05 Value Exchange & Quality of Life
17:50 Cost Of Living
19:16 Careers Pre-Retirement
20:45 Healthcare & Insurance
29:50 Making Thai & Expat Friends
31:29 Next 5 Years
33:22 Anything You Dislike About Thailand?
34:54 Advice For Moving To Thailand
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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!
Did anyone ask you? Don’t come back to America then. Don’t ever come back to my country.
👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
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.
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?
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 💕
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.
What an inspirational couple. Fantastic interview. I wish them all the best, aging gracefully as the alternative sucks. 😅😊
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.😊
$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
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.
Great Video! Bangkok one of the best Healthcare systems in Southeast Asia.
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 😎
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 🇹🇭 ❤
You can tell they are full of adventure and life. Just their injuries show that, lol. Thailand suits them well.
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!
Adam, I’m really enjoying your new channel. You’re an excellent interviewer. Keep up the good work!
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.
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
This was an excellent interview. VERY informative! Thanks to all for sharing.
Excellent video, Adam! Learning about this couple’s experience has been great. Thank you for preparing this - well done! - Mark O, East coast U.S.
That was an absolutely amazing interview. Thank you.
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 .
Thanks for this wonderful interview with this amazing couple.
They seem like a cool couple to learn from and to hang out with!
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!
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.
Great interview Adam!! Great vibes from these two. Gl
Bob and Paula are so lovely . Wish them all the best. Thank you for great video.
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
Awesome interview, great work brother
Brilliant Adam, fantastic job. Good luck with the new channel 😊👍
Thanks man!
Nice interview😊
Adam, excellent interview! Keep up the good work
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.
Ahhhhh, the King of Kensington reference - such a Canadian! Love this interview, love your videos, Adam. Keep it up!
Great video. Bob and Paula are inspirational. They have a great outlook on life and it is refreshing.
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 🙏🍀🇮🇪.
Brilliant interview Adam 👍
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.
A King of Kensington reference! I subscribed immediately. Happy trails!
Very informative. Good content helps a lot for anyone thinking of retiring.
Very informative vlog 👍, especially the healthcare aspects. Wonderful couple…I definitely can relate with them. Great video Adam! Cheers 🍻
Thanks Adam. This feels like a sneak preview for the Mrs and myself within 15-20 years from now. ❤
Funny
Thanks for sharing this. It really helps me out.
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. 😅
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!
Awesome and informative video, thank you
Great interview. Fantastic people. Very informative. Love to know more about the condo search.
Thank you for sharing ❤
This couple is great. Their lifestyle in Thailand is exactly what I am planning to pursuit.
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 🙏
Great video...well spoken couple...enjoy life 😊...the best video ive seen on happy retirement..very nice couple😊.
Adam, your channel has excellent information to create the perfect retirement plan
Good info I have just subscribed love from kenya 🇰🇪
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..
What a great couple, they're living the Thai dream! I feel the same about Bangkok + Thailand. Great video.
terrific interview!
Nice interview
great interview
This couple seems cool as hell. I could see myself hanging with the girls getting my nails done and she being one of them.
Great interview with a terrific couple.
One of the best videos I have seen in a LONG TIME> Great job Adam. And what a great couple. Thanks to you both for sharing.
Such great information from Bob and Paula. Lots of people from Australia are moving to Thailand too.
What a wonderful life. It's great they can pursue their hobbies and interests in Thailand, making new friends and living the good life
Very interesting interview and very clever questions!
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
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
Fake news. I’m 97 years old and have been living in Bangkok for 70 years. Stop spreading lies.
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.
You can have peace and quiet in a city like Bangkok. It depends on what you consider peace and quiet and how you manage it. For example, I find flying 21 hours from Atlanta, Georgia to Bangkok, Manila or Ho Chi Min City to be very quiet and relaxing…even if I have baby crying next to me 🤣🤣🤣 I’m a 3.5 million miler and Lifetime Diamond Medallion on Delta Airlines. I learned three critical things early in my flying career. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, the App “White Noise” and knowing which seats are the right seats on each airplane model. When you sit in the right seat, turn on your Bose headphones and listen to you favorite “white noise,” everything else disappears including crying babies, ice chewers, knuckle crackers, key pad pounders and worst of all NAIL CLIPPERS 🤮. The same applies for noisy karaoke neighbors, crowing roosters, barking dogs and loud motorcycles.
Great video full of insight and information. Really interesting couple living their best lives. I’ve been living full time in Bangkok for 7 years and found so much of their information helpful. Did they open their Wise account here or in the US? Hopefully I can meet them in person.
This couple is awesome !!
great people,,,great interview,,thanks for the great advice.
Good Job Bro
10 to 12k US A MONTH !
With that money you can live in every place in the world.
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!
great videos and very informative...even though i am looking to retire in Vietnam, but this is very interesting
Adam, great interview. Do you by any chance know of the names of restaurants shown in the outtakes? Thanks in advance.
Lovely couple! They worked hard and now live a great life. Good on them, very inspirational
Great couple and fun video. Your accent is EXACTLY like RWFU, it's kind of amazing. Please keep up hte great content!
That's his dad.
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Hey Adam, great interview! Al owes you a Leo on my behalf.
Nice content.😊
Welcome to the land of smiles
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 🙏🌷
love how they are so young at heart! love Bangkok
I am moving to Bangkok for similar reasons. What a great city！ Have fun biking across the continent!
This is prime time tv quality!
Happy with you🎉 Thailand always welcome you all
You mentioned the best Jazz clubs in BKK! Well have you visited" the saxophone pub" near victory monument.
Some people not having the same energy like this couple, not even appreciated any where and I meant elsewhere doesn't have to be in Thailand. If you always picked - up any bad side as always. But like they do just enjoin every single minutes things what they have in everywhere they went.❤ Congrats to them...
The view from the room is very beautiful.
Wow! I'm glad that both of you are happy living in Thailand. Your information is very helpful about the living, private health insurance, Medicare/Supplemental, and travel insurance website. I think next time I travel I will look into it. I'm from Thailand, have about 8-10 years to retire and plan to do like you do if possible even though I won't have 10k to spend monthly. I love THAILAND.
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
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.
Did she just say they go to Soi Cowboy? 55 love it
Both adorable characters. Continued adventures!!!