Apartment RENT in Thailand HOW MUCH??

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  • @brentonlett3417
    @brentonlett3417 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It'd be good if you can do a video on investments. I've done a similar thing to you, drawn all my Aussie super out and put it in fixed deposits which with a property investment provides me enough to live here. Where I am at is what to do once the terms end, because interest rate will have dropped.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don't know anything about investing, but I did buy thai gold baht it's gone up 25% in 8 mths and is still going up 😀

    • @brentonlett3417
      @brentonlett3417 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DiscoveringThailand I thought you said in your video that you would do a video on investing

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @brentonlett3417 no I know nothing about it.

    • @brentonlett3417
      @brentonlett3417 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DiscoveringThailand go to 22.30 to 22.52 on your video you talk about plans then say you can do a video on that.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @brentonlett3417 Oh yes, I was just referring to buying more thai gold. Thats all. I guess I could do a video on that 😉

  • @Eonwe
    @Eonwe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Box of cornflakes on the counter. Bravo. When I traveled to Asia, I ate the local food for three weeks and then jumped at the chance to buy a box of cornflakes when I saw it in the store. Best bowl of cornflakes and milk I've ever had.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Behind that is the peanut butter :) haha

  • @wobba79
    @wobba79 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    New Favourite TH-cam channel.
    Congratulations Mate. Living many of our dream.
    Keep the content coming, think you're going to do really well with the channel.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, mate, and welcome. Seems like it's popular, to my surprise 😀

  • @lostboi3974
    @lostboi3974 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I spent January in Chiang Mai. My first Thailand trip. Followed by 2 more months of traveling Thailand. Chiang Mai is my favorite place so far. As of now, it's where I would retire.

    • @frankkluz9787
      @frankkluz9787 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At one time I thought the same - until I found out about all the smoke there ! -- Not so easy to breathe so I hear ? -- All else appears wonderful. Many leave for a few months every year to avoid all the smoke. -?- I really like the vibe the food choices the low costs and the English spoken in Siem Reap myself. Just too damn hot half the year ! ( ? )

  • @jollykate8562
    @jollykate8562 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wishing you all the best and happiness here. You're welcome to the land of smile.

  • @CdDc-i6s
    @CdDc-i6s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The first condo I rented in Bangkok I stayed six months had the condo thoroughly cleaned, bought new pillows, bed sheets. Called the owner two weeks early to let them know condo was cleaned and ready for them to inspect. After that call the owner wouldn't answer my calls. Two months later I told a lady bartender that my previous landlord wouldn't answer my calls and return my deposit. The bartender called my landlord and the next day my landlord drove to my new address to return my deposit 100 percent.

    • @sebastianhamilton5892
      @sebastianhamilton5892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep, once the landlord learned you weren't so alone, isolated and vulnerable the attitude changed.

  • @perfecthomeschiangmai
    @perfecthomeschiangmai 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great property review! We have shared with our viewers too!

  • @TonyFossey889
    @TonyFossey889 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A condo that size and price is great.....I love Chiang Mai.... Thanks for sharing the info.

  • @JeffDonahueScaleModeling
    @JeffDonahueScaleModeling 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Peter, Thanks for the tour of your new home. It looks really nice and the price is very low. I'll be looking forward to seeing the neighborhood. Have a great day. Jeff

  • @roncalverley
    @roncalverley 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    5:10 That's why I have said, many times, *"my workshop is not as big as it looks"*
    8:14 .... "dishes in the sink" --- I feel right at home already, haha!
    13:27 Wow! Great view! And no snow --- bonus!
    19:21 So, what do I think? Fantastic Peter!
    29:38 Looking forward to the walkabout. Thanks!

  • @kin-c72
    @kin-c72 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great video. I am so happy you found such a great condo for a great price too. Thanks for the heads up about 'Perfect Homes', will definitely use them when I decide to go over next year.

  • @consulthai
    @consulthai 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome to Chiang mai Pete. Your condo is priced reasonably. You did well. You'll like it here. Just need some transport ,like a bike or car . Enjoy yourself!

  • @dougm3037
    @dougm3037 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super rich is seen as a good money exchanger. Best rates at money exchanger on Ping river. Just past night bixarre and several bars. Turn left at the T intersection. Located on the river side a few doors down.

  • @notinservice3724
    @notinservice3724 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    you should run the aircon to make sure it works consistenly

  • @lighttravel3407
    @lighttravel3407 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, great condo for the price. Will check it out when I return after the burning season.

    • @lighttravel3407
      @lighttravel3407 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How much did you pay to Perfect Homes?

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nothing, The agent get the fee from the landlord, They don't charge to show you around properties or any fee if you decide to rent one :)

  • @nicynu6202
    @nicynu6202 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    new sub here, I'm planning to move to either Thailand/Vietnam/Philippines when I hit 60 (Aussie here too), so 4 years to go and the trips to check the places out have already started. Glad I found your channel, looking forward to all the info :)

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome, Thanks for subbing!

    • @sebastianhamilton5892
      @sebastianhamilton5892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have you considered Malaysia? I'd be interested in your views about that place.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sebastianhamilton5892 not thought about it, I here it's nice there.

  • @WoodyRe
    @WoodyRe 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great introduction for retire in Thailand! I am living in Sydney and in 50s too, same as you, cheers for close retire age. I am not sure how you dealing with healthcare insurance, how much you pay per year? Also I heard that the supply water is not really go in Chain Mai, is that an issue for you? Your condo looks very nice and cheap. Good luck for your journey.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks... I have no health cover.. minor issues are very cheap here, but I will get cover in the future. Water is bottled all over thailand.. but I have been boiling tap water to drink... I have always had a good immune system ;) btw there is cheap heath insurance over here. I just haven't looked into it yet.

    • @WoodyRe
      @WoodyRe 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DiscoveringThailand As far as I know, seems the tap water in Chain Mai has an issue with heavy metal contain too much, which seems can not make it away through boiling. Thank you anyway. Cheers.

  • @KeilikoGreg
    @KeilikoGreg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks a comfortable place at a great price in a nice area! Well done.

  • @sissisquiltandbatik
    @sissisquiltandbatik 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice place, wonder how much it would cost for 3 months? Agree with you about pool, we love swiming or read a book by it on hot days. Thank you for showing our your apartment👍

  • @certainpeace
    @certainpeace 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you my friend. You are living the dream!

  • @athollmcnicoll1028
    @athollmcnicoll1028 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks good Pete and well worth the asking price per month.

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    normally one pays electric bill at the Juristic Office which is usually near the main entrance

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Correct, at foyer. Juristic is a new word for me :)

  • @สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล
    @สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chiang Mai so beautiful place 😊🫰❤️😉👍🎉🎊

  • @inlovewiththailand
    @inlovewiththailand 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your studio looks great Peter. Everything you'll need and you're just living by yourself. Personally, I think I'll be living in Bangkok when I move. Or at least, for the first period. My wife currently lives in Pattani and would love to live in Bangkok as well, although she also has her home in Phayao. But that is more in the rural part, which I'm not a huge fan of.
    Looking forward to catching up on your upcoming videos.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for following along.

    • @inlovewiththailand
      @inlovewiththailand 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No @@DiscoveringThailand , thank you for keeping us all informed.

  • @Basman59
    @Basman59 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Peter from Adelaide. The Internet here as you well know is horrendously slow I get 100 up 35 down for AU$105 mnth, so to get 300/300 for 300 baht what's that AU$12...bloody hell that's brilliant. Crackn place with some good amenities that would be beneficial, the cross breeze, non westerly view. Your the second chap to recommend CM Riverside Condos...would suit me. Steal of a price!

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So happy for you that you have a found a lovely place thanks to perfect Homes and Jon thank you Jon great condo mate

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    if your there long term .. 6 mths or longer you need a place 40 - 60 sq Mts

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This place is 46 sq Mts. Suits me well :)

  • @randyirvine5858
    @randyirvine5858 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Looks like you gotta bargain there Peter. How far from Loi Kroh Rd?

  • @scottgeen3062
    @scottgeen3062 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video well done have subscribed from Scott new Zealand

  • @passiveincomemadeasy
    @passiveincomemadeasy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great videos well done
    What have you done about your Aust age Pension did you set everything up with Centre Link before you left?
    I was told you have to live in Australia 2 years before pension age in my case 67 years but i have not checked.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I did not set anything with center link. the pension is 10 yes away, and the rules change. I heard about the 2-year thing but not a concern for a long time. 😀

  • @bigal9052
    @bigal9052 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Like your Videos you give more detailed information most dont go into detail

  • @messer1096
    @messer1096 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Models?! I build models, too. I was wondering how I would model when I retire there! What kind of models do you build? Mostly WWII aircraft and armor for me.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is me... :) www.youtube.com/@OzScalemodeling

  • @briansouza8528
    @briansouza8528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for your video.

  • @Vegemite1963
    @Vegemite1963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    IIRC super lump sum withdrawal might attract higher tax? About 2%. Check it out. I might be wrong.

  • @germoto
    @germoto 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice condo! You could take the netting down and get yourself a decoy owl 🦉

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Actually someone has an owl up on a balcony with no netting... Yes I could I suppose 🐦🐦🙏

    • @sebastianhamilton5892
      @sebastianhamilton5892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Someone still learning English told me there are three good reasons for the netting on his balcony:
      (1) "keeps the bird out";
      (2) "keeps the Chiang Mai burglar out";
      (3) "prevents disillusioned and depressed farangs from jumping". (must have been made of cast iron)

  • @BeccifromOz
    @BeccifromOz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember the walk through of this condo. I can’t remember if it was PH or Jon who did it

  • @KeilikoGreg
    @KeilikoGreg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Peter - it’s burning season there right now - what are your thoughts on how that is. Thanks!

    • @heythave
      @heythave 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Omg, I was choking in Bangkok in January. I can’t imagine being up there in Chiang Mai where it’s worse. A person’s likelihood of getting a heart attack or an asthma attack is high when the air quality is really bad like that.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We will take a walk in the next video and discuss it.

    • @KeilikoGreg
      @KeilikoGreg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DiscoveringThailand Excellent. It would be nice to see the grounds of the complex where you are: the pool, any workout facility, and so on. Thanks so much.

  • @the5poveys
    @the5poveys 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Peter, thanks for the informative video. You started to say something about the visa but didnt finish it? Be interested to hear about that process and the choices you worked through. Cheers mate.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Will chat about the visa next video :)

  • @philwebster3914
    @philwebster3914 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video Pete and great value condo !

  • @PeterC245
    @PeterC245 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What happened if the TV goes bang who pays , in the rent agreement

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I guess if you throw a brick at it, you pay. If it just stops working then it's covered. But I've never in my life had a TV *go bang * 😉

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    nice apartment , that's all one needs

  • @modeltankguy
    @modeltankguy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow peter nice place were do i sleep when i come over to visit ? can you make more vids of the place when you go out plz keep them coming buddy

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Will do a walking video next time as show you around.

    • @anthony7091
      @anthony7091 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe he’ll share his bed with ya. 😂

  • @kathyhirsch379
    @kathyhirsch379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thats an IKEA chair so comfortable 😊 new sub..... i hope to foolow your steps soon ,... i dont see woman muving there by themself dont know why !?.😊

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't see why women would not move here, I could think of a lot worse places! Yes its a great chair..Welcome to the channel :)

  • @timcarson8146
    @timcarson8146 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks very nice Peter. Would you think about eventually buying one of the condos?

  • @notinservice3724
    @notinservice3724 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    always find out where the fire department and ambulances run never overlook this concern for peace and quiet

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good point, hospitals are everywhere. Late at night (some) ambulance turn off the sirens 🚨

    • @thai-edupinchiangmai1134
      @thai-edupinchiangmai1134 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He lives 2 doors from the hospital (across the road from the Centara Riverside Hotel)

    • @kathyhirsch379
      @kathyhirsch379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thai-edupinchiangmai1134 wow 😊😊😊you must be local

  • @robertwalters5654
    @robertwalters5654 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think that would be about £250/300 a month for that apartment

  • @billsimpson2392
    @billsimpson2392 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative Peter 👍👍🦘🦘

  • @patti8935
    @patti8935 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s a decent place; nice location too.

  • @AlaskaAli
    @AlaskaAli 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Next step if i may suggest, you should buy a condo or even a small house. The money you pay for rent will add up a lot if you keep renting for too long. 😊

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's the plan! When I get my Super... Until then I have to rent.

    • @AlaskaAli
      @AlaskaAli 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@DiscoveringThailand I used to live in Chiang Mai for years (still think about going back there) and have some friends living there. If you need to know anything about that province, please let me know. I might be able to assist you. Cheers 👍😊🙏

    • @2Rugrats9597
      @2Rugrats9597 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Cheaper to rent than buy unless you’re guaranteed to live in that city till you die. Your NOY tied down to any special place

    • @AlaskaAli
      @AlaskaAli 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@2Rugrats9597 Not always that cheaper to rent than buy. And it's kinda smarter way to own than rent especially in the city of Chiang Mai. You can sell your house later then.
      Renting is a gone money period. 😁🙏

    • @sebastianhamilton5892
      @sebastianhamilton5892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ay Chihuahua! A quick review of Thai real estate prices and currency fluctuations over the past decade suggests buying is a poor investment -- particularly with all the new buildings now going up. The *don't-pay-your-landlord's-mortgage* idea has worked well in the West, but not SE Asia. Also, I believe this gent will tire of Chiang Mai long before his 12-month rental term is up, and will be glad he didn't buy anything there.

  • @kathyhirsch379
    @kathyhirsch379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You can get cleaning ladies sombody put up a video it was 15 bht and 3 ladies done it in no time you help the people 😊😊

  • @cavesman60
    @cavesman60 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very informative ....thank you

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    govt rate for electric is 4.5 or 4.8 baht a unit , one would think it would be in your name and go to YOUR letter box which shows its most probably still in her name and your getting charged more ( at her marked up rate ) I hope for your sake I'm wrong

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The real estate agent took the readings for the 1st week/period and confirmed Gov rate :)

    • @geofferyrobertson6608
      @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DiscoveringThailand , just said what I did so you were aware and not being ripped off

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@geofferyrobertson6608Thanks

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@geofferyrobertson6608 Thanks

    • @phillipfairbrass3575
      @phillipfairbrass3575 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@DiscoveringThailandhow did she confirm this,,did you see the bill with the government rates on it,,was it from the company or just the rental company logo, are you just paying while trusting the agent??,

  • @Zerinth
    @Zerinth 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video.lots of info..everything perfect (for me) except its in Chiang Mai 🤣 whilst i like CM i was looking for places near sea. But great video dude. /subbed edit: do you pick up post from the 7-11 or is delivered to reception??

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love the beach to but even when I am near a beach I tend to go in the pool most the time... And I am happy with a pool here... Post comes to reception and they ring you of leave a note at your door. Very reliable.

    • @Zerinth
      @Zerinth 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DiscoveringThailand thanks for the info 👍

  • @petertestro1850
    @petertestro1850 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    just goes to show with the internet how much we get shafted in australia

  • @PeterC245
    @PeterC245 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mate. It’s a Australian Colloquial term , to translate , no longer functional,
    So if the TV , is in such a state ,
    By the agreement, who pays ??

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Landlord replaces or repairs. By my Agreement. :)

  • @68chewy
    @68chewy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you say 300 baht? I cant get my head around that. Is there a catch like data caps?

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No limit on home internet, 30gb on sim card, I will never get near that 😉

  • @สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ
    @สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have they got a Bangkok Bank 🏦 near 🤔

  • @goodo5691
    @goodo5691 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    love the vlog..but yeah the intro is too long:):) sorry

  • @Gotmybeeroverhere
    @Gotmybeeroverhere 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thought that was your condo in the opening sequence, unfortunately not.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I made that intro before I left Australia, Guess It was wishful thinking :)

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    so your on the 9th /10th floor then ... just a guess

  • @majorfeelgoodrecords2740
    @majorfeelgoodrecords2740 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was very interesting, thank you. I hope you don’t make too much mess when you’re airbrushing your models.😂
    🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @MichaelM-
    @MichaelM- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought Australia is age 67 for access to super

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Super is 60, pension in most cases 67.

    • @grahamhutton1633
      @grahamhutton1633 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No, 67 is the aged pension age. You can access super from age 55 and being retired.

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@grahamhutton1633 It's all about your age. If you were born before 1 July 1960 you can get access to your super when you turn 55. If you were born later the age varies between 55 and 60

  • @frankkluz9787
    @frankkluz9787 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice place for the $ as i see it ! -- The BS visa rules and costs are my biggest complaints with Thailand. Seems like they only want rich people to stay there long term. -?- Cambodia has a much friendlier visa for retirement and the price is cheap ! No requirements either !!! And you never have to leave on a BS - "visa run" like many require ? -- It would satisfy me - only w/o those financial requirements ? --- The lack of English might not be to my liking either compared to Cambodia or the Philippines - perhaps even Malaysia. For some reason - they all speak much more English. -?-

    • @DiscoveringThailand
      @DiscoveringThailand  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was in Cambodia last year, I didn't think much of the food, rentals were cheap, but not much to visit other than the usual tourist attractions around the country and I found it covered in litter everywhere. Just my observations, I have never been to the Philippines. Looks like Covid had a huge impact and Cambodia is still recovering.

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I just retired to KL. I've lived in Asia ( Hong Kong) for 30 years and was torn between Thailand and Malaysia.
      I still absolutely love Thailand don't get me wrong, but ultimately Malaysian wins out for me in a number of categories.
      Retirement visa is permanent and straight forward compared to Thailand. No 90 day reporting crap.
      English is spoken by everyone, its an official language so everything is easy.
      Costs are less for most things than Thailand. My luxury condo is about 30-40 percent cheaper than the equivalent in Bangkok.
      It's very 'first world' just with developing country pricing.
      The only negative would be it's a much more quiet slow pace of life place - it doesn't have the dynamism, excitement, naughty nightlife of Thailand. But I'm all loved up so I'm not in the market for a gf but if you were some guys will prefer Thailand I think.

    • @frankkluz9787
      @frankkluz9787 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@willsmith39 The heat is just too much for me in most of S E Asia. Sweating all the time is not comfortable or to my liking 'always' needing a shower ! -- Comfortable most the time is more to my liking. -- Chapala Mexico or Cuenca Ecuador perhaps - or Tagaytay Philippines ?

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@frankkluz9787 Yeah it's definitely very hot and humid. I think Baguio in the Philippines is not so bad climate wise, I had to wear a light sweater when I went, but the Philippines is the one place in Asia I personally would not retire to, I've got to lots of reasons.
      Hong Kong actually has seasons at least. It's cool and dry and sunny in November and December and gets properly cold in January/ February. I had the Aircon off from mid October until early May usually.
      My plan if KL gets too oppressive heat wise is to spend chunks of time at the hill stations. I might even move to the Cameron Highlands permanently - no Aircon required. It's beautiful and cool there but obviously quite small.

  • @TonyFossey889
    @TonyFossey889 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It's great to see an Australian doing these videos, and quoting in Aust Dollar, I am sick of seeing videos when all the quote in US dollar.... Our dollar is a lot more then there's, keep doing that please and i will keep watching.....

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson6608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    be careful investing in anything in Thailand

  • @gs46
    @gs46 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didnt get how much is your condo. USD

  • @messer1096
    @messer1096 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How much is a foot massage where you are?

  • @VividAbominations
    @VividAbominations 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your intro is about 20 seconds too long.... carry on.. haha

  • @bigal9052
    @bigal9052 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    show getting ICED Coffee im so tired of nothing but BAR videos