Return to the UK from Thailand

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  • @Walk-retirement-travel
    @Walk-retirement-travel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Yes lounge access is the way to go. Especially Asian lounges are great value

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      100% agree get there early to take full advantage of the service.😀

  • @Super8Rescue
    @Super8Rescue 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    In 73 days time I will be flying the other way for the first time. It's finally here for me, after watching you for two years.
    I wish your journey back to the UK was for reasons other than those you face. Not easy for sure.
    See you for the live on sunday.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for taking time to watch and for your comment. Your heading in the right direction sad the reason for my return but family reasons, I miss Thailand from day one, the bad weather here in Peak summer is disappointing. Many things I would like to do but all weather dependent.

  • @thetravellingcarpenter1621
    @thetravellingcarpenter1621 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I feel for you Les , without doubt the UK is fast becoming a right shitole! and the weather is enough to push anyone over the edge! Hope you enjoy your stay as much as you can and I'm looking forward to your videos over here 👍

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Having left over 14 years ago a lot has changed and I look forward to having a look at the place I called home. Thanks for watching.

  • @scottg3456
    @scottg3456 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice video Les, I will definitely consider using the BKK airport business lounge when I depart next! Hope all goes well while in the UK.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Been here 8 days now only one sunny Day, waiting for the sun lol. here for 2 months so hopefully getting a few nice days in a row.

  • @gord8743
    @gord8743 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for the tip on the Miracle Lounge as looks nice compared to the BKing rip off prices at the airport…rather pay for some luxury and relaxation before the flight back to dreary UK.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It was well worth it in my opinion, I will be doing this again if needed.

  • @ATIWatchReviews
    @ATIWatchReviews 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Back to the sh*thole. We're having the worlds worst summer lol

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Redcar is still a great place but the weather is not good at this time of year, it should be better than this.

  • @Paul_1967
    @Paul_1967 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vlog as always thank you for sharing it.

  • @CraigWinstanley1
    @CraigWinstanley1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for taking us along for the journey, Les. I wonder if i would ever return to the UK for trip. Best wishes for your sister’s health. Safe travels Les.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much, fingers crossed for her. Here for at least 2 months so hopefully we will get some good weather.

  • @johntheaccountant5594
    @johntheaccountant5594 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Lots of East Europeans in London wearing their suits (track suit bottoms with hoodie) from their taylors (Sports Direct).

  • @XXLaffinGravyXX
    @XXLaffinGravyXX 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I live just up the road from Redcar...and its been raining constantly this WHOLE year....the farmers are gonna be out of business if it keeps on. I cant remember in my lifetime the lack of sunshine we have had for YEARS. Thats why im like you looking to get the hell away as theres NOTHING positive about everyday life in the UK now. Hope ya sister is ok kidda and all the best and safe journey back HOME.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching and thanks for th best wishes for my sister.🙏

  • @daveclarke5766
    @daveclarke5766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Retired! Don't Give Up; Hey Les I filmed that very same dragon thinking the same thing! and I wish I had filmed that subway trip to the new terminal, it had to be almost ten minutes, beautiful new terminal for sure, had I more time I would have visited that lounge too. Glad your flight was good, keep that jacket on until your back Living The Dream.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Dave, the lounge was only 5 min walk from the Gate, The Airport is vast but if your in a hurry this gate is very far.
      Day 8 here in the height of summer still raining today. Only one sunny day.

  • @anthonycarney7849
    @anthonycarney7849 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A great way to relax before a long flight I had to get oil in last month crazy 😊😊

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      First time doing this thanks to a friend, I will be doing this again for sure. Thanks for taking time to comment.

  • @whiterabbit3439
    @whiterabbit3439 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nicly knitted clip of your trip back, Les. So far so good! Yes, Redcar has much potential when the sun appears!😊

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hopefully the 10 million investment pays off. Many closed shops at the moment.

  • @davidbonas8262
    @davidbonas8262 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your looking well mate, enjoy that lounge, for 1200TBT is a bargain I will definitely do that next time I fly home to Redcar later this year

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was well worth it. I will look at the lounge in Gatwick on my way home.

  • @annajane9435
    @annajane9435 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sorry, you missed the Summer here Les lol, we had a few days in May got up 86 degrees and the news giving extreme heat warnings. Thanks for sharing your journey, safe travels

  • @johndickinson1240
    @johndickinson1240 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Which miracle lounge did you use and who did you book it with please

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There are a number of Miracle Lounges at the Airport, we went into the one near the Qatar departure gate. 5 min from the gate. My friend paid 1,200 Baht for up to 3 hrs. Well worth it.

  • @nokchilton1562
    @nokchilton1562 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Welcome back to the UK Les!! 😁

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for that, Despite the weather I will make the most of the time here. A few video's also

  • @paulbruce4715
    @paulbruce4715 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How did tou find Qatar airways? What was the cost of the flight. Brilliant value in the lounge. Great idea. Thanks for the information

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The flight from Bangkok to London one way was GBP 344 The return not booked yet in September is GBP 368 so not bad considering. I'm a big guy and for me plenty of leg room so happy with everything.

  • @polas3199
    @polas3199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Les loos like you had a relaxing outward bound journey 👍

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi can't complain everything went smoothly from start to finish. The lounge was a big plus.

  • @davidwelty9763
    @davidwelty9763 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love travel, I hate sitting on a plane. Just did Copenhagen to Orlando, that was long enough for me. Asia is even farther. I will say the cool cloudy skies of Europe was a relief after hot humid Florida. We went on a cruise of Denmark, England and Ireland. We had high 60’s most days. We consider it a nice break from Florida. I wouldn’t want to live in England, but warm, humid weather can get monotonous.

  • @alexandros4703
    @alexandros4703 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice one, Les 👍 it's been the most miserable coldest summer I ever remember. The LOS is appearing more and more appealing as each day passes.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely There is a lot to be said about blue skys and the feel good factor. But I will make the most of my time here and reminisce about my time living here.

    • @alexandros4703
      @alexandros4703 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RetiredandLivingthedream Have a good stay Les and my sincerest best wishes to you, your family and most especially your dear sister. I hope all will be well. Sending thoughts and best wishes.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best wishes hope your sister is ok Lez

  • @Duncanup2
    @Duncanup2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have a safe journey 🙏

  • @poliwah
    @poliwah 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd love you to climb Roseberry Topping.Perhaps on a sunny day.I'm in Nonthaburi but have lived in Cleveland, be it long ago. Nice to see the sands at Redcar.Hope you find UK not so broken as you made out on your last trip.Last time I enjoyed your excursion to Whitby.Take Care.

  • @nathansmiddy
    @nathansmiddy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Next thing it be is going from the UK to Thailand, though unfortunately Thailand is to far for me and the heat plus the insects are a nightmare to manage.. so yeah, kind of a shame like but looking forward to going back to Malta next year!

  • @deeinissan9966
    @deeinissan9966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice one Les, what was the cost of the train journey up to Redcar? If you don’t mind me asking. Travelling to Cardiff by train is well pricey.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi the price was 45 pounds from London to Redcar as it was not peak time reasonable, National express bus was going to be 17 pounds Mega Bus 12 pounds Thanks for watching.

  • @TheThailightZone
    @TheThailightZone 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was literally about to type, well it is winter, then I realised it is summer. Your well climatized to the 30'C heat now Les

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment, hopefully we will have a few days in the next couple of months.

    • @ScoreGuru123
      @ScoreGuru123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It certainly feels like winter with the rubbish weathered we're having

  • @graemeblackhall385
    @graemeblackhall385 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heads up to people who only go to Thailand once a year,give yourself an extra hour to get the train to the new terminal

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is a long trip once your in the Airport don't know if it is just Qatar Airline or if it is other Airlines.

  • @ErikMeyer-pi9hl
    @ErikMeyer-pi9hl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have a safe trip

  • @Okram.31
    @Okram.31 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our British weather will always welcome us back home. 😂

  • @steveaustin1984
    @steveaustin1984 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Miracle lounge is belter than nothing. Try Thai Silk Lounge next time.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for the suggestion, 1st time in a lounge but I liked it.

  • @armunro
    @armunro 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    UK summer been rubbish this year. Think its been 4/5 days when it was 20 degrees C or greater so far this year.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was looking forward to the light nights and summer on my sisters veranda with a glass of wine. Not yet but 2 months to go we might get the odd day. Thanks for the comment.

  • @retiredpainter259
    @retiredpainter259 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Emirates lounge is far better ,, been in most of em in BKK and emirates is deffo the best ,, btw 14 hours is cutting your changeover time very very fine

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the tip, the change over time was 1 1/2 hrs which was tight but it's what they chose, it was good departed the plane long walk to the next plane 20 min and got back on the plane again very impressed with Qatar Airline. Thanks for watching.

  • @vaughnwilliams1208
    @vaughnwilliams1208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Worst summer in all my life this year

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Some parts of the uk a months rain in one day. Been here 7 days today one sunny day. Mmmmm and not looking good for July.

    • @vaughnwilliams1208
      @vaughnwilliams1208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RetiredandLivingthedream There have been many days with a sunny mornings, miserable rainy days and sunny evenings. Daily lines in the sky and daily mackerel skies.
      Lots of Northern Lights and other electromagnetic phenomena, refraction in the sky.
      But it's not geoengineering climate control of course, that's a conspiracy theory.

  • @micktheleg1049
    @micktheleg1049 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I reckon your back this week Les to take up your seat in parliament. I hope you enjoy your stay.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think I could do better than most, Being 100% Honest would be a good starting point, looking after the working class and taking care of those who need it. I could goon and on but ill stop here. Thanks for taking time to comment.

  • @johntheaccountant5594
    @johntheaccountant5594 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I looked at the prices for Qatar Airway flights in July London > Bangkok Return and the prices are crazy in July returning September.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Hi I paid GBP 344 From Bangkok to London and looking at GBP 360 return in September. not bad I thought, I'm a big guy and had enough room in the Economy seats.

    • @johntheaccountant5594
      @johntheaccountant5594 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RetiredandLivingthedream You got a good deal at £704 return at this time of the year. Qatar are my favourite airline for the London > Bangkok trip.

  • @steveaustin1984
    @steveaustin1984 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What/where is this red car your talking about?

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Redcar is the town I lived in, on the North East coast of England.

  • @ScoreGuru123
    @ScoreGuru123 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Les, get some beetroot down you whilst here 😂

  • @chrisbarry7836
    @chrisbarry7836 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Welcome Les .I bet you are missing Ploy and Thai home . Keep safe in shitty UK

  • @bacc1316
    @bacc1316 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why did you go back Les.

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My sister is ill, giving support and just being there for a while.

  • @farangtravels3956
    @farangtravels3956 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🇬🇧❤️

  • @barrydwyer2039
    @barrydwyer2039 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Les,
    Over the last 12 years since you left you must have noticed how much the climate has changed?
    It must be the warmest you have ever experienced since the year dot, according to the Met office in the UK you can fry an egg on your car roof🤣.
    Any normal person from the UK would be wearing a singlet and shorts with a knotted hankie on their head😂.
    12 years in Thailand has turned you into a nancyboy, these red hot summers (20c) and ultra mild winters (-2c) are what dreams are made of and you gave all that up for an average 30c throughout the year.
    You must be off your boiler, imagine going to the beach without a snowsuit in the height of summer and winters where you have to de-ice the windows in the house.
    Why would any sane person want to live in Thailand, utter madness😂🤣

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol I was mistaken. Those summer days are long gone, probably sold to other country's as with the Gas Electric and Oil. They will tax warm days one day.

    • @roygoad2870
      @roygoad2870 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always use the Magic food hall on level One, loads of choices for around 60/80thb, excellent variety of food 😊

  • @neildutton8077
    @neildutton8077 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You had a parmo yet Les?

  • @jolene-vm8yg
    @jolene-vm8yg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a time to come back les UK worse than ever and Redcar worse than ever

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are a few more shops closed than the last time I was here, hopefully the 10 million development starts the upturn.

    • @jolene-vm8yg
      @jolene-vm8yg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RetiredandLivingthedream here's hoping 🤞🤞

  • @williebobs3830
    @williebobs3830 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's not st.Pancreas it's pancras.

  • @billsimpson2392
    @billsimpson2392 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍

  • @retiredpainter259
    @retiredpainter259 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thought you was never going back to the Uk again

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was not intending to return but my Sister is ill so being a supportive brother.

    • @retiredpainter259
      @retiredpainter259 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed ,, that’s why I never say never ,, cause you just never know

  • @stupot1952
    @stupot1952 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WOULD YOU NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER FLYING TO MANCHESTER LES?

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Looking at the various airports London was the best and train to Redcar. Flying to Newcastle was 200 pounds more than London, I had the time so saved 150 pounds for the slow trip. But I had plenty of time.

  • @marchudson1693
    @marchudson1693 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    the 3rd world awaits.✈️

  • @paulturner3543
    @paulturner3543 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your trip back to the UK , how many hours from leaving Bangkok to arrival in London

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      15 hrs in Total I prefer this to the direct flight which is 12,hrs 45 min. I liked the stop and stretch of legs for 1 1/2 hrs.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Worst summer I have known Lez and they keep coming out with this global warming nonsense

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I may suffer from SAD and I know many do, constant grey days are not good. Thanks for watching.

    • @scotttracy9333
      @scotttracy9333 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember the snows we'd get in the 70s and 80s. The snow in the wnter of 85 was really bad.
      Global warming is real.

  • @paulturner3543
    @paulturner3543 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have a safe trip my friend 🙏

  • @charliestride8803
    @charliestride8803 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hiya Les I have found some information about pensions in England for people outside the UK I have downloaded the papers If you can send you email address I will send it to you

    • @RetiredandLivingthedream
      @RetiredandLivingthedream  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi and thanks for the comment, my email is lesliepearson58@yahoo.com as in the description under this video.
      Look forward to reading but I have done a few video's about this subject so more info is good info.
      Thanks.