lol, saw the number and thought, mmmm, that's nowhere near. Was about to comment, then saw this lol. If that is land and house, for that size, and with a pool, I'd say that's not bad at all.
I ran across your video… I am a 72 year old woman laying in bed… And I am looking at the world through your eyes… I dream of travel again… Seeing the wonders of this great world we live in. Thank you for sharing your adventures and thank you for being safe. I have never wanted to even visit Thailand although I hear it’s quite beautiful, it’s just never been on my radar. I’m glad I can visit it with you thank you
I am a 73-year-old woman laying in bed watching this in late October 2024 and Thailand has been on my radar for at least 15 years. I am leaving in 2 weeks for a 4-week adventure there. 😊
I think you got it right with the title, Paddy. Buying a house here is only a good idea if you know that you will never try to sell it, because you will always lose money. It's one of very few countries in the world where land/property doesn't appreciate. I bought a 4 bed/4 bath home in an upscale "mu ban" ( หมู่บ้าน) in Bangkok 17 years ago using my company, because foreigners cannot own land outright. You can own the house in your name, but not the land it's built on unless you use a company to buy it. I've maintained it at great expense in "as new" condition (maintaining a house here is very costly because of monsoon weathering every year), but even that isn't good enough for Thai buyers unless I'm prepared to sell it for LESS than I paid for it. And of course the majority don't appreciate Western interior design and appliances so you only ever decorate for yourself - they're quite happy with a fluoro tube and a gas burner on a tiled floor. I totally agree with you about Phetchabun - for me it's on par with Switzerland in many ways and definitely the most beautiful part of the country, But, my humble advice: always rent, don't buy.
I had residence in Thailand between 1999 and 2005 and owned a house through a company. My house cost 3m Baht and was already luxery. If I did it again, I'd buy a pickup and only rent. Then move to another place every 1-2 years.
Absolutely right. I don't understand these videos of Westerners building ridiculously large homes ... it seems a bit like colonization and I imagine the locals would resent it. Why not rent the same type of house the locals live in and try to fit in, instead of building a villa in a poor moobahn and sticking out like a sore thumb?
Hi Paddy, just so you know that I love your videos. As a Thai guy living in Budapest for three years, I miss home and somehow your videos give me comfort. looking forward to the next episodes.
I've ridden dirt bikes since I was 7, and have pretty good riding skills, but I remember one time in Ko Tao when I was really struggling to ride my rented scooter up a steep dirt road to an obscure beach (Hin Wong?) - when an old Thai grandma sailed past on an ancient C90 with 2 kids on board! 😅
Any foreigner has to be very extra careful in purchasing land on which to build a house in any country. There are just so many factors to consider. I guess, the rule of thumb is to first immerse oneself, by renting, within a selected locale, observe the goings-on thereat, and estimate the major stimuli found in the area in the context of one's needs. Two years would be a good duration to do just that. Any hasty decision to buy and settle should be avoided at all cost. 😀
@@juniorjunior8080 I've been happily married to my sweetie in Malaysia for 18 years now. Lost count how many people warn me it will all end in disaster...
Given all the restrictions around ownership and even living in Thailand long term I just don't see the point in buying in Thailand. Especially since expensive finished homes are often virtually illiquid in the secondary market. The two different friends I personally know that tried to sell up, it took a very long time and they had to sell for less than they bought for. Retail yields are also typically quite poor if you want to rent it out I think renting makes a lot more sense. You can take the 200k USD you would have used and invest that in a property in your home country where you have clear ownership and capital gain over time and rental yields are likely much better. Then use the rent you get in your home country to rent a comparative palace in Thailand. That's the route I'd go anyway. Edit. If you really don't care about capital gain / rental yield and are perhaps married to a Thai and will be leaving her / your kids there the property, then I guess it's a slightly different situation.
I stayed 4 years , and also almost bought a condo....it's tempting. But finally i decide,..... Renting is sooo cheap, and your not stuck or committed . You can just stop and go. I know we in the west reason different. As renting is paying someone else's property. But you're a foreigner,and never can own more then 50%, and yes they got all kinds of tricks that I'm not gonna explain. It's a great relaxing place to live, ....and KEEP IT LIKE THAT!!! ITS THE FREEDOM that makes it so refreshing. So just never commit to anything, and you'll never get headaches !!!! I heard sooooooo many bad stories. And also farangs trying to sell, and finally sold with a loss!!!!! If you're old, and don't plan to ever return.... Maybe yes. Or got 500k $ to miss, then just go for a 2or 4k property.... But I'm glad I never bought!!! Because the future is never certain!! And you're a farang, that means...first you are an ATM!!! If your lucky and got this 1 out 100 special girl, still.... When money gets into the 'game'.....i wouldn't be relaxed anymore!! Just for your own sake, don't risk it !
Thanks for nice reviewing of Khaokor. I have same thought like your and totally agree on pros of living at Khaokor that you mentioned. I traveled to many place in Thailand from North to South, East to West and never thought to buy second home until I visited Khaokor 10 years ago. Finally I decided and bought a small plot of land at Khaokor Highland Resort where you were allowed to entrance recently. There are many good reasons to support my decision such as security system, neighbors and community, privacy, land and environment management etc. Most of the buyers here are from Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phetchabun city, and foreigners from like Switzerland. During COVID-19, I work from anyway and my children have to study online last year I spent almost 5 months in total at Khaokor. There are plenty of good restaurants, nice coffee and cafe, traveling spot. I wish you cloud find a piece of land at Khaokor and make your dream come true very soon.
Hey Paddy. I just discovered your channel through this video. I've built my dream villa in Phetchabun valley, right between Phetchabun and Lom Sak. Even after 15 years, waking up with a view of Khao Khor mountains, never gets boring. "Phet" means diamond and the province truly does sparkle. Would be great to meet up sometime and show you the area by motorbike or mountain bike. Close to the highway but 100% off the tourist path. Through rice fields and small villages and to a nearby lake and waterfall (natural slider).
I go to Thailand frequently. I avoid all tourist traps and crowds. I haven’t been to Petchabun. It looks beautiful and worth a trip. However, I will definitely keep away from the glass cliff and the droves of tourists. Go for small towns and local restaurants.
I've spent 4 1/2 months in Thailand in 2 stints this year and can't wait to get back out again in January. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time and the more you travel round the country the better it gets.
Paddy, Phetchabun is a beautiful area an excellent place to live, my girlfriend has ten rai in Phetchabun. We can be neighbors' mate. Seven million baut is kind of pricey for Phetchabun, my girlfriends home cost about half million baut it a lot like the home Ryan and Mo is building. Glad you stopped on that dirt road, better safe than sorry. Can't wait to see level 3 in Laos!
I'm so proud and happy for you recognizing the skill levels. Ten years ago i would have laughed and carried on up the hill. I now know my limitations as well and you were wise. I'm vibrating with excitement to be there in 24 hours. Thanks so much for your hard work.
I love your most recent videos, this one especially! 🥰 Really appreciate the sincerity, and the insight into a topic I've been considering for a long while. Thank you!! Stay safe! 😊🙏🏽
My second home is on the beach in Pak Nam Pran 30km south of Hua Hin. The great thing is that no matter we’re you settle it’s a fairly reasonable drive to visit amazing places.
Beautiful. We live in Phetchabun, 30 minutes from that temple. We love it here. My wife's family lives a few miles from us, and she grew up here. Of course I highly recommend it if you're thinking of building a house. Khao Kho in that area is expensive, and you'd be about an hour to Tesco or Makro, so unless you want to always eat only Village food or at a touristy restaurant (not cheap), you might consider the villages down in the valley east of Khao Kho. Not as cool in temperature, but much more convenient and less expensive.
Don't get me wrong Paddy, you're a very handsome man but when there's no face cam on the bike, listening to your voice narrate while gazing at the open road ahead of us is quite the meditative and mesmeric experience.
I live on 50 rai with my Thai wife in rural Thailand and love it, took a while to adjust but the country life is cheaper and healthier. The coffee shop on the corner would not bother me
The mountain behind the temple is called Pha Tad( cutting cliff) ผาตัด. U have to entered from Ban Khet Noi( Hmong village). Its best to go during december when its late muddy.
I just hired a contracter to build a house almost like this size. It cost me around 4 million baht in construction. no furnitures included. The land cost me around 200k baht, but it isnt locate in a kinda premium land. The rising in iron price really contribute to the construction cost. Hope you find good house in a great deal soon.
Imagine those beautiful houses in 23 C weather or lower, wow. Life is perfect. I'm mostly a beach person but your channel oddly makes me like cabin in the woods and mountain houses, man! Thanks!
Buy or build a home your heart beats to right? Beach or mountains. Personally, I find mountains are more spiritual somehow😝I can’t explain it lol. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the beach but there, I’d rent. Several reasons-monsoons, flooding and how well built to withstand the fiercest storms. I also love cooler climate to live in, but that’s me. Whichever you decide, BLESSINGS of success, HEALTH, Peace of Mind, Joyfilled living🙏🏻❤️😉🦩💨
Such a beautiful place! Zelda was doing an amazing job of handling that 'road', but I kept thinking that if you were going up to see the sunset, you'd be coming back down in the dark. That couldn't have been good! But it was fun to see you give it a try for as far as you went! Glad you made it back down safely.
Nice place! I'm considering a move to Thailand myself. I would rather live by the beach but that looks like a great choice for someone who doesn't like the heat.
Didn't realize I have yet subscribed until now. BUT, thank you Paddy for taking me to Thailand!!! Always in all of your videos!!! Keep them coming. Fan from the Philippines!!!!
We loved Phetchabun too. We were there on a big motorcycle back in February. Stayed in the same unit you did at De Capoc ... fantastic choice ... thank you. Safe travels.
You have to concern that land is legal or illegal. Some area are in the national park area, which cannot be transfered to buyer. The legal land can be officially issued by Department of Land called “Chanod” or “Deed”.
Hey Paddy, So proud of you for being responsible enough to know when to call it. That trek looked bloody dangerous . Petchabun looks like a beautiful place to lay down roots. Loving your videos and looking forward to Laos. ❤️
Many have been there, you meet an easy girl, a thai girl, see the country from the outside, dont speak the language and think a smile just means good intentions. People are relaxed. But the reality is really different. Learn the language and suddenly a lot of things appear in a very different way. What people say to each others but also what they say about you in your face, thinking you dont get it.
I had given up on the idea of living in Thailand until this video. I've never been to that area and I love it. It reminds me of England at it's most green and pleasant. Very much concerned a visit.
Great to see you know your limit on riding off road Paddy. I’m a lot more cautious now in my 50s riding, don’t want to fall off and do some serious damage. Great place to visit and explore, keep doing this for as long as you can. 👍
Thai lenght & area measurement is count on; Wa, Tarang Wa, Ngan, Rai. 1 Wa = 2 meters 1 Tarang Wa = 4 square meters 1 Ngan = 100 Tarang Wa = 400 square meters 1 Rai = 4 Ngan = 400 Tarang Wa = 1,600 square meters 6:08 1 sqaure block surround by fences is, probably about 1 Ngan or 100 Tarang Wa = 400 square meters. The lenght and width of 1 Ngan is 20m*20m. Some of them bigger than 1 Ngan, maybe 2 or 3 Ngan. 6:20 1 sqaure block probably about 70-80 Tarang Wa.
I have spent a couple of days in Phetchabun and stayed in a holiday hut at the top of the mountain. Loved the views and the cool air. When we retire near Buriram we have discussed spending the hot season in Nam Now near to Phetchabun just across the valley. We would probably stay in a Thai style home on the edge of a village - hopefully away from the chickens and dogs. I am not sure that I could do the modern build on a plot. Good luck with your journey, I will be following 😀
Paddy this EP is wholesome! The holiday house village from drone view look like Europe’s village. 🌈💖🌸 So spacey, green and peaceful. This ep is informative not only for foreigners but also Thais like me too. We can have ideas how to have houses in rural provinces. May be you can consider doing a series of potential homes around Thailand. The quality of location, spectacular view, weather, cost, lifestyle, neighbor, hospitals, internets, markets compared to the price. ❤🎉
@@คนส่องคนจากมุมมืด I suppose you’re a Thai person. You have a point: here in France we have also that problem, in some areas, where rich foreigners buys lands and properties, making sort of a bubble on that markets, then it becomes unaffordable for locals to buy. Many examples ( French Riviera in the south, Paris, west..). 😢 Another bad example is Hawaï, litteraly expropriation of the Locals by the US!!( dramatic story!) However Thai Government took some “mesures and restrictions “…
@@titiwa5768 it happens around the world. Canada's most hospitable and green areas (like British Columbia, Alberta) are bought by wealthy foreigners, many of whom use them to launder money. Many sit vacant while young people cannot afford to purchase a home. I'd like to see some of Thai measures and restrictions in Canada.
Loved when you we’re showing us your ‘favourite house in Thailand’ such a giggle as you were sneaking through the community and commentating. A great adventure this video was!
Awesome vlog as always Paddy. We have been silent viewers for so long, starting when we at home in the UK during the pandemic. We moved to SE Asia last year and built a similar house in a similar location. It's the best thing we ever did! 100% recommend it mate if it's ever an option for you. Keep safe. Keep entertaining everyone. If you ever come across to the Philippines for a tour pop over and we will take you out for a good drink and meal.
I lived in Thailand 16 years. Unless you are rich, just forget it. It's great as tourist destination but every year you live there it becomes more complicated.
I'm building 15 km from Petchabun in Loei. So glad the wife already owned the land because it's pretty expensive next to the mountains. Building a modern 2 story/5 bedroom house for 2.6 million baht.
Smart move turning around Paddy. That was a trail you would need a motocross bike to climb. Imagine if it took you too long and got dark on the way back. Glad you played it safe.
My personal advice on purchasing land or house in general: I would never buy into an unfinished“sub-devision”. The view might get restricted, or more importantly, you never know what kind of neighbour you might have. If you find the perfect house, like the one you pointed out, just leave a note on the door. Ask if the owner would be willing to sell, and, or - leave an offer. You never know. I purchased numerous houses this way. None of them hit the open market this way. Good luck
Ha Paddy, thats gorgeous travelling freely, not take care of a home - thats my opinion i have my homebase. I love the comfort to choose a nice place, leave it and check in on an other place ! Thailand has a lot to discover, i would rather rent a house then buy. beautiful area 🤗like it!
Thank you for the adventure. It would be a shame to dump Zelda in the mud and maybe hurt yourself. The area is amazing. If you could actually own a little place there . . . it would be wonderful.
What an interesting interactive video-game this adventure on the rough roads would make! Next Level Biking. Drive the roads on the next level. Extra Points for every challenge well negotiated. Buy a "Thai biker-tip card" with your saved-up-points to observe how a local does it. Reach the summit. Glorious sunset. Extra points. Now, how do we get back home in the dark!!! Fantastic video! Thank you so much. Cheers. dcb
Hahaha this is actually a really great idea! If you'd take this into Thailand and develop it there, It'd be a instant hit amongst the locals. Most of them are very familiar with this kind of driving with bikes that are not really designed for rough roads. Edit. obviously it would need to be a mobile game tho
Today the First Time I saw your VDO. I love It and Thankyou very much that you showed the beautiful side of Thailand.Because some VDO showed the night side in Bangkok the guy who made VDO he didn't mentioned nothing but many commented bad about Thai girls I fell so Sorry for them because I'm Thai like them.Thankyou again for Petchaboon very beautiful I Hope I Will go there oneday.🙏🙏🙏
Not going to try to convince you but lom sak phetchbun is where I live these days. That temple is a 20 mins drive. Great food around the city also. Love it!
Uhn a foreigner cannot ever own land in his name in Thailand because uhm Thainess. So you either need a Thai wife who owns it all (you could technically own only the house on the land that's not yours, recipe for disaster or lease the land for x years after which someone happily takes it back) or a Thai child old enough to own land. Or something.
@@stoomkracht .. Thank You for sharing your thoughts, and I know exactly what you said . I’m married and my wife is Thai and everything is her name and although I don’t own it as I’m a foreigner we have an understanding. Thank You
I completely agree with you, Petchabun is a beautiful province with a lovely climate. I have also thought about trying to buy a property there with my Thai girlfriend but we’re undecided yet where we want to be in the near future. Great video as always . We stayed and done some glamping at the site to the right and rear of the temple. It was spectacular for sunrise and sunset.
I know exactly where you mean, that glamping site looks amazing. We stayed in one of the tiny cottages just before you get to the temple car park. We had the perfect spot for a sunrise view but unfortunately it was fogbound the next morning
Good video Paddy but a few mistakes. Firstly those first plots are not 1 or 2 rai each, they are much less than 1 rai each. Also the 8 million thai baht to USD is about $211,500 and not $343,000
That's my kind of area too. Especially the milder temperature. But I must admit that I was kinda shocked you need over $200k for a house there. Would be great though as long as boredom never set in, living in such a quiet area.
The fear of boredom is what is holding me (and my family) back from moving from Bangkok to a beautiful province like Petchabun. Yes the surroundings look stunning but that feeling will wear off l am afraid and then l would start missing the buzz and all the city has to offer.
@@bertvanderkooij2886 I've never been to Thailand (but dearly want to go) so I obviously don't know the area at all. But what I see from this video it has a kinda remote and small feeling to it. More the kind of place you'd want a relaxing getaway house for 3-4-5 days rather than living full time. For me anyway. Looks really nice though I got to say, and the regional temperature is a lot more my style as I heard most of Thailand the heat is pretty brutal and I'm very fair skinned, so I burn in 10 seconds flat when the sun is strong.
@@bertvanderkooij2886 Totally get you. I think Chonburi or Chiangmai are the best of both worlds. Chonburi has beaches and beautiful mountains but so close to BKK with air con buses to commute every hour from 6 am until 7 pm. And you have Pattaya in Chonburi too. Chiangmai has many peaceful village with spectacular view. But you can drive your scooters to Chiangmai city for great nightlife, great coffee, concerts, activities etc.
That province is beautiful (like most of Thailand). Is it affected by the burning season? I always enjoy how you cover every day living in your videos. I probably won't buy a property in another country because I'd worry to much about the political system and laws changing. I'll own property in my home country and rent it out and just rent in other countries. That way at least I'm somewhat keeping up with the cost of living. Keep up with the great work and don't forget to enjoy yourself 🥳
During March & April there is no escape from the burning any where north of BKK. Basically the entire region + Laos + Myanmar is one giant fire-pit that is either smoldering or fully inflamed.
During Covid, Vietnam expelled expats and tourists out of the country so I totally get you. Anyway, Thailand’s policy on expats doesn’t change or at least rarely change at all. For example ELITE VISA. Our Elite visa campaign came from the most problematic government at the time. Even that Prime Minister was out Thailand still keeps this visa running to protect its users.
Well said. I agree. You can get a higher rent in your own country and still rent something really nice. In saying that if you are married to a someone from that country then yes I would buy. Our NZ friends bought in Vietnam for 100k in Nha Trang, but due to visa and health issues haven't been able to access it for the past 9 months. Covid and all the visa rule changes have affected their ability to live in it.
Its funny, I was sat in a cafe in Khao Kho last month (the one with the Easter Island figures outside), looking at adverts for those first plots with buildings that you showed. They looked really good as possible holiday rentals, but never envisioned the starting prices would be so much. Based on what I've seen, the building costs for something like that should be no more than 4 million (unless the builder adds some crazy farang tax), so another 4 million for the land seems really expensive. Having seen levels of fit and finish acceptable in Thailand (as i'm sure you've noticed, in even nice hotels) I'd certainly want to be managing any build myself. Like you though, I think Petchabun would be a wonderful place to live. In another parallel, google maps also screwed me on a terrible road in Petchabun. We'd been on the amazing winding road up to Wat Pa Phu Thap Boek and wanted to go North after our visit. Google gave us directions which after not very long put us on a "road" in no way suitable for anything other than a 4x4 with a competent off road driver, unfortunately we were in a Honda Civic. Like you, we kept driving thinking it must get better soon, (especially as we'd passed a government facility) and picking out the one driveable line until we got to a point where we were clearly going to beach the car. Google maps can definitely not be completely trusted in Thailand. As far as visually appealing temples I'd have to agree with you this one is the best. But when it comes to temples for spirituality and serenity i'd be pushed to choose between the Sky Temple in Lampang and Wat Pa Phu Pha Sung in Southern Korat ( I don't think you've been to this one, certainly worth a visit if you are nearby)
Clappers thanks for your insight. Built up area of house should be how much area in your opinion to cost 4 million?? 4 million including furniture kitchen fixture fittings aircon swimming pool? Id like your idea because im sure building cost even in south in small towns would be same?? If i decide to build something in the south small town what should it cost???? Need your approximate guideline. Ofcourse land prices vary drastically.. Thks
This was very interesting, thank you! I've never been to Thailand, and honestly, I thought it was much more beautiful. I had this idea of a lavish vegetation, fruit trees everywhere, traditional-style thai houses, etc. But this instead looks like plots of lands with rather tasteless catalogue-style houses, sterile gardens (lawn, lawn, lawn, and a few trees from the garden center for decoration). I thought Thailand was a paradise with wonderful old buildings surrounded by mango and papaya trees, what a cliché. Anyway, wonderful insight, wishing you all the best for your search!
Thought the same. Escape rural England where nothing is happening, to end up in rural Thailand where nothing is happening. But at least the cookie-cutter houses are the same 😂
@@neilfarrow1535 Thank you! So this means for foreign potential buyers it is hard to get something attractive and traditional. You even need a thai partner, otherwise you're not allowed to buy at all, right?
@@christophdenner8878 Depends what you mean by traditional. Made entirely of wood? Yes, very difficult to find. In fact many of the the traditional woods used are protected / restricted. As a foreigner you are right, it is mostly not allowed to own land (although you can own the building, therefore a condo is what most people go for). You can start a company which can buy a house, but 51% of the shares in the company have to be held by a Thai (so I am told). You can also 'buy' via your spouse but they will legally own everything if you split up. I am told by various people that there are ways to buy houses / land but I've never seen a way that doesn't involve someone else ultimately controlling it.
From google. Rai. means a unit of measurment of land in Thailand. A unit of surface expressed in Rai is equal to 1600 square meters in metric measurment, 1 acre is approx 2,5 Rai.
I built a one floor little house there with large glass windows, similar to the house you like, but maybe not as nice... It was a mistake! During the day, it's like a greenhouse, becomes quite hot while outside is much cooler. I think a house with 2 floors will be much better.
Paddy, you might consider motorcycle training at one of Honda's training sites. I live by the one in Bangkok, but there is one in Chiang Mai as well. On road and off. I highly recommend it. Also, when you ride or drive off-road it is so much better (safer) when you drive with someone else.
Thanks for an enjoyable and interesting video. In the future try standing on the pegs a bit more during the rougher bits of the trail. It will allow you to control the bike better, and the bumps will not upset your balance as much. Happy riding!😊
Thanks Paddy great area, reminds me a bit of Luang. Carnt wait for you to get there such a cool spot. Had to laugh when i checked your link for the mountain...mainly 4wd's and dirt bikes all covered in mud...pretty sure you made the perfect decision...coming down can be seriously ankle breaking!!
Love your work, Paddy! I recently bumped into Jonny (Very Gude, Very Gude!) in Hua Hin & we both praised your remarkable talent! You command the respect of your YT contemporaries & admiration of your viewers! Way to Go!
Paddy Apartment or condo in the big city you like, as you are young, then if all goes well with your partner, a couple of rai with a small house, living in small Thai town full time can be hard when you are young, bit easier if you are older and more settled
Btw Paddy, you can buy land as a farang with the new law. To buy 1 rai on your own name you must invest 40M baht in Thailand. Then and only then you can buy and own 1 Rai “ 1600m2 “
I don't blame you for turning around, the road looked unsafe. Phetchabun looks like a very beautiful area and the temples look next level. Before buying a property in Phetchabun, why don't you try living there for a couple of months and get a good feel for the place. Looking forward to Laos :)
Hi Paddy, so your residence is definitivly in TH ¨great decision ! - its *the Land of Smile* and Love 💖....the video has`nt started yet, iam waiting..😏
love Petchabun. but...after a decade in the countryside, i have learned that i want 3 things within a max 5-10km of my home: a big supermarket, a good hospital, and a good school. having to drive any of that 25 - 50 km is a dealbreaker now. being fooled once....never again. for holidays going remate anytime though.
09:55 **So 8 Million THB is actually $209,000 USD (my bad)
Hi Paddy. I am not good at off-roading too but I have heard that decreasing your tyre pressure may help.
lol, saw the number and thought, mmmm, that's nowhere near. Was about to comment, then saw this lol. If that is land and house, for that size, and with a pool, I'd say that's not bad at all.
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So 8 Million THB is actually $209,000 USD (my bad) ....4 Million
I ran across your video… I am a 72 year old woman laying in bed… And I am looking at the world through your eyes… I dream of travel again… Seeing the wonders of this great world we live in. Thank you for sharing your adventures and thank you for being safe. I have never wanted to even visit Thailand although I hear it’s quite beautiful, it’s just never been on my radar. I’m glad I can visit it with you thank you
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I am a 73-year-old woman laying in bed watching this in late October 2024 and Thailand has been on my radar for at least 15 years. I am leaving in 2 weeks for a 4-week adventure there. 😊
@@chronic2023 Thats awesome! Ill be there with my girlfriend as well
I think you got it right with the title, Paddy. Buying a house here is only a good idea if you know that you will never try to sell it, because you will always lose money. It's one of very few countries in the world where land/property doesn't appreciate. I bought a 4 bed/4 bath home in an upscale "mu ban" ( หมู่บ้าน) in Bangkok 17 years ago using my company, because foreigners cannot own land outright. You can own the house in your name, but not the land it's built on unless you use a company to buy it. I've maintained it at great expense in "as new" condition (maintaining a house here is very costly because of monsoon weathering every year), but even that isn't good enough for Thai buyers unless I'm prepared to sell it for LESS than I paid for it. And of course the majority don't appreciate Western interior design and appliances so you only ever decorate for yourself - they're quite happy with a fluoro tube and a gas burner on a tiled floor. I totally agree with you about Phetchabun - for me it's on par with Switzerland in many ways and definitely the most beautiful part of the country, But, my humble advice: always rent, don't buy.
Thank you for sharing this extra detail. Very insightful.
OK ! Thanks ! ❤
I had residence in Thailand between 1999 and 2005 and owned a house through a company. My house cost 3m Baht and was already luxery. If I did it again, I'd buy a pickup and only rent. Then move to another place every 1-2 years.
Absolutely right. I don't understand these videos of Westerners building ridiculously large homes ... it seems a bit like colonization and I imagine the locals would resent it. Why not rent the same type of house the locals live in and try to fit in, instead of building a villa in a poor moobahn and sticking out like a sore thumb?
Hi Paddy, just so you know that I love your videos.
As a Thai guy living in Budapest for three years, I miss home and somehow your videos give me comfort. looking forward to the next episodes.
I have been to your country & it is truly a beautiful sight to be hold. Im from NZ & they say we have a beautiful country but to me you have paradise.
I've ridden dirt bikes since I was 7, and have pretty good riding skills, but I remember one time in Ko Tao when I was really struggling to ride my rented scooter up a steep dirt road to an obscure beach (Hin Wong?) - when an old Thai grandma sailed past on an ancient C90 with 2 kids on board! 😅
Any foreigner has to be very extra careful in purchasing land on which to build a house in any country. There are just so many factors to consider. I guess, the rule of thumb is to first immerse oneself, by renting, within a selected locale, observe the goings-on thereat, and estimate the major stimuli found in the area in the context of one's needs. Two years would be a good duration to do just that. Any hasty decision to buy and settle should be avoided at all cost. 😀
Sometimes After building the house, some guys shows up hey why are you staying with my wife. Very common in thai
@@juniorjunior8080 I've been happily married to my sweetie in Malaysia for 18 years now. Lost count how many people warn me it will all end in disaster...
Not at all you can buy a cheap house or appartement blind in north Sweden or Finnland!
Malaysia isnt Thailand!!
Given all the restrictions around ownership and even living in Thailand long term I just don't see the point in buying in Thailand. Especially since expensive finished homes are often virtually illiquid in the secondary market. The two different friends I personally know that tried to sell up, it took a very long time and they had to sell for less than they bought for.
Retail yields are also typically quite poor if you want to rent it out
I think renting makes a lot more sense. You can take the 200k USD you would have used and invest that in a property in your home country where you have clear ownership and capital gain over time and rental yields are likely much better.
Then use the rent you get in your home country to rent a comparative palace in Thailand. That's the route I'd go anyway.
Edit. If you really don't care about capital gain / rental yield and are perhaps married to a Thai and will be leaving her / your kids there the property, then I guess it's a slightly different situation.
Fool's Gold.
I stayed 4 years , and also almost bought a condo....it's tempting. But finally i decide,..... Renting is sooo cheap, and your not stuck or committed . You can just stop and go.
I know we in the west reason different. As renting is paying someone else's property.
But you're a foreigner,and never can own more then 50%, and yes they got all kinds of tricks that I'm not gonna explain.
It's a great relaxing place to live, ....and KEEP IT LIKE THAT!!!
ITS THE FREEDOM that makes it so refreshing. So just never commit to anything, and you'll never get headaches !!!!
I heard sooooooo many bad stories. And also farangs trying to sell, and finally sold with a loss!!!!!
If you're old, and don't plan to ever return.... Maybe yes.
Or got 500k $ to miss, then just go for a 2or 4k property....
But I'm glad I never bought!!!
Because the future is never certain!!
And you're a farang, that means...first you are an ATM!!!
If your lucky and got this 1 out 100 special girl, still.... When money gets into the 'game'.....i wouldn't be relaxed anymore!!
Just for your own sake, don't risk it !
Clearly reasonable explaination
Thanks for nice reviewing of Khaokor. I have same thought like your and totally agree on pros of living at Khaokor that you mentioned. I traveled to many place in Thailand from North to South, East to West and never thought to buy second home until I visited Khaokor 10 years ago. Finally I decided and bought a small plot of land at Khaokor Highland Resort where you were allowed to entrance recently. There are many good reasons to support my decision such as security system, neighbors and community, privacy, land and environment management etc. Most of the buyers here are from Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phetchabun city, and foreigners from like Switzerland. During COVID-19, I work from anyway and my children have to study online last year I spent almost 5 months in total at Khaokor. There are plenty of good restaurants, nice coffee and cafe, traveling spot.
I wish you cloud find a piece of land at Khaokor and make your dream come true very soon.
Hey Paddy. I just discovered your channel through this video. I've built my dream villa in Phetchabun valley, right between Phetchabun and Lom Sak. Even after 15 years, waking up with a view of Khao Khor mountains, never gets boring. "Phet" means diamond and the province truly does sparkle. Would be great to meet up sometime and show you the area by motorbike or mountain bike. Close to the highway but 100% off the tourist path. Through rice fields and small villages and to a nearby lake and waterfall (natural slider).
I go to Thailand frequently. I avoid all tourist traps and crowds. I haven’t been to Petchabun. It looks beautiful and worth a trip. However, I will definitely keep away from the glass cliff and the droves of tourists. Go for small towns and local restaurants.
As a falang, you can actually buy land in Thailand if you buy Thai government bonds. Basically you'd be paying off some of the national debt.
My mouth is watering for Thailand! My flight is 4 hours away.....6 months in the land of smiles.... I can't wait.
Have a blast 😅
I've spent 4 1/2 months in Thailand in 2 stints this year and can't wait to get back out again in January.
I'm sure you'll have an amazing time and the more you travel round the country the better it gets.
@@fenix2k1 You melt my heart. Thank you so much for your kindest words.❤🙏🇹🇭🇹🇭
MIKE WELCOME TO THAILAND! You come at the right time for Loy KRATONG festival!!
Paddy, Phetchabun is a beautiful area an excellent place to live, my girlfriend has ten rai in Phetchabun. We can be neighbors' mate. Seven million baut is kind of pricey for Phetchabun, my girlfriends home cost about half million baut it a lot like the home Ryan and Mo is building. Glad you stopped on that dirt road, better safe than sorry. Can't wait to see level 3 in Laos!
Wow that's amazing 😍
How olds your gf
I'm so proud and happy for you recognizing the skill levels. Ten years ago i would have laughed and carried on up the hill. I now know my limitations as well and you were wise. I'm vibrating with excitement to be there in 24 hours. Thanks so much for your hard work.
Haha cheers 🥂
I love your most recent videos, this one especially! 🥰 Really appreciate the sincerity, and the insight into a topic I've been considering for a long while. Thank you!! Stay safe! 😊🙏🏽
Out of all the provinces you been to this one is my favorite. Very beautiful.
It's gorgeous
My second home is on the beach in Pak Nam Pran 30km south of Hua Hin. The great thing is that no matter we’re you settle it’s a fairly reasonable drive to visit amazing places.
Beautiful. We live in Phetchabun, 30 minutes from that temple. We love it here. My wife's family lives a few miles from us, and she grew up here. Of course I highly recommend it if you're thinking of building a house. Khao Kho in that area is expensive, and you'd be about an hour to Tesco or Makro, so unless you want to always eat only Village food or at a touristy restaurant (not cheap), you might consider the villages down in the valley east of Khao Kho. Not as cool in temperature, but much more convenient and less expensive.
Don't get me wrong Paddy, you're a very handsome man but when there's no face cam on the bike, listening to your voice narrate while gazing at the open road ahead of us is quite the meditative and mesmeric experience.
I live on 50 rai with my Thai wife in rural Thailand and love it, took a while to adjust but the country life is cheaper and healthier. The coffee shop on the corner would not bother me
50 rai.. wow^^ unfortunetly nowadays impossibel to buy even in the cheapest of isan
@@Scharrer23 been in the family for over 3 generations
The mountain behind the temple is called Pha Tad( cutting cliff) ผาตัด. U have to entered from Ban Khet Noi( Hmong village). Its best to go during december when its late muddy.
Such a cool name!!
Have been staying here for the past 12yrs after leaving $ingabore. One of the greatest province to enjoy a slow life.
Singaporean here. Your wording of Singapore is spot on lol. Where are you from?
I just hired a contracter to build a house almost like this size. It cost me around 4 million baht in construction. no furnitures included.
The land cost me around 200k baht, but it isnt locate in a kinda premium land.
The rising in iron price really contribute to the construction cost.
Hope you find good house in a great deal soon.
Ah that's interesting 🤔
So true! The war make the price of steels and also logistics rise up.
Paddy finally going full on farm expat! Howdy neighbor! 😁🇹🇭🙏
Because of you I went to Petchabun this year!
It was amazing~
Imagine those beautiful houses in 23 C weather or lower, wow. Life is perfect.
I'm mostly a beach person but your channel oddly makes me like cabin in the woods and mountain houses, man! Thanks!
Buy or build a home your heart beats to right? Beach or mountains. Personally, I find mountains are more spiritual somehow😝I can’t explain it lol. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the beach but there, I’d rent. Several reasons-monsoons, flooding and how well built to withstand the fiercest storms. I also love cooler climate to live in, but that’s me. Whichever you decide, BLESSINGS of success, HEALTH, Peace of Mind, Joyfilled living🙏🏻❤️😉🦩💨
Such a beautiful place! Zelda was doing an amazing job of handling that 'road', but I kept thinking that if you were going up to see the sunset, you'd be coming back down in the dark. That couldn't have been good! But it was fun to see you give it a try for as far as you went! Glad you made it back down safely.
You gave it your best! Great area, but at this point in my life I need more civilization. Am here in Las Vegas! 🔥👍🔥👍👏
Nice place! I'm considering a move to Thailand myself. I would rather live by the beach but that looks like a great choice for someone who doesn't like the heat.
Welcome to Thailand, for me , having a farm style house in northern province is my dream😊.
@@iloverilukkuma3834 How is the immigration process? I've been in Malaysia nearly 20 years and only recently got permanent residence status
I LOVED the live drone footage with you commenting, you should do that more often
Didn't realize I have yet subscribed until now. BUT, thank you Paddy for taking me to Thailand!!! Always in all of your videos!!! Keep them coming. Fan from the Philippines!!!!
We loved Phetchabun too. We were there on a big motorcycle back in February. Stayed in the same unit you did at De Capoc ... fantastic choice ... thank you. Safe travels.
You have to concern that land is legal or illegal. Some area are in the national park area, which cannot be transfered to buyer. The legal land can be officially issued by Department of Land called “Chanod” or “Deed”.
I tried to tell him that but no reply, foolish game
@@kippsguitar6539 Don’t worry, his girlfriend will sort it out and the owner of this property developers know which part is national park.
Hey Paddy,
So proud of you for being responsible enough to know when to call it. That trek looked bloody dangerous .
Petchabun looks like a beautiful place to lay down roots. Loving your videos and looking forward to Laos. ❤️
Aww
Many have been there, you meet an easy girl, a thai girl, see the country from the outside, dont speak the language and think a smile just means good intentions. People are relaxed. But the reality is really different. Learn the language and suddenly a lot of things appear in a very different way. What people say to each others but also what they say about you in your face, thinking you dont get it.
1 Rai = 1600 square meters, 1 Ngan = 400 square meters, 1 Tarang Wah = 4 square meters
These measurements are quite common for land/houses.
1 Rai is about an half acre...
1 Rai = .395 acre. NOT even half of an acre
@@travelguideandphotography1537 1 Rai = .395 acre. NOT even half of an acre. It’s NOT even .40 of an acre
Dear Paddy thank you for all the difficulties you need to go through to make this video happen. Stay safe!
Stay safe? He's not in Afghanistan
I had given up on the idea of living in Thailand until this video. I've never been to that area and I love it.
It reminds me of England at it's most green and pleasant.
Very much concerned a visit.
It is so beautiful, so greenery and serene.
It's nothing like England.
Hilarious
Great to see you know your limit on riding off road Paddy.
I’m a lot more cautious now in my 50s riding, don’t want to fall off and do some serious damage.
Great place to visit and explore, keep doing this for as long as you can. 👍
Thai lenght & area measurement is count on; Wa, Tarang Wa, Ngan, Rai.
1 Wa = 2 meters
1 Tarang Wa = 4 square meters
1 Ngan = 100 Tarang Wa = 400 square meters
1 Rai = 4 Ngan = 400 Tarang Wa = 1,600 square meters
6:08 1 sqaure block surround by fences is, probably about 1 Ngan or 100 Tarang Wa = 400 square meters.
The lenght and width of 1 Ngan is 20m*20m. Some of them bigger than 1 Ngan, maybe 2 or 3 Ngan.
6:20 1 sqaure block probably about 70-80 Tarang Wa.
A superb hilly region ! Personally, I wouldn't have gone that far on a motorbike, the path is too rough...
Thank you for these beautiful discoveries
Thanks 🙏
I have spent a couple of days in Phetchabun and stayed in a holiday hut at the top of the mountain. Loved the views and the cool air. When we retire near Buriram we have discussed spending the hot season in Nam Now near to Phetchabun just across the valley. We would probably stay in a Thai style home on the edge of a village - hopefully away from the chickens and dogs. I am not sure that I could do the modern build on a plot. Good luck with your journey, I will be following 😀
Blue Sky is the best in Petchaboon , it almost next to glass temple ... beautiful gardens .
Paddy this EP is wholesome! The holiday house village from drone view look like Europe’s village. 🌈💖🌸 So spacey, green and peaceful. This ep is informative not only for foreigners but also Thais like me too. We can have ideas how to have houses in rural provinces.
May be you can consider doing a series of potential homes around Thailand. The quality of location, spectacular view, weather, cost, lifestyle, neighbor, hospitals, internets, markets compared to the price. ❤🎉
ห่วงคนในชาติมั่งนะป้า คนจนล้นประเทศเลย เกือบครึ่งนึงของประชากรยังไม่มีที่ดินยังไม่มีบ้านเป็นของตัวเองด้วยซ้ำ เมืองไทยเป็นของคนไทยทุกคน ไม่ใช่เป็นของคนรวยเอาไว้เสพสุขกับต่างชาติเพียงอย่างเดียว
@@คนส่องคนจากมุมมืด ไม่ต้องมาทำเรียกเหมือนตัวเองเป็นเด็กทั้งที่ตัวจริงอายุเยอะแล้ว ไม่เนียน
และที่อ้างคนจนล้นประเทศ..ก็หัดศึกษาก่อนเมนต์ด้วยนะ อายแทน
“รายงานดัชนีความยากจน
ปี 2565 พบไทยมีดัชนีต่ำสุดในกลุ่มประเทศอาเซียน” นะ ค้นกูเกิ้ลได้
แล้วทัศนคติขี้แพ้น่ะ มันทำให้ลุงจมปลักกับมุมมืดต่อไป เพราะตัวลุงไม่เคยคิดก้าวหน้า วันๆเอาแต่ด่าแต่โทษคนอื่นในความล้มเหลวของตัวเอง
โตแล้ว หัดยืดอกรับผิดชอบชีวิตตัวเองแบบผู้ใหญ่ด้วยล่ะ
เลิก Loser & toxic ได้ ถือว่าทำบุญให้ตัวลุงนะ
@@คนส่องคนจากมุมมืด I suppose you’re a Thai person. You have a point: here in France we have also that problem, in some areas, where rich foreigners buys lands and properties, making sort of a bubble on that markets, then it becomes unaffordable for locals to buy. Many examples ( French Riviera in the south, Paris, west..). 😢 Another bad example is Hawaï, litteraly expropriation of the Locals by the US!!( dramatic story!) However Thai Government took some “mesures and restrictions “…
@@titiwa5768 it happens around the world. Canada's most hospitable and green areas (like British Columbia, Alberta) are bought by wealthy foreigners, many of whom use them to launder money. Many sit vacant while young people cannot afford to purchase a home. I'd like to see some of Thai measures and restrictions in Canada.
Thank you Paddy. You’ve made me love my own country ❤😅
Loved when you we’re showing us your ‘favourite house in Thailand’ such a giggle as you were sneaking through the community and commentating. A great adventure this video was!
Finally someone that has some knowledge of the real Thailand I.e. not referring to sex and bars. Bravo!
Keep building houses and it will lose all that beauty. There's a song for it, where they sing, "tear down paradise and put up a parking lot".
Dreamy would have made it up that mountain 😍 ha ha. Cathy and Kevs x
สวัสดีค่ะ เพิ่งเข้ามาดูเป็นครั้งแรก
หมู่บ้านที่คุณพาไปดูสวยงามและน่าอยู่มากค่ะ
ส่วนตัวแล้วเราก็ยังไม่เคยไปจังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์เลย
พอมาดูคริปที่คุณพามาดูมันสวยงามจริงๆ
ขอบคุณที่พาชมนะคะ😊😊
Your dream home is my style also, love it and the straight lines. One story logical construction.
Awesome vlog as always Paddy. We have been silent viewers for so long, starting when we at home in the UK during the pandemic. We moved to SE Asia last year and built a similar house in a similar location. It's the best thing we ever did! 100% recommend it mate if it's ever an option for you. Keep safe. Keep entertaining everyone. If you ever come across to the Philippines for a tour pop over and we will take you out for a good drink and meal.
Truly a beautiful area. I would definitely put that on my list of potential places to lay down some roots.
Absolutely
Typically naive westerner
I lived in Thailand 16 years. Unless you are rich, just forget it. It's great as tourist destination but every year you live there it becomes more complicated.
I'm building 15 km from Petchabun in Loei. So glad the wife already owned the land because it's pretty expensive next to the mountains. Building a modern 2 story/5 bedroom house for 2.6 million baht.
Smart move turning around Paddy. That was a trail you would need a motocross bike to climb. Imagine if it took you too long and got dark on the way back. Glad you played it safe.
Exactly 💯
My personal advice on purchasing land or house in general: I would never buy into an unfinished“sub-devision”. The view might get restricted, or more importantly, you never know what kind of neighbour you might have. If you find the perfect house, like the one you pointed out, just leave a note on the door. Ask if the owner would be willing to sell, and, or - leave an offer. You never know. I purchased numerous houses this way. None of them hit the open market this way. Good luck
wOw Rocco, that's pretty 'street wise' !
@@seamusbrennan6302 I certainly don’t consider myself as a professional, but it has worked for me.
Ha Paddy, thats gorgeous travelling freely, not take care of a home - thats my opinion i have my homebase. I love the comfort to choose a nice place, leave it and check in on an other place ! Thailand has a lot to discover, i would rather rent a house then buy. beautiful area 🤗like it!
Thank you for the adventure. It would be a shame to dump Zelda in the mud and maybe hurt yourself. The area is amazing. If you could actually own a little place there . . . it would be wonderful.
Pipedream for now
those houses are very much European style. Amazing....i almost forget that video is filmed in Thailand.
What an interesting interactive video-game this adventure on the rough roads would make! Next Level Biking. Drive the roads on the next level. Extra Points for every challenge well negotiated. Buy a "Thai biker-tip card" with your saved-up-points to observe how a local does it. Reach the summit. Glorious sunset. Extra points. Now, how do we get back home in the dark!!! Fantastic video! Thank you so much. Cheers. dcb
Haha thanks 🙏
Hahaha this is actually a really great idea! If you'd take this into Thailand and develop it there, It'd be a instant hit amongst the locals. Most of them are very familiar with this kind of driving with bikes that are not really designed for rough roads. Edit. obviously it would need to be a mobile game tho
Today the First Time I saw your VDO. I love It and Thankyou very much that you showed the beautiful side of Thailand.Because some VDO showed the night side in Bangkok the guy who made VDO he didn't mentioned nothing but many commented bad about Thai girls I fell so Sorry for them because I'm Thai like them.Thankyou again for Petchaboon very beautiful I Hope I Will go there oneday.🙏🙏🙏
Not going to try to convince you but lom sak phetchbun is where I live these days. That temple is a 20 mins drive. Great food around the city also. Love it!
Totally love your dream house. And town tbh. Great vlog.
Place is beautiful. I like the ones with ponds or mini lake as a dude who loves lakes.
Such a beautiful temple and always fantastic viewing Paddy,, peace and happiness as always geff
Thanks for the hard work you put into these videos. Your content ha$ value to me.
Why not .. I’ve bought land in Thailand for me to build a home .. My plans are on track … Absolutely really enjoyed this latest Vlog mate ..
That's amazing...it's a dream of mine for sure 😊
Uhn a foreigner cannot ever own land in his name in Thailand because uhm Thainess. So you either need a Thai wife who owns it all (you could technically own only the house on the land that's not yours, recipe for disaster or lease the land for x years after which someone happily takes it back) or a Thai child old enough to own land. Or something.
@@stoomkracht .. Thank You for sharing your thoughts, and I know exactly what you said . I’m
married and my wife is Thai and everything is her name and although I don’t own it as I’m a foreigner we have an understanding. Thank You
@@PaddyDoyle. did you hear about the proposal that foreigners can own land but have to invest 40 million baht and other requirements… 😂😂😂
I completely agree with you, Petchabun is a beautiful province with a lovely climate. I have also thought about trying to buy a property there with my Thai girlfriend but we’re undecided yet where we want to be in the near future. Great video as always . We stayed and done some glamping at the site to the right and rear of the temple. It was spectacular for sunrise and sunset.
I know exactly where you mean, that glamping site looks amazing. We stayed in one of the tiny cottages just before you get to the temple car park. We had the perfect spot for a sunrise view but unfortunately it was fogbound the next morning
Good video Paddy but a few mistakes. Firstly those first plots are not 1 or 2 rai each, they are much less than 1 rai each. Also the 8 million thai baht to USD is about $211,500 and not $343,000
So from the comments I have gathered that you built this great house in Petchabun. Of that is the case then congrats! That area is fantastic.
Can she sell the property without your signature?
That's my kind of area too. Especially the milder temperature. But I must admit that I was kinda shocked you need over $200k for a house there. Would be great though as long as boredom never set in, living in such a quiet area.
The fear of boredom is what is holding me (and my family) back from moving from Bangkok to a beautiful province like Petchabun. Yes the surroundings look stunning but that feeling will wear off l am afraid and then l would start missing the buzz and all the city has to offer.
@@bertvanderkooij2886 I've never been to Thailand (but dearly want to go) so I obviously don't know the area at all. But what I see from this video it has a kinda remote and small feeling to it. More the kind of place you'd want a relaxing getaway house for 3-4-5 days rather than living full time. For me anyway. Looks really nice though I got to say, and the regional temperature is a lot more my style as I heard most of Thailand the heat is pretty brutal and I'm very fair skinned, so I burn in 10 seconds flat when the sun is strong.
@@bertvanderkooij2886 Totally get you. I think Chonburi or Chiangmai are the best of both worlds. Chonburi has beaches and beautiful mountains but so close to BKK with air con buses to commute every hour from 6 am until 7 pm. And you have Pattaya in Chonburi too.
Chiangmai has many peaceful village with spectacular view. But you can drive your scooters to Chiangmai city for great nightlife, great coffee, concerts, activities etc.
You are right on both counts, beautiful turns in to intense boredom, buying Thai real estate is russian roulette, stay away
@@bertvanderkooij2886 you are absolutely right
Great video Paddy. As always, your videos are an inspiration.
That province is beautiful (like most of Thailand). Is it affected by the burning season? I always enjoy how you cover every day living in your videos. I probably won't buy a property in another country because I'd worry to much about the political system and laws changing. I'll own property in my home country and rent it out and just rent in other countries. That way at least I'm somewhat keeping up with the cost of living. Keep up with the great work and don't forget to enjoy yourself 🥳
Good idea 👍
During March & April there is no escape from the burning any where north of BKK. Basically the entire region + Laos + Myanmar is one giant fire-pit that is either smoldering or fully inflamed.
During Covid, Vietnam expelled expats and tourists out of the country so I totally get you. Anyway, Thailand’s policy on expats doesn’t change or at least rarely change at all. For example ELITE VISA. Our Elite visa campaign came from the most problematic government at the time. Even that Prime Minister was out Thailand still keeps this visa running to protect its users.
Well said. I agree. You can get a higher rent in your own country and still rent something really nice. In saying that if you are married to a someone from that country then yes I would buy. Our NZ friends bought in Vietnam for 100k in Nha Trang, but due to visa and health issues haven't been able to access it for the past 9 months. Covid and all the visa rule changes have affected their ability to live in it.
@@steveth1000 never ever buy in Thailand
Love your videos. Your video and audio quality is fantastic.
You are brave my man go off road by yourself good job I ‘m an joy watching your video thanks man
great quality vdos you're making , thank you.
Its funny, I was sat in a cafe in Khao Kho last month (the one with the Easter Island figures outside), looking at adverts for those first plots with buildings that you showed. They looked really good as possible holiday rentals, but never envisioned the starting prices would be so much. Based on what I've seen, the building costs for something like that should be no more than 4 million (unless the builder adds some crazy farang tax), so another 4 million for the land seems really expensive. Having seen levels of fit and finish acceptable in Thailand (as i'm sure you've noticed, in even nice hotels) I'd certainly want to be managing any build myself. Like you though, I think Petchabun would be a wonderful place to live.
In another parallel, google maps also screwed me on a terrible road in Petchabun. We'd been on the amazing winding road up to Wat Pa Phu Thap Boek and wanted to go North after our visit. Google gave us directions which after not very long put us on a "road" in no way suitable for anything other than a 4x4 with a competent off road driver, unfortunately we were in a Honda Civic. Like you, we kept driving thinking it must get better soon, (especially as we'd passed a government facility) and picking out the one driveable line until we got to a point where we were clearly going to beach the car. Google maps can definitely not be completely trusted in Thailand.
As far as visually appealing temples I'd have to agree with you this one is the best. But when it comes to temples for spirituality and serenity i'd be pushed to choose between the Sky Temple in Lampang and Wat Pa Phu Pha Sung in Southern Korat ( I don't think you've been to this one, certainly worth a visit if you are nearby)
I guess they mark up the price for location?
Clappers thanks for your insight. Built up area of house should be how much area in your opinion to cost 4 million??
4 million including furniture kitchen fixture fittings aircon swimming pool? Id like your idea because im sure building cost even in south in small towns would be same??
If i decide to build something in the south small town what should it cost???? Need your approximate guideline.
Ofcourse land prices vary drastically..
Thks
This was very interesting, thank you! I've never been to Thailand, and honestly, I thought it was much more beautiful. I had this idea of a lavish vegetation, fruit trees everywhere, traditional-style thai houses, etc. But this instead looks like plots of lands with rather tasteless catalogue-style houses, sterile gardens (lawn, lawn, lawn, and a few trees from the garden center for decoration). I thought Thailand was a paradise with wonderful old buildings surrounded by mango and papaya trees, what a cliché. Anyway, wonderful insight, wishing you all the best for your search!
Thought the same. Escape rural England where nothing is happening, to end up in rural Thailand where nothing is happening. But at least the cookie-cutter houses are the same 😂
It depends where you go. Out in the sticks, it really is like you describe, but housing estates of whatever caliber are usually pretty sterile places.
@@neilfarrow1535 Thank you! So this means for foreign potential buyers it is hard to get something attractive and traditional. You even need a thai partner, otherwise you're not allowed to buy at all, right?
@@christophdenner8878 Depends what you mean by traditional. Made entirely of wood? Yes, very difficult to find. In fact many of the the traditional woods used are protected / restricted. As a foreigner you are right, it is mostly not allowed to own land (although you can own the building, therefore a condo is what most people go for). You can start a company which can buy a house, but 51% of the shares in the company have to be held by a Thai (so I am told). You can also 'buy' via your spouse but they will legally own everything if you split up. I am told by various people that there are ways to buy houses / land but I've never seen a way that doesn't involve someone else ultimately controlling it.
From google.
Rai. means a unit of measurment of land in Thailand. A unit of surface expressed in Rai is equal to 1600 square meters in metric measurment, 1 acre is approx 2,5 Rai.
I built a one floor little house there with large glass windows, similar to the house you like, but maybe not as nice... It was a mistake! During the day, it's like a greenhouse, becomes quite hot while outside is much cooler.
I think a house with 2 floors will be much better.
Buy it where there's no one on your fence lone. Very beautifull view.
Paddy, you might consider motorcycle training at one of Honda's training sites. I live by the one in Bangkok, but there is one in Chiang Mai as well. On road and off. I highly recommend it. Also, when you ride or drive off-road it is so much better (safer) when you drive with someone else.
I'll check it out for sure in January when I get back
I ever learned it. JIMKANA super fun
Good call on giving up!! If you think it’s hard going up for sunset imagine coming down in the dark after haha
Thanks for an enjoyable and interesting video. In the future try standing on the pegs a bit more during the rougher bits of the trail. It will allow you to control the bike better, and the bumps will not upset your balance as much. Happy riding!😊
Thanks Paddy great area, reminds me a bit of Luang. Carnt wait for you to get there such a cool spot. Had to laugh when i checked your link for the mountain...mainly 4wd's and dirt bikes all covered in mud...pretty sure you made the perfect decision...coming down can be seriously ankle breaking!!
Love your work, Paddy! I recently bumped into Jonny (Very Gude, Very Gude!) in Hua Hin & we both praised your remarkable talent! You command the respect of your YT contemporaries & admiration of your viewers! Way to Go!
Buy a small patch in a populated beach area and build a couple of tiny homes to rent out on line. Passive income to further support your lifestyle
Paddy
Apartment or condo in the big city you like, as you are young, then if all goes well with your partner, a couple of rai with a small house, living in small Thai town full time can be hard when you are young, bit easier if you are older and more settled
Wow.. the view is breath taking ,love it.
I do agree with you the house you showed at 17 minutes is perfect. That would be my choice also.
wow this is Thailand?:o It looks like somewhere in the West~ so green and clean looking~ Thanks for sharing!
That second property SCREEEEAMS Paddy!
Btw Paddy, you can buy land as a farang with the new law. To buy 1 rai on your own name you must invest 40M baht in Thailand. Then and only then you can buy and own 1 Rai “ 1600m2 “
I don't blame you for turning around, the road looked unsafe. Phetchabun looks like a very beautiful area and the temples look next level. Before buying a property in Phetchabun, why don't you try living there for a couple of months and get a good feel for the place. Looking forward to Laos :)
Waiting for your show bro,take care.
Hi Paddy, so your residence is definitivly in TH ¨great decision ! - its *the Land of Smile* and Love 💖....the video has`nt started yet, iam waiting..😏
love Petchabun. but...after a decade in the countryside, i have learned that i want 3 things within a max 5-10km of my home: a big supermarket, a good hospital, and a good school. having to drive any of that 25 - 50 km is a dealbreaker now. being fooled once....never again. for holidays going remate anytime though.
Well done, Paddy! That's how you get the experience.....by trying! Good on ya mate! A very interesting area too.
Don’t miss Loei province which is next to Laos 🇱🇦 , there are a lot of mountains, you’ll love it.
he has done every province
Yea Iove Loei, I lived there for 10 years, very cold in Dec-Feb, I missed it.