I made the decision to move to Thailand back in 2017, one of the best decisions I have ever made. You are right in regards to the negativity in the west, every time I go back to the UK, it is like a dark cloud over my head. Yet as soon as the plane touches down at Suvarnabhumi, there is a feeling of joy and being somewhere that feels like home.
how did you get around the 30 day travel restriction? Whats a good sustainable way to make money online to live there? thanks if you are able to point me in the right direction
25 years old here living in Australia. Cost of living is so damn expensive here, working pay check to pay check. Taking a trip to Thailand next year and if all goes well I'm considering moving overseas. Thanks for the informative videos!
Dating and Making friends is so much easier outside the UK. The people in the UK are miserable. The social scene is non existant outside of colleg/uni. The dating scene is terrible also.
Not just the UK. I'm from the Netherlands and whenever we ask foreigners what they think about the Dutch people, they always say things like, are too direct or sometimes even blunt.
@@germanfalangyeah I know the feeling. Here in the Netherlands as well and it also doesn't help me that I'm quite a shy person. But I'm already married now, so who cares haha
Same in Canada, western women are fat bitter feminists and the laws make it impossible to build wealth as a couple without having your life ruined in the future. I am marrying in Thailand in December with a healthcare profesionnal.
Really good video, I agree with all of this, living out in Thailand is where you actually live and enjoy life. Being back in the horrible UK you find yourself counting down the days until you go back.... 31 days and counting before I'm back stalking the bars and agogos around Pattaya :)
@@steve-o2198 my wife is always amazed at how much attention foreign guys get. She never goes out and can't drink for health reasons AND she's also 12 years older than me. So when she sees me getting attention from young Thai girls, it can strike up her insecurities from time to time.
Funnily enough I'm in Australa and feel exactly the same as you. Always counting down the days until I'm back in Thailand and out of this boring place.
Having travelled many countries, i've never felt lonely & i've not been a big bar goer. Instead of going to bars or indeed staying in feeling lonely, i've usually spent my evenings walking around where the locals are. Casually stopping, being friendly & chating with them, as & when. This can open up many doors that can benefit the foreigner.
Great content! Keep it up. Here in Sweden I feel you also, people barley talk to each other, winter a cold most of the year create a negative vibe and dating what you described was spot on ✌️
Hi there. I have only watched 3 of your videos so far, I have to say it is a real breath of fresh air. I live in Chiang Mai and I made the decision to move 6 years ago and have not looked back. Back then it was Brexit and the whole place felt torn in two (which is of course the whole design, to divide) and like you said it too just got me down and I knew there must be a 'greener grass' out there and indeed that has been the case. I have developed so much here, drink less, enjoy nature and the spiritual side of life more, and met so many like-minded people too. Wishing you all the best.
Some things I noticed from the 2 countries I've lived in (Japan and Australia), positives were tastier and cheaper food, cheaper travel, lots of friendly encounters, no cold weather. The one negative was having to constantly be aware of scammers and over chargers.
Just finished watching this one after a few others of your videos. Simple, informative and entertaining and most of all. Real. You do a fantastic job. I’m considering living in Thailand for a while to see how I like it. I was there in both Bangkok and Phuket short term and loved it. Love seeing someone from the UK making it work. I’m from Ireland. Do voice over for a living so I can work remotely. How long you there now?
Found you through your PT story video. Saw your subs level after watching this and I was surprised man, you're smashing it for sure dude! Great editing and info you're providing! Heading out to Thailand in December for a month and looking to move next year.
Talking about new travelers, I ran into Frenchman who was trying to find the guesthouse he was staying on LK Metro so I walked with him to help him find it. I do recommend doing research beforehand. "Guesthouses" in Thailand are much less expensive places to stay. If you are coming from the US, I strongly recommend booking a private taxi beforehand (I paid $40 from BKK to my guesthouse in Pattaya). It's possible to visit Pattaya quite inexpensively without living the backpacker lifestyle.
Spot on!! The general level of negativity and people gluing to their devices & social media just to click on negative and polarising topics… so true, and depressing. Well done speaking about that and also covering some (potential) downsides of Thailand. Hoping to break away from all that and the overall rat race during 2024. Cheers to that 🍺👍
simple answer is look at gdp % growth, south east asia region is at 5%+ annually meaning things are moving up, you see new clubs and venues open up every month in asia where as you will see things closing down in the uk/west nowadays
That is very true! Permanent visa to stay here long-term may be an issue. It may take to bouncing around other SE Asia counties are they're all still good 👍
Unless you pay an extortionate amount of money for an elite Visa, your only real option is the education Visa and they are clamping down on that. If you’re over 50, then you can get a retirement Visa, but you will need 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account along with proof of regular income. You can also work for a company in Thailand but the work Visa has to be renewed every year. It’s not easy and I’ve heard some horror stories recently where people have been refused access, even though they own Property in Thailand and have children!
You can get Business VISA + Work Visa and/or Open a Company all for under 4000 GBP, which is recovered by low cost of living. After 50 its much easier, but if you are from West, its not hard to settle down and open a business in Thailand
I’ll be there in 6 months, early semi retirement fun, looking forward to catching up mate, hopefully by then us little guys who followed you in your utube-infancy will still be remembered lol, I reckon you’ll have 10k subs by then big fella, cheers keep on living the good life brother ❤😉✌🏾
You're so right, especially when people always come to Thailand for a holiday. When they then move to Thailand, they need to realize it's no longer a holiday. A great thing to do is learn the Thai language. It will keep you busy and it will help you in the long run as well. Thai people respect you way more when you know how to speak Thai with them.
Your a good man and stating some REAL truths. Great effort. I've been here in Udon Thani for 5 years. Just turned 36......I can only agree with everything you mentioned and its why im here. But I also agree that it can be lonely if you let it be. It doesn't have to be though!
@@Black-Circle In Thai Buddhism women are of lower status and seen as inferior. The king for example always has a harem of women. Generally men are the prize where as for some reason the west lifts women up into the delusion that they are and are special yet they still only seek out superior men. What makes you think Thailand is also gynocentric?
@@Row2nd "What makes you think Thailand is also gynocentric?" because women are not the property of men. women are not arranged in marriage. foreigners do not share full rights legally for owning property, a business or the children. how can you say its androcentric when your buisiness can be taken from you when your majority partner aka your wife wants to. it's far from androcentric. but yes more so than the UK
@@Black-Circle Thai men have no issues owning property business or children. I do like how things run in India - 1% divorce rate because women have no voice lol.
The best thing to do if living in the UK, is never ever watch or listen to the daily news. It's been completely negative for many many years, so much so that it ought to be called. 'Bad News' I felt so much better by not watching any of it, in fact not even watching TV. Just casting YT stuff etc from my phone, has been much healthier than anything on TV.
Southeast and East Asia is just more fun, affordable, safe, interesting with paradise settings, smiley locals, constant buzz, best food in the world and has endless activities and places to explore. You will find that you will have constant human interactions, smiles, and jokes with the locals but also other like minded Western tourists who are all over Asia - you're right it is just a much more social culture out there due to the culture, weather and laid back vibe. You don't have the social status or conservatism of the West. Also, Asians and Westerners are friends and automatically compatible. You basically don't have to worry about anything out there. The locals will take care of you.
I think the last one is very important. Me going there would be to have a comfortable place Inget focus on my work. But I consider the risks. How did you ger guy friends out there? And is the language barrier good enough to have a meaningful conversation? Grest videos by the way. They're packed and I learn a lot from watching them. Wish you were still around because I'm seriously thinking of moving. It's a big step and I have to consider the risks. Would be nice to talk to someone about that. Do you offer consultation? Like a video chat?
Hey, I'm more than happy to offer a consultation but to answer your questions: making friends is easy, plenty of friendly people around. Language barrier is never really a problem, not all thai speak good English but most of them know roughly what you'd be saying as long as its not anything too technical. Regarding work, just ensure you don't get sucked into the bar or drinking scene as its easily done!
Thais have a strong affection for their mobile devices, and I share a deep appreciation for Thailand. My fondness extends to Australia as well, where abundant opportunities await, and residing in a tourist-friendly location can shield you from negativity.
Yeh the vibe here is cool. Don't go out much, just walks & gym mostly, witherspoons for the footie, but if move here permo I happily date a Thai girl. Keep up the great vids man.
Expats who are lonely in Thailand are usually the ones who refuse to learn the language! It's nearly impossible to be lonely in Thailand because the Thais are the most social people in the world! Expats have to remember that they are the immigrants so it's incumbent on them to make the effort to learn the local language. Yes, Thai is hard but learning English is very hard too! It could take about two years to reach fluency but it will definitely open up a whole new world once you start conversing with the lovely Thai people. Go to a Thai language school! It will be worth it, trust me!
Some really good points, especially about the media negativity…seems the news channels main aim is to scare everybody and it drives me mad. I’ve been coming to Thailand for 20 years and absolutely love the place but my view on the weather is very different to yours. The main reason I wouldn’t retire to Thailand is the constant hot weather and having to live in shorts and tee shirts. I love the different seasons in the UK and the chance to wear nice clothing and proper shoes. Good video, enjoyed it.
yes but isn't that with negativity in general? Even when you look here on TH-cam. Oftentimes videos with negative titles or shocking thumbnails will get more clicks as well. I think this always has been this way, from the newspapers all the up to now social media.
you're literally speaking the same thing i've been saying since i've come back from thailand! i'm from the uk too and its just constant negative talk and miserable unwelcoming people its doing my head in. Hoping to get back out january with the hope of living in koh phangan! cant wait man
Alot of people seem to be moving from the UK. I'm in NZ and I have met so many people from the UK here lately. Met a guy who moved here 6 weeks ago and got automatic residency here as he is in a highly sort after field of work. He said it's a total shit hole back home and he knows so many people trying to move abroad. Whats going on over there!??!
Alright, I have to say that I love the positivity and what you have done so far. Sub en liked. With that being said, you are fresh of the boat and in the honeymoon phase. All, I can say been there done. *10 year China expat typing here. The grass seems to be so green in those first month's, or even the first years. I'm not here to give a lecture btw, but stay street smart is the only advice I could give. On the safe part of Thai type of countries, pretty safe until the sh*t hits the fan. And when it happens, you will truly understand what type of country you are in. Nevertheless, stay safe and stay smart.
The reason I am looking to move there in 3/4 years is the dating culture is more of what I am looking for and that 100k bath a month would go a lot farther there than in Canada.
Congrats on the move! I met my gf when travelling in Ecuador 🇪🇨 and we're thinking of moving out of London and heading back to South America very soon. When you speak about the underwhelming dating scene in the UK, I fear for the future of the West.
Frankly, it is the "people" factor for me....Not generalising and of course there are good/bad people everywhere....But most people in the UK simply "exist" instead of "live", are miserable, and rather go to work/sit at home/watch TV, not to mention the constant sense of dread here..
I'll be coming to Pattaya for the first time ever, this year I hope, and I hope we can meet for a beer! I realy like your videos, and your vibe 💪 living a dream 😎
You are totally right that's exactly why I picked Thailand I've never been first time I'm tired of walking down the street an even smiling a girl mostly they give you this really dirty look what happened to being friendly and neighborly regardless of sex and yes I got caught up in that negative vibe that the media portrays through social media time for a change thanks for the video it's awesome great editing by the way
Not sure of any jogging or cycling groups I'd recommend joining Buzzin Pattaya's Discord as there's tons of people in there that are living here with various channels for advice. Getting a rental less than 6 months is tricky, you'll have to scout Airbnb I think!
Also agree that it's harder to compete for women in the Western world, first because there are much more high earning men in the West than in Southeast Asia, second because women are way more materialistic in the West and have higher standards for how much a man should earn, and as you said, women are more aggressive and educated in the West and expect you to be earning more than them. Basically the competition is way more fierce amongst Western men and the standards of women are way higher, partially just because the cost of living is so high in the west and you need to be a top earner to support a family.
As for the smile thing, you will learn that its there for so many reasons . Hiding embarrassment. Not loosing face etc it isnt all about happiness or friendliness. Thai never like to adnir they dont know or understand so the smile will appear ( not a bad thing ) but its not what it appears to be at times
Yes mate, I agree with you England is a shit hole I hate living here too much negativity cost of living has gone through the roof so many people are leaving the UK now I will be in Thailand in five weeks time for four weeks. In eight years time. I will be living in Thailand age, 55 retired I like watching your videos mate keep up the good work from Bangkok Burt 👍😁🍺🍺🍺🥩🥝🎄⛱🏝✈️🐕🛺
So you will be in Thailand 6th of January mate that’s a shame mate I could’ve met up for a drink with you mate I will be back in the UK by then. I fly back on the 28th of December. Back to Thailand next next end of November maybe one day we could meet up mate if you are there the same time as me if you’re not too busy mate keep up the good work with a good videos mate take care mate from Bangkok Burt 😁👍⛱🏝✈️🍺🛵🥝 are you?
Agreed. I noticed a difference when I left the UK and moved to California 20 years ago. Totally different mindset and positive outlook in general in a sunnier climate. But it’s creeping in here more in the US. Just tune off.
I think you get better rates over here at an official thai bank, although I wouldn't quote me on this, I'm terrible on this topic, hopefully someone in the comments can help!
Mmm well if you are one of the nine unhappy you cannot guarantee you'll be any happier moving here, but its definitely better weather and more fun . But wait til the novelty wears off and you understand what Thailand is really all about.
The UK especially in London is very expensive ,,, the crime rate is pretty high ,,,BUT ,,,Its an amazing melting pot ,,People from all over the world live here ... Jobs are fairly plentiful ...The NHS is the best medical service in the world ... Education opportunities ...the sense of fair play ... at the moment we have a PM from an Indian background and a London mayor of Pakistani background ... no other country in the world allows ALL its citizens these FAIR opportunities - Granted the weather is crap over here :) There r loads of pot holes in the side streets .... no one smiles or talks in the Tube .... BUT the UK is still the best country in the world ... Its NOT perfect ...but it is the BEST
If you even dare to approach a woman in the UK she's more likely to press charges than give you her phone number. If you even pay a woman a compliment you're viewed as a sexual predator.
Sorry flights can be expensive internal if your traveling with baggage is not cheap I do udon pattaya chaing mai.pattaya is OK but once you been alot it becomes not so great pattaya is not a place I would live have you been to udon hua hin.
Haha,,, man, you're seeing it through rose-tinted glasses tho 😛 The "better weather" in SE Asia means it's UNBEARABLY hot and humid for most of the year... and then you're having to keep regulating with the AC that's always too cold or too noisy, and don't wanna be outside since your clothes stick to you the moment you step out the door... And the rainy season... well, it means massive downpours, flooding, grey skies all day... and: No seasons. And trust me, you'll miss the seasons very soon. Plenty of great things about SE Asia and I'm permanently relocating myself this coming January (been here for 9 months by now) but the weather isn't really much nicer, and one downside is also the lack of walkability... the awful "pavements" or lack of it. Also, dating: if you only care about the girl being pretty and womanly, yeah - you'll be good in SE Asia. If you want an intelligent and educated and very interesting woman with an internal life and independent thought, Europe and the West is SOOO much more interesting. Which is why celebrity and rich men often will date Western women. It's the "loser types" that'll go to SE Asia since they cannot find a decent woman in the West.
that's not always the case. When I'm visiting my wife, we usually turn on the AC for about 15 minutes and from that moment on, we turn it off and the fan goes on. Also saves lots on electricity.
After living in US over 5 years, I prefer Thailand or SE Asia better. Even the weather is hot and humid but we have air conditioner/fan that work just fine. When it is too hot, I can fly out of the country and go travel to Europe or Korea/Japan somewhere that’s not too hot for awhile and come back. Hot is not bad you can do outdoor activities. If it’s cold and snow and rain while it’s cold, I don’t want to do anything. My day feel funky all day and depress. Not good for my mental health. Oh and about dating a woman in SE Asia you can find a good education and intelligent, independent women too but not in the bar. You just need to date and pick the right one. A lot of working women in SE Asia and everywhere else in the world not only in the west or Europe. Some Thai women they come from the wealthy family, they have money to study abroad and even make money more than some man. Some women have their own business and making a lot of money. It’s depends on who you end up meeting or being with. Not all the loser types will married with Asian women. Some loser in the west married with the western women.
@@mayzi.b Totally appreciate your view and perspective! I'm giving up my home in Berlin this December for good to make this permanent (scary!) jump to SE Asia, so any positive and optimistic input is much appreciated, anyway ;-) Tbh, I would probably prefer to move to Lisbon or Budapest or elsewhere warm in Europe, but the value for money you get in SE Asia and the safety and the breadth of nature experiences can't be beaten. Also, Ukraine conflict bullshit or the general society breakdown / migrant chaos etc of Europe isn't an issue in SE Asia and people are optimistic and ambitious and kind. So it's still the better choice. But yes, I miss seasons, culture, architecture! Also, yes for the kinds of women you're talking about. Many of them might prefer a Thai man, tho. Also, money isn't everything. But you're right that they won't be found in a bar!
How can you say the west as if it's all one place Nd all live under the same rules but you don't say SE Asia you say Thailand, you absolutely generalising
Western society is generally similar though. Same culture, values, religion, activities, social standards, focus on capitalism. Just like SE Asian countries are culturally similar as well, but very different from Western countries. It's not generalizing, it's accurate.
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I made the decision to move to Thailand back in 2017, one of the best decisions I have ever made. You are right in regards to the negativity in the west, every time I go back to the UK, it is like a dark cloud over my head. Yet as soon as the plane touches down at Suvarnabhumi, there is a feeling of joy and being somewhere that feels like home.
SAME I CAME TO THAILAND 2021 AND NOT GOING BACK EVER AGAIN LOL
how did you get around the 30 day travel restriction? Whats a good sustainable way to make money online to live there? thanks if you are able to point me in the right direction
25 years old here living in Australia. Cost of living is so damn expensive here, working pay check to pay check. Taking a trip to Thailand next year and if all goes well I'm considering moving overseas. Thanks for the informative videos!
THERE'S ALOT OF YOUNG AUSTRALIAN LIVE IN HERE IN THAILAND 🇹🇭
ABSOLUTELY GOOD CHOICE 👍
Dating and Making friends is so much easier outside the UK. The people in the UK are miserable. The social scene is non existant outside of colleg/uni. The dating scene is terrible also.
Not just the UK. I'm from the Netherlands and whenever we ask foreigners what they think about the Dutch people, they always say things like, are too direct or sometimes even blunt.
@@germanfalangyeah I know the feeling. Here in the Netherlands as well and it also doesn't help me that I'm quite a shy person.
But I'm already married now, so who cares haha
Same in Canada, western women are fat bitter feminists and the laws make it impossible to build wealth as a couple without having your life ruined in the future. I am marrying in Thailand in December with a healthcare profesionnal.
That’s not the case at all
Exactly
Thanks!
Thanks for the tip mate! 🙏
Great video….I live out of the uk during the winter between Thailand , Bali and Vietnam. Love it
Really good video, I agree with all of this, living out in Thailand is where you actually live and enjoy life. Being back in the horrible UK you find yourself counting down the days until you go back.... 31 days and counting before I'm back stalking the bars and agogos around Pattaya :)
Wow that's fast. For me it's still 60 days as of today, but no agogo's for me. Thai women can be quite jealous haha
@@inlovewiththailand luckily for me my thai girlfriend likes going to agogos 😁
@@steve-o2198 my wife is always amazed at how much attention foreign guys get. She never goes out and can't drink for health reasons AND she's also 12 years older than me. So when she sees me getting attention from young Thai girls, it can strike up her insecurities from time to time.
Funnily enough I'm in Australa and feel exactly the same as you. Always counting down the days until I'm back in Thailand and out of this boring place.
Very interesting and honest information about a lot of topics, especially about loneliness.
Wish you all the best for your nice channel!
I spend months on end in Thailand and everything you said is 100% accurate. You put out some some very interesting videos that are so relevant to many
Having travelled many countries, i've never felt lonely & i've not been a big bar goer. Instead of going to bars or indeed staying in feeling lonely, i've usually spent my evenings walking around where the locals are.
Casually stopping, being friendly & chating with them, as & when. This can open up many doors that can benefit the foreigner.
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Gash?
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Great content! Keep it up.
Here in Sweden I feel you also, people barley talk to each other, winter a cold most of the year create a negative vibe and dating what you described was spot on ✌️
Hi there. I have only watched 3 of your videos so far, I have to say it is a real breath of fresh air. I live in Chiang Mai and I made the decision to move 6 years ago and have not looked back. Back then it was Brexit and the whole place felt torn in two (which is of course the whole design, to divide) and like you said it too just got me down and I knew there must be a 'greener grass' out there and indeed that has been the case. I have developed so much here, drink less, enjoy nature and the spiritual side of life more, and met so many like-minded people too. Wishing you all the best.
Love this. All the best mate 👍
What's the main differences you notice from the west to Thailand? Did I miss any? ⤵ Also don't forget to Subscribe
Think you've covered most 😊
Some things I noticed from the 2 countries I've lived in (Japan and Australia), positives were tastier and cheaper food, cheaper travel, lots of friendly encounters, no cold weather. The one negative was having to constantly be aware of scammers and over chargers.
General good mood of the locals, bolt driver, food servers etc
Just finished watching this one after a few others of your videos. Simple, informative and entertaining and most of all. Real. You do a fantastic job.
I’m considering living in Thailand for a while to see how I like it. I was there in both Bangkok and Phuket short term and loved it. Love seeing someone from the UK making it work.
I’m from Ireland.
Do voice over for a living so I can work remotely. How long you there now?
Thank you! I been here 5 months, will probably be here at least another year 👍
Found you through your PT story video. Saw your subs level after watching this and I was surprised man, you're smashing it for sure dude! Great editing and info you're providing! Heading out to Thailand in December for a month and looking to move next year.
Those news reporters make me laugh, it's ridiculous! Enjoy Thailand my man
Thank you been waiting on this!
Talking about new travelers, I ran into Frenchman who was trying to find the guesthouse he was staying on LK Metro so I walked with him to help him find it. I do recommend doing research beforehand. "Guesthouses" in Thailand are much less expensive places to stay. If you are coming from the US, I strongly recommend booking a private taxi beforehand (I paid $40 from BKK to my guesthouse in Pattaya). It's possible to visit Pattaya quite inexpensively without living the backpacker lifestyle.
Hmmm, good points taken. Thx.
Awesome content bro your gonna grow massive on here I can tell
Been in and around Thailand almost 30 yrs now, you are absolutley right everything you have spoke of is bang on.
Good podcast fella 👍
Spot on!! The general level of negativity and people gluing to their devices & social media just to click on negative and polarising topics… so true, and depressing. Well done speaking about that and also covering some (potential) downsides of Thailand.
Hoping to break away from all that and the overall rat race during 2024. Cheers to that 🍺👍
simple answer is look at gdp % growth, south east asia region is at 5%+ annually meaning things are moving up, you see new clubs and venues open up every month in asia where as you will see things closing down in the uk/west nowadays
can anyone explain the similarities between bali/KL and thailand thanks
Great Video thanks for the info. Is your shutter speed out a little bit?
Probably! I'm not the best when it comes to camera tech 😅
Hi mate, the Visa issue is a problem in Thailand. Anyone under the age of 50 needs to seriously consider how they are going to stay in the kingdom
That is very true! Permanent visa to stay here long-term may be an issue. It may take to bouncing around other SE Asia counties are they're all still good 👍
Unless you pay an extortionate amount of money for an elite Visa, your only real option is the education Visa and they are clamping down on that. If you’re over 50, then you can get a retirement Visa, but you will need 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account along with proof of regular income. You can also work for a company in Thailand but the work Visa has to be renewed every year. It’s not easy and I’ve heard some horror stories recently where people have been refused access, even though they own Property in Thailand and have children!
You can get Business VISA + Work Visa and/or Open a Company all for under 4000 GBP, which is recovered by low cost of living. After 50 its much easier, but if you are from West, its not hard to settle down and open a business in Thailand
@@lavista4u That might be true, but still. From the age of 50 up until retirement, is still quite a few years before you get funded by the government.
How would anyone go about moving to Thailand with a partner and 6 year old?
Is it actually possible?
I’ll be there in 6 months, early semi retirement fun, looking forward to catching up mate, hopefully by then us little guys who followed you in your utube-infancy will still be remembered lol, I reckon you’ll have 10k subs by then big fella, cheers keep on living the good life brother ❤😉✌🏾
You're so right, especially when people always come to Thailand for a holiday. When they then move to Thailand, they need to realize it's no longer a holiday. A great thing to do is learn the Thai language. It will keep you busy and it will help you in the long run as well. Thai people respect you way more when you know how to speak Thai with them.
8:21 HE IS HILARIOUS!!! His wife just smacked him after he photobombed you!🤣🤣🤣
Great vlog again, you'll be 100k plus subscribers soon buddy.
Thank you! Fingers crossed ay 😉
Your a good man and stating some REAL truths. Great effort.
I've been here in Udon Thani for 5 years. Just turned 36......I can only agree with everything you mentioned and its why im here. But I also agree that it can be lonely if you let it be. It doesn't have to be though!
In simple terms:
The west: gynocentric society (built to serve women easy mode life)
Thailand: androcentric society (built to serve men)
Androcentric? not even close.
@@Black-Circle In Thai Buddhism women are of lower status and seen as inferior. The king for example always has a harem of women. Generally men are the prize where as for some reason the west lifts women up into the delusion that they are and are special yet they still only seek out superior men. What makes you think Thailand is also gynocentric?
@@Row2nd "What makes you think Thailand is also gynocentric?" because women are not the property of men. women are not arranged in marriage. foreigners do not share full rights legally for owning property, a business or the children. how can you say its androcentric when your buisiness can be taken from you when your majority partner aka your wife wants to. it's far from androcentric. but yes more so than the UK
@@Black-Circle Thai men have no issues owning property business or children. I do like how things run in India - 1% divorce rate because women have no voice lol.
The best thing to do if living in the UK, is never ever watch or listen to the daily news.
It's been completely negative for many many years, so much so that it ought to be called.
'Bad News'
I felt so much better by not watching any of it, in fact not even watching TV.
Just casting YT stuff etc from my phone, has been much healthier than anything on TV.
Exactly, out with the news! 😵
Southeast and East Asia is just more fun, affordable, safe, interesting with paradise settings, smiley locals, constant buzz, best food in the world and has endless activities and places to explore. You will find that you will have constant human interactions, smiles, and jokes with the locals but also other like minded Western tourists who are all over Asia - you're right it is just a much more social culture out there due to the culture, weather and laid back vibe. You don't have the social status or conservatism of the West. Also, Asians and Westerners are friends and automatically compatible. You basically don't have to worry about anything out there. The locals will take care of you.
I think the last one is very important. Me going there would be to have a comfortable place Inget focus on my work. But I consider the risks. How did you ger guy friends out there? And is the language barrier good enough to have a meaningful conversation? Grest videos by the way. They're packed and I learn a lot from watching them. Wish you were still around because I'm seriously thinking of moving. It's a big step and I have to consider the risks. Would be nice to talk to someone about that. Do you offer consultation? Like a video chat?
Hey, I'm more than happy to offer a consultation but to answer your questions: making friends is easy, plenty of friendly people around. Language barrier is never really a problem, not all thai speak good English but most of them know roughly what you'd be saying as long as its not anything too technical. Regarding work, just ensure you don't get sucked into the bar or drinking scene as its easily done!
Thais have a strong affection for their mobile devices, and I share a deep appreciation for Thailand. My fondness extends to Australia as well, where abundant opportunities await, and residing in a tourist-friendly location can shield you from negativity.
Don't neglect the West. Nowadays, we all spend way too much time on our phones or computers. Look at us for example, replying to TH-cam videos.
Spot on with your views on the UK.
Yeh the vibe here is cool. Don't go out much, just walks & gym mostly, witherspoons for the footie, but if move here permo I happily date a Thai girl. Keep up the great vids man.
Expats who are lonely in Thailand are usually the ones who refuse to learn the language! It's nearly impossible to be lonely in Thailand because the Thais are the most social people in the world! Expats have to remember that they are the immigrants so it's incumbent on them to make the effort to learn the local language. Yes, Thai is hard but learning English is very hard too! It could take about two years to reach fluency but it will definitely open up a whole new world once you start conversing with the lovely Thai people. Go to a Thai language school! It will be worth it, trust me!
You can be lonely in Thailand if old and poor money number 1 here.
Some really good points, especially about the media negativity…seems the news channels main aim is to scare everybody and it drives me mad. I’ve been coming to Thailand for 20 years and absolutely love the place but my view on the weather is very different to yours. The main reason I wouldn’t retire to Thailand is the constant hot weather and having to live in shorts and tee shirts. I love the different seasons in the UK and the chance to wear nice clothing and proper shoes. Good video, enjoyed it.
yes but isn't that with negativity in general? Even when you look here on TH-cam. Oftentimes videos with negative titles or shocking thumbnails will get more clicks as well. I think this always has been this way, from the newspapers all the up to now social media.
you're literally speaking the same thing i've been saying since i've come back from thailand!
i'm from the uk too and its just constant negative talk and miserable unwelcoming people its doing my head in.
Hoping to get back out january with the hope of living in koh phangan! cant wait man
Alot of people seem to be moving from the UK. I'm in NZ and I have met so many people from the UK here lately. Met a guy who moved here 6 weeks ago and got automatic residency here as he is in a highly sort after field of work. He said it's a total shit hole back home and he knows so many people trying to move abroad. Whats going on over there!??!
A lot of people are fed up of how the country is being run by the government and how corrupt it is 😵
Thousands flocking in every week. Much more than the amount that leaves
This is the main reason for me to move to Thailand, come next April.
No welfare system, lack of trade unions, scams, sex slavery, no socialist healthcare, no communist party!
Alright, I have to say that I love the positivity and what you have done so far. Sub en liked.
With that being said, you are fresh of the boat and in the honeymoon phase.
All, I can say been there done. *10 year China expat typing here.
The grass seems to be so green in those first month's, or even the first years.
I'm not here to give a lecture btw, but stay street smart is the only advice I could give.
On the safe part of Thai type of countries, pretty safe until the sh*t hits the fan. And when it happens, you will truly understand what type of country you are in.
Nevertheless, stay safe and stay smart.
What type of visa did you obtain in order to stay in Thailand for prolonged periods of time, or are you doing border runs?
he's said he's on a Thai language learning visa I believe.
The reason I am looking to move there in 3/4 years is the dating culture is more of what I am looking for and that 100k bath a month would go a lot farther there than in Canada.
100k baht a month can go quite far here you're right!
Congrats on the move! I met my gf when travelling in Ecuador 🇪🇨 and we're thinking of moving out of London and heading back to South America very soon.
When you speak about the underwhelming dating scene in the UK, I fear for the future of the West.
Frankly, it is the "people" factor for me....Not generalising and of course there are good/bad people everywhere....But most people in the UK simply "exist" instead of "live", are miserable, and rather go to work/sit at home/watch TV, not to mention the constant sense of dread here..
You have to work . Things cost so much more. And people stay in due to the weather and knackered from work
You haven't been there that long. Thailand has changed massively too. I lived there 20 years ago. Its now becoming like every where else
Great video 😊
So expensive in Australia now. Impossible to get ahead. I’ll be going to Thailand for 6 months at a time just to save money alone.
Hey TG great Vid !!!
I'll be coming to Pattaya for the first time ever, this year I hope, and I hope we can meet for a beer! I realy like your videos, and your vibe 💪 living a dream 😎
been comin for 20 years id b glad to show u around few places alot has changed but still good
@@chrismaguire5561 thanks man!
You are totally right that's exactly why I picked Thailand I've never been first time I'm tired of walking down the street an even smiling a girl mostly they give you this really dirty look what happened to being friendly and neighborly regardless of sex and yes I got caught up in that negative vibe that the media portrays through social media time for a change thanks for the video it's awesome great editing by the way
moving to pattaya january can u recomend condos for rent 3 month lease
also any jogging cycling groups as i only party 2 nites a week
Not sure of any jogging or cycling groups I'd recommend joining Buzzin Pattaya's Discord as there's tons of people in there that are living here with various channels for advice. Getting a rental less than 6 months is tricky, you'll have to scout Airbnb I think!
Oh my what to say ? - BANG ON!!
Also agree that it's harder to compete for women in the Western world, first because there are much more high earning men in the West than in Southeast Asia, second because women are way more materialistic in the West and have higher standards for how much a man should earn, and as you said, women are more aggressive and educated in the West and expect you to be earning more than them. Basically the competition is way more fierce amongst Western men and the standards of women are way higher, partially just because the cost of living is so high in the west and you need to be a top earner to support a family.
Which is exactly why I’m done with dating here in the UK. I’m not rich, but even if I was, I’d spend my money elsewhere.
As for the smile thing, you will learn that its there for so many reasons . Hiding embarrassment. Not loosing face etc it isnt all about happiness or friendliness. Thai never like to adnir they dont know or understand so the smile will appear ( not a bad thing ) but its not what it appears to be at times
How much euro does momma Thai need per month?
More than you offer that's for sure and at some time will always be wanting more!
Yes mate, I agree with you England is a shit hole I hate living here too much negativity cost of living has gone through the roof so many people are leaving the UK now I will be in Thailand in five weeks time for four weeks. In eight years time. I will be living in Thailand age, 55 retired I like watching your videos mate keep up the good work from Bangkok Burt 👍😁🍺🍺🍺🥩🥝🎄⛱🏝✈️🐕🛺
Agree will be in Thailand Jan for 6 weeks.
So you will be in Thailand 6th of January mate that’s a shame mate I could’ve met up for a drink with you mate I will be back in the UK by then. I fly back on the 28th of December. Back to Thailand next next end of November maybe one day we could meet up mate if you are there the same time as me if you’re not too busy mate keep up the good work with a good videos mate take care mate from Bangkok Burt 😁👍⛱🏝✈️🍺🛵🥝 are you?
Dont be so negative...be happy and smile..
Could write a novel on this, well said!
Agreed. I noticed a difference when I left the UK and moved to California 20 years ago. Totally different mindset and positive outlook in general in a sunnier climate. But it’s creeping in here more in the US. Just tune off.
A lot of homelessness in big Californian cities, gun violence, anti socialist, Trump, nationalism, no NHS or decent welfare system.
@@Lat265 where in California do you live?
@@Lat265what's wrong with trump?
oh yes
You have got a bit of Beckham face and sound. 😁👍🏻
I'll take that! 😎
You can get lots of Indian food in the UK. One up for UK.
Hi mate I will be exchanging £3000 to baht in a few days weres best place to do this Britain or over there thanks
I think you get better rates over here at an official thai bank, although I wouldn't quote me on this, I'm terrible on this topic, hopefully someone in the comments can help!
Invest your ponds in great Britain!!!!!
@@TravelGlitchin thailand
TT Exchange usually has good rates
I live in Sweden and it's absolutely miserable. 9/10 people are stressed and depressed here.
Mmm well if you are one of the nine unhappy you cannot guarantee you'll be any happier moving here, but its definitely better weather and more fun .
But wait til the novelty wears off and you understand what Thailand is really all about.
$2500 two bedrooms and 2 baths in LA USA. I’ll leaving soon. 😂
2500 will go a long way here 😅
A good 2/2 in LA is like 4500.
Move to Brazil
The UK especially in London is very expensive ,,, the crime rate is pretty high ,,,BUT ,,,Its an amazing melting pot ,,People from all over the world live here ... Jobs are fairly plentiful ...The NHS is the best medical service in the world ... Education opportunities ...the sense of fair play ... at the moment we have a PM from an Indian background and a London mayor of Pakistani background ... no other country in the world allows ALL its citizens these FAIR opportunities - Granted the weather is crap over here :) There r loads of pot holes in the side streets .... no one smiles or talks in the Tube .... BUT the UK is still the best country in the world ... Its NOT perfect ...but it is the BEST
If you even dare to approach a woman in the UK she's more likely to press charges than give you her phone number. If you even pay a woman a compliment you're viewed as a sexual predator.
USA is the same way.
Sorry flights can be expensive internal if your traveling with baggage is not cheap I do udon pattaya chaing mai.pattaya is OK but once you been alot it becomes not so great pattaya is not a place I would live have you been to udon hua hin.
I've not been to Hua Hin, its on my list to visit though!
Haha,,, man, you're seeing it through rose-tinted glasses tho 😛 The "better weather" in SE Asia means it's UNBEARABLY hot and humid for most of the year... and then you're having to keep regulating with the AC that's always too cold or too noisy, and don't wanna be outside since your clothes stick to you the moment you step out the door... And the rainy season... well, it means massive downpours, flooding, grey skies all day... and: No seasons. And trust me, you'll miss the seasons very soon.
Plenty of great things about SE Asia and I'm permanently relocating myself this coming January (been here for 9 months by now) but the weather isn't really much nicer, and one downside is also the lack of walkability... the awful "pavements" or lack of it.
Also, dating: if you only care about the girl being pretty and womanly, yeah - you'll be good in SE Asia. If you want an intelligent and educated and very interesting woman with an internal life and independent thought, Europe and the West is SOOO much more interesting. Which is why celebrity and rich men often will date Western women. It's the "loser types" that'll go to SE Asia since they cannot find a decent woman in the West.
that's not always the case. When I'm visiting my wife, we usually turn on the AC for about 15 minutes and from that moment on, we turn it off and the fan goes on. Also saves lots on electricity.
in the UK you dont even get a proper summer season. since July its been cast grey clouds and not even been warm. barely even see the sun.
After living in US over 5 years, I prefer Thailand or SE Asia better. Even the weather is hot and humid but we have air conditioner/fan that work just fine. When it is too hot, I can fly out of the country and go travel to Europe or Korea/Japan somewhere that’s not too hot for awhile and come back. Hot is not bad you can do outdoor activities. If it’s cold and snow and rain while it’s cold, I don’t want to do anything. My day feel funky all day and depress. Not good for my mental health.
Oh and about dating a woman in SE Asia you can find a good education and intelligent, independent women too but not in the bar. You just need to date and pick the right one. A lot of working women in SE Asia and everywhere else in the world not only in the west or Europe. Some Thai women they come from the wealthy family, they have money to study abroad and even make money more than some man. Some women have their own business and making a lot of money. It’s depends on who you end up meeting or being with. Not all the loser types will married with Asian women. Some loser in the west married with the western women.
@@mayzi.b Totally appreciate your view and perspective! I'm giving up my home in Berlin this December for good to make this permanent (scary!) jump to SE Asia, so any positive and optimistic input is much appreciated, anyway ;-) Tbh, I would probably prefer to move to Lisbon or Budapest or elsewhere warm in Europe, but the value for money you get in SE Asia and the safety and the breadth of nature experiences can't be beaten. Also, Ukraine conflict bullshit or the general society breakdown / migrant chaos etc of Europe isn't an issue in SE Asia and people are optimistic and ambitious and kind. So it's still the better choice. But yes, I miss seasons, culture, architecture!
Also, yes for the kinds of women you're talking about. Many of them might prefer a Thai man, tho. Also, money isn't everything. But you're right that they won't be found in a bar!
Not everyone can work at home people don’t have the luxury
Add about feminists topic in EU 😅😊
Increasing cost of living, stressful life, low quality and poorly paid jobs, bad politicians, increasingly ignorant and racist people, wars...
And of course the weather 😂
Thailand > all other countries
How can you say the west as if it's all one place Nd all live under the same rules but you don't say SE Asia you say Thailand, you absolutely generalising
durrrr generalising durrrrrr
Western society is generally similar though. Same culture, values, religion, activities, social standards, focus on capitalism. Just like SE Asian countries are culturally similar as well, but very different from Western countries. It's not generalizing, it's accurate.
@@FunkyChild718capitalism is also so I'm Asia or do you think the people on the streets are selling you stuff just for fun ?😂😂😂
@@djzrobzombie2813 E Asia yes. SE Asia is generally not so obsessed with making or flaunting money. Nowhere remotely on the level of the US or Europe.
Watch out the Thai taxman cometh !?
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@@NickReels This is fake news and slander
very informative vid
Welcome to Thailand dude, I'm Thai living in Pattaya :)
USA is the same way.