Is everything OKAY with me in Thailand? | vlog 32
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2024
- Pete's back with a good old fashioned "walk and talk" vlog. This week we talk about some of the bad things happening in Pattaya as well as some of the good things... and hopefully one AMAZING THING!
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@ 3.49... Gulf of Mexico is quite a long ways away.. must be the "smoke" in the air..
Maybe he means the gulf of Thailand 😅
@@bighoss9705 Pete is channeling his inner "Brandon"....
@@b_b762x51 Let's go Brandon!
Uh… it’s the Gulf of Thailand that many people mistakenly call “the ocean”. I did it myself in one of my first videos.
Did I really say Gulf of Mexico? 😂
Crap, I really did and I didn’t catch it during editing. 🤦🏽
It’s just Pete’s Cali roots showing.
Totally agree Pete meeting new friends is such a highlight to being here. I hope things things work out between you and ...
Hahaha, I see what you did there!
We’ll be talking today. You’re not going to believe this but last night she… (outro music)
I've been here nearly 7 months, tried out Hua Hin for 2.5 months and have been in Bangkok ever since. I must say, hate being on this side of Cambodia during the fire season, next year I'll be heading to Vietnam instead. I'd say the worst month has been January so far for AQI in Bangkok. I'm going back home to California to visit family and go to a friends wedding. I plan on returning in early July. I don't think I'll stay in Bangkok again long-term. I visited Buriram recently and really dug the chill vibes, albeit far less amenities. Headed to Phuket tomorrow for my first time, will definitely be considering that as a place to stay a while as well! Keep it up Pete. Thanks for the vids.
Yeah, a lot of people don’t realize that Cambodia is where most of the smoke comes from. I think I’ll plan my trip to the states for burning season next year.
Great video mate good to see u feeling much better now. Love the walkabout videos as it lets me see all the things im missing 😂
Great to be feeling good again and getting back to my YT roots. Sorry I missed your call earlier. I was on my way out for a date with… lol
@@peteonretreat2023 that's ok bro
Another good one Pete!
Thank you kindly 🙏🏼
Great to see you are feeling a bit better after the bug you had mate!
Thank you 🙏🏼
So glad to be back.
Another great one! And a cliffhanger too! You do realize at one point you say you're on the gulf of Mexico? i kinda doubt that. Maybe i misheard? Too bad about burning season but i love your explanation. Congrats on cutting sugar too! One thing you may not know about losing weight: evidently, when you cut your calories and keep them low your body adjusts and so sometimes you stop losing weight because your body just uses fewer calories, or something like that. That's when exercise is important if i remember correctly. Love the clip of Blues night at the new discovery. (Already forgot the name. i'll have to watch this one again.) Making a list of must-sees for when i come to visit.
I few have mentioned the Gulf of Mexico thing and I had to go back and watch before I believed them. You can tie the Californian out of California…
I do think my calorie intake may be too low. I’ll try eating more this week. The music venue is fantastic, you’ll love it! Did you watch the superbowl today? 😉
Great "teaser" to end the video!!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Gulf of Mexico? Typical Californian. Ha. Nice vid Pete! Glad you're doing well! During the smokey season, I've heard many expats (and Thais) living in Ching Mai move south. I know a girl from San Diego who lives in CM and does this each year .. moving down to Koh Samui during the smokey season. Might be a hassle to move twice a year, but if you really like Chiang Mai, then maybe it's also just like taking two long vacations a year. :)
Did I really say Gulf of Mexico? I though I just said gulf… Pattaya is on the gulf of Thailand but I have been know to say stupid things in my videos.
I still haven’t been to CM. I just thought I wouldn’t like it here this much.
Great video Pete.
Good subject to cover.. 💯👏
@ 4:05 My sidekick Paul used to live in Andromeda condos 😎
Thanks!
I do love this neighborhood
OMG! Is that Adam Clayton from U2 playing bass at the JuJu Lounge?!? lol
Love the video, Pete!
Lol… if it is, he’s Russian is great!
I'm here right now and it's been rough breathing all that in, been only getting relief in my room.
It’s been bugging my throat and giving me a little cough. 🤢
I was sick back in California a lot more often than here in Pattaya. Say hello to the guys at the Flamingo as you make your way to the beach 😂 Maybe ill see you around town sometime. Headed up to Chang Mai in April. Haven't checked it out yet.
I was sick more in CA than I was in Texas or have been out here too. I’ll be checking out CM this year but probably after the burning season.
You will like Chiang Mai. I was just there for the first time for the whole month of January.
Lol wow great video!
Many thanks 🙏🏼
Nice cliff hanger Pete!
Thanks Chef! I thought it was a great way to end this one. Lol
@@peteonretreat2023 It’s genius my friend! It keeps people coming back.
You’re just a Big Teaser Beaser!🤓
Thumbs up 👍 Pete
Thank you MSR
great teaser at the end bro. you keep this up you will get many more subs lol
I’m learning, I’m learning 😂
@@peteonretreat2023 I was like WTF...he cliffhanging me lol
I can think of many more negatives from Pattaya area . Thai drivers , lack of pavements ,snakes both human and reptile , living in a box sized condo , turning into an alcoholic . Having said all that couldn't think of a better place to live
I love how you ended this comment. I know the thumbnail is a little misleading… my channel started as a personal vlog for friends and family and this is one of those videos.
I’ll probably do an actual pros and cons video on the city in the future.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I know a guy who will not swim now as he says his lungs are affected from the PM 2.5. Getting old at 50!... wait 15 more years and talk to me 5555. Good to hear about what you have been doing with the foundation. Fantastic teaser...."i recently met a woman and..." Peace and Love .... Watch each card you play and play it slow ...Jerry said
Goes to show, you don’t ever know…
I think the air gave me a sore throat the other day. Luckily it rained yesterday so I’m hopping that cleans it up some.
It was spread in BKK 2-4 weeks ago as well, both of my kids got it as well either Covid or Flu but nothing serious.
I’m glad it was nothing serious.
Keep living your best life always , I am sure at some point we will both do a video together that will surprise people , stay tuned bro.
For sure! We should brainstorm some ideas.
Losing weight tip! Delay. Meaning, for example, if you typically eat breakfast shortly after you wake up .. push that breakfast back by an hour or so. Later (in a month?) maybe you can go two hours. If you are like me and you at least need a coffee, then go for it. (I also eat a banana). But anything more substantial, just delay it. This of course pushes any other meal back too .. and soon enough you'll find your belly has shank (literally not being able to eat as much) and you might only be eating two meals in a day instead of three. Keep up the walking and exercise to burn extra calories. I lost 20 lbs .. I didn't even know I had to lose! .. over two years doing this .. without sacrificing any foods I enjoy, etc. Oh, and I strongly suggest eating oats and beans. Great fillers to keep hunger at bay and good for you. I always put oats (and protein powder) in my fruit smoothies. Happy trails!
Great advice. I already only eat once or twice a day. Have for most of my life. What’s funny is I have low weigh ins on the days after I eat bigger meals. I think I eat so little my body is hoarding the fat. I might experiment with that this week.
It's better to fast for dinner than breakfast. Just look up videos from Thomas DeLauer, he goes over this extensively with data and studies conducted. Fasting is a powerful weight loss and longevity tool. I lost about 60lbs in 4 months by implementing fasting into my life.
Talk about communicating with locals is it easy to communicate? Does everyone speak English? What about reading signs, menus, etc. looks like there is a lot of English in the background of your videos. What about watching TV, are there English channels? I think the language barrier is the biggest thing that intimidates me from traveling to the region.
The language barrier can be challenging but it you live in one of the bigger cities, it’s really easy. Everywhere has menus and signs in English and nearly everyone that you do business with (taxi drivers, delivery people, shop keepers, etc) knows enough English. Sometimes an order might be messed up at a restaurant, or a driver may not understand more specific requests but that’s the worst I’ve had to deal with here.
And for tv… the Thai Netflix is great! First off, it’s cheaper. Then it has a ton of English movies and shows as well as Thai programs. Lots of English movies with Thai subs and vice versa so it’s nice for watching with your partner.
I think pattaya would be fun for a weekend trip once a month or so especially since domestic flights are so cheep over there. but the vibe for me is chang mai and Bangkok
I stay in Pratumnak which doesn’t feel like Patts at all. I only go into the city once or twice a month now.
I'm near the Bang O station in Bangkok, very chill on this side of the river (also much cheaper than downtown). Still plenty to do, and really easy to catch a ride to IconSIAM on the river taxi.
being near the street food, small shops and bars is what i would want. im not much of a partyer @@OneJame
Pete, your now in the 50 club.. We (5 of us from over here by the Rivera Jomtien) are doing a fit at 50 challenge.. by June 1 you shoul dbe able to complete 45 push ups, 10 pull ups, 80 crunches, 10 dips, and 12km walk.. I think you already can to the walk with out breaking a sweat..
That’s awesome!! Yeah, I can do 12 no problem. The other stuff… probably not 😂
10 legit pull-ups ain’t easy.
@@StashmoI think I can pull off 5 🤔
@@peteonretreat2023 The good news is that you can build up surprisingly fast. About three years ago, I spent a month doing 200 or so pull-ups every other day. Maxed out at 13 in a row. Then I stopped doing them much. Can’t come close to 13 now.
Love Chiang Mai too, and it would be my first choice for retirement but the air quality in burning season is the worst. That blues rock bar sounds excellent, can you provide a google maps link? Thanks and keep up the good work!
JuJu is a really cool spot. Was there again all night last night.
maps.app.goo.gl/brZtqsPocqQRgRqn9?g_st=ic
@@peteonretreat2023 Thanks! I definitely will be there on my next trip. My kind of place.
Heading up there mid April hoping I don't get smoked out. That would really suck 😮
Interesting that you think that Chiang Mai has a better "reputation". Is that a Protestant thing 😮😊?
Lol, something like that I’m sure. 😆
@@peteonretreat2023 lol +1 👍.
Pete, is the new Thai tax law worrying you and your expat friends at all? Retried Working For You put out an excellent vid (This new Thai tax law .. ) about two months ago on it. Seems the Thai gov't will be taxing expats for current, future and even past years income, pensions, etc. The comments below that vid are discouraging to say the least .. many saying they will now be looking to Vietnam or the Philippines. Wondering what you're hearing. Thanks!
I’ll have to check out his video. I’m not really worried at all. If they try to tax me I’ll just move. There’s a lot of discussion but most of the advice I’ve seen from lawyers is sit and wait. Thailand would lose most of they try it with the expats (doesn’t mean they won’t). Most of the people I talk to say they’ll leave if they see anything higher than 10% and some say they’ll leave if there’s any tax.
I see people talking a lot but it’s all rumors. I don’t have a Thai tax ID number… I can’t even file taxes here.
Nice cut Pete… she’s what?
Absolutely amazing!
Stop moaning😂
😂😂😂 I’ll do my best