Life After 50 in Thailand: 21 reasons it beats the U.S.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 เม.ย. 2024
- It comes down to quality of life, why I choose Thailand over the U.S. #phuket #thailand #expatlife
Here are 21 reasons I choose Thailand over the United States:
:29 Quality of life
:38 "Scooterability"
1:59 Emotional health
2:20 Human connection
10:15 the ease of the day
11:05 coffeehouse experience
11:44 Uplifting surroundings
11:54 forces broader perspective
12:15 cost of living
13:00 less consumerism
13:15 healthcare
14:02 the dining experience
14:50 no car needed
15:01 proximity to nearby adventures
15:46 dating
16:25 nature and the ocean
17:30 wellness
18:27 ocean activities
19:02 culinary options
19:25 weather
20:39 safety, calm, and peacefulness
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After living in Thailand for four years, one thing that stands out to me more than anything: my quality of life is better living here than the U.S.
Yea healthcare worse, food worse, water worse , water and power outages, insane traffic, electricity more expensive, real great quality of life
My last trip to Pattaya a few weeks ago changed my life forever. It’s all I think about now. Just need a little more money.
@@alans.philippines don't get sucked in . Thailand will drain you of money and leave you dry .
Only reason why it’s better than the us is because you can’t afford the us. So you have to act like a king in a 3rd world country because you didn’t work hard enough in America
@@mattricci2981 did the barlady cheat u for much money?=) u sound bitter.
I can only agree with you again and again, I just spoke about these exact points with my Thai friend. I've been living in Bangkok for 6 years, alternately in Malaysia when I'm fed up with the city. It's a dream life and I'm so grateful every day that I get to experience it here. I live much healthier than at home in Germany, have lost 35 kilos, do sports, swimming and massage every day. What a dream ❤ And dont forget the beautiful girls everywhere... 😄
That is great news that Thailand inspires your healthy lifestyle, including the 35 kilo weight drop. I often tell my out of shape friends in the U.S. to come to Thailand to get their swag back, and their health. And yes, all the beauty of Thailand can be a motivator, including Thai women 👍
GAY
Still not speaking thai with locals😂
Wow,, I cannot wait.
Curious about your experience in Malaysia. More countryside? Near beach? Thank you for sharing!
I'm living here 17 years, its not all cupcakes and roses. It has vastly improved, but it's not the country comforts you likely enjoy now, but it is safe, there's relatively no opportunity to leagally make money to survive, visa's are not easy unless you work for a company or make a company. You'll always hear the "good stuff" but rarely hear the challenges of lving in Thailand, Philippines, Lao's or cambodia. Just do you Due diligence when making a life changing move. good luck
I agree the pollution is horrible that will shorten your life by at least 10 years the stray dogs the sewage odor everywhere the super hot and super humid weather makes Miami feel like Alaska kinda heat, So it's not all about cheap living your quality of life will defiantly drop in Southeast Asia !!!!!
PS .....THAI FOOD IS WAY OVERRATED !!!!!!
@MrORANGEMAN1966 How about bouncing around between different affordable countries like Turkey, or countries in Europe, like Albania or Croatia, if you want to experience cooler weather and a different culture? That kind of lifestyle seems better to me than staying put in an expensive country like the US or Australia.
I had a Thailand wife , unfortunately she was not a good wife etc . I do miss Thailand 🇹🇭
@josephstewart2827 Why was she not a good wife, and why do you still miss Thailand?
@@MrORANGEMAN1966yea right I pay 100 baht (2.7$) for a pad Thai dish made fresh. Where in the US can I eat like that ?
As a Singaporean..been travelling to Thailand multiple times..my retired age will be living in Thailand.. it make me more alife like a real human being
GAY
Singaporean. Lol that's the first time I've ever heard that. Sounds like a singer/pouring stuff
@@sandblast5636Lol what's gay about wanting to move somewhere to retire exactly?
@@sandblast5636What a dumb answer. Troll.
30-40 years ago I was planning to one day retire in Singapore. Nowadays I don't even go for a holiday there, because it has become too expensive. Now retired in Thailand and am happy here.
I have found both the Thai and Filipino culture offer us a new world of peace and tranquility that we just can’t believe
Yes! Filipino and Thai culture - both feel warm-hearted and joy - in life’s most simple moments.
GAY
I visited the Philippines 3 times last year and is now my go to country that I can honestly not get enough of every time I’m there!! The culture, the friendly English engaging people and the love for the most exotic morena skin sexy eyes Filipinas are just a few reasons to start🥰
@@marcellodivincenzo Thailand is even better. The people are equally friendly in a Buddhist way. The mass transit, food, COL, warmth, it’s amazing.
@@alans.philippines I have visited Thailand many times a year since 2019 and yes I agree with your statement!! However the language barrier in Thailand for a majority of their people is bothersome to me! Now in the Philippines I feel at home with the Catholic religion and women with a warmer heart looking to make a connection w/ me and not feeling inclined to “renting a girlfriend” there as I feel we have to do when in Thailand
Everywhere you go, everywhere you look, there are pretty girls with smiles. That has to be extremely uplifting.
It is believe me.
I am Thai, had lived in California for years. I had a good life there, but still living in Thailand is much better. I am not paying $5.99 a pack for chicken , I am paying $3 for 2 lbs. of organic boneless chicken breast. I like walking on streets and see healthy looking people, see smile, it improves my life. The cost of living here is less than in the us. I know it is increasing but still better.
is it comfortable to you or us because we are thinking and or getting paid in US money? I read earlier comments of someone saying that "you cant make a business or thrive without having to resort to something the country deems illegal", I'm paraphrasing. From my point of view it is cheaper, as an American. I had the impression that its more difficult to have a decent paying job or to move up. Do many ever leave the country? do they travel?
remember you are not just paying $5.99 a pack for the chicken. You are paying ONLY $5.99 to take an animal's life. Animal who has done nothing wrong to you.
My opinion is nothing like the USA good health care and nice places to see. I'll be homesick leaving in random countries.
@Jeezy1302 you are a very mental person. Seek help now . Before you kill someone
Plants are living things too. So are fish. Where does it end?
great points, I just returned from Orange County, CA after living here 3 years, omg the change was unbelievable, I was trying to save money so staying in motels, very dodgy, the police have given up,the homeless (who I feel sorry for because it was frezzin cold)the drugs, living costs etc everything you mentioned, I lasted 6 weeks, quit my storage unit,which was costing 14,000baht per month to hold on too junk I dont need .sold old my old car, quit usa permanently. moved back to Phrae ,a farming province in NE Thailand, living the simple happy life I smiled all the way through your clip ,because I feel exactly the same. always welcome to visit Phrae and do a clip on this beautiful province not visited much by tourists. cheers
Amazing story. It would be a shock to go leave my Thailand life and go back to a U.S. city.
Would love to visit Phrae.
Yes we left the U.S. June 2023 we lived in Nevada,now we live in New Zealand. It’s beautiful,safe,not politically polarized,has affordable medical,peaceful,food quality far healthier meat fruit & veg.
Higher quality of life than living in America for the average person in N.Z. much easier to be happier here for us what it really comes down to.
I agree with everything on your checklist. The quality of life in Thailand is hard to beat. I'm finally retiring next month and will be moving to Thailand in June.
That is exciting. Some foreigners become critical after moving to Thailand; I think the key to making it a great experience is managing expectations and having purpose.
if feels good to listen to someone who is happy and joyful makes me feel better thank you
Ita wonderful there. I'm going back. Renovegas u tuber
ในฐานะเป็นคนกรุงเทพฯ เคยอยู่ภูเก็ตมาสองสามเดือน
ดูวิดีโอนี้แล้วต้องบอกว่าเห็นด้วยอย่างยิ่งกับทุกๆ ประเด็นที่พูดถึง
ขอบคุณที่แชร์ประสบการณ์ ทำให้คิดถึงบรรยากาศที่นั่นมากๆ 😊
Ever since I returned to the US of hate, I can’t stop thinking about Thailand. I’m excited to return there in a few weeks and stay for longer, absorb more of it, and plan to live there.
The US is getting so bad it’s unbelievable.
Hi I’m Charlie an American from Boston. My flight leaves at 10 PM to Vietnam. Love your content and video. Every word of it. I identify with the joy of being overseas, and I also identify with the struggles in America.. totally. My sentiments exactly. Peace.
Thank you Charlie. Vietnam is great too! Enjoy your travels.
I'm with you... living and working in thailand 15 years now and speaks pretty good fluent Thai.
Only thing is that phuket is a turist dump and the most EXPENSIVE place in Thailand up to 3-4 times normal thai price and most expats in places like Phuket Hua hin Pattaya etc cant speak thai ..even after years in the country
I'm with you, Phuket is an example of over-tourism. It was heaven during the pandemic... then came the war and things changed.
Just started studying Thai as a means to expanding my experience living here.
Thanks for your comment
What places do you think are better options? I have been looking into this a lot lately. Thanks!
@@PhilipJames360just now starting to learn Thai????
Is Singapore crazy expensive?
@@hisinvisibleness-fn8qj oh yes..regarded as the most expensive city in whole asia..prices are often higher than europe and usa even
Loved the vid, you look so happy with your life and the people around you. Contentment right there. Long may it continue for you
Thank you David
Loved it ! Great stuff ! Keep these kind of videos coming please ! 🙂
I’ve had the honor and privilege of visiting Thailand, back in 2011, it’s heaven on earth. I salute sir for doing what so many of us would love to do! Greetings from shitcago.😎
Great video, thanks for creating it. Hope to get over there in the next year or so. Have a great day o/
Love the content and the delivery. You opened my eyes so I'm going to visit later this year and look for a home. Mental health is the most important! Thx again
Thank you Alan. Thailand has been the best for my health, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I arrived here from a high-stress job that was not enjoyable, and it was taking a toll on my health. Being in Thailand helped me get my health back on track.
Nice job! Will be in Thailand later this year. I will look you up. Great informative video. 👍🏻
48 year old American that wants to live in Phuket as well. I’ve been there a couple times and absolutely love the vibe.
Hope you can spend more time in Phuket. My hometown is Napa, CA and attended UCSB. But, post-2019 prefer living in Thailand over California
I love how peaceful Thailand is
ขอแนะนำให้ลองไปวัดดูครับ ส่วนใหญ่จะสงบ ร่มรื่น ร่มเย็น มีความสุขไปอีกแบบ และข้อดีของการอยู่ไทยอีกประการคือ มีคนจากทั่วโลกมาเยี่ยม ถ้ามาจากประเทศเดียวกัน ก็เหมือนมีคนมาเยี่ยมเรา ได้อัพเดตข่าวสาร ทำให้เราไม่เหงา
ประเทศไทยรู้สึกสงบและอบอุ่น โดยเฉพาะเมื่อเทียบกับสหรัฐอเมริกา และรู้สึกปลอดภัยและสงบ ฉันรักมัน. ขอบคุณ 🙏
Just subscribed to your channel. I am retiring after a career in teaching and moving to Prachuap Khiri Khan near Hua Hin in June. You mentioned things feel "heavy" in America. I love America, but I am ready to lighten the load, too. There is this feeling of mental exhaustion that is hard to explain. Love your energy and honesty and so happy to be a subscriber now.
Thank you. Exciting to hear you are making the move - I have no regrets. Of course there are moments of missing the familiarity of being 'home', and there are times that are frustrating when living in Thailand - but the positives outweigh the negatives.
@@PhilipJames360 Sage advice. I have known people that had the mindset that everything was going to be perfect in Thailand once they moved there. They are constantly disappointed because of their expectations. You seem to have adapted to the sabai sabai simplicity of Thailand that emphasizes do not over think everything. Thanks for the response.
The tone of the media and sense of inanity 24/7 that it brings have a draining, parasitical effect.
My first visit to Thailand was a few weeks ago, I went to Bangkok, Krabi, and Phuket.. Bangkok was very busy and lively and being from nyc felt fine, used to fast life although more pollution in da air. Had lots of fun tho and easy to travel. Krabi was my fav place happened to be here for songkran and had a great time with lots of locals they are very good ppl and welcoming. Phuket was fun as well a lot of beaches and laid back vibes. All these places had plenty of nightlife and positive vibes all around. Besides nightlife also experience da nature aspect of it, monkeys, elephants, temples, big Buddha, floating markets. It was magical to me, also Food was always good whether I ate out or on da street, 7/11 blew my mind too lol all in all I wud definitely come back I fell in love an at peace. Ty Thailand 🫶🏼
Great video! I'm 50 and have lived in Vietnam for 10 years, but my family and I love the lifestyle in Thailand!
Great content! Thank you for giving us an insight. I might just book a flight and check it out for a month.
EXCELLENT VIDEO. The UK. Is extremely expensive, and we also have loads of poverty and drug issues. Hopefully I will get there. All the best brother. You did the right thing.
love it, sure llooking to head that direction later this year.
Thank you - looking forward to seeing you here soon!
Actually in Thailand there are many secondary cities that are interesting. Near Bangkok there is Hua Hin, a city next to the seaside that is not too busy, If further away there is Chanthaburi, an old city in the eastern region with lovely people, The city has a mix of old and new, the atmosphere is quiet and the cost of living is affordable and cheaper than tourist cities like Phuket, There are many cities you should explore and many beauties waiting to be seen with your own eyes
Thank you for suggesting, looking forward to visiting Chanthaburi later this year.
Couldn't agree more. I am from the States, been working and living in Vietnam for 12 years. After Covid, I felt life is short and decided to leave I my 6 figures corporate job high and dry, then enjoy our true life in DaNang with my beautiful wife.
Hearing great things about DaNang. Going to come see it before the year is over! Sounds like you have zero regrets 💯
Bro you radiate peace 🙏
Great video thanks for sharing daily routine, costs , and for positivity.
just got back from a Thailand vacation - went to phuket and samoi - awesome time....I'm an old surfer guy in San Diego, CA USA - I concur....the USA has changed - I need more chill in my life - looking forward to returning to Thailand! great info on your videos !
Thank you. I miss my home state of California, and love San Diego. San Francisco was my favorite city in the world pre-2020, now it is my least favorite. I hope U.S. cities rebound and return to what they once were.
Great video buddy. Glad to see you happy there.
Thanks Murph!
Phuket has a relatively high cost of living. You can avoid the high cost of living by moving to a nearby province such as Krabi or Phang Nga.
Interesting you say this - I would Surat Thani as well.
Love the channel man! Your definitely talented!
Thank you Malton
@@PhilipJames360 fasho 👍
Love this footage! Brilliant!!
Thank you
Very good presentation and composite of local life in Phuket, as tourists, many do not know or experience that side of the coin. You probably add another 5 or 6 reasons compared to the USA. Political ineptitude, everyone's sensitivities, agendas left and right, drink the Kool-aid mentality, infrastructure issues, political correctness run amok, taxes up the ying-yang, etc. You should do a companion series on the cons living in Phuket. That way we have a broader and clearer picture overall. Looking forward towards your next video
Jim, I agree with you, there are another 5 or 6, or even more! But, there are downsides too. Am planning to do a video about the downsides next.
I came in April for 10 days what an experience, im already looking for flights for July and even December. Until I retire I'll spend 2 holidays a year IN THAILAND. THE LAND OF A MILLION SMILES!!!!
Well u just convinced me to take a trip to Thailand and truly check it out for a couple of months..NO JOKE.. im 54, retired and ready to venture out and have a massive change of scenery..Thk u for this video, I just discovered ur channel and am now a subscriber...great commentary and video presentation....thk u.. G Bless.
Thank you Jeremiah, looking forward to seeing you in Thailand!
Seeing all of you different youtubers have me ready to pack up and go.
It is not perfect, but it is the best place I know, and the best of my visits to 25 countries last year. Thank you for watching.
Great Video thank You for sharing!
Great vlog Sir 🙏
Hello, thank you for saying good things about Thailand. I am a Thai person from the countryside, farming and farming. Sometimes I secretly think that I would like to have a foreign boyfriend who loves a quiet, lonely, simple life. But it's a funny dream of mine haha.
The simple life is a rich life.
Thank you for your comment
I am Thai, but I know the cost of private hospitalization in Thailand is not cheap, but still a lot cheaper than in US, Canada, or Europe. I think it would make sense for westerners that want to live in Thailand to have good insurance to cover their health here in Thailand because it can still hit your pocket pretty good if you get into something major. Other than that, I think life in Thailand is very easy going and very affordable, even if the optics of it is not so with all the high-end shops popping up. You just have to be more persistent and open up to dining in local shops and markets to get great prices. Cheers!!!
Insurance is a lot cheaper in Thailand than all western world countries.. Life in Thailand is far superior !!
u do know that most countrys in europe has social welfare yes?
healthcare cost almost nothing..like thailands "30 baht "scheme
My healthcare is free in USA , plus I always had a decent job in USA so I had heath insurance from my employer which most working people do in USA.
@@bigmark2424 u do know that 51% of the us doesn't really have money for healthcare and sitting home and eating painkillers is standard for most americans?
Yes! I love the local cuisine. I agree with you about insurance, especially after seeing foreigners who have an accident in Thailand without it, and then have to resort to a gofundme.
I should have mentioned in the video, I have Thai and international coverage, but for general checkups and the dentists, paying out of pocket has been easy and not painful in regard to the expense compared to the U.S.
Thanks for your comment.
Love your content❤
Thank you 🙏
Oh wow, I can dig that lifestyle you got there.... And OMG, the young lady working at the smoothie/desert shop was very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your daily life.
Thank you
Wow she was so beautiful
Amen especially your last point. I feel calm and Happy on my Thailand trips Hope to make the move in the next few years.
First time viewer, great video, full of useful information. Thank you for the time and effort you put into the video.
Thank you for your comment. It was fun making this video, more to come!
Good Simple Humble Kind Video. Enjoy dear Sir. You doin just fine there 👍🍭🎉
I definitely like your videos. My Thai wife and I will be moving to Krabi in the next few years. We bought property, and will be building a home before we move.
Cheers 🍻, very informative! Thnx
This is definitely something I want to do live in Thailand. I spent my holidays there last year.
You just gave me confirmation bro. I’m 29 got medically retired out the Air Force back 2019. I’ve visited 12 countries and been living here in Dallas for a minute now. Think I’m just about to take the leap. Thank you.
Thank you. I think you will like Phuket compared to Dallas, if not permanently at least it will be a nice break.
Yes this Man is absolutely correct. I have multiple license to grow Ganja and Ganjong. It is a bit hot. This is the price of Freedom. The peorple here are awesome.
The best video. I learned a lot. RESPECT BROTHER
Thank you
@@PhilipJames360 YOU TOLD THE TRUTH. RESPECT. AND YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT LIFE. YOU HAVE TOO FEEL GOOD WITHIN. SO CREDIT TO YOU FOR PLACING YOUR WELLBEING FIRST. KEEP SHINNING BROTHER.
Agree with all of your points. Looking forward to living a better life in Nong Khai within the near future.
First time at your channel. Been to Thailand in Sept/23. Wanted to know something of Phuket. Thanks for the info and tour. Im in USA, Virginia. But looking to sell home and move overseas. Thailand on my mind since I was there in 1975. Always thought highly of Thailand people. A return visit next year.
Great job!!!
loved this video. scubsribed from Dallas TX
Thank you
Yes it’s right what you said. The life is better in Thailand. We will go next year to Jomtien and we think we will have a good time, for the rest of our life. Best wishes from Germany Siri and Uwe
That's great news! The expats I know in Jomtien say they love it.
Great video 💯
Hi! Nice video! We live in Montana and it is better than most places in the country. I am so intrigued with Thailand as a second country to live in. Have a great day!
Try it! the most expensive thing is the flights and Visa. Once you arrive, your dollar goes a long way. You instantly give your self more treats as you feel how much more purchasing power you have. People are friendly. Take a vacation. 10 days.
I was about to say the area is missing the veneer that people pay for here in Waikiki,
... then you sat down in the coffee shop. Wow! I love the aesthetic.
What a beautiful tour. Thank you for sharing this. Your genuine appreciation and glowing heart are really inspiring. Aloha ✌🙏🤙
Thank you
You look great man!
I'm in my 50's as well. Definitely gotta get over there.👊🏿💯✈
Thank you. Thailand makes it easier to stay in shape I think. Hope you can make it here soon.
Great video and I totally agree with what you mentioned in your video. I live in Okinawa, Japan and the lifestyle is very similar here. I'm retired and can't go back to the US for a lot of the same reasons. I will be visiting Bangkok and Pattaya for my first trip to Thailand. I'm really looking forward to it. Keep up the great work and I look forward to viewing more content from your channel. Thank you.
Wow, I love Okinawa! Was just there last month, and if I lived in Japan it would be there over mainland Japan. Okinawa feels more relaxed, less rigid, and more warm-hearted compared to Japan's cities. If not Phuket and Thailand, Okinawa would be atop my list for expat life. Enjoy Bangkok, and maybe consider Phuket as well during your visit.
Great video my friend 💕👍🏼👏🏼 thanks for sharing this with us all. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽🥰✌🏼
Thank you. If not Thailand, would be right there with you in Mexico! I love CDMX
I like your vibe...subscribed! Wifey and I will be there one day soon.
Thank you! Hope you make it to Thailand sooner than later!
I love your content❤ I’m a Thai Married USA husband living in USA, and I miss Thailand.
Thank you. I love the U.S., but love living in Thailand more for it's peacefulness and kindness. And, I feel better emotional and physical health being in Thailand over the U.S.
Welcome to Thailand. I ‘m glad you happy here.
Thank you
Great info. I have been looking at different places as i transition into the digital nomad lifestyle and this seems like where i want to be. Sort of reminds me of Honolulu in the 80's without the high cost of living. Thank you for sharing.
Great Video - very Positive - Thanks.
Thank you
great video.!
First time watching your video and loved it alot.Thanks! It looks like much better life there then in the western countries with stress , pollution and bad athmosphire. I'm thinking to do the same as you and move to Phuket sometime . I need to save more mony in order to stay long time there. Hopfully i'll meet you there one day.
Love your video. Thanks. I’m anAmerican who has lived in Taiwan for 7 years. I watched all of your Taiwan videos also. Nice work. I stay in Taiwan for many of the same reasons you mentioned about Thailand- safety, convenience, cost of living, weather, and more.
Question- if I came to Phuket and wanted to stay in a more local neighborhood or area, what area would you recommend? I have heard that parts of Phuket can get rather crazy.
Thank you Joe. I love working from Hualien, I like Hengchun too.
You will find the same peacefulness of Taiwan in Phuket. The difference is, Phuket is more joyful, lively, and warm-hearted compared to Taiwan. And Phuket is more comfortable in regard to service design, and more familiar when it comes to interacting with foreigners.
For me, the key to enjoying Phuket is avoiding Patong. In many ways, Phuket Town is similar to Hualien - both influenced by Chinese culture. Or, you could try furthest south for a more island vibe.
This video gave me hope when I was having a bad day!
Excellent video and anyone who has lived overseas in Thailand 🇹🇭 understands what you are talking about. Can't wait to get back to make it my permanent home 😊
Thank you for your comment, and hope to see you back in Thailand soon!
I’m with you man. I always feel so recharged and optimistic when I travel to Phuket. I just had a two week Vaca for Songkram there and it was amazing. I lived in Phuket for a year, but as an ESL teacher online, I was having a hard time making income. Still
Searching for remote income ideas so I can move back there. Any ideas? Thanks man. Great content… 🙏
Awesome video man im 57yo after going overseas. Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam etc . I found it hard to come back to USA 🇺🇸 I literally 😢 tear up at the Airport but it gives me purpose and drive to keep Grinding in America because in America you can make $ still it doesn't make me depressed anymore because I know theirs a better way of life overseas 3years I be their permanent .
Thank you. No doubt the U.S. is still the world's best opportunity, especially if one is willing to hustle. Once the $ is set, the way of life in SEA is hard to beat when it comes to joyfulness and peacefulness - it is the latter that seems most valuable as we get older. With this, comes good health. Looking forward to seeing you here in three years!
@PhilipJames360 New subscriber here Thanks for your videos james
Good stuff!
ไทยแลนด์ยินดีต้อนรับ สำหรับคนที่รักคนไทย รักวัฒนธรรมไทย รักสังคมแบบไทย ครับ
ขอบคุณ ฉันรักประเทศไทยและผู้คนในประเทศไทย ความสงบและความมีน้ำใจทำให้ที่นี่เป็นสถานที่ที่ดีที่สุดในโลก พร้อมด้วยสิ่งอื่นๆ อีกมากมายรวมถึงอาหารด้วย!
You're definitely making Phuket look better than others who told me to stay away because it was too touristy and people thought I'd hate it.
I hear this so often from people. And it is true if they only visit Patong. But Phuket has so much more to offer. For example, I never go to Patong. There are other areas of the island that are less touristy, and offer a great experience; for living and visiting.
Well this can be true. Yet here you can "change the channel!! Hua Hin is the Place to live!
Great video that covered a lot of useful information. Do you know if there are any good mountain biking trails there (and a place to rent mountain bikes)?
Michael, good question about mountain bikes. I see tours advertised, but have not explored it yet.
Great video,yes us cost of living is crazy now.And no social life
Well said and thought out. Many of the reason resonate for sure. No plan to move from Florida to Thailand but still had mme thinking how much nicer it would be. I still have NFL season and season tickets to home games in Miami, but my wife and I travel off season. We just visited Japan for a month, in Korea for 2 weeks, then we are coming to Thailand for a month. We try to do two long trips a year so keeps us on the road 5-7 months a year.
Mike, I miss football season in the U.S. Especially the camaraderie with friends and going to games. If pre-2020 this experience alone would keep me in the U.S. more so. But with the increase in tension and friction, Thai peacefulness becomes more desirable than returning to the U.S. for the things I miss, if they come with the added stress. Your Asia trip sounds great.
Thank you for your video I can’t wait to leave the US
Great video
I'm 62 been here 2 years live in Chumphon with my Thai wife. I'm from California and I'm so glad to be here away from the madness of working till u die mentality. Thailand has taught Me what you don't need in life. Once I figured out less is better really don't sweat the small stuff go with the flow and all the other mantras I used to preach but not practice my life finally made sense. The beaches here remind me of pics of San Diego circa 1950
I wish I would have discussed it 20 years ago but better late then never..cheers
Curt, agree! Chumphon looks nice, would like to come that way one day to see it firsthand.
I'm 63 and been to Thailand a couple of times...seriously considering it over the Philippines. Since you are around my age, may I ask what you do to keep busy? I am concerned because I don''t do much here in the U.S. , although a lot of that is due to budget constrictions. I would have a budget of around 3500 U.S. if I were to move there. I'd also like to fine a wife or partner younger than myself, but not looking for any too young. It seems that is more feasible in the Philippines.
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where I'm at in Tha Sae there are very few westerners and as a result very few western food choices
The good news is I'm only 20 minutes from the beach and walk there daily. I've settled into family life as my wife has 2 kids 15 and 12 so driving them to school and back is normal routine
Visiting the Islands when we can and overnight beach trips are essential for Me.
If I was twenty years younger Chumphon would probably be to slow but at 60 and bungalow rentals on the beach for $400 a month it's a great jumping off point
You may want to Check out Hua Hin and Cha Am lots of x pats and Western food
Wherever u end up the word will spread and the girls will come around so that's not really an issue in my opinion
My wife is 40 and I wouldn't go younger for a serious relationship but if just fun different story.
Good luck get a home base and travel around from there and u will figure out
Lots of great u tubers
For Thailand..no time to be Sad
Joe and Thai girl gift to name a few ... Cheers
Forgot to Mention $3500 is more then enough to rent a place and Travel I usually spend around $2500 and travel
Unless your in Phuket or Bkk and at the bars u will always have money left over
@@curtgemmil6447 I rarely if ever drink anymore..so I have that going for me! lol Thanks for the response.
I'm from the states(Mn.),retired, 58 and living in Phon Thong (Issan) for a little over a year. Much better and cheaper than the states. Not a tourist trap or bad pollution but no ocean walks up here but it's cheaper than Phuket or Bangkok and easy to save up for holidays/traveling etc. Biggest drawback for me is it gets really hot to be outdoors alot this time of year. I don't mind the rain, I'm looking forward to the rainy season this year actually. Nice job on the video,best wishes to you.
Msia less hotter than Thailand.It always rain all year round except in march n april.Come to Msia, u will be surprised😊
Thank you Darin, Phon Thong is on my calendar for later this year. It sounds nice.
I'm from the Netherlands. Life is getting really expensive overhere and we have a housing crisis. I'm giving serious thought towards leaving. Thailand seems a great place to be and the people seem really nice. Everything is so much cheaper than overhere. Only downside for me would be the temperature in Thailand I guess🥵
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Mate 👍 like your work , cant beat the $7 thai massage
I can’t argue about the food being better in Phuket, as I have yet to visit the south of Thailand. But I can say that I have eaten some ridiculously tasty food from Bangkok, and all across Isaan. I’m absolutely in love with Thai cuisine. 😋
I’m eventually going to have to head south and see what it’s all about. 🙂👍🏻
Hi Phillip,
Barry R. / Dallas, Tx. I’ll be in Phuket on Aug 1.
I’m moving to live there. Very good, honest video.
Thanks for sharing.
Barry/Dallas
Barry, thank you. It will be great to have you here. Reach out as the time gets closer.
I agree totally, its less expensive, and don't need to own a car if you don't want to. you save so much money not owning a car. Thailand is so much fun and people are friendly.
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Kul video for the exception of you recording inside the massage shop... Thailand is an amazing country and we should be thankful, we westerns are allowed in... Once you visit the land of smiles, you become addicted to Thai food and the people. I too will live in Thailand, when I retire... Go where you are best treated.
Well said about "go where you are treated best". I would like to add, and where you 'feel' best. Thanks for watching (massage shop provided permission in advance as I go there often)
I wonder if the other clients minded you being in the massage shop speaking loudly. That’s my one annoyance in the massage shops where usually tourists will come in loudly when the whole point you are in there for is to relax.
You are speaking every words I have in my head, I first step foot in Thailand was from the 90s and fell in love with it since then. Finally retiring in 2 months and moving to Chiang Mai with my family. Funny you said big house, big car, going to Costco, etc. those things will bankrupt you and you will be living in debts forever in the U.S.
Wow, I just heard the same from a friend in NY who plans to do like you, and move his family to Chiang Mai.
Good points.. your video captures a lot of what makes living here better life quality.. especially for near/post retirement age. However, there is significant adapting to culture here needed to be smooth sailing.. i.e. no public display of anger. I've been here 34 years.. couldn't imagine living anywhere else.. oh, fluency in Thai helps tremendously
Henry, wow... 34 years. Studying Thai now, and looking forward to it making the experience of living here even better. I am curious, where do you choose to make home in Thailand, which city?
@@PhilipJames360 all the reasons you mentioned.. plus the food is awesome, the smallest food cart offers such a selection of dishes, it's mind boggling! *Note, I enjoyed rice on arrival.. I'm in CM. Yes, the air is bad, we hide next to purifiers.. But I know the city extremely well, would be hard to relocate. From your video, it seems you do not need Thai to navigate your day. I was working on the floor in a factory of 1,800 worker bees.. fluency in Thai was not an option!