Some things are expensive here for sure .. but you learn where to eat & go. But yes some things are silly prices , razors, 🪒 foam , deodorant & some western type things
Hey Jon yeah it's absolutely insane how expensive Gillette razors and shaving cream is here... However if you're willing to just step down from the fusion to the Mach 3.... Wooooooo.
Thanks Mark, one of your lady subscribers here, I always enjoy your videos and practical advice and tips even though I already live here! I am looking forward to the lady retiree interview.
Hey Donna that's awesome thank you very much and again as I said in the video I do apologize to my female watchers I can only talk from a guy's perspective when it comes to certain things.. Hopefully you'll enjoy the interview with Leanne It will be coming sometime later next week Cheers 🥂
Dropping videos hot streak award to the Doc! The videos (to me) are immensely valuable and give me a real 'irrevocable' sense of value to money sense / cents!
Hey brother I hope that you got your shirt that I left you at the front desk of your hotel!!!! Thank you so much for your support of my channel I truly appreciate you my friend!!!!!!
Thanks brother, I appreciate it, I'll be adding that to my next video! I'm releasing a video next week about motorbikes rentals purchases etc etc everything that you need to know..
I spent the summer in Thailand, it was my second trip. My first trip I foolishly wore jeans and golf shirts. It was way too hot. For my second trip, I bought lightweight cargo shorts and compression shirts from Amazon. Very affordable and far more comfortable. I also bought a couple of pairs of cargo pants from Duluth Trading that are much lighter and more comfortable than jeans. Those of y'all with dad bods may want to skip the compression shirts, but the moisture wicking properties are much better than ordinary tshirts. As far as shaving, I stupidly did not put a brand new can of shave get in my toiletry bag and so ran out. Shave foam does not work as well for me. I also checked the prices on medications, since I'm an old man with multiple prescriptions and found that Amazon Pharmacy is cheaper than the little pharmacies in Thailand. Sometimes a little cheaper, sometimes a lot cheaper.
Yeah man, it's crazy how hot it gets out there, I remember the first time I came here I wore jeans and I just about died! As far as the medications I'm quite surprised that you couldn't find them here cheaper... It's been my experience that every single thing from the pharmacy here is way cheaper than it is back in North America.. Thanks for watching and commenting Have a blessed day
Expat living in Thailand almost seven years.Bought two suits and a sports jacket, custom made about 4 years ago. Worn once. Bought a nice pair of shoes at the mall today for $11. Good for walking around.
Hey doc great video, do you know how they knew the Girl eaten by the shark at the start of the movie Jaws had dandruff? ............. They found her head and shoulders on the beach. Have you been swimming again? That snake was crazy. Looking forward to more China videos
Stocked up on stick deodorant and rubbers when I went home. The large size rubbers in Thailand are small. You can get magnums on Lazada but they’re expensive and often sold out.
Good Video Doc 😊. A lot of good information 👍. How do you tell the difference between the Knockoffs vs the Real one's 🤔 ❓️ Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏.
That's a great question... I'm going to be doing a whole video on that topic in the near future! It's really difficult because you can walk into a shopping center here and it's full of knockoff stuff... Pretty much unless you're going to a flagship store you're going to be buying knock-offs... You can also tell by the price
Hi Dr Mark, we love your videos, learning a lot from you. We're retiring to Hua Hin next year. Question regarding laser eye surgery, planning to get it done there . Do you know the cost for it , must be cheaper than Canada. Thanks from your fans from Alberta
Hey Raymond I honestly don't know what laser surgery costs here but I can definitely tell you this much it's going to be cheaper than Canada for sure... Sadly enough I don't qualify for laser surgery because I have a problem where I need reading glasses and I guess laser surgery won't fix that... Ugh
I truly believe that yes in Vietnam it's definitely cheaper for Levi's as well as Nike's... Cambodia I believe as well.. I'm not sure why it's so expensive here again they are considered luxury items... Cheers mate beer 🍻
You should do a Phuket vs Thailand cost of living. I know a few pats who are heading over to Vietnam during high season just to get away from the crazy.
Hey Dave I can definitely do that It's a shame because if people just put a little effort into living here they wouldn't have to run away to Vietnam...
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I agree, I haven't talked to anyone else yet, but I'm thinking about only doing 180 days anyway to avoid the tax confusion. I don't know, it's a pain trying to game the whole thing.
Your videos are the most informative, Thank you! Question: Is there help with moving. Say I'm switching condos and have a lot of stuff. Are there movers there or how would you move your things? Now that I bought a full sized refrigerator for my condo 😆🤣
Hey Steven they're all kinds of different options for moving here.. You can find different companies that can help you with the move and it is so affordable it's almost hilarious... Don't worry about it you can literally get the name of 50 different guys that will help you move within the matter of minutes... Cheers mate 🍻
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean That is really great to know. Thank you for answering my question. I am getting ready for my move and am trying to prepare and learn as much as possible
Lol Bro do you really hate my intros that much??? Lol I promise you next one it'll just be nothing but action I won't speak at all... Lol Have a blessed day
How are clothing sizes? I know that I won't find clothing that fits me off the rack (52US, I take up space). But what about foot size 12/13? Where I'm at here in the Philippines I'm out of luck. Everything is an amazon order. That truck speaks to me. 17k ain't bad for something that utilitarian. I'd totally get a little crane for it though, save my back.
Hey mate that is going to be an issue if you're really big here... Shoes sneakers sandals etc etc in larger sizes are hard to come by.. If you're looking for clothing do you just go and have them custom made You're going to feel fantastic about yourself and they're going to look great..
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Yes, I used them for years and recently switched to Harry's which cost was Gillette used to. I wish I remembered the exact price but it was so much that my mind rejected recording it.
Hey Michael not too many people actually make a 250 oddly enough usually you have to go for a 300 or a 350.. And they are typically around 8 to 10,000 baht a month... I'm doing a video next week about bike rentals everything that you need to know how much they are the different seasons everything I can possibly think of about the bikes so hopefully you'll catch that video.. Cheers mate 🍻
Hey Matthew it's not easy finding ++++size clothing so a lot of the larger guys that I know actually have their clothes custom made It's so cheap it's not funny and trust me you're going to look fantastic! The ladies love a guy wearing fitted clothing It's true!!!!!
Sorry dr mark..... I just can't -- 'unwatch' -- your Siem Reap video of a year ago !!! Just can't (!) and being an old man in the US - wanting to retire somewhere cheap & comfortable now IS A PRIORITY for me ? -- No beach needed - I'm alone - quite content and needing to live on $1600 SS 'somewhere' !!! I don't drink much or smoke - but I like good food - and I understand Siem Reap has awesome food @ amazing prices ?!? Rentals for fully furnished really nice studios are also very cheap ! ( as u know ) - - - The over 55 "retirement visa" Cambodia has is 'unbelievable' and also suits my budget very well ? A relaxed vibe comfortable culture friendly locals - English & the use of the USD - is all very attractive for me. (?) Do you think I could easily live the 'comfortable' somewhat frugal life there in 2025 for the $800 many expats claim to be doing ? It actually appears from the US - that I still can ?!? > What say you ? --- It appears the only more expensive purchase might be to buy a decent used Honda 125 Click ? ✌👍🙏❤🍺 ( no beach needed )
Hey mate 100% listen if you're naughty drinker and not susceptible to falling for the local lovely ladies seduction and manipulation, You can definitely live in Cambodia on 800 US dollars a month and have an incredible life. The food there is amazing they have a great variety of different cuisines if you love Mexican food,,,, wooooh And again as you've obviously done some research the rental market there will absolutely blow your mind at what you can get for less than 300 US dollars a month... That's going to leave you $500 to enjoy yourself and mate I'll tell you this much You can have such a great time you can travel etc etc. Brother just come, just come over and try it I promise you if Siem Reap isn't for you there's spots here in Thailand where you can have an amazing life on 800 US dollars... Thank you so much for taking the time and talking to me I truly appreciate it. Cheers mate 🍻
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean i am so THANKFUL you answered me in such detail ! My SS is about $1600 (USD) - but - I honestly didn't think I could afford Thailand. (Don't have the 800,000 Baht they require) I am frugal and Chiang Mai appealed to me also - in addition to Siem Reap. All except the visa issues / visa runs ? --- Cambodia just appears much easier and less messy with visa ? Could live there and visit Chiang Mai for a bit cooler temps ? (fly in & out) A relaxed Jomtien also had my attention ? > All the best !!! 🙏🍻
100% mate you would have no trouble at all living in Cambodia with that type of money from your pension. As you say you can definitely hop a flight bring a bus over to Thailand once in awhile to check things out. You'll be living a fantastic life....
good video ,why do you give prices in dollars, it should be in Baht. the cost of living in thailand to me in Jomtien is around 55,000Ba month to have good life,if female company is required that price will increase way up .why when living here do you compare clothes to USA ,when in Thailand forget your home town ,if not it's not worth staying here the best country in the world ,Think Thai and enjoy this great country ,you talk as you are missing where you came from .
Hey Derek the whole reason behind giving the amount in US dollars is again so that people can build a budget in their own currency... As you can plainly see I showed everything in how much it was in Thai baht, but again let's be honest everybody understands the US dollar.. That's why I do it that way Cheers mate 🍻
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I own my condo so no rent ,maintainance 10,000bB a year electric water 800 B a month ,I have car and honda dream motor bike ,go to beach often on bed and under brolly ,swimming in pool afternoon go to very good restaurant often play pool most evenings so 55,000 or 60,000 I spend for good life.
@ your a typical Liberal blaming Trump for Biden/ Harris idiotic policies for destroying this great country. It’s no wonder Trump won by a landslide. Now who’s drinking the Kool Aid lol 😂
@@jackfrost-fu7hz you are on the wrong TH-cam channel. Westerners escaped the idiotic open borders all of the democratic goof ups!! The last 4 years of Hell
Hey Steve I hope for you guys that the price is do come down on stuff.... I'm not 100% sure how that's going to work when it is the American consumer that actually pays the tariffs... But hopefully it works out for you guys.. I know that prices in Canada are absolutely foolish right now.... Have a blessed day mate ..
Mark doing his best helping guys build a budget in Thailand. Once a girl is added, budget destroyed... Lol
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No doubt about it
Some things are expensive here for sure .. but you learn where to eat & go. But yes some things are silly prices , razors, 🪒 foam , deodorant & some western type things
Hey Jon yeah it's absolutely insane how expensive Gillette razors and shaving cream is here...
However if you're willing to just step down from the fusion to the Mach 3....
Wooooooo.
@ haha , I get some from 7/11. Are ok ish ..
Thanks Mark, one of your lady subscribers here, I always enjoy your videos and practical advice and tips even though I already live here! I am looking forward to the lady retiree interview.
Hey Donna that's awesome thank you very much and again as I said in the video I do apologize to my female watchers I can only talk from a guy's perspective when it comes to certain things..
Hopefully you'll enjoy the interview with Leanne
It will be coming sometime later next week
Cheers 🥂
Dropping videos hot streak award to the Doc! The videos (to me) are immensely valuable and give me a real 'irrevocable' sense of value to money sense / cents!
Hey Odin, thanks mate I'm glad you're getting something out of these videos..
Truly appreciate all of your support
Videos are super informative. Keep up the good work brother.
Cheers mate 🍻 Thanks for watching!
Truly appreciate your support
Have a blessed day
Like this one man stay on that track❤
Cheers mate 🥂
Have a blessed day
Was amazing seeing you today! Keep it up brother. Your Saudi fan who supports Manchester United!
Hey brother I hope that you got your shirt that I left you at the front desk of your hotel!!!!
Thank you so much for your support of my channel I truly appreciate you my friend!!!!!!
Hey comrade! Unfortunately i still haven’t received anything? I am at Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim bay
Hey brother it's down front at the front desk for you!!!!!!
I personally dropped it off there myself this morning.....
My bad brother! They are transferring it to me atm! Thanks a lot icon❤️
Good scoop Mark , always need to k ow what is available and what to bring .
Long term absolutely buy a bike .
Be well 👍
Thanks brother, I appreciate it, I'll be adding that to my next video!
I'm releasing a video next week about motorbikes rentals purchases etc etc everything that you need to know..
I spent the summer in Thailand, it was my second trip. My first trip I foolishly wore jeans and golf shirts. It was way too hot. For my second trip, I bought lightweight cargo shorts and compression shirts from Amazon. Very affordable and far more comfortable. I also bought a couple of pairs of cargo pants from Duluth Trading that are much lighter and more comfortable than jeans. Those of y'all with dad bods may want to skip the compression shirts, but the moisture wicking properties are much better than ordinary tshirts. As far as shaving, I stupidly did not put a brand new can of shave get in my toiletry bag and so ran out. Shave foam does not work as well for me. I also checked the prices on medications, since I'm an old man with multiple prescriptions and found that Amazon Pharmacy is cheaper than the little pharmacies in Thailand. Sometimes a little cheaper, sometimes a lot cheaper.
Yeah man, it's crazy how hot it gets out there, I remember the first time I came here I wore jeans and I just about died!
As far as the medications I'm quite surprised that you couldn't find them here cheaper...
It's been my experience that every single thing from the pharmacy here is way cheaper than it is back in North America..
Thanks for watching and commenting
Have a blessed day
Expat living in Thailand almost seven years.Bought two suits and a sports jacket, custom made about 4 years ago. Worn once. Bought a nice pair of shoes at the mall today for $11. Good for walking around.
Hey Bruce thanks for watching and commenting
Have a blessed day brother
Hey doc great video, do you know how they knew the Girl eaten by the shark at the start of the movie Jaws had dandruff? ............. They found her head and shoulders on the beach. Have you been swimming again? That snake was crazy. Looking forward to more China videos
Aw that was just brutal...
Lol
Funny but brutal...
Yeah I'll be making some other content here soon don't worry..
Cheers mate 🍻
great video. many more like this please showing everyday products we need. can you do mattress topper ?
Let me find out about the mattress toppers...
Cheers mate 🍻
Stocked up on stick deodorant and rubbers when I went home. The large size rubbers in Thailand are small. You can get magnums on Lazada but they’re expensive and often sold out.
Lol
I'll be,,,,, Wait for it,,,,,, touching on that in another video...
Lol
Some decent prices there doc. The Toyota was surprisingly inexpensive compared to western countries
That's the crazy thing can you believe you can get a brand new truck for less than $17,000??????
I think that's amazing
Cheers mate
That was great
Hey mate thank you very much I appreciate that...
What a wonderful compliment...
Have a blessed day
Good Video Doc 😊. A lot of good information 👍. How do you tell the difference between the Knockoffs vs the Real one's 🤔 ❓️
Keep the video's comin.
Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏.
That's a great question... I'm going to be doing a whole video on that topic in the near future!
It's really difficult because you can walk into a shopping center here and it's full of knockoff stuff...
Pretty much unless you're going to a flagship store you're going to be buying knock-offs...
You can also tell by the price
Hi Dr Mark, we love your videos, learning a lot from you. We're retiring to Hua Hin next year. Question regarding laser eye surgery, planning to get it done there . Do you know the cost for it , must be cheaper than Canada. Thanks from your fans from Alberta
Hey Raymond I honestly don't know what laser surgery costs here but I can definitely tell you this much it's going to be cheaper than Canada for sure...
Sadly enough I don't qualify for laser surgery because I have a problem where I need reading glasses and I guess laser surgery won't fix that...
Ugh
Is it a lot cheaper in Vietnam or Cambodia for Levi’s? Nike ? Adidas ? Thanks
I truly believe that yes in Vietnam it's definitely cheaper for Levi's as well as Nike's...
Cambodia I believe as well..
I'm not sure why it's so expensive here again they are considered luxury items...
Cheers mate beer 🍻
You should do a Phuket vs Thailand cost of living. I know a few pats who are heading over to Vietnam during high season just to get away from the crazy.
Hey Dave I can definitely do that
It's a shame because if people just put a little effort into living here they wouldn't have to run away to Vietnam...
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I agree, I haven't talked to anyone else yet, but I'm thinking about only doing 180 days anyway to avoid the tax confusion. I don't know, it's a pain trying to game the whole thing.
Hey Dave I agree with you 100%
I'm not going past my 179 days for the exact same reason!
Cheers mate
Your videos are the most informative, Thank you! Question: Is there help with moving. Say I'm switching condos and have a lot of stuff. Are there movers there or how would you move your things? Now that I bought a full sized refrigerator for my condo 😆🤣
Hey Steven they're all kinds of different options for moving here..
You can find different companies that can help you with the move and it is so affordable it's almost hilarious...
Don't worry about it you can literally get the name of 50 different guys that will help you move within the matter of minutes...
Cheers mate 🍻
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean That is really great to know. Thank you for answering my question. I am getting ready for my move and am trying to prepare and learn as much as possible
Starts at 3:10
Lol
Bro do you really hate my intros that much???
Lol
I promise you next one it'll just be nothing but action I won't speak at all...
Lol
Have a blessed day
How are clothing sizes? I know that I won't find clothing that fits me off the rack (52US, I take up space). But what about foot size 12/13? Where I'm at here in the Philippines I'm out of luck. Everything is an amazon order.
That truck speaks to me. 17k ain't bad for something that utilitarian. I'd totally get a little crane for it though, save my back.
Hey mate that is going to be an issue if you're really big here...
Shoes sneakers sandals etc etc in larger sizes are hard to come by..
If you're looking for clothing do you just go and have them custom made You're going to feel fantastic about yourself and they're going to look great..
I am coming to Thailand on 3 Dec thru 31 Dec 2024 do i need a ETA before i come, need help.
Gillette Fusión is really expensive in the US also
Hey John is it that expensive in the United States?
Again I haven't been to the US in wow over 7 years.......
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Yes, I used them for years and recently switched to Harry's which cost was Gillette used to. I wish I remembered the exact price but it was so much that my mind rejected recording it.
How much is a 250 scooter? Like a yamaha, honda ETC
Hey Michael not too many people actually make a 250 oddly enough usually you have to go for a 300 or a 350..
And they are typically around 8 to 10,000 baht a month...
I'm doing a video next week about bike rentals everything that you need to know how much they are the different seasons everything I can possibly think of about the bikes so hopefully you'll catch that video..
Cheers mate 🍻
As a fat bastard, I was wondering about big and tall stores, or big and tall clothing at big C and lotus
Hey Matthew it's not easy finding ++++size clothing so a lot of the larger guys that I know actually have their clothes custom made
It's so cheap it's not funny and trust me you're going to look fantastic!
The ladies love a guy wearing fitted clothing It's true!!!!!
Laugh at your lifestyle ? Whos doing that ? Looks like your living the dream 2 me doc !
Oh brother it's hilarious how people think that I'm living like a pauper, How I'm barely existing, How I have absolutely no life whatsoever....
Lol
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Sorry dr mark..... I just can't -- 'unwatch' -- your Siem Reap video of a year ago !!! Just can't (!) and being an old man in the US - wanting to retire somewhere cheap & comfortable now IS A PRIORITY for me ? -- No beach needed - I'm alone - quite content and needing to live on $1600 SS 'somewhere' !!! I don't drink much or smoke - but I like good food - and I understand Siem Reap has awesome food @ amazing prices ?!? Rentals for fully furnished really nice studios are also very cheap ! ( as u know ) - - - The over 55 "retirement visa" Cambodia has is 'unbelievable' and also suits my budget very well ? A relaxed vibe comfortable culture friendly locals - English & the use of the USD - is all very attractive for me. (?) Do you think I could easily live the 'comfortable' somewhat frugal life there in 2025 for the $800 many expats claim to be doing ? It actually appears from the US - that I still can ?!? > What say you ? --- It appears the only more expensive purchase might be to buy a decent used Honda 125 Click ? ✌👍🙏❤🍺 ( no beach needed )
Hey mate 100% listen if you're naughty drinker and not susceptible to falling for the local lovely ladies seduction and manipulation, You can definitely live in Cambodia on 800 US dollars a month and have an incredible life.
The food there is amazing they have a great variety of different cuisines if you love Mexican food,,,, wooooh
And again as you've obviously done some research the rental market there will absolutely blow your mind at what you can get for less than 300 US dollars a month...
That's going to leave you $500 to enjoy yourself and mate I'll tell you this much You can have such a great time you can travel etc etc.
Brother just come, just come over and try it I promise you if Siem Reap isn't for you there's spots here in Thailand where you can have an amazing life on 800 US dollars...
Thank you so much for taking the time and talking to me I truly appreciate it.
Cheers mate 🍻
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean i am so THANKFUL you answered me in such detail ! My SS is about $1600 (USD) - but - I honestly didn't think I could afford Thailand. (Don't have the 800,000 Baht they require) I am frugal and Chiang Mai appealed to me also - in addition to Siem Reap. All except the visa issues / visa runs ? --- Cambodia just appears much easier and less messy with visa ? Could live there and visit Chiang Mai for a bit cooler temps ? (fly in & out) A relaxed Jomtien also had my attention ? > All the best !!! 🙏🍻
100% mate you would have no trouble at all living in Cambodia with that type of money from your pension.
As you say you can definitely hop a flight bring a bus over to Thailand once in awhile to check things out.
You'll be living a fantastic life....
good video ,why do you give prices in dollars, it should be in Baht. the cost of living in thailand to me in Jomtien is around 55,000Ba month to have good life,if female company is required that price will increase way up .why when living here do you compare clothes to USA ,when in Thailand forget your home town ,if not it's not worth staying here the best country in the world ,Think Thai and enjoy this great country ,you talk as you are missing where you came from .
Hi, can I ask how much of the 55,000 goes on rent? And how much on utilities, electricity and water. Thanks
Hey Derek the whole reason behind giving the amount in US dollars is again so that people can build a budget in their own currency...
As you can plainly see I showed everything in how much it was in Thai baht, but again let's be honest everybody understands the US dollar..
That's why I do it that way
Cheers mate 🍻
Typically if your rent is 55,000 baht it's 55,000 baht and then you pay your electricity and stuff on top of that.....
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I own my condo so no rent ,maintainance 10,000bB a year electric water 800 B a month ,I have car and honda dream motor bike ,go to beach often on bed and under brolly ,swimming in pool afternoon go to very good restaurant often play pool most evenings so 55,000 or 60,000 I spend for good life.
Hey man that's awesome sounds like you're living a fantastic life up there!
Cheers mate 🥂
In the US I’m expecting prices overall to come down under Trump.
Some prices you’re quoting are similar to US prices . Cheers
Your Great Leader constantly worries and loses sleep about the prices his voters pay for eggs and gas.
LOL---you drank the kool-aide, prices are going up with the Trump tariffs
@ your a typical Liberal blaming Trump for Biden/ Harris idiotic policies for destroying this great country. It’s no wonder Trump won by a landslide. Now who’s drinking the Kool Aid lol 😂
@@jackfrost-fu7hz you are on the wrong TH-cam channel.
Westerners escaped the idiotic open borders all of the democratic goof ups!! The last 4 years of Hell
Hey Steve I hope for you guys that the price is do come down on stuff....
I'm not 100% sure how that's going to work when it is the American consumer that actually pays the tariffs...
But hopefully it works out for you guys..
I know that prices in Canada are absolutely foolish right now....
Have a blessed day mate ..
Thanks for getting the prices on the 🛵
Hey mate you're very welcome and if you watch in a couple of days I'm actually going to have a full video about scooters and stuff here...
Cheers 🍻