This is the best advise ive heard from a youtuber, arrived here to Pattaya 4 months ago, hit a gym right away, got into a routine also, I walk everyday at least for an hour also, Im a non drinker non smoker, Im staying well away from negative people, youve got to except Thailand for what it is, its a different world. Im also impressed with Thai people.
Thai people (in general) are kind, welcoming and hard working. Thank you for the kind words too. I’ve been a little relaxed on my routines as I’m still adjusting to domestic life and finding the balance between us time and me time.
Same here, moving from US to Pattaya in February to retire. Not much of a drinker & don’t smoke. Met an amazing Thai to spend my time with so that will save me money from mongering. Fitness Instructor, so gym, walking, golf & tennis will be my focus. Planning to teach English online and hope to make this my life for the remainder of my time on this planet.
My God! has it been two years already? Damn, it feels like I was watching your first vid's not that long ago. Happy to see how well you're doing. All the best.
Good to see someone living their best life!. I appreciate that you don't shy away from your D&D playing. I have been planning my escape and was a little worried about how I would fill my day. Being able to get back into TTRPGs sounds like an extra slice of paradise. Seeing that there are other nerds in Pattaya really took one worry of my mind. I watch a lot of vloggers and no one else has ever mentioned it. Thanks!
I’m really happy to hear that. I’ve had at least a dozen viewers over the years say they play. I know of 3 different play groups in the city right now. That said, we are a very small minority here. I’m definitely the public face of D&D in town. A couple of times people have asked about playing in an expat forum and other people point them in my direction. I mention playing a lot because I want to help build the gaming community out here. I met a viewer this week who is a huge board gamer and has a past with TTRPG. He might be moving here in the next year or two. One of my friends here is tired of D&D but will run or play nearly any other system. He prints his own books and has a 3D printer.
@peteonretreat2023 That sounds great. If all goes to plan, I will be asking you for leads to find a game in about 9 months or so. I think as more people our age start retiring, the number of nerds will rise. Thanks again for all the advice and inspiration.
I got a DTV a few months ago, it was painless and I did it myself online while at home (Australia) I applied for that as It gave me a bigger window if I plan to stay longer than usual. Your video is refreshing, I been looking at condos in Thailand videos and your popped into my feed, I am glad it did, will check out your other videos . Thank you..
@@foxmulder4560 I’m pretty proud of my body of work so far. Lots of variety in style, info and some entertainment. Thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel! Oh, and the XFiles screen name rocks!
Good sound practicle advise for expats. I've been living in Pattaya 8+ years. I don't go to bars in the daytime, where expats hang out, so I haven't really experienced much of the moaning disgruntled type of expats. I find it seriously amazing, the desperate guys who come here, purely to find a Thai wife.. Then they complain about getting ripped off..
It’s been almost two years since I was in Thailand,finally moving there this month. I would imagine you are always looking for a new idea for youtube. Have you considered a video explaining Thai street addresses? Definitely something that most expats will have to grasp fairly quickly 😎
I have thought about it and I’ve tried to explain it to a couple people. Making a video about Lazada has been on my list for awhile and the wonky address systems was in my outline for that but… it sounds like an easy to bang out video so I’ll add it to my list.
not yet but stay tuned. I am still on Safety Wing travel insurance. I have been looking into different companies but I'm going to talk to a broker in January. Too many options for me to navigate.
A healthy routine: Yes! Including a cost effective way to get your pickle polished outside of the the glitzy clip scene downtown. Every single Thai town of any size has local brothels at a fraction of the cost. After two years, what have you discovered?
@@peteonretreat2023 Bob Guccione advises against that sort of thing: "If it floats, flies, or fornicates, Rent do not Buy, You will save money in the long run!"
At 49 , what did you exactly own outright? Was your property mortgage free ? Did you own a business? Did you inherit money ? If you retire at 49 which is almost impossible for most people, you will need enough money for the next 40 years or you will need to earn money. Without giving the exact amount , how much money did you have after selling everything?
@@Vlogging.on.a.donkey my mortgage wasn’t paid off but my house doubled in value in the 10 years I owned it. Selling it allowed me to clear enough money for 10+ years of living abroad. After that, I have a sizable 401k from my career at Trader Joe’s that I can start using when I turn 60. It’s big enough that the interest alone will cover most of my costs and I’ll be set. Numbers wise, well over 300k net from house alone, plus savings and some from selling my stuff. My 401k fluctuates but should still be 7 digits by the time I start dipping into it.
Do you actually expect this guy to detail every aspect of his financial life on here for the world to see? Everyone is different and there is plenty of vides out there on the cost of living in Thailand and what kind of budget you can expect to have. My advice is if you are planning to move there full time you should have at least 500K USD minimum if not a million.
@@Vlogging.on.a.donkey No thanks. 20 years at 250K is just over 1K USD a month. An impossible amount to live on. Sure you are earning interest but that only covers inflation/taxes. 250K USD will last maybe 10 years and that is watching your pennies. 500K gives you some breathing room and makes it much more feasible. Me personally I wouldn't even think about retiring there unless I had 1 million plus USD net worth.
I curious what it would be like to live there having to use a wheelchair all the time. I’m paralyzed but very active and am totally independent with the exception of going up steps or whatever. If you know of any areas they would be good to live that would be very helpful.
I really want to look into this more. I see people who n various wheel chairs all around town so I imagine it’s manageable but I also know how bad a lot of the pedestrian areas sn be here. I’ve got to reach out in some of the expat groups and ask around.
Doc said my head looks good 🤷🏻♂️ Honestly, I didn’t think I’d stay here more than 6 months but know I’m a founder in an amazing charity and I’m here improving the lives of hundreds of people. Trust me, you can have a safe, happy and healthy life here and not partake in all the craziness and sin.
@ I did a whole video on why I started here. th-cam.com/video/0ayqzffNlio/w-d-xo.html I plan on doing a video about why I’m still here but it’s mostly because of my friends and our charity foundation. My girlfriend and I talked about living away but we want to continue building the foundation we’re happy here.
The only one I’m aware of is connected to the Royal Cliff Hotel. It’s a separate business and people seem to play they regularly but that’s all I know unfortunately.
New sub here, I think, but a lot of people mysteriously lacking it, common sense and open eyed is the mantra. You do need to start with good habits so they stay incorporated, the danger hides in personalities that lack good self-confidence and discipline, as a favorite author, Jocko Willink states: discipline equals freedom, if you lack it you'll get lost.....down the drain, so treat your path carefully, disciplined and eyes wide open, care less about what other people say or do and enjoy that much aspired freedom of choice 😊
Thank you for the sub 🙏🏼 I think it’s easier to make lasting changes when everything in your life is changing. Moving is a great opportunity to develop positive habits.
@peteonretreat2023 I agree, to a degree, the hardest part is letting go of the past and negativity associated with it, that's where the new habits need to become a focus so indeed, the positive greatly overshadows the negativity and youvare right to say that you need to surround yourself with positive people, and/or environment 👍
I do not. I’ll ride them on the islands but that’s about it. It’s been on my video topic list for awhile. For me, it’s just personally not worth the risk. Bolt cars are cheap, we own a car and I’m not in that big a hurry. It’s just a risk too easy for me to avoid.
Well said...good info for sure.....What insurance do u suggest for people here who have been here awhile....? Nice to see a video........I will say one thing...Your videos come with respect for the culture, and respect for the viewer whomever it is....That cannot be said for everyone......Are there any positive people on Pattaya? Maybe make a voideo on that? That wouldbe worth watching....I have alot of people here in my village that seem positive in Buriram, but how would i really know? How can we know when people are being positive in Thailand....? Most people who move here as expats are crazy, or senile, or old, or looking to cause demise.......maybe they have affliction? can u investigate that?
Since, we talked directly about insurance, I’ll just say here for anyone else that I’m still on travel insurance and that’s not a good thing. I really need to sign up. Respect means a lot to me. I give it to everyone and everything until I’m shown a reason not to. Even at that point, I’m more likely to avoid or ignore something than show disrespect to it. I believe I know some positive people here. Most of the members in our foundation are pretty positive. They’ve mostly come here for a better life and are very appreciative of what they have. They’re so thankful it drives them to give back and spread love. I’ll start drafting some ideas about a video just on attitudes. If I can get at least 8 minutes out of it, I’ll do it. It might morph into something else too, that happens a lot. Take care 🙏🏼
I plan on hitting my pool at my hotel And local pools I plan on eating out lots too. Try different food groups my 45 nights tourist stay I hope to do when I get back over to Thailand in Jan if I get my new passport ok in mail
I do not party much like my navy days . I just plan on renew my visit from my navy days. I plan on donating to school for blind where my navy ship docked in 80s.. My crew painted the full school to help community Out . I want to take lots pictures. My question brother I get all my medical care at us govt VA hospitals so if I have accident I am covered I think but I still plan to have travel insurance policy to help that very smart to have right
I find the complainers full of good advices. I think those always positive are the one telling me that this is the "land of smiles". Really! Sure about this? From what horrible place could you possible come from that is worst than the Bangkok smile?
@@peteonretreat2023 Nothing is all good or all bad. Giving a fair assessment is best. There are eternal complainers but I suspect that those that give proper assessments are labeled as complainers.
If you move to Thailand don't move to Pattaya if you are a single dude. Way too much temptation to live a non-degen and productive life there. Go there for a few days and then have another town that is more wholesome as a base.
I’d say my life has proved otherwise. I had no intention to do charity work and now I’m the VP of a nonprofit foundation. That only happened because I live in Pattaya. I’d say don’t move here if you find degenerative lifestyle tempting or you can’t control your temptations. Neither of those apply to the majority of people I know living here.
@@ma3stro681 That's not true and you must've not watched many of my videos. Most of my friends here don't drink and are in committed relationships. There's a lot more to this city that what you think of it.
The pronunciation varies a lot, even among Thais but you are correct. It’s more of an A sound than an E sound. Vowel sounds in Thailand can be weird and are often misheard.
This is the best advise ive heard from a youtuber, arrived here to Pattaya 4 months ago, hit a gym right away, got into a routine also, I walk everyday at least for an hour also, Im a non drinker non smoker,
Im staying well away from negative people, youve got to except Thailand for what it is, its a different world.
Im also impressed with Thai people.
Thai people (in general) are kind, welcoming and hard working. Thank you for the kind words too. I’ve been a little relaxed on my routines as I’m still adjusting to domestic life and finding the balance between us time and me time.
Same here, moving from US to Pattaya in February to retire. Not much of a drinker & don’t smoke. Met an amazing Thai to spend my time with so that will save me money from mongering. Fitness Instructor, so gym, walking, golf & tennis will be my focus. Planning to teach English online and hope to make this my life for the remainder of my time on this planet.
@Rexx1356 It's a great place, everything you need is here, and it's cheap.
@ sounds like a great plan!
My God! has it been two years already? Damn, it feels like I was watching your first vid's not that long ago. Happy to see how well you're doing. All the best.
It sure doesn’t feel like 2 years already. Time is going faster and faster every month.
Finally an upbeat realistic vlogger.. I agree with everything you talked about
I think those are two important views to maintain. Positivity and being real about life and expectations.
There’s many out there if you look
Good to see someone living their best life!. I appreciate that you don't shy away from your D&D playing. I have been planning my escape and was a little worried about how I would fill my day. Being able to get back into TTRPGs sounds like an extra slice of paradise. Seeing that there are other nerds in Pattaya really took one worry of my mind. I watch a lot of vloggers and no one else has ever mentioned it. Thanks!
I’m really happy to hear that. I’ve had at least a dozen viewers over the years say they play. I know of 3 different play groups in the city right now. That said, we are a very small minority here.
I’m definitely the public face of D&D in town. A couple of times people have asked about playing in an expat forum and other people point them in my direction.
I mention playing a lot because I want to help build the gaming community out here. I met a viewer this week who is a huge board gamer and has a past with TTRPG. He might be moving here in the next year or two.
One of my friends here is tired of D&D but will run or play nearly any other system. He prints his own books and has a 3D printer.
@peteonretreat2023 That sounds great. If all goes to plan, I will be asking you for leads to find a game in about 9 months or so. I think as more people our age start retiring, the number of nerds will rise. Thanks again for all the advice and inspiration.
@@robofthenorthadjacent2269 my pleasure. 🙏🏼
Excellent thought-provoking material.
Thank you 🙏🏼
It’s hard to be different on here.
Great advice and great attitude. Thanks bro!
My pleasure. Thank you for commenting 🙏🏼
Great advice Pete! I'm 17 days away from checking it out for myself! See ya soon buddy!
Right on, right on!!
I got a DTV a few months ago, it was painless and I did it myself online while at home (Australia) I applied for that as It gave me a bigger window if I plan to stay longer than usual. Your video is refreshing, I been looking at condos in Thailand videos and your popped into my feed, I am glad it did, will check out your other videos . Thank you..
@@foxmulder4560 I’m pretty proud of my body of work so far. Lots of variety in style, info and some entertainment. Thanks for commenting and welcome to the channel!
Oh, and the XFiles screen name rocks!
Great video. Good advise for people moving to Pattaya.
Thank you. The channel is becoming more about helping people decide of this life is for them and giving them the tools to succeed.
spend a few hours each day learning the Thai language.and a long walk most mornings before gets hot.
Time well invested for sure. I need to get back into my Thai studies.
Thinking about moving there. I appreciate all the great advice !
My pleasure. I’m happy to answer questions of you have them.
Good sound practicle advise for expats.
I've been living in Pattaya 8+ years. I don't go to bars in the daytime, where expats hang out, so I haven't really experienced much of the moaning disgruntled type of expats.
I find it seriously amazing, the desperate guys who come here, purely to find a Thai wife.. Then they complain about getting ripped off..
8 years in Pattaya? Right on!
Great advice brother
Thank you sir 🙏🏼
Totally agree about your assessment of people constantly complaining.
It’s maddening at times. I forgot to include complaining about how much better Pattaya used to be and how much fatter the woman are now.
It’s been almost two years since I was in Thailand,finally moving there this month. I would imagine you are always looking for a new idea for youtube. Have you considered a video explaining Thai street addresses? Definitely something that most expats will have to grasp fairly quickly 😎
I have thought about it and I’ve tried to explain it to a couple people. Making a video about Lazada has been on my list for awhile and the wonky address systems was in my outline for that but… it sounds like an easy to bang out video so I’ll add it to my list.
Love you super happy positive vibe. Now you are living.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I don’t know why so many choose to be miserable.
Any recommendations for insurance?
not yet but stay tuned. I am still on Safety Wing travel insurance. I have been looking into different companies but I'm going to talk to a broker in January. Too many options for me to navigate.
A healthy routine: Yes! Including a cost effective way to get your pickle polished outside of the the glitzy clip scene downtown. Every single Thai town of any size has local brothels at a fraction of the cost. After two years, what have you discovered?
I’ve discovered a wonderful girlfriend 555 🤷🏻♂️
@@peteonretreat2023 Bob Guccione advises against that sort of thing: "If it floats, flies, or fornicates, Rent do not Buy, You will save money in the long run!"
At 49 , what did you exactly own outright?
Was your property mortgage free ?
Did you own a business?
Did you inherit money ?
If you retire at 49 which is almost impossible for most people, you will need enough money for the next 40 years or you will need to earn money.
Without giving the exact amount , how much money did you have after selling everything?
@@Vlogging.on.a.donkey my mortgage wasn’t paid off but my house doubled in value in the 10 years I owned it. Selling it allowed me to clear enough money for 10+ years of living abroad. After that, I have a sizable 401k from my career at Trader Joe’s that I can start using when I turn 60. It’s big enough that the interest alone will cover most of my costs and I’ll be set.
Numbers wise, well over 300k net from house alone, plus savings and some from selling my stuff. My 401k fluctuates but should still be 7 digits by the time I start dipping into it.
Do you actually expect this guy to detail every aspect of his financial life on here for the world to see? Everyone is different and there is plenty of vides out there on the cost of living in Thailand and what kind of budget you can expect to have. My advice is if you are planning to move there full time you should have at least 500K USD minimum if not a million.
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I don’t think you need half a million dollars to live out 20 years in Thailand, if you budget you could probably live on 1/4 million
@@Vlogging.on.a.donkey No thanks. 20 years at 250K is just over 1K USD a month. An impossible amount to live on. Sure you are earning interest but that only covers inflation/taxes. 250K USD will last maybe 10 years and that is watching your pennies. 500K gives you some breathing room and makes it much more feasible. Me personally I wouldn't even think about retiring there unless I had 1 million plus USD net worth.
@@Vlogging.on.a.donkeyif you are single and not mongering sure but if you got a missus or love mongering no where near enough
Cograts on making it 2 years. I think 1 year is a great effort considering i lasted only 9 months
Oh my! What happened??
@peteonretreat2023 almost killed myself overloading on girls. A move to bang saray sorted me out though
@@graguitar6493 sounds like the right decision. Glad you’re sorted out now 👍🏼
I curious what it would be like to live there having to use a wheelchair all the time. I’m paralyzed but very active and am totally independent with the exception of going up steps or whatever. If you know of any areas they would be good to live that would be very helpful.
I really want to look into this more. I see people who n various wheel chairs all around town so I imagine it’s manageable but I also know how bad a lot of the pedestrian areas sn be here. I’ve got to reach out in some of the expat groups and ask around.
Interesting place to visit for some holiday fun but anyone who retires to Pattaya needs their head examined.
Doc said my head looks good 🤷🏻♂️
Honestly, I didn’t think I’d stay here more than 6 months but know I’m a founder in an amazing charity and I’m here improving the lives of hundreds of people.
Trust me, you can have a safe, happy and healthy life here and not partake in all the craziness and sin.
@@peteonretreat2023 But why Pattaya, there are lots of other places in Thailand.
@ I did a whole video on why I started here. th-cam.com/video/0ayqzffNlio/w-d-xo.html
I plan on doing a video about why I’m still here but it’s mostly because of my friends and our charity foundation. My girlfriend and I talked about living away but we want to continue building the foundation we’re happy here.
@peteonretreat2023
That's great, wishing much success and happiness 😊
So everyone who doesn't have the same mindset as you is a mental case hey. What a stupid way to think
Can you recommend a good Tennis club, Somewhere Expats play,? Thanks
The only one I’m aware of is connected to the Royal Cliff Hotel. It’s a separate business and people seem to play they regularly but that’s all I know unfortunately.
New sub here, I think, but a lot of people mysteriously lacking it, common sense and open eyed is the mantra. You do need to start with good habits so they stay incorporated, the danger hides in personalities that lack good self-confidence and discipline, as a favorite author, Jocko Willink states: discipline equals freedom, if you lack it you'll get lost.....down the drain, so treat your path carefully, disciplined and eyes wide open, care less about what other people say or do and enjoy that much aspired freedom of choice 😊
Thank you for the sub 🙏🏼
I think it’s easier to make lasting changes when everything in your life is changing. Moving is a great opportunity to develop positive habits.
@peteonretreat2023 I agree, to a degree, the hardest part is letting go of the past and negativity associated with it, that's where the new habits need to become a focus so indeed, the positive greatly overshadows the negativity and youvare right to say that you need to surround yourself with positive people, and/or environment 👍
Can you still sign up for classes on a retirement visa?
Absolutely! On a retirement visa you are technically not allowed to work or volunteer but going to school isn’t barred.
Before moving I need to meet you
I am looking forward to d&d
I’m always happy to meet viewers when I can. I met a couple just this week.
A better quality of life, by far.
💯
Health insurance companies won’t cover motorcycle accidents unless you have a Thai drivers license for a motorcycle. Critical detail
I’m adding that to my lists. Very good and important point. Thank you 🙏🏼
Rule number 1: Don't get a girlfriend there. Number 2: Find something else to do besides drink.
Ignoring rule number one has worked for many but I definitely agree with rule number two.
Hi Pete, do you ride a motorbike in Pattaya
I do not. I’ll ride them on the islands but that’s about it. It’s been on my video topic list for awhile. For me, it’s just personally not worth the risk. Bolt cars are cheap, we own a car and I’m not in that big a hurry. It’s just a risk too easy for me to avoid.
Well said...good info for sure.....What insurance do u suggest for people here who have been here awhile....? Nice to see a video........I will say one thing...Your videos come with respect for the culture, and respect for the viewer whomever it is....That cannot be said for everyone......Are there any positive people on Pattaya? Maybe make a voideo on that? That wouldbe worth watching....I have alot of people here in my village that seem positive in Buriram, but how would i really know? How can we know when people are being positive in Thailand....? Most people who move here as expats are crazy, or senile, or old, or looking to cause demise.......maybe they have affliction? can u investigate that?
Since, we talked directly about insurance, I’ll just say here for anyone else that I’m still on travel insurance and that’s not a good thing. I really need to sign up.
Respect means a lot to me. I give it to everyone and everything until I’m shown a reason not to. Even at that point, I’m more likely to avoid or ignore something than show disrespect to it.
I believe I know some positive people here. Most of the members in our foundation are pretty positive. They’ve mostly come here for a better life and are very appreciative of what they have. They’re so thankful it drives them to give back and spread love.
I’ll start drafting some ideas about a video just on attitudes. If I can get at least 8 minutes out of it, I’ll do it. It might morph into something else too, that happens a lot. Take care 🙏🏼
Another vlog flogged by thousands of youtubers, but has common sense and well presented.
Thank you. I think it started with just one or two things I wanted to
Share but then I kept adding to the list over the last few months.
I plan on hitting my pool at my hotel
And local pools
I plan on eating out lots too. Try different food groups my 45 nights tourist stay I hope to do when I get back over to Thailand in Jan if I get my new passport ok in mail
I do not party much like my navy days . I just plan on renew my visit from my navy days.
I plan on donating to school for blind where my navy ship docked in 80s..
My crew painted the full school to help community
Out . I want to take lots pictures.
My question brother I get all my medical care at us govt VA hospitals so if I have accident I am covered I think but I still plan to have travel insurance policy to help that very smart to have right
I was told by my Massillon police officer it's gonna take 6 weeks to get my new us passport book in mail
I hope to make new expat friends and thai friends I hope my return visit to my favorite Asia nation in navy days
Grumpy Farangs?
There’s a few here… just a few.
Klicking the like button...then starting to watch 😊 cheers
Many thanks 🙏🏼
Even keeled .
While calm waters don’t make the best sailors, I still prefer to avoid stormy seas.
Stay away from alcohol and women. Eat well and exercise.
Exactly. See how I stretched that out into a whole video? Lol
Great advice. In short, dont be an idiot.
Exactly! I’m loving seeing all of these very quick summaries of my 15 minute video 😆
Sounds like you`re negative about negative people. Try to be positive dude.
Good advice! 😉
I find the complainers full of good advices. I think those always positive are the one telling me that this is the "land of smiles". Really! Sure about this? From what horrible place could you possible come from that is worst than the Bangkok smile?
If this country is so horrible, why would you want to stay? That’s basically my point.
@@peteonretreat2023 Nothing is all good or all bad. Giving a fair assessment is best. There are eternal complainers but I suspect that those that give proper assessments are labeled as complainers.
@ possibly but I’m speaking of people that complain about everything. Folks apparently devoid of happiness.
@@peteonretreat2023 I understand now, I just can't relate as I don't have anybody like this in my life. Cheers.
@ cheers and happy new year
If you move to Thailand don't move to Pattaya if you are a single dude. Way too much temptation to live a non-degen and productive life there. Go there for a few days and then have another town that is more wholesome as a base.
Exactly. Only alcoholic mongers live there …
I’d say my life has proved otherwise. I had no intention to do charity work and now I’m the VP of a nonprofit foundation. That only happened because I live in Pattaya.
I’d say don’t move here if you find degenerative lifestyle tempting or you can’t control your temptations. Neither of those apply to the majority of people I know living here.
@@ma3stro681 That's not true and you must've not watched many of my videos. Most of my friends here don't drink and are in committed relationships. There's a lot more to this city that what you think of it.
Why do you say Pateeyah? Isn't it Pattaya?
The pronunciation varies a lot, even among Thais but you are correct. It’s more of an A sound than an E sound. Vowel sounds in Thailand can be weird and are often misheard.
Regardless, emphasize the last 'a' :)