Some Advice After TWO YEARS of Living in Pattaya, Thailand

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  • @davidbuhlmann9815
    @davidbuhlmann9815 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video Peter, thanks...

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you and thanks for commenting 🙏🏼

  • @zero24111
    @zero24111 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great advice, thanks for the video..I have been to Pattaya twice and know exactly what you mean!

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s common sense to some but common sense unfortunately isn’t common. It’s also easy to get lost when emotions are involved.

  • @barryoneill-ec9zz
    @barryoneill-ec9zz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @Rexx1356
      @Rexx1356 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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.

    • @barryoneill-ec9zz
      @barryoneill-ec9zz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Rexx1356 It's a great place, everything you need is here, and it's cheap.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ sounds like a great plan!

  • @robofthenorthadjacent2269
    @robofthenorthadjacent2269 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @robofthenorthadjacent2269
      @robofthenorthadjacent2269 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @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.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robofthenorthadjacent2269 my pleasure. 🙏🏼

  • @davewave36
    @davewave36 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It sure doesn’t feel like 2 years already. Time is going faster and faster every month.

  • @rickbold9337
    @rickbold9337 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Finally an upbeat realistic vlogger.. I agree with everything you talked about

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think those are two important views to maintain. Positivity and being real about life and expectations.

    • @RawDogTV
      @RawDogTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s many out there if you look

  • @christopherraley781
    @christopherraley781 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for information Also,

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome and thank you for commenting 🙏🏼

  • @michis.2729
    @michis.2729 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love real talk🤗

  • @queencoins9913
    @queencoins9913 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thx great video

  • @NickedOff
    @NickedOff 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great advice Pete! I'm 17 days away from checking it out for myself! See ya soon buddy!

  • @christopherraley781
    @christopherraley781 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Agree w/ avoid NEGATIVE people ,places, and things
    Also visited 10 times in Thailand, always visit Pattaya

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This city has a lot more to offer than many give it credit for.

  • @kiwifella_traveling
    @kiwifella_traveling 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi mate new sub here, Glad I found your channel .100% honest reviews agree with all of them. love your outlook on life . Been to Thailand more than 30 times since 2012 and on the count down to move there.1 year 6 months lol. Hobbies and been busy is big 1 for me, Seen so many westerners sitting in bars every day drinking ( i like a beer and cool that they have western mates to talk to) . But I see a lot problems with it health, money, negative people..

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey there! Welcome to the channel and thanks for commenting 🙏🏼
      Yes, it’s easy to fall into bad routines out here. Luckily, I’ve never been much of a drinker.

  • @geoffreyholliday1971
    @geoffreyholliday1971 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks Pete that was very informative !

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome, thanks for commenting 🙏🏼

  • @AutoErotic
    @AutoErotic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great advice and great attitude. Thanks bro!

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure. Thank you for commenting 🙏🏼

  • @foxmulder4560
    @foxmulder4560 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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..

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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!

  • @JoeStacks419
    @JoeStacks419 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent thought-provoking material.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏🏼
      It’s hard to be different on here.

  • @ja8304
    @ja8304 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great all round advice

  • @VJEsper
    @VJEsper 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thinking about moving there. I appreciate all the great advice !

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure. I’m happy to answer questions of you have them.

  • @richardperritti5916
    @richardperritti5916 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Good advise for people moving to Pattaya.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. The channel is becoming more about helping people decide of this life is for them and giving them the tools to succeed.

  • @charlessadrin6965
    @charlessadrin6965 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 😎

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @derekbrown7892
    @derekbrown7892 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    spend a few hours each day learning the Thai language.and a long walk most mornings before gets hot.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Time well invested for sure. I need to get back into my Thai studies.

    • @robbatayaki5505
      @robbatayaki5505 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@peteonretreat2023everyday, 20 mn youtube "learn thai with new"

  • @nncadi1
    @nncadi1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Totally agree about your assessment of people constantly complaining.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @Grimreapervlogs
    @Grimreapervlogs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great advice brother

  • @ParTravels
    @ParTravels 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you super happy positive vibe. Now you are living.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏🏼
      I don’t know why so many choose to be miserable.

  • @jimmccann3856
    @jimmccann3856 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ve discovered a wonderful girlfriend 555 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jimmccann3856
      @jimmccann3856 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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!"

  • @greythebrown6493
    @greythebrown6493 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cograts on making it 2 years. I think 1 year is a great effort considering i lasted only 9 months

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh my! What happened??

    • @greythebrown6493
      @greythebrown6493 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @peteonretreat2023 almost killed myself overloading on girls. A move to bang saray sorted me out though

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@greythebrown6493 sounds like the right decision. Glad you’re sorted out now 👍🏼

  • @MurrayWards
    @MurrayWards 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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..

  • @ubiquitousdiabolus
    @ubiquitousdiabolus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Rule number 1: Don't get a girlfriend there. Number 2: Find something else to do besides drink.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ignoring rule number one has worked for many but I definitely agree with rule number two.

    • @robbatayaki5505
      @robbatayaki5505 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exercise takes my full mornings and I stopped drinking 2 years ago right after watching the Huberman video, to preserve my girl chasing capacity in Bkk and Pattaya ... In Pattaya, I walk everymorning from Wongamat to Central Pattaya. Yes be careful of sugar and cooking oils in Thailand, but do eat good fat (nuts, avocado, salmon ...)

  • @diamondwolfpack6
    @diamondwolfpack6 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How early should I buy a plane ticket going from Louisiana to Thailand

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      in my experience, the earlier the better for low fares but I think the general guideline is 60 to 90 days ahead is best.

  • @danielthomas-x1j
    @danielthomas-x1j 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent advice Pete IF you get caught up into the sex/drugs/bad food scene, it can go south for you quick!! Same like Las Vegas, they don't call it (Sin City) for nothing!!!!

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Some folks aren’t tempted and some are too tempted. I lean towards the prior (luckily! Lol)

  • @CoreyZinberg
    @CoreyZinberg หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any recommendations for insurance?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @tiaraakrissti3651
    @tiaraakrissti3651 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    what's a more calm healthy area of Southern thailand to live? healthy walkable village area? its sad to see how partying is consuming all the beautiful natural spaces in the world.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Unfortunately I have no idea. I haven’t been south of Trat and I’ve only spent a little time on n a couple of the islands down there.
      The main issue I hear about village walking are the soi dogs. They’ve really become a problem in most areas the last few years.

  • @JasonGieser
    @JasonGieser หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @charliefarley9658
    @charliefarley9658 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Interesting place to visit for some holiday fun but anyone who retires to Pattaya needs their head examined.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @charliefarley9658
      @charliefarley9658 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@peteonretreat2023 But why Pattaya, there are lots of other places in Thailand.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ 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.

    • @charliefarley9658
      @charliefarley9658 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @peteonretreat2023
      That's great, wishing much success and happiness 😊

    • @greythebrown6493
      @greythebrown6493 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So everyone who doesn't have the same mindset as you is a mental case hey. What a stupid way to think

  • @PS-gm7vg
    @PS-gm7vg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 🙏🏼

  • @barryoneill-ec9zz
    @barryoneill-ec9zz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can you recommend a good Tennis club, Somewhere Expats play,? Thanks

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @eurotrash2915
    @eurotrash2915 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 😊

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @eurotrash2915
      @eurotrash2915 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @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 👍

  • @ericpeterson9090
    @ericpeterson9090 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Before moving I need to meet you
    I am looking forward to d&d

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m always happy to meet viewers when I can. I met a couple just this week.

  • @tufif
    @tufif 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you still sign up for classes on a retirement visa?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! On a retirement visa you are technically not allowed to work or volunteer but going to school isn’t barred.

  • @oceanearth2243
    @oceanearth2243 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Health insurance companies won’t cover motorcycle accidents unless you have a Thai drivers license for a motorcycle. Critical detail

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m adding that to my lists. Very good and important point. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @greg13816
    @greg13816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Pete, do you ride a motorbike in Pattaya

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @neripinch8240
    @neripinch8240 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A better quality of life, by far.

  • @Sheeeerkhan
    @Sheeeerkhan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Klicking the like button...then starting to watch 😊 cheers

  • @queencoins9913
    @queencoins9913 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Im hire cook got cancer not eating the street foods.......

  • @derekwatson7037
    @derekwatson7037 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like you`re negative about negative people. Try to be positive dude.

  • @sebbster8703
    @sebbster8703 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another vlog flogged by thousands of youtubers, but has common sense and well presented.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @Michael-f4d8g
      @Michael-f4d8g หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @Michael-f4d8g
      @Michael-f4d8g หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

    • @Michael-f4d8g
      @Michael-f4d8g หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was told by my Massillon police officer it's gonna take 6 weeks to get my new us passport book in mail

    • @Michael-f4d8g
      @Michael-f4d8g หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope to make new expat friends and thai friends I hope my return visit to my favorite Asia nation in navy days

  • @surlyman7970
    @surlyman7970 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Grumpy Farangs?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s a few here… just a few.

  • @rvajna
    @rvajna 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stay away from alcohol and women. Eat well and exercise.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly. See how I stretched that out into a whole video? Lol

  • @chinesecrested9528
    @chinesecrested9528 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great advice. In short, dont be an idiot.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly! I’m loving seeing all of these very quick summaries of my 15 minute video 😆

  • @queencoins9913
    @queencoins9913 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Moving there pattaya lord trying leave those bad habits in America coming out there see monk got cancer

  • @dfilion3
    @dfilion3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน

      If this country is so horrible, why would you want to stay? That’s basically my point.

    • @dfilion3
      @dfilion3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ possibly but I’m speaking of people that complain about everything. Folks apparently devoid of happiness.

    • @dfilion3
      @dfilion3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@peteonretreat2023 I understand now, I just can't relate as I don't have anybody like this in my life. Cheers.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ cheers and happy new year

  • @marcom2248
    @marcom2248 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why do you say Pateeyah? Isn't it Pattaya?

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @MickeSuspicious
      @MickeSuspicious 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Regardless, emphasize the last 'a' :)

  • @johnmycroft3065
    @johnmycroft3065 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even keeled .

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      While calm waters don’t make the best sailors, I still prefer to avoid stormy seas.

  • @AndrewCarter-e8h
    @AndrewCarter-e8h หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @ma3stro681
      @ma3stro681 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly. Only alcoholic mongers live there …

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @peteonretreat2023
      @peteonretreat2023  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.