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Good video....your prices seem high when describing good life. I recently lived in Thailand.. koh samui. I was happy and my monthly costs including rent were around £ 800 per month....just over $1000
@@Michael-l3q6s They'd save money and time if they would just stay home. You can get drunk and stupid anywhere. Why go halfway around the world to something right at home.
Considering living in Chiang Mai but visited in March this year during the burning season which I had`nt realised was occurring during my visit and had to leave after 5 days as the air quality was so bad .
Sorry but you have missed a big point - Taxation. Thailand is not the place to retire anymore. Great to live and work there like you and others in same business, but not for retirees. Starting 1 Jan 2024 Thailand now taxes the income of retired Expats (including Pensions), while all the other countries in SEAsia do not. Hopefully Thailand will change their mind, but as it is starting on Jan 2025 Expats have been told to pay income taxes on the money they brought to Thailand from Jan 2024 onwards. Thailand also wants to implement worldwide taxation, so even if you dont remit the money to Thailand they want to tax it. No matter how good their Visas are - for retired Expats Thailand is not the best option (we are leaving).
This is for a couple if I understand correctly right? What about a 65 years old retiree with a monthly budget of $1200 usd? Can I pull it off with this ca$h.
I was just there, 95 Fahrenheit several days in a row in May. It’s a good town tho, just climate wise it may be more moderate than southern Thailand But you’re also land locked, and still relatively warm.
@@HomeBaseHB However, Spain has a top tax bracket of 46% and an annual wealth tax up to 2.8% on all worldwide holdings in cash, property and anything similar in value.
"The average temperature in Phuket during the dry season is in the mid-70s" and there is always a gentle ocean breeze. I just left Phuket after living there for almost two years, and this claim is patently rediculous!
Her rosy view of Thailands preferred areas are very misleading. $2000 a month including rent would be nearly impossible for 1 person let alone 2. Health care is easily accessible but can be very expensive. Phuket on $2200.00 a month is very difficult I would say impossible. The average daytime temp in Phuket is 85 - 92 degrees. Not 70 degrees. Hua Hin is no longer a small town but exploding in development and tourism The beaches in Hua Hin are filthy. Chiang Mai is much cooler than the rest of Thailand and a little lower in cost. The periodic pollution is a severe problem
@@scottgeen3062 your comment was not serious, of course most people including myself would love to have 8,000,000 baht. Surely you know that. Why would you even post such a silly comment.
Great video on Thailand's expat life! 🇹🇭 Each place has its unique charm. 🌟 Remember, it's about new experiences, not just places. 🌍✈@TerraVista1 #TerraVista
Every TH-camr throws out there version of comfortable living. 😅😅$2,000 ??? Perhaps for you but lets try $700 a month. I have only heard $1,000 a month but never $2,000 so stop spreading false information
For a channel with 'International' in its name, its puzzling, and frustrating, that you would list temperatures in only Ferenheight, especially since America is the only country on the planet that uses that illogical system. Not very 'International' to not include celcius... 🤦♂️🙄
@@gameplayfirst-ger I just spent 3 weeks there, various places. An Americans experience in Thailand will be different than Philippines(for example) because of English, culture, and Tagalog is a lot easier to learn than Thai. But from what I’ve seen American men aren’t likely to become best buds with ur average Thai or Filipino, independent of language competency.
How could you shine such light on Chiang Mai without at least mentioning the smoggy months??? Have you ever been to any of these places?
My thoughts exactly. Lost respect for this channel. Tells me they're not exactly informed themselves.
@@tedmartinpadres 5th worst city for air quality... a pity!
Getting paid for leaving out the noxious smoke and smog???
Calling all expats! 🌏💼 Share your top picks and experiences in Thailand. Let's create a global community guide to the best expat-friendly places. Where has Thailand stolen your heart?
Phuket for snorkeling, Chaing Mai for night markets. I don't know if Bangkok is still terribly polluted like it was in early 2000s.
2000.00usd to live in Thailand is a very good place to live. I lived in Thailand in 2022 for two months and didn't spend more than €1000.00 per month.
Good video....your prices seem high when describing good life.
I recently lived in Thailand.. koh samui.
I was happy and my monthly costs including rent were around £ 800 per month....just over $1000
Thank you for the video. One thing that you didn't mention was the safety. I'm doing research on retiring overseas and my top priority is safety.
Depends on you and your abilities, no one is going to hold your hand to lead you thru life.
@robertcarpenter7486 huh? Your reply is totally out of pocket man. Check yourself.
Been here 3 years and have been around, never saw any problems. Although you do see some foriengers way to drunk
@@patric5076 yeah you are right maybe my state of mind at the moment but I did have a point
@@Michael-l3q6s
They'd save money and time if they would just stay home. You can get drunk and stupid anywhere. Why go halfway around the world to something right at home.
Considering living in Chiang Mai but visited in March this year during the burning season which I had`nt realised was occurring during my visit and had to leave after 5 days as the air quality was so bad .
I can’t wait!!!
Sorry but you have missed a big point - Taxation. Thailand is not the place to retire anymore. Great to live and work there like you and others in same business, but not for retirees. Starting 1 Jan 2024 Thailand now taxes the income of retired Expats (including Pensions), while all the other countries in SEAsia do not. Hopefully Thailand will change their mind, but as it is starting on Jan 2025 Expats have been told to pay income taxes on the money they brought to Thailand from Jan 2024 onwards. Thailand also wants to implement worldwide taxation, so even if you dont remit the money to Thailand they want to tax it. No matter how good their Visas are - for retired Expats Thailand is not the best option (we are leaving).
Absolutely correct.. that was a turnoff for me.. I have a 6k pension from usa that is taxed and Thailand also wants to tax.. I am out
They do not tax SS.
@@charlesmassaquoi6717 yes they will - look it up
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This is for a couple if I understand correctly right? What about a 65 years old retiree with a monthly budget of $1200 usd? Can I pull it off with this ca$h.
Mexico
Mexico 6 mos. at a time, drive out, come back, etc.
Yes absolutely, just not so much in the big tourist hot spots. Any of the quieter more relaxed areas you would still live nicely
Yeah, but very spartan living.
Not a chance. Especially if you like to enjoy any entertainment.
Thailand video perfect information ❤
Chiang Mai is the best 🇹🇭
Not during the Smokey season 💨🔥
I was just there,
95 Fahrenheit several days in a row in May. It’s a good town tho, just climate wise it may be more moderate than southern Thailand
But you’re also land locked, and still relatively warm.
…except March - May.
Bring your gas mask.
You should mention that as of Jan 1 2024, Thailand will now tax foreign income up to 35%.
Not true. It will be on Thais making money abroad.
Yes, for those who stay for more than 6mo. This is similar to Spain.
@@HomeBaseHB However, Spain has a top tax bracket of 46% and an annual wealth tax up to 2.8% on all worldwide holdings in cash, property and anything similar in value.
THATS IF U MAKE YOUR MONEY THERE
@@noodlesvr95615 Incorrect. Both countries tax your worldwide income, regardless of the income location.
Never once mentioned golf courses or the smoggy months in Chang mai
Where do most Americans live of these places or which one
"The average temperature in Phuket during the dry season is in the mid-70s" and there is always a gentle ocean breeze.
I just left Phuket after living there for almost two years, and this claim is patently rediculous!
I am ready to go, great golf, medical care and Asian food. Only problem is that I have a wife.
😅😂😅😂😅
Her rosy view of Thailands preferred areas are very misleading. $2000 a month including rent would be nearly impossible for 1 person let alone 2. Health care is easily accessible but can be very expensive.
Phuket on $2200.00 a month is very difficult I would say impossible. The average daytime temp in Phuket is 85 - 92 degrees. Not 70 degrees. Hua Hin is no longer a small town but exploding in development and tourism The beaches in Hua Hin are filthy. Chiang Mai is much cooler than the rest of Thailand and a little lower in cost. The periodic pollution is a severe problem
SSSSSHHHHHH ! i live in the boony's away from all polluted citys & farang wise cash hunters BYYEEEEE 😜
If you think you can live in Thailand for 2 grand a month you are sadly mistaken.. this lady is not correct
Hi scott from New Zealand would 8million baht and pension give me comfortable life living in Thailand bang saray thank you from Scott
Oh no! Impossible. Try Antarctica it’s chilled there and cheap.
@@robertcarpenter7486 don't b jealous
@@scottgeen3062 your comment was not serious, of course most people including myself would love to have 8,000,000 baht. Surely you know that.
Why would you even post such a silly comment.
@@robertcarpenter7486 hi Robert was not sure that was enough to survive thank you for your advice from Scott new Zealand
@@robertcarpenter7486 8.000.000 is not that much if you expect to live another 25-35 years.
Great video on Thailand's expat life! 🇹🇭 Each place has its unique charm. 🌟 Remember, it's about new experiences, not just places. 🌍✈@TerraVista1 #TerraVista
Are you are reading this from a script that you haven't even read ?? It sounds so unprofessional !
Terrible pronunciation of the Thailand cities. Embarrassing. Hardly the expert on Thailand.
Every TH-camr throws out there version of comfortable living. 😅😅$2,000 ??? Perhaps for you but lets try $700 a month. I have only heard $1,000 a month but never $2,000 so stop spreading false information
For a channel with 'International' in its name, its puzzling, and frustrating, that you would list temperatures in only Ferenheight, especially since America is the only country on the planet that uses that illogical system. Not very 'International' to not include celcius... 🤦♂️🙄
Complete nonsense
Sounds like kamala Harris is talking 😅
Please… don’t destroy the video 😂
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Don't speak the language
It doesn't matter.
Haha.
Right. Maybe Doesn’t matter for a vacation. Maybe matter if you’re looking to spend 20-30 years there, no?
@@segarnyagold1014 You should be able to learn enough of the language in a few years. Or if you have enough money stay within expat areas/communities.
@@gameplayfirst-ger I just spent 3 weeks there, various places. An Americans experience in Thailand will be different than Philippines(for example) because of English, culture, and Tagalog is a lot easier to learn than Thai. But from what I’ve seen American men aren’t likely to become best buds with ur average Thai or Filipino, independent of language competency.
At the moment these days and especially in Phuket the Farangs have just about worn out their welcome .
Seems like western forangs have worn out their welcome in many places 😢 Why can't people be more respectful when living in other countries...sigh!