Retire vs Retired Pattaya Thailand on any Budget 🍸⛱️👙🩴☕🌅 Why are You waiting?
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- Retire vs Retired Pattaya Thailand on any Budget, What are you waiting for? I will take you through my journey and tell you the mistakes I made along the way. #retiredpattaya, #retiredthailand, #retiredonbudget, You can Now be part Margaritas in Paradise TH-cam Channel, & (GET A MENTION) at the end of my latest Video by Simply Clicking on the link below and making a small donation. Thank you in Advance. paypal.me/crownesttraders
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I too moved to Pattaya in 2006 at the age of 52. After 17 years here, it's still the best decision I ever made. I lost my home in Hurricane Katrina so I had nothing to pack!
I know right. Sorry about your loss but so happy you're living the good life.
Fair play to you man you are living the dream. I first went Thailand in 89 and I've been 40 times since then. I totally get why you are living there. I'll be doing the same in two years when I finish work. It's totally possible to live a brilliant life there on a budget. I've lived on and off there for 3 months at a time. You just control yourself which i find easy to do. Keep enjoying yourself and be happy
I know it's a rough life but I appreciate the encouragement. Keep pursuing your dreams as well.
I'm 29 years old and plan to take a few years off of work to enjoy the fruits of my labor. A few months back I stayed in Bangkok and Pattaya for 2 weeks and didn't want to go back to New York. The value is truly remarkable there. Not to mention, it's total paradise. Awesome to watch your videos.
Thanks so much for the compliment. Make sure you take care of yourself.
Only issue is you young good looking men hog all the hot girls. Us oldies can't compete even forking out the big doe.
I feel your pain ha ha ha ha
Thanks I have two children I bring up alone and have to wait so when I am 66 but I would love to do it before spent many a good time in Thailand I have traveled all over the county great you are living your dream
Best of luck!
Thank you for confirming to me that I have made the best decision of my life to retire in Pattaya this August from broken Britain! Everything you say I know is true after spending 6 weeks there earlier in the year. Life is about quality and value🙏🏼
Welcome aboard, try to stay motivated and positive. Life is good.
Broken Britain… exactly right. Good luck to you
Yes I did this in February no regrets so far whatsoever 😊
Life is laid back here. I stop watching the news just because it was frustrating to much.
How's your energy? Can you short time everyday? I tried but found it too exhausting so after 9 months moved to bang saray and only party in Pattaya 1 night a week now
Hey Tom. Thanks for the video. Some great advice. You’re so right! If we wait too long, we might miss the chance. Great view from your balcony. Looks like you’re in a great spot. I love how you renovated you’re condo too - saw it in another of your vids. With no rent or mortgage to pay, you’re in a really great position. Thanks again Tom 😊🤝
I really appreciate your comments and compliments. Thanks again.
@@MargaritasinParadise You’re welcome Tom. Great place 😊
Thanks for the uplifting positive message.🎉
You are so welcome
The military was a blessing. The happiest and most content I’ve ever been was when I could pack everything I owned in two duffle bags and a backpack. I could move out of my room completely in under 2-3 hours. I hope to revive that in retirement with two checked medium roller bags and a carry-on.
The lifestyle is doable. I had a to prioritize what I really needed. After several trips, I kept reducing what I had, anything that didn’t get used in one or two trips was eliminated as well.
@@MargaritasinParadise I have exactly that in mind. I wish I could just skip the paring down part, but I think the process is necessary. Let time do the work of severing the emotional attachment to stuff. I mean, some of it is purely nostalgic nonsense, but still difficult to just toss.
Keep up the content. Enjoy yourself. Most of all, stay safe and healthy.
I appreciate the positive outlook
Great info my friend, you are of course right about budget - if you want to be there enough, you will make it happen 🙏🇬🇧😊
Absolutely! That is the point. Cheers.
Good on you mate, very good advice.
Thanks 👍
Pacific healthcare I believe is good in Thailand- Simon at land of smiles always used to recommend them ☺️🇬🇧
Pacific is a good option while you’re here for sure.
Oh man the flipped background threw me off for awhile. Agree with all you said. Life there is good future neighbor!
Life is good
Thank you for sharing, I feel very much the same, wanting less and that less is more. Best wishes to you Sir as you follow your happy retirement dream, will shout you a coffee someday should paths cross. Regards
All the best
Good information thank you from Scott new Zealand
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Gives me a good feeling about retiring in Thailand. I am visiting Pattaya in October it would be great to have a beer with you and pick your brain about how I can make the move. Jake
That would be great. I'll be traveling the first half of October but will be in Thailand the last week of October. If you're around send me a message at Margaritasinparadise@gmail.com
Hey Tom,
Cindy here, Your friends in Minnesota miss you ! Big Island vous just isn't the same without you ! IT'S KINDA boring. We keep hoping to win the mega millions or the power ball. No such luck though 😢. Glad that you are enjoying your time there. It's really nice to see that you're HAPPY! You deserve it! Morey, Cindy and Hank miss you !
I appreciate it so much Cindy. Hopefully I'll get to see you at Big Island this year.
Enjoying your vids.
Thank You very much
Great video and I agree with you! I arrived in Thailand from Texas in 2007, just a year after you did. My Thai wife and I lived in a condo in Pattaya for 1.5 years and now live on a farm in northeastern Thailand, near the Lao border. I've never looked back and absolutely love it here. Glad to see someone encouraging more "Westerners," to come to the Land of Smiles. :)
Thanks for the comment
Hearing your voice again reminds me of driving out to the WSA listening to your stories. Good memories. I’m glad you’re loving life. You deserve it.
Haha, okay you have me at a loss, who am I chatting with? I definitely miss those days.
@@MargaritasinParadise it was a long time ago….I was a Lt stationed with you in 2002-2003. Last name starts with Z
Alright, long time no see. Are you still in Florida? Anyway welcome to my channel.
Yeah, I’m in St Pete now. Love it! If you are ever in the area, look me up.
Absolutely
great channel - I am also a military retiree - just did a space A trip with family - went from SEATEC to Japan - then Japan to Singapore - flew commercial cheap to Bangkok - then commercial to Korea - and space A back home. I want to live in Bangkok - but it is cheaper in Pattaya. Please keep up the good work and crank out the videos!
I appreciate your coming and advice. It’s great motivation for me making videos.
This is the best video on You tube !!!!!!
Thank you so much
Stay Safe and Healthy and in the way of Realizing" True Life, Lifes Gold" Keep it Up Mate. 💥💯💫💝 Cheers Darren From Australia/Nakhon Sawan
Thanks for the blessings
It’s all stuff !!
You got that right
Exchange your stuff for experiences 😉
It’s a big world and you only got a short time to explore and experience it ! Realize this !
So true!
I live already a long time in Thailand, every time I arranged my visa by my self and saved a lot of money. I am happy to spend a little time at immigration to make that amount of money. Money that I can spend on more fun things.
Absolutely and there’s nothing wrong with that. For the guys that have been here a long time and knowing their way around immigration that is the obvious choice.
@@MargaritasinParadisenext year I think I will try do myself but will need to get advice nearer the time to ensure have all I need , the first year is the hurdle really
Good luck
You’re absolutely right…I’m in the same position and need to unload all of this stuff soon. I’m 55 and delaying so I can deal with parents end of life. I’m planning on watching all your vids from the beginning!
I appreciate your comment and definitely hope that you enjoy my videos. At one point I felt like a prisoner of my personal possessions. It took me years to finally let go. I was talking to a guy today and he just told me how he decided what he absolutely needed. He looked at it like what would he grab in case of a fire. He basically filled three suitcases and disposed of everything else. I feel for people though that have lifelong collections for instance. I know from personal experience how much emotional attachment there are in belongings. Anyway I wish you good luck, you can do it though.
Thanks i am in Chiang mai and i have the same insight...
Excellent, I appreciate the reassurance
I’d move there tomorrow….if it wasn’t so HOT. Been twice, had great times, but I was soaked every time I took even a short walk. Looking for a place with cool temps.
Great video !
Good luck on finding your Paradise.
Good that you listened to your grandfather 👍. Well doen
Thank you kindly
This man is good..... very good indeed.
Thank you, I’m humbled
This video is spot on! I'm retiring in 2 weeks after 26 years in law enforcement. Ive watched many guys return after a year due to the high cost of insurance here in the USA.
My wife and i are selling everything and headed to explore Thailand with just a suitcase each and find our forever home. Great video, thank you.
Excellent, my only advice is to test everything, if you find the place you really like, stay there a month or two before you decide to stay there forever.
@@MargaritasinParadise ,
Thank you, I greatly appreciate it !
You’re welcome
Heck yes! Sell it all and just do it!
Best decision, I ever made. Felt like freedom.
I lived in Pattaya loved it!but traffic is a problem!so moved to Hua Hin Forbes Magazine said great city to retire to on the front page.😅😅😅😅
I like Hua Hin for the occasional visit. Personally I don't think there's enough things to keep me busy there and prices are quite a bit higher than Pattaya in general. Golf for instance, is probably double and there is only three courses in that area although black mountain for instance is world renowned and probably on many's bucket list.
You're definitely right about the traffic though in Pattaya. And it seems like it's just getting worse. I hardly drive my truck anymore.
Welcome to Stay in Pattaya,Sir.🙏❤️👍✌️
We're welcome all of Farang to visit & Stay in Pattaya.🌊🌅⛱️🏖️🏝️🍻👍
Thank you! Will do!
People say I couldn't live on a $1,000 a month...but if you only have $1,000 a month you got to live on it..remember you can't ask God to buy a few days back when you die, so keep on working..$$$ but time is the most valuable thing we have 👍 don't waste it at work.
Now Thailand or America ? which will give you a better life on $1,000 ? Thailand in my eyes.
Great insight, I definitely appreciate your thoughts and agree with you 100%.
@@MargaritasinParadiseagree so much. I’m here , yes earlier then most would be I’m 59 , yes I could accumulate more money in uk for say 3/4 years , but life is too short as they say. Trying now to have maybe 10/15 good years here 😊. Best wishes
Thank you so much
@@jonhobson3592 exactly, I sold a property in florida to get here, koh samui , 57 years old, I'm good, live on £1000 till my pension kicks in.
You are the perfect example. Good on you, keep living the dream.
Retired military also. Coming to Pattaya next month to submit retirement visa application.
Excellent, Life is Good
Yes!
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Loved your video. Please allow me to play devil's advocate. If a person has mobility issues the sidewalks in Pattaya are for crap. I remember seeing a westerner in a wheel chair on Soi Buakhao and feeling so bad for him. He seemed happy but it must have been a struggle for him to get around. Few things in Thailand are ADA compliant!!! Another time on Soi Buakhao a vehicle came close enough to brush the backpack I had slung over my shoulder. I was fine and nothing was damaged but it put a brief scare in me. The nightlife in legendary but what do you do during the day? First couple of visits just walking around was awesome but what do you do with yourself if you're there 10 days? 10 months? There is a RC flying field I'd seen.
I doubt Thai's in general even know what ADA is. Up until the recent years pedestrians did not have the right of way. So basically it came down to who was bigger, you or the bus. Even now I think the law is pretty vague considering pedestrians. I think it reads something about a pedestrian has to be in a working crosswalk before a vehicle has to yield right away. You see many times going down the highway an ambulance running lights and sirens and stuck behind traffic that refuses to move out of the way. I don't know how many times I've seen disabled person scooting along on boards or wheelchairs or by whatever means they have available dodging traffic in Thailand. I think they are given about the same respect as someone else that doesn't have that disability and expected to take care of themselves.
As far as keeping one active I'm pretty busy all the time but I know lots of people that tend to sleep all day or just sitting in there condos and watch movies. Of course I have this TH-cam channel too maintain. I also enjoy golf and other activities. We have a VFW for instance here in Pattaya as well as an American legion. There's lots of other clubs as well for the people that are interested. For the person that's really motivated of course there's snorkeling and scuba diving and the daily beach life. We have islands around us that you can Island hop just on day trips or even go out and spend the night or 10. Lots of other day trips around here as well including visiting the Bridge over the River kwai. Auyuthia is only a two-hour drive from here as well. Really this area is limitless on keeping somebody busy though I hear many times, guys will tell me they have nothing to do. Respectfully, I think they are just lazy because there's too much to do here. I think somebody could do something every day for a month without repeating. Anyway activities are available for the person that wants to go out and look.
But you're right, the sidewalks are not generally provided for the purposes that most people would think. Many of the sidewalks are used as additional vending space for instance and nobody cares about leaving enough room for people just to walk. Payments broke in many areas and maintenance to fix that is nonexistent. Personally I think sidewalks are not important to the Thai culture but on the other hand neither are roads.
We have streets and Pattaya that are nicknamed like soi pothole. That name exists for a reason. Nobody wants to fix this street for instance probably because it would shut down all traffic for who knows how long. So the street is riddled with massive holes along its entire stretch and nobody seems to care. When you get into the Esaan areas major roads are no better than goat paths. To the locals, money is better spent on fixing something they need whatever that may be.
Now the last point is that I absolutely love Thailand. It's so easy to point out the negatives. And unfortunately I don't have the answers or the fixes.
Have a great day
@@MargaritasinParadise I pointed out the sidewalk issues to let those with mobility issues know that Pattaya can be difficult getting around.
That’s a valid point. One of the things I’ve really noticed there are a number of Expats that are wheelchair bound. The wheelchairs have a front wheel creating a trike like motorized chair. I see these chairs motoring down the street at a pretty good pace. Anyway I just mentioned this, as it seems like these guys have almost formed a club of people that are under the same circumstances
You’re living the dream for sure..You look happy..I’m almost there..Just tying up loose ends..Then buh- bye..
Excellent, striving for your future.
I want to so much but waiting on my Social Security disability court date in March. Hopefully, I win. If not, I will probably end up dying in the States while still working. I also have a mother to take care of which my older brother can take care if I move. I hope for the best, already been making plans but really shouldnt count my chickens before they hatch.
Sounds like you have a plan, I hope things work out for you. Good luck.
9 years now in Chiang Mai. I do come to Pattaya often for a change. No gf or wife. Happy yo be single. It's great not working and being able to save money too. USAF Vet as well. Cheers
Excellent, I consider Chiang Mai many times. And have made two trips there this year already.
I retired to pattaya in April 2021 at 50. I lasted 9 months. Even with the bars closed I was hooked on thaifriendly and just lost control short timing 7 to 10 girls a week depending on my energy. At that time I was living on 80-90k baht a month.
After spending a month on Koh Phangan I had rejuvenated energy and realised Pattaya full time was destructive to my energy and I had to move out. Not because of money. I earn about 120k a month so was spending well below this, but because there's nothing else in Pattaya than bars and girls, I needed to find balance.
I now live in bang saray and spend alot of time on Sai kaew or Nang ram beach. I do a 2 hour walk in the jungle in the navy reserve most mornings. I have 1 gik who visits me weekly in bang saray and then I spend 1 night a week in Pattaya having 2 short times and a 3 hour happy ending massage before riding back to bang saray.
I have 5 shots in 3 days and then rejuvenate my energy over the next 4 to go like a 19yo again.
I still spend about the same money as I hit gogos for the perve and buy lady drinks as an extra to my freelancers
Now THAT'S Living! Nice work, my friend!👍
You have definitely found what works for you. I try to divert my energy towards other areas, including sports and metal detecting on the beach. I go out most evenings but try to only to drink a few nights a week.
So short time is approx1000 baht? And 7 to 10 a week is let's say 8500...9000baht = approx 35000 baht a month plus rent plus food plus vehicle plus x plus plus xplus = your telling porkies.
@@johnallright6847 lol. You got no idea but thanks for letting me know it
@@graguitar6493 I have every idea as I used to live out there and you wouldn't be able to do all that on 80000...90000
Greetings! Just came across your video. So; Tricare select? I need to research it. Also in Pattaya and ex AFSP!
Excellent brother, we should meet for a beer. My email is margaritasinparadise@gmail.com.
Your message really resonated with me. Im retired military also and have many question about the military medical stuff and especially if you have VA disability do u just travel back to Manila every 6 month's for you mandatory appointments? Would love to email you if possible. Im currently living in the Philippines until November but want to relocate to Thailand.
Absolutely, here's my email margaritasinparadise@gmail.com also there's a Facebook page called TRICARE in Thailand that you should definitely join.
Hi. I enjoy your videos. Your encouragement about retiring early in Thailand is great. I am from the US and since you are as well maybe you can answer a few questions for me. I'm looking to retire in Thailand, but I have a few things holding me back. I have no family left in the US.
1. How do you get your US taxes completed while living in Thailand?
2. What do you do about mail coming to you in the US after you move to Thailand?
3. I know you enjoy own doing your cooking. I would be doing that as well. Do you find the fruits and vegetables are fine to eat from the supermarket on a regular basis?
4. Do you feel comfortable transferring money from a US bank to a Thailand bank?
5. When you cook can you use the tap water to clean your food or do you need to use bottled water?
Any answers you can give to my questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. J...
I’m glad to help. I’m going to answer these questions in order that you gave them to me, 1. There are a couple options to use here. Are use TurboTax to complete my taxes which include a small business, and I file all of them online. If you’re a veteran, There is also a VFW and an American legion post located here in Pattaya, both of which have service representatives that help people file their taxes.
2. Personally, I think you need to have a friend that you trust that will allow you to use their address for the really important stuff. As far as the government is concerned, they have my Thai address. Such as my taxes are all filed using my Thai address. I also use Escapees RV club. They have a option online to sign up with for approximately $25 a year to forward all your mail. They even give you the option to sort your mail and trash all the junk mail. Of course I tried to sign up for as many things electronically delivered as possible.
2. The address is a tricky issue. Basically you need to have a US address for all US banking accounts. Are use my Escapees RV club as an address out of Florida. They forward all my actual mail to my father in Illinois my father than decides what’s important enough to send me. In all honesty, most things associated with the government will send packages to you through the normal mail system to wherever you’re at.
3. The super markets are excellent, but really the fresh fruits and vegetables. You should buy on the streets and the local food markets if not, only will they be more fresh, but they will be cheaper in cost as well
Yes, I use the Wise app, for money transfers under US$5000. Anything for over that amount I use my Bank of America account. Zero problems in the last 10 years.
Looks like nice place you stay, can you comment on this like size/price etc.?
This is a 48 m² unit that I recently renovated. Below is a link to the video on this condo and how much I paid.
th-cam.com/video/ffBRVXC43Ms/w-d-xo.html
Hey there Tom. Great video. Similar to you im retired US Army. Do ypu use any other healthcare other than Tricare? Any chance i could you could DM me have a bunch of questions you mI ght could answer.
So the first part of the question is, I use my VA benefits as much as I can in combination with Tricare. I don’t have an additional insurance policy for healthcare. You can contact me at margaritasinparadise@gmail.com and I’d be glad to answer your questions the best I can.
So what visa do you hold and how do you legally maintain it
My visa is handled through my visa agency.
@@MargaritasinParadise how much is that
Last time was 13,000 for the visa, and 5,000 baht for the multiple entry
The weather in Pattaya region is uncomfortably hot through most of the year. Just because it's sunny most of the time doesn't mean it's going to be pleasant.
It’s funny how you become climatized to your surroundings. I often wake up in the morning freezing cold. I have to turn off the air conditioner and open up my balcony door to warm up. In November and December the temperatures drop below 80° and I have to wear a hoodie at night.
@@MargaritasinParadise I agree. I live in Austin TX now and it was 105 yesterday and I have become used to the hot weather. I had my heat on the other day because my apt felt too cold from air conditioning.
I get it, exactly
Any ideas on what a healthy 59 year old man would pay for health insurance? Just an idea...I know that insurance can be customized in many ways.
I would expect around 50,000 baht a year or $100 a month for some top Line health insurance.
Good vid and basic outlining of things but you fail to mention:
* leaving life long friends
* leaving kids possibly grandkids
* exchange rate is 21/1babt for Aussies and similar for Canadians
Do not get me wrong, great option for people who hare footloose and fancy free and definitely cheaper than 1st world life in US, UK, Australia, Canada but cheaper is not always better!
If I had visitors I would dedicate a couple of weeks to them and travel to show them around!
So, have you lived there or even been there, been anywhere... Some will come up with all kind of excuses to stay in there current unhappy life. Maybe they are just scared.
Several great points here. Everybody’s has different goals set for their future. Friends are a major point. I have friends that I’ve known all my life and now that I’m living abroad, I probably talk to them more than I ever have especially with things like FaceTime and video chat. A good example is at one point in my life. I probably only talk to my father once a month but now we talk at least every week using a video chat. I feel like I see him more now than I have in the last 10 years. The same goes for many of my friends. Most of my friends are so happy because they can see that I’ve restarted my life my lifelong friends all knew that I was stuck and I wanted something different maybe something more. Now I cannot tell you how many of those like long friends have traveled here to visit.
Family is everything , over the years my family has been shrinking and now really I’m down to having only my father and two sisters. As I stated earlier, I feel like I have became closer to my father since living here. As far as my sisters are concerned, they have their lives, and we try to talk as often as we can. I was never fortunate enough to have my own children, so I don’t know what my circumstances would’ve been, if I would’ve ever been blessed with children, or even grandchildren.
Money is always a major factor. Things like exchange rates change constantly, I have friends here that almost play an exchange rate game. I love hearing about the good old days when exchange rates were super high. I’ve been coming here since 1987, and in all honesty, today’s rates are the best that I remember. Of course, that could be telling you something about my age or even possibly my memory. Ha ha ha. One of the things to keep in mind that when you compare the price of a bottle of Coca-Cola at a convenience store. In the USA that same bottle probably gonna cost $2.67, here the same bottle cost $0.70. Yesterday I finished with a series of three root canals over the last month. The cost here was approximately $600. In the USA, $2500+
As far as visitors go, I literally have friends here all year long. I travel as much as I can with them and even volunteer my truck for their use when it’s available. I look forward to friends coming and doing as many things as I can with them while they’re here.
I wanted to mention to you, I love your perspective and definitely appreciate you bringing up these great points It’s not an easy situation for most people to change. My change, was for the good. I hope that if you ever decide to make a change, that it’s even better than mine. Thanks again.
@@johnalex5466- I take it you are replying to my comments.
I have been luck to have travelled since I was 22 and now in my early 60’s and been to around 30 countries, some upto 3 months in duration.
My comments are more saying it is easier if you have no ties but harder with lifelong friends, family , children and grandchildren.
We are lucky enough to be able to afford to live virtually anywhere in the planet and choose to stay where we are and holiday in places like Thailand taking out family along sometimes.
Have a great day John!
@@MargaritasinParadise - you are a gentleman and a scholar sir and appreciate all the points you have made. I agree with you on so many levels and in most 1st world countries costs are rising at a very fast pace and like you said, crowns with root canals are around $1000 each, so our dollar goes a lot further in Thailand!
@@johnalex5466 I'm retired US military and have lived all over the world. I love the USA but for whatever reason Thailand always felt like the place I wanted to retire.
I was really living a good life in the USA but some how felt stuck. There's no doubt, I was scared I'm trying to make that first, which felt like a massive leap.
Initially set goals in my life but I lucked out and because of the pandemic I found out there was no better time than now.
From that point on, I put myself first.
Do you have storage of items separate to what you keep in your condo ?
I’m very fortunate with this condo that have so much storage room. For example, above my wardrobe are areas I can keep all my large suitcases. Additionally, this building offers storage lockers downstairs that are large enough to fit several motorbikes in it if you wanted. I realize right away that I’m starting to accumulate more things so I need to be careful that I don’t run out of room to store those items.
Thai Elite Visa is the way to go!
Probably so if you can afford it
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Excellent, this is the place to live life well
@@MargaritasinParadise Thank you for this answer & all the Best to you !
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I am an Air Force vet myself and have a monthly income of $3000. From what I read I could live very nicely in Pattaya with that type of budget. I do not speak a word of Thai so just worried it will be very difficult to communicate with people. Is there an area where the expats live as I would want to have a few English speaking drinking buddies. Just out of curiosity are you renting or did you buy a condo? Thanks for the video & content.
Welcome Brother, Pattaya Thailand has a VFW post as well as an American Legion. No problem on the language here if you run into issues you can always use Google translate. I bought my condo but there's fantastic rental opportunities here as well. Check out my video on the condo bought. th-cam.com/video/ffBRVXC43Ms/w-d-xo.html
Hi, only just found your channel so forgive me if this has been covered elsewhere. You mention your friend who lives on $1000 pcm, does he already own his condo and does he have adequate medical insurance? I’ve been out to do a couple of 1 month test runs and i can’t do it for less than $1600 pcm and i’m happy eating thai food at the nightmarket and not a massive drinker. What sort of budget are you surviving on, if it’s not too personal a question?
I try to stay under $3k a month. The thing to remember about me, is my condo, my car and my motorbike are all paid in full.
$1K is doable if you own a condo already. $1.2K to me is my budget if I own a condo already. The extra $200 is for entertainment.
My friend does own his condo & motorbike. I just double checked with him about the insurance; he relayed to me that his insurance is covered by its previous employer. But he does have a supplemental insurance here which cost him approximately $1K a year.
@@MargaritasinParadise3k is probably the minimum I could live there on. Thais are by far the most money obsessed people on earth, they don't respect Foreigners living there on budgets. Even the rich Foreigners will always be second class humans to them.
That’s the key, if you can set yourself up for the future, but knocking out major expenses like where you’re living or transportation and then get into a regular budget.
Retired in Khon Kaen in 2010 and haven't looked back.
I know what you mean, now that I'm really living, time is flying. Life is Good.
Good video I am glad I will be over there for my big big 60th birthday but I am staying in my tigertown USA
City of champions
Massillon Ohio.
Ohio is my retiree home my friend
I will never ever retire abroad
I am glad to spend part of my winter get out of icy box ohio in winter
I am glad to be able to get out of Ohio this winter. I do not want to freeze this winter so will be coming to Mexico an Israel an in Thailand for my winter months. I am glad to be able to afford travel places. I just do not want to move abroad
I have few friends in USA now
Do you have any info of what I need to buy a condo over in Pattaya? Deposit etc
I’m sure every situation is going to be different. Probably has a lot to do with your visa. You’ll definitely need a deposit but that can be negotiated. I would get in contact with a local realtor and have them give you the rundown.
@@MargaritasinParadise yeah I’ll do that. Would be nice to start purchasing my condo and enjoy it 6 months a year until I’m ready to retire 🙂
That’s a great idea. But don’t overlook the rental possibilities as well. There are so many great deals right now.
Retire from one job… but then get another similar job…. “That’s not retirement?!?!?” 😂 lol
100% correct
I know everybody has their own priorities in life. I made mine myself.
How can you retire on $ 1000 a month .... I read that they require 65000 bath monthly income for long term visa
That’s true but there’s other options as well. Many retirees come here on a tourist visa They go talk to a visa agent and never leave.
The $1000 budget is doable if you live on a tight budget
@@MargaritasinParadise Havent they cracked down on the border runs and made it alot harder to just renew forever ?
I think they have been cracking down. That’s the reason why I recommend to use an agent.
Agent fees. A 1,000b you must be joking!! More like 20,000.b. and its not 100% it will go through.. read the small print
You’re right, not all services are going to cost you ฿1000.
I live in Pattaya and 1000 a month would be misery. But if that’s all you’re making, I guess you could do it. For me 5000 a month is the sweet spot.
Exactly, every has different budgets & tastes. Sometimes people have to make due with what they have. I feel very fortunate.
I’d certainly prefer coping here on my budget than being like a hamster on a wheel in the bleak uk , no thanks 🥹
Exactly
How old are you?
Upper 50's
Have you ever been married? Any kids or child support? What's your budget??
I've been married. No child support. $3K
@@MargaritasinParadisevery good budget, I am aiming for that -for sure - adding 3% inflation rate annually, so I can retire comfortably, very far from from 2035 but the years will fly quickly
you don't own your stuff.
your stuff owns you.
That is so true. Someday I’m gonna do a video on stuff. It’s amazing right now. I still attain even more stuff.
ကြုံလို့သာ စကားအဖြစ်ပြောတာ
(ဘာသီချင်းမှ စိတ်မဝင်စားဘူး) မနားထောင်ချင်တော့ဘူး.တဏှာပေါ့ပေါ့နော်.(အကြားအာရုံ) ပယ် သပ်တယ်။
I appreciate your comment. To be clear, are you suggesting I should have background music?
@@MargaritasinParadise Don't have background music mate.
Thanks for the comment
Im actually enjoying the view in the background🏞🏝, not really listening to you😅
Haha, even better 😂
Well.....good for you if you're happy, but keep in mind not everyone can just quit their jobs and move half way around the world thinking they'll survive on minimum savings without some sort of residual income like S.S. or a pension, unless of course one has a healthy substantial amount of funds and, or, investments that would carry them until reaching eligible retirement age to collect retirement checks.
Thank you, I'm fortunate and truly love a great life. I made the right decisions early in my life to be able to maintain this lifestyle.
Living in a concrete box, living the dream.
I see your point, but I don’t look at it as a box.
Many left Pattaya when the thousands of Russians moved in.
I wonder why? My area has a wide, diverse mix of international travelers.
I would love to see videos inside Gold Shops
and Rock and Mineral and Gem Shops, and
Videos about Thai Tropical Fish and snorkeling and scuba diving. Thailand is
Famous for prospecting for gem stones,
Rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc. That would be very interesting. Love your Soi 6
Videos, of course. Love your videos on
Food and spices and types of curry, etc.
Would love to see young beautiful Thai
Women professionals being interviewed
And asked their opinions on a variety of
Subjects. Maybe you could pay a young
Beautiful Thai interpreter to make the
Interview more insightful. And let the
Interviewee do 90% of the talking.
Thx, Mark
All great ideas, I’ve already made notes. I actually do have a Thai lady that I’m going to do it interview with him. Fortunately, she can speak English. Thanks for your comment.
Sorry but an agency is not an extra 1000B. It cost 2000B if you do a VISA yourself, an agent may charge 30,000B.
One thing you must have is health/medical insurance which about 5,000B a month.
Living on $1000 a month you are at risk of the 'what if' or unexpected payments.
I've living in Thailand for over 10 years and I would never recommend anyone to live here if they do not have some sort of back up or if you are comfortable.
Yes correct visa agents 30-50,000 tb year one , good to have a lump sum available even if you do have insurance. 90% of my money is in uk. I did not want to work on for say 3/4 years and miss out on coming here. All my family have passed away so nothing at home for me to fall back on or go back to. Some say I’m taking a risk here. But if I split with my gf I would stay in the country , but maybe move away to the north or the beaches in south ..
I'm going to save the meat of the visa issue for a video. The 1000 baht fee was something I just said as an option. Many fees agents charge are much less like 90 day reporting for 300 baht. ( I feel like, I'm opening a can of worms here) I just picked up my visa yesterday. The actual cost for me was 13,500 baht. I also, went with the multiple entry stamp which was another 4000 baht. A month, I returned from the Philippines. I went to my agent for 24 Immigration reporting, that cost me 200 baht. Visa agents have saved me countless hours over the last 17 years. But your right, fees vary depending on the service they offer. Another thing, I pays to look around 1st Class Visa Runs have always treated me great.
Additionally, I would never want to live on $1K a month. I just know people who do it. I think if that's all you have, then you have no choice.
The lump sum is definitely essential for people with abroad insurance and need to prepay and file later.
US military is the biggest socialist organization in the USA
But they fight against communism/ socialism 😂
Funny that…..
It was a big part of my life. It’s funny how when I first started it was no questions asked initiative when it came to giving orders by the time I retired, we had to be careful, not hurt too many feelings. Hahaha
You cannot live there on 1000 USD per month, it would be a miserable life.
My friend lives alone, he exercises on the beach daily and just plain spends most of his time there. He doesn't drink alcohol. He eats 100% Thai food off the streets. This guy is a happy man. Everyone has different lifestyles. Personally I couldn't do it but I have a different lifestyle.
He doesn't go with the local ladies?
He did it one time, but because of his age, he has eliminated that cost as well.
I don’t wanna make it sound bad, as he has so many lady that take care of him on a regular basis.
I wouldnt want to live on $1000 a month, but $1000 a month would be less miserable in Thailand than the US or UK. Its all about perspective. If you are working and making $10,000 a month, and used to living on that, and your retirement provision will only give you $1000/month then that would be tough. But if you are in retirement scratching by on $1000/mth in the US, then being in Thailand wouldnt be that miserable.