I’ve Been Living Solo in Thailand for 8 Months…Here are 14 Things to Know Before You Come 🇹🇭
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Information is soo powerful. Right now, you will have a guy living in a van or storage box, for $1,000 a month, not realising that he could be living like a KING in thailand !
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King? You'll barely scrape by
@@albrinks4017what about for 1800usd per month?
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Ok but you need income to pay the cheap rent and food. How you gonna work? Unless you work online.
Note, the immigration rules change somewhat arbitrarily. so beware of possibly being stopped at the airport or border. I did 8 months without a visa too, but now I have a retirement visa. In Bangkok, my rent is about $330 in a great condo with two pools, a fitness center, a basketball court, a study building with a game room too. A public train station is steps away, less than a 2 minute walk and a mall is attached by bridge to the train station. My electricity is about $25 a month, my internet is about $10, my cell phone is $6. I eat western practically every day, so my food and entertain is maybe $500 to $700 per month. So I live on about $1,100 a month.
Nice, very reasonable monthly cost!
thanks for addressing the visa issue. this is a main one in my opinion having lived in Vietnam and Laos but having needed to do regular visa runs
Is this typical for Bangkok? I have about 1500/mo rental income I can rely on. I just worry about unexpected costs and what if you want to travel etc
@@ceeIoc Yes. You can find cheaper monthly rent: less than $200 per month. Other expenses are local transportation costs: $0.60 to $1.10 per subway ride. Travel to and from a nearby country every 2 months to renew your visa is another expense you may have to incur.
and dates? lol
been to Thailand 3 times
If you want less hassles go rent a hotel room in a not so expensive hotel just let them know how long you are staying and negotiate better rates. Same places are like extended stays and rent for about 400 dollars a month and you don't need to deal with hassle of paying water bills, electric bills separately. You can easily get a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom for that price.
I’ve never really considered it a "hassle" to pay utilities in Thailand, and lets face, unless you are only staying a few months you are always going to get a much nicer place at a better price by renting a condo long term. Back to utilities though, the guy was not getting ripped off on utilities simply because he was in an airbnb. In fact, its the same situation when renting a condo in Thailand. Unlike in the USA where everyone in a given city pays the same rate and even renters all pay directly to the utility company, in Thailand you are always paying the landlord and there are different utility rates for each building even within the same city. The first thing you want to check when renting any place in Thailand is what rate you will be paying for electricity and water. I only pay 5 baht per kilowatt hour at my big and very nice condo here in Phuket but my girlfriend pays double that amount at her small apartment in Buriram where she goes to school. So her utilities end up costing about half of what her monthly rent is. You always have to check this before you sign the contract for a condo or apartment rental.
I'm considering this. I travel a lot in the USA and have about 500,000 Marriot points. I wonder would it be worth it to burn them in Thailand, or maybe Spain or Portugal.
@@eQuariuzthat's a no brainer, Thailand for sure!! 🥳 Been living here a while now, been to both Spain and Portugal, nothing really compares, while thise places are nice and all, Thailand is just on a whole different level, that have mañana pinned by heart, here it's sabai sabai 😂 no stress, no worries, just enjoy life and smile 😊
@@SLOBeachboy Great advice !
@@isanBen How are you able to live there for so long? I want to stay there for about 6 months, but reading only line, a tourist visa only allows for 60 days, with the option to extend another 30 days. How can one stay for a longer duration?
0:38 - Transportation
1:15 - Food Delivery
1:45 - Food
2:30 - Cash
3:20 - ATM
4:05 - Airbnb Electric
5:00 - Translation App
5:40 - Dating
8:20 - Wifey Material
8:50 - Casual Fun
9:40 - Cost of living
11:05 - Cost of drinking
13:20 - Income not savings
14:10 - 7Eleven
12:00 - Education Visa
16:50 - Create a budget
18:00 - Solo travel woes
I'm from the States and been living here in Thailand for over 10 years now. Your tips and advice were all on point. Nice video and very informative.
What's the best way to hire an experienced expat travel agent type, or trusty free lancer to set up a 3 month trip to Thailand, with possible multiple extensions?
Also, who to stay away from in the travel business.
Not looking for sexpat and endless party drinking, I did all that 30 years ago in Thailand.
Looking for healthy, peaceful relaxation and as a recluse, maybe make a friend or two.
Anybody?
Richie Rich or BMT on TH-cam can point you in the right direction
Your absolutely 💯
What's the best way to avoid ladyboys
My advice: Don’t rely on your savings. Unless you are a millionaire if you don’t have a source of income don’t move to Thailand. You will spend more than you expected, you will ruin the experience as you see your bank account going down, eventually you will run out of money and you will regret your time in Thailand. If you don’t have sustainable source of income while in Thailand, keep it simple, just work in the west, save money and go to Thailand just for holidays.
Is $1400/m passive income for my rent and food and transportation enough? Savings will be well
Could you love with 250kusd savings , and 4k USD a month passive income
@@evandalismEnough.
Includes everything, maybe health insurance too.
Hi, this clip is so useful. Thank you so much for visiting us.
As a Thai, this is just my opinion. Lots of Thai women who have regular jobs and do housework are out there, but their lifestyles might not be so attractive or interesting. They might be too busy working to support themselves and parents more than going to parties at night. These women are looking for long term relationship for sure. However, they will not commit themselves to guys they just meet at pubs and bars. Well, people who go to the right place will find the right people.
Anyway, hope you enjoy Thailand so far. I wish you have a great trip wherever you go. Take care. Please come to visit Thailand again.😀
This is very true.
Where are good places to meet such girls?
@@rhh176market, grocery store, regular shops, etc 😊
@@rhh176 - Over the years in Thailand I have dated mostly students, office ladies, departments store girls, hotel staff, beauticians, etc., and I have found it to be very easy to meet them just in the course of going about my normal day. I have also met some of my ex-gfs online however, including my current girlfriend who is a student. Of course this is not as easy as it used to be as prostitutes have pretty much taken over most the popular Thai dating sites (apps) like Thaifriendly. And the worst part is that 95% of the freelancers who put up profiles on these sites will give no indication in their profile that they are actually there to find customers, so you have to waste your time contacting them first to find out. The bottom line is you will have to spend hundreds of hours on these sites weeding out undesirables like prostitutes, scammers, or ladyboys pretending to be real women before you finally find a few women that you might actually want to meet in person for a date.
@@rhh176Thats simple: Bar Girl is a Title. Freelancer is a Title. Pro is a Title. Avoid those places where the Title Bearers make a living. Go be a regular guy. Do regular people stuff in regular people places.
Dude seriously, thanks for taking the time to give us all this information. Absolute legend.
As a long term traveler and resident of Asia I have to compliment you on your excellent advice for people, guys in particular thinking of moving to Thailand 🇹🇭 or some other SE Asian country. I’ve been traveling and living in Asia since the last century and I have to agree with everything you said. Great video.
Thanks!
@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 you date bar girls. i crossed paths with thai pharmacist. she say if you patt, she know what you did so don't contact her. its all good.
@@hhh1200 Ha?
@@theisaiahashleyshow4251 im under 50 and i wanna move to thailand buy a condo and settle there what VISA is best for me? im not rich enough to get an ELITE visa, can you buy property and live there on a 90 day tourist visa and just leave for a day and come back every 90 days? whats a better option how did you do it? and i dont wanna work in thailand either, id like to invest in thai stocks and live off the dividends
@@petejames1326Farang can't buy land. Just rent, visa will be a different matter...
I'm a long-time visitor of Thailand. This video offers excellent advice for people contemplating a stay in Thailand.
Excellent video and great pacing! Very easy to stay engaged with your video! I have just moved to Thailand this summer and I have found your video very helpful in confirming things I am doing well versus some new things to try. Thanks!!
Bro came through and dropped some knowledge 💯
ELECTRICITY: that's the first question you need to ask even before having a look at a condo. Isaiah is right: they make money off your electricity, but there are places you will be charged directly by the electricity company. I live in a condo in Chiang Mai and actually have my local electricity company app on my phone and get billed on the first. I pay my bill directly to the electricity company, and the rate at the moment is 4.70 baht per unit (inclusive of their 7% VAT). The rate changes from time to time. It was actually 4.77 until May ('23) but it was reduced to 4.70 for the 4 summer months.
Thats nice. I live in Chiang Mai too and they charge me 10 Baht per Unit. I not asked before i signed the contract. in Hot Season my bill is easily 100-120 Dollar
@@xiologyCNX89 Maybe get a solar generator if you have the balcony space.
@@wideopenthrottl no. We will just move when the rental contract finished
Thanks for all you do to inform us on what's going on.
You preaching straight facts sir ..
Very informative TH-cam video! Keep up the good work.
You nailed it. I lived out there for 12 months. Everything you said I agree with.
I'm retiring from the military next year after 20 years served. I'm seriously thinking of relocating to Thailand after that. I'll only be 38 years old. I'm weighing all the pros and cons. Thanks for the video and information.
me too but in 5 years.
Lots of discussions lately about visas
Man i'm 38 also , I wish I did military instead of 20 years for a civilian BS job .. go move champ 🏆
Thinking of Guam at anderson afb they say it’s a mix of Asians plus still part of us but island life
don't assume the bar girls are wife material !!! they are programmed to syphon off your bank account. they are only in love with you as long as you pay their bills !!!!
Public Transportation - Coming from London and being used to a very connected transportation system the disconnected MRT, BTS, water taxis and various levels of buses (basic open windows no A/C to more modern busses) was a shock in Bangkok. I once waited for a bus to go to Wat Pho for nearly 1 hour. I gave up and I went home. No timetable and bad traffic. Motorbike taxis introduces me to scooters. Which I have fallen in love with.
Accommodation - It is really easy to get a condo. Minimal paperwork. The facilities are amazing. Rooftop pools, gyms, communal/co-working spaces, manicured gardens, security and parking. And if you are really lucky a 7Eleven on the premises comes in handy.
The Heat - I still have not got used to the heat.
Safety - I feel safe traveling about alone. People have been helpful.
Flying Internally - Flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is 1 1/2 hours reasonably priced. So I can get a fix of Bangkok for a few days and fly back. The same for Krabi and Phuket.
I am living in Chiang Mai Thailand, I have hired a scooter to get around, I am trying to learn the language, I am trying different condos. I have flown to Singapore and Malaysia. I plan to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines and Vietnam in the next 6 months, as they are close and airfare is reasonably priced. Pre lockdown I had written off SE Asia as being too foreign but now I am glad I came and I want to visit as many Asian countries before I go back to the UK.
Very nice and precise information there, you opened up an addictive country, it's hard to shake this place once you've been here and experienced the real Thailand and not just those pesky travel vlogs 😅 I for one, will have a very tough time if I ever have to leave, this has quickly become my home in both heart and soul, sure things are very different from what I'm used to back in Scandinavia, but honest to God, I never really enjoyed life there, fell in love with an amazing woman who is the best of everything in my life, blessed to have the opportunity to come here and feel so welcomed by everyone I've met 🥰🙏
try global driving license and buy 1 motorbike you'll live in Thailand more easy haha
@@noobking4696 Do you mean an International Driving License? You can only get those with a proper British/US etc license or a 5 year Thai driving license. I never needed to drive a car in London so I never got one. I now have a Thai driving license.
wow great response!! I also am going to rent a motorbike next week at DMC rentals. I drove a 200cc in Hong Kong for 8 years and the freedom you obtain with a motorbike is without equal. I'd like to hear more in depth info about visa options if you don't want to work a measly job
@@gregandsonia I went the Education visa route with Pro Language School, they have offices in Bangkok, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. But you still have to go to the Immigration office every 3 months as they don't seem to issue 6month or 1 year Education visas. And you have to do the 90 day immigrant declaration thing. Really annoying.
Chiang Mai let me drive as I don't think I am crazy enough to drive in Bangkok traffic. I sometimes just drive around. There is always an interesting temple to come across or you go off the motorways and it looks rural.
Surprised at all the high quality info and you carry yourself well. Thanks for the video. Happy travels.
Great content bro! Thank you for sharing the information..👍🏾
Awesome video! Really enjoyed your honesty and some solid advice.
Amazing video man!! super helpful. I'm traveling solo to Southeast Asia in less than a month - Thailand included most likely. Can't wait!! my dreams are coming true!
I plan on making the move in a couple of years, but I'm doing research first. You, my friend are very helpful. Thanks, my man.
Good to hear!
I lived in Phuket for 10 years. And the best way to be stay single stress-free. Take one when you want one.And your money goes a long long way
Hey your a real down to earth guy I appreciate your sense of adventure God bless you
I’m coming to Thailand for a week. This is so insightful! ❤ be safe and keep posting
Wow these are actually really great tips. Thank you!
Thanks!
I’ve been in Thailand since November and found visa runs to Cambodia affordable. On my last trip, I’ve met others going on visa runs too.
Loved this video! Thanks for sharing! Planning to go later in the year!
You seem like a good dude, keepin it legit. Much respect
As far as costs go different provinces and different parts of a city have massively different costs. Phuket is by far the most expensive place in Thailand. Also if you are staying a while learning some Thai can help reduce costs a lot as places that cater for English speakers primarily cost a lot more.
Also you will usually find the best Thai food by looking for places where many Thai people eat
I agree with everything you said! Also living in Thailand for 3 months now, and I found your video very informative and a good picture of the reality here! Just didn’t mentioned the endemic Lady Boys 😅
Great information. Thanks for sharing these tips. Location and lifestyle will determine your monthly budget.
Young Man U giving some good game … i respect it and I’m thankful at least a few brothas are not being simps abroad
I met my Thai wife at a club 😂. Well, outside the club, actually. We've been together for 6 years. She was a university student at the time and now works for a marketing firm. So, while I wouldn't recommend meeting your fiancée at a club, I wouldn't rule it out either, haha.
I have followed your vids for a while. Just subscribed. I am relocating to Asia June 2024. I have spent a lot of time there but this move is move permanent. I am also a Solo traveller in my late 50’s😊
That is brave. I'm inspired.
Thanks for the information. Great job.
Would love to see a full video from you about how to stay in Thailand longer - your visa strategy, other strategies, how does an education visa work, etc.
GOOD INFO. Thanks for sharing.
Good stuff Isaiah Ashley.
Plus your hotel room looks lovely... I was living in a hut over the sea on the island, no TV, no air con etc but was never happier
You’re a good dude man I’d love to hang with you and have some chill times. Hollerin at you from Cali. Thanks for making the video. Much love bruh.
Lived in Thailand from 1998-2005 no apps etc about them days 😆 😂 getting around in Bangkok I would either rent a little scooter or just jump in a tuk tuk.... I ended up on an island called kho Tao and spent over 6 years on that island... always eat Thai or Asian food in Thailand even back when I travelled western food was expensive.... keep travelling young man... I loved it... also pop over to Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia etc and go visit bali and Goa.. ✌
So with all the farang deaths on Koh Tao over the years what is your opinion of what really is going on?
If you are there for any stretch its more cost effective to just rent a condo vs doing airbnb because that way you can get the electricity bill on your account & a lot of places give the government rate or a rate that is relatively close to it.(Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Pattaya) If using WU to send money to yourself choose the slow rate instead of money in minutes & the exchange rate is pretty good right now USD to THB. If you want to stay for up to a year apply for an education visa & learn the Thai language(
Excellent video young man! You seem to really have your shi*t together. Keep doing you and best of luck in your endeavors!
good job on this, traveled for a long time, had to learn quick.
Great info. Can you talk about the details regarding visas, leaving thailand and going somewhere else and returning? thanks!
Been in Bangkok for about 10months, I haven't really had the time to explore their food as I want, been sticking to the few I already know. And yes, 7eleven is a life saver, you can get the basic things there.
Basic things?! They have everything 5555 I'm sure you can buy a live buffalo if you ask, but get out ! Go eat some real food! Follow the Thai people, get away from main roads full of foreigners, eat the best of everything, ask local people where to eat, dang dude, 7 eleven, killing the local small stores you know 😱😁
Very good information!!!! You are wise!!! I hope the guys will be on guard.
"...It's just your turn, it might not be exclusively your turn"--pretty accurate, pretty funny.
First time viewer here! Interesting Isaiah. Have you actually spoken to anyone that's been denied re-entry? Of the many, many videos on Thailand I've watched no one has mentioned this and in fact one of the TH-camrs does a visa run that lasts for less than an hour in another country and returns. He said that was very common. He is also working through an agency that drives people to the border. The drive back and forth takes longer than re-entry process. Isaiah definitely earned a subscribe here...good job!
All facts more life 🥂💯 hope y’all make it out here with us
Very informative,Thanks dude
Man you’re living the life. I just got back from Barcelona, Cairo, Phuket and Bali.
How was Phuket in terms of finding a good place?
@@TheKlopdokter It’s very affordable. You I’d recommend doing an airb&b for a week or so and then scoop out the land to see where you want to be and price places locally. Hotels are also super cheap there
Video time stamps would be great. Great advice, thank you.
Solid straight advice. Thanks
Thanks for the tips man, been looking around to get a place over there, worked there a couple of times and love the vibe. Peace
Bro said 1500 BAHT A DAY. That’s $42 bucks. I don’t even spend that in the US and I quit drinking 💀
Bruh you rock dude 🤙🏾
Great INFO on THAILAND. I usually utilize AIRBNB for the first month then I try to make a personal deal with the host or manager apart from AIRBNB. I do this a lot when visiting The Dominican Republic. Most hosts or property managers would love to do business without involving AIRBNB..
Excellent video my brother!
I will say this as a 63 year old American grandmother. You seem to be a mature minded young man, which I think will take you far. Be safe, and I wish all the best!
It is absolutely crazy to me the amount of guys that go to a bar - meet a girl ( prostitute ) fall for them and say she is different- really loves them. And are shocked at how badly it ends.
Real talk . So sad. especially when it's your father
@@JohnGreen-ei5ng Oh no. sorry to hear
But for me, it will be different this time!
@@glorgauthat’s what they all say
Yup 👍 these guys say that stupid saying. Can’t take the bar out da bar girl . The bar girls say , can’t take the sucker out the suckers . It’s like , why do the guys go to Thailand to try and rescue a working girl . Why they can just rescue a working girl where they are from ? These guys are just horn ball desperate wanna be super man’s and have nothing else going on in their lives and blame freelance girls for ruining there live 😂 frickrn suckers that don’t have the patience to put in the effort for searching for a companion, just think my chump change money can buy a vulnerable girl , but the guy is the one who is vulnerable “” the sucker “”
Great, informative video. Thanks for the Knowledge Transfer.
great post bro! solid advice, planning on my first trip to thailand.
Just came across your video! Subscribed! I’m Thai but living in London. Missing home a lot 😢
Great video. Ive been in Thailand since December and agree with your points.
I love Thai food but will crave western food at some point in the week. My permanent base is Chiang Mai and 90% of western food isn't great.
Also there are thai meals here for 50-60thb per meal. Though the standard varies. I was ordering from one place. First two times were good. The third meal the meat was all fat. I thought it may have been an off night, then ordered again and was the same. Though found paying circa 100thb-120thb per meal you get far better quality and its more consistent.
If you avoid alcohol and dont go western, it super reasonable.
For me, need to treat this like a normal life, work Tuesday to Saturday and go out on Saturday and Sunday. I try to travel on Sunday/Monday since I try to keep my work during USA time.
And if one treats it like a normal life, they can easily get by on $2000 a month having a decent life style.
When he says ones needs to over $2000 this is if you want to live as if you were on vacation.
Hotel aside, I used to spend around 100€ (just a bit higher than $100) a day during my holidays from 2007 to 2011, but I was what some peope call a xxx-tourist and that meant I would spend this amount because I pay for girls to get freaky with me, or else I would never have spent this kind of money on any day during my vacation.
And as a member of a few forums dedicated to mongering in Thailand, I can say than the average daily budget for a monger was around $100-150. People who spent more were pretty much put in the high roller or the "Two weeks millionaires" category. And these are people who were on holiday. Expats were usually more frugal on their spending
I know, it's been over a decade. But I was back in Thailand last year after more than a decade. And I noticed that hotels, food and condo prices are pretty much the same as before. It's pretty much the price for girls company that have increased (exponentially in some places).
But, in my opinion, the life of an ordinary man is not the one where one would pay 20 to 30 women to have bed fun each month, nor spend $100 on a night out 30 days a month (not even 20 days for that matter). This is a holiday lifestyle not a normal lifestyle.
But let's say one spends $100 on average, every single time they get out and they get out 8-10 times a month. That's $800-1000 a month for fun times. That leaves $1000-$1200 a month for food and bills. Are you telling me one can't get a decent one bedroom flat and eat decently with that money? Are you serious? If so, I need you to do a break down of regular expenses.
I spent 3 months from late october 2022 to late january 2023. I was renting a one bedroom condo at Olympus City Garden in central Pattaya. This building was only two years old, so it wasn't some cheap dusty condo, it was a very decent brand new condo and I was able to live on $1000 easily when it comes to accommodation bills and food.
With $2000 a month, I would have felt like Rockefeller sha***ing bar girls left and right 😅 and you're telling me one needs more than $2000 to live well in Thailand??? Get out of here man! 😂
Wow 😮honest the best Policy please make a short ebook with your tips and recommendations for USA travelers we need more ppl like you to enjoy the time spent in this wonderful country 😊
Good Info. Thanks Bro!
I'm 25 and plan on moving to Pattaya Thailand soon. CANT WAIT!!!
Living the dream I'm moving to Thailand in January, don't know about Pattaya though I couldn't control myself 😂😂
oh ya? how's that going to go? You planning on teaching? You living off of a multi-million-dollar inheritance? You have a stable online business that'll never fail? Going to be the next big youtuber who works without a permit? Genuinely curious. There's a lot of places that seem like a better starting point in Asia than Pattaya.
@luxuryseaviewvillas6744 yeah day trading & its going well. I got everything figured out
@@RichyHH lol. What region are you moving to?
@@Arcane_98 anywhere , i have a old military friend who lives in phuket he trades full time , so i will stay there for abit and just go with the flow , with a mauy thai visa
Great video and solid advice. Love the.. "you're not her guy.. its just your turn." Lol. Funny cause its true!
😂😂 yup just being honest
Excellent vid, great content. Subscribed.
Thanks bro.
Spot on.
Nice summary. You are wise in many areas, most importantly when it comes to dating. As a Thai woman, I would say trying to meet people outside the bars. Professional people, university students ect. You would know what kind of jobs they have or their lifestyles are. Good luck and God bless, hope you come back to Thailand again.
Thanks!
How to meet regular girls? I hv used dating apps but mostly found gold diggers, ladyboys,bar girls.
Hey Isaiah, I've been living in Thailand for nearly 10 years now, but I came accross your pressure washing channel a few months ago and have learned a lot about pressure washing from your videos. Are you no longer doing that business? If you're in BKK, it would be cool to chop it up and talk about pressure washing 😂
I appreciate the disclosure about cheaper prices meaning more spending on the party scene. I think a lot of folks miss the psychological weight of the currency and price differences.
Thanks for the video it was very helpful
You travel like I do. I'm now living in the Philippines, and I'm happy here.
Where in the Philippines are you? I kind of travel around. It's getting expensive.
@@rusted5408 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
@@edwinholcombe2741 I see. That's one place I haven't been. I've been to Coron but not on your island.
@rusted5408 It is a medium-sized town that is not too much to hold the interest of tourists but is a good central point to El Nido, Port Barton, Underground River, Balabac. Etc. There are downsides here, but I have been here long enough to put in roots, a lot of friends, got a home I like, and feel I fit here. That's why I stay.
Insight video, thanks man! Can you (or anyone reading this with experience , for that matter) offer advice on how to make friends as a digital nomad? I spent 5 months backpacking around SE Asia including Thailand in 2019, but am aware that remote working and backpacking aren’t the same thing and that socialising time will be more limited this time. Any advice for meeting fellow digital nomads and/ or professionals? Thanks!
Much better video after staying for 8 months. Your information is more current and updated, unlike those who stay for a month, profess to be an authority, and are much less informed and accurate. Stay safe brother. Thanks for your shared wisdom.
Thanks bro. 'This was helpful
I’m curious to know how you have been doing your visa’s to stay so long. Have you been doing border runs or using an agency….or a combination of both? If you’re using an agency, can you please list the name of the agency, or perhaps thinking about doing a video on the different agencies, costs and the overall process of getting visa extensions? Thanks
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yes this is what I have commented numerous times here on the main chat and to other good responses. When I lived in Laos and Vietnam that was the main issue for someone who has either online income or enough savings to live off of who doesn't need a physical job inside the country.
Just take a lot of cash with you before traveling to Thailand. Hide some on your shoes, Money Belt, Wallet, Cellphone carry case, Hat, Pockets, vest , Get creative. I think the maximum you can take on airport is 10k dollars for most people that is plenty of money to last about 5-6 months. Open an account with a bank that could be found in Thailand Like CHASE. They got branch in Bangkok. If you need pull money out instead of going to ATM go to a teller inside the Bank the fees are often waived or less. The bigger Western banks are less likely to give you a hard time about opening a bank account. Use your Passport.
This is about the worst advice. Civil Asset forfeiture happens all the time. Look into a Schwab account that reimburses you all ATM fees. Bring enough for a couple of days. Good to use ATM at open Bank Branch if you have card troubles.
Some people really living the dream. Mad Respect! Here im working typical 9-5. Trying to move to the nomad life. But dont know were to start.
wow you are the chief !!! lots of courage!!!
she's not your girl - it's just your turn
Good tips! I did Phuket for a month on $2000. It's doable. Walk a lot; opt for free and cheap activities with occasional splurge. When in doubt, beer over cocktails or buy ready made can cocktails at 7/11. Lol
Yup exactly 💯👌🏾
Great video. Wise beyond your years.
Great video. Thanks for the information. I will be traveling the world soon, and this may hit my bucket list, but I don't want to move there, just spend a few months. Thanks again and good luck, bro. Keep surviving and thriving. Wishing you the best!
YT recommended your channel to Me. I'm interested in traveling to SE Asia, and remote work. I gotta go back to work from my lunchbreak. BTW, you gotta new subscriber. I'll check out your playlists later (if you have them)
Isaiah!! I tell people all the time about 7/11 in Asia. It's a safe bet, exceptionally clean stores, and delicious food. Great Ramen and noodles, quality, and quantity of choices! For western travelers traveling overseas, it's the Go-to!
Exactly! 🔥
Great tips thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks for the content and being real. I enjoy all your videos. great content.
I appreciate that!
Wow it been 8 months already? time fly so fast.
Fr it does!
So happy I came across your channel! 8 months in Thailand is impressive. I am Thai and I love seeing people living and loving it there. I think many people have a misconception that Thailand is cheap and it can be but it can also be VERY expensive. Money goes quick if you don’t know how to plan and coordinate. Dating is tough everywhere and you shouldn’t categorize all women in Thailand that way but you have to think about the place you’re at. Thailand is still considered a third world country and there is real poverty there. Many Thai people and people in third/developing countries see foreigners who travel there and assume they are all rich. Of course there’s bad people everywhere who would take advantage of any situation but I sure hope you meet a nice Thai women! Enjoy the rest of your time there 🎉
Hey would you mind if we shared contact information? I would really like to ask you more questions about Thailand.
I'm trying to move there now
Hi Isaiah, I've been learning a lot with your videos, thank you so much!! I'm planning to go backpacking around Asia this semester and I depend on quality internet for my live meetings with my clients. Is the internet around Thailand good enough for live video calls? Cheers from Brazil!!Thanks again!!
Good advice. I grew up in Thailand then moved to US. I visited Thailand often, but couldn’t live there anymore. A reverse culture shock got me.
BANK: open WISE Bank account before coming to Thailand. You will get a debit card with it, but the point is you will not have to pay ATM charges as you can convert your $$ into baht in a very good exchange rate with minimal commission. MOST RECOMMENDED!
How do I do this please?
Is it better to do with Thai address and phone number. Thank you
I been here 5 months now. First month in hotel, great rate I paid. Now in Condo , northern bkk. 50sq m 10,000b , water 100b electric 1-1200. Food about 10,000. My gf works , she stay here 4 nights pw. Feel safe , travel around a bit. Use BTS , bolt taxi , bus, walk. Loving it 😍 so far. The only issue I have is I wish it was cooler sometimes. I miss the cook early mornings or nights in uk .. good tips you mention ..