How Can This Aussie Expat Afford To Stay In Thailand? 🇹🇭

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  • @Moaningoldscotsman
    @Moaningoldscotsman 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have to admit I judged you when I saw you were dating and engaged in what I thought was too quick. Looking at it again I'm happy for you buddy. Life is way too short. If you can find another good woman to love, grab it while you can. You're a good father mate. Keep up the good work.
    When you mentioned you could live on $1000 Australia a month I smiled because that's music to my ears. I'll be looking at living in Thailand permanently in a couple of years. 🙏

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's not all areas of Thailand, but where we are it's certainly possible. And thank you for your kind conment, life has to keep going and i didn't expect or mean for any of this, but I'm happy with how it's all worked out post tragedy

  • @joykawser5009
    @joykawser5009 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    His first wife (RIP) worked so hard. She was very capable and very diligent. She has done I believe a lot of family well being ground work. I think she even managed to build a decent house with convenient store, did a lot of online sales, and social media marketing, bought a car etc etc
    Very amazing lady🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @sonialionnet
    @sonialionnet 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Really wonderful idea for the twins for Christmas they will truly love it !!!
    Well done living on a budget your doing a fantastic job, Thailand definitely a better choice regarding cost of living such a beautiful country with genuine people !!!
    …………………🌼🌸❤️……………….

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Thank you Mum

  • @JoyceSin-w5k
    @JoyceSin-w5k 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Unless you are financial fit it's stupid to move to Thailand at an early age.
    Very hard to become financially fit in Thailand....

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Define financially fit. Some people would suggest they're never financially fit. 4 years here and actually better off with savings now

  • @ivydickson7596
    @ivydickson7596 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Hi Ricky, good on you, great to live with less stuff. You are doing brilliantly mate, the girls are thriving. A balance bike for the twins sounds like a good buy,

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers mate, it's all about making the most of every moment.

  • @kathyanderson1509
    @kathyanderson1509 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video Ricky. Tge girl will love whatever you get them ❤

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope so!

  • @KRABI_PT
    @KRABI_PT วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great video Ricky. Chaiyaphum is a great town. And my experience is that it has a way cheaper cost of living than the coastal towns and cities many foreigners move to. Since I moved back up to Isaan, I have noticed things are so much cheaper in Korat than Krabi Ao Nang.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes very true mate, it's alot cheaper here in Isaan compared to those parts

  • @TheThaiLife
    @TheThaiLife 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I register my truck but I haven't registered my big bike for like 3 years. It's weird, no one checks that but the truck is looked at every checkpoint. Come to think of it, I don't have a driver's license either. I tried maybe 5 times, but every time they needed some type of additional paperwork. Now I just tuck a 500 baht bill in my pocket and use that the one time every other year they see even my US license expired 4 years ago. Works great. I work a recruiting job, commission-only during the night which is how I've been here going on 8-years so far (US-based). If you can find a commission only job, you have full flexibility of hours and days you work. If you got a remote job in your home country the hours would be way better than what I work. There are lots of good jobs working remotely.

    • @danielcully6047
      @danielcully6047 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      No drivers license,no valid insurance. Good luck with that.

  • @RowdyDemon70
    @RowdyDemon70 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ricky. Thanks for making a video from my question about how you can afford to live in Thailand and for sharing that info with everyone. My wife and I have been enjoying watching your videos. 👍

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @RowdyDemon70 no worries mate, was a great question mate 👍

  • @cindy5995
    @cindy5995 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I’m sure your beautiful daughters would love large Legos. My kids and grandkids had them at that age and loved them. Sending love from a grandma in Florida U.S.A.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@cindy5995 get them on the Minecraft too

  • @bargainwallart653
    @bargainwallart653 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I lived with Thai people & shared & no problems.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      You never will. It's other foreigners who will give you the problems

  • @nokchilton1562
    @nokchilton1562 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You can live happily in a simple life and no need to be earning a lot of money !

    • @callofduty6661
      @callofduty6661 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Children will cost more as they get older. In Australia all employers must pay Superannuation. Living simply is great but what will he have at retirement age? Good healthcare / schools and Universities are not free in Thailand.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      My superannuation continues to grow

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Twins are also entitled to these 'freebies' in Australia if we wanted to take advantage of it.

  • @PhilipMR223
    @PhilipMR223 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The balance bikes are great for the littlies, they still prang but there's no pedals to add to the bumps and scrapes

  • @ninaanetteassarsson4328
    @ninaanetteassarsson4328 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You are rich !! Like me ! Not when it comes to money but we have what we need ! You have a very nice soon to be wife, healthy girls , good food and you live where you wanna be ! Good life ! Take care of your family 😘😘😘

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exactly right Nina, rich in life. Hope you're doing well in Spain 🇪🇸

  • @TheThaiLife
    @TheThaiLife 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's cool you still go grocery shopping. I live walking distance to a large Tesco Lotus but go maybe once per year. On most town's facebook page, they have people advertising cooking and food delivery. So, each day I have about 3-4 menu items x2 delivered for my wife and I for about $8 per day. Every day there are different options. May be worth checking out the page in your town. I'm in Chum Phae. I think you actually live close to my mom in law.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes i rarely go to the big shops too, I live near a Big Lotus too but opt for the smaller store

  • @NativeFarang
    @NativeFarang 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mallory had a balance bike in the UK, they're great! We've recently just upgraded her to her first proper bike and she's smashing it, so I'd say go for it! 😁

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh great to here Mallory had one and loved it too

  • @strawbs1005
    @strawbs1005 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Balance bikes are fantastic and makes the transition to a proper bike so easy later on.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes they sound perfect. Got them some good ones today

  • @gavreynolds2689
    @gavreynolds2689 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Wow I wish we had rego's that cheap and also easy to renew here in Oz. Take care mate good luck with the bike hunt.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Cheers mate, love the little drive thru window. Apparently you also pay it at 7eleven too

  • @chrisrudd7097
    @chrisrudd7097 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    But you still didnt say where your income comes for to pay for food rent internet electric water

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      TH-cam plays 25%, but you're right but answer is online

  • @graguitar6493
    @graguitar6493 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Eating street food everyday I couldn't imagine would be enjoyable nor healthy. My partner and I live on about 80-85k a month and that's cooking at home most nights and we never go out except the occasional sashimi splurge. So how the hell you can budget 21k a month for 4 is beyond my comprehension.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      @graguitar6493 85k you must be living like a god. Not sure i said I live off street food daily

    • @auforu
      @auforu วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@RickyIsaan i think what he means if those crappy seed oils that the kra pow kai dow etc are all cooked in , then the noodle soups with have no nutritional value . then your drinking that meiji milk was is Not milk in the true sense as its made with chinese milk powder and constituted with sub par water . There is a reason why thailand has a diabetes and cancer , liver fluke crisis . You are what you eat

  • @jamiesutton5429
    @jamiesutton5429 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hey Ricky
    There’s a specialist bike shop in the Home Pro complex. I bought one there last year for the wife’s grandson. 🚲

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thanks Jamie, I'll check it out mate, I know exactly where Home Pro is

  • @marglewis7652
    @marglewis7652 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I see a lot of little kids, one and a half-3 years old on the 4 wheeled scooters.
    The parents take them to the park opposite me and the little ones scoot up and down the basketball courts, some of them get up a good bit of speed on the smooth surface, but still handle the paths as well💞💞

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oh that's another one to look into, thanks Marg

  • @Oat-
    @Oat- วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    4:25 I'm sorry Rick, but taking your toddlers on a scooter is absolutely reckless. It doesn't matter if "that's how the Thais do it." Thailand has one of the highest road mortality rates in the world, partly due to a total lack of road safety education. Imitating that behavior and putting your beautiful twins at risk is shocking. All it would take is one moron in a Hilux not paying attention and you won't be able to live with yourself.
    I thought your continued insistence on riding around by yourself not wearing a helmet (given the kids only have you) was bad, but doing it WITH the kids is on another level.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's not reckless mate, you're going 20/30km/h, if something happens you just stop 🙄

    • @Oat-
      @Oat- วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @RickyIsaan You're going to stop other cars from crashing into you with your superpowers? It's absolutely careless and people die every day because of it.
      The reason you see so many people doing it in Thailand isn't because it's safe, it's because they have no other option to get around. It's not like they all have a Toyota SUV at home but they aren't arsed finding parking, so everyone goes on the bike 🙄

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Oat- we're in a city mate. This isn't Australia, people drive slow here. Cars aren't doing 50km/h. Relax brother

    • @PhilipMR223
      @PhilipMR223 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      You better tell that to the 70 million Thais that do it

  • @dylanyodgee4302
    @dylanyodgee4302 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My kids have got those exact Trolli advent calendars! Never seen them either until this year

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh wow they're in Aus too

  • @simonnz7193
    @simonnz7193 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mate. Just spend your money and be happy, lately i have noticed not just your channel but many the increasingly negative trolling. Just allot of sad jealous people out there.
    Just know you are doing great mate, wish all the happiness for your upcoming nuptials, to all the naysayers f em!!

    • @JoyceSin-w5k
      @JoyceSin-w5k 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      What you call Trolls are actually people in the know.....too many Simps are not doing u tubers any favors.
      You can live for $1,000.... hahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Can, do and have been for 4 years Joyce

  • @robertgroves391
    @robertgroves391 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good video mate, people can live here on various budgets, entirely up to them. We have a monthly budget of 100K baht per month, we own our own house and other lands here as well, we don’t have any debt either. But we haven’t got an income and haven’t for over a decade. Most things are cheaper here than in Australia, but Thailand definitely is not cheap any more, you still need to plan well.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love it mate

  • @billsimpson2392
    @billsimpson2392 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome vid mate 👍👍🦘🦘

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks heaps Bill, cheers for watching 👍

  • @sharonwalker7116
    @sharonwalker7116 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hi the twin bicycle looks so cool but just started them on something little they are so little in Australia the little plastic three wheelers are the best at big W and Kmart for $20 do they have them over there ❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🥰🥰🥰🎄🎄🎄🎄🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great idea! 👍

  • @timb1706
    @timb1706 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    That’s cheap rego
    Think we were paying $400 for a 50cc scooter in QLD before we flogged it off last year

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@timb1706 $400 sounds about right for Aus mate 👍

  • @colin.d4143
    @colin.d4143 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got my kids balance bikes. I can't recommend them highly enough. Made transitioning to cycling so easy and hassle free.
    The only thing is your toddlers are flying around like maniacs and loving it and havnt got too much sense.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😆 🤣 it'll help them learn but great to hear you had such a positive experience with them

  • @ponghaicharlie552
    @ponghaicharlie552 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Rick, I know one thing shopping at Tops regularly, one thousand Aussie a month, won't last they are very expensive. I've been there and done that, lol.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely right mate, it's a once in a blue moon visit for me

  • @stuartbrewster6086
    @stuartbrewster6086 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thought you had your own house..you built in the village?

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      I certainly did, could've stayed there forever too legally but not going to work in isolation

  • @auforu
    @auforu วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    One must be carefully when working illegally in thailand - you constantly say you work online for example -even that requires a work permit .Saying that though the chances you get caught are slim .

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're assuming I don't have this things however? I'm all covered and above board 👌

  • @stevejohnson5359
    @stevejohnson5359 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Must be a relatively new motorbike. After 7 years old they need a inspection and then the tax goes up and also depends on cc's. My Spark is 135 cc and is just over 17years old, tax is just over 700 baht!

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh really, wasn't aware of that. My PCX is 4 years old

  • @damianread2490
    @damianread2490 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Need 100k a month to live here and raise a family. Pays for home loan, school fees, health insurance ect. Very difficult to earn that money here but it is doable.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      It is doable by hard you're right ✅️

  • @binds321
    @binds321 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    maybe since mum and dad coming over hold off on getting balance bikes so they can get good quality ones from australia and that can be belated chistmas pressie from them

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      We found some for the same price actually today as the ones in Australia, so worked out well

    • @binds321
      @binds321 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ awesome lol more room In luggage for your parents to bring other goodies

  • @jodav4631
    @jodav4631 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Or a small trike 3 wheeler for their age

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes I love that idea 💡

  • @wendy-0101
    @wendy-0101 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤👍🏻Maybe next year aren’t they a bit too young at moment. What do you think Mum? Have a lovely sunday. 💞💞💞💞

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      We'll have a crack anyway and see how they go Wendy

  • @rowenachadee2769
    @rowenachadee2769 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the cars ❤ it’s safer for them

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It definitely it is

  • @JoffasGames
    @JoffasGames 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video mate yeah I'm always looking for ways to make money online so I can escape here. the timtams are the same price as here I saw them for $6 at normal price. take care of yourself mate you look good and happy I'm happy for you mate.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks mate, it's not easy but I'm enjoying the journey. 🇹🇭 always good to hear from you Joffa

  • @dougstacks
    @dougstacks 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Maccas isn't cheap in Australia these days.😢

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good point Doug

  • @leongreaves4358
    @leongreaves4358 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Do you think … if you didn’t base your life around being cheap and living on peanuts you wouldn’t be doing so many videos about being “lost or depressed” I don’t understand most these Aussie TH-camrs living broke in Thailand always cry depressed… since your new gf is involved you seem happier. And I wish you the best… keep you chin up.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @leongreaves4358 can't remember the last negative video about mental health issues I did, been a while. Nothing to do with money, spending more money doesn't make someone happier. I save and save for our future and that pleases me. Probably abit hard to walk away from such a tragedy with a few screws coming lose mentally, but above the PTSD I think I'm doing well.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like parks

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Me too

  • @popscouk
    @popscouk 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I can't afford not to live in Thailand.

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope you can one day if it's what you'd like to do

  • @jodav4631
    @jodav4631 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They'll need oneceach or theyll fight over bike lol

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Absolutely mate they already fight over the TV remote . Need a 2nd one 😆

  • @panthip_cat
    @panthip_cat 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @allgood2791
    @allgood2791 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why cant you buy a house? Laws have already changed a year or two ago?

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are you sure? I personally can't own as a foreigner

    • @Lambdarevolution86
      @Lambdarevolution86 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@RickyIsaan You are free to own the house, the land is where the issues is.

  • @davidhanak2767
    @davidhanak2767 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi fom leong nok tha

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      Gday mate

  • @gavreynolds2689
    @gavreynolds2689 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    1st 😁

    • @antruok4950
      @antruok4950 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Blue Rooster ✔️

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Speedy Gav

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Gday Rick - yeah there are many videos about you can live or you have to live for under $1000 a month in Thailand , which isnt really difficult once you get familiar with how much things cost & make some good choices 👍✔️ - certainly Xmas time = pressies for the girls 🤩 - bicycles sound like a great idea

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks Ant 🐜, trying to make Christmas special for my twins. Let's hope i make it.

    • @billsimpson2392
      @billsimpson2392 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hello Ant 😊🦘

    • @antruok4950
      @antruok4950 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @
      Gday young William - a lot of rain down south but not cold 👀👍🤩

    • @billsimpson2392
      @billsimpson2392 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@antruok4950 Stay safe my man 🙏🙏

    • @billsimpson2392
      @billsimpson2392 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@antruok4950 Take care dude 🙏🙏

  • @kosamui
    @kosamui วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s all about the circle of life, isn’t it? 👍👏🏻❤️🙏😎

    • @RickyIsaan
      @RickyIsaan  วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's it mate 👍