I am 74 and have lived here for almost 30 thirty years and agree with all that you say. Thailand is not for everyone but if you give it time and learn the Thai way of doing things you will have a wonderful life. Your great advice will help everyone considering living here.
Allow me to explain further. For Thai people calling foreigners, it can be divided as follows: 1. White people or Caucasians, we call them “Farang”. (As your mentioned) 2. Black people, we call them “Negroes”. 3. People from the Middle East, India, including South Asia, we call them “Khon Kae”. 4. If we can look at their faces and distinguish their language, we will call them by their country, for example, people from China, we call them “Khon Jene”. 5. If we really can't tell the difference, we will call them all “Khon Tang Chad”. (Means Foreigners) Remarks “Khon means People”
Hi, just stumbled across your channel. I like it. Fellow Scot, ex North sea oil worker also married to a Thai and also have a (small) youtube channel. Subscribed 👍
My thai wife of 13 years and I were miraculously blessed with a baby girl 4 months ago. Doctors told her for years she couldn’t conceive. So a father again at 65 (wifey is 33) already raised one daughter who’s a doctor in the U.S.! I can’t think of any better way to spend the last third of my life raising this new little angel! She gives me even more reasons to get up every day than the already awesome life I have here in Hua Hin. And my oldest daughter, with my 2 grandkids, actually made a visit over to meet her little sister a few weeks ago and they all fell in love with her! I highly recommend fatherhood as an older guy if you’re physically and financially up to it! Beats the heck out of sitting on a barstool all day!
Hi mate, just stumbled across your channel. Honesty we have very little in common. I’m half your age and not married to a Thai and don’t live in Thailand and not retired. With all that said, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. What clicked with me is you were in the oil and gas industry and I’m heavily invested in oil and gas and when you mentioned you were a bit of a loner. I consider myself a loner and very, very happy with my own company. Exploring and learning things on my own. I just wanted to say thank you, your video meant a lot to me. My wife and I are due to arrive in Pattaya in late January to start our longterm plans in staying in Thailand. We won’t stay in Pattaya for long maybe a few weeks but look for a longterm place maybe south of there. Hope to bump into you one day, would be great to have a coffee and chat.
You said you purchased a townhouse in Pattaya. I assume as a foreigner - if it was on your name - you can only own the house but not the land. How is your experience (seems to be since long time) with this special legal construct so far? Any disadvantages or would you recommend same for any of us foreigners (who prefer house over condominium)?
@@Mikael-Europe You cannot buy house, buying the house and leasing the land is not owning the property, through a business is very dodgy and you still do not own all of it
I purchased through a company, where I owned 49% shares and Thais owned 51%. Structured so that I was major share holder. Same as my current property, but this time the 51% is my wife and daughter.
@@wearetalkofthailand2764What you just described is 100% illegal I'm Thailand. Section 96 of the Thai land code specifically prohibits this. It is called Thai nominee structure. Good luck not getting caught
Enjoyed this video, very informative, are there other areas in Thailand that may enjoy a cooler climate, as you may have guest I'm not a lover of very high temperatures, although somewhere a bit warmer then the UK would be a bonus.
Lee, nowhere is cool in Thailand but living on the coast affords you sea breezes. There are mountainous areas but the mountains aren't high enough to significantly lower temperatures. The north of Thailand may be a few degrees cooler but during the agricultural burning season the resulting air pollution is intolerable.
9:44 The word ฟรั้ง (farang) is of Persian origin, derived from the word فرنگ (farang), which was used by Persians to refer to Europeans, especially those from the West. Initially, it denoted the Franks, a Germanic tribe, but later encompassed all Western Europeans. In Thai, it evolved to encompass foreigners, particularly Westerners. Today, it commonly describes Caucasians or people of European descent in Thailand.
Actually farang comes from how Thai people pronounce France, or Farangset. The French were the first light skinned Europeans to visit Thailand, and the farang, or French, come from Farangset, or France. Has nothing to do with Persia
Yes, l live 35k from udon thani up north ,on a beautiful village, house wife ,south Thailand is overrated comming from Australia we have the best beaches in the world also the islands, south Thailand beaches overrated.
That is a surprise. Being ex RN I have an affection for Pompey and the surrounding areas. At the end of our holiday this year we spent four days in Pompey. areas around the city centre are badly run down. Cost of living is through the roof. The weather hurts! So I will opt for Pattaya. BUT, yes, Pompey is still in my blood!
Gambling is a big issue for some Thai women. My wife has a nephew. The nephew’s wife ended up owing a lot of money. She did have some property that the creditor was going to take. We ended up buying it for several 10 of thousands of dollars just to try and at least keep it in the family. No, I don’t think we took advantage of the situation. I know we actually overpaid for it. It got her out of some serious trouble and the family can still farm it. The money they make from the crops still stays with the family.
If you're ignorant, it will follow you no matter where you go. You done well Sandy but you need to get M a stylist. Tell the lady I was asking for her.
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I am 74 and have lived here for almost 30 thirty years and agree with all that you say. Thailand is not for everyone but if you give it time and learn the Thai way of doing things you will have a wonderful life. Your great advice will help everyone considering living here.
Thank you Stephen.
Allow me to explain further. For Thai people calling foreigners, it can be divided as follows:
1. White people or Caucasians, we call them “Farang”. (As your mentioned)
2. Black people, we call them “Negroes”.
3. People from the Middle East, India, including South Asia, we call them “Khon Kae”.
4. If we can look at their faces and distinguish their language, we will call them by their country, for example, people from China, we call them “Khon Jene”.
5. If we really can't tell the difference, we will call them all “Khon Tang Chad”. (Means Foreigners)
Remarks “Khon means People”
Never heard a Thai say Negroes.
Thank you... everyday a school day!
Hi, just stumbled across your channel. I like it. Fellow Scot, ex North sea oil worker also married to a Thai and also have a (small) youtube channel. Subscribed 👍
My thai wife of 13 years and I were miraculously blessed with a baby girl 4 months ago. Doctors told her for years she couldn’t conceive. So a father again at 65 (wifey is 33) already raised one daughter who’s a doctor in the U.S.! I can’t think of any better way to spend the last third of my life raising this new little angel! She gives me even more reasons to get up every day than the already awesome life I have here in Hua Hin. And my oldest daughter, with my 2 grandkids, actually made a visit over to meet her little sister a few weeks ago and they all fell in love with her! I highly recommend fatherhood as an older guy if you’re physically and financially up to it! Beats the heck out of sitting on a barstool all day!
Rather sit on a barstool
Hi mate, just stumbled across your channel. Honesty we have very little in common. I’m half your age and not married to a Thai and don’t live in Thailand and not retired. With all that said, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. What clicked with me is you were in the oil and gas industry and I’m heavily invested in oil and gas and when you mentioned you were a bit of a loner. I consider myself a loner and very, very happy with my own company. Exploring and learning things on my own. I just wanted to say thank you, your video meant a lot to me. My wife and I are due to arrive in Pattaya in late January to start our longterm plans in staying in Thailand. We won’t stay in Pattaya for long maybe a few weeks but look for a longterm place maybe south of there. Hope to bump into you one day, would be great to have a coffee and chat.
Will look forward to that.
Wisdom only comes with time served.
Exactly... experience!
You said you purchased a townhouse in Pattaya. I assume as a foreigner - if it was on your name - you can only own the house but not the land. How is your experience (seems to be since long time) with this special legal construct so far? Any disadvantages or would you recommend same for any of us foreigners (who prefer house over condominium)?
@@Mikael-Europe You cannot buy house, buying the house and leasing the land is not owning the property, through a business is very dodgy and you still do not own all of it
I purchased through a company, where I owned 49% shares and Thais owned 51%. Structured so that I was major share holder. Same as my current property, but this time the 51% is my wife and daughter.
@@wearetalkofthailand2764What you just described is 100% illegal I'm Thailand. Section 96 of the Thai land code specifically prohibits this. It is called Thai nominee structure. Good luck not getting caught
@@oldthaiexpat มันจะผิดกฏหมายได้ไง ก็เขามีเมียเป็นคนไทย แบบนี้เขาไม่ใช่นอมินี แต่เขาเป็นครอบครัว
@@oldthaiexpat It's not illegal because of his wife is Thai. They are family not nominee.
Thank you, some very interesting and important considerations which are often overlooked
Glad it was helpful!
Enjoyed this video, very informative, are there other areas in Thailand that may enjoy a cooler climate, as you may have guest I'm not a lover of very high temperatures, although somewhere a bit warmer then the UK would be a bonus.
Lee I live here and for several years and still never get used to the heat. It's hot and hot again!!
Lee, nowhere is cool in Thailand but living on the coast affords you sea breezes. There are mountainous areas but the mountains aren't high enough to significantly lower temperatures. The north of Thailand may be a few degrees cooler but during the agricultural burning season the resulting air pollution is intolerable.
In the North is very much cooler, but a different way of life. Many enjoy it!
@@wearetalkofthailand2764 And smokey .
9:44 The word ฟรั้ง (farang) is of Persian origin, derived from the word فرنگ (farang), which was used by Persians to refer to Europeans, especially those from the West. Initially, it denoted the Franks, a Germanic tribe, but later encompassed all Western Europeans. In Thai, it evolved to encompass foreigners, particularly Westerners. Today, it commonly describes Caucasians or people of European descent in Thailand.
Actually farang comes from how Thai people pronounce France, or Farangset. The French were the first light skinned Europeans to visit Thailand, and the farang, or French, come from Farangset, or France. Has nothing to do with Persia
Easy if you are wealthy or have heavy pensions coming in, they won't tell you that here!
Money matters wherever you live. Cut your cloth by your budget!
Farang w/anger problems is more a Pattaya thing, I would think. It's just a small shire that has little in common with the rest of this lovely nation.
Not so sure it is restricted to Pattaya. Would agree it is prevalent to Expat communities wherever!
Yes, l live 35k from udon thani up north ,on a beautiful village, house wife ,south Thailand is overrated comming from Australia we have the best beaches in the world also the islands, south Thailand beaches overrated.
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Safe travels!
Regarding gambling, your advice is out of date. Gambling laws have just changed and you are now allowed to gamble in Thailand.
Methinks you were a seasoned monger.
Good or bad? thanks for commenting!
Good luck with that 😊
I'd rather live in Portsmouth than that hell hole Pattaya
That is a surprise. Being ex RN I have an affection for Pompey and the surrounding areas. At the end of our holiday this year we spent four days in Pompey. areas around the city centre are badly run down. Cost of living is through the roof. The weather hurts! So I will opt for Pattaya. BUT, yes, Pompey is still in my blood!
Gambling is a big issue for some Thai women. My wife has a nephew. The nephew’s wife ended up owing a lot of money. She did have some property that the creditor was going to take. We ended up buying it for several 10 of thousands of dollars just to try and at least keep it in the family. No, I don’t think we took advantage of the situation. I know we actually overpaid for it. It got her out of some serious trouble and the family can still farm it. The money they make from the crops still stays with the family.
Well done Robert!
If you're ignorant, it will follow you no matter where you go.
You done well Sandy but you need to get M a stylist. Tell the lady I was asking for her.
:-) She smiled.... Thanks
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Musselburgh...
Bonnie Prince? Good luck fella!