Living in Thailand No Going Back
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- Living in Thailand No Going Back. Once you have made the move from your Home Country to another part of the World then the things to consider is if you have to go back to your home country.
Living in Thailand I have seen many guys lose everything here and they return to their home country Broke and having no money and lost everything here in Thailand. Don't become a statistic take prevention methods to avoid losing it all.
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[About the Video] Living in Thailand, No going back. I have made the move and will never move back to the UK for any reason. Even if I had a Terminal illness Thailand is my final resting place, Thailand is my home.
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For the last 11 years, I leave Virginia, USA and head down to Nicaragua. Usual stay is about 6 months. I'm a single old white guy. I do this on less than $1000 per month. For those of you who are disillusioned with your country of origin, or even if you're not, just go. Asia, Central America, whatever, breathe some different air, make some new friends.
hi, is Nicaragua one of the better countries in central america to get away. did you try mexico. nice to hear your thoughts. regards
@@aidaninspire8381 HI. I have enjoyed my time here in Nicaragua, but it's not for everyone. It's not an exciting country, though it is naturally beautiful. There are no high rise buildings and Managua is loud and hot. But I live rural and quiet, and for that it's good. Learning a little Spanish and buying a small motorcycle to get around improves the experience. I would still choose it over other Central American countries, in spite of its imperfections. 90 days upon arrival and then 30 at a time after that. Haircut is still less than $2 and food is boring but affordable. I'm 65 and have no shortage of women friends.
as long we men stay away from cheap alcohol and expensive woman most" poorer"countrys in the world can be paradise for us =)
There could be some truth in that method.
Until the banks go under taking all fiat currency's with them, any savings will be gone, Government pension's will be digital CBDC. Now what will you do when this happens, in the past this thing in retiring in a different country was great but today's issues makes it very complicated.
Safer, more efficient, cheaper, and more relaxed lifestyle than most western hellholes.
Nailed it, thanks for watching.
i live in thailand in uk for a visit now in derbyshire really nice, the weather great
try living in 42 degs for a month its not nice
vlogging trip on my channel micks thai travels
there are good and bad everywhere
The advice you give Les is practical and realistic. All the best to you and Ploy.
Thanks very much for taking time to comment. Best wishes.🙏
We said Billy, Les constantly shows to us that he's a genuine guy who really wants to help others & with his experience in Thailand, he can do that.
When the time comes that I can retire in Thailand, Les & Ploy (along with a friend in Isaan) will be my first port of call, if I need help.
I hope to have left the UK and moved to Thailand permanently by mid 2025 for good.
In my opinion the UK has no future.
But a great past. Just read Sir P.G. Wodehouse, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and see Britain as great.
It seems Thailand is making it a lot harder for Westerners to become immigrants in Thailand now, as the world knows the West is failing with it's continuous wars and terrible economy.
It might have a future when you get your Mussoulini with a British accent. I think there will be one more disaster after Curry breath before that happens. William will probably be King by then too.
There is no perfect place, every country has it's issues, even Thailand.
Brit's wanting to retire to Thailand should be aware of one thing, you will not receive your annual state pension increase, not a good outlook..
Great advice. I really think Thailand beats almost anywhere for quality of life. Weather, beach, food prices, cost of living, eating out, and even lovely women. The only thing that stops most of us from going is our life is here. Friends, house, holiday home, boat, fishing spots, family, and for me Grandchildren. I just want to be involved in their lives, I have a great life in New Zealand, and just couldn't leave it
Hi and great that you like your situation, sounds great well done and long may you enjoy your life and the happiness others bring you. Well done. Thanks for taking time to comment.😀🙏
Well said Les, I live in Bangkok & life here as a retiree is very good indeed. I have made the precautions about going back also .
I think many ex-pats fall in love here (which is easy to do) get married and don't worry about the financial implications should things go wrong .
Best wishes
Thanks for tsking time to comment, I would say in the early days guys are just living the moment but in time they return to earth and hopefully plan for the future and not just their future.
Many thanks for watching.
Les.
Very good advice. I'm heading back to Thailand in 2 weeks time, and all going well it will be for a very very long time. I used to live there, but had to return to the UK a few years back, and it's been a long slog over here. I can never understand why so many retired people stay in put in the UK waiting to die a miserably, suppose it's a big gamble and the thought of it scares them.
They need to be shown the way. Once they see then that will change their minds.
Maybe they're just taking his advice?
We live in Australia and the price of houses and everything else is going through the roof.
Rents have also gone way up and rentals are incredibly scarce to access in many places so if you leave and have to come back there may be some big hurdles in the way unless you have a lot of money in your pot.
Half a million dollars won't buy you much in most cities and virtually nothing in a few of them and that's just the start of it all.
From what I see most got to places like this because they're cheap but going back in 5 years certainly won't be imo.
because most people in the uk think like that, seen many in thailand complain about the heat sit under aircon all day dont do nothing only drink, thats what they do in thailand until something happens to them
some people wont do anything wherever they are
It's refreshing to listen to someone give straight facts about retiring abroad. Make a decision and stick with it.
Thanks so much for that, it is very much appreciated. 🙏🙏
Hello Les,
Thanks you for another great video with a thought provoking realization which we really need to do a self check on. Your down to earth, no frills, straight to the point videos keep me coming back for more. Your words of wisdom are greatly appreciated. Thumbs up and videos are shared. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for taking time to watch and for your comment. 🙏😀
As soon to a divorced man at the age of 68 and wasted 24 years on a loveless marriage I need to plan my next and final chapter. Once she takes half I will decide where to live, stay in the US and start living elsewhere
Divorce is never easy but with it comes freedom to do as you please. Having been there 3 times you can have a great life after divorce. Best wishes for your future plans.
if you move to asia dont be a fool with women ,do travelling or you will be completely stuffed
Move brother.
if you come to thailand just to find a woman be very careful
I too discovered a way to be in my happy place in the Philippines, while also maintaining a place of my own. When I return home annually.
Always have a back up plan.
Life has taught us that.
All that said.
Less than 30k a year.
Well done, long may you live a happy life. Thanks for taking time to comment.
I am on the same plan. I hope to never set foot in America again. They can keep their insane politics, abusive policing, generally angry attitudes, and food that slowly kills them. My life is so much better after five years in Thailand. After 13 years on BP medication, I am free of it and am in the best physical shape I have been in in decades. I can watch football here too. I only miss those lovely clear running trout streams which can not be replaced here. There is always some sacrifice.
Thanks for your comment, we take the rough with the smooth but id say more smooth than rough.
Good Lad your my hero love this video 20 years ago i went there lasted a short time now in my 70 ,s feeling not to great health wise ,i regret coming back here ime still looking at videos and my regrets .thank you God Bless ,this is as class video .
Wow thanks for the comment, I hope your health improves, best wishes Les. 🙏🙏
Thanks for your honesty Les. I bet you’re a lovely friend
Thanks for the comment, I am blunt in what I say and some don't like it. I don't mean to offend people but explaining the sights and sorrows that happens here to those who are new to Thailand, it could save your life. and heart ache. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Les for another timely video. I’m thinking about everything you mentioned and more. Committing to a detail plan is so important. One bad stroke or health condition can turn everything upside down.
Then look at the other side of the Coin if nothing goes wrong you live a happy long life and die of old age. Make plans but don't worry. What will be will be we can't do anything about it. Thanks for watching.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream I always appreciate your positive attitude. You are so tight.
Fantastic vlog Les.
You really do give very valuable content & the information you're prividing here is well thought out.
Thanks 👍
Much appreciated for taking the time to watch and for your comment.
Videos are fantastic. You are a very good creator. No nonsense and always great information. Much appreciated.
I appreciate that! thanks so much for taking time to comment. 🙏😀
Wise words thanks for the info. I love Thailand 🇹🇭
Thanks for watching.😀🙏
I don't see any point in going back to the UK to end up in a care home, pay loads of money for it, and then a few years down the line die in said care home. I mean that is what care homes are for in the uk, where your off spring hasn't the time or inclination to take care of you in old age, even though you spend 20 years or so bringing them up! Compare this to Asia when children/wives/families do take care of you. So yes I would prefer to end my days here in SE Asia with my loving Thai wife who wants to take care of me when I am old.
Feel yourself very lucky with your committed wife. Good luck and happy retirement.
I agree with you 100% The Thai people are family bound, they will look after you in your older years and far better than sitting in that plastic chair watching the TV in the corner in a home that smells of urine. Thanks for watching.
Wise words. You have transformed your life. Good for you. Cheers pal
Love your name mate 👍
Cheers Dave hope all is going well. Best wishes Les. Thanks for leaving your comment. 🙏
Good video. I've always thought of it this way. Only take your bag to Thailand because thats all you will leave with. Don't buy a property here. Just rent. I rent my house out in the uk. And that pays for me renting here and a good amount of income to live on without spending savings
Thanks for the comment, Living with a partner long term your views can change, trust is a big part in a relationship without this it does not go well. Thanks for watching.
@RetiredandLivingthedream no worries and yes you are right. Ive been married to my thai wife for 10 years. She sold her house and farm in udon thani. And also bought her own house in the uk. We rent both of them out total income of £3600 a month. More than enough to live a good life in Thailand. So like I said make money at home with no risk and spend it in Thailand. If anyone is interested. We rent out to serco. 5 year contract. No maintenance and guaranteed rent. Because its the government contract. They fill them with migrants. Let them have the uk. We are done with it
I just saw your video for the first time. Great video! I subscribed and look forward to seeing more. Thank you for the inspiration and the great advice.
Thanks so much for watching and for taking time to comment and for the sub, I hope you get some value from the video's it is very much appreciated for your support. 😀🙏
@@RetiredandLivingthedream Thank you very much for the response. I get a lot of value from the videos. I look forward to watching them and I’m glad that you keep making the videos.😊🙏
Thanks Les some good advice. I have been to Thailand several times and currently live in Australia but originally from UK. Western countries are so expensive to retire in . I’m nearly 70 and still working full time . Retirement in Thailand is probably the best idea but I guess must include an eventual end of life plan . It’s quite a tricky process because as you say funds are limited in old age. I guess a worst case scenario would be a stroke and with that limited funds would be very challenging. The easy thing is to ignore that possibility but there needs to be a plan of some sort.
Great comment. I’m 65 living in Thailand 7 years and thinking about all the possibilities is exhausting. A plan is an absolute must unfortunately most of us have not made one.
I have done a video on this have a look and let me know your thoughts. th-cam.com/video/ACDELlMUlyY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you. I love it out here. I made some mistakes at the start but all is good now
Show me a man who has not made mistakes here, I think they are as rare as hens teeth
Live like a western "farang" in se-asia and u will be miserable and pay for it economically (and probably go under or leave).
Embrace and adapt to the country and culture and you will thrive.
And ALWAYS have a backup plan, funds and hobbies
Says the man who eats beans on toast every mornin. Do you have a Union Jack tattooed on your body too?
@@ascendant95 Funny I'm a Swedish man and often eat ricesoup with meat and egg for breakfast (40 -45 baht) because i lived and worked 15 years in se-asia and do speak pretty good Thai =)
Are u American maybe? Americans seems to have problem to think and read nowdays=)
It's a New Country Live as the Thai people do and your in for a good Life, try to Change Thailand to what your home country is like then your in for a rude awakening, Thailand is Thailand I love it here.
@@gmm5550 You called it! I'm a dumb American savage who can't find Norway on a map. I don't eat herring either. I eat nothing but McDonalds. I'm so stupid. I've never read a book. I knew Brits eat beans on toast because an Australian taught me that because how else would I know. I'm going to watch The Kardashians now. I grovel at your excellence and know my place as being an ignorant savage that has never read a book. My dream is to watch the sunset at 2:40pm and be around superior humans like yourself. Would you sponsor me for immigration?
@@gmm5550 Sorry you're Swedish. See how stupid I am? I got the two mixed up. Everyone in America is so stupid just like me. If you moved here you could be just like Elon Musk and dominate me and my savage countrymen. Does the sun set at 2:40 or 2:45pm in Sweden? Educate me. I'm an ignorant savage who has never read a book. My brain is too occupied with Kardashians and McDonalds and Burger King menus.
Good advice Les.. I hope you and Ploy are keeping well.
Everything good thanks.
Great video see you on the next one hopefully I'll get to move out there this year
Thanks for watching.🙏😀
Nice video and realistic discussion on what could go wrong.
Thanks for watching, I have seen many ups and downs living here.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream And it happens to the best of us even with good planning
Good on you Les, you're the type of guy that's gone to Thailand and see everything for how it is. Be lucky.
Thanks for that, I live a simple life and am happy with the lifestyle provided here.🙏
An unexpected medical condition forced my return to UK after more than 2 decades in Thailand Les. I still haven't got over the shock, lol
My last visit to the UK I had a suspected heart attack I waited 4 hrs for the Ambulance to arrive. Best wishes for a full recovery.
Thanks Les for your insight. A lot depends on whether a person is single or married in their home country. The vast majority of your subscribers are ‘mature’-aged males i would guess that most have been divorced in their home country. If a person has children or grandchildren from a past marriage, many ‘expats’ wish to see the kids from time to time. It is fairly obvious why most mature men gravitate to Thailand or the Philippines and not to Malaysia. The east coast of Malaysia has superb beaches and a low cost of living, but the lifestyle is quiet and family-oriented.
I agree I was one of them Divorced and moved to Thailand, the best move I ever made. The World is a small place now your no further than a 24 hr trip from any part of the World. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Thailand has care homes also 😊
Much better than ours
They have. Have a look at this video. th-cam.com/video/J55_ZpaCrdA/w-d-xo.html
because they respect the elderly and value the wisdom they can offer.
I would suggest that “no going back” can only be achieved if you avoid large risk taking life decisions, such as:
1. shacking up with a bargirl and being conned into building a house on her family’s rural plot etc;
2. Pub crawling day in day out drinking too much, slowly destroying your liver and shortening your quality and duration of life expectations;
3. Limiting your human company to people with whom you have no cultural connection and can only achieve shallow exchanges of ideas.
4. Trying to live the lifestyle of a 20 something when you’re actually 50,60+ in lived years.
Just my thoughts from far away.
Many men burn their bridges in the west and yes alcohol and bad ladys are often involved in that.
What do they have to come back for, maybe homelessness and a hard life..many drink them self to ... or simply "jump"..when "the party" in se-asia is over
Some guys arrive here and their 2nd brain takes over all rational thoughts which can get them into hot water. Some truth in what you say but take preventative measures to avoid the heart ache.
Thanks ! Some great advice. Cant believe you would leave Redcar. No really. Good luck to you!
Thanks for watching! very much appreciated.
Well said Les, thank you for the video.👍
Thanks for taking time to watch.🙏😀
As Thai person who live in Australia for 29 years now im planning to moving back to Thailand for good lucky I never gave up my Thai citizenship and lucky that Australia you can hold duo citizenship in Australia
Best wishes on your return. Thanks for watching.
I saw your comment on an electrician channel saying how on your 40s you got your electrician license and then worked for free to get experience. I am on the same boat, 39 and looking how to learn the trade to save as much to hopefully in 20 years be where you are (i spent 6 month in thailand last year was great).
Once you get your Electrical qualifications then full steam ahead, The phone never stopped ringing. One of the best things I did. Electricians are never out of work, I still do small jobs here for friends. Best wishes for your plans thanks for taking time to comment.🙏😀
Thx for bringing up this subject . I thought often would I go back due to health .
Thanks for watching, I decided not to go back if my health suffered, my health would get worse as my well being would suffer, my last trip of 9 weeks I was ill for 3 weeks and when I landed back in Thailand now for over a year no illness.
I’ve heard some people who have moved to Thailand say has the best aged care homes as they really look after the older folk who are unable to look after themselves & it’s very affordable too. Better than some of the aged care homes in Australia.
I would agree have a look at this video I did on assisted living in Thailand. Enjoy.th-cam.com/video/J55_ZpaCrdA/w-d-xo.html
One has to be able to afford to return to their own country. Theres no guarantee you can stay anywhere else and anything could change. Burning the bridges is very foolish!
Some people burn the Bridge very quickly. ( Planning ) always have a Plan B, in most cases the people I talk to going back to their home country in plan Z
@@RetiredandLivingthedreamI asked a 70 year old American if he would ever go back to the US.
His answer: There are at least 15 other countries he would consider. Most Expats I know would rather stay in S.E. Asia.
Hi Leslie, can I ask where your located in Thailand? Trying to get a list of locations to visit before taking the jump permanently to Thailand. thanks.
Hi we live in the Rayong District it is not a tourist hotspot so prices here are very reasonable. 3 hrs from Bangkok 1 30 min from Pattaya and a great little tropical island of Koh Samet only 30 min away. Give it a look.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream Thank you Leslie, my name is Gary and I am visiting this fall and will place this location on a possible retirement place for me. I'm not much of a bar hopping or Bar Girl guy, those days are over for me, but I am looking for a quiet peaceful place to live out my remaining days and hopefully with a traditional Thai lady along side to travel and explore with. Thanks for responding and I wish you many happy adventures!
So a good mate of mine who lived in the phillipines for 34 years,he got cancer,he spent £50,000 trying to get well,he is now living in Brighton in a rented studio flat,the governments pay the rent and he gets about £250 a week ,he enjoys his trips to the food bank😂😂 he seems happy back in the uk,he is cancer is in remission,for me I know I will spend my last years in the uk or maybe Gibraltar,thank you for your videos
Hope your friend make a full recovery.🙏 Thanks for your comment.
Depressing seaside UK. Lol. As an American, I'm laughing. Another beautiful day here.
Most illnesses would not prevent you getting back to UK for treatment but if you have a stroke or heart attack how are you going to get home - unless you have expensive insurance? 2 x 90 day visits per year is enough for me and allows me to detox (complete abstinence) every 90 days😂
90 day visits , you still have expenses back home and these have increased too much lately
We all have our methods, long may your detox happen. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Spot on. I'm here to stay.
Thanks for that, enjoy.🙏
There are hundreds of stories out there that suggest most don't stay. I haven't seen official stats for Thailand but I have for other countries. Reasons have a common denominator: culture, health, family, money, language and others. The math says that you have less than even odds of remaining for the long term.
Well been here for 12 years, your odds improve if you adapt and accept the Thai way. I do not speak Thai, I like Thai food, I have enough to live on with my pension, my health is ok at the moment, I have nothing to return for in the UK. I get on well with my wife's family, they never never ask for anything. I would say my odds are high to remain here.
The bad story's always attract attention no one is interested in people living an uneventful happy life here in Thailand. Bad news sells newspapers and gets clicks on youtube. I know as I have done a few. Thanks for taking time to comment, always interested in other peoples views. 🙏
You need to plan ahead for sure but, you also never know what's round the corner..so I think you are right.. when we finally retire in Thailand we or I as my wife is Thai will definitely not be coming back.. cheers.
Always have a plan, then change the plan if needed. Thanks for watching, Best wishes for your future plans.
I've lived and worked in so many countries. Thailand is one of the easiest to move to, or it was, but Thailand is tightening up on immigrants now and many farang are leaving.
the big exodous from thailand started 2017 as i remember it..many expats did move to Cambodia Vietnam and Philippines just because of visa and harder rules i Thailand
Foreigners come and go Thailand is not for everyone for sure. Thanks for watching.
Hello Les great video you always give variable contents and info wow 5min from your home great place mornings or early evening walk Ban Phe is very nice town to live we have pet is hard to find dog friendly house rentals thanks again for sharing 🙏
Yep nice place, I agree have a dog and it puts the Thai people off renting their property. Best wishes thanks for watching.
Thanks for creating and sharing
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
The West is collapsing on itself. SE Asia still remembers what freedom and personal responsibility look like.
That is why many people chose to live here, it's like the good old days.
Westerners and Asians are very compatible people. Anywhere you go here in Asia, from Singapore to Hong Kong to Bangkok to Bali etc you will pretty much just see Westerners very integrated and living harmoniously amongst the locals. You don't even have to think about it.
Great way to think about it. Why extend your life by a year of miserable time in a miserable country at the cost of whatever savings you might have.
Thanks for your comment, spot on I have lived a great life and accept my demise as and when it comes, my final days are here in Thailand. Hopefully in many years time.
Great walk n talk by the lake, Les! This is a tough topic. I guess we don't know for sure how we'll react until the doc gives the bad news and everyday a struggle. Are you in a national park?
No were in the Countryside our home is called Lake Home and we are surrounded by lakes. What happens in life is like a lottery you never know when your numbers up so keep enjoying life as long as you have it. 🙏
2 x 90 days for me works well. Have summer in U.K. and winter in LOS
Is this because you have moved tax residency to Thailand?
Thanks for that Winter in the UK I spent 9 weeks in the winter never again. Thanks for watching.
Good video mate ,well said 👍👍
Cheers, thanks for watching.🙏
If you invest your savings wisely, diversify and don't be seduced by get rich quick schemes, there is no reason to lose all your money in the long run. Of course, the older you get, the more likely short term corrections will affect your income. Many retirees don't have a big enough portfolio to support themselves from income alone, even in SE Asia, so they end up drawing on the capital and eventually running out of money. But most retirees do have access to some sort of pension, so as long as they can live off that and their investment income, they should be good until their final days. If not, they need to look at their lifestyle and make more affordable life style choices.
One drawback of retiring to poorer countries is that there is little opportunity to generate income. In the West, although the cost of living is higher, early retirees can still work part time or casual which is good financially and also for your mental and physical health. I see a lot of retirees in Asia just spend their day lolling about eating and drinking and having no real purpose in life. Many have a younger local girlfriend who has her own needs and wants and will quickly drain the coffers if you let her. Again, it's about living within your means which includes what type of relationships you can afford to maintain.
Living in Thailand can improve your lifestyle and health but as you suggest having no interest in anything other that eating and drinking it can also shorten your live. Having been retired now for 14 years I love every day and can say never board I enjoy not having to work. I have more choice. Keeping busy keeping the mind active gives you enjoyment. It a different way to live. Enjoy Retirement for as long as you can, Getting old does not last long.
Personally, the financial part is not the issue. It’s all the other intangibles at the later stages in life that I’m concerned about I’m trying to make a decision on Medicare in America while still living in Thailand so many things other than financial are at stake. Thanks for another great video Les.
One thing many younger tech savvy generation have as a massive advantage to most of us older guys; they can work remotely, generate income online anywhere in the world. Would be so nice to have a side gig online to supplement a very modest retirement income stream.
@@tyvidthat's for sure, but it is not so much about age as what type of work you have done or can do. I'm in my 60s and work fully remotely from SE Asia in a finance field. All I need is internet and my laptop. And being self employed I don't have a boss telling me i can't do that and have to come into some office somewhere. A lot of older people could consider transitioning to consulting or self employment before they retire and also training to get the skills that would be useful in a remote job or business.
As far as I know, palliative care is difficult to come by in Thailand. That's a good reason to go back home.
Have a look at this video care here in Thailand is 2nd to none. th-cam.com/video/J55_ZpaCrdA/w-d-xo.html
@@RetiredandLivingthedream NO palliative care. even if you can afford it, which I can't, Go on, call me a cheap Charlie.
@@bouffon1 We all have a budget to which we live on. Sometimes things are beyond our budget so we do what we have to do.
Best wishes.
So you don't know what palliative care is? It's about dying without pain.That has nothing to do with money, it's about not being given pain killers. @@RetiredandLivingthedream
@@bouffon1 I stand corrected if this is true but I understand differently. What does it mean to be put in palliative care?
Overview. Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It also can help you cope with side effects from medical treatments but sometimes pain needs to be controlled and this involves money. But we all have a choice. Care always costs unless you have family members who will help in this situation but sadly there is always a cost. I mean no offence in my response we all have a different understanding on this matter.
Spot on. Thank you!
Thanks for taking time to watch and comment.
well done, well said, cheers from oz
Thanks for watching. Best wishes.🙏😀
I’d never go back to Australia if and when I move to Thailand, I wanna die there as well mate.
Thanks for that, Thailand is my Home now.
I like your basic no nonsense approach . .
Thanks so much for the comment. Thanks for watching.🙏
I am 60 years old US born citizen, but I have spent 13 years of my life in Asia.
...temporarily back in Texas...
Originally from New Jersey
United States is a cesspool and I cannot wait to get out permanently
Many of your fellow Americans would agree with your comments.
Same in the uk that's if you can still call it the uk because I feel like a foreigner in my own country so i might as well be a foreigner in a better place than MANCHESTER
Fair play to you Les. I appreciate your sentiments. My wife is Thai and our first child was born last year in the UK (wife has a family visa here, on the road to indefinite leave to remain). We are in our 30s but the retirement plan is Thailand. However, saying that, I will not want my final days to be in Thailand as I will want my children around me when the grim reaper knocks at my door and they will be in the UK. Also the medical care recieved will be far far better in the UK. Kev in Thailand is a prime example in this instance. Each to their own buddy.
Thanks for that yep Kev was unlucky, he was going to get insurance when he was 60 but the cancer got their first, he would of died from that cancer but sad. Best wishes for your future plans, thanks for taking time to comment.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream very sad, I always enjoyed Kevs videos. Always look forward to yours when they come out. Keep them coming and keep enjoying life in the beautiful land of Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤️
If you come from the U.S do you have to leave in order to get a new Visa? Or can you stay permanently on the Visa? and is 2400 a month enough to live on comfortably? I was told you can only stay 3 or 6 months and then you must leave and reapply for a visa to come back?
Hi and thanks for asking, Obtain a Retirement visa which allows you to stay for a year, renew every year easy. $2,400 is more than enough to live on here. Have a look at this video one of a few video's I have done on living here on a small budget. th-cam.com/video/Lzl2zzJUotM/w-d-xo.html
So many people here come with frighteningly little cash reserves and minimal income, basically pension only.
But it is still possible to live on this. Be happy with what you have and live within your budget, adapt to the New lifestyle.
Many retirees who purchase health insurance are in for a rude awakening if they find themselves hispitialsed and making a claim as over 62%that are over 750,000 baht will be declined and those claim adjusters will fnd any excuse to wriggle and not pay out .sure, if you go in for a sticky plaster, they will be happy to pay small claims to improve their stats
I have only herd a few bad stories but have herd many good stories on treatment and cost.
Thanks ! Great advice !!!
Thanks for watching very much appreciated.
After many practice retirement se asia trips, I've decided to buy a motorhome and leave it in Australia.Burning all your bridges is reckless.
Thanks for taking time to comment. I loved motorhome life, 3 months in New Zealand and 1 month in Australia.
i have been there 6 times ,,, i could live there. steve in Australia.
living in Sydney is like living in the Gaza strip now.
Living in any major city in the western world is always going to be problematic. Make money there when you are young & plan to move to a rural or coastal community, well before you retire.
That's a good listLes.
I think you left out, Don't buy a bar in Pattaya rule, 555
Cheers Mate.
Thanks for the comment, If I did a list to cover all of things not to do I'd have to open a car wash. Thanks for watching.
Good advice as usual Les
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.
Keep Lookin’ Up
Good chat mate. Looking at moving out there for couple of months to have a look and see if I'm dreaming. Major plus is the weather. Six months of the year in UK is bleak and I'd rather be hot than cold. Poll Tax, a minimum 1k thrown away here, UK with immigration not controlled. Services we have paid for seen given to illegals ahead of the indigenous people. I'm sure there are downsides there but it's worth exploring. The political scene her is a pantomime where the people are the ones being laughed at by the actors.
I agree come have a look, I see the UK in a downward spiral and can't see a way of returning to the good old days, when ever they were.
Nice one Les 👍
Thanks for dropping inn. Much appreciated.🙏
Great advice !
Thanks for taking time to watch.
Great video Les
I'm in the Philippines on a retirement visa. Will it be my final, only, home? I hope so, I've lived here off and on for close to eight years now. One thing I'm absolutely certain of is that there is nothing that could happen to me here that would be fixed by going back to the US.
Enjoy life as long as you can in the place that makes you happy. Thanks for watching.
Been here 6 times in the past few years and this last trip was hopefully my last. Five months and counting.
Best wishes for your future plans. Thanks for watching.
Another good one Les.
Thanks so much.
Enjoy your videos, where is that lake ? I live in Suanson beach near you i think. ?
Yep the beach is not far, we live in Rayong Province.
Great, but where is that lake you walked around ?
Also name of it please, as I would like to check it out.
@@geoffhart8573 Not got a name, look for Chakpong area plenty of Lakes around this Area.
Even if Thailand bottles it and becomes like Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos are there hungry and all for expat pesos. It's literally like packing to move from Melbourne to Sydney. No need to go home. Asia is the future. Europe is done. Be pragmatic.
Where ever you decide to hang your Hammock is the place to be. Thanks for taking time to watch.
Like a school kids who cares, left my country basically over 50 years ago travelled on the road old style all over the place been in asia since the 1980s what's the big deal you make a video of your very brave scary move grow up mate.. maybe become a ticktocker influencer ha...... Iam still living on a wing and a prayer at 73 years old......what a long strange trip it has been....still is.....keep trukin....
Ok a man on the road, keep on going, at 73 your doing something right. may you have another 73 years on the road.
Spot on Les 👍
Thanks so much. 🙏😀
What kind of life could my wife and I live on US$2500 a month?
You could live a good lifestyle on this amount.
What preventative measures?
I will do a video soon. but there are a few things you can do to protect yourself against losing everything. Common sense most of it but you would be supprised that people fail to do the simple things.
I like where you live would you mind if I ask where in Thailand you are? Looks like an Island
Hi we live in the Province of Rayong a location which is not on the Tourist map therefore prices here are more affordable. Thanks for watching.
Am 9 years before my state pension which at this time is about 200 a week fully paid up
. So in 9 years time 200 a week same man back in England on social not paid in will probably be on 400 .
+ Hour pension R frozen
Yep sometimes I thought that when we visited various people within our community, ( UK ) never worked drug dependent so got more money as their condition prevents them from working. Working class pay for those who chose not to work.
heading over for a holiday first..
A wise thing to do for sure. Enjoy.
Lets get practical i.ve only been here 4 yrs and can count 8 people who I khow brought all there savings sold house etc and moved over here to find love
Some absolutely dillusional thinking its not going to cost
With some thats ok but when your partners want houses ,land, gold etc people can't say no, so they are constantly forking out, and when the atm runs dry what do you do
Personally I wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket and people do have families out of Thailand as well I think it selfish of people not to think of there own families and just concentrate on complete new family s that are not there flesh and blood
But some people think different and others bring all there money over here and are left with nothing
Thais know how to spend your cash thats for sure as I've seen
It is up to the individual, what is a lot to some is not much to others. But if you met a girl in the UK she would want nothing out of the relationship. Relationships are much more affordable here than in the UK, But I accept many have lost everything thinking with their small brain.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream best thing to do is not get hitched but for people going to thailand thats why alot go there
very few women would throw themselves at older blokes in the uk
talked to people here in uk as soon as you mention thailand PATTAYA cmes up as though thats the only place in thailand, so everyone knows what to expect
lovely to walk out here though
...unless it's for the free healthcare 😀👍. It's important to tell a truthful story to those listening 🎧😢.
Hi les your video are great u speak the truth love Thailand new Zealand becoming third world country too expensive from Scott
Thanks for sharing Scott we all can see what is unfolding and those in power fail to stop it. I wonder why.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream you speak a lot truth good on you love to meet you one day from Scott new Zealand
Thailand forever ! ! !
Rock On my friend.🙏😀😀😀
High cost of living in American force me to leave, so sad.
This is happening in all Western Countrys, affordability has gone. Thanks for your comment.
Enjoyed the common sense video. I have a very important question about religion. Does the country have and or tolerate Muslims? Look at America, France, UK, Ireland regarding Islam. How does it compare? I have personally been looking for a country that has made Islam illegal and banned it. So I can settle down there. If this is a topic you would rather avoid, I completely understand.
There are Muslims in Thailand. Mostly in the Deep South, but also small numbers in Bangkok and other cities. The ones in the south have militant separatists among them who cause problems there, and which makes the place dangerous. However, in other parts of the country they are far less than 10% of the population, and aside from some minor parts of their women’s dress, they seem to have adopted a more casual Thai approach to life. Hijab, but no veils or black bag dresses. They also know that this is a predominantly and profoundly Buddhist country, and that many of the locals, plus the government will not tolerate any of the exclusive intimidation tactics they successfully employ in the West. Therefore, they keep their heads down and don’t look to exercise special privilege or disrupt the natural flow of the majority culture.
I would agree with williamsmith7340 comment, they are here but not the same as what is happening in Europe and the UK. Thailand is a happy place to be.
Don’t sink all your money into property car etc, buying a property in Thailand is not an investment, it might be for your wife/partner. At 72 years old my intention is to rent as I have done for the last few years, I could never recoup any money if I lost everything I had.by buying a property, car etc.
summary: do not give your money to any woman for ANY reason.
now be happy and prosper. :)
Some would agree with that. Thanks for your comment.
One thing Les you didn't mention was that government's outlook on foreigners in the years to come with changes of power from right wing open government to far left wing government, tightening up of policies on foreigners living long term in their adopted country or unpleasant relations with your own country of birth and Thailand.
Thanks for your comment, they are there to serve the public, but they look after themselves 1st then decide what they want us to do and they take as much as they can for themselves, and we pay them to do this to us.
Foreign country, different cultures, language differences, variable government attitudes to farang, local scammers - nah, she’ll be right mate. 🙂
You prefer constantly being at the risk of being robbed, stabbed, paying massive housing and living costs and taxes, tons of Muslim immigration, fewer and fewer jobs etc in the UK vs paradise settings, 1 quid meals, 200 quid a month for housing, virtually zero crime, constant adventure and fun and maybe just potentially getting ripped off a couple quid in a taxi scam once in a blue moon in Thailand? By all means, enjoy the UK.
What about the new tax laws regarding foreign income?
My understanding you can’t be taxed twice
Your pension in uk is taxed already so you can’t be taxed again in Thailand
Double jeopardy apparently agreed by countries but do plenty of research
This is on pensions don’t know about any other wealth you maybe taking into the country
@@pennydreadful6769 In the UK State Pension income is taxable but usually paid without any tax being deducted. The same for some private pensions.
May be advisable to avoid being a Thai tax resident for the next couple of years. Stay in Thailand for less than 180 days, and do some traveling around SE Asia and your home country the rest of the year. After that, you may have a better idea of the actual tax implications.
Many people keep asking this, even the Thai Tax Experts do not know. It will be big news when it happens so cross that bridge when you get to it. No need to worry, Reading between the lines 85% of Retired people living here have nothing to fear.
What about Canada Les. ?
Could not fit all the Flags on lol. But Canada is up there talking to 3 Canadian guys now who are going to make the move.
When did New Zealand change the Flag?
Lol I looked at flags on Canva for the flags used and both Australia and New Zealand flags were the same, this is why lol.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream they're not the same, similar yes but most definitely not the same
@@RetiredandLivingthedream the New Zealand flag has Red Stars.
The Australian flag has White Stars and one big Star on the Left under the Union Jack