Cost of living for me in Thailand
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I have been asked a few times to talk about the cost of living in Thailand. There is a lot to talk about and everyone’s needs are different but I did my best and put this video together for you all. If you want more information I will be very happy to find that for you. On a side note I live very simply and can talk about what I do and where I shop etc. Thank you again for watching my channel.
I ran into you channel earlier, due to the water filter system you build.
And since I'm a little curious, I looked into some other videos for yours :)
And for someone who live in a small village, with no "western" luxuries, I find your approach to life in Thailand very refreshing, compared to other youtuber's :)
You differently earned another subscriber :)
Thanks for sharing!
Yes I remember you from your other comment. Glad you enjoy the videos. Jan and I started a new channel if you would like to see, czcams.com/channels/FZSotx5gGUq_-5oRsbSxPg.html. Thank you and best wishes.
I’m really glad you decided to make this video. It’s the best one I’ve seen on this subject. I agree with you 100% on the issue of food. The Thai food is healthy and delicious. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Maria, I am very happy you enjoyed the video. Just trying to help those that are trying to learn about the real Thailand. Best wishes to you.
Great Video. You are a true gentleman. Thanks for sharing your experiences on living costs and I do concur with you.
Good afternoon to you. Glad you are well. Thanks for watching and best wishes.
Hi Kevin, What a great video. I do not usually watch videos like this but yours was so very well done that I watched it all the way through and then watched it again. I had never thought of living in a different country but you make it sound like a very wonderful experience. Still working full time in the USA so I will have to wait for retirement for your kind of adventure. Thanks againg for a wornderful view of Thailand.
All the Best.
Good morning to you Jeff, Thank you for watching and I am glad you enjoyed. You said you do not normally watch videos like this and I do not really like to making them, lol. I look at life in a very simple way so I find this information a little boring but I had to learn it for me to travel. So when many asked for the info I said okay and did it. I hope you can find your Paradise even if for a few minutes a day. Buckets of blessing to you and best wishes.
Just found your channel and enjoying your content. I did a series of the costs of living in Thailand but having problems filming much at the moment. All the best Kevin.
I have been Trying to keep on top of the comments and now they have beaten me. Hope you are doing well and best wishes.
Great video and thank you for encouraging my wife and myself to take it to the next level in life, to take the risk and commit to the adventure. I am 72 years old my wife is 65 years old and your videos are
Inspiration for us to continue an adventurous lifestyle. We've traveled to 35 countries and by seeing how you take on the challenges has given us the courage to do things that we have not felt comfortable doing. The bottom line we are getting out of the comfort zone. What advice would you give us? You're doing it and thank you for what you're doing it is appreciated all.Jerry & Lori
Good morning Jerry and Lori, If i were you guys I would first have a smoothie every morning. We all as we get older are in need more minerals. This will help you and your health. So as you travel you will feel strong enough to enjoy. Also you know your limits so when planning think about that. I am only 61 but I think about this when I travel because the heat can knock you side ways. I feel you would enjoy Thailand because the Thai people respect the elders so you have no fears here and if thy can. Best my friends
Good morning from Florida USA! don’t know if you can advise me, but I’m interested in the possibilities of living in Thailand. I’m married and retired but also have 2 young girls. Where is the best place to live in Thailand for a family? We don’t like city living.
Hi Davy, I can try to advice. Better if you email me.
Thanks for the time and effort you have put into this Kevin. Have a great life out there, hope to join you in about two years.
Thank you for your comment. It is nice you say thank you. Happy to help. Save and get ready to enjoy you time here. Smiles
No drugs, no alcohol, pick up driver. same here bro.
Hopefully to meet you there, I want to move this year, with God's will.
Hi Kevin, Just subscribed. I've watched quite a few of your videos & enjoy your calm nature. Thx! Take care.
Thank you guys and glad your here. Welcome and now you are apart of the Gangsters, smiles. Best wishes.
555... I was going to put, "Hope to meet you some day when we're back in Thailand", then I thought , we haven't even spoken yet, so I didn't... But ended up viewing lots of other comments that said, " they'd like to meet you, etc." I guess, when you view a few of these vlogs, you get to feel like you know someone. Anyway, maybe our paths will cross someday... But for now, I'll view your videos when I get a chance & say hello. ;) Take care.
Loved the vid Kevin, A far cry from all the other cost of living vlogs. nice and casual and relaxed...Great stuff mate.
Thank you Nick, I only know Casual lol. Thank you for your comment and best wishes mate.
Hi Kevin, You and I are the same on the drinking, preferring visiting and conversing with friends instead. That is stimulating for me also. Thank you for the great video, I don't think it was boring.
Glad you enjoyed. The boring know it all's only say it is boring. Thousands like it. thank you for being here. best wishes to you.
Great video. Nice to know about others' cost of living experiences. I have a great life here in Thailand and really do not spend much.
Hi Fred, Thanks for your comment. I am the same and trying to learn to save every day. Except today when I bought another external hard disk. Sad now, lol. Best wishes Fred.
This is way better than those shows on TV about places to live. Kevin, thanks brother. Not moving to Thailand but have been there while in the USAF. I am a chef of 40 years and the food there is amazing. Spice is no stranger there.
Thank you Darrin, People ask questions so I try to help where I can. I just want to help and be honest. Best wishes to you.
Hi Kevin, Thanks for taking the time to make this informative video. Very pleasant. I like the little comment about you and your friends trying to out give eachother. I'll watch more of your videos. All the best!
Good evening to you, Hope your well. Thank you for your comment. Thank you for watching and enjoy. Best wishes to you.
I came across your video on my recommendation. And I must say, I like this video. I also subscribed after watching a few of your other videos you have done. And I think you're an awesome guy, just living and living good by the looks of things. For years I've been interested in living in Thailand after I retire. And I think I will, or just go and visit someday. Thanks to your videos I've learned enough. And also, theirs nothing wrong with being cheap, it's ok, you gotta know what you want or if it's even worth it. Thanks again for your great videos. Can't wait to see your next videos, enjoy your life and stay safe my friend 😎
Thank you Carlos and glad you enjoyed. Best wishes to you.
I just stumbled upon one of your videos tonight by way of researching water filters. Here I am hours later, thinking what the hell am I still doing in Indiana!
Thank you so much for sharing your life.
Thank you for dropping by. Glad you enjoyed. We only live once. Best wishes to you.
Nice video Kevin, not boring at all! Very informative, just found you today but will be back for sure.
Thank you and glad you enjoyed. Best wishes to you.
I like your thoughts about us all being part of the fabric of the community we live in. I fully agree with you. Friendship is usually better than money in helping each other in life
Agree my friend, Thank you for you comment, best wishes.
Thank you Kevin for sharing yourself and your amazing life in Paradise. May God watch over you, and bring you continued good health, and joyful life and prosperity in 2021. Jim in Delaware
You are most welcome Jim and best wishes to you.
First time I have watched your vlog, very refreshing to see someone who blends in with the environment.
Good morning Al, I try my best and I guess can learn more but I am trying. Thank you Al, Best wishes.
Thanks Kevin for very short informative Video.
Youre so awesome!!!!….love your video's....Big time, but truth is I take your word with what info you share with us, thanks again....
I just try to be honest and help if I can. Be safe and enjoy.
Hello from the State of Florida in the USA. I am a new subscribers and really enjoyed this vlog. Thank you so much 👍🏻 Bobby
Hi Bobby, I am very happy you enjoyed. I hope you were able to learn what you needed. Best wishes to you.
Hi Kevin,
Great to see your video!
I am just like you. Not like partying! Prefer simple and peaceful life!
I do want to move to Thailand and rest my life there! Hope I can meet you in future!
Thank you for your comment and glad you enjoyed the video. I would be happy to meet for a chat. If you are sure you want to be here please think about learning Thai so you can help yours and fit in when you arrive. Also easier to meet people. Best wishes.
Finally some normal guy talking about Thailand... Thanks for a great and informative video.
First time listener. Enjoyed your info video. It is always interesting seeing other life styles. I am from New England USA part of England you might say.
Hi there James. Where in New England. Glad you enjoyed and best wishes.
Great video. It’s true we have to follow our dream and vision and pathway. My friend recently said he likes Thailand because Buddhism for him feels like the universal/ religion and teacher
Good morning, I like your friends explanation. Thank you for sharing that. If I may say. This is just as observation of mine. The more I learn the more I realize I do not know. I try to keep the ears of my soul open to catch any information to guide me to the next level. We are all just floating along trying to understand. Best wishes to you Lukey. Hope you have a wonder fill day.
It's lovely to hear the birds and see your water features! Very lovely garden.
Thank you and best wishes.
Thank you so much for sharing.I love the birds singing.seems like a beautiful place I would go in person.some day.until them. I will love.your videos 😁
Thanks for visiting Sharon and all the very best.
Great video Kevin thanks for sharing your story. Been nice to hear another side to life in Thailand! I've never been but will have to make it over there at some point. :-)
Another informative vlog about cost of living in paradise. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Germany
Thank you Sir and best wishes to you.
Great video, loved the birds in background. Might shift there sometimes 😁😀
Glad you enjoyed and best wishes to you.
Thank you Kevin a nice video! All the best from Denmark :) take care !
Sigurdsson from Denmark, smiles. Thank you very much and best wishes.
Respect for you to tell the world what are your costs of living in Thailand video, even great respect, but I listened more to the song of the birds in the background and was thinking about having a cup of tea with you one day! Big smiles.
Good Morning to you Marie, Smiles, that sounds very nice to me. Smiles. Enjoy your day.
Me to love the bids and his videos.
Thank you and Happy New Year
How do you live on your own visas please tell me
Retirement visa
Good man.Wish there were more like you.Who appreciate a good conversation without the need to run dead drunk to a gogo bar:)👍🏼But ye,I enjoy a glass or two,but been partying hard most of my life,so I dont find that 'going out drinking" gives me anything no more😌
Glad you enjoyed my friend. Best wishes to you.
Thanks. I like your down to earth honest style.
Thank you Ian and best wishes. Hope you are doing well.
Hi Kevin, another great video. I learned so much from you in such a short amount of time. I can't wait to come to Thailand and personally meet you. All the best.
Good morning Joe, Glad to help where I can. Ask if you have questions. The more information you have the better decisions you can make. I hope you are warming up there now. Looking forward to having that coffee when you get here. Enjoy your day and best wishes.
FOREIGNER2B .
Hello Kev,
Watched you today for the first time. Enjoyed the slower pace, and calm of your person presenting as different to some of the other presentations on offer on utube.
I'm planing a retirement in Thailand in 5 years when I'll be on a govt pension. Perhaps I will be able to meet you and we can share a cuppa together some day. Thanks again Kev, and keep up the good and pleasant videos.
Hi Philip, I would be happy to meet up and thank you for your kindness. Best wishes to you.
@@flywithholyspirit
Morning Kev,
Yep, lets hope we can stay healthy and meet up sometime soon.
Hope life is good for you today. Nice Saturday to get out and about, or maybe potter in the garden - I have already had my hands in the soil today :)
I'll let you know when I'm next in-country and maybe we can met up. I have a plan to get to a few different spots these next trips and years to explore the options for upcoming retirement for myself.
Sounds good to me Philip, Have a great one.
great video sir these are the kind of content i enjoy watching, subbed and i hope for more great videos such as this..
Thank you, glad your enjoyed
Awesome video Kev, much better weather than England now, have you seen the parlament last night? Perhaps I could come and see you there for a visit let me know if you need anything bringing from England.
If I came to Thailand I would want to have a house and a place to grow vegetables, etc. I don't think I would like living in an apartment without my own land to feel less cooped up. You have the ideal situation to me.
Good morning Dave, you can rent a house or you can marry and buy a house. Best wishes to you.
Love your videos. Unlike many, you are polite.
Thank you my friend. Best wishes to you.
Just want to say, what a refreshing take on things about a good way of living. By the way, you look like John Travolta could be your brother. Best Regards.
Thank you, smiles. John Travolta. Have a wonder filled day.
I spend about $10 a day in Cambodia, or around $300 a month. Eating out with the locals is cheaper, but I have to be careful that they don't use MSG. The stuff kills me and I know they use it in Thailand in everything too. Electricity is more here too I think. I pay 19 cents per KWH. I looked at a website that compared cost of living and Cambodia and Thailand were pretty close. Food can vary a lot like you said, I lived a few years in Thailand too and if you want to eat Thai style $5 a day can be lots of good food. I spend more because I spoil myself with some western food. Another expense you didn't mention was Health Insurance, which can be one of your big expenses. Or do you even have it? Myself I've been here 15 years and had major surgery and long stays in the hospital and only spent $8500. Where Health Insurance is about $3000 a year, maybe you can get better cheaper? But that is for Top coverage with E-vac to any hospital and your covered Worldwide but not the USA.
Love your comment Kevin and a lot of good points. Best wishes friend
I agree with your video. I am in Ubon and have been living here for four years and I love it.
Alec, Thank you for commenting. So nice to hear positive words. Best wishes to you. I am happy you are enjoy your life there. Good night
Alec Grolimond ! Apologize what do you doing in Ubon? I was born from there till I have been in USA since the 1998s so Ubon had been a good place and there is slow life style over there.
My first time to view your channel. Very good content. I have subscribed. Thanks Kevin. Have a nice day
Thank you Roger, Very happy you enjoyed video. Best wishes to you.
Thanks for the info, I also like watching your birds.
Thank you Luoy, best wishes.
That meal you were cooking at 12:20 looked nice compared to the Kevenise we had in bovington. Loving them birds behind you as well.
Good morning Tom, Thank you for your comment. Another day in Paradise. The guy in the shop is super friendly and he gives enough food for two people for less then a pound. Best wishes.
That's why I luv livin in Chiang Dao and Isan. Plus you gotta factor in 300 baht per day for Relaxation Massadge
Thanks Kevin. Living in sanctuary state California is a money suck out of my paycheck. I bet you would make a great xpat neighbor. Did you buy your house? If so did you do it under a long term lease or does Thailand allow foreigners to own under the same western pretenses? Cheers
Nice to hear a realistic guy that doesn't need alcohol to stay happy.
Thank you John, hope you are well and best wishes.
I live in Udonthani province 50% of the year now; the other 50% in the UK and Switzerland.
Stay here for the winter and stay warm. Switzerland in the Summer I am sure is outstanding. Best wishes.
Nice Video.
You look very healthy !!
Most pensioner in europe are frustaded and has sick health conditions.
It look like you have an good lifestyle.
And in Thailand ofc you dont have better climate conditions and not so much stress/trouble like an pensioner in europe.
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Good morning to you Ig, I try to stay away from stress and be happy in side. Hope you are happy and best wishes to you. Smiles
Hi Kevin...useful video, no need to be embarrassed! 😱. I've only recently started watching your channel, but I'm enjoying them, thanks.
1. Can you clarify where about you are? (Might have been on an earlier video, but missed )
2. I don't think you gave an indication of cost for where you are now? Presumably you're on a long lease?
3. What do you do for medical protection? Have you medical insurance, or are you a believer in having a medical 'mot' to give you advance warning of problems, then dash back to the UK?
4. You mentioned having a phone to ring the UK.....can't u use Skype for that?
5. I've just returned from a month trip to see if Thailand is for me, to retire to, and it certainly was. ( I was mostly in Chiang Mai/Rai.) I took a 600bht phone package which was great. It did make me wonder why so many people spent their time in cafés, using the wi-fi, spending 100bht a time for coffees! It certainly didn't seem to be for social reasons, as the majority were on their own!
Hi David, I will try and answer your question. still working on the medical thing and still not so sure what to do. I needed the phone to call my bank every few months. You have a good point about the phone. Why spend 100 babt on a coffee and not have a phone. Good point.
Where do you normally live?Best wishes.
Kevin in Paradise I live in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, but as soon as I can resolve some property issues, I plan to move out there.....Chiang Mai...so I can play bowls! 😀
David, I hope you can sort your problem soon and move here and do your thing. I hope all comes true for you. Best wishes to you.
@@SalamatUK How did you go David?
Medical. When I lived in Chiang Rai and now in Roi Et Provence there are very well appointed Western A grade hospitals that are reasonably cheap; each with their own out patient section. (delivery of our daughter & 3 days in private suit B50,000. My older daughter & her cousin motor bike accident ER B10,00 for both. 4 x midnight dashes (the handbrake was well Off each time) when my baby had a fever - about B400 each time. All very prompt and effective care.) The driving time was 20 to 50 minutes for the same respective Km distance. Waiting time is normally less than 20 minutes. Most doctors can speak English (they have to be able to read MIMS). Bring your medical history with you.
The Government District Hospitals are more basic, busy, but you can pay a small 'express service charge' for some treatments.
Every village has a Medical clinic with nurses, an infant welfare clinic and a visiting national service doctor (repaying his medical training fees). They can dress major farm injury wounds prior to evacuation to a hospital. Normally very good service.
Most towns have local Doctor clinics, this is where you buy prescription medication. There are also town pharmacies that sell medical aids, first aid supplies, medications (some are prescription grade in the west) & some herbal remedies. Most pharmacists can read English and give the "1 minute" advice very efficiently.
Ambulance. Yes most hospitals have an ambulance and do offer insurance cover. I maintain our Isuzu pickup as our family "get to hospital vehicle". I retrained my Thai wife to drive correctly to a very high western standard and she can now do it safely at speed if required.
Me - 67. I am in the final quarter of my life and take a pragmatic approach if I have a heart attack or stroke my wife has been instructed to let me die. Talked to the local Buddhist Monk about my cremation. My Thai wife has an alternate care plan; wonderful delicious and healthy meals on a 14 day plan, a loving and stress free environment with the plan to keep me going until at least 85. I have 2 Thai daughters 19 & 7 and my plan is to attend each of their weddings by using my wife's loving care plan.
Thai drivers seem to drive as though they wish to que-jump into the next reincarnation - so prepare accordingly.
i currently do not have health insurance, and saving of B210,000 to date. Put some aside and live healthy & stress free.
So your full -contact tactical bowls and a few after match drinks as you relive your game maybe a very high risk lifestyle.
Both Kevin and I each live the low stress / max happiness lifestyle in a small rural village.
Kind regards from Greg in Roi Et.
Very detailed report. Nice one Greg.
We were in Thailand for the last two months of 2017. Enjoyed the time. I see now the USD has lost value to the Baht. Was fluctuating between 35-34B:$1. Now I see it dropped off to 30.20:1, now has risen to 32.20:1.
Good morning, yes you are correct the market moves and the money goes up and down. Best wishes to you.
Great video Kevin! Thanks for sharing. I am considering Thailand for my retirement, so we might be neighbours soon! Questions coming too
Sounds good Juan, best wishes.
This is your first video I've watched. Thanks for the good info. I was a bit surprised to find you're British. You sound every bit American :-)
Thank you and glad you enjoyed. Best wishes.
Have a thumb up. I'am coming over, have a roundtrip in all of asia and hope to relax in a way you do. Great live style, love it.
Thank you Achim, I hope you have a wonderful trip. Best wishes.
You are a very charismatic person. You could probably have your own show!
Thank you
1st vid I have watched of yours ,good job and its always good to hear different perspectives as we all differ so much . You seem like a nice guy why no girl ? I will check out your other vids , oh and give ya a like and sub ,cheers
Thank you Joe, Thank you for stopping bye. Best Wishes to you.
I good video could tell us about the Health. care in Thailand and can you cover yourself at what costs ? Thanks
How are things in Thailand? I’m worried about the state of the USA. With all the restrictions we are heading towards totalitarianism. I’m scared to lose my freedom. What’s the state of Thailand now?
I understand. From what I see it does look bad there. Here it is not so bad other then all the shops shut. Easy to buy food so no problems.
Love the birds in the background!
Thank you and best wishes.
Good video Kevin. Looks like one can live in Thailand pretty well on US$1000 per month keeping expenses controlled and avoiding booze and wild women... hehe. I worked there for about three years, enjoyed it immensely and left a few good friends behind. Wonderful country.
Good morning to you Jim, Glad you enjoyed. I am sure you have many memories to hold on to. Best wishes to you.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences in paradise. It is indeed a lovely place to retire there. Just wanted to know, how does permanent residency work or do you travel during the year in and out of the country? Look forward to more videos... do appreciate, Sidney
Good evening Sidney, You can apply for a retirement visa and then you can stay all year. You can apply at 50. Best wishes to you.
Glad your channel! Wanted to get real information about living in Thailand and everything else there is about partying and girls.
Thank you Peter, I am not into running around getting drunk. I want people to see the real Thailand. Sometimes warm but a lot of beauty to find.
Thanks for the video. What would you say is your average monthly expenses TOTAL per month and per year with everything included?
Like to know more about your property - did you buy? Cost? Taxes? Cost of vehicle? Medical ? Health insurance? Quality of doctors? Language issues?
Hi there, I will try and do a Cost of Vehicles video soon and more of the others also. Best wishes to you.
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Hi Kevin, greetings from rural central Thailand.
Driving license. I did the full Licence Test in Chiang Rai. I was a computer-based test with four language options (Thai / English / German / Japanese), The Response test and the driving test. The road laws are the same as western countries.
Food. Like you, my family shop at the local markets for very fresh 8 - 24 hours from harvest to market stall (14 days in a Western supermarket). My wife buys to avoid the the 'Farang Price' rip off. In our rural village there are traveling hawkers, like the 1950 in the West, a local community shop and Saturday morning farmer's market, Our District has a large market every day and a street market on Saturday 12:00 to 20:00. A western hospital is 50 km away (I did the emergency dash in 40 minutes with my sick 7 year old daughter) and western supermarkets / department store / home hardware & builder supplies in the Provincial capital.
Internet. 740 Baht for 3BB cable Internet with WIFI Router (Cost ?), installed free!
House and Land. (Owned by my wife) 3,000,000 Baht, in Mai Sai district We build a western home, with separate kitchen and a carport / laundry / my workshop / Guest Apartment / shower room. Has a beautiful view of Doi Tung and 'The Sleeping Lady'.
This home is for sale as we moved to look after my wife's aged parents.
Lifestyle. I live my family-life simply like you, I am the only westerner / 'Farang' in our rice farm village. Life is stress free and very happy. I am required by Thai law to have an income of 65,000 Baht per month. Debt & Hassle free.
Social interaction. When I first came to the village 8 years ago about 30 ladies of the villge came to meet me. The first question the ladies ask my wife "Does he beat you?" - No. He is kind and generous "has a good heart'. I asked my lady why she would want a man 20 years older. "You are kind. You will not desert me for another woman. You have a good heart You give me good massages" Her promise to me was, "I will love you and care for you every day of your life and when you die I will put you in the burner (Traditional Thai cremation) and I will worship your bones (in the living room shrine) every day of my life. Now that is a good deal.
Merry Christmas & Kind regards from Greg in rural Thailand
Best wishes to you Greg, Thank you for you story. Merry Christmas.
We have a place in Wiang Chai.Love Chiang Rai and the surrounding areas.I have driven past 'The Sleeping Lady' many times on the way to Mai Sai.Can't wait to retire and move there 😊
Happy New Year
You had to have 65000 baht earnings per month? I've never heard of this before. Is this same for all expats?
It has been awhile but these are the figures I remember. 800,000 in your bank for 3 months before you apply for your retirement visa or 65000 pension per month. I think there is going to have some changes in the requirements so please keep an eye on your countries Thai Embassy website. Best wishes.
Hi Kevin greetings from Colombia...nice vídeo And very useful info mate...I m following u now...cheers
Thank you Jaun, From Thailand to you my friend in Colombia, best wishes.
Thank you for sharing. My husband and I are thinking of taking a vacation there early in 2019. Thinking of going to Phuket. Very tempting to retire there, but have to visit first! Any thoughts on airlines to use from the states?
From the US I would guess you will fly over the Pacific. If you can get a direct flight Thai Airways is very good. I heard there are cheaper but it is a long flight some maybe a little more for comfort is okay. Best wishes.
Thanks for the info and the bird song.
You my friend are very welcome. Buckets of blessings to you and your family, smiles.
Would you be able to discuss the type of H2O filtration you use/built? Thank you in advance. Ciao
Hi Kevin Liked your vlog. What part of Thailand do yo live? I have been to Thailand last Year. Loved it! Went to Bangkok and Chiangmai. Going over next year. Like your presentation on camera! cheers Julie from Australia
Good morning Julie, I live near Ayutthaya. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes to you, smiles.
Kevin!! Loved this video! Where are you? I will be in Thailand this summer. I am trying to figure out the visa issues between Thailand and Vietnam. I should be there in Late July.
Good evening Chuck, glad you enjoyed the video. I am not far from Ayutthaya. I will post another video today to answer some more questions on visa's his evening. Best wishes
Thanks I appreciate the video, I definitely have a fascination with Thailand! I've never been there nor have I left the US yet, but I'm doing my research and this will be my first destination! #getthestrap #thatsafactjack 😰
I hope you have a good trip and enjoy. Best wishes.
@@flywithholyspirit thanks so much Kevin I can't wait until I do... Hopefully it'll be within the next five years lol
The video is very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you and you are very welcome. Best wishes.
I bought a couple of flats in eastren Europe and one in Russia and was thinking about Thai and your video is the best of all. One Guy is just going around saying cheap cheap hotels and now the hotel are no longer cheaper because he filled the interent with his silly vidoes.
Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed. You can buy an apartment here in Thailand. I only know this area but you can buy one for about 400.000 baht and up. Best wishes.
Which area are you living in?
Near Ayutthaya
The plastic or paper bag wrapping the jack fruits on the tree is to prevent bees and other insects stinging and hence damaging the jack fruit.
Thank you for your comment. I thought so but it was only on the side of the sun. Now I know. I have a jack fruit tree in the woods but it is only just over 2m. Have to wait a few years for fruit.
Very nice. How can I contact u as I also wish for long stay over there
kevinsjourney56@gmail.com
Thank you, sir. It looks very beautiful there.
Thank you
My first visit to your channel. I loved it.
Thank you Sir and glad your here and enjoying. Best wishes to you and yours.
Cheers from Chicago ! Excellent info ! I would like more info on safety & security for Yankee travelers !!
Hi Al, Glad you enjoyed and I will look at a video for you. Best wishes.
Awesome video..... Thanks for sharing
You are very welcome, best wishes.
You are a great story teller! Thank you
Good evening and thank you for your kind comment. Best wishes to you.
Very informative video. I am a single american female looking to retired away from the US so I am considering different countries.
Doing your research is always the best way. Best wishes in your journey.
Hi Kevin, Restaurant food is expensive in Florida but a couple of restaurants that I like. I took early retirement and learning how to cook from Y-Tube. I lived 1 year in Spain and travel extensively the whole central Spain. I could give u pointers where to live there. Food is cheap there.
Good evening to you Judy, I think restaurant food here has to be so cheap. Some one can cook you a meal for it seems less then what you can buy it Best wishes. food.
You sound so level headed. Its refreshing. You have the same look on life as i do. Im 54. And planing my first visit to thailand. I just want the cultue. And the beauty of the country. You have life out there nailed down. Im from england. Things are not what they was..well done my friend. Hope i come across you to buy you tje chilled tea.. good health..
Good morning, Thank you Dennis. I feel to live in this world you have to be level heads and stay calm. Simple and happy. Best wishes to you and look forward to that tea.
Kevin- I am a 64 year old retired and disabled American, that may be interested in moving over seas to paradise. I worked 37 years as chief engineer in the merchant marines and I have destroyed my bone joints , full of arthritis , I get around pretty good but I require a sufficient amount of opioid pain medicine which is become almost impossible to get because of young punk kids over dosing on it and the government is cracking down on the sales of it. So my question to you does Thailand have pain centers that are easy to get into.
Hi Stephen, Hope you are doing well. I have not heard of pain management clinics here. Hi did make a video with my friend about pain and other things. Please have a watch. czcams.com/video/SqhExVgEY20/video.html
Hi Stephen, just want to tell you , you can take stem cell therapy...all you need is one shot, it's about 85 hundred dollars, you will be like newborn.....there is lot of seminars about it, just look up the internet...good luck
Another thing don't take any opioids,
Stinging Nettle will help you too...use natural remedies
Please try marijuana and also oil of cannabis.
Thank you very much! God bless you! My name is Kenneth Boone I live in Newport News, VA. USA
Hi there Kenneth, Glad you enjoyed.
Great video Kevin! What camera or camcorder did you shoot this video with?
Hi Jesmim, I use the Sony 5100, Small and very good. Full HD. Best wishes.
great video bro, I would like to know more about that "farangs can only have 400Baht phone" never heard this before.
I lived in Thailand for a year and lost 15 kilos so healthy
Very nice. I need to loose 15kg. When my knee is better I will walk again. Best wishes to you.
Kevin in Paradise thanks Kevin, yeah the food there is so good and not expensive, I'm from Scotland and the foot is terrible and expensive. I'm like you I don't drink if any and know a lot of ex pats who drink themselves into oblivion dating young girls, so sad. I lived in laparo in Bangkok with my beautiful Thai girlfriend ( only 2 years younger than me I may add) Thailand is great, people are greater, but it's all about what your looking for I guess. Scotland is ok but I love Thailand moret here days
Good evening to you Sir, good for you and I am glad you are happy and enjoying life. I hope you continue to enjoy in all you do. Another good point about being here. It does not get cold. Best wishes to you.
good on you , i stopped drinking 12 years ago myself and never looked back , we have a house in rangsit i`m hoping to move to the north eventually good video thanks
Glad you enjoyed Paul, Best wishes and hope you get to the North one day. Best wishes.
Hello Kevin, I watched your video but was unclear about a couple essential points. Could you tell me what you pay for rent and what your average weekly grocery bill is? Enjoy another day in paradise and Thank you!
Hi Carol, Rent; you can pay 4500 baht for a small nice room with AC but you can rent a home in a village for 5000 baht. Around the tourist areas the price will go up a lot.
Food: I can go food shopping and spend about 1500 baht to fill be fridge and extra things for the bathroom etc. You can also eat out for about 150 baht per day. So food is not a big problem to worry about.
Best wishes to you Carol
Hi it's useful really thank u I do live in that paradise too
Thank you and glad you enjoyed.
The environment & food make me want to live there for a few months!
I am sure you will enjoy, Best wishes.
Great Info Kevin. Thank You.
Good morning and you are very welcome. Thank you and best wishes.
Just saw your video. Thanks for information.
You are most welcome John. Best wishes and safe journeys.
...thank you for sharing...I found it very interesting...I've always wanted live else where after retirement...but it's not possible...thanks again...
Good morning to you and thank you for watching. I hope you can find your little Paradise where ever you live. Best wishes my friend.
Thank you I enjoyed the video so much have a wonderful day
Thank you Scot, Have a good one and best wishes.
I like listening to you Kevin , would never dream of telling you to shut up . Still waiting for you to show how to make your healthy smoothies ... Thanks
Good Morning, Very happy you enjoyed the video. I have a smoothie every day but tomorrow I will do one for a video on Saturday. I am very excited you enjoy my videos and thank you so much. I made a video last year and I will include a link here for you. czcams.com/video/0biuHT81glU/video.html
Best wishes and I will still do an update one for you. Best wishes.
Kevin, I am living in a million dollar facility in a 55+ community for $500 including taxes and HOA fees in Florida, if u own the condos free and clear .The condos cost $35,000 for 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom for $55,000. You can also, live in Spain ( rental 2 bedrooms condo for 350 Euros) Food is cheap and safe. Weather is great..
Hi Judy and thank you for the information. Spain for 350 E sounds nice. When I am to old to take care of Paradise, Spain could be a nice place. Best wishes to you Judy.
Do you have any additional information for me about this please? Asking for my fathers retirement :)