Behind the Scenes of Koh Samui: Expat Life, Scams, and the Real Cost of Living in Thailand
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- Join us in this eye-opening video as we sit down with an experienced Thailand expat, as he shares his captivating journey of life on the enchanting island of Koh Samui, Thailand.
But it's not all sunshine and coconuts. In this candid conversation, my guest exposes the underbelly of Koh Samui, shedding light on the scams he has encountered during his time on the island.
What's more, my guest provides an in-depth look at the cost of living on Koh Samui. Is it as affordable as it seems, or are there hidden expenses that you should be aware of?
If you're dreaming of a life on Koh Samui, or if you're simply curious about the reality of expat life in Thailand, this video is a must-watch. Join us on this journey of discovery and uncover the secrets, both good and bad, of life on Koh Samui. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more captivating stories from around the world!#costoflivinginthailand #scamsinthailand #movingtothailand
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00:00 intro
01:10 What's like like on Koh Samui
03:46 The visa scam
06:22 Cost of living in Thailand
09:03 How I make money in Thailand
12:27 Staying in Thailand on a tourist visa
15;28 Should Pete make vlogs again?
Check out the previous video we made together about the problems doing business in Phuket as a foreigner: czcams.com/video/_UAdzcUBNns/video.html
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Hi Pete. I'd really appreciate if you could produce a video detailing what you did work wise, and what your earnings were, during your twelve years in Thailand.
Nice one and cheers for having me on again mate! 👍
I find it amazing that people from the UK with the strongest currency in the world complains the the loudest about the cost increases in Thailand. Try living back in the UK again.
Yeah, they are a bit out of touch. Need something to complain about, it's all about your habits of spending.
It could be because their incomes are from Thailand and not the UK
@@mcb00m well, if you have a Thai income then you need to live more thai style.
UK has hardly the strongest currency in the world …!
70% of people in the UK live paycheck to paycheck and cannot handle money for various reasons.
The currency is irrelevant when one cannot set priorities and realistic expectations.
Edit: to put things in context, let's assume one pays £1500/month for a small flat in London. A reasonable thing to do when moving to a cheaper country would be to find a similar sized accommodation for less. Paying the same amount of money if not "just a bit more" to have the feeling you are living in luxury is not the right mentality to have, especially when single (what are you going to do with all the extra rooms?).
At a small village in Sakhonakhon Province.
It's a local economy. Chicken, eggs,meat, vegetables,Rice and fruits. Prices are relatively the same. You can eat a meal in the local village restaurant between 35 and 40 baht.
Inflation has hit everywhere Pete . And the Bhat got stronger before so that doesn’t help.. He’s got a good life there and seems very relaxed and happy good luck to him . Great vlog Pete
Thailand has been going up a lot over the past few decades because more and more people now appreciate the lovely lifestyle and what it has to offer compared with the Western world. And also because many of the frustrations about Thailand, of say 30 years ago, about communication and food and more Airconditioning have been mostly eliminated. 😀
I would like to see more of your blogs also. He made an excellent point in that Thai people would be interested in hearing your wife's perspective on the move to Ireland/Europe because many Thais are doing that, or have done that. Do you have any regrets/second thoughts about moving back home?
Thanks Pete great interview.
Great interview. He's a top bloke. I have been subscribed for years.
Happy Saturday.
Congratulation to 40000 subscribers Pete !!! ✨🏆✨
Thank you mate 🙏🙏
I don't think it is as easy nowadays to do the "visa run", whether by flight or by land crossing. Better I think to live in two countries (Thailand/Vietnam or Cambodia or Philippines) and try to navigate from there. For digital nomads that's doable.
@@untrainedassassin807 one way of doing this is a long term AirBnB or aparthotel with monthly contracts. If you want to stay in Thailand permanently it would be either work visa, marriage visa, retirement visa or Thai Elite visa. In terms of possessions I personally kept everything in a standard size suitcase with a rucksack bag. That requires a certain amount of discipline. Someone with a hoarding mindset or a penchant for lots of toys (car, motorbike) couldn’t do this.
I've been going to koh chang and samui for 13 years, had a bar in lamai before covid but koh chang is better and my 2nd home after England. 1 day koh chang will be my home
Nice interview.. you always have quality guests.
Thanks mate 🙏
Great interview a lot of sense this lad talks
With an open mind and some Thai language, opportunities galore. Employed while still in Thai language school, it went on for 8 years.
I been in bkk since March and have noticed small increases that of course do add up .. I worry a little if my condo price will increase next year if he still wants me to stay ..
I lived in Samui 2009-2011. I visited in 2015, then again a few weeks ago. I cannot believe how expensive it is compared to up North or Bangkok. 300 Baht for a 5 minute shave of a bald man's head vs 60 Baht up North and 100 in Bangkok. Of course, I came back as a tourist, which is very different because when you live there you know which areas, shops, restaurants, etc., to get better prices. Even still, 7-11 goods are marked up in Samui compared with elsewhere. Another thing that shocked me is how built up it has become. They are building into all the picturesque hillsides, destroying so much nature; land that was previously protected. Areas like Bangrak and Menaem, where there wasn't much before, have lost their charm through development. And the pollution! That shocked me the most. The air used to be fresh there! The roads are so busy that you can constantly smell the fumes. It's still a great island with pockets of beauty to be found, and overall I enjoyed revisiting, but Samui needs some proper management, as it is definitely losing itself. It saddens me that for all the money the island has made over the years, very little has been spent on infrastructure, rubbish disposal, recycling, and drainage. I saw a hell of a lot of litter too. Sure, you have Central Mall, but it's just an expensive gimmick aimed at attracting "wealthier tourists". The softplay is a welcome addition for tired parents, though.
Keep em coming Pete awesome 👌
I was on a Visa run from samui to Malaysia and the immigration officer actually wrote in some mans man's passport about how many times and this was the last time of re-entry. So that was 5 years ago and you can't just keep doing it.
Expats call Samui The Rock. Wonder why. Expensive. I have not set foot on the place for ten years.
They call Kho Tao the rock.
@@nwils6944 Samui Expat residents call it The Rock.
Thx mate. Of course everybody can make his choice and has to find his way ... before get a house dragon better buy a dog. But he is a young good looking man... hope he got a Thai partner or intergrated into Thai family.
Concerning the geography I think island are got for visiting, but for living I soon feel captured (ecologial and financialy bad that everything needs to be transported there). Before Covid Bath was 20% stronger than now. Let us all hope this rate isn't not coming back so quickly
I'm on a Muay Thai visa. I don't even want to risk doing visa runs or leaving and constantly going. It's the easiest long term visa in my opinion, but I was an artilleryman in the US army so I have a different definition of easy when compared to others.
but can you really stay indefinitely on a tourist visa?
Where are the best places to live in Thailand these days?
I stayed in Thailand for 1 year. Did land border crossings, BUT you can only do 2 flight crossings per calendar year. So, staying indefinitely isn't an option unless he knows a loophole I don't know
@@untrainedassassin807untrue
That's not true, 2 entries is relevant for land crossings only
@@untrainedassassin807go to a visa agent, money talks
I've been here 2 years on a tourist visa. I fly out every 30 days. My advice is to always have another flight booked in advance.
He's got a work permit so probably on non imm B visa
My mate lives off 30 tho per month in Samui !!!!
I found Samui to be expensive. 30k would be tight
A monthly rent on a decent accommodation is at least 18000 So for a month 30000 is very tight. Unless you are comfortable with basic no frills accommodation, (most unpleasant in my opinion).
Gee, he must know expat American Lilly…
Ull never have secure of tender ,between mafia police thai and x pats
Did he refer to women as "birds"? Oops 😯😬
It's thailand they have better things to do than take issue over a word ....you?
300k baht month min on rent
Nonsense
Are you on drugs!!?
I agree I'm a single guy in Bangkok living and 40000 Bhatt a month including rent of 8000bhatt is minimum especially if u pick a bar girl etc paying for 2people is needing 50000 Bhatt
Koh Samui is one of the dirtiest and filthiest places that I’ve ever been to. Lamai beach is covered in waste. I wouldn’t walk on it barefoot. It’s absolutely disgusting. The main road going through the town is ahell hole. You really would die very quickly if you didn’t take great care on that road. You must be utterly out of your mind and completely mad using a moped. I’ve been here for a number of weeks. It’s just not great.
I thought that too about Samui’s ring road. Try Koh Chang if you haven’t already. I wasn’t overly impressed with Koh Samui. Only been once and wouldn’t be in a hurry to return