After living in THAILAND 3 years WHAT do I REGRET?

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9 ай бұрын

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Next week will be my 3 year anniversary of living in Thailand. Did I do anything right over this period of time? Do I have any regrets? In this video I will discuss this topic!
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@david-reason 9 ай бұрын

After 7 years in Thailand plus 6 in China, this is what I believe: 1) Don't buy property in Thailand. 2) Keep a home country address, bank account, money/investments. 3) Don't get married. 4) Travel and explore to find a place you LOVE, not just like. 5) Try to learn the language - I know it's tough. 6) "Love people, Use things" - not the other way around. Best wishes, from Bangkok.

@tk4c415 9 ай бұрын

I agree, well said. I settled in Bangkok

@skimaticsnz 9 ай бұрын

after 15 years in SE Asia it all comes down to selecting the right wife

@alf8718 9 ай бұрын

@davidreason2783 Your first point "1) Don't buy property in Thailand" are you serious? As a foreign individual You can not own ANY land in Thailand! Period! The only "property" You can buy is an apartment in a multistory building. But do buy a motorbike or a car if you plan to live there long time (unless You are in Bangkok). There are some ways for owning land by registering a Company witn a Thai co-owner for example, but in that case is it really You that is a land owner? Or if You are stupid enough (many expats are) to buy the land in Your Thai girlfriend's name, she will let You live on her (Yours?) property (that you paid for) only as long as You provide her (and probably her whole extended family) a good life!

@scotniver7180 9 ай бұрын

I agree with most. Still have property back home. But, own car.. truck .. half dozen scooters. Condo.. soon 2 condo. But , I'm 65 and single. Started a charity in Buriram 12 years ago. Drive back and forth with bicycles food and toys. Still training muay thai.. Can meet lots of good folks doing that. The point is , I'm older ..retired and no doubt will croak soon. It's my plan to give away the million baht required in the bank. And the Condos. Couple of the kids I've known since babies. Give them a condo with a nice bank account. Been in Thailand since 93. It's been very good to me. Had some of the best times of my life

@niuzas 9 ай бұрын

if you are stupid, don't buy property anywhere. if you are smart enough you can find a good deal.

@StevenSacto 9 ай бұрын

I met my Thai wife in 2016 online. Met in 2017, married in 2018 in California. Just had our 5 year anniversary and I'm so in love. She's the best person ever. We get a long so well and there's 23 years difference. If you find the right one, they are the best in the world.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. I like hearing the success stories

@buddhadug 9 ай бұрын

Yes, same here, 11 years married.

@StevenSacto 9 ай бұрын

@@buddhadug congrats

@user-wm2tw 9 ай бұрын

Oh yes true love. It has nothing to do with green card. For some reason the fallin live with older Westen men , get green card and get property when he goes bye bye 😂😂

@StevenSacto 9 ай бұрын

@@user-wm2tw And? Green card is not a reason. Just enter from the southern boarder, you'll get more. But if I get 20 years of love and care. She deserves whatever I can give her. No difference than an American.

@kkdkqwljfdlkkl 9 ай бұрын

I'm an expat that lives in Colombia. I agree with you that if you can't live happy alone you can't live happy with someone else.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

True

@johncarlson6472 9 ай бұрын

So true. I have family and friends, and enjoy their company, but for years I thought there was something wrong with me because I enjoy my own company and being in solitude. It wasn't until I read a book called "Introvert Advantage" when in in College that set me straight. Apparently, it's perfectly mormal to enjoy solitude, alrthough we live in a very extrovert and group-centered society.

@kkdkqwljfdlkkl 9 ай бұрын

@@johncarlson6472 It was the same for me. I was told that if I wasn't in a relationship, and living with someone, that there is something wrong me. I enjoy the peace and quiet of my sanctuary.

@MisterMitchMM 9 ай бұрын

Excellent recap of your nearly 3 years since retiring here. Thanks for the update Greeny. Hope to see you soon. All the best. Mitch 🙏

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mitch. Now everyone is cought up as the new chapter will begin

@user-tz6xf9mz4w 9 ай бұрын

Great show Greeny! Very good content. I had to have shoulder surgery through the VA so I'll b down a bit. Be there as soon as I can travel. Go Lions 5-1 now. Take care and as alway's stay cool,kind and generous!

@rbfarrell1 9 ай бұрын

I am 66 and in Thailand right now for a month. I get bore after about 3 weeks even I am traveling all over. And always find a gym in which ever Thailand city I am in. Retirement gets boring. Want it get back to the U.S. and check on my properties always something to do. Just sitting around gets old real quick. I don't drink so don't waste time in the bars. People are usually happier when they have goals.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Good think I’m doing this KZfaq. Keeps me busy and helps pay for the trips

@skyking1964 9 ай бұрын

Same here..I was there 9 months..with the heat keeping me inside..I came back to USA..at least I know know.

@davidbaber5445 9 ай бұрын

I totally agree,I’m older than you lol.....still manage my properties,keeps me mentally and physically occupied,Thailand is great for a month at a time .....

@weeknders 9 ай бұрын

Can you buy and sell properties In Thailand? Can you get a job as a retiree? I am contemplating retiring in Thailand. But I would need to do something to occupy my time and make a few bucks.

@dt9510 9 ай бұрын

@@weeknders not legally as a retiree

@hosteltravels 9 ай бұрын

Great Video! I've been in Southeast Asia for 8 months, four of which have been in Thailand and you're video is spot on. I share some of the same regrets, and the "I Wish I Knew" list grows every day. Best of luck to you and your channel and thanks for making this video.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it

@Buggsy61 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed that and thanks for being so candid. I try to never look back with regrets. As long as we can look ourselves in the mirror and say we did what seemed right at the time then that’s good enough for me. Analyse things too much and it will eat you out. Coming back to Thailand next week (28th). Can’t wait!. Cheers again

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@ed_ms 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update and good luck with your endeavors in Thailand. As far as the traffic goes, I can't do anything but confirm it. This summer, I visited Thailand after a 10 year hiatus. Well let me tell you, the first taxi ride from the airport to my resort I witnessed more near accidents than I had in Europe over the past 10 years, and that's including my almost daily commute to work with my car over the highway and into the big city center.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Worst drivers ever here

@jimmyglen 9 ай бұрын

Try Lima Peru it’s almost as bad. I was only in Bangkok once and the traffic will drive a person nuts there also

@ejwrigley 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recap it’s been a fun journey 🙏🍻🤙

@bufordmaddogtannen 9 ай бұрын

This movie involving a foreigner getting a girlfriend, marrying her, starting a business, buying a condo and divorcing seems to be very popular among westerners (although the condo is usually lost). It definitely pays to watch KZfaq videos before travelling to avoid becoming the main character of said movie... 😂

@natalias1212 9 ай бұрын

Of course if they married 25 years younger. They are as good as they money and as much as they can spend. Delusional people.

@citizensauto 9 ай бұрын

It's not just exclusive to Thailand.

@bufordmaddogtannen 9 ай бұрын

@@citizensauto True. The main character in this movie is always a traveller though. 😂

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I’m here to provide valuable life lessons

@paulcousins1371 9 ай бұрын

I just love your honesty, it’s amazing how quickly time flies so we should all be preparing for retirement. Having 1 great apartment is enough you can rent anywhere else you fancy,remaining friends with your ex wife is commendable, having a health goal is good too✌🏿🥰

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yea crazy. I may just stay with friends in BKK. I e had some offers. Go back and forth

@antonioperezosorio7647 9 ай бұрын

Good luck my friend. Thanks for your honesty and the update o n your life. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless you👍🏿.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@robertmcnamara6425 9 ай бұрын

Great post!!! I’ve had my car for a month now - I still question that decision daily, but I love it when I need it!!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yep. Definitely convenient.

@rbrown8102 9 ай бұрын

Lived in Bkk for 4 years and my biggest regret was not exploring more. I pretty much went to work, went home, and hung out in the same spots week after week. Wish I just just woke up early on the weekends and taken long walks, bike rides, etc and stumbled upon all the little things hiding within all the sois. Wish I had taken more weekend trips and done more staycations at different hotels around the city. I feel like I missed out on a lot of experiences.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Great city to explore

@fastj1962 9 ай бұрын

Don't beat yourself up, thats the norm. My first trip was in 2002, I went with my attorney on his 9th trip. We did BKK and Pattaya. While he schooled me like no other on what to expect and how to act, which set the tone for many successful trips, I came home depressed like you. Went back alone 3 months later and stayed a month. Traveled all over. Wow. I learned something after my 2nd trip and that is I loved Bangkok. Everynight in bangkok is an adventure. Every time I would travel there, I'd stay in BKK 4 days, first two days, then after traveling around, the last 2 days. Sometimes, I will fly back to BKK and do an overnight between island...lol The big question is when are you going back?

@fastj1962 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenyTravels I lived in downtown Huntington beach for just under 20 years 2 blocks from the beach. I started my thailand trips while I lived there. If I saw people walking down the street at 10pm, I'd be a little on edge because you just don't know what to expect. In Bangkok, I stay at the Conrad hotel which is near the US embassy, and NANA. Its not uncomon for me to be up late at night, and I've walked out of the hotell and walked to Sukunvitt more than once at 3 am, with not one care in the world. No fear at all. Thailand is an alternate reality. Its amazing

@BigTimTravels 3 ай бұрын

Go back and try again

@roblacyclist1170 9 ай бұрын

Greeny, excellent video. You are a really good storyteller. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏🏻.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it Rob

@jeffutley3845 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video...thank you for sharing. All the best to you Greeny.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it

@CryptoSteve007 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your honesty & transparency.

@larry1541 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience it was very informative. All the best in your future endeavors.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Larry!!

@andrewmuzzall1635 9 ай бұрын

A refreshingly honest chat Greeny. Life is what you make it I find. At the moment Jomtien is my home. I’ve met some great people whilst here and they are a part of the reason I’m still here.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Love it here

@kevindockery5182 9 ай бұрын

You have been an inspiration to me Greeney, just getting back from Australia and New Zealand. Need to catch up on your videos. I plan to travel there next.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

See ya soon

@steven72764 9 ай бұрын

I visit Thailand over a hundred times in the last 43 years. Like the people a lot but I know how difficult to be a part of them. Will not buy a condo because of their build quality underneath the Italian marble and German kitchen. There are so many restrictions and on going changes of rules gives me a headache. As much as I love the land and friendly smiles. I get bored after 3 weeks. Seen some positive and negative changes through out the years. But unfortunately!!! I really hope you will have a wonderful, troubleless, healthy stay in Thailand. Like your videos a lot

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Steven. You are right. Nothing easy to understand here. Interesting place though

@may-maytanymaytany_s3417 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video,I’m retiring there soon in about 2 years. Very informative information.🙏

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. See you soon. 2 years will fly by

@brucewayne2773 9 ай бұрын

Great to hear Charles is finally coming out to visit you again. I noticed that Fai Fai was the one that drove all the time way back when.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yep. My chauffeur gone. Now I have to drive

@djcraighampson 9 ай бұрын

Fascinating watch matey, appreciate it!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Just running my mouth

@OneDriveautoreviews 9 ай бұрын

Greeney, want to tell you appreciate what you do, the content and channel are great... your living your best life, you deserve it, sorry to hear about your day on previous videos..

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate it!!

@NYC-2-BKK 9 ай бұрын

Greeny, thanks for the update! I haven’t been watching for a while but once you started back with the Thailand content I had to catch up! I wish you the best in Thailand and for the remainder of 2023!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it

@michaelorfanos7416 9 ай бұрын

Good vid Greeny. Getting into a new routine takes 2 weeks. Those two weeks will be painful but could change you. 9am, gym and then 1-3pm, one on one Thai language class. Study 9pm and hit the sack.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I’m gonna try. Time to focus on me

@michaelorfanos7416 9 ай бұрын

Yes, that's the hard part! Being a father and also a husband we focus on someone else always and we like it. Now if you can wrap your head around focusing on yourself you'll find happiness. I'm like this, never focus on myself but will try next year when I retire. You deserve it bro! @@GreenyTravels

@nanaman0 9 ай бұрын

@GreenyTravels I'm 55, been in the same shape as you appear. I just moved here 4 months. Walk as much as you can to places, eat clean, try to get into 30 minute runs on the treadmill. Weight training 5 times a week. Don't spend more than an hour in the gym and give up comfort food until your happy in the mirror. 6 months your new man.

@PPCCO. 9 ай бұрын

I always appreciated the honesty of your channel.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I got nothing to hide. I’m not that exciting 😂

@charlie-rc7mf 9 ай бұрын

Great video, Greeny. I love the Pratumnak area. I’m staying there for 3 weeks in Dec before going to Lao. My plan is 6 months in Jomtien, 6 months back in Vancouver. Maybe in a couple of years, when I’m 65. Shame about the wife; she was a sweetheart. I know what you mean about learning Thai. It’s hard. All languages are. I try hard, but obviously not hard enough. One day, maybe. It’s just so damn important if you’re spending chunks of time there. Good luck with the single life, Greeny. It’s not too bad.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words Charlie. Yea. Miss some things about her.

@JULIANKGLASSER 9 ай бұрын

You can always keep your place in Jomtien as a base, then just rent month to month in different areas of Thailand to enjoy each place then move to the next if you get bored or want to change things up

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Definitely the plan Julian

@RetiredandLivingthedream 9 ай бұрын

During your Quarantine is the time I found your channel you. I have seen your ups and downs best wishes for your future adventures.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Life is crazy 😜

@pupmaster1 9 ай бұрын

Great insight into life in Thailand Greeny I’m moving to Thailand soon and like you can’t decide between Bangkok and Pattaya /Jontiem thank you for sharing your experience.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

It’s just not easy. I’d be happy at either

@stevenhuber829 9 ай бұрын

Hi Greeny, cool video 👍. With a number of things I am similar to you - you are just 3 years ahead of me 😉. Questions - and much thanks for your answers. 1. Around how much is your monthly budget all in all, for your lifestyle? 2. Condo price - around ?? 3. You mentioned issues with your ex: was it jeleausy, over money, compatibility or what kind? 4. was the Elite Visa never an option for you? Thanks and greetings from Switzerland, Steve

@stanleykyle 9 ай бұрын

Keep your base here in Jomtien. Bangkok got noisy for me after a week, and spending a month each time there was too long and always looked forward t getting back to the ocean. My son goes to university in Chaing Mai. It was okay to visit CM, but the "Mountian" is mostly coverd by the clouds, and once you visit all the Temples, then your down to 1 big mall, and the same local restaurant's, bars.. as far as getting in shape, I go to the gym every morning, and walk in the condo parking garage for 5,000 steps in the morning, flat surface, in the shade.. plus swimming almost every day.. lost 25 lbs in the past year. Riviera condo.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Nice. Amazing pools at the Riviera

@difencrosby 9 ай бұрын

I left Thailand 2 years ago and I’m considering returning permanently. The original plan was to work in the USA until I turn 50 then return to Thailand with a retirement visa. Well I’m 45 years old now and being stateside has been some of the most loneliest 2 years I have ever lived. Gained 50lbs and no longer healthy as in the past. Definitely time to go.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I feel ya. Sucks there

@ErkinbekKamalov 8 ай бұрын

once you experienced life there you might physically leave the country but thailand will be always in your heart ... i left ten years ago and but she never left me ...

@Ghost_Rider_786 7 ай бұрын

Dont go to Thailand because u r LONELY in the USA ...U gonna get screwed - The girls in Thailand are friendly towards Farangs because of the MONEY in their wallets - When that moneys gone ....... u will be LONELY again - N trust me ..They know how to get that money out of your wallet quick time !!!!

@robdogppc2012 9 ай бұрын

I pretty much followed you path back in Jan 2021. My 3 year here coming also. I have similar thoughts. It has been a wild ride!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob

@KennyT56 9 ай бұрын

Hello Greeny. First, I want to thank you for all of your videos and links. As someone considering retiring in Thailand as early as next Spring, they are very helpful. Second, as someone that has never been to Thailand or driven a motorcycle, I will be dependent on living close to the baht bus route and using Bolt to get around. Do you think that there are plenty of 1 bedroom condo rentals in Jomtien that will work out with this? How about Na Jomtien or Bang Saray? Does the bus route extend to those areas? Lastly, I want to thank you for your service as a police officer. From a fellow Michigander (Livonia), I want to add Let's go Red Wings and Let's go Lions.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yes. You will have no problem funding a place on the route. My family lives in Livonia

@michaelchristophergutierre7244 7 ай бұрын

Took a early retirement. Spent it in beteeen the USA, Thailand, and the Dominocan Republic. Been to several countries but everything always point back to Thailand. Just love the vibe❤ Next year ill be there to stay but will work, volunteer etc...i need more than just beaches and margeritas. As a ret social worker, and educator need to give back .. Great video, thank you ❤

@GreenyTravels 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Still my favorite too.

@genesj14 9 ай бұрын

That’s life Greeny. No regrets. Keep on keepin on.👍

@MrKansaitim 9 ай бұрын

Gotta get into shape before spring in Lakeland!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Must!!

@Goldfinger555 9 ай бұрын

Great recap - true Greeny style which we all love and respect. As for me, IF I ever make the move to Thailand, it would be for 6 months each in Thailand and the USA. Too much in the USA to leave full time but too much not too enjoy in Thailand ( and maybe avoid rainy season). I’m like you still looking for that right place or set of places to call Home in Thailand. Luckily it’s cheap enough to maintain a couple of places there.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Like I said. No right decision where to stay cause they all good. Just got to make decisions and go for it

@kirkaja 9 ай бұрын

As has often been said, "wherever you go, there you are!. I enjoyed your video, but I think it is uniquely suited to a fellow like you and really many male bachelor expats. A guy with some means candidly struggling with certain elements of finding peace in retirement, which can be all the more distracting in a foreign country. I appreciate your honesty.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Good insight. I think you nailed it

@ryanthescavenger 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the story brother. I'm walking the Police beat tonight watching your videos lol. I'm really busy apparently.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Lol. Enjoy. Hopefully retirement not too far off

@ryanthescavenger 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenyTravels yes not far maybe a year will look you yo when I move to Thailand.

@jellis7042 9 ай бұрын

I lived there for 4 years and I regret that I left!

@MikeHoncho884 9 ай бұрын

Nice video greeny thanks for all the information on your recap. I think the area that you’re at I’ve never been there, but being close to the airport with a ocean view. You can travel anywhere you want to go by Land,sea or air from where you’re at that’s a great location personally, I would have other places to go and go to cheap hotels, like The places Side Trip goes. His KZfaq channel shows ultra cheap places that are super nice and clean right across the street from beautiful resorts. That’s all you have to do is buy a drink at the resort to use the pool in a lot of cases. I wouldn’t worry about renting a place somewhere else I would just do the hotel room thing you can get hotel rooms for under $24 in very nice locations sometimes as low as seven or eight dollars. A Basecamp and then satellite places to stay and become a regular at cheaper hotels that’s my plan. Don’t know if I love it we’ll find out…. Even if you wanted to takeoff and go over to the Philippines for a couple weeks, you can catch a cheap airfare right from where you’re at go over and find a cheap place to stay in the Philippines for a couple weeks . You can’t be safe enough riding around in Southeast Asia on a scooter from the sounds of things. I would consider finding a couple drivers to drive you in your vehicle. Or some kind of took took vehicle once in a while. Keep your head on a swivel when you’re driving. Sure hear of a lot of expats getting in accidents.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Will probably just rent since I will probably just keep going to different places

@trevorsmith7753 9 ай бұрын

I learned Thai only to discover they have nothing to say.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

😂

@wimsmedia 9 ай бұрын

I like the honesty of your relationship man...

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@SlavaAnimado 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Greeny for video! I love Asia, lived for 5 years in Indonesia, couple months in Thailand (Pai, Samui), and I love the vibe of South East Asia. If that's not something inappropriate to ask, but I'm curious how much this condo cost, the one with big balcony you make videos recently from (where the bird flew to annoy you). Sounds like you feel really happy about that decision: how many sq.m. and how much let's say that kind of condo can cost in that area? Thanks!

@GreenyTravels 4 ай бұрын

It was 4 million baht. Not too bad

@SlavaAnimado 4 ай бұрын

@@GreenyTravels amazing! is that fully owned or there's % as for a foreigner? Thanks for your answer.

@richardcyphers9529 9 ай бұрын

Great video injoy watching it 😁👍📹

@JD-jdeener 9 ай бұрын

What visa did you get that is 10 yrs, the LTR (BTW I', 64)? You stated that you do not do 90 day reporting or do it for you? Thanks for all the info you provide.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

It’s only once a year from the LTR. So if you travel out of Thailand once a year you will never. Do it

@irabankston3390 9 ай бұрын

Great information/chat. I'm got some issues here in Philippines. Two months left on lease, already found new place. Living in Korea Town was a mistake😅 But u have fun issues bro. Your in Paradise 😊 Take care

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Gotta love it here

@dsrrellgriffith1161 9 ай бұрын

Yeah,,,,i have lived in cebu city for awhile, im getting tired of the noisy neighbors in condos. The walls are so bad, u can hear everything and i have lived in 5 different condos. Airbnb really ruined condo life, people come and go and party all the time in Airbnbs. Also, filipinos do not sleep, constantly talking loudly and banging the wall. Right now my neighbor keeps banging my wall,, i jump out of my chair. I have to go next door today and ask him to stop, so so rude as always

@michaelorfanos7416 9 ай бұрын

Not getting married? We can all fall in love and take the plunge and see it fall apart. Trust in the wrong person is always a regret for me personally.

@genestone4951 9 ай бұрын

No wife, happy life.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Lol. That’s a good one 👍

@michaelorfanos7416 9 ай бұрын

Yup, never marriage again for me. Freedom and protection of my finances are important to me. I have PTSD with a woman touching my credit card!@@genestone4951

@belze0n885 9 ай бұрын

Learn the language with private 1on1 classes (ideally 2 per weeek). its so much more efficient than videos. You can ask questions, your teacher can immediately correct mistakes, give tipps and help with your tone. And it‘s never too late, especially when you are retired and you can practice every day. It‘s also very good for your brain and memory.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

True. I’m looking at that

@tedlennox4365 9 ай бұрын

Both have to be happy... people don't realize... being married is the most difficult thing you will every do.... regrets.... never help... but the review of your " regrets " so history does not repeat... is important.... I made a promise to myself "never be on my death bed... wishing I had done something different, but happy I did what I did." Ted

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Great advice Ted!!

@SimBiz-ts2kn 9 ай бұрын

The reason why old people type with an ungodly amount of unnecessary ellipses will always be a mystery

@d2954 9 ай бұрын

Hi Greeny, I'm retired and been coming to Thailand 3 to 4 times a year for 2 - 3 weeks at a time, staying once for 3 months, since 2007. I'm returning in late Nov and staying till the end of Dec. Though I may extend my stay for another 30 days . I never have done social media so I don't have a facebook address. But I'm from MI. Best Regards PS I married a Thai about 5 years ago after 1st meeting her in 2007. I'd like to get in touch with you.

@kellyo6940 9 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to feel comfortable enough to drive in Thailand? You're an American and drove your whole life on the other side of the road. I'm Canadian and the thought of driving on the opposite side of the road terrifies me, especially on a motorcycle

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Took a little time. Not too long.

@tk4c415 9 ай бұрын

I have been in Bangkok almost 3 years, I still dont feel comfortable driving. I dont drive a lot. I do have a scooter and access to a car. I am constantly telling myself drive on the left. haha

@leroyybrown 9 ай бұрын

I’m Aussie and I visited California some years ago and I rented a car straight out of LAX, drove around LA down to San Diego back up PCH to San Francisco. It takes maybe a day or two to adjust.

@melissap2957 8 ай бұрын

I have to revert back to that side if the road, from England originally and have been in the US 21 years!

@Rob-bq6ek 9 ай бұрын

Can you go over the logistics of setting up in Thailand? Visa's, banking, health insurance, etc.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I’ve had several videos on those. Also made a website with a lot of that in black and white. Gettothailand.com

@jspbipro 9 ай бұрын

Good vid Greeny! You mentioned you helped Fai transition after the separation. I read of one foreigner who's gf demanded 1 years monthly allowance...or 240000 baht or would go to the police! Have you heard of anything like that?

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

They can demand anything they want. If you get prenup or what’s called a cohabitation agreement I advise spelling ou NO ALIMONY.

@tommyj3071 9 ай бұрын

Didn't Know you hit 25k congrats

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Tommy!!

@WilliamFluery 9 ай бұрын

I just subscribed and it took me three seconds instead of the two you said it would. I just want your viewers to know it will take longer than expected so they can plan accordingly

@melissaakey4631 9 ай бұрын

😂

@WilliamFluery 9 ай бұрын

@@melissaakey4631 Thank you for laughing. Most people don’t appreciate my humor.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I love it!

@AllAboutLifeInThailand 9 ай бұрын

It would appear that you and I think the same on many topics. It was refreshing to watch this video.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!!

@beerman204 9 ай бұрын

I don't get bored in Thailand or most anywhere else. My issue is a restless nature that makes it very difficult to commit to one person or place or project for very long as I get easily distracted by all the other interesting things that I get wind of. Ive been trying to get my book into manuscript form for 3 years...just can't seem to concentrate long enough in one place! But Im having a good life...

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I know the feeling. I always sold my houses and moved every 3-4 years. Now I think I’m good with bases in Thailand and US can travel anywhere

@philliproberts7294 9 ай бұрын

That's for your honesty

@kidvinie6491 9 ай бұрын

You were just a few months ahead of me moving to Thailand and i was a loyal viewer of your channel and then i stopped watching yourself and others and got on with my own life. You seemed to have it all together, marriage, condo, nail salon. I'm a bit shocked to hear you're single again. I was supposed to be having a ceremony in December after being together 5 years but my mother just put a stop to that buying a new house in need of renovation (a 2 month project for me). Maybe i can hold off a bit longer 😂

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yep. I’m single. Things good thought.

@pkdh2323 8 ай бұрын

good 20 minutes vdo. 😄😄 you can make content about learning thai language. like first day in thai class. how to get new friend from thai class.

@GreenyTravels 8 ай бұрын

That would be interesting

@pamelathompson1216 6 ай бұрын

You have the best of all worlds there...I lived in Bangkok for five years...and the only regret I have was leaving Thailand...in 2010...Every day I try to resist the feeling of regret...I loved my life there...I was teaching at ISB north of the city in Nonthaburi...in Nichada Thani...I loved most things about living there...I'm not a heat-humidity person, cannot really be in full sunlight for very long, but that wasn't a real problem there...Everywhere there is AC...Easy to get around...I didn't need a car...The food was absolutely delicious...Tuk tuks inside the gates of Nichada was just fine to get to the grocery store or Panipas (Great hair place...) and I loved the massages...It was a wonderful life style....WHY did I go back to the States???

@GreenyTravels 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great question Pam. Great life here. Earning potential effort greater at home though

@gerardbosvonhohenfels1866 9 ай бұрын

Well, I live now fulltime in Thailand for about 17 years and I love it. Together with my family it's a great place to stay. Point is only that many people choose the wrong place to stay. I never made that mistake. Do your homework otherwise just stay away instead of complaining.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Some good choices here

@melissap2957 8 ай бұрын

Wondering where your perfect place is? 😊

@AZD2169 9 ай бұрын

What do you need to show the Thai embassy to obtain the OA visa?

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

It changed frequently. Check the Royal Thai embassy washing DC website. They are pretty good about keeping things up to date

@okbilly1 9 ай бұрын

I’m in Pattaya renting, looking for a change, would like to go to Cebu? How would describe which city is better for dating, no freelancers

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Is you are in Cebu city there are a few nice modern business and housing areas with malls etc. the rest of the city I found a little sketchy. It was not for me. As far as dating I hear they are similar

@paul2081ok 9 ай бұрын

Hi Greeny, I wanted to share a great trip from BKK to Ranong on Nok Air because we have beautiful, free hot springs in a canyon where the air is 5F cooler and a sandy bottom river. Inexpensive hotels are plentiful. Cheers!❤

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

NIce area down there

@paul2081ok 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenyTravels Nok Air from Don Muang to Ranong is 1 hour 15 minutes and it’s cheap online…From our airport is a town taxi for 200 Baht to your hotel..Cheers. Hey my mom grew up 1 block from the beach at Rogers Park!

@davidroach4370 9 ай бұрын

I met my wife many years ago and we became very good friends and she decided to go to Thailand to visit her family in Nakhon Sawan for a few weeks, she contacted me whilst there and asked if I could pick her up at the airport the following week and I did so. On the journey back to her city she asked me if I missed her whilst she was in Thailand and I said yes I did and she replied that she had missed me very much, five months later we married and we are in our eighth year of marriage and we could not be happier, I am a young seventy seven and she is a gorgeous forty seven years young. Love has no age barriers ❤️

@stone-rock 9 ай бұрын

She waiting for you to croak

@slamatc67 9 ай бұрын

I, too, live in Nakhon Sawan. Not much to do here, but this is where my GF/ future wife business resides.

@davidroach4370 9 ай бұрын

@@stone-rock I don’t normally take any notice of stupid insulting comments! However just to make you realise how foolish you are, my wife owns a restaurant In Edinburgh and our last valuation was to sell at £800k also she owns two houses worth £1.2m plus two farms in Thailand. All my assets are in a family trust that goes to my two children. 💥💥

@davidroach4370 9 ай бұрын

@@slamatc67 we are hopefully going to Nakhon Sawan sometime in new year so it would be good to meet for a beer if you would like, it’s also possible that we will from next year stay there for six months each year 👍

@slamatc67 9 ай бұрын

Sure, always good to meet new people. Where are you from ?

@theunrestrictedfreeagent5250 9 ай бұрын

I'm with you on the relationship issues. The pandemic created many relationships that weren't meant to last. When the world opened up again people showed us who they really were and that's not necessarily bad, it's just reality. I went through much of the same things you describe. We grew apart after the pandemic. I still miss her, but she made it clear that we would never be together again, so I have to live with that. It will take some time to get over her and move on with my life, but it is what it is. I look forward to the future, you can't change the past. Great video.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

She will appreciate your kind words 😊

@picklespene4567 9 ай бұрын

I loved the honesty of this video. Hope you get to watch the game...go blue 😂

@kimpowell1158 9 ай бұрын

You should never get caught up in a relationship in Thailand if you are retired. You retire to enjoy your life if you need a woman just catch and release and then move on

@thebluebooklife 9 ай бұрын

that’s what I’m thinking 🤔

@greggoes 9 ай бұрын

Have to learn the language man! I've been here 9 months, and thanks for being a vanguard in the front for us. Jomtien and not really speaking, but keep just going and practice, make a small book for quick reference and don't be shy about trying to speak it. As soon as someone understands you, you will be back on track. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg.

@user-oe7gc5py4c 9 ай бұрын

Does annual visa renewal bother you? If I get very old, it will be problem.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I have 10 year visa

@lifeofleon1025 8 ай бұрын

Great job on this video. I am moving to Thailand 1/25. We have similar paths. I'm 59, retiring, sold the house and car, and gave away my possessions. I visited Thailand in October (2 weeks). I searched for condos in Pattaya, Jomtien, Bkk, Bang Sare, Rayong, and Ayuttaya. On my next trip I will be hitting up BKK again, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Phuket. Curious about why you did not consider Phuket (?). I will be a new sub as it makes sense that I take in your experience to save me time. Thank you! -Franco

@GreenyTravels 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Franco. Get in touch when you arrive

@thetiltedcrowngourmet 9 ай бұрын

Are you in Na Jomtien? The reflection in your window looks like my condo. Continue living your best life!!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yep. Nice area

@roblark 9 ай бұрын

What about schools there for my grade / High school children. Is it a good place to bring up children?

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I’m not the right guy to ask. I do know there are international schools in this area with children of executives from all over the world. Not sure the price. May be a great idea for a future video

@gilrobinzon 9 ай бұрын

Good luck 🙏

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@malcolmmcphee2582 9 ай бұрын

I've been living in Thailand, for 4 years now. Married to a thai lady, government officer. So health insurance is not needed. We have 2 houses, one in Bangkok and a second in Southern thailand. I am 58 yrs old, but thailand is getting to me now. I need to get away for a few months, get some of my own English life back. An English pub, fish and chips, understanding all the bullshit being spoken around me. Yes Thailand is a nice country, more smiling faces than England will ever have. After saying that! I seriously need to get away for a recharge. So my flight back to the England is booked for next month.

@billybob7522 9 ай бұрын

Understand your sentiments. You'll definitely notice many changes especially after 4 years away. I've been in Thailand just over a month so only just starting my journey. Good luck with your trip.

@malcolmmcphee2582 9 ай бұрын

@@billybob7522 Thank you for your reply. Yes after four years in Thailand, a break is what I need. Come back fully recharged in March. I'm going to work whilst I am back in England also. My wife is fully supportive in this. She understands, I need my own culture for a time. Yes I can believe I am in for a surprise or two on my return. Good luck, on your Thailand adventures.

@SheeJardinQueen888 7 ай бұрын

I'm planning to retire early and go to Thailand and see if I can live there. Do you know American women that retired in Thailand by herself?

@GreenyTravels 7 ай бұрын

I have met a few. You can emai me gulfsunproperties@gmail.com

@sahpraphaphorn6240 9 ай бұрын

Hallo.May I ask you a question ? What camera do you use for your videos ? Thanks and greetings !

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Mostly my phone

@sahpraphaphorn6240 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenyTravels Nokia 5110 ?

@theoldmaninthailand 9 ай бұрын

Did you say the 10 year visa was $50,000 baht? I thought they were way more. What is the name of the 10 year you secured? I know the Elite visa is crazy expensive

@user-vc6dt8zf6z 9 ай бұрын

I think he’s talking about the LTR visa.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yes. Elite way more

@30AndAWakeUp 8 ай бұрын

Great stuff.

@GreenyTravels 8 ай бұрын

Thx Kev

@brian_atc 9 ай бұрын

Make sure you do your social security stuff stateside. Nightmare doing it overseas. Lots of great free info on Medicare and social security online in KZfaq. And yes, take in classroom language course to learn a language. I did it to learn German in 1988 and can still get by quite well.

@stone-rock 9 ай бұрын

How do you think the jets are doing now greeny?

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Aaron coming back

@RM-vm5eb 9 ай бұрын

Great video. One comment though, you mispoke around the 18:00 minute mark. You said you got the O visa and changed to the OA. You started on the OA and switched to the O. O not requiring health insurance while the OA does.

@RM-vm5eb 9 ай бұрын

Also Did you do a video on getting the 10 year visa? 50,000 Baht for 10 years, no bank deposit requirement, no 90 day reporting? Did I hear that correctly? I thought the price was many times higher that that.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Correct. Would not be uncommon for me to get confused.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

That is correct. It’s is called the LTR. Long term resident. Not to be confused with the Elite visa which is very expensive

@RM-vm5eb 9 ай бұрын

@@GreenyTravels Thanks for this. The LTR is a no brainer. I will definitely do this for my next extension.

@thomasr53 9 ай бұрын

Your the man Greeny!

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-of6bz8sj7q 4 ай бұрын

Wow!! Same for me I came back to America inn2020 too but from the Philippines

@billyjohnson9166 9 ай бұрын

Wow that was a lot. I built a house in the Philippines and lived there for sixteen years . I decided to sell it and buy a condo in the same area. Actually I bought (2) two bedroom condos. Both 120 sq. Meters with parking. I rent one out. I love the area which I’ve lived in for eighteen years. I got married six months ago after being with the same lady for nine years. It was the best thing I’ve done. (Knock wood). We love to travel. We even bought an RV in the states and traveled for six months. We go to Thailand three times a year. Actually we’re going again in a few days. If I’m in your area how do I look you up and take you to lunch or dinner?

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great plan. Yes I definitely want to hoop up when you are down here

@dsrrellgriffith1161 9 ай бұрын

thats good,,,you are one of the very few success stories....

@user-dy5pq7tp7g 9 ай бұрын

Greeny I have a question…do you charge you son monthly on the rent? If so I want to ask how much because my grandson wants to rent my house and I’m wondering what’s fair?

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Yea. Charging him 500. Would be 1500 to stranger

@KrayPurn 9 ай бұрын

I accepted years ago that life truly is like a box of chocolates...none of us really know what will come our way, or where are travels will take us. I kind of like the idea that I can focus on my work and savings, while taking a trip to southeast Asia a couple times per year. Thailand has always been very good to me and for that I will always occasionally return, although not every year as there are simply too many countries I still have not yet experienced.

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I agree. I love it here as a base. Filled up my last passport, just got a new one. Ready to hit the road again

@geraldarrington9620 7 ай бұрын

US expat here Philippines (I retired at 46) almost 18 years now. Three things I never did abroad ... get married, start a business, buy a condo/house. Stress/debt free is the way to go in any country. Rents are dirt cheap, bought a used car and scooter, date if I find someone who tickles my fancy, but NO live in's.

@buzzy1011 9 ай бұрын

I was in America and going to come here to retire when the Covid hit… so I just kept working… 2 years later they dropped the quarantine… so here I am … been here a little over a year… started in pattaya for 2 months.. met a good woman.. that worked at a hospital…then moved to pratumnak for 12 months..with my girlfriend…traffic in that area was to much for me… have a scooter for the city… and a big bike for touring… just moved to bang saray… way more my speed here…have everything here you would need here.. except the traffic and the noise….my girlfriend knows I’m never getting married… and I’m not buying a condo or house either..maybe if the right opportunity came along I w buy a restaurant.. but a doubt that will happen…remember greeny…I believe you have to sign up for Medicare 3 months before your 65th birthday or you could have problems.. that’s what I heard…. Good travels..

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations. I love it down here too. Lot slower pace

@BLACKEYETHAI 9 ай бұрын

Good content 🙏🏽

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!!

@TRIPONTHIS 7 ай бұрын

O a visa did you get a doc from the police notarized for your visa ?

@GreenyTravels 7 ай бұрын

In USA got background check for OA. From the state police

@beerman204 9 ай бұрын

Having regrets does not need to mean you chose poorly. Life is set up in such a way that a certain amount of regrets is built into the system so to speak. Some podcaster recently said "choose your regrets" since your going to have some no matter how well you live and choose... Seems to me Greeny is having a grand buffet life....

@GreenyTravels 9 ай бұрын

I have no complaints.