*IMPORTANT!!!!! SOME OF MY RESPONSES TO EMAILS AND COMMENTS ON THIS & SIMILAR VIDS: Been feeling slightly alarmed (and worryingly responsible) at the amount of responses from folks stating they may just pick up and move across the world based on a 15 min YT video.... Here's an email response I just sent to a guy who said he's considering quitting his job and moving here (despite never even been here before....) ============== -Honestly, you may think you could live on $800 month/$1000 month etc here but at that budget life would be very basic (plus wouldn't include insurance, visa costs, emergencies, etc etc etc). Personally keep to approx $1500 budget and find that 'just' covers having a modestly enjoyable lifestyle here (one's milage may vary of course). Both health insurance and long term visas can be costly especially depending on age. Under 50 health insurance approx $100 month and over 50 insurance gets increasingly expensive, factor $300 month-up. Visas: Elite visa $17K USD for 5 years, 60K USD for 20 years. Retirement visa you must show either 65k THB/$1900 USD monthly income, or 800kTHB/$23,000 USD in a Thai Bank account. Many under 50's do get other visas such as education visa to learn Thai Language or Muay Thai etc but this is a short term solution and they're cracking down on abusers. Thus, BEFORE you say 'take this job and %#$@! it' and jump on a plane to move to Thailand... would recommend at a minimum coming for a visit FIRST. YT'rs like me can make it look all wonderful but of course daily life is much different than a 15 min YT highlight vid. So, please, BEFORE making any commitments (or burning bridges) come have a look first. Then, if you still feel the same and are financially sound, do a longer test (say 6 months) to see if daily life here really meets expectations, suits your lifestyle and your budget. Good luck STL

I ate in that restaurant and somehow lost my cash. I said to the owner hold my phone while I go to the ATM. He was incredulous and said no, keep your phone and just come back. Legend. Yes I tipped him.

Anybody that checks the beer prices at the fitness center pool is my kinda guy.

Dude, your narration is so chill. You sound like you're loving life, so I'm a bit envious. I originally wanted to see a little of it as I was video surfing, and ended up watching the whole thing. Well done!

Once the high speed train is up and running reducing the travel time to and from Bangkok, I can see the prices rising. Hua Hin would probably be my pick of places to retire. Has not got the burning season like Chiang Mai. Has some night life but isnt as full on as Pattaya. Doesnt have the Smog problem of Bangkok. Cheaper than Phucket.

I like it when Vloggers take us around and show us the area instead of sitting in a room and telling us about it. Great Video! I would take the cheapest one with a pool-- cause that's just how I am... 😜

We have been in Hua Hin many times and it is not over-crowded, they have everything. Certainly not the worst place to be for a long stay and way better than Bangkok.

I've been living here for 2 years, it's a beautiful city. The beach is beautiful and very long, safe, clean, with complete facilities. Since I moved from Bangkok to Hua Hin 2 years ago after working from home. I recommend if you are visiting, renting a car for 25$-30$ per day is very worthwhile. It is only 2 hours away from Bangkok. Of course, if you rent a car from Bangkok, you can easily drive to Hua Hin and Pattaya. I want to say that buying a condo here is really worth it. I bought it for $25000 2 years ago. and now the price has gone up 25%. It a good choice 😍😍🍻🍻👍👍✔✔

I gained a whole new appreciation for your production values recently after viewing someone else's jerky and poorly planned video. You're one of my very favorites. I discovered you on a video where you were bopping around the Philippines and meeting people. I remember you came across people celebrating a birthday and were invited to have some food with them. I thought, now that's the kind of people I want to live around. Thanks again, Carson from SoCal.

I would live in Seamira House (5 year old hotel near soi 94, ask for a room facing the pool), they have monthly rates < 11k, it's next to the new train tracks (not active) and the Baan Khun Por market (very nice place for a meal with live music). Other choices for condos with rooftop pool are The room (5.5k-8.5k depending on the floor) and Parin Residence (8-10k), they're also next to soi 94. I stayed in La Casita 2 months ago, it was also fine, the pool was great. For restaurants, I'd advise Ken's kitchen (best curry ever), Shiva (great Indian restaurant with a nice garden), Ogen (middle eastern) and Flavours (nice burgers).

The more I know about hua hin, the more I’m liking this place

I was there two days ago. I depressed being back in the US. Virtually every aspect of life there is better in my opinion. I will be returning permanently.

I'm leaving California as soon as I can. You can't rent a cardboard box near the beach for that price here. Not old enough for the retirement visa so my plan is to bounce around SE Asia to check out Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines etc. Great stuff can't wait to see your choice.

Love how the Thai people are so friendly. I will be glad when i can move there.

thank you for doing a great favour for us by showing all the condos and prices, its actually save a lot of our time

Of all the videos from Ex-pats in Thailand I appreciate this video the most. Showing off your town, the cheap places to rent or own. The food and beverage available. All while just bouncing around town on your scooter. Very nicely done. Very casual, friendly, and relaxed.... like the Thai people and lifestyle ;-) I'll be across from you in Rayong, which honestly is Hua Hin's eastern twin. Love it there.

this guy is a true professional. great work!

Thanks for your fantastic tour! I would choose the last one... I loved the color scheme and the decorations, plus the furniture looked comfy. The greatest part of the video, for ma, was hearing the locals give you a friendly hout-out when you said hello while passing them. Try that in the States and people would simply look at you as if you're a weirdo. Loved it!

Those horses are healthy and well cared for. That alone is impressive and very positive.

I like the last condo you looked at. Love how it has a separate kitchen area. Nice location too. We are travelling to Hua Hin and beyond (south) in Aug for the first time. Looking for areas to rent when we retire in about 5 years time. Can’t wait to check it out.

Omg I going. Soon. I lived in Thailand for a year when I was a kid. I will never forget it.

Thanks for sharing! I love this kind of real estate videos with both short time and long time rent with the price in Thai Bath are included. For a short time, I would choose the next last one for 4000 Bath. And for longer stay I would choose the last one for 10 000 Bath a month. The last one was also the most apealing in my eyes.

At 19:53 minutes, I saw my sister's condo called Kiang Fah Condo. The atmosphere inside the condo is very good. There is a swimming pool, a gym, a garden and a library on the top floor. 😊

If there was a super like for this video I would give it. Love that you have prices in AUD and other currencies because prices in USD suck for 96% of the world population that aren't from the US

5:02 That Hilton Hotel used to be Melia Hua Hin that my mom used to work as front desk staff back in late 80s to mid 90s. It used to be a 5-star hotel as Melia and then Hilton took over sometime in late 90s and make it a 4-star hotel. I loved their multi-tiered swimming pools hope they still keep it. Good memories of my early childhood there staying in Melia suite like a month for free.

for me, the big factor would be whatever my budget happens to be/ the $350/ month one at the end was nice/ but the others were fine too/ and it is often good to leave extra room in your budget for building up for a "whatever" regardless of other issues.

I come back to Thailand in November for 3-months as a “suck it and see’ trip, trying various places to live before retiring fully there in June 2024. Hua Hin is most certainly now on the radar after watching this vlog. I had always been determined to live in Bangkok but Hua Hin looks amazing, and such great VFM.

Living in Cha-Am for 12 years now. Great place to stay. About 20 minutes by car to Hua Hin for nice Shopping and eat dinner or lunch.

I’m mildly shocked at the quality of these places for the price. Best value condos I’ve seen in Thailand so far…thank you!

Thanks for this vlog sir. I was in Hua Hin in 2018 for a few week.. I’m saving hard to return and hopefully live there nearing my retirement. I’ve never felt so chilled as being there while abroad. Lovely place, lovely people ❤

My husband and I are hoping to move to Thailand in the next coming 2 years. We've been doing a lot of research and came across your Channel absolutely love your videos on Thailand. Always looking forward to the next one!

You're killing me. Haha, heading to Koh Lanta this month but now I'm rethinking. I saw some of those townhomes were pet-friendly which is a huge selling point for me. Great video!

I liked first video. Has a nice shower. Bathroom very important to me. The last one seemed small and choppy. Did not like kitchen or bathroom . Plus was the area and close to the beach so I assume you will take that last place.

The Hua Hin neighborhood looks good looks nice and clean and has a beautiful beach side.

i liked the last condo, but any of them would work! That last beach bar looked neat too. Ive not seen too much content from Hua Hin, so i am looking forward to your videos!

Hi SideTripLife, I am going on a week long vacation to Samui, I wanted to thank you for all you Samui videos over the past few years. They were a true inspiration for this. I remember you stayed at Hacienda, in Fisherman's Village and I booked that same place.

Hey there and thanks for your KZfaq content. One suggestion, could you index your videos so some of can get right to the key points instead of having to go to the seaside, coffee shops al any other distraction (as interesting and as beautiful as some of the stop off’s can be)

A+ !!! Your videos are soooo good and you are a very cool relaxed guy. Love your filming and maps and infos. Thank you so much!!! Cheers from Germany

Not paying Vancouver prices ($1,500), LOL. My daughter goes to UBC, has a basement apartment in someone’s house, pays $2,500 and that was VERY hard to find. Love your videos. I watch many but think yours are the best. Retiring the end of the year, need to find a fixed address abroad and your videos are really helping. It will just be a home base. I will be travelling more often then there so something cheap but livable for short stints is what I’m looking for. Need to add Hua Hin to the list of places to check out.

Great Video. 10 years ago I stayed at the PP villa. I love Samui but I think Hua Hin is a great compromise as i like to travel outside Thailand and I am now semi retired. Winter Thai, Summer Calgary. I will definitely look into staying there long term then I can golf, visit Vietnam easily, and visit Samui as well. Keep up the good work my fellow Canuck

Thanks for the upload, $120 a month sounds ridiculously cheap!!

Yes, I agree with your important side note below. People considering moving to Thailand should spend a minimum of 6-8 weeks living there so they can get a feel for what it's really like. I personally like Thailand a lot and spend about 3 months out of the year there. If you travel around Thailand I guarantee there are many great places for expats to consider.

I’d take the first one - I actually stayed there for a week before COVID. You’ll obviously need transport though. Takiab is great - but too far out, and very quiet - esp for a whole month. Nice video by the way - very informative - as was the train-journey chronicle !! Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

I really find your new video approach and the way you are organizing your content for searching of reasonable lodgings in Hua Hin.... This seems to be the kind of place you can enjoy living and relax... For living simple but have many options is a good thing... Keep up presenting the detail like this.... Cheers

Really nice vid. Thanks for taking us around with you, next time I know to visit Hua Hin😊 I would take the last one, just a walk to the beach

You can’t go wrong Thanks STL Your views are back right up 👌 - your opinions on Thailand in Thailand are highly rated 👍👋🙏😃

I chose property # 1 I like the pool and the lush trees, as well unit looked pretty cozy, plus really like the kitchen. small balcony, thats ok. thats my choice!!

I love the video you are showing in the hua Hin section by sections absolutely amazing gorgeous everywhere I might especially closer to the supermarket as and the Beaches which is an awesome locations . Neither ways

New subscribers,I’m also from Vancouver Canada. So,hello from Canada 🇨🇦 lol 😆 I’m heading there soon. 😊

Thank God someone who knows Hua Hin did a video on Hua Hin. Thank you so much.

Hua Hin looks amazing, beautiful place with relaxed vibe. Can't beat the cost of those apartments. Hope to visit there when I travel to Thailand later this year. Thanks for the great tour! 😍🥰👍

I love your videos the most. So much more informative. Thanks for taking your time out of your day to share your travels with the world. I really love the look of Hua Hin more then Bangkok and Pattaya.

I love this channel even though you won't admit I saw you on soi 6

I was in country April 12- May 7. Jomtien and Hua Hin were the most liveable paces and sizes I observed f/ my lifestyle (U.S. Soc. Sec, single), but Jomtien is closer to BKK airport and bouncing to other S.E. Asian countries

my god. im doing this. NEXT MONTH!!!! tickets booked for bangkok then down to phuket for a month then retire at 35!!!

I was over there Hua Hin and Cha Am between 1993/99 It has changed for better. Good work man, best regards from Catalonia-Spain

Great content, great job! Thank you!

Another great trip around the town I love it .

Love watching these it's like getting a personal sight seeing tour ❤

Enjoying this series a lot as I love Hua Hin and miss it alot😢 😂 Although we typically stay in a hotel/resort (fav being Centara) one time we had a condo in Baan Chai Talay (5min walk from Cicada mkt) with massive pool and beach front. Hope you are having a great time, looking forward to more to come 👍👍😎😎

Excellent video. I always enjoy your laid back presentation and this tour of Hua Hin.

the BEACH ITSELF reminds me so much of AVOCA BEACH ..Australia in the 1960's such an easy lifestyle ..love it !!!

I go to Hua Hin regularly with a group of 20 plus golfers we always stay at PP hotel very handy to all areas there.hotel has decent size rooms,not 5 star but clean and tidy.Thanks for the tour

Market village has a great cheap food hall there.Also can get minivan to Kanchanabari from outside there.

I just discovered your videos and am Blown away!!!! I started to watch when I first found the video where you start to actually TALK as that's my speed. So many people want a human aspect to it and the videos previously didn't give that. I am glad your keeping the original DNA and adding to it. Also, I think you can expand and try NEW things. :Like Adventures and showing more nightlife and again, things you can do in town and the area.

Nice tour of our home city…..our condo is back toward the mountain, a few minutes more away from the beach but in a much quieter area……….so many places to rent now that high season has passed……..great video STL👍🏼

That last place you looked at looks to be the best. The beach vibe is chill and towny local.

Love this video STL!! Love all the details you have provided…all very helpful & useful for my husband and I 😊 Thanks for sharing this vlog 🙏🏼

I also use to rely on the small fitness gym at Sport Villa back in 2004 rehabbing my knee and take advantage of the nice swimming pool. The restaurant was pretty good as well with poolside tables to eat lunch. I called Hua Hin home for a few years and perhaps again someday. Thanks for the side trip around town.

That first property you will definitely hear the cargo trains through the night as they always sound there horns on the way through, I stay just down the road at sport villa

The place looks great all of them are very interesting and clean.

Love the videos .. The beach is my favourite place to move in the sunshine ☀️

The last one was the most beautifully decorated / homey feeling and appeared the cleanest to me. Only thing missing is a bathtub... but I guess you have a giant one 5 minutes away. 😅🌊 Have fun choosing! ☺️✌🏼

Best info vid. Really well put together.

🙂 Loving this video 🙂Very very good idea showing what you found. Quick small walk thru, and looking what is in the surrounding areas. Very nice 🙂

The last one. Thank you.

Nice vlog, one of the few only places I haven't visited in Thailand ... but yeah looks really nice and good value for money ❤

Thank you 🙏 so much, I am impressed 😮, all looks great to me. One day will escape Melbourne winter for a month or 2 even 3 will do. I thought Hua Hi. Is just a small village, visited Thailand 🇹🇭 more than 20yrs ago, the train from Bangkok just stopped only for few minutes and later was heading to Shurat Thani & last stop was Kuala Lumpur, very very clean train 🚊

Wow - I really enjoyed watching this after returning home from a three month stay in Hua Hin. I stayed in a condo at la Casita which is not the cheapest but was quite nice. Each morning, I would use the gym at Sport Villa and then head down to the main beach for my morning beer - I would always park my scooter outside HOC, Amazon or Father Teds. Unfortunately, the two restaurants on Monkey Mountain have since now closed. They both had great inexpensive food and an awesome view.I like your advice about just riding around and having a look. In retrospect I probably should have done the same thing as the pool at my condo was so shallow that it was really only suitable for kids, and not doing laps or diving.

Thanks Loucous happy new year and I love these videos. Cheers from the u.k

Very interesting and I love Thailand 🇹🇭. Great video mate

Thank you so much for your recommendation of PP villa hotel, I am here now, thanks again!

Thank You for yet another great Video 👍❤️

I don't know what to say anymore because I have seen the video about tree time already. The video was great and has everything in it.

Great video, so informative, thanks!!

Many thanks for the great overview of Hua Hin --- looks better than i thought. Didn't see too many old Farangs (like me). Question please --- for a month, would it be better going for airbnb or long term rental and which rental website do you recommend? Keep it going. Chris

Fantastic video! Super informative! ❤👍🙏😎

Great video, love your format. Thank you.

If you can find these prices take it. A one room shared bath in the Klong Tohey ghetto costs more. Beer 70 to 90 baht in happy hour then average 120 baht a bottle. Cigarrets are 150 baht a pack.

I enjoy this place, and thank you for sowing us, I currently pay more than 10,000 TB to my sister-in-law, who lives in our home for free, but the maintenance is so great. Hoa hin looks clean.

I'm impressed, even the cheapest ones are totally clean and new, that is amazing! 🤩

I lived in Hua Hin for 2 years , Soi 10 , Second Road, Kan Klong, Nice room , with pool, 4500 bt per month

this video is great, changed my mind from visiting Philipine to Thailand!

Great vid. Thanks for putting long term and short term prices on here!

Really appreciate the boots-on-ground, practical videos. Question: in your various hotel, condo hunts, do you encounter many bugs/roaches in them? My rather specific phobia, but I’m curious. Thanks!

Really good video. Informative & well presented!

Love all the info! Thank you! I should be there mid late August.

Found your channel. Great to get info from someone from Vancouver. You do a good job showing things. Been wanting to get info about this area of Thailand. Thank you.

Last room was the one I would choose..... Just the right size and with a better cooking area that you can keep separate..... With my cooking skills that is a good thing...... I would sleep on the streets just to be there STL..... Great vid..... :-)))

it's really crazy that most Americans think they live a certain way and other places don't have it as good, when in fact a very large portion of the world has it just as well if not better than we have it, and for much cheaper, and with nicer people around with much less drama between relationships and law enforcement and everything else.