Retired in Pattaya Thailand UK 7 Years ExPat on Everybody Has a Story

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Retired in Pattaya Thailand, John an ExPat from the UK talks about his life journey. He describes careers with several anecdotes from past experiences. He also gives great advice with budgeting, love, friends, travel & dogs. Follow along for real insight of a 7 year expat in Thailand. #retiredinthailand, #uk , #retiredlife , If you Like my channel, Please Subscribe & Like. Let’s have a coffee together, please buy me a cup of coffee at bmc.link/margaritas2
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@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

John's a great guy with lots of life experiences. Follow along as he shares his journey with Everybody Has a Story. What's your Story? I'm looking for individuals to interview. Please let me know if you would like to share your story?

@andrewmoss1753 15 күн бұрын

Join us next time we time at Beer Garden.

@jonhobson3592 9 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the story , i have a good life story but I’m in bkk 😅

@frankcherry3810 8 күн бұрын

He is like me… he needs to loose a few pounds

@alistairnewton8898 9 күн бұрын

A very honest appraisal of life in Thailand by John imo , one of the thing expats have to remember if you in a tourist destination , i.e. Phuket , Pattaya the vast majority of Thai people have moved there to earn money , therefore most relationships are based on money , it's that simple , enjoy your time there but don't be foolish with your money & emotions.

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

Great points, Thanks

@stand.6008 15 күн бұрын

John seems like an all-around good guy. I enjoy hearing your guests' insights about living in Thailand.

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

Thank You Very Much

@scottgeen3062 15 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadisecan you rent a good condo for 15 000baht a month from Scott new Zealand thank you

@KieranWxm 14 күн бұрын

@@scottgeen3062hi, Tom recently did a video on this very subject. Short answer is yes.

@MargaritasinParadise 2 күн бұрын

Thanks guys, for some reason this question didn't pop up on my feed for 12 days. Anyway absolutely you can rent for much cheaper than that but 15,000 is a great budget. Here's the video I did recently touching on finding the right accommodations. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opNlYN2mnpqzf40.htmlsi=fH-I8M2TBJSo2xH7 I hope this helps.

@JackSafalot-zm1ut 6 күн бұрын

Great interview Tom! Keep them coming...

@MargaritasinParadise 5 күн бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@britalian2006 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for a really great interview. John comes across as a regular down to earth decent person. Allot of great points were touched on. Looking forward to your next interview.

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jonhobson3592 8 күн бұрын

He made some relevant points about the uk 🇬🇧 weather , I miss that too & some foods too .. weather has taken a while to get used to for me too. I been here in bkk for 18 months now. The heat & humidity drains you & makes one sleepy 😴 in the daytime afternoons 😅

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

Absolutely, I know people that literally sleep all day because the weather and only go out after sunset. Though most people I know, relocated here for the weather. 😀😀😀

@Thai.Farang 9 күн бұрын

He's complaining about the weather, whilst sitting there in jeans and socks. Madness.

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

So in all fairness, he's only been here 7 years, some people are slow learners 😃😂😃

@mikefigures5075 7 күн бұрын

Too funny. Yeah nothing worse than denim in hot climates.

@MargaritasinParadise 5 күн бұрын

Not my cup of tea but there's a lot of people that do wear them including Thai's

@michaelschulze6545 6 күн бұрын

Format is very interesting, Good guest.

@MargaritasinParadise 6 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Goldfinger555 14 күн бұрын

Thanks John for doing this interview. You certainly have some great advice and are very humble not to tell others what they should or should not do. I especially liked your story of being at a bar listening to retirement discussions and then taking action. Nothing like the present to make the most out of your life. Best wishes.

@MargaritasinParadise 13 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@kevinp8108 6 күн бұрын

Thai-American here! Please, please, please, learn Thai if you plan to stay in Thailand long-term!! You will get a better experience and a whole new world will open up to you when you can communicate with the locals. Fluency will get you loads and loads of Thai women! Remember, there are more women than there are men in Thailand. It's reported the ratio is 4 to 1, women to men. For every 4 women there is only one man. Thai women are open to dating foreign men but their biggest hesitation is the language barrier. Do yourself a favor, and learn Thai!

@MargaritasinParadise 5 күн бұрын

I have mixed emotions on this. I know you are right though, maybe 15 years ago I started a Thai language course. In the afternoons I would come home and talk to my in-laws practicing my Thai language. My wife didn't like this as she thought I was learning to quick. She was scared at one point I could understand both Thai & Issaan to well and asked me to stop the school. Later I found out she didn't want me to understand her parents as sometimes they didn't talk good about me. Looking back, her life was good and she was protecting her interest by keeping me in buffalo status. Anyway, I'm steadily learning now.

@rogerparis 15 күн бұрын

Your interviews Tom are always the best.

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

Thank You very much

@andrewmoss1753 15 күн бұрын

I think I've met John before and he looks familiar for some reason ! Obviously as he's a farmer he doesn't know much or I'm taking the piss. Na good one John and Tom i loved it. Love you guys

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

Thanks Brother

@hazaayt 15 күн бұрын

Great interview, very good points especially, at 44mins of the interview.

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

Thank You Brother, John is a good guy for sure with lots of knowledge.

@hazaayt 15 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadise he seems so, and I have similar mentality as his. Will arrive 1july, see you soon😊

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

I look forward to seeing you.

@TheWalter777 15 күн бұрын

good content, good interview, expierence from people does help for newcomers, and it was a nice person. your doing well for my interest. sometimes a temple ,a bike ride, a condo expierence, thx i enjoy. i hope soon we can drink a margarita👍

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! & look forward to that margarita.

@peterh0862 10 күн бұрын

Loved the video ❤ 100% agree with the 1 thing Thailand needs; a stable Government that actually supports the people. The welfare system is non-existent!! It’s shameful to see this.

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

The Value system in Thailand is different. My X-wife couldn't believe that I had this massive home but my parents didn't live with me in the USA. 20 yrs ago, Thai children went to work at 12 yrs, now most graduate high school. Most main stream essentials in Thai life haven't risen in price in over 20 years. You can still buy chicken/rice for 20baht or rice/vegetables for 10 baht, baht bus is still 10 baht, gov't rate healthcare is mostly free for Thai's. The Thai family is relied on heavily to take care of it's own without much gov't intervention. Still Thailand is getting better everyday. The pension system/OAA started in the last 20 years and has more than doubled in allotments since it's beginning. Nothings perfect but it's accepted by Thai standards and it's definitely getting better. Thanks for your input.

@simo787c 10 күн бұрын

Great interview! will try to remember: Keep it simple!

@MargaritasinParadise 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@timwalker2458 13 күн бұрын

John brought a building and converted it into appartments. That is his pension. He was lucky got the building and did the conversions for free😊

@MargaritasinParadise 12 күн бұрын

He's a developing entrepreneur. He's self-made and even now he's improving his position.

@raymondturner9441 2 сағат бұрын

Good video i enjoyed it. What about trying to get lucas the youtube guy rides for kicks. A fellow American and a great voice like yourself. He has an interesting tale to tell i bet. Just an idea tom

@nickjones8867 15 күн бұрын

Good interview very informative.

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@scottgeen3062 15 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadiseenjoy your talk shows very good hope to retire in Thailand but 58age waiting for pension thank you from Scott new Zealand

@richardmartink679 15 күн бұрын

Just wondering I guess these guys are single and have no family back home they care about? Grandchildren ?

@MargaritasinParadise 11 күн бұрын

@scottgeen3062 Thank You, Keep your eye on the goal. I always ask people "what are they waiting for?" but in reality you can't come here broke. I had long term and short term goals prior to making my leap. Your day will come. Good luck!

@MargaritasinParadise 11 күн бұрын

@richardmartink679 It's really been a mix group of people. I have to assume everybody had different priorities when it come to family. Colin, the lawn bowler relies on his kids/grandkids summering with him. Ken, sailed around the world, family visits often. Leo from Leo Bar, uses technology to communicate with his family. and, Even the most recent John misses England and is splitting his time more and more between here and there. In all honesty, I think, I have only interviewed 2-3 people who don't have family ties.

@nsmith3143 14 күн бұрын

This was good information and advice thank you. Question though if I got this correct, to use an agent to get a retirement visa while in Thailand with multiple re-entry for about 25-30,000 baht do you need to renew it every year at 10-15,000 baht?

@MargaritasinParadise 13 күн бұрын

That is correct, each visa service offers different prices so it pays to check around.

@raymondfrank4957 11 күн бұрын

You guys should have seen Pattaya during the Vietnam War. There was nothing there we had our😮 own bars. Near utapao. The big. B52 base

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

I'm a history buff, especially military history. Any chance you have any pictures from those days? Have you been back to the area since the Vietnam era?

@leebee2348 14 күн бұрын

Hey MiP/Tom! Sorry to make suggestions/requests in public but couldn’t see a link to send privately as I’m not used to watching on my phone while I’m here. Have you ever done a video on the difficult but inevitable question of what happens if anything by happens to someone if they pass? (If you have, just reply yes and don’t read on!) I offers sit on a balcony at night at look at a different landscape each visit, but you notice day after day week after week that less than half of the condo you look at are unlit and uninhabited, some are actually in a state of disrepair! It got me wondering if people have died in the past and with no Thai family but Albany accounts in credit do they just stand empty until the money runs out? Is it enough to have a will in the uk or do you have to do one here too? I’d think it would be quite a fascinating subject for one of your vids, if a little dark - maybe if you do make it leave it until Halloween, or maybe release it in time for world will day! (I’ve no idea what day that is! Or if it’s even s thing!) I also wondered if you needed to contact a neighbours in an emergency, I know you have the Jurassic office who could contact them at an extreme emergency (flood, death, buggary or that kinda thing Thanks tom! You make really enjoyable and entertaining , and in fact, life changing vids! :)

@MargaritasinParadise 13 күн бұрын

Great ideas. Actually I have thought of it before but haven't acted on it. I took lots of notes. You're right about the condos in general. Another thing I see is old cars and motorbikes sitting on flat tires and basically just rust in the garages. My lkast building had 2 Harley's & 2 Ducanti Motorcycles sitting all together, all the tires are flat and half rotten, Security told me these bikes haven't been moved in over 10 years. Definitely makes one think. Thanks again.

@timwalker2458 13 күн бұрын

The midlands is a small market town ? John knows how to avoid questions

@MargaritasinParadise 12 күн бұрын

I took it as a general area that spilts England in half. He mentioned he was halfway between I think Birmingham and somewhere. I think because he was so rural, the way he described it would be what most people from that area would understand.

@davidpattison5860 11 күн бұрын

Hi there Enjoyed the video , budget is very subjective, if you need alcohol, western food , and buy your company then your budget is much greater than not needing any of the above, example 400 baht burger or 55 baht Thai lunch , 80 baht beer or 6 baht water , 5 beers 400 baht + double for the lady drinks or 30 baht for 5 waters ( away from the bars ) . Retirement visa costs 1900 baht (£41 $55 ) as opposed to 13000 baht ( £280. $ 355 ) and is very doable , if I can anyone can , my immigration office is not to busy maybe takes 2 - 4 hours depending on how busy it is , Who does John use for his health insurance if he doesn’t mind passing on the company name , I’m 61 and nearly all companies I’ve tried have a 200000 baht excess and are are around 4 to 5 thousand baht per month , which I expect but not the 200000 baht excess Regards Davy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇹🇭

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

Davy, John just sent me this info....I used Juerg Odermatt at Global insurance on Naklua road inbetween soi 18/1 and 18/2 next to Nina Bar It's all in yellow the outside He has various products and companies depending on your budget I personally have the maxima plan with pacific cross His email is juerg@global-solidor.com Tel mob 080 407 7772 Otherwise great points. Basically depends on the type of nightlife or entertainment you seek. Budgeting could be easy, if you eliminate side attractions. 😀😃😀

@davidpattison5860 9 күн бұрын

@ margaritasinparadise Thanks for getting back with the info from John Regards Davy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇹🇭

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

You’re welcome

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

You’re welcome

@user-kf7wm6kt6o 11 күн бұрын

As a Brit myself, I chose the Philippines for retirement, here we get the annual state pension increase, in Thailand you don't..

@davidpattison5860 11 күн бұрын

Hi @userkf7 In Thailand we also don’t get daily power cuts ( brown outs ) I believe they call them there , infrastructure in Thailand is much better , good much better and varied choice , and no regular storms/hurricanes, , we do have high visa criteria, have a great day Regards Davy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇹🇭

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

Good points guys, I've tried both places, Thailand has overwhelming won but I still enjoy visiting the PI on occasions.

@kevinp8108 6 күн бұрын

@user-kf7wm6kt6o -

@MargaritasinParadise 2 күн бұрын

😲

@dessaint5341 11 күн бұрын

This is a little off topic but are you allowed to carry pepper spray legally in Thailand? What about tasers or let's say switch blades? I live in Nevada, which is an open carry state, so I always pack a gun, but I know that would be impossible in Thailand, although I have gone to some gun ranges and shot in Rayong.

@MargaritasinParadise 11 күн бұрын

I just Googled this "Civilians found in possession of pepper spray can by law be jailed for up to 10 years and fined as much as Bt1 million", "in public, it is illegal to carry a knife deemed to be a weapon. Knives with blades longer than 6 inches or designed primarily as weapons are a no-go.", "Tasers are classified as non lethal weapons in Thailand and hence can be kept in home or car for self protection. They are illegal to be carried in the streets" I hope this helps. I've carried for many years in the US and still possess a valid CCW but personally I don't have the same concerns in Thailand as I did in the USA.

@dessaint5341 11 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadise Thanks Tom. I appreciate the info. I usually carry most of the items when I travel to other countries. Helps to know what not to bring to Thailand. I had pepper spray in my prior trips to Thailand but was not searched and did not use it while I was there. The blade I bought in Thailand and carried in a pouch. It was less than 6 inches long. Never got stopped.

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

I get it, I also carry a utility pocket knife in my vehicle and motorbike although it's definitely not for self defense. In my truck, I also carry a length of bamboo. But in all honesty, it's more for dogs and monkeys when I'm out hiking on my trips.

@kevinp8108 6 күн бұрын

Thai people will not give you any trouble unless you are looking for it. There are no street gangs like in the West, just petty crimes e.g. pickpocketing, tourist scams..etc. You're more likely to get into an altercation with a foreigner in Thailand! Foreign men are usually the aggressive ones, especially when they're drunk. I live in Southern California and I feel much safer in Bangkok, especially at night!

@MargaritasinParadise 5 күн бұрын

This is a great point I always stand on the fact Thailand is a very safe place and unless you're looking for trouble then trouble will find you.

@jdedad 14 күн бұрын

I’m surprised he said the ATM rate was rubbish… as far as I know the Visa rate is the current rate the trick is you must decline the ATM conversion offered just let visa take care of it.. I use Charles Schwab no ATM fees they reimburse and third party charges as well. Fidelity and others offer the same

@MargaritasinParadise 13 күн бұрын

This is a good point! I've only used an ATM a few times as I have so many other options. I know the bank rate is usually a half point lower than the actual exchange rate. Here's an example right now the current XE rate is 36.6799 USD to THB. Bangkok Bank is 36.20 USD to THB I recommend if you're going to use a credit/debit card to definitely use one with free foreign transaction fees. Most banks charge 1-3% on their cards. Charles Schwab which I also use still has this charge but refunds you the charges at the end of your monthly cycle. Unfortunately they dont reimburse for the end charges at ATM you are using which is most likely around 220 Baht. For that reason, I would suggest limiting your ATM withdrawals by making the largest withdrawals possible, usually around 20K baht. Thanks for your input. I can see this is another great topic idea for another video. Thanks again.

@jdedad 12 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadise I have used a few of these options over the years and few dollars a month is not a concern to my mind, the last time I used western union the cost was like $4 if I remember right. I think there was a time years ago when it would cost you an arm and a leg today there’s to many cheap options

@MargaritasinParadise 11 күн бұрын

Great points.

@MargaritasinParadise 11 күн бұрын

Great Points

@mattlawrence7130 14 күн бұрын

My last trip I discovered that wearing jeans and a polo shirt was way overdressed for the Pattaya climate. I have since bought cargo shorts and compression shirts that should be much cooler.

@MargaritasinParadise 13 күн бұрын

Great tip! Sounds like you have definitely figured it out.

@Thai.Farang 9 күн бұрын

How anyone wears jeans, with shoes and socks in Thailand is totally beyond me. They must be sweating buckets.

@mattlawrence7130 8 күн бұрын

@@Thai.Farang Yes, I was. I'm from Texas, so I didn't expect the climate to hit me as hard. I still don't understand the open air bars and restaurants

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

@Thai.Farang I was in one of these open air restaurant's yesterday and noticed 2 large air cons on the ceiling near the entrance that were turned on. I wonder what kind of electric bill they have?😃 I also have 1 pair of jeans & 1 pair of kaki cargo slacks in my wardrobe. The jeans are brand new, almost 10 years old, and have never been worn. The slacks have been worn on flights to the USA & back.

@mattlawrence7130 8 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadise I ate breakfast at Cheap Charlie's. Open air with lots on fans. A bit on the warm side

@123prestolee 5 күн бұрын

Are they planning to tax income from overseas if you live in Thailand full time? UK based asking - many thanks.

@MargaritasinParadise 4 күн бұрын

I'm not the tax man here. My opinion is we just have to wait and see. I think the intent was different than what many youtubers are creating. I don't believe the Thai Gov't would chance a mass exodus of retirees to other countries. Even my Thai lawyer told me, retirees were over thinking this. So basically if you're like me; average guy, probably bringing in less than 1 million baht a year from abroad, from a country that probably has tax treaties like the UK or USA, Then most likely you won't have a problem. The original intent was wealthy Thai Nationals bringing in millions of Dollars from overseas. KZfaqr content creator started putting out there "what if" questions. Which created all of these questions. Definitely not very responsible. I hope this helps.

@123prestolee 4 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadise I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to respond - wishing you continued success for your channel.

@MargaritasinParadise 4 күн бұрын

Thank You so much

@theowenssailingdiary5239 9 күн бұрын

Antidotes or anecdotes?

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

I'm not sure what you're talking about do you have a time stamp for the video?

@theowenssailingdiary5239 8 күн бұрын

@@MargaritasinParadise in the description of the video it says antidotes, when I'm sure you meant anecdotes.. That predictive text got you.

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

You're awesome. I've already changed it. Yes, the computer got me again. Thank You

@willieshoemaker8680 15 күн бұрын

I think I did read somewhere that for the dengue vaccination works to lessen the symptoms only if you had dengue before. I think it is defiantly worth research... Willie in the PI

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

The 1st time, I had Dengue, I thought I was going to die. It's definitely worth checking out.

@dennisevans4739 15 күн бұрын

Make free ATM withdrawals at home or abroad Aspiration account... used in Thailand and Cambodia.. no ATM fees..

@MargaritasinParadise 15 күн бұрын

All real good ideas!

@collin6238 10 күн бұрын

Is it legal to pay for sex in Thailand

@MargaritasinParadise 9 күн бұрын

No, it's illegal. Same as using a vape device or speeding in a car, it's all treated about the same.

@truebluethai5898 14 күн бұрын

My biggest disappointment after listening to a Brit living 7 yrs in Thailand ...is what have you learnt and how it's affected you as a man ...to me I can See nothing . You can stick this guy in Brits loving Benidorm and what he says to you is the same . What you have to take about travel is enrichment and grow as a person to see, hear and BE a better person and MAN. As a "so called " expats I live 7 different countries , learned 7 difference Langagues and have 5 X wifes from different countries and 8 engagements from different counties . My only issue is I am a stupid male trusting in women ... But today in Thailand NOT . I pay max 3,500 baht each month for everything .. live less than minutes from Thai floating market and less than 2 Kms from Jomtien beach .. cheap charlie . Need to be better .. Brit... just smarter .. I SPEAK THAI typical lazy brit and I was born in UK. Brits just lazy .. when comes to Langagues .. In my only 2 years in Thailand I speak Thai, live with Thais, enrich myself in the culture of the country and will always see myself as a MAN of High standards ..have or been seen in the bars of Pattaya ..I have to much respect of myself as a. Human being to have sex with KIDS . I am 60yrs in July . Be Better Man I see to many men who I call into question .please .

@MargaritasinParadise 13 күн бұрын

Obviously your perspectives differ much. I think most people move here with their own ideas of what they want and could careless about the judgmental minority of the world. I say all the time, why would someone live in a seaside community and not be able to see the sea, while others find other priorities in their accommodations. Being able to maintain a strict budget is overwhelming for some while others have endless funds and spend like there's no limit. Others immerse themselves into culture and learn when ever they can. Others see learning a language to be a waste of time as their language seems to work good. I know even more people who can careless what other people think or if others wake up, every morning with a smile. They are the complainers of the world. They are every where. They find it their mission in life to bring happy people down. They disagree with everything especially, if their perspectives are not the same as others. In Thailand, an adult is over 20 years of age. I don't think anyone here is condoning having a relationship with a minor. Thanks for your input. The topic has given me possibly another video topic. Thanks.

@alistairnewton8898 9 күн бұрын

I don't believe you are British ( English speaking ) , your grammar & punctuation are atrocious , alternatively you did not go to school in the UK.

@MargaritasinParadise 8 күн бұрын

@alistairnewton8898 Interesting perspectives again, I had to look up the word atrocious. 😂 I think Margaritas are the answer or possibly a hug. Thanks for your input.