Five reasons expats are leaving Thailand in 2024. Why do westerners who retire in Thailand leave?

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🔴For many of us, to retire in Thailand is a dream. So why do some expats leave Thailand and return home in 2024? I see this happen with westerners living in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and throughout Thailand. It is not just one region. This is also true of foreigners who are not yet retired, but planned to live in Thailand long-term. I've boiled it down to five reasons why expats fail to find happiness living in Thailand. Identifying and analyzing these reasons will help you not fall victim to the same things. Happily, they are all avoidable, if you know what to prepare for and if you have the right outlook about retiring in Thailand.
I actually don't think the number of expats leaving Thailand is high. In fact, I think expats in Bangkok and expats in Chiang Mai and Pattaya and Phuket and elsewhere are quite content with their lives here in Thailand. Thanks to the friendly Thai people, great food, super inexpensive prices, excellent affordable healthcare and a low crime rate make Thailand a great place to live and retire, So is it Thailand that fails the expat? Or the expat who fails adapting to Thailand?
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🔴 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Checking out Thailand first
04:53 Money
08:14 Women / Love / Romance
11:48 Health
15:16 Visas
16:28 Happiness / Lonlieness
21:57 Wrap up

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@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad to have you. Please subscribe and join us again, and don't forget to ring the notification bell so you get notified of new videos: www.youtube.com/@RetiredGlobalLife?sub_confirmation=1 To hear about the flip side of this video... Why I Leftthe USA to Retire in Thailand: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqqbmd2ctqy1fGQ.html And if you want to see our video on the cost of living in Thailand (specifically Chiang Mai): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/la9ladOY3bCRkmg.html Health insurance in Thailand: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9Z5m8-cqdqvqoU.html Are you an American and want Medicare for emergencies? Here's a trick: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7SlZ5CDvLedYX0.html

@pamelaalston4178 4 ай бұрын

What about the taxes that is proposed for foreigners living there for more than 180 days?

@realsatoshihashimoto 4 ай бұрын

@@pamelaalston4178It's f**ked!

@ront9588 3 ай бұрын

Lots of commentary on men meeting women. Zero commentary on women meeting men. 👎

@farangeddie 3 ай бұрын

@retiredgloballife can you please share where we can reach Hailey’s office for advise on visas? Would want to ask her guidance on options

@taccntb4345 3 ай бұрын

I just my stomach scanned... $700.00 for a fckn stomach CT. WTF. Thailand is a rip off. NOT worth it. Im 6 months in thinking I was going to settle down here... Then again maybe they are charging differnet prices for foreigners... They charge foreigners diff price for water parks or national parks maybe they do the same for hospital visits... :/ This plus all of idiotic paper work foreigners have to put up with too... Im definately considering leaving..

@les8518 4 ай бұрын

I retired to Thailand 14 years ago. I must admit that this is one of the best videos I have watched I highly recommend that new comers and intended new comers watch it. Thank you you very much.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Come again, Les. Take care.

@EL68775 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it is!

@EcoHumanist Ай бұрын

Are you his friend or just an ass kisser? 5555

@AbuShenab 4 ай бұрын

Good videos! I also retired in CM (7 years now). I don't think a single day has past when I do not consider myself very lucky for being here. Even though I am by myself 100% of the time (no friends by choice and no live-in girlfriend by choice) I am out and about every single day (almost always on my electric bicycle) and loving every single second of this life of solitude. My career in the oil business was 45 years of wall-to-wall negotiations and meetings and such so that when it was time to retire the thought of complete silence and solitude was VERY important. I just wanted to come here to say your levelheaded and informative videos about Chiang Mai are a cut WELL ABOVE other local videos. Thank you.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Hey that's a very nice compliment! Thanks. I try to give the subject a lot of thought and not just blab til it is time to end the video. But I do get tired of making all those title cards! If solitude is what makes you happy, good for you. We all dig different things to go to bed with a smile on our face. Best wishes.

@pamelaalston4178 4 ай бұрын

What about the taxes that is proposed for foreigners living there for more than 180 days?

@papadougpapadougsadventures 4 ай бұрын

I am planning at least 6 months of solitude when I retire in Jan 25. I plan on moving to the Philippines for those first months and then after I’m fully decompressed I’ll start looking for a place to live for a longer stay. Thailand, Vietnam, Bali or somewhere in the Philippines are my targets.

@user-nl9me3er7w 4 ай бұрын

@@pamelaalston4178 nobody has any facts yet

@ntozzie7397 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like you are living my future life.

@ddyeo503 4 ай бұрын

I travel to Thailand twice a year. But to stay there all the time when back home I have home and 30 acres property paid for, it would be foolish for me. And I like to work on cars and now I cut firewood for extra money. I can't do those things in Thailand and the heat just overwhelms you. I have stayed 60 days and to be honest the beach life for me gets old after a while. And shopping gets tiring too after a while. My Thai wife is looking forward to living in the US with me, and then we can travel to Thailand once a year and that way we can have the best of two worlds. But living in Thailand full time is not an easy thing to do as some people think it is,,,,,,,,,,,,

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Sounds like you have the best of both worlds. Good for you.

@knowbs2122 4 ай бұрын

Flying will soon be restricted

@PeterC245 4 ай бұрын

I have a Thailand wife of 20 years , after 18 years in Australia her mother became I’ll , so my wife wanted to return to her village and all the family , We built a house , but 6 months a year is enough for me in Thailand , So my wife is almost full time in Thailand , I’m 6 months Thai 6 months Australia , It seems to work out for us

@EvelinHolmes 4 ай бұрын

@@PeterC245I say what ever works go for it. We been to Thailand a few times but yea round ? No

@ma3stro681 4 ай бұрын

Same. I just work to do Winter over there. Live a similar lifestyle to you back in the West, but I’m smart enough to be a bachelor. Love my remote, peaceful property where I have plenty to do to keep me occupied, plus amazing motorbike riding at the end of my driveway. 2-3 months in the Kingdom per year is plenty enough to not get jaded by it … 🎉

@MajorInjuries 3 ай бұрын

I have watched many videos about retiring overseas and most are just listening to rambling with little direction, ADHD to the max. Love how you spent time getting your topic nailed down and presented this topic precisely and to the point. Super informative. Easy to listen to, and you stayed on topic from start to finish. Well done. Thanks.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Very nice of you, although I think I drone on too long sometimes...

@dan1ob 4 ай бұрын

Randy, this is so level-headed, helpful, and encouraging.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Ah, I love compliments! Thank you!

@jduncan48 4 ай бұрын

Any addiction sec or alcohol or rugs will ruin you here because of easy access

@alexandersmith9499 4 ай бұрын

Been living in Thailand for 10 years now - starting visiting 40 years ago. Love it....there are things that drive me crazy of course - the horrendous driving habits, very high income tax (I'm not retired and I make a high wage here and it is taxed much higher than I ever was in the states...), but I think one thing that is steering expats away is the pollution which seems to be getting much worse every year.... But I plan on retiring here of course. My partner and family are all Thai. I think one thing that is a game deal changer for those who may be struggling is to simply learn the language. I am fairly fluent so I can converse with anyone here in three dialects. It is such a different world when you can speak like a local. Everything changes for the better. Great and informative clip! Thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Wow, I'm jealous. I am a bad Thai student. Sadly the air problem is severe. Luckily for me in CM it is just Feb/March/April so vacations and trips home can be scheduled for then. But I feel bad for those who can't leave. There is always someone downstream of you, so we should all be respectful. It boggles the mind that other people do this to each other with the crop burning.

@bambinaforever1402 Ай бұрын

What about mountains of garbage everywhere and extreme poverty and total disorder? When we come to Thailand just stay on the beach front hotel. Because any place one step away from the beach it is like a garbage field

@RetiredGlobalLife Ай бұрын

@@bambinaforever1402 I have not seen this, although it is true that Thailand does not have the same degree of order in the west. But that is true of most of SE Asia. Can't really compare the two worlds. Just different.

@gbormann71 Ай бұрын

@@bambinaforever1402Not our experience in Chiang Mai (hotel northnortheast of the historical centre, between CM Rajabhat Uni and Jing Jai market along the 2041) first half of April (left just before Song Kran). Air polution however was bad.

@sharonboota5396 4 ай бұрын

The video is very detailed, real and effective. Thank you very much. Continue to produce quality material and a good and peaceful life for everyone

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Sharon, big thanks for the nice words.

@el_grecko_31 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate everything that you guys do and I'm happy to be a member of your KZfaq channel. I learned so much from both of you over this past year. Keep up the excellent, honest work. 😉👍

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

What a nice comment! Thanks from Joy and me.

@LawrenceStevens01 4 ай бұрын

I've been coming to Chiang Mai for 20 years during the winter months. My reason for not returning is poor air quality. The average for small particle size air pollution ( pm 2.5) AVERAGES 10× the World Health Service(WHO) standards. It's FAR worse during December through April. Viewing the NASA fire maps shows that it's a regional problem unlikely to be solved in my lifetime. My health is very much more important to me than the benefits of Thailand.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Good points and I agree with you Feb-April. I have never noticed bad air in December though. At least not in CM.

@wildbill6366 4 ай бұрын

Agree 100% , Super ugly air quality and very overrated ..... Prefer less polluted and more western .. Thailand is not good for many people ...

@Renovegas6109 4 ай бұрын

We to Pattaya. But where is the clean air at mostly with cheep motels

@kippsguitar6539 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLifeyou've "never noticed" because they don't burn in December! Kind of makes sense

@billytheweasel 4 ай бұрын

@@kippsguitar6539 I've been coming to Thailand for 32 years, married to a Thai for 18 and live here. The air is FAR worse in recent years. It's literally unhealthy. Just to note; AQI was unhealthy in December too, according to my IQair app.and it doesn't seem to be the CM burn season only anymore.

@_Alfa.Bravo_ 4 ай бұрын

You are completle right: Another culture. CCC: Do not compare, do not criticise, always stay calm

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Wise words! I should have included them!

@_Alfa.Bravo_ 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife ... mine is same age and she does not only looks like 20 but also behaves like it - I enjoy this so much. Best wifes on planet if raised well: her mum cooks for the monks 5 o'clock in the morning

@jurgschupbach3059 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLifeyeah seems to be like constructive advice from streamlined obidients hope your tax returns on your savings will be income taxed ...........poor planning i guess

@asean5459 3 ай бұрын

yes

@giovanniaveta8510 4 ай бұрын

Straightforward, direct and honest. I'm in!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Giaovanni!

@timwood37 4 ай бұрын

Very accurate, well made and informative video. I lived a couple of years in Chiang Mai, '09-'11, met my wife in Thailand and now we live in the United States. I hope to return once I'm retired yet again in the next year or so. Looking forward to more of your content while we investigate doing so. Thanks!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Tim, I love videos like this! Thanks so much for taking the time. How did your wife initially adapt to the US, and how about after a few years. We are going to do a video on Joy's first visit to CA next month.

@jonathancockerell-pu8sq 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Accurate & informative

@tony_two 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! This is very helpful!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Tony. Good to hear from you.

@WanderingBobAK 3 ай бұрын

What a pleasant articulate man. Enjoyed the video and subscribed. Thnaks

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice compliment. (:

@ristainoj Ай бұрын

Excellent.... direct and to the point. ..organized. Just the right level of detail and does not get bogged down and many of these videos do...with so many long winded examples.

@RetiredGlobalLife Ай бұрын

Much appreciated! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope to see you here again soon.

@francespulone292 4 ай бұрын

Good, clear, to the point video. Well done!👏 Subscribed.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Francis! Hope to see you commenting here again.

@gloryrich7123 4 ай бұрын

Always great information. Thank you.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks, Glory.

@JonnyElk 4 ай бұрын

Never seen a video with so many positive comments. And I agree with them all. You have a new subscriber! Keep up the great content … 🎉

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome! I hope to see you here again, Jonny.

@barrymeadow7218 4 ай бұрын

Another detailed, well researched video. It brings up many of the factors that people have to consider before moving there.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Barry. Coming from a global icon like you, that means something! What I'm not sure... but something.

@mrlovegrove3327 4 ай бұрын

Ready nice video and eminently sensible advice as always. Appreciate it.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Peter-tm7zp 4 ай бұрын

Important and valuable topic. Timely for me, I'm 61 and retiring in Thailand soon!! I've been traveling there for 14 years, have my act together financially, have family and friends waiting for me, and I still think I need to follow your advice. Thanks Randy. Joy looks happy looking over your shoulder!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Way to go, Peter! So glad you got things all lined up! Wishing you great success here.

@pamelaalston4178 4 ай бұрын

What about the taxes that is proposed for foreigners living there for more than 180 days?

@erikawaindecker7735 4 ай бұрын

once again very well done - informative and direct - addressing the issues and giving solutions or suggestions.. i find these videos fascinating - visually as i have not been there and informative for someone who might want to go there on a long term basis... very insightful and helpful.. nicely done.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Should I become an actor?

@erikawaindecker7735 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife you always were - spoken from your agent and long time friend... :) :)

@SoloJetMan Ай бұрын

videos like this are a dime a dozen, but this one is so genuine - really well done!

@RetiredGlobalLife Ай бұрын

Very nice of you! Appreciated.

@gabrielg3870 4 ай бұрын

First time viewer and wanted to express my appreciation for such valid content Randy. Wife and I are planning to part-time reside in SE Asia with the Thailand being our main stay country. We’ve enjoyed the recent travels throughout SE Asia and can’t agree with you more about getting boots on the ground to various countries and cities to explore and soak in the culture and vibe of a community. Your health insurance segment is what I was most interested hearing your thoughts and experiences about and would recommend anyone reading this comment to take note. Wife and I will continue to watch your channel and share your love of Thailand to our friends and family. You and Joy have picked up another subscriber in Texas!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Much appreciate, Gabriel. Thanks! Splitting the year between both countries can be great if you can manage the expense of two residences. And you can pick the best weather and avoid the bad from each country.

@rcoop1 4 ай бұрын

Randy Awesome video, I watch many KZfaq videos on the ups and downs of Living in Thailand as a retiree! I like yourself am from southern California! I have no desire to live here anymore. I visited Thailand twice last year and I have never been more relaxed in my life. As a retired police detective I was so impressed with how safe I felt even on the subway (which I would not dare ride the METRO!) Well thanks much! I hope to buy you that coffee in person in the next few months as I'm going to take the chance at a new life.🙏🏽

@user-lc2hc5gg7k 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm soon to be a retired teacher from the U.S. I am also a solo female traveler. You'll love spending more time in Thailand. It's a wonderful, safe country for many retired Americans, especially those of us who've had very stressful jobs. Enjoy your time there! It's a very safe country for male & female expats. Congratulations on your decision to be in Thailand.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Yes, I feel super safe (well except on the roads) in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. But even in BKK I never felt uncomfortable, even at night. Hope to see you sometime.

@888jimm 4 ай бұрын

I felt that same thing in Manila.... also from Socal and I'm a " Situational Awareness" kind of guy....mind you they had armed guards outside the stores .... But I felt safe and peaceful not like here.

@billytheweasel 4 ай бұрын

I took that chance on a new life. It's detective-grade smart to review pros & cons before living here too, as Randy advises. Immigration can be frustrating at one place, abusive the next! Medical is super convenient here and high quality is available. It's safe, yes, but it's the Thai people... they aren't looking for an excuse to lash out. They look for an opportunity to smile, laugh and joke.

@alexashmead6800 3 ай бұрын

I'm not clear whether you like California or Thai. Do you refer Metro in Thailand and safe. I'm from London

@user-wn6vk8mw7d 4 ай бұрын

Thank You so much for a very nice movie. As a non-native English speaker, I greatly appreciate that You speak perfect English, calmly and pleasantly and that there is a text strip in the lower part of the film. (most people who post videos here are English speakers who speak as if they met the neighbor at home down the street.) As a native of Sweden with our cold winter climate, Thailand has become my winter paradise. Not only for the climate, but also because of the incredibly friendly population, their calmness and hospitality and of course the good food. I also love their culture, their religion and the way they treat the animals. After a hard life as a self-employed person in Sweden, my stays in Thailand will now be longer, will change from three week vacations to at least 3 to 4 months during the Swedish winter. And as we say in Sweden, you must take the customs where you come, calm, friendly and with a smile on your face. Thanks for a nice movie. Best regards Leif, Sweden 😂

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sincerely for such a nice message.

@vershaletyus7509 2 ай бұрын

Thank You for this video, fully understandable, I’m working on this now and I needed all this information on all your topics 🙏🏽❤️

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

@kimphilley621 3 ай бұрын

Very nice job of summing up what to do and not to do. Thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Kind of you. Thanks!

@Nasamike 4 ай бұрын

Planning to retire next year when I am 68. Thanks, absorbing all the information I can.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

I was a YT addict on Thailand leading up to my move. I get it! Thanks.

@pamelaalston4178 4 ай бұрын

What about the taxes that is proposed for foreigners living there for more than 180 days?

@gregpride4748 10 күн бұрын

Proposed. Yawn

@marko5937 4 ай бұрын

Excellent advice - well presented! Thank you for preparing this.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@catherinecaughey4839 3 ай бұрын

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@bigwaidave4865 4 ай бұрын

A refreshing and informative video. Quite frankly after first coming to Thailand 21 years ago now retired here in Bangkok since 2018 I don’t know why I watch these videos. They certainly weren’t around when I had to make a decision but I knew after two or three trips to Thailand. This was the place for me. your advice to those thinking about Thailand, as a place to retire is spot on. 🙏

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

That's a very nice thing to say as an experienced expat. Thanks. And glad you have made a nice life for yourself in Bangkok. Best wishes and come again.

@roblacyclist1170 4 ай бұрын

Lots of good and wise advise in this video, Randy. 🙏.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ahmadfarrall2097 4 ай бұрын

Never been to Thailand. Listened to a few KZfaqrs . This gentleman really has made the most sense and best advice

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Hey, I got "gentleman" and "best advice" in one day! I will feel good all day. Thanks Ahmad!

@calvinfreeman2112 3 ай бұрын

Great video...heartfelt, genuine, motivating, and informative to the viewer. I would add, narrow down a city or province, and stay at least 30 days there to get a really good feel...the rest just follow the video guidelines as a solid roadmap to Thai Assimilation

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! Yes, it would be nice to spend more time in each city before narrowing it down. I was trying to be practical for the amount of money people are willing to spend before staying longer in one city to see it it is right for them.

@user-yn3fn5gt8r 4 ай бұрын

Great video that helping expats adjust to the new country,Thank you very much.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks so much!

@ianpatrick23 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing important considerations to be happy in Thailand

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian. Appreciated!

@gilchristhaas9865 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful set of reflections and suggestions! I lived in Taiwan for 12 years and as an American felt more or less completely integrated after 2-3 years. All of the suggestions you make are the same suggestions I would have made to people taking up life in foreign countries.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Gil! Much appreciated.

@richyclubsport5155 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, I'm retired, live in England and booked to spend three months in Thailand next winter to escape the miserable weather to see for myself if it's for me, I've had holidays there before, but that's different. Great insight to what it's actually like longer term.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

I wish you great success!

@Layput 3 ай бұрын

But you have snow. Snow is great.

@PeevyMctweevy 3 ай бұрын

The drawback for Brit's who are thinking about retiring to Thailand is that you will not receive your annual state pension increase..

@richyclubsport5155 3 ай бұрын

@@Layput not had snow where I live for 15 plus years

@caperboy32 3 ай бұрын

Wonderfully informative video. Thank you.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Hope to see you here again.

@icarus166 4 ай бұрын

Liked. Much love good man. And everyone reading this as well ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I hope you visit again.

@mikelalor424 4 ай бұрын

Good video as always. I agree with your list, and note that a person with those issues in Thailand likely had the same problems in their home country. Moving overseas for a 'fresh start' is an attempt to run away from problems, and rarely works. Once a person gets those behind them and I believe they would find Thailand to be a great place.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Excellent point and you remind me that is one I wanted to make! 555 Too late now.

@user-iw8jf7lp6x 3 ай бұрын

Hi, yes visa are a huge issue here! Living in China for almost 20 years , it was way EASIER to get visas than here in Thailand. I am a fully certified teacher from Canada, and getting the proper visa in Thailand is/was a nightmare. Also checking in with the police station every 90 days is frustrating. China did not even require that. Also Thailand is very expensive compared to the salaries offered. I live a very simple life as a single mom and a teacher. I'm considering going back or leaving soon. The people are lovely, but that doesn't pay the bills. Thank you for your post.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for an excellent post. Yes, Thai people can live on low Thai salaries because many live together, adult kids with parents, aunts and uncles sharing places etc. Hard if you are single on a Thai salary. And I agree, the visas can be a pain with the exception of the LTR and to a lesser extent, retirement visas, which are not hard as long as you tick all the boxes on the requirements of you.

@littletravelmonkey6727 3 ай бұрын

Do you speak Chinese?

@wolfgangklawonn5091 3 ай бұрын

I agree 99%.

@gregpride4748 10 күн бұрын

Visa in Thailand are easy. It’s called “use an agent”. It’s what they do 💡

@rickysackfield8796 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video thanks a lot

@phonexayphetdara6709 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very good information.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Very nice of you, thanks.

@orawancarlile6192 4 ай бұрын

You hit on the nail for living in a different community than what you are accustomed to. By the way, the sunshine here is twice as strong as in the So. CA so don't forget to wear "sunglasses" to block out the light and UV preventing cataracts. Take Care!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Big thanks!

@danegorman19 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the video and it’s been on my mind for years. I’ve been married to my Thai wife for about 22 years now and we think we will mostly split our time between the two. I want her to have time with family and we also love our home here in FL. We are in the process of getting our daughter her Thai citizenship as she was born here in the U.S. and this is so she has options and will be able to purchase property (or I will in her name) so we ALL have options. That’s what important for me is the freedom to live in either place. I love Thailand but I also love my home.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

You sound like me! We are lucky.

@user-xn6mk3in4b 3 ай бұрын

Excellent tips, well thoughts and advice. Thank you very much Randy. Miss joy in this vid.😁

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll tell Joy she was missed!

@genericdeveloper3966 4 ай бұрын

I knew every single point but still watched anyway. Good video.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Hey, nice to hear that. Thanks and best wishes.

@user-lc2hc5gg7k 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Randy. Thank you for the wonderful video. Thailand is also safe for female travelers of all ages. I always feel safe with Thai people. Your video discusses some very important points of consideration. I do see and hear about many foreign guys who return to their countries unfortunately because of money. Money gets people into trouble for a variety of reasons. Like you said, a budget and having a cushion are necessary. I have a specific savings account reserved for a medical emergency to be ready when I will live more full-time abroad. That tiny details can give retirees abroad peace of mind.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes $ is an issue everywhere and all over the world, emergencies come up and people are not prepared. The worst is seen in the US. Witness homeless people everywhere in all our large cities now. Sad.

@sdnalyam 3 ай бұрын

Easy solution would be if Thailand adopted 3 month visas like most countries. Majority of people would be happy to spend 3-6 months in Thailand and then go to their home country or other countries. This would solve most of the issues.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

100% agree. I think it is coming but the gov is not too fast moving.

@johnnielson4341 3 ай бұрын

Thailand has a 3 month visa. Various versions.

@seans7228 3 ай бұрын

100%

@faiolapat 2 ай бұрын

If they don’t want to give me a 3 month visa then I won’t waste my time to go there. There are more accommodating and cheaper places in SE Asia.

@seans7228 2 ай бұрын

@@faiolapat Agree 100%. Many other SEA countries need my money. The disparity between Thai visa rules and Cambodian visa rules is so tremendous. I'm also offended they are giving Russians 90 day visas but not Americans or Europeans.

@per4752 4 ай бұрын

One of the best info video all time, thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Wow, what a nice thing to say!

@yorkpa3767 4 ай бұрын

As always, wonderful video Randy. Very thoughtful points for consideration. I plan on visiting Thailand for several weeks in September, and perhaps a few other countries in Southeast Asia. My only reservation for Thailand is that you are not legally allowed to volunteer unless it is through some paid agency. I really like the idea of giving back and this is just a much easier thing to do in the Philippines. IMO ;)

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Good on you for volunteering. I've spent a life volunteering and many happy memories. I admit I don't know much about the complexities of volunteering. I would think there are many community projects that are not organized that anyone can lend a hand to?

@peterelphick7045 3 ай бұрын

Cool, calm and 100% correct. Exactly the advice that any person heading to Thailand needs >>>

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Very nice of you, Peter. Sincere thanks.

@KenHubbard-jz1vq 3 ай бұрын

TRY VIETNAM, OR PHILIPPINES, BALI LAOS IS GOOD BURMA DANGEROUS , I TRIED THAILAND CHANG MI ACTUALLY , DIDN'T STAY ,NOT FOR ME NOW IM IN VIETNAM FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS , JUST DO IT

@jsEMCsquared 2 ай бұрын

This is the best informative vidi on an important subject. Thankyou so much! I am downloading this one and subcribed.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a nice comment. Glad to have you here.

@kerrysum1952 3 ай бұрын

That was a very good video about Thailand. I agree with all the things you say.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it!

@beinaj 3 ай бұрын

Certainly enjoyed your video. I came to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in 2007 to teach English. I thoroughly enjoyed those years living Thai style and interacting with Thai children and other teachers. Unfortunately, the Thai govt prefers young teachers and I soon aged out. I lived in Rayong but not happily so I relocated to Jomtien, where I found my perfect balance. When Covid hit, I became quite an introvert and discovered I like that life style. Not for everyone but it works for me. I rarely leave my condo which has a lovely Gulf view, my groceries are delivered and I do the vast of my "shopping" through Lazada. I am happy and feel quite blessed. Best wishes to you and Joy!!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Janie. I joke sometimes all I need is a plant-filled big balcony or patio, a nice view, an umbrella or awning, a comfortable chair, a good book, an iced tea and something good to snack on. So you are on to something. Continued happiness.

@Ania-bw6se 3 ай бұрын

Hello. I love Thailand and am considering retiring there. How di you meet quality men to date?

@beinaj 3 ай бұрын

@@Ania-bw6se Chances are slim, slight, and none.

@fredericksmith7418 2 ай бұрын

I was born an introvert people seem to have trouble understanding that . I like interaction but prefer my own company .

@dantee7893 22 күн бұрын

@@Ania-bw6seBe useful and resourceful and don't despair until you do. Be a tour guide to new comers? Join online groups specific to your country visiting Thailand (or more general, like expats in Bangkok). Quality men do quality things, we generally don't like the club/bar except for say playing pool or hanging out with friends in live music bars. All men love beautiful sexy women, but quality men want something more, offer something more. There are many more things you can do, if you are willing to work at it.

@islanddon865 4 ай бұрын

I have lived in several countries. I loved the experience. But one thing really helped. And that was, learning to be very proficient in the local language and customs. I also learned the History, Geography and Cultural (Painting, Sculpture, Literature, Music and Architecture) aspects of the host country. In other words, do your research and homework!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Yes, learning at least some Thai is so beneficial and makes life there easier and more fun.

@graham2155 2 ай бұрын

A very informative video. Thank you! I am a 64 year old British guy living in Switzerland. Planning my first "look see" trip to Thailand this year.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 ай бұрын

Great for you. That should be fun to plan and do. I hope you check out many parts of Thailand, city, beach, mountains in the north. All so different.

@UdomitBeppa 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us! Best wishes from Udo in Puh Kradueng

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Very nice of you! Thanks and best wishes.

@HumbleTravels 4 ай бұрын

All good points. Not sure this video prepares you for any of these but all important things to think about. I spent my 40s there. Lots of great things about Thailand but after 10 years of teaching English at a university, I’d had enough. No plans to go back but the food is awesome.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Good to hear from you.

@TurquoiseSunsets 3 ай бұрын

Sadly, can't agree with the food issue but some of it is very good.

@whaleshrimp111 4 ай бұрын

I have been retired in Thailand for 25 years. Retired Global Life's advice is very solid, useful information. I would add one thing to it. Get out and do the things you love in Thailand and there you have a very good chance to meet your people. I always wanted to make inflatable kayaking white water videos. Once I was set up here I did just that. I hired some local people and involved a few foreigners who just showed up. This was a great 3 year long adventure and led to meeting the woman and paddling the rivers. So much to see and do and so little time.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Great post!! Thanks.

@mauimixer6040 Ай бұрын

Great, where do you go, I'm guessing up north near CM ? What's the name of your company, so I can do a trip when I get there in a couple months? 🤙😎

@42chromedome 2 ай бұрын

I have just watched this episode and think the points you brought up were very informative, keep up the good work, Keith

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Always nice to hear nice comments. Visit again.

@mauriciolee7349 4 ай бұрын

Randy, your video is full of wisdom. It consists of advices on how to find happiness. From my experience, your advices regarding love, finance, health issues, moving to a new location, integrating oneself into a new environment are accurate and effective. They are applicable anywhere in the world regardless of where I move to. The wonderful thing is you have successfully used them to get what you want. The smiles on your and your wife’s faces show it all. Your advices are life lessons to me. I have jotted down a note on my laptop after watching your video. I titled it “How to be HAPPY”. Sir, you’ve made my day! I wish you and your family all the luck, happiness and good health.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Mauricio, what a nice comment. Thank you sincerely from both Joy and me.

@mauriciolee7349 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife You're both welcome

@scotniver7180 3 ай бұрын

Good stuff.. knew most of this. Clean sober 34 years. I came here 30 years ago. Read write and can communicate. Taught scuba 10 years on Phuket my off season ( Alaska commercial fisherman) Started training muay thai 2006 Still train today.. Started a charity in Buriram 12 years ago. I drive up once..twice per month. Best experience.. Have real estate here. Love Thailand

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Can I be you? 555, sounds like you have a fun and adventurous life. Good for you my friend.

@scotniver7180 3 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife driving up to buriram after tomorrow. Kids wanna go to the water park. Plus, one has a birthday. Amphur Prakhon Chai. Siriyapark. Fun stuff.. kickboxing tomorrow 😉

@adad1270 2 ай бұрын

@scotniver7180 555...from the internet: "In Thai internet slang, "555" is used to represent laughter. This is because the number 5 in Thai is pronounced as "ha." So when Thai speakers type "555" online, they are essentially typing "hahaha" as we might use "LOL" or "haha" in English. It's a way to indicate that something is funny or amusing." I didn't know this before seeing it here.

@consulthai 4 ай бұрын

Hi Randy. Great video again ... Written from the perspective of a professional with choices. I can certainly relate to it but let's be realistic about retired men who end up in Thailand . Many,many don't have a wide variety of choices , especially back home where they may live on a pension dealing with inflation. Coming to Thailand as retirees is one choice to stretch their budget and improve living conditions . Unfortunately they end up on a shoe string budget accommodation wise but still better than at home. Their happiness level is a bit academic, it's more about management of their lives on meagre resources. This is one segment of the retirees in Thailand and quite sizable. Whether they end up single or coupled depends on their personality types. Some people can handle "loneliness" , others can't. If they're rural types there are many nice Thai rural ladies who could be good partners . No country is like your home country unless you switch like from the US to Canada or Australia. Coming to SEAsia is a cultural switch and you have to accept that or you might be like fish out of water . Your general advice at the beginning of the video is spot on. Don't make a hasty decision on the basis of a holiday . And may I say, don't burn all your bridges . With the best plannings things could still go pear shape and you may have to cut your losses. Like a divorce.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Always wise comments, Tom. You know what is funny, I rarely meet the shoe string budget type expat. I don't mean they are rolling in dough, but they seem to be quite comfortable, socially active with a disposable income to do things without financial analysis, like going out to eat all the time (thanks to the fact it is so cheap to eat local Thai foods). But I guess this group you talk about could exist and they are just not visible to me, since they are not the ones socially active and like the person described above. So maybe this group is not very visible for me to see. Where do you interact with those in this group to even know they exist. I don't mean the rare one, but a sizable number? As always, thanks for your input.

@consulthai 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLife I don't interact with them . I knew a couple of expats in CM who were on a pension and lived in a studio room with facilities for about 9000 baht a month,used local transport, ate local food ,a few beers and an occasional massage ,wink, wink .. They're not typical in Chiang Mai . But in Pattaya/ Jomtien area they're sizable and I saw many ,a sad sight . I had seen some shoplifting, begging and collapsed on the beach . To these people Thailand is a refuge to escape to, a Last Chance Saloon . I'm not a sociologist but I observe . Some people ,like you,a lawyer , and like me ,a former professional entrepreneur, have choices because of our own efforts. Other people may not,fallen on hard times,bad decisions, broken hearts,you name it . You can change locations but you bring baggage with you . Because of who you are you give great advice to an audience who have some resources which allow better choices than poorer people. The ones with choices can retire here and at the same time remain mobile. The others are stuck here providing they can manage the minimum requirements for a visa . This is the final destination. It's not a bad way to finish,at least you're not freezing. Last week I had to go to Bkk Immigration to get my 20 year Elite extension. If you ever had to go there you would see the full gamut of various expats and observe some ..many, of the types I'm talking about. In Pattaya Immigration it's much worse . I sometimes wonder why the government here allow such a low threshold. I mean many of these expats don't contribute much but eventually become a burden .

@chubbychops1000 4 ай бұрын

excellent video ...thank you. YES a fuller life in Chiang Mai. ...for sure

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

It really is! Glad you agree. Best wishes.

@christineservalli9308 4 ай бұрын

Highly appreciated your vid. Compliments will follow you and subscribed. Regards from CH🇨🇭

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Christine, thank you!

@martypoll 4 ай бұрын

Some of the unexpected expenses associated with first arrival are the cost of a hotel while you are looking for a long term rental. Then when you do find a place to stay you will be asked for 2-3 months rent in advance.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Actually it is first month and one extra is the norm, but that is true about everywhere, except in Thailand there is not the big investigation into your past to see if you are rent worthy.

@tonymonument4658 4 ай бұрын

I’m about to move to the Philippines your advice was easy to transfer from Thailand to the Philippines so thanks you

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@MrMonland 3 ай бұрын

Awesome advise for retirement in Thailand. Very detail explanation. Awesome.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Such a nice comment! Thanks!

@anthonyomoko6433 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Anthony.

@Makeitblue127 3 ай бұрын

22 years in Thailand but never more than 6 months per year. Works great for me!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Wow, great. I'm not too different. I still come back to CA due to so many family and home ties. A great balance.

@krismurphy7711 3 ай бұрын

My Plan

@Makeitblue127 3 ай бұрын

@@krismurphy7711 don’t wait too long my friend, life’s short

@sukonsiripoksup8981 3 ай бұрын

One of the best and informative video. Thumbs-up.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Really nice of you. Thanks!

@sukonsiripoksup8981 3 ай бұрын

@RetiredGlobalLife Iwas really appreciated with all the suggestion you have given to foreigners. As a Thai , may I say... no place like home. Khobkhun ka.

@mauimixer6040 Ай бұрын

Wow, great, just what I was looking for, good info on Chaing Mai, which is where I plan on retiring to, mostly. Glad you mentioned that here and I'll be seeing those next !🤙😎

@RetiredGlobalLife Ай бұрын

Thanks and an advance welcome to Chiang Mai.

@scottcarter3392 4 ай бұрын

I'll be there in 2025 April. A tip do not go to Thailand overweight. You will suffer badly with the heat and humidity!!! I'm done mostly carnivore for 4 months down over 80 lb it worked for me good luck guys

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Hey Scott, big congratulations on the weight loss. My problem is putting weight on as I'm too skinny... we are all so different, but I know from others how difficult it can be to lose weight. And 80 pounds, wow.

@rczeien 4 ай бұрын

I was in Thailand, not that long ago. I lost 8 pounds in two weeks while eating all I want. I think you could go to Thailand, overweight, the problem will take care of itself.

@FarangbanNok420 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLifeeat raw honey mate you will soon pile the pounds on

@patrickglennon7058 4 ай бұрын

With the heat and sensible eating the weight will fall of you, I'm down 30 lbs in a year, 20 lbs to go.

@Freedom-33 4 ай бұрын

I retired here 3 years ago, age 33. I came here cold turkey, just sold everything and came. I watched 100+ hours of Thailand vlogs though so I knew exactly what I was going to get. Wasn't surprised by much. After 3 years now though. Reasons I would leave: pollution, western influence, boring? Boring being the primary driver. Everything is new and interesting at the beginning but it becomes "normal" after awhile. My home country of Canada was very boring and predictable, and now that is becoming the case here. Thailand will always be my SE Asia home base though (elite visa/easy travel/very safe and friendly people).

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Haha, I think you are easily bored... And congrats on retiring at 33!

@thegoldendog7991 4 ай бұрын

Perhaps retiring at 33 contributed to your boredom as there is a lot of free time to fill. I’m a retired Canadian as well (retired at 54) and find myself craving a different lifestyle. Maybe Thailand, but I think it’s really a fantasy coming from boredom rather than a real desire to be there. I’m at a crossroads.

@Freedom-33 4 ай бұрын

@@thegoldendog7991 I consume information faster than most. I am not “bored” in the way most people would think (IE: nothing to do). I just find it becoming stale/normal and the things I see/do aren’t as interesting as they used to be so I call it bored If your 54 and retired, sell your stuff and move to SE Asia Nothing left in western countries for the average person

@omegoa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this nice, clear, level-setting video. Your presentation style is calm and informative. Appreciate you, subbed and will watch out for more.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing. I hope to see you here again.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing. I hope to see you here again.

@jocko_ 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.. your advice is excellent.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Very kind of you! Can I get you to talk to my adult children . . .

@glendahill 4 ай бұрын

I lived and worked in Asia for 5 years, you need to sum it up and acount for your stay. Asia is the best place to be, and Im a western woman

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Always nice to see you as a regular here, Glenda. (:

@altriplett9099 3 ай бұрын

Do you have “forever “ money? From social security, defined benefit pension plans? Or savings/401-k? Perhaps a mix? If you’re depending on the former, you’re probably going to be ok, as long as you’re able to stick to your budget. Those with forever money need to realize the limits of their income, including aside money medical/repatriation insurance. Plus, if you’re with a native partner, what steps can/should you take, to ensure your partner doesn’t lose everything on your death! Those depending on savings/401-k’s and such have a bigger hill to climb, IMHO! Listen to the advice of this channel! Try before you buy, especially if you’re income isn’t lifetime money!

@BoninBrighton 13 күн бұрын

I’m interested to hear from women retiring to Thailand.

@45alanp 4 ай бұрын

Very nice video ! Helpful ! Going to Jomtien end of this month, for 3 months. Thinking about moving to Thailand next year ! Thank you . Oliver from Los Angeles.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

I hope you visit will help you decide and make the best decision for you. Take care.

@edwinhansen5483 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I’m arriving in Nov or Dec to see if I like it.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Great months for most of Thailand. Have fun.

@danielbianchi3479 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been living in Chaingmai for over 12 years , now that I’m older I can’t tolerate the intense heat during April-June! But my S S goes so far hear I live much better then I could in the states !

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Danaiel. I bet you take that savings and spend some time at Samui or one of the islands. And escape the smoke Feb-April too.

@adad1270 2 ай бұрын

@RetiredGlobalLife Sounds like it'd be best to not be in CM for the 5 mths of Feb-June. So that leaves 6-7 mths in CM; good for long visits!

@danielbianchi3479 26 күн бұрын

@@adad1270Yes I decided to go to Nepal for the hot season from now on! March to August I will be gone ! Over 100 degrees is crippling , plus the humidity is draining!❤

@flutingaround 4 ай бұрын

I did an exploratory visit for 2.5 months, but the heat and air quality made me ill. I'm very active and I couldn't adapt. Beautiful country and culture, though. I'll be back for a shorter visit someday, maybe November when they aren't burning

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. The rainy season and through December are ideal for me.

@TheJerrycon 4 ай бұрын

You made a good call. Thailand is the wrong choice for outdoors people. If you could be happy living on a submarine or a space station, this is the place for you.

@flutingaround 3 ай бұрын

@@TheJerryconYes, I'm the outdoorsy type. I'm in Nepal now, and will do the Colorado trail this year. 😅

@gregpride4748 10 күн бұрын

Google “tropical heat” before going there then whining 🤦‍♀️

@zandervanhoepen6543 4 ай бұрын

Really good advice. Thank-you.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Zander. Appreciated.

@lesmartinsings 3 ай бұрын

Great advice, and thanks from someone who lived in Thailand for 12 years

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words from an experienced Thailander.

@davidbailey8308 3 ай бұрын

A great video. I agree with 99%. I'm an Australian who has been visiting Thailand for 24 years. I met and married a Thai lady back in 2012, and had 7 years of great time together back in Australia until she wanted more than I could give and 3 years on we divorced, on the other hand my best friend dated and married a bar girl about a year before me, and not only are they happy and flourishing they are expecting 2nd child next month. Loyalty is most important because Thai women see temptation everyday.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, David, very good post.

@worldlife9834 4 ай бұрын

Thailand offers a wealth based retirement system. This system takes full advantage of foreigners who aren't aware of issues related to living in Thailand.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Can you explain your comment? Thailand wants high earners here to spend $. All countries do. And they make it easier to get a visa, like LTR, when you have more $. But I see nothing in them taking advantage of those people. They can spend their $ as they wish. So what do you mean.

@scottgeen3062 4 ай бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLifehi scott from New Zealand would 8million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you for your advice

@humungushumungus213 4 ай бұрын

@@scottgeen3062no, you need a little more

@raymunddonguines2083 3 ай бұрын

Hi Randy. We are new subscribers. My wife is Thai who grew up in the Chicago area. I’m Filipino and grew up in Guam. We currently live in SF, CA. We visited Thailand several times with and without family. Planning on staying longer next time. Viewed several of your videos. Very informative and will keep up looking out for new material. Thanks for this channel. Best Ray and Olay.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you, Ray and Olay. Hope to see you here again.

@johnveca2979 Ай бұрын

Great vid. Thanks for sharing your experience and insights. Chok Dee Khrap!

@RetiredGlobalLife Ай бұрын

Thanks John. I hope you visit again.

@martypoll 4 ай бұрын

I bought my Thai health insurance policy at 62. I am now 68. As you said it excludes preexisting conditions of which I have few. My strategy (and suggestion to others) is to buy a policy with a large deductible. That way you pay for routine health care out of pocket but you have coverage for anything serious. A large deductible keeps the cost down. For example, I bought a 10 million baht policy with a 40,000 baht deductible. I’ve never had a bill more that 20,000 baht. I’ve also set aside money to take care of health care costs, not covered by insurance, when I become old and frail. I think a mistake people make is thinking you will just return home if you get sick. That may work if you have a heads up on cancer but won’t help you if you have a serious vehicle accident. I chose to not pay for Medicare Part B. Another decision elderly Americans have to consider.

@PeterBren 4 ай бұрын

I will be amazed if a Thai insurance pays. There be 20 reasons why they will not, and then you will have to take them to a Thai court. Good luck with that! 😂

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Good advice re the large deductible. Routine medical care in Thailand is so cheap it is not a worry, whereas in the US the same minimal care would cost thousands.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Peter, what do you base that on? As an insured you have to read your policy to see what the underwriters agreed to cover. It is a contract. Many people do not bother with that but it is short-sighted. Many insurers don't pay because it is excluded. That being said, you are right about some of the "offshore" companies, which are not as reliable. But actual Thai companies, are quite solid IMO. Thanks for the input!

@martypoll 4 ай бұрын

@@PeterBren My policy is with Pacific Cross. I know PC operates in the Philippines. It is a pretty big company. I’ve seen people who say that PC has paid their claims and some not. The question of which insurance company comes up often and there are always people that love a particular company or hate it. There are the people who don’t believe in insurance at all. I have the resources to cover my health care needs insurance or not. In the meantime I’m going to be optimistic about Pacific Cross. I did have accident insurance through my bank. I made a claim and they paid promptly.

@PeterBren 4 ай бұрын

@RetiredGlobalLife I base it on the many reports of foreigners who were not paid on a claim. The worst are traffic accident claims. The only time they might pay is when the insured has been paying premiums for years, and the Thai company wants the premiums to continue. Anyone been paid from a Thai insurance company on a short term policy?

@davegibson79 4 ай бұрын

Finding friends was the hardest for me. It's okay in Bangkok, but in Pattaya or another town if you're under 50 and don't speak Russian, you're not going to have many foreign friends. Finding thais with good enough English for real friendship is tough. The Philippines is much easier because there's so many younger filipinos who have great English and filipinos are much more socially extroverted. Personally, I'd move to cambodia over thailand as the value for much is much better these days, but if you're young enough that you want nightlife, cambodia doesn't really have it except in the backpacker places, so if you're a forty something you fall through the gaps of being too young to hang up the dancing shoes and too old to play beer pong with the crusty youngsters with their braids and cheap tattooes. Thailand and cambodia are nicer places to live than the philippines though, which is crowded, has bad internet and fairly bad food and is a bit more authoritarian.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

You are right about easier to find English speakers in the Philippines than Thailand. Co-working spaces is a good place to meet people on the under 50 side but you are perhaps right. More social stuff for older people that is organized. But attitude is everything. I went from an introvert often alone to being outgoing. One day I'll have to tell the story how that came about for me.

@yanzi1291 18 күн бұрын

@@RetiredGlobalLifeI am waiting for your personal story 😅 Thank you so much for your great videos!

@RetiredGlobalLife 18 күн бұрын

@@yanzi1291 Thanks!

@abedch1 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the best informative videos I watched, every word and sentence counts , thanks for your efforts, I hope we can meet one day , i am from south California too.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Wang. Lot of us SoCal people in Thailand it seems.

@nigelstarkey2233 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Randy. I’ve lived and worked in Thailand for 20 years. So a lot of the stuff I know already. However now I’m about to embark on the final pphase in my life, retirement. and you have given me some good advice.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Does not sound like you need any advice from me after 20 year,s my friend! Maybe you should be giving the advice. (:

@louiswong6206 4 ай бұрын

CM is nice place to live except the acute air pollution sometime of the each year. How do you coppe with it?

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

Like many people with the resources to do so, I try to take extended vacations or trips home in Feb/March/April.

@johnnielson4341 3 ай бұрын

7:30 A retirement visa requires that you have at least $1,850/month income. I use that as a "rule of thumb". If you have less than that you're going to struggle.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

If you look at my cost of living vid you can see you can honestly live a simple live on less. Depends on what you consider essential in lifestyle etc.

@regtowers4914 3 ай бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on moving to Thailand and planning to stay there. Just good sound advice on preparing to embrace a new culture. Most importantly make Thai friends, not just expats. And contribute to the culture.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

So true. Astute comment.

@waynevosper3407 3 ай бұрын

interesting video Randy. Thank you.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Wayne. I appreciate the comment.

@Basman59 4 ай бұрын

Frankly, this could be considered reasons NOT to go in the first place. That aside, Thailand's continual tweaking of visas, the potential; for taxation, the crappy air quality in Bangkok and Chiang Mai are sufficient reasons to consider say, Cambodia, or better still Albania where there is no visa required for US citizens for one year, no tax on foreign income and only 15% tax on earnings. To my mind Thailand is driving people away.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 ай бұрын

You are correct. The government is making decisions without too much clarity for expats like the new tax law. I think when it settles it will not affect 99% of expats at all, but there has been no effort to clarify. And they shot themselves in the foot with last year's Elite visa changes. But I'd still take day to day life in Thailand compared to most of the surrounding countries, even if they are easier to get a visa. And in some of them, the burning is an issue there too. Bangkok's smoke is partly due to burning in Cambodia.