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@@macbrewster2392 Hi Mac. I am not sure as I have never had the need and I don't know anyone who has done this. You are allowed to bring the equivalent of $US 20,000 into the country without declaring it. I hope that helps Cheers Ged

@@Basman59 Thanks for letting me know I will make a note for the next video I do about the magazine. I was never very good at math, most lessons would find me standing in the corner with a dunce cap on my head 😂😂

@@desmcleod2604 Hi Des I am glad that you enjoy them. I look forward to meeting up with you. My magazine comes out on the first of August it would be great reading for your flight 😂😂. Safe travels Cheers Ged

@@TORXGAMING Yes Europe has changed beyond recognition and my country of birth the UK is finished as far as I can see. Hua Hin suits me fine. Cheers Ged

@@justinmcintosh6554 Yes before I came to Thailand in 2017 I went to The Philippines, central and north America, Cambodia and Vietnam to check them out. I had already discounted Europe as I had been to Spain, France and Italy before over the years and though they are nice countries they are having the same woke and illegal immigration problems as many western countries are having. Thailand isn't for everyone but it suits my lifestyle. Cheers Ged

@@TravellingMan20 Hi Brian. Yes I agree the world is changing dramatically. What were once considered affluent progressive countries are going pear shaped and the so-called undeveloped countries are rising. I'm glad that I left the UK when I did because what I see of it now scares me. To think all of those servicemen who died to preserve their country they must be turning over in their graves with what our countries have become. Cheers Ged Cheers Ged

@@truincanada Hi I assume your talking about the DTV visa. Here's an answer that i sent to another subscriber a few days ago that might help you Cheers Ged I don't know much about the DTV visa as it's only just been released. As far as I can make out it is for digital nomads who want to make Thailand their base to work remotely and I am not sure if it covers retirees who want to spend significant time here. I did a Google search so see below what I found out. Keep in mind that what the Thai government says one day they sometimes do a U-turn the next so nothing is written in stone when it comes to Thailand rules. Perhaps you could contact the Thai embassy in London to see if the visa applies to retirees wanting to spend quality time here but not on the normal retirement visa. I hope that this helps. Cheers Ged Holders of the DTV may stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit and can extend the visa once per visit for a further 180 days. DTV holders can bring dependents with them on this visa, including children under 20 and spouses. The visa fee for the Thailand DTV Visa is 10,000 THB The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a newly announced visa designed to support the government’s efforts to increase tourism in Thailand. It provides an incentive to foreigners that work remotely, colloquially referred to as “digital nomads”, to stay and work in Thailand for extended periods without immigration or tax concerns. If you successfully acquire a DTV, you will be rewarded with a 5-year multiple-entry visa and the right to stay in Thailand for a total of 180 days a year, with an option to extend for another 180 days. This is the perfect kind of visa if you’re looking to experience the Land of Smiles as a remote worker and earn income without the many restrictions and drawbacks of standard tourist visas. How Much Does a Thailand DTV Visa Cost? The Destination Thailand Visa costs 10,000 THB. Eligibility Requirements for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) While details regarding how to apply for a Destination Thailand Visa are still pending, some information on the requirements you need to fulfill has already been released. You need to meet the following eligibility requirements for the visa (subject to change): You must be at least 20 years old. You must have enough money to pay for the visa fee. You must prove that you possess at least 500,000 THB in your bank account to support your stay in the country. You must provide proof of employment with a registered company. If you’re a remote worker or digital nomad looking to maximize your journey while also having the option to work during your stay.

@@GaleStephen Hi Steve. Welcome to Thailand. I'm sure that you will have a great time in PKK. Yes I am looking forward to meeting you for lunch. Safe travels.

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 thanks ged ,am loving it ,and can't wait to chill out further down south , I'll get back to you before the weekend to see were we can meet for lunch ,cheers 😀

@@user-fh4uw9ju4f Hi Per Olaf. Thanks I feel that I need to do something different as I am getting too old to do a RUclips channel as it is very time consuming and frustrating sometimes. Hopefully the magazine will go ok and it will give me something to do in my retirement. Thanks for your support I appreciate it. Cheers Ged

Hi, Mark thanks for your input. I have an Australian pension and a UK pension from when I lived in the UK. I also have a small Merchant Navy pension. I try to live my life on my pensions and not dig into my savings or investments on a month-to-month basis. I live well and most months I don't spend all of my pension income and I try to save some for when I want to do a trip around Thailand, go back to visit my family in Australia or if I need a big ticket item. Most months I live on around 50,000 baht which is about AU$2,000. Of course that is just basic living expenses, rent, food, electric and water utilities, petrol, entertainment and going out, and mobile phone charges. It would all depend on your outlook on life and what you like to do in your spare time. If you live frugally not cheaply you can live on your Australian pension. But that would not include medical insurance, upkeep of a car, travelling for holidays around Thailand or returning to Australia occasionally. I would suggest that you try to come to Thailand and spend a few months here before making the big move to check everything out price-wise and try to live on what your pension income will be to see if your pension alone will be enough to live on. Your money will obviously stretch much further here than it will in Australia as the cost of living has skyrocketed there over the years. I am starting a magazine on retiring in Thailand that may help you. The first issue will be published on the 1st of August. Here's a link to a video about it. Good luck with your eventual move. Cheers Ged ruclips.net/video/nceHGMbjyZs/видео.html

@@TORXGAMING Thanks mate. Yes that's the good thing about a magazine you can cram a lot more information into than a video. I am hoping that it will take off as I am getting too old to be travelling around Thailand on a motorbike making videos. 😂😂 😆

@@malin5468 Thanks Colin. It's a new challenge and learning experience and I am enjoying putting it together. Cheers Ged

@@enduranceevehicles Hi Pete. Yes and it's massive. They have also raised it above road level so you don't have to wait at the crossings at Sois 88 and 94 for the trains to pass.

I visit there regular spent time in Bangkok hospital after my back injury last January its a great place I hope to be back there very soon I'm receiving treatment in Ireland at the moment.

@@user-fh4uw9ju4f Hi Per Olaf. I am the same I don't have many farang friends but the ones that I do have are like minded and are happy to be here.

@@user-fe1jg3gs8l Hi Adrian. There's good and bad about living here but the good far outweighs the bad. But your right it's always wise to have a plan B in place. Cheers Ged

@@anthonycarney7849 Hi Anthony. Thailand isn't for everyone but it suits me fine and no country is perfect. I have lived and worked in ten countries and there were good points bad points about living in all of them. I know that many people try to retire to a new country and end up going back home for various reasons but for everyone who goes back there's dozens more arriving. More so in this day and age with many western countries being in turmoil. Cheers Ged

@@snoopy13946 Mate they gave their dog to their daughter to care for it because they decided to enjoy their retirement in Malaysia. I am sure it wasn't an easy decision but the dog was not young and it would have been unkider to take the dog with them to the heat humidity of Malaysia they must have discussed it with their family and decided it was the right decision and they knew that the daughter would love it and take good care of it. Sometimes life doesn't always go to plan. In a perfect world yes, but unfortunately we are not living in a perfect world. Cheers Ged

That was your one take away? 😂

@@ReallyStrongGuy Yes with a dragon wrapped around it

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Beautiful creation. Obviously made by highly skilled people. Thanks for sharing your experiences in that amazing land.

Thanks mate I am glad that they are useful to you. I am starting an online magazine on retirement in Thailand the first issue will be on the first of August that may be of interest to you. . I will make a video about it soon so look out for that. There are so many great areas all with their own pros and cons but most of them with more pros. It will be fun and exciting for you to check them out. Cheers Ged

Hi Alan thanks for your support I appreciate it. . I don't know much about the DTV visa as it's only just been released. As far as I can make out it is for digital nomads who want to make Thailand their base to work remotely and I am not sure if it covers retirees who want to spend significant time here. I did a Google search so see below what I found out. Keep in mind that what the Thai government says one day they sometimes do a U-turn the next so nothing is written in stone when it comes to Thailand rules. Perhaps you could contact the Thai embassy in London to see if the visa applies to retirees wanting to spend quality time here but not on the normal retirement visa. I hope that this helps. Cheers Ged Holders of the DTV may stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit and can extend the visa once per visit for a further 180 days. DTV holders can bring dependents with them on this visa, including children under 20 and spouses. The visa fee for the Thailand DTV Visa is 10,000 THB The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a newly announced visa designed to support the government’s efforts to increase tourism in Thailand. It provides an incentive to foreigners that work remotely, colloquially referred to as “digital nomads”, to stay and work in Thailand for extended periods without immigration or tax concerns. If you successfully acquire a DTV, you will be rewarded with a 5-year multiple-entry visa and the right to stay in Thailand for a total of 180 days a year, with an option to extend for another 180 days. This is the perfect kind of visa if you’re looking to experience the Land of Smiles as a remote worker and earn income without the many restrictions and drawbacks of standard tourist visas. How Much Does a Thailand DTV Visa Cost? The Destination Thailand Visa costs 10,000 THB. Eligibility Requirements for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) While details regarding how to apply for a Destination Thailand Visa are still pending, some information on the requirements you need to fulfill has already been released. You need to meet the following eligibility requirements for the visa (subject to change): You must be at least 20 years old. You must have enough money to pay for the visa fee. You must prove that you possess at least 500,000 THB in your bank account to support your stay in the country. You must provide proof of employment with a registered company. If you’re a remote worker or digital nomad looking to maximize your journey while also having the option to work during your stay, the Destination Thailand Visa is created specifically for you. It is also a perfect fit if you are visiting Thailand to participate in the following activities: Muay Thai Thai cuisine Education and seminars Sports Medical treatment Foreign talent Events related to art and music

Thank you Ged. I really appreciate your reply and attached info. This could be the perfect fit for ourselves as we are still in our 50's and would still need to earn a few penny's while travelling round. Once again thanks, and thanks for all your videos. They really help our decision with the big leap of following our dreams. I will do as you have suggested contacting the Thai embassy in a couple of weeks time, hopefully they would have crossed all the tee's by then. Allan 👍

Hi Des. I am glad that you enjoyed the video and that it was useful to you. Regarding the weather it depends on where you are heading. Generally the wet season is between July and October Down south in places like Koh Samui it can sometimes extend into November. It's also hard to predict the weather patterns as in Phuket a few days ago they had heavy flooding which is unusual for June. Keep in mind October will be a little cheaper but November will be the start of the high season (November until March) and the cost of hotels will be more expensive. I look forward to catching up in person on your visit. Cheers Ged

Your welcome Chris

Hi Paul. Yes I am going great thanks. I am in the process of publishing an online magazine about Thailand so that's taking up a lot of my time. Ao Manao is well worth a visit you will love it there. Safe travels Ged

Hi mate. Thanks for your input and support. I'm glad that you enjoyed the motorbike ride. I hope that you were wearing a helmet 😂😂. Regarding the cameras resolution it's a GoPro and when I bought it it was fantastic. Unfortunately like me it's getting on in age and I have been doing this channel for 3 years without making 1 cent from the channel but it costs me a lot of money to make the videos for travel and other related expenses. So I make do with what equipment I have. I am starting a magazine on living in Thailand in August which will be better for me at my age than trying to make a RUclips channel work for me. So look out for that soon. Cheers Ged

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Yes, it's unfortunate some You Tubers ain't getting the attention they deserve. You included. I bet it has something to do with the You Tube algorithm instead of how good or bad people's productions are. To be honest I do enjoy your videos and will rerun them. How is your magazine going to work? How do I get access?

@@legambaz Hi yes unfortunately RUclips has never really worked out for me though I do enjoy doing it and I have made a lot of friends and acquaintances through the channel but I am getting a bit jaded with it because of the lack of views which is why I am starting the magazine. I will do a video soon explaining about the magazine but basically it will be available through my new website that I have set up. It will cost $2.99 per issue or $20.00 for a yearly 12 issue subscription. It will be digital so you just go to my website and pay $2.99 or if the person has subscribed it will be sent in digital format to them on the first of each month. Cheers Ged

Hi Stephen. It's evening here now. I will send you all of the information that you asked for tomorrow morning. I'm so sorry that you know some of my relatives it could not have been easy for you. 😂 😂 😂 Safe travels next week

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 🤣🤣thanks Ged

Hi Steve yes 199 steps I have walked up them many times Regarding the dentist I use Smile and they are very good I have attached their contact details below. If you contact them they may be able to give you a price before you get here. As for the Sunday Roast, I have attached a link of a video I did earlier on the very subject. But I recommend Le Pub and thank you May and I would be happy to join you there on the 14th. I have attached a video also of how to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok Airport that may be of interest to you. Have a great trip and contact me when you arrive. Safe travels Ged Dentist…ssmiledentalclinic.com/index-1.html Sunday lunch…ruclips.net/video/1tc6W7MS8qU/видео.html Bangkok airport…ruclips.net/video/s92bcM-WE3c/видео.html

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Good Morning Ged , thanks for the links and chat . I look forward to lunch together , I will be in touch during the week with smile and contact you too prior to Sunday when I ve pulled round from the travelling . I ve treated myself to a nice beach hotel near Khao Takiab as a base , great low season deal . Nice cliff top walk from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay , 6 miles , then bus back to get some smoked kippers from Fortunes near the 199 steps , Have a good day , cheers

@@stephengale1692 I lived at The Breeze in Khoa Takiab for a few years. It's a great area to stay in and the Beach is great with lots of restaurants stretching along the beach though it's a little bit out of town but there is plenty of transport to go into Hua Hin. Have a safe and relaxing journey

Yes I am not a big fan of monkeys. There was a band out of the USA with Davey Jones from Manchester as their lead singer called the Monkee's in the mid 1960s, l didn't even like them. 😂 😆 😂

Yes it's a sport for a younger man unfortunately. In a few months I will be 73 and my climbing mountains and hundreds of steps days are numbered. But I must admit it beats staying home and watching TV. 😂😂 😂

Glad you enjoyed it Adrian

Hi Stuart. Yes I can actually afford to travel around, stay in nice hotels and enjoy my life which is something that I wouldn't be able to afford if I was still living in the UK. Cheers Ged

Hi Per-Olaf. I am very wary of monkeys they are cute to look at but can also be vicious if they are hungry Cheers Ged

Yes Thais are very patriotic and even though many of them don't have the advantages that many people in the west have they love their country and are very proud Cheers Ged

Hi Paul. Thanks for your input. It's a very relaxing place and Yes you can take the train from Hua Hin to Pratchuap Khiri Khan station then take a taxi through town to Ao Manao. The train takes about 90 minutes. Buses also run regularly down south with stops in Khiri Khan. Cheers Ged

Hi Colin. I am fine thanks. I hope all is well with you. There are some fantastic areas around Hua Hin that many people don't take advantage of and Ao Manao is one of them. Hopefully catch up with you soon when you visit Thailand next. Cheers Ged

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Hope to see you in August

@@malin5468 Ok I will look forward to it. Safe travels

Hi Des. I am glad that it was useful to you. Cheers Ged

Hi mate. I went by motorbike this time but a few months ago I rented a car to head down south. Here's a link to that video the car company I usually hire from is in the videos description. If they have no cars available try the online advertising app Baht & Sold. Safe travels ruclips.net/video/ocLeFxWzHXs/видео.htmlsi=rpPUIbwZn6ID74JE

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Thanks for info. Very helpful. Enjoy this ban Krut video.

Thanks mate I am glad it was useful to you. If you're thinking of living in Thailand take a look at my books on retiring here. Links to my Amazon book shelf are in the videos description. Cheers Ged Cheers Ged

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Thanks. We will visit in the next few months and decide from there.

Hi Preeya. It's one of my favourites too. I was back there a week ago. Here's a link to the video. Safe travels ruclips.net/video/yDVSDDMb6Mk/видео.htmlsi=EC8m2_cED0zunCY3

Hi Shaun. It's a lovely area to visit so put it on your to-do list. Thanks for the encouragement about the 🍺🍺 I was trying to cut down but your encouraging words have made me see the light. 😂 😂

Thanks Vince and Lek great meeting you both as well. Hopefully see you for a beer next time you are in town. Safe travels mate

Hi Nigel having lived in Middlesbrough for my formative years sunny is not a word I usually associate with the boro but good luck if it's shining. Long term rentals are no problem in small towns like Ban Krut as they cater more for locals and are not inundated with tourists pushing up the prices. The town does seem to be growing as each time I go new accommodation outlets are being built but it's still uncrowded though the weekends and Buddhist holidays can get busy. Be careful of that sun put on sunscreen, drink plenty of water and wear a hat 😂😂😂 Cheers Ged

Cheers Ged.😊

Hi Stuart. Thanks for your input. I have lived here for 7 years now and in all of that time I have never felt threatened or even seen a fight. It does happen in places like Pattaya but that's usually drunken farang fighting amongst themselves or with the locals but when they fight with the locals they invariably come off second best. You can leave your motorbike with your helmet and bags of shopping parked and when you come back everything is still there. Many shops and bars close up for the night by just dropping a blind with no locks to stop people entering and the next day everything is still there. You can't do that in western countries. The Buddhist religion is a very passive religion and children are taught from birth that if they do good in this life then they will have a better life in the next life. Whereas from what I see the Islamic religion is built on aggression where men rule with an iron fist and any other religion is not tolerated. I am not a Buddhist but I am welcomed into their temples with smiles. T

Sorry I pushed send before I finished Things are changing as many of the next generation are not the same as their parents and their grandparents but they still seem to live their lives in a better way than what I see of the kids in other western countries I have lived in. Cheers Ged

Here's a video I did seven months ago about safety in Thailand that may be of interest to you ruclips.net/video/D4ndo2cezf0/видео.htmlsi=5sm8uANQiVL35d8E