After living in THAILAND 3 years WHAT do I REGRET?
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2023
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Next week will be my 3 year anniversary of living in Thailand. Did I do anything right over this period of time? Do I have any regrets? In this video I will discuss this topic!
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After 7 years in Thailand plus 6 in China, this is what I believe:
1) Don't buy property in Thailand.
2) Keep a home country address, bank account, money/investments.
3) Don't get married.
4) Travel and explore to find a place you LOVE, not just like.
5) Try to learn the language - I know it's tough.
6) "Love people, Use things" - not the other way around.
Best wishes, from Bangkok.
I agree, well said. I settled in Bangkok
after 15 years in SE Asia it all comes down to selecting the right wife
@davidreason2783 Your first point "1) Don't buy property in Thailand" are you serious? As a foreign individual You can not own ANY land in Thailand! Period! The only "property" You can buy is an apartment in a multistory building. But do buy a motorbike or a car if you plan to live there long time (unless You are in Bangkok).
There are some ways for owning land by registering a Company witn a Thai co-owner for example, but in that case is it really You that is a land owner?
Or if You are stupid enough (many expats are) to buy the land in Your Thai girlfriend's name, she will let You live on her (Yours?) property (that you paid for) only as long as You provide her (and probably her whole extended family) a good life!
I agree with most. Still have property back home. But, own car.. truck .. half dozen scooters. Condo.. soon 2 condo.
But , I'm 65 and single. Started a charity in Buriram 12 years ago. Drive back and forth with bicycles food and toys.
Still training muay thai.. Can meet lots of good folks doing that. The point is , I'm older ..retired and no doubt will croak soon.
It's my plan to give away the million baht required in the bank. And the Condos. Couple of the kids I've known since babies.
Give them a condo with a nice bank account. Been in Thailand since 93. It's been very good to me. Had some of the best times of my life
if you are stupid, don't buy property anywhere. if you are smart enough you can find a good deal.
I met my Thai wife in 2016 online. Met in 2017, married in 2018 in California. Just had our 5 year anniversary and I'm so in love. She's the best person ever. We get a long so well and there's 23 years difference. If you find the right one, they are the best in the world.
That’s awesome. I like hearing the success stories
Yes, same here, 11 years married.
@@buddhadug congrats
Oh yes true love. It has nothing to do with green card. For some reason the fallin live with older Westen men , get green card and get property when he goes bye bye 😂😂
@@user-wm2tw And? Green card is not a reason. Just enter from the southern boarder, you'll get more. But if I get 20 years of love and care. She deserves whatever I can give her. No difference than an American.
I'm an expat that lives in Colombia. I agree with you that if you can't live happy alone you can't live happy with someone else.
True
So true. I have family and friends, and enjoy their company, but for years I thought there was something wrong with me because I enjoy my own company and being in solitude. It wasn't until I read a book called "Introvert Advantage" when in in College that set me straight. Apparently, it's perfectly mormal to enjoy solitude, alrthough we live in a very extrovert and group-centered society.
@@johncarlson6472 It was the same for me. I was told that if I wasn't in a relationship, and living with someone, that there is something wrong me. I enjoy the peace and quiet of my sanctuary.
I am 66 and in Thailand right now for a month. I get bore after about 3 weeks even I am traveling all over. And always find a gym in which ever Thailand city I am in. Retirement gets boring. Want it get back to the U.S. and check on my properties always something to do. Just sitting around gets old real quick. I don't drink so don't waste time in the bars. People are usually happier when they have goals.
Good think I’m doing this RUclips. Keeps me busy and helps pay for the trips
Same here..I was there 9 months..with the heat keeping me inside..I came back to USA..at least I know know.
I totally agree,I’m older than you lol.....still manage my properties,keeps me mentally and physically occupied,Thailand is great for a month at a time .....
Can you buy and sell properties In Thailand?
Can you get a job as a retiree?
I am contemplating retiring in Thailand. But I would need to do something to occupy my time and make a few bucks.
@@weeknders not legally as a retiree
This movie involving a foreigner getting a girlfriend, marrying her, starting a business, buying a condo and divorcing seems to be very popular among westerners (although the condo is usually lost).
It definitely pays to watch RUclips videos before travelling to avoid becoming the main character of said movie... 😂
Of course if they married 25 years younger. They are as good as they money and as much as they can spend. Delusional people.
It's not just exclusive to Thailand.
@@citizensauto True. The main character in this movie is always a traveller though. 😂
I’m here to provide valuable life lessons
Lived in Bkk for 4 years and my biggest regret was not exploring more. I pretty much went to work, went home, and hung out in the same spots week after week. Wish I just just woke up early on the weekends and taken long walks, bike rides, etc and stumbled upon all the little things hiding within all the sois. Wish I had taken more weekend trips and done more staycations at different hotels around the city. I feel like I missed out on a lot of experiences.
Great city to explore
Don't beat yourself up, thats the norm. My first trip was in 2002, I went with my attorney on his 9th trip. We did BKK and Pattaya. While he schooled me like no other on what to expect and how to act, which set the tone for many successful trips, I came home depressed like you. Went back alone 3 months later and stayed a month. Traveled all over. Wow. I learned something after my 2nd trip and that is I loved Bangkok. Everynight in bangkok is an adventure. Every time I would travel there, I'd stay in BKK 4 days, first two days, then after traveling around, the last 2 days. Sometimes, I will fly back to BKK and do an overnight between island...lol
The big question is when are you going back?
@@GreenyTravels I lived in downtown Huntington beach for just under 20 years 2 blocks from the beach. I started my thailand trips while I lived there. If I saw people walking down the street at 10pm, I'd be a little on edge because you just don't know what to expect. In Bangkok, I stay at the Conrad hotel which is near the US embassy, and NANA. Its not uncomon for me to be up late at night, and I've walked out of the hotell and walked to Sukunvitt more than once at 3 am, with not one care in the world. No fear at all. Thailand is an alternate reality. Its amazing
Go back and try again
I visit Thailand over a hundred times in the last 43 years. Like the people a lot but I know how difficult to be a part of them. Will not buy a condo because of their build quality underneath the Italian marble and German kitchen. There are so many restrictions and on going changes of rules gives me a headache. As much as I love the land and friendly smiles. I get bored after 3 weeks. Seen some positive and negative changes through out the years. But unfortunately!!! I really hope you will have a wonderful, troubleless, healthy stay in Thailand. Like your videos a lot
Thanks Steven. You are right. Nothing easy to understand here. Interesting place though
Excellent recap of your nearly 3 years since retiring here. Thanks for the update Greeny. Hope to see you soon. All the best. Mitch 🙏
Thanks Mitch. Now everyone is cought up as the new chapter will begin
I left Thailand 2 years ago and I’m considering returning permanently. The original plan was to work in the USA until I turn 50 then return to Thailand with a retirement visa. Well I’m 45 years old now and being stateside has been some of the most loneliest 2 years I have ever lived. Gained 50lbs and no longer healthy as in the past. Definitely time to go.
I feel ya. Sucks there
once you experienced life there you might physically leave the country but thailand will be always in your heart ... i left ten years ago and but she never left me ...
Dont go to Thailand because u r LONELY in the USA ...U gonna get screwed - The girls in Thailand are friendly towards Farangs because of the MONEY in their wallets - When that moneys gone ....... u will be LONELY again - N trust me ..They know how to get that money out of your wallet quick time !!!!
I lived there for 4 years and I regret that I left!
Thanks for the update and good luck with your endeavors in Thailand. As far as the traffic goes, I can't do anything but confirm it. This summer, I visited Thailand after a 10 year hiatus. Well let me tell you, the first taxi ride from the airport to my resort I witnessed more near accidents than I had in Europe over the past 10 years, and that's including my almost daily commute to work with my car over the highway and into the big city center.
Worst drivers ever here
Try Lima Peru it’s almost as bad. I was only in Bangkok once and the traffic will drive a person nuts there also
I just love your honesty, it’s amazing how quickly time flies so we should all be preparing for retirement. Having 1 great apartment is enough you can rent anywhere else you fancy,remaining friends with your ex wife is commendable, having a health goal is good too✌🏿🥰
Yea crazy. I may just stay with friends in BKK. I e had some offers. Go back and forth
I learned Thai only to discover they have nothing to say.
😂
You should never get caught up in a relationship in Thailand if you are retired. You retire to enjoy your life if you need a woman just catch and release and then move on
that’s what I’m thinking 🤔
Enjoyed that and thanks for being so candid.
I try to never look back with regrets. As long as we can look ourselves in the mirror and say we did what seemed right at the time then that’s good enough for me. Analyse things too much and it will eat you out.
Coming back to Thailand next week (28th). Can’t wait!.
Cheers again
Absolutely!
Thanks for the recap it’s been a fun journey 🙏🍻🤙
Great show Greeny! Very good content. I had to have shoulder surgery through the VA so I'll b down a bit. Be there as soon as I can travel. Go Lions 5-1 now. Take care and as alway's stay cool,kind and generous!
Great Video! I've been in Southeast Asia for 8 months, four of which have been in Thailand and you're video is spot on. I share some of the same regrets, and the "I Wish I Knew" list grows every day. Best of luck to you and your channel and thanks for making this video.
Appreciate it
Thanks for your honesty & transparency.
I've been living in Thailand, for 4 years now. Married to a thai lady, government officer. So health insurance is not needed. We have 2 houses, one in Bangkok and a second in Southern thailand. I am 58 yrs old, but thailand is getting to me now. I need to get away for a few months, get some of my own English life back. An English pub, fish and chips, understanding all the bullshit being spoken around me. Yes Thailand is a nice country, more smiling faces than England will ever have. After saying that! I seriously need to get away for a recharge. So my flight back to the England is booked for next month.
Understand your sentiments. You'll definitely notice many changes especially after 4 years away. I've been in Thailand just over a month so only just starting my journey. Good luck with your trip.
@@billybob7522 Thank you for your reply. Yes after four years in Thailand, a break is what I need. Come back fully recharged in March. I'm going to work whilst I am back in England also. My wife is fully supportive in this. She understands, I need my own culture for a time. Yes I can believe I am in for a surprise or two on my return.
Good luck, on your Thailand adventures.
Not getting married? We can all fall in love and take the plunge and see it fall apart. Trust in the wrong person is always a regret for me personally.
No wife, happy life.
Lol. That’s a good one 👍
Yup, never marriage again for me. Freedom and protection of my finances are important to me. I have PTSD with a woman touching my credit card!@@genestone4951
Keep your base here in Jomtien. Bangkok got noisy for me after a week, and spending a month each time there was too long and always looked forward t getting back to the ocean. My son goes to university in Chaing Mai. It was okay to visit CM, but the "Mountian" is mostly coverd by the clouds, and once you visit all the Temples, then your down to 1 big mall, and the same local restaurant's, bars..
as far as getting in shape, I go to the gym every morning, and walk in the condo parking garage for 5,000 steps in the morning, flat surface, in the shade.. plus swimming almost every day.. lost 25 lbs in the past year. Riviera condo.
Nice. Amazing pools at the Riviera
Good luck my friend. Thanks for your honesty and the update o n your life. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless you👍🏿.
Thanks 👍
Great post!!! I’ve had my car for a month now - I still question that decision daily, but I love it when I need it!!
Yep. Definitely convenient.
You have been an inspiration to me Greeney, just getting back from Australia and New Zealand. Need to catch up on your videos. I plan to travel there next.
See ya soon
Fascinating watch matey, appreciate it!
Thanks. Just running my mouth
A refreshingly honest chat Greeny. Life is what you make it I find. At the moment Jomtien is my home. I’ve met some great people whilst here and they are a part of the reason I’m still here.
Love it here
Took a early retirement. Spent it in beteeen the USA, Thailand, and the Dominocan Republic. Been to several countries but everything always point back to Thailand. Just love the vibe❤
Next year ill be there to stay but will work, volunteer etc...i need more than just beaches and margeritas. As a ret social worker, and educator need to give back ..
Great video, thank you ❤
Thanks. Still my favorite too.
Thank you for your video,I’m retiring there soon in about 2 years. Very informative information.🙏
Thank you. See you soon. 2 years will fly by
Thanks for sharing your experience it was very informative. All the best in your future endeavors.
Thanks Larry!!
Fantastic video...thank you for sharing. All the best to you Greeny.
Appreciate it
Both have to be happy... people don't realize... being married is the most difficult thing you will every do.... regrets.... never help... but the review of your " regrets " so history does not repeat... is important.... I made a promise to myself "never be on my death bed... wishing I had done something different, but happy I did what I did." Ted
Great advice Ted!!
The reason why old people type with an ungodly amount of unnecessary ellipses will always be a mystery
Greeny, excellent video. You are a really good storyteller. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏🏻.
Appreciate it Rob
You can always keep your place in Jomtien as a base, then just rent month to month in different areas of Thailand to enjoy each place then move to the next if you get bored or want to change things up
Definitely the plan Julian
Greeney, want to tell you appreciate what you do, the content and channel are great... your living your best life, you deserve it, sorry to hear about your day on previous videos..
Thank you. Appreciate it!!
Great to hear Charles is finally coming out to visit you again. I noticed that Fai Fai was the one that drove all the time way back when.
Yep. My chauffeur gone. Now I have to drive
Wow!! Same for me I came back to America inn2020 too but from the Philippines
Good vid Greeny. Getting into a new routine takes 2 weeks. Those two weeks will be painful but could change you.
9am, gym and then 1-3pm, one on one Thai language class. Study 9pm and hit the sack.
I’m gonna try. Time to focus on me
Yes, that's the hard part!
Being a father and also a husband we focus on someone else always and we like it. Now if you can wrap your head around focusing on yourself you'll find happiness. I'm like this, never focus on myself but will try next year when I retire.
You deserve it bro! @@GreenyTravels
@GreenyTravels I'm 55, been in the same shape as you appear. I just moved here 4 months.
Walk as much as you can to places, eat clean, try to get into 30 minute runs on the treadmill. Weight training 5 times a week.
Don't spend more than an hour in the gym and give up comfort food until your happy in the mirror. 6 months your new man.
Great insight into life in Thailand Greeny I’m moving to Thailand soon and like you can’t decide between Bangkok and Pattaya /Jontiem thank you for sharing your experience.
It’s just not easy. I’d be happy at either
I always appreciated the honesty of your channel.
Thank you. I got nothing to hide. I’m not that exciting 😂
Great video, Greeny. I love the Pratumnak area. I’m staying there for 3 weeks in Dec before going to Lao. My plan is 6 months in Jomtien, 6 months back in Vancouver. Maybe in a couple of years, when I’m 65. Shame about the wife; she was a sweetheart. I know what you mean about learning Thai. It’s hard. All languages are. I try hard, but obviously not hard enough. One day, maybe. It’s just so damn important if you’re spending chunks of time there. Good luck with the single life, Greeny. It’s not too bad.
Appreciate the kind words Charlie. Yea. Miss some things about her.
Great recap - true Greeny style which we all love and respect. As for me, IF I ever make the move to Thailand, it would be for 6 months each in Thailand and the USA. Too much in the USA to leave full time but too much not too enjoy in Thailand ( and maybe avoid rainy season). I’m like you still looking for that right place or set of places to call Home in Thailand. Luckily it’s cheap enough to maintain a couple of places there.
Like I said. No right decision where to stay cause they all good. Just got to make decisions and go for it
Fix your mind, you guys like to explore, ask your self what do you want? Happiness is in with us. Peace.
I met my wife many years ago and we became very good friends and she decided to go to Thailand to visit her family in Nakhon Sawan for a few weeks, she contacted me whilst there and asked if I could pick her up at the airport the following week and I did so. On the journey back to her city she asked me if I missed her whilst she was in Thailand and I said yes I did and she replied that she had missed me very much, five months later we married and we are in our eighth year of marriage and we could not be happier, I am a young seventy seven and she is a gorgeous forty seven years young. Love has no age barriers ❤️
She waiting for you to croak
I, too, live in Nakhon Sawan. Not much to do here, but this is where my GF/ future wife business resides.
@@stone-rock I don’t normally take any notice of stupid insulting comments! However just to make you realise how foolish you are, my wife owns a restaurant In Edinburgh and our last valuation was to sell at £800k also she owns two houses worth £1.2m plus two farms in Thailand. All my assets are in a family trust that goes to my two children. 💥💥
@@slamatc67 we are hopefully going to Nakhon Sawan sometime in new year so it would be good to meet for a beer if you would like, it’s also possible that we will from next year stay there for six months each year 👍
Sure, always good to meet new people. Where are you from ?
I pretty much followed you path back in Jan 2021. My 3 year here coming also. I have similar thoughts. It has been a wild ride!
Thanks Rob
Dang... Greeny... A Detroit Police Pension must be pretty generous? Early Retirement. Kids, 2 ex-wives, Travel 100% of time. Nice.... Were you a Financial Genius with investments? (Learning Thai after 60 is HARD)
Lol. I’m comfortable. Not rich.
Nice video greeny thanks for all the information on your recap.
I think the area that you’re at I’ve never been there, but being close to the airport with a ocean view. You can travel anywhere you want to go by Land,sea or air from where you’re at that’s a great location personally, I would have other places to go and go to cheap hotels, like The places Side Trip goes. His RUclips channel shows ultra cheap places that are super nice and clean right across the street from beautiful resorts. That’s all you have to do is buy a drink at the resort to use the pool in a lot of cases. I wouldn’t worry about renting a place somewhere else I would just do the hotel room thing you can get hotel rooms for under $24 in very nice locations sometimes as low as seven or eight dollars. A Basecamp and then satellite places to stay and become a regular at cheaper hotels that’s my plan. Don’t know if I love it we’ll find out….
Even if you wanted to takeoff and go over to the Philippines for a couple weeks, you can catch a cheap airfare right from where you’re at go over and find a cheap place to stay in the Philippines for a couple weeks .
You can’t be safe enough riding around in Southeast Asia on a scooter from the sounds of things. I would consider finding a couple drivers to drive you in your vehicle. Or some kind of took took vehicle once in a while.
Keep your head on a swivel when you’re driving. Sure hear of a lot of expats getting in accidents.
Will probably just rent since I will probably just keep going to different places
Hello Greeny. First, I want to thank you for all of your videos and links. As someone considering retiring in Thailand as early as next Spring, they are very helpful. Second, as someone that has never been to Thailand or driven a motorcycle, I will be dependent on living close to the baht bus route and using Bolt to get around. Do you think that there are plenty of 1 bedroom condo rentals in Jomtien that will work out with this? How about Na Jomtien or Bang Saray? Does the bus route extend to those areas? Lastly, I want to thank you for your service as a police officer. From a fellow Michigander (Livonia), I want to add Let's go Red Wings and Let's go Lions.
Yes. You will have no problem funding a place on the route. My family lives in Livonia
During your Quarantine is the time I found your channel you. I have seen your ups and downs best wishes for your future adventures.
Life is crazy 😜
Hi Greeny, cool video 👍.
With a number of things I am similar to you - you are just 3 years ahead of me 😉. Questions - and much thanks for your answers.
1. Around how much is your monthly budget all in all, for your lifestyle?
2. Condo price - around ??
3. You mentioned issues with your ex: was it jeleausy, over money, compatibility or what kind?
4. was the Elite Visa never an option for you?
Thanks and greetings from Switzerland, Steve
Thanks for sharing the story brother. I'm walking the Police beat tonight watching your videos lol. I'm really busy apparently.
Lol. Enjoy. Hopefully retirement not too far off
@@GreenyTravels yes not far maybe a year will look you yo when I move to Thailand.
Thanks, Greeny for video! I love Asia, lived for 5 years in Indonesia, couple months in Thailand (Pai, Samui), and I love the vibe of South East Asia. If that's not something inappropriate to ask, but I'm curious how much this condo cost, the one with big balcony you make videos recently from (where the bird flew to annoy you). Sounds like you feel really happy about that decision: how many sq.m. and how much let's say that kind of condo can cost in that area? Thanks!
It was 4 million baht. Not too bad
@@GreenyTravels amazing! is that fully owned or there's % as for a foreigner? Thanks for your answer.
That's for your honesty
Gotta get into shape before spring in Lakeland!
Must!!
You have the best of all worlds there...I lived in Bangkok for five years...and the only regret I have was leaving Thailand...in 2010...Every day I try to resist the feeling of regret...I loved my life there...I was teaching at ISB north of the city in Nonthaburi...in Nichada Thani...I loved most things about living there...I'm not a heat-humidity person, cannot really be in full sunlight for very long, but that wasn't a real problem there...Everywhere there is AC...Easy to get around...I didn't need a car...The food was absolutely delicious...Tuk tuks inside the gates of Nichada was just fine to get to the grocery store or Panipas (Great hair place...) and I loved the massages...It was a wonderful life style....WHY did I go back to the States???
That’s a great question Pam. Great life here. Earning potential effort greater at home though
That’s life Greeny. No regrets. Keep on keepin on.👍
As has often been said, "wherever you go, there you are!. I enjoyed your video, but I think it is uniquely suited to a fellow like you and really many male bachelor expats. A guy with some means candidly struggling with certain elements of finding peace in retirement, which can be all the more distracting in a foreign country. I appreciate your honesty.
Good insight. I think you nailed it
If you really want to enjoy your retirement, DO NOT date Bar Girls or complicate things with marriage.
Probably not get married again
I don't get bored in Thailand or most anywhere else. My issue is a restless nature that makes it very difficult to commit to one person or place or project for very long as I get easily distracted by all the other interesting things that I get wind of. Ive been trying to get my book into manuscript form for 3 years...just can't seem to concentrate long enough in one place! But Im having a good life...
I know the feeling. I always sold my houses and moved every 3-4 years. Now I think I’m good with bases in Thailand and US can travel anywhere
Americans seem to be into accumulating stuff - a car, motorcycle, condo, house, wife. I think the whole point to moving to Thailand is to leave that type of thinking behind in America. During my 14 years in LOS I had five different apartments in Bangkok. The last apartment I stayed in for 7 years. My first priority in Thailand was to learn Thai. You don't need to speak like a native, but numbers, greetings, bargaining words and a few folk expressions will open a lot of doors. The point is, don't lead a life of regrets related to cars, motorbikes and property because enjoying Thai culture has nothing to do with those things.
Spot on. We do like accumulating crap. I thought that ended when I sold most of my stuff and got a place in Thailand. Now it’s filled with more crap here
@@GreenyTravels Hahaha. When I lived in Bangkok my room was about 35sqm, but I still managed to buy 'crap' as you say. Pretty funny. I never bought a car or motorcycle and lived very well without expenses related to cars and motorbikes. I did own a bicycle that I rode regularly at Rot Fai Park.
also remember especially in pattaya the best is freedom, women only Money transmission , Fantasy and illusion !!!!
The whole place is one big blur of fantasy. Hard to wrap one’s head around
@GreenyTravels correct fantasy and illusion , I knew that right in my second visit in the sin city, overall 27 times already....come enjoy go back home to London and Switch off 😀 till next visit
be well and stay safe grenny
Based on what you spent on your Europe trip, 50K bhat for 10 years is an absolute bargain, I’m only 6 months in Thailand & i love the whole cost of living and rental costs
It’s amazing is isn’t it. Love it here
What visa did you get that is 10 yrs, the LTR (BTW I', 64)? You stated that you do not do 90 day reporting or do it for you? Thanks for all the info you provide.
It’s only once a year from the LTR. So if you travel out of Thailand once a year you will never. Do it
Great information/chat. I'm got some issues here in Philippines. Two months left on lease, already found new place. Living in Korea Town was a mistake😅 But u have fun issues bro. Your in Paradise 😊 Take care
Gotta love it here
Yeah,,,,i have lived in cebu city for awhile, im getting tired of the noisy neighbors in condos. The walls are so bad, u can hear everything and i have lived in 5 different condos. Airbnb really ruined condo life, people come and go and party all the time in Airbnbs. Also, filipinos do not sleep, constantly talking loudly and banging the wall. Right now my neighbor keeps banging my wall,, i jump out of my chair. I have to go next door today and ask him to stop, so so rude as always
Well, I live now fulltime in Thailand for about 17 years and I love it. Together with my family it's a great place to stay. Point is only that many people choose the wrong place to stay. I never made that mistake. Do your homework otherwise just stay away instead of complaining.
Some good choices here
Wondering where your perfect place is? 😊
Great video injoy watching it 😁👍📹
One of the major reasons for wanting to live in Bangkok is being able to go to Thai language classes. Thai is not a language that I can self teach due to the tones and pronunciation, and I'm currently taking Japanese, and I want to focus on Japanese right now. Japanese is difficult because of the writing system, and the loose sentence structure, but it does not have tones. Best wishes, hope that you find a local Thai class.
Looking. Closest looks like it may be a little hike
Learn the language with private 1on1 classes (ideally 2 per weeek). its so much more efficient than videos. You can ask questions, your teacher can immediately correct mistakes, give tipps and help with your tone. And it‘s never too late, especially when you are retired and you can practice every day. It‘s also very good for your brain and memory.
True. I’m looking at that
I like the honesty of your relationship man...
Thank you
Does annual visa renewal bother you?
If I get very old, it will be problem.
I have 10 year visa
Hi Greeny, I wanted to share a great trip from BKK to Ranong on Nok Air because we have beautiful, free hot springs in a canyon where the air is 5F cooler and a sandy bottom river. Inexpensive hotels are plentiful. Cheers!❤
NIce area down there
@@GreenyTravels Nok Air from Don Muang to Ranong is 1 hour 15 minutes and it’s cheap online…From our airport is a town taxi for 200 Baht to your hotel..Cheers. Hey my mom grew up 1 block from the beach at Rogers Park!
You were just a few months ahead of me moving to Thailand and i was a loyal viewer of your channel and then i stopped watching yourself and others and got on with my own life. You seemed to have it all together, marriage, condo, nail salon. I'm a bit shocked to hear you're single again. I was supposed to be having a ceremony in December after being together 5 years but my mother just put a stop to that buying a new house in need of renovation (a 2 month project for me). Maybe i can hold off a bit longer 😂
Yep. I’m single. Things good thought.
Greeny, thanks for the update! I haven’t been watching for a while but once you started back with the Thailand content I had to catch up!
I wish you the best in Thailand and for the remainder of 2023!
Appreciate it
I just subscribed and it took me three seconds instead of the two you said it would. I just want your viewers to know it will take longer than expected so they can plan accordingly
😂
@@melissaakey4631 Thank you for laughing. Most people don’t appreciate my humor.
I love it!
good 20 minutes vdo. 😄😄
you can make content about learning thai language. like first day in thai class. how to get new friend from thai class.
That would be interesting
It would appear that you and I think the same on many topics. It was refreshing to watch this video.
Appreciate it!!
I was in America and going to come here to retire when the Covid hit… so I just kept working… 2 years later they dropped the quarantine… so here I am … been here a little over a year… started in pattaya for 2 months.. met a good woman.. that worked at a hospital…then moved to pratumnak for 12 months..with my girlfriend…traffic in that area was to much for me… have a scooter for the city… and a big bike for touring… just moved to bang saray… way more my speed here…have everything here you would need here.. except the traffic and the noise….my girlfriend knows I’m never getting married… and I’m not buying a condo or house either..maybe if the right opportunity came along I w buy a restaurant.. but a doubt that will happen…remember greeny…I believe you have to sign up for Medicare 3 months before your 65th birthday or you could have problems.. that’s what I heard…. Good travels..
Congratulations. I love it down here too. Lot slower pace
"My brain is dead"! I know the feeling! 😀
Lol
How long did it take you to feel comfortable enough to drive in Thailand? You're an American and drove your whole life on the other side of the road. I'm Canadian and the thought of driving on the opposite side of the road terrifies me, especially on a motorcycle
Took a little time. Not too long.
I have been in Bangkok almost 3 years, I still dont feel comfortable driving. I dont drive a lot. I do have a scooter and access to a car. I am constantly telling myself drive on the left. haha
I’m Aussie and I visited California some years ago and I rented a car straight out of LAX, drove around LA down to San Diego back up PCH to San Francisco. It takes maybe a day or two to adjust.
I have to revert back to that side if the road, from England originally and have been in the US 21 years!
Greeny I have a question…do you charge you son monthly on the rent? If so I want to ask how much because my grandson wants to rent my house and I’m wondering what’s fair?
Yea. Charging him 500. Would be 1500 to stranger
O a visa did you get a doc from the police notarized for your visa ?
In USA got background check for OA. From the state police
I’ve been here for 15 years with nothing to regret!
Me too generally
I'm with you on the relationship issues. The pandemic created many relationships that weren't meant to last. When the world opened up again people showed us who they really were and that's not necessarily bad, it's just reality. I went through much of the same things you describe. We grew apart after the pandemic. I still miss her, but she made it clear that we would never be together again, so I have to live with that. It will take some time to get over her and move on with my life, but it is what it is. I look forward to the future, you can't change the past. Great video.
She will appreciate your kind words 😊
Make sure you do your social security stuff stateside. Nightmare doing it overseas. Lots of great free info on Medicare and social security online in RUclips. And yes, take in classroom language course to learn a language. I did it to learn German in 1988 and can still get by quite well.
How do you think the jets are doing now greeny?
Aaron coming back
Hi Greeny, I'm retired and been coming to Thailand 3 to 4 times a year for 2 - 3 weeks at a time, staying once for 3 months, since 2007. I'm returning in late Nov and staying till the end of Dec. Though I may extend my stay for another 30 days . I never have done social media so I don't have a facebook address. But I'm from MI.
Best Regards
PS I married a Thai about 5 years ago after 1st meeting her in 2007. I'd like to get in touch with you.
Didn't Know you hit 25k congrats
Thanks Tommy!!
Having regrets does not need to mean you chose poorly. Life is set up in such a way that a certain amount of regrets is built into the system so to speak. Some podcaster recently said "choose your regrets" since your going to have some no matter how well you live and choose...
Seems to me Greeny is having a grand buffet life....
I have no complaints.
I loved the honesty of this video. Hope you get to watch the game...go blue 😂
What do you need to show the Thai embassy to obtain the OA visa?
It changed frequently. Check the Royal Thai embassy washing DC website. They are pretty good about keeping things up to date
Hallo.May I ask you a question ?
What camera do you use for your videos ?
Thanks and greetings !
Mostly my phone
@@GreenyTravels
Nokia 5110 ?
I accepted years ago that life truly is like a box of chocolates...none of us really know what will come our way, or where are travels will take us. I kind of like the idea that I can focus on my work and savings, while taking a trip to southeast Asia a couple times per year. Thailand has always been very good to me and for that I will always occasionally return, although not every year as there are simply too many countries I still have not yet experienced.
I agree. I love it here as a base. Filled up my last passport, just got a new one. Ready to hit the road again
US expat here Philippines (I retired at 46) almost 18 years now. Three things I never did abroad ... get married, start a business, buy a condo/house. Stress/debt free is the way to go in any country. Rents are dirt cheap, bought a used car and scooter, date if I find someone who tickles my fancy, but NO live in's.
everyone has their own life to live and enjoy how they want to but for me i live in the Philippines every year for 6 months and for me what works out for me is to explore each day and not a full-time girlfriend.
That’s not a bad plan at all.
Are you in Na Jomtien? The reflection in your window looks like my condo. Continue living your best life!!
Yep. Nice area
thanks for sharing. The no 1 thing you shouldn't do is getting married. Keep your freedom, be happy, enjoy your life.
Good vid Greeny! You mentioned you helped Fai transition after the separation. I read of one foreigner who's gf demanded 1 years monthly allowance...or 240000 baht or would go to the police! Have you heard of anything like that?
They can demand anything they want. If you get prenup or what’s called a cohabitation agreement I advise spelling ou NO ALIMONY.
Would never move to Thailand because of the language. Have tried 2 one to one courses. Both tutors treated me like a 10 year old, rote learning. Their English skills were poor as well.
My last Thai partner couldn't speak English but once I found Google Translate, no point trying to learn the language.
I'm planning to retire early and go to Thailand and see if I can live there. Do you know American women that retired in Thailand by herself?
I have met a few. You can emai me gulfsunproperties@gmail.com
Can you go over the logistics of setting up in Thailand? Visa's, banking, health insurance, etc.
I’ve had several videos on those. Also made a website with a lot of that in black and white. Gettothailand.com
Good luck 🙏
Thanks