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I born in Thailand, but moved to US with my family for the past 50 years. I go back to Thailand many times. March, I was in Thailand with my American girlfriend for 2.5 weeks. We spend a lot of time southern Thailand and love it. I own a house in US and told my son, brothers and girlfriend that I might move to Thailand after I retire in 3 years. They support me and understand how easy to live there with the cost of living after retirement. Thanks for your video!
@jacksykes9112 - I have the same story! My family moved to the US when I was 2 years old. I am now 56 and I plan to take an early retirement in Thailand in the next 3-4 years. In the past 2 years, I have visited Thailand 3 times, each time for one month. I am planning my next trip in October for a month and while I am there I will check cities outside of Bangkok to retire. I love my adopted country of the US but I feel that Thailand will be a better fit for retirement. I like the cost of living, culture, the friendly people, and a more peaceful environment. I am a dual citizen so I don't have to worry about visas.
@@kevinp8108 I am sure you will be happy to be home again. I am not dual citizen therefore I have to get visas (I lost my Thai's birth certificate). Good luck to you and your family.
That's great @jactskes9112! my Thai mom has considered moving back. Curious if you might purchase a place in Thailand as well or just rent? We have considered purchasing~
Same. I was born in Thailand and moved to the US at age 2. My business keeps me in the US but I would prefer to move to thailand. I think Asia is the future. I enjoy the culture of respect & as China progresses it brings all its neighbors up. It's hard to be an American in America and a Thai in Thailand but American in Thailand is big jump up.
@@jacksykes9112 - In April 2023, I went to Thailand to renew my expired Thai ID card and Thai passport. This was during the time of the Prime Minister's election so applying for a new or renewal was very closely monitored. Since I lived in the US my entire life, I had no records of ever living in Thailand which is correct. It was a nightmare trying to get my Thai ID renewed because the district offices I went to kept giving me the run around because they were suspicious of my background, thinking perhaps I was trying to steal someone else Thai identity! Thankfully, I had a Thai girlfriend at the time who worked for the Thai government, and she was able to vouch for my identity, even though, I had my Thai birth certificate, Thai expired passport, and expired Thai ID. As soon as I got my Thai ID, I was able to renew my Thai passport! Moral of the story? DO NOT let your Thai ID and Thai passport expire when you're overseas.
When I finish watching this clip. It reminds me of my neighbor in bangkok. She always give me some food almost everday when she finish cooking. I call her Grandma becoz she is around 90years old, but she has passed away almost 3 years. I still thinking of her kindness & generousity. Eventhough, it is super hot summer time in Thailand but most of people here are still kind. Please dont forget to watch thai movie name "How to make millions before grandma dies" in thai name "Lahn Mah" is very famous in asia. Have a great time😊🎉
I was adopted at 8 years old moved to USA. I love the US but now I'm in my 30's and I miss my "Home " Thailand. I see myself moving back to teach English in 2025 for good.
everything YOU SAY about living in USA is 100% true. i lived in USA for 70 years and being asian we were victims of numerous crime and thief. as a boy i got total of 10 bikes stolen from me and my land stolen from me and worse my sister wS ATTACKED AND LATER DIED AND NO ONE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. SURE I GOT A GOOD JOB BUT THE QUALITY OF LIFE STAY HOME ALL DAY AFRAID OF BEING A VICTIM. SINCE I'M OVER 70 I CANNOT LEAVE usa.
I live in London. Have done most of my life. And I hate it. I was in Thailand for Christmas and new year 2023/24, staying on Koh Samui and I loved it. I'm coming again this year and this time, I'm staying in Bangkok before going back to Samui. And I can't wait. The plan is to live there within 5 years. Thailand is a great country and not overhyped. I've been to a lot of places. Thailand is the first foreign country that I wanted to go back to immediately or live. Fuck the haters bro. Live ya life and enjoy it.
Wow, After reading it, I'm very impressed with what you've retained in Thailand, so much. Thank you for loving our country, it's not the best country but you can find peace here, that I can say. We welcome you always with a warm heart, Take care. 😁🥰😍
I can totally understand your move and your want to escape pressures of having to keep up with others, whether it be careers, money, homes, cars, status. And for you to be so young and make that change in life, I'm very impressed. Congratulations to you and your life in Thailand. I'll be sure to say hello if I see you this summer, as I'll be staying in the Thong Lo area in August. Greetings from fellow Korean American.
As you went into Boots, there is also another great advantage to living here. You can get a lot of medicines which are very expensive back in the US over the counter here. Catch a food bug, no problem, grab some Cipro for 100 baht. Severe bug bite? Grab a steroid cream for 50 baht. Strep throat you say? Grab some Amoxy or any other antibiotic for the equivalent of $3 USD. My wife needed to have a molar extraced last week or face the dreaded root canal. Price? A whopping 400 baht and all done and dusted in under 30 minutes. Even with dental insurance back home, this would have costed us hundreds of dollars..
Paul, keep speaking your truth. You experienced trauma but now in recovery. Some will understand, others will not. Some don't want to understand. You keep being your best version of yourself. Helping others, being positive, self-care, and being a light. As others burn out around the world, you are providing an option for healing, serenity, and tranquility. One thing is universal, you can not heal and continuously be in the trauma source at the same time. Stay encouraged. Sam Alix, US Veteran, CHAMP 'Recovery is Possible'
I am an American that has worked overseas for 35+ years so I feel like a stranger in my own country. I decided to retire in Thailand. No regrets and Thailand has a more relaxing, nonjudgmental vibe to it than the USA which seems to have a lot of “hotheads” and too materialistic.
Everything you say about Thailand I ditto your feelings about the best country... I too love Thailand and I appreciate the ability to visit two times a year my aloha to you... my husband and I are going to be there at the end of June maybe we will run into you... we are from Hawaii
currently living in Florida USA and planning on moving to thailand within the next few years. Keep up the informative video!!! want to see more cheap places to rent.
If you can make it I may want to act in more urgency with the current state the USA is in right now,because I’m not sitting around and waiting anymore in a few years from now with u still being in the usa 🇺🇸 you will be darn near homeless living outside in an rv even with u earning $3,000 a month because the cost of living will be to the moon by 2030 in the USA it’s best to leave now.
Lived before in Thailand many years before. The order when it comes to Thailand for me and goes in this order. Fel in Love with. 1: Thailand the country its self. 2: The people of Thailand and the culture 3: Moving to Thailand marry my Thai girlfriend and live there permernatly
I enjoy your video, I’ve been here going on 5 years and am originally from Hawai’i. I totally agree with your observations, coming from Hawai’i I do know the difference between visiting and living in a place that has a lot of visitors. I am fortunate in that I have been married to a Thai woman for 10 years, she came to live with me in Hawai’i for 5 years and decided to retire here. We have a house in the country and I have a condo in Krung Thep so the best of both worlds. Keep up the good work.
@@ikakau Healthcare here in the US is terrible. I cannot get a prompt health check-up even with insurance coverage. Not to mention, when I had a problem with my frozen shoulder, I had to go through various facilities such as my primary care doctor's office, the X-ray department, an MRI scan at a different location, an orthopedic doctor's office, a cortisone injection clinic, and physical therapy practices. The entire procedure of physical diagnosis and injections took about six months, with an additional six months for physical therapy. Yet, the pain in my shoulder is still not resolved. The entire treatment ordeal seems designed to serve the hospital, clinic, and medical businesses, as they only care about benefiting from insurance claims. In the end, the victims are American citizens who pay taxes. Did you know that in Thailand, you can go to a one-stop service hospital without an appointment and without extra nonsense 'emergency charges'?
@@topgammar3763 yes I am aware of it although I’m fortunate not to have needed to visit. One of my primary reasons for moving was the high cost and quality of healthcare in the US.
Great video. I had an awesome experience in Thailand last fall, and hope to return again later this year. Have been working seasonal jobs in national parks in US for 6 months of the year, and starting to take the other half of the year off overseas. Trying to find ways to gain more freedom and escape the 9-5 matrix. Just started a channel uploading videos about minimalism, travel, living overseas for half of each year. New sub here, enjoying your content 👍
I'm from the Midwest and have lived in CA, HI, WA, IL and MI; and served in the military. I can say it's long over due to leave the US. Freedom is outside of our country.
There are civil liberties and there is financial freedom. While you can live a better life in Thailand with less money, no other citizens in the world have as many civil liberties as Americans (too many at times, e.g. assault rifles and unlimited ammo). Did you not hear about the activist that died in prison for criticizing a law? In the U.S. you can yell pretty much anything you want at the President himself and nothing will happen to you. When was the last time you heard of an alcohol ban for any reason in the U.S.? Yep, those are common in Thailand.
Can relate to just about everything you said in this video. Having lived in Manhattan, Maui, and spent most of my life in San Diego, living here in Thailand is so awesome for everyday living. Nothing fancy, just doing mellow things like getting coffee, lazy days at home, hanging out. It's just such a nice environment, even with the hot hot weather and iffy air quality. We even tried Da Nang for a couple of months, but missed it here in Bangkok too much. Thanks so much for the video.
Great insight on how your life is not on "constant vacation mode" Positive points about what makes you happy living where you're at. Good choice for you Paul and probably many others. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you're feeling better my Korean brother 🙏. Thailand is my 2nd home, I used to live there from 2014-20, amazing place! Went back in Dec 2021 to sign divorce papers when Australia's borders reopened, a surreal period indeed. Have been back to Thailand 5 times since then haha 🤙. Thailand is easily one of the best countries in the world! Keep up the great work man 😄
I am Indonesian born Chinese. I stayed in chonburi for 9 years. I think Thailand is a safe and friendly country. I know your channel from my brother, who lived in Canada for more than 25 years .... I think you should follow your heart... no need to worry about peoples thoughts or comments.... life is too short to worry .... just live your happy life....
Nice video, Paul! I really appreciate your views, and it was great to learn that you spent some time in Hawaii. I’m a middle-aged man sort of traveling down the career hill towards retirement (though still some years to go) and have been watching videos by lots of young guys like yourself living in SE Asia, as I’m considering the area (particularly Thailand) as a possible retirement destination for me and my wife. Much of what you say about Thailand, I would have said at your age about Taiwan, where I lived for 12 years and married into a Taiwanese family. My wife and I actually moved to Hawaii in 2006, where we raised our children. You’re correct…Hawaii is certainly one of the finest places in America. But it is very expensive, as limited in that it’s a chain of small islands with fewer than two million people at any given time…and also very remote from everything else in the world. So I’m looking for other, cheaper and more varied options for retirement. I’m glad you’re still happy after three years in Thailand!
As a local person, love to read every comment. Thailand is a hot country but very easily living. If you want to live here, prepare your budget and health insurance. The other facilities, having here. Welcome all.
Thank you for making these videos! I'm in my last year of teaching high school and will be transitioning into working fully remote starting from July 2025. The first country I want to visit while working remote is Thailand :D
@iPaulLee Great video. Would you consider doing a video about life with a dog in Thailand? I always wonder about difficulties with renting a condo with a dog, what walks look like, and parks. Just throwin it up out there! Thanks for the content, as always 🙌
As an American I can I definitely say that the US is not great, hasn't been great and will never be great. I have lived west coast, east coast and traveled all through this country. It's very toxic and self centered. I have traveled to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, most of Europe and the best place I've been to was South Korea and Vietnam. Thailand is a wonderful country as well. Love your channel and keep doing what you're doing. My wife's mother was born in Thailand and my wife is going to apply for dual citizenship with us eventually moving there is about 3 years. I work in IT and my biggest obstacle would be to find an IT job for an English speaking company/clients. PS your dog is super cute
Bros, I was in an international software company. Frankly, if you really want to work in Thailand, you must learn Thai language to be able to work with Thai colleagues!!! 🙏 I've never seen any foreign colleage who cannot communicate in Thai language except those who came to train us a short course such as one week time. Thai programmers are talented and fun to work with (not so stressful) but they are not fluent English speakers. I've worked with Indian programmers (sorry to mention it), they spoke English fluently but caused so many trouble in finishing job (I was a project leader, so I knew who worked well or just good at speaking). If you're a low level programmer who just take orders from your boss, you can be lazy to learn Thai language. 😂 But whenever you've subordinates, you'll be sad not learning Thai language. No need to speak Thai fluently, no need to be good at it so you can understand Thai literature. Just be able to discuss with your team in Thai language is enough. ❤ Your wife's mom will be able to help. Use Thai language when you're home, watch Thai news, movies, documentaries to help your ears familiar to Thai language as we all learn any language starting from listening. We can speak before read or write since we're a baby because we listened, right? Also, you can find an online course from foreigners in Thailand such as a RUclipsr named Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook etc. Life will be hard if you're lazy. 😅 But life will be easy, if you do what you need to do though you don't want to do it. 😉 Best regards, 🙏
Im jealous! You are really living what life is supposed to be about. Im just a 39 year old nurse, but im saving money to buy a 900k baht 5-year visa. Do you think its worth it? Since its multiple entry, I can go back home, work for 2-3 months, save the money and live in thailand rest of the time.
I have been to Thailand many times. The positive vibe in Thailand is very good. I live in Southern California near the ocean so I feel very lucky. But I would never waste time dating American women. I consider the U.S. as monk mode for a single man, because the quality and attitude of American w-m-n in general is not a compliment to a man's life. Thailand is much warmer in many ways. When in Thailand even if you don't have a GF you a have many options for female companionship which is a much more balanced life. The U.S. is just a place to make money and save the money to enjoy in Thailand.
nice caveat on staying in your house all day. i’m living my little fe on my terms when my house is where i sleep. thailand kicks so many boxes for myself as a trail running gym junkie great climate food and fun diversions. the minute i feel house bound my productivity drops way off.
I love Thailand. Been there before and now that i'm nearing retirement, i want to retire in thailand but no ideas about cost of living and medical expenses for retirees. Through your channel , i found some ideas and tips. ❤ Could be of big help if you could feature more tips for retirees or recommend some vloggers . Really thank you for sharing your experiences in Thailand ❤keep up the good work 👏
I grew up in the NYC area and worked in the City until Covid sent me home. Now I work remote and have not been in the City for years. I never really had safety concerns (surprised you were worried about it), but I totally agree with you about the hustle culture and dog eat dog feel. I quickly got into a compete with the Jones mentality and totally changed. Once I stopped working in the City so much I realized how much I had changed and started reverting back to something akin to my old self. I am thinking about retiring in Thailand in 7 or 8 years (hence why I am watching your videos) and I laughed when you discussed Hawaii as I briefly considered it as a potential retirement home, but the expense ended those thoughts quickly. I do see Thailand as a poor man's Hawaii of sorts- at least in terms of the tropical weather and chill lifestyle. Though I do need to see if I can deal with the hot/rainy season and the burning season's pollution. But old people love hot weather, right? That is why so many retire in Florida...so I think I will be able to adjust. Plus, having the a reasonable income by US standards should allow for a pretty lux lifestyle with lots of AC if needed.
If I could, I would pack up and move to Thailand and never look back. I’ve been learning the language for about a year and studying the culture. Sadly, it’s not possible for me right now, but one day…🥰
I love your videos, don't listen to the haters I think you have a balanced opinion / way of presenting it. Debating moving to Thailand with my family. Going to take a 1-2 month vacation there first. These vids are great though!!!
I agree with you on a the fact that once you live somewhere for awhile, you're in home mode and not party mode. I lived in Thailand for 1.5 years and felt I had to leave because I wasn't taking full advantage of the party-mode. Sure, I did that for the first 6 months but then settled into home mode. Thailand is just so super convenient that someone like me can get really lazy. I also see some of the same behavior in some of the expats there. Another reason why I left was because the pollution got really bad, and then there is the new overseas tax rule. For me, Thailand needs to be a place I visit and have fun. The convenience is a huge trap to make me a lazy blob.
your gf is gorgeous, you are a lucky guy, take good care of her. As a resident of the Divided States of America, I look forward to being there in a few years. Thailand looks really nice to me. Your dog is so cute!!!
I want to visit Thailand so badly! Maybe even live there. It's crazy, but I swear Thailand calls to me. I'm tired of the USA. California has lost its thrill for me. But I'm poor, so I have to live through other people's video vlogs of their time in Thailand. Congratulations on your move there!
I vacation in Thailand at least once a year. Made many friends there and my girlfriend is from there. It's an amazing place to live if you already have a decent income. The value you get for your dollars is insane. If you have little wealth, that isn't the place for you. Hard to make a living.
@stephl6616 - if you have a college degree, you can teach English in Thailand. Depending on your qualifications, some schools will provide a condo. Thailand has a way to go to reach fluency like in the Philippines. There are other visas in Thailand such as Education visa (learning Thai, cooking, muay Thai), Volunteer visa, work visa, elite visa, retirement visa...etc.
Thanks for sharing your experience Paul! I'm curious how nuch yall budget and spend per month? I'm planning a move there and may or may not also be working remotely! if not, i might rely on my savings foe a bit!
Great vid Paul, I am born and raised in Detroit, Mi and will have 30 yrs at my company so i plan to retire real soon. Recently visited Vietnam for two weeks and loved it. Booked my December vacay to BKK and hope to run into you! I've done a lot of research and most likey will move to SE Asia. Your thoughts are exacly like mine about the US, inflation is out of control here so the move can't come soon enough!!!
I could relate to being an Asian, being in Canada, the taxes r so high and living cost so high as well. I will definitely move back to Asia once my kids are done with high school and are independent enough.
I'm new in Thailand, and I'm curious about that place at 7:10. Where is that here in Bangkok? It feels so relaxing seeing trees and green grass in a park in the middle of the metropolitan city.
Paul its awesome that you were able to move to Thailand to experience a different lifestyle. I did the same thing being young and having the freedom to choose where you want to live is a dream life. Thailand is much better than other places I have visited corruption is not as bad in Thailand like it is in the Philippines, India and the other countries I have been to. Only thing I didn't like about Thailand is the hot weather traffic. Ignore the haters they are just jealous that you are living an awesome exciting life with your beautiful girlfriend. Keep sharing your adventures with us.
I think for me I don’t want to really travel around too much if I do move overseas. Like I want to find a place in Asia and sortve stay in that area, but I haven’t picked a place yet. I know I would be a minority there for obvious reasons too so that’s a factor as well since I may have to move to more of a touristy area. Also hoping for aesthetics and low cost of living/socializing. But yay I’m definitely interested in trying to move somewhere someday. Going to manifest this for myself next year ☺️
Hey Paul, Truly enjoyed your informative videos...I'm coming to thailand in October thru Jan with the possibility of staying for a year. Can you give me any advice?
Omg you just said something that hit me like a ton of bricks. Living in the US and being a "minority." I've been in the US for almost 50 yrs (I'm 53) but I'm still not considered American, not fully anyways. I have always wondered what it would feel like to live in a country where I'm part of the majority. I grew up in NYC and lived in Atlanta for almost a decade. Still have family there. I feel you!!
We lived for 5 years in Thailand before moving back to our home in Hawaii. Probably not the Hawaii you saw as we live on a mountain on an outer island. But we do still love Thailand & have a home there too which we visit for 3 months a year. While we do love it & may return full time someday? I do have a couple of niggles there...1- Worst air pollution in the world at times of the year...2- Is Immigration can be a PITA...3- Is that 60 people die per day at the scene of the road accidents not counting those that die either in the ambulance or at the hospital. But yes like you we do love Thailand even with those warts 😉
Thanks for sharing. I love Thailand, I usually do the vacation thing but didn't know how great it is to live there. Definitely something I'm dreaming about. :)
How the heck do you keep a brachycephalic dog in Thailand? They struggle to breathe when it's hotter than 80F?! Heatstroke is a very real issue for them I loved my pugs and OMG they couldn't go outside in the summer time, even in northern US states.
I'm 52, married to a Filipina, and I always tell Americans the same thing, which most can not understand or relate to because they have never left their front porch: "America is a great place to make your money....retire early...and then move out of the country." We move to the Philippines this year.
Oh man. On my last trip, my date and I ate at an incredible Thai food restaurant. She was fine and dandy afterwards, but I was sick for two days. Yuck.
You made the right call brother. I'm in California and it's insanely expensive. I'm still climbing that ladder, but when is enough enough? I could sell everything now and be set for life in BKK and Pattaya. I just can't seem to convince my wife it's a good idea. Hahahaha.
I live in Arizona and I just see the culture continuing to decline. A lot of people walking around and not talking to each other or building relationships.
Do you happen to know of anyone who works remotely and works EST hours? Would be cool to see a video of remote workers who work for US companies and how they navigate working US time zones.
@@TraderJL I would have part of the day available to do whatever I want, and during the weekend I'll have all day. I don't plan on going out at night during weekdays.
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I born in Thailand, but moved to US with my family for the past 50 years. I go back to Thailand many times. March, I was in Thailand with my American girlfriend for 2.5 weeks. We spend a lot of time southern Thailand and love it. I own a house in US and told my son, brothers and girlfriend that I might move to Thailand after I retire in 3 years. They support me and understand how easy to live there with the cost of living after retirement. Thanks for your video!
@jacksykes9112 - I have the same story! My family moved to the US when I was 2 years old. I am now 56 and I plan to take an early retirement in Thailand in the next 3-4 years. In the past 2 years, I have visited Thailand 3 times, each time for one month. I am planning my next trip in October for a month and while I am there I will check cities outside of Bangkok to retire. I love my adopted country of the US but I feel that Thailand will be a better fit for retirement. I like the cost of living, culture, the friendly people, and a more peaceful environment. I am a dual citizen so I don't have to worry about visas.
@@kevinp8108 I am sure you will be happy to be home again. I am not dual citizen therefore I have to get visas (I lost my Thai's birth certificate). Good luck to you and your family.
That's great @jactskes9112! my Thai mom has considered moving back. Curious if you might purchase a place in Thailand as well or just rent? We have considered purchasing~
Same. I was born in Thailand and moved to the US at age 2. My business keeps me in the US but I would prefer to move to thailand. I think Asia is the future. I enjoy the culture of respect & as China progresses it brings all its neighbors up. It's hard to be an American in America and a Thai in Thailand but American in Thailand is big jump up.
@@jacksykes9112 - In April 2023, I went to Thailand to renew my expired Thai ID card and Thai passport. This was during the time of the Prime Minister's election so applying for a new or renewal was very closely monitored. Since I lived in the US my entire life, I had no records of ever living in Thailand which is correct. It was a nightmare trying to get my Thai ID renewed because the district offices I went to kept giving me the run around because they were suspicious of my background, thinking perhaps I was trying to steal someone else Thai identity! Thankfully, I had a Thai girlfriend at the time who worked for the Thai government, and she was able to vouch for my identity, even though, I had my Thai birth certificate, Thai expired passport, and expired Thai ID. As soon as I got my Thai ID, I was able to renew my Thai passport! Moral of the story? DO NOT let your Thai ID and Thai passport expire when you're overseas.
When I finish watching this clip. It reminds me of my neighbor in bangkok. She always give me some food almost everday when she finish cooking. I call her Grandma becoz she is around 90years old, but she has passed away almost 3 years. I still thinking of her kindness & generousity.
Eventhough, it is super hot summer time in Thailand but most of people here are still kind.
Please dont forget to watch thai movie name "How to make millions before grandma dies" in thai name "Lahn Mah" is very famous in asia.
Have a great time😊🎉
Glad you call Thailand your home. 🤩👍🇹🇭
It’s never your home for foreigners. Unless you become a thai citizen. You are just a farang, you can’t buy land
I was adopted at 8 years old moved to USA. I love the US but now I'm in my 30's and I miss my "Home " Thailand. I see myself moving back to teach English in 2025 for good.
You can come back anytime as Thailand is your home.
everything YOU SAY about living in USA is 100% true. i lived in USA for 70 years and being asian we were victims of numerous crime and thief. as a boy i got total of 10 bikes stolen from me and my land stolen from me and worse my sister wS ATTACKED AND LATER DIED AND NO ONE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. SURE I GOT A GOOD JOB BUT THE QUALITY OF LIFE STAY HOME ALL DAY AFRAID OF BEING A VICTIM. SINCE I'M OVER 70 I CANNOT LEAVE usa.
@@bobchi7503 Lots of 70 and 80 year olds in Thailand from the US. Make it happen.
You love the US? It was the greatest place on earth at one time, but there isn’t much to love about our country anymore.
@@HellcatManual2023 Not even manual transmission Hellcats?
I live in London. Have done most of my life. And I hate it. I was in Thailand for Christmas and new year 2023/24, staying on Koh Samui and I loved it. I'm coming again this year and this time, I'm staying in Bangkok before going back to Samui. And I can't wait. The plan is to live there within 5 years. Thailand is a great country and not overhyped. I've been to a lot of places. Thailand is the first foreign country that I wanted to go back to immediately or live. Fuck the haters bro. Live ya life and enjoy it.
Wow, After reading it, I'm very impressed with what you've retained in Thailand, so much. Thank you for loving our country, it's not the best country but you can find peace here, that I can say. We welcome you always with a warm heart, Take care. 😁🥰😍
Well said bro, all the best with the planned move! 😊
I miss Thailand. You’re doing it your way and that’s what matters. 💪🏽💪🏽
I can totally understand your move and your want to escape pressures of having to keep up with others, whether it be careers, money, homes, cars, status. And for you to be so young and make that change in life, I'm very impressed. Congratulations to you and your life in Thailand. I'll be sure to say hello if I see you this summer, as I'll be staying in the Thong Lo area in August. Greetings from fellow Korean American.
As you went into Boots, there is also another great advantage to living here. You can get a lot of medicines which are very expensive back in the US over the counter here. Catch a food bug, no problem, grab some Cipro for 100 baht. Severe bug bite? Grab a steroid cream for 50 baht. Strep throat you say? Grab some Amoxy or any other antibiotic for the equivalent of $3 USD. My wife needed to have a molar extraced last week or face the dreaded root canal. Price? A whopping 400 baht and all done and dusted in under 30 minutes. Even with dental insurance back home, this would have costed us hundreds of dollars..
Paul, keep speaking your truth. You experienced trauma but now in recovery. Some will understand, others will not. Some don't want to understand. You keep being your best version of yourself. Helping others, being positive, self-care, and being a light. As others burn out around the world, you are providing an option for healing, serenity, and tranquility. One thing is universal, you can not heal and continuously be in the trauma source at the same time. Stay encouraged. Sam Alix, US Veteran, CHAMP 'Recovery is Possible'
I am an American that has worked overseas for 35+ years so I feel like a stranger in my own country. I decided to retire in Thailand. No regrets and Thailand has a more relaxing, nonjudgmental vibe to it than the USA which seems to have a lot of “hotheads” and too materialistic.
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agreed totally
Thailand is freaking amazing i love this country so bad
deeply considering moving to Thailand, from east coast USA
Everything you say about Thailand I ditto your feelings about the best country... I too love Thailand and I appreciate the ability to visit two times a year my aloha to you... my husband and I are going to be there at the end of June maybe we will run into you... we are from Hawaii
currently living in Florida USA and planning on moving to thailand within the next few years. Keep up the informative video!!! want to see more cheap places to rent.
If you can make it I may want to act in more urgency with the current state the USA is in right now,because I’m not sitting around and waiting anymore in a few years from now with u still being in the usa 🇺🇸 you will be darn near homeless living outside in an rv even with u earning $3,000 a month because the cost of living will be to the moon by 2030 in the USA it’s best to leave now.
Lived before in Thailand many years before. The order when it comes to Thailand for me and goes in this order. Fel in Love with.
1: Thailand the country its self.
2: The people of Thailand and the culture
3: Moving to Thailand marry my Thai girlfriend and live there permernatly
I enjoy your video, I’ve been here going on 5 years and am originally from Hawai’i. I totally agree with your observations, coming from Hawai’i I do know the difference between visiting and living in a place that has a lot of visitors. I am fortunate in that I have been married to a Thai woman for 10 years, she came to live with me in Hawai’i for 5 years and decided to retire here. We have a house in the country and I have a condo in Krung Thep so the best of both worlds. Keep up the good work.
The best of both worlds for now.. when you get older, you may not enjoy a 16-hour flight from HI to Bangkok.
When I get older I don’t expect to travel too much outside of Thailand, healthcare is a lot better here so I don’t have any reason to travel.
@@ikakau
Healthcare here in the US is terrible. I cannot get a prompt health check-up even with insurance coverage. Not to mention, when I had a problem with my frozen shoulder, I had to go through various facilities such as my primary care doctor's office, the X-ray department, an MRI scan at a different location, an orthopedic doctor's office, a cortisone injection clinic, and physical therapy practices. The entire procedure of physical diagnosis and injections took about six months, with an additional six months for physical therapy. Yet, the pain in my shoulder is still not resolved. The entire treatment ordeal seems designed to serve the hospital, clinic, and medical businesses, as they only care about benefiting from insurance claims. In the end, the victims are American citizens who pay taxes.
Did you know that in Thailand, you can go to a one-stop service hospital without an appointment and without extra nonsense 'emergency charges'?
@@topgammar3763 yes I am aware of it although I’m fortunate not to have needed to visit. One of my primary reasons for moving was the high cost and quality of healthcare in the US.
@@ikakau
Good for you!
Thank you for your update ❤can’t wait to be there again soon.🎉enjoyed
so lucid, so honest, brau, well freakin done!
Great video. I had an awesome experience in Thailand last fall, and hope to return again later this year. Have been working seasonal jobs in national parks in US for 6 months of the year, and starting to take the other half of the year off overseas. Trying to find ways to gain more freedom and escape the 9-5 matrix. Just started a channel uploading videos about minimalism, travel, living overseas for half of each year. New sub here, enjoying your content 👍
I'm from the Midwest and have lived in CA, HI, WA, IL and MI; and served in the military. I can say it's long over due to leave the US. Freedom is outside of our country.
There are civil liberties and there is financial freedom. While you can live a better life in Thailand with less money, no other citizens in the world have as many civil liberties as Americans (too many at times, e.g. assault rifles and unlimited ammo). Did you not hear about the activist that died in prison for criticizing a law? In the U.S. you can yell pretty much anything you want at the President himself and nothing will happen to you. When was the last time you heard of an alcohol ban for any reason in the U.S.? Yep, those are common in Thailand.
@@RealSerie26 We have brothers who died in combat for laws and regulations that are unconstitutional.
@@RealSerie26 I guess you have not traveled in the US because they have alcohol bans in certain states and counties
@@RealSerie26 Thailand try's to do what is right for the thai people unlike our government
I'm from central Wisconsin and i agree with you! I've been to thailand 8 times but all prior to covid. Long overdue for myself as well!
Can relate to just about everything you said in this video. Having lived in Manhattan, Maui, and spent most of my life in San Diego, living here in Thailand is so awesome for everyday living. Nothing fancy, just doing mellow things like getting coffee, lazy days at home, hanging out. It's just such a nice environment, even with the hot hot weather and iffy air quality. We even tried Da Nang for a couple of months, but missed it here in Bangkok too much. Thanks so much for the video.
Thanks for sharing!
Great stuff! Just got back to BKK…really missed it!
Great insight on how your life is not on "constant vacation mode" Positive points about what makes you happy living where you're at. Good choice for you Paul and probably many others. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you're feeling better my Korean brother 🙏. Thailand is my 2nd home, I used to live there from 2014-20, amazing place! Went back in Dec 2021 to sign divorce papers when Australia's borders reopened, a surreal period indeed. Have been back to Thailand 5 times since then haha 🤙. Thailand is easily one of the best countries in the world! Keep up the great work man 😄
Thanks again for sharing bro
After being in Bangkok for a few days and after a awesome nicelife in Mu:In,I understand your feelings about leaving the Usa.
Great life good on you, you are living the life and you are humble which is very compelling....
I am Indonesian born Chinese. I stayed in chonburi for 9 years. I think Thailand is a safe and friendly country. I know your channel from my brother, who lived in Canada for more than 25 years .... I think you should follow your heart... no need to worry about peoples thoughts or comments.... life is too short to worry .... just live your happy life....
Thank you for this inside look
Nice video, Paul!
I really appreciate your views, and it was great to learn that you spent some time in Hawaii. I’m a middle-aged man sort of traveling down the career hill towards retirement (though still some years to go) and have been watching videos by lots of young guys like yourself living in SE Asia, as I’m considering the area (particularly Thailand) as a possible retirement destination for me and my wife. Much of what you say about Thailand, I would have said at your age about Taiwan, where I lived for 12 years and married into a Taiwanese family. My wife and I actually moved to Hawaii in 2006, where we raised our children. You’re correct…Hawaii is certainly one of the finest places in America. But it is very expensive, as limited in that it’s a chain of small islands with fewer than two million people at any given time…and also very remote from everything else in the world. So I’m looking for other, cheaper and more varied options for retirement. I’m glad you’re still happy after three years in Thailand!
The energy field emanates thru your content. Thank you 🙏🏻
Great dog training!🐶❤️💪
You guys such a beautiful couple, congratulations and have a wonderful trip 👍🎆🎉🎊
We love thailand! The people and the culture is one of the best! The food too!!
As a local person, love to read every comment. Thailand is a hot country but very easily living. If you want to live here, prepare your budget and health insurance. The other facilities, having here. Welcome all.
Thailand is great. I love January and February every year.
Thank you for making these videos! I'm in my last year of teaching high school and will be transitioning into working fully remote starting from July 2025. The first country I want to visit while working remote is Thailand :D
@iPaulLee Great video. Would you consider doing a video about life with a dog in Thailand? I always wonder about difficulties with renting a condo with a dog, what walks look like, and parks. Just throwin it up out there! Thanks for the content, as always 🙌
As an American I can I definitely say that the US is not great, hasn't been great and will never be great. I have lived west coast, east coast and traveled all through this country. It's very toxic and self centered. I have traveled to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, most of Europe and the best place I've been to was South Korea and Vietnam. Thailand is a wonderful country as well. Love your channel and keep doing what you're doing. My wife's mother was born in Thailand and my wife is going to apply for dual citizenship with us eventually moving there is about 3 years. I work in IT and my biggest obstacle would be to find an IT job for an English speaking company/clients. PS your dog is super cute
Bros, I was in an international software company. Frankly, if you really want to work in Thailand, you must learn Thai language to be able to work with Thai colleagues!!! 🙏 I've never seen any foreign colleage who cannot communicate in Thai language except those who came to train us a short course such as one week time. Thai programmers are talented and fun to work with (not so stressful) but they are not fluent English speakers. I've worked with Indian programmers (sorry to mention it), they spoke English fluently but caused so many trouble in finishing job (I was a project leader, so I knew who worked well or just good at speaking). If you're a low level programmer who just take orders from your boss, you can be lazy to learn Thai language. 😂 But whenever you've subordinates, you'll be sad not learning Thai language. No need to speak Thai fluently, no need to be good at it so you can understand Thai literature. Just be able to discuss with your team in Thai language is enough. ❤
Your wife's mom will be able to help. Use Thai language when you're home, watch Thai news, movies, documentaries to help your ears familiar to Thai language as we all learn any language starting from listening. We can speak before read or write since we're a baby because we listened, right? Also, you can find an online course from foreigners in Thailand such as a RUclipsr named Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook etc. Life will be hard if you're lazy. 😅 But life will be easy, if you do what you need to do though you don't want to do it. 😉
Best regards, 🙏
Im jealous! You are really living what life is supposed to be about. Im just a 39 year old nurse, but im saving money to buy a 900k baht 5-year visa. Do you think its worth it? Since its multiple entry, I can go back home, work for 2-3 months, save the money and live in thailand rest of the time.
I have been to Thailand many times. The positive vibe in Thailand is very good. I live in Southern California near the ocean so I feel very lucky. But I would never waste time dating American women. I consider the U.S. as monk mode for a single man, because the quality and attitude of American w-m-n in general is not a compliment to a man's life. Thailand is much warmer in many ways. When in Thailand even if you don't have a GF you a have many options for female companionship which is a much more balanced life. The U.S. is just a place to make money and save the money to enjoy in Thailand.
Time flies. I thought I just watch your first ever video on RUclips not long ago.
nice caveat on staying in your house all day. i’m living my little fe on my terms when my house is where i sleep. thailand kicks so many boxes for myself as a trail running gym junkie great climate food and fun diversions. the minute i feel house bound my productivity drops way off.
I love Thailand. Been there before and now that i'm nearing retirement, i want to retire in thailand but no ideas about cost of living and medical expenses for retirees. Through your channel , i found some ideas and tips. ❤ Could be of big help if you could feature more tips for retirees or recommend some vloggers . Really thank you for sharing your experiences in Thailand ❤keep up the good work 👏
I grew up in the NYC area and worked in the City until Covid sent me home. Now I work remote and have not been in the City for years. I never really had safety concerns (surprised you were worried about it), but I totally agree with you about the hustle culture and dog eat dog feel. I quickly got into a compete with the Jones mentality and totally changed. Once I stopped working in the City so much I realized how much I had changed and started reverting back to something akin to my old self. I am thinking about retiring in Thailand in 7 or 8 years (hence why I am watching your videos) and I laughed when you discussed Hawaii as I briefly considered it as a potential retirement home, but the expense ended those thoughts quickly. I do see Thailand as a poor man's Hawaii of sorts- at least in terms of the tropical weather and chill lifestyle. Though I do need to see if I can deal with the hot/rainy season and the burning season's pollution. But old people love hot weather, right? That is why so many retire in Florida...so I think I will be able to adjust. Plus, having the a reasonable income by US standards should allow for a pretty lux lifestyle with lots of AC if needed.
White Rabbit has saved my life so many times lol.
If I could, I would pack up and move to Thailand and never look back. I’ve been learning the language for about a year and studying the culture. Sadly, it’s not possible for me right now, but one day…🥰
You can do it.ยินดีต้อนค่ะ🙏
I love your videos, don't listen to the haters I think you have a balanced opinion / way of presenting it. Debating moving to Thailand with my family. Going to take a 1-2 month vacation there first. These vids are great though!!!
Comming in June, 22 years old 👍🏻
I agree with you on a the fact that once you live somewhere for awhile, you're in home mode and not party mode. I lived in Thailand for 1.5 years and felt I had to leave because I wasn't taking full advantage of the party-mode. Sure, I did that for the first 6 months but then settled into home mode. Thailand is just so super convenient that someone like me can get really lazy. I also see some of the same behavior in some of the expats there. Another reason why I left was because the pollution got really bad, and then there is the new overseas tax rule. For me, Thailand needs to be a place I visit and have fun. The convenience is a huge trap to make me a lazy blob.
Love itt !!
Do you need a video editor bro?
I can do a sample video;)
Party in Thailand then go to Laos for amazing relaxation.❤
Welcome to Thailand ❤❤❤
Good to know it’s still good
your gf is gorgeous, you are a lucky guy, take good care of her. As a resident of the Divided States of America, I look forward to being there in a few years. Thailand looks really nice to me. Your dog is so cute!!!
สวัสดีค่ะ🙏ยินดีต้อนรับค่ะ🎉😊❤
I want to visit Thailand so badly! Maybe even live there. It's crazy, but I swear Thailand calls to me. I'm tired of the USA. California has lost its thrill for me. But I'm poor, so I have to live through other people's video vlogs of their time in Thailand. Congratulations on your move there!
I vacation in Thailand at least once a year. Made many friends there and my girlfriend is from there. It's an amazing place to live if you already have a decent income. The value you get for your dollars is insane. If you have little wealth, that isn't the place for you. Hard to make a living.
I feel exactly the same. I want to leave Toronto Im unhappy in everyway...I just dont know how to move out and what job I can do.
@stephl6616 - if you have a college degree, you can teach English in Thailand. Depending on your qualifications, some schools will provide a condo. Thailand has a way to go to reach fluency like in the Philippines. There are other visas in Thailand such as Education visa (learning Thai, cooking, muay Thai), Volunteer visa, work visa, elite visa, retirement visa...etc.
Thanks for sharing your experience Paul! I'm curious how nuch yall budget and spend per month? I'm planning a move there and may or may not also be working remotely! if not, i might rely on my savings foe a bit!
Great vid Paul, I am born and raised in Detroit, Mi and will have 30 yrs at my company so i plan to retire real soon. Recently visited Vietnam for two weeks and loved it. Booked my December vacay to BKK and hope to run into you! I've done a lot of research and most likey will move to SE Asia. Your thoughts are exacly like mine about the US, inflation is out of control here so the move can't come soon enough!!!
Thailand is a special place. If I get a remote job all I wanna do is go back and live there
Thumbs up 👍 Paul
FISH BALLS 😃 LOL 🇺🇸 👍🏽 ( Your videos are well put together luv the soundtracks )
Thanks for sharing your story….is your sole support based primarily on your RUclips content?
I could relate to being an Asian, being in Canada, the taxes r so high and living cost so high as well. I will definitely move back to Asia once my kids are done with high school and are independent enough.
Hello I was wondering how can I set up a one on one call because I have questions about thailand?
I'm new in Thailand, and I'm curious about that place at 7:10. Where is that here in Bangkok? It feels so relaxing seeing trees and green grass in a park in the middle of the metropolitan city.
Your food pronunciation is pretty good. 👍
Paul its awesome that you were able to move to Thailand to experience a different lifestyle. I did the same thing being young and having the freedom to choose where you want to live is a dream life. Thailand is much better than other places I have visited corruption is not as bad in Thailand like it is in the Philippines, India and the other countries I have been to.
Only thing I didn't like about Thailand is the hot weather traffic. Ignore the haters they are just jealous that you are living an awesome exciting life with your beautiful girlfriend. Keep sharing your adventures with us.
I think for me I don’t want to really travel around too much if I do move overseas. Like I want to find a place in Asia and sortve stay in that area, but I haven’t picked a place yet. I know I would be a minority there for obvious reasons too so that’s a factor as well since I may have to move to more of a touristy area. Also hoping for aesthetics and low cost of living/socializing. But yay I’m definitely interested in trying to move somewhere someday. Going to manifest this for myself next year ☺️
I moved here from California I love it here never want to go back!
How do you make new friends in a new country? I moved from NY to NJ and haven't made friends.
Learn theur language and start communicating with the local it took sum time ngl
Hey Paul, Truly enjoyed your informative videos...I'm coming to thailand in October thru Jan with the possibility of staying for a year. Can you give me any advice?
In America, they don't tax $120 lottery win. It has to be over $1k
Omg you just said something that hit me like a ton of bricks. Living in the US and being a "minority." I've been in the US for almost 50 yrs (I'm 53) but I'm still not considered American, not fully anyways. I have always wondered what it would feel like to live in a country where I'm part of the majority. I grew up in NYC and lived in Atlanta for almost a decade. Still have family there. I feel you!!
We lived for 5 years in Thailand before moving back to our home in Hawaii. Probably not the Hawaii you saw as we live on a mountain on an outer island. But we do still love Thailand & have a home there too which we visit for 3 months a year. While we do love it & may return full time someday? I do have a couple of niggles there...1- Worst air pollution in the world at times of the year...2- Is Immigration can be a PITA...3- Is that 60 people die per day at the scene of the road accidents not counting those that die either in the ambulance or at the hospital. But yes like you we do love Thailand even with those warts 😉
so,what do you do for living? What type of work do you do? Just curious.
Just live the life. It's yours.😮😊❤🎉
Dude, I can't agree with you more!!!.
You made the right choice leaving nyc because it’s crazy now
Being financially stable and living in thailand is a no brainer
Thanks for sharing. I love Thailand, I usually do the vacation thing but didn't know how great it is to live there. Definitely something I'm dreaming about. :)
Love the stardew valley music
How the heck do you keep a brachycephalic dog in Thailand? They struggle to breathe when it's hotter than 80F?! Heatstroke is a very real issue for them I loved my pugs and OMG they couldn't go outside in the summer time, even in northern US states.
Same here, I loved Vietnam and Thailand when I visited 1 and half years ago, but I didn't like Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
1 more month... can't wait to make the move.
Are you still on the tourist visa? And are you doing tourist runs?
I'm 52, married to a Filipina, and I always tell Americans the same thing, which most can not understand or relate to because they have never left their front porch: "America is a great place to make your money....retire early...and then move out of the country." We move to the Philippines this year.
Oh man. On my last trip, my date and I ate at an incredible Thai food restaurant. She was fine and dandy afterwards, but I was sick for two days. Yuck.
why would you get on a motorcycle in BKK with no helmet? 2 friends died on motorcycles in Hua Hin last winter, does that not even sink in?
what kind of Visa are you on, brother?
that doggo is too cute lol
You made the right call brother. I'm in California and it's insanely expensive. I'm still climbing that ladder, but when is enough enough? I could sell everything now and be set for life in BKK and Pattaya. I just can't seem to convince my wife it's a good idea. Hahahaha.
Dude, you have the best damn doggie!
I’m sorry but I couldn’t make out what AREA you’re living in ?? And what was that , that you took for food poisoning and did it work ?? 😊
I ❤️ Atlanta! Maybe you'll move back.
I live in Arizona and I just see the culture continuing to decline. A lot of people walking around and not talking to each other or building relationships.
That’s cool you’re from Georgia. So am I. Are you from John’s creek?
Macon georgia!
Do you happen to know of anyone who works remotely and works EST hours? Would be cool to see a video of remote workers who work for US companies and how they navigate working US time zones.
Would you really want to work nights and sleep during the day? Thailand is best after dark, but you'll be starting work at 8pm.
@@TraderJL I would have part of the day available to do whatever I want, and during the weekend I'll have all day. I don't plan on going out at night during weekdays.