Please don't take this the wrong way. You are about 20 years too young to be based fulltime in the boonies. I tried it when I was 40 and still got bored and needed to get back to Bangkok. Now at the age of 55, I am happy to live here in the boonies with the occasional trip to the coast somewhere. You are both still young, so my advice would be to move to a bigger city, and let's not forget. Your mental health is equally as important as your physical health. Some people forget that making "real" friends can be hard in the sticks, even if you speak Thai, the friendships you make are not on the same level as it would be as with a westerner. That's my two pence worth, other than to say. Don't go back to the UK if you don't need to. You have already left mentally and going back will be a huge reverse culture shock. Anyways, sorry for waffling. 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋
Hey mate, yeh the uk is the last option at the moment. We are good money wise, just need to figure out the best place for us going forward. Think you might be right, Bangkok is leading thr way at the moment. We used to live there and I loved it!
Great advise Lemonfarmer. I moved to Phuket with 27 and loved it, but now with 52 i feel much better in Isan. Too busy in the tourist areas and so much more relaxed in the "boonies". Just 30 min to Khon Kaen or Maha Sarakham if i need some more aktion.
Everyones different. I was living in his same provence as Joe at 25-28 and loved it. At 40 looking to go back now. I am happy with the quiet life as long as I have internet.
I lived in rural Ubon for about 4 years and enjoyed it but chose to return to Australia to work for another 10 years before retiring. My wife is now permanent resident of Oz
Better not leave Thailand as the rest of the western world is in a sad shape, but its a good idea to move to a place with a bit more farangs to socialize, my wife is from Isan but neither her or me would wanna live there and Europe is nice for a short holiday, i still love my own country but Thailand is a more secure place as it has been for many centuries and became home for many cultures, i live in Hua Hin👍
"The rest of the Western world is in bad shape " Maybe a tiny bit hyperbolic given that's about 70 countries. You talk about 'The West' like it's some homogeneous lump but I'm not sure life in Portugal say and life in New Zealand have that much in common I just think the whole 'the West' has fallen shtick is pretty asinine, everywhere has its issues and Thailand is now exception. It's 48c just now with air that's more a solid than a gas in many places so horses for courses I think.
Hi Joe, regarding your comments about schooling for your future family. My experience living in rural Thailand, Warin Chamrap....we gave the village school chance however it didn't work.... basically the teacher teaching English could not speak English....our now ten year old son is fully ensconced in a large school in Warin Chamrap, he loves it. We decided Nud & myself (Nud is my wife) we would only speak English in our home...... he's doing really well, so glad too see you as as young Brit & your wife are making a go of it, especially been so geographically close to us. All the best, Andy, Nud and Tianchai xxx
I am thinking about moving to Thailand after 30ish years in the USA. I was born in Thailand. I’m not Thai and I really don’t speak Thai. Maybe just basic to get me by. In the process of buying a house in Thailand to renovate. I’ve only been back to Thailand twice! And I want to make it my home. I have 2 young kids and that makes it really hard for me to move forward. My house in Thailand will be my investment property. I have friends, relatives and someone in Thailand. They do all the communication for me in getting a house/ lands. ❤
I want to live in Sriracha near my son. Quirky little town, one hour south of BKK and 35 mins north of Pattaya. It has a big Japanese influence and is an easy escape point to other areas. Just need to get out of the UK at all cost.
Great video, I am in Samut Prakan, love it near the city (30 minutes on BTS) but feels like a village in the day time lots of markets and things to do here.
I'm currently in Hua Hin, which has many retirees. I've also lived in Jomtien and Bangkok and visited other cities and islands. If I were looking to network and do business, then I would not consider anywhere other than Bangkok. While there are always some opportunities wherever you go, why limit the number by choosing a location that is in a lower league? Living in the outer areas of Bangkok, rather than the centre, can also be very affordable. Hope this helps.
Appreciate the insight on Jomtiem and Hua Hin! I've lived in bkk before, but wasn't really in the business mind at that point. There's a few areas I love in BKK.
I miss Hua Hin, lived there fore a year in 2017 - 18, also a perfect place if you have children, many good international schools there. The biggest minus is perhaps the beach, does not have a beach promenade, hard to find parking if you have a car, preferred to travel to Cha Am 20 min. North, or South of Hua Hin, many good beaches there.
Me and the partner are having the same discussions for the future when i move over. The big point is the schooling, but we both dont want to live in bangkok long term. So right now the compromise is live in Ubon until high school then move to bangkok to go to an australian international school for 5 years. Hopefully have a house and land in isan, condo in bangkok and a beach property somewhere else, just move around all 3 depending on the mood haha. Still got plenty of time to try everything and figure it all out.
Im thinking of going part time spending my time 50/50 uk and thailand. gf currently works and sells prawns like most do here. She wants to set up a restaurant if that all works and makes money then i see it being possible. I still have a good 30-35 years til retirement so don’t want to cut myself away from the uk completely
I think it's good to keep something, whether that's investments like stocks or a property back in your home country. 50/50 will give you a good idea on whether you want to make the move permanent
Stay in Thailand. UK has changed a lot, I grew up in Devon,very nice part of the UK. Moved to spain for 3 years and then came back in 2004. I could see the change in that short time. House prices through the roof & that has not slowed down in the last 20 years. I’m lucky I work offshore in the renewables industry & get to travel the world with work, we’ll I’m glad I went on holiday one Christmas to Thailand about 13 years ago, had a lot of friends that lived there in between work and some retired. I met a lovely Thai woman that works in the navy hospital,she’s been there for 22 years in that job,well balanced girl & I try to get over a couple of times a year in between work etc. Another 5/6 years for me with work & that’s me done, hopefully will be retiring in Thailand, UK has its good and bad points like Thailand does but I know for sure I don’t want to retire here. Yes you are young Joe but you can live anywhere and just hop on a plane back to here for a visit mate.
Have you looked seriously into Rayong ? We went there one 14-15 years ago and I thought it looked good, and I liked the look of things from what I saw from other RUclipsrs but now my wife says there are many 'factories' or something... and that makes it bad. Don't really believe her tbh. She went to Phuket recently to look at houses for us to buy but seems very expensive and too busy now from what I've seen.
Ahh there is the odd factory fire down there which usually releases some pretty bad fumes. She's probs referring to that! I'd pick Rayong over Phuket any day. My fav is Laem Mae Phim area currently.
Hi mate - so we opened an expat service business to help people living/moving here. Never intended to to be honest, but it was out of demand from my social media stuff. Then my wife has a Fertiliser Distribution Business and then I have the other social media stuff.
@@JoeinThailand1how much capital did you need to start your life there? I mean in addition to whatever income you and your wife are earning there from your businesses? $10K, $50k, $100K, $500k? When you decided to leave your home country for good, how much money did you have? That is the question that everyone wants to know.
What about Hat Yai or Songkhla in the south? There are plenty of networking opportunities there and good schools too. Very few farangs, but lots of Malaysians and the area is very multicultural: a mix of Malay, Thai and Chinese. Check it out.
Come to Jomtien, which is a little outside Pattaya, can rent a house easily, and two hours from Bangkok.... also a decent restuarant/ nighlife in Jomtien....👍
The education system in the UK is not as great as people think. Do you want your kids to be taught about gender recognition at primary school? Do you want to have to ask permission to take them on holiday during term time with a penalty of both parents being fined if you do? Do you want your kids' teachers to have more say over your kids than you have? No! the education system here is not what it used to be. Neither is the NHS; two-year waiting list to see a consultant in a hospital and being refused doctor appointments because there are no appointments available. Also if the novelty of moving to Thailand is wearing off, will the same thing happen if you move to a different part? Time normalises everywhere and at least you can go visit the beaches for your treat: travel by road is something they are trying to make very difficult one here. Enjoy your life, you can only take memories with you 🙏🏻
Some good points here, thanks! Yeh that's very true on the UK education system, there's a lot of negatives, and the private healthcare here has always been great for me!
I appreciate your opinion but I am going to disagree here with the education in UK or western countries in general here. In Thailand / SEA in general kids are teach rort memories and follow the process. Unlike you go western private schools which cost an arm and a leg. One of the advantage of an western education is it encourage free thinking and creativity. This in itself is a major leg up. Which is something I find lacking in a lot of SEA countries education system
@@tomdoane9232 Oh how wrong you are. There is no education in the UK it is all indoctrination. Children are not taught to think they are taught to obey because if they were taught to think they wouldn't go to work for a corporate master, try to climb an endless ladder towards perceived success, and make money only for the System. They wouldn't be tied into the debt of a mortgage they will never repay. Nobody owns anything in the western world, only the debt for it. Private education is only for the few, because it costs an arm and a leg. University education leaves its students with a huge debt that never leaves them that they have to pay back over many years. Western education is designed to leave its students beholding to the state. Ultimately, wages are higher in the west if you can get a job but the cost of living is leaving many people living hand-to-mouth, and you cannot even own a chicken in your garden without registering it with the government. Now I'm getting sidetracked, UK education isn't how you describe it. At least in Thailand the kids have respect for their teachers, something we lost many years ago.
@@tomdoane9232 free thinking and creativity in western schools?????..... your away in the head man.....These days, if you can, your better to home school your kids.
A serious question as I have seen some news about vloggers being arrested for not having a work permit which allows them to create content (Chinese national recently). Is it legal or illegal to earn money from RUclips without the proper work permit?
@@JoeinThailand1 Thanks for the reply. It's one of the things holding me back from creating content online. I got a work permit in Thailand, but I worry the government is going to crack down soon. Best of luck with your new business ;-)
Interesting vlog. My circumstances are somewhat different to yours due to age. I'm moving to Sisaket this year, but purely for retirement. I understand your choice with Rayong, as it would be my choice if not for my partner. However you will gain a beach, but the lifestyle will be relatively the same. For your age, I would choose Bangkok, which would serve the working requirements, while remaining in Thailand. Don't even consider returning to the west!!! Yes you will make more money, but at what cost. Good luck in whatever adventures you decide
I think if you're looking for the quiet life it's good here! But yeh like you say for work and social life Bangkok is the best. We used to live there and I enjoyed it, so very tempted to go back.
That's why I live in the UK and currently finding it difficult to move back with my kids as the education system is poor and expensive. (I speak Thai and used to teach in Thailand) I did see bullying of half Thai kids as well.
Do your future plans include having kids ? I understand the appeal of Rayong but they seem to have regular chemical fires etc so make sure you're not downwind of the industrial area !!
I live in Phangnga near Khao Lak and love it. The area is super nice, not crowded at all, close to the beach, close the airport, generally just convenient to travel anywhere by minivan or drive to places like Khao Sok, Krabi, get to many islands, etc. Close enough to Phuket but not heavy with traffic and inflated prices. It still feels like Thailand but we have western food within a short drive. I would never want to live in the north or Isan, no offense. I understand you’re there because of your wife, but now would be a great time to settle somewhere else. It’s not fair to sacrifice your life just to make your wife happy. Just my two cents. The heat is bad everywhere but it’s worse up there, plus the pollution makes it unbearable. Same for Bangkok. Bangkok is fun, but being in a big city in that weather is just stifling. The air quality is much better in the south. Half the appeal of Thailand for me personally is being near the water. Not sure if you’ve been to this area but you should check it out.
I like Ubon, it's a great city! But, if we are going to make a move it needs to serve a purpose. Ubon doesn't solve the be nearer to the coast or nearer to customers problem 🤔
I moved to Rayong 1month ago after 1year in Chiang Mai, and all i can say so far is that i made the correct choice for me. :) Hope you find what you are looking for m8, thanks for the videos!
Sisiket is a ridiculous place to live for a young person. Even when older there's so many other nicer places outside of the central plains regions. Sure if you're a farmer the land is cheap and available but otherwise what are you really getting there?
Hi Joe, regarding your comments about schooling for your future family. My experience living in rural Thailand, Warin Chamrap....we gave the village school chance however it didn't work.... basically the teacher teaching English could not speak English....our now ten year old son is fully ensconced in a large school in Warin Chamrap, he loves it. We decided Nud & myself (Nud is my wife) we would only speak English in our home...... he's doing really well, so glad too see you as as young Brit & your wife are making a go of it, especially been so geographically close to us. All the best, Andy, Nud and Tianchai xxx
Please don't take this the wrong way. You are about 20 years too young to be based fulltime in the boonies. I tried it when I was 40 and still got bored and needed to get back to Bangkok. Now at the age of 55, I am happy to live here in the boonies with the occasional trip to the coast somewhere. You are both still young, so my advice would be to move to a bigger city, and let's not forget. Your mental health is equally as important as your physical health. Some people forget that making "real" friends can be hard in the sticks, even if you speak Thai, the friendships you make are not on the same level as it would be as with a westerner. That's my two pence worth, other than to say. Don't go back to the UK if you don't need to. You have already left mentally and going back will be a huge reverse culture shock. Anyways, sorry for waffling. 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋
Hey mate, yeh the uk is the last option at the moment. We are good money wise, just need to figure out the best place for us going forward. Think you might be right, Bangkok is leading thr way at the moment. We used to live there and I loved it!
Great advise Lemonfarmer. I moved to Phuket with 27 and loved it, but now with 52 i feel much better in Isan. Too busy in the tourist areas and so much more relaxed in the "boonies". Just 30 min to Khon Kaen or Maha Sarakham if i need some more aktion.
I agree. Try Bkk
@@JoeinThailand1 Hi ...what did you love about it? (Bangkok)
Everyones different. I was living in his same provence as Joe at 25-28 and loved it. At 40 looking to go back now.
I am happy with the quiet life as long as I have internet.
I lived in rural Ubon for about 4 years and enjoyed it but chose to return to Australia to work for another 10 years before retiring. My wife is now permanent resident of Oz
Can understand your thinking! I don't hate the UK, just the weather haha. I wouldn't want to live back there permanently though
Better not leave Thailand as the rest of the western world is in a sad shape, but its a good idea to move to a place with a bit more farangs to socialize, my wife is from Isan but neither her or me would wanna live there and Europe is nice for a short holiday, i still love my own country but Thailand is a more secure place as it has been for many centuries and became home for many cultures, i live in Hua Hin👍
Yeh I think going back to the UK is bottom of the list at the moment haha 😅. Do love a holiday in Europe! Something I miss.
"The rest of the Western world is in bad shape "
Maybe a tiny bit hyperbolic given that's about 70 countries. You talk about 'The West' like it's some homogeneous lump but I'm not sure life in Portugal say and life in New Zealand have that much in common
I just think the whole 'the West' has fallen shtick is pretty asinine, everywhere has its issues and Thailand is now exception. It's 48c just now with air that's more a solid than a gas in many places so horses for courses I think.
Very interesting video you made it caught all my attention while i was watching
Thanks bro 🙏
Hi Joe, regarding your comments about schooling for your future family. My experience living in rural Thailand, Warin Chamrap....we gave the village school chance however it didn't work.... basically the teacher teaching English could not speak English....our now ten year old son is fully ensconced in a large school in Warin Chamrap, he loves it. We decided Nud & myself (Nud is my wife) we would only speak English in our home...... he's doing really well, so glad too see you as as young Brit & your wife are making a go of it, especially been so geographically close to us. All the best, Andy, Nud and Tianchai xxx
warin chamrap?...me too, I'm Kiwi!
Interested to know what kind of businesses you are considering in Thailand?
I am thinking about moving to Thailand after 30ish years in the USA. I was born in Thailand. I’m not Thai and I really don’t speak Thai. Maybe just basic to get me by. In the process of buying a house in Thailand to renovate. I’ve only been back to Thailand twice! And I want to make it my home. I have 2 young kids and that makes it really hard for me to move forward. My house in Thailand will be my investment property. I have friends, relatives and someone in Thailand. They do all the communication for me in getting a house/ lands. ❤
Don't move back to the UK you will totally regret it. If I were you I would either move nearer a city or a popular seaside resort.
I want to live in Sriracha near my son. Quirky little town, one hour south of BKK and 35 mins north of Pattaya. It has a big Japanese influence and is an easy escape point to other areas. Just need to get out of the UK at all cost.
Great video, I am in Samut Prakan, love it near the city (30 minutes on BTS) but feels like a village in the day time lots of markets and things to do here.
This is an area we would consider if we moved towards the BKK area!
@@JoeinThailand1 don’t think you would be disappointed and from your video comments regarding Rayong only a few hours drive!
I'm currently in Hua Hin, which has many retirees. I've also lived in Jomtien and Bangkok and visited other cities and islands.
If I were looking to network and do business, then I would not consider anywhere other than Bangkok. While there are always some opportunities wherever you go, why limit the number by choosing a location that is in a lower league? Living in the outer areas of Bangkok, rather than the centre, can also be very affordable.
Hope this helps.
Appreciate the insight on Jomtiem and Hua Hin! I've lived in bkk before, but wasn't really in the business mind at that point. There's a few areas I love in BKK.
I miss Hua Hin, lived there fore a year in 2017 - 18, also a perfect place if you have children, many good international schools there.
The biggest minus is perhaps the beach, does not have a beach promenade, hard to find parking if you have a car, preferred to travel to Cha Am 20 min. North, or South of Hua Hin, many good beaches there.
Thumbs up 👍 Joe
Me and the partner are having the same discussions for the future when i move over. The big point is the schooling, but we both dont want to live in bangkok long term. So right now the compromise is live in Ubon until high school then move to bangkok to go to an australian international school for 5 years. Hopefully have a house and land in isan, condo in bangkok and a beach property somewhere else, just move around all 3 depending on the mood haha. Still got plenty of time to try everything and figure it all out.
Sounds like you have a good plan! A few places to stay, each one different and then come and go as you please, ideal!
Im thinking of going part time spending my time 50/50 uk and thailand. gf currently works and sells prawns like most do here. She wants to set up a restaurant if that all works and makes money then i see it being possible. I still have a good 30-35 years til retirement so don’t want to cut myself away from the uk completely
I think it's good to keep something, whether that's investments like stocks or a property back in your home country. 50/50 will give you a good idea on whether you want to make the move permanent
A nice not too touristy spot on the coast would be brilliant mate. I'll have to suss Rayong one day
Yeh a nice quiet place near the beach is the dream! Check out Laem Mae Phim in Rayong - lovely spot
Stay in Thailand. UK has changed a lot, I grew up in Devon,very nice part of the UK. Moved to spain for 3 years and then came back in 2004. I could see the change in that short time. House prices through the roof & that has not slowed down in the last 20 years.
I’m lucky I work offshore in the renewables industry & get to travel the world with work, we’ll I’m glad I went on holiday one Christmas to Thailand about 13 years ago, had a lot of friends that lived there in between work and some retired. I met a lovely Thai woman that works in the navy hospital,she’s been there for 22 years in that job,well balanced girl & I try to get over a couple of times a year in between work etc.
Another 5/6 years for me with work & that’s me done, hopefully will be retiring in Thailand, UK has its good and bad points like Thailand does but I know for sure I don’t want to retire here.
Yes you are young Joe but you can live anywhere and just hop on a plane back to here for a visit mate.
Have you looked seriously into Rayong ? We went there one 14-15 years ago and I thought it looked good, and I liked the look of things from what I saw from other RUclipsrs but now my wife says there are many 'factories' or something... and that makes it bad. Don't really believe her tbh. She went to Phuket recently to look at houses for us to buy but seems very expensive and too busy now from what I've seen.
Ahh there is the odd factory fire down there which usually releases some pretty bad fumes. She's probs referring to that! I'd pick Rayong over Phuket any day. My fav is Laem Mae Phim area currently.
What I would like to know is, your a young man, how do you make a living to enable you to stay in Thailand ?
Hi mate - so we opened an expat service business to help people living/moving here. Never intended to to be honest, but it was out of demand from my social media stuff. Then my wife has a Fertiliser Distribution Business and then I have the other social media stuff.
@@JoeinThailand1how much capital did you need to start your life there? I mean in addition to whatever income you and your wife are earning there from your businesses? $10K, $50k, $100K, $500k? When you decided to leave your home country for good, how much money did you have? That is the question that everyone wants to know.
Sound is much better
Good to hear!
What about Hat Yai or Songkhla in the south? There are plenty of networking opportunities there and good schools too. Very few farangs, but lots of Malaysians and the area is very multicultural: a mix of Malay, Thai and Chinese. Check it out.
Never been down that way! Would like to come and visit some time 😀
Come to Jomtien, which is a little outside Pattaya, can rent a house easily, and two hours from Bangkok.... also a decent restuarant/ nighlife in Jomtien....👍
I like Jomtien for a few days. The bars, restaurants etc are great! but just not sure about living there!
The education system in the UK is not as great as people think. Do you want your kids to be taught about gender recognition at primary school? Do you want to have to ask permission to take them on holiday during term time with a penalty of both parents being fined if you do? Do you want your kids' teachers to have more say over your kids than you have? No! the education system here is not what it used to be. Neither is the NHS; two-year waiting list to see a consultant in a hospital and being refused doctor appointments because there are no appointments available.
Also if the novelty of moving to Thailand is wearing off, will the same thing happen if you move to a different part? Time normalises everywhere and at least you can go visit the beaches for your treat: travel by road is something they are trying to make very difficult one here.
Enjoy your life, you can only take memories with you 🙏🏻
Some good points here, thanks!
Yeh that's very true on the UK education system, there's a lot of negatives, and the private healthcare here has always been great for me!
I appreciate your opinion but I am going to disagree here with the education in UK or western countries in general here.
In Thailand / SEA in general kids are teach rort memories and follow the process. Unlike you go western private schools which cost an arm and a leg.
One of the advantage of an western education is it encourage free thinking and creativity. This in itself is a major leg up. Which is something I find lacking in a lot of SEA countries education system
@@tomdoane9232 Oh how wrong you are. There is no education in the UK it is all indoctrination. Children are not taught to think they are taught to obey because if they were taught to think they wouldn't go to work for a corporate master, try to climb an endless ladder towards perceived success, and make money only for the System. They wouldn't be tied into the debt of a mortgage they will never repay. Nobody owns anything in the western world, only the debt for it.
Private education is only for the few, because it costs an arm and a leg. University education leaves its students with a huge debt that never leaves them that they have to pay back over many years.
Western education is designed to leave its students beholding to the state.
Ultimately, wages are higher in the west if you can get a job but the cost of living is leaving many people living hand-to-mouth, and you cannot even own a chicken in your garden without registering it with the government.
Now I'm getting sidetracked, UK education isn't how you describe it. At least in Thailand the kids have respect for their teachers, something we lost many years ago.
@@tomdoane9232 free thinking and creativity in western schools?????..... your away in the head man.....These days, if you can, your better to home school your kids.
@@bazmurfer43 hope you aren't home schooling your kids, it is you're not your. Your kids English would be very flawed. 😁
A serious question as I have seen some news about vloggers being arrested for not having a work permit which allows them to create content (Chinese national recently). Is it legal or illegal to earn money from RUclips without the proper work permit?
Honestly not sure mate! By the letter if the law I'd guess its illegal as you're doing a task in return for money. Big grey area.
@@JoeinThailand1 Thanks for the reply. It's one of the things holding me back from creating content online. I got a work permit in Thailand, but I worry the government is going to crack down soon. Best of luck with your new business ;-)
Interesting vlog. My circumstances are somewhat different to yours due to age. I'm moving to Sisaket this year, but purely for retirement. I understand your choice with Rayong, as it would be my choice if not for my partner. However you will gain a beach, but the lifestyle will be relatively the same. For your age, I would choose Bangkok, which would serve the working requirements, while remaining in Thailand. Don't even consider returning to the west!!! Yes you will make more money, but at what cost. Good luck in whatever adventures you decide
I think if you're looking for the quiet life it's good here! But yeh like you say for work and social life Bangkok is the best. We used to live there and I enjoyed it, so very tempted to go back.
That's why I live in the UK and currently finding it difficult to move back with my kids as the education system is poor and expensive. (I speak Thai and used to teach in Thailand) I did see bullying of half Thai kids as well.
Bangkok is your answer. Work and fun there. Make lots of friends.
I think you might be right!
@@JoeinThailand1 Pattaya 1.30 hour, Rayong 3 hours, Phuket 1.15 hour and Samui 1 hour. Variety of foods and business. Bangkok has it all.
Do your future plans include having kids ?
I understand the appeal of Rayong but they seem to have regular chemical fires etc so make sure you're not downwind of the industrial area !!
No I’m not coming to live in Thailand. I’ve lived in Denmark for 30 years. It’s fine enough here😉
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Rayong....
Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket are far from cheap these days. When was the last time you bought cheap cheese and wine anywhere in Thailand?
I live in Phangnga near Khao Lak and love it. The area is super nice, not crowded at all, close to the beach, close the airport, generally just convenient to travel anywhere by minivan or drive to places like Khao Sok, Krabi, get to many islands, etc. Close enough to Phuket but not heavy with traffic and inflated prices. It still feels like Thailand but we have western food within a short drive.
I would never want to live in the north or Isan, no offense. I understand you’re there because of your wife, but now would be a great time to settle somewhere else. It’s not fair to sacrifice your life just to make your wife happy. Just my two cents. The heat is bad everywhere but it’s worse up there, plus the pollution makes it unbearable. Same for Bangkok. Bangkok is fun, but being in a big city in that weather is just stifling. The air quality is much better in the south. Half the appeal of Thailand for me personally is being near the water. Not sure if you’ve been to this area but you should check it out.
You can try ubon
I like Ubon, it's a great city! But, if we are going to make a move it needs to serve a purpose. Ubon doesn't solve the be nearer to the coast or nearer to customers problem 🤔
I moved to Rayong 1month ago after 1year in Chiang Mai, and all i can say so far is that i made the correct choice for me. :)
Hope you find what you are looking for m8, thanks for the videos!
Cheers mate! Glad you're enjoying Rayong! It's a great area 👍
Sisiket is a ridiculous place to live for a young person. Even when older there's so many other nicer places outside of the central plains regions. Sure if you're a farmer the land is cheap and available but otherwise what are you really getting there?
My wife has a successful Fertiliser Distribution Business here. It's a great business, but also something that kind of holds a move back a bit too.
@@JoeinThailand1 sure related farming work would make sense if that was your thing. Good luck.
@JoeinThailand1 can you put a manager in to run the fertiliser business and you move to bkk?
Most buffalo 🦬 farang take they Thai brasses back to they home towns
Khun poot pa sa Thai ging mak loey Krap Pom
England is fallen forget it 🎉
bye bye
goodbye
Has anyone ever told you , you look and sound just like Eddie Howe . The Newcastle manager!!😉😉
Yeah I think you should leave you tube...
I love that I'm living rent free in your head 😂
Hi Joe, regarding your comments about schooling for your future family. My experience living in rural Thailand, Warin Chamrap....we gave the village school chance however it didn't work.... basically the teacher teaching English could not speak English....our now ten year old son is fully ensconced in a large school in Warin Chamrap, he loves it. We decided Nud & myself (Nud is my wife) we would only speak English in our home...... he's doing really well, so glad too see you as as young Brit & your wife are making a go of it, especially been so geographically close to us. All the best, Andy, Nud and Tianchai xxx