Excellent Video, I am at the start of this whole journey so the advice is spot on, I have neurological issues so any stress needs to be avoided as it messes me up. I hope to be settled and enjoying the land of smiles within a year!
All good, but I would add staying in your selected neighbourhoods 5-7 days each. Try some shops, stores, restaurants and their service and attitude. 7-Eleven nearby? Test taxi (Bolt) response time. In apartment test water in kitchen and bathroom for pressure and if both have hot water. Long term you won't be living out of a suitcase. Seek closet and storage space. Large fridge. Desired mattress.
Why rent a condo before you get there, crazy idea- just rent a hotel for a couple of weeks and have a look around at your leisure. Reds/Pattaya shows some great condos at various prices 🙏😊🇬🇧 I think it would cost more through an agent, better to book direct with the condo- just walk in and ask them. An agent will take commission
Thanks Wyn, some really handy information there. Pretty much the same as taking over a room at the Sgts' Mess, make sure to take photos of everything, especially the mattress and pillows, (they always try to bill you for a stained one at the Quarter Masters stores in the forces lol). Take care pal.
Fantastic Wyn!! Another gem. Can't and dont expect you to know everything and its all a learning experience!! Be safe, keep em coming pal and have a great one
Great video again Welsh Wyn. When I retire I will stay in a hotel first for a few days. Probably gives me time to get my own list of good agents i would use. My Thai wife used to work in a hotel, and she mentioned earlier be plenty of cleaning ladies looking for extra money to clean a condo.
Good vid again wynn. I bumped into you filling the water bottle outside your condo. I was doing exactly doing that spec looking at condos. Yours. And three more. I have actually been into an agents on soi 15 opposite korandos seen a couple I like very reasonable. Keep up the good work
@@briannagle6328 hi the cheapest one has a big deductable so it's cheap just to get the cover needed 100000 USD for the OA visa. The other has no deductable but is more expensive and only has a 10000 USD cover thanks 🙏
@@welshwyn Cheers Wyn I'm Learning More Every day Thanks To People just like Yourself Good Advice About Not Getting Scammed Getting A Condo Including The Full Schamonka about keeping a Tab On All The Small things That you could End Up paying For When You Leave Etc Etc. 👍
Thank you Wyn for that excellent video with great advice for newbies. Totally agree with you about booking a hotel for the first few nights to begin with and to contact agents and view condos in person.
To add to the condo rental, always get a photocpy of the agents , and the condo owners ID, before you even give them a deposit. These can then be used in any disputes at a later stage. Another excellent video.
Hi Wyn,after 7 weeks here in Thailand,I made my very own experience.I arrived in Cha Am on November 3rd,stayed 3 nights in a hotel.I walked the beach road to the north end, ended up in a small restaurant.After 10 min.I got an apartment.The owner of the restaurant called lady from nearby who run an apartment at beachfront ,one minute from the restaurant.Same day I negotiated a one month contract.8000 tbth,plus 2000 deposit.Everything went well.I live now in Ban Nongsamsi,close to Lao border,120 km from Ubon Rachatanji.Got already my 30 day visa extension here in Ubon.Can stay now until Jan.26 ,leave then to Laos.My dream come true.Thx for good tips.Fred
Really good vlog wyn,when you use a visa agent to sort out your retirement visa is it better to pay by card or do they ask for cash,and do you need to pay all of it upfront? Thanks
Thanks for the menu list. I will stick with a local place I was told about on Paniad Chang, chicken and ginger with rice and a large Chang for 150 baht.
Well u don't get it back anyway because of bills I have to pay on condo like electric water .my deposit is £4000 baht for the month that goes on water and electric.
@@stuartnicklin4101 Hi for the OA renewal there are about 10 Thai insurance companies that have the cover needed. If you do the OA visa in your home Country you can use any company as long as the cover equals 3 million bht.👍
Wyn, you only explained what the different retirement visas were in terms of one required health insurance and one doesn’t. Maybe explain what are the circumstances or reasons that determine why people choose which one
Thais have started tipping in the last 20 years but generally it's between a few coins and 20 Baht. Some people have been working with Foreigners for some time and may have become accustomed to more, but any more than 100 baht (on a 1,000 baht bill) and they just think you're stupid with money. They'll be very thankful but it won't gain you any extra service in future with them or make them think any better of you.
If you want a Copacabana etc condo during high season you have to book it very early and pay deposit many months before coming. So easy to get scammed but i dont see any other option.
Nice video, Wyn, with good advice. My own two cents; if you are planning staying a long time in an area you like, look for a house to rent. Houses can be excellent value for money in Thailand. All the best mate, I’m sure our paths will cross in the future!
Goodman wyn love youre polo shirt great advice as always flying solo the only why buy cow when u get milk fornothing a good friend broke with wife in cebu after 12 momths too much hassle for me too🤣🤣
Do you think it would be more accurate to call {Pattaya scam city , rather than sin city ? L O L , , your vids are very straight forward ,helpful and sensible , thanks .
Health insurance should be compulsory fullstop, then you wouldn't get all these clowns starting gofundme accounts to cover the treatment costs!!! Great video by the way wyn 👍
I know a RUclipsr who has rented a condo in soi 7 for 10,000 baht a month but his last monthly bill for water was 1000 baht , electric 2800 baht . The landlady’s son in law runs a visa agency which is charging this RUclipsr 3000 baht for the monthly visa extension
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Excellent Video, I am at the start of this whole journey so the advice is spot on, I have neurological issues so any stress needs to be avoided as it messes me up. I hope to be settled and enjoying the land of smiles within a year!
@@cmb1972 Well done mate no stress out here just chill 👍
All good, but I would add staying in your selected neighbourhoods 5-7 days each. Try some shops, stores, restaurants and their service and attitude. 7-Eleven nearby? Test taxi (Bolt) response time. In apartment test water in kitchen and bathroom for pressure and if both have hot water. Long term you won't be living out of a suitcase. Seek closet and storage space. Large fridge. Desired mattress.
@@kennethmcgurn3830 great advice mate thanks 🙏
Why rent a condo before you get there, crazy idea- just rent a hotel for a couple of weeks and have a look around at your leisure. Reds/Pattaya shows some great condos at various prices 🙏😊🇬🇧 I think it would cost more through an agent, better to book direct with the condo- just walk in and ask them. An agent will take commission
@@martinpowell5769 yes mate well said but still some will just book from the other side of the World thanks 👍
I know, that’s true but it baffles me why
@@welshwyn Probably the same guys who rent their girlfriends from the other side of the world too
Thanks Wyn, some really handy information there. Pretty much the same as taking over a room at the Sgts' Mess, make sure to take photos of everything, especially the mattress and pillows, (they always try to bill you for a stained one at the Quarter Masters stores in the forces lol). Take care pal.
@@MrBrtmee yes exactly stand by your beds thanks 🙏
Fantastic Wyn!! Another gem. Can't and dont expect you to know everything and its all a learning experience!! Be safe, keep em coming pal and have a great one
@@RebeccaAdele-r4e thanks again greatful to you 🙏
Great video again Welsh Wyn. When I retire I will stay in a hotel first for a few days. Probably gives me time to get my own list of good agents i would use. My Thai wife used to work in a hotel, and she mentioned earlier be plenty of cleaning ladies looking for extra money to clean a condo.
@@davidfoot5492 ok mate enjoy thanks 🙏
Thanks for clearing up the visa, obviously I will get the O visa. Another great video, very informative.
@@jonesdoug19 thank you so much 🙏
Non o retirement visa👍 is the way to go
Good vid again wynn. I bumped into you filling the water bottle outside your condo. I was doing exactly doing that spec looking at condos. Yours. And three more. I have actually been into an agents on soi 15 opposite korandos seen a couple I like very reasonable. Keep up the good work
@@andrewlawrence3268 oh yes was nice to meet you mate enjoy your stay 👍
your idea of a light lunch is different from mine lol great video
@@silverarrow2558 oh ok 😂 thanks 👍
Shamie Wyn....What is the difference between the two Health Insurances?
@@briannagle6328 hi the cheapest one has a big deductable so it's cheap just to get the cover needed 100000 USD for the OA visa. The other has no deductable but is more expensive and only has a 10000 USD cover thanks 🙏
@@welshwyn Cheers Wyn I'm Learning More Every day Thanks To People just like Yourself Good Advice About Not Getting Scammed Getting A Condo Including The Full Schamonka about keeping a Tab On All The Small things That you could End Up paying For When You Leave Etc Etc. 👍
@briannagle6328 your welcome mate thanks 🙏
Another great video Wyn with good advice.
Good to see you in Webby’s bar recently at the start of the crawl 🍺🍺
@@KieranWxm was a great night cheers bud 🙏
Thank you Wyn for that excellent video with great advice for newbies. Totally agree with you about booking a hotel for the first few nights to begin with and to contact agents and view condos in person.
@@karl3927 thanks mate appreciate it 👍
To add to the condo rental, always get a photocpy of the agents , and the condo owners ID, before you even give them a deposit. These can then be used in any disputes at a later stage.
Another excellent video.
@@Lucifer0007 good tip thanks mate 👍
Exellent video once again Wyn, just as a matter of interest is your Condo in the Jontiem area? Thanks.
@@stevebowness9435 Half way between Jomtien and Pattaya thanks 🙏
The Sportsman - My fist port of call once I've dropped my bags at the hotel.
@@chandlerbingbong thanks enjoy 👍
I'm thinking of doing the same. Either Sportsman or Hemmingways
@kevinw3800 Hemingway's great for daily specials 👍
@@welshwyn I'll be over in Feb. Be good to catch up with you
At last a man who pronounces Pattaya correctly 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@JJ-mo8wz cheers 👍
What was the name of agency you used to get your retirement vias
@@wellhard0 Manneerat soi 13/2 👍
Nice one wyn,
But the background noise was doing my head in..
@@CharlesCollins-tx6ih ok was by a main road thanks 🙏
Another informative blog wyne..I'm back in January, would love to buy you a beer..needing some advice about moving over mate..steve
@@stephendonald3415 thanks mate very kind 🙏
Great vid Wyn. Appreciate all your great tips. Looks like you had a nice bite to eat there. How you stay so slim? 😆♥️
@@boomme3598 Hi walking and swimming and not worrying cheers 🙏
Hi Wyn,after 7 weeks here in Thailand,I made my very own experience.I arrived in Cha Am on November 3rd,stayed 3 nights in a hotel.I walked the beach road to the north end, ended up in a small restaurant.After 10 min.I got an apartment.The owner of the restaurant called lady from nearby who run an apartment at beachfront ,one minute from the restaurant.Same day I negotiated a one month contract.8000 tbth,plus 2000 deposit.Everything went well.I live now in Ban Nongsamsi,close to Lao border,120 km from Ubon Rachatanji.Got already my 30 day visa extension here in Ubon.Can stay now until Jan.26 ,leave then to Laos.My dream come true.Thx for good tips.Fred
@@alfredtiedtke4165 well done mate may it continue for you thanks 🙏
Really good vlog wyn,when you use a visa agent to sort out your retirement visa is it better to pay by card or do they ask for cash,and do you need to pay all of it upfront? Thanks
@@andyjackson5986 hi it's mostly cash mate and you pay when you apply thanks 🙏
Can also complete a Bank Transfer if you have a Thai Bank Account and the associated banking app on your phone.
Always great info muka, cheers
@@davidbuckley9307 thanks buddy 🙏
Great advice Wyn. What does the 12 month retirement visa cost at the agents? Cheers
@@VagabondRob555my renewal was 12500 bht.thanks 👍
Thanks for the menu list. I will stick with a local place I was told about on Paniad Chang, chicken and ginger with rice and a large Chang for 150 baht.
@@jonesdoug19 thanks mate 👍
What do you find to do all day I can’t walk far and don’t want to become an alcoholic from sitting in bars all day
Massages and scooter cruising!
There are loads of leisure/sports activities to do in Pattaya, best to get into a healthy routine, gym/spa etc at you're own pace of course.
Well trip to kon lam going to temples no just bars pattaya
@@paramotortraining whatever your hobby you can find it here. 👍
Would a long term room rent in a cheap guest house hotel be ok
@@paramotortraining yes definitely but you may not have the pool etc 👍
I see a lot of condos on Facebook marketplace Wyn, do you think they'd be legit?
@@lessharkboy Hi mate that's the problem if you can secure a place on marketplace without sending money first then it should be safe. Thanks 🙏
@welshwyn thanks for the reply 👍
@lessharkboy no probs mate 👍
As I've mentioned I'm retiring out there next year. Do i get a condo sorted first then a visa or sort a visa out first then look for a condo?
@@N17247 visa first mate always 👍
@@welshwyn cheers Wyn
Why u choose oa visa if o doesnt require insurance?
I think no 800,000 baht required in the bank for a oa
@toneloc-cz2xi insurance for me always 🙏
@@andyfin990 No 800,000 needed in the bank for O either 👍
Only if you use a agent,if youve got the money it only costs 1900 baht to renew each y5 👍
GETTING YOUR DEPOSIT IS THE BIG WORRY WHEN RENTING
@@stupot1952 yes it can be a problem sometimes thanks 🙏
Well u don't get it back anyway because of bills I have to pay on condo like electric water .my deposit is £4000 baht for the month that goes on water and electric.
@@mb7149 its supposed to be illegal to charge more than the government rate for electric
Does the insurance need to be purchased in Thailand for the OA visa ? Thx wynn.
@@stuartnicklin4101 Hi for the OA renewal there are about 10 Thai insurance companies that have the cover needed. If you do the OA visa in your home Country you can use any company as long as the cover equals 3 million bht.👍
when would you say quiet season starts ? as i can wait to rent until then and therefore every year i should get a better deal all about timming
@@tad2990 low season from May to October 👍
Wyn, you only explained what the different retirement visas were in terms of one required health insurance and one doesn’t. Maybe explain what are the circumstances or reasons that determine why people choose which one
@@sbhrichards Some will choose to have insurance some will choose not to bother that's basically it mate thanks 🙏
How much is normal for tipping ?
@@alansmith4387 if living here full time 10 to 20 bht 👍
0.00 is normal !
Cheap Charlie's, both of you!
For me usually 20bht
Thais have started tipping in the last 20 years but generally it's between a few coins and 20 Baht.
Some people have been working with Foreigners for some time and may have become accustomed to more, but any more than 100 baht (on a 1,000 baht bill) and they just think you're stupid with money. They'll be very thankful but it won't gain you any extra service in future with them or make them think any better of you.
G'day fellas 👏 Welsh boy Wyn fan here 👍😎
@@passportbro7 cheers bud 🙏
WATCH WHAT YOUR BEING CHARGED FOR ELECTRIC GOVERNMENT IS 4.18bt A LOT OF THESE RENTAL CROOKS WILL TRY AND CHARGE YOU UP TO 8.0bt
Im staying at dusit grand park
Great for shops restaurants food carts etc
5 minutes walk rompo market another 5 minutes to the beach ⛱️
@@martinwaldie5722 yes seen it plenty of amenities around there thanks 🙏
Bit to far from central pattaya that's why I picked pratumnak for my condo.
What's the retirement age in Wales?
@@greengreensio 67 for me 👍
@welshwyn wow.. you look way younger and healthy. Look after your self young man
@greengreensio I try Thanks 🙏
Watch yourself m8 telling people Not to send deposit some of theses dodgy dealers will not be happy you putting them out of business there ruthless
@@Ardoyne10 it's tough . No name mentioned no issue 👍
So don’t say anything at all ummmmm wrong 🤷
They’re ruthless ! Terrible grammar 🤨
Can you pay the rent down at the condo sales office?
@@stoopsolo1479 a me you can others require bank transfer 👍
cant beat the sportsman,my local as i always stay at the dynasty inn
@@matthewharris3993 nice one thanks 🙏
Great video!
@@cswsydney thanks pal 👍
I wonder if that sportsmans has any affiliation with the sportsmans on suhkhumvit 13 in Bangkok.
@@vgshwk good question I'm not sure thanks 🙏
No it's doesn't it has the owner of bangkok sportsman and pattaya sports hub " brewdog" pub
If you want a Copacabana etc condo during high season you have to book it very early and pay deposit many months before coming. So easy to get scammed but i dont see any other option.
@@DJMetro69 fair comment thanks 👍
It's the same all over, chancers everywhere. You just got to use your loaf.
@@matthewmiles9626 correct thanks 🙏
Unfortunately common sense isn't very common
@@billybunter55 Good name I'd noticed you've put on a bit of timber since you last fought. Good luck.
Ref visa’s…..well said Wyn!! Good on yer👍🏻
@@mikeclark9415 cheers mate 👍
Is it correct? When renting a condo, you have to report to immigration, new address tm30 yourself within 24 hrs.
Yes best to do that at immigration
@@paulmillward7009 yes best you do it or ask your agent to do it may cost you 300 bht 👍
15:20 don’t wai to service staff.
wai's that? 😁
@@thefonzkiss wai 🤔
@@chandlerbingbong Wai is putting your hands together like this 🙏 Usually customers of a restaurant don't wai.
See u every wear . how many miles u walked today
@@phillray9082 about 4 maybe thanks 🙏
Nearly £8 so cheap and looked great.
@@Mickman007 thanks 🙏
The Sportsman does a good breakfast.
@@gordonduncan8892 thanks must try it 👍
Plenty brekkies in town.Half the price,and equally as good.
Nice video, Wyn, with good advice. My own two cents; if you are planning staying a long time in an area you like, look for a house to rent. Houses can be excellent value for money in Thailand. All the best mate, I’m sure our paths will cross in the future!
@@bangjock good advice thanks mate 👍
Goodman wyn love youre polo shirt great advice as always flying solo the only why buy cow when u get milk fornothing a good friend broke with wife in cebu after 12 momths too much hassle for me too🤣🤣
@@eamonkelly36 cheers bud as always 🙏
Thanks for the information. Can I get the contact details of your agent? You trust him well ?
@@konstantinmiveus8422 they have office next to reception staff in Laguna 3 Jomtien 👍
Thanks a lot
Do you think it would be more accurate to call {Pattaya scam city , rather than sin city ? L O L , , your vids are very straight forward ,helpful and sensible , thanks .
@@byroncoll2086 Can be both I think thanks mate appreciate it 🙏
Thanks for this one. Some very good points ☝️. +1
@@andrewrobinson2565 Thank you for watching 🙏
@welshwyn I actually made some notes based on your talk, when I listened through it the second time with the missus. 👍👍
@@andrewrobinson2565 I'm pleased it helped thanks mate 👍
I GOT SCAMMED AT THE EMPIRE TOWER JOMTIEN KEEP AWAY
How do you say "Cheap charly" in welsh ? .............just saying ....thats all
How do you spell it in English first 👍
Sheep Charlie
@@phillray9082 ha nice one 😂
@@welshwyn .....it....
How rude was this comment. Shameful.
Hi wyn good video I take a photo of my agents ID card so if any problem
@@williamreid2296 good idea thanks 🙏
Top nosh in The Sportsman
Health insurance should be compulsory fullstop, then you wouldn't get all these clowns starting gofundme accounts to cover the treatment costs!!!
Great video by the way wyn 👍
@@billybunter55 your correct mate thanks 🙏
A lot of agents are looking for 2 months deposit plus 1 month rental .
@@JimmyMac-y8v yes correct thanks 🙏
I know a RUclipsr who has rented a condo in soi 7 for 10,000 baht a month but his last monthly bill for water was 1000 baht , electric 2800 baht .
The landlady’s son in law runs a visa agency which is charging this RUclipsr 3000 baht for the monthly visa extension
Spot on that's what I will pay for my condo in march with rent and electricity and water
@@Vlogging.on.a.donkey tad expensive thanks for that mate 👍