HERE IS ANOTHER GEM OF A BEACH CLOSE TO HUA HIN TO ESCAPE THE TOURISTS FOR A FEW DAYS…AO MANAO BEACH
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Thailand is a very diverse country; sometimes you think you've seen it all, but nothing could be further from the truth. Ao Manao Beach is only a 1-hour 20-minute drive from Hua Hin and is one of my favourite beach towns to visit in Thailand. So join me on my motorbike while I drive south of Hua Hin to the beautiful Ao Manao Beach.
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• The Retire in Thailand Handbook (The First Six Months)
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• A Retirees Guide to South East Asia, Cambodia, Vietnam, The Philippines and Laos
• The 10 Best Countries in The World to Retire on a Pension
• The Retire in Thailand Handbook 2023 (The Next Six Years)
• A Three-Week Road Trip Through Sothern Thailand
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Thanks Ged nice visit to the beach
Glad you enjoyed it Adrian
Thank you Ged
Your welcome Chris
thanks ged, im probably moving to the areas you show next year, not decided which one yet, you are helping my decision, all saved in their own folder, keep em coming.
Thanks mate I am glad that they are useful to you. I am starting an online magazine on retirement in Thailand the first issue will be on the first of August that may be of interest to you. . I will make a video about it soon so look out for that. There are so many great areas all with their own pros and cons but most of them with more pros. It will be fun and exciting for you to check them out.
Cheers
Ged
TYVM Ged what a ride to the top view all these steps , youtuber is a sport sometimes :)
Yes it's a sport for a younger man unfortunately. In a few months I will be 73 and my climbing mountains and hundreds of steps days are numbered. But I must admit it beats staying home and watching TV. 😂😂 😂
I really enjoyed my visits to Ao Manao. Hope you are keeping well, Ged. Regards, Colin
Hi Colin. I am fine thanks. I hope all is well with you. There are some fantastic areas around Hua Hin that many people don't take advantage of and Ao Manao is one of them.
Hopefully catch up with you soon when you visit Thailand next.
Cheers
Ged
@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Hope to see you in August
@@malin5468 Ok I will look forward to it. Safe travels
Cheers GED, I would like to do that trip next year
I hope life is still good for you
Hi Paul. Yes I am going great thanks. I am in the process of publishing an online magazine about Thailand so that's taking up a lot of my time. Ao Manao is well worth a visit you will love it there.
Safe travels
Ged
Hi Ged, I remember one morning,I had borrowed the car from my girlfriend at that time,and before eight o’clock I drove from the small village named Klong Wan up to Ao Manao,and at eight o’clock I heard a voice in the speakers on the side of the road (opposite the beach) and the two people on the motorbike stood beside the motorbike and paid respect wile the Thai national anthem was played thru the speakers,and I had a warm feeling in my body when I saw that,and after the music finished they drove of,probably to PKK.❤❤❤
Yes Thais are very patriotic and even though many of them don't have the advantages that many people in the west have they love their country and are very proud
Cheers
Ged
What a treat this has been! 1st the motorbike ride there. Then the 360 views up at the peak of the temple. I do wonder, however, your camera could be set to film at higher resolution. Cause that would make viewing your footage more enjoyable
Hi mate. Thanks for your input and support. I'm glad that you enjoyed the motorbike ride. I hope that you were wearing a helmet 😂😂. Regarding the cameras resolution it's a GoPro and when I bought it it was fantastic. Unfortunately like me it's getting on in age and I have been doing this channel for 3 years without making 1 cent from the channel but it costs me a lot of money to make the videos for travel and other related expenses. So I make do with what equipment I have. I am starting a magazine on living in Thailand in August which will be better for me at my age than trying to make a RUclips channel work for me. So look out for that soon.
Cheers
Ged
@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Yes, it's unfortunate some You Tubers ain't getting the attention they deserve. You included. I bet it has something to do with the You Tube algorithm instead of how good or bad people's productions are. To be honest I do enjoy your videos and will rerun them. How is your magazine going to work? How do I get access?
@@legambaz Hi yes unfortunately RUclips has never really worked out for me though I do enjoy doing it and I have made a lot of friends and acquaintances through the channel but I am getting a bit jaded with it because of the lack of views which is why I am starting the magazine. I will do a video soon explaining about the magazine but basically it will be available through my new website that I have set up. It will cost $2.99 per issue or $20.00 for a yearly 12 issue subscription. It will be digital so you just go to my website and pay $2.99 or if the person has subscribed it will be sent in digital format to them on the first of each month.
Cheers
Ged
Thanks ged love these videos of south of Hua hin
Watched last time you were there
We are coming to do this trip in acouple months
I we can’t wait we going to check out for retirement
From wa Australia would like to catch up with you when we arrive if
Your available
We don’t know if to wait till rain season is over what’s your opinion on
That we were thinking of October to November
Hi Des. I am glad that you enjoyed the video and that it was useful to you. Regarding the weather it depends on where you are heading. Generally the wet season is between July and October Down south in places like Koh Samui it can sometimes extend into November. It's also hard to predict the weather patterns as in Phuket a few days ago they had heavy flooding which is unusual for June. Keep in mind October will be a little cheaper but November will be the start of the high season (November until March) and the cost of hotels will be more expensive. I look forward to catching up in person on your visit.
Cheers
Ged
The monkeys at Wing 5 are so very friendly,and when I tickled one monkey him/her the monkey carefully removed my hand when I tickled him/her 😊😊😊😊
Hi Per-Olaf. I am very wary of monkeys they are cute to look at but can also be vicious if they are hungry
Cheers
Ged
Looks very beautiful Ged, would you know if you can get public transport from Hua Hin to Ao Manao
Hi Paul. Thanks for your input. It's a very relaxing place and Yes you can take the train from Hua Hin to Pratchuap Khiri Khan station then take a taxi through town to Ao Manao. The train takes about 90 minutes. Buses also run regularly down south with stops in Khiri Khan.
Cheers
Ged
My local campsite in Hampshire charges 29 pounds per night for a non electric pitch.
Hi Stuart. Yes I can actually afford to travel around, stay in nice hotels and enjoy my life which is something that I wouldn't be able to afford if I was still living in the UK.
Cheers
Ged
Top start to my day here in the Boro Ged , Thank you , tremendous views from the Temple top and well done for getting up there . BTW Whitby is 199 steps . I have finally got it together to visit Hua hin beginning next Saturday for a couple of weeks to get a feel for it to retire , Ged , can you recommend a decent dentist in Hua Hin Please as I need to get a new Denture , £ 320 here !! Ridiculous , Also what was the name of the place where you can get a good Sunday Lunch please ? I would like to meet and buy you and May a nice lunch there on Sunday 14 th July , as a thank you for your great helpful videos . Ps I think I know some of your distant relatives , Cheers Ged , Steve
Hi Stephen. It's evening here now. I will send you all of the information that you asked for tomorrow morning. I'm so sorry that you know some of my relatives it could not have been easy for you. 😂 😂 😂
Safe travels next week
@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 🤣🤣thanks Ged
Hi Steve yes 199 steps I have walked up them many times Regarding the dentist I use Smile and they are very good I have attached their contact details below. If you contact them they may be able to give you a price before you get here. As for the Sunday Roast, I have attached a link of a video I did earlier on the very subject. But I recommend Le Pub and thank you May and I would be happy to join you there on the 14th. I have attached a video also of how to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok Airport that may be of interest to you. Have a great trip and contact me when you arrive.
Safe travels
Ged
Dentist…ssmiledentalclinic.com/index-1.html
Sunday lunch…ruclips.net/video/1tc6W7MS8qU/видео.html
Bangkok airport…ruclips.net/video/s92bcM-WE3c/видео.html
@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Good Morning Ged , thanks for the links and chat . I look forward to lunch together , I will be in touch during the week with smile and contact you too prior to Sunday when I ve pulled round from the travelling . I ve treated myself to a nice beach hotel near Khao Takiab as a base , great low season deal . Nice cliff top walk from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay , 6 miles , then bus back to get some smoked kippers from Fortunes near the 199 steps , Have a good day , cheers
@@stephengale1692 I lived at The Breeze in Khoa Takiab for a few years. It's a great area to stay in and the Beach is great with lots of restaurants stretching along the beach though it's a little bit out of town but there is plenty of transport to go into Hua Hin.
Have a safe and relaxing journey
Hi Ged, great video as usual. I've been watching your videos for a long time but never commented. May I ask a question on something not related to your latest video? What do you know about the brand new visa they are calling the DTV VISA. My wife and I are considering retiring there from the UK part of every year. As I understand it, the new visa is similar to the European visa where uk residents can visit for up to 6 months per every calendar year. Allan
Hi Alan thanks for your support I appreciate it. . I don't know much about the DTV visa as it's only just been released. As far as I can make out it is for digital nomads who want to make Thailand their base to work remotely and I am not sure if it covers retirees who want to spend significant time here. I did a Google search so see below what I found out. Keep in mind that what the Thai government says one day they sometimes do a U-turn the next so nothing is written in stone when it comes to Thailand rules. Perhaps you could contact the Thai embassy in London to see if the visa applies to retirees wanting to spend quality time here but not on the normal retirement visa. I hope that this helps.
Cheers
Ged
Holders of the DTV may stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit and can extend the visa once per visit for a further 180 days. DTV holders can bring dependents with them on this visa, including children under 20 and spouses. The visa fee for the Thailand DTV Visa is 10,000 THB
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a newly announced visa designed to support the government’s efforts to increase tourism in Thailand. It provides an incentive to foreigners that work remotely, colloquially referred to as “digital nomads”, to stay and work in Thailand for extended periods without immigration or tax concerns.
If you successfully acquire a DTV, you will be rewarded with a 5-year multiple-entry visa and the right to stay in Thailand for a total of 180 days a year, with an option to extend for another 180 days. This is the perfect kind of visa if you’re looking to experience the Land of Smiles as a remote worker and earn income without the many restrictions and drawbacks of standard tourist visas.
How Much Does a Thailand DTV Visa Cost?
The Destination Thailand Visa costs 10,000 THB.
Eligibility Requirements for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
While details regarding how to apply for a Destination Thailand Visa are still pending, some information on the requirements you need to fulfill has already been released. You need to meet the following eligibility requirements for the visa (subject to change):
You must be at least 20 years old.
You must have enough money to pay for the visa fee.
You must prove that you possess at least 500,000 THB in your bank account to support your stay in the country.
You must provide proof of employment with a registered company.
If you’re a remote worker or digital nomad looking to maximize your journey while also having the option to work during your stay, the Destination Thailand Visa is created specifically for you. It is also a perfect fit if you are visiting Thailand to participate in the following activities:
Muay Thai
Thai cuisine
Education and seminars
Sports
Medical treatment
Foreign talent
Events related to art and music
Thank you Ged. I really appreciate your reply and attached info. This could be the perfect fit for ourselves as we are still in our 50's and would still need to earn a few penny's while travelling round. Once again thanks, and thanks for all your videos. They really help our decision with the big leap of following our dreams. I will do as you have suggested contacting the Thai embassy in a couple of weeks time, hopefully they would have crossed all the tee's by then.
Allan 👍
Beside the fact that I wasted some 6 to 700 000 Thai bath a women,I really like PKK,a very nice city,with fantastic markets many times per week on the seaside.
and very good advice about the monkeys if you want to have trouble, lose your phone or camera etc stay away from them
Yes I am not a big fan of monkeys. There was a band out of the USA with Davey Jones from Manchester as their lead singer called the Monkee's in the mid 1960s, l didn't even like them. 😂 😆 😂