Moving To Thailand - My Tips and Advice by Request
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- In this episode I talk about my tips and advice for moving to Thailand. I receive many requests for this and instead of responding to each one individually, I have decided to dedicate an episode about moving to Thailand. Some People are beginning to return now as a path for a tourist visa has been established for some nations. For months now, all I have received are the sad stories of those who had planned to move only to have their plans postponed. Right now the messages are changing in tune by the day and people are making plans to return so hopefully my tips and advice may be pertinent to some. This is not a path for normal tourism but rather for people who have been planning a long term stay for work, retirement or other reasons but have been locked out. Enjoy the Ride!
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On my visits to Thailand, I usually rent a 125cc motorscooter. Not too fast. Not too slow. When riding the scooter, I always wear either a red glove on my left hand or a set of red bracelets on my left wrist. This is to remind me constantly to drive on the left side. I also put a set of red wrist bands on the left handlebar and a set of red wrist bands on the mirror to provide me additional reminders. After a week or two, it starts coming naturally, but I still use my visual reminders for my whole trip.
wonderful practical idea James. I will certainly do same. Thanks so much.
Nice! I was in Thailand for six weeks before I even attempted to navigate the roads. Rented a bike on Koh Samui for a week. I had a really hard time with it. Especially right turns.
Depending on your age and financial circumstances visas such as the Non Immigrant O-A based on retirement are available through many embassies. This gives you an initial 12 months and if the borders do open even for Asian travel during that 12 months you can extend it for up to another 12 months for free.
If you are coming from Australia, bring vegemite in large quantities. Yes you can buy it here but it is seriously expensive.
Larger sized shirts and shorts are easily purchased second hand very cheap. Luckily I don't need them any more as the lifestyle here is extremely healthy and you can quickly lower your sizes.
Do those retirement visas have multi entry capability eg, short trip to the Philippines or Vietnam for a week and then back to Thailand?
@@Capt737AA When my visa was issued in Australia it was a single entry visa. It was simply a matter of obtaining a re-entry permit from Immigration. Cost 1000 baht.
Been here since the 21st of August and got my retirement visa here. It was not an option to get it when I first came but it was easy to do so once I was here. Getting everything necessary to settle down fortunately we have a house in the countryside already working on getting a condo in Bangkok so that we have the option to stay in the city when necessary as there are things and services in the city that are not available in the countryside. I previously opened a bank account and deposited money in order to qualify for the retirement visa. The advise you give is spot on, people have to remember that you are in a country that does things the way they want, so you shouldn’t bring expectations based on where you are from and expect a smooth transition.
Thanks for sharing, great story.
George Harrison, funnily enough, gave me the very best advice when I had my mind set on moving to Thailand. As true today as when he first sang it:
'...But it's gonna take money
A whole lotta spendin' money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right, child.'
Nice lol
A whole lot of spending money?
I'm planning on only partially retiring there in 5 years. I'll do the 2 month tourist visas followed by a 1 month extension over and over unless I travel somewhere else in the interim. So essentially I'd be in Thailand 6-7 months a year and new york 5-6.
You're always a pleasure to hear and don't talk down to people. I wear a 4E wide due to bunions, no problem to get in US but basically NB.
Great videos as always. Appreciate the advice
Great Video. Hands down one of the best on the topics.
Man What A Wealth Of Info You Just Laid Out! I watch your Channel for many reason's, but until today actually took notes Lol Thanks!!
Good advice. Thanks for the public service announcement...one I am particularly interested in.
Thanks for the great advise. Watching your vlogs has made me want to retire to Thailand. I've been there three times each time a little longer and better.
Thanks Lucas. I can retire next November. So undecided about what to do . Maybe I'll try 3 months over there 1st . Thanks for information
Just retired in 2019 and i'm loving it. It's clean, safe and cheap in the same country. You just can not find that just about anywhere else in the world, having traveled to many countries as a us sailor.
Great video Lucas, thanks for the helpful tips, best wishes.
I just arrived last night from Massachusetts and now in quarantine for 14 days. Came here on non o visa based on Marriage. Will be applying for my Marriage Visa soon.
Welcome to Thailand. Would love to hear about your quarantine experience when you are finished. I can share it anonymously in a vlog to let others know what to expect. So if you want to share your experience when it is over, send me a message on FB or email or something. Best of luck to you.
@@Rides4Kickz My name is Rob. I will do that when I get out of quarantine. Been watching your RUclips channel and enjoy watching you travel around on your motorcycle, and different reviews on hotels and places to eat at. Sold my 2001 Heritage Softail Classic and 2017 Street Glide Special to move to Thailand. Well ride safe, and keep on making very interesting and informative videos.
Hi Lucas. Hearing you going on abt moving to Thailand is better than thumping thru Lonely planet. Thanks for the useful info, its certainly useful for those with intention to migrate there.Many thanks for the grt effort ! 👍👍
Rob, May I ask "What was your route to BKK from the US? I find that to be the most cumbersome as to planning your trip to BKK...
@@nicky9359 Boston to incheon, Korea. Korea to Bangkok. It was a repatriation flight out of Boston.
The main thing to keep in mind is can you see around the vehicle ahead to pass. Left or right that is all that matters!
Awesome tips mate. Really enjoyed the video
Glad you enjoyed it
Interesting vlog. Lots to consider. Regards what to fill your cases with, I agree, buy clothes and stuff when you arrive. I even do that on 2-week vacations. I can pack enough for 2-weeks vacation into a standard size carry-on. I buy toiletries when I land. Any decent clothes I bring with me, I make sure they don’t need ironing, lower maintenance. BUT if I were to bring any hold luggage with me to Thailand, I would fill it with haggis 😂
Thanks Lucas ive loved all your videos with great places and people and food and drvink, so you and V have a great trip and see you later , by for now , cheers.
Good advice man. I'm especially glad you warned about deodorant. Not having to lug the clothes there is nice to know too. Slower pace is exactly what I'm looking for and I'm glad you confirmed that fact for me. As usual, the best advice from your channel. 💪😎👍
Excellent video for a noob like me. Havent been but will. I now know I don't need to pack my own monkey or Old Bay...I'm from Silver Spring, MD so totally understand the need for Old Bay.
Again providing straight solid advice R4K thanks a lot for the thoughts and info.
Very solid advice not signing up to any lease from abroad almost goes without saying unless you have very specific reasons for doing that.
Gorgeous day over there not a cloud in the sky great location for the vlog talk 👍
I have lived in thailand 4 years, good and honest advice. Thanks for the recommendation on the bolt ride app, 300 baht cheaper then grab for our trip. Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
Sawadee Krap Ka! Great 411, with the Pfizer Vaccine rolling in the USA soon. Also, the Thailand Visa with more options to visit long term. There is definitely a possibility to stay a while.
Mabuhay
Good advice. When I lived in Thailand some 15 years back I found it very hard to get the larger shoe sizes!
Or to be more precise, impossible if you need 11 1/2.
I know Thailand needs the tourist dollar. But the Thai people seem to be happy and relaxed without us.
NEVER RING THE BELL
We are coming over when the world opens up just to visit and explore. I will reach out to you before we leave and get a list of items you miss from the states. It is my way of saying thank you for your videos.
Awesome 👍
Avoid mongers in chang vests
Serious mongers DO NOT wear chang vests
Hay Chuck Vee, inspiring awesome place food looked vreT service awezome experince love to experience this next year if i can thank you Lucaz great vid and series Chris
Be very clear with yourself about what your objective is and motives for moving
This is definitely the man to listen too
Currently doing the TR process for a January quarantine. The COE website is exactly where I went. Documents to upload are: passport, proof of insurance, bank statement and flight info (yes, cart before horse). Waiting for review/approval. Will make quarantine res. and send back in for COE. Then test and fit to fly 72hrs prior. Fingers crossed it all works and I'm having a beer with you at The Hideaway next year!
Hi. Thanks for info. Are you saying do the visa application in advance then do the COE days prior to actual flight ?
Thank you , I didn't move permanently to Thailand 3 years ago , big mistake ....
Hi great to see you out and about and away from your second home the assenda on soil pot hole.Why not
go to tropical gardens pattaya. dolphin centre, places of interest to tourist,and there young ladies.Great cheaper end food is hungry hippo ,funky monkey ,the lec hotel breakfast. many good places sunday lunch at jollys soi bucow.And many cheaper guess houses between 600 bht to 1500 a night or 8000bht per month up would be great to see the lower end deals on food and accommadation.
yes Indeed. The assienda is a good place to start to meet some ex Pats for useful advice but then you will stretch your legs
Yes thePattaya expat web site and the expat clubs meet most weekends good for more in depth info on all aspects of pattaya and immigration info. just google it.
Good honest advice in this video . thanks for sharing Lucos
Good Advice Lucas ,Don't forget the Sunscreen its cheaper from home .I'm still waiting on winning Lotto, Lottery I'm not holding my breath ,555.
ah true, yes, sunblock more expensive here.
I was about to add this comment too, but I’m still reading all the comments. I’ll add one other thing to the list bug spray. We were lucky on out last trip 4 years ago, didn’t have to use it to much. The mosquitoes weren’t too bad. They like to hang out under the tables at night. Most places we ate at outside or near the water have fans on the floor for that reason. I have a personal like for certain hot sauces like Texas Pete or Louisiana hot pepper sauce for oysters. We have small travel size bottles we carry, but I think some of western food stores carry it over there now.
Awesome. U da man!
Thank you for the advice. Always remember to send them to this video. If they're one of those types that just ask visa questions on a Video where you are reviewing a Motorcycle or reviewing a hotel etc,, : )
Some good advice update today once you have your visa agreed you can now book your 14day quarantine hotel direct on Agoda.
For those in need of advice i recommend the ''expats stranded overseas due to covid'' page on facebook. Tons of good advice from people who are seeking visas in Thailand, and also from people that has been through it and have arrived in Thailand
They have the peanut butter that you like at the supermarket in Pattaya. 2nd road behind the McDonalds next to the Fitness 7.
A good informative Vlog.Things can change day by day in Thailand. So find a good source of upto date information and check it regularly. 🙏 🇹🇭
Absolutely
HELLO LUCAS Enjoyed this video very clear advice The comment re brand new notes in particular is very important i know from
personal experience that the slightest mark will get them rejected..I shall follow up on your info re visa as i have been stuck in uk since april .wish you a successful move to your new abode .
I wish the Thai-UK Embassy website was as good as the Thai-USA website.
The UK one is very confusing to get visa etc info...
Absolutely have to have a pool! Any place! And AC! I hear you couple weeks in each city where you want to go
Lots of good advice and tips
I'll tell you something that you will almost never hear. Check on the price of a health care policy and check as if you are over sixty years old. Ask the hard questions. Tell them you to cover over 3 million baht and if you have any health conditions. Make sure you tell them upfront about it. I don't think I would have even consider retiring anywhere in asia. If I would have looked into a head of time. -
Really great advice Lucas - Yep glasses cheaper in Australia - Vegemite for Australians. I thought it is an interesting concept that Thais charge more depending on size - bigger shirt = more material = costs more. Yes. Smile and be nice to everyone. Learn to speak at least some Thai. Rent not buy.
Thank you for the video, Thumbs Up 👍.
Excellent video 👍 great advices 👌
Outstanding Video Loucous!! I’ll be there Spring of next year come hell or high water! Lol.
Jeez, ya know with all your impressive and amazing videos Loucous, Thailand is gonna be swamped with tourists in 2021! Thai Travel and Tourism should give you a cut! Thanks again for all the great information you give to us hopefuls.
Appreciate the advice. This will definitely help in the plannings.
Always look forward to your videos, Im here in Canada and for the past year been thinking long and hard about the move. I have some rental property been thinking of selling and keeping a few others just for my monthly income. From what I see in your vids you have a great stress free life.
Awesome vídeo and information. Probably I only will return next September. I just look for flights and it was encouraging to find out that there are already prices around 450€ from Lisbon to Bkk(round trip). Tks Lucas!
Great point on bringing the 'newest version' of currency. Many years ago, I had a 2-3 older 100's and it took me forever to find someone to take them.
Thankyou
I love your information about Thailand and pattaya,I've been to pattaya maybe 6 times now and love there and chiang mai, thinking of moving to chiang mai next year
Hey hi buddy thanks for the very informative video. Oh yes my plans are to þetire to Thailand in 3 - 4 years time to Chanrthaburi ( 2 hours drive South of Pattaya ) my Thai wife's daughter has just finished paying off her piece of land there, so the next step is for me to help ( money ) to build a 4 bed room house, thanks Keitho South Africa
Thanks for the video, Loucous.
I just turned in my paperwork for the Elite Visa and now wait. My biggest thing is figuring out how to bring my little dog with me. It’s such a long flight!
I think the airlines have places.on the plane for pets. But maybe check each one and reviews.
The dog goes in hold with the luggage. Certainly not in the cabin. That would be disgusting. Be careful bringing a westerner dog here. The environment might shred it.
18 months can’t wait
Linking back to your Pattaya business ideas vlog, suggest you listed several significant customer retail demands. At the core is a local service to provide hard-to-find items like extra-wide shoes or peanut butter to tourists or expatriates. Setup a local shop and then franchise the service. All I ask is 1% of the gross...:-)
Excellent pieces of advice Lucas, thank you. Naturally having watched every video on the channel I have heard most of these previously but the most important to me is the cultural aspects you refer to.
The main reason I need to live there is because of just those two things; chill, and be friendly and smile.
The biggest problem westerners seem to have, even here, is doing just that. Thailand escapes the stuck up, unfriendly, selfish, non smiling, miserable existence that most seem to bask in in North America. 😅😉😬
If you can't chill and smile; don't go to Thailand. You won't be welcome. They are warm, friendly, respectful, content and happy people. That is what makes it Thailand.
Great job boss! Another video I would really be interested in is one about getting a job and living there. That's a little trickier.
I want to go there to work and contribute to society and help, not just retire. Future video perhaps? Thx. C ya when I c ya! 🍻👍🏼🙏🏼🇹🇭
Good information. Thanks.
Thanks Lucus. Good info. Hoping for a vaccine soon.
Extremely helpful info Lucas.
Thank you for another great video.
On moto gear, should I bring a helmet, glove, jacket, pants, etc. to Thailand or not? I'm afraid that the weather is going to be hot and my gear will not useless.
Does Thailand have Shoei helmet?
Thank you.
@Phil Jones Thank you for your help. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
The glasses are way more cheaper in the UK than in Pattaya I couldn't believe last year how much they wanted. Started at £400 upwards
This is exactly why I've been watching so many vids!
I'll be there soon!
You can’t learn anything from watching vids on how to retire in Thailand. You have to be there to feel for yourself if it’s for you or not. I’ve lived there for almost 10 years and not once I regret it, in fact I regret more than ever by coming back to North America. By the time next fall I will be there for good.
@@reallifethailand4723 I understand that. That's why I've planned a 3 month trip. If I love it, I'll come back and sell my home and car and other things and then go permanently.
You'd love it here, Shawn! I wish i could have retired sooner to move to thailand haha. I've been around the world quite a bit as a navy sailor, and thailand is the best economically, safely and cleanly haha.
Great info Lucas, thanks much.
Thnx Lucas💐😊👍from Sweden
Welcome!
For regular Tourist, there is no way that at lot of travelers will go for that. By the way you always have some good Information
Another great video. Thanks
When I lived in Thailand (for a year) years ago, there were a shops that made shoes, cobblers, It is true that the one I had were not made with good arches, but I incented some pads I bought in a medical store and they were great. Are there not any more she shops there any more? [Like all the tailors.]
Tourist visa can be prolonged to 270 days now!
@Phil Jones you are right... But its an option. Right?
if you want wide shoes you can order from singapore, that is what i did. Many expats did from a specialist
Another great video from who is now by far the best Thailand Vlogger. What do you think of my move to Thailand plan I'm toying with ? I'm thinking of buying a cheap Bangkok Condo to rent out. Have the rent put into a Thai bank account and leave it there for the next 8 to10 years or so and then retire to Thailand then and have the accumulated rent as my sort of pension fund ? Pros and Cons ? I really do miss Thailand after living there for over 15 years and love watching the real Thailand that I miss and not the Thai Tourist BS places you tend to see on here
Does thailand provide money and cash to all thais because they do not have jobs?
Schöne Bilder und Aufnahmen 👍👌. 🕯️ und ein Schönen 1Advend 🎀 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland von Achim 🙏
Shoes..... Sore subject with me. 🙄 7.5 EEEE Yes, you saw an extra "E" in there. Even in the US shoe shopping is a nightmare! I can get some shoes to kinda fit, so that's what I have to live with. Good details on the tourist visa, looks like they are trying to obscure the process, not sure if it's intentional, or just poor web design. I think I will wait to come, sitting in quarantine for 2 weeks is not my idea of a good time.
You can get custom made shoes in Thailand...🤔🤫
IM A SIZE 14 WENT TO BUY TRAINERS THEY LOOKED AT MY FEET AND LAUGHED
@gringo grande ah... Not so much anymore, NB was my go to brand, but their sizes have become inconsistent.
@gringo grande a little too much.... 😕 I used to buy from Joe's NB Outlet, but now I can't count on the size being right. 🙄
I'm a professional commercial driver in the USA and a long time motorcycle rider. I went to England with a 90 yr old friend who was an RAF pilot in WW2 last year. He wanted me to drive in the UK and he would rent a car. I said NO WAY!
So he had a British friend of his pick us up at the airport. I was white knuckled just sitting in the passenger seat! I could not get used to the 'wrong way' visual aspect of watching the road. Suffice it to say when I get to Thailand I'll gladly pay 25 baht for the 10 baht bus!!!
Thank you very much for sharing be happy take care
Great advice! Thank you for doing this video. I'm looking at a place in in the Phratamnak Hill area. Any thoughts on the area?
Great content, as usual. I've watched your past year of videos and really appreciate your style. Especially your recent condo tours. But I'm curious about buying - not to get too personal, but if you're there long term, as it appears, do you plan on buying? My initial searches show a decent 1 BR can be found for under$100-125k. I've spent a lot of time in Bangkok, and traveled a fair bit from Phuket to Chiang Rai and am seriously considering buying such a place in the Pattaya region. Any brief words of wisdom? Keep up the great videos!
Hi. Why not talk about health insurance? Please can you talk about that?
Really great Tips..the 3 month condo rental, deodorant ( I've gotten use to the roll-on) and Peter Pan peanut butter ( still can't get use to the cost of it here )...I would tell people to Bring Sunscreen and Bugs spray...they have it here...but it's not the same...
It’s not just a matter of being on the left of the road. Right hand drive in the cab has additional issues. You ready to shift gears with your left hand in a manual transmission?
Lucas, well done video!. What's the situation with purchasing a reliable used car? (under 10 K or so) . Is there a decent supply?. Also can you address the issue of X-Pats jumping on motorcycles and scooters with little or no experience. I have heard horror stories about the dangers.
Cash only for emergency. Otherwise use transferwise
charles schwab to withdraw money and usaa to buy stuffs on credit. both don't cost you transactional fees and accumulates miles.
Nice stuff
Gd pointwith the bills! Wen i was in pattaya my first time went to money changer the one bill ada small tear he wouldn't take it
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Should we book the cheapest places you showed us for a couple weeks or so before we decide on 6-12 months? Before we make a comment? And if we decide to move just take the ladies to the cheep places and send them on their way and go to the better place to stay that way the ladies don’t know where you’re at?
Thank you. Good video. I was looking for a retired visa. Now I know what to do. What about health insurance. I watched your video and know for a year is about 1500 a year. If you come for a 60 days should I take travel insurance. Any ideas.
Very interesting video and a great help. I have been to Thailand many times. Next time am coming for longer. Can you give me an idea of utilities as in cost per month in a condo. Would be great if you could.
depends how much you use. my water is about 900 baht a month. My electricity about 2500 per month but I don't use much AC
I've lived in thailand for 18 months now and own a condo. My average utility has been around 450 bahts/month using a/c 10 percent of the time. I've found that a fan is sufficient. water has been around 250 bahts/month. If you want free a/c, just head to any local malls haha.
@@thongtran210 450! For water and electricity? That is very low. I would say allow 1500 to 2500 per month on large condo. I have lived here 5 years and rarely use AC....2 K a month. Most foreigners use AC all night and need to bathe 2 or 3 times a day. As for free AC at Mall that is a silly idea. Not realistic.
Bring a proper can opener ! The once for sale in Thailand are no good.
yeah, good tip.
not true
Great advice loucous 🙏
For me, living in Thailand was as easy as falling off a log. Nice people, great prices, beautiful women. But getting just about anything done takes time. Money makes everything go faster in Thailand. Learn a little thai, even general greetings. Try to make a thai friend to help answer questions for you. Understand that not everything will be the same as in your home country and complaining won't change that fact. Google maps and translate are your friend as well as the grab and bolt app to get rides. Trip advisor can answer some questions and thailand redcat is a great nightlife guide. Bring shorts and tank tops... the only long pants and sleeves you need are the ones you wear on the flight over. Walking around Thailand in flip flops is possible but wear good athletic shoes if you are concerned about cuts, scrapes or falling... lots of uneven or broken sidewalks. A shoulder bag, fanny pack or money belt it important. Stuff falling out of your pockets on the baht bus or bj bar can be avoided this way. Use the outdoor markets, night food markets and street food vendors. The food is as good as a restaurant and half the price. And finally be polite to everyone you meet... if you are having a romantic encounter be kind and you may find the treatment you get is very much worth it. Being a rude pig in Thailand will make you broke much faster and you will miss out on so much fun.
I observed that Thai people are not often eat beef...not their favorite meat.
Jimmy Dean Hot sausage is my favorite. I will definitely make a trip to that Route 66 Cafe . Thanks for sharing.
The rumor of a real "biscuits & sausage gravy" in Pattaya is high on my list of things to investigate upon return.
Yes... one of the first places I wanna go too!! Nice to know there’s a little bit of Americana so far from home. Lol