It feels wrong to me that RUclipsrs keep promoting SafetyWings. Their reviews are horrible and first hand experiences seem really bad if you do your research. I wish we'd see some honest reviews of health insurance options in Thailand.
From a Navy retiree, thank you for your service. I just moved here this last month for the next adventure in my life. Good luck to all three of you. Have you checked to see if there are any military organizations there. There is a VFW here in Pattaya, I will attend my first meeting there next week. Do you know about the APO mailbox you can get there in Bangkok? I will apply for mine once my retirement visa arrives in the next ten days or so. I will learn more about that any other things next week I hope. Just another resource for us to use. Take care.
Cute family. The question is, are they happy spending this? My suggestions for them if they want to reduce food costs: shop at Macro. Starbucks is not local, find a good local coffee shop. Enrol your daughter into a expat kids Thai cooking class, she loves cooking. 3000 USD could easily be reduced to 2000 USD. Chris, give us an update in a month.
@rodneysmart8833 - I agree! I see a lot of wasteful spending in their budget. You can go over to their RUclips channel listed in the description box to make this suggestion to the family. I was already subscribed to their RUclips channel before Chris made this interview.
@@Jimmy-lb1yc yea, why give a big corporation MORE money? Maybe spend locally owned family businesses because it helps actual Thai people, who are generally poor.
Thank you. Just what I needed to watch. My hubby and I are directors of our farm business and own property, plus small pensions. I am nearly 52, hubby is 55. We have started to save to retire from the farm, and possibly live on rental income, I'd really appreciate you go LIVE and talk about how to earn passive income online and retire comfortably, let’s say $1M.
It really isn’t about how much you save, it’s about how you manage your money. Whether you work to earn income or invest, it still boils down to income vs expenses, so yeah you may look into financial advisors for a strategy that suits your timing.
I totally agree, I'm 60 and newly retired with about 1.2 million outside retirement funds, no debt, and very small dollars in retirement funds compared to my portfolio balance over the past 3 years till date. tbh, the role of the invt-advisor can only be overlooked, not denied. just have to do your research in finding a reputable one.
@@carssimplified2195 mind sharing info on the adviser that assisted you? been saving for pension since age 18 - company scheme. along the way I hit higher tax, so I added to my company pension with a SIPP (tax benefits) I'm 46 now and would love to grow my finance more aggressively, there are a few cars I still wish to drive, a few mega holidays, etc.
My Financial adviser is ‘’JULIE ANNE HOOVER’’ she’s highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market
Here is an old man with 73years of experience advice, pay off your retirement home before you retire. You have to own it free and clear in a area of the country with low land taxes. Then get you a reliable financial consultant/ wealth manager to help cordinate your finances better. If that is the only thing you do you will be able to retire with social security and be ok. I did just that and it worked for me. It continues to work for me to this very day. The world goes crazy I can still afford my taxes (very low) I still have a place to live. I also garden and live simply but that is for another day.
Thanks for this old timer. I’m 54 and my wife 50 we are both newly retired with over $3 million in net worth and no debts. Spending time with our children and grandchildren! Currently living smart and frugal with our money. We also moved out of a high property tax, high crime city into a peaceful small town! No longer putting blames on FED for our misfortunes. Saving and investing lifestyle in the stock market with the assistance of a licensed broker who we met at a financial seminar made it possible for us this early, even till now we earn weekly.
@@georgeh.5126 This is something my husband and I just talked about today, we have been stalling for a long time now. Don't really know which firm to work with; We feel they are all the same.
@@georgeh.5126 I might have seen this name somewhere in reviews or so, can't really recall. We'll be following her up. Thank you for saving us hours of researching.. Do you know if she manages family funds too?
I loved this interview! Beautiful family. I visited BKK in March and I’m planning on moving there in the future. Their apartment was a great size for $1000 and I hope Cuddles gets that teaching job!
Really cute family, daughter is so smart and articulate - at her age you were lucky to get a couple grunts out of me and some shoulder shrugging😂 Glad they are loving Thailand so much, shows you how affordable it still is even in the capital.
What a great position to be in with a 3k pension at their age. On top of that, If they ever get bored of retirement, they can always start some project or do some type of part time work which would only increase their income. I wish them well on their journey!
very hard for foreigner/expats to start a business or work in Thailand(unless you marry, ot take on Thai partner but they get 51% controlling interest in the business by law)), many hurdles to jump or palms to grease. You wouldnt need to work, it's why you come here. 3K is equivalent to 20K US for similar or better lifestyle here in Thailand. You live in the country, and it's like 30K!
My wife taught English language at Thai government schools for eighteen years before moving to the U.S. The more skills that you have the more work will be assigned to you for the same pay. She could type so after teaching all day she did the secretarial work. The teachers had to rotate being security guards on the weekends. Teach at a private school.
This was a great video. As someone who spent 8 years in BKK, it is frustrating to see all those “living on 1000/month” videos. This is much more realistic.
Great video. I am always thinking of my upcoming retirement budget in just a few years and nice to see real examples. I always worry I’m not budgeting enough but to see their lifestyle at ~$3k is awesome.
3K to survive in Chitlom or Sathorn, no weekend staycations, no party, no shopping (Central Embassy, they mall next door, literally sell Lambo and can easily pay 500 usd for a dinner - it's a place for ultrawealthy Asian), btw their area is now going to be remodelled as Al Maneeya (from Al Manar, the Light) since is mostly Kuwaiti, Saudi and Emirati moving there: 3K will be soon below poverty line
Strange why they are not eating more local. Local Thai food street food slowly introduce the kid to traditional Thai food. They are making it more expensive than it should be Grab is expensive and dining out can be in malls. They should eat at food courts so much vairety under one roof
Strange but they said something about it in the beginning so how is it strange? The daughter does not like spicy and what does it matter if they are doing fine
@@jamesderouensr.149 It's strange, trying to eat american, go to american schools, it's not embracing Thailand. They could have moved to Arkansas and gotten by.
Hello Chris this was a great vlog! The family seems pretty sweet and I wish them all the happiness, fulfillment and success in Thailand For me personally I think when I retire I can probably keep my living expenses at $2K max… we shall see in due time
Great video Chris! I live in Bangkok on about half of that, not including medical expenses. If I were able to double my budget, I’d upgrade my apartment, eat at more restaurants than street food and take taxis more frequently. I’d also include some travel to other areas in Thailand. Great inspiration for those looking to move to Bangkok like I was finally able to do last month!
@@Dime333 I budget about $100/month for medical but I'm getting treatment from a specialist at Vejthani, one of the best hospitals in the country. Aside from that, my medicine runs me about $15/month.
@@Dime333 - It's actually cheaper to pay out-of-pocket for non-life-threatening procedures. Many expats only have medical insurance that covers catastrophic events such as major accidents, cancer, heart attacks...etc. Most simple treatments would cost about $30 USD at a mid-level hospital. In the States, I paid $150 for an eye infection, and this didn't include the antibacterial eye drops! I have medical insurance but I did not meet the deductible of $2K USD so I had to pay the full amount! Oh, I forgot, I had to pay a $50 office visit before I could see a doctor in addition to the $150 plus cost of drugs. The US federal government has let the insurance and medical industry run amok with no-cap pricing! Hospitals can charge whatever they want since there is no limit on each procedure. Hospitals get away with this because they know the insurance companies will pay the high-cost bill, and then the insurance companies pass the high cost back to the consumer as a very high monthly premium.
This video is so good. You really are a great interviewer. I would love to see some more of these. Maybe some single older guys on a retirement visa. And a variety of places (Bangkok, chaing mai, or an island). And people that are in country anywhere from 6-month to 5 years.
Nice family. A lot of opportunity to to reduce costs, seems to still be living more faring than Thai but each to their own. I suspect that a year from now their routine may be a bit more localized. Regardless, I love their decision, appreciate their service and wish them a bountiful life, full of adventure!
So I’m going to Bangkok and Chiang Mai at the end of this week (SO EXCITED!) and I’ve been binging your videos in preparation! Just found your mercy store and my last name is actually Mai so the Chiang Mai merch I just HAVE to get! It’s just too perfect! Also love your 25 best bangkok things and the Thailand lovers ones! Now I have to choose!
@seantaylor4107 - spending on vacation is much different from spending to live there. Someone living in Bangkok would not be visiting many places within one month.
I’m on Safety Wing and recently I filed a claim for an emergency procedure abroad. I have to say the experience has been rather disappointing. The claims procedure is very time-consuming and mine is going nowhere so far. It’s been 3 months since and I still receive no updates. Just getting more frustrated by the day. The CS agents are no help at all. Everytime I call, they just tell me to wait and be patient. So ya, I wouldn’t recommend Safety Wing..
Great interview! Great to see this family make this step to move to Thailand, my wife and myself wish we could also move there with our kids…..maybe in the future! Please keep this kind of interviews coming! Greetings from Malta 🇲🇹
Since 1998 when i first arrived to Thaianld i 've been a tourist, a husband and father now single retiree 🙏🏾 I've lived in Jomtien Beach Chonburi, Lived in a village in Korat , Enjoyed visiting and short stay living in some of Everywhere in Thailand , But Only Now as of this year exploring idea "living in Krungtep " as my home Until ... 🙏🏾 I can honestly say Its changed alot over the last 25 yrs , if your're New person to the experience You'll love it 😀❤ As for Budget ? That depeneds on Entirely on the way you want to live ,We as expats , or very experienced Semi retireed lving in Thaiand over the years , Can only Say "You get what you pay for 🙏🏾 " If you want to live cheaply , That'll depend on your level of tolerance for being without those Amenities ,That made you comfortable back in your home Country🙏🏾 If you want "modest" but modern comfort and have a decent social life 🙂 A Budget of Can & US $1900 Per mon . Or 1650, Euros and 1450 UK will do , But To live No doubtly Comfortable , A budget of $2400 +Can.& USD per mon. To at ($3K + " Per month ) is where You have a LOT less limitations on Your lifestyle 🙏🏾 But I'll close with this ( IF YOU'RE A PERSON WITH VICES THAT YOU'VE STRUGGLED WITH, THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE TO WHERE SELF CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE BECAME PROBLEMATIC ISSUE AT TIMES. " LIVING IN PLACES LIKE (BANGKOK ) (PATTAYA ) (PHUKET) AND ( HUA HIN )TO AN EXTENT , CAN TURN OUT TO BE HEALTH THREATENING, AND BRING YOU TO FINANCIAL RUIN OR WORSE 🙏🏾 Alot of RUclips Vloggers always paint the Rose colored glassed version of Thailand Travel and retirement But what i typed above in all caps is serious and should always be Kept in the forefront of your minds exercise prudence and moderation and you will be wonderful .🙏🏾
Well said! And some of our eating habits are definitely due to excitement of being here that could be avoided later when things settle down. I love Thai food but couldn’t eat it EVERYDAY as people are suggesting. There’s so much interesting yummy food here from all over the world! But I agree, you definitely have to make sure to use self control and beware of all temptations that come with Thailand.
What a beautiful family and a cool story. Thank you for showing us your life and I really appreciate your openness and I hope you continue to enjoy your life as you have!
Great video! I’m met Tony and cuddles a short while back. Great people I definitely agree with being careful with the traffic that has been the only downside that I have seen aside from the heat.
Good Video, nice to see a military family enjoying life after all the stress of deployments. Thanks for sharing this. One more year and then we'll be over in Thailand 6 months of the year in Isan.
What a sweet family. My daughter lives in Tampa and I know her costs are very quite high and she is a frugal woman who would rather go a mountain bike ride than a shopping trip, just personal preference no dig to shopping trips. Like one of your commenters below I do spend more on travel because taking advantage of being in S.E. Asia to get to other countries is a passion of mine but living expenses are comparable to their budget. Great in depth video and thanks to that family for sharing some very valuable information with us!
Im retired Navy(and receiving VA disability) and soon to retire from the post office. I'm a single guy and thinking life is going to be pretty good retiring in Thailand after seeing this video. If a family of 3 is able to make it on $3,000 a month I DEFINITELY will be able to being single😃
@@jimmyli4771 I could certainly see that but they eat out all the time as a family and I would only be eating out as an individual. Now in regards to the partying??? That may be a different story 🤔😃
@@boatswainsm8 eating out is so cheap there,cheaper than at home and no waist. Food, housing and transportation are cheap. girls and drinking are not. But you can find a nice girl and support her family instead, after a while. Thai people are fun loving and nice !
Happy family. Jai is very cute. She seems to be a very happy child. I think the most important thing for parents is to see their child being able to adjust and happily live in a foreign land. Btw, I am Thai and I love when Cuddle speaks Thai. She can speak Thai clearly with sweet tone. Thais will love her and she will do just fine when she gets teaching job. Jai can also get into Thai schools. Most schools now offer English speaking only class with native English speaking teachers. She doesn't have to go to international schools which is expensive. Hope things are going well with them in Thailand.
Great interview! I'm living in Thailand with my wife and one kid. He's studying in an international school (paying about 450 USD per month). Loving it here
@@thaisticcs If I am not mistaken, Chris might've said that his daughter, Anna, also attended an international school in one of his videos, I think it's not far from Chulalongkorn Univ., but better ask Chris
@@thaisticcs It's in another city, but when we were looking in bangkok, we found OISCA International School and Thonglor Greenfield Nursery (but our kid is younger)
I have about $3400 per month. Being single. So I guess I would be ok there. I would prefer to live in Bangkok. More to see. Do. So this video is helpful. I have lived in different parts of Asia already. For years. The one thing I know is that it’s much easier to live there as a single person (man). It is. Hope the best though for this family.
Thanks for the video! More videos like this please! I am a single man, in mid 30s, and I make a bit over $5k a month take home, so I want to see something like that. Maybe $4k because $1k go to savings/investments.
Great video again Chris! It's good to see a family living on somewhat of a normal budget and not having to count every penny they have to live on. I'm sure in time they will probably change their lifestyles when they reach their 50's. To put things in perspective, my wife and I will be retiring in a few years in Thailand from Hawaii. Our budget will be a conservative $5K a month by then (We spend way more than that now living conservatively in Hawaii).
Another excellent video, Chris! I hope you’ll make a playlist of these Living in Bangkok on $X,000/month videos. And it would be great to see how a single person living on that same budget allocates their expenses.
This is a great video to be able to see other's expenditures. Beautiful family. My question about cuddles teaching quest is: Is she looking to get a discount at one of the 2 International schools by working there? I had a friend in Miami who received a 50% discount for her son by accepting a teaching position there. But that is the states. Keep these videos coming.
Hi there! To answer your question, yes! In most cases a teacher hired at an international school can receive a discount or the entire tuition may be covered. So, it’s too early to know how this will go, but I am also hoping to eventually get a job at an international school so that we can stay together😊
Great video, can you more videos like this for expat families, we are looking to move to Thailand within the next 2 yrs, and my biggest concern is an international school for my girl. Thanks
Having kids is one of the biggest challenges in Thailand imo. Values and hierachy are different and it would be interesting to see what experiences families have after a few years with a young daughter like this one.
Ur right. Thailand is much better then the rotten west. In thailand ur child wont learn pornography in school, think there are 57 genders, that whites are racist by default, that capitalism is evil, that men are bad, that equality of outcome is desired, that gaypride hangs higher then national flag etc. So ur right, its very different in thailand
In general, most Thai children respect their parents, authority and rules. Of course, there's always exception to the rules, some kids can be very different. I am sure Jai will be able to adapt to the new culture. Her mother said she loves Asia.
@@ReneMedia Many westerners relocate back to countries where decent education is cheaper than in Thailand, if they dont have big financial advantages in Thai. Birth rate decrease is heavy and the main reason is education costs.
Hey man, love your channel, i have been in Thailand for a while now, I work and live here, and if i compare costs in the USA and UK its way cheaper here.
It was good to see that they were happy with a 3K budget and were not holding back, which shows that if more prudence was needed it would not harm them to reduce their spending, for example 23 degrees on the AC is not unbearable saving money .and a Starbucks or 2 can be less at a coffee shop and good quality
I love Thailand and Bangkok, The weekend get aways are endless, in 2 hours travel time there is so much to see and do;. The one thing that sucks for me is clothing... im 2 meter tall aka 6;7" and a size 12 or 13 in shoes... that is a no no in Thailand.
Fellow 2m bloke here living in London. I have to go to Amsterdam to get any decent clothes to fit. I can't imagine Asia being great at all! (For clothes!)
Nice life in Bangkok. It would be cool if you could make a video about “snow bird” living in Thailand 2-4 months. I believe most of the condos we see in these type videos are minimum 6 months contract.
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She isn’t disabled and doesn’t deserve any money
@@ColdAssHonkey-jv8yp You have know idea what her situation is. Mind your own business and contribute something positive.
It feels wrong to me that RUclipsrs keep promoting SafetyWings. Their reviews are horrible and first hand experiences seem really bad if you do your research. I wish we'd see some honest reviews of health insurance options in Thailand.
That insurance ad was very smoothly inserted into the video - done well
Thank you 😊
We had fun making this video with you! Thanks for having us on the channel! You should do an update in a year haha!😊
Great family! Good luck to you guys
I would prefer within 6 months 🤩
Appreciate you guys sharing your experience, enjoy your adventures!
Wow u living great life it’s great price
From a Navy retiree, thank you for your service. I just moved here this last month for the next adventure in my life. Good luck to all three of you. Have you checked to see if there are any military organizations there. There is a VFW here in Pattaya, I will attend my first meeting there next week. Do you know about the APO mailbox you can get there in Bangkok? I will apply for mine once my retirement visa arrives in the next ten days or so. I will learn more about that any other things next week I hope. Just another resource for us to use. Take care.
Cute family. The question is, are they happy spending this?
My suggestions for them if they want to reduce food costs: shop at Macro. Starbucks is not local, find a good local coffee shop.
Enrol your daughter into a expat kids Thai cooking class, she loves cooking.
3000 USD could easily be reduced to 2000 USD.
Chris, give us an update in a month.
@rodneysmart8833 - I agree! I see a lot of wasteful spending in their budget. You can go over to their RUclips channel listed in the description box to make this suggestion to the family. I was already subscribed to their RUclips channel before Chris made this interview.
@@kevinp8108 But s it wasteful spending if they want to spend it? surely it is their decision right?
@@Jimmy-lb1yc People are thinking from a budgeting perspective but I agree that it's 100% there decision. There life.
@@Jimmy-lb1yc yea, why give a big corporation MORE money? Maybe spend locally owned family businesses because it helps actual Thai people, who are generally poor.
yes, how about renting a cheaper place
Thank you. Just what I needed to watch. My hubby and I are directors of our farm business and own property, plus small pensions. I am nearly 52, hubby is 55. We have started to save to retire from the farm, and possibly live on rental income, I'd really appreciate you go LIVE and talk about how to earn passive income online and retire comfortably, let’s say $1M.
consider financial planning.
It really isn’t about how much you save, it’s about how you manage your money. Whether you work to earn income or invest, it still boils down to income vs expenses, so yeah you may look into financial advisors for a strategy that suits your timing.
I totally agree, I'm 60 and newly retired with about 1.2 million outside retirement funds, no debt, and very small dollars in retirement funds compared to my portfolio balance over the past 3 years till date. tbh, the role of the invt-advisor can only be overlooked, not denied. just have to do your research in finding a reputable one.
@@carssimplified2195 mind sharing info on the adviser that assisted you? been saving for pension since age 18 - company scheme. along the way I hit higher tax, so I added to my company pension with a SIPP (tax benefits) I'm 46 now and would love to grow my finance more aggressively, there are a few cars I still wish to drive, a few mega holidays, etc.
My Financial adviser is ‘’JULIE ANNE HOOVER’’ she’s highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market
The little girl is a natural, such charisma and sweetness, the star of the video ☺
Good inspiration here. I was flying solo in BKK for $2k/mo. $400 rent and did quite a lot of partying, steaks, fancy sea food, etc..
Their family is so lovely! Especially their daughter, a natural born presenter!
Here is an old man with 73years of experience advice, pay off your retirement home before you retire. You have to own it free and clear in a area of the country with low land taxes. Then get you a reliable financial consultant/ wealth manager to help cordinate your finances better. If that is the only thing you do you will be able to retire with social security and be ok. I did just that and it worked for me. It continues to work for me to this very day. The world goes crazy I can still afford my taxes (very low) I still have a place to live. I also garden and live simply but that is for another day.
Thanks for this old timer. I’m 54 and my wife 50 we are both newly retired with over $3 million in net worth and no debts. Spending time with our children and grandchildren! Currently living smart and frugal with our money. We also moved out of a high property tax, high crime city into a peaceful small town! No longer putting blames on FED for our misfortunes. Saving and investing lifestyle in the stock market with the assistance of a licensed broker who we met at a financial seminar made it possible for us this early, even till now we earn weekly.
@@georgeh.5126 This is something my husband and I just talked about today, we have been stalling for a long time now. Don't really know which firm to work with; We feel they are all the same.
@@georgeh.5126 I might have seen this name somewhere in reviews or so, can't really recall. We'll be following her up. Thank you for saving us hours of researching.. Do you know if she manages family funds too?
Thanks for the wisdom.
Why you pay tax after you ritered??. Oh. You merikan….😂. Poor free country..lmfao😅. You shouldnt pay tax..im sorry for you..
I loved this interview! Beautiful family. I visited BKK in March and I’m planning on moving there in the future. Their apartment was a great size for $1000 and I hope Cuddles gets that teaching job!
Really cute family, daughter is so smart and articulate - at her age you were lucky to get a couple grunts out of me and some shoulder shrugging😂
Glad they are loving Thailand so much, shows you how affordable it still is even in the capital.
What a great position to be in with a 3k pension at their age. On top of that, If they ever get bored of retirement, they can always start some project or do some type of part time work which would only increase their income. I wish them well on their journey!
very hard for foreigner/expats to start a business or work in Thailand(unless you marry, ot take on Thai partner but they get 51% controlling interest in the business by law)), many hurdles to jump or palms to grease. You wouldnt need to work, it's why you come here. 3K is equivalent to 20K US for similar or better lifestyle here in Thailand. You live in the country, and it's like 30K!
My wife taught English language at Thai government schools for eighteen years before moving to the U.S. The more skills that you have the more work will be assigned to you for the same pay. She could type so after teaching all day she did the secretarial work. The teachers had to rotate being security guards on the weekends. Teach at a private school.
That is good to know! Thank you
This was a great video. As someone who spent 8 years in BKK, it is frustrating to see all those “living on 1000/month” videos. This is much more realistic.
Those are backpack bums who live in cheap-ass dive joints and room above a bar-type thing. lol.
Some people just budget better man. I can definitely understand not wanting to have to think about budgeting and just spending what you want though.
I like the 1000 a month ones
@marcuslind6591 - don't forget, $3K is for a family of 3! Most expats are single men who would spend much less.
I’m not going to move to a country like Thailand to spend the same amount I do in Canada
Great video. I am always thinking of my upcoming retirement budget in just a few years and nice to see real examples. I always worry I’m not budgeting enough but to see their lifestyle at ~$3k is awesome.
3K to survive in Chitlom or Sathorn, no weekend staycations, no party, no shopping (Central Embassy, they mall next door, literally sell Lambo and can easily pay 500 usd for a dinner - it's a place for ultrawealthy Asian), btw their area is now going to be remodelled as Al Maneeya (from Al Manar, the Light) since is mostly Kuwaiti, Saudi and Emirati moving there: 3K will be soon below poverty line
Strange why they are not eating more local. Local Thai food street food slowly introduce the kid to traditional Thai food. They are making it more expensive than it should be Grab is expensive and dining out can be in malls. They should eat at food courts so much vairety under one roof
Strange but they said something about it in the beginning so how is it strange? The daughter does not like spicy and what does it matter if they are doing fine
I just think they need a little time to acclimate. Kids are picky, but they’ll get used to it.
They said they've only been there 6 months, so still finding their groove.
@@jamesderouensr.149 It's strange, trying to eat american, go to american schools, it's not embracing Thailand. They could have moved to Arkansas and gotten by.
To each their own. If it fits into their lifestyle and budget, then let them live. Stop being so judgmental.
Hello Chris this was a great vlog! The family seems pretty sweet and I wish them all the happiness, fulfillment and success in Thailand
For me personally I think when I retire I can probably keep my living expenses at $2K max… we shall see in due time
Great video Chris! I live in Bangkok on about half of that, not including medical expenses. If I were able to double my budget, I’d upgrade my apartment, eat at more restaurants than street food and take taxis more frequently. I’d also include some travel to other areas in Thailand. Great inspiration for those looking to move to Bangkok like I was finally able to do last month!
Love to know your budget. I live on 1/4 of that in Brazil, but am considering a move to Thailand.
Yes, how much is medical?
@@Dime333 I budget about $100/month for medical but I'm getting treatment from a specialist at Vejthani, one of the best hospitals in the country. Aside from that, my medicine runs me about $15/month.
@@Dime333 - It's actually cheaper to pay out-of-pocket for non-life-threatening procedures. Many expats only have medical insurance that covers catastrophic events such as major accidents, cancer, heart attacks...etc. Most simple treatments would cost about $30 USD at a mid-level hospital. In the States, I paid $150 for an eye infection, and this didn't include the antibacterial eye drops! I have medical insurance but I did not meet the deductible of $2K USD so I had to pay the full amount! Oh, I forgot, I had to pay a $50 office visit before I could see a doctor in addition to the $150 plus cost of drugs. The US federal government has let the insurance and medical industry run amok with no-cap pricing! Hospitals can charge whatever they want since there is no limit on each procedure. Hospitals get away with this because they know the insurance companies will pay the high-cost bill, and then the insurance companies pass the high cost back to the consumer as a very high monthly premium.
What do you think a reasonable budget would be for a couple who want to live in a neighborhood close to public transportation. Thank you 😊
This video is so good. You really are a great interviewer. I would love to see some more of these. Maybe some single older guys on a retirement visa. And a variety of places (Bangkok, chaing mai, or an island). And people that are in country anywhere from 6-month to 5 years.
Another great video. I wish that beautiful family well. Stay encouraged and peace/blessings to them.❤🙏
Nice family. A lot of opportunity to to reduce costs, seems to still be living more faring than Thai but each to their own. I suspect that a year from now their routine may be a bit more localized. Regardless, I love their decision, appreciate their service and wish them a bountiful life, full of adventure!
What a beautiful family, great video - thanks for sharing
So I’m going to Bangkok and Chiang Mai at the end of this week (SO EXCITED!) and I’ve been binging your videos in preparation! Just found your mercy store and my last name is actually Mai so the Chiang Mai merch I just HAVE to get! It’s just too perfect! Also love your 25 best bangkok things and the Thailand lovers ones! Now I have to choose!
Semper fi. I will be there soon. Not at the 3k budget, but... hopefully at least 1800+ budget a month
Another wonderful video Chris. Thanks from Samoeng, Thailand
They are a lovely family.
Best vlogger in Thailand. Always love your content especially the day in the life of local Thai videos. Oh, and the dogs.
I just stayed in Bangkok for the whole month of June. Spent 2500. Enjoyed my self well. Not much drinking though, and no partying.
@seantaylor4107 - spending on vacation is much different from spending to live there. Someone living in Bangkok would not be visiting many places within one month.
I’m on Safety Wing and recently I filed a claim for an emergency procedure abroad. I have to say the experience has been rather disappointing. The claims procedure is very time-consuming and mine is going nowhere so far. It’s been 3 months since and I still receive no updates. Just getting more frustrated by the day. The CS agents are no help at all. Everytime I call, they just tell me to wait and be patient. So ya, I wouldn’t recommend Safety Wing..
I'm living in the same building, hope to run into you guys and say hello soon!
Excellent Interview. This family shared a lot of very useful information.
Great video! Thank you for this content. I love the relationship between mother and daughter too 😍
Great interview! Great to see this family make this step to move to Thailand, my wife and myself wish we could also move there with our kids…..maybe in the future! Please keep this kind of interviews coming! Greetings from Malta 🇲🇹
@x-marks-x5137 - your most costly expense would be school expenses for the kids in an international school.
Since 1998 when i first arrived to Thaianld i 've been a tourist, a husband and father now single retiree 🙏🏾 I've lived in Jomtien Beach Chonburi, Lived in a village in Korat , Enjoyed visiting and short stay living in some of Everywhere in Thailand , But Only Now as of this year exploring idea "living in Krungtep " as my home Until ... 🙏🏾 I can honestly say Its changed alot over the last 25 yrs , if your're New person to the experience You'll love it 😀❤
As for Budget ? That depeneds on Entirely on the way you want to live ,We as expats , or very experienced Semi retireed lving in Thaiand over the years , Can only Say "You get what you pay for 🙏🏾 " If you want to live cheaply , That'll depend on your level of tolerance for being without those Amenities ,That made you comfortable back in your home Country🙏🏾
If you want "modest" but modern comfort and have a decent social life 🙂 A Budget of Can & US $1900 Per mon . Or 1650, Euros and 1450 UK will do , But To live No doubtly Comfortable , A budget of $2400 +Can.& USD per mon. To at ($3K + " Per month ) is where You have a LOT less limitations on Your lifestyle 🙏🏾
But I'll close with this ( IF YOU'RE A PERSON WITH VICES THAT YOU'VE STRUGGLED WITH, THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE TO WHERE SELF CONTROL AND DISCIPLINE BECAME PROBLEMATIC ISSUE AT TIMES. " LIVING IN PLACES LIKE (BANGKOK ) (PATTAYA ) (PHUKET) AND
( HUA HIN )TO AN EXTENT , CAN TURN OUT TO BE HEALTH THREATENING, AND BRING YOU TO FINANCIAL RUIN OR WORSE 🙏🏾
Alot of RUclips Vloggers always paint the Rose colored glassed version of Thailand Travel and retirement But what i typed above in all caps is serious and should always be Kept in the forefront of your minds exercise prudence and moderation and you will be wonderful .🙏🏾
Well said! And some of our eating habits are definitely due to excitement of being here that could be avoided later when things settle down. I love Thai food but couldn’t eat it EVERYDAY as people are suggesting. There’s so much interesting yummy food here from all over the world! But I agree, you definitely have to make sure to use self control and beware of all temptations that come with Thailand.
Jai is so cute! I'm glad you live comfortably in my country. Welcome to Thailand!
Yes definitely Chris, inspired me to think and work towards moving to Thailand with family.
Excellent video. This family is delightful. I wish them well.
What a beautiful family and a cool story. Thank you for showing us your life and I really appreciate your openness and I hope you continue to enjoy your life as you have!
What a great fam. Great interview & info. Thanks for the content.
Great video! I’m met Tony and cuddles a short while back. Great people I definitely agree with being careful with the traffic that has been the only downside that I have seen aside from the heat.
What's up brotha! Thanks for the comment. This is Tony BTW.
Good Video, nice to see a military family enjoying life after all the stress of deployments. Thanks for sharing this. One more year and then we'll be over in Thailand 6 months of the year in Isan.
What a sweet family. My daughter lives in Tampa and I know her costs are very quite high and she is a frugal woman who would rather go a mountain bike ride than a shopping trip, just personal preference no dig to shopping trips. Like one of your commenters below I do spend more on travel because taking advantage of being in S.E. Asia to get to other countries is a passion of mine but living expenses are comparable to their budget. Great in depth video and thanks to that family for sharing some very valuable information with us!
I’ve heard great things about Malaysia and insight into that place?
Im retired Navy(and receiving VA disability) and soon to retire from the post office. I'm a single guy and thinking life is going to be pretty good retiring in Thailand after seeing this video. If a family of 3 is able to make it on $3,000 a month I DEFINITELY will be able to being single😃
singles spend more than families in bangkok. i.e more partying, women, luxuries
@@jimmyli4771 I could certainly see that but they eat out all the time as a family and I would only be eating out as an individual. Now in regards to the partying??? That may be a different story 🤔😃
@@boatswainsm8 eating out is so cheap there,cheaper than at home and no waist. Food, housing and transportation are cheap. girls and drinking are not. But you can find a nice girl and support her family instead, after a while. Thai people are fun loving and nice !
@@jimmyli4771-Not me.If Boats is retired Navy all that commercial sex BS isn’t like to impress him.He’s seen it before.
you're going to have an amazing time....just minimize costs by renting a place for cheap...that will help a lot
Super interview, Chris! Nice family who are making it happen in Thailand. An inspiration for us all! 👍
Happy family. Jai is very cute. She seems to be a very happy child. I think the most important thing for parents is to see their child being able to adjust and happily live in a foreign land. Btw, I am Thai and I love when Cuddle speaks Thai. She can speak Thai clearly with sweet tone. Thais will love her and she will do just fine when she gets teaching job. Jai can also get into Thai schools. Most schools now offer English speaking only class with native English speaking teachers. She doesn't have to go to international schools which is expensive. Hope things are going well with them in Thailand.
We estimate Westerners can live in Bangkok for about US$1,500 per person a month. Great video! Thank you!
My Canadian disability pays only 700$ which is gay.
@@Anomalyy666 If you're frugal, you can live on that in many parts of the world. Where are you considering?
That was a great video .Very helpful.
Great presentation. Thank you Chris for the insurance tip as well.
I living in ari for less than 1k a month. No problem and no complaints
The quality of your videos are insane and I love the absolute crazy verriaty of thailand videos.
Jai is brilliant.
A natural and I see a future in entertainment.
Great interview! I'm living in Thailand with my wife and one kid. He's studying in an international school (paying about 450 USD per month). Loving it here
May I ask which international school? That is a very reasonable price. This is Tony BTW.
@@thaisticcs If I am not mistaken, Chris might've said that his daughter, Anna, also attended an international school in one of his videos, I think it's not far from Chulalongkorn Univ., but better ask Chris
@@thaisticcs It's in another city, but when we were looking in bangkok, we found OISCA International School and Thonglor Greenfield Nursery (but our kid is younger)
I like to order Grab and use discount coupons too PvP time in the game Thank you Chris for the lovely family review.
Well done, great vid and it's Real....a good example from a family that moved
What a beautiful family, thank you for sharing so much useful information.
This family is so cute and awesome. God bless them.
I have about $3400 per month. Being single. So I guess I would be ok there. I would prefer to live in Bangkok. More to see. Do. So this video is helpful. I have lived in different parts of Asia already. For years. The one thing I know is that it’s much easier to live there as a single person (man). It is. Hope the best though for this family.
Very informational !
Thanks I live in Tampa Bay area so this is spot on.
Really enjoyed this video, Chris. Very informative on what $3K a month can do for a Bangkok lifestyle.
Thanks.
thanks you love thailand
I love living in the rama 9 area and see they are very close to me ., I wish them the best .
What a beautiful family, and their daughter is as cute as can be 👍
Another great video…
Very Nice interview and lovely family ❤
Thanks for the video!
More videos like this please!
I am a single man, in mid 30s, and I make a bit over $5k a month take home, so I want to see something like that. Maybe $4k because $1k go to savings/investments.
Great video again Chris! It's good to see a family living on somewhat of a normal budget and not having to count every penny they have to live on. I'm sure in time they will probably change their lifestyles when they reach their 50's. To put things in perspective, my wife and I will be retiring in a few years in Thailand from Hawaii. Our budget will be a conservative $5K a month by then (We spend way more than that now living conservatively in Hawaii).
Lovely, lovely,, video ,, thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Another excellent video, Chris! I hope you’ll make a playlist of these Living in Bangkok on $X,000/month videos. And it would be great to see how a single person living on that same budget allocates their expenses.
your videos are awesome chris........
Great video, sir! Super awesome family and thank you for your service. Semper Fidelis!
I love this video! It's giving me CNBC make it vibes. Hope this becomes a series, interviewing expats, and their lives in Thailand.
I was at the Ekamai Beer House last week. it was great.
Thank you for this excellent video. Your interview and this family is absolutely enchanting! Great job by all!!!
Your videos always make me want to move to Thailand!!!!!!!!
Another great and useful video, Chris. Love this family! Great to see them living the life.
Dude , you're retired?
So young.
That's awesome
This is a great video to be able to see other's expenditures. Beautiful family. My question about cuddles teaching quest is: Is she looking to get a discount at one of the 2 International schools by working there? I had a friend in Miami who received a 50% discount for her son by accepting a teaching position there. But that is the states. Keep these videos coming.
Hi there! To answer your question, yes! In most cases a teacher hired at an international school can receive a discount or the entire tuition may be covered. So, it’s too early to know how this will go, but I am also hoping to eventually get a job at an international school so that we can stay together😊
Great video, can you more videos like this for expat families, we are looking to move to Thailand within the next 2 yrs, and my biggest concern is an international school for my girl. Thanks
great video Chris....love how you have imrproved your skills over time on this channel....the videos are better than ever in all aspects.
Im retired US military as well. Thailand is a great place to maximize the value of that pension.
Seen some of your videos before we left the States!!😊
@@cuddlesandjaisabaisabai Nice! We'll have to connect when Im back in Thailand. Im retired Navy by the way.
Having kids is one of the biggest challenges in Thailand imo. Values and hierachy are different and it would be interesting to see what experiences families have after a few years with a young daughter like this one.
Ur right. Thailand is much better then the rotten west. In thailand ur child wont learn pornography in school, think there are 57 genders, that whites are racist by default, that capitalism is evil, that men are bad, that equality of outcome is desired, that gaypride hangs higher then national flag etc. So ur right, its very different in thailand
I hope she can get integrated and learn the language, despite attending American school online.
In general, most Thai children respect their parents, authority and rules. Of course, there's always exception to the rules, some kids can be very different. I am sure Jai will be able to adapt to the new culture. Her mother said she loves Asia.
@@ReneMedia Many westerners relocate back to countries where decent education is cheaper than in Thailand, if they dont have big financial advantages in Thai. Birth rate decrease is heavy and the main reason is education costs.
@@ReneMedia money is not everything. Invest it into your child instead. Return is a happy family and your pride, when he prospers.
Hey man, love your channel, i have been in Thailand for a while now, I work and live here, and if i compare costs in the USA and UK its way cheaper here.
I totally agree with you 💯 percent.
It was good to see that they were happy with a 3K budget and were not holding back, which shows that if more prudence was needed it would not harm them to reduce their spending, for example 23 degrees on the AC is not unbearable saving money .and a Starbucks or 2 can be less at a coffee shop and good quality
I set 26 during day and 27 at night.
@@AmericanPieInThailand That 1 degree must really help you sleep.
@@grahamjohnson4702 Well sometimes I cheat!
This child possesses an innate talent for RUclips content creation!
Great Video. Loved this budget range and POV from this family. Very unique and engaging content on your channel. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thank, i like. I try read english because your clip. It s very fun.🎉🎉🎉
At 5:15 there is clip about going to movie theater Scala, that movie theater closed in July 2020 and has been demolished.
Very nice video, great family and very smart girl.
What great video and great place
I love Thailand and Bangkok, The weekend get aways are endless, in 2 hours travel time there is so much to see and do;. The one thing that sucks for me is clothing... im 2 meter tall aka 6;7" and a size 12 or 13 in shoes... that is a no no in Thailand.
Fellow 2m bloke here living in London. I have to go to Amsterdam to get any decent clothes to fit. I can't imagine Asia being great at all! (For clothes!)
Great video and content. Very helpful and appreciated!
THE FOOD COURT AT TERMINAL 21 IS A DEAL EVERYDAY
What an awesome family! God Bless! 🙏🏻
You are so kind
Very good video for living in Bangkok.
I gotta get over there… You continue to inspire me to explore new ways of living. Another great video, Chris!
My man, you do such a great job interviewing!! Thank you for posting.
What a lovely family! great video to lend insight to the cost of a comfortable medium cost of living in Thailand
Nice life in Bangkok. It would be cool if you could make a video about “snow bird” living in Thailand 2-4 months. I believe most of the condos we see in these type videos are minimum 6 months contract.
My husband and I spent 4 months there last year and are heading back in January for approximately the same time. Can't wait!!! 🌸
2-4 month time one can consider Airbnb monthly rental
Excellent session - great way to explain in real time - gets the mind thinking Thank you