Hey Darren, congrats! I lived in Thailand for 8 years, and if you eat mostly Thai food (with some British treats) and start swimming and going to the gym, you’ll totally transform. The first thing you’ll notice is the weight loss. But don’t get involved with any Thai women or buy property. (You know all that already.) This country will change your physical and mental health for the better. You’ll always get people in the comments section giving you advice but don’t listen to them all. Just do it your way and learn from your experiences. Good luck, mate! It really is “The Land of Smiles.”Just a friendly reminder to be cautious when interacting with people from Thailand, regardless of gender. It’s important to remember that they may perceive you as a source of financial resources, and it’s crucial to approach these interactions with caution and respect.
@isking1715 yeah there's always one tool,like you mate. I was giving good advice based on living in Thailand for 8 years and speaking near fluent Thai. If you can't say something nice about folk you don't know it's safer and wiser to just shut your cakehole.;)
@@Xeyne098 Vietnamese women are far more difficult to marry as their culture is much more traditional than Thai culture, Vietnamese women are much more beautiful and if you can marry one they make very good kind and loyal wives,Thai women not so much.
Congrats Darren and thanks for taking us with you. Some have commented that Darren made his choice a bit quickly. But he has said on previous Vlogs that he had been researching the move for 8 months prior to leaving the UK. So I guess he had already narrowed it down before he left.
Just want to add the the positive messages and love. This is so exciting, us people who care about you are so excited for you Darren, very inspiring move
Looks a great place, longer the lease, cheaper it is? Services all included or extra, housekeeping is that down to you? Pool n Gym all in too? Is that whete Bentleys is ? Great Vid
Good choice, the beautiful coastline & hot weather & Thai culture will be medicinal & better option/ value for money than what’s on offer in London/UK in my opinion. Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas! 🎉
Hi Darren, Wow 🎉🎉🎉 Looks Fantastic, your New Apartment 🎉 really Pleased for you Darren. The view from your balcony, like you said, is Breathtaking 🎉🎉 😍😍 The Beach and Sea is Stunning
Can feel your excitement Darren! Very happy for you....& can see that YOU are happy! Life's good eh!!! Your new place is lovely & I bet you'll make great memories with your family, when they visit you there. Im smiling with you. Lizzie 🙂👌🥰 memories
Wow love the condo the view is breath taking, I was In Pattaya November and tried the banana chocolate drink delicious but I had so many when I got ho.e I had put on half a stone.
Good for you dj. I love pattaya and jomtien myself. I've been 40 times since I first went in 89. I'll be making the big move to pattaya myself in two year's and I cant wait. Choc dee khap as the thais say
Welcome to Pattaya and I hope it all works out for you. I was disappointed you didn’t share the rental costs. You made a commitment in your previous video you would do that. It’s done now so there’s no point in being shy about it. It would also be helpful to know how many months security deposit did you have to pay?
Think the best part of this video is the look on your face at the end. You looked pleased as punch...absolutely ecstatic at getting the apartment.....Great to see 👌👊
Super apartment Darren with beautiful views.You should really be delighted. It would have been nice to give your viewers a rough idea of what it costs for a two bed apt in that area and what exactly is included ie insurance,garbage gym,laundrette etc.Also is it cheaper to rent an east facing apt rather than a sunny west facing one with the dramatic sunsets that must be visible there. Amazing being front line.Enjoy your great new abode.
Mad exciting. New to the chan (just saw the interview on Thairish Times), always love seeing a fellow Londoner getting up off their arse and finding something better. Enjoy!
Just caught your Vlog… Congratulations on your new home… It looks fantastic… What a view… Life is short enjoy yourself and don’t listen to the Debbie Downers…. Best of luck to you and keep smiling… We are all watching and wishing we could be there to…. Happy Holidays….
Very nice apartment, great view, and plenty of space for when the friends and family come over. You're there for a year - which visa did you go for in the end?
Supermarkets are very good in Thailand. Places like TOPS have a great range for the everyday stuff and prices are reasonable. You even get food courts and places to eat, but eating out is very cheap in Thailand.
Congratulations on your Condo looks great. You are next to the Lumphini Condos, i think there is a great night Market really close to you...enjoy and Have fun..
It's all coming together .. very nice .. darren i also wouldnt be cooking much at all not with the quality and prices of food on the streets .. beans on toast and that's it .. just watched your shake shack triple cheeseburger vlog and black n white shake . Gonna try one soon in miserable Birmingham 👍.
I would love to able to change my life and follow my dreams, but because of family commitments I can't. Ignore the haters Darran, they are just jealous because they are stuck in a rutt. May God bless you and your new home. Garry, 🇮🇪
Legs go wobbly just looking at that view from up there. As a safety man Darren, I'd be inclined to get myself a parachute back pack. Dodgy Thai electrics , you never know if having to jump might be a last resort in case of a fire ! Sleep well
Nice one Darren the Steady Eddy approach is paying dividends.Also lovely condo and that view WOW.Great video with excellent content.Best Wishes for the future Frank 🇬🇧
Hi DJ great choice of apartment 👌 as soon as I see that sea view I said to my wife that’s the one he is going to pick and what a view it is amazing one of the words you use quite a lot 👍 hoping it goes well and looking forward to seeing a lot more videos showcasing Thailand 👍🇬🇧
Hi, your apartment is amazing, very modern and stylish, each room is perfect. Well done! So posh to live so near the sea. The view from your apartment is breathtaking 😊🥹
Condo looks amazing, fantastic views too, might see you out and about next week, we're staying at D'varee from boxing day until 30th. Live life to the max pal.
Hi Darren, please don't take this message as being from a troll, I'm definitely not. Obviously I have no idea regarding your wealth & it's not my business.I do however consider it a bit naïve to use a property agent to source your Condo & now you are looking at another agent to sort out your Visa....a normal Expat, who fulfills the financial requirements pays less than £40 a year. I realise you are very new to the Kingdom, your Condo looks lovely & I'm happy for you that Jometian was your choice. Take care, use this next twelve months to research Thai Visa requirements, acclimitise & sort your own stuff out without needing an agency. I'm not a troll & we as a family wish you nothing but success & a happy new chapter in your life. Andy, Nud & Tianchai x
Yeah, I was curious about the visa option he was going for. One of the reasons I left Thailand was the visa hassles and lack of residency, but to be honest it is probably a LOT easier now than it was in some respects.
I guess Andrew isn't a "normal" broke-ass expat just trying to survive on 70k Baht or less a month. Isn't it nice that he can afford to hire people to sort out his problems and have more time to enjoy himself?
@andrewsanderson6036 Hi Andrew, I used to live in Thailand for 8 years. Darren’s the kind of guy who likes to do things his own way I think and learn on his own. If he makes a mistake, so what? As long as he rents and doesn’t get financially or emotionally involved with any Thai birds or buy property, he’ll be fine. The visa situation is much better now, especially for RUclipsrs and digital nomads. Thailand will do his health great if he sticks to mostly Thai food and gets himself to the gym regularly.
Don’t talk nonsense. Nothing wrong with using a proper agent to find a condo. As for the visa, he can get one through an agent for about £450 without having thousands of pounds sat in a Thai bank account getting virtually zero interest. Instead he can have that money in a fixed interest bank account in the UK, earning more interest than the cost of the visa. He’s not an expat worrying about how much his small Chang beer is gonna cost.
Stunning apartment Darren. Seriously swish - 2 bed and 2 bathrooms - what a bonus. All high end fittings and a view to die for. Plus then all the other amenities at your disposal. Shame you can’t get a refund on the hotel - I’d want to move into this place ASAP ! Well done mate 👍
Well done Darren residing in Jomtien is a good move. A perfect location far enough away from potential mayhem etc. Only a baht bus or a Bolt taxi away is ideal. Enjoy your new life adventure and ignore them who cast ill founded comments,what do they know. I have visit Thailand regularly for the last 25 years,now live in the UK with my Thai wife of 17 years. Take care 🙏 regards Leigh
Hey Darren, congrats! I lived in Thailand for 8 years, and if you eat mostly Thai food (with some British treats) and start swimming and going to the gym, you’ll totally transform. The first thing you’ll notice is the weight loss. But don’t get involved with any Thai women or buy property. (You know all that already.) This country will change your physical and mental health for the better. You’ll always get people in the comments section giving you advice but don’t listen to them all. Just do it your way and learn from your experiences. Good luck, mate! It really is “The Land of Smiles.”Just a friendly reminder to be cautious when interacting with people from Thailand, regardless of gender. It’s important to remember that they may perceive you as a source of financial resources, and it’s crucial to approach these interactions with caution and respect.
Don't listen to people in the comments giving you advice. Except me and gives advice. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 There's always one.
@isking1715 have you lived in Thailand for 8 years,do you speak nearly fluent Thai?
No? Then STFU.(Farang)
@isking1715 yeah there's always one tool,like you mate.
I was giving good advice based on living in Thailand for 8 years and speaking near fluent Thai.
If you can't say something nice about folk you don't know it's safer and wiser to just shut your cakehole.;)
Should he get a Vietnamese, Cambodian, American, etc woman? Or just be single? Hopefully you ain't a weirdo😒.
@@Xeyne098 Vietnamese women are far more difficult to marry as their culture is much more traditional than Thai culture, Vietnamese women are much more beautiful and if you can marry one they make very good kind and loyal wives,Thai women not so much.
Wow what a lovely place and such an amazing view aswell 🙂
looks awesome what a view
Absolutely beautiful Darren I'm so pleased for you I look forward to seeing your future videos of your new life take care
You done good there DJ, What a beautiful view! I would be sat out on the balcony every evening watching the sunsets.😀 Good job.
Fabullous! I wish you a happiness in your choices!
Perfect for you Darren, looks lovely, MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy holidays!
DJ love the place mate, can't wait to follow your adventures. Wish you everything fella. Go for it!
Hi Darren. Love watching your journey. Your apartment looks amazing. Wishing you all the best on your new adventures 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Life’s short ….. enjoy . If it does last brilliant but if it don’t ……hey you’ve lived 🤩
Totally agree
Congrats Darren and thanks for taking us with you. Some have commented that Darren made his choice a bit quickly. But he has said on previous Vlogs that he had been researching the move for 8 months prior to leaving the UK. So I guess he had already narrowed it down before he left.
Good luck Darren with your adventure. You are living the dream ! Exciting 🎉😅
Just want to add the the positive messages and love. This is so exciting, us people who care about you are so excited for you Darren, very inspiring move
Lovely apartment Darren with a stunning view. Hope you have a fantastic time there. Looking forward to the vlogs. Love the music to this vlog.
Wow that view is sensational and you've got yourself a lovely, clean, modern apartment. I just hope the lift is reliable too!! 👍 🤞
Looks a great place, longer the lease, cheaper it is? Services all included or extra, housekeeping is that down to you?
Pool n Gym all in too?
Is that whete Bentleys is ?
Great Vid
Just wanted to say I've followed you from the beginning D j. And I wish you all the happiness in your new home and life take care ❤️❤️❤️
Good choice, the beautiful coastline & hot weather & Thai culture will be medicinal & better option/ value for money than what’s on offer in London/UK in my opinion.
Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas! 🎉
London is a hell hole.
So can any of us book that spare room for a few days? :)
@steve-marsh you are such a cheap skate! Must admit would be nice to see you on the Thai ferries lol
A lovely place and view to die for! Wishing you all the very best in your new home! 🥰☀️🥰xxx
Hah Hah, I knew that you'd go for that apartment, good choice, looks fab and so does the area! Classy man!👍👏👏♥️🏴
Looks amazing, wow Ur so lucky, enjoy it,congratulations 🎉😁👍
Enjoy your new home in Thailand. Hope it’s a positive life there pal. 💪
What was the internet speed like at your condo . Is it ok for streaming and uploading on social media ?
Get what you pay for
Wow, congratulations DJ, wow that apartment looks absolutely OTC 💯
Apartment looks great mate, nice one! If you fancy a trip to Kuala Lumpur give us a shout.. got some amazing food here!! Enjoy Thailand pal 🙏🙏
Hi Darren, Wow 🎉🎉🎉 Looks Fantastic, your New Apartment 🎉 really Pleased for you Darren. The view from your balcony, like you said, is Breathtaking 🎉🎉 😍😍 The Beach and Sea is Stunning
Nice one 👍. Christ what a pad 👏 all the best Darren 👍.
I really am not jealous in the slightest, the fact that my eyes have changed from blue to green is purely coincidental.😅😅
Hi Darren,
Happy to see you found a place you like 🙏
Can feel your excitement Darren!
Very happy for you....& can see that YOU are happy! Life's good eh!!!
Your new place is lovely & I bet you'll make great memories with your family, when they visit you there.
Im smiling with you.
Lizzie 🙂👌🥰
memories
This is so beautiful 😮
Wow love the condo the view is breath taking, I was In Pattaya November and tried the banana chocolate drink delicious but I had so many when I got ho.e I had put on half a stone.
So glad u have found ur new apartment it looks amazing so happy for u Darren ❤❤❤❤
Well done mate.Beautiful apartment and facilities,enjoy your new home.
Nice one Mate
Good for you dj. I love pattaya and jomtien myself. I've been 40 times since I first went in 89. I'll be making the big move to pattaya myself in two year's and I cant wait. Choc dee khap as the thais say
Place looks amazing Darren. Enjoy all of these moments. That view is stunning. Are you likely to get a motorcycle out there?
That's the plan!
Welcome to Pattaya and I hope it all works out for you.
I was disappointed you didn’t share the rental costs. You made a commitment in your previous video you would do that. It’s done now so there’s no point in being shy about it.
It would also be helpful to know how many months security deposit did you have to pay?
Most have a deposit of 2 months rent
Think the best part of this video is the look on your face at the end. You looked pleased as punch...absolutely ecstatic at getting the apartment.....Great to see 👌👊
Fantastic Darrin best of luck take care.
What a view! Looks like you are pretty high up. Beach looks amazing, living the dream!
Wow, lovely apartment and that really is a view you could never tire of! 🤩
So pleased for you Darren. I hope it all works out for you. Your looking relaxed. Look forward to watching more.
Nice little place mate
Super apartment Darren with beautiful views.You should really be delighted.
It would have been nice to give your viewers a rough idea of what it costs for a two bed apt in that area and what exactly is included ie insurance,garbage gym,laundrette etc.Also is it cheaper to rent an east facing apt rather than a sunny west facing one with the dramatic sunsets that must be visible there. Amazing being front line.Enjoy your great new abode.
Congratulations on your new home
Fabulous view from your apartment DJ 👍
Hope you settle in ok. Also hope you don't get too lonely. All the best to you. DJ 😘
Mad exciting. New to the chan (just saw the interview on Thairish Times), always love seeing a fellow Londoner getting up off their arse and finding something better. Enjoy!
Beautiful apartment .Well deserved 🎉
Congratulations
Ah that is amazing mate. Can I come and stay 🤣👌have a good one Darren. 😊
Wondering what that contraption is hanging from the aircon unit in bedroom? To deflect airflow away from the bed???
Just caught your Vlog… Congratulations on your new home… It looks fantastic… What a view… Life is short enjoy yourself and don’t listen to the Debbie Downers…. Best of luck to you and keep smiling… We are all watching and wishing we could be there to…. Happy Holidays….
Thanks so much! 😊
amazing place youve got there darren clean modern and a great view what more could you want
That south facing balcony is gonna be hotter than the surface of the sun come summer.
Better than a damp cold one as in UK
Sun ☀️ is hot even in December now 😅
Very nice apartment, great view, and plenty of space for when the friends and family come over. You're there for a year - which visa did you go for in the end?
Get yourself a telescope 😊 I’d be on the beach looking at the stars it must be fantastic ☺️☺️ great to see your getting some roots down good man ☺️☺️
Great stuff Darren - apartment looks glorious.
Could you take us to a supermarket and see what a food shop is like and how much, thank you sir ! Congrats.
Supermarkets are very good in Thailand. Places like TOPS have a great range for the everyday stuff and prices are reasonable. You even get food courts and places to eat, but eating out is very cheap in Thailand.
Big C is cheaper
Congratulations on your Condo looks great. You are next to the Lumphini Condos, i think there is a great night Market really close to you...enjoy and Have fun..
It's all coming together .. very nice .. darren i also wouldnt be cooking much at all not with the quality and prices of food on the streets .. beans on toast and that's it .. just watched your shake shack triple cheeseburger vlog and black n white shake . Gonna try one soon in miserable Birmingham 👍.
Enjoy
Apartment looks amazing DJ. Hope you have many happy times in your new home. Hope all is going well in your new life
Nice one Alan, thank you so much
Congratulations Darren 😊enjoy
Looks fantastic Darren 😎 really like it, very smart 👍🏽 happy for you Mate 😊🍻
Pleased for you.Looks great.
Looks Fab DJ! Beautiful view! Hope u r happy in your new home!x
Congratulations Darren John
🙏🏼😉👍🏼
Happy Christmas. All the best with your new home
We're all excited for you, great news mate.
That’s fantastic you’ve got sorted so quickly, good luck Darren & look forward to seeing your life changing adventures,👍
I would love to able to change my life and follow my dreams, but because of family commitments I can't. Ignore the haters Darran, they are just jealous because they are stuck in a rutt. May God bless you and your new home.
Garry,
🇮🇪
Only been watching for a month or so but keep the videos coming Darren. Good luck on your journey 👌
Awesome, thank you!
Legs go wobbly just looking at that view from up there. As a safety man Darren, I'd be inclined to get myself a parachute back pack. Dodgy Thai electrics , you never know if having to jump might be a last resort in case of a fire ! Sleep well
All the best DJ and HAPPY CHRISTMAS 🎄 👍
Happy holidays!
Enjoy everything it as to offer.
Accommodation looks great Darren! Good luck to you my friend. Oh wow and an amazing view looking out on the Gulf of Thailand ❤
Good stuff fella--i left the UK 7 months ago to BC Canada-took me company, family, money with me-all the best to you.
Terrible choice moving to Canada
@@tanthamanI’d have to agree!
I have a family member that did the reverse after living in BC for over 40 years!!!
@@tanthaman 20 years ago maybe was a good choice, but not now.
All the very best. When can I move in.
Glad that you are all sorted😅.
Enjoy.
Nice one Darren the Steady Eddy approach is paying dividends.Also lovely condo and that view WOW.Great video with excellent content.Best Wishes for the future Frank 🇬🇧
That looks perfect buddy
Hi DJ great choice of apartment 👌 as soon as I see that sea view I said to my wife that’s the one he is going to pick and what a view it is amazing one of the words you use quite a lot 👍 hoping it goes well and looking forward to seeing a lot more videos showcasing Thailand 👍🇬🇧
Cool 👍
Best of luck Darren lad.
A very big Congratulations!! Well done. Lovely accommodation and views!
Lovely ❤❤❤❤amazing I’m So excited for you ❤
Thank you so much!!
It’s a lovely condo, I’m really happy for you. Enjoy those breath taking views buddy! 🙂👍🏼
Get yourself to Witherspoons for a breakfast skillet for baht 199. Love ya 😊
Beautiful condo. What's the price?
great view mate
Hi, your apartment is amazing, very modern and stylish, each room is perfect. Well done! So posh to live so near the sea. The view from your apartment is breathtaking 😊🥹
What a view!!!!!!!!!
Condo looks amazing, fantastic views too, might see you out and about next week, we're staying at D'varee from boxing day until 30th.
Live life to the max pal.
Hi Darren, please don't take this message as being from a troll, I'm definitely not. Obviously I have no idea regarding your wealth & it's not my business.I do however consider it a bit naïve to use a property agent to source your Condo & now you are looking at another agent to sort out your Visa....a normal Expat, who fulfills the financial requirements pays less than £40 a year. I realise you are very new to the Kingdom, your Condo looks lovely & I'm happy for you that Jometian was your choice. Take care, use this next twelve months to research Thai Visa requirements, acclimitise & sort your own stuff out without needing an agency. I'm not a troll & we as a family wish you nothing but success & a happy new chapter in your life. Andy, Nud & Tianchai x
Yeah, I was curious about the visa option he was going for. One of the reasons I left Thailand was the visa hassles and lack of residency, but to be honest it is probably a LOT easier now than it was in some respects.
I guess Andrew isn't a "normal" broke-ass expat just trying to survive on 70k Baht or less a month. Isn't it nice that he can afford to hire people to sort out his problems and have more time to enjoy himself?
@andrewsanderson6036 Hi Andrew, I used to live in Thailand for 8 years. Darren’s the kind of guy who likes to do things his own way I think and learn on his own. If he makes a mistake, so what? As long as he rents and doesn’t get financially or emotionally involved with any Thai birds or buy property, he’ll be fine. The visa situation is much better now, especially for RUclipsrs and digital nomads. Thailand will do his health great if he sticks to mostly Thai food and gets himself to the gym regularly.
Don’t talk nonsense.
Nothing wrong with using a proper agent to find a condo.
As for the visa, he can get one through an agent for about £450 without having thousands of pounds sat in a Thai bank account getting virtually zero interest.
Instead he can have that money in a fixed interest bank account in the UK, earning more interest than the cost of the visa.
He’s not an expat worrying about how much his small Chang beer is gonna cost.
@@PMLynch Are you a bloody Troll? I'd love 70,000 Baht a month!!!
Stunning apartment Darren. Seriously swish - 2 bed and 2 bathrooms - what a bonus. All high end fittings and a view to die for. Plus then all the other amenities at your disposal. Shame you can’t get a refund on the hotel - I’d want to move into this place ASAP ! Well done mate 👍
So they accepted your offer or you had to up your bid?
Neither, that was a different condo
@@DarrenJohn sure they had same pictures on bedroom wall and view is identical.
DJ..got yourself a good lookin drum there in a nice part of town..hope all goes well for you...could be your forever place..🤠
Well done Darren residing in Jomtien is a good move. A perfect location far enough away from potential mayhem etc. Only a baht bus or a Bolt taxi away is ideal. Enjoy your new life adventure and ignore them who cast ill founded comments,what do they know. I have visit Thailand regularly for the last 25 years,now live in the UK with my Thai wife of 17 years. Take care 🙏 regards Leigh
Congratulations DJ. looks lovely. I'm sure you will be very happy there!