Moving to Bangkok THAILAND Permanently? 29 Hours of Travel in BUSINESS CLASS
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- Moving to Bangkok Thailand Permanently! After a year and a half, I am finally on my flight to Thailand to explore and make content. Follow along as I show you what my 29 hours of travel as I'm moving to Bangkok via business class and premium economy. I take you on three flights, three business and first class airport lounges, showcase American Airlines business class and of course eat my way through each airport and flight. This was a very long day, but I was so excited to finally be moving to Thailand!
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I made the move from Canada to Thailand in 2015 when I was around 29 years old. My first trip to Thailand was in 2011, stayed in Bangkok for a year. In late 2018, my Thai wife and I started this YT channel and it's been our main source of income ever since. We have lived in Chiang Mai for a few years, Cambodia for a year, Khon Kaen for a few years, and now more remotely in the mountain 2h west of Khon Kaen.
Thailand is separated in section. You have the south (Phuket and more south, Samui, etc), a lot of beaches.
Then you have Bangkok with a lot of traffic, bad air, very humid temperature, etc, I don't like Bangkok, it's way too noisy.
You also have Chiang Mai, and all the way to Myanmar border (Chiang Rai, Pai, etc). That whole section of Thailand is full of nature, mountains, wild life, etc. For someone with a YT channel, Chiang Mai is the best place to start. You won't be overwhelm, the pace of life is slower, and there are a lot of digital nomads, influencers, etc. The food there is also the best in all Thailand and it's very cheap compare to Bangkok and Phuket.
And finally there is Isan which... well, forget it. It's an area where people over 50 years old go to retire with their Thai wife. It's the countryside with farms, etc. It's where we are atm, but we work from computer and don't go out much. We went there during Covid, we basically removed ourselves from the world for the last 2 years. Everything that Isan has, Chiang Mai has too, but in Chiang Mai you have a lot more foreigners and things for foreigners.
Also, and this is for another day, but visas is the #1 hassle about living long term in Thailand. I'm married now and on marriage extension, but it's getting harder for people year 2-3 to start staying longer without going crazy with newer and newer regulations.
Good luck!
Wow! That’s quite the journey you’ve had. Sounds like you guys are enjoying life in Thailand and doing well. Thank you so much for sharing all that information with my viewers.
Yes, I am aware that the visa situation is a bit dicey. I think if one has the desire to stay long-term, and has the means, the Thai elite visa is the way to go. But I think we’re talking a minimum of $10,000.
I wish you the very best success and happiness. I will definitely take a look at your channel!
@@LifewithSerg Elite Visa is minimum 500k baht for 5 years, it's like 16.5k, it's really not worth it. If you are rich you can get 10 years for 1M baht, I think? If you are 50 years old or near, you can get retirement visa. Are you here on the STV for 9 months, or tourist visa 60 days? Or even Non-O?
Yep, I’ve looked at the elite visa and it’s quite expensive. It’s not the right choice for me. I will be exploring my options shortly.
@@LifewithSerg I'm Thai,love to know how foreigners enjoy Thai's life. It's seem Thailand become international country ..,ha ha ha.
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You have miles and miles to go my friend. Wishing you a wonderful Thailand adventure.
Thank you so very much for the warm wishes James. I’m very happy to be here.
Glad you got to Thailand safely. Looking forward to seeing all of your adventures there!!
Thank you so much! I’ve got one more video that I just need to edit, and lots of other content that I plan to make. Stay tuned!
As a Thai, welcome to Thailand. Hope you will enjoy our hospitality.
Thank you very much. Very happy to be back! Khap khun krab
@@LifewithSerg Iam from kenya, I have always wanted to move to Thailand but i dont know where to start😩😩
Will start doing some research online. I’m not sure what kind of questions you have or the information you need, but you should be able to find most of it online.
That is a wonderful welcome gesture Chai - very pleasing to read - thank you - we respect and love Thai people , culture and country
The Thai people have been so warm and welcoming! I am very appreciative.
Thank you Serg that was a great video.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I had never flown business class or been inside of a first class lounge, so as you can tell I was excited.
Awesome video 🔥🔥👍❤️
Thank you!
Looks like it was a long journey to get there. The Test and Go is not all bad. I stayed at the Evergreen in Silom lovely room but much smaller than yours. Looking forward to seeing your adventures.
It was definitely a long journey, but well worth it! I’ve got some great content coming up so stay tuned.
HeySerg,
I just saw your interview with Pete 🤗
You had mentioned that you are from the Bay Area as my wife and I live in Brentwood, however we bought a Condo in Surin Beach 🏖 in Phuket in 2019. We’ve been back twice this year and are heading back again in July
I just subscribed to your channel and this was my first vlog I watched 👍
Hey welcome aboard! Pete is a great guy and is a good interviewer. Yes I was from San Jose mostly. Sounds like you’re all set up!
Welcome to Thailand 👍👍👍
Hey there Heng! I’m a huge car fan, I’ve seen videos about your place and I can’t wait to come and check it out!
Serg, I always believe the saying "Good things happen to good people" and you are proof positive of that!
Thank you so much Stevie. Onwards and upwards!
I be moving bkk end of 23’
12:14 great video, Serg. let us know how much you pay when you plan to sign a rental lease. i am curious about moving there.
It will be a while before I come to a log lease. I want to live in a couple different neighborhoods at see which one I like the most.
@@LifewithSerg Sounds great. This is a good place. I am glad you're making your exit and figuring as you're going through. Life's too short anyway. Hang on there, Serg. Looking forward to see more journey from you.
Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles, your second home. You will find Thai people who are kind-hearted and ready to help you a lot everywhere that you go, But be careful, everywhere in the world has good people and bad people . Hope you enjoy your life in Thailand✌️😊👍
Thank you so much! And people are very kind and friendly so far. I have traveled to many different countries, so I understand that there are good, and unfortunately, some bad people everywhere.
@@LifewithSerg already subscribed. Looking for your adventure life in the next vdo.
@@tsrisan I’m about a third of the way editing it right now. I should have it out tomorrow. Take care!
How long did it take you to get your passport and visa? who did you book your flight with? are you getting a Retirement VISA. If so, did you get all your finances and health insurance setup ahead of time? May be traveling to Thailand in July or August this year.
I think it took me about a day to get my visa. The passport I already had. I booked my flight with American Airlines. I still have not decided on what kind of visa I will get.
I plan to be in Thailand in a about 3 months and also want to be there long term. How are you planning to stay longer than a tourist visa is allowed.? Jumping back and forth to another SE Asian country and coming back? The E visa? I'm trying to figure out for myself also
There are a number of options. Education visa, retirement visa, elite visa, etc. You will have to look into it and see which one fits you best.
Permanent means putting a million baht in a Thai bank or $32,000. And having $500 monthly coming in and over retirement age only. For that you get a 1 year visa that must be renewed yearly and there is point I believe is 7 years you must return to your home country and start over. Thailand was talking about raising the bank deposit to 1.5 million baht and unlike the Philippines where you can buy property, not just 49%, you can use investments as the deposit. So no such thing as permanent in Thailand who has been denying record numbers of extensions.
Thank you for sharing that information. Yes, I’m aware of all those hoops and restrictions. I also firmly believe that in life, if there is a will there is away. Hopefully Thailand will ease up some of these restrictions and make it easier for people to relocate here and infuse money into the economy.
The best American presenter for tourism of Thailand.
By the way ~ too much of those good foods can make your clothes……..shrink !
Welcome to Thailand
Thanks so much for that Tim. Youknow, I've actually (somehow) managed to lose 2kg since I got here. All the walking is more than balancing out the food. LOL..
Wow, really amazed with your video, it shows the resolution of editing, attention to production. Don't know why youtube just introduced me to your channel, support and keep following. you did a great job
Thank you so very much for those kind words. I really appreciate your support.
Welcome to Thailand. Hope you have a good life here.I live in Chiangmai city i work here and in am Thai people. I love my country too❤️✌️hope you travel to Chiangmai city someday
I will be coming to Chang Mai soon. I plan to spend a week there, and then do the Mar Hong Son motorbike loop. Thank you for the kind wishes.
Thank you sooooo much for all the time you spent traveling, filming, narrating and all the post-production editing we viewers don't often think about or appreciate! Well, I for one appreciate you! Also, I'm really jealous and full of envy. For those of us literally grounded for the foreseeable future, this video is exactly what I needed! I can honestly say that this is the most economically affordable trip I've ever experienced!🤪
i’m still working on getting the sound quality a little more even through my videos. Yeah, the editing is what takes the most time. I’m really glad you enjoyed this video. My journey here was long, but I was very excited to finally get to Thailand. I’ve got another video in the can that I need to edit, and I’ve got some great stuff in the works for the next week. Thanks for watching man!
I stumbled on your channel and really loved your content. You have a great personality, looking forward to your travel content!
Thank you for the compliment Andrew! Navigate three videos I’m currently editing. I’m a little behind! Lol
Welcome to Thailand hope you enjoyed every minute in Thailand. You are a good person and have a positive attitude towards the people around you. safe travel anywhere.
Thank you very much. It’s important to be kind to people. More to come!
What an epic journey!!!!!!! Nice upgrades 👌👌it takes me back to when I did the quarantine test and it wasn’t that bad at all. Got the all clear and straight out !!!!!!!
The journey begins 👏👏👏
Oh yeah, I actually watched this today. What a trip down memory lane!
Great interesting video! What a long journey from Austin to Bangkok. And what a bold move to stay permanently in Bangkok: I wish you all the best!
New subscriber to your channel. I'll be very interested following your adventures in the LoS!
Thank you so much for your support, I really do appreciate it!
Good content and great editing. I really like the pace of the video.
If you aren't flying business/first class, you can still access many of these lounges if you have a credit card that offers Priority Pass. To access the Capital One Lounge, get their Capital One Venture X card.
I’m glad you enjoyed my video! And yes you are correct about accessing the lounges. There’s also a great app called lounge buddy that allows you to buy lounge access at a discount.
Im in........ im excited for you.....wish you all the best. Hala from Melbourne Australia.
Thank you very much for your support! My next video should be out in a few days. I really appreciate you Ash!
Hi, Serg first time visitor to your channel. I have subscribed to follow you to see how a newbie in Thailand gets on. I hope you find everything you wish for.
Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
Thank you so much for your well wishes and for the support. I’m currently editing the next video. Stay tuned!
Truly amazing trip with you...Good stuff...regards from Malaysia
Thank you very much Ben! I’m hoping to visit Malaysia sometime soon. Looks like a wonderful place.
So sweet of you giving chocolates to flight attendants ☺️ but honestly I don’t think they really eat the chocolates (specially during the flight) for security/safety reasons.
I’ve been doing this for years, and I’ve seen them eat it several times. Regardless, I know they appreciate the gesture.
I got emotion with you! 🤣✨💛👍 I can’t wait to be experiencing the same kind of excitement one day too!
I’m glad RUclips suggested your video! New subscriber here! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers from Vancouver, 🇨🇦✨
Very happy to hear all that. Glad to have you on the team!
Very happy to hear all that. Glad to have you on the team!
Welcome to aThailand, Sir. Hopefully you enjoy Thailand.
Thank you. I am enjoying it very much!
Can you send me information on your flights. I think you flew to Dallas, Japan, then Bangkok.
Yes, that was the route, on American Airlines. You can look it up on their website.
Aha! Hook ‘em horns! So thru Dallas? I’ve been looking at flights from Houston.
There’s many different routes.
29 hours of travel from Austin to Bangkok on three separate planes sitting in economy. If I may provide you a suggestion on your return flight to the states. Buy your own private jet. Be safe.
Actually, 13 hours of that was spent in business class, and 6 in premium economy which was quite comfortable. I wish I could afford my own private jet! Lol
I just watching your Chanel. ‘Welcome to Thailand’
Thank you very much! Khap khun krap.
Great Vlog Serg! Can you do a Vlog just on VISA's available in Thailand? Hope you can review all of them like Business, 50 and above, the Elite Visa, etc...Thanks!
I actually am planning to do that soon.
Just found your Channel Serg and I think you do a great job with the camera, music and narration! Looking fwd to more content from Thailand
Hey Bradley! Thank you very much, I promise the quality will improve as I continue to make these videos. Glad to have you onboard.
Someone stays in Thailand, when they retired and advised that Thailand living cost is quite reasonable and can spend longer from same money. Hope them to enjoy and get happiness when staying short and long time here. Thanks you for your beautiful VDO and experience.
Yes, I think talent is a great place to visit, to do business in, and to retire. I don’t know how long I will be here. I might stay here for a year or two, or I might stay here forever. But I really like it here. Thank you so much!
Welcome to the Land of Smiles!!
What a great commitment you have made. You have been to Thailand before so you know how friendly we are and how enjoyable it is around here. Hope you find it more interesting this time. Who knows, you might decide to settle down here in Thailand.
Wish you all the best!!!
Thank you so very much. I have a feeling that I’m going to be staying here for quite a long time.
I’ve flown to Thailand probably 15 times in the last 25 years. The only time I’ve flown business class was on a mistake fare 4 years ago on Hong Kong Airlines. It definitely spoils you. Not as lucky on my upcoming trip to Bangkok in September on Singapore Airlines, I paid $674 for. This fare, as compared to $666 on the mistake fare. I look at the money that I save for my economy fare ticket will be spent on other things in Chiangmai, where my house is. I can’t wait!
I’ve never flowed business class before, but the upgrade price was extremely affordable so I decided to take it. I can’t wait to go visit Chiang Mai. It sounds beautiful add I’m going to do the mae hong song motorcycle loop
That flight looks great. I may pay the extra to upgrade. Which airline are you flying?
This was on American Airlines. The upgrade to business class was only $600, and that’s why I took it. I’m doing a live stream in less than an hour, if you have any questions or just want to chat, come join us!
I am thai I dont know what you guys called till Serg calls bumb gun!! :)
I heard another RUclipsr in Thailand call it that, and I thought it was a funny name. Lol
I came back to watch it again and it was fun as before. I'm glad that you chose to live in Thailand.
Awww thanks!
Welcome to the Land Of Smiles Serg. Me and my wife live here in Samut Sakhon (about 25 miles away from bangkok as you go south.) We really like your videos. Thailand is a great place as far as the people... super friendly and gracious. I don't speak Thai but for just a little, and it hasn't been a problem.. . Just keep google translate on your cell phone and stick to short phrases that are not slang...
Thank you so much for the warm wishes tad. People have been very gracious and I’ve just been kind of getting lost, intentionally, in small neighborhoods where there are no foreigners. I find it very interesting to see local life. I’ve got a new video coming out in the next 12 hours and a few more that I’m working on editing. I appreciate your support!
Liked and subscribed and welcome to Thailand
Thank you very much for your support.
Nice video that was straight to the point and didn't drag on. Have just subscribed too :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the team, there’s much more to come.
Good luck Serg! I live in Austin as well w/ my Thai husband. We're planning to move to Thailand as well in 1-2 years. Will be watching all the videos you post!
What a coincidence! I wish you guys the best of luck. Thanks for following along!
Lol, bum gun. Definitely using that from now on.
I got to be honest, Wayne, I stole it from another RUclipsr. Lol.
04:27 - The feeling of starting a great adventure is certainly overwhelming.
Great video.
Yeah it was a bit overwhelming, but so good. 😊
Hello i see you now i like see ok thanks very nice look good ok thanks for you like to Thailand
Thank you!
Oh man you were so emotional when you released your dream has come true .. hotel was amazing
Yeah, I started thinking about it, and planning, for it almost a year and a half prior. The pandemic slowed my progress down twice. So when I was finally at the airport and about to board the flights, it was very emotional.
welcome to Thailand, hope you will have a wonderfull day here.
Thank you very much!
Sawadee Krap 🙏🙏 Welcome to Thailand 😀
Thank you very much!
I thought the PCR test was taken at the airport. Are you still able to exchange money and get a sim card at the airport before getting on your ride to the AQ hotel? Or are you ushered outside right away? Thank you so much for sharing your journey sir !
No, they don’t do the PCR test at the airport, it’s done when you check into your ASQ hotel. Yes you are able to exchange money and get a Sim card before you get to the hotel. If you have a dual sim phone, you can actually buy an eSIM online before you even arrive. That way when you land you already have a new working phone number. Take a look at the description of this video as I shared some helpful links.
@@LifewithSerg Thank you so much for the quick reply and great info !
@@LifewithSerg was it easy to get a new Thailand sim working with a new phone number
Yes, it was a piece of cake! I now have two different phone numbers on my phone, my US number and my Thai number. I went with AIS, Take a look at the description section of the video, I put a bunch of useful links there.
@@LifewithSerg good. I’m just a bit worried it won’t work properly and I’ll loose my info. Thanks !
Hello Serg, your channel landed in my fed this morning. Found it to be nicely done. I also kame to Thailand from Las Vegas through Las Angeles (Long Beach) California on board a cruise ship 2019. Had looked at flying & the 18hrs flight. Which wouldn't give much time to unwine from Las Vegas. With farther searches found the ship leaving in Sept sailing 25 days to Singapore. Sailing gave plenty of time to just settle down before reaching Asia. The cost comparison was close to equal with ship on the higher side yet well worth it overall.
Had set up the entire trip door to door from Vegas to Kamala Beach where am continuing to reside making the adventure worry free.
During your flights there was a stop in Japan, were you required to have a Visa? Noticed you had mentioned spent six hours, in intranet part of airport b4 connecting flight to Bangkok. My reason for asking we are flying to Tokyo from Bangkok and need a overnight stay before boarding a Holland America ship headed to Seattle Washington.
Looking forward for future postings on your channel about your time in Thailand.
Well that sounds like quite the adventure you’ve had! Welcome aboard. I only spent three hours in Tokyo airport. If you transition through Tokyo, a PCR test is not required. However if you spend the night, they will require you to have a PCR test. A visa is not required to transition through Japan.
wow....that American Airlines was on point....
It was a nice flight for sure. I got spoiled flying business class. Lol
Wow..You are really kind to give chocolates to all staff..Welcome to Thailand..Heaven of food and friendly people..Stay in Thailand for a long time..and have fun.
I started giving chocolates to the flight crews years ago and it’s just become a tradition for me. Thank you for the warm welcome. I’m very excited to be here.
ฉันเห็นคุณถ่ายวิดิโอเดินพูดคนเดียว มันน่าทึ่งมาก เดินเร็วมากและพูดเร็วมาก ฉันฟังคุณไม่รู้เรื่อง แต่ฉันก็ชอบดู และรู้สึกเหนื่อยแทน
Aww. I need to talk slower. I know. 555
Yes
yeah!!!!! I have a big smile on my face watching your excitement, so awesome! Those airports are beautiful! VIP! ok my mouth salivated, that first dessert!
Thanks so much for your support. I’m so happy to finally be here!
Heading to Phuket from Houston in 2 days, super pumped! great video, especially for explaining going through custom is not as difficult as I thought, subscribed, keep it up man
I meant to say immigration every time I said customs. After 29 hours of travel my brain was pretty fried. But yeah, it was ridiculously straightforward and simple. Just make sure you have all your paperwork and you’ll be fine. I hope you have a great trip Chris!
@@LifewithSerg thanks Serg, just got in Phuket, you were 100% right, it was so easy, took us less than 20 mins from deplane to baggage claim. we will be in Phuket for a month or two, if you head to our way just holler I'd be happy to meet up for a meal or so, until then safe travel and have tons of fun!
Hey welcome to Thailand! I hope you have a wonderful time. I have not been there yet, and will definitely be rolling there sometime in the next couple of months. Perhaps we will get a chance to meet up.
Serg, that’s a nice hotel room in Bkk, my family and I will be coming in June, could you tell me the name and location of that hotel. Enjoy your stay!
That was the Lohas Residences. But I would HIGHLY recommend the Jasmine hotel instead. I recommend using Agoda (link in description) for booking hotels here. Hope you have a great time!
And I'll be doing YYZ-YUL-FRA-BAH-BKK myself in just a few days - albeit in business the entire way on Air Canada and Gulf Air.
I won't be moving, but I'm sure this trip will be a real eye-opener.
Sounds like a great trip. I’m sure you will enjoy it.
Yo that soy sauce next to the sushi in the 1st class lounge is the best!
That was a nice first class lounge!
Was it really worth going to a lounge for just 20 minutes? I'd be constantly checking my watch 🤣 I spent 3 months in Thailand (9 weeks in Bangkok interspersed with 2 weeks in Hua Hin) last winter and had a fantastic time, I'm hoping/planning to move there permanently at the end of this year. I may have missed it, but which airline(s) did you fly with?
Shaun, I’ve never been in a first class lounge so that is why I decided to utilize it since it was provided. I flew American Airlines. Thanks for watching!
@@LifewithSerg what did you think of AA? I'm thinking of trying them this year.
Honestly, I’m really not a fan of United or American airlines. However AA had a really good deal on the flight so I took that. They also let me upgrade to business class for only $600, which I think was ridiculously cheap.
I just started watching your videos, maybe you have already said it, but I would love to know why you are moving? My trip to Thailand is for 2 weeks only, trying to test the waters.
Just decided I needed a change of scenery. Mainly wanted to travel and make content. Pandemic made me rethink what was important in life.
@@LifewithSerg I think that is an amazingly fantastic way to celebrate the end of a pandemic!! I work remote so it’s got the gears in my head turning for working from Thailand for a three month stint. I am cautiously researching. Loving your videos!!!
There’s a lot of remote digital workers here. You could easily do it. I put a number of useful links in the description of this video.
How much did it cost to get to Thailand?
I bought my ticket in February when it was a lot cheaper. I actually had bought a open ended round-trip ticket. The ticket cost me $1200 from Austin Texas to Bangkok, round-trip. I paid an extra $600 at the airport to upgrade to business class.
That's an awesome idea to bring chocolates to the flight crew 😀
You know Paul, I’ve been doing that for about 10 years. They always enjoy the surprise.
I'm gonna start doing it too 😃
Welcome 🙏 to Thailand.
Thank you!
Enjoying your content Serj, hope it works out there. I live over in Vietnam and have a similar channel to you. Will be over in Bangkok next week for the first time in years, can't wait to see what Bangkok is like now and how it compares to Vietnam.
I definitely want to go visit Vietnam. Thailand is the only south east Asian country that I’ve been to. I’ll check out you channel.
Welcome to Thailand ka😊
Thank you!
Serg Good luck hope it's everything you wanted it to be.
Loving it so far! Thanks!
what made you move to thailand?
It’s a bit of a long story. I actually have a video titled “the truth about why I moved to Thailand might surprise you”
May I know which hotel you stay pls? Thank you
The original hotel I stayed at was called the Lohas Residences. It was OK.
@@LifewithSerg thank you very much
Too scared to eat the fish lol.
Lmao. The food was all really good. I got really spoiled flying business class this time.
Thanks you for sharing.
Glad you liked it.
Wish my cattle class long haul flights were as good as that. Nice to see how the other half live. Be interested to know how much the flights set you back? Flights to the Phillipines from the States are apparently pretty pricey right now. One of these days I'll relent and check out business class. My favorite place in Thailand is Chiang Mai.
Hi Doug! This is my first time flying business class. I bought a premium economy open ended round-trip ticket from Austin Texas to Bangkok Thailand for $1200. I bought this about about a month and a half before I left. Prices have gone up quite a bit since. The business class upgrade was only $600, that is why I happily took it. I definitely got spoiled!
Thailand is happy land.😂😂😂
Ya it is! Lol
Welcome to Thailand.
Thank you very much!
A very warm welcome, Serge.
Thank you so very much for the welcome!
What hotel did you stay in?
My original hotel was the Lohas Residences.
How much and what air line pkease
I bought my ticket before prices went up. I bought an open ended Round-trip ticket for $1200. The business class upgrade on the 13 hour leg from Dallas to Japan was $600, that’s why I took it. I’m doing a live stream in less than an hour, join if you’re interested.
I wish you luck. welcome to Bangkok where is Summer all year and very very hot and humid 🥵. I born and raised near Bangkok but after I spend my adulthood in California great weather I can't live in Bangkok any more.
Ha! I lived in California since I was 9, so I can totally understand. Thanks for watching.
I'm right behind you I fly into Bangkok this Saturday April 24th. I might try and get a retirement visa, cause I'm over 50.
That’s a great idea on the retirement visa. I hope you have a great time in Bangkok!
Welcome to Thailand
Thank you.
First off - I love the videos my man! You deserve a million subs. My fiancé, who is Laotian and her parents are first generation here in the states, and I will be going to Thailand and Laos towards the middle of next year. Any tips on how I can convince my fiancé to move from the states to Thailand? Haha cheers!
Very happy to know you’re enjoying the videos. Your fiancé and her parents moved to the US seeking better opportunities, much like my family did from Russia when I was a small child. You’ll have a hard time convincing them to come back into a similar region. Not sure how you can convince her, but if she loves you, she will likely follow you anywhere.
I came to Bangkok in March and unfortunately had the swab put way up in there. I guess it's hit or miss with the testing. Regardless, I'm so happy to be here. I love Thailand!
Yeah I lucked out. Glad you like it here as well.
Just came across your Video and what a great way to start such an enjoyable journey. I will follow you through your adventures. As I do with Lucas, Greeny and foreigner Joe. Hope you can get a chance to meet up with some of them while you are there.
Thank you very much for your support Russell. I’ve got lots to come, and I’m actually doing a live stream less than 24 hours from now. Perhaps you can join and ask whatever questions you might have. I’ll see you soon in another one of my videos.
serg, what did you used to do for a living prior to moving to thailand?
It’s funny you should ask that, because there was just a video released with an interview about me and what I used to do. Go take a look at the Thairish Times RUclips channel, my interview was just released a few hours ago.
@@LifewithSerg omg you were a cop hahaha that's cool!
I’ve done a lot of different things, but yes that was my career for 12 years of my life. 😜
Light snack! Lol
Lmao.
Great video. You got lucky on the PCR test then because all of the times I have been to Thailand during Covid I can assure you the swap tickled my brain each time haha
That’s exactly what I was expecting based on my research. They definitely did not shove that thing far up my nostrils.
Welcome to Thailand are you marry?
Hello. No I am single.
@@LifewithSerg oh interested
New subscriber and Thailand fan.Looking forward to more content.Cheers.
Welcome aboard Scott! I should have another video out in a couple of days. I’m overwhelmed by peoples kindness and appreciation. Thank you so very much
Hi. Always good to see a new happy-go-lucky guy in the Thai vlogging scene. I am home now but when I came over in March it was a smooth entrance at the airport as you reported. Only immigration was taking a while but when i new officer came on duty I was beckoned to his line and he moved us all very fast. Enjoy the experience.
Yeah, immigration was super smooth. Not at all what I expected. I appreciate your support Don.
New sub… welcome to Thailand. We moved from Oregon in 2019 , it’s been wonderful here… hot! But more affordable and closer to my family… love it here
Hey that’s great! We were neighbors at one point, I lived in California for decades. I’m very happy to be here. Everyone’s been so kind!
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Yes they always enjoy it. I’m trying to learn more Thai. 😊
To hot in Thailand.
It’s actually daughter as hot as I thought it would be. Quite manageable to be honest.
Enjoy yourself I'm sure will ... I will be there next month myself and its a return trip for me .
Thank you Michael. I wish you a smooth journey back to Thailand.
I love your video
ThBk you vey much.
Love your voice!
Hey thanks!
On a trip that long I prefer business class but premium economy is almost as good.
I had booked premium economy when the tickets were still very cheap. The offer to upgrade to business class for $600 was something I just could not pass up.
Welcome!
Thank you!