Social security 1700 a month can I make it in jomtien I need to escape the matrix help me I'm rotting away in California on a gerbel wheel from hell

Americans are prisoners in their own country due to the difficulty of getting residency visas or any type of long term stay approval.

Always dreamed about retiring early and it looks like I will due to an unforeseen circumstance. Thailand, Vietnam, eastern Europe, South America, and Mexico are in my plans. Such great idea to take advantage of living in a lower cost of living country.

By the end of this year! Thailand here we come

Sucks for the people that have a jacked up lifestyle and did not save enough. We have saved up for this and now we are retiring in June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal at 62💃🏽💃🏽

I Will be retiring to Jomtien area in August ‘25. Thanks for your great advice and information🙏. I retired at end of’23.

El Gaucho is an American franchise. 😉 overpriced and overated in my experience.

simple rule is 2 retire when u can start to enjoy yur lifestyle w/o workin

It's difficult because so many of us want to retire but we are scared to take that leap. Those of us over 60 know we are eating up valuble time by continuing to work but fearful of the furture without our regular income. Rules around social security and the most concerning.

Hummm... "A lot of expats to choose from as friends"....hummmm... Unless you live where I live. Which is on the very edge of Chyaiphum city in Chyaiphum Provence. Look it up on Google Earth maps. You simply could not get closer to the center of Thailand if you hired a survey crew. There is not even the hint of tourism here. I don't think anyone has even seriously considered thinking about hinting about tourism here. It would be cool to slog through flooded rice fields I suppose. I saw one other white dude following what I took to be his Thai wife with a shopping cart. He made it pretty clear that he had no interest in talking to me. Guess I must have blown my only opportunity for a deep expat friendship. I am constantly watch these "How Much Does it Cost to Live in Thailand" videos. Honestly, they make me chuckle. Wana know how much it REALLY costs to live in Thailand?... Stay out of Bangkok, don't go south of Bangkok, don't go way north to Chaing Mai or Chaing Rai, avoid places where tourists want to go. I'm pretty sure that living modesty in Thailand is far better than being homeless anywhere else.

แจ้งข่าวไปมีทุกระดับตั้งแต่ถ่ายบัตรใหม่ๆจนถึง 60 หมายถึงอายุ

You always best. Thanks

Never if you fee l up to it ? Depends on what you worked at and finances.working keeps some young and some cannot wait to get old!!🇨🇦😂

For me, learning to read made all the difference because I could finally get the tones right (mostly.) Took a lot of trouble but i was in no hurry.

But you' re still working lol

thanks chris love you

Thank you for this video! Gonna come to Bangkok this July for 2 weeks, my condo is booked in Ekkhamai district. Not too crowded and hopefully not too dangerous, thank you for advice! Love from St.Petersburg, Ru ❤

You are a wise man! I live in an old trailer in a swamp in SE Texas. I’m debt free and have a high net worth. I’m happy in my swamp. Maybe I’ll fly to Thailand and hang out a while. I was there in the late 80’s and it was a great time.

Did you consider inflation over those 25 years? You can't just divide your savings by 25

crazy that you only feature Sukhumvit. If I were showing 8 neighborhoods, I might select 1 in Sukhumvit and the rest not in Sukhumvit. You left off Sathorn, Ari, Chatuchak, Saphan Kuai, Din Dang, Silom, and so many other places. I know that you cant include them all, but do a video of NON-sukhumvit areas next time :) Sukhumvit sucks and seems like every expat thinks its the only place to be.

11 more work days. I intended to retire in March 2025, but I am a new victim of RoF on my contract. I could take on another contract, my employer wants me to. Which is gratifying, for sure. But truth is: I know I'd be biding time and just paying lip service for the next 9 months. I can't do that to them, and I sure as hell can't do that to me. I am lucky. I can live well on SS income right now and not touch any savings or my very modest 401k except for urgent needs that might come up. I downsized 7.5 years ago, sold everything, bought an older but solid RV, gutted and renovated it, tricked it out with the tech I needed to work remote, and have the perfect movable work and living space. So at 65, I can do some gig work doing what I love to do and all that is gravy for my rainy day fund. Who knew?

$3M is a good amount for the middle class couple.

Where would you recommend for a 7 day vacation we have already stayed in the area near Khao San Road about 5 years ago so looking for a different district. We will be there early January. We like to get an authentic feel of a place (as much as practical on vacation) like the local foods and local bars. We’re not into crazy busy and not interested in the lady boy shoes etc but do like to enjoy the social life in the area but not fancy high end bars or nightclubs at 2am 😂 somewhere with train access to other areas would be good as well and we like markets and street food. I’m thinking maybe the last places you mentioned but not sure if it would be too quiet for a 7 day vacation where we will be looking for a bit of variety.

If you own a house in the US or UK, do NOT sell it ... rent it out and enjoy the rental income for your support in LOS. Do NOT invest in a condo or other property in Thailand. Renting is best so you are free to move around. Find a place that is 35-70sqm at the most because electricity is expensive and you will need to run your air-con constantly when you are indoors.

right now

One year from now when I hit 64

7500 bhat is 163 pounds. The average uk monthly mortgage payment is 1441. In london its going ti be far higher.

Thailand is not treating good retiree folk not nice they are doing to much with their retirement visa it's a headache, other places are not so hard on retiree people Thailand needs to do better and stop pressuring good folk.

I think the K is silent boss

Thanks Chris. One of the most informative videos on this subject yet, especially coming from the perspective of someone new wanting to find the best solution for their needs. I am planning on moving there next year sometime. Still trying to decide where to move to. Interestingly its either around Soi 11/13 or at True Digital Park!

The average lifespan 1000 years ago was 47, so maybe we should just be grateful we are still alive.

I like Bob's words of wisdom and good advice, but I want to live a little bit better when I retire as I will be spending all my time just enjoying myself with no work so will need a bit more money than I'm on now.

Agree and headed to BKK in January 2025 years before I qualify for social security. Expenses nearly half there compared to S. East Florida with far nicer people in Thailand. Can’t wait

Thanks for sharing this advice on when to retire. Understanding when "enough is enough" is definitely key. I've also been thinking about how to make my money work for me, and I've started investing in crypto through My Digital Money. It's an easy-to-use platform that's helped me securely trade and grow my retirement savings.

Chris can I get a thai visa changed to a work visa or permit? I have some dental work to do first there and I'm willing to go to another local country to get my job nailed down and work visa.

My best-life-seeking compadre... I found you a while back and continue to return to your videos, but somehow haven't subscribed until just now. This video is more common sense delivered in such a carefree way without the nauseating "millennial speak" that is common with Tubers. Thank you for more inspiration!

Such a great perspective! Thank you! I’ll be retiring sooner now!

The cultural enrichment people and the ideological of hate is taking over Europe now turning the continent into the same hellhole they came from

love your videos. So informative, genuine, real, fun and helpful. Everytime I watched one I wanna be back in Bangkok !

Security is a lies for rich country to say to they're population lol like health care ,etc...

Dude we have in ottawa a chomo who as scrap one of the best place on earth so volatybilite lol, lose face (country) is a proof of high hypocrite, free school seem to do idiot in 2023 as in canada lol ,don t put a cent in this country as invester go singapur or elsewhere and live in thailand for cheaper

This video of yours made me realized that i made the right decision.

Great job Chris! Thanks for sharing! On a side note...I never ever thought about Udom Suk before and but will be checking that area out now thanks to you. 😊

Your reference for deeper truth is um....netflix? 😂 ha ha silly

Your description on Bang Chak, Punnawithi and Udom Suk is spot on. Living in Punnawithi gives me incredible peace in a bustling city. I got an amazing view of the city from where I live (if the air quality is relatively good), people here are incredibly nice, near zero tourist traps and Udom Suk Road, where most of the good food can be found, is also within walking distance.

You don't have a equality in Thailand. Foreigners are treated badly considering the amount of money invested in the overall economy. Restrictions on foreigners is reason enough to reconsider moving to Thailand. You can't work and own land.

I don't watch a lot of your videos much anymore, but this was an A+, credit where credit is due!

You hit the nail on the head for me about the con of being so far from friends and family 😢...and like you we love Canada...just not to live here

The only thing I care about is that my life has a happy ending. ;-)

Great place to visit but I’d never live there……I’m Asian you can’t fool me😂 frang