$400 Rent Buy 86K? Beach Retreat Condo Sam Roi Yot Thailand

STL's search to relocate to a beach area from Bangkok continues. Sam Roi Yot is an amazingly beautiful area, come have a look at some condos and prices. Hope you enjoy! STL
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[@SideTripLife]

PREV Vid GEM! kzbin.info/www/bejne/in7VmIl-hsqMh5I +SECRET' Beach Getaway: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJLFaXSVnrWsf6c Tips/Buy Me a Beer: bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Hotels Sam Roi Yot Thailand: bit.ly/3NnWajf Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Hua Hin Hotels: www.agoda.com/city/hua-hin-cha-am-th.html?cid=1898974 Bangkok Hotels www.agoda.com/city/bangkok-th.html?cid=1898974 Cheers! STL

[@mercy2me1]

Love your price/budget mentality. I don’t mind a used car that runs, a studio to live in, cheap & great food to eat. I guess you can say I’m a minimalist. Less is better to enjoy life to the fullest. 😊

[@SideTripLife]

hear-hear! STL

[@Adam-ei5it]

Slt is my only and favourite youtuber about Thailand. Always clear and informative. There's no BS in this man. Just nice human being.

[@joelmonkley6177]

These are the best videos on condos this gentleman knows what people want i love the size of the the condos plus the have real balconies that you can do something with

[@clay7826]

Babe wake up, new STL dropped.

[@markturner5858]

Exactly 💯🙌🏾😫😎

[@mbshop-ee9ln]

💯

[@joezip6389]

I find myself watching your videos twice, so much good information to retain.

[@ScottBlinnn-rc8wt]

Another great video! Sunday morning coffee with STL is one of my favorite things!

[@mikeyboy3054]

Great video showing us the long term options. Thanks STL!

[@laisonalbarado]

Very nice condo, especially the last one. It’s just a tad over what I what I want to spend.

[@BiffBurns]

Great show never been there. I alway's stay in Korat then travel when I'm there. Never heard of this place. I'm 60 yrs old and have 2 yrs until I can retire. Love your show. Stay cool,kind and generous.

[@ma3stro681]

Korat is a long way from the ocean … 😂

[@LGandM]

Another great video, thank you. I enjoy all the little places you stop into and show us.

[@RutsNew]

I LOVE waking up to your videos! Thank you for another splendid shot of the area; as always, it was very informative. Your videos make me want to jump on the first plane out, but patience is virtue…I guess. Have a great week and more pleasant travels.

[@marqui1968]

Same 😭😭😭 ✈️

[@stevenhull5025]

86,000 to buy or rent at 400pm. As I am an old codger I will rent as it would take me 18 years paying 400pm before I reach the price of 86,000 and that is paying cash. With a mortgage and its associated interest payments it would be more like 150,000 so add another 13 years to the 18 years = 31 years.

[@ma3stro681]

Never buy in Thailand. Just rent and move whenever you want. Why anyone would ever want to be stuck in one place is beyond me … 😎

[@robertburnett6348]

Favorite vlog. No close ups of host stuffing face with food and host looking at something. Great descriptions. Wouldn't mind longer vds. Thanks.

[@glennmcgee1729]

Another helpful review STL, anything near Hua Hin where I plan to relocate is appreciated. I've been watching Thai videos like this for years and must say your info and style is one of the best.

[@freetowander]

Love your condo vids, its so crazy the amount we pay in other parts of the world, makes us really think about some serious life choices, keep it up!

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Have a nice day and beautiful beach and nice condo 😊👍🏖🏝🌴

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@deancorbet7365]

Wow that 2br place looks incredible. Would love to live in something like that long term. TY for showing this kind of content, it is harder to find. There's no way my wife and I could live long term in a 30sqm condo but these look incredible and Sam Roi Yot looks amazing to me. Can't wait to see for myself.

[@PS-gm7vg]

incredible properties!! nice find!

[@KrisWustrow]

Sunday morning here in South Carolina, and now so excited to find a new STL video uploaded !!

[@javier.lazaro1976]

Amazing views with drones! You should use this tool much more! Good job! I like your videos

[@ejdermercan]

It`s really good pricess ( Cheap ) thx for your Video`s

[@rudyhachey7440]

Hi Mr. STL.. Much enjoyed the tour, you take us to so many beautiful areas. Great condo viewing as well! Sam Roi Yot just amazing, great beaches and very lade back, my kinda place!! Sweet Honda, serving you well...As awlays look forward to the next. Cheers!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Rudy! Glad you enjoyed it. STL

[@tigerspiritjourney]

Wow, this place, so far resonates with me the most! As a Canuck-former- Vancouverite (Kitsilano/ English Bay ) girl, now living in Sweden, I think this is the location I've been looking for! Thank you so much for these videos! The best on KZbin!! Love your sense of humour as well!! 😂Going to marathon-watch all your videos, then hopefully be in Thailand in the new year! Cheers!! 😄👍

[@SideTripLife]

I used to live on English Bay, had an amazing view, great hood too, aquabus to Granville Island, steps to the seawall, etc. However, Thailand is a fraction of the cost and great lifestyle as well. Enjoy! STL

[@Satori.108]

STL rocks! I don't understand the price hike on the second condos. The first place was top notch.

[@mybestpieces]

Love it. I have contacted Kooki and am thinking about the big place. I offered half what they were asking and they may go for it!! They have a lot of empty places they need to fill

[@mauihowey]

Great drone views of the beach…..we kayaked around the islands a few months ago…..and some really cool places to rent without breaking the bank…..loved the video STL!

[@SheilaS-pn5bt]

A customized version of House Hunters International, just for me. ;)

[@mia.m..]

Thanks for showing 2 bed as well. Really interesting, keep the info coming. You're helping in our plan to escape the rat race and living our dream xxx

[@wannyfairy7993]

I love the content you bring us. It maakes us dream of far away places in tropical paradise.

[@KingBrew187]

Great vid. Informative and entertaining as always. Love the real time view you get from seeing you drive around too. My only complaint, it’s too short! I’d love to watch this for 40 mins maybe longer

[@robertburnett6348]

Agree .

[@antruok4950]

The prices are always good - rent or buy 👌 looking good , we are all moving in 😃👍👋🙏

[@jimbrown2485]

Thanks again🍀 really good show 🏝

[@turtle900]

Has someone commented b4 me (surely) ? Re the fact that STL is the goat Music Selector ! Perfect tunes & some that make me race to Shazam them :) (Ref, that bass groove that comes in at 1:41)

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Turtle!

[@ricktandron3669]

Great job, Captain Canuck!! You rock!

[@SideTripLife]

CC love it! (also short for Canadian Club rye whiskey eh;)

[@faustinodibauda251]

Loved it great little side trip.

[@dannylblom7174]

Fantastic video as always!

[@bellaportaustralia]

We love all your videos the longer the better. Cheers from Australia 🦘

[@johnjoe_247]

DIDN'T want it to end

[@sifalislam4732]

This is a beautiful and wonderful place for those looking for calm. The question is, is the rent value 15,000 baht, including electricity and the internet? Can you explain and thank you for the effort?

[@jackbaldwin3649]

Great tours again!! Thank you for featuring the two bedroom! I was one of the people that asked about this. Did Kookie tell you how much a two bedroom would cost to buy? ขอบคุณ!

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks! She said must ask owner. 'Kookie' was super nice, so if interested just drop her a line. STL

[@jackbaldwin3649]

@@SideTripLife Thank you!! Amazing apartment!

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya. STL. Great last video. All your videos are good. Always great to see drone footage. Lovely places. Always informative. Great video. That was a short video. I look forward to the next. Happy Monday.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Nicky! Your latest vid, that log bigger than Buddy but no prob lol! STL

[@NickyDunn]

@@SideTripLife 😁😂

[@jimreed7280]

Your videos are absolutely brilliant

[@paulmarso1220]

Like the vids, keep it up! One way to possibly help the glare from the dash, is put a small hand towel on the dash. My mum always did that and it helped a lot. Cheers!!

[@andrewpascoe8655]

You are good on the drone amigo. Thanks.

[@garyl7741]

Thx for all ur condo videos. One suggestion, it would be great to include extraneous costs such as internet and utilities. Also, if washer is included for short/long term stays...thx.

[@thewing331]

Hi I was surprised that you did not rent one of the fisherman condo's ( I think that was the name) they were really beautiful. All the best and love your blog style and content.☘️👍

[@SideTripLife]

Hi, still exploring but was/am tempted! Someone else also commented just today that they went by Fisherman's and it was even cheaper than the $215 month i quoted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bITMh5Wnh9eiodk

[@rolandthe1st]

Great video again! Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Roland! STL

[@skwong2005]

Which brand and model is your drone? Enjoy your videos. Great job editing them

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks. DJI Mini 2

[@lutach]

Another great video, thank you.

[@SideTripLife]

Thank you! STL

[@malin5468]

These condos are excellent value compared with what you can get in Hua Hin. I will have a look when I come in September. Thanks for doing the research.

[@SideTripLife]

My Hua Hin condos tour btw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWwd3x6rqufjbs

[@malin5468]

@@SideTripLife Thanks!

[@WanderlustReports]

Great vid as usual! Against the dashboard reflection, you can find black dashboard carpets. Not very elegant but so useful for filming 😀

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks, also for good suggestion. Yes, I have to order a dash cover when I'm static somewhere, or maybe get one made.

[@mcclintock7780]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for doing these condo tours. She mentioned how well you spoke Thai, do you have any advice for someone trying to learn the language?

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks! She was just being polite lol. My Thai is actually crap Khrup but enough to get by. Best learn a few phrases and keep expanding. Many online courses too. STL

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

You can lay a dark towel over the dash. This is good for the GoPro, good for your eyes and also good for the dash so you can sell the car for 50K again when you're done with it.

[@robertyou9030]

Keep up the good work really enjoy your videos and thank you

[@happywealthy4508]

Great video😊 Where are all the tourists? Looks like you have the area to yourself. Definitely on our radar when we return thanks to you STL😊

[@SideTripLife]

Yep, few tourists along this stretch of coast (happily, for me at least;) But it can get a bit busier on weekends, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJLFaXSVnrWsf6c

[@tototata9783]

Great video. You are becoming my favourite channel 😅

[@bill1806]

I liked the first one. Massive. 😊

[@RobFomenko]

Nice. I would go for the less-expensive one as well although the view from the second building was phenomenal. Too bad there's not a bike path down that road there into the main part of town. Or is there? Didn't see one.

[@SideTripLife]

it's approx a 1 mile laneway to beach rd which then has a dedicated bike/walking path all the way along Dolphin Bay

[@LEObondTraveller]

I'm still waiting for your Mini Moke Californian to arrive (-:

[@michaelteter]

Interesting. The first building is closer to the beach, and the views are pretty good... and it's 400 per month vs 625. Not much to think about, as far as I can tell.

[@lorraine725]

love the first condo for the price

[@jonklause5130]

Nice Thank You.

[@joewalton6056]

Thanks STL!

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

wow no talking heads!! I like it.

[@AnanthaNatureFotos]

Thank you! What about laundry facilities? Insuite?

[@idkyoo]

is rent is only $400 bux i think it's a smarter choice to just rent than buy since it would take almost 18 years to cover that cost. and you're not tied down to that place and these days it's quite hard to make a return on renting out thai condos

[@ujazz09]

Great video! Is it hard to find used cars in that price range? Where did you buy it?

[@SideTripLife]

Just a random FB post. Luckily it all checked out at the mechanic + proper blue book, tax etc. STL

[@georgeparis6729]

👍🙏 another informative blog mate Just arrived Hua Hin yesterday Will be heading your way next couple of days From video to reality, can’t wait 😊 Had a look at a couple of condos at kao takiab today Ridiculously overpriced and 70 baht sq/m cam fee Don’t forget to ask about cam on the properties, makes a huge difference, some include balconies in sq/m pricing, some don’t

[@francisinghels9765]

So nice quiet area, so cheap Condo!

[@kevinthailand2567]

This is definitely a high season video cause I was there last week (June 14) and it was dead and most places were shuttered. It was better a bit further north and the options were better too as an expat

[@SideTripLife]

Nope Kev, was there a week or so ahead of you (but on a Saturday thus more folks about, Long lay market also open). But as stated in the vid, weekdays almost got the place to yourself, esp in these dog days of low season. Btw, here's my vid from just a bit further North: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6ivgq1rfNubrrM

[@joewalton6056]

Outstanding agin!!!

[@user-ex2wy6te5k]

That's exciting. A great video. Total Get! Question for you STL do you have a long-term Visa or do you have to leave every 6 months? Is that why you go to Indonesia sometimes? Would love to see if you got a video on Vietnam and hear your opinions about the difference between Thailand and Vietnam. No e drone work. Do a fake UFO...I mean UAP video! I'm sure you heard about the Las Vegas aliens last week.....

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks. Long term visa. Vegas Aliens? Blender, CGI, and AI + gullible Twitter users (=majority btw;) may be the final downfall of the West lol. However, some fellow 'alien' Canucks helped bring Vegas a real phenomenon last week, Lord Stanley's Cup. My Vietnam vid btw: Expat looks at living in Vietnam HCMC kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDLd2CHhZebjdU

[@snoopybluejeans]

Canuck here, Vancouver. I'm looking for 2 bedrooms as well

[@shirleyboy8859]

Well they look good to me..... They do have some fantastic property over there.... I would go for a 2 bed with Private grounds near the Sea but with a view.... When Lotto comes to call I will give you a call STL...... :-))

[@shogunfogun]

Just to clarify. 60k bhat is $1700 usd, today’s conversion. You can buy that 48 sq.ft condo for this price? Is that what I’m seeing?

[@specialized500]

Doesn't look 67 sq m . The balcony looks big though

[@mikeroberts9911]

How is the mosquito situation in this area, please?

[@peteg1262]

Hello everyone Looks beautiful. Can anyone please tell me if they still burn trash around there? I was in Asia before and had to leave because of breathing problems Thank you very much

[@SideTripLife]

Best avoid the North Jan-Mar. This year even spread to the South as the inversion layer stretched much farther. My vid about burning season and potential solutions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGbdaGepndKcoMk

[@dugfriendly]

I’d love the villas ❤

[@rossjulian7990]

hi, one important thing about older honda's, make sure you change the timing belt or you will get stranded somewhere. should be done every 100 000 km

[@SideTripLife]

All checked out tikitiboo, 2000's Hondas Consumer Reports # 1 used car on the planet. Having said that, EV's with 20 moving parts looking more and more inviting...

[@Originalman144]

@@SideTripLife EV battery replacement makes the savings moot. Crazy prices for new batteries. There will be lots of very upset EV drivers in the near future.

[@SideTripLife]

@J Williams thanks for the comment J, to which many may agree (but mainly due to mass misinformation campaigns via echo chamber 'news'/opinion gathering, ie Twitter, FB, 'Pragar U' lol;) 1st, FOR the record, I do NOT agree with Govt's mandating we MUST switch to EVs by xx date etc, or mandating we MUST switch period (also we STILL need oil and will for some time to come). Also, I absolutely LOVE esp classic petrol cars. Regarding your points about EV batteries, that used to be true with 1st gen EVs years ago (ie: Nissan Leaf 1st generation). However, new tech EV batteries can now easily last beyond 200,000 miles or 15-20 years (Consumer Reports study) and currently degrade avg 2.3% per year (used and maintained well, better tech like Tesla lost just 12% after 200,000 miles). So new tech batteries can generally last the lifetime of an EV car or beyond. Tesla battery report: insideevs.com/news/664106/tesla-battery-capacity-degradation-average-2022/ Currently, battery replacement is indeed costly (for the few that actually need to within their lifetime, est 1.5% of all EVs & mostly the old 1st generation ones). But even those costs have dropped from $1300 per kWh just a few years ago to just $130 per kWh now. That cost will continue to drop and the lifespan will continue to improve as will the technology. After a battery is past its optimum (likely 500,000 miles in near future) it can be used for home or commercial building solar storage etc, then used in forklifts etc etc and finally 90% recycled. Add to this electric cars cost less than half to 'fuel' + avg 20 moving drivetrain parts to maintain vs 2000+ on a petrol motor, plus, living in Bangkok choking on fumes and noise... heck, it's just starting to make more sense and well, cents. My bigger fear vs battery degradation, is those still stuck in an echo-chamber of old disinformation are unwittingly assisting us being left behind globally (along with the high paying jobs & assoc industries that come from the new tech). Meanwhile, the likes of China are literally charging ahead and probably laughing at us squabbling over disinformation (on both sides) squandering our time and opportunities, making it even easier for them to blow right by us. Sad... STL

[@bigcity2085]

I love this channel. Question; is Thailand....getting hotter ? Do power failures happen like in Puerto Rico or other ...places ? In other words , if you didn't have air con....you would be toast ? I know, night time is the right time; what's the temp. in Farenheit at nite near the ocean...would you sleep with your windows open and get the breeze ?

[@kasiainwonderland]

Awesome!!!

[@Claudia-yd3dd]

I love your videos. What’s your equipment? I would appreciate if you would show how you do it. Thank you, greetings from Germany

[@davidli5115]

Paradise!!!

[@SoloDoloTravel]

@Sidetriplife You’ve been showing us some amazing gems. I’m early 40s and I’m pretty sure you are a few years older? But I think you may have the same reservations as me. These are all nice getaways.. but it would be too quiet/slow/boring for a many of us who are not in their slow go years of their lives. Think you (and I) still need that bigger city conveniences and action. But great places for those who want very slow living and or older.

[@randyirvine5858]

I'm obviously way behind watching this. Did you find your new beach abode?

[@SideTripLife]

Currently here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2rNpWZ4frGjibs (will be back to continue my Thai coast home tour soon;)

[@burakylmaz5504]

hi from Türkiye 🇹🇷 🤟

[@vonnyjennings]

Hi! I recently found your channel and really enjoy your video! I am planning to retire in Hua Hin but I have a question for You! How is Cha-am different than Hua Hin??

[@SideTripLife]

Best to show you: Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4WYlXloo9dgaK8 And Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2W1lWailM5pp9k

[@rb666-33]

Is there property taxes and monthly maintenance fees in these condos?

[@andy-travels2345]

hi i love the area,, prices are really good.. i perfer the ground units,, i hate waiting for lifts lol

[@SideTripLife]

Personally love a high floor for the view. However, if the ground floor opens onto grass or a pool, I'm in!

[@coryoliver39]

When you do condo tours, can you list if they accept pets, please? I enjoy your content. Thank you for what you do

[@SideTripLife]

So sorry, forgot to ask! Really must try to remember. Thanks, STL

[@aloquicious]

Really nice! Thanks

[@ThatOneGuy-hp2pb]

Are you gonna set up around there?

[@frankiesmart1113]

Nice 👍

[@jonmaher2531]

Answer is "rent". Based on the amount of asking rent and normal investment calculations, the unit from an investment prospective would only be about half of the $86K asking price. Honda/Toyota of course are both excellent cars. You also mentioned negotiating on an already low rent. Your my kind of guy. I'm guessing you might be Canadian. They seem to be pretty conservative - almost tight one might say. I'm not, but much respect. LOL Good work, my man.

[@petegeoffrey4939]

Be nice if you got a rug or something for the dashboard to stop the annoying reflection. A suggestion from a fellow west coast Canuck.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks. Will do as soon as I can get static and order one. STL

[@WxM3008WxM]

How much for utilities

[@kcl2862]

There is a hotel on accessible by driving on the beach south of you and south of the river. Only place I’ve been where you had to drive on beach . Owner of blue bay drove me there

[@SideTripLife]

KCL, Interesting. Recall name of hotel? Not Hansar right?

[@lmarcus8697]

Yes it is

[@lmarcus8697]

Went to a weeding on the beach at low tide in front of the hotel. Absolutely unique.

[@travellingtascha]

Can you ad in your future videos if cats are allowed?