A Typical Westerner Retired in Thailand (Apparently)

[@commuterbranchline8132]

I tip my hat to you Tony, you worked hard (double shifts) and sacrificed (living in a box room) to get yourself into the position that you can do what you wish. Most people don’t have a plan or the balls to do what you have done, so good luck to ya!

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you so much for understanding my passion thank you 🙏

[@LS-id5hc]

You are the best life smart. you alone have made this happen. You have my respect and people are here as you are doing this without the Degrees, money from relatives and without a well paid job helping you to live abroad. You are the best of the British you didn't let the hardness of the UK take away your dreams. I love watching and researching my escape I cannot cope with the western news or governments and control. Thank you Rocket Man from Suffolk.

[@rockettravels1977]

What a fantastic comment thank you very much

[@adelejones5059]

Well said LS , nothing worth staying in uk for. And yes well done with following your dream 👍🏻

[@mrporkster1617]

Ignore the haters, you look really happy. Good Luck to you. That last bit at the end , the cafe with the beach view. Nice! 👍😊👍

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks! 😃

[@anthonydear4708]

Never judge a book by its cover! Just discovered your channel. Subscribed!

[@rockettravels1977]

thank you very much

[@MattOF89]

Again, love how happy you are in these videos. Enjoy🎉

[@rockettravels1977]

Yay, thank you!

[@mimeartiste887]

Excellent video Tony! the kind of travelling I do around Thailand. Don't worry about what viewers assume by your looks or character just do what you preferIf there is a distinction is you work very hard at what you do, bit like Sean King

[@rockettravels1977]

Sean was my inspiration to set up the channel you

[@adrianhartley4268]

Nice job Tony, you're looking well and clearly enjoying your new life 😎

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 🙏

[@stusmith7580]

class vlog Tony enjoyed it so much so different from the other stuff out there keep them coming bud

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrPovey75]

My wife and I love all your videos. We watch from start to finish on all of them.

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you very much happy days

[@rgman8974]

Really enjoyed that video. Always interesting to see the other side of Thailand. People who criticise can always choose not to watch. Keep going with the videos. Even sitting in a bar and watching the Thai world go by is interesting for us who haven't been as adventurous as you👍🙏

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adelejones5059]

New to the channel and catching up. Fantastic drone footage 👍🏻💯. I visited Bangkok and Cha am and Hua Hin many years ago, would love to go back. Enjoy your retirement Tony, stay safe.

[@rockettravels1977]

Awesome, thank you!🙏

[@davidslowhand5172]

Nice bit of cheeky drone footage towards the end. Good to see your enjoying yourself out and about, and who wouldn't be happy in that little piece of paradise you found to enjoy a Chang?

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic happy days

[@AndrewElwood-cx3ui]

Love your videos pal ! 😉very informative and genuine live the dream 🙌

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you like them!

[@KevinofWessex]

Hey Toni... I've just stumbled across your channel... good luck in your new life..

[@rockettravels1977]

Welcome!!🙏

[@theaquaescape8376]

Really loved the video, thanks for posting. Been glued to your videos while working the night shift.

[@rockettravels1977]

thank you very much

[@vernonrockett4207]

Great video. I am visiting Cha-Am for the first time today. Beautiful beach.

[@rockettravels1977]

Have fun!

[@SlimMac11]

I really enjoy and learn from your channel. Anyone posting anything negative is simply jealous. Keep crushing it!

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 🙏

[@ExploringSumatra]

Love watching your vlogs Tony. You are so relaxed and confident in front of the camera - something we still struggle with! Hope you can come visit us in Toba soon :)

[@rockettravels1977]

hi Carly and agung thanks for your kind comment definitely coming back to Sumatra iam your biggest fan I would love to meet you guys so much positive happy energy have a fantastic day

[@KaylemChapman]

My new favourite channel 🎉 almost died on that bridge mate 😂😂

[@rockettravels1977]

Bridges lol great fun 🤩

[@sabrown3551]

Your excitement is infectious

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 🙏

[@mlee888]

Just subbed after KZbin algorithm recommended your channel on selling your house 👍.

[@rockettravels1977]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@richardoldroyd3336]

Great blog Tony so interesting keep going mate with your really good videos 📹

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 🙏

[@VanLife_At_Last]

great vid rocket

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 😊

[@GrahamleeDeakin]

Great videos mate. You enjoy yourself 👊

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks 👍

[@chugsy.]

1:20 nothing wrong with being a working class skinhead retired in thailand imo 🍻

[@rockettravels1977]

Punk with no hair lol 😅

[@MrZapataJones]

You're a nice bloke, dont listen to the negativity!

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks I don’t anymore

[@jrrand3819]

Great video! Different to the usual. I need a middle class and proud t-shirt.

[@rockettravels1977]

Yes why not lol

[@jampasurprenant1794]

The video was awesome especially the fishing village and you were wonderful I love it and enjoy watching.

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jodu626]

fair play mate. you worked hard for it. enjoy your time. you’ve probably got a few burmese workers there aswell

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks for your comment

[@mattshaw1931]

Thanks for the insight into the fishing village, enjoying your vlogs....you're doing great!

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks for watching!

[@MFCHRIS75]

I really enjoy your channel, you are very respectful to everyone you meet and look to enjoy what you explore be it grand (beaches, views, parks) or not so much (bridge, barking dogs). Sometimes its the little things that stand out, a smile, a welcome, some fruit. I wouldnt say you are typical at all, just do it your own way, most viewers will see thst you are being true to your stlye.

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you very much!

[@AjayRohaz]

Another GREAT video ! It is wonderful to see how happy you are and exploring Hua Hin and the areas close by. After watching hundreds of hours of video from KZbinrs it feels like Hua Hin has it all :) 10 min North, South, or West you can explore and there are always great things to see !

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic happy days

[@31interact]

Great content love watching your blogs you come across a very genuine guy I hope you continue to make more blogs thanks

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic comment thank you 🙏

[@dh8822]

You come across as a decent down to earth bloke mate! Loving the content 👍🏼

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic comment thank you

[@ONealMusicStudio]

The weather change seems to be hitting us all in the throat! But we really need the rain! Yeah most of us live just a pretty normal life here. I’ve never been to any of the bars here and I don’t even drink. Good restaurants, night markets and music venues are where we hang out. And now that my wife is pregnant with our first kid (I’m 64 and my wife of 13 years is 33) we just hang out at home lately and enjoy our pool! What beach is that? How far south? Beautiful! That bridge is crazy! Enjoy your day!

[@rockettravels1977]

happy days for you and your family fantastic comment

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

Oh that’s brilliant, when you’re 80 , your son will be 16 , that’s brilliant

[@ikwilnietmijneigennaamgebr2857]

Should have risked it 12 years ago. Well, at least the little fella will have enough time to spend with his "granddad'

[@orawan1982]

Congratulations on your retirement mate, great to see you smashing it on KZbin. All the best

[@rockettravels1977]

Much appreciated

[@Project_Weaver]

Loving the Drone footage at the end Tone, Nice little touch

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevincowley4579]

Nice one rocket it’s great viewing Ratchanee also loves your videos 100 %

[@rockettravels1977]

Oi oi mate see you guys again one day

[@brianstreet7377]

Good to see your west ham tee shirt coyi

[@RichardO1369]

A happy hammer!!

[@briancuthbert4508]

Just started watching/ subscribed!! Keep Them coming mate!! ☺️

[@rockettravels1977]

Welcome aboard!

[@pete106]

Super super cool video RT, exploring the boondocks, ally’s and back roads are the best days out man. Will try for a cheeky Chang catch up when there in July 🍺

[@rockettravels1977]

Happy days

[@DavidSaysell]

Very interesting to see off the beaten track ...think I should be there sooner

[@rockettravels1977]

Happy days

[@31interact]

Fantastic drone footage loved your blog

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@antrimlady]

Great video,really enjoyed it thank you 😊

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@THEPete_]

Class video, really enjoying your channel content - keep it up 👏🏻

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@naturewatchth]

Hi mate. I think not speaking basic Thai and using pidgin English when talking to the locals are also common traits among many foreigners living here. Nice drone footage and music. You should do more of that😊

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks for your comment

[@simon-croft]

My new go to Thai channel, love it. Dont worry about the haters, fantastic vlog, never seen that part or Pranburi, keeping it real !

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you so much 👍

[@1ADP]

Yes great entertainment looking forward to more videos, (Lao) next 😀I see not much healthy and safety down on the wharf very wise keeping of those rickety boards also as you said beware of the dogs keep safe.

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 🙏

[@smashed2352]

Nice vid, interesting to see a different side of Thailand. Far from a typical westerner think you're a good representative.

[@rockettravels1977]

thank you very much

[@tonystockwin9508]

Hi Tony just started watching your videos looks like you have found your paradise in life good on you enjoy your retirement 👴🏻

[@rockettravels1977]

Happy days

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

New sub here mate you're living your dream and it takes some big bollocks to sell up and move into a new lifestyle and society. I find channels like yours fascinating God bless you and your family keep living the dream and let the haters hate..its all they have in their lives lol

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic comment thank you 🙏

[@Mangkut73]

Hy Rocket, We are not typical,we are special. Chok dee krap Greetings Markus

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank friend

[@ploppy193]

I think you're so brave to follow your dreams like this. I wouldn't have the confidence, since I had a car crash (not my fault) I've lost what little confidence I had. Take care, super cool. 👍

[@rockettravels1977]

push yourself my friend

[@darrenoak7187]

I think he is in Thailand having great educational adventures. That is awsome, you cannot put a price on that.

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you 🙏

[@KevinMoran-ft1kz]

Fare play to you mate , I think your video are more entertaining than Eastenders )), you're living your dream , and good luck to you , and stay safe

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic happy days

[@DavidHowellC]

ignore any haters, just jealous! you do you - fair play ;)

[@rockettravels1977]

Hard to ignore but easy to deal with

[@Unknown65151]

‘What’s he doing in Thailand’ living a better life than us in England, Good weather, Lifestyles good, And much more affordable to live, Good on you 😊

[@rockettravels1977]

Well said

[@des632]

Your enjoying yourself 👍👍

[@rockettravels1977]

Always!

[@desmcleod2604]

Nice vlog tony been watching you now since you started your getting more and more confident your doing well What was that bar called nice spot wil catch up with you when we get there in a couple months

[@rockettravels1977]

Happy days thanks for your comment

[@fondavesthailandadventures5366]

That bridge has been like that for yonks, Nuts ah! Mate you are no Rod Stewart.....haha Good fun and interesting video

[@rockettravels1977]

Who’s rod stewart lol 😂

[@fondavesthailandadventures5366]

@@rockettravels1977 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnmaxwell5597]

Great video. I hope to see you again in Dr Feelgoods take care Maxi

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks, you too!

[@imapadlock]

Super cool count ->

[@dalepatterson1526]

great video Tony, THE BOSS needs to teach more thai so you can speak tot he locals more lol

[@rockettravels1977]

I do speak a little Thai but choose not to on the channel as my pronunciation is not great 👍

[@RogerH-vq3gx]

hey man you look great stuff the haters rock on dude

[@rockettravels1977]

the more they hate the more I love I found happiness in life and no one is going to stop me thanks for your support have a fantastic day

[@KRISEXILE]

I just started watching you recently, love your joyfulness and exiting that fcking rat race!

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic happy days

[@colinsmith7576]

Thanks Tony, your vlog makes me think, what am I doing wasting what little time I have left in the UK? My worry is that I would soon get bored. Do you have any hobbies or interests? All the best and good luck.

[@rockettravels1977]

Never get bored in Thailand so much to explore

[@leewellstead2305]

Your living the dream. Just shows you that you don't need a lot of money.

[@rockettravels1977]

Happy days

[@shaun7638]

Rocket man i have subbed from the beginning ,please Stay the same i can easily relate to your vlogs and find your content great to watch whilst recovering from Chemo. Love youe Tee shirt btw my man...

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic comment happy days

[@lostboi3974]

Be careful buddy. Those bridges will get you.

[@rockettravels1977]

I do try to be careful most of the time

[@mj6447]

That bridge I have drive over it many times its scary

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic

[@sino9627]

We all get stereotyped, I’m married to my Thai wife ,live up north east Thailand ,people. Tourists don’t see the real Thailand it’s a beautiful country

[@rockettravels1977]

Happy days

[@arthursleep8307]

Great vlog

[@rockettravels1977]

Glad you enjoyed

[@geoffreydavies6570]

Well you get a big👍up from me for calling it Hua-hin, and not Whaaa-hin like other vlogers 👍

[@rockettravels1977]

Hua Hin so good they named it twice

[@garymullins5747]

Enjoy video sorry but you going across bridge was hilarious

[@ThaiCarnivore]

I think you are in Paknampran at the end.

[@rockettravels1977]

Yes 👍

[@neilw5198]

Hey mate I'm a recent subscriber....take no notice of the bullshit negative comments. When I heard your story of how you set your retirement plan in action and all the hard graft you did to get where you are, I applaud 👏 u my friend....you are an inspiration not a white tourist chasing young skirt...best wishes to you and the boss. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@rockettravels1977]

Thank you so very much fantastic comment

[@nicholasmassey6941]

I want to do what you're doing, i'm gonna try and go by the time i'm 41. So 5 year plan.

[@rockettravels1977]

Go for it

[@garymullins5747]

No you are not why do people judge and tar everyone with the same brush take no notice you enjoy you deserve it

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks 🙏

[@petermann223]

That will be the air conditioning giving you a sore throat!try switch it off at night if possible?

[@rockettravels1977]

Thanks 🙏

[@Vlogging.on.a.donkey]

I’m like you , I’m a working class man , not very sociable and very shy , could I make it in Thailand?

[@mimeartiste887]

Definitely lots of guys having the problem of not fitting in Western Society but getting on OK in Thailand.

[@rockettravels1977]

Push your boundaries and you will achieve

[@123prestolee]

All anyone who settles with a Thai half their age needs to consider is, would they climb on board someone twice their age. It’s just a business transaction, and if you remember this, then all will be good.

[@Kiee279]

She ain’t half his age😂 he’s been with her 22 years I’m sure he said on another video so your just assuming shit

[@rockettravels1977]

lol what ya on about lol 😂

[@123prestolee]

@@Kiee279 Jesus - ‘you’re’. I’m just giving free advice to pretty much ALL the idiots who fall into this trap.

[@Kiee279]

@@rockettravels1977 me? lol

[@STEVIWONDER27]

I would love to retire abroad but I have kids n grand kids you never know I'm 54 now so a few years to go yet..

[@Generalumbongo]

excuses

[@rockettravels1977]

Go for it make a plan thanks for comment

[@johnrobinson6933]

Take it your not a dog man Tony???😃

[@rockettravels1977]

Woof 🐶

[@sttnmal]

Some one how is real Quality

[@timmykerley6847]

Do what you want fuck everyone else!!!!

[@rockettravels1977]

Absolutely 👍

[@dingo1372]

Mate it’s your life , we’re only here once , enjoy your life , what you are doing is what most men would love to do , because England is totally fucked & far to expensive not like Thailand ❤

[@rockettravels1977]

I have a dream

[@highcompressionhead7940]

Do you speak Thai?

[@rockettravels1977]

Nid noi

[@ISpeakthetruth15]

Hi Tony. Maybe when you want to relate to local people, you remove your shades. Some people don't feel good trying to communicate with people who don't show their eyes. Just a thought mate.

[@rockettravels1977]

ok

[@mrdan7740]

Integrate? 😅 think you mean communicate!

[@rockettravels1977]

Whichever whatever

[@LOSTmanONTHEINTERNET]

You should learn a few words. Even if it is just "fish", "chicken" etc.. and get used to saying hello in their language too...

[@rockettravels1977]

I do speak a little thai but not on my channel I get more than enough grief for my level of spoken English thanks for you comment

[@rsanders1569]

I think for the most part, Tattoos are no longer the taboo that they were from the 50's to the late 70's. They are now a status symbol that reflects wealth to some extent. And to be honest, you seem to be the sweetest vlogger out there. You are authentic, kind, genuine, and smile from beginning to end. Don't let folks get you down. There are some absolutely dreadful Thai vloggers. Peace to you and the boss. Yeah never take that bridge again. 🙂

[@rockettravels1977]

Fantastic comment thank you as for the bridges ? lol 😜