Biggest Reason Expats in Thailand Will Leave in 2021? (Thailand vs Philippines)

Are retirees and expats in Thailand will be leaving for somewhere else in 2021? If so, what made this happened? Did the Thai Immigration Police announce a national campaign AGAINST foreigners?
Are foreigners not welcome in the country anymore? Are foreigners with a valid visa are getting told they are no longer welcome?
Are expats who remain in Thailand or people coming here in the future have a ton of walls to smash through with new rules and regulations?
Is it a place full of scammers? With all sorts of scams like the bar girl scam, bullet-in luggage scam and so on. Is it unsafe?
According to a KZbin video made by an Australian living in the Philippines, he says all of those things are true but are they?
I’m going to react to his video and give you my opinion. We’ll have a look if what he said in his video is true or not, or half-truth, should you take his videos seriously or not.
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[@didierplouhinec4899]

This australian was formerly vlogging about how perfect was her thai wife and how happy he was in Chiang-Mai. He always said she was better than any other woman, he was blaming the expats who were married to Isaan ladies met in touristic towns . When he got serious health problems and a wheel chair, her so perfect and trusty thai wife left him, so he went to live in the Philippines. Being rich, he immediately found again the perfect and reliable partner, and most of his videos are now oriented to tell Philippina girls are better than thai ladies. He seems all his videos are throwing tons of shit on Thailand. I do not believe or trust this aussie. This is my personnal opinion.

[@smatt3219]

Spot on

[@sokapokvic2514]

Count and judge entire country as a very bad country and full of bad people? Not a rocket science to know that something wrong with his mentality.

[@williamwallace4068]

Wats his channel called

[@sokapokvic2514]

@@williamwallace4068 His channel is "The expats report"

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

F@#k him

[@willembrouwer821]

I AM A RETIRED EXPAT , LIVING IN THAILAND SINCE 1997 ; I HAVE A NONIMMIGRANT TYPE "O" VISUM , EACH YEAR EXTENDED FOR 12 MONTHS ON RETIREMENT BASIS. EVERY YEAR WHEN I EXTEND MY STATUS THE STAFF AT THE IMMIGRATION ARE VERY HELPFULL AND FRIENDLY. I TAKE CARE THAT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE AND ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. FROM THE MOMENT THAT I GIVE MY PASSPORT UNTILL I GET BACK MY PASSPORT WITH THE EXTENSION OF STAY , I NEVER IN ALL THOSE YEARS WAITED LONGER THAN 20 MINUTES. AFTER THE MANY "COMPLAINS" FROM FARANGS , I WANTED TO MAKE THIS STATEMENT.!! I FEEL HAPPY IN THAILAND.!!

[@wilspu5590]

Sir

[@ttdenadaabba2149]

In part I agree with you, however kicking out the Foreigners has greatly backfired not only on the Government of Thailand , but the entire tourist industry as a whole! EMPTY- 1. BEACHES ⛱ 2. BARS. 3. HOTELS. 4. RESTAURANTS. 5. AIRPORTS. All have been Completely "EMPTY" for 1 solid YEAR! In clear words sir "YOU CAN'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU"!!

[@Hazokny]

Sure you can. Especially if you care more about the livelihood of your people than tourists. Nothing made covid spread faster than tourism. Maybe you’re not as special as you think you are.

[@michaelm7555]

i have been in Thailand for 3 years and i haven't been scammed once nor have i ever felt scared the locals are beautiful people

[@milvan6829]

Hahahaha lucky chap...scammers everywhere ...can't avoid them.

[@milvan6829]

Hahahaha lucky chap...scammers everywhere ...can't avoid them.

[@michaelm7555]

Only dumbasses get scammed

[@michaelm7555]

@frog- eye I wouldn't say so, when you actually make some effort with Thai people and learn the language and culture they bend over backwards for you!

[@michaelm7555]

@frog- eye maybe you're just a shitty person I get showered with gifts all the time

[@alanharrison694]

If you look back at his channel, he had the highest praise for Thailand until his girlfriend did him wrong! Made him bitter about the country. Both countries have their positive and negative aspects, but I still think I get the biggest bang for the buck in Thailand and definitely better infrastructure and a healthier diet. Been going to both for 18-years.🙏🏼

[@user-ph1cd6ri7t]

Just what I thought he has a girlfriend in the Philippines now so is praising the Philippines .

[@Whalewraith]

What happend with his girl? He does seem very salty for someone who obviously has a lot of experience with Thailand.

[@nottheguardian7955]

@@Whalewraith He knackered his knee and she chucked him limping didn't fit with her image. Seriously.

[@Whalewraith]

@@nottheguardian7955 wow! Does explain the salty attitude though.

[@nottheguardian7955]

@@capral5475 It's what he claims. He says he was using the self-defence visa (which is a nonsense in a country where Muay Thai is the national sport), and he busted his knee. They wouldn't renew the visa, and his partner left him without support in the middle of the street with the busted knee. But I don't really care. Unless you were in Chiang Mai, and know the pair of them, you don't know any better.

[@brictator]

and both are safer than chicago

[@LogicalSigma]

I think everywhere is safer than Chicago haha.

[@topshiba293]

I hear Kensington, Philadelphia is a nice town.

[@o.b.4242]

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[@willg4944]

@@LogicalSigma I live in Chicago and use the weekly shooting total in Chicago to justify my travels to both Bangkok and Cebu.

[@cleric8543]

Don't worry, in chicago they have Hank Voigth from street 21.

[@ikakau]

Ive been to both the Philippines and now live in Thailand and can tell you from personal experience that I have never gotten scammed here but have been the target of scams in the Philippines. I think if you get out of the cities in the Philippines it may be safer, except for certain areas, but I can honestly say that I have never felt unsafe here no mater where I have been.

[@maggieeugenio9848]

Good for you Sir 👍

[@trevorsmith7753]

The injured Aussie guy made some valid comparisons and was poorly treated in Thailand. Fact is that since 2018 Thailand has tightened-up aggressively on immigration, and scared expats off to easier countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and especially the Philippines. Most of the foreign Thai-lovers have never been to, or resided in, the Philippines. One old Asia hand summed up that his 'ideal' would be to have a Filipina partner but live in Thailand. However, Thailand will continue to make immigration stricter and more costly in its efforts to attract up-market visitors and residents.

[@rodleithner7931]

You are so correct . I was in the U.S. Navy stationed in the Philippines . I noticed that a huge % of men in their 50 to 60 that retired in the P.I. were low income and alcoholics. There #1 priority was to get drunk every day and they only seem to have about $1000.00 U.S. or less to live on a month. Low income men in their 50s or 60s are not good for any Country. Now if they are not alcoholics they not really a problem but they are few and far between.

[@gregkant3613]

I've been to Thailand 20 times I've never had a problem and I feel safer there than Melbourne Australia at night

[@ianbardon8581]

He's talking crap, and promoting philippines

[@thomasridenour277]

If it comes from an Aussie, it is immediately suspect. I have been in Thailand for years and have spent months at a time in both Vietnam and the Philippines. . I have NEVER seen so many locks and gates on EVERY residence as in the Vietnam and regarding the PI, it is a toss up as to which is dirtier, ( Vietnam or the PI). There is good and bad everywhere. You pay your money and take your chances.

[@SBBoy68]

I have no problem with having to have money to retire. Health insurance should be mandatory. It’s right you should be able to look after yourself. Well done mate.

[@davidkent8606]

The bit about health insurance being mandatory is all well & good, until you try to get it if you're a pensioner, they won't cover you. Any how that's why we have to have 800,000 pius baht in a bank account to look after ourselves if we get ill.

[@SBBoy68]

Yes I understand that. The point I am making is you should have the funds to look after yourself. I am in my fifty’s I have health insurance. Why would you want to live somewhere, if you can’t afford it? It’s common sense

[@marknaylor528]

Excelent content. Well done. A quiet life in rural Thailand with my family is still lovely...... 20 years and no problems... A deep respect for Thailand and all Thais helps. I am very sad because the struggles Thailand is facing right now. I currently can't get back because of covid and miss my family. I wish Thailand and all it's people the very best for the future. The government can make it as difficult as they want...but I will still come back to your amazing country.

[@mikeo1440]

Firstly thank you for your videos. I live about 40 minutes drive from Udon Thani and have been here with my Thai wife whom l met in my home Country for about 4 years. From my perspective l don’t find the immigration paperwork all that hard ( keeping in mind it’s a government body and all governments love paperwork) what l do at time find frustrating is when different immigration officers have different interpretations on immigration law, In relation to safety l have never felt in danger here, l am the only non Thai on my Soi and l go for morning walks every day at 0500 all l ever experience is locals setting up for morning alms say good morning to me or the occasional groups of monks stoping me to see if l can speak Thai, l even have the local hardware store owner insist l stop for some Chinese tea. I read a lot of negative comments online about Thailand however l can honestly say l have never had any bad experiences. I do however always keep in mind that l am a guest and treat all who l met with respect this respect is nearly always returned 10 fold.

[@RubbishChrisHammond]

Glad to hear your views Mike, I’ll be moving/retiring near Udon in a years time with my Thai wife so it’s reassuring to hear your upbeat report ,Cheers

[@kippsguitar6539]

I have years of Thailand experience, it's not as friendly as 1990 but you did a great job balancing the points this guy made, there are problems in all countries, Thailand is generally good if common sense used, great Job on this video

[@thomastessier4529]

Sounds like someone has a personal bone to pick with Thailand. I have been here for years now and have never had any problems, well, some very minor issues but no big deal.

[@Spuds-wasa]

I agree, I watched about 4 of his anti-Thai videos and figured this guy out. I lived in Thai and now living in Philippines. They are about equal, depending on your priorities.

[@elizabethbueno2688]

There are about 800,000 expatriates living in the Philippines, according to our 2010 Census of Population and Housing. The top five nationals living in the country are as follows: 29,959 Americans; 28,750 Chinese; 11,583 Japanese; 9,007 Indians; and 5,822 South Koreans (as of 2019, there are about 150,000 South Koreans here in Pinas). There are 4,846 North Koreans, and 3, 474 British nationals. These figures do not include those who were naturalized, and those students from various parts of the globe like medical students from India, and other students from Africa, Asia, and from almost all the places in the globe. ( When I was younger, many Thais came to study in the Philippines that I have a friend , who got married to a Thai.) Our government has contained the bad elements, at present, but our laws are sometimes unpopular to foreigners. But even, then, many are still coming over to live here. Peace!

[@trevorsmith7753]

More North Koreans than Brits? Your figures are rubbish!

[@davidkaiser810]

I know this person that made the scammer video. He use to live in Thailand and had a Thai partner. He claims that she dumped him because of medical problems. (saving face) the truth is he is a grumpy old man and is bitter because of this. He has been bad mouthing Thailand and the Thai people ever since then. He has also been saying negative things about the US. He is not a US citizen and now he is a expert about the US? I unsubscribed to his channel all he does is spread his negativity......

[@roygoad2870]

It’s not the country’s fault if you have problems, you need money wherever you live in the world, no country is perfect.

[@theastable4375]

Accurate info - good job. Been living here for almost two decades and have been on a legit retirement visa for about 3 years now. As an older female, I can agree with his crit of the other video.

[@opengrapefruit1534]

I have visited Thailand once and will never do it again. Everyone is trying to scam you. Hotels, restaurants just everywhere you can not trust anyone. The traffic is life threatening.

[@Stefan-vr7mi]

How strange i did not notice any of this when i was there something like 15 times or so. Well the traffic is what it is because it is quite crowded at times but i can see that they are good at cooperate to get the traffic moving in foe example Bangkok. I would have known if there were as massive of scams as you describe since i do understand a whole of a lot of their language. No i must say that of course there are scamers at all locations in the world but i would not put Thailand as a place of where there are plentiful as you describe. In opposite i would rather say that they are more friendly then a lot of countries i visited Philippines being one of them and Cambodia in the mid 1990´s. I am more concerned about criminality in my country Sweden and i would not go out walking some places a late evening, in fact there are places that i do avoid even during the daytime. I have always this far felt safe in Thailand and i was all over the county in cities, suburbs and out on the countryside.

[@opengrapefruit1534]

it is strange that only some people notice everything that is bad with thailand while others do not notice anything. you can feel safe even if you are scammed at the same time.

[@chrisludlam-GrecoThai]

Never had any problems like that in Thailand. Like the Country very much indeed!

[@jamieanderson6786]

Yeah the guy who runs that channel has the "whole poor me I'm an abused farrang" thing going on, definitely someone who got burnt by a local female and turned sour on the country. I haven't had any problems living in Thailand because I'm not a drain on their system and obey the law. Some people have a silly attitude when they come here & think because they bring a few thousand dollars a year to the country Thais should be treat them like royalty, as a tourist & a customer of the hospitality industry fine, but if you are living here you need to drop that attitude and be more humble & accept that you are asking to live as a guest in someone else's country.

[@maxblack7038]

Such an excellent post and 💯 percent correct. Respect mate.

[@maxblack7038]

@TheMoxhambi oh get over it

[@maxblack7038]

@TheMoxhambi take your Prozac and shut up

[@maxblack7038]

@TheMoxhambi jeeeez you must be lonely 🤭🤣

[@2538may]

He was kicked out, not left voluntery

[@attilakosa5795]

Having been in Thailand during the retirement change period I did notice a huge movement of people out of the country. Nearly all had money, but didn't want to leave it permanently in a Thai bank account. Also the 15 million of impacted bills is a fraction of the cost compared to the income receive from tourists. A simple fee of 100 baht for tourists would cover this cost and give insurance to them. The original video only points out that the media started to highlight the scams internationally in 2018, not that they have just only recently started. Personally I have been assaulted by bus company drivers for asking for return of property that was stolen on overnight buses. The concept of saving face appears to be an excuse to lie through your teeth and not expect consequences. If you challenge the lie, expect violence as a return. Also remember all those people there with fake documents are there because of corruption from officials. It's never their fault but always the tourists.

[@antonydean8063]

Thai army cost $7 billion a year. Work that out. While many civilians struggle every day with nothing😢

[@instantclients6120]

Thank you. Excellent info. Keep up the good work.

[@benniethai7829]

Simple rules if you want to live here, have the money to be able to afford to stay or don’t come. No more breaching loopholes with bent agents and make sure you have medical insurance if you don’t have a pink card. Come in, fit in and integrate with the community.

[@Stefan-vr7mi]

Yes it is as simple as that in my opinion as well. Take care of yourself and do not let others pay for your medical treatment and so on. I wish they had that mindset in my country too. But here there are lots of immigrants behaving bad and they do not have to support themselves either. I do like the Thai approach in this matter.

[@stupot1952]

I THINK YOU ARE CORRECT 100%

[@Keyframe5]

Thank you

[@stupot1952]

@@Keyframe5 hope to be in thailand soon

[@LasseInSurin]

I went to the immigration two days ago and got my one year visa extension. The immigration is getting easier to deal with each year (except the paper work) and the immigration here has never made me feel not wellcome. I think the expatreport guy has to bad feelings about Thailand that he can not control. Sorry for him.

[@maxblack7038]

Excellent post! 👍💯👌

[@kennedys9714]

Thailand is safer , food is better but the women are waaayy better in Philippines. No contest.

[@huwthomas6430]

Excellent video...I agree that Thailand are correct to close loop holes that attracted fraudulent documentation and foreigners should have medical insurance, as standard. I visit Thailand regularly and try to stay away from the tourist hot spots and prefer to spend time in quieter places where the Thai welcome is fantastic. I personally have never had a problem with Thai authorities and always found people polite and helpful.

[@chrisludlam-GrecoThai]

Entirely agree.

[@desrend]

I have been to both countries, I have walked at night time in both countries, no prob in Bangkok but shitting myself in Manilla, Would never go back to Philipines. I was shocked when I asked other Farangs if they had health insurance, how many said no and then proceeded to abuse me for asking the question. Thailand has its problems and I could never live their permanently, but its a great place to visit

[@jeffarmstrong3017]

I also soiled my pants in Manila. Its just not a safe city for foreigners

[@shawnr888]

I think there will always be people who look for the negative in everything. I am sitting in a Thai hospital watching this video, and all I've experienced from Thais is kindness and compassion towards me. It's the US agency that picked my company insurance, which is a US insurance, that are the ones causing all my problems. Problems that are creating difficulties for the hospital that they and I should not have to deal with.

[@philward7182]

Thailand has misjudged their own immigration requirements. The Covid situation may be testament to how important tourism is to their nation..

[@christopherashley7553]

Thailand is not for everyone and I kind of agree the thrill has gone from 20 years ago to today. I think Thailand just caught up with the western world and the land of smiles does not smile so much as it used to. Years ago the smiles were genuine, an appreciation to meet you. Now it feels a different there is more greed like the west. Thailand’s politics has always been in the spot light with the red and yellow shirts but now with an unelected general of the army in charge of the country along came more rules which simply farang do not like and forced a lot of expat retirees to leave in droves to other more favourable unexploited un westernised places like Cambodia which is like Thailand was.

[@Derekryan456]

Totally agree there. Give it time cambodia will be the same in another 10 years

[@Richard.Cabeza]

@@Derekryan456 Cambo will be infested with chinese soon enough. It's a rough country.

[@travelingtheworldonfingers9156]

When the issue is about an Aussie farang who had had bad experience in Thailand, why do you need to connect to the Philippines and the Filipinos. Please address only the point at hand.

[@mischkutamora3342]

Exactly.. why is phils connected here?

[@Hazokny]

Because the KZbinr is living in the Philippines meaning there’s a good chance his agenda is biased. As somebody who is planning to live in Southeast Asia some time next year, it is very useful information for me.

[@gkprivate433]

Heck, I planned for the last 10 years to become an expat in Thailand. Along the way, the US embassy stopped the income verification letters. That is a huge inconvenience for me. I have no intention of putting 800K baht on deposit in a foreign land, of which I have few if any rights. Monthly transfers are a hassle at best, assuming no timing errors, showing foreign source errors, etc. The constant 90 day reporting has always been an annoyance but no real change there except the amount of paperwork they require. Then Thailand changed the Health Insurance requirements. Now the current COVID process for entry is almost impossible for me to process from where I live in the USA. The cost is nutty, even for me who could easily afford it. So Expats may be leaving, but more importantly, less people will become expats.

[@Keyframe5]

You can pay a visa company to do all the leg work. Make sure they been around a long time with good reviews. If you have the money, they can be very helpful. You don't need to deposit 800k in Thailand for a retirement visa. You can get the non-immigrant OA or OX (also retirement visa) in your home country. The 90 day reporting can be done through an APP on your smartphone. But yea, the paper work is a pain if you do it yourself.

[@johnrobertmartyn5040]

Trueeeeee too

[@aeroAdvocate]

Nobody will leave from Thailand to the Philippines. I visit the Phils frequently and do business there. It’s NOT a comparable living and working environment, quality of life and public transport is atrocious. Common sense has never been existent in Thailand. Ever!

[@plays3119]

Better to have a car + driver in the Philippines, public transport is for poor people.

[@kenpeken1276]

Its funny about being mugged in Thailand. I was running on the beach early in the morning in Pattaya. After my run I went to a family mart to get a water and a protein bar. As I came out I was accosted by an guy from Australia who was drunk off his ass. Had to put him on the ground. I have never had anything that resembles a problem in Thailand with any Thai National. A matter of fact, Thai people are the most lovely people I have ever met.

[@alexivandamme2303]

Agree

[@mrlittlejack]

Thanks for your information and I agree with the moves that the Thai Government took to control the criminal element that was in Thailand . I would expect the same from others coming into America and doing the same .

[@chitoon100]

I will never go Back....after all the Police shake downs...Pattaya ....Chang Mai some came 1 in my Locked Room....Top North Hotel ,and took $300.00

[@glasshalffull8471]

You need some context on the creator of the original video, He previously lived in and promoted Thailand as the best place to retire to, He had a kinda Thai dating website with his Thai girlfiend, Around 2018 he was ordered to leave Thailand for undisclosed reasons, Some time later he popped up in the Phillipines and started promoting that country as the best place to retire to and instantly started criticizing everything about Thailand, for casual observers of his channel it was bizarre to see this turnaround, He is one weird dude, He turned his Thailand scam into a Phillipine scam almost overnight.

[@justbatters566]

Yep he sounds a bit of a wide boy waster to me.

[@TheAustinJapan]

Why not do a video on tourists experiences with them getting targeted for money? HE is correct in some sections... Phuket is the worst place for tourists being targeted by police... other areas in Thailand, the police are kind and nice...

[@anthonydowling3356]

The Police in Pattaya are scammers ,but i found them always OK in Chiang mai .Have little experience of Phuket .

[@thomasbrown1206]

police are nice... what the fck are you smoking.. the police are not know as the Thai Mafia for nothing. Top to toe, corrupt as hell.. problem us, they dont see it as being corrupt.. its just the Thai way!!!

[@Kiwionwing]

Thank you for your calm report

[@fazbell]

Who can blame them? "Give us your money, farang........then LEAVE as quickly as possible."

[@needles_sub3307]

Chris won't let it go. His younger Thai girl friend left him because of his injury. Thai immigration wouldn't let him back into the country because he showed up at the airport with a kick boxing visa. He's bitter toward Thailand and uses every chance to talk crap. He's just a bitter, crippled old man mad because his younger girl friend dumped him. He's a life coach, or so he says. Should practice what he teaches. Let it go and move on.

[@maxblack7038]

Well said 👌👍💯

[@nottheguardian7955]

His "valid visa" was the self-defence Chiang Mai visa (🙄) and he tried to renew it as an old man who couldn't walk.

[@HaHa-sh7cu]

Correct, once the crackdowns started it was obvious with his condition he was not suited for a self defence visa. Also shows he didn't have enough money to qualify for a retirement visa.

[@stusanderson3111]

Why is it only Thailand and the phillipines , how about Malaysia , and Indonesia.

[@timh5420]

The guy has clearly been burned in Thailand and is now trying to paint a bad picture of the entire country. I can't wait to get back to see the many friends I've made there in my 11 years of travel to the Kingdom. Hope this Covid 19 nightmare ends soon.

[@creamblythe9853]

Thailand is a great place to live and the thai people are very friendly.

[@eddied.8361]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@teddysthaiadventure2534]

Can you imagine the outcry of racism if Thai's in Australia or the US were charged for Covid vaccines Or maybe told they can not buy property or own a business

[@stevencoleman775]

Truth is Thailand can do whatever it wants. I know very little but I would be a vister to Thailand. I have learned enough to know my expectations should be left in my country. I don't think that changes even if someone is living there. It is probably hard to feel powerless as an exapat. If it's not working anymore just leave. No need to put out negative stuff on a country that isn't your's.

[@StaggerLee68]

Well said, having spent many many years living a beautiful life there, I cannot agree more. I left last year for my own reasons and miss it dearly for many others. The "powerless" feeling you described is real and tortuous until you just relax into that fact, then it's even better. But like everywhere it is not groovy as it was, no place is. Still beautiful as always.

[@bobprice8995]

I'm leaving for Philippines in May

[@sokapokvic2514]

Why not?

[@johns4253]

Me too👍

[@sokapokvic2514]

@Peach Peach Why is that? You don't like the Philippines?

[@angelasummers5750]

What kind of visa can you get? Is it safe there?

[@utualan]

Helpful clarifications.

[@alfredbos9445]

respect,great explanation,i hope to live in thailand in the future ,thanks well done

[@Keyframe5]

Best of luck!

[@thinkingaloud5379]

Most of these foreigners leaving are hardly people the country can benefit and need.

[@Searat7]

I feel that the amount of hospital losses you reported is suspect and most of the losses were probably from tourists, not retirees.

[@dimitrivisser27]

Or from immigrants from surrounding countries. The same ones that brought us Covid. And even if the number is right, 15 million USD sounds like a lot, but it is nothing compared with the revenue Thailand gets from tourism/expats.

[@wwright8127]

Actually know of many even out in the sticks, as million baht unpaid bill blows a giant hole in a small subdistrict hospitals budget. I'm ok with them requiring proper per law funds. Ask any actual hospital privately. Worst offenders are those with socialized health services in their nation, they feel entitled. Remember the good in, bad out.

[@pechaybaguio]

some areas are safe to walk at night in the Philippines. Even in Japan, there are some areas that you are not to go to at night, because it is dangerous. Philippine and Thailand has the same level of crime rates and safety index...

[@maxblack7038]

I come from hackney in east London. It's like a war zone

[@pechaybaguio]

@@maxblack7038 same here in the US!!

[@henriklaporte8557]

Very good video. Thanks

[@ChrisPbiker]

My Australian wife and I were both living and working in Thailand, with expensive medical insurance and paying income tax. In 2013 my wife was diagnosed with cancer. After receiving the worst medical treatment imaginable at a big-name hospital, and after paying-out over $120,000au plus the insurance payments, died three months later whilst being refused palliative care because THAT department was busy providing 3 day rest care packages for rich officials. Thais are GREAT at image, but not so good with substance! The ONLY reason I go back is to tend her grave, they even run a scam over cemetery maintenance with some gin-soaked squatter regularly setting light to the entire place to clean-up the rubbish!

[@dunroamin7480]

Thank you for making this. I have been scammed here, twice. Not by Thais. By foreigners.

[@gavreynolds2689]

It may be an Aussie voice but to me it sounds more like a text to speech computer generated/sampled voice than a natural one? The voice is Aussie like mine but whenever I have seen his videos I have always thought there is something not right about the flow of the voice and words spoken not the accent? Besides that I miss Thailand and wish I were there right now instead of typing this. 😃😉

[@topshiba293]

I think it’s to cover up the anger and bitterness in his voice. Can’t stand him.

[@l.hansson1143]

Great video! It give a more balanced view. Thailand is a sovereign country and have every right to chose who they will allow to come. Sure, there are scams and easy to avoid. Many retirees must leave due to stricter visa rules and the fact FOREIGN Embassies has stopped issuing pension affidavits. THAT'S LIFE! When you chose a retirement destination you must calculate the benefits and disadvantages. Elderly people from Europe would be significantly better of retiring in Europe due to free health care. The strong bath makes Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal great alternatives. In Europe you are welcomed and seen as an asset. Anyway, Thailand will get a lot of Chinese tourists and regular vacation tourist will arrive. Now there is only “Netflix” and “Take away” tourists in Thailand in 2021.

[@ivanvon2837]

With the bullet scam, he vlog about it before BUT HE SAID IT WAS BAD IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 NOT THAILAND, just 👀 at his older vlogs before he fell out of ❤️ with THAILAND 🇹🇭??????? THANKS

[@ermd96]

I’ve seen several videos from that guy, they are all Thai bashing, Philippine supporting. Thanks for the explanation about the retirement O visa updating. It’s is a hoop to jump through, but when I retire there, I’ll be sure to follow all the rules. All visitors are guests of the country and need to remember that we stay there at the leisure of the host country.

[@indianabukidboyszutowicz3191]

Love to talk to you more about this video on a more personal level. You seem to be a very grounded smart thinking individual. Hope we can talk.

[@josephbeattie5525]

I am an American. I am 60 years old. I have been to SE Asia many times. I have just retired and planned to spend my retirement in Thailand or Vietnam. I enjoy both countries. All the negative I have heard in the last year has made my decision easy. Da Nang here I come!

[@paultaylor4751]

I moved here April 2019 with no problems at all

[@markblighe4493]

thanks for telling the truth i totally agree with the thai government if foreigners coming to thailand are using scams they should be kicked out i have never seen a more beautiful country than thailand truly wonderful people what a great way of life to have thanks for the video i hope to see you again thailand before the end of the year

[@ernestpinedajr8246]

New rules are in place now, as for medical you must buy Thai insurance, fees to enter Thai are higher , ( $17,000) they are checking your documents more closely now. Thanks for the head up.

[@CatsAndGoodCoffee]

Keyframe5, you might want to make a video about the "Thai Elite" visa prices went up 20% in 2021.

[@maxblack7038]

I bought Thai Elite Visa in 2020 to make life easier and it's worth every penny.

[@cryptocrusader6078]

@@maxblack7038 i'm thinking to get the 20 year as it works out dirt cheap what you think?

[@maxblack7038]

@@cryptocrusader6078 absolutely worth it! The extras that come with it are worth a lot. I don't play golf but if you do you get 24 complimentary rounds per year.

[@deregerm]

That guy has been hating on Thailand for a long time. Said some nasty stuff about Thailand in crusade against against a guy who called him out about it. Then got all triggered when debated over it. He’s a pretentious clown and blocked from my premium feed permanently. Not worth reviewing anything he puts out frankly. I enjoy living in Thailand and the red tape is inconvenient but a good agency can really streamline the process for a reasonable cost.

[@MarkSmithSa]

I subscribe to his channel purely so that I can counter his factually incorrect and embittered propaganda. It seems to have the effect of reducing the number of comments and recommendations so hopefully any income that he gets from KZbin is reduced.

[@Keyframe5]

Yeah. I try not to say something but I got block when I left my comment. So I just make a video. 55

[@deregerm]

@@Keyframe5 I stumbled onto your channel and find your perspective very fair and realistic compared to what I see personally in my day to day existence. Mind you I keep to myself mostly and not out getting involved in these dramas so often highlighted by many vloggers on here. Most are expats and the good ones are quite realistic and positive about the experiences being a westerner living in Thailand. Tourism is an entirely different thing than actually living here in Thailand. I spend 90% of my time beside my pool with some Jack D, bbq and music, and absolutely love waking up daily to enjoy another day with Thai and fellow farang friends in a happy paradise. Even a non covid January in Canada totally sucks compared to a cloudy day here in Pattaya. Look forward to your next video. 😀

[@deregerm]

@@MarkSmithSa That is fantastic. I admire your big picture vision on this guy. And I expect you are enjoying yourself offering some rebuttal to his toxic robo-voiced ranting. 👌

[@Keyframe5]

oh Jack D and bbq

[@waynelesperance5604]

As Expat , I follow the rules. I have to admit though it frustrating, with rule changes. For example retirement visa states 800,000 in a Thai bank. New rule this year 3 months before and 3 months after visa must keep 800,000 in the thai bank account . This Bank can only drop to 400,000 for 6 months, Then must have 800,000. In the thai bank account. To me it is fact the official web site is not updated with the new rules that makes it frustrating . I have no issues with Thailand immigration changing rules, after all it is Thailand government job to ensure the safety of the thai country.

[@toddsellars4694]

No way bro. I don't think they will leave LOS.

[@afcesuh6108]

I've driven all over Thailand ,last trip drove from pattaya to udon and back again stopping in bkk ,khon Kean, during korat ,chumpae ,udon Nong khai fantastic time dont know why that guy has a beef with Thailand ,Been to phillipines too had no problems there at all but definitely prefer Thailand ,By the way guys korat and Surin tops .looks like the Thai government wants to get rid of the pisstakers cannot blame em for that .

[@johnwhite4638]

Glad to see you are sorting out the truth from this joker making false information about Thailand . So glad you are putting the public right. Carry on the food work . John

[@prebennielsen9319]

I have been here since December 2007. Never had one single problem with thai people. Thailand is VERY safe for foreigners.

[@ArtBuddy-bf1is]

Thanks for the info The Truth is very interesting 🙏🙏🙏👌❤️

[@michaeldownes5239]

I've lived in both countries and Thailand wins hands down

[@pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced]

Hi, This Australian guy is full of resentment because of his failed relationship so he has nothing to say about how great Thailand is. The tightening of immigration was like you said to stop those who fraudulently obtained their visa's. I know if I was in charge I would have similar regulations in place. Is it too much to ask that a person who wants to live in Thailand can afford to do so. Medical insurance is a must unless you are loaded and can afford any bills that might arise due to poor health. There were too many bums getting into the country and are a drain on the system. My only gripe with Thailand is the costs of the visa's way too much but it is as it is. With regards to the scammers, they are all over the world where tourists gather. Just be sensible and vigilant know your surroundings and above all else have a great time visiting.

[@ujjalburagohain8159]

Happy New Year 2021❤️🤝

[@boxer5004]

For over thirty years i have visited and also lived for a long time in Thailand. I have traveled the world a lot, visited many countries, for me Thailand is definitely the best country. Thailand has everything, very nice people, great food, beautiful nature. Have never had problems in the country .

[@superrider4481]

Boxer, you are a born liar !

[@bjornjonsson7061]

Who like to move to Philippines who is 60 years behind the rest of the world and nothing works

[@wendyshoo3476]

Bangkok economy depends on tourism. If their new policy not in favour then their economy will take a heat.

[@jenssabai9885]

Well, I live in Thailand since 2 years and hear some friends complain about the new rules in VISA. First uncomfortable things for many expats are the VISA RUN was stopped. 2nd is FARANG have to paid the penalty bill, when the condo manager forgot to check in for ihm by immigration office. In my case when I try to make the visa step by step myself, I lose the challenge by open a new bank account for put inn 800 000 baht financial guarantee. So I put the money into my old account which I opened 10 years ago. By this challenge I realized why Thailand so low salary and living costs and I accept the ineffective but quite secured. yes, I like to living here. Comfortable is expensive.

[@tommyblanchard4465]

When I was in Thailand. I know of guys that had plenty of money. And was being slowly forced out. But Thise Australia guy is.just.got the red ass

[@paulcalkin7960]

I would love to see more of what you say. I have never had any problems in Thailand. I think if you do the right thing you will have no problems. Living in Thailand you become a Thai so with this be true and you will have a lovely life

[@koengo4800]

Thailand is " SAFER " than Philippines .... but they don't allow " New Retirement VISA " anymore ....

[@plays3119]

Thailand has some of the most dangerous roads in the world, many are killed everyday.

[@brictator]

it would be nice if we adopted thai immigration policy and enforcement and healthcare in the USA.

[@dimitrivisser27]

You mean that if you marry with your Thai wife and live together in the US that she will have to report to immigration every 3 months because she is a threat to national security?

[@fraac]

europe is even better. america is a third world country in many respects

[@brictator]

@@fraac depends which side of europe we're talking, but I think they're ahead of the US even on the highway to 3rd worldom

[@pianocovers3741]

Yea rule #1 never listen to what an Aussie has to say....

[@0040636bf109e]

You mention at 6:20 Two other Thai visas which does not need 800`000 Baht in a Thai bank . Is this a long term visa, It would be interesting if you could throw some light on the matter.

[@raymondblood6322]

this guy had leave chang mai when 800thb in bank visa mullarky came out he was thai mad before that then went philippines and he crazy about their now

[@maxblack7038]

I believe that Thailand will emerge stronger and better over the next five years. I live in korat. I've never experienced any negativity from Thai people in five years. This is a fantastic country and will do better once it stops being a cheap playground for sex tourists.

[@pietromora2297]

Just a couple of questions max, and if they are to personal I do understand. 1 you live in Thailand, may I ask what is your occupation or are you retired. 2 do you have a Thai wife, I suspect so for the amount of time you,ve spent there. And 3 if so how did you meet and where. I,m curious to know why you and some people including some thai officals want to change the image of a country. Which is so unique, like no other place on earth.Yes you maybe right a lot of blokes go to Thailand to relax have a great life or holiday. Yes some parts of the entertainment industry are a little over the top. As long as the ladies are of legal age and you feel comfortable around them, I don't see any real problems. It may sound like I don't care about the country and where it's heading. Although I do I have a few very good friends in Thailand, I have lived there and Vietnam in the last 3 decades on different occasions. So I do know a little about what I,m talking on. Like I said I,m just curious, I was close to marrying a kmer thai lady once about 21 years before. It didn't work out for a couple of reasons. But it was nothing major or hurtful, she just wasn't sure and it wasn't expensive to find out. Honestly I do say why change a country that is so beautiful and unique and the people and culture are very nice. And really most countries have a seedy side of life, it's just in some places its more apparent then others. But that's why Thailand is Thailand to change it to much would be sad. Just my opinion bye have a great life.

[@sokapokvic2514]

That Chnnel is reporting by sick Man who can't even provide facts straight, fairly but full of hate. Pointing Thailand is bery bad but Philippines is so perfect which is ridiculous. There could be also scams that you should beware on his dating site.

[@daveolley9855]

Thanks very much for this video, I enjoy the way you just give the facts in an unbiased manner as opposed to some of these channels with grudges to bear, mostly of their own making.

[@jpbrown3925]

We should do a little Thai style here in the U.S. and charge foreigners more than U.S. citizens for everything.

[@simonjones362]

Thank you for explaining it properly. I hate scams and pay for everything (those expat that scammed Thailand have given us a bad name for us honest peoplethat LOVE the country and culture. I plan to retire in Thailand and will be sure I have plenty of money and always have FULL RESPECT for the country 🙏 Ps I purposely wrote this in English so people don't get deferred from retiring there. ❤

[@asesinodezombis2077]

ASEAN Countries are uniting and following the Thailand Immigration matrix Ive shifted my resources out of Thailand back in 2019 and moved to Vietnam However due to Covid19.......Vietnam immigration is/has tightened up its policies The Expat dream is over for at least another year (2022)

[@imenotyouimenotyou4253]

Not true expats are NOT getting kicked out. This guy alone hates expats!😂😂😂😂

[@DanielA-et9lp]

Can you explain to us all why should foreigners pay more in any hospital then local people ? You people here totally forget that Thai people not pay any more in any other country at there hospitals then local people. So of cause this is a mega rip off. I just had a hip operation in pattaya in a private hospital and they charged my insurance in Germany about 5 times the price then what it costs in Germany. Think about what is the monthly income of hospital staff here compare to German staff the the prices are mega high. People here in Thailand are just get extremely greedy in the last few years. So I think also everyone should leave so they will learn it the hard way to be reasonable.

[@user-tz3vk7og8v]

Well said my friend i get sick of people living in Thailand that carnt afford to live hear and expats complaining about everything

[@nabilmesrour411]

Thailand is safe and i feel is home in bangkok . any country you go and you find some scam people . if you be so safe try to know the country and culture and try to have thai friend and he or her will help you .only problem with visa retirement one year and renew ever years but you buyer sun and weather