CAN YOU SPEND A YEAR EXPLORING RETIRING IN THAILAND FOR $25K USD IN 2023

Is 25k USD enough to come and explore all of Thailand for a year?
Can you decide where to live, and if you want to live in Thailand for 25K USD?
In this video I break down what you can expect to spend on EVERYTHING while exploring where to retire here in paradise.
If you want you can check out my actual complete COST OF LIVING IN THAILAND video I did where I show every single dollar and baht I spent in 2022,,,,,
• LIVING ON $1000 A MONT...

[@joezip6389]

Best budget video of all time!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks mate I actually made this video specifically for you....

[@bobjsim03857]

THANK YOU Dr. Mark for making this video on retiring to Thailand on a REALISTIC budget! There are way too many videos from Thailand KZbinrs talking about ridiculously low budgets where you can 'get by'. Like Joe, I am thinking about retiring to Thailand, but I have no intention on barely scraping by on $900 US a month. What Mark highlights is a VERY reasonable budget where a person (single male) can live a good life in one's golden years!! With some female companionship as well!!

[@bijanbayne3259]

I'm leaning toward a Jomtien (or Hua Hin) retirement, am over 50, U.S., don't drink. My Soc. Sec. if there's a 3% COLA in 2024, will only be about $930. The apts I like in Jomtien cost $400 or less. I will try to secure VA foreign health care. I earn a little extra a year writing/editing (avg. $4 or 5K USD annual- some yrs much more). But I could rent f/ $295

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Bob it's funny that you enjoyed this video and I really appreciate you taking the time out to comment on it.... I myself as you are well aware have been promoting the more affordable lower end of the budget spectrum obviously with my happiest hobo in Thailand videos.... I truly believe that everyone has certain wants in needs and certain things that they can live with and live without..... I would ask you if you could possibly watch my upcoming video called why do I live in Thailand like a hobo..... I think you'll see and understand why I have been doing this social media experiment.. Cheers mate 🍺 thank you so much for taking the time out not only to watch this video but to comment it on it as well I truly appreciate that

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Sounds like you've got it figured out,,,, Plus getting that extra income every year from your side hustle is important and incredibly smart congratulations

[@jameskelly9243]

My kid on my dime spent $12,000 for 6+ month stay there. She doesn't drink, didn't rent a bike( used boat, train, vans planes), she also made friends/ expats other tourists etc. and hitched rides from them. Hotels cost her approx.$22..visited the elephants, monkeys, Cambodia, Vietnam etc. Had a ball. And coming home I got money back $2500 baht. Lol. This is not including airfare which she mostly paid for in CC points. Great show thanks

[@lucalbert4185]

I did it 8 years ago for less than that. I spent about 23K CAD between Thailand and Cambodia. I did some volunteer teaching for a few months in Cambodia and traveled both countries pretty extensively. It was easy back then and I am sure it is still doable. Last July/August I spent an average of 500 baht a night on hotels, so still reasonable prices now

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

no question you can do it today on that same amount about 23 to 25,000 Canadian because I'm doing myself personally so I know that it can be done no question at all.... this video was in response to a question that Joe had about doing it on 25,000 dollars and experiencing and exploring the entire country..... So I wanted to show people what every single thing would cost if you're doing it the most comfortable way yet still keeping it economically feasible Cheers mate 🍺

[@joezip6389]

I came back to watch the best budget video of all time again, because I am running a bit behind in my schedule (Dam work) and this video keeps me motivated. I should be in Thailand in less then 90 days to start. Can not wait

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Joe that's awesome mate Thanks for all your support Cheers mate 🍻

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Mark….you did a lot of research on this one

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Mango Thanks mate glad you took the time to watch this one And yeah I tried to be as thorough as possible. Cheers mate 🍺

[@manilakid3]

Terminal 21 mall top floor food court. 60b meals and theres so many options. 25k per year is more than doable to live comfortably.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Manila Kid exactly and the food at Terminal 21 is amazing!!!! Plus they don't out that stioud service charge on Cheers mate 🍺

[@dealerslicenseops]

The doc knows how to stretch a buck. I was on a budget of, well $10k USD plus a month but I went out nearly every night and had a harem. Let's put it this way, when mama saw me coming no matter the bar even her ice cold heart managed a huge smile. lol! One night in Phuket I gave the band a 10k baht tip. They almost fell off the stage.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

And that's the thing I'm going to guess brother that you absolutely had the time of your life and enjoyed tossing money around like that.... I sadly enough don't have that type of disposable income that I can just start making it rain.... Lol I'm actually working on a video about this right now so hopefully brother you'll catch that and understand why I am able to and how I am able to live here on a budget.... Cheers mate 🍻

[@dealerslicenseops]

I believe you but having blond hair and blue eyes they think I am richer than everyone else so the prices are always higher. Even bar fines i've heard of were 900 baht, 1000 bahat for me they say "3,000" nearly every time. I get gouged. NOT ONE taxi driver will turn on their meter for me in bkk. That is why I like phuket, you can get around it on tuk tuk on the cheap@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean

[@dealerslicenseops]

@@seans7228 You said itmang

[@thommadro449]

Aye Doc... Great Vid for me... I have been visiting SE Asia 2 - 3 times a Year for over a decade. I plan on finally moving to Thailand full time next year 2024. Trying to sell my considerable stash of stuff. I still have to determine what to do with my home in Las Vegas. I do not want to sell and the additional income would be cool from a rental. This vid was informative though I already know where I will live - Jomtien Beach. Close enough to Pattaya but just far enough away to have a Nice beach and some peace and quiet. Used to love phuket but it has become way to congested and overly expensive on every level. Jomtien has it all right now. Keep up the good info.

[@urbanart7325]

For a second I thought it was comment..I also live in Vegas and plan to travel.nrct year to investigate

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

hey Thomas that sounds fantastic and myself personally if you own the house in las Vegas I would keep it and rent it because yes the income is nice I'm going to be doing a video about that very soon.... Jomtien is a fantastic place and you're right Phuket in certain areas has become horrifically congested... But I still love the island life.. Lol Cheers mate 🍺

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Well that's kind of cool that she's both live in Las Vegas I'm sure you'll have an epic time checking this place out especially if you follow my budget plan.

[@JUSTVIC95]

I have been living in Thailand since October 2022. I have a contract for 1 year rental for 9500 thb ($270 USD). I pay between 1500-2500 thb ($40-$70 USD) electric bill. Water about 260thb ($7 USD). I eat out all the time and I spend roughly 700thb twice a day ($20USD) about $40USD per day. Using the BTS 124thb round trip ($3.50). I have a car and I like to drive almost every day. That can be expensive (3000thb $84 USD per week). Sometimes, I stay the night or two when I go to a car meet or show. That would be more money to spend. I usually spend between $30-60 USD depending on how the room looks but I try not to spend more than $100USD. Anyways, all I’m trying to say is the spending is based on your lifestyle here in Thailand. So far I have spent about $45K since I “moved” to Thailand. You have to include the cost of visas and extensions. I always fly outside of Thailand and go to different countries and comeback after two or three weeks. I got stopped once entering thailand as they got suspicious of me living in Thailand without a proper visa 😅. I showed them that I applied for a tourist visa but it was being processed. They let me in and now I got approved with the visa. I’m on Indonesia at the moment and I’m using the approved visa (tourist visa) on my way back to Thailand. It can be expensive but Mark is right, you can live on a much lower income. Lifestyle guys, add more if you get girls

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

My friend you are much braver than I am driving in Bangkok I have to say that much... I tried riding a bike there and I gave up after a couple of hours it was just crazy... I love how you break things down and show people exactly what you're spending thank you for sharing that with everyone.... personally I loved what you're doing you are doing the exact same thing that I'm doing where I'm jumping out of the country stuff like that it's fun for me because I get to go on little adventures I enjoy it I love it.... Cheers mate 🍺

[@coreyj3051]

100% right on costs! I paid $50 a ticket to fly to Krabi from Bangkok and $50/night for ocean from suite with private infinity pool! Best place on earth!!!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Amazing isn't it just how cheap you can travel around here.... I've not flown into Krabi yet, as I prefer to drive Cheers mate 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@nigelbaker2717]

Hi Mark! Good job mate. I personally get 5 beers, starter, main meal and fruit for desert anywhere from 500/600 thb depending what I've had for the main meal, in the heart of Patong. So you're spot on with the budget, perhaps over generous, but definitely doable!👍

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

He Nigel this was in response to someone that wanted to know if they could come to Thailand an explore the entire country for a year on a 25 thousand dollar budget and decide where he wanted to live... Hope you're doing well my friend I'll see you soon Cheers mate 🍺

[@Brett_n_Alaska]

Again my good Dr. What a great video it's hard for me to rap my brain how cheap rent is in Paradise

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Brett it's absolutely staggering mate and I'm going to tell you this much if you stay away from the crazy hot bed tourist spots you can get it so much cheaper it's not even funny there's hundreds of places available on Phuket little houses that you can rent for about 250 US dollars a month.... it's just crazy if you go up to Chiang Mai you can get beautiful condos for even less than that.... If you can please watch my upcoming video called why I live like a hobo in Thailand..... Cheers mate 🍺

[@Brett_n_Alaska]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean can't wait sir and thanks again

[@chrise.8715]

One of your best blogs Doc, Imo. When are you gonna do the live shrimp salad ?

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey man thanks for the compliment I really appreciate that I wanted to make this video for a guy named Joe that asked that exact question plus I've had many people ask me something similar to it..... As for the live shrimp I'm essentially psyching myself up for it Lol I haven't quite hit the 50 TRY ITs yet Lol I'm hoping I'm one or two off.... But don't worry I will be eating the disgusting garbage at some point

[@ngocdinh69]

love your math!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Pretty astounding isn't it.... Cheers mate 🍻 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@joezip6389]

Did you read my mind, I thought I just thought that question! Great video, amazing info

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

hey Joe I made this video specifically for you my friend... Cheers mate 🍺

[@toddgerber1686]

Very very informative. Appreciate all you do

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks mate o appreciate your support Have a blessed day

[@AndrossMoonah]

I love this great, practical content. Thank you!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Andross thank you for watching and commenting Cheers mate 🍺

[@Circuit7Active]

Great video...glad you decided to review yearly expenses vs monthly.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Glad it was helpful! I wanted to do it that way to try and cut the video time down but as you can see it was still a long video which I apologize for but it's so hard to do a video like this without giving some type of context..... Cheers mate 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@cintianascimento5963]

Great deal for the guy!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

It's Incredible Anyone can do it Thanks for watching and commenting

[@adz6539]

Great video as always Dr

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@user-GodblessUSA]

Great video Doc!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍻 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@brucesnyder690]

The usual good onfo frkm the Doc.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers Bruce Thanks for watching and commenting

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

& you wanna get to the Kingdom from SFO, SJO or LAX on the dirt cheap...ZipAir a must... nobody gonna beat them BUT....beware....a flying school bus with absolutely EVERYTHING ala carte > 1 way from the left coast via Narita ... as low as $625 I think ... layflat about $1,500 +/- > all depends on when you book & how cheap you are willing to go during the 16-18 hrs in transit.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

I've heard that this website airline type thing whatever it's called is extremely cheap but you're right there's incredible layovers and the hassles just don't seem like they're worth it.. I always book all of my stuff over here anyways through trip.com I've had incredible luck with them and the deals seem to be fantastic just oddly enough book everything on a Tuesday that seemed to be the cheapest to always book stuff Cheers mate 🍺

[@Joe-id8bd]

Hey Mark, Great video. Thank you. I hope others can find it useful.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Joe!!!!! Mate 🍺 you are the JOE that this video was made for...... Cheers 🍺

[@Joe-id8bd]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean thank you. I found it very helpful. I hope others did as well.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍺 Good luck

[@jacksonj3082]

Hi Mark - great information Sir - re the health care $900 a year seems amazingly reasonable. I'm planning to retire and live in BKK in 2024 where I've owned a condo for many years with no debt. Perfectly fine to get around by MRT, BTS, bus, occasionally a motor bike taxi using Gojak. Street food will be my usual meal. Won't be going to entertainment spots in BKK but will frequent Pattaya perhaps once a month - don't drink booze but will drop by a few go-go or massage establishments I know.

[@dirty_hammy]

A bit o ping ping now and then?? 😂

[@georgebrooks3873]

Buying health insurance is easy. Getting the insurance companies to pay claims is a little more complicated. Read and understand the fine print. Ask lots of questions. Find out if you are really covered. These insurance companies are infamous for not paying. Preexisting conditions is something they can get very creative with. If you have preexisting conditions, self insurance is something to consider.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

This is why I do not give any type of health insurance. this commenter is 100% correct however it should be noted thatin or what country you got your insurance.....

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

again there are all kinds of options for health insurance here in Thailand many of the banks when you open up a bank account require you to have insurance which you can get through the bank and it is unbelievably affordable.... Has in any case no matter where you are in the world insurance is fantastic up until the time that you need it and then it can become a problem.... My only suggestion would be go with A reputable company Not necessarily the cheapest one... Other than that I cannot give any other insurance advice guys sorry... Cheers 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@gjban]

Mark, you are making it sound way too nice to this Canadian.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey brother listen I'm releasing a video in the next couple of days called why I live like a hobo in Thailand being a Canadian you should definitely watch it because it will be eye-opening thank you so much for taking the time to watch this and then commenting on it I truly appreciate that

[@gjban]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean will do. I’m a subscriber anyway.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate Thanks for your support

[@darrylknight2675]

Hi Doc, hope you are well. Just a comment re Thai visas. If you google on the internet you will see much conflicting advice and rules . It is hard to know what is current and what is old. One thing I would mention though is if you fly into Thailand and get a 30 day visa on arrival you really need to show that you are leaving the country at the end of that 30 days. I flew from Australia to Bangkok a few months ago and my airline Eva Air would not let me check in unless I could show onward travel or a return ticket. I bought a one way $90 throw away ticket Bangkok to KL as I knew I would be getting an extension and staying 60 days.. It kept them happy.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey man I agree with you 100%, there are tons of differing opinions views and put honestly a lot of misinformation when you research visas..... I only share my own personal experiences and I can tell you this much only once have I ever had to show a forwarding flight.... Crazy huh Only once Cheers mate 🍺

[@Curtis-xk4dd]

Great realistic video

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Curtis thanks for that mate I truly appreciate you taking time to comment on this video and yes I truly believe that this is an extremely realistic and accurate video... I think I've covered pretty much every single thing that someone who wants to come to Thailand and explore the entire country for a year is going to experience cost-wise... Cheers mate 🍺

[@actionator]

Good content, Sir 🍻 Now I know I can easily pull off 6 months there one NOV-APR without having to do only 30 days there & the rest in the Philippines. Wondering of a timeline you might suggest for 6 months…would you book a Bangkok condo for a home base & maybe once/mo hit a new city for a week, or maybe visit 6 different places for a month each? 12 places for two weeks each?

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

yeah mate it's fantastic and it's completely doable and yes when you come to Thailand you get 30 days and then they allow you to extend it an extra 30 days..... if I was coming to Thailand for essentially the first time to check it out what I would do is I would live in the six major places for one month each. I would probably start in Bangkok because most likely that's where you're going to fly into I would then go to Chiang Mai after Chiang Mai I would head down to Hua Hin followed up by Koh Samui and then Phuket and Krabi...... You could do a month in Pattaya depending on what you're looking for Cheers mate 🍺

[@actionator]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean This is why your subscribers want to buy you a beer…for all the tips & $ saved. Deal with it 🍻

[@davidcoleman2796]

Good video Mark . You gave me some great information on massager about this . I could do is on my Canadian pension. Maybe i will see you in Cuba. 😂

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍺 Viva Cuba

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video Doc 😊. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@TransparentMediaTruth]

been here for 3+ weeks ...been like a fast blink ...2+ weeks in the Big Mango > loathe big City's but do love BKK...2+ weeks plenty however for Yours truly > now traveling around (like March when was in the Kingdom for 3+ weeks) kicking the tires for the eventual locale to plant myself > long story short (too late I guess) ....piece of cake on 25K/yr US if that's the budget ...not for me but more power to those who're able to pull it off ...but it's most definitely doable. Re the deodorant...tbh it's all about what ya eat & drink ...average shower/day is 2 minimum...unless you're a pool rat like myself.... then multiple daily showers are minimized > eat & drink wholesome (not an option for most I realize) & you won't stink all that bad.... seriously... soap & shampoo also overrated....see Dr. Sam Bailey (among others on all that) if you really want to cut corners on harsh shampoo, soaps & deodorants > most however unable to consider such "sacrifices" 🤪

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey brother thank you so much for sharing your experiences as well as the insight into the deodorant issue.... Maybe it is completely what I eat I'm not sure but I need my stick deodorant Lol Cheers mate 🍺 thanks for the comment and thanks for making me laugh today that was awesome

[@davidcoleman2796]

Two times a week for me mark . Im not dead yet . 😂 im 65 . In good shape . I look 55 .

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Well if you have to pay for it, double the amount So are 4300 for the year, again of you're paying for it. Cheers mate 🍺

[@davidcoleman2796]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean we all pay for it . One way or another . Lol

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Ain't that the truth brother

[@toddp.226]

Another video idea is: Can you live on credit cards in Thailand? I personally have over $500k USD in available credit card limits. My 401k is much larger, but I don't want to touch it for various reasons. My passive income is very high also, but I prefer to put that into income producing investments. Do the condos and restaurants allow you to pay with a "credit" card??? This allows a "float" for people who have delayed income like dividends, etc. They then payoff the credit cards when they receive their income. Rinse and repeat...

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Todd that's actually a very interesting question and in my opinion the only way that that would work is if you are paying your credit cards off every single month before incurring any type of interest otherwise it would make absolutely zero sense.... You can live on credit cards here but I don't recommend it because you're paying a 3% premium for every single thing you buy... . Unless you're paying for the hotels on a website and stuff like that you're going to pay a 3% premium so I would not recommend it myself personally I think it's a horrific waste of money and it financially is kind of irresponsible.... Cheers mate 🍻

[@toddp.226]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I have multiple streams of income that get deposited randomly each month. Also make sure all of my credit cards have rewards or cash back. Of course pay my credit cards in full every month. I enjoy the "float" and use cc's to my advantage. Also own a commercial finance company, so know how to move debt to "invisible" biz accounts. And much more.

[@toddp.226]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Oh!!! And many, many ways I can show you to offset that silly 3% nonsense. Just for a sense of background, I'm 52 and have been in the finance space my entire life.

[@garyhall856]

Nice

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Gary thanks for watching and commenting Cheers mate 🍺

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

Excellent advice Mark. Your expenses videos give us some comfort. The biggest concern for me would be running out of money. So either we have a sizable nestegg to draw income from, or we have reliable rental income from back home.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Neil thanks mate it's good to see that you're thinking logically about it. Yes running out of money would be a huge concern. I guess it depends on your age and if you'll have a pension of any type? Cheers mate 🍺

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Im not due for CPP for at least another 10 years. I plan on personally having enough to fund most of my retirement. Its kinda sad the gov can claw back CPP after 50 years of paying taxes and diligently saving personally, saying you make too much. Makes you wonder if its better to be a freeloader in the Canadian system 😒.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey brother I fully hear what you're saying when it comes to the Canadian system sadly enough I'll be experiencing the same thing... Where in Canada are you from? Cheers mate 🍻 By the way for what it's worth I would personally take my CPP as soon as you are eligible for it so if you can get it at 60 take it because you'll never get the full benefit of it unless you live to be I think it's 78 or 79 years old you're not going to get the full benefit

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean yeah, i know the deal on early CPP . There's no telling what the gov. Will do to us in 5 or even 10 years. Im in Newmarket, Ontario.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

@@ManOfAdventure2011 It's brutal huh Thankfully I'm not depending on my CPP or my old age security

[@samsmalle]

Extremely doable unless you cant keep away from the ladies or the bars 👍👍👍👍

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

well to be honest with you like I said in the video most of the guys that are coming to do research about retiring here they want to come and retire they're not coming to party for a couple of weeks or a couple of months they're actually looking to come and retire.... for the most part they're not going to be going to the bars all of the time that's why I built in two nights a week going to the bars and then one night a week paying for companionship..... Keep in mind this video was geared towards the older guys getting ready to retire Cheers mate 🍺

[@justinchristensen767]

Mark, how are prices being affected by the sharp increase in Russian tourists and retirees? My ultimate goal is to buy a nice condo or villa in Phuket, but im concerned prices might get out of hand, is this a reality or media hype?

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Justin I'll be honest with you in the very beginning when we had the crazy influx of Russians yes the prices went a little bit insane for about three or four months... But everything drifted back to where it should be I know this much man you can go on Facebook marketplace and look at all the condos that are here available discounted prices it's insane really if you have the opportunity to buy now is the time... Cheers mate 🍺

[@blacksand6368]

Great video. Everything a Man would want to know.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Well I definitely think I covered everything in this one.... again I know there's guys that are going to spend a whole lot more on food drinks accommodations and stuff but I'm just giving you a basic rundown of this is what you could expect if you're coming here as a somewhat normal person... And I fully understand that is an extremely loaded statement

[@blacksand6368]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean In most thing’s the bottom is the same for everyone. I’d rather know where “Rock Bottom” is, we can all find our own “Top Self”. Good looking out for Budget Inn guys. I’m not one, but end up helping them out from time too time.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Cheers mate 🍺

[@hsorhaug]

Very good video again, Mark. 😊 Can you name the cheap telephone package you have at true mobile? I am also using True, but I am paying more….

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey mate I'm not sure what it's called I got it at the True store at Phuket Central Festival,,, went in and the girl helped me get it 200 Baht unlimited monthly package No idea what it is called sorry Go in,,,, they will help you

[@davidcoleman2796]

It cost me $30 for 20 min Thailand massage in Toronto . I go a few times a month . 😢 i need to go to Thailand. Lol .

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Crazy mate you could have done almost 4 hours here......

[@davidcoleman2796]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean yes . I know. Lol . I get a older woman. . She beats me up . Yesterday I was in such pain but today I feel great .

[@johnhoward3695]

Go Caps!

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey John how GR8 is this hat!!!!!! A subscriber brought it for me,,,, Woo hoo Cheers mate 🍺. Go Ovi

[@louis20122]

Is it better to go on a group tour since I have no idea where to go and what to do in Thailand? I am thinking about retiring there.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Quite honestly brother I wouldn't do a group tour because you're going to meet too many people that have differing points of view have different agendas from you I would come and just do it on my own maybe consult with a guy like me I don't mind giving free advice and helping people at all..... my only problem with a large number of people is that you're going to get some Yahoos Lol If you're really considering coming over reach out to me brother I certainly don't mind my email and my contact information is all on my homepage... Cheers mate 🍺

[@ThatOneGuy-hp2pb]

Will you make a video for me, when you go Werewolf Monger mode?

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

I promise I will make you one however I can honestly tell you that that's never going to happen.... Lol Cheers mate 🍺 Thanks for watching and commenting

[@johnbao7053]

Say dude, how about exploring other parts of Thailand? I have a buddy renting a new condo in central (rural city) for 9000 baht (250 usd)

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

I've been all over the whole country mate From top to bottom... Love each place for different reasons.... Just love the tropical life the most But I'll be doing a cool series Ina couple of months that I think you'll enjoy .... Cheers mate 🍻

[@robertflint2549]

25K US is way too much for budget travel around your region. I was getting by on 12K US per year just prior to the Covid hysteria. This was moving from Thai to Cambodia or Lao back then when my visa expired. Of course, I wasn't womanizing, which certainly does add a lot to one's budget, especially if you have a rapacious long-term girlfriend or several overnighters per week. Being prepared to live down market and to eat local food is what made this easy for me. Besides, booze is still very cheap in parts of Thai, away from resort hotspots at least, and is dirt cheap in neighbouring Indochina. This means that you don't have to deprive yourself of too much on such a tight budget.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

So essentially you were living on the exact same budget that I'm preaching to people that it is possible to live here on..... however this video was done specifically for someone who wanted to come and travel around the entire country staying indifferent areas and then decide which one they wanted to live in..... I also think that it is an extremely realistic amount for someone coming and doing that because I added in every single thing from the girls to the booze to the bars,,,,, bite like I said once you get here and you settle into one area you're spending is definitely going to drop unless like you say you're a sucker for the bar girls you're a sucker for going out every night,,,,, Or if you're dating a blood sucker.... Cheers mate 🍺

[@robertflint2549]

Yep, that's pretty much it, Mark.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol Cheers mate 🍺

[@jameskelly9243]

Speaking stall food... How much pocket money should i carry? Lots of change and small bills?

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey James It's really a cash society so you'll be carrying lots, but spending little Lol I would think 2k baht is plenty I always try to keep some 20s + 50s Cheers mate 🍻

[@credera]

uhh I would not be able with this standard. But thanks for the info

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

If you don't mind my asking can you tell me what about this standard you would not be happy with??? Thanks mate Look forward to your reply Cheers 🍺 Honestly I am curious

[@Dmanz67]

25K? As a backpacker you could do it for 3 years. As a person with self control, 2 years. Me? 3 weeks in Pattaya!😂😂🎉🎉

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Lol Awesome 👍😎

[@dealerslicenseops]

The measly 30 day visa they now give is just unacceptable. That and the new taxation rate makes Thailand unattractive.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

You can apply for different visas but you have to do it online and the trouble is you can only do it from certain countries etc etc and it does make it kind of confusing that's for sure I still enjoy the 30-day Visa with the 30-day extension because it forces me to get out and have different experiences Cheers mate 🍻 I definitely hear you though and I can understand why a lot of people would find it frustrating but for me it's actually a blessing

[@chrisbucko2611]

Your not going to get long term rental to get non tourists priced rooms...if you don't have 6 or 12 month rental contract....sorry a week here a week there. 3 nights here one night there..my experience your paying on average 500 to 650 baht a night if your lucky you will find one with balcony or window...livable rooms usually on 3rd floor....2 or 3 star ok....3 to 4 star with balcony n ocean views starting 1.000 baht night..sorry to burst the bubble here

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Chris my friend I have to disagree with you on that to some degree,,, because I have found all kinds and all you got to do is jump on Facebook marketplace and you can find hundreds of spots that you can rent month to month for the same price as a yearly contract Mate I've been personally doing it You really just have to shop around. I'll admit a lot of people don't want to even bother with you when you tell them month-to-month or you just want it for a couple of months but I guarantee you the majority will because they're looking for money too.... however you are completely right if you're just spending a night here and night there jumping from place to place week by week it is going to be exactly what you're saying Cheers mate 🍺.

[@chrisbucko2611]

Well as far as market place goes I too agree lots n lots of accommodation but not in a specific area you are looking for or town your looking for like in the area close to markets centre of town close to 7 or C or lotus big fat No mate .and as for thai's desperate for money they are likely to charge you more ok sometimes they will give you 50 baht discount if you turn up pay cash not book through Agoda...I know you want your Chanel to look good...whole lot of things to look at wen I take a room n I refuse to take a room if air-conditioning not work. bed that hard carnt sleep room hasntnt been cleaned for 6 months.and honestly if they think them rooms are worth 500 or more they are kidding not worth 300..we could go back n forth on this get no we're....iv gone to same hotel many times and he tries n does charge same price in high or low season...oh one more thing if room is only 21 sq mtrs your fucken kidding I not pay 200 baht for it...you know I'm Wright.how many people have listened to utibers advice n stories I don't find wat you say

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

First off I don't say anything in my videos to make my KZbin channel look good I tell the truth all the time!!!! every single thing I talk about every single claim that I make every Dollar value I give can be completely 1000% verified!!!!! I'm sorry you're having such a s*** time finding places but I'm obviously not you can go back and look at all of the places that I've shown throughout my videos..... you're right there's no sense of us going back and forth about this because everything that I show is completely true whether you believe that or not I really don't know what to say brother. .. not sure why you're getting charged the way you're getting charged at these hotels..... I've never once stayed in a place at the air conditioning didn't work or that the bed wasn't nice.... Maybe if I'm in some remote rural area and that's the only available option yes but not in any place that I rented.... Sorry mate but we're just going to have to agree to disagree on this.... but one thing is for certain I do not make any claims in any of my videos just to make my channel look good so let's make sure that we're crystal clear on that okay. Thanks for the banter and debate Cheers mate 🍺

[@carryontraveling]

My dream is over if i need 39k aud 750 aussie dollars a week keen to see how i go Few beers a night from 7/11 no clubs/no rub n tug A pool would be great (swimming pool ) simple life for me

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

entire year deciding where he wanted to live..... Your dream is not over trust me Go check out my cost of living videos Cheers mate 🍺

[@carryontraveling]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean oh but my friend i sure have my goal is to not work n live off of 400$ aud rental income per week

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey brother sadly enough most of my response got cut off somehow I have no idea...... I don't know if you could do it for 400 from rental income or not I think he could do it for maybe six or seven hundreds along as you didn't hang out with the bar girls and spend too much time in the bars.....

[@carryontraveling]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean thanks for your reply no bar girls / no bars / clubs etheir not that social )) a beer with a meal yes 400 per week 1600 per month not doable? Has Thailand gone up that much ?(((

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

A WEEK?????? LOL I thought you meant a month.... Lol Bro with 400 a week your be living like a king Cheers mate 🍺

[@davidcoleman2796]

Mark . I need a cap on one tooth. My dentists in toronto wants $1 300 . Wtf . How much would it cost there ? Thanks .

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Caps vary in price I've heard between $200-400 Cheers 🍺

[@davidcoleman2796]

Cut back on the drinking Mark ! Lol .

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks, but no thanks...... One of life's simplest pleasures is an ice cold beer.. Until someone comes up with something that's even remotely comparable I think I'll just keep enjoying my beers thank you....

[@coryjackson3131]

Hey Mark 👋

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hey Cory Cheers mate 🍺 Have a blessed day

[@ksmithpmp]

Can you provide link to the true mobile unlimited package you use?

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Download the True app and you can find them on there. This one I have now is not from 7-Eleven as that one is no longer available. So I physically went into the true mobile store at Phuket central Festival and they showed me there how to get the package on the mobile app.... Cheers mate 🍺

[@wontbelongnow5567]

You say its not that big of a country then you say its to long on bus or train to travel. Its a big country then . You mean you to want travel by air .

[@bijanbayne3259]

It's the approximate size of Texas & France

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Hi Ian the train or bus ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is too long for me I personally fly everywhere I go unless I'm making a video keep in mind my friend I'm from Canada every country is small to me... Lol I was suggesting the best and most enjoyable way to travel around,,,,.. Anyone who would go to Koh Samui and then fly to Phuket is missing out on an incredible journey Sorry if the wording was off Hope this helps

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Thanks

[@peterhoward7521]

Can’t believe how expensive things must be now! Cambodia beach hut 1995, $3, bottles of Angkor 30c, girl! Up to you, $5_10 .Thai, girl 250-300B that’s when Australia dollar was 38 B ,birding house,home stay Thailand $3 night, don’t think I will be going back soon.

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

Things are still super cheap Honestly not much has changed Cheers Mate

[@stevek343]

You fell in love Siem reap?? 😂😂😂

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

I absolutely love Siem Reap,,,, quite honestly one of my favorite places in the world I always look forward to my little trips there.... I have a new experience every time I visit Angkor Wat.... if you've never been I'm telling you you need to go... Cheers mate 🍺

[@stevek343]

@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I watched the videos and you really didn't have a good experience

[@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean]

No Steve PHNOM PHEN is where i had the crap time brother,,,,, Siem Reap was amazing as always ,,,,, I think you're getting the two places confused.... I hated Phnom Penh you're right about that but Siem Reap,,,,,,I absolutely love it there Cheers mate 🍺 Hope this clarifies it