Cost of Living in Thailand - Dean and Eric in Hua Hin

[@Strive4OnlineSuccess]

Great seeing you guys and hearing about Eric’s experience in Hua hin. He is doing a great job budgeting money each month, and living his best life in an awesome city!

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Thanks so much for your comment, yes he is doing a great job, Check out Sunday's video where he tries to go to Vietnam but gets stranded in Bangkok. Thanks again

[@larshultberg6972]

Very nice interview but you need to improve the sound quality

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Yes very sorry about that

[@KB3TLE]

@@whatsdeandoinginthailand I couldn't understand half of it as an American - had to read it ! Those accents didn't help 'me'. 🤗

[@tinamexico1604]

Loved the interview with Eric.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Many thanks Tina, I am glad you enjoyed it

[@desmcleod2604]

Been watching Eric since he started very nice bloke hope to meet him in near future Well done dean will call in when we arrive in HH

[@MichaelRichard-o9r]

Hua Hin is much safer and cleaner than Pattaya, not nearly as sleazy.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Safer yes, cleaner maybe and not sleazy at all I think not compared to Pattaya 😀🙏

[@derrickhann7391]

Seriously considering a retirement scouting trip to Huahin before the end of the year. Great to hear from a fellow Canadian (I'm from Newfoundland Eric) - excellent information, conversation and insights guys! Thanks so much and will be watching your channel closely. One thing I am concerned about is the water shortage in Huahin I have been hearing about. Is this something that anyone considering a move should be concerned about? I was wondering if you could discuss this or comment please. Keep up the great work!

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Hi Derrick, glad to hear you considering Hua Hin, the water shortage is not a problem especially now as it has been raining a few times. I think the issue was it clashed with Songkran so made things worse. They would also tanker the water in so I think this has only happened a few times in many years. They will try to improve when things like this happens. Thanks for watching and I will pass on your comments to Eric

[@jefferyoliveiro6179]

Hi Dean, My name is Jeff. Hope you find the shampoo I introduced you works.From watching your video I noticed an improvement. Cheers!

[@HuaHinwalkaboutwithDean]

Hi Jeff, I don’t think we discussed that in the video. It’s Cha cha - slowly slowly, some little improvement but still an improvement. Drop by for a coffee and chat at the rose Garden 10-12 if you can on Mondays, it would be nice to catch up

[@julieh1215]

Eric commented about renting being a better option than buying. What are the factors in that decision?

[@HuaHinwalkaboutwithDean]

Death would probably be the first as he’s no spring chicken, money would be the second and freedom would be the third. If you don’t have a wife then you cannot leave it to her, freedom: you cannot change your area if you buy, things can change very quickly when it comes to buildings, a bar or another condo could be put in a spare parcel of land next to you and this will affect you and you cannot move as the value of the property would probably drop and it would take 1-3 years to sell the property. Always best to rent and chase the next better property and price. Or you can spend 6 months in another country or move if you want with no worry. Thanks for your comment, yes old age is a factor as you will never get your money back vs renting

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

I've been in Pattaya for the last two weeks, on my way to Hua Hin next week, I've been hearing only good things about the place.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

@@barryoneill-ec9zz totally different to Pattaya, it’s a lot quieter and more relaxed

[@KB3TLE]

* WOW * --- My kind of interview gentlemen ! Ideal for me as it is perfect for my frugal desires as well. I'm an old US 'geezer' on SS and been looking for something like what you describe here ! > Only question I have is medical (?) that far from Bangkok & the really good Hospitals ? English 'speaking' Dr.'s and Nurses ? Is this an area where you better be in good health & just hope for the best ? 🤔 All the best to you. Live long & prosper !

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Well your in Luck, you have 2 Private hospitals which I have used and excellent GP private surgeries and the English is fantastic. Or you can go to the local hospitals and wait in line if you wish. Bangkoks Hospital is the main hospital in Hua Hin and it has just been expanded 😀🙏

[@Mangkut73]

Hy Dean, Interesting Video.Have a fantastic day. Greetings Markus

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Many thanks for your comment, take care

[@ramsoncole4605]

Would it be possible to live a decent lifestyle in Hua Hin on 50k thb/month? Nothing fancy, but nice?

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

@@ramsoncole4605 yes you can, I am on less than that but if you take into account rent that I don’t pay then yes. I don’t drink apart from coffee and I go out a fare amount. Food can be very cheap or can be expensive. I don’t eat expensive but treat myself now and then. So yes you can live a comfortable life as long as you rent a cheaper town house or house without a pool and not living close to the beach. You just need to take into account Visa Fees if you are using an agent and the 800k in the bank or equivalent going into your account each month. Most people just leave the 800k in the bank and don’t touch it. Without the 800k then that can be a problem as you may have to rely on other methods that I would not recommend. Thanks for your comment 😀🙏

[@alandraper-w6u]

can you extend your visa local in Hua Hin

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Yes you should be able to extend for at least 30 days, the rules have changed as from tomorrow you could probably arrive on a 60 day instead of a 30 day depending on your country. Thanks for the comment

[@youngandfree93]

18000 Baht a month my goodness that is crazy low. Even Thais I know here wouldn't say this is doable. I hope this budget is sustainable long term. How do you have any money to travel anywhere? One domestic flight I take usually is 1000 to 2000 Baht alone

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

I believe his budget was even lower in chiang mai with Coffee only 40 baht so much cheaper than in Hua Hin. He does not smoke or drink, no massage and no girly bars maybe that’s the reason. He also normally has street food which is extremely cheap. However does come out with us once a week for English Breakfast and Coffees which as he said his budget has gone up compared to before. Well done Eric, I think he’s been doing with a lower budget for about 2 years now, so longer term I don’t think would be a problem. Thanks for your comment

[@youngandfree93]

@@whatsdeandoinginthailand I never smoked before and hardly ever drink too. I stick to the non alcohol beers now and cut off alcohol due to its health impact. The girly bars are definitely not for me perhaps maybe because I am in my early 40s still. I met lots of ladies my age range who love to go out at night for dinner and various beach activities, jetski, dancing etc. We always split bill but you knows costs add up so quickly for entertainment if you go out with anyone. I am not sure if he does any dating but you will find any snorkeling trip or road trip you take with anyone can add up the cost. Any sort of healthy imported foods like organic vegetables are salads are out of the question. I am curious how he handles the dating scene!

[@kohtime]

@@youngandfree93I think Eric’s budget and disposable income are two completely different things to be honest. His budget is exceptionally low but I think he has some leeway. Nice to see how a genuine bare bones budget can work though..

[@MichaelRichard-o9r]

Must be rich Thais cause millions of Thais only make 10,000 baht a month or less.

[@rufusreloaded1043]

If you have one mic for you and one mic for the person you're interviewing, and then MUTE the camera audio when you edit, you wont get that phasing sound.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Hi, there is no camera audio when you are using 2 wireless mics as the camera audio is being replaced by the mic audio. The setup has changed since the video you are referring too with better quality mics. What is a phasing sound? Thanks for your comment 😀🙏

[@rufusreloaded1043]

@@whatsdeandoinginthailand it's when two mics pick up the same sound and the sound waves cancel, or usually partially cancel, each other out. It's the wavey sound of the audio, like its being hollowed out.

[@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns]

Some good advice here, so many vids i see from so called experts expats who discuss how much it costs to live in Thailand are ridicuus these people know nothing about Thailand. They usually say something like, 50,000 a month bare minimun...... it's also worth remembering Hua Hin is actually an expensive town, especially for rent. Most other small towns are cheaper to live in.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

@@Fiddling_while_Rome_burns yes, you can get much cheaper in the rural areas but most people would not like that I think. However 8-10k rent in Hua Hin I think is very good and cannot complain about that. Sadly most new people arrive in Hua Hin Pay 20-25k for rent. Thanks for your comment 😀🙏

[@ZaBuZaMoMoChi86]

And that's why rent markets globally are being crashed by Yankees spending ridiculous amount of money not being able to put economy in perspective​@@whatsdeandoinginthailand

[@victoriapenny5607]

Dean can you please point out in your next "Cheap non expensive Thailand" to retirement wannabees "Have A Plan of Action." After seeing what happened to Ed Sweeney wandering around for months with a 20kg suitcase, sometimes in dodgy hotels, continually getting a Tourist visa (although saying he is never going back to UK & is going to retire). Sadly it became too much for him & he fell ill needing Emergency Care after yet another visit to Pattaya living like a tourist.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

I am watching many videos of Ed in hospital at the moment and now it seems to be a form of aggressive Cancer, I wish him well. Whenever I mention insurance I always insist that people should get proper insurance, I have sadly had experience of this, self funding is not a option, if you need a operation that is going to save your life and your life and your unconscious then you could die because you cannot prove funds. If you carry an insurance card then this is not an issue as the police will search for id and find the card. Ed did say that he has been paying in for it for years and now he needs it and has cost possibly over a million pounds.😀🙏

[@victoriapenny5607]

@@whatsdeandoinginthailand Yep! been a lucky fellow as his video's (Alcoholic for 30+yrs) show the Classic Alcoholic ignoring all the signs "I don't need a brain scan!" until it's almost too late.

[@victoriapenny5607]

@@whatsdeandoinginthailand Dean just a comparison of to-days view of alcohol & yesteryear, in Australia everyday are ads. "Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer!" gone are the manly beer ads, so it's become like cigarettes too expensive & restrictions of sale. But most of all the health system just can't cope with "Baby Boomers" needing care & the next generation having to seek private health insurance if you can afford it.👍🙏

[@stephenharris7982]

Love this guy ❤ living is good life instead of struggling in the west and all that sea air

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

That’s the thing I don’t think people understand, he would really be struggling in the west and here he is not as he has a good life. Thanks for your comment 😀🙏

[@brianstreet7377]

Nice one folks 👍

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Thanks so much, really appreciate that

[@MattFinch-f2w]

Eric is a top guy.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Yes I know, thanks for your comment 😀🙏

[@whatchannel3679]

Shame about the audio quality, those look like cheap lazada microphones or something can't imagine DJI mic or rhode sounding like that or maybe you have a setting wrong it sounds muffled and distorted

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Yes, sorry about that it’s not a major brand and will stop using them. I did have a backup Rode microphone as a backup but even that picked up traffic noise. I have invested in a different setup so next time should be better. Thanks

[@keithp6254]

A lovely video, thank you. You are both my friends but I need to disagree with you both on some points. As a UK citizen I don't think you can go to Vietnam and obtain a "Visa on Arrival", however you can go for a period of time visa free. I have never heard of an International Driving Licence. Again I may be wrong but when I came to Thailand I had a UK driving licence + and International Driving Permit. The Permit only lasts for 1 year. I did the same as you Dean, a simple eye sight and reaction test to obtain my Thai licences for car and motorbike. I do like information to be correct when concerning government regulation issues but I do sometimes get stuff wrong so please correct me if that is so. The other video content was wonderful.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Thanks, my terminology may be incorrect. I went to the post office in the UK and as you say an international driving permit for 1 year. No Visa needed for UK Citizens for 45 Days. Thanks for your comment

[@alexandermichels4784]

Spending 200k thai baht per month in hua hin. Crazy how cheap you can live here

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

@@alexandermichels4784 I take it you mean 20k and not 200k per month 😗

[@alandraper3034]

We are from the UK

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

That’s okay mate I won’t hold that against you. I am also from the UK southeast London

[@seekowmak]

He sounds like the life of the party.

[@MarianN-e6x]

Gee very low 18,000 bhats. Take my hat off.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Yes unbelievable, but he is spending a lot more now due to groups he attends, so it was a lot lower before. Amazing 😀🙏

[@Jagutt2]

f you miss vietnam there is a nice viet resturant right opposite market village that serve real viet coffe

[@Jagutt2]

KIN U DEE is the name

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Many thanks for your comment, we will have to give that a try then

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

@@Jagutt2 we did go there, many thanks 😀🙏

[@christiancork3912]

Sort the audio out coz can't watch this beyond a minute - not much future in a channel if peeps can't hear.

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Working on it sorry, just upgraded if more expensive wireless kit so should be better next time.

[@deschua76]

Poverty lifestyle

[@whatsdeandoinginthailand]

Yes some would say that, but now he is going out more on trips to Vietnam and BBK so I think his Budget has now increased. He is starting to enjoy himself even more now 😀🙏