DISCOVER QUIET LIFE IN BANGKOK, THAILAND (+ House Tour)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

To contrast this, here's a video of a small, modern condo in Central Bangkok for the same price as the whole house in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHXIqWpui796pM0

[@modlilly8807]

Can you one in Chiang Mai. And for the cost of a house to buy outright. Not a condo.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@modlilly8807 Chiang Mai ones coming soon. Stay tuned.

[@deanagewasteland6658]

Thanks for the tip! I can't believe the quality you get and being in the middle of everything!

[@chopak_z_PRL-u]

Very nice chanel and very good Quality. Can you tell me what camera or smartphone do you use to video recording??

[@modlilly8807]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou Thank you.

[@CaptainAwesomeVlog]

The happiest and most comfortable and at peace I've ever been was during my time in Thailand. It's a beautiful country with beautiful people.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

It absolutely is.

[@DylanSterling]

Dana was my college roommate. It's so awesome to see what he's been up to since we first met in English class sophomore year. Really proud of the direction his life has taken.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Nate, My man!

[@DylanSterling]

@@IdeaStudioBKK Yo bro!

[@jomontanee]

Wow!

[@larnos6464]

Good to see happy farangs doing their thing. Living life, appreciating Thai people. Good energy guys!

[@barrysowell8216]

I'm stoked man! Only 4 or 5 of your videos and I'm moving to Thailand . I lived In Caracas Venezuela, which was really nice before the big flop. Thailand is just amazing. My sell was the point of how nice the people are; I'm so ready for nice! Three more years and I'm retired!!! Great work, thanks

[@muprock]

Great interview and tour, Chris! Please do more of these. Learning about the fun and interesting people (locals, expats, visitors, whoever else) in your world is part of what makes your channel stand out. Cheers!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks for coming by, Chris! Always fun to hang out. I've got a pair of custom Nanyangs almost ready for you. Just waiting on your laces. ;-)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

can't wait to see 'em brohter!

[@611moop]

Hey, Dana! I heard you said your electricity bill goes up to 10,000THB/month because of the A/C. I can see that you have a very old A/C unit in your working area. My reaction was 'Oh, WOW...I'm pretty sure if you get a new A/C installed it would have saved you at least half of the monthly electricity cost and easily paid for itself in less than a year.' You see, I work at home these days and I have my 2017-generation A/C's on 24-7. I never have to pay more than 4,000THB/month for electricity even in the hottest months. That's from a 30,000BTU A/C in 50+ sq.m. living space during the day and an 18,000BTU A/C in 30+ sq.m. bedroom at night. I live in a rather well-insulated home in Bangkok, though. If you plan to rent this house for over a year, I'd highly recommend replacing all your A/C's with wall-type inverter units from leading brands like Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin. A/C's get more and more energy efficient every year as the government's regulations get tighter and tighter. It really makes a big difference to replace your old A/C's. As for what size of A/C you need for your room, just multiply the area of the room (in sq.m.) by a factor of 700. For example, a 30 sq.m. room should be fine with 30 x 700 = 21,000 BTU A/C unit. Inverter type A/C from top brands usually go above their advertised BTU rating for a while when you turn it on to cool the room down faster, so you don't need to worry about paying extra money for a bigger A/C unit (...unless it's for a room full of people getting direct sunlight all day long). I hope this helps and if you end up saving some money from this, it could go toward even more cool content on your channel. Cheers!! Poom

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@611moop Thanks for the info Poom, yes the aircon is very old for the downstairs. though the upstairs ones are new. With your formula, I would need a 105,000 BTS aircon for my 150sq/m downstairs. I think the other issue I have with my AirCon is that the condenser units are located on the front of the house and in direct sunlight all day long. :-)

[@611moop]

@@IdeaStudioBKK For large spaces like an entire floor, you don’t really have to match the BTU from the formula because you don’t need every inch of space to be at the same temperature. For example, you’re not spending much time in your bathroom and kitchen and you’d be fine with 1-2c higher, you can just subtract the space from your calculation. Also, in your case it might be better to go with 3 A/C (24,000-30,000BTU each) to cover the whole space. Smaller units come with higher efficiency. And you have the option of turning off the one on the other side of the room where nobody’s working. This would lower your electricity cost by a lot. Your breakeven point might be in 1-2 years. Current generation A/C also work a lot more efficiently when the outdoor unit is exposed to direct sunlight in extreme heat of the summer. But if you can block the sun from your current outdoor unit, you might already see some positive results without much investment.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@611moop awesome, thank you for the tips!

[@TheUrbanBeekeepers]

11:32 Rent: 16k baht Electric: 10k baht Water: 120 baht

[@rayronald7269]

Prachuap Khiri Khan Less than 1km from the sea 2 bed , 3 seperate showers with wc 140 sqm Rent 3k baht Electricity 800 baht (no need for ac) Water 140 baht So under 4000 baht for everything!

[@laughingatbirds]

I live in South of Thailand. My current rent is 2.5k, electric 500 baht, water 50baht

[@MINHWEBSTER]

Pretty cheap there in Thailand.

[@eduardochavacano]

Ben Jenkins sounds like a very good deal.

[@nottheguardian7955]

@@laughingatbirds Down near the Malay border?

[@writeronthestormkyushu565]

Chris, you keep coming up with new angles and fresh content. Loved this, bro. Not a party animal anymore and this was inspiring to know there might be a place in Bangkok for me.

[@jaredspencer3304]

Wow, Chris, this is exactly what I needed today. I miss living in the everyday parts of Thailand. As soon as lockdown is over, I'm moving back to Bangkok.

[@drincc]

Hey, Thai here! Glad to hear that man, if you have any questions ask away. :)

[@kingrobert1st]

Lockdown over? You're kidding yourself. Bangkoks completely gagaed up and will stay that way indefinitely.

[@EsanThibaan]

Hi

[@ChrisBird1]

@@kingrobert1st???

[@chinoy99]

I have been to Bangkok zillion times but never knew about this quiet district. Keep on sharing such video. Thanks a bunch.

[@veliking3175]

Thanks for the great video! The rental is so much more affordable just a few km out of city center. That was a big house which is probably too big for some people, wonder if smaller houses will be even cheaper. The neighbourhood looks really nice and I can relate to what Dana said, while Thai people are generally nice, there is still some difference. Those you meet in the city or tourist areas are there to make money, while those you meet in the suburbs are residents living in that locality, they are your neighbours, they tend to be nicer and honest.

[@lukerabin5079]

I can see the locals watching you two and thinking to themselves, “Damn, there goes the neighbourhood!”

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Facts... I am driving down the property value. LoL

[@lukerabin5079]

@@IdeaStudioBKK now that’s all American know how in action! 🤣

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@lukerabin5079 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulkonye8380]

Love this type of video Chris. Another side of Bangkok life and an alternative Expat lifestyle. It's also great to meet some creative types. More of this, please.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Paul :-)

[@nixworld767]

I’m “reTHAIring” to Thailand later this year. Jomtien for at least a year, but may migrate to Phuket eventually because I love to sail. Chris, I’ve been lurking your channel and just subscribed. I’ve come to appreciate the work you do very much since I’m actively condo/house shopping now. But I want to tell you, after watching this video of you and your friend, I find myself thinking “now THESE are the kind of friends I want to make there. Smart, kind, and happy. I know there’s plenty to DO, but my retirement manta is, “in Thailand, who do you want to BE?”. And I want to be, well, like you guys. Free. Happy.

[@petermcdia684]

I always follow your channel. Because I have improved my English by listening to you speaking and your thai subtitles. It's amazing. I wish you happiness in Thailand.

[@johnfoose4883]

I rented a 3.5 story chop house in Pathumthani for 15,000 baht per month. I used it for a school. 3 bathrooms. Nice living for being the only farang on the block. Lived in the area since 2009.

[@BoyceBailey]

Dana has the best ASMR voice! I'm going to accidentally learn how to be a tailor just by listening to all his stuff.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

hahaha, thanks Boyce! that's awesome.

[@Ronald_Jon]

How awesome is this. I, very briefly, worked with Dana at Cox Communications in Parma, Ohio. Dana worked in the HeadEnd. Again, our encounters were very brief and I doubt he would remember me. The next thing I heard was that he had gone to Thailand and wasn't coming back and this was about 8 years ago. Good for him. I was scheduled to travel there but of course "The Situation" occurred, so now I'm just sitting and working from home and waiting for this nightmare to end. Happy to see he's doing well.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Hey Ron, I have a video on my channel that explains why I quit my engineer job at Cox. When you eventually make it here after "the situation" let me know when you are in Bangkok and we can meet up.

[@waylinnelson]

Amazing to see something totally different in Bangkok. What a beautiful neighbourhood. Great video!

[@wetcoast4426]

Really like this perspective of Bangkok Chris, exactly what I've been curious about.

[@theontourhealer1115]

Love this video! My whole view on Bangkok has changed so much over the past few months so many little funky areas it caters for literally everyone 👏🏻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Bangkok is truly the greatest city in the world.

[@martingoodef811]

Absolutely loved this and rewatched with my wife, yes Bangkok the most vibrant city and lifestyle. Pity about the heat. There is something for everyone .

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Greatest city in the world! The heat is a bit much... you get used to it... never, but you do learn to tolerate it and deal with it after a while. ;-) Better than Cleveland winters... I'll say that.

[@brian4179]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for introducing us to Dana, seems like a great guy. My wife's place in San Sai Chiang Mai is very similar to Dana's place and you get the full flavor of Thai life. Huge thumbs up Chris👍

[@hotdawg3622]

this looks like subdivisions in the Philippines, but Bangkok is cleaner in this perspective and more managed, nevertheless thais and filipinos friends 🇵🇭🤝🇹🇭

[@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto]

yep i lived in GenSan 2 years - zero difference

[@sati1011]

Much safer in bkk. Much higher crime rate in Philippines

[@AndyfromDoncaster]

Wow, fab film Chris. Great to see this sort of video, very refreshing. It was great to meet Dana too. What an inspirational guy. Such great value renting houses once you leave the central area of Bangkok. Last year I stayed with a Thai family in the village of Lam Luk Ka in the district of Pathun Thani. The people were so friendly, we would walk around the area everyone would speak to me, it was fab. I didn't see any other Farang on the streets or in the markets, I do like to integrate into, 'Real' Thai life. Best wishes from me here. Keep up the great work.

[@katherineknapp8838]

What a delightful working couple.....so busy working all the time! Actually their home is an office. Thank you so much for taking us through your home\office. The wife is a beautiful embroider!! WOW! I want some lessons. :)

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Katherine, Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@bluey5970]

What an interesting guy.......I don't think I saw Dana not smiling through out the whole video....he obviously enjoys life and life in Bangkok. Thanks for keeping up the good content Chris, those sub numbers just keep clicking over upwards everyday.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

he's a super positive, awesome dude.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Dave! :-)

[@Haz-Zzz]

This content you are putting out feeds my Bangkok/Thailand cravings. Thanks

[@jimmoore8891]

Chris - I really liked this one! I find it interesting to see how other expats actually live and the ones that are working what they do for a living.

[@kjensen7819]

Cannot agree more.. We all want to have a small business interest going on, even if we are retired. We cannot sit all day in the bars and restaurants, so this was really great Vlog. More please...

[@lesquu]

What an inspiration he is! Nothing worthwhile is ever easy and its a choice like what you said. Thank you for sharing Dana's story, much appreciated Chris 😊

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Leslie! :-)

[@Nicksotelo1]

Great video like always Chris keep up the great work

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Nicksotelo1]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou I can’t wait to get back out there I retired earlier this year and can’t really enjoy my retirement and I can’t really go to a retirement community they won’t allow me being retired under 30 is hard

[@mungkuyrai]

I am Thai guy it was so amazing to check out farang vdo in Thailand nice man very cool krub

[@krazywally5685]

Brilliant, great to see someone integrating into the local community, wish him all the best and thanks Chris for the vid 😎👍

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Karl!

[@Mike-qo8nm]

was just watching your video on the cost of living in Bangkok. Cant wait to get over there!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

oh wow....awesome Mike!

[@jcinthailand]

Bang Sue was a great place to live, so was Bang Na. I love living there, it's literally amazing.

[@soidogcowboy3282]

Dude you're crushing it on content. Great stuff

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Appreciate it! I'm workin' hard at it!!

[@jamesbuchanan100]

It is a pleasure to watch two of the persons I like. I would like to do the same moving to Thailand and do as you say.

[@coryblevinscomedy]

Another great vid! A perspective of Bangkok that I have never seen before. Really fascinating! Keep it up, this is a phenomenal channel.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks Cory!!!!!

[@48kidd]

I'm Thai. It's so great to see guys enjoy Thailand. Hope you guys are having a blast here.. Enjoy 🍻 cheers

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks! 😃

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks 48kidd!

[@ChristopherLund]

Very cool and interesting video. I also live in the suburbs of Bangkok (Bang Kapi) and rent a house. I've got 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 stories, front, back, and side yards in a very quiet gated community (mu baan) with security. I also pay 16,000 baht/month. No songtows here though, but there are a couple motorcycle taxis just outside the security gate. It costs more than my previous 9000 baht/mo. 1 bedroom condo, but the quality of life is soooooooo much better. As I type this, the only thing I can hear outside are the birds and a squirrel chirping, probably at my cat. Anyways, keep up the great work!

[@dougdavis8986]

Well done as always. I am on day 7 of my quarantine. Looking forward to my pending release.

[@optimus8740]

I am Thai and this is what I love to see two farangs standing on the street in the suburbs or suburban area with the temple gate background. It is true that most of Thai people see and think that farangs in the suburbs are better than the general who walk in the city or in some tourist attractions because in their opinions you come here for work or might be an entrepreneur. They see that you are diligent and visit the place not only for spending getting something and. I will tell you that Thailand's suburb's and countryside are much more interesting in many ways.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks OPTIMUS, I truly love living in BangChak, It's such an enjoyable experience for me living and working out here.

[@optimus8740]

@@IdeaStudioBKK OMG Are you Dana. I am glad to here that you enjoy the place. You a great guy. Enjoy living enjoy working Dana

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@optimus8740 Yes, I'm dana! :-) been living in Thailand 8 years and by far BangChak is my favorite location, we really love our place and our life here. :-)

[@mikesilva6858]

I wish him all the success,, what an inspiration.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

cheers mike....he's a great dude.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Mike! :-)

[@garythecarwashkid]

You're positive energy is always refreshing and contagious 🤙💯

[@sitthikitraviveravan5885]

Your content is incredible, good job man.

[@robertmaddelena7890]

Nice to see a quieter Bangkok. He has a great business there. Thanks

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Robert! :-)

[@kvinitkv]

Very nice video, thank you for sharing.

[@alandavies9929]

Definitely enough space to live in and a good price. Nice to see what expats get up to to earn money etc. Every time I watch it I'm more tempted

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Absolutely!

[@deanagewasteland6658]

This looks like a place I could live. Super cool! We will see. Thanks bro!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Any time!

[@shellw1506]

Great video. If you want to live in Bangkok suburbia you really need to have at least a very basic level of Thai language to get by. It’s also a great way to force yourself to learn the language out of necessity.

[@selaconte]

Sawatt dee guys. I'm married with a Thai and we can't wait to go back🙏

[@hadesolympus6069]

Another superb inspiring content. Kudos to you Chris and Dana.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you :-)

[@moments634]

Fantastic livestyle, Dana!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you! :-)

[@Oggiwara1]

Good to see people that have figured out how things work. For the same area you easily have to pay 20-30 000 Bath a month in Sukhumvit you can get for 5 000 Bath in the outskirt if you get your Thai wife or friends do the talking. Want to see more of this kind of videos!

[@happylucky666]

Brilliant I’m moving to Thailand 🇹🇭 2023 this gives me ideas 💡 😁😁

[@jomontanee]

Welcome and thank you so much.🙏🙏🙏

[@drincc]

Thai here, nice to see you enjoy yourself here! Cheers.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks! 😃

[@sleeknub]

Possibly the best video I’ve seen of yours so far.

[@bodywork11]

Thanks for introducing us to Dana, nice guy. Great information on cost of living. Thanks Chris

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

my pleasure.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you :-)

[@mrc-bkk6277]

Thank you for your mindset about Thai.

[@laptoplivegaming]

Great video. Seems like a lovely guy, wish him luck.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, JC

[@Ulbre]

Great video....love how this guy cam here and went on and built a life. Obv married a lovely Thai lady and I think they both click with their business aspirations and I'm sure they both love sitting across from each other and working the same space. I wish them both every success. Top stuff indeed

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Ulbre, I am lucky to have my wife in my life indeed.

[@JoelsTastyRide]

Really quality video man!! Great job interviewing Dana, what an awesome and talented dude!!! You have a great channel going Chris. Really cool!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

:-)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks so much!!

[@thanaang1455]

I like variety of your videos. Being in the cooperate world all my life, I can see how one guy does not need to be in the rat race for his living and he seems happy.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Super Happy to not be in the rat race! After a decade as an engineer in the US, it's nice to have control over my time.

[@LoganInThailand]

I'm in the corporate world in Thailand. Work at a factory with 5000 Thais and no other farangs. And own a house only 4kms from the beach in a town with barely any foreigners. You can have the best of both worlds here. Don't have to give up your career to do it.

[@thipwipha2355]

I like yours vedio, very fun and gain knowledge of Thailand from a different perspective

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad to be of service.

[@ivabiggin2299]

Thanks Chris this was a very interesting vlog. Good luck to Dana with his business

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Iva!

[@skeller009]

Very cool video showing another end of spectrum of expat living in Thailand.

[@danoshea254]

Really interesting to see. Fun video. I know what he means about being the only foreign face in the local areas. Very happy to live on the outer districts though. Thanks for filming and sharing

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

It's an awesome feeling to be the only white dude in the hood sometimes. LoL

[@chanapolpimsen2647]

Kudos to the translator Great word choice, smooth

[@nowgettheretravel]

Another great informative video! Good information for my plan to 'Retire and work for no-one!' So much cheaper to be living in Bangkok, compared to the high prices of living in Sydney.

[@jonahtisamphd.6101]

Thanx for the podcast. I'm heading that way so will check out that location.

[@baggins1974]

Lovely to see more local local Bangkok.

[@taylorroberts8690]

Cool presentation and perspective 👌 Thanks Chris!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you liked it!

[@nullx8]

nice one, central bkk isn't for me either, living in Latkrabang for 8 years or so.

[@heybeautiful3647]

Dude, great video!!! Thumbs and pinkies WAY up!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks a bunch!

[@mikek1402]

Great videos, its nice to see and hear how others have made it in Thailand....informational for those wanting to move to Thailand like myself and what to expect

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Mike, there is tons of opportunity in Thailand if you are willing to go after it. Thanks for checking out the video. Best of luck!

[@viewer3412]

That’s a great clip! Keep up the good work!

[@charliep1290]

Hi from Thailand!!! Hope you guys have a great retired life in Thailand😊

[@bananaram7611]

If you don't mind living away from cities besides BKK you can pay less than 8000 baht plus utilities 3b/2b yard all around and even a guard shack at the entrance. And that may be furnished.

[@allenty2642]

I enjoyed your video very much, as I'm Thai living is the Us. Made me homesick 😢

[@bsum1too]

Chris, Great content! Dana I like the shirt your making, I need one in my arsenal!

[@tayster55]

Now that’s Inspiring Man I wish I was in that place Thanks Chris & Dana

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

No problem, Chris! Glad you enjoyed it.! :-)

[@geoffwva]

Had a great afternoon yesterday at Lost with Khun Pik and Daeng. Thx for pointing the way

[@antruok4950]

Very cool video Chris - Dana is living his dream and it’s a great spot - 😎🇦🇺👍🙏🍻

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Ant!

[@miosylvester225]

Great video, Chris, really nice to meet Dana too!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you, Mio! :-)

[@SuburbanBeard]

Dana blouin (idea studio) is such an amazing channel. So glad you guys did a collab

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Suburban Beard!

[@ToPFeE1234]

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[@jasonwilkinson3887]

Another great video brother. I've seen some of Dana's stuff before. Seems like a cool and interesting dude. Keep em rolling buddy.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks Jason! :-)

[@intsccents]

super interesting vlog... no shtick just the facts.. so good and informative for those of us the know Bangkok a little and now much more. L.A Rob

[@Pitviper73]

Love your trademark backpack with yellow reflective straps.

[@joeshmoe8952]

I been to Bangkok, it was cool and had a great time but I really liked Phuket, probably because of the beaches & stuff. I was in Thailand for about 2 weeks.

[@douglasscott9853]

Love your rental tours and advice. Keep it up!

[@TheThaiLife]

Another awesome video. I have always lived in Isaan and good to know more about BKK.

[@christiantessari]

Very nice and interesting video Chris !!! So cheap fur such a big house ! Cheers 🍻

[@freemind1229]

Dana will go far in life, he will be super rich and successful

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Oh, I hope so! Thank you!

[@TO3F4U]

Amazing Amazing 🎉🎉 thank you so very much for your amazing work 🙏

[@LarryFournillier]

He's a super cool guy! Thanks for sharing his story and where's the link to his channel, Chris? :)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

in the video description....

[@LarryFournillier]

Thanks, Chris! :)

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Larry!

[@peterthomson1961]

Interesting video. Enjoyed watching as usual. Will be looking for a place soon after I get out of my ASQ

[@stevewhittaker5070]

Yo great tour of the house unbelievable and I love the neighborhood. That guy's got a lot going on OMG anyway thanks again. Stay safe. From the US

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thank you Steve! I love this hood, it's amazing.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@seiya.lifestyle]

I live in On nut with my Thai wife:) After I watched your video, feel like living around Bangjak area isn’t bad or even better! Thank you

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Thanks, Onnut is a great hood also, and just one stop away. :-) This is a great part of town.