do this BEFORE you move to Pattaya

[@glenn9229]

My belief is that Pattaya is a magnifier. If you have challenges in your life... then life in another country with a free and easy lifestyle can set you up with even bigger and sometimes insurmountable issues. Square yourself away pretty much (because none of us have it all in one sock) and i think life in Thailand and Pattaya in particular can be much more rewarding than you might have had before .

[@LePubPattaya]

I think Magnifier is a great term. Thank you.

[@mooping9398]

Thanks Dr Phil. Appreciate the honest level-headed advice.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thank you very much. Appreciate your comment as well.

[@sandgroper1980]

👍🏼🍻🇦🇺 Some sound common sense advice from a Pattaya veteran who has really made the most of life in paradise. Well done Phil mate 👏

[@LePubPattaya]

Cheers SG

[@dugdug1058]

Great advice Phil. I just locked in my condo in Pattaya. See ya soon

[@LePubPattaya]

see you soon

[@clowsy2521]

Mr Egg, your a good bloke and that is sound advice, thanks. Hopefully get to your bar again sometime

[@LePubPattaya]

I certainly hope so. I’ll await your arrival!

[@n8style]

Wherever you go, you take yourself with you

[@LePubPattaya]

A better you.

[@SaltySoiDog]

Some sound advice which we all can learn from, none of us are perfect.

[@LePubPattaya]

I include myself in that comment as well. Thank you very much for your yours

[@trickolas78]

I am one of those people you took the time to talk to. Thanks, Phil

[@LePubPattaya]

That’s very kind of you.

[@Phillip-n7w]

Really good advice Phil.... Wise old opps young owl😊😅

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks Philip. Appreciated

[@nimblemonkey]

Wise words, Phil!

[@LePubPattaya]

Cheers NM. I appreciate that.

[@matthewbaker6177]

Wise words and really good advice that everyone should listen to.

[@LePubPattaya]

Many thanks Matthew. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Goldfinger555]

Fantastic advice. I think too many guys think their problems will go away when they move far far away but as you said, they can probably get worse because they also leave behind any friends and support they might have. Unfortunately those who need this advice the most, won’t listen but at least you tried telling them. Also - I really like this camera you’re using. Great color and clarity.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thank you very much. Yes you are right but they support network including family usually of operates. I’m using the DJI pocket three.

[@ccrider8483]

Goldfinger and Phil, you are quite correct. As the old saying goes, "no matter where I go there I am".

[@MalMilligan]

Good advice Phil ! I was just thinking about something similar to that. I spent 2 years living in Pattaya and I was sort of "decompressing" from working for 40+ years in the States. I collected a lot of home furnishings and stuff that I had to part with quickly when I had to return to the US for medical reasons. For my next trip to Thailand I'm going to try to live entirely out of my suitcase and travel to maybe 10 different places for a week or two each. And yeah I'll not attempt it unless I have all my issues sorted before I travel.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks, thanks for letting me know and thank you for the update. Wishing you all the best with your health and the future travels keep me informed.

[@bigbopper6311]

good words as usual from Mr Egg.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thank you kindly

[@andrew8970]

Wise man young Phil. Thank you for sharing, from a Patts retirement dreamer myself

[@LePubPattaya]

Hope you make it here one day, Andrew

[@PREPFORIT]

Great advice.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks so much.

[@bman7956]

Nice one Phil, I'll pop in Le Pub for beers when I'm there in early May 2025, all the best, Bruce from Wolverhampton 👍🏻

[@LePubPattaya]

OK, Bruce boy see you next year.

[@Laz3rS1x]

Well said Phil! Can't wait to come down and have a chat! See ya soon!

[@LePubPattaya]

Ok Lazer

[@GlitteratiLive]

Very interesting and insightful video, thanks. Your points are illustrated by the disproportionate amount of dads-with-large-tattoos, walking around pattaya.

[@LePubPattaya]

I don’t quite get your point but thanks anyway.

[@GlitteratiLive]

@@LePubPattaya Couldn’t help but chuckle at the observation-seems a certain percentage of gentlemen move to Pattaya to reinvent themselves, as evidenced by the number of ordinary-looking men sporting bold tattoos that feel... let’s say, unexpected. 😄

[@Angus_Stewart]

Well said - requires a great deal of positive introspection with maybe the help of a professional therapist because our behaviours are often inexplicably self destructive 👍🙏💪

[@LePubPattaya]

It depends if you think self-destruction is a bad thing. Sometimes self-destruction and building again is good. I’m not a big fan of therapists

[@Angus_Stewart]

@LePubPattaya I hear you Phil. I found a therapist useful as my behaviours were sub conscious and I'd never have got a handle on them otherwise 👍💪

[@JettMalone]

Well thought out advice.

[@LePubPattaya]

Cheers Mr M

[@NickyDunn]

Great advice. Happy Sunday.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thank you! You too!

[@MartinBeckley-h8j]

Alright Phil the egg! Just subscribed. Great vid, great advice. I'm over for December pop in an see ya. Martin the Dines Green kid! Laters mate 👌

[@LePubPattaya]

Dines Green -happy memories 😂😂

[@marcom2248]

Pattaya will cure my sex addiction. For sure. 🤣🤣🤣

[@LePubPattaya]

I was going to say, but it has the one addiction. It’s not really helpful with!

[@marcom2248]

I know...

[@paulmanning9540]

Im 51 from the UK. I have been coming to Thailand for over twenty years and am getting to the point were I can relocate to Thailand. No drink or drug use but do struggle with low self esteem and low mood. The problem is the UK, the environment I live in. When in Thailand my mood lifts and life feels much more lovable and interesting. Also the people are much more accepting and have a much more balanced ego than the aggressive nature of the British people. For sure, I still feel dark days and have struggles in Thailand but they are much easier to deal with and life seems to have real purpose again. I think if I was to start drinking again, things would be very different and the UK would be the better option in that case.

[@GlitteratiLive]

@@paulmanning9540please do take into consideration that coming here on holiday and living here permanently are very different

[@paulmanning9540]

@@GlitteratiLive I stay for three months at a time, rent a cheap condo in a none tourist town (Sriracha industrial zone) own my own car, drive my son to school, don't frequent any bars, beaches or clubs etc etc. Also drive to my girlfriends in Surin and sleep at her government provided house (tax officer) and generally don't see any westerners unless I pop into Patts to buy an electric toothbrush. Not holiday mode for me but I agree and understand what you are saying.

[@LePubPattaya]

Wishing you all the best Paul. I think sometimes it can be better to be here if you are suffering from a low self-esteem, but many people fall into bad relationships.

[@paulmanning9540]

@@LePubPattaya I can see how it would make you more vulnerable relationship wise, especially somewhere like Pattaya. Luckily my eyes are wide open after so many visits. I will try and pop in next time I'm in town.

[@LePubPattaya]

@@paulmanning9540many thanks Paul. See you soon.

[@Parker392]

Thoughtful advice Khun Phil…I’ll be coming for the Golf ⛳️ courses, and of course the Temples 😉 Khorp Khun mak krup

[@LePubPattaya]

You forgot the beautiful beaches, food, and Thai culture!😂

[@dont9098]

Gday Phil Great advice as usual Mate

[@LePubPattaya]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pandemicoftheunvaccinated5367]

Post-pandemic,I lived in pat's for 4 months. It would take superman-like discipline not to go out partying every night especially for those who choose to be single. I'm living in the Philippines currently but, plan to return to bang saray for an extended stay this coming march. Much cheaper and better than pat's in my opinion.

[@LePubPattaya]

I must be Superman then

[@Glyn69]

Great advice, Phil, my two penneth would be have some sort of plan and do some research before you move. Think about how you are going to spend your time if moving alone . If you find yourself at a loose end and live alone in the Uk , it's very easy to fall into a liquid diet here in Pattaya. The potential is virtually 24/7, as you know. Taking an interest in a hobbie or two maybe useful I agree Phil there is so much more to Pattaya and the surrounding area . See you in the week

[@LePubPattaya]

It is difficult to get a hobby over here because it’s just not the same culture and lifestyle as it is back home but Golf is always a good one. See you soon Glyn

[@Glyn69]

@LePubPattaya may be an activity as opposed to hobbie

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Good video. Well thought-out 👍❤️👍+1.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thank you 👍 I just pressed record on the camera and walked for 8 1/2 minutes. And I didn’t hesitate once I’m pretty proud of that.

[@petersimmons3346]

Great advice thanks..

[@LePubPattaya]

Glad it was helpful! Peter.

[@karimfarangfromthejungle6027]

Found a lovely half British/Thai girl teaching English in Pattaya. Learn Thai NOW, with a cute view 😂

[@LePubPattaya]

That always helps. He tends to keep the students happy.

[@maishcrow]

Swadee Mr EGG, I’ll be going back and forwards to Thailand for about 35 years. I’m wondering is there an Internet site or a location that advertise is for managers for bars in Pattaya. Thankyou if you can assist.

[@LePubPattaya]

No, I am not aware of any that exist. I would think very carefully before you decide that you want to be a bar manager over here. most of them don’t actually manage the bar, but I just basically hosts, nothing wrong with that in particular, but you are very much encouraged to drink heavily and you are rewarded for doing so. Those spots are pretty upfront about this at the start and it sounds fun, but it wouldn’t be something good for your long-term help. There is a reason why I don’t hire managers.

[@maishcrow]

@ anyhow I’ll pop in and have a beer with you in December and January and have a chat anyway

[@Berbatov204]

Phil is a good man.

[@LePubPattaya]

Cheers. Many disagree, but thanks anyway.

[@paulv5233]

Hi Phil just watched your latest vlog very good advice. There a lot of very friendly Farang people here but you also run into and see many with all kinds problems, as you say who are we to criticise other people life’s we all have a passed it’s just how you deal with it. Having addiction problems here is also not going to to help because most things are easy available not a good idea, if you caught by the Thai police with aliased drugs you could be in serious trouble so be careful. 😊Thailand / Pattaya has a lot more to offer people if they just look around and get out and about. Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul 😊

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks very much, Paul. I haven’t heard that Old scam with the police and drugs for a long time, but it has happened before in the past. Appreciate your comment and catch you soon.

[@TravelAddictTez]

Good vlog, Phil 😊...

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks 👍 Tez

[@JeffSpicoli007]

Every time I go to Pattaya, I often dream of making it to the Beach. But I always get distracted.

[@LePubPattaya]

Jeff, if you would like a map, I can draw you one!

[@bobwelo]

Good show.

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks for listening

[@matthewmiles9626]

Alright pal, if you can't get a nod off a rocking horse. They will be rubbing their hands waiting on you. You got to cop yourself on no matter where you are.

[@LePubPattaya]

No idea what you’re on about but thanks for the comment.

[@glennamyhotspur]

Great advice, Phil. You mentioned linking your learning Thai vids. Can you point this out for me as I cannot find them. Cheers!

[@LePubPattaya]

kzbin.info/aero/PLfT5PHGgcaB_D4gAEejuCi67SS0Sycnhz&si=_FfC5pfg_9UK2b_f

[@glennamyhotspur]

@@LePubPattaya Cheers, Phil.

[@chrismay6278]

Phil What is the maximum amount of time, a UK visitor, can actually stay in Thailand?

[@tonto3964]

90 days

[@chrismay6278]

@ Cheers. So it is difficult to retire over there!

[@LePubPattaya]

Hi Chris, thanks for your question. I’m not a Visa expert but get us these questions quite a lot. You can certainly apply for a retirement visa. I would research Thai retirement, visa and see the details. You do need to have a certain amount of money in your bank or a secure regular income coming into Thailand. Most people who retire here are on this visa. I hope this helps.

[@chrismay6278]

@@LePubPattayaThanks for the information Phil. Appreciated 👍

[@JimButtenshaw]

Lived here 7 years now, Escaped here to get away from the Western world crap. Life here is easy, relaxed and I do the things that I like, the farang guys are here doing the same and the Thai's generally like us. Not interested in returning to my old country unless I have to.n

[@LePubPattaya]

Hi Jim. Glad that you’ve made a success of it and you seem happy. Long, may you continue. I’m the opposite and wish to return to my home country eventually.

[@philipbarnard2474]

Sensible advice for first timers. Having visited over 30 times over 25 years, I have similar problems at home and in Pattaya. As example, I have cremated a partner here in the UK and also a partner in Thailand. I am supporting an ex-partner with a serious kidney problem and his friend who has serious respiratory issues. Ages 58, 38, 45 and 25 respectively. At 70 I will soon stop travelling.

[@LePubPattaya]

Wow Philip, you’ve really been through it mate. Sorry to hear about deaths of your loved ones and hope you are still smiling through.

[@KevinODea-lf3rd]

People cannot run away from themselves.

[@LePubPattaya]

Absolutely

[@hachimaru295]

that was a funny comment on anger management a day after telling a lima bravo off on beach road for shouting about you filming 😁

[@LePubPattaya]

Well spotted! I really need to work on that part of my personality. Love that.

[@sirbrian9404]

30to40 do you mean50 to 60

[@LePubPattaya]

I think it would be quite sad if somebody hadn’t met somebody significant it was 50 or 60 years old. But I guess it does happen.

[@pauljoseph3182]

People just like?? Bar owners n You Tubers?? And me 6 Month's Millionaire 😊

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks very much.

[@JamieGreenwood-b1i]

Somthing ol aussie in thailand should of considered 😂

[@LePubPattaya]

Gregg is a good guy, who will learn from his

[@Becker_555]

i have demons in my home country, but IF it's only a holiday, then WHAT is the problem drinking at daytime when u know your limits? None. Few beers at noon, few later, many at evening at le pub. Huh? Just spent 4900thb in your bar.

[@LePubPattaya]

I think I already tackled this Becca. I said it was OK to do things socially but it’s people that get into a habit doing it every day when they actually live here. Thanks for coming in the bar and hope you had a great time.

[@Onceuponatime60]

my demon is, "womanizing", so with that being said theres no way in hell i can live there!!!!...:)

[@LePubPattaya]

Womanizing can get pretty boring after awhile

[@colinkay6599]

leave the racist jaded views of Asian people at home accept you are not in Kansas anymore Dorothy. things are similar but very different. Pattaya is in Thailand but it's not typical of Thai culture see more of the country learn the language or at least a few hundred key words.

[@LePubPattaya]

I rarely hear any racist comments towards Thais

[@colinkay6599]

@LePubPattaya attitudes not expressed

[@simonB143]

Unsubscribed for saying Pattaya in that ridiculous voice.

[@LePubPattaya]

Sorry you unsubscribed, that’s the way the Thais say it. However, if you feel that you want to return to the channel, you’ll be made most welcome. Take care.

[@alexfrog9191]

@@LePubPattaya Well I for one didn't know the correct Thai pronounciation of Pattaya until watching your vlogs, so thank you for that Mr Egg!

[@spiderdragon4113]

Bro. Cut the crap. Pattaya does not give you 2nd chances in life. It's God who lifts you up from the ashes of despair and give you lots more than you deserve. Your advice is for loafers and strays who come to sin in sin city😢

[@LePubPattaya]

Keep praying buddy. Say one for me.

[@KevinODea-lf3rd]

@@spiderdragon4113Keep it real.