Don't fall into THE TRAP in Thailand!!

[@poetwarriorrare9489]

Fascinating video. I am 64 years old and got my 1st introduction to Philippines, Thailand, Bali in 1998...I have a LOT of experience. I started basically b4 the internet took off. No cell phones or very limited texting phones not smart phones. I actually did not know what texting was until I went to the Philippines. So I was nearly 40 when I started and I was often the youngest person I saw in any of the sex tourist areas in any country. I'm surprised at how many younger guys are into that life today. I am happy to see this video where a guy says he has slowed into normal life, just in Thailand. Work comes 1st etc, normal girlfriend, no non stop partying. I think asia lures guys that dont do well with dating in the USA. I was not rich, not a pro athlete, not a movie star or music star, not handsome. In the USA i'm simply not attracting pretty 22 year olds. Suddenly I arrive in Manila or Bangkok and I am instantly transformed into John Travolta and suddenly have the power to pick up women. I started w bar girls but that got old fast as I just dont like that scene but soon realized i could flirt with girls who worked in malls or fast food. The years went by and I just became a confident person. But I saw so many guys like me, ordinary guys wwho now had this "new power" and just couldnt handle it. I ended up married to a gorgeous asian woman, who was in the same industry as I am. We live a wonderful life in the USA. She is prettier than I am, smarter, makes more money than I do and cooks amazing food. She takes care of me and doesnt cheat. Everyone says i am the lucky one. So if you just want to drink and fuck pretty girls, thats fine but I think that leaves you open to danger and you're missing a great opportunity to level the playing field. My wife is 20 years younger than I am and her American equivalent would never look at me much less marry me....good luck, be smart. Great video.

[@wanglee21]

You're situation is exactly the reason why many guys overseas now days. The standards of dating in the west are made up of delusional women who only sleep around with the hottest, tallest, and riches men. Even in Thailand it's still the same but with lower standards because of their cost of living. Additionally, Asian women have a fetish for White guys. Even if they are broke, ugly, fat, or handicap. Yes, most of it is because they are looking for a sugar daddy. I'm an Asian dude so when I go to Asian countries they don't look at me as a foreigner, just another local dude. The moment they see a different racial group their eye's start to wander in lust over them. lol Maybe they just know they are easy targets for money.

[@seans7228]

🔥

[@backwardsyoga]

nice man, where is your wife from?

[@fineartist7710]

I went to Bangkok and Pattaya a few times twenty years ago while separating from my then-wife. The trip saved my life, breaking the desire to return to her and be miserable. I stayed at a very nice hotel in Pattaya where my view was of the famous giant Buddha on the hill. During that stay in Bangkok and Pattaya, I had lovely bargirls and freelancers and took a long time, to dinner and two lovely Thai girls to a Thai dance show in a wonderful traditional Thai restaurant. I returned to New York, divorced my wife, and never looked back. I will return to Bangkok and Pattaya after twenty years in eight weeks to enjoy myself again and thank Thailand for saving my life twenty years ago.

[@regnorse]

lol wow cool

[@mikeyboy3054]

The best advice I got when I was in my first 2 weeks here was from an expat who had lived here 23 years by the time he was in his late 40's. He told me "You're an expat now. Stop acting like a tourist". He was actually speaking about tipping too much but that wisdom stuck with me. The temptations here can be a challenge to some guys. Married now so not hanging around bars and keep a healthy and active daily routine. Finally, if you have problems at home, loneliness, money, the drink etc., they will be worse here.

[@KingBrew187]

How much do you mean is tipping too much for Thailand? And what did you adjust it to?

[@calky360]

Thailand doesn't have a tipping culture. You don't need to tip ever really. Thai people aren't tipping, why should you@@KingBrew187

[@keisone]

Tipping 20 baht as a flat rate is the standard.. If you tip too much it can come across as rude and condescending, “look at all the money I have”

[@mikeyboy3054]

​@KingBrew187 In Canada tipping has increased to the point that 18-20% is the norm in restaurants. The gentleman I spoke to back then said an 800 baht bill he tipped 20 baht. I tipped 200 baht on that bill. He told me guys like me made it hard on long term expats like him. I just let my wife handle the day to day payments at restaurants etc. Sometimes she doesn't tip.

[@KingBrew187]

Cheers guys 👍🏼

[@JesseSwitzer]

I was scammed out of a Mexican woman. It was a three year long business scam. The business "lost" $72K in 90 days. Crazy how long she worked me over the years. I thought after all of the years that it couldn't be a scam. Lesson learned. Broke the rule of mixing business and love.

[@MrIvan200us]

100% agree. I’m living in Pattaya while working remote. I pretty much live the same normal life I lived in Texas except I’m saving 65-70% of my money. I don’t go out that much and when I do people always say I haven’t seen you in a while. That’s because I stay away from the alcohol and girls as much as possible and just focus on peace which is way more important to me.

[@ChannelUrl-u5l]

What do you do for work? I envy you

[@poorlybuffalo555]

I think the danger with some of the 'self made' types is they feel they missed out on a lot of 'fun' when they were younger because of working all the time and then overcompensate when retiring to places like Thailand...

[@keisone]

Yeah that’s exactly right, people trying to re-live the youth they never had!

[@michaelh878]

Agree. I lived there for 3 years in my mid 30s and only spent about 20k baht a month but that was because I'd been partying since 16 in other countries so going out once a month was enough for me.

[@alistairnewton8898]

Worked with blokes who were excellent at their job & intelligent , but had zero streetwise sense .

[@davidramsy3048]

Im also a Canadian citizen living in pattaya😊 Yes you to have self control😊 and get your self a good thai gf working in a respectable job. I have lived in Thailand for 18.5 years 7 months in chaingmai and and 10 months in Bangkok and 17 years in pattaya. Love every minute of living here full time.could not even think of moving back to canada.

[@passportmarc]

Totally agree ! thanks for watching !

[@BobbyC1987]

I am Canadian and thinking of moving to Pataya, from what I can tell it’s a beautiful place to live. I’ll be visiting in march 2025 for a month or two before making the final move.

[@davidramsy3048]

A as resident of pattaya of over 17 years. Pattaya City is nothing like you have ever seen before. Number 1 rule use your brain not you head below before making a decision with a thai lady. Do not buy gold for them. If your coming just to have fun with thai lady use the 3 day rule. This means only stay with lady no longer than 3 days then change to new lady. Bar ladies are professional at getting your money they will say they love you and make you feel like a king but after 3 days then they will start to tell you that moms is in hospital sick and needs money and 100 other stories do not believe that 3 day rule is number 1 No longer Also once you have taken lady from bar do not ho back after 3 time s or try to take am other lady from same bar. There are thousands of dollars bars find new in different bar. Most pattaya girls have many forienger customer's and will say they just come to pattaya first time but not true

[@BobbyC1987]

@@davidramsy3048 3 day rule, I like it. I’m not moving for the women however. But if I do decide to partake I’ll definetly keep your advice at the forefront. I live in Canada and I’m tired of winters and the expensive lifestyle. I was fortunate enough to make a lot of money and I’m looking to live frugally in a country such as Thailand to not only experience a complete 360 but also live a healthy lifestyle. I’m going for the right reasons lol mostly.. 😎

[@davidramsy3048]

Sounds really good. Just be careful it cam change you here very fast self control. As a forienger you can not own land if you find a thai lady do not buy w house in her name. Buy a condo in your name. You can own a condo in your name and if you get in thai relationship do not pay monthly salary to lady It becomes a monetary relationship when money ends relationship ends. Making sure she has a job and can support her self and her family

[@joyinthailand]

Great video. Too many people share their negative stories and it all comes down to those choices they made that landed them into that situation. Many beautiful Thai people live normal lives and you can find one that wants to live a normal life with you. Loving my Thailand Journey. Thanks for the great vibes content

[@kippsguitar6539]

Funny and naive

[@passportmarc]

Definitely 👍

[@kalvinpillay]

I moved to the Philippines for about a year. Found a girl. I moved back to Oz for 6months to work until my first baby will be born. I saw one of your vids on Philippines and took the jump. I want to say thank you so much for your inspiration. I wouldn't have done it without that video.

[@keisone]

Oh man that’s awesome, congratulations!!

[@FinancewithGeli]

Thanks mate@@keisone

[@Craig_in_Asia]

I moved to Manila a few months ago and to be honest this video is so relevant. Not having any social circle with a good crowd means I've been going out way too much. I've definitely felt it financially. It's been fun but time to get back to reality I reckon. Great video!

[@keisone]

Don’t worry bro those clubs will still be there in a year, make sure you are too!! Royal is my fave 😜 But seriously.. it takes time to make friends and build a life, embrace that, don’t rush it.. in time the right people will present themselves in your life.. you probably won’t find them in a club or in P Burgos too.. haha

[@Craig_in_Asia]

Haha very true! I live just next to Royal...and P Burgos 😅 Cheers man

[@Aaron-ep9ne]

Make friends with the local men not the expats in manila. There are many cool english speaking professionals there.

[@asianwanderlust]

How can you be lonely in the friendliest country in the world , just open tinder

[@willdegra317]

If you’re falling in love with a bar girl you just haven’t had much experience with women in general. These guys are learning that some women lie to get money like we lie to get laid. Shocker

[@rml4289]

Its true though, fortunately i realised this at a young age, first time in thailand the attention you get is intoxicating

[@TommyDJr45]

A LOT of good gems in this one. Honestly, if it wasn't for meetings with Americans late at night I would be up to all sorts lol Work has saved me here in Bangkok. My advice to people moving here is to move outside the city center so you're not so tempted. Many great areas like Udom Suk, Bang Na, Bang Kapi, Bang Sue, Talat Phlu and many others. Most YTers don't show you these areas but these areas are where the locals are and where you're more likely to meet regular girls. Not to mention some of the best food and bars. Honestly the sooner you realize Bangkok isn't just Asoke, Nana and Sukhumvit the better off you'll be lol

[@passportmarc]

Definitely! Ill try to make a follow up video on this subject as I’ve learned this the hard way

[@TonyKheemao]

Yes yes

[@rgtunderworldrgt7773]

Can you drink the water in rural areas? ( Guessing hell no).. so how is food safer? Easy on the stomach? When they are likely washing hands, food and dishes w non bottles water? Whets a general Time frame of living there before i es body acclimates to local bacteria? I e the water?

[@nuttsy3662]

I’ve seen the drugs gobble a lot of friends and associates up! Dead, HIV, banged up or left without a pot to piss in. Luckily after all them years I got out unscathed (somehow)! Happily married living the quiet life in rural Thailand (Real Thailand if I’m being honest). Good videos as always Adam 👍🏻

[@marcusmccloud8394]

That's how I want it for myself

[@Ned88Man]

yea, Nana lifestyle isn't real Thailand.

[@wanglee21]

People who live the the tourist areas are just trying to stay on the western vacation lifestyle. You on the other hand came to live peaceful retirement.

[@nuttsy3662]

@@wanglee21 I’ve lived in Thailand nearly 20 years and I’m 42 so certainly not retirement age. Just got completely fed up with all the BS that comes with tourist hot spots both from Thai & farang it’s not Thai reality in fact it’s far from it.

[@AjayRohaz]

Very good advice guys :) So much to see and do around Thailand and SE Asia, I would hate to be a bar regular every night partying money away like I did in my 20's and 30's with such a great country to explore !

[@kentandrews850]

More beautiful temptation in Pattaya and Nana Plaza than anywhere. Just don't fall in love with a bar girl and support the whole family or be her sponsor. She already has 3-6 sponsors😂

[@Ned88Man]

If you have to be reminded of that fact, you probably shouldn't be in Thailand in the first place. Only those with no self control fall in love with girls they meet at Nana or Pattaya.

[@wanglee21]

@@Ned88Man Yes everyone should know if you enter a tourist area, everyone local there is only there to make money. They will say and do anything for a profit.

[@marcp108]

Some really sound advice here. It's all about balance. One thing that always strikes me is just how often everyone travels just for the weekend or long weekend - its so easy to go to Hua Hin, Koh Samet or even Koh Chang or Koh Samui - there's always a bus, a train or a flight and they are all relatively inexpensive.

[@paulcanfield4157]

I appreciate the down to earth mentality. Passport bros are often confused with the negative connotation of a sex tourist, having a reasonable feminine girlfriend, and immersing into the culture is the real reason men are desperately leaving the west. Moderation and balance.

[@passportmarc]

Exactly 🎉

[@theescapetrix]

Facts bro 💪💪💪

[@Team_Pinky_Muay_Thai]

A great video. Thailand spat me out 10 years ago and I came back to Australia. Ultimately, it was the best move I ever made but trying to recover mentally after going "too far" in Thailand was very hard and made my assimilation back into Australian society very difficult.

[@motivacao-fire]

Hey adam! I've been watching your videos since 2020 and i want to give you a huge congratulations on reaching 1.000 viewers in less than an hour. been watching your videos almost every single day and i know what it means to you, you been doing the nicest edit i've seen so far! keep it up bro, greetings from Brazil.

[@keisone]

Thank you so much brother! 😊

[@DutchFlavour]

Right now personally I am getting back to working and it's really hard after 4 months of hardly doing really anything. Good my working hours and motivation is coming back. This video hits the spot 🔥

[@MadMathsTV]

Such amazing content here guys! Great advice!!

[@keisone]

Thanks mate 😊

[@thisweekbestvalueapartment]

Good video talking about something very important for all the people who travelling for 6 months - 12 months a year. keep the drinking down to 1-2 nights a week. Focus work, hobbys, health the other 5 days and enjoy a life full of travelling with good health, good life, and money in the wallet 🎉🎉🍾🍾 And always think economical 💗 Except the 2 days, then we have fuuuuuuun! 😀😀

[@frankom2862]

I think the key word is self-control. I try to say that to newcomers but many of them just laugh 😅. When my friends come to visit me they ask me how I can live like that(party live), and the answer is simple, I don't live like that 😂

[@keisone]

Yeah it’s easier said than done! Haha

[@frankom2862]

@@keisone truth

[@johnhynd4522]

Excellent advice! Too many people think it’s just one big holiday, which will destroy you if you believe that.

[@dave_in_florida]

Great interview, sound audio and editing. Fantastic advice!

[@Grimreapervlogs]

Great video bro. Yeah many people definitely fall into the traps or run out of money. Like most tourists ive been on trips in past and spent a fair but last holiday when i met u in Pattaya I set my self a budget for my holiday and stuck to it most nights it can be done and still have a awesome holiday. The temptations can be tough to resist but i found with me using the holiday to try and make some videos and see some new places it motivated me to not have as many big nights as previous holidays

[@rayphillip8483]

One of the best videos that I’ve seen …… and I have watch every one of your videos. dudes go to Thailand and live king for a Day….. and thinks every woman that smile with them love them. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@walfordiii]

Love you guys! Great advice. Growing up makes you more selective in your time and having a nice SO allows you to be the true men you can be. You can’t win in this world alone. Keep up the great vlogs! Long time subscriber! All the best Adam!

[@gezeers]

As you say make the right decisions and Thailand is a awesome place to live in, but if you are more tempted to party out all day and night then you will be going back broke.I came here 3 months ago and and im retired, i have a thai girlfriend she has a good job and a car, we have a normal life and she not a money grabber nor a party girl.We both enjoy just a normal life and i know i can be very comfortable in this position without worrying if im going to run out of funds.She needs companionship like i do. Overall stay focused and you will enjoy Thailand to its fullest. 😊😊😊

[@seans7228]

He said: The biggest temptation is "going out" 😂😂😂

[@Bigwill71M]

That is the same as in the Philippines....Can't be a two week millionaire every week.....Been living in the Philippines for over 15 years and I had to adjust after 6 months living here....And now, I am well adjusted and living a good lifestyle....

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

Having lived in Hong Kong and Thailand for 19 years (I moved to South America in 2019). Best advice : DO NOT expect to earn a living making $ in Thailand. You need a source of hard / real $ that comes from overseas. If u don’t have that forget it you will last a year and run out if $ quick

[@Wil_V_]

Where in S. America do you live and do you prefer it more than Thailand? My wife is Colombian and I’ve never been but we both loved Thailand

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

@@Wil_V_ Medellin Colombia. 🇨🇴 i lived in Bangkok full time from 2014 till 2020 loved the city however the pollution made the city unliveable for 3 to 4 months a year just decided time to leave. Very happy here its a great city

[@regnorse]

which 3-4 months are unliveable in Banfkok?@@longdatedoptionsleaps6112

[@kevinreily2529]

So true. If you are not retired, coming here to work is not like being in a Western country. I actually met an English guy in his 30's, he had like $30,000 and told me he was going to stay in Thailand the rest of his life. OMG. If you are not interested in getting married, it is so much easier, to control your spending and do what you want and be happy. He met a bar girl, you know what comes next, only if you are stupid. He spent $20,000 to buy a girl (he just met) a house upcountry. Then he complained that living in a small village was boring. Plus a lot of the Brits seem to drink a lot, in my experience. They come from a "Pub Culture". All he seemed to do was go to every British Pub in Bangkok. Be smart, take care of yourself.

[@KirkScoles]

Very sensible & realistic advice. People must maintain a healthy lifestyle in respect of alcohol consumption, food, sleep, general health and balance money expenditure to income. However dont assume a girl that works in a bank or retail for example has different motives than a bar girl.

[@passportmarc]

Mine does realestate and makes more money often than me, she sure as hell ain't there because I do the daddy gig :P

[@roni2715]

My first expat advice was "don't fall in love" (bargirls), if you have alcohol probs and income issues then beware. Beautiful Asia, don't bring bad baggage with you because it's cheap, it just makes the downward spiral quicker. ❤

[@dannyho6786]

Some sound and solid advice, wish i had my head together as good as you guys when I was that age, thanx Y'all !!

[@downundermtb4744]

Good to see the guys keeping it real. It’s not all about the night life. So much more to Thailand.

[@mohamedibrahim-nl4xp]

Great to see a guy who is dating a normal Thai girl & in love❤

[@notthesamecc1927]

this is a well done discussion. you guys do not speak the way you look. don't judge a book as they say. this and the companion video had some great insights.

[@passportmarc]

I know we look like new kids on the block did a remix but we are down to earth, well spoken/mannered guys ;-)

[@notthesamecc1927]

@@passportmarc for sure NKOTB Remix - love it!

[@pauleypavillion6088]

When I went to Pattaya Beach Thailand back in 1992 as a mid 30's sailor from the USS Okinawa LPH-03, I didn't go into the fun bars too much with the dancing girls. (I did see some acts some of the bar girls did inside and it was unbelievable). I stayed at the hotels and made sure I didn't stay out late. I loved the hotels that we got and it was nice ones at the time. I kept it neat/clean and never got too wasted like so many young sailors did; they were the USS Okinawa LPH-03 sailors like me and we were on our last 2 months of our deployment. I seen too much debauchary and most of the silly drunkeness were mostly young sailors in their teens and early 20's. I was so ashamed when they were so drunk and demanded this/that from the locals when I walked by on the streets so many times in Pattaya beach. I went around like a behaved tourist and tried to see more of the locals than the fun nightlife. It was sort of similar to the Philippines but different religion they follow. It was a hot and humid climate and spent most of my afternoons sweaty and had a nice time there; sampling their local cuisine. I came out of it thinking of living but from these videos, I'm hearing attacks on single men from local Thai guys so I'm going to only visit places away from the fun bars when I plan to visit Thailand again in the mid 2020's as a mature man. Keep up with these videos.

[@petermacphilomey5725]

Well said and thank you for all your advice you helped me out so many times over the years 😊

[@dimbelgium]

Honest video. You guys are living the good life. Happy for you guys.

[@rinkadink66]

if..your older and don't have to work.. and have enough money to more or less do what you want.. how to discipline yourself.. and not going to excess is very difficult for many men.. the secret for a good life in Thailand is simple.. you really have to be disciplined before you come out.. that... is the hard part..

[@keisone]

Yeah that’s exactly right!!

[@Almeida_Rodrigo]

Great video Adam. The secret is to have a balanced life.

[@NDemanuele1]

It Spat me out back in 2006!...LOL. It proved tough to juggle the 'party' and 'reality' lifestyle. It wasn't so much the drinking and the Thai and farang people I met were nice, it was that the culture is so addictive! The 'Sabai, sabai' lifestyle and the genuine kindness of Thais got me hooked! Also, it was tough to manage socializing as you guys stated. Everything you guys mentioned, I absolutely, 1000% agree and relate to! I was trying to settle but it proved to be tough. I think if I found a nice thai girl with a job, maybe that would have changed me. You guys are doing it Right!!

[@keisone]

Yeah, saying No is surprisingly difficult sometimes haha

[@seans7228]

4:00 am at Myst...... It only just started! 💥✨🔥 Insomnia has barely wound down yet!

[@ruleblack3087]

Great , mature guys sharing sensible advice ...love it

[@stevejohnson2130]

Mature guys? Pair of muppets spouting the same old shit. Not got a work permit between them, chancers. Obviously not Thai speakers.

[@JohnInKSK]

It can definitely get expensive; people who haven’t done anything beyond 7eleven beers and street food can’t believe that a few drink and some nachos at Skybar at sunset for 2 can easily set you back over 7500 baht. Even without ‘professional companionship’ it can add up quickly.

[@lordrossmacca]

Great advice from you and Mark. You two seemed to have worked it out and are lucky to have good ladies

[@passportmarc]

That we do :)

[@riya_sugarpalm6363]

If you come to Thailand Wherever you are, you'll be happy. Wellcome to thailand🙏❤😊

[@sheanlee2089]

honestly chiang mai & chiang rai is better for retirement & remote work

[@FoxVentures]

Spidey Turan was chewed up and spat out 😂

[@John54]

Famous last words... 😂 Stay away from bars and girls 😂😂

[@jbk19xx57]

Noted. This is VERY valuable advice, I’m strongly considering moving to Thailand later in my life. I think that my BIGGEST temptation is the FOOD, I love Thai food.

[@passportmarc]

That is one temptation I can't control ! that sum tam hits different here ;)

[@jetpark3743]

Msg

[@evilchaperone]

My buddy Dave retired after working as a bar manager for decades in the states. Had plenty of money and actually lined up a job in Thailand at his buddies small resort hotel. He lasted 6 months and couldn't get his groove on. He came back to US and got his old job back. Thailand not for everyone.

[@jeffryan7262]

It’s called ‘self control.’ I don’t understand people who are over 40 and can’t chill on the going out and drinking. Grow up and take care of yourself! Yes you only live once, but you only have one body, so take care of your body and stop drinking booze and not getting enough sleep.

[@roadsofjapan6009]

It’s the same here in japan I have 3 good mates that after 4 years here are going home. It’s kind of like a meat grinder sad to say but yeah Japanese girls and cars the idea of safe but that’s not just the case. Too many just don’t research enough beforehand. Even me nearly 5 years and I need a break, I’ll make sure to shoot you a message when I’m back in Sydney I could do with a good long drive out to the country side back home 😂 that’s if I don’t end up going for a quick trip to Thailand for some extra RAR 😂

[@regnorse]

was wanting to visit Japan..Osaka or Tokyo which more fruitful?

[@fancycavegaming620]

I was thinking about spending 3 months/yr there. I can work remotely, but would have to work all night and sleep all day. I'm not sure I can handle that.

[@FarangMike]

Doing that 6 months a year sir. It’s doable but unhealthy AF.

[@NinhAaron]

I live in Vietnam I used to tip when I first moved here now I don't unless it's small change I let them keep it. Its better to keep that money in your pocket unless they deserved it and gave exceptional service which is rare in asia.

[@robbogsy3469]

I think the best way is if you on just on holiday it’s fine but if your staying for a while or even working in Thailand you need to treat it as you would back home,Going out all the time can get expensive and Bangkok is not cheap.If your getting with the girls it can be bad that’s for sure.But on the other enjoy life as it’s to short.

[@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092]

bottom of the glass looks teh same every where the trips en memorys of the islands and nice hotels wil remain

[@passportmarc]

Wise words 😂

[@keisone]

I love this!!

[@ppaton3553]

Great video - I didn't realize you were in Korea, I was there back in the 90's stationed @ USAFB OSAN.

[@Sukhumvit1]

Pattaya just has too much temptation for me and I don’t have the willpower to stay home😂 I tried to stay there when I was off each month on my rota from work but I couldn’t do it, had a condo there but when the lease was up that was me outta there 😂 Been staying in BKK my time off and mostly only out at weekends unless friends are over.

[@ThatsFarked]

best hobby in pattaya bro is their shifter go-karts, motocross track and gun range. cheap and awesome fun. also become a member at the gokart track and go whenever

[@JaySmith-jh2sd]

Yep I go 2-3 times a week only costs £150 a week absolute bargain

[@ThatsFarked]

might see ya there in a months time. when im back@@JaySmith-jh2sd

[@trailrunningexperience496]

Agree with so much of this. Before HK was ruined the lifestyle there was amazingly similar to Bangkok bur with far more affluence. I knew international bankers working hard and playing harder who despite being on multi million dollar packages went home broke because the lack of hobbies and routines drove them to drug and alcohol ruin.

[@w8ngr]

My favourite bar in Bangkok is in nana it’s called mimosa and up a bit from the plaza apparently it’s the only bar in nana that sells alcohol with weed

[@tyvid]

I am down in Pattaya. Very true about temptations and so, so many guys destroy themselves financially, physically and emotionally with bars, girls and alcohol. You need to pull the reigns and live normally. Budget, exercise frequently, other hobbies. Keep away from those damned money sucking bars, avoid bar girls. I restrict to going out once a week at the most. It's hard as once you know people and socialise, there's always birthday parties and other invitations always going on. Plus friends from out of town. Meeting a good girl here is close to impossible as even women in regular jobs end up befriending bargirls and other women cheating on guys with multiple sponsors. It's so normalized here to betray and cheat on farangs. 99% of women here in Pattaya are to be avoided. But there is a way to live a normal, budget based life here, with discipline. Many guys just cannot do it though.

[@jetpark3743]

Why you in Pattaya in the first place?

[@tyvid]

@@jetpark3743 believe it or not but you can have a relatively normal life here. It is one of the cheapest expat places to live in Thailand. Cheap rent. It has infrastructure such as many shopping malls, fitness centres, medical services, etc. It's on the beach so that's a plus. Night markets are great. Lots of restaurants and cheap eateries. Heaps of nice cafes. Temperature is less than Bangkok and pollution is much lower. The streets that are filled with bars are not the only thing going for this place. And only 1.5 hours from Bangkok airport/s.

[@MrORANGEMAN1966]

If you avoid all the fun stuff that brought you to Thailand in the first place then just stay in your Western developed first world country and only visit Thailand for 2 weeks .

[@drewcorry5056]

What happened to Dan?? Is he still in Malaysia?? Absolutely Outstanding

[@CRedfearn1983]

Another great video, mate

[@keisone]

Cheers brother!

[@micromicro9655]

soundtrack at beginning is good What's is the name of song?

[@cmdrryzenfoxx2135]

@Keis one -Brother, I want to take this moment to say thank you, Bro🙏 for your useful content, and useful, helpful advice. I am planning on relocating to Thailand in the future and your advice with the advise and experience of your friends extremely helpful. Thailand is a beautiful country with a diverse and rich culture and people. I feel so at home when I am there. Thailand and Laos are the exact polar opposites of my country (Bermuda). I am not interested in bar girls or the sort, but I do understand how easy it can be to slip into that lifestyle and spend all of your money. Thanks again, enjoying your content mate!🙏

[@PadieKeg]

@ 5:22 koh kood - Paradise Beach Resort.. I was just there at the same restaurant .. Amazing island to visit.

[@passportmarc]

Yeah ! loved the place weird choice for a pool colour but still loved it haha

[@Richless_Rich]

You can do things cheaply here . There are so many things to do for next nothing. I'm in Jomtien beach , and there is the world championship paddle board event this week . And people watching is free . Good advice from you and others. Keep of the informative info.

[@RaahilAbhay]

Great video guys 🙏🏾

[@passportmarc]

thanks bro !

[@SamsungAS-qs8si]

Stop drinking and learn to say no. I have retired here 25 years ago and it was the best decision for me.

[@axterix2057]

keis great video again ...comin soon hope you have timer for a beer

[@davidelliott1853]

Excellent and on point! The bars can be dangerous

[@quantumfire6954]

I wonder how many people REALLY know Pattaya. They seem to identify Pattaya with the bars and think it's the only thing there is. At a 2 hour drive from Bangkok you have EVERYTHING you could wish for, also for families: the most beautiful beaches (no, not Central Pattaya beach but Wongamat, Asia Beach, Papa Beach, Bamboo Beach), a beautiful tropical island (Koh Larn), world-class attractions (Nong Nooch gardens, Sanctuary of Truth, the largest water parks in South East Asia), fantastic shopping paradises (Central Festival, Terminal 21), the most chic restaurants (Castello Di Bellagio, 3 Mermaids, The Sky Gallery), beautiful hotels with fantastic rooftops (Hilton, Siam Siam, the Space hotel) and so on. I have traveled ALL of Thailand from South to North and everything in between and of course find Krabi, Chiang Mai, Sukhotai etc... also very beautiful but nowhere else than in Pattaya you will find everything you could wish for (plus the best nightlife yes with mega discotheques such as The Hollywood, Insomnia, Myst...) in a limited area and so easily accessible if you have just landed in Suvarnabhumi. I've been coming there for 22 years and then you start to know it a bit, sorry.

[@BobGoodi]

Nice one buddy. Will join you all in 2 months 😊

[@charleypalacios8311]

Your friend Marc gave very wise advice about not falling into the trap of the bar girl scene but instead find a nice girl working in a respectable job who provides good companionship. Heard and seen so many men experience financial and emotional distress due to delusional decisions related to a beautiful woman with an “ugly” heart and selfish motives. Men need to protect themselves from the allure of such “snakes”.

[@tmb3131]

You can definitely live off 1k a month (USD) in Bangkok even... but gotta stay very low on the liquor/nightlife. Surprisingly outside of BKK the cost of traveling in cabs/Grab has cost me the most. It really sneaks up on you. Also the USD seems to be taking a dump, so there's that.

[@digital.frenchy]

I get by with like 350-400usd a month in Bangkok so always cracks me up when I hear that 1000usd is not enough, lol

[@steveng8727]

What? How is that possible? Kindly explain your budget.

[@andyhorgan6474]

Its certainly possible. Buts is a miserable existence from an outside perspective

[@JaySmith-jh2sd]

Great advice from 2 of Thailands top mongers

[@portlandGTR]

Hey dude, been watching your videos now for about a year. Finally about to get my passport back after a situation I’ve been working on all year to get it back. Planning a 2-3 week trip with a buddy of mine and would love to meet you man. We are all about the same age and definitely would get along. Looking like January 6th when flights go down to 1,100 to make it happen. I’ve got a few shorts on my KZbin channel just to get a sense of my dumb American self street racing GTR’s and sh!t hahaha! Gonna be there anyway so would be cool to have a night out with the guys with someone that knows the best places. Drinks and food on me 🙌 great info on this video and one of the better ones you’ve had. Not trying to blow up on KZbin, just see a more real side of Thailand man

[@OsamaBinChillin]

Did you not watch the video? This exact thing you are asking for was discussed

[@portlandGTR]

@@OsamaBinChillin hence the “drinks and food on me.” Portion of my comment

[@mcb00m]

I think @keisone will be in Australia for Christmas/new year

[@nickoutram6939]

...so basically like 'living' anywhere in the World: separate what you do from what tourists do... (With the occasional dip into the candy jar!)

[@reddog4514]

Boyz Be ON!!!!!

[@ecky209]

Really good content

[@dalemyers-tn1dv]

Really good video I'm in Pattaya right now on my vacation still have to the 23rd before I go home and yes can be very expensive but that's the difference I'm on vacation of course would love to live and move to Thailand but need to have job security of some sort but I am definitely hooked and definitely will be back for another vacation in Thailand I am also from Canada Vancouver British Columbia once again thanks for your videos

[@moonjumper66]

You are in control of everything...you can only responsible for yourself.

[@kevinreily2529]

Thank you, moonjumper. It is common sense. What about guys in Europe and America, who get divorced and become "Alimony Slaves", while their wives get your house and have an easy life? To me, that's a lot worse and much more expensive.

[@scandicdream]

The bar girl scene is fun for about a few Months and then it fades, like everything else…. And yeah, if you live here, it stands to reason that you aren’t a tourist, and thus can’t act like one….(at least not all the time 😛). The best advice I got when I came (late 90’s) was “bar girls” for fun and “office girls” for serious”.

[@Ned88Man]

Starting a business in Thailand is a very difficult prospect to be honest, only those who are the best at what they do survive. I am not talking about online workers. Best thing to do is learn Thai and try and integrate as much as you can. Also, if you are an online worker, you REALLLLLLY shouldn't be telling anyone, as you are liable to be deported because there is no way that with whatever visa you have, working remotely from Canada, that you are authorized to work in Thailand....Also, I recommend that you don't go "looking to make friends" that is usually a recipe for disaster, friendships will manifest themselves organically, don't try and force them, it never works out that way.

[@deucesixs1404]

I don’t have the will power to live in Thailand, I would be broke in 6 months

[@lessworkmoretravel]

Great videos Mate, really enjoy your channel. Quick question. I see on some your videos that you have a piece of equipment on your GoPro just below your Rode micophone to stop the wind breaker coming into view (i have had this issue loads). Can you please tell me what that is? Would be so helpful.

[@stevecohen11]

Like in the music audio in the background pretty good. Was that stock music or something in particular?

[@vktravellog1242]

I was there on holiday back in June and didnt even go to a bar and drank very little beers. I am a cheap bastard so I am always tracking how much I spend. I dont like bars or bar girls and dont stay out at night so I think I am safe. I kind of feel disgusted with bar girls. Makes me feel dirty 😂😂😂😂

[@DicePac]

Hi Keis, is there a place in Bangkok you buy all your caps and shirts from? Or you buy online?

[@999britain]

Wish words from the boys. ❤

[@georgeschmid2624]

In a middle class restaurant in Thailand for 2 persons I paid often around 40-50 $, depends on what you eat and quality of the restaurant. Vegetables are grown using chemicals. Meat, fish in factory farms. And Thai food contains a lot of sugar. So all in all expensive and unhealthy. But tastes good. That's more of the truth. Mens like Thailand because of easy to get a much younger girl-friend:-)

[@millsuk86]

10000 baht lol. make it 20000 in 2 hours. Interesting vid, Im planning 2 years ahead at the moment to digitally nomad, just starting a business in the Uk that will stay here, I guess the thing when first moving out there is to get the 2/3 week holiday out of the way then settle into the life.

[@keisone]

Yeah that’s it, get it out of your system QUICK, and be aware of what you are doing.. u will quickly realise you don’t need to go out all the time because if you play your cards right you can go out for years. It loses the excitement if you go too often anyway

[@MarkD-w5y]

Great clip… what bars do you recommend in Bangkok for chilling watching a good band and meeting Thai freelancers?

[@royingejohansen6635]

Hell Keis! I I really like your videos, and if I am in Bangkok I would really like to meet you:-)