Expats Leaving Thailand In 2024.. What Are Their Reasons?

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[@TabithaJones-rg9ig]

Dual citizen....mom from England and Dad US...born in US. Love your channel, your eloquence and your honesty. Unfortunately a certain OUTRAGEOUS grifter....fellow you tuber who hates working in Australia, so much that when his Thai wife wanted to divorce her lazy non working grifter husband....she suddenly died ....no autopsy, no toxicology report and 3 hours after her death, with a GOFUNDME already set up in Australia, while he is living in Thailand....he posted an odd video on his wifes sudden death. He showed so much grief about losing his MONEYMAKER (his words) and he took over her youtube channel and pimped out his newly born twins for simpathy. He failed to tell his audience that his wife was older than him and had 3 other children....he constantly lies and as it turned out he had another girlfriend (or ladyboy friend) from the time his wife suddenly died. In Australia there would have been a toxicology report and an autopsy and this person would have been under suspicion. His phone and his computer would have been seized for forensic analysis....especially google searches. I believe he poisoned his wife. Bottom line....I think this guy got away with murder...and what better place to do it in than a 3rd world country.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

The tax situation is just typically Thai.Announcements are made then the powers at be think about it.IF THAILAND honours it's no double tax agreement with the many countries it has signed up with them few true retirees have nothing to worry about.BUT WILL THAILAND honour it's agreements.Thats the real question.

[@WilliamBenedict]

Costs of living here have gone through the roof. I have been here forty years. I would have a hard time leaving. But, my kids kids have all gone to work in the USA because they can't earn a decent wage here.

[@mattivirta]

@@WilliamBenedict i not want go to back europe newer again, ad newer want take thai wife and my childrens to europe not good live, not cheap, not any good what can think. Thailand need stay all my life end.

[@tca666]

Living in TH is like living in another planet 😮

[@GarNelson1]

I retired from a 37-year career in 2011 and moved to Thailand that same year. I always knew I was going to retire somewhere outside the US, but I didn't know where. Mostly it was because I'd lived in the US my entire life, and never had the experience of living anywhere else, retirement (and two pensions) afforded me the opportunity that I had no intention of passing up. I ended up in Thailand, and now, 13 years later, I feel like I'm too established in Thailand to want to pick up and relocate anywhere else. I figure I will live here until the family takes me to that last Temple BBQ and I end up in a jar in the temple wall. Like you, I realize I am not Thai, and will never be Thai. I'm a minority living in someone else's country, and there are certain compromises required to accomplish that. I easily meet all the requirements for my visa and have enough practice doing it myself that it's an hour or so exercise once a year. My 90-day checks are an excuse to go into my favorite coffee shop for a latte and cake. I could do the 90-day online but then I wouldn't have the excuse to go into town. The tax uncertainty is just that, monumental uncertainty--and anyone who claims to know what is going to happen is telling stories, either for clicks or some other reason. My plan is to ignore it until there is some certainty. I spent my life living in the future when I was in the US. Here, living in Thailand for over a decade, I'll let tomorrow's issues wait for tomorrow, and take pleasure in living today. I think that's one of the better gifts I've gotten from living in Thailand--I'm better living in and appreciating the moment than I ever way before. The Thai government could always deny my yearly request to stay another year. But unless that happens, I don't plan on going anywhere other than here.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing 👍🙏

[@pragobtunprasert4758]

Love it!

[@BrandonJHunt]

!00%!!!

[@hughcard3799]

Remember tomorrow never comes!

[@chinesecrested9528]

a great summation for many of us who reside in Thailand. The one day at at time view of life is what many strive to obtain

[@hw934]

Young English expat in my 20s working in tech. Been doing Thailand for a while. Visas are such a pain here and depending how strict tax/visa situation gets once it’s clarified I’m prepared that I may have to start going to Vietnam/cambodia/ Philippines for so much of the year even though I don’t want to. One place I won’t be going back to is England. Fallen completely.

[@rossie273]

keep away from australia - we've gone mad

[@MrSyms69]

Right now your type are wanted, Thailand is now wanting thousands of 'Farangs' like you and will give you an easy entry/working visa, but because of a few visiting idiots like the two well off New Zealand guys, the Thai immigration has gone into over drive with their visa applications.

[@robertfrancis3141]

​​@@rossie273I'm American. We have watched the collapse of the entire western world over the last 15 years. Of course you could see this Orwellian demoralization happening back in the 80s. I remember in the early 90s when they started pushing politically correct speech. Out of nowhere, with no evidence to support the claim, we were suddenly being fed the fake idea that "diversity is our greatest strength". That has evolved in to "multiculturalism is necessary and enriches society", and "you're a bigoted xenophobe racist if you disagree". When I was in elementary school in the 80s it was "Proud to be an American". In middle school in the 90s it changed to "America should be ashamed". Now the message is just "America is evil and you must hate it or you're a racist bigot". The ADL globalist communist elites have been executing this planned destruction for decades. It's only finally become obvious to the masses. No great power has ever fallen so fast. That's what happens when every tier of government, business, media, academia, and tech become infiltrated by the collectivist mind virus.

[@chrispekel5709]

@@rossie273 Well behind the insanity in the UK, but headed in the same direction. Housing affordability is terrible now too unless you can work rural

[@charleswall3770]

The worst aspect of living in the UK/Australia is the increasing number of Muslim immigrants.

[@mikedee8876]

Nothing makes you more welcome in a country, than learning the language and getting good at it, as you appear to have done.

[@kashak5941]

That is fine, but learning a new language after age 50 is very very difficult. But you might not need to. If you already speak a little Slavic dialect. Southeast Asia is not your best choice and this is one of the main reasons why.

[@dansemacabre6515]

No expat should *EVER* consider any country they relocate to as their permanent home. You have to anticipate an eventual shift in their willingness to tolerate foreigners. Loved today, hated tomorrow. Always have a Plan B, a Plan C, etc

[@thenakedguru]

Bingo!

[@flexbillbert5802]

Smart. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Plan for the worse. I still hope to move there. Nowhere is perfect. For me as a food nut! It can only be Thailand!

[@kingchakazulu7762]

They will always tolerate foreigners, stop lying you clueless dork, smh. You still live in your grandma's basement.

[@kathyhirsch379]

​@flexbillbert5802 same here I need to see it 😊for myself

[@rossie273]

I applaud Thailand's attitude that " Thailand is for Thais " . However , if i retired there ( which i'd like to do ) , i would like to be treated as something other than a criminal . I'm talking about the visa laws and having to report every 3mths . I would like to safely invest my money in the country by owing a condo or house ( not including the land ) , a car or 'bike without a black cloud of uncertainty over my head every 3mths . I live in the land of " stupid " ( australia ) - i don't want to move from one scenario to a similar one .

[@onelove1968]

I lived in Thailand for many years before the internet came along. Truly magical era.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

" Father father does Lord of the rings bases on a true story?" The fathers answers:"Lord of the doesn't but TERMINATOR does" ...

[@genestone4951]

You mean internet, or web? We've had internet since 1980 or so. (Usenet started 1979). Gopher was later, 1981. Email was earlier, 1970's.

[@bikepacker9850]

1987 on Koh Samui.... 25 Baht per night for a bungalow.

[@changaaleikum2954]

same. internet killed asia for budget, wild adventures.

[@Glow0110]

That's incredible. Can only imagine how different things were back then.

[@vogel431]

After spending two decades here, I can confidently say that the positives of living in this place far outweigh any negatives. Listing them all would be a lengthy task, but one standout reason is the warmth of the people. Having previously resided in Germany for 15 years, I've noticed a striking difference: in Thailand, around 95% of the people you encounter wear a smile, whereas in Germany, it's a rarity. That alone speaks volumes about the charm of this beautiful country.

[@combatduckie]

when you give/spend money and (over)pay, everybody smiles, even i Germany.

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

is the smile genuine tho?

[@vogel431]

@@jonathanjonathan7386 In most cases, yes. I reside in a small village near a small town, where genuine friendliness is the norm among locals. However, like anywhere else, we have our share of individuals who may not always reflect that sincerity. Thais, like people elsewhere, have their own struggles. Yet, I find that maintaining a smile and humility, especially when making eye contact, fosters a positive atmosphere. This principle holds true across different cultures and countries.

[@theromanianvagabond6669]

I agree with u 100% about the Germans not smilling yes big difference between Germans and Thais

[@davidanderson8469]

German's need several biers to loosen up.

[@BabaoneBabaone-dp6fs]

Cambodia is like Thailand 20 years ago , as long you have your visa nobody ask you anything, you can open a bank account with a 6 months visa and rent contract , drop in it 50k in cash nobody ask you anything , people are super friendly , cost of living super low .. great place to rest

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

Facts

[@manulp9778]

I used to love Cambodia... nowadays I feel like being in China, especially when going to places like Sihanoukville

[@ontheroad5555]

@@manulp9778 a few years ago when leaving Cambodia to cross over into Thailand I noticed I could hear the immigration officer's voice but could not see his face. I'm not sure what to make of that. But when I crossed over to Thailand the face of the Thai immigration officer was very much visible. Cambodia is strange. If you have enough money you can pay not to have license plates on your vehicle. I have seen vehicles like that. Does that mean someone can commit a robbery at night and the police won't have any idea whose vehicle it was?

[@mattivirta]

combodia good, not not no newer, shit food, expensive western food, lot only shit and expensive room rents, phnom penh i living long but newer not want back, totally shit has all. Thailand have 400 x better all.

[@frequentiis]

but if i relocate, how do i prioritize phnom penh over vientiene, or prioritize vientiene over phnom penh ? and if i'm looking for wife away from philippines, thailand paradigm, is it easier for white man to pick wife in vientiene or phnom penh ?

[@scoobysnax9787]

I have lived in China for 10 yrs & left permanently in 1994. I have lived in Thai, Singapore & Taiwan & HK. I got sick of the Expat life, even though it was fantastic & I had a fantastic life. I am from NZ but live in the UK. My life here in the UK is fantastic too. I have lived in at least 7 countries. Planning on retiring in SE UK & Sth Spain. Home is where the heart is. Humans are generally nice & wonderful everywhere. Quite opposite to what you read on the news. My only advice for anyone who chooses the fulltime expat life is Learn the Language & when you start bitching all the time about the country you have adopted then its time to leave. Been here in the UK for 26yrs now & still loving it. Perhaps I am lucky, but I have a great diverse group of friends & even with my Kiwi accent I have never felt like an expat. Home is where the heart is.

[@Shin-Ayin]

Learn…adults..nope. Avoid talking

[@ras9875]

Another thing is as soon as you think you have all the rules figured out they change them.

[@brianphuket5951]

How many places are different?

[@ras9875]

@@brianphuket5951 every place

[@valuetraveler2026]

who follows the rules in Thailand?

[@ras9875]

@@valuetraveler2026 people that want to stay in Thailand

[@valuetraveler2026]

@@ras9875 to avoid visa runs ok. They never asked questions about border other than that

[@ShaneLars]

I originally had plans to retire in Thailand. But, I met a Cambodian lady and the Love thing kicked in. I've built a house here for her and i've retired now and have a early retirement visa. The tax thing in Thailand scares me, and the retirement visas in Thailand are really troublesome with reporting and depositing of 800k in bank etc.. Here in Cambodia at 55 you can get a retirement visa at 55 with only $270 + $20 visa fee yearly. No other requirements when you use an agent. I find the Cambodian people here to be very friendly and accepting of foreigners. I might someday have a life of traveling between Cambodia and Thailand and the PI for 3-5 months in each country in the future. It is very affordable here, but depends on your expenditure.. I'm thinking $1000 USD a month as a base here, rental of 1 room place is $100 a month down on the Cambodian South coast. No taxes on global income.

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you for sharing 👍🙏

[@mattivirta]

i looking many year were have good stay retiree,travelling many country stay live some month and live normal, spain,italy,romany,china,malaysian,laos,cambodia,thailand,philippines etc, and all country has worst only Thailand have good place stay live, cambodia has worst country all asian area, malaysian has too expensive my little retiree salary, same than europe all cost too lot. spain weather has hot but dry and not good to healty and expensive, same all europe country no my opinion newer again. cambodia has totally worst newer not want back to cambodia uh, bad memorys. peples not friendly,food big shit or want eat western food has super expensive,all life in cambodia has so bad for me or any old men. not good country stay retiree.

[@kathyhirsch379]

Sound good 👍

[@mattivirta]

@@kriskempcreative152 very expensive /year. Thailand year visa cost 1900 baht/year.

[@TakashiNippon]

Actually there is a tax in global income, it's a residence based taxation. But Cambodia doesn't have a system to inforce it and it's still to early in the stage of developing for them to come after every when. When the country really develops and it's able to tax foriengers it will.

[@rickman2267]

Australia has thousands of homeless people and now the Labor government have started a 500, 000 migrant intake.

[@mikimoto99]

NZ and Oz golden years are over. Sinking ships sadly due to woke govt.

[@crackerjacksailing]

@@mikimoto99 100%

[@regnorse]

another one?? albo has to go

[@regnorse]

@@mikimoto99 not even woke just greed

[@crow0012]

Aussie gov is garbage

[@dwynnell]

Former long term Thai resident, married to a Thai national, had a little girl with her. Settled on the family farm which I own 49% of. My wife owned 25%, grandmother owned 20% and the 3 aunties owned 2% each. Never got any problems from that but I’m a lifetime “Friend of the Thai People”. Lost my wife and kid to an accident and went off the rails. Really did a number on myself. The family were and are very good to me. I’m just a few operations away from returning to what I consider home. You mentioned a few other countries. Lao isn’t too bad but there is a lot of organised crime that flashing cash can get you targeted. Steer clear unless you are very streetwise and can extract yourself from bad situations. Colombia has several honey trap operations in effect. If you want to die tied to a chair, covered in petrol with a car tyre round your neck, then good luck. Me - I’m happy in Korat, early morning walks, afternoons at the lake teaching the local kids (and some adults) to swim.

[@user-fw2dd2cy3c]

Just wanted to say that I'm sorry to hear about your wife and daughter. I wish I had something helpful to say.

[@dwynnell]

@@user-fw2dd2cy3c Thanks for your sympathies, not looking for that but it’s nice to know you care. While I lived in Khorat there were a few foreigners who came and went. They tended to complain about everything, as though being able to live in a tropical paradise wasn’t good enough. I guess if they don’t like it, they should go home! I suppose if they have not figured out how to be grateful for life’s blessings by that age, a person is never going to be happy anywhere.

[@slax4884]

Sorry to hear all you've dealt with

[@dwynnell]

@@slax4884 Challenges and hardship bring out the best in me. Sure I miss them with all my heart but I’m grateful for the years I had with them.

[@thenakedguru]

Sorry for your loss 🙏

[@timmorrowThailand]

I agree with you man. I love living here and really value everything about it. I feel like it’s a privilege to live here and hope to be able to stay the rest of my life. Thanks for another great video and topic!

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Tim 🙏👍🇹🇭

[@Ned88Man]

If I didn't have a family and a business here, I would be in Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam in a heartbeat. There are many reasons for this. Honestly, one of the biggest drawbacks of Thailand is the quality of expats that this place seems to attract. It's a lower bracket than I seem to have met in other southeast Asian countries, more lowbrow in Thailand compared to these other places...I am not sure exactly why this is, but I have a feeling that it being a known haven for the sex trade is one of them.....I found that those other places offer a more cultured type of expat, a little more educated and well read. Here, it just seems to be old guys that want to drink all day and pontificate. Also, as for Colombia, things have done a 180 from a few years ago, it is much safer and much more friendly toward visitors and expats. Finally, I think that for people to leave places like the US, Uk or wherever to come to Thailand because it is "more free" is very misguided"....Thailand is NOT a free country, sure you can ride a motorcycle without a helmet and drive drunk, but in terms of civil liberties and such, It is not really some place that I would categorize as "free"

[@thenakedguru]

I agree, and in this respect i was more highlighting the reasons why people have told me they would move, such as being free, but not saying that this is a true reason.

[@sumdude4281]

This is a great post and I can not like it enough. This is also my experience visiting over the last 25 years (married to Thai wife as well).

[@Ned88Man]

you always produce thoughtful material Ryan @@thenakedguru

[@joanna9242]

I totally agree with you, I'm in the U.S. and I wouldn't want any of those guys as my neighbor.

[@Adair9800]

It’s a welcome pleasure when I meet another expat that doesn’t have alcohol and bar life at the top of the agenda. There are many in that category, but I agree with you about the increasing number of “low brow” expats. Of course, they were here all along. Not to be a snob, I am very uncomfortable being around them. I have flown Bangkok to K.L several times in the last 12 months, and the difference in the type of expat is obvious. But again, my biggest reasons for leaving are pollution, economy, and road safety.

[@IanWheldale]

Hi, I moved here over 7 years ago and whatever happened here there was no way I was living another day in the UK. The country is unrecognisable from the one I was born and bred in and I felt like a foreigner in my own country. I went to Chiang Mai but now live in Chiang Rai. After 40+ years living in London, I had lived enough city life for many lifetimes. If you are prepared to embrace the culture and lifestyle here it is great, not perfect, but a relaxed lifestyle. Never had any problems with the bureaucracy here, I just accept it's different. I have a house I bought with my now wife and I will curl up my toes eventually in Thailand. I actually applauded the country for putting its own citizens first. As you said, it's a criminal shame that the West doesn't follow suit.

[@chrispekel5709]

I think the issue is the ever changing rules so people don't where they stand, rather than the 'second class citizen' thing.

[@IanWheldale]

@@chrispekel5709 A well known vlogger who has been here for around 20 years once said "There are no rules in Thailand, merely suggestions" Nothing has happened whilst I have been here that has been life changing. Go with the flow.

[@realsatoshihashimoto]

It would be more accurate to say your now wife has a house that you bought for her. But as you said, I applaud the Thais for ensuring their country isn't bought out from under them by foreigners, Iike ours has been

[@warrenpugh3182]

The problem in the west is the government's do not look after the people who have worked and paid taxes all their life. There more than happy to give it to some blow in who hasn't contributed contributed

[@IanWheldale]

@@realsatoshihashimoto Split hairs if you wish

[@ResistingOppression]

Spot on bud ! Thank you

[@AbuShenab]

8 years retired in Chiang Mai. I absolutely love it here and have no intention of leaving. Yes the smoking season sucks, but you learn to deal with it (move to the islands or simply modify your activities for that period). The pluses of living a contented life here in Thailand outweigh BY FAR the negatives (imho mostly minor negatives). I will be in the jar next to the guy above who mentioned his ultimate resting place.

[@thenakedguru]

I agree overall 👍🙏

[@Ajax-wo3gt]

I'm thinking of moving to Chiang Mai. How do the locals feel about foreigners?

[@rossie273]

i'm glad to hear you're happy there . Chiang Mai is my favourite city - many fond memories . Cheers from far north Queensland , Australia .

[@klausrimdoi45]

Living since 20 years in Chiang Mai and love it here! Yes, the haze sucks, but i found solutions every years. If you come to Maerim, see you in the Sala Café.😀🙏

[@nickst-francois8192]

@@Ajax-wo3gt I've been living and working in Chiang Mai for 2 years now. Never had any issues with locals. I think it is more relaxed here in the north, less tourist heavy.

[@GrouchEliet]

I ended up moving to Cartagena, Colombia from the US. Knowing Spanish goes a long way in getting to meet people and interact. Also met my wife here and that has been a blessing. It has helped a lot on the “how do I legally stay here” situation. I will say living in the US I was always anxious and stressed and moving to a coastal place like Cartagena. It helped me learn to relax and enjoy my time. It’s a big blessing and I’ve never been happier.

[@thenakedguru]

Loving the dream 😁

[@lone982]

Cartagena old city... I went for 3 days and stayed 11 days...just beautiful

[@segarnya]

I was in Colombia a few years ago, Cartagena, Bogota, and Medellin. Cartagena was my fave. While I definitely liked M over B, both felt like prisons, as most of the housing has electric fence and razor wire about it. Which makes the open outdoor spaces feel like unsafe prison yards. Cartagena, at least where I was in the Old City/Town/ Getsemani didn't feel like that at all. Supposedly Colombia is a LOT safer than it was, but unfortunately its left with the infrastructure/ architecture / memories of the drug war / terror years, in some places, at least.

[@thethrillofpattaya8404]

I've spoken with a few lawyers both in Thailand and back in The States. This is the basic rule: If the money brought into Thailand has been taxed at the source...it will not be taxed here. Am I wrong?

[@mishaknierim4737]

The real issue is how to prove that he’s been taxed. How far back do you need to do the paperwork on old taxes based off of that income? It seems almost impossible to prove anything as there’s no certainty of how old that savings is there’s no forensics on the money that we make basically

[@BobBob-ey5br]

Tell immigration officer Please....😂

[@roymoxley2587]

The Thai embassy already has cleared that up Only taxes you would pay if you work here all other income from your country is taxed there You are on a retirement visa you cannot work so only income is from your home country No taxes

[@mosheridan7016]

Sounds fair.

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

You are correct but you need to bring evidence to your local authorities

[@mikeazpiroz9292]

My sentiments exactly I’m currently in Thailand but I have been travelling in Laos Cambodia and the Philippines and although Thailand is technically still in my opinion the best country for many aspects it’s losing its lustre for me. I spent more in two weeks in Thailand than it would’ve cost me for an entire month in Laos or Cambodia and I can feel the difference from three years ago and even more so from 10 years ago in how people the thais greet you and smile at you. don’t get me wrong they are still friendly but let’s say they seem to be more weary or cautious than before it’s not as freely given. I’m also thinking that I will base myself Lin an adjacent Country but still look forward to visiting often. If I was to choose Thailand it would definitely be in a more rural setting away from the tourist areas that are becoming plagued with the miss behaving ex-pats that you’re reading about lately. Thank you for your content you always try to look at all sides of things well thought out as always

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing 🙏👍

[@michaelwillis3491]

สมัยนี้พี่น้องไทยว่า....เบื่อฝรั่ง

[@rossie273]

I'm australian ( don't laugh ) and a friend of mine , years ago , said i should visit Thailand because the beer was cheap and the sex was cheap . When i asked about other "attractions " he replied , " Oh yeh , there's monkeys up in the mountains " . Years later , I now have a few friends in Thailand - farangs with Thai wives ( their own age ) and they live in the rural parts which i prefer . The sex scene ( which i witnessed one evening in Chiang Mai ) to me , is pathetic . . Not the young ladies but the old men . To each his own i guess .

[@fhorst02]

I feel the same shift. Its hard to describe My first visit in Thailand 2004, i felt genuinely welcomed, even with practically no thb in my pockets. It took till 2016 to return and obviously different. 2018 moved to Thailand and yes... It's slipping away. Hard to say exactly how. Perhaps my own frustration is slowly building up from the so many fuckups? My now standard distrust to Thai after being ripped of so many times? (Deposit is apparently different world for extra payment) The lies and the cheats? Where the "Thai way" is to shrug, pay up,move on and forget it ever happened?? (As im well aware I'm not the only one who this is happening to) If you bump your head often enough, you become careful. Weary even. And this will have its own counter effect. In my 2 months playing tourist in the Philippines i have SAVED money, where in Thailand I'm scraping at the end of the month.... We will he happy to come on holidays... We can afford it by not living in Thailand 😂😂

[@jayguru6939]

@@rossie273it’s not been the Aussies mainly in the news it’s been Swiss British mainly

[@ldjohnson22]

I plan on moving to Thailand for retirement in September of this year. I am not worried about the new tax law, from my understanding, pensions won’t be taxed and even if it is it won’t deter me from moving to Thailand.

[@thenakedguru]

Best of luck with your move!

[@jamespaulfletcher3276]

Mate, you're very well articulated and right on the point. Thank you

[@thenakedguru]

🙏👍🇹🇭

[@anthonynorth-iw5ih]

Thanks I appreciate your insight 🙏 I have been living here over 12 months now and planning on staying

[@villagefarang]

This seems like a popular topic on KZbin these days and I have seen a few guys discussing it. Thailand has always been a revolving door with people coming and going. One's perspective on this often depends on time in country. As you know I have lived here for many decades so I am pretty blasé when it comes to people leaving. For every person who leaves there seems to be two or three people planning, dreaming or waiting in the wings.

[@Ronboy69]

Been married to my Thai wife for 17 years here in NZ. Can’t wait to move over there early next year when I retire to Nakhon Phanom. The COL in NZ is out of control both housing and food, crime is on the rise, high-density housing being built everywhere. Incidentally when I move to Thailand I become a non-resident for tax in NZ so I don’t give a toss if Thailand wants me to pay some tax. But it’s the same old story if you don’t like it in Thailand nobody is forcing you to stay.

[@thenakedguru]

Bingo

[@mickyt.4007]

New ruling. Once you leave NZ you loose your right to a state pension. Maybe you have plenty of savings to live off. Hopefully?

[@brianphuket5951]

Amen Brother, many people fail to realize that Thailand didn't ask anyone to come here and settle, retire or live. If one gets fed up and wants to go back home, Thailand would not fall apart. it would just mean another wannabe expat has a shot at that place to rent.

[@jamiecraig49]

I think you still get state pension in NZ as long as you come back for 6 months of the year. However I do agree NZ so bloody expensive now and crime everywhere, don't know what happened to the once beautiful NZ, can't wait to retire to bugger off to Thailand

[@Ronboy69]

@@mickyt.4007 What a load of balderdash.

[@andrewhuston4510]

Thankyou for the video. A very thorough and well thought out video.

[@KoguryoKid]

Thank you for this....very well considered and graciously presented. From Australia

[@stevetrader8077]

The same thing is happening in Spain, especially Barcelona. Locals have had enough of tourists.

[@mattt4309]

Oh really ? Do they have enough of the money their bringing with them too, and are happy to go work in factories instead ? Interesting...

[@rossie273]

i have seen tourists in Thailand who think they are better than the locals . People from western countries - usa , australia , england . We are certainly more wealthy BUT - that does not make us better people . My suggestion before moving to Thailand ? - Lose your ego .

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

Spanish have hated blacks forever. Lmao

[@gareth265]

@@rossie273 Russians are a big problem also. Last year my Thai girlfriend made a mistake of getting a job in a Russian restaurant, owner was in a wheelchair. A Russian woman in their Russian group slapped her across the face and told her to speak Russian, knowing my Thai girlfriend could not speak it. They were all speaking Russian in front of her when she worked hard there. She's a lot happier working with other Thai people. Russian bullies!!

[@joebudi5136]

What is happening in Spain? I don't understand.

[@billclarke3754]

I've been living in Thailand, on and off, since 2023. During that time I've also lived in The Philippines (5 years) and Mexico (1.5 years) Living abroad can be enjoyable but also hard work. The different culture, language and Visa issues add to the complexities. Simply moving abroad will not make one happy and in my experience, people that were mostly happy in their home countries will also be relatively happy abroad.

[@brianphuket5951]

Hmmm, people become different when they come here, maybe less flexible and expecting all the brown people will cater to them. Things are changing same as everywhere, but still far better than where I come from, Hawaii. Your mileage will vary.

[@valuetraveler2026]

not necessarily

[@alangreenwood8199]

Great vlog and absolutely spot on where the UK is concerned 👍

[@PACIFICBboy]

I want to go where my dollar goes far, low crime, decent/good infrastructure, and good food. Thailand covers those basis for me so I’m really drawn to it. I plan on traveling to even more places but Thailand has the number one spot so far

[@armunro]

What bugs me is the 400k/800k THB in the bank, and yet all my neighbors are poor, live in shacks and earn a couple hundred baht a day cutting sugar cane! I can live in rural Thailand very comfortably for £100 a week; why do I need so much money in a Thai bank getting 1% interest? This is living; not being a tourist on holiday spending lots of money.

[@clivebaxter6354]

Many have nothing in the Bank and pay bribes to get their extensions

[@naturewatchth]

Well you don't actually need to deposit said amounts. I fund my retirement extension by importing 65+K Baht each month.

[@user-cn2uh1jy4e]

😂

[@clivebaxter6354]

Some cant do that either@@naturewatchth

[@hobo1704]

Just use an agent.

[@naturewatchth]

I wondered if you would get round to this topic. Seems most of the local blogs are giving it a whirl. At least you have dealt with it in a tasteful way. Personally been here 12 years married to a Thai, live on my UK pensions. We have our own house in a beautiful non foreign tourist part of Thailand and live comfortably. Worst case I might have to pay a few Baht tax if the existing treaties don't cover my already taxed[UK] pensions. Given the benefits I receive by being married to a retired Thai teacher I won't be moaning or leaving. Great place nice people, pity about some of the less desirable falang who can't behave here.

[@mattivirta]

Not easy leaving thailand after has marry thai wife and have childrens, house,new car, many in thailand and now need go out or pay lot new idiot TAX and many other idiot problems, how can leave all good life in thailand and go empty somewere other country lonely life, not good. All expats andwestern countrys need fight back and make economy,busines,tourism,all banned and closed all and pressure thai ministry and goverment change all law lot better to western foreigns because whitout western people thailand not have no economy,no work,no busines,no know how, lot destroy own country life and thai peoples life if kicked western peoples out off thailand. millions thai people stay no work,no busines, no family, etc. russian poor mafia and chinese mafia and cheap charlie peoples not help thailand busines and economy good western uses lot more money than all russians or chinese peoples ewer in thailand.

[@rossie273]

well said

[@jk-zm2fs]

If your worldwide income is more than about 300,000 baht per year, you'll have to file a Thailand personal income tax return, and that's when the complications begin.

[@mattivirta]

@@jk-zm2fs if i have pension insurance salary my home country and has pay tax to home country and have investment homecountry bank and take out my money i pay tax to homecountry, and move my bank account money to thailand can live retiree in thailand then Thailand not ewer can take tax for me, i have pay my all money tax to my country and other country not ewer can taxes me sure or have totally out off law, criminal work at Thailand tax have.

[@wayneprescott5648]

I stumbledd across this - so grateful for the post, thank you!

[@user-yu7vg4tr8x]

first visited Thailand in 1994. Before internet, cell phones and the movie The Beach. Was the most magical place on earth. Came back every year for next 20 years. Was back again in 2023, and although the magical feeling there is the same, the beauty has been replaced by over commercialization. Seeing Burger King and fast food chains on Phi Phi Island, and all the boats really was sad. I remember a time when Phi Phi and Samui had only a few very basic bungalow resorts. I still love Thai people, the beautiful islands and energy in the air much more there than anywhere else ive ever been. In my opinion,,,,,,Thailand is the greatest country in the world.

[@KaWin2024]

Thank you for a very informative video good work. A little off topic but wondered what the CBD plant is you grow that you have mentioned before and how do you use it? Was there a video on this topic as im interested in growing some in northern Thailand and interested in how easy to grow and how and why you use it as my use I was considering for back pain and anxiety not looking to smoke it up and get high. Thank you love your channels 😊

[@martykong3592]

:) THANKS MUCH for sharing your insights! ALL the BEST and Cheers! :)

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

Already retired to the Philippines and it’s better than other countries-but still enjoy Thailand a good deal. I’d happily stay in Thailand as long as i might with whatever visas could allow it and still use Philippines as ‘base’.

[@caymanredman]

First time seeing your channel. I’m from the UK and visited Thailand many times. I live in Costa Rica and totally agree on your thoughts regarding immigration in the UK and understand locals not wanting their country to change. I live and mix with locals only, same when I lived in Nicaragua. I feel living in an ex-pat community means missing out on experiencing the country but realize everyone is different and some prefer not to.

[@PeteBKK1]

I'm an Englishman who has lived in Thailand for 28 years, working for various corporates in Bangkok, working in Thailand and supporting offices around APAC. 2 years ago I left on good terms from my latest company of 20+ years with a good severance package. Since then, as I'm no longer tied going between air-conditioned home, to ac'd car, to ac'd office, the air pollution and the increasingly hot months of the year have stopped me from enjoying what was meant to be motorbike riding and traveling around Thailand. The pollution especially has gotten worse with no fix in sight despite constant assurances from the various governments that have been in power. Will I return to England? Not sure as yet, but I'm certainly taking more and longer trips back there than before

[@anthonydixon6985]

Great comment. If you have plenty of money and can afford it, 2 or 3 trips to Thailand per year is more than enough. People slag off England but if you can afford to live in a nice area it's one of the best places in the world. Jacob Rothschild could have lived in BuriRam or even maybe stretched his budget to Phuket - I wonder why he didn't?

[@martinpip8212]

England in the summer is the best place on earth, before the kid came along I would work the summer and travel the far east for the winter. Cracking life. Hope to get back to it when the daughter sorts herself out 🎉

[@davidlloyd3353]

I went to Thailand for the first time in my life earlier this year. Truly love the place! Thai People are so nice, there isn’t much order to the place, but I actually like that about it! In the UK you are always watching over your shoulder, in case you park in the wrong place for a minute and get £100 ticket! I described Thailand as relaxed chaos. People are busy but not with the stress like in the UK! I am 49 now , and I am seriously considering focusing on my retirement in Thailand, or somewhere else in Asia. It’s strange to understand why people in Asia want to actually go to the UK to live! Although we do have some wonderful places over here. Unfortunately, as mentioned England is falling on its knees. It breaks my heart to see this happen. 😢 but I certainly don’t want to spend The rest of my day is watching it totally collapse in slow motion. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙏🇹🇭🇬🇧

[@paulf2898]

You have the weather and the food and the people, England has non of that

[@justjacqueline2004]

Sadly we here in the UK will NOT vote our way out of the insanity!

[@franciszekkuliberda436]

I think at least for me who is relatively young (38) with 2 little kids I would rather keep my options open. Lots of people I know with simmilar attitude. People are mostly concerned whether the recent changes and "bad foreginers" chase is just a blip or start of a bigger trend. I think the policy might backfire for Thai government as many foreginers will drastically cut their spending and /or spend less time in Thailand to avoid sunken cost fallacy and keep options open.

[@thenakedguru]

I think you may be right

[@regnorse]

hope so

[@Zen36977]

Phuket is not the same. Many of the people I talk with say they are leaving for 2 reasons. The traffic….and the cause of the traffic. Which everyone in the comments will know.

[@Zen36977]

@@testicool013 Clearly you have not lived in Phuket...it's VERY DIFFERENT now. It's like it is not even Thailand anymore.

[@E_O_S_]

Yea Phuket is extra busy in d last few years especially in high season

[@brianphuket5951]

@@Zen36977 >IT's good if you're retired or don't have to work, the eastern side of the island is mild in traffic, it's easy to live here with all the western comforts in great weather, yes, hot and times and wet the other times, I don't recommend it for those who cannot roll with a little traffic jam during the rush hours. it's probably the only place in the world like that. Try Bali, it's more fun in traffic.

[@E_O_S_]

@@testicool013 everywhere was dead during COVID I mean d last 2 high seasons ...and In fairness 2019 n before were busy too

[@regnorse]

@@Zen36977 putinket

[@Adair9800]

Been visiting for over 20 years. Retired 3 years ago in the middle of Covid lockdowns. 2 years ago made 3 exploratory trips to Thailand. Just over 1 year ago I made the move. Rented a place for 1 year. Completed a year in Thailand, but not going to stay. Moving to Kuala Lumpur. 1. Pollution is far less than Thailand. 2. Very affordable, often more affordable than Thailand. 3. Road safety is higher in Malaysia compared to Thailand (maybe less drunken driving as well). No regrets on living in Thailand, and will always enjoy life there, but the 3 reasons I listed above were enough for me to make my decision. Other issues had some influence on my decision, such as being able to have an intellectual exchange of ideas with the people I meet in Malaysia. Not so much of this in Thailand. Also, Bahasa Melayu is quite simple. Of course, English is almost universally spoken in K.L., and from what I understand, English is spoken almost everywhere else in other parts of Malaysia.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@brianphuket5951]

I've heard many good things about life in KL. I live in Phuket. Penang would be where I would go.

[@Adair9800]

Thanks Brian, I still need to check out Penang (and Georgetown), but my choice of K.L. may still be more practical as I return to my country every month. Travel is arduous enough so must consider total travel time.

[@regnorse]

@@Adair9800 isnt it super strict there?

[@Adair9800]

@@regnorse Perhaps some aspects of life are strict, or more strict than elsewhere. Don’t have much feel yet for how strict they really are, and what are they strict about. I have only been traveling there and still haven’t moved to K.L. Consider that Thailand has les majeste laws that are possibly some of the strictest in SE Asia. Or anti graffiti laws in Singapore…how many lashes of the cane did they give that teenager? Death penalty for smuggling drugs, I admit that’s very strict (or is that Indonesia law, I forget). Maybe if you are Muslim, many things are strict. But, certainly don’t see many Muslim women wearing a hijab. Only thing they won’t yield on is Israeli citizens entering the country.

[@jasoncupp1514]

I lived in Thailand for over a year right after the covid restrictions were dropped and the Ukraine war started. it was a magical time to be in the country. Because of the restrictions nobody was really in Thailand at that time. After about one year of being there there were tons of people from around the world coming to Thailand, more than I had ever seen in the 10 years of coming to the kingdom. That was it for me. I packed my bags and went back home. Learning the culture of a new country is difficult enough. Learning the culture of 40 countries was more than I signed up for.

[@regnorse]

did you avoid covid

[@strider5453]

I’ve been working and living around the world for over 45 years and have kept Phuket as my base for most of those years. There have been many changes over the past 30 years some good some not so good and at times I’ve felt the wanderlust and have taken to expat blogs and web sites to find out about places in which I was interested. The one overwhelming theme throughout all of these places was the expats complaints are exactly the same as one read in Thailand. I stopped chasing rainbows and learn to embrace the changes. Ok, it might take a slight relocation in Thailand but you don’t have to through out the baby with the wash water. Other than that, I agree unequivocally with all you have said about the expat’s status in any country, not just Thailand and like you, I’m cool with that. Peace comes from within.

[@PeterEk31]

The worst thing about Phuket is the traffic

[@trevorsmith7753]

@@PeterEk31 Southern Thais are rough diamonds.

[@user-ef6di5bp6i]

เกษียรตอนแก่โรงพยาบาลสำคัญต่อการใช้ชีวิตมากการจะหาโรงพยาบาลดีๆบริการดีๆในไทยนั้นหาง่ายมาก..ส่วนมากประเทศเพื่อนบ้านคนที่มีเงินจะมารักษาที่ไทยเพราะเหตุผลหลายประการเรายินดีต้อนรับถ้ามาแล้วทำถูกกฎระเบียบประเทศไทยการให้เกียรติซึ่งกันและกันก็สำคัญเช่นกันครับ

[@DreamofThailand19000]

ดีใจและภูมิใจที่เมืองไทยมีการรักษาพยาบาลดีแต่ต้องมีเงินนะคะ คนจนส่วนใหญ่ยังลำบาก

[@sokaiya1]

จริงๆ

[@maeges]

Good hospitals are not the main reason to go to Thailand after we retire in 15 years. Being only a tourist and pay 25% taxes are not what I‘m going to do. I stay in Switzerland - my Thai wife can go. I‘ve seen it all Thailand. The beaches in Costa Rica or Mauritius are even better.

[@johnsudholz3445]

I pay 381 per month in Australia for affordable healthcare. I love private healthcare here you pay as you need it. I’ve spent lot of time in public healthcare as well family waits are long it’s not sparking 🎉 but it get done what’s needed health care .

[@seanmiller598]

If you choose to live in Thailand, I would highly recommend taking at least 3 months traveling the country and get a feel for the different provences. There's so much variation and only you will know what suits your requirements

[@karlsdrone3239]

As an Australian you're spot on when it comes to the government having more control over its people. 2 days ago the senate rammed through a law without debate about digital ID. You know what that will lead to. Love your channel BTW.

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Carl 👍🙏

[@martin3399]

But you have the exact same developments in Thailand already. That's what worries me.

[@justjacqueline2004]

Compliance?

[@Mrmikey0909]

It's 100% voluntary. Doesn't worry intelligent people.

[@Mrmikey0909]

@@justjacqueline2004 100% voluntary. It does scare non thinkers though.

[@gjm456]

Here in the Philippines. I think province life here and in Thai would be very similar, although I believe there is more mountain living in the Fills and so temps can be considerably cooler. Thailand beats the Fills hands down with infrastructure that's way ahead. Food is way better in Thailand ( Taste , quality , and variety ). The consensus is Thailand is somewhat less expensive than the Philippines. English and visas are easier in the Fills. Air quality is generally better , but can also be a problem in the cities. Thailand is more tidy and cleaner (less litter , better construction etc.) imo.

[@brianphuket5951]

Correct on all points.Staying in the Philippines is easier, especially with a Filipino wife. less hassle, less amenities unless you're in the bigger cities, same for the services and utilities.

[@udishomer5852]

Agree with everything. As someone who have lived in both countries: Thailand is definitely cheaper in terms of rent, food, internet and hotels. Thailand is also much more developed and convenient. Philippines's advantages are the infinite tourist visa, English is much more widely spoken, and local women really like foreign white man.

[@pepelemoko01]

I'm glad to see you always have a hat on , I was born in the skin cancer capital of the world, some of my family needed major surgeries, and I see so many expat videos, with sunburn with no idea how much damage they are doing to their skin.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... we almost doubled the FCKW conentration in ozon layer in the 90ies ... highe UV-rates ... skin cancer often diagnost too late - unfortunately

[@voice.of.reason]

This is an issue that NO youtubers are talking about. You see Brits who retired in Spain who are 55 and look like 80 with burnt saggy wrinkly skin. I am blonde and burn easy. I stay out of the sun a lot. This is the reality after the holiday bit has worn off. Putting sun lotion on every day gets very boring

[@blackpillfitness9136]

If you eat seed oils and grains your skin will burn in the sun. And yes cause damage. If you eat naturally, lots of meat, eggs, saturated animal fat, then you will be fine. And you wont burn nearly as easily. The sun is good for you

[@Tooma1979]

Thailand was always the retirement plan but since going to Bulgaria sunny beach I have changed my mind and we probably going to retire there and the three months when it’s freezing December January February we going to stay in Thailand then back to Bulgaria Uk 🇬🇧 here just for reference

[@dennisstoichkov8233]

Try Varna (Bulgaria), the city by the sea. Eastern Europeans know Bulgaria the best and choose Varna over Sunny Beach & Golden Sands, where the western europeans go. And Varna is only 30 mins from the more expensive & comercialised Golden Sands.

[@valuetraveler2026]

cool idea

[@blackpillfitness9136]

Been looking into Bulgaria as well. Looks like a really beautiful place to live cheaply as an expat.

[@FirePattaya]

Perfect, cooler months to visit Thailand too. Best wishes with your plans.

[@StarsManny]

What will you do with your house in Bulgaria for 3 months each year?

[@71Pdf]

My Friend is living in Chiang Mai. He is planning on staying in Thailand for 6 months then living in Cambodia and Vietnam for the rest of the year. Maybe other countries in Asia. Malaysia would have been a good option but the requirements to live there are difficult.

[@DiscoDrew]

Malaysia offer a 3 month visa on arrival for many nationalities.

[@valuetraveler2026]

Panag if anything

[@frequentiis]

@@DiscoDrew right, malaysia is #1 easiest option in SE asia for american because of malaysia 3 month visa, this guy is uninformed, no other SE asia country loves americans with 3 month visa free like malaysia

[@allenward3035]

When I used to go to Palau for work, one thing I really loved was they didn't allow fast food places to relocate such as McDonald's.

[@expatwealthasia8702]

I love your channel. Thanks 🙏

[@peggyclarke8993]

Correct in everything you have said

[@Mark-cd3vd]

i cant blame thailand is stricter.......otherwise it will end up like britain........amongst humanity people that are kind have morals......respect

[@paulietv2162]

Excuse me, but I have no idea what you are trying to say here?

[@Mrmikey0909]

@@paulietv2162 just a right wing whinger sprouting racism.

[@teammo959]

@@paulietv2162 Snowflake

[@GrassesNonsesExposed]

My mate moved to vietnam and he found that the grass wasnt greener in vietnam and came back. A few people have left here after 20 years. They realized what they missed in Thailand and came back

[@robwilliams2490]

I lived in Thailand for 5 years dating back from 2004, leaving for work opportunities I had always had in my mind to return and retire in Thailand. However now not so sure, the landscape in general has changed so I am going to look in other counties before make any plans I like Thai people, food, and the lifestyle in general but its not as it was before.

[@kastelvetro1491]

its vibe today in general is no better than the usa, after cheap rent your left with wallmart cloothes on the street, wallmalt food on the street plus msg and cheap ugly working girls. the vibe there today is sterile and cheese.

[@38below39]

The $20,000 does not bother me , I can always take that out and leave , but to be taxed on my small pension is BS

[@thenakedguru]

Yes I treat it as a back up savings 👍

[@wenchefauske6898]

Pay your tax in Thailand. You have much more than the usual Thai. Smile and pay your tax- don't be a parasite

[@regnorse]

it wont affect your pension. vloggers and the like are going to be hit hard

[@thenakedguru]

@@regnorse most of us pay tax through company structure based in Thailand already 👍

[@jk-zm2fs]

If your income is more than about 300,000 baht per year, you'll have to file a Thailand personal income tax return, ad that's when the complications begin.

[@nastythomashobbs]

In Thailand now. Pattaya. Going to spend a month here. A month in the Philippines, a month in Vietnam and some time in Cambodia. She which place I like best before making a longterm decision where to setup home base.

[@myendlesslove5120]

Would love to hear an update

[@kayflip2233]

They're all culturally very different, all feel amazing to be there.

[@nastythomashobbs]

@@myendlesslove5120 will do for sure on this channel.

[@davethefab6339]

I loved my 6 weeks in Laos whilst installing a sawmill at Mung Mai. Lovely people.

[@allencoffland1685]

competition is always good. as in the letter you read, it's nice to have another option for various reasons.

[@MortenSKM]

I want to retire in thailand at some point. I'm only 30 so it's not going to happen in the near future but hopefully some day. I am half thai so for me it's just the natural thing to do. I completely agree with your statement that the cost of living here in the west has become too expensive.

[@BureaucracyWorld]

You can retire when you are 50. Take a tour a few times before that to see if you would like it.

[@williammit1332]

I live in Jomtein on the darkside,I don't interact with alot of westerners near my village. That said when going into town for shopping im seeing an alarming numbers of westerners, Russians mostly that appear to be settling in. I can tell you im not enthusiastic about this trend. I want to be Immersed in the Thai community. The best of the westerners don't have the delightful vibe of the locals.

[@returntothailand]

Totally agree!

[@welshxrp906]

Jomtien and The Darkside are two different areas.

[@williammit1332]

​@@testicool013 I don't totally regret my decision, nice having the beach,shopping and western food option. However there are far more westerners appearing daily.

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

@@testicool013yeah that was after 9\11. Only three percent of Americans knew were Thailand was if that

[@user-dj9nl2vs9x]

Living in a suburb of Pattaya in the second most heavily Foreign populated Province of Thailand, does not sound like you are emersed in a Thai Life style. If you want that you need to move away from these tourist hubs.

[@chrissmall1246]

I absolutely agree with you on so many points. I have been in Thailand for almost 3 years and am still adjusting and learning many new things. I also support the way Thais look after Thais first, I think its one of the most intelligent things the Thai government and culture support. I am a guest in this amazing country. I don't like riff raff of sny kind or culture near my family dynamic. Of course there is always the fear of the unknown. This place has a history of military coups. The tax thing is a wait and see thing and when it happens it happens, deal with it then. I love it here, pros and cons included. That is everywhere you go. I have a home, a beautiful farm and sweetheart and will do all I can to abide by the rules and support Thai culture and her family. Thais live in the present. They don't seem to be too concerned about things happening in the future, nor do they dwell on the past. If they do, you dont see or hear it from them at all, its all about today and living your best life. This gift is hard to find in many other countries including my country of origin. I'll be staying, sometimes I'll stub my toe or have to bite my lip but in the end I don't think it gets much better and I have seen alot of this world. Thailand is amazing, love it and respect it and it will give you all you need and more. Cheers mate. 🙏

[@markony333]

Been going to Philippines for 11 years and its like my 2nd home been to Thailand and Vietnam and Cambodia loved them all. But i met a girl in Philippines that won my heart and two beautiful girls later we plan to retire there from the UK. Great Britain is sliding into the abyss and i am scared what it will become. So yes i am out.

[@denistrethewy7288]

Good video factual. Thanks

[@thenakedguru]

You bet

[@billyjohnson9166]

I agree with a lot you say. But in the Philippines it’s much easier to stay as a tourist renewal of visa is easy up to three years then leave country for one day and then you can return.

[@rossie273]

thanks for the info

[@gregbishop428]

The first really sensible & informative person I have heard on KZbin; Thanks for that. You seem very content & know where you stand; very happy for you & your family. IM canadian & like you, not feeling the love for my own country. I spent 30 years working in Asia (Thai too) & returned to a country I didnt know. Been retired 3 years & Im back in Thailand on vacation to see if I want another permanent stint here. All I know is given the constraints in both countries, Im much happier & active here. Winters & taxes back home just kill me! Looking forward to more of your "rants"! Thanks again.

[@lindakep3968]

17 years in Cambodia 🇰🇭, before that 8 years Thailand.Visa was a problem, always visa runs.Cambodia over 55 years old.No problem. 300& and maby a picture. Stay safe ❣️ Happy Easter 🐰

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing Linda 🙏🙏

[@rogergraham1354]

You’re a very wise young fella, with a lovey wife and family. I agree with you in every respect.

[@user-fn8kc2ug3s]

Don't sugar coat it let's get to the hard truth therei have given it to you and others straight. I don't want Thailand over run with tourists but it is to many Russians Indians Chinese when this happens the demographics change and the feel of the country changes thats what I don't like so many years ago I moved on from Thailand there is life outthere and better places to visit definitely. Problem with most people there very narrow in there thinking and approach in life

[@jonpeters9148]

the problem is the greed of thai society they can never get enough of your money,govt is a well you know what i mean they put patpong to shame.theyll keep pilling tourists in till it pops.theres no control on people coming in,i knew several from uk with records why are they living in thailand they shouldnt be able to enter,parts of the country are infested with this low life.local cops are basically the same.no thanks im enough.cambodia maybe .phils and nam good for a visit,latam,ummm interesting,south europe,now thats interesting.its a big world,personaly i feel the thais dont mix well with non thais,look at the deal with burmese cambs and laos they treat them awfully.anyway its a personal choice, im out .i get tired of stupid too thats real bad in thailand

[@adampedley3534]

I think you are correct in everything you have spoken about.

[@Presence64]

Thank you for your franc view of living in T.

[@peterelphick7045]

Had 13 years in Thailand on a retirement visa. As a now recipient of a British pension if I choose to live there (Thailand)this pension would be frozen. That means the 10.1% increase in last year's pension and the 8.4% increase on this year's would have been lost. That being said, Thailand is still a wonderful country. Now I'm based in the Philippines so receive annual pension increases. There are some other positives about the Philippines also. It feels (and is) extremely safe. The air quality outside the urban areas is generally better and there does not appear to be aay major drug problems. If you enjoy a beer this is also cheaper. With all the current hype on taxable income I'm feeling many retirees in Thailand will be reassessing their current status. Dealing with the Philippine immigration re visas has been effortless which is an added bonus...

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing

[@roystevenson1375]

How come you getting pension increase in Philippines?

[@peterelphick7045]

Because Philippines is one of only a handful of countries outside the EU with reciprocal agreements on welfare with UK. The British pension increases kick in next month on April 08th. If you shifted to the Philippines then you would automatically get increases when you advise DWP of your Philippine address. It's worth knowing this because you have to keep up with cost of living increases >>>

[@trevorsmith7753]

@@peterelphick7045 Index-linked only in Europe, UK dependencies, USA and PI. Including the Falklands, if you like shacking sheep.

[@BobBob-ey5br]

Phillipines safe... hahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@nongen1234]

I have lived in Hua Hin 16 year, I am happy That's all

[@thenakedguru]

👍🙏🇹🇭

[@pixel2224]

Your views are spot on about the UK, I am English. My plan is to move abroad permanently ASAP.

[@afcesuh6108]

Very informative vid .👍🏾

[@thenakedguru]

Glad it was helpful!

[@harryviking6347]

I must also say that the air quality now a days in Thailand is so bad that any expat with reduced immune system or other underlying diseases, should actually move out! It is dangerous just to breath here now!

[@62watsondavis]

I moved to the Philippines 4 .5 years ago with heart failure and diabetes and have managed to survive so far and support myself and gf and 2 daughters on about $1000 a month. Not always easy but impossible in the USA. Thailand Visa seems much more difficult to get clear info on. Guess everyone has their pros and cons.

[@brianphuket5951]

You are far better off in P.I. considering your family situation. Stay there, everywhere looks good when things aren't perfect where you are, no matter where you are.

[@brentonlett3417]

It is the uncertainty of living here that makes it hard. There is the tax thing. But the big one is the visa issue. You never know if and when they will change it and how much this will cost us. To retire here you work your budget out on known factors but those factors could change dramatically yet you've committed your life here, many have married a Thai and invested money into a property through their wives. No one wants to then find out you have to leave because of visa changes. I could see a point in the not too distant future where they up the financial requirements to stop low income people coming in, instead only wanting higher income people. Retirees on pension could be priced out. Thats hard if you have a Thai wife, she can't just up and move to Cambodia.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Boayan]

Thank you so much uso ❤

[@asyongmatipid2]

For UK retirees, I think your country's social security treaty with the Philippines works both ways as there are a lot of Filipinos who've retired working for the NHS also gained enough credits to receive Philippine pensions in the UK.

[@teleris6971]

🐧 I feel the same way: I have been closely connected to Thailand since childhood, but I will be giving up my life there in 2024. The financial racism against non-Thais and the economic and social structure that has grown in a radically wrong direction, including police and mafia crime, have made the country unattractive as a place to live! What remains is the end of my supplementary pension for an entire family there, including the considerable emotional suffering caused by my departure, as well as a brutal loss of culture and education for the children in this family. Thailand has made the mistake against 'expats', to "cutting off the hands that feed the country". And there is no next generation of expats which would compensate the given lack. This in result means... Oh My Buddha!, Good Night Thailand!

[@garycross4068]

Im caming to Thailand on May 13th. But hearing all the taxes and things going on. Im having second thoughts. Im married to a thai lady in Rayon.

[@user-sc3ts6lf8r]

Well if thats the case...... stay where you are. Emigration is not for the faint hearted. Personally I think all immigrants should have to walk to where they want to be.... That would cut the chaff from the wheat huh ? Sounds like you are beaten before you get on the plane.

[@jk-zm2fs]

If your worldwide income is more than about 300,000 baht per year, you'll have to file a Thailand personal income tax return, and that's when the complications begin.

[@carloskymvilches1765]

Thnku!

[@edm8037]

YOu can speak Thai too. Amazing!

[@windsong3wong828]

Hi. I am a Malaysian and I just saw this channel by accident. If I may say my 2 bit. Thailand is getting more and more developed and successful. Foreigners and tourists go to Thailand by the millions now. The government wants to cut down the privileges given to the retirees farangs. They want the rich Chinese that buys lots of condos in Bangkok to rent out. A lot of farangs forgot that eventhough Thailand had benefited from the old arrangement….they had also benefited. The retirees farangs are crowding out the good life that any ordinary Thai can enjoy. Before the farangs came , a local Thai can be considered rich if he has USD500,000. Now , he is middle class. He feels outclassed in his own country. The Thai government feels that they have to manage this issue. The old arrangement will be phased out in time. The farangs will be free to go elsewhere. I just came back from Bangkok and I noticed that the average Thai are wealthier now and Chinese investments are flooding into Bangkok. Russians investments are flooding into Pattaya as well. Thailand is no longer as cheap as it was.,….but it is still a fun place. I would say…..deal with new changes as the old poor Thailand is long gone. The IconSiam is a sign of things to come.

[@johnnyphillips2213]

Wow sounds alot like usa

[@cash4cat]

Thailand is a great place to live, the food is amazing and cheap, fuel prices are cheap, electricity, gas ,water cheap ASF. Opening a business in Thailand is very easy, tax is very easy to handle. I have been in hospital in Laos and it was awful, meanwhile Thailands hospitals are amazing. I have friends from Cambodia and Vietnam who have decided to return to Thailand after a many years.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@Freddy456]

Opening a business in Thailand is easy? Never ever, a bureaucratic nightmare!

[@brianphuket5951]

In the end, they all come back or wish they never left. Problem is, what you built has been lost. either way, coming back or going.

[@johnsingleton2001]

I have been living in Thailand for a year and my visa is up for renewal in June. I was living in Sukhothai with a girl friend but I missed Hau Hin so I moved by myself. I am only worried if this tax circus happens but at the same time I only get a pension from the UK which is already taxed and therefore there is the double tax law. My main worry is health insurance, because of my age it would be very expensive. I still pay German insurance because I receive a very small pension from Germany. I pay an insurance policy through the Bangkok bank. So I feel if I need assistance then I do have money and as long as I can walk I will fly back to Germany and get medical treatment free. Sorry to babble on. I don't feel bad about being a 2nd class person in Thailand as I am already a 2nd class citizen in the UK, due to the Arab and black communities. Here in Thailand Buddhism rules and that is very important to me. I will stay here but live alone so I know my money will last. Nice informative channel keep it up.

[@thenakedguru]

Th an for sharing John 🙏

[@jk-zm2fs]

If your worldwide income is more than about 300,000 baht per year, you'll have to file a Thailand personal income tax return, ad that's when the complications begin.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I am moving to the Philippines in January 2024. Primarily to reduce my cost of living. I considered Thailand until the tax law changed. I may end up elsewhere in SE Asia but for now the Philippines makes the transition easier. Once there I’ll do exploratory adventures to the other countries and at some point plant myself.

[@nikose34]

thais and philipinos are great guys..i haven't met other nationalities so far. but my encounter with these two nationalities left me only with positive remarks

[@gilesvungtau7530]

same leaving Vietnam I left after 7 years to Kampot Cambodia after 2 years there I've moved to the beautiful coastal town of Kep. so laid back not much expat community couple of bars but loads of crab fish food restaurants easy access to islands great beaches and cheaper rentals. visa 1 year 350 usd

[@gilesvungtau7530]

I have a nice large room with bathroom outside terrace 5 min walk to market 10 min walk to lovely beach and restaurants my rent is $150 per month that includes WiFi water electric ac. I highly recommend anyone give kampot a couple of days but it’s gone girly bar and garbage problem. Then come check out kep. If you can do without food delivery and night life after 10.30 pm its heaven

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

@@Joseph-wu6kd Do what?

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Are they planning on building a large resort for rich people in Kep? I heard they have been cutting down lots of old beautiful trees etc?

[@fineartist7710]

@@Joseph-wu6kd ...It's giving up the rat race. And also, to each his own, live and let live.

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

@@Joseph-wu6kd It's true--you don't understand. I lived in Cambodia for nine years and absolutely loved it. Actually, many people in Cambodia speak English. Signs are usually in both Khmer and English. I'm hoping to move back there in about three years when my daughter finishes her schooling.

[@Sunyata7755]

Thanks Ryan. I enjoy your thoughtful observations. I’ve considered retirement in Thailand for some years. However as you have highlighted there are quite a few unknowns. The unknown is a breeding ground for fear. Now aged 68 the high cost of health insurance, whilst I consider it essential, is a slight deterrent. In Australia I have paid for health insurance for many years but the cost is probably a third of what I would pay in Thailand and for even less coverage. Still I considered that I could probably manage that. Then came the recent tax changes. I don’t begrudge Thailand earning tax for the sake of their citizens and closing any gaps. It would just be helpful to get clarity on how much tax I am likely to pay and what type of documentation I need. Like many in Australia we have retired with superannuation fund contributions from taxable income. I retired 6 years ago and have been living off those savings which are invested and earn income. None of that is taxed in Australia but the original pool of money into the fund came from taxed income. It would be very difficult to prove or distinguish between the taxed portion and the non taxed income earned now in retirement as it all sits in one pool. As you also mention none of the so called experts have answers. This makes it difficult to make decisions that will have a major impact on your life. I also appreciate that it is difficult to answer these questions when every individuals situation can be unique. Perhaps these experts from each country knowing the commonalities of their own countries retirees (like superannuation in the case of Australians) should seek clarification from Thai Revenue.

[@stephencopley3767]

Countrys especially in the west, Governments are worried about people going elsewhere. I believe they are getting together and making it harder for people to live abroad, such as taxing you. They don't want you having easy exits.

[@LilyGazou]

Prison planet.

[@anna_m59]

I am one of those who spend 3 months last end of the year in Thailand. 2 months Chiang Mai and 1 months in Koh Samui.My reason for this longer trip was to see if i could retire there.. With all the rules and everything I realized that Thailand is not for me.. It was a nice trip but that’s it.. you will be always a foreigner no matter what and the rules are unrealistic. That’s just my onion..

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you for sharing Anna!

[@voice.of.reason]

Anna, do you think there is any other country that you may feel it's possible to retire in?

[@anna_m59]

@@voice.of.reasonabsolutely!

[@UdomitBeppa]

Hey Rayn, thanks for this vlog! I still think about retiring in Thailand 🇹🇭. In my opinion it is always a question of giving up something and taking! But I feel like most of the people which are upset about the tax situation have the same problem. You ask 10 people and you get 10 different answers about the „new taxes“. But it is not new, only the government tries to keep it started. The bad thing about it is there is none how can explain it truly. And at the end I personally think, a lot of people which speaks about leaving Thailand will stay because of the lifestyle the can afford here. In many other countries the situation will be not easier and may have other restrictions which foreigners have to face. So we will see what happens at the end. I still feel welcome from the friendly and respectful Thai people. Which you and your family all the best and keep working on your vlog. Thanks and all the best from Udo now in Puh Kradueng

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks for sharing my friend!

[@zimben8]

Sawasdee krab. Great Video.Thanks. Im retired and life in Thailand since 2006, with a 4year break in Ecuador+Colombia, after the 2014 Coup. I came back bc of Love i could not shake off. Now im thinking leaving again but this time for good. The air,heat,visas and maybe the taxes as well r the reasons. There r other clear tax free retirement places around the world, like Ecuador(the problems r only along the coast where i don't like it anyway).Cuenca is great.Spanish i can read and learn easy.English no problem to get around.Visas easy and only every 2years.No Pension income taxes.Colombia,also Spanish easy and with English u can get around well. Retirement Visa every 3years only,income taxes only with about $9200 and above a month.Panama,Spanish+English no problem.Retirement Visa only one time and done for the rest of your life.Many discounts for Retired Expat.No income tax.Chile,one time a year Visa renewal,no 90 day Immigration like im on parole.No Pension income Tax. Philppines, sadly no bc im not gone deposit a huge sum of my money on a Gov. Bank account, same with Malaysia.Cambodia i visited but not for me,same with Indonesia,Vietnam has no clear way to retire,no visa for it,Laos no way for me. Im from Europe and i want to be able to read the stuff when i go outside,talk have more order and more people who follow the laws,more basic universal human rights like freedom of speech,no more Coups(i experienced 3 Coups in Thailand,enough), CLEAN AIR and no Pension income Taxes and no more of the "special Fam. with blue bloods". I know that no place and no person is perfect, im the least, but the negatives got too much here.The good here is not enough anymore. As soon as i sell my Condo, im gone and never want to look back.I learned a loot here but i need more peace, cleanliness,milder temps and stability. Take care. Khop khun mak krab🙏

[@arnemcradu6499]

Great analysis. I’ve subscribed. Impressed with your Thai. How long have you been in Thailand?