Expats should seriously consider this place when moving to Thailand..

[@thenakedguru]

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[@marglewis7652]

Otis is a credit to his upbringing, he's polite, observant and genuinely interested in learning from you and the surroundings. well done Mum and Dad

[@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx]

I had my first son in my teens. I know the night he was conceived. My mission was to spend as much time as possible with him. I knew his stay at home mom was tired so I'll take him to the park afterbirth finish work to give his mom some free time. After 3 months of his birth his mom changed. My son said dada at 1 month old. Somehow his mom got angry at my son and I bonding. She left me took the kid and I never saw him again until 13 yrs later. I'm the going to give the whole story. I said all of that just to say, I miss being an active father in my son's life. Great job sir.

[@davidkidd3863]

Another great video you and Damo have lovely kids you should be very proud of them they are a credit to you both❤

[@shuuyakano1732]

Thank you for the amazing experiences that will last a lifetime. Even the little things, such as finding a little dive to eat lunch, or going hunting for shells on the beach every night are the memories that will stay with us for our lives. As acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance. Your own thoughts are so perfect that made me value and respect your opinion too.

[@davidkelly-cl4mj]

Thanks for sharing Ryan, kanchanaburi is definitely a town with a lot going for it and of course you would have seen a lot of changes since you were there but at the same time I'm sure it still felt very familiar. Otis is a very well behaved child indeed and full credit for that goes to you and Damo and probably too some extent Damos mum who I'm sure gets involved a fair bit with the kids. Enjoy the trip mate, every day is another memory for you and Otis. Stay safe mate

[@RichardLewis-fl9mp]

Your both great Parents

[@Plutocious]

Otis is awesome! Like an old soul.

[@mattalford389]

Looks great there, as always. Very nice atmosphere in Kanchanaburi. Wouldn't mind settling there myself. One day!

[@mikemillson5285]

Hahahahaha the Smiley Frog

[@KevinFiddler]

i will be traveling back to Thailand this week to stay (until new year) at my house 2km from Chang Arena in Buri Ram, i love the fact it's not touristy, but if it wasn,t for family Kanchanaburi would be one of the places i would move to, i loved all the time i have spent there. Next year i will finish work and transition my life over to Thailand, i feel more at home there than i do in my country.

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Excellent stuff mate. Yes, I loved having the boys with me and doing things together. I was lucky enough to have 6 years off work, when the boys were born. Cannot remember all the things we did but I remember being happy and other people remember me that way also. Now I'm 70 and a cranky old bugger. 🤭🙈👍❤️😇

[@pskrak1]

You are a truly blessed man.

[@Retirehuahin]

Had my wedding breakfast at Tongkan Cafe on the river. It was incredible value and food was amazing. Thanks for bringing back great memories.

[@Vlogged-off]

I have learned alot from your thoughtfully shared life experiences and general content of these vids ❤thanks

[@michellecollins6379]

Your son is adorable, let me know if you and your wife want to make him grand baby number 13. 😁👍 On a more serious note thanks for the videos. I can't wait to get there. Getting my passport in January. Merry Christmas you guyz.🎄🎁😁👍

[@keithdonaldson5573]

Your son seems to be a real sweetheart, I love your relationship with him. It’s from the heart, and very real. It’s just nice to be a part of it. Thank you for the adventure, , as usual

[@janwilliams4282]

It's wonderful that you can do trips like this and take Otis, and it is also something all of you can watch 40 years from now. Both you and Damo seem to have peaceful natures. It's easy to see where Otis gets it. He's a very sweet boy.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Otis is a fabulous little boy he seems happy and content bless him enjoy the rest of your holiday Ryan and Otis and thank you both for sharing your holiday with us

[@zeocool84]

i love kanchanaburi.. im in soi yok every year... but Nakhon Ratchasima is my home away from home

[@graemeaylward8313]

Hi Ryan, thanks for sharing this break with us and I fully appreciate that there are days when you just want to enjoy time together with Otis away from vlogging. Otis is a credit to you and Damo and you are both constantly stimulating your children, not that Hugo needs much stimulating as he is a real live wire! Taking an interest in what they are doing and helping them explore the world and discover things is, in my mind, one of the many privileges, that parents enjoy, thus establishing a bond that will last a lifetime. Kanchanaburi is indeed a lively place, but with some nice quiet spots too. May God bless you both and keep you safe and of course Damo, Hugo and the in-laws at home. 😀❤🙏

[@Radiancegrace]

The essence of the area travels thru the screen. Otis puts the being into human. Rather than most in the West who operate from the doing. He is a wonderful example of what draws me to Thailand as his nature speaks to the Buddha faith that underlies. Thank you for giving me another option to retire at. A female veteran with a service connected injury it seems like it would be so good for my soul and pocketbook. And thank you for your intuitive and natural gift in creating such rich video content, appreciatively, 🙏

[@Thomasvaara]

Sounds excellent location....Thanks for this info 👍❤️🙏

[@thailandmalcolm]

Great video; everyone is moving overseas. I live in Thailand. I live in an older condo in Pattaya (a 5-minute scooter ride to the beach). It is all concrete, so the rooms are quiet (I have a video of the condo). I am on the ninth floor, so the sunsets are great, and I do not have much trouble with mosquitoes or road noise. We have a large pool with a slide. There is a restaurant by the pool; most meals are 3-7 dollars. My rent is $207/month. I have a new wall unit A/C, that I run 24/7 and my electric bill is $30/month. My room is 270 square feet or 30 square meters. It has plenty of room for a single guy. I have no plans to move back to the States.

[@cannabistalk4164]

I''m looking to move there whats the name?

[@thailandmalcolm]

@@cannabistalk4164 9 Karat Condos

[@poizonflowerx6766]

What a great vlog. Otis is so happy and well adjusted, you and Damo did a great job❤

[@StaffanLiback]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on Kanchanaburi. 10 years ago when I came here I did not especially like it. Now I chose this place as one of the places I stay. VERY good choice especially as I am a golfer. Ahahaha. And yes. It's recently growing FAST. New Motorway open in the weekends creating even a traffic jam especially in the Robinson crossing at times.

[@dpspike9368]

Traditionally, a lot of schools in Thailand will not hire a foreign teacher who is older than 50. So the recommendation of teaching as employment may not be available to most retirees/pensioners.

[@Vlogged-off]

Your vlogs are always class ❤

[@specialized500]

Nice riverside cafe beautiful view

[@keithwinters3031]

I believe they have live music at Tongkan Cafe every night. Pae ( great guitarist ) and his band. Starts at 7. If you like Indian food check out Curry Street just off the tourist street virtually opposite Sams Guest House.

[@neddyboy4846]

Love the videos. I've a five year old son. Would love tocspend time with him like this. I work 8-5 in Ireland.

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

The riverside cafe is very attractive with the beautiful wood tables similar to yours at home, the outdoor sitting areas very nice as well. Bravo tis, he sees the size and opulence of the restaurant as it has 4 air conditioners. He likely understands that there is a big cost to run them as well.... Yes we are as you are grateful you spend a lot of time with family at home, and while vacationing as well....and get some vlogs in for the memories. Peace and Love Y'all

[@LouDeVere]

Hiya Ryan. Thank you for this insight. All these 'food' places you're going to with your son, has reminded me of how difficult it is in Thailand to eat healthily. If you're into heavily processed or fried foods, then Thailand isn't a problem. For those of us who don't want the modern diet of low nutritional, high fat, high carb foods, Thailand can be a nightmare. Everything has sugar in it. See a packet of peanuts or cashews - check out the second ingredient. If you're staying somewhere and can cook - not a problem. Fresh food is available but out on the streets or in the restaurants, I find it a minefield.

[@asiatravels007]

You say 'Kan cha naa bree' I say ' Kan chana boo ree' To may toe, to mar toe, let's call the whole thing off 👍🤣🤣🤣🥳

[@jbb8600]

Ganch. Ka words have a Ga sound

[@WarrickHunt]

Kanchamaburi is my favourite place in Thailand as soon as I land from uk I get a taxi there and spend 3 or 4 nights there and go to the WW2 grave yards the bridge hell fire pass and erawan every time I go

[@rickysackfield8796]

Thanks Ryan great video

[@brettyb2006]

Great vlog mate. Just love watching the channel and all the Insight you provide! Gets me all keen to get back to my girl and travel back up to bkk together and also to kanchanaburi for my first time and also possibly phetchabun! It makes it hard to leave her to have to come back to Australia for work and then go back for as long as I can each time! So I always get super keen to get back! Thanks for sharing the videos and all of the Insight that you do 👍👍

[@RosemarieStars]

That sea bass looks delicious. Thanks for the tour.

[@hobo1704]

Good timing, I am actually going there in a few weeks for the first time. Looking forward to seeing a new area. Cheers.

[@TimK2646]

Nice Drone Aerial Shots of a beautiful place.

[@JeffWittyArt]

Agreed, this is a great place to retire. Thailand has an unusual amount of quality retirement cities, I think. When you stated the distance in relation to Bangkok and the beach - I feel the same about my near-future retirement city, Korat.

[@brianphuket5951]

My absolute favorite non-beach town, lovely street, cool shops, great food. Don't forget to stop in at Bells Pizza!!!

[@whittakerwinstanleyiii4051]

I only visited Kanchanaburi for a day last year, but its definitely a very special place id like to spend more time on future visits to Thailand.

[@Thailandmorethanabeach]

I have decided to give this location a go next year. Your journey with tis. Has made it very inviting. Thanks Ryan for you content.

[@clivebaxter6354]

Full marks for pronouncing the bridge name properly

[@carolineplant5510]

such a good bond

[@khunkima1032]

I just spent couples days during this weekend, it is fine place and worth considering.

[@SamJamerr]

There’re a few places there on the nearby lakes that have floating accommodation. Not the tourist ones but those for locals with water slides, canoes, bouncing castles and all sorts of watersports plus quality Thai food all at reasonable rates. Rarely see a foreigner and usually advertised only in Thai as they’re targetting local parents with kids of course but heaps of fun. Highly recommend if you live in Thailand and have kids.

[@Kal-xu6yz]

Your son is such a well behaved boy with an amazing smile. You should be so proud of him 😊

[@michaelaxford7257]

Great place Ryan plenty of golf courses in close proximity me and a couple of my friends spend a 2/3 nights there every year

[@adamhend3211]

I love your style mate, excellent video. A bit of trivia for you, my ex-wife Auntie had a restaurant on the river there near the bridge.

[@stellamarina4123]

I stayed by the river there for a few days and really liked the place. I loved watching the bats on the river in the evening and the resident monitor lizard. I also found all the different farm crops being grown there very interesting. Not just the usual rice. Train ride from Bangkok was very cheap.

[@johnsgarage6622]

Wonderful holiday with your son. Must see Kanchanaburi on our next trip.

[@kevinhall8063]

As usual, a very interesting vlog. Great to see you and Otis spending time together.

[@skyfarmorganics]

We loved it there also mate on our recent trip and if I was single it may be an area I would choose. My wife says the river they call more like Kwhere... like where with K on the front.

[@jasonjudkins2056]

I’m coming to Thailand, 3 days in Bangkok, then off to Kanchanburi for a the weekend then to Lopburi for the rest of the time. Thanks for showing me some places to check out there.

[@marioschulz1135]

I love yourself

[@robinhazell6019]

I lived in expats Kanchanaburi from 1992 - 2003. I was working, but in those days, not ,many expats were there.

[@Marcfj]

I live near the beach in the province of Rayong and love it here.

[@tonygoochafanchi578]

Rice with egg. A staple meal of Thai kids everywhere. My son is now 21 and its still his go to meal of choice at least 2 to 3 times a week.

[@eddiegoh8228]

Are there quality medical facilities in Kanchanaburi town area ? Important considerations for older folks retiring there.. thanks for infos Ryan

[@florianhladik1093]

“It’s enough“ - wise 😊

[@rossstoddart53]

More time with your kid's the better, the bond is created by time not toy's.

[@jimmydeechai3207]

Would you be interested to come to Chaolao , Chanthaburi to visit my fruit orchid. I was born in America but been in Thailand 57 years. And a Thai citizen. My fruit orchid is 6 rai with many mango and durian trees

[@michaelj2528]

More important to spend time with Otis while he still young important memories for you both to remember in the future . I miss out on this with my dad he was working two jobs to keep a roof over our heads you never get those times back now at 71 I look back my dad and me miss out . Always interesting and informative and entertaining.

[@JeffWittyArt]

Was Otis carrying an Optimus Prime toy? Transformers are a fun toy!

[@wekker090]

I love kanchanaburi, in a few years the high speed rail line will change it forever not sure for the good.

[@valeriewond7112]

I used to live there. I was a teacher at Daruna.

[@wendy-0101]

❤👍🏻Thought it was a village, but love by the river. Hopefully in good health 2025 & will visit there. ❤🙏🏻💞💞

[@andrewharris8439]

Not by beach or golf clubs so seems a strange choice😮

[@511eden]

How much all in on your farm in rural Thailand?

[@Momfasa]

Thanks for this video! Place looks great. How about reliable Internet? I depend on that for my remote work.

[@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx]

Internet is reliable

[@Momfasa]

@@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx Sounds great! Thanks

[@Thailandmorethanabeach]

Loviing your journey. Punthai do a membership card. It's not much to buy it. But the discounts are fantastic. I have already drunk the cost of the membership in discounts and got points.

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

Your saxophone bar was wonderful in hua hin. Brilliant night's 😊😊

[@galdessa1]

Why did he leave. I've heard its the best place to live.

[@jimmyellis7951]

if you ever want to jam and improvise for the hell of it when I get out there, lemme know. I'll find a decent guitar and amp and you can grab the sax and we can butcher tunes into the moonlight lol.

[@simonB143]

im suprised Otis dosnt want the same style hat as dad.

[@chrisbarrett1208]

Enjoyed it there, but in March it's soooo hot n sticky

[@stevemahoney6493]

The POW cemetery has some powerful mojo. A lot of hard men lie restlessly there.

[@jonhobson3592]

Wouldn’t discount moving there for sure from busy noisy Bangkok ..

[@sgraham005]

Looks lovely. Been there a few times but it's been ten years ago. Life in the West especially in the USA has become much less about work-life-family balance and more about earning a living in a work-obsessed culture. You look pretty close to a good balance, I am going to ask a dumb question. We live near Khon Khon we are on a road trip to Pai and Chaing Mai. Over 13 days, we have been hit with serious levels of food poisoning 3 times, my Thai wife and I on separate occasions. Are you aware of an upswing in poor food handling in parts of NW Thailand? The floods ruin the refrigeration systems? Damage the water treatment systems? We have never experienced this sort of thing here before even eating at ramdom Auntie's food carts. It's like visiting Mexico in the 1980's. 555 Yeah, I know a dumb question but what the heck? it's been a crappy trip so far, pun intended. You and Ottis have fun and may your gastrointestinal health continue with normal flora.

[@tobyprice1092]

The majority of Thai kids are so well behaved. It's down to the parenting though and teaching them family values. There are a few kids in the village who are a bit wild. Usually down to the parents being full of Lao Khao and/or yabba. Predominantly though if the kids are from rich or poor families they are all well behaved.

[@88Heartandsoul]

hes exceptionally well behaved

[@drifter8800]

Its one of the most risky locations in the country

[@hobo1704]

Risky?

[@smoozerish]

I lied this review. I am living in Pattaya but looking to move somewhere else in Thailand.

[@stelzalol]

Wouldn't want to drop your wallet, keys, phone, child in the water under that table! Definitely non compliant in the west. Does look like great spot tho.

[@scottgeen3062]

Hi living there would 8million baht and pension be enough to live there from Scott new Zealand

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

I'm glad we didn't have to see you munching food ,like every other vlogger out there😅 I would say your sons chilled behaviour is the thai in him, and natural fresh food's and obviously having his parents around, alot of wise words you speak on this one .

[@stevejohnson5359]

It is Kanchanaburi, not Kancharaburi. 5555555

[@craigmacintosh6180]

not even its pronounced ganjanaburi in thai

[@daveandrew6077]

I say kan - chan - aburi. He says it wrong. Been there 5 times over 20 years. He lived there surely he knows how to say kanchanaburi !!😂

[@craigmacintosh6180]

@@daveandrew6077 gor gai ganjanaburi กาญจนบุรี,

[@STARRUNNER45-e4z]

💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛✊🏼🙏🏽✊🏾💛

[@jbb8600]

Ka has a Ga sound in Thai. Ask a Thai person

[@JustLikeParadise]

Shhhh 🤫

[@bobwelo]

[@stupot1952]

ITS BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI NOT QUAY MY DAD WORKED ON THERE AS A JAPAN POW

[@ex0148]

Agree, stick to 'your' content. Plenty of other trash channels that cater to the perv's.

[@jozah2148]

Hello Tis, I’m enjoying seeing you bonding with your dad.👌🏾🫶🏻 Ryan, there’s no way you making me put my feet in that water…is that not the same river with the monitor lizard?😱😳🐊 🇬🇧

[@cyrilpiwetz8680]

Children are mirrors of their parents--- and then puberty, ha. Good Papa you.