First Time Moving To Thailand (with No Plan). Bangkok is CRAZY!

[@netnomad47]

I find it funny how our parents came from third world countries to the U.S to give us a better life and now we're going back to these countries because the quality of life can many times be even better than that of the U.S lol how times have changed

[@jomontanee]

True!

[@boredguy5805]

The quality of life can only be better there because they have the money they made in te US though, and because of the advantages of being a US citizen

[@bohem7298]

Your parents have the best plan. Make money and move to low cost living country.

[@askme78232]

I can live his lifestyle in the USA...but I really enjoy learning about cultures that are not quite as amorphous as our society has become. The digital nomadic lifestyle is attractive and imo, ultimately vulnerable as AI becomes more capable. Try to aim to live on no more than what the top quartile earners in countries can afford in countries you slow travel in...my cash flow would allow me to live the lifestyle of top 0.001 to 0.1% in most countries. But doing that would deprive one from sampling the local cultures.

[@TIMOTHYPT1]

I’m one of those people and you stated it very well why we are doing this ! 😊

[@iPaulLee]

Guys what do you think about this slower pacing and longer video format? Keep it this way or continue with my usual fast, high-energy, straight-to-the-action style?

[@ihatemyjob418]

I like both! But this slow pace, longer format is actually better cause we get to see more of your life in thailand!

[@TravelsWithRose]

See my comment below: this is one of the best videos for Bangkok newbies that we've ever seen. Good job! Dave & Rose from @TravelsWithRose

[@uBenji1234]

Also enjoy seeing more.

[@melissap2957]

I like either, all your content is top notch and very helpful

[@vikas-qy6xw]

Bro, Your Thailand and other videos are really amazing. Keep going. Love and support from India.

[@seanbunzick7357]

My Second Home is Chiang Mai but I DO love Bangkok/Krung Thep and you WON'T be bored in the Thai capital! 🙂

[@peterandretta8328]

Love video, excellent job as always. Questions-what area is your friends condo again? What’s the name of the place you guys were playing darts? I’m visiting Thailand next year for the first time. I’m planning and rearranging and planning again. It changes every day. Thanks again. Keep the content flowing.

[@roberthenderson9381]

I’ve been twice this year. Once during spring break, and then for a month this past July. I’ve already bought my 1-way ticket for June and plan to stay for at least a year. May stay longer! Thanks for these videos

[@DreamofThailand19000]

Navy wives association is the group of women who are married to Thai Naval officers. They get together for the purpose of social events, charities work, fundraising etc. I graduated from Naval nursing college years ago. Some of my classmates married Naval officers, and they are members of this association. I kinda remember the area but there are some changes. Btw, that durian meals are very interesting. I have never seen that before. I have to say my Thais are very creative when it comes to food!

[@iPaulLee]

Never knew that!

[@melissap2957]

What is the name of the condo building with the amazing pool and spa? Do you know if you can pay a day fee to use it?

[@williamhartz8707]

If you want something more isolated, inexpensive, more “Thai”; yet with modern conveniences check out Khon Kaen, Roiet, Buriram, Udon Thani ( they all have airports btw)

[@iPaulLee]

Khon Kaen was nice! Made a vlog about it a few weeks ago

[@BlackInIsrael]

Good vid my guy I took a trip there recently maybe about a few months ago coming from Europe living in Finland, and I'm gonna take a another trip there, I love it there, I love that I got the hell out of America as well being from there too politically motivated, corrupt, ignorant, and divided, I'll first will go see a champions League Futbol game and travel there to Thailand, me and my girlfriend who's from Finland will be in Thailand 2 weeks, thanks for all you do and I like your content.

[@stegura83]

Paul Lee should do a collaboration video with Forrest Lee.

[@josephd4066]

YES

[@jomontanee]

YES!!!!

[@actionvj]

$5000 in disposable income per month? That sounds high Paul considering you can get a nice apartment for less than $1000 per month.

[@iPaulLee]

$5000 is total salary, not how much you spend

[@iPaulLee]

Join my Thailand Insiders Club to connect with me and others: www.thailandinsidersclub.com/

[@TravelsWithRose]

This is probably thrn best starter video that weve seen on Bangkok. Brilliant content, structure, presentation and editing. We are already here, currently in Chinatown and moving to Sukhumvit area shortly. Subscribed! Dave & Rose from @TravelsWithRose PS: What camera are you using? Colours and quality so bright and clear.

[@iPaulLee]

Thanks a lot 😊 I record with iphone 15 plus, and use capcut "auto enhance" for video color correction. Highly recommend it!

[@TravelsWithRose]

@@iPaulLee wow, the auto enhance is very effective!

[@capriomichael1879]

How many months do Americans get on arrival as a visa stamp in Thailand and can you extend it without having to leave the country?

[@laguy9596]

I got 45 days last march.

[@francescolenza]

Hey Paul, what's the name of the condo at 14:33 ?

[@mosqutio88]

Which condo building is this in BKK?! Can't believe it's $800/month. Sending love from the Midwest. Navy Vet about to move to BKK.

[@MiasPassport]

new park origin thonglor

[@sbdiaries]

Hello Paul we perfer the slightly slower paced ❤videos. Thanks for sharing your day trying out foods and your trip on the train. A really nice share 👌 and greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth ❤❤❤❤

[@angeebb3080]

That young man is over there living his best life!

[@BladeBarn]

ive been trying to leave the usa since the scamdemic. Cant figure out how. 33yrs old. have $$$ and will be retired if I move but with no income I dont meet any requirements for visa. dont know how all these poor people move all over the world and are allowed when I cannot.

[@ki-sikil-lil-la-ke2429]

You can probably get an Education Visa, if you have a bachelors and get your TEFL you could teach English part time and have a work permit and non immigrant b visa.

[@ryan6766]

facts. so many people in canada who cant even speak english .. how did they even get here

[@bernysubbs8445]

Smart guy-- glad you found your refuge . I hear "B" Vitamins keep the mosquitoes away....a bigger problem in the countryside. Stay safe !!

[@yuchannlao9030]

How do you get a resident visa to live in Thailand? And thanks for all of your Thailand videos !

[@teresalehtonen8499]

" make sure you have 5 thousand dollars" well sure if you have and you need to be big spender, but by no means you need to much to live comfortably!

[@iPaulLee]

Maybe $2k for spending + $3k as an emergency nest fund or for savings or investments

[@anarchoflow]

Awesome video Paul. The longer format is good, very engaging :)

[@iPaulLee]

Glad you think so!

[@matrices3987]

Noisy motorcycles, super noisy tuk tuk, noisy cars, all with modified mufflers to maximize noise and disruption. The opposite of peaceful or natural. The car culture there is super ghetto and aggressive. Dystopia!

[@Adam-gg7ps]

Phuket is ridiculously priced now. There are many places I will visit in TH before I step foot in Phuket again.

[@DagHolmen]

A whole fuckin spa facility on the top of the building? Could chill there every morning

[@kevinp8108]

Hi Paul! This is one of your best videos so far. It was very informative and insightful. Even though I am a Thai citizen by birth, I would feel like an expat moving to Thailand since I grew up in the US at the age of 2. I will be in Bangkok this November for one month to scout out the areas where I potentially want to retire. Currently, I am leaning towards Hua Hin because it seems like a calmer version of Bangkok. I am about 70% fluent in Thai but I cannot read or write it, therefore, I will be looking for a good Thai language school. Which one do you recommend? Keep those videos coming!

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you bro! Hua hin is great. I personally use an online school in Chiang Mai from my visa agent, but any local Thai schools or online Thai tutors would be good

[@joaoramos32]

With all due respect, don't you understand that the more you promote this kind of content, inviting EVERYBODY to go to the same place (in this case, Thailand) it will utimately destroy what you're enjoying now? Just see what happened/is happening to Lisbon (where I'm from) and locals cannot afford to leave in their own city anymore, prices are insane, due to the overflow of tourists and digital nomads all doing the same thing at the same time. And DN's / KZbinrs still have the nerve to promote the hell out of it just for their own short-minded temporary profit. Lack of empathy is insane, so sad...

[@bill__lee]

Nicely done video, glad to be a part of it 💯

[@iPaulLee]

Thanks bro!

[@Lifeofgoon147]

Bro your video give me joy and keeps me up ... I love the way u break it down ... Can't wait to be out there

[@iPaulLee]

I appreciate that!

[@paulhong6419]

The price(and quality)of food in places like this are CRAZY(good) compared to what we get in places like LA and New York. LA seems like highway robbery in comparison to Asia!

[@kleerogers]

I enjoy your chanel, you seem like a smart guy, drinking alcohol is not at all smart, very bad for your health. I would not get on a motorcycle for anything, 2 friends were killed in the last few years, I have many friends that have been seriously hurt on motorcycles in Thailand. I can easily afford to get a Grab car/suv, or rent a vehicle, which is exactly what I do. I have not got on a motorcycle for 20 years in Thailand.

[@AllanOutdoor]

God bless you man and stay safe!♥️♥️♥️🇵🇭

[@ihatemyjob418]

Amazing video. Inspired to come to thailand. Thanks bro, hope your channel keeps blowing up

[@iPaulLee]

Appreciate it bro!

[@deem3109]

Hi Paul I did the same thing and moved to Chiang Mai from California I loved the lifestyle in Thailand delicious food awesome massages lots of things to do. Only thing I did like is the hot weather and traffic. I travelled alone didn't have any problems in Thailand. From all the Asian countries I visited Thailand is number one much safer and no food poisoning.

[@chasejoseph]

I'm here right now on a student visa from USA, just wondering what Visa option you went with and why. Thanks brah

[@markholland6657]

I'm 2months away from doing the same thing.. am headed to VN first for a month from next week then on to BKK and then check out the rest of TH to see where I wanna live...

[@darrellq6954]

Paul, you are wearing your engagement ring on the wrong hand....LOL

[@iPaulLee]

Not an engagement ring haha. Just a ring I like

[@darrellq6954]

@@iPaulLee just giving you a hard time....She is a keeper tho....she is beautiful

[@georgequek7996]

It's too early to say love here for good Paul a long way for you as an english speaking Vlogger american-Kimchi in Thailand kap!🤔

[@siriwanbiology2790]

It was a navy’s wives association, it for all the navy’s wive to support, get to know each-other including financial support, charity etc.

[@LifeWithRilla]

The plate at 28:00 was a bit overpriced tbh. Looks good though. I can’t wait to come back to Thailand tbh

[@kellysychamp6076]

Awesome video Paul...lol...I'm the one that is on the fence but after watching this video it kind of did make a lot of difference. I was in Thailand in 2022 for 3 weeks and still thinking about moving there but not sure where I want to be...again thank you for a great video

[@iPaulLee]

Glad it helped bro!

[@luisRoma747]

Great video and very informative, thank you Paul. I will be in Bangkok Nov. 27 thru Nov. 27 than Pattaya, this is my secondo time to these cities.

[@tony13cool]

No Wi-Fi out by the airport so I've used my phone for a Internet hotspot. Can you recommend a device that I could use?

[@cRounDzzzCF]

This is awesome, me and my friends are thinking on moving to Thailand and obviously there’s always ways to know but your video really clarified some stuff. Thank you men

[@omgwth7567]

Paul i think you need personal helmet. 😊 Thanks for this video. 🙏🇹🇭

[@TimothyAppel1]

So for the people that just up and move to Thailand, how do you make money once you are there? I can certainly get to Thailand, but how do earn the money you need to stay?

[@susanmaguire9009]

May I assume you are out a lot and your dog is left alone? That’s why he humps all day. He’s lonely and stressed. Answer: Get another pup. 😊

[@angelgrant1609]

I’m trying to find out what building at the beginning with that massive pool…incredible

[@DanniChan_Worldwide]

I love my apartment building, but I wish my agent showed me that building with the spa!

[@Antslife1O1]

Good vlog sir 🙏🏽 thank you

[@1984-w6g]

You can handle durian better than me and im 100% thai 😂

[@BlackInIsrael]

Hey paul i have a question, so we've done enough research in terms of Work permits, Work Visas, Citizenship, driver's license, housing, entrepreneurship etc which we will have access to get in the future, but my question is because I play soccer (Futbol) have been playing since I was 7 years of age winning multiple little league, high school and college championships on my resume, is there a way I can walk on or try out for a soccer team in Thailand? Do you have any friends that play at all? If so please can I give you my email address to give to them or for yourself to have more information on trying out for a soccer team there, I'm a striker, thank you once again for your content.

[@iPaulLee]

Sorry idk. I would try joining a bunch of Thailand Facebook groups and asking around

[@BlackInIsrael]

​@@iPaulLeethank you boss man

[@kahdeeproductions2475]

what is the name of the condos your friend is staying in? I want to move in there in a few months lol

[@DutchFlavour]

I fully agree about the people living in Thailand and not speaking Thai even a couple words make me think wow.. I've been in Thailand for 3 months and learned a little bit and going to educate myself more through learning every day since I decided to stay her for at least one more year. Before I wasn't sure if I could stay here because of the visa case. Cool video 🙏

[@wingchangwow]

Did you figure out the visa situation? I've been trying to figure out the best way to work remotely while living in Thailand long-term

[@DutchFlavour]

@@wingchangwow I currently have a student visa after a 2 to 3 month extension and 1 border run. Now for 12 months I can stay here and work here.

[@wingchangwow]

@@DutchFlavour from what I was just reading student visas do not allow somebody to work while in Thailand. Is it an exception for remote work?

[@josephd4066]

Love your videos man. Steadily becoming my fav youtuber. Keep it up!

[@iPaulLee]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mikethompson3534]

Hi Paul you are so lucky to have such a pretty girlfriend

[@stephenshepherd1270]

is that a dedicated music room? with gear?? that would be amazing !

[@boredguy5805]

Such a great vlog man, thank you. Really nice o see the community you have built for yourself there

[@BostonLSAT]

Hey Paul, I remember watching in one of your videos how you chose your health insurance after very careful searches. Can you remind me which health insurance you chose? Thanks.

[@iPaulLee]

I use safety wing: tr.ee/YV4Fjmz8A6

[@tangotang4734]

Great 👍info!! Love your channel ❤cheers 🙏🙏

[@justinh5076]

I learned a lot about ecommerce and drop shipping from you 4 or 5 years ago.

[@nlorand9033]

I have the Thai retirement visa and rent a condo 1 bedroom, furnished near Asoke in Bangkok at 18000 baht a month including electric, washing, WiFi with movie package if I chose to watch TV. Currently have work in Malaysia in the oil and gas although originally I worked in Thailand for almost 8 years. I enjoy pace of life in Thailand and although I am almost 61 plan to work a little longer. My Thai partner has a few businesses and does not need anything from me except being a good boyfriend. She is actually a multi millionaire so actually she makes far more money than I could make as an expat in the oil and gas industry. Her thai husband died a few years ago because of covid related illness which caused him to go into a coma and die. I am ready to retire soon and enjoy more time with her.

[@ngatravelvlog]

very interesting vid, thanks for sharing !

[@RingoSG]

Damn park origin is insane

[@islandsnow]

$800 to live at that condo but is there a maintenance fee?

[@villagefarang]

Interesting that your Chiang Mai reference video highlights Doi Inthanon and Chiang Dao. Anyway, I am a go with the flow guy and not a plan every move type. You don't know what you don't know until you actually do the thing. Thinking about a thing is not doing the thing so just do it and if it doesn't workout do a new thing. I moved to Thailand at 23 without a plan and it worked out for me.

[@iPaulLee]

Nice bro 💯

[@neogeo2001]

can i get some info how i can stay long term in thailand

[@cheiv5685]

quick question bro....what is the name of the condo that you and your friends were at with the music room? im coming to Thailand in November, most definitely wanna check this place out.

[@magicfire1]

It's "Park Origin Thong Lor" . 1Bedroom apartment is around 30-35k baths as of now.

[@cheiv5685]

how far is it form downtown Bangkok,,, is it near everything?

[@magicfire1]

@@cheiv5685 It's in the center. Well located. Everything between asok - Phra Khanong is nice or Chidlom or Rama9.

[@staaaah]

the visa thing is so difficult

[@mark24651]

What was the name of your friends luxury condo complex in Bangkok? With music room and ice room etc?

[@iPaulLee]

Park origin thonglor

[@JoseReyes-ov2tu]

I love this video! It is informative and entertaining!

[@user-xe3nw9tw7f]

We’re you playing freebird on the guitar? I think either the guitar was out of tune or you were 1 or 2 frets off. I’ll show you when I get to bangkok haha great video man!

[@iPaulLee]

Haha it was Creep by Radiohead!

[@stephenxt]

what's the name of the condo? looks sick

[@iPaulLee]

Park origin thonglor 😊

[@livinginlatam]

What visa you guys on to be able to stay past the 30 days and then extension? Visa runs, Thai Elite Visa?

[@iPaulLee]

Check out a previous video I made on this!

[@SamsungJ-cs3ob]

ชีวิต มีกิจกรรมดีๆ มากมาย 😊😊👍👍

[@DG-rv9ph]

Hey man, I'm coming soon for 60 or 90 days to check it out, any recommendations on a nice place to stay in bkk? Airbnb prices seem significantly inflated from what I'm hearing in all these videos on youtube, thought maybe you know of some nice buildings I can contact directly. Thanks in advance

[@Adam-gg7ps]

Was that you on the dartboard?!? Some sick shooting!

[@iPaulLee]

Yessir 😎

[@mattg9085]

I just found your channel. Love it so far. Can you please clarify your "i recommend having at least $5k disposable income" statement. Is that monthly usd income?

[@ecomeren]

like this style of video more than the other ones

[@johntad751]

asian Jamie Fox look alike.

[@absolutrudy]

Which Coro was that you as awesome! Is it the new Park origin thonglor?

[@iPaulLee]

Yess

[@staciaohira]

I am so happy for you and your life you get to experience so many different things all my aloha to you

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you’

[@dennisbyun]

Paul...you mentioned that a person coming to Thailand should have at least $5000...is that monthly?!?

[@omgwth7567]

Let me answer... $5,000 monthly for your luxury life style but $1,500 for well simpler life style. 😉

[@iPaulLee]

$5000 is for all of your income. $1.5-$2k for spending, the rest for saving or investing

[@pkim07]

Thailand rocks but hope you're good financially as everyone and their distant cousin are doing a vlog in the LOS.

[@Livetoeats]

how can you stay long term in Thailand? What Visa options?

[@iPaulLee]

Check out the video I made on my channel about visas!

[@thishandleisntavailable.]

Thailand is best place for foreigners to move to. Indonesia and Vietnam next. Dont bother going to Philippines it’s too dangerous there for tourists and retirees 😊

[@ClownWorldHONKHONK-yj5sn]

The thairish times and Brett Dev channel has a way more realistic view of life as an expat. They both have been expats in thailand for way longer than you! They both say most farangs are scammers of some type. And to only trust long time farangs. Which makes sense.

[@Cooliewhistles]

Cus I’m a creeep

[@Antslife1O1]

Do you know if Thailand requires health insurance for a short visit? Or was that a vivid requirement?

[@bencoates1726]

What company / website did your friend find that apartment from?

[@znba8823]

สวัสดีครับพี่

[@DirtyLurker1]

Is $12,000 US a month pension enough to live large? And could I afford the Condo you visited?

[@iPaulLee]

That’s more than enough. The condo featured is around $1k

[@netnomad47]

12,000 a month, you'll live like a king in any country in Asia (Except Hong Kong, Singapore)

[@City_Valencia]

$12000 You will live a rock star in Thailand.

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Paul

[@angelgrant1609]

Name of the condo with the music room please

[@iPaulLee]

Park origin thonglor

[@Cameronnp]

I love your video and opinions

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you!

[@pailinj478]

Hey Paul, how did you find your condo? Thanks.

[@samp9953]

Just discovered your channel. Is in thong lor area the condo? Thank you

[@iPaulLee]

Yes, correct

[@samp9953]

@@iPaulLeeDid you have the reservation in airbnb with Steve or other?because I need to go there but Steve has minimum 30 nights

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

The prob is the time zone. How are you able to live there? Id have a remote ametican job and schedule so id have to live like a vampire......also, what visa allows you to stay that long?

[@boredguy5805]

He's an entrepreneur, timezone is only an issue if you work for someone. He's probably on the smart visa

[@TenzDenz]

SOON