I RETIRED and MOVED ABROAD. I wish I did ALL THIS first

[@Steven-zs8vv]

Thank you you gave me a couple items I need to do that I did not think of yet. I plan to move in 2025 to Thailand. Started learning Thai language.

[@GreenyTravels]

Good idea

[@josebova]

Greeny been a follower since you move there and many thumbs up, rarely do comments since I usually watch KZbin from my RokuTV. You video today, for me, has been your best work, thanks my friend.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!! Appreciate it!

[@finwest]

Aloha Greeny! Excellent video! It came at a good time as I finally have a timeline for moving to Thailand. Great work to summarize these important things to consider and prepare for. I had no idea there was a service to receive your mail! Thank you so much. Bill

[@GreenyTravels]

Glad to help Bill!!

[@oncall21]

Greeny firstly congratulations on your new bride. Secondly thank you for a really informative video (especially re: medication and mail, etc). I’m 55 and from Australia and intend to retire in Thailand also in four years. I’ve subbed and look forward to watching the rest of your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!! I appreciate it!!

[@BiffBurns]

That's what I do when I go to Korat. Great info Greeny. Stay cool,kind and generous.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@reread2549]

Great video thank you. I spend about 90 days a year in Isaan and then I return back to the United States and work. One thing that I strongly suggest is getting an international phone with texting capabilities. I just have a second phone number on Skype with texting. This is really important for any security texting to validate your accounts, such as your cloud storage or even your bank. If your overseas and you can’t receive a text to verify who you are if there’s a problem. Your bank in the US may not be able to help you etc. thanks again for the video

[@GreenyTravels]

Yes. True. I meant to touch on that. I do something similar. Thank you. I’ll add it to the follow up video

[@OscarInAsia]

I thought I was well versed on everything I needed to retire in Thailand myself (eventually). But this video is chock full of excellent info, including a few things I overlooked in doing my own research. Very clear and to the point! Excellent job Greeny! 👍

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks. Figure my missteps can help someone else

[@EyesWideOpen1969]

This is straight up gold man. I am so glad I found it. Thank you for doing this. It willed in a LOT of gaps I was overthinking.

[@GreenyTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ejwrigley]

Thanks greeny have a great day 🇦🇺🇹🇭🇺🇸🍺🤟🙏🤙

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks!!!

[@itsagreatday8261]

Hi Greeny, i think you have a lot of very informative info. Suggestion if you use a writing board and list all the points on your board its easier for the viewers to follow and write down all the useful info you are providing. I think it will allow viewers to follow more easily what you are saying and can possible attract more subscribers. Always love to see people do well. Thanks

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you. I have a website that is getting built where I will post most of this stuff for everyone. Should be up and running in July.

[@minimalistation]

Probably your best video to date.................impressive..................

[@GreenyTravels]

I appreciate it. This one was planned out. Usually I’m just walking around bsing

[@rsanders1569]

Well done man. Hands down, the videos I love the most from all the Vloggers are the information type videos. Loved the advice on the banking. Tucked away in my little memory bank.

[@GreenyTravels]

Definitely gonna keep mixing them in.

[@kavorkaa]

Not ready yet but watchin' and takin' notes

[@GreenyTravels]

Good to plan way ahead.

[@jameschristopher3405]

Thanks for this, Im in planning phase; 5 yr countdown.

[@GreenyTravels]

Awesome. Always help to plan in advance

[@mgcomedy]

Taking the plunge in December! This is a great prep video.

[@GreenyTravels]

Awesome. Glad I can help.

[@Thai.Farang]

Great tips Greeny. Good to see you both enjoying Loucas' birthday party.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you. Fun party!!

[@pamgobaira4587]

Great advice Greeny. 👍

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you Pam.

[@CA-1954]

I retired in 2020 too with a dream of retiring in Thailand then the Pademic hit and the dream fell thru. My Thai wife in Canada found a job which she's happy with and waiting for her to retire will be another 20yrs.

[@GreenyTravels]

Oh boy. CVD definitely changed a lot of things. I intended on traveling more but ended up settling in here.

[@davidbarnett2087]

Thanks Mr.G.more great info, nice talking to you at the party on Tuesday.

[@GreenyTravels]

Definitely. Very good meeting you. Thx!!

[@karltraveldude7817]

Thanks Greeny , some good suggestions I did not think about . Enjoy and live well !

[@GreenyTravels]

Thx Karl!!

[@Ghosted760]

Wow Greeny... this is GOLD.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!!

[@wanhawkins3513]

Excellent Relocation 101 You Did a marvelous job on This subject particularly on Thailand. I was in Bangkok last Oct for two months to see whether or not I want to retire in Thailand . Believe it or not eventhough I can speak Thai and already own a property. It's still tough making up my mind. Thanks for insights. Well done.

[@GreenyTravels]

I love it in Thailand.

[@pwdoc442]

Great info as usual.. Enjoy Retirement Life..

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@JB-go4ii]

Congratulations on putting together a well thought out and comprehensive video. Many will find it extremely useful.

[@GreenyTravels]

I hope so. Been compiling this info for a while. Finally put it on tape

[@JB-go4ii]

@@GreenyTravels Many of your viewers, myself included, understand what it means to put something on tape.

[@sam2634]

Another excellent video Greeny!! I'm counting months before I move to Thailand and your videos provide me with a ton of useful information. Keep up the good work, I truly appreciate it.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Sam.

[@pomargent4464]

Hi Greeny. Thanks to your video on Bang Saray. We’ve found a quiet and beautiful place to retired.

[@GreenyTravels]

Awesome!! We love this area too!!

[@briansouza8528]

Hi. What an important video. Thank you. The irony is ( and luckily) I am 2 weeks out from moving to retire in Thailand and I received some documents for social sec. today regarding my recent retirement. I retired in May , 62 y.o. and started my ssn benefits to begin 3 months from then .All has been well, now I read that my benefits may be reduced because I am not working / earning some income monthly?? I thought (shame on me for not educating myself better ) that boom, I retire and receive the 2 k plus in social security as in the retirement chart sent out periodically monthly until my passing. Guess I may get a reduction in benefits ?? I will go down to the social sec office tomorrow and find out. I thought I worked my whole life to 62, retired got a little pension, then with the social security- all set. Cadillac problems I know, yet, it’s not like I’m getting “big money” with social security at present. And I only just retired and received two installments. So your video on getting these important issues taken care of before hand while still in the states etc.. is so important . Thanks for listening and for your great content in the video. You taught me some important points prior to my travel.

[@GreenyTravels]

Interesting. I was recently looking at SS. May make a video about it soon

[@briansouza8528]

@@GreenyTravels contacted SS today, all is good for me. I read into the letter incorrectly. They were just making sure I wasn’t making more than is allowed in conjunction with my monthly SS benefit.

[@PATThaiA]

Nice video.Great info.Thanks.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@andrewrobinson2565]

I found the perfect place at 21, worked towards it, moved abroad at 25, then worked. Good video. 18 months to retirement.

[@GreenyTravels]

Nice!! It will fly by

[@TWCH]

There are lots of variables when considering medicines. But my hypertension meds are one tenth the price in Thailand than what I would pay in the US. I do the opposite of what you recommended. I'm going on a 3 month, round the world trip in December. About half of that trip will be in the US. I'm buying my meds here to bring to the US (and elsewhere). I can buy them over the counter without a prescription here.

[@GreenyTravels]

Can be like this. Same here are cheaper some are more. All depends

[@Alcom6]

thanks Charlie I was thinking the same.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Just a thought: Check up on whether customs require a prescription with the meds (in case of a spot check). It could be an old prescription not used to buy the meds over the counter, but would prove you need them. (Remember the British woman thrown in jail in Egypt!). Best to have one with you anyway 🤔.

[@douglaswilliams4274]

Greeny , planning is optional, the plan will change. Do you remember me telling you this when you were still in Michigan and planning. You told me that you had a bit of anxiety… It will all work out in the end !

[@GreenyTravels]

So far so good Doug!!

[@potmot2006]

thank,s for info and good day

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@thebalmaintigers]

Good channel. Good information. Cheers. 👍

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!! Appreciate it!

[@davidspez7267]

Thanks Greeny, appreciate you taking the time and effort man. Cheers.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks David

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

Hey Greeny, I met you and your wife at Lucas’s birthday party the other night! I’m the Orange County CA. Guy! Good to chat with you! Your content here is spot on and you about covered everything! I also made some mistakes moving out here and wished I had done a few things differently. On meds, agree to get as many you can but in my case my meds that weren’t covered by the insurance company, were way more expensive than here in Thailand. I can’t get medical insurance here and my worry is that I may have to go back to the USA for potentially treatments in the future. I find medical treatment here in Thailand mostly far superior than medical ( in my case Medicare) in the USA. Agree on the financial comments you made and I keep most of savings in the US which I agree seem much safer than moving it all here. As to moving, I dumped and/ or sold everything. No need to pay for storage fees. Got rid of most of my winter clothes as there is no winter here.

[@GreenyTravels]

The OC. Nice meeting you.

[@howardblindman5604]

That party looked incredible. Fay looked like she was enjoying herself

[@TrailRider650]

Have you checked into heading to Guam for Healthcare? I'm in the same boat with Medicare and wondering if I should dump it for the extra $$ instead of paying and not using it.

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

@@TrailRider650 tell me more! Don’t know how much one can save by dumping it! God forbid we have a major medical issue, the expense could be astronomical!

[@davidboston4136]

@@andrewslifestyle2289 I hate to jump in and comment on something w/o knowing why but, if it is due to age restriction: I know that the Pacific cross that Mr. Greeny used there are restrictions but, Cigna Global (in Thailand) will still right policies well beyond the age of 65.

[@SmallLiving958]

Just found your channel, thanks for the information. My husband and I want to move to the Philippines in a few years.

[@travelingfrogman]

Great information Greeny! Like you I retired down here in Phuket with good pensions. Love your channel

[@GreenyTravels]

Perfect!! Great life here!!

[@CaryDean]

Great information Greeny!

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@kevindockery5182]

You are a wise man Greeny.

[@GreenyTravels]

Lol. Thx Kevin!!

[@kevindockery5182]

@@GreenyTravels , we think alike. Btw. When I left American Express I worked for Global Core at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and I used to always tell people as well use Good Rx and Single care. Hopefully I too will be leaving the United states, I fixed up my house for sale , or I may keep it. Still trying to decide I am traveling I want to watch your video on Vietnam, I enjoyed the Philippines

[@roblacyclist1170]

Greeny, Thank you for this very informative video. You reaffirmed what I have already learned and added a few things I will need to consider. I am planing to visit Thailand for 3-4 months in 2023. I plan to start out in Chang Mai and work my way down to Phatthalung. I have been to Thailand twice before for short vacations This new trip will be to help me decide if I truly want to retire in Thailand. Once again, thank you for this video and all your videos.

[@GreenyTravels]

Great idea really scoping it out first

[@blackthaiaffair1475]

Awesome info Greeny! Thanks for sharing! :) Have a great day! Penn State playing Purdue at 5 PM tonight! Hoping the Lions have a better year! Take care...rb

[@GreenyTravels]

Me too. Thx!!

[@chadwilliams6150]

Good information. I did the same deal, traveled and lived in Mexico for 9 years. Worked in Thailand for a year, now moving back to Thailand, Hua Hin.

[@GreenyTravels]

Awesome. I wish I would have explored Mexico more

[@chadwilliams6150]

@@GreenyTravels Mexico “Was” ok back in the day, the issue is now the cartels and Americans that still think Mexico is “The Wild West” and the anything goes attitude brings down the not to surprising results. I The related drug issues has infected the entire country and was one of 3 reasons I had to sell my beach house. In addition the government just initiated a financial minimum requirement that Foreigners(much like Thailand) must meet. Not that this was a concern but does impact many currently living in country. They also changed the immigration/citizenship policy. I was 1/2 way through obtaining my Mexican citizenship which made it more difficult to gain citizenship, this was reason 2 when I made the decision to move back to the USA. Owning property became more complicated. I purchased 2.5 acres and built my hose over a 2 year span. Upon completion the government changed ownership rules which necessitated paying a yearly lease, which increased by 55% yearly which made owing problematic. After seeing 3 dead people hanging from a bridge entering the local capital, that was enough. Surfers paradise was over. No country that is a panacea, you take the best and live to live with the not so bad. My house in Hua Hin is outside the low key hustle of “Down town. My Thai wife and I like it that way. Lastly, Fidelity gave me all kinds of grief regarding my account when I said I was moving back to Thailand. I will be reviewing a Charles swuab account shortly. Now that you bailed on law enforcement my thoughts are you are glad you did. Different than in the 70’s/80’s. Peace out.

[@ernestturocy5071]

WOW, Great Video! So much helpful information from an American Expat viewpoint. Thanks Brian. Ernie

[@GreenyTravels]

Glad to help

[@robdogppc2012]

Can't get enough good words of wisdom! - well put. One other thing ............ Forget about what you think you know and come here with humility, patience, and open mind!!!! - cash helps too

[@GreenyTravels]

Cash is king 👑. Especially in Thailand

[@brandonjoseph3422]

I’m not at retirement age, but have carved out a life that doesn’t need me to exchange my time for money. I visited 5 countries in two years and lived in each of them for a few months. I decided to live in Portugal, which in my opinion, fits my expectations, especially because there’s no gray area on the laws and regulations. Also, it feels like I’m living in the US without the BS, thanks to so many fellow Americans in their 30s and 40s. What you said is absolutely correct, you gotta get your feet wet in the country and evaluate it objectively before settling down. But Thailand is a special place for me. I go there whenever I want to feel like Brad Pitt.

[@GreenyTravels]

Lol. They think I’m George Cooney.

[@NickCal304]

Love that shirt greenie!/Ah almost forgot Great videos !

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Nick.

[@antonioperezosorio7647]

Very helpful info. Thanks. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless You guys👍🏿.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you Antonio

[@AndreasinThailand]

great info. thanks for confirming everything I was planning for. good to know that it all works well

[@GreenyTravels]

Appreciate you watching!!

[@frankspencer9308]

Very informative. BTW, Fai looked great at the R4K birthday party.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks!! I was there too. Just missed the camera apparently

[@absolutrudy]

Good one greeny!

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@nicsimon9361]

Great info .. I would add Bank card expiry dates .. make sure they don't when you're there ! Skin check before you travel for possible issues ..get them cut out/lasered before you go Love the channel !

[@GreenyTravels]

Great thoughts. I actually went to the dermatologist last time I was home.

[@MegaBob222222]

It is not worth shipping. Sell what you can and buy where ever you go. Forget storing. Sell everything that you can sell and buy what ever you need where you are going.

[@GreenyTravels]

I agree. If ever sell my house I’m getting rid of everything

[@eldoradopublican]

Very helpful video. Having copies of documents I had not thought of. Having a "USA" phone number for SMS and other purposes is crucial in some financial relationships if a USA expat. Thanks for posting this video.

[@GreenyTravels]

Yep. Use the us number all the time

[@richiemochi]

Thank you for providing this information for us younger folks. This is very informative as I am a U.S. citizen and have plans on moving abroad when I retire myself. Hopefully in Thailand or Cambodia where our dollars can stretch further.

[@GreenyTravels]

You definitely get more bang for the buck here

[@michaelf8837]

Great stuff as usual and thank you very much for the information !

[@GreenyTravels]

Appreciate you watching!!

[@michaelf8837]

It was a wealth of information and especially about the medication ! Do you still have to fill out the application/paperwork with the embassy beforehand when you are bringing in prescriptions ?

[@murraywards2645]

I have been living in thailand 6 years..all your advise about moving here..is very practical..

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Murray!!

[@jonklause5130]

This is really helpful. Especially regarding prescription medication for 1 year at a time. Thanks Greeny

[@GreenyTravels]

No problem Jon. Glad to help

[@jimfberry]

Be very careful bringing any drugs into Thailand. The price of needed medication are so low it's not worth the chances taken to bring it in.

[@amvora777]

A virtual mailbox works in majority of the cases. Certain financial institutions know it is not a physical residence and do not allow it to be used as a home address.

[@GreenyTravels]

Yea. Gotta watch that. I’m happy my kid is getting my mail

[@CJINPARADISE]

Good job. Because of you I now have a Charles Schwab account

[@GreenyTravels]

Smart!! Saves a lot of money

[@Nyhiker]

Great video! It’s amazing how far you’ve come since your first videos. The first videos were also great, but now you seem more comfortable with the creation and topics you’re presenting. Thanks for the tips on the prescriptions from home, in my case also the states. We used the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core app ourselves last winter in Mexico and it worked nicely.

[@GreenyTravels]

Yes. It’s not too bad.

[@richardcyphers9529]

Great video, thanks for the info...1😁👍📹

[@GreenyTravels]

No problem. Thank you!!

[@onknight]

Thanks for the advice I'm a Canadian still working but looking at Retiring to Asia..

[@GreenyTravels]

Good plan.

[@sidecar7714]

Very well presented material. Thanks for posting 👍

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@melany.muraour]

This is great advice :)))

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@PSK66az]

Very very good and informative vid! I've been in/out of Thailand as Navy Aircrew 87-2007, retired, married a gal out of the Udon Thani area in 09 (Naturalized US Cit her in Tucson 2020), we re-did the house, I got a yellow book, Thai ID, Drivers License and all that, so really like what you put out for those wanting to make the big jump. laughs, my only question is, damn how much coffee did you have before the video. lolz Is good you share your experiences and thoughts, and the big thing is every expat is diff especially based on the town, prov, city you live in.

[@GreenyTravels]

Lol. I get more energy throughout the day. You should see me in the am. Walking dead

[@PSK66az]

I'll add, on the documents list, 5 copies, like he said, on your computer, USB drive, Cloud, it's a Murphys Law thing - somebody is going to want whatever you didn't make a copy of. Get the really important ones Notorized - marriage, divorce especially (keep the original). You just never know when you'll need the original Paper Copy.

[@GreenyTravels]

Definitely. I needed that divorce paper. Ended up getting. Just a pain

[@ditchingcorporate]

Always something to learn ….

[@GreenyTravels]

Teacher Greeny

[@dorteandersen526]

Thanks for share your information 😀👍

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Dorte!!

[@UTCM]

Excellent advice . Love the shirt , gotta go check my closet now hahahahah

[@GreenyTravels]

Lol. Songkran shirt

[@quantumfire6954]

Great information again. Thx ! Here in Europe we pay premium taxes for the so called best social benefits. But we don't get to retire so early as you and surely our medical insurance is only for threatment in our home country. When I go to Thailand I always have to get an extra insurance.

[@GreenyTravels]

Good idea. You definitely want to be covered here

[@tamerahixon]

Great video! I have a medium sized hound and curious about your friend with the German Shepherds… how easy was it and where was he able to find housing allowing large dogs.Mostly all I can find is info regarding small dogs, and we have a large dog. TYI

[@GreenyTravels]

He does house. A little harder to find ones that allow dog but he finds them. He found a new house just in the dark side

[@joewalton6056]

incredible video!

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Joe!!

[@jamesmuccino7660]

Thanks Greeny

[@GreenyTravels]

NP!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@brucesnyder690]

Great video. Retired expat living in Phuket. I Aldo suggest the Phillipine Info Channel. The blogger lives in the Phillipines, but his general information concerning ex pats also applies to Thailand.

[@GreenyTravels]

Cool. Thx!!

[@toss2560]

Great video, my glaucoma eye drops are 90% cheaper in Thailand than Florida, I do the opposite buy a years supply in Thailand and take home.

[@GreenyTravels]

Ahh. That’s smart. Many thing are cheaper here

[@eyewitnessjoe]

Very informative, thank you for sharing! Love the straight-shooting and realistic points you made. If you could put together a follow-up for pets that would be great! That’s a big concern for my family at this point and I’m sure for many other families as well.

[@GreenyTravels]

I’m interviewing the guy that paid 14k for his dogs tomorrow. We will definitely get into that.

[@eyewitnessjoe]

@@GreenyTravels Looking forward to that, thanks for getting back!

[@Preceptor1111]

What is the video title for the pets? Thank you ​@@GreenyTravels

[@robwolf2152]

Meds: All of my meds I can get over the counter in Thailand - yes with insurance it's cheaper to get in the US. Also, you may not be allowed to bring in more than 30 days of certain (if not all) drugs. I also have Blue Cross via pension, plenty of hospitals in Thailand that can use at. Schwab too. Not retired yet however. Before my first trip to Thaialnd I got three different vaccines - Hepatitis A&B; Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis; and one other, don't remember exactly what that was as it was some time ago.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Rob. Good info

[@lancemided3251]

I disagree with the idea that you have to visit long term before deciding. If you are minimalistic and prepared to be a nomad until you find the right place then you can take a different approach. I totally agree that you must do your homework in advance. I was going to retire to Mexico from USA at the end of 2018 but could not get health insurance. Then covid came and I looked at Phillipines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Panama, Columbia, Thailand etc. I chose Thailand knowing that I could have to relocate at any point. I arrived in Thailand 1/22. I lived in Chiang Mai for 5 months and then moved to Hua Hin 3 months ago. I love life in Thailand and have never regretted my decision. Bottom line, different approaches work for different people if they are prepared for the consequences. Thanks for your informative videos.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Lance.

[@Angelsk007]

Awesome video

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@majtom5421]

Good video; I didn't know about going back the next day to do a year of Meds at a time. I'm a plan A,B,C guy. I keep my money in US banks. Have Schawb & USAA that reimburse ATM fees and one other, Moving money Wise, Remitly, Money gram. All setup before I left. I one system goes down I have a back up or if ATM eats my card. Check your credit card exasperation dates get that extended. Have a way to make & get US calls. I use Skype & Viber a friend uses magic-Jack phone app. Also copies of Docs like you said.

[@GreenyTravels]

Good to keep a home country phone number.

[@saigongriffin]

Is that a Jomtien beach shirt? Looks like Pattaya and Buddha hill in 1962...awesome

[@GreenyTravels]

Lol. Songkran shirt

[@saigongriffin]

@@GreenyTravels 555

[@malin5468]

Very useful vlog. I am arriving on November 1 and planning to settle in Hua Hin. My biggest headaches are health insurance and storing my stuff in my the US. I will be on Medicare, but I know it doesn’t cover expenses outside the US, so I will have to buy health insurance, which is expensive and has exclusions. I don’t have much furniture but I do have hundreds of books that I am reluctant to get rid of, at least for now. So storage fees will be expensive for a while. How about doing a vlog on arriving at Bangkok airport, particularly the cost of taxis to places like Hua Hin and Pattaya.

[@GreenyTravels]

Ok. I’ve done a few like that. I will possibly do one dedicated to that.

[@malin5468]

@@GreenyTravels Thanks. Looking forward to more vlogs.

[@briansouza8528]

Did you have to purchase an onward fight out of Thailand (a cheap flight with a date prior to the tentative 60 day visa) when purchasing just the one way flight to Thailand in order to be allowed to board the flight leaving the USA or entering Thailand @ immigration? Thanks for your time.

[@GreenyTravels]

I did that one time. I’ve never been asked to see. I think the airlines ask the most. I’d tell them I’m drinking to Cambodia. When it’s time to leave

[@AZD2169]

Greeny, I to retired as a LEO, my g/f is Thai, and she is currently taking care of her father in Songkhla. I’m also on Workmans comp, ref my heart. Now, I’m going for an elite visa, and looking to possibly reside in Koh Samui. I’m wondering what the hospitals are like there. If setting up a bank account is easy and safe. Thanks, enjoy your videos.

[@GreenyTravels]

Bangkok Hospital Samui. I’ve been there. Good hospital. No problem opening a bank account

[@2gethersomewhere]

Hi Brian, loved your last video. I have an international driver's license like you, and it's good through Jan 2023. Please tell me how you got it transferred to a Thai license? We're living in Hua Hin now, but I'll definitely touch base with you again during our next trip to Pattaya. It would be great to get together again. Gar

[@GreenyTravels]

Hey Gar. You take it into the land transport office. You will need a health screening from a clinic. Make an appointment in advance on their website

[@2gethersomewhere]

@@GreenyTravels Thanks...will do it this week!

[@TutoneEarthling]

I have found Best Travel Store/Fareboom to work best for me for flights. I have to take a feeder airline usually into Ohare, sometimes Dallas. I've used them for many years but i do think it depends on your locality. For me it works great, perhaps for someone leaving from Detriot area maybe not.

[@GreenyTravels]

I usually head to Chicago too. Prices way cheaper

[@DirtyLurker1]

I retire from Law Enforcement in 1 year and 7 months… I’m heading out to Thailand in November to see some places for retirement …. Thanks for the advice about moving

[@GreenyTravels]

Great to plan ahead like that.

[@jomontanee]

A lot of veteran US polices and Navy in Thailand. I am surprised. Navy and polices are tough as nails but finally even tough guys need the peaceful and chilled out retirement.

[@DirtyLurker1]

@@jomontanee I can’t wait , I worked this job just for the pension….. and now I can retire at 50 and enjoy what life I have left … 😀

[@Alcom6]

hey greeny wassup. Great vid. they're getting much better. Hey I'm on a couple meds bp and Flomax. they're both generic. I figured Thailand i could buy these cheap in Thailand bc I heard they have pharmacy in Thailand that you can but stuff over the counter. Now your saying they're exspensive? wth?

[@GreenyTravels]

Those may be cheap. Some are much cheaper here some are expensive. Depends what you take. If I can get a cheap 90 supply x 4 in the us I do it.

[@johnnyralston4696]

Continue from last message....for income earned abroad...pension and investments from home. Thanks Greeny. Johnny from USA

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Johnny!!

[@SteveWilner]

Hey good video Greeny but I also ff or skip and let me ask you about doing the research......I believe you're an excop? MY question is why can't we get simple research from the government etc as it gets way to complicated and then the work arounds and rich or poor it's nice to have money versus....as the dogs part was interesting and..... we're here if you want to do a video on our place and...... Peace love happiness and understanding

[@GreenyTravels]

Thanks Steve.

[@craigross341]

Today I was musing about why the dollar is so strong. So many Americans are abroad, because their dollars go further. That would seem to imply that the dollar might be over-valued. One of the things worth doing might be to look at the long term of your earning currency against the destination currency. If the Philippines Peso has been falling slowly against (say) the Canadian dollar for decades you might be more likely to be okay in the Philippines. Nothing is guaranteed, but Brits have been screwed in Thailand. And the drift down against the Baht took place for years.

[@GreenyTravels]

Every time the US raises interest rates the dollar gets stronger

[@sidecar7714]

@@GreenyTravels Turmoil in the world = flight to the security of the USD.

[@craigross341]

@@GreenyTravels Remember Volcker in 1980 (IIRC)? The US has shown a willingness to smash inflation out of the system in the way that others won't. The dollar has actually lost value at half the rate of the British pound over the last century.

[@larry1541]

If you happen to be in your early 20's I would consider taking sabbatical for 1 or 2 yrs and travel while healthy provided you've saved up little bit that way you won't regret in your 50's or 60's in case you happen to not make it or get sick to not able to retire abroad.

[@GreenyTravels]

Great advice. I have met many kids here doing just that.

[@MyBelch]

Who in their 20s has enough saved to take 1 or 2 years off? Absurd pie-in-the-sky idealism. Maybe get someone ese to pay off your loans ...

[@mikebazzi3449]

very helpful thxxxxxxxxx

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you!!

[@WilliamFluery]

I just discovered a way to pay zero $ for prescriptions. I started eating a Keto diet, eat One Meal A Day (OMAD), walk 7 miles four times a week and do body weight exercises each day. I’ve lost 44 pounds and with the supervision of my doctor, I have eliminated 7 medications (three were for high blood pressure). I can’t say this will work for everyone but it’s an option to consider.

[@GreenyTravels]

Some things are genetic. I’ve definitely lowered some with the less stressful life here. Also lost 20 pounds this year

[@bryancole842]

Thanks for all the insight and incredible tips Brian. Lots to consider but I’m closer to making it happen in early 2023. What are your views on Phuket? Well that would be after a couple years in Bangkok… be well buddy.

[@GreenyTravels]

Thank you. I love them all. Can’t go wrong anywhere in Thailand

[@EdwardAmesCastellano]

Book it Dano! 555... You even had the right shirt on.

[@GreenyTravels]

Lol. Yea 😂

[@capt.k4367]

I'm curious if you had any issues bringing prescriptions through customs and if there is an official list of prescriptions and/or over the counter drugs that Thailand allows/prohibits brining in. I'm especially wondering about blood pressure medicine and antihistamines.

[@GreenyTravels]

Good questions. I just bring them. My names on it. Don’t think it’s a big deal.

[@michaelg.1832]

I have never had a problem with my Prescription medication coming into Thailand....Come and Enjoy yourself...!

[@capt.k4367]

Great because I've heard otherwise...from another long-timer KZbin vlogger in Chang Mai (not naming names) that people have been imprisoned for brining in prescriptions (without a letter from their doctor) and OTC drugs that were okay in the U.S. & Europe but banned in Thailand. I'm sure you've heard the nightmare prison stories that happen to foreigners in a country that's not as inviting to foreigners as it used to be back in '04 when I visited. In fact, I've read a few blogs that said you could be imprisoned for smuggling drugs in several non-western countries because many OTC drugs (pain killers and anti-histamines ?) are illegal there.

[@retthok]

Greeny, I was under the impression that your International Drivers License is good for only 3 months in Thailand and thereafter you would need a Thailand drivers license.

[@MyBelch]

That's correct. An IDP merely translates an existing, current driver's license and vouches for its authenticity. By itself, it does not allow anyone to drive anywhere. After 3 months in Thailand, drivers are required to have a Thai license. I've had one for 17 years.

[@GreenyTravels]

Not supposed to drive on it after 3 months. However it good for 1 year to use to get a Thailand license

[@kevink1214]

Great information. Will other countries accept a scanned document if you do not have the original?

[@GreenyTravels]

Yea. Except your passport and visa

[@kevink1214]

@@GreenyTravels good to know! Thank you

[@tommyj3071]

Very Good information - The copy and save I didnt really think about - tip for your next video is if your 64 in USA your required to use medicare but if you live abroad you can cancel medicare - this will save you almost 200. ( enough to pay your ins ) if you decide to go back and live in USA you must restart medicare but it will take some time to become effective. Question for your Lawyer - Can you have 2 wills I have a will in USA but in my case can I have a Thai person be in charge of Body when I die so I can be cremated in thailand ? I know thailand must notify the USA when you Die - Sorry for the Book 555

[@GreenyTravels]

Yea. A lot of good questions for me to look into.