How can I really afford to live a good life in Thailand, Pattaya ?

[@JavierLopez-jm7nd]

I wish many other KZbinrs could have the same aptitude like yourself and talk openly about this kind of stuff. I’m pretty sure it will help another people thinking follow your retirement plan. Very honest and interesting Video as usual. Cheers Webby 👍👏🙏

[@welshboywebby]

I appreciate that!

[@ianyoung7347]

i couldnt afford to live there full time,unfortunately,,but 3 months a year with a big budget does me nicely !! its not the cheapest place for a really good holiday,indulging in all that thailand / Pattaya offers, but i would rather be well of for 3 months than surviving for a long time , on a tight budget,,,,yours is realistic webby,more power to you !!

[@welshboywebby]

Thank you, my friend

[@WW-to5rc]

I would not even live in the UK if I would get paid for it. For me it's simple, summer in Europe, winter in Thailand.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Now we're getting on it's Winter in Spain 🇪🇸, Spring in France 🇨🇵, Summer in Thailand 🇹🇭 and Autumn in France 🇨🇵. 👍

[@WW-to5rc]

@@andrewrobinson2565 I think summer in Thailand would burn the skin of my body

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@WW-to5rc +1 The temperature in Pattaya in August is the same as in Languedoc on the Med. Shade and aircon are the solution in both places. 👍👍 Also we can rent out our place in France for three months in summer 💰💰💰.

[@JusKooolin]

Summer in Europe and winter in Thailand is actually a great shout, cheers for that 👍

[@bee3092]

The UK is brilliant. For a gratitude check lol. When the shine becomes dull in Thailand I head West to factory reset 😂 I know a guy thst has two wives and does just this. They both know about each other also lol. The guys boxed it off 😂

[@billybunter55]

This is a great video, very informative 🙏

[@stocktradingmastery]

Thanks Mate - Very honest video - All the best !

[@KwakaRallye88]

I own properties in the UK, the rents are decent however when you ''NET'' down the figures its quite disappointing. 20% tax, repairs, management fee's etc.

[@welshboywebby]

Exactly

[@gunslingerjhagadee]

@@welshboywebby OK WBW.......how much that end up in the pocket.

[@NEILBAGELSTEIN123]

If you are single with no Thai wife or live-in girlfriend you can live good on $2,000 US dollars per month, but if you are seriously involved with a Thai woman then you need a minimum of $3,500 US dollars per month or more , This is from my own experience of having stayed in Thailand for 18 months from 2022 to early 2024 .

[@welshboywebby]

I don't agree with that, sorry, having a tidy gf can save you money

[@jonhobson3592]

@@welshboywebbyagreed can cope on much less than that .. 😅

[@jonhobson3592]

@@welshboywebby 💯 % correct 👍

[@roberthornbrook8374]

I don’t agree with that Webby some people live in a house for 8,500 or a 48 square meter older building the walls are thicker bigger balcony are bigger 8000 on a year contract and they make them smaller now they seem to have good food so I think on £1000 per month you can have a good life Webby

[@jonhobson3592]

@@roberthornbrook8374 agreed 👍

[@TipsyTraveller]

You are spot on Webby. I have been here almost 18 months now. I also have interest as part of my budget. The rest I from my savings until I am old enough for a pension. I tell people that if they can afford to live in Australia, the IK or USA without working they can certainly afford to live in Thailand

[@welshboywebby]

Agree

[@stevehurst9475]

I have just had a nice villa built North of Phuket on the mainland. Cost me £14.5 plan is too spend winters in Thailand summer in the UK, a couple of months in Spain on my way back too Phuket. UK is finished but im keeping a safety net here. Coz you just dont know what is around the corner. Always expect the unexpected!

[@welshboywebby]

Oh wow!

[@StevenDelahunty]

I really appreciate your candidness... Diolch yn Fawr! 😊

[@BennyBlanco71]

Good for you mate. Nice to see someone doing well.

[@welshboywebby]

Much appreciated

[@grahamcolquhoun2295]

There are people who talk about it and there are people who do it , I am not in a position to do it yet, but listening to you I know in the future it is going to be possible for me, keep giving explanation’s and advice it helps a lot

[@welshboywebby]

Will do that, and thank you

[@paulv5233]

Hi Webby, Thanks for very honest video and disclosing your cost of living in Thailand comfortably. I think most guys don’t realise things like you said exchange rates and inflation changes. High & Low seasons price changes especially as you said starting rent in the high season on a 12 month contact. Like you with no disrespect I could not live in one of them room for 5/6000 per month rooms especially in Pattaya. If it was in the country you probably get something half decent. I also think your right to keep the house just in case you never what’s going to happen in the future, you need an exit plan just in case. You’re still fairly young and healthy but as you get older the medical conditions start to arrive. I am nearly 70 and fairly fit and in good shape and love life, I am not going to stay at home in my slippers and watch TV waiting to die get out there and live you life to the full but you must have some kind of budget & plan. Will arrive back in Pattaya end of October might see you around. Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul

[@welshboywebby]

Great comment thank you

[@hw934]

Totally agree about songkran

[@welshboywebby]

I hate the bloody thing, but it's not my country so I respect it

[@marcp108]

@@welshboywebby Me too - did it about 15 years ago but am totally over it and always do my best to avoid the celebrations.

[@UP-2-U]

Trouble is that the financial future for all of us could be quite fickle. I owned a house in Florida some years ago. I kept it figuring the rent as an income source(2006~09). In retrospect that was a bad move. The real estate market in Florida peaked just after I left. It would have been better to have sold it and invested the money. Far better return and no hassles. It is impossible to get a guaranteed return that is more than the rate of inflation on any investment. But with a bit of risk it is possible to double~triple the rate of inflation(about 4% / year). That means 8~12% ROI. So with 200,000 units invested, a return of 16~24,000 units annually is possible. Add any retirement payments to that amount and a person should be able to live quite well in Thailand. Your numbers and ROI may vary. And if the whole damn thing worldwide goes down the drain it won't matter where you are but SE Asia will still be a more survivable area.

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for sharing

[@penguinman25]

I’ll be moving in January I thought 6k a month for a room was not bad how much do u pay a month?

[@stevejeffrey7948]

If you move out to east Pattaya you can get decent furnished accommodation for 6k. I have no idea what 6k gets you in central Pattaya or Jomtien.

[@welshboywebby]

Your looking between 12k to 15k for something tidy

[@GeorgeThigpen]

When Do you think renovation at Jontien beach front be Finished ? I am in at

[@welshboywebby]

Not sure at at least another year

[@BarryPalmer-u6c]

Thanks for the honesty in the video webby. Looking to visit next year, Can you recommend a good guest friendly hotel close to Nana Plaza.

[@welshboywebby]

I don't know bangkok mate

[@VinnieLindstrom]

Webby boy, great informative and blimin honest. Thanks mate. Keep em comin......

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks, will do!

[@ChrisCJJohn]

Thanks for the honest heads up. I’m currently working towards retirement and it’s battering my head on when I will be able to finish and move to Thailand.

[@duncanmorton2056]

Your right Webby , but people need to remember relativity high interest rates will not last forever , rents on property arent guaranteed, But as most people know everyone has a different budget As long as you have a decent amount of available cash in a bank you will be fine

[@welshboywebby]

I did say that mate, spot on you need money to fall back on that's for sure

[@MaxPower-dt8bb]

What are your thoughts on the Thai government's plans to tax all money entering your Thai bank account from the UK, wether it's from savings or from income, even though Thailand and the UK have a taxation agreement,the recipient must still prove tax was paid in the UK. As you may know ISA savings accounts in the UK aren't taxed so any money from these accounts would then be subject to Thai taxation when they arrive in your Thai bank account. Are their any tax accountants in Pattaya that can advise you,if so can you please do a video on this subject, Thanks in advance 👍

[@welshboywebby]

Honest answer I've not given it one thought at all

[@MaxPower-dt8bb]

@@welshboywebby I've spoken to a tax advisor here in Bangkok, but even he was uncertain and advised not to register for Thai tax until it was a requirement for my retirement visa .

[@nickjones8867]

The problem with interest rates is for 12 years they were 1 percent on your money in 2 years you might only get 3 percent.

[@welshboywebby]

100%

[@leeharrison4313]

hi do you know of any 2 beds for rent for 3 months in october either in your block or the new one opposite, or do you know a contact for the main office, cheers would also look at others or 1 beds if had sofa bed cheers Lee

[@welshboywebby]

All full sorry in my place

[@ScottSargeant]

Webby, how do you get the money over? Through WISE? I’m coming to live in January mate 😊

[@welshboywebby]

You just answered your question

[@brendanaustinenterprise]

Great advice. Webby what camara and mic do use?, looking to get one. Kind regards Brendan

[@welshboywebby]

Dji mic, go pro camera

[@brendanaustinenterprise]

@@welshboywebby Found one on Amazon for £600. I'm flying to Thailand next Monday Do you think I could buy the DJI go pro cheaper in Thailand?. Kind regards Brendan

[@MyLongevityExperiment]

Good video, did you say you are getting a pension at 55? Is it a private pension?

[@welshboywebby]

I've everything on my video mate, I'm not going over it again sorry

[@AG-so4gl]

Thing is, in 10+ years time what will be the cost of living in Thailand when many other countries are fast becoming unaffordable. Got to think long game and price it in.

[@welshboywebby]

I have to say, that is the problem your thinking about 10 years time, live for today my friend tomorrow ain't guaranteed

[@peterramsden3134]

​@@welshboywebbywell​ said​ webby

[@2wheelssoutheastasia]

Great honesty mate.

[@welshboywebby]

Thank you

[@WarbyinThailand]

Love that you have just shared your figures! Top man!

[@welshboywebby]

More to come!

[@BasherBrown]

I fully expect you to have your house on the market within 12 months, If you ever return ( I doubt you will) you can always rent and at least you have enjoyed your cash while fit enough to do so, there are no pockets in a shroud,enjoy it while you can. See you in 4 weeks for a 🍺

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for sharing

[@scottgeen3062]

​@@welshboywebbyhi would 8million baht and pension be enough to live in Thailand renting condo from New Zealand

[@dannywilcox8744]

Fair play webby! You don’t have to tell us that! Do you have any belongings in Wales and are they in storage?

[@welshboywebby]

Sold everything

[@ianaskew6401]

Great video webby and good insight in to the cost living out there in Thailand I’m there in January for five weeks to explore like your self I can budget nicely with what I’ve got this trip is to experience the life then do 3 months every year best way to see if I’m going to settle there ok good videos mate ✌️

[@welshboywebby]

Thank you I honestly think you need a good 6 months straight to really see if you can live here just my thoughts

[@ianaskew6401]

@ thanks for your reply mate really appreciate well down to my work I’m contractor so 3 months is max as it is !! So must make it work with that time frame been over there 3 times but just partying this trip is to explore and soak up the life style ✌️

[@philipgood3586]

Oi oi webby please don't ever wasting your time worrying about utube trolls, my household is not watching thier content, trust me they are watching yours nuff said, your good stuff and we luv ya work ❤

[@nigeldwino]

Good advice, Webby. Don't burn your bridges! It's worth mentioning that some people can't take the heat of April to June. I don't think that I could take it.

[@Thepastwasexciting]

Like Florida. Humidity is horrendous

[@welshboywebby]

April is boiling

[@williambyron564]

I budget for 40 baht to the £ to minimise the risk of currency exchange rate fluctuations seriously affecting me. Then I look on anything above 40 as a bonus. Voilà.

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for sharing

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Perfect mindset 👍+1.

[@welshwyn]

Nice to hear it as it is Webby spot on mate 👍

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks 👍

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

I don't see the problem with the rainy season in Pattaya. It's cooler with the clouds, and all the bars, restaurants, coffee shops and malls are open. An umbrella or light rain jacket and you can still walk around.

[@BareKnuckle666]

You clearly haven’t lived there bro. Let alone why would anyone want to spend their holiday in the rain 👊

[@welshboywebby]

Light rain jacket are you insane, it's hammers it down

[@welshboywebby]

Agree

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

@@BareKnuckle666 People don't usually go to Pattaya for the sunny weather, now do they?

[@michaelwilson8443]

Its cos it rains like fuck, and everywhere constantly floods, but i still prefer low season to high season

[@jaysmolak]

I'm enjoying your content from pattaya. Im planning a 2 month visit to Thailand from early January and i have a couple of questions if you don't mind. I was going to spend the bulk of my time in Chiang Mai but pattaya vibe is growing on me. My question is about food. As i only eat animal product, is there a good butcher that has decent beef steaks cut to my size which i can cook myself at home? I see countless YT videos about the great restaurants there serving tasty Thai dishes. But restaurant food is not for me. Also what's the best way to find a condo for 4-6 weeks? Airbnb?

[@welshboywebby]

Facebook market place for condo amd you can get meat from the markets

[@goodtaste4]

Great Video. I'm just 33, but I will come over on 31.10 and stay for a couple of months since I'm between jobs. I just want to see how it feels to stay a little longer, but I'm also exploring some neighboring countries for future reference. I have about €3.300 monthly budget.

[@welshboywebby]

Best of luck!

[@BareKnuckle666]

Single bloke could live comfortably on €3,300 if that’s your budget 👍

[@yankov_eth]

Once again Webby is breaking records for the lowest amount of bullshit in a Pattaya YT vid. Never change mate, it's much appreciated.

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers mate

[@michaelwalden3655]

I lost my business aged 47. I’m 53 now and listening very carefully as I want to do the same now.

[@welshboywebby]

It's honestly the best move I've ever done, scary but amazing all the same

[@Mirkwood50]

Very honest video 👍 Enjoyed it

[@welshboywebby]

Glad you liked it

[@lidvids]

Excellent truthful commentary

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers

[@alfredcat1]

People can work out how much money u got in the bank because u told them how much monthly interest you've got 😂

[@alfredcat1]

You said b4 in your live that you pay tax and fill in a tax return, why ,if that's all you earn ?

[@KieranWxm]

⁠@@alfredcat1I think it’s because he’s earning more than the annual tax free allowance and so tax would be due on anything over that. With the caveat of the first £1k interest on savings being 0% tax.

[@welshboywebby]

You have to fill in a tax return if you rent a house, I've explained my finances enough now and am not going to talk about it anymore sorry mate

[@shanecaird]

Hey Webby, found your channel the other day and subscribed. I am in Pattaya over New Years would love to catch up for a beer or two.

[@welshboywebby]

Welcome aboard!

[@AG-so4gl]

Put your redundancy in the stock market. I get covered calls with monthly dividends, ranging 7-11% a month....

[@welshboywebby]

I don't need to

[@Johng56]

Stocks are good for GAMBLING

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

ASX Australian,i put my jn Webjet currently worth only half !!!!!!😢

[@robertofraser101]

Thank you for your honesty i thought you tube pay a lot more than that every little helps enjoyed thank you

[@oncall21]

Great video. Personally I would never sell the house. You always also need to have a separate cash buffer for the unexpected. Thanks for sharing.

[@welshboywebby]

I totally agree!

[@asianight9188]

Was just in Thailand for 9 days, went to kanchanaburi and Bangkok. Spent 500 dollars

[@welshboywebby]

Hope you enjoyed

[@asianight9188]

@@welshboywebby didn't rain once

[@Steve-ip5hl]

Coming for the first time just wanted to know about tips do you tip at bars & restraunt?

[@welshboywebby]

On holiday I would tip 20 baht, now I don't tip at all

[@pianolaz]

Can a foreigner own freehold property in THailand?

[@welshboywebby]

No

[@Steven-t9s]

So you worked at the Ford factory in Bridgend.I luved on Brackla in the early 1980's when i was in the Raf.Its a nice town Bridgend( for Wales)

[@welshboywebby]

It's not anymore

[@28bucket2]

When retired you need to be careful with your money and what you have no matter where you're living, but some countries like Thailand your money goes further

[@welshboywebby]

It does

[@BAUER533]

Another honest straight talking video mate 👍.

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers

[@JaySmith-jh2sd]

Nice one Webby speaking about how it is to actually live in Thailand full time

[@welshboywebby]

Your welcome

[@TheRickster1972]

Interesting video Webby!! I've always understood how you fund your lifestyle from your live and the only thing that surprised me here was your KZbin revenue and your right never to lose the ability to go back home especially the younger you retire. I always thought your budget was a little tight and I am not a party animal. The only true way to know how much you really need to live and retire in Thailand is to go there and live on that budget for a couple of months before commiting and see whether that's enough to enjoy yourself, but saying that anything better than the UK:

[@welshboywebby]

Great comment

[@noony83]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but expect interest that you earn on savings to half between now and the end of next year (December) as the Bank of England drop interest rates. But you can always invest it in stocks and shares ISA etc to make up the shortfall. Something to discuss with someone smarter than me 555

[@welshboywebby]

Fixed it for 3 years, problem sorted

[@BareKnuckle666]

@@welshboywebbyNice one. That will see you right. So anything else doesn’t matter Webster 👍

[@noony83]

@@welshboywebby good man

[@sickbuffalo9902]

@@welshboywebby 5% ish gives you £77k

[@russellthomas9391]

Could you buy another property from your redundancy ? It’s ok to spend rent money as over time the value of your house increases on average 4-5% per year . By spending your interest the value of your redundancy is diminishing each year due inflation- ie your money getting less and less whilst the money you put into property will eventually increase over time

[@welshboywebby]

Thank you for you comment mate but you have 100% not listened to the video, I said my redundancy has to last me until I'm 55 then I'm home and dry

[@henrydeval150]

2nd home owners will be top of the list for a tax grab.

[@garryedwards667]

Just throw dirty water over yourself 😂, the perfect description of songkran, that gave me a laugh, nice to meet you on soi 7 a few days back too, 👍👍

[@welshboywebby]

My pleasure 🙏

[@alanbrudenell4918]

A nice thought provoking video and thanks for your honesty

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for watching!

[@Steven-t9s]

It's good to see you've got a close handle on your finances.

[@welshboywebby]

That I have

[@Nj-gt5fz]

Wow i appreciate you're honesty

[@welshboywebby]

Always!

[@shaneparore5134]

EVERYTHING U SAD WAS 100% CORRECT BOTH WAYS FROM A 1YEAR VIEWER TOO FINALLY MAKING THE PLUNGE..GOOD ON U DUDE

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers

[@gerardpor3191]

Best skip september/october because of the rain, and april because of the heat and Sonkran. You are blessed Webby

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers

[@anthonydowling3356]

Also May ,June July ,August because of the heat and rain .

[@welshboywebby]

No rain then lol

[@gerardpor3191]

@@anthonydowling3356 best skip altogether lol🤣

[@Mot8484]

Did you know Paul and Luke Ellis from Caerphilly? They were at ford for donkeys years

[@welshboywebby]

No mate

[@Mot8484]

@@welshboywebbyjust watched the video, top tips 👍🏻

[@paulmillward7009]

Bit of a whimp about the rain. Use a plastic cover, umbrella like the thais. Flip flops do not get wet, the rain is warm.

[@welshboywebby]

I've seen enough rain in the welsh valleys lol

[@KieranWxm]

Straight talking and to the point as usual Webby. 👍🏻👏🏻 You do know though that they’ll still ask you on your lives how you can afford to live there 😂. Looking forward to joining the Webby gang next year mate!

[@welshboywebby]

Read some of the comments I'm not going to ever talk about my income again if they are that thick to understand what I'm saying, I honestly can't be bothered, mate

[@KieranWxm]

⁠@@welshboywebbysome people want to know the far end of a fart 💨 😂 You can’t explain it any more clearly mate.

[@welshboywebby]

Tell me about it

[@shaneparore5134]

I HAVE FOLLOWED YOU AND WALKABOUT WAYNES VIDEOS AND AUSSIE JASON GREAT CONTENT AND NO BULL THK U 4 THE VIDEOS AND HONEST CONTENT...

[@welshboywebby]

Your welcome

[@robbroome5933]

I'm a couple of years away from it...but if you're happy and you're still there I'll buy you a Chang if I bump into you!

[@welshboywebby]

I'll be there, don't you worry about that

[@jimmymac4778]

Hope it continues to work out for you Webby , stay healthy 👍

[@welshboywebby]

I'm trying

[@nik2719-c2v]

Very honest & informative WBW.....nicely done.

[@welshboywebby]

Thank you!

[@andrewlawrence3268]

I've got no problem. Everybody's budgets are different. I personally would love to do it. But health reasons curtail it. However I fo intend to do minimum of 2 months hopefully 3 over the Xmas crap. And at least a month end of the football season. Budget well depends on whst you want to do. Do you want to pissed every nite with a different lady. Get ready to die or go broke. Just have a good life and enjoy. So crack on webby.

[@welshboywebby]

I am and loving it mate

[@gbtedx1157]

Cheers. Well we know the interest rates ish, so your payment reveals the rough contents of that bank 55

[@welshboywebby]

Yeah, but all my subscribers are dull as a brush, so I'm laughing 😂

[@dingo1372]

I won the lotto 3 years ago and loving my new life in Phuket , Pattaya and, Bangkok a condo in every city and no more money worries

[@wesleywatson9514]

😂😂😂😂

[@dingo1372]

@@wesleywatson9514 oh and a different lady every other night I don’t want to get too greedy

[@welshboywebby]

Awesome

[@welshboywebby]

Awesome

[@dingo1372]

@@welshboywebby cheers boy meet me in the queen vic soi 6 , tomorrow night 9pm my treat & and I’ll sort a lady out for you my treat too , just ask for dingo

[@AG-so4gl]

So if gap in tenancy then more cash burn thru redundancy, pretty risky....

[@welshboywebby]

I've given up explaining watch the video again please then comment again

[@helzapoppin9810]

I'm still working out different scenarios, trying to find anything that's workable. I have GOT to get out of the US. After 56 years I just can't stand living in this insane asylum anymore. And I'll never be able to retire if I stay. It may not end up being Thailand, but I need to come up with some kind of plan. I will at the very least visit for a couple of weeks, hopefully sometime soon.

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for sharing

[@Daveinasuitcase6371]

Webby thank you for your honesty and for being so upfront; its so refreshing! As someone who wants to move to Pattaya in the future I have always had these questions and I think you have pretty much covered everything..I'm saving this video for future reference! Ps I rent my flat out here in Scotland and have moved back in with my parents to save money and guess what? My boiler also packed in (to be fair it was 20 years old) and I was the same as you mate, £2500 for a new one aaaarrrgghhh

[@welshboywebby]

So true!

[@brettchun38]

how do you get a pension at 55? dam age pension in Australia is 67😢

[@welshboywebby]

I did say in the video ford pension

[@KirkScoles]

I relate and like that you are from the heart and very honest what you say.

[@welshboywebby]

Thank you

[@Corolla97ww]

Very informative podcast.

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for listening

[@derekbrown7892]

Great video as you normally do it states pros +cons staying in Thailand, In uk if you rent your property you have electric and gas certificates each year if anything goes wrong with heating or electrics or roofing a fortune ,plus the new uk government no one knows the tax they want.

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers mate, electric is every 5 years well it is in Wales anyway

[@tonyyandell2112]

Another good one buddy. Can’t believe two years have gone. 👍

[@welshboywebby]

I know

[@toby4301]

Cheers Webby, very informative about your situation and how you are managing to live in Pattaya .. Can’t wait to get out there in November next month. 😎🌴🤪🤪🤪. But my plan is to live in Thailand in our winter months and work in the UK during the summer. Until I get my works pension and sell my business in a few years time.

[@welshboywebby]

Can you explain it to the other comment's please lol they are dull as,a brush

[@toby4301]

@@welshboywebby ha ha ..they’re your subscribers 😳 .. but seriously can wait, hopefully we can meet up and blow the froth off a few 🍻

[@timphillips9954]

I have been living in Thailand for 12 years. I think you are nuts living Pattaya. I live an hour up the coast. 6000 Baht and you can rent a brand new three bedroom house beautifull beaches, plenty of expats and bars if you want that and if you really miss Pattaya that much it's only an hour away on a scooter.

[@welshboywebby]

Name the place please I'll go and look, I bet you 100% ill be bored of my tits

[@timphillips9954]

@@welshboywebby Tell you what Webby I know what you mean. I live near Koh Samet and love the area. I have recently been staying in a hotel close to you once a week in the BB hotel on the seafront not far from the 7/11 with the cafe upstairs. There is always a great buzz in the city, but I am not sure I would want to live there, no self control.

[@ratnoinamaew7822]

Sage advice, its true lads DO NOT sell your house, who will bury you? tell me that? If you have family back home that should be your base. Renting house out, sounds like it will be a break even but I don't see any way around this, leaving a house empty is very risky as feral scum neighbors know no one is home and will start to take things, or even try to break in. So best to find a good agent, monitor it, lay down some rules and that should work.

[@BareKnuckle666]

Everyone’s circumstances are different.

[@welshboywebby]

They are

[@pats31]

Hear you about tennant problems, due to arrive in Pattaya 13th Oct & yesterday got a 30 day notice from tennants saying there are leaving😅 panic node to find new 1's😂

[@welshboywebby]

Nightmare

[@anthonydowling3356]

Rich mans woes .I am crying for you lol

[@pats31]

@@anthonydowling3356 haha 1st world problems

[@alid-o1g]

I am working on some pasive income ideas so that i can move to thailand too.

[@welshboywebby]

Hope it works out for you

[@MichaelMaks]

Great blog but can you explain your visa status

[@welshboywebby]

Omg watch my bloody videos, honest I'm not going to explain anymore

[@MickyInThailand]

Top honest no bs video you are a top bloke mate 👌

[@welshboywebby]

Much appreciated

[@bee3092]

100k baht covers a moderate lifestyle I think. (Single male) Rent and bills 25k ish. That leaves you 2600 baht daily. Can spend way more than that on a night out however spend just a few hundred in the days spent at home. Don't buy here unless you want to stay in the property for a long time if not forever. Reference his boiler talk: renting you don't get all the maintenance fees and service fees in condos. Pool, lift, amenities. My friends with wives and kids do ok with 150k baht (5k USD) Can you live on 30k baht? Sure yeah but you're just existing and not really living. Currency will swing back after the US elections if you want to trade it. An 11% move rn. Healthy The 4 > 5k GBP is a bit off i feel. Not sure what you spend your money on lol but minus bars and girls then 100k >150k is waaaay more than enough. Could eat at peaky blinders (mid range) every day on these numbers. Where was that flight found? Assuming its UK to here and back. Thats a decent price realy

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for sharing

[@008overrated]

I spent songkran there this year, I will never go to Thailand in April again ever. Absolute Sh.t. Don’t get me wrong I adore Thailand

[@glennamyhotspur]

Cheers, Webby! Honest as usual, mate! 👍

[@welshboywebby]

Your welcome 🙏

[@Dave_Tae]

Cheap Dave seems to live happy on about 34K baht a month.

[@welshboywebby]

Up to him

[@sickbuffalo9902]

Hes not banging G/C Girls every day 🤫

[@MM-sy6yp]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@welshboywebby]

Thanks for watching!

[@seamusegan7127]

Depends what u call a good life

[@nrz197]

Wish you would quote prices in baht as i have no understanding of the pound or quid. Good honesty though.

[@welshboywebby]

You have Google yes lol one pound is 44 baht

[@welshboywebby]

I do agree ill do both next time

[@nrz197]

@@welshboywebby Thanks. Yep could google but i’m just being lazy. I understand most main currencies, but for some reason i’ve never looked closely at the pound.

[@Rio-mn1cw]

HI WEBB, JUST WAT TO ASK WHAT VISA DO HOLD ?

[@welshboywebby]

Watch my video on retirement visa lol 😆

[@saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555]

Great vid & honesty. 👍 The YT money is good over a year and gives you a purpose/work too. I retired early, l lost a few good friends & workmates over a short period, the latter have a plaque in the work grounds "Died in service" & l looked at it with best friends name on & thought "fook that"! I too need my money to cover me till pensions but we are only here for a short time & no way am l working 1 more day. 😊

[@welshboywebby]

Well said my friend

[@jayjay975]

Great vid steve😊

[@welshboywebby]

Cheers

[@Wee-Rex]

Everyone is different but, for me, sell your house. It’s a millstone. I sold everything - house, business, car, even my clothes, and came here to live in September. I’m in Bangkok though (Pattaya would kill me 555) so my living costs are higher than Pattaya, but still lower than UK. MUCH lower.

[@welshboywebby]

I'm starting to think the same maybe it will be better to sell my house it's starting to do my head in

[@Wee-Rex]

@@welshboywebby I have a relative who had 6 rental properties. Now down to 4 and planning to sell all but 1 of those. He’s keeping 1 because another relative lives in it and he wants to do them a favour. It’s a constant struggle and I know a lot of other landlords are bailing out as well. As I said, everyone is different but if it’s doing you head in, maybe time to have an easier time of it.

[@Marco-w2l]

@@welshboywebbyKeep it! You need a UK address. Keep social media postings to a minimum. Cut a long story short, some pension companies will not pay annuities if you are abroad.

[@Wee-Rex]

@@Marco-w2l two things. A UK address can be any. Mine is my niece’s property. Everything goes there. She even registered me on the voters roll 😂 and annuities in the Uk can be paid to you no matter where you live. What you may refer to is most will refuse to send the money to an overseas bank.

[@Johng56]

What about equity release to get extra cash but keep house​@@welshboywebby