I HAVE DISCOVERED A GEM OF A BEACH CLOSE TO HUA HIN I NEVER EVEN KNEW EXISTED UNTIL A FEW WEEKS AGO

Thailand is a very diverse country; sometimes you think you've seen it all, but nothing could be further from the truth. Soi Noi Beach is only a 20-minute drive from Hua Hin and I only discovered it a few weeks ago and is quickly becoming one of my favorite beaches in Thailand. So come and join me on my motorbike while I take a drive south of Hua Hin to the beautiful Soi Noi Beach.
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[@truincanada]

Yes sir. One of my favorite little oasis beach finds. Very Very comfortable and for families. Miss it. Thanks for posting. 😊

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi mate. Yes it's a beautiful secluded beach. That's the problem with Thailand so many beaches but so little time. Cheers Ged

[@nicklegend4513]

Been going there for years, and its lovely, great relaxing place and the food is amazing.

[@davidslowhand5172]

I was taken there a couple of weeks ago by my friend and her sister. I had a very pleasant afternoon enjoying the food, the scenery, the sea, and, of course, the company.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi David. I went back there yesterday and it was very very quiet being the off-season which is how I like it. Cheers Ged

[@stephenharris7982]

Iam coming soon to retire iam 60 in October saved for the last 5 yrs grafted my socks of after i came back from a 4wk holl to northern Thailand and fell in love with the place.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Wise move Stephen I have lived here for seven years and haven't regretted a single day

[@bijanbayne3259]

I love Hua Hin, and plan to move there from Jomtien when my lease expires

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi mate. Good move. Pattaya/Jomtien are a little bit too full on for me. I much prefer it here in Hua Hin and there are many great beach towns within an hour or so drive south of here which is well worth the drive if you want to get out of town for a few days. Cheers Ged Cheers Ged

[@keithd1219]

On my way back from pranburi, I stopped by that beach but although different same same to me as khao takiab beach, which is super peaceful.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Keith.I lived in Khao Takiab for a few years and yes it's a lovely beach, though more crowded than Sai Rai beach especially in the high season. That's the great thing about living in Hua Hin There are so many nice beaches within a short driving distance from the town. Cheers Ged

[@CJINPARADISE]

I was there today Very nice beach for sure.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Yes it's a wonderful Beach and so close to town. Cheers Ged

[@TheJaybez]

Went there today and enjoyed a nice quite meal and a couple of beers with my lady. p.s. it was her idea to get out of the Condo and go there for the day trip.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Great. I'm glad that the video was useful to you and that you enjoyed your meal on the beach. You should listen to your lady more often in my experience they are normally right and I am wrong. Cheers Ged

[@TheJaybez]

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Aint that the truth 555.

[@user-fe1jg3gs8l]

Nice video thanks Ged . Google earth is pretty good at identifying nice spots when your not on the spot. I see there are national park areas nearby presumably with wildlife. Do you know if it’s a good place to visit .

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Adrian. Pranburi Forrest Park is close to Sai Noi Beach but it's not a national park. The nearest national Park is not too far away it's in Sam Roi Yot about an hour's drive south of Sai. Noi Beach along the Royal Coast Road and well worth the trip. The town of Sam Roi Yot is a lovely coastal town as well and you can stay there for the night while you are visiting the national park during the daytime. If you decide to go there you should check out Phraya Nakhon Cave temple along the way between Sam Roi Yot town and the entrance to the national Park. You can reach it by boat or by a long trek up the mountain. Just check out some of my earlier videos that I did about the area. I've attached the link for the driving directions from Sai Noi beach to Sam Roi Yot National Park should you want to take the drive. Cheers Ged maps.app.goo.gl/QePmVgu6GdnMzXHy9

[@graham1958]

Lovely little beach there Ged, thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Graham. Yes it's a beauty and there are so many more secluded beaches in close proximity to Hua Hin that are well worth checking out. Cheers Ged

[@TravellingMan20]

It's nice to see it again Ged, thanks for sharing. I was lucky enough to find that beach on my last stay in Hua Hin. A far nicer place to live than the UK is now.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

@@TravellingMan20 Hi Mate. Yes it's a beautiful beach. I agree that Thailand is much better than the UK. In fact from what I see on the news I think North Korea is better than the UK 😂😂😂 and I'm so glad that I left there all of those years ago Cheers Ged

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

Lovely place and a great video. Think it's the first of yours that I've come across and due credit to you for keeping on working and supplementing your income while retired. I see a lot of people doing that and it gave me pause to think: I don't live in Thailand but I've been going there for over 30 years and always reckoned I might retire there one day. The reality however is that Thailand is not as attractive a destination as it once was, mainly due to rising costs. It is not cheap, and has become exceedingly commercial, being economically far too dependent on real-estate and tourism. Your dentist story is a typical case in point, it's a constant battle. I acknowledge that for long-termers already bedded-in it's a little hard to pick up sticks but if you're considering it with fresh eyes today then neighbours like Vietnam and Cambodia offer far more value not to mention charm and authenticity. Or even Malaysia frankly which is more developed yet less mercenary. By the way, what was the music you used in the first segment? Quite catchy!

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Rasheed. Thanks for your kind words and input. Sadly, KZbin doesn’t supplement my income in retirement as I have not made one baht since starting the channel three years ago as I don’t have enough subscribers or views to be monetised. In fact, it costs me a lot of money for equipment and travel expenses when making the videos. What it does do is it gives me a hobby to occupy my time in retirement and I also like that I am able to help people who may be thinking of coming to Thailand to live, retire or to holiday. Thailand for me is a very cheap place to live compared to the western countries that I have lived in. I live a very good life here on my Australian/UK pension, if I were back living in Australia my pension would just be enough for the basics…rent, utilities food and nothing left to enjoy life. I was recently back in Australia visiting my family and many people are doing it tough with the cost of living rising daily but wages are stagnant. Regarding other retirement destinations, Vietnam doesn’t have a dedicated retirement visa and I lived in Cambodia previously but the country doesn’t tick most of the boxes for my needs in retirement. As for Malaysia, I considered it at one time but I much prefer Thailand. Everyone is different and what suits some people may not be the right fit for others…horses for courses I suppose. Cheers Ged

[@user-fh4uw9ju4f]

Hello there,I was there many years ago,and then there was a little small restaurant,but now the restaurant grown so much bigger,but you are right,Sai Noi beach is really nice,and you can walk over to the Buddhist Temple on the left side of the beach,if you face the ocean,the temple is on the left side.😊😊😊😊

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi. Yes it's a gem alright. I don't suppose it's changed much since you were last here as it has retained its original charm. And being off the tourist track it's never crowded. Cheers Ged

[@youtuber-MGTOW]

I enjoyed this a lot! 🙏 Cheers from Cologne, Andy

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Andy I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check it out if you are ever in the area. Cheers Ged

[@mathiaslindstedt9478]

Thanx for a Good video! It’s nice to see ”my” neighborhood. Just a friendly reminder, at 2:08 it says ”khao Takiab lake” not ”Khao Tao Lake” as it is called. Keep on making videos, i love to Watch them from abroad!🇸🇪🇹🇭

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks Mathias. Sorry for the error, old age is kicking in unfortunately. It's not the first mistake I've made and it probably won't be the last 😂😂😂 Cheers Ged

[@keithd1219]

So it's khao tao reservoir but called khao Takiab lake?

[@oderblock]

one can call it lake of course, but it is a water reservoir built by the former king.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

@@oderblock Reservoir/lake. Whatever you want to call it it's still a beautiful place to relax for a few hours and walk around for exercise. Once a year around November they have the Kings dragon boat races which draw huge crowds. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnIhnSuqZermcUsi=mkPimmEHgaiQl2Nd Cheers Ged

[@stevo988]

So now everyone know great

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Stevo. It's okay there's plenty more beaches just like that within driving distance from Hua Hin if Sai Noi ever gets too crowded. Cheers Ged

[@keithd1219]

🤣🤣 Even in the video, there were foreigners there. It's no secret to the numerous condos and homes in the area. About 5 minutes drive from there you can go over to pranburi park and that beach is totally empty. I think they have park bbqs for use as well there for a day out picnic.

[@marcp108]

I often stop there on the way down the coast. Great little place to outright on the beach and cold beers. There use to be a large restaurant but that was knocked down some time ago and is now used as a car park. if you go up the road a little further, as I often accidentally do, you'll see Thai flags and large gates. You will also find a number of men appear out of the bushes with machine guns. Best to avoid that road.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Marc. Thanks for your comment and input. Yes I went up that road and saw the big gates there I'm not sure what it is but it looks very official and obviously a government place Cheers Ged

[@alexbriffa2525]

very enjoyable. i am in hua hin now, i will have to check out that beach. minor point. shouldn t that say handbook ?.... or is hanbook a wordplay joke ?

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Alex. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for pointing that out I appreciate your input. It was an error on my original cover but I changed it quite a while ago. I will have to edit the opening sequence from now on and put the more recent cover on. Cheer's Ged

[@stephengale1692]

Lovely spot Ged , it sure beats Redcar

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Hi Stephen. It might beat Redcar what about Saltburn? 😂😅😅

[@stephengale1692]

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 Saltburn and Sandsend would give it a run for its money ! 😂😂

[@waldopepper1572]

Very informative. Can you tell me when you won’t be there. I want to Be the only farang

[@EelisTrance-cx7he]

💓💓💓RESPECT CASABLANCA

[@ianwallace16]

Would’ve watched it longer but the background music turned me off.

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Get a life

[@colehealy28]

Time for a new camera, bro

[@thailandmyland...retiringd2351]

Thanks mate I appreciate it. I will send you my address so that you can send it to me...I would prefer a GoPro Hero 12 😂😂😂.

[@colehealy28]

@@thailandmyland...retiringd2351 OK it’ll be there right away, but don’t hold your breath😂