Is Cha-Am a Retirement Haven?

[@asiawithalex]

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[@TheJankramer]

I have been living in Cha am full time now for 6 years, and i have to say you made a realistic and nice view of Cha am, good job there :-)

[@asiawithalex]

Thank you so much!

[@EarthCamper]

6 years...👍

[@leestephenfitzpatrick6373]

I was taken to Cha Am by My Thai mother-in-law 12-13 years ago, loved it, yep definitely rough round the edges, certainly not the best beach, but it's Thai, not a watered down version, full of farang bars & restaurants. If you're looking for a modern beach town with 21st century amenities, then go 1/2 an hour further up the road to Hua Hin, but for me Hua Hin is like living in a holiday resort, Cha Am is like living like a local Thai, normal every day to day living. If I'm suggesting a resort to people for a holiday, it certainly ain't gonna be Cha Am, they'd be massively disappointed after travelling 6000 miles. But for me, a perfect retirement destination, so much so we bought a plot of land there & before the know alls say anything, no I don't own the land , my wife does.

[@leestephenfitzpatrick6373]

You also have jurassic lake about a 20 minute drive from Beach Road, absolute monster carp, if your into your fishing, this is a must visit.

[@GRB777]

I would've liked to see some of the houses further out, if they're less expensive than that $965 one near the beach. Good channel, I enjoy your videos.

[@nightravenonline]

Very informative video..I go there soon...thank you.

[@Barnabasanon]

Cha Am is a place I go to every time I take a trip on my bike. Been doing so for 14 years! It is quiet (E/except when the Bangkok people arrives for a weekend) and I just love it. More action?? Then just visit Hua Hin 25 km longer south.

[@keepitreal1547]

Really like Cha-Am for the reason, theres very few Westerners there...lets keep it that way.

[@keepitreal1547]

@@Beat562 Put it this way, for me, there's nothing worse than being in a foreign country & in a place, that's full of my own type.

[@nightravenonline]

And no russians..😊

[@bbmw9029]

We need the compare / contrast video between Cha-am and Hua Hin (and maybe even Pattaya.) Also, since this is a more locals oriented location than the other two mentioned, how well can someone function in English here?

[@asiawithalex]

For sure. I have comparison vids lined up... and more retirement locations. With tools like Google translate, it's not too difficult to communicate or even read signs and labels

[@lily_m3538]

with difficulty. learn Thai.

[@keanul.5216]

Less commercialized, less tourist; no mafia

[@charliedock2621]

I was there 10 years ago and I thought it very much like a bit of a dump the promenade or concrete walkway into the sea is falling apart it's not surprising when you see the way they built it it's too much of us small place stray dogs everywhere going down the road is Hua Hin a much nicer place

[@EastWing411]

Lets keep it a secret

[@keanul.5216]

Does anyone have the link for the Cha Am retirement book? Thank you

[@throwback888]

Gets boring fast, same with Hua Hin. Fine for 2-3 months, but after that you turn to drinking heavily and end up marrying a bar girl.

[@changnoiboi]

That sounds exciting 🙂

[@keanul.5216]

I Cha Am unspoiled compared the Huahin?

[@asiawithalex]

That's a tough question. What do you define as spoiled?

[@alainbergeron4520]

Alex, Thanks for the insightful comments and presentation. It seems a paradise away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. It is now on my short list. Question: what is considered the low season .when?

[@asiawithalex]

High season for all tourism is Nov - Mar. Cha Am is local Thai focussed, and I read in the BKK post recently that some places (including Cha Am) were struggling with low domestic tourism.

[@notinservice3724]

nice to see an Amazon cafe

[@ROFFA13]

00:27 ….. 26 km away from Hua Hin ? Cha Am & Hua Hin are adjacent to each other

[@scotsaul]

Is there a promenade y the beach?

[@asiawithalex]

Mmmm not really. There is an area between the beach and the road that you can walk but it does fill up with vendors

[@2Rugrats9597]

Is it dangerous to rent a motor bike in cha am

[@asiawithalex]

It felt safer than the other places I've ridden

[@peterw7012]

Its dangerous to rent a bike anywhere if you don't have a license or know how to ride. Otherwise, no different to anywhere else in Thailand

[@2Rugrats9597]

@@peterw7012 I would disagree with that statement because it’s sure different in population and traffic from Bangkok, Phuket and ch am or Chiang Mai

[@_onesimpleidea]

@thailandwithalex Good video. Two questions: 1) Would you say that Cha Am has an insufficient number of baht buses or none? 2) Are the monthly rent prices quoted on most of these condo websites (like FazWaz) typically for a one-year lease?

[@asiawithalex]

Thank you! 1. No baht buses. Zero! Hua Hin has decent coverage. 2. As far as my experience goes, 12 months is the usual. You may be able to negotiate something in person.

[@raylachman8101]

Medical care ? Hospital at how many km ?

[@asiawithalex]

You have Cha-Am hospital, and then in Hua Hin 28km , you have a bunch of hospitals, including Bangkok Hospital (Hua Hin).

[@EricB07]

Tell first is it short time long time. 1 months 3 months 6 months a year...

[@robertcarpenter7486]

Really?

[@sonorangreenman4472]

nice! thanks!

[@asiawithalex]

Thank you!

[@gif24gt60]

Do u have to worry about the jellyfish?😮

[@asiawithalex]

I come from Australia so we are always keeping our eyes open for things that want to sting and bite. Jellyfish are about more in monsoon aeason although I didn't see any or any signage,

[@12dougreed]

@@asiawithalex I have never seen jellyfish in the gulf. The worst place I have experienced for box jellyfish was Langkawi Malaysia. Quite a few people have been hurt . I can remember one woman was killed.

[@stewmac7809]

Yellow jellyfish seen there last week , locals advised to stay out of water , wise words

[@sreyvy3019]

washer & ? dryer ? really ? never saw one of those here

[@asiawithalex]

Yes. Both outside on the balcony.

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

Beach ain't that good. Price for rent too high. Can get better

[@jackwilson9723]

So bad that the sound quality is terrible. Would have been a great video.

[@mcm95403]

Sound was fine for me.

[@makiavelli6101]

Seemed okay to me.

[@stewmac7809]

Spent a few days there last week , boring as hell , 3 days was more than enough 😂

[@phild2316]

It's in the middle of nowhere , that's why there's cheap properties and no one there , might as well stay in Hua Hin

[@asiawithalex]

Some people want/like that. Hopefully, the vid will either rule it in or out for people.

[@theovelentzas7540]

you want some vibe and life and better facilities, think Hau hin is better, you get what you pay for

[@kaepten100]

cha am is rubbish... almost only Thais there and that's exactly what it looks like on the beach... dirty... Huahin right next door is 100 times better... Greetings