Nice to see you on a road trip with your lovley daughter Annie. You're a good Dad. Be proud.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, appreciate the kind words.👍🍺
@RetiringToAsia11 ай бұрын
Wow, amazed in all those years you've never been south of Bangkok. Glad you guys got to enjoy Pattaya.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, yes first time, enjoyed it.👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
That is a very nice view from the balcony patio
@thedaveybhoy11 ай бұрын
Loved this. Greater Pattaya, as it were, offers a lifestyle to suit every taste and every budget. Tree Town is more your bag than Walking St. Eat, drink, and enjoy the vibrancy. Nong Nooch is worth a visit by day. Explore the night markets after dark. Someone did their homework on your food choices 👍
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, yes, had a great time. Will certainly check out those places.👍🍺
@ChristopherRuthVDO11 ай бұрын
Back with a bang! Excellent stuff, as always. 👍
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate.👍🍺
@rasputinswalloper47511 ай бұрын
Pattaya is often the subject of ridicule, and has a reputation as being the centre of sleaze in Thailand. It's an unfair reputation. You can easily avoid the nightlife and enjoy a wide range of shopping venues, cinemas and great restaurants. It's not a boring place, people are friendly and I've always felt very safe there. Good for you for giving it a go.
@minimalistation11 ай бұрын
........refreshing approach.....and it is by far the best place to visit if you have kids, both foreigner and Thai and has been for years with so much for them to do and many fun attractions to boot....................We always used to stay at Cabbages and Condoms/ Birds & Bees in Pratumnak, a superb place for kids..............................
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Feel the same way. Will check out what more Pattaya has to offer in the future.👍🍺
@Ned88Man11 ай бұрын
I think it gets exactly the reputation it deserves personally. That doesn’t mean there aren’t family friendly, interesting things to do, but it is certainly responsible for its own image and there is a lot of truth in the rep it gets.
@grahammurray742610 ай бұрын
Be honest it's there as a sex destination. If that's what you want fine. But there are so many better places to go in thailand
@rasputinswalloper47510 ай бұрын
@@grahammurray7426 My favourite place in Thailand is the north, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The problem is that for 6 months of the year the air pollution is unbearable and would lower your life expectancy if you stayed there full time. You can find “sex” anywhere in Thailand, not just Pattaya. But the air quality is better all year round, the facilities like shops, restaurants etc are good so you can easily avoid the sex tourist areas if you wish. My point stands - Pattaya is a much better place than most people believe.
@joeblackmore917311 ай бұрын
Great to see you and Annie out and about and enjoying Pattaya. Thanks for Tinnies pie review will definitely give them a try, Fun video 👍
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Joe, their pie and mash looks worth a try.👍🍺
@joeblackmore917311 ай бұрын
cheers @@jamesabroad8589
@yourdadsvan676311 ай бұрын
Stumbled across your video. Love you content I’ve just got to say I identify with you 100%. Your trips with your daughter remind me so much of when i go out with my 19 year old. Blessed that we look so young 😂
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Ha ha. Cheers mate.Don't feel so young this morning.👍😁🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Everything at that place looks delicious.😋👍
@kerryobrien7111 ай бұрын
Great to see you and your content again James, hope all has been ok/well. Thanks for showing the trip with Annie
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Hope you're well.👍🍺
@imoztoo11 ай бұрын
I applaud you for not riding the elephants, well done
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Coconut with cocktail umbrella was enough.😁👍🍺
@richard325911 ай бұрын
Shouldn't even be there though, still supporting the abuse 😢
@henrybae11 ай бұрын
I try to always add a Iike and comment for the algorithm mate!
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, appreciate it.👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Good afternoon sir. Good to see you and your pride and joy again 🙂👍
@minimalistation11 ай бұрын
Excellent humour and banter style commentary..............Love how you can vlog here n there with Annie, quite unique for YT in Thailand-wise
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, we have a good laugh making videos.👍🍺
@jaydenwaters661711 ай бұрын
Been missing your videos mate 😄
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Jayden.🍻👍
@dottieparker727411 ай бұрын
Always great to see you with Annie!
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Dottie. Appreciate it.👍🍺
@kennethbruas910911 ай бұрын
Great to see u back on stage👍
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Hope all's well.👍🍺
@princen1311 ай бұрын
Great to have a new video, enjoy it cheers
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers, appreciate it.👍🍺
@pingjockeyproductions696811 ай бұрын
Great video. Thailand always has much to see. Thanks to you and your daughter for new places to check out. 👍🙏
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Our pleasure. Had fun showing what's around Pattaya. 👍🍺
@Pfsif11 ай бұрын
Those shrimps were at a family reunion when they were scooped up and thrown is boiling water. Bon Appetit ! You two are adorable together.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, always have fun.😁👍🍺
@chefmike994511 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I apparently your take on Pattaya. It's wonderful you get your share adventures with your daughters. I remember those days. In no time, they have their families and then grandchildren. Trusting your mother is doing well. Blessings
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Mike, try to enjoy things while we can. yes my mum is doing ok thanks. All the best.👍🍺
@tonyw1w1w1411 ай бұрын
By far the best pies in Thailand, classic Aussie pie shop
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yep, quality pies and nice staff.👍🍺
@akeman2111 ай бұрын
Damn, I just passed Tinnies walking one hour ago. I did not know they was famous for excellent pies....have to go back another day. :) Fun video m8. 🍻
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Quality pies mate. Proper pastry and Aussie beef filling.👍🍻
@Bangkokmoon-ht1zf11 ай бұрын
There tons of brill places to see in and around Pattaya with great hotels at very reasonable prices. The Santuary of Truth, Art in Paradise, 3 Mermaids, Dolphin shows, etc. I live here and love the place. Yes it has a seedy nite life but there much to explore here. Come back soon.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Agree, will certainly check out more places in the future.👍🍺
@globalparadise697911 ай бұрын
Nong Nooch tropical gardens is a stunning place well worth a visit J
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Will check it out next time.👍🍺
@juliogonzalez476411 ай бұрын
Will be in Thailand for the first time in December. Good video, will check out Tinnies.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Julio, hope you have a trip mate.👍🍺
@scottgeen306211 ай бұрын
Enjoy your video very good from Scott new Zealand
@JeddieT3 ай бұрын
I know Pattaya pretty well for a farang and I think you did a good job of giving us a view of the wider experience to be had in the area. That said, you really haven’t experienced Pattaya without going down Soi 6, Soi Buakhao, or Walking Street - at night. Although maybe not with the daughter, lol.
@jamesabroad85893 ай бұрын
Yep, maybe go to soi 6 on a solo trip lol. Cheers. 👍
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
She is just like my daughter she is always taking pictures and selfies with her phone 👍
@manolexing6811 ай бұрын
"You've seen one, you've seen them all." -- You're right about the elephants. I wonder why people keep going back. Must be the coffee. Love your family trips!!! Thanks for posting 😊.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers, I do what I'm told lol. Fun trip.👍👍
@Scottno6711 ай бұрын
Can highly recommend Nong Nooch Gardens if you have more time. Was there 4 months ago when visiting the family in Sattahip. Jomtien is great in my opinion. Travel safe.🙂
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
I'll certainly check that out. What I saw of Jomtien, I liked. All the best.👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
That was pretty cool the selfie in McDonald's 👍
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Good to know that you guys are doing okay all is good here 👍
@ColinC3311 ай бұрын
Great to see an upload from you and Annie. Have not been to Pattaya in at least 16 years the other half keeps me away from places like that she has to protect me from lol...Had a crazy month Chiang Rai for a month check the house visa and visit friends. Than back down to our island home for a few days than Bangkok last weekend for a concert Kodaline. Take care James keep the content flowing and alway a big hi to your beautiful mother.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Colin. Always appreciate the kind words mate.👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
It's good you had a couple drinks and some food 🙂
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
That is a really nice room too.
@antcap6611 ай бұрын
Pattaya has become a sprawling city that has changed for the better and a lot of money is being injected to make it way more family friendly. It has many Beaches and Koh Larn is just a short boat trip away. Personally think its one of the better areas to live in Thailand.......it has it all and the shopping centres are amazing.
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Nice shirt, jeans and deck shoes👍
@Rumbar5711 ай бұрын
Great to see you back. We just did a small trip to Cha Am (the Jomtiem of Hua Hin) for some R &R. The wife did manage to jag accommodation within walking distance to BKK Uni for our daughter and she is enjoying it. Hope that it is all going good for Annie. Cheers, Shane 🍺
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Shane, glad to hear you found a place for your daughter. Annie is enjoying her time at BU too. All the best.👍🍺
@TravelsWithRose11 ай бұрын
(Dave typing) I blinkin' loved your video James! Long time watcher, I had no idea that you'd never been south of Bangkok in 20 years... I had incorrectly assumed that you had been everywhere in Thailand! (My bad, my apologies.) Rose and I really enjoy Jomtien/Pattaya and I completely agree that, in the main, it's way-way better than it's preceding reputation. Every time I come to Thailand, I always start by telling myself that I will definitely stay a month in Bangkok to really learn the city better, but within a week or so, we're usually headed south to Pattaya (mostly) or Hua Hin, Krabi or Phuket (and once went north to Chiang Mai). I've never been to Tak, but I gather it's much more "real" that the tourist destinations I usually head to. I think next time I visit (soon), we might do a bit of a road trip around Thailand. If you're agreeable, we'd love to stop-in at buy you a beer in Tak... it's "only" an 11 hour drive west from Rose's hometown of Sakon Nakhon...! 😛 Also, I notice from the camera case you held, you must be using a DJI Pocket 2? It was good to see how the footage looks "in the wild" as I've been holding-off pulling the trigger until a new model is released. I'm excited about the DJI Pocket 3, which is supposed to be coming out within a month or so... exciting times for vloggers! All the best, Dave - @TravelsWithRose
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Agree, I can't spend too long in Bangkok and enjoyed the laid back vibe of Pattaya. Pocket 2 has been great so far, will see what the pocket 3 offers. All the best.👍🍺
@williamhartz870711 ай бұрын
Wongamat beach ( Naklua) is nice if you have a car. This beach & north Pattaya bay ( along Beach Rd ) is away from the “seedy” party section. Most of the 4-5 star hotels are in north Pattaya.
@jamesabroad858910 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info William. I will explore more in the future.👍🍺
@larslars23511 ай бұрын
The seafood on the restaurant looked fantastic, i have to go there. Thanks for a nice video.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers, yes not a seafood fan but very fresh and not touristy.👍🍺
@TheEssexboys9 ай бұрын
Hi James great video, hope you are ok haven’t had a new videos in ages
@jamesabroad85896 ай бұрын
Just seen this. Yes still around lol. Hope you're well.👍🍺
@christophergale943811 ай бұрын
Hi mate we took my daughter there for a few days in March she loved the days but no the nights .( she felt sorry for the young girls ) . Nice one again showing the other side of Thailand .🍺
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Didn't hit the bar spots at night. Ok for Lads night out but not great with your daughter. 👍🍺
@joehaveaheart408811 ай бұрын
Had the same experience - thought I wouldn’t like it but did very much.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yep, surprised me with everything I've heard about the place.👍🍺
@paulatkinson29334 ай бұрын
Top video, been to Pattaya many times, also with my daughter, Stayed at Centera Grand Mirage resort last time impressive bit pricey tbf. Plenty to do though, will check out tbe elephants next visit. My Daughter is half thai so seriously thinking of moving out there after she finishes school in uk. Cheers from sunny Blackpool.
@jamesabroad85894 ай бұрын
Cheers Paul. We both enjoyed Pattaya. Might well do another trip soon.👍🍺
@davidbrooks609611 ай бұрын
Really enjoy you're videos James my lady is from Kampheang Phet and we go there every year (from Australia) but we spend most our time in Pattaya. She vists one of her friends in Jomtiem and I go to Tinnies just love those pies.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers David. Yes, quality pies.👍🍺
@ronparks262311 ай бұрын
So many restaurants we love Pattaya
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yes, we also saw an Indian area with fantastic looking food. Will certainly make a return visit.👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Cold beer is good 👍
@gavreynolds268911 ай бұрын
Tinnies pies are great.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Best pie I've had in Thailand.👍🍺
@gavreynolds268911 ай бұрын
@@jamesabroad8589 Yeah I agree I just recommended getting a delivery of them to an Aussie vlogger (after watching your vid) Ricky in Issan who's feeling a little down and thought a good Aussie pie or 2 would cheer him up?
@thehammer334011 ай бұрын
Selfie hell, very true 😅
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Drives me mad TBH. Photobomb.😁👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Love fresh seafood 👍❤️
@gordon726011 ай бұрын
Tinnies Pies, hes from Tasmania, his family had a business there selling pies! good pies and coffee,
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yep, very impressed with Tinnies. Hope all's well.🍺👍
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Does not look too crowded there👍
@kimrichards243611 ай бұрын
I will be there in December. That area is my usual hangout. Your video brought back memories. Its a small world. 😆
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Should be busier by then. Enjoyed it.👍🍺
@unclecraigbaannawk11 ай бұрын
Love the hotel artscapes man…gives me ideas for the farm….
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Nice mate, hope all's well.👍🍺
@roygoad287011 ай бұрын
I’ve lived in View Talay condos for nearly 4 years and love it, the studios are a good size 58sgm with big balcony’s, massive swimming pools and well managed and maintained. A years rent can be as cheap as 10,000baht a month! 😊
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Liked the area actually and must be some great views. Next to Tinnies Pies too, Bonus.👍👍
@TheBobster196911 ай бұрын
Great video
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Bobster.👍🍺
@kevbrown186711 ай бұрын
Pattaya has changed over the years and there will be big changes in the future .There is a lot of money going in and the city will develop big time . If you are considering going to retire there best Buy into the city before it is too expensive. It really is one of the greatest places to live obviously certain parts of the city aren’t for everyone but there are areas for everyone Those Ozzy pies looked good will definitely try them out but they are pricey
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers kev. Certainly quality pies.👍🍺
@joemann217811 ай бұрын
I never thought Pattaya was the place to go to eat pies and see elephants. I might have to visit sometime, but so touristy.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Not too bad tourist wise TBH. High season starts next month though.👍🍺
@kmichael185010 ай бұрын
Get over yourself.
@aviationltd834911 ай бұрын
Hi mate I done it the other way round to you I started my time in jomtien and met a girl from TAK we spend probably about a year in and around Chonburi but then we went up to TAK and I stayed up there for a few months a totally different experience to pattaya had a great time up there it was the real a Thailand 🇹🇭 for me, I never saw another farang lovely place I hope to get back there one day and see the great friends I met in Tak, great vlog James good luck to you and your sweet daughter Regards from Blighty.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, yes very different. Might bump into a farang once a month here lol. Both places have their pros and cons. All the best.👍🍺
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
Be safe and be careful. 🙂👍🙏
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Martin, all the best.👍🍺
@dazdragon44511 ай бұрын
I'm way behind on my KZbin and don't know you were down this way(just made it back to Thailand last week) Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Lots to do in the area, it's not just about the bars. Hope you doing well these days....
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Daz, yes enjoyed it, have a great trip mate.👍🍺
@biodiversity980811 ай бұрын
Guys like me who visit Pattaya purely for adult scene do not get to see it daytime much. Nice to see it in daytime lol
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Glad to be of service mate LOL. 👍🍺
@heatherwatson61209 ай бұрын
James you really missed out not traveling South as you would have found almost 2 different cultures North versus South, Oh well you'll never know⛲
@maverickflint199111 ай бұрын
It was a trippy show
@attitsarapanich247911 ай бұрын
Cool Good to join this trip with you.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, glad u enjoyed it.👍🍺
@johntheaccountant559411 ай бұрын
James with his daughter in Pattaya; never thought I would see that.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Both liked it TBH. Obviously not doing night life with my daughter.👍🍺
@anthonygrace2285111 ай бұрын
Hi James loved your vid unfortunately most tourists as you know go for complete different reasons than you and me .there is so many interesting and cultural places to visit hear I am same as you just scratching the surface.keep well and keep posting mate.TONY
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Tony, appreciate it, hope you're well mate.👍🍺
@TheEssexboys11 ай бұрын
Nice video james lots of good information there, I look forward to further Pattaya videos, well done for not riding the elephants I don’t like to see it personally, and I wish people would stop doing it…the only thing that spoiled the vide fir me was your comment about not seeing any ‘fat falang’ not a nice thing to say to be honest.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
I'm a fat farang at the moment lol Not meant maliciously.👍🍺
@TheBobster196911 ай бұрын
Kwai....buffalo....same my wife calls me in her tempers....haha
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
😁👍
@inert1111 ай бұрын
great content as usual nice one james
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Much appreciated.👍🍺
@nsmith314311 ай бұрын
What a great place James and it would of been nice if you and Annie had a few more days to explore! Yes in Pattaya you will definitely need to get that T Shirt pointing out that Annie is your daughter lol 😀
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yes had a good time, will hopefully make a return visit. All the best.👍🍺
@ivanvon283711 ай бұрын
Thanks, l enjoy, watcing and l think ,you have make some good decisions with life, all the best for your family 😊
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers Ivan.👍🍺
@williamwhite340511 ай бұрын
Try Hua Hin next time. You'll love it
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yes, will do. Heard a lot of good things.🍺👍
@TrippyandDa11 ай бұрын
Go visit Nong Nook garden outside Pattaya. You’ll need all day there it’s a beautiful place with great diversity. Including a fake Stonehenge 👌🏼
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Will certainly check that out next time. Fake stone henge lol. 😁👍🍺
@SimosThailand11 ай бұрын
Can’t believe you have never been to islands and stuff down south James, thats terrible man!! 😂 I had my first time in Pattaya last year (having avoided it for 20yrs) but only as family are now in Chonburi. It was ok I must admit, liked the western food & malls, you do see the odd site 😂 but daytime is fine ( I guess the mongers don’t get up until the afternoon 😅). Great vid James 👍 My daughter starts her 1st yr at uni here next week, couldn’t quite get a nice apartment like Annie’s - although they do have them here 🇬🇧 now, purpose built (cost about £12k per year). Had to settle for a room in a shared house for £660 pm exc bills. Take care mate 😎👍
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Agree mate, a few sites even in the daytime but enjoyed it lol. UK is crazy expensive but the degrees are better thought of TBH. All the best mate.👍🍺
@c.k.211 ай бұрын
Now it’s 9pm and I want one of those delicious looking pies. (Not a creamy one) 🍺
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
With a bit of mash and gravy. 😇
@thaireetired7511 ай бұрын
Great time with your daughter good to see that bond James.tinnies good I agree bit pricey tho I've had pies from korat chef similar less than half the. price. I went to pattaya with the wife few yrs ago just stuck to jomtien.. I've not bn south since I met tuk. Kind of stuck around the area. Oh.. I bought a van I'm converting to a camper.. Vanlife incoming.. You know ya gotta keep busy 🤣🙏👍💯
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Sounds fun mate. Will take a look at korat chef. Not sure they use Aussie beef but always up for a good pie.👍🍺
@thaireetired7511 ай бұрын
@@jamesabroad8589 sure it was curry pie just as good I thought. Yeh it's going to be a journey on its own doing the conversion but a reward at the end, exploring 🇹🇭 🙏
@175ahc11 ай бұрын
My current condo is just up the street from Pullman. Burger place across the street from Pullmans next to the Tops has one of the best burgers in town with a self serve laundry next door. Come high season this area called Wongamat is stuffed with Russians,eastern Europeans and Germans.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
I think I know the place, just has a massive BURGER sign as you drive pass. 80% of tourists there were E.European/Russian. Perfectly nice though. 👍
@frankandrewjames780511 ай бұрын
Good quality video. Not a phone camera?
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
It's a DJI pocket 2 camera. Very small and happy with it.👍🍺
@naughtynightlifeasia85711 ай бұрын
Go to Kiwi Bar. Decent western food.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Will try mate next time I'm in town. 👍🍺
@Jefe_Perro11 ай бұрын
Never thought I'd see you do a Patts video. Glad you liked the Aussie style pies. Smart choice not to investigate that last toilet any further 😅 Annies 20 already... where does the time go? Take it easy mate.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Great pies.👍🍺
@rs580111 ай бұрын
you may get used to the raw sewage stench after a couple days; yes its all pumped out into the gulf but the rains float it all up to street level and above. enjoy😂
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Oh really, so sewage is pumped out there. Nice.💩👍
@rs580111 ай бұрын
@@jamesabroad8589 except for the septic tanks of residential properties, yes. there are zero functioning sewage treatment plants in Pattaya. So yeah all that goes out into the gulf and comes back in. That is IF the pumping stations can keep up with it which is a big IF.
@leestephenfitzpatrick637311 ай бұрын
I've found lobsters to be expensive in LOS. Sea food is generally bang on to be fair, another great video James
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Appreciate it.👍🍺
@jasonhyman627011 ай бұрын
Just did that drive from Mueang Tak to Pattaya last week with my gf , do walking st at night next time 😊
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Would like too, but KZbin doesn't like. Restrictions etc. Long drive.👍🍺
@jasonhyman627011 ай бұрын
@@jamesabroad8589 that’s a point , you don’t need to get blocked , and best part of 7 hours with lunch and fuel stops , cheers for the reply
@TheLungNuad11 ай бұрын
Good luck.with low season.Pattaya. I can remember.2.07 and also I can see the ugliest hotel(River front) in Thailand(red arrow).Enjoy with the vacation.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, yes had fun time.👍🍺
@MrT-ev4dq8 ай бұрын
Just a quick one to ask if all is OK. Not seen you for a while. Be well be safe 🙏
@jamesabroad85898 ай бұрын
Yes ok mate, just taking a break. Have a great new year.🎄👍🍺
@sergefranchois170111 ай бұрын
The inside of the Pullman at 1:32 reminded me of a State Prison :-) You forgot the mandatory bum gun check there, but that's allright- it looks functional Hope all is well in Tak
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yep, a bit out of practice lol. Bum gun was powerful.😊👍
@scottbriggs758411 ай бұрын
A heads up about Pattaya. You can get all kinds of "stuff" done on a tourist visa that you cannot in Bangkok. For example, for a reasonable fee (I think it was about 3,000 THB) I used a French guy to open a bank account with Bangkok Bank when I was on holiday in Pattaya a few months ago. I know you can also get the Over-50s Retirement Visa in Pattaya, and, for a "fee", not have to deposit the required significant sum of money into a bank account. All this kind of stuff is possible in "Sin City", but has become extremely difficult (impossible?) to do in Bangkok.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yep, heard visa agents are having a tougher time now in Bangkok. 👍🍺
@paulpearce131111 ай бұрын
James Looked through some of your videos and have a question, maybe it is something you have thought of yourself. Maybe also Annie has an opinion on as well. It is regarding boyfriends and potential partner in the future. Most of us are aware of the way things are here and you've covered most on your previous blogs. I have a two daughters with dual citizenship and we have been here just over seven years. They both were held back one year on arrival and one in primary the other in kindy. Now the eldest is in M2 and talking of universities in Bangkok. However I sometimes wonder if being Half farang has the same negative side as the poor old dad when it comes to the usual ..... Do friends actually get guided by their parent to become friends in the first place. My eldest has a friend who wants to accompany her to the old country on any holidays we take. They are well off families in good government high school. My daughter vans it to the city from the sticks daily. Until high school they were both in a good private school in the city and I traveled daily to pick them up. The fuel cost were higher than the school fees and I have now put my second daughter in a rural private school closer to home. My eldest daughter is fair and my youngest looks Thai, both born overseas yet treated differently here in the village school and with strangers the questions when shopping will never cease. They both speak Isaan, Thai and English although the later is now suffering as they no longer have the extra English curriculum. (subjects taught twice in English and Thai) plus the Chinese as well. My youngest daughters best friend is the step daughter of a farang in a neighbouring village. They both lost all their friends in our village when they left the local school. Getting side tracked do you think boys will want to date or marry a girl of dual nationality for the obvious benefits? Here in Isaan marriages are arranged or manipulated by the parents or aunties. How to deal with this? Also I have religious belief which does not include idolatry or animism etc. (redeemed and totally over the wat tours etc)
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
I think once at university in Bangkok, there's way more diversity. Annie is just taken for who she is and always has been. I also teach her to take no BS from anyone and choose friends carefully. Good luck.👍🍺
@billproud876411 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t pay nearly £5 in England for a pie (£1) so why pay that much in Pattaya? £5???? Crazy.!
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Aussie quality beef and great pastry. Better than UK pies I've had TBH.👍🍺
@jackdobson199211 ай бұрын
150 baht is £3.75. Their pies are pretty decent and its worth paying extra to eat a pie in Pattaya in the sun with a cold beer than a crap pie in the United Kingdom of Albania in the pissing down rain. Just to clarify 😂.
@billproud876411 ай бұрын
@@jackdobson1992 The sign said 175 baht which is £4. Too many foreigners ripping off the public in Pattaya these days.
@billproud876411 ай бұрын
@@jamesabroad8589 Would you pay £4 for a pie in the U.K. though.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
If quality Aussie beef yes. Westen style food/ingredients is more expensive to make and purchase all round.👍
@bw591111 ай бұрын
I could hear you say “darling” all day long.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Yep, I call people I love darling a lot.👍
@leestephenfitzpatrick637311 ай бұрын
I do hope you don't snore, poor Annie 😂😂😂
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
She has earplugs.😁👍🍺
@KarmaCal5711 ай бұрын
@3:00 it looked more like prison landings in a scene from Porridge 🤣😂🤣
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Haha, yes, did a bit.😁👍🍺
@VeteranxxxINF11 ай бұрын
On second thoughts Scruffy just enjoy yourself. Stuff the decourum
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Could've been an ill-fitting mankini, so count yourself lucky.👍🍺
@jbtravel575311 ай бұрын
He knows more Thai than his daughter right?? He's lived in Thailand longer than her..
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
No, I'm crap at Thai. Annie is fluent.👍🍺
@jbtravel575311 ай бұрын
@jamesabroad8589 oh right ok?? I assumed you were fluent and when you asked her how to pronounce words I was confused??
@jbtravel575311 ай бұрын
@jamesabroad8589 can I ask why your crap at Thai? Sorry, I'm learning Thai, and I'm moving to Thailand permanently to learn Thai at a language school, so I'm always interested to learn others experiences.
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
I can get by in most situations, but most of my friends/family speak in English so easy to become lazy. Learn phrases and build up from there is quickest way.👍
@user-bs4vb8vh6m11 ай бұрын
Pattaya nice place 😊🫰❤️🎉🎊
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Much nicer than I expected.👍🍺
@larryreich53957 ай бұрын
Why did you stop making videos? Are you ok?
@jamesabroad85897 ай бұрын
Just taking a break. Should be back soon. All the best.👍🍺
@marknicholson624011 ай бұрын
Hi James was planning to head up to chang mia but jzd a change of plan headed down to hua hin then krabi ,in samui now untill 6 Oct, still planning to move as soon as I can ,do you have any advice or plans I can be making as struggling, I have a girlfriend who is planning to come to England full time next year with her 2 kids , so have time to plan , as retire 55 and am 51 now 52 inarch ,
@jamesabroad858911 ай бұрын
Sounds a bit complicated, so take it slow. Depends where you and your GF are happier. Good luck.👍
@marknicholson624011 ай бұрын
Yes thinking about samui 6 months rent bit want to visit chang mia before then , will message you when I get back home.