More Reasons Hua Hin Thailand is Forbes Top Pick for Retirees Over 60

[@StayPositiveToday]

Just love your content. Would probably love to live in Hua Hin. One topic that I found missing in almost all KZbinrs in Thailand is what i call "the in between". Before moving in, do the big change in your life, you need "to try" for a 3-4 month. No one talk about this part : either for tourism or expat. How easy is it to rent a place for a few month, how to acclimate yourself to that new reality, how easy or difficult it is, reality of "offshore" work, etc. I am 51, from Canada, and would love to try few months a year before doing the big jump if it's for me. I do believe that i am not the only one who would like one or two video on this topics. Many Tks Jonny

[@IWarwickI]

If you have been a few times then there’s nothing that should stop you once you decide. You are in your head about the small details that will be half the fun of moving to Thailand

[@Jack-2day]

A couple Jonny interviewed in Pt 1 spoke directly in this regards Cheers

[@mcb00m]

Plenty of Airbnbs you can rent for a few months

[@lostboi3974]

I'm going there for 3 months to see if I want to move there. Chang mai and Hua Hin

[@mcb00m]

​@@lostboi3974make sure you go to Chiang Mai during burning season to see if you can handle it or have a plan to leave for 3-4 months of the year when it happens

[@LibertyLover5103]

Jonny your consistently one of the top KZbinr's in Thailand. You always deliver on the things that matter most. No hype just straight forward truth.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you i appreciate the comment ..

[@marijusofficial]

Best blogger and vlogger in Thailand and always saying things in real way in how they are.Hua Hin is the only place in Thailand where there is immigration in shopping mall,so convenient.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you buddy, yeah the immigration At bluport is very convenient and very quick

[@NA_GA09]

A great comprehensive review of Hua Hin. One of Jonny’s best youtube videos of 2023.

[@inlovewiththailand]

Wow Jonny, this was a great video and the tourism industry of Hua Hin should definitely hire you to be their spokesperson. Very professional. Keep it up.

[@gramheald1]

love your stuff..

[@inlovewiththailand]

@@gramheald1I'm assuming you were talking about Jonny's stuff, right? lol

[@lee-annhellner9622]

Hello Jonny could you please create one or more videos on health and medical services, including dentistry, and advice on how medical insurance would work in Thailand for a retiree. This is crucial information for planning retirement in another country.

[@paulbaxter9299]

Jonny, very professional and your presentation is excellent. Much appreciated, stay safe Paul

[@bigdaddyl-rob7445]

GREAT video, Jonny!! Hua Hin is lucky to have you as one of their residents as you are doing great things for tourism in Hua Hin!

[@jonnyasia]

Oh very nice comment many thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@randyirvine5858]

Excellent work Jonny. I'm sure you've just persuaded a few more to HH. Reckon Bazza was keen to blow the froth off a couple of cold ones with you. Cheers👍

[@jonnyasia]

Absolutely i reckon also lol

[@anthonylee2482]

What a great blog mate have fun enjoy rock and roll. Keep the good times coming

[@martywrigh1024]

Loving ur channel mate...U make Hua Hin better.

[@stephenhigginson4078]

I saw both yourself and Som whilst you were making this video on Monday night I did not want to interrupt you both. Anyway keep up the good work. Good informative videos.

[@jonnyasia]

That’s OK you should’ve came over and said hello would’ve been no problem. Thanksfor watching say hello next time 👍😊

[@antruok4950]

Another great presentation Jonny Holmes 👌😃👍👋✔️🙏 - will be over in 4 weeks 🇦🇺 - cheers mate

[@JF-oz3mv]

Bazza and Jonny two Aussie Thai legends! I hope the place is as good as it is when I retire in 15 years.

[@pixlives]

Thanks for this video, very informative, you're doing a great job🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾,

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it 🙏😊

[@jonathanfildes220]

I see your channel is growing, Jonny. You deserve it. Your videos are always great. Keep it up! I'm an expat in Chiang Mai, but I'm considering the south for once (I've always either lived in the north or isaan). Time to move down south!!!

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Jonathan i appreciate that, i hope to see you down Hua Hin sometime:-)

[@karltraveldude7817]

Thank you Jonny , I had a couple great nights at Soi 94 ! Enjoy ...

[@BenjySparky]

Jonny and Som y'all rock! Love the channel and content. Peace

[@jonnyasia]

We appreciate you Ben we really ❤️🙏

[@rickylee6129]

Great Video Jonny 😊. Keep the video's and excellent content comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Nice one Jonny, we will spend more time there next visit

[@basil8760]

Very good content enjoyed it💕Ty for sharing subscribed🥰

[@Osprey6m]

Brilliant video, great content, informative and fast pace. 🎉

[@PK-nm8wu]

Thanks Jonny. The clock is ticking and once again my mouth is watering!

[@b_b762x51]

Waiting to see consulting commercial tag line "Most thrifty and valuable short time in Thailand" Humor aside, great video and enjoying this series related to the Forbes article!

[@Hybridflip-eg5hg]

Very good very good, Johnny! That guy who owns the Villa, looks like a younger version of “Magic Man!”

[@thomasrush9885]

Thanks again Johnny. I've been looking around and good to hear what Barry said. I keep going back and forth from samui to Hua hin but Hua hin just seems little better and easier.

[@jonnyasia]

No problem Thomas glad you enjoyed it

[@stephengale1692]

I d like to thank YOU very much Johnny for your time effort and content . excellent , cheers

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Stephen much appreciated 🙏😊

[@michaelj2528]

Great video as always, interesting and informative and entertaining . Top class as always . Hope all is well with the family

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Michael glad you enjoyed it yeah everything’s fine with the family thanks for asking I hope you’re well

[@sugarcane9425]

Best for people who read Forbes ..it still expensive for many of us as a local . But I have to agree that it s more peaceful than Pattaya or Phuket

[@gary8772]

Very nice summary Jonny. Hope to see you around town soon.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Gary.

[@searchingforcamelot6403]

Great, thorough content and excellent presentation. No Kidding!!! Surprised some American News Network hasn't scooped you up as some sort of roving correspondent. At the very least, you might want to become a network "stringer." Anyway, great job, Jonny.

[@BiffBurns]

Great show Jonny! Hope to b there soon again. This time I'll look u up! As alway's stay cool,kind and generous!

[@waileaservices]

Thanks Jonny, for this video. Perfect Hua Hin rental house for me. I'm locking up the Honolulu condo 1/2025 & returning to Hua Hin. CU then! (Jim from the bank at Village Market)

[@brinka19]

Great content Jonny, well done mate 👍

[@jonnyasia]

Glad you enjoyed it Many thanks for watching

[@robertjosan]

Cheers Jonny, Maybe you can ask or interview Barry why after 6 months in Koh Samui and 3 months in Phucket, what didn't he like about it them and what made Hua Hin the ultimate choice over them? thank you Mate

[@sdfswords]

Good content and camera work, mate, makes me want to try Thailand.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you 🙏 definitely give it some thought 😊

[@PS-gm7vg]

Long time sun here bro! Loving the hua hin series! Thinking about a small vacation home in the area so we can go back and forth from issan…..btw- you lose kilos? U stop the beer? Looking great!

[@robertjean659]

Great vid again. Keep up the good work. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Robert

[@christiancork3912]

Always great content Jonny, love it. Btw, Bazza seemed like a really decent fella, be an interesting video to hear his opinion in a few months on how he's settling and how it's been etc? Take care for now mate.

[@perry8498]

Crikey Jonny you should be the Australian tourist ambassador to Thailand Hua hin

[@jonnyasia]

Ha ha I couldn’t pay me enough Perry many thanks for watching mate. Hope you are doing well

[@MrJohnsamui]

G'day brother, hope all is well. Prices on property are good 👍 compared to Samui 😂

[@thomaslappin4599]

True Arena is a great looking facility.

[@LawrenceNewman01]

How bout the other side, give us the challenges, the potential issues, and things people might find difficult to deal with. There’s always another side and seeing it in advance brings a more balanced perspective. It would make for an interesting video or two. Might want a comparison video to those other places Forbes mentioned. Thanks for the content.

[@jonnyasia]

Many thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

[@ridemfast7625]

Go there for a year to see. If you would enjoy living with the less successful types that like to drink and complain about the Thai while sweating and getting stung by mosquitoes than Hua Hin is for you.

[@VictorHenderson]

Chipping in on the wifi, I used ATG just on my phone throughout my last 2 months there and tethered to my laptop and had bad a$$ speeds that exceeded my speeds here in the USA for very very cheap. Thanks Jonny! I am back in Thailand Jan/Feb I hope to take some time to visit to check out Hua Hin. Perhaps rent a place for the wife to rent and me to visit to see if that is where we want to permanently move to.

[@mspanebianco1]

I am looking at Thailand for retirement. Waiting on the wash up of the new Thai taxation laws. If they are going to tax superannuation/pension then this may not work for some as we have already been heavily taxed in Australia

[@jonnyasia]

I honestly can’t see them taxing pensions & superannuations to be honest so I think you have nothing to worry about 👍😊

[@cgoody9913]

I am on the North Coast, had Fixed wireless NBN, joke. 2.5 MB per sec if lucky and full speed. Had to buy Starlink, great speeds and kills the NBN. But $139.00 month. I am about 1.5 hrs from Tweed. Just spent 12 days around Sukhumvit 15....Was the best.

[@terryoleary5424]

Two fantastic videos Jonny 👍🏿

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks Terry

[@tw25rw_]

When I took the bus from Bangkok to Hua Hin, it dropped me off at the temple close to Bintabaht, to the annoyance of my friend who went to the bus station to meet me.

[@jonnyasia]

Lol I bet that was confusing for everyone hope you enjoyed your trip

[@mollyhatchettt9927]

Good info Johnny. I'm thinking of coming over there, never been. i live in Los Angeles now and am thinking about retiring over there perhaps. Im 51 so have 11 years to go. Maybe ill come over next year? anyway, keep up the good content!

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you glad i could be helpful Molly

[@johnjoe_247]

Hell of a video man ! you're the best !

[@gungadin3751]

Jonny, It certainly looks like a fabulous place to retire in but before I make it my choice can you tell me if you have ever come across any Bars selling Marathon Dim Sims? A must for an Aussie of course.

[@cravenmoorecock5267]

🤣If only! I love the springers too! 😋👍

[@jonnyasia]

I think you’re talking about chick’o rolls then you are out of luck buddy I’ve never seen them here. Ohh I miss them also 🙂

[@anthonyroulston7090]

The Citicar market 😅 yep been there✌️ Cicada market 🪰 nice family environment, for activities for kids, arts & crafts. No yobbos😉😄

[@vintagefoodfarm]

Great video!!! Love it,!! 😁

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you!! 😁

[@timbravo6855]

Great presentation Jonny thanks

[@jonnyasia]

Glad you enjoyed it Tim

[@donnabosilkovski7580]

Hi Jonny, I am a fellow Aussie, just arrived 2 weeks ago to Jomtien. Love it, It is amazing. Planning on checking out Hua Hin with a view to longer-term living. I would love to be near the beach so any recommendations for accommodation options would be greatly appreciated here. I'm still pinching myself, can't believe I'm actually here! Hello to Bazza if he's reading the comments

[@dominiquelaurain6427]

Very good, very good Jonny and very informative ;-). If I go to Thailand for my two months trips in future years (my retirement time) would be more interested for renting a quiet service appartment (service = cleaning and/or cooking) near a transportation point (bus or train station)....so if you have informations about that kind of rentals, let me know. My alternative is an hotel in Prachuap Khiri Kan muang.

[@keithmuckchucker6468]

looking forward to living near here!

[@rogerspalding5673]

Hua Hin looks very attractive. What's life for a single person like? Is there a dating scene? More importantly, what about medical care; hospitals, doctor access for medical conditions like diabetes etc? Prices seem very reasonable.

[@paulwadsworth8203]

Another great video from Jonny on the spot..See you in January for that beer you promised me...555

[@jonnyasia]

Look forward to it Paul, glad you enjoyed the video

[@thomasr53]

Great video Jonny, you are really promoting your area you live Hua Hin, maybe one day, you are Lord Mayor lol, Paul from Arena Hua Hin, did he say come and put in your routine or come and do your rooting? Id be interested in the second one 😂😂😂😂

[@jonnyasia]

Ha ha ha I missed that I might go back and have a look, Maybe one day the mayor will give me a key to the city lol

[@lucw1991]

Love the videos Johnny....

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it

[@halojumper5105]

This is it! Best place really will not understand whom will argue!😅

[@WanderlustReports]

Jonny, how much does the Hua Hin tourist office is paying you? 😂 You're the best! And if I'm considering retiring in Hua Hin, later, you are solely responsible for that!

[@jonnyasia]

Ha ha nothing unfortunately that would’ve been nice though😁 Oh that’s excellent to hear I’m glad to hear that I’m responsible to for a lot of people moving here I think. Hopefully look forward to seeing you here soon

[@michieleverett4739]

Great video please give me the information for help with the Visa issue

[@gordo191]

Great info mate tar

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Thanks , Nice content and infromation 😊👍❤️🎉🎊

[@tallchicago1]

Great content from a bright guy. Could you address the weather a bit perhaps? In the rainy season what do you do...where do you go nearby if you want to avoid rainy season? Next, an interesting combo is Hua Hin primarily and ideally spend July thru October in Italy perhaps. The Thai side is so inexpensive frees up $$$ for some fun Euro travel. Airbnb in Italy can be fairly reasonable a few miles from hub tourist centers. Perhaps a part 3 addressing more issues is in order as everyone loves your first two videos!!! Cheers...

[@mcb00m]

Hua Hin is one of the driest areas of Thailand with about 300 days of sunshine a year 🌞 rainy season no worries 😉👌🏽

[@tallchicago1]

Thank you for the info

[@michaelomara1922]

Thanks jonny and som ya the the best

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Michael have a great weekend

[@mavparkinson6297]

Mate I want to move there asap! I’m 44 just trying to get my finances sorted, it harder than I thought.

[@ScepticFrog]

Was that an airasia test flight? According to their website I can't find any destination flights from Hua Hin. Would be great to have more flights there. Also the Hua Hin airport website doesn't show any flights. Is it a new airport?

[@jonnyasia]

There is only 3 flights per week and that is with airasia fom Hua Hin to Chiang Mai

[@coreyworthingtonii9230]

I don’t get how those pool villas go for like the same price as some of those 50sqm apartments. In Melbourne, a pool villa would be like 2-3x the price of a 1 bed apartment.

[@mr.randolph5582]

Thanks for the info on the True Arena

[@mr.randolph5582]

Hey Johnny, Thanks for showing the place. Looks like none of the furniture fits in any of the rooms. Feels awkward. I say $350.00 a month.

[@justinmcintosh6554]

You’re selling me on Hua Hin big time Jonny. I’ll be down that way from 13 Nov. Do you do meets with subs, mate?

[@jonnyasia]

Hi mate it just depends if im in town or not & how busy i am really. You can email at [e-mail] when you arrive buddy and i can see how things are at the time. Have a great weekend Justin

[@anthonycarney7849]

Looks great I hope to retire in 4years I will give u a shout 😊

[@davidgc4396]

Looks fantastic coming there soon will beat living in Darwin 😊

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

Where and whats the name of that sports center, I would move there just dor that place,

[@jonnyasia]

True Arena

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

@@jonnyasia Thanks,I just got here 2 weeks ago. Currently in Pattaya. Not sure if it's for me. Thanks for your post on Hua Hin. Just that gym has encouraged me to go there. I'm alone and it would be great to meet other expats Thank You

[@jboneworks]

thanks for the great videos very informative, hope to be ya neighbor soon

[@stephenfox4278]

On ya johnny. I might say gday n catch ya for a beer or 3 when i lob to hua hin.

[@jonnyasia]

Sounds good Steven look forward to it many thanks for watching

[@danielj3010]

Killing it ❤

[@mahmoodfatemi8653]

Hi Jonny, I’m an avid follower of your channel, I’m in Hua Hin for couple of days, would’ve loved to have a beer with you but it’s probably too short a notice. Could you recommend a good sea food buffet here in town or somewhere reasonably close by please.

[@jonnyasia]

Hello yes unfortunately I am away for a few days would it be nice to catch up seafood buffet I recommend the Marriott or any of the five star hotels is your best bet but the Marriott would be the number one And it’s not a crazy price either

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

a good follow up video from part one

[@clrodrick]

Hua Hin is a nice quiet beach city I liked the vibe when I visited. Definitely on my list of potential retirement spots. One question I have is why they never resurrected the Hua Hin -> Pattaya ferry after Covid closed it down? Seems like a convenient way to travel back and forth rather than take taxi or drive, yet as far as I'm aware it is still closed. Is there a speedboat or any other method of sea travel?

[@hobo1704]

It's a shame, I wanted to use it a few days ago from Pattaya to Hua Hin. Still nothing operating. Obviously never recovered post covid.

[@clrodrick]

Me too! It's weird how it never came back. Maybe the operator was having trouble turning a consistent profit? Seems like a venture the Thai government would want to support though to decrease traffic on the highways especially around Bangkok​@@hobo1704

[@Lt_Dan_2027]

Can you talk about the International school in Hua Hin? thanks in advance

[@jonnyasia]

They are very expensive lol that’s all I really know 😂

[@joelflynn790]

$54 a month for basic gym membership is a little higher than here in australia.. im paying $45 a month for gym, pool , sauna and spa .. its seems a little expensive for thailand but looks good anyway.

[@mcb00m]

Gyms in Thailand are more expensive than Oz because it's a smaller affluent market who are willing to pay for it

[@jf5154]

I'd be interested why Barry decided Huhin was the place he chose

[@mikeh6320]

nice tips, is it also nice there to live as a young person?

[@lynnbrooks2430]

What do you charge for your consultation? Johnny?

[@jonnyasia]

Hi Lynn please visit www.jonny.asia price for a consultation is $90 for 45 mins

[@BobHarrison-n4x]

Hi. We are looking at coming over shortly, however our friend's vape. Is this allowed?

[@hobo1704]

Yes. It's supposed to be banned but you can buy at shops and I have never had a problem.

[@RobertOgs-ik9hc]

We need more Som

[@jonnyasia]

In the next video Robert Som will be back

[@geminibull888]

12:13 what is the correct spelling of this market? Please let me know. thanks

[@jonnyasia]

Baan Khun Por market on soi 88

[@geminibull888]

@@jonnyasia Thank you very much

[@gregsmitz6310]

Seems like flights are double the price flying out of there even within country

[@stevedice5963]

With the prawns and shrimp ... they leave the vein in?

[@Luke-ri5fo]

Some girls like the main vein left in.

[@thomasr53]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@@Luke-ri5fo

[@hobo1704]

I wouldn't be worried about a vein considering what else they eat here 😂

[@beran1965]

What is the name of the market? And where is it?

[@jonnyasia]

baan Khun Por soi 88 next to the railway crossing. You are welcome 😀

[@beran1965]

Vielen Dank❤

[@timphillips9954]

Having lived in Thailand for more than ten years I have found Hua Hin must be the most boring town / city in Thailand and 22, 000 Baht per month is crazy mony!

[@thomasr53]

Depends what you make of it I guess, Jonny seems to do pretty well, never seems bored

[@jimsdad3739]

Totally agree

[@hobo1704]

Let me guess, you prefer Pattaya 🙄

[@billyburi-baps]

Good to see a shower without the electric heater next to it........

[@DaveEPie]

Where did you meet Som? Are there any women like her around? I am not into bar girls- Just beautiful good girls.

[@alberciik]

Are there many Russians who live in hua hin? Thanks

[@kiwiandproud8970]

Is pronounced Hwa Hin not Hooah Hin :)

[@mijead00]

I prefer hotel at a cost of Bath 500-1000 per night. Why, well, no cleaning, no washing of bed linen, no need to make breakfast and do the dishes. But of course I could live in a house, but then at a lower price of about Bath 5000-10000 so I can have a maid who does everything. The market (12 min in too the video), it's a new place? I don't recognize that. Micke 🇸🇪