Why Hua Hin Thailand is Forbes Top Pick for Retirees Over 60

[@jonnyasia]

Please subscribe to Tracey & Rays KZbin channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3PlYmOpb1qecksi=fpLCmktUxD30x-Fp Forbes article on Hua Hin Thailand www.forbes.com/sites/kathleenpeddicord/2023/09/29/3-great-places-across-the-world-to-live-in-your-60s/ Thanks for watching🙂

[@Kandiplaces]

I subbed to them just now. Good video and interview. I don’t meet many Americans in Hua Hin, maybe it’s finally catching on.

[@Skwarek-wp8dc]

Thanks for showing how much thing cost there

[@roberthaas2857]

I have been retired here in Hua Hin since last August. I rented a villa for 6 months before buy my own villa. I live on my Social Security of just over 2800USD a month so, I don't pay rent. My monthly expenses of electricity, water, food, Internet run about 1200 a month. I could never do this in the states. I love it here.

[@jonnyasia]

That’s excellent hear Robert. Thanks very much for the comment might see around the traps.👍😊

[@TimK2646]

Robert's Social Security is ENORMOUS!!! Absolutely out of this world compared to UK the Broken Country

[@roberthaas2857]

@TKDJK Not everyone gets this much. Social Security is based on 35 years of earnings. Then, the average top ten years of those earnings. But it has a cost. They would deduct from my pay about 6.2 percent for this benefit.

[@TimK2646]

@@roberthaas2857 Thank you Robert, Just wanted our Group to know the UK State Pension after 45 years of my contributions is US Dollars 14,000 about 1/2 of Robert. I am an actuary 🤣

[@wanaraz]

@@roberthaas2857 I have never met anyone who gets the top amount. It's based on earnings but the last ten years of top top earnings is how you get there to that much. So you must have been doing great in America. Today you are relaxing as you should. Be well.

[@derekhorsburgh6238]

Hi Jonny, I'm 70 in good health & semi retired living in Canada. I've been a devoted subscriber to your channel for a few years now and your really making me think about Hua Hin Thailand as a home to hang my hat. This video in particular got me thinking even more, I also watched your friends Tracey & Rays channel, they have only good things to say about their move to Thailand. I believe I'll treat myself to a 3-4 week holiday there and have a walk about to get a feel for the place, and maybe hook up with you for a quick beer and chat. Thanks for getting me hooked 🤗

[@jonnyasia]

No time than the sooner my friend, many thanks for the lovely comment I appreciate it ❤️🙏

[@thomasr53]

@@jonnyasia Well said Jonny

[@GrootPhone-q1n]

hahaha😉

[@adamkondracki3201]

​@@farangutan6773Here i am freaking out over father time at 38 rofl. .Doing the math in my head knowing how fast the last 2 decades past 😮😮 Father time is truly undeafted

[@Skwarek-wp8dc]

But their long stay visa system is ... lousy. To say the least

[@bijanbayne3259]

Strongly considering living in Hua Hin when my Pattaya lease expires in a year. Been to Hua Hin around 4 X this year. Love the pace

[@jonnyasia]

It is a very good spot bit more calmer than pattaya, good luck with the move 👍😊

[@JS-fd5oh]

Can Hua Hin offer the same level, quality and quantity of adventures? (You know guys what I'm talking about)

[@nickgrace5363]

How’s the beach differences ?

[@bijanbayne3259]

@@nickgrace5363 Hua Hin Beach is quieter. Very long

[@harryhunter114]

This is excatly why so many older Aussie guys head to Thailand, the cost of living in Australia is horrendous combined with the rental crisis many don't have a choice.

[@jonnyasia]

Yes, I’ve heard the cost of living over there in Australia is getting crazy now

[@harryhunter114]

@@jonnyasia It's shocking, people living in tents at local parks. Australia's far from being the Lucky country anymore.

[@juliecazjh8505]

Harry, you refer to older Aussie guys. There seems to be a disproportionate number of males to female expats in Thailand!

[@randomworld4662]

In this video I know everything about hue hin now and these two couples look happy sweet

[@jonnyasia]

Great to hear. Glad it was helpful. Many thanks for watching.

[@peddlerianp771]

Been living in HH since 2006, best place in Thailand IMO

[@martinpowell5769]

I wouldn’t say that, many better options

[@nieuwegeljo5645]

I have been living in Thailand for 6 years now and have previously worked here. I want to raise one issue regarding private hospitals, which I had to deal with when I worked here. If you go to a private hospital you have to take into account that if the disease or condition is too risky for the hospital to treat, they will not accept you and refer you to a government hospital. In case you end up there in an emergency, the hospital is obliged to stabilize your condition before they can transfer you to a government hospital. The reason for this is that they are commercial enterprises and thus have to optimize their income. So it is good if you living here (or are a tourist) to be aware of this and inform yourself of the possibilities (e.g. extensive heart surgery, trauma surgery, etc).

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Thailand's romanization started more than 100 years ago during King Rama VI who was educated in English boarding school for several years when he was till a prince. The system was later standardized by Royal Society of Thailand and all official road signs/places adopt this system. Roman alphabets are not confined only to English/American languages. Almost all European languages adopt Roman alphabets as their main writing system except Greece and Russia. Some non-European countries also do likewise including Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Even though most non-European countries have their own native writing system, they still adopt romanization to help foreigners recognize and pronounce road/place names including Thailand, China (pinyin) and Japan (romaji). Westerners or those who learn English as a second language must accept the fact that those romanized words are not necessarily pronounced like English/American common pronunciation. It is easy to adapt once you know how the native pronounce it. In Thailand, "PH" is pronounced aspirated P (people) and the most well-known is "Phuket" while "P" is pronounced non-aspirated P (papa). "KH" is pronounced like "King" such as "Ramkhamhaeng" while "K" is pronounced like "Gong" such as "Krungthep". "TH" is pronounced aspirated T such as "Take" and the most well-known is "Thai" while T is pronounced non-aspirated T such as "one ton". "CH" is pronounced as "J" (jar) such as Chatuchak. It can also be pronounced as "CH" (chat) such as Chang beer.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you for the Thai lesson😛

[@User5467h-4etic]

There was an idiot Person at that time to start this spelling. Thailand why couldn't it be Tailand? Phuket , why nkt Puket - it is obvious right sound. Suphanbury , why not Supunbury. It is so simple...and correct sound & pronunciation Ramkhamheang - Ramkumheang.- This is how Local Thais say it.

[@captureitlive]

Unfortunately, it was Phibun that changed the way Thai people thought and lived. He changed their lifestyle . What Thailand does NOT do , is teach the correct history.

[@jparsit]

@@User5467h-4etic I agreed, but in those day it has influenced from India writing style. The King elites used it and become the rule for the people. Until today, many of the old soft heads remain the same, still use it in official language.

[@phoebeampm4794]

@@User5467h-4etic Obviously, that "idiot person" YOU mentioned was way SMARTER THAN YOU AND ME AND MANY PEOPLE HERE. IT'S EASY TO BE IGNORANT, POINT A FINGER, CALL NAMES, AND MAKE YOURSELF LOOK COOL ON SOCIAL MEDIA. You'll have to learn the history of Thailand to fully understand all this. How the Thais write both in Thai and English are very much influenced by Indian culture - Indian writing style as Thai language came from BALI SANSKRIT as @jparsit said below. It makes perfect sense to me.

[@perolovbrenegard9106]

Awesome video Jonny,I have been many times to Hua Hin,the first time was with my daughter when she was about 16 years (she’s 41 now) and ever since that time,I just love Hua Hin,so now me and my Thai wife are building a little villa in a place called Nice Breeze 9,it’s about 15 minutes outside Hua Hin closer to the mountains,and late 2024 we will move over there,I just wish that the Swedes money was worth more,but we will see,so maybe one day we “bump” in to you Jonny,cheers from us here in Sweden.

[@jonnyasia]

That’s excellent thank you very much for watching. I appreciate it.

[@captainpaddy1524]

That is a good video. A comment about prices: Western products (food and goods) are generally cheaper than Canada and only slightly cheaper than the US. For example, coffee is expensive in Thailand. But, Thai food, of course, is a bargain. Rent may, or may not, be cheap depending on your choices. Health care can be expensive for an older person (like me) but packages are available. Dental care is MUCH cheaper than Canada and the US. I live in Thailand for part of the year. With green fees, sailing and entertainment, I don't save a lot of money here; however, I choose to be here for the lifestyle. Of course, the various styles of massage (etc.) are a LOT cheaper in Thailand.

[@jonnyasia]

Very detailed comment. Many thanks for watching.👍😊

[@furball8967]

Massages are an important aspect of healthcare and very much underrated by medics, the movement of blood is critical in health and longevity. Keep those massages going!

[@Goldfinger555]

I like how you buzzed around quickly to show all the places. Black Mountain Golf is probably the best course in Thailand. I love how most courses you can play without a membership and at a very low cost compared to others of same quality around the world. I’m just a frequent tourist to this lovely country.

[@jonnyasia]

Yes Black Mountains an amazing looking golf course. I like eating at the clubhouse sometimes but I’m not much of a golfer. Maybe that will change in a few years. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@klaviere1]

In my opinion it isn't cheap any more, especially in high season. About 4300 Baht greenfee + Caddyfee 350 +tip for the caddy (400) +Cart 700 + taxi + expences for drinks and eating. You can't manage it with the money mentioned in the video. Moreover sometimes the course is very overcrowded (they have about 400 caddys) by big groups may be Koreans and others. The course is fine, but not for playing regularly.....

[@BoninBrighton]

Is it possible to hire a set of clubs ?

[@Goldfinger555]

@@BoninBrighton Yes it is possible. It’s usually possible throughout Thailand to do so.

[@nikumimito3164]

I haven't watched one of your videos for awhile, and I was talking to my girlfriend about how nice Hua Hin is as we plan to visit Thailand early next year, so that made me decide to hop on and come to your channel to see what's been up lately, very nice video, its literally perfect for the type of info I want to show her about Hua Hin.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you I was glad it’s helpful. Many thanks for watching.

[@nickyboy.]

I wondered where Annie Lennox had gone....

[@ThirdThaisaCharm]

🤭

[@jonnyasia]

lol I always thought Tracy look like someone I knew 😂

[@michieleverett4739]

Just subscribed big issues for me is getting the right Visa to live in Thailand I'm liking Hua Hin more from watching videos like yours thank you I'm also from the U.S now retired in Miami

[@MrTriplejack82]

I spent New Year’s Eve 2018 at the village market drinking out the front with a beer tower a very cheap yet great night and many memorable moments with my wife and kids.

[@jonnyasia]

The simple things in life often the best👍😊

[@kingelvis1977d]

" Chasing those cougars you dirty bastard " 😂😂😂 . Tracey looks great for her age , I bet she was a stunner when she was younger. They really are living the dream . 🙏

[@jonnyasia]

Tracy looks amazing for her age being 62 I was actually blowen away when she told me. I would’ve guessed early 50s.

[@cravenmoorecock5267]

The older the berry, the sweeter the juice.

[@kmichael1850]

Jonny I see you are doing the consultations for Thailand. I think another great idea as a product for you would be to create a digital product on a big guide for Hua Hin, and almost like a road map for people moving here with info of all the areas and restaurants etc. I think since you are already basically the ambassador of Hua Hin this would do really well.

[@waltermeier6344]

Probably your best video yet. Well done.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you Walter. It was lovely seeing you the other day at bluport 👍😊

[@SeanHendy]

I stayed in Phuket for about a month back in 2012. I was seriously (and still am) considering relocating and so spent my time differently than as if on holiday. I looked at property and also spent time in the supermarkets etc. My biggest takeaway was that I would have to, and could quite easily, just change what I ate and drank, based on what was available in this different part of the world. Lets face it, I don't eat tuna steak here at home, because it has to travel some considerable way, and costs per kg, more than chicken or pork, and similar observations can be made in Thailand. Off the menu, would be red wine, cheese, which are expensive, but things like chicken and fish and vegetables etc, are far cheaper. Here in the UK something like fresh salmon or cod, you'd be looking at about £18 to £25 per kg. I saw red snapper fillets at just a few pounds per kg. Likewise chicken breast might be £6 or £7 per kg at least, but as Jonny shows, it is just £1.45 per kg. I certainly had no doubt that I would be eating and drinking differently, but in my mind, living like a king compared to back home, and likely saving a lot of money at the same time, and that was before the bonkers price increases in the last year or so.

[@jonnyasia]

Yeah the cost of living is skyrocketing, thanks for watching 👍😊

[@SeanHendy]

@@jonnyasia no worries. Have a great weekend.

[@Jack-2day]

@4:37 no Atlantic farmed salmon thnx! (P.s. appreciate you posting in Cdn dollars too) Cheers

[@dvlarry]

I stayed in Phuket for a month and a half last year and fell in love with it. A few months later I moved there. Phuket is a wonderful place for a week, a month, or a few months. It's built as a vacation paradise. However, the second time after about 4-5 months I got bored and went back to Bangkok.

[@SeanHendy]

@@dvlarry fair enough, sometimes reality doesn't meet expectations and everyone is looking for something a little different. For me personally, the beaches and jungle and landscape are a big factor, and whilst I might enjoy visiting BKK, I wouldn't want to live there. Been there done that working in London for 3 years. For me, it was good to be able to escape it. Hope life is treating you well.

[@timkdiamond]

Been here for two months after five years on the Thai islands. If I’d have known the place was this good I wouldn’t have bothered with those islands. Great video. Very realistic. 😎👍

[@WanderlustReports]

Excellent video, Jonny! Full of very useful information, and a great interview. Thanks!

[@jonnyasia]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for watching

[@toptravelaircraft]

Great video Jonny! Thailand definitely ticks all the boxes.All the best to you and your family mate.

[@BiffBurns]

Great show and content Johnny! Next time I'm in Hua Hin I'll drop u a line! As alway's stay cool,kind and generous!

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you glad I could be helpful. Look forward to seeing you here soon. Have a great weekend.

[@wagonspin]

Love the tour and the interview! 5 stars 👍

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

For expats, Bangrunrad and Bangkok Hospitals provide excellent services at international level standard but less cost compared to ones in America, England and Australia. There is no need for prior appointment to see the specialist, just walk in. BTW, it's no longer Tesco-Lotus, just Lotus as Tesco sold all its stake to CP Group about 5 years ago. Originally, CP Group established hypermart Lotus about 3 decades ago and faced financial difficult during Tom Yam Kung meltdown in 1997 and sold majority stake to Tesco. So the brand was renamed Tesco-Lotus. Then about 5 years ago, Tesco faced financial difficulty so it decided to sell its stake back to CP Group and thus CP rebranded back to only Lotus. I think you still got used to the old name Tesco-Lotus as it was very common for 2 decades. However, even when it was Tesco-Lotus, Thais would still call it simply Lotus. Thais have the habit of shortening place name.

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@johnobrien964]

Great , informative, interesting and well thought out video ! Thanks mate .

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you John I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@reef557]

Thank you so much for the golf courses info!! Changes everything!!

[@jonnyasia]

No problems my pleasure I might do more of a detailed video in the future on the golf courses available here

[@timbravo6855]

Hi Jonny, excellent presentation, so looking forward to visiting Hua hin. Tim from Australia

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks Tim

[@keithmuckchucker6468]

Awesome video Jonny we hope to move to Pran Burri beach area in about 12 months when insurance gets around to fixing our house and then we can sell it!, I have been telling lots of people how good it is in Hua Hin area my wife is Thai and from Bangkok and she wants to move back to Thailand, Im over 60 and being on a pension in Australia these days you barely get enough to survive!

[@jonnyasia]

Good luck with the insurance company fixing home I hope it wasn’t damaged too much. Pran Buri is an excellent location. I was actually there last week. Having lunch with friends. They’ve got some amazing café down there now. Good luck with your move.👍😊

[@stephengale1692]

Thanks Johnny for such an inspiring informative video , Have a nice weekend , cheers 👌✌

[@jonnyasia]

Cheers Stephen glad I could be helpful hope you have a great weekend also👍😊

[@rkmrbig]

Greetings from Texas, Great job mate. Keep up the good work. Take Care

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks, will do! Have a great weekend

[@marko5937]

Excellent video, Jonny! Very informative and good mix of things to do in Hua Hin. Thank you for preparing this - well done!

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you I’m glad you’re enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.

[@capio78]

I agree. i’ll be there as soon as i’m 50, market village is way better especially the food court. The blue port owners will make a fortune selling to developers at some point

[@jonnyasia]

There was some talk blue put been turned into a hotel upstairs, but there’s been no more news on that. Look forward to seeing you soon.👍😁

[@thomasrush9885]

Been looking to move to hua hin for couple years now. Now the Visa costs are going up and this new tax they are talking about is a little scary. Need to pay close attention to the changes.

[@sostrongineedmoreofyourmon974]

The tax seems easy to avoid. Spend 5 months in Hua Hin, go to Cambodia for 4 months, and then hit up the Philippines for 3 months. Repeat. Both Cambodia and PH are cheaper to visit than Thailand so in a way, this is also economical.

[@davidpattison5860]

@thomasrush Hi there Retirement visa is 1900 baht per year , if your living on savings there’s no tax to pay , Regards Davy

[@thomasrush9885]

They are now saying any money brought into thailand could be taxable. If you used your savings to buy a condo they say that money is taxable. Not written in stone yet but this is what they are currently talking about. Retirement visa is ok but they want 100000.00 in the bank right to qualify.?@@davidpattison5860

[@Kandiplaces]

The taxes should only apply to remote digital workers who reside and do their work in Thailand. There is an attorney in Bangkok that is reporting on the clarifications and he believes retirement funds are exempt as it’s defined.

[@lovinthailand921]

Just keep most in a foreign bank and use an atm … problem solved guy…

[@felipelombardiinaustralia6482]

Good night Jonny, sleep well, sleep with God my brother. Big Phil from Perth here. Hope to see you soon ❤️🙏

[@ritualhealingcentre6054]

Interesting. I’ve been going back to Thailand for the last 9 years. And coming to Hua Hin in August for 3 weeks.

[@ATIWatchReviews]

It's prob my second favourite place in Thailand (Pattaya being number 1 very slightly due to superior entertainment, markets and food availability). But Hua hin has everything and is less crazy than pattaya!

[@craigwest4741]

Thanks johney another good video.

[@jonnyasia]

Cheers Craig many thanks also your order will be leaving early next week hopefully sorry for the hold up . My manufacture guy is waiting on a machine part to come from China 😢

[@michaelj2528]

Great video jonny , interesting and entertaining and informative. Hope everyone is well

[@jonnyasia]

Thank glad it was helpful

[@paullaverty3038]

Johnny I'm so glad you did this video this city. I've watched your other videos. It references place and it is top place on my list to come visit. I may be visiting within the next short.of time so hopefully I will see you there.😊😊😊😊

[@jonnyasia]

That’s great to hear. I look forward to seeing you soon. Have a great weekend.

[@Darryl_Smith]

Nice job Jonny. Back there briefly in December for holiday then April '24 full time Just organizing a place to live but that is not a sweat! That new station has come on some since I was there June - 2 hours to BKK will be magic for me once its rolling...

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you yeah the train station is really taken shape over the last couple of months they saying two hours of 2 1/2 hours. It be interesting once it’s up and going many. Thanks for watching. Have a good weekend.

[@gaymer69209]

I’m 58 years old, and retired, thanks for the tour.

[@tronwars7130]

I retired and live in Bangkok, for anyone under 50 that can't get a retirement visa there is also the Thai Elite Visa option that allows younger people to get into the country to live. They have a 5, 10 and 20 year elite visa option.

[@JS-fd5oh]

Not anymore. They completely messed up this program by cancelling all existing options and creating new types that are outrageously expensive. Google it, it's called now Thai Privilege and there's no even 20 years anymore (invitation only and will probably cost like a gold mountain)

[@dm285]

heard is very expensive to obtain, but if you are very wealthy, im sure its worth it.

[@chrismiles8297]

Great informative video. I did think that the Western food is not that cheap. When I was living in Issan last year I used to shop at Makro supermarkets to which I found prices very reasonable.

[@jonnyasia]

You find that mostly import luxury food items like your cheeses etc. can get pretty pricey but for the rest it’s pretty good prices

[@writeronthestormkyushu565]

Jonny for Mayor of Hua Hin... My man, thank you.

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks very much for watching. I appreciate it.

[@Richard-nb4iv]

Hey Johnny, I'm actually headed to Panama to check it out this November. Looking into possible retirement down there. Love the video! Keep them coming!

[@jonnyasia]

Yes, I’ve heard Panama has been quite popular with ex-pats relocating there recently. I hope you enjoy it and good luck with the move.👍😊

[@simong7539]

Read the Forbes article and its a bit thin on detail, you should offer to do an in depth article for them.

[@jonnyasia]

Yeah, I also thought it was a bit thin but I guess it’s pretty hard to go into depth of three different places in one article

[@wytchend]

Great video Jonny. Surprised TAT hasn't got you on their books now. Take care mate

[@jonnyasia]

lol that would be nice 👍😊 many thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful.

[@tony-ce7qp]

another outstanding video again dude!

[@EddyMaverick]

Incredible!!! I will book your consultation next week!👍👍👍

[@naebodyknows7016]

For some reason I couldn't stop thinking of Fargo at the end of the video 😊

[@jonnyasia]

😂👍

[@johnmac4843]

I enjoyed watching you Johnny - I just connected to Third Thai's Charm I will watch it next. All Good I stayed at Centara Resort Hua Hin 4 years ago.

[@daddy9267]

❤livin in HuaHin , great for anyone any age ,

[@jonnyasia]

Very true can be any age :-) thanks for watching appreciate it

[@karltraveldude7817]

Great information Jonny , thank you for sharing .... See you there enjoy .

[@jonnyasia]

Look forward to it. Safe travels.👍😊

[@karltraveldude7817]

Thanks Jonny ! @@jonnyasia

[@nornibres]

Just discovered your channel, love the way you showed everyday life.

[@ศิริศักดิ์โชติวิจิตรกุล]

Hua Hin is the paradise city for all visitor !!!!

[@brianquigley6862]

Thx for the video. What's the tennis scene like? I have been to Thailand 3X. Phuket mostly. Tennis is amazing there. I would absolutely 100% live there. Almost made it to Hau Hin in February 2023 but timing was off. I have shopped, played tennis, ate watermelon, gone to shopping malls, street mkts, fruit stands etc. Each time I visit I am more and more comfortable. I will only relocate to Thailand. I will definitely visit Hau Hin next time but I must confess Phuket is really something and has a GREAT tennis community. I LOVE LOTUS too, lol. I stayed in Bangkok by stop #5. It's perfect for urban life and tennis club called the Racquet Club close to the train. Rode the BTS all the time too. Phuket needs a train bc the traffic can be pretty bad. I actually miss Thailand everyday. I would never retire to Florida or AZ. Go to Phuket for a week and then Bangkok. I recommend staying near the BTS. I will skip Bangkok next time but will go to Phuket. I have friends there. I will also visit Hau Hin. It looks less congested. I'm excited to swim in the ocean there and PRAY there is tennis!!! Thx for the video

[@jonnyasia]

Hello thank you for the comment, part 2 is being released tonight and I will be showing the sports center here that has 10 tennis courts so I have you covered. 👍😊

[@brianquigley6862]

thx for the reply. I look forward to your video. I think prices are going up in the hot spots. I noticed this in February 2023 when I was in Phuket and Bangkok. My guess is Hau Hin will become expensive. Forbes will put it on the Map even more. Real Estate will shoot up. Simple supply/demand. Buy now before prices shoot up. I would never consider Panama. The tennis is so undeveloped. For some reason Thailand embraces tennis. Have you heard of a city in NE called Roiet?

[@williamgrundler5381]

Outstanding. Be there soon!!

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you William glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for watching.

[@gjeess1]

Hi Jonny, a couple of questions: 1) does China have a big influence politically in Thailand? 2) Does Thailand have a good relationship with other asian countries?

[@samsan4644]

1) not as much as in Loas, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Thailand is as close to China as she is to the USA. 2) Yes, we have no problem with other Asian countries. For us Asian, we all know that we are not that rich to go to war with each others. It's a waste of time and money.

[@jonnyasia]

Thailand is everyone’s friend😂

[@harleyss475]

Great vlog as usual jonny

[@jonnyasia]

Many thanks for watching. Have a great weekend.😊

[@harleyss475]

@@jonnyasia You too

[@tomgolab3958]

New sub, thanks for loads of good info. I'm in the Philippines, been here many years, things overall have been ok but I feel I need another place at least for few months out of each year. HUA HIN definitely comes to mind. I will follow you in the future since Liked what I just saw.

[@samivalovirta6062]

Haa! HH is a grrreat place to settle. I just hit 50 and already planning my ”golden years”. And yes, my money goes further in HH than in my native Finland. Also the climate is very very smoothing to my already aching joints… no - not those kinds of joints! 😃 I am hitting HH for a second time this year in December and once again I have a new base for my holiday operations - closer to the beach which is already calling my name! I also love the food scene in HH - wide and brilliant when it comes to variety. You certainly can find almost everything there… my efforts to find a wife have so far gone astray but hey… I have time to search! 😅

[@jonnyasia]

Hua Hin is very popular with Finland 🇫🇮 people you won’t have any problems meeting new friends

[@Constellasian]

Tracy and Ray spends on average $2,200 a month living in a nice place like that? I retired early, left my W2 job last year, and currently looking at overseas places to live for a bit. I have around $10K passive income. I guess I'll be okay in Hua Hin.

[@Celt_Downunder]

Thank you Jonny. 🙏❤️👍🏾

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Jonny

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks for watching

[@geraldballard5070]

Top video as usual Jonny 👍 One issue though, sound kept going up and down

[@jonnyasia]

can you please give me a timestamp. I honestly heard audio problems in editing. With a timestamp I can look at what microphone I was using. Many thanks

[@mrsweeves7035]

More importantly they are still together after so long here. All that temptation of the local flavour.

[@jonnyasia]

i’m sure they won’t have any problems😀

[@Wonderwall36]

Thank you, Jonny, super useful info.

[@jonnyasia]

My pleasure!👍😊

[@jumpinjehoshaphat1951]

If you're 60+ and want the retirement visa, the health insurance requirement is quite expensive and climbs in price every birthday. And I don't think it covers pre-existing conditions either.

[@jonnyasia]

Yes I think you’re correct there it doesn’t cover pre-existing

[@mariettathornton5924]

Love the video Jonny! My husband and I hope that you will do more videos on rentals 😉 Thanks for sharing this vlog 🙏🏼

[@jonnyasia]

Yeah, I might do another real estate video in the coming weeks. I think it’s either gonna be condos or pool villas but many thanks for watching and have a great weekend.

[@Chainyanker007]

About 30+ years ago my Thai friend said he was in some small southern Thailand beach town when he met a retired American guy from PA. The oldster spent 6 mo. a year there and non-winter 6 months back in the states. He lived a comfortable life on very little. Nice part was he had a young mama-San living with him. What am I doing in the US? Lol

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

We had lunch at that market village, really liked that shopping center, overall although only there for 3 nights we think Hua Hin would be great location for a long stay or retirement

[@Digitalnomad8]

Great video Wow thanks for sharing cheers 🥂

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you! Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it Robert 😊

[@billyjohnson9166]

Your the man Jonny

[@jonnyasia]

Cheers Billy, hope you’re well mate. Have a great weekend.

[@raycarbajal7626]

Love the video Jonny, as always very informative….Johnny I noticed your wearing a LA Dodger cap , my Hometown team , let’s go Dodgers ❤ thanks for another great video .

[@jonnyasia]

I know very little about the LA Dodgers but I do know they play baseball. They are very comfortable hats. That’s why I like wearing them. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.👍😊

[@Truthseeker371]

If you want hassle and bustles of Bangkok, it only takes three and half hours by car/train from Hiahin. Beaches and mountains are near by Huahin. If you don't like innundating Westerners, you can go to Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Kan, Petchaburi for more rural Thai living. It's always helpful to speak some Thai. This way, you can interact with the locals. Life in Hiahin is great, if you like swimming, eating, and doing your own things. I know you can do it in other places, too.

[@tonyf7997]

Love this vid mate and loved Ray and Tracey you interviewed! Also love the fact they are living their dream for $US2000 per months and hats off to Tracey for getting braces in retirement! You are def making me think now mate! Would have love to know what pension they are on p.a !!

[@jonnyasia]

Ray worked with UPS for many years so his pension actually comes from that. I’m sure if you’re start watching the videos they might disclose more in the coming months. Many thanks for watching.

[@oderblock]

it is not jealousy, it is a reasonable question to ask if one may get bored living in hua hin. i live here and i can tell you: you have a lot of time. sometimes not so easy. besides that: always nice to have a female boss in the relationship.

[@jonnyasia]

There’s a big difference in between questioning and stating

[@craigchapman9685]

Excellent jonney very relevant content, information for those of us who are thinking of retirement and don't know where is the best location in thailand.

[@tenawest3811]

First time watcher. Great video, very informative. Will be in HH in March/April to check it out as possible retirement spot. Any chance you know what gym these guys go to, or one that you’d recommend?

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you there are many gyms here, I might actually get a friend to help me with a video for that. Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@tenawest3811]

@@jonnyasia thanks, and I watched some of their videos and found the gym! : )

[@johnmellyn2700]

Great video ,.. thanks for showing the golf course,.. Looks to be in great condition

[@jonnyasia]

Yeah, I think with with low season at the moment and the rain has been getting the course is looking great

[@josiassmith7456]

Hua Hin is awesome but the beach there sucks. It’s covered in crabs and weird blue/silver mosquitoes patrol the water. Never seen those kids of mosquitos and didn’t even know they stay on sea water, but they ruined it for us each time we got in the water. Spent a month there and ended up swimming in the pool most of the time. Therefore, you could stay anywhere else in Thailand with a pool. All you’d miss is a walk on the beach.

[@stwb579]

Johnny, great video! but that train at the start will not take you to Bangkok. It was heading south 😂 Also I don’t want to come over as a smart ass, but …. 03:08 you are at Market Village. Village Market is a supermarket along the road at Monsoon Valley wine bar area. I lived in Spain for almost 18 years. Hua Hin is better.

[@jonnyasia]

lol well spotted. Yes, sometimes I get them mixed up. It’s actually Villa Mart next to the MoonSun Valley.👍😃

[@gastongeneral6861]

Very cool. I liked the happy people interview. They are well sorted ;-)

[@chriss7213]

Awesome information! Great Video mate TY

[@Robbie-fn4dj]

Love the channel, just back from phuket and booked already for Bangkok to hua hin, great informative video Just subscribed 😊

[@johnmac4843]

Jonny left you a message below, would appreciate your reply, also how does the Visa stand if I want to live in Hua Hin - I have heard very technical

[@jonnyasia]

Hi John, my apologies for missing your last message regarding visa. There are many KZbin videos covering this topic; it just depends on what visa you are looking for. For yourself, I am guessing retirement. I actually did a part 2 of this video covering visas, etc. If you go to timestamp 00:06:02, you will get more information regarding visa agents, etc. Please find attached link [kzbin.info/www/bejne/nom8YohjfJVsadEsi=7JmP8QJvHnbgCqkQ]. Thank you very much for watching, and I hope all is well and good in Tweed Heads. Regards Jonny

[@nickmondo222]

I just had inguinal hernia surgery at the Hua Hin government hospital. 19,000 baht including VIP room for 2 nights. If self funding you can go there.

[@jonnyasia]

Sorry to hear about your surgery. I hope you’re feeling better. Good to hear about Huahin hospital. It just gives people more choices. Thanks for the comment.👍😊

[@KingRisen-g1n]

I guess Pattaya does not make the list since its a bit slizzy, its still one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Pattaya is getting more expensive these days compared to 10 years back. Hua Hin is a lovely place I visited 20 years back and had a great time, I plan to visit when I come to Thailand on my next trip. Great video

[@jonnyasia]

Agree with you there 👍😊

[@KingRisen-g1n]

@@jonnyasia They used to have a catamaran from Pattaya to Hua Hin several times per day, I think they have cancelled it when I visited in March this year, hopefully they bring it back, its a better way to get there rather then on road.

[@Radio280]

Pattaya or Hua Hin? I am torn 💔 between those two

[@themountainwanderer]

Amazing. I just paid US$22 for a no frills plate of Pad Kra Pao at a low end eatery here (after tax and tip). I could have 10 meals for that in Hua Hin.

[@HandsONreviews4u]

So GLAD THAILAND REJECTS DOGS as a homeowner in MOST CASES, noise is a HUGE FACTOR for a lot of Americans living there

[@gordonmcleod1662]

Jonny give some love to Ricky in Isaan , his a Ozzy and going though a tuff time , ( and you might be able to give him some advice how to get his KZbin channel going) cheers Maca from Melbourne

[@philliproberts7294]

Yes great idea he needs all the help he can get a month ago I was very jealous of his life not anymore poor bugger ❤

[@jonnyasia]

Hi Gordon I have actually reached out & given my condolences &!said if he needs me just to reach out. Things are still pretty raw so I will give him sometime and contact him again in a few weeks or so. But a very tragic story RIP 🙏

[@goedelite]

A retiree who receives Social Security benefits, a State of Florida benefits , and other taxable income needs to know when moving to another country what taxes he would have to pay to the new country of residence in addition to the US taxes he is still required to pay to the USA, whether in the US or residing outside the US. If he has to pay full taxes to both the new and old countries, that could erase some or all of the lower costs of living in the new country. What information can Forbes give me about this problem?

[@willsmith39]

That new Bangkok to Hua Hin high speed train is going to make a MASSIVE difference to Hua Hin. Good and bad potentially. At the moment getting there is a pretty knackering taxi ride, a really uncomfortable old school train that shakes you to pieces and takes almost 5 hours or a flight where you spend longer getting to a from airport and all usual airport hassles. A 2 hour comfortable modern train puts hua hin very much in easy reach BUT means tons more weekend break tourists from Bangkok. Will really help local economy but will likely make the place a lot less chilled

[@kmichael1850]

I am guessing it will still be 2.5 - 3 hours on the train to be honest. One other benefit coming is the elevated highway construction out of Bangkok towards Hua Hin is estimated to make the drive 25-30% faster than it is currently, and should be done by 2025. So that's very promising and should make the drive down much easier.

[@willsmith39]

@@kmichael1850 Interesting about the highway - cheers

[@Jack-2day]

This new train will quickly change Hua hin..so looking for a place just out of town maybe a good consideration.. (first trip to Thailand was ‘80, so am well aware of how fast it can happen nowadays) Cheers

[@michaelhollyman377]

Going back in February can’t wait 😁

[@tony-ce7qp]

very nice people....wow!

[@jimbabos8195]

Great video Jonny , good information regards Arpad Jim Australia

[@jonnyasia]

Thanks Jim much appreciated 🙏😊

[@alunedited4545]

Hey Johnny, hope this finds you doing well. I must say that I am preferring these styles of videos, much more than the drunken jackass videos. You’ve matured quite well in the last little while.

[@jonnyasia]

Thank you I appreciate the feedback ❤️🙏

[@thenewforestpizzaco.4997]

Hey Jonny, My husband and I spend 3 months every winter January-April in Thailand, we are in English and young 50 somethings! We usually stay in Koh Samui or Phuket and fancy a change. We have been watching your channel and would love some advise with areas to rent in Hua Hin as we have never been before and plan to come out next year - 2025. We definitely like peace & quiet, a new villa with a pool and easy access by scooter to restaurants and the beach. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.