Flat Broke, Living in Thailand...

Today for me marks exactly 3 years since I made the move to Thailand!
It has been a wild adventure, as someone who moved out here with next to nothing. Today, I wanted to show what life was like for me living on very little money as a digital Nomad in Bangkok. I show my first apartment I moved into and share stories of my move here. I also show what it is like to live here on a very small budget, I was living in Thailand on under $1000 per month.
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[@carsonojenic3593]

Congratulations on 3 years. I've been watching for about a year and have really enjoyed your channel. You are a smart, creative, well spoken young man and I'm sure you'll see continued success. Your films show how hard you work and how much you are enjoying your life. I visited Thailand a couple of times over forty years ago and loved it. Keep living the dream!

[@keisone]

Oh that’s so nice, thank you so much 😊😊

[@malcolmlewis4278]

I moved to Thailand with my wife pregnant and 14 thousand Australia dollars in my pocket. So I remember the days when I was budgeting for a family of three. They were the best days and like your video showed plenty to do and plenty of good cheap food. My income went up substantially and I decided to move to Pattaya. I spent 4 years down there drinking like a fish and decided to move back to Australia before I was sent back in a pine box. Definitely a better lifestyle in Bangkok and if I had not gone to Pattaya I would probably still be in Thailand. Your mate will find it a lot harder in Pattaya then Bangkok.

[@keisone]

Yeah, I would love to live near the beach, but the temptations of Pattaya scare me hahah

[@user-ic2hz2ib6c]

Def sink or swim in Pattaya, I see many people fall into the black hole of vices and partying... Fortunately I don't take drugs and have great discipline, with a bit of self control this place is amazing!

[@christaylor7049]

Thailand ok, but most of the women are ridiculously just after cash, Philippines less expensive

[@rzadigi]

I’ve been following you since the beginning and love seeing your growth and all your work paying off. And you seemed to have chosen the best time to start a KZbin channel when everyone around the world was locked down watching KZbin and wishing for better days. Keep living your dream brother. I hope to move there in ten years or so when we leave Japan ❤️🙏

[@PK-nm8wu]

Cool to see your beginnings. You have done pretty well for yourself. Many people could not have managed a budget so well. Nice to see your plan worked out!

[@keisone]

Thank you so much! It was sink or swim really and I REALLY didn’t want to leave Thailand to go back to Australia haha

[@nixworld767]

I retired here full-time from the US on March 11. Jomtien. I crossed paths with you on Soi 7, Jomtien during Songkran as you enjoyed yourself overlooking the street at Emily's Bar & Restaurant. Spoke very briefly. I've really enjoyed your channel and have learned a great deal. This is my week to encounter youtubers I think. Was having an ice cream near the beach and crossed paths with another vlogger. It's fun spotting you guys out here. Where are you Lucas?? 🤔

[@keisone]

Ah that’s awesome! Yeah Emily is my go-to! Love that place 😊

[@petepana1140]

Hey adam is there a place in pattaya to renew australian passport

[@jimcolless6931]

@@petepana1140Bangkok Australian embassy

[@rotimi22]

Congrats Keis! It was cool to take a walk down memory lane. I think I watched every single one of your videos and Dan the Man in the beginning. It's been cool to see the evolution and growth of your channel and you as a person.

[@escapethechase]

Wow man, you have me thinking I've been overthinking this decision for too long lol. I still have a couple responsibilities here at home to take care of, but after a few months I think I'll be ready to take the leap over the pond! Will be watching more of your channel as a resource!

[@AjayRohaz]

Great Video ! It is great to see folks like you do well with the efforts you have put in !! Keep it up dude and love the videos !

[@moonflow5133]

Really cool seeing how you lived in the early days! 1.5 Years ago you inspired me to come out here too. Saving over 50% of my income whilst living in the coolest city is the dream! Nice condo with pool and gym too. Feel so grateful every day I wake up here. Thailand rules!

[@keisone]

Ah I love hearing stories like this!! Glad ur doing well here 😊

[@gabres19871]

Try chiangmai 😉u would love it

[@teckin139]

Congrats on your success sir. You always go to the coolest and interesting places off the tourist beaten path, I love it.

[@EricD_]

Great content. Been subscribed and watching for a while now.

[@ashleyupshall7641]

God on you Keis. Your content is always worth watching.

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jaychung9756]

Very cool of you to breakdown all the financial details. I like your delivery also

[@phuketprivateisland441]

Respect the grind Adam, and one of the best "how much to live in Thailand" videos. I bet you are inspiring the next generation of dreamers. You are really are living it and I enjoy you sharing it.

[@keisone]

Thank you so much! That’s always been the goal too, to inspire others to make a leap of faith 😊

[@christiansantiago7935]

This is great news. If you really want it, you can do it! Keep up the great work 👍🏽.

[@keisone]

That’s exactly right!!

[@louis20122]

You are such an inspiration. Full of positivity and bravery.

[@curtchesnutt4992]

Happy Anniversary mate. And...smart move not picking up the credit cards....you HAVE been in Thai for a while.....

[@staciaohira]

this was a great video of wonderful reflection of your life congratulations on living your dream

[@jonhobson3592]

Good video , I pressed the button & rolled the dice 🎲, 15 months later all still ok & happy 😊. Yes , sometimes it says it’s going to rain ☔️ and doesn’t .. then it does 😅 & plentiful

[@slipnslide9308]

Good onya Keis giving Sam a shout out. Nice vid mate

[@keisone]

Cheers matey!

[@EarthCamper]

Adam, thank you for sharing. This is truly inspiring for any one thinking to start yt channel 👍👍👍

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@1960tiffany]

That restaurant by the Klong is one of our faves. We went there last week when we stayed at Bang Kapi while checking out where my wife's family used to live. Staying for 5 months this year, driving around the country. Staying on the coast near Rayong for a week or so at the moment before maybe heading over to Koh Chang. Our 5 month holiday usually costs us about AUD $12,000, driving around in our own car which we leave here when back on the gold coast.

[@mclarenF1race]

Thanks for an insight into your first few years in BKK Adam! Very inspirational 👍🍻

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@GoneAdrift]

Flawless production! I don't know how long it took you to plan, shoot and edit that beast, I'll assume about 5 minutes, but it would've taken me 3 full days 🐌🐌🐌 Sound info & advice within!

[@keisone]

Hahaha naaaah your vid is very detailed and awesome to watch (u just spend too much hahaha)

[@dragonflame9615]

amazing too see how you started one thing for me that I see is even on a tight budget like you had you still had a amazing time! rent was paid and it was a nice condo, you ate out all 3 meals of the day and it was good food and even had some left if you wanted to have some fun on the weekend! you hear more and more from the west stories of how people right now like me are paying 90% or more on just there rent and food, not even having enough money left to enjoy life its so nice to see that there's parts of the world out there that you can live on a budget and have a amazing time! also side note any updates on just Dan? I know he had a issue with his KZbin channel any world on if he's planning to come back to KZbin??

[@oliverforsyth3411]

F'n awesome video bro havnt watched in a while but this content is fire bro! Keep up the hustle jelly as from Aus!

[@keisone]

Thanks brother!!

[@carpo35]

It’s been good to follow the journey 👍

[@keisone]

Thanks for following along mate!!

[@jayboy.23]

great video just got back damnn it was hot couldn't believe it

[@keisone]

Yeah right? It’s been brutal!

[@trippinwitgeorge]

Amazing video dude. Super inspirational, especially hearing how you came over and wasn't even monetised yet. Mad how quick your YT earnings scaled up! I am averaging about $12pm at the moment, so trying not to spend it all at once. Always inspirational broo, cheers!

[@keisone]

Thank you, I was all in at the beginning, thankfully it all worked out 😊

[@colski222]

Good for you Keis. Taking Risks in life can be good. People get in a rut, and are scared of spreading their wings. Glad it all worked out for you.👍✌️✊

[@THEALKYL]

0,15 Euro cents for a bottle of water at a major chain convenience store is actually all you need to know about budgeting for Thailand: you can make it work, but anyone should have some kind of travel insurence, always have enough savings to get back home and never overstay your welcome (visa).

[@Darryl_Smith]

Must have been one of your first subs - could not come over for a holiday from UK so lived vicariously through you - and many others. Now I am retired in LOS and loving it. Slightly better budget too!!!

[@keisone]

Ah awesome man thank you!! And thank you for sticking around so long! Lol

[@Davrosss]

Great video mate ✌️

[@keisone]

Cheers matey!

[@simonnz7193]

You have done very well bro. Moving and starting during covid would have helped, with many unable to travel but interested in how things are in Thailand. Thats not taking anything away from your hard work, keep it up and best of luck.

[@keisone]

Thank you so much! Yeah it was a great time to be here too, everywhere was empty lol

[@mortonmedia]

Man this is epic! True inspiration

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SweetJennyFan]

Good on you Dude for taking the leap.

[@jamesboon6046]

Great video dude!

[@bradley_Bradley]

Hey Adam … once you learn your way around BKK you can find many inexpensive authentic Thai places to eat. It was good to see Dan at the end of the Vid ! Tell him I said Hello! Big ups to both you guys !!!

[@PREPFORIT]

I remember those videos. It did help me decide to travel l to Thailand/ Pattaya. and have fun within a budget. Now Thailand is the only place I visit every year. I love it and I will retire there. I remember in your videos just how nice the majority of Thais are..

[@keisone]

Ah that’s awesome man, yeah this really is a special place, and doesn’t need to be expensive too 😊

[@lenseofficial]

the wet season isn't even bad bro, its so nice and cool i love it

[@keisone]

It’s 35 degrees with 80% humidity and raining today haha nothing about that is nice lol

[@LifeNkuwait123]

Hope the weather doesn’t affect my flight to BKK this weekend..This will be my first trip to BKK not to Thailand.Informative and insightful video as always Keis.

[@keisone]

Thanks mate! You should be fine, the rain usually doesn’t stay around long

[@Rigs_1980]

Enjoy your time. I just got back. I miss it already.

[@montydiaz306]

Godbless happy it worked out good and you are.living the dream

[@jonhobson3592]

A good area for sure you started off in , I go often walking 🚶‍♀️ & some great meals for 40-70b 😊

[@ezequielventura2632]

Good job Bro! Greetins from Brazil!

[@keisone]

Thank you! I need to visit Brazil someday 😊

[@nickdawson9236]

lovely art sense and awareness wildlife / graffiti / sculpture fab mate

[@MrsKeis]

Great job babe 🎉

[@TheEyesofOwen]

Cracking video looks like you have a great lifestyle

[@louis20122]

12:48 such a nice cozy place.

[@jonathanjameschapman-lim2959]

Thank you Adam for another great video. Hope I can have a beer with you someday. I just got back from Bangkok too. Attended the Bangkok HotRod and Custom Show. Take care keep producing amazing content. 🙏krup😉🤙

[@keisone]

Oh cool, I was there too, super cool show!! I really enjoyed it 😊

[@jayguru6939]

Another great video Adam.. makes me miss Thailand 🇹🇭.. what happened to your mates ytc aka dantheman?? Can’t see it anymore

[@mariovandenhovel1341]

Nice vlog❤

[@theresafry3514]

Congratulations!

[@originalbudstar]

dude love watching your journey next time i see you will have to say hello

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@brucef310]

I didn't know you were doing that well so fast on KZbin. I remember speaking to you briefly on Sukhumvit about your KZbin channel and you told me that you crack the code really fast. You most definitely did because most other KZbin channels did not blow up that fast or anywhere near that at all.

[@notthesamecc1927]

THAT MUST HAVE BEEN A FUN JOURNEY BACK. CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCCESSES. STUPID CAPS LOCK. :)

[@jb13942]

Time sure does fly. Feels like you’ve been in Thailand a lot longer than 3 years

[@keisone]

For me too man!!

[@Skip224]

That's crazy knowing you started/risked 10k and you made a income off KZbin! What a life 👌

[@keisone]

Thanks mate! The power of self belief 😊

[@Skip224]

@@keisone that's very true bro! I'm also shocked at how well KZbin pays, even from the beginning. Quality video keep them coming🤙

[@alexlim6576]

Hi mate great video. Where is your best mate you podcast with ? I forgot his channel on KZbin 😂

[@Jason-zh7wo]

Awesome! i cant beleive your youtube income went up that quick! how many subs did you have when you started getting sponsership offers?

[@keisone]

I think it took until around 20k subs, maybe more.. I had offers before that, but they weren’t very good or worth it in my opinion..

[@torres8988]

Man that's crazy you lived that long on so little, really makes me want to do the same now, just got no clue about what I need to do, can be quite daunting and I'm not even talking about the financial side. I'm from Australia as well, is there any forms/documents/tax stuff you need to do or fill out and send to the Australian government if your going to live overseas for more than 6 months or a year? Or do you avoid those things by making sure you visit Australia at least once every 6 months, that way they see it as just a holiday?

[@Airflareairchair]

Dope bro keep it up

[@keisone]

Thanks brother!!

[@jadejones4771]

Your videos always make me hungry 😂

[@Mikamichae]

Damn, im going out to thailand with around 8.5k gbp and felt it might not be enough This video reassured me a bit

[@EmpowerWave-ol2ol]

Bangkok is so safe never had any issues there great people.

[@sanynews1087]

Can you please explain me how long can you extend visa or did you go out of country and re-enter every two months ?

[@mikaelgummo1154]

I lived on around 8000 THB including rent, including visa cost and visa extension, including everything. But this was 10 years ago.

[@shanetravel]

I was just there for 3 weeks about 2 weeks ago now. its sad. i cant wait to come back. goign to come back in jan / feb i think. weather might be better because it was hot as shit haha. (apr 22 - may 10)

[@marsdroid1]

Thanks for the guides , just wondering in a City ,How bad is rainy season ...should we give it a miss if possible?

[@mattivirta]

rainy season mean rain ewery day 5 minit and thats all.

[@GG-jq9hb]

Have you made a video already talking about visa recommendations for staying long term, 6 months to 1 year? Iv been visiting for years but always done the visa exemption then extending 1 month, but unsure should I get a ltr visa or non o to stay longer term

[@Basman59]

Just discovered this channel - how did I miss it. Great delivery. I know I could easily survive on US$10 a day. 365 baht - coffee 50-60 baht, brekkie, lunch, dinner, 75 baht a piece thats 275-285 so 65-75 baht for say a smoothie or something. Very doable if you don't eat western and lets be honest - why not embrace the food. Your discipline is very commendable!

[@mcb00m]

Border runs/visas put a dent in the budget

[@kimstephens5317]

Aced it again Adam. When i die i want to come back as you !!!!

[@keisone]

Haha, you can make your dreams happen too!! 💪

[@EmpowerWave-ol2ol]

Wow well done

[@ilikeramyeon]

i've just listed some jobs available in June in Thailand and Malaysia, for Nationals and Nomads.

[@drewcorry5056]

How many credit cards were there?? Absolutely looked like rain soaking the glass from the train you were on. Congrats on 3 yrs. Yum Yum chirpy pork and duck. I would have washed it down with 2 sodas. Outstanding Look Back

[@tonyh6846]

Cheers mate, 🙂

[@KwilliamsFLA]

I’m here in Pattaya, and I still haven’t found those little Rockstar cans!.? Any ideas please? I had them last year

[@keisone]

Think they discontinued them here! If ur here a while u can buy energy drinks online from lazada!

[@muajin]

So i'm looking into apartments when I move there. 5-7k bath with a decent place that has a pool facility should be fine with me. I'm not a spending guy. I don't like bars, partying, paying FL's or women. I do love traveling though. That's where my spending money goes to. Figure meal budget for 300-350 a day is more than enough.

[@thesilk1954]

Congrats man just found your channel (Subscribed). Dope Video. Question: How did you get a visa to stay in thailand for so long? Cheers from the Philippines. Also if you care to disclose: What was your subsciber count and rough view count per video to be earning 2kUSD a month?

[@Paradise385]

Living my dream, I want to leave Germany and live for some time in Thailand. Sadly I cant find a good way to make money during my travels.. Building up my YT Channels , but sadly it woudlnt be enough to make a proper living. You have any recommendation maybe ? I really really cant take my country nomore, Im depressed since im back , even more then before. Also my GF lives in Thailand , which makes stuff even harder.. P.S: You painted Graffiti as well back in the days ? Cause of your YT Channel name :)

[@keisone]

Yeah man, was into graffiti many many years ago.. I have a course on KZbin if you are interested, link in the description 😉 Hope you can get back out here soon mate!

[@Paradise385]

@@keisone Haha no thanks man, Im fine. I paint for over a decade already, but after my last bust I focused more on making money then Graffiti ☺

[@keisone]

Noooo the course is about KZbin lol

[@stokeandspoke1177]

GREAT video man. Love the editing with the music.

[@jduncan48]

Ok great production. But…same omission as other budgeteers…what about cost of visa? Cost of streaming? Cost of health care or medicines? Is that in your 1500 budget?

[@keisone]

That was yeah, visa was part of the fixed cost, after all the fixed costs, I was left with that budget for spending 😊

[@Dennymcintyre536]

Does Dan have a new channel? haven't seen anything from him in ages

[@razmos1]

Well done mate! Panang gai.Aloh maak

[@kellywalker4494]

Asoke pier? I’ve lived in Bangkok for 2 years and I didn’t even know there is such a thing.

[@keisone]

Yeah man right near Phetchaburi MRT station!

[@marcanthonyskidmore4131]

Same as living in the West Midlands. Food shopping of 1000 baht per week. About 24 quid.

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

In the UK???😮

[@marcanthonyskidmore4131]

@@user-bg2ig5xc3e Yep. West Bromwich close to Birmingham.

[@karanchandnani8169]

Your first condo, area name? I Didn't get it

[@Skenners]

youve changed a heap, not just in style, but your personality from your early vids. i remember watching your early stuff and thinking that you sucked! glad i kept watching because you got better and better and it was also great to meet you and sammy. both your vids are excellent and often highly informative. big time congrats on 3 years!

[@PREPFORIT]

You always suck.

[@keisone]

Haha awesome, I did suck at the beginning, but I was a man on a mission… still am 😉

[@Skenners]

@@keisone youre doing really well, keep it up!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

We moved to Philippines same month in 2021, we also had the quarantine period and as husband and wife had to be in separate hotel rooms...so STUPID haha

[@DirtyLurker1]

When doing this budget, did you tip? Or account for tipping? Coming from America, I would not feel right, not tipping something for the staff. Wondering if that would add in a few baht more a day?

[@keisone]

Nah, tipping is not a thing here for general restaurants.. if you go to a place and someone is topping up your drinks and personally looking after them a small tip is ok, a large tip is seen as rude and condescending.. But these places I ate breakfast and lunch, locals dont tip.. I did however tip my grab rider 20 baht because it was raining and I feel bad for them riding in the rain to deliver food..

[@mattivirta]

Any normal country all world NOT have tip culture, only idiot america have. restaurant workers have normal good salary not need tip, if restaurant owner not can pay normal good salary have better owner end all busines and go to working factory.

[@robbatayaki5505]

careful with the oil for the omelet

[@muajin]

I'm an nft artist but it doesn't make a lot. My youtube channel isn't monetized yet, so that'll take awhile.

[@danielj3010]

ly guys

[@Brock_S]

Hi Keis, Which program to use for video editing?

[@keisone]

Final Cut for me, but they are all pretty much the same 😊

[@Brock_S]

@@keisone Did it take you a long time to learn to use it well? I'm debating whether it's worth $300 or if CapCut or iMovie is good enough.

[@keisone]

Definitely go CapCut, it’s free and great 😊

[@lmapicas3279]

Gee I thought the whole video was going to be about Sam but good to see he gets a mention coz he is Sam right

[@keisone]

🤣🤣🤣

[@smithwesson8667]

Do you ever think about living in Korea again ? Should make a video talking about what it was like and why you decided to leave Korea.

[@keisone]

I would love to someday.. I didn’t decide to leave Korea, I got stuck out of there when they went into lockdown and I couldn’t get back to my home there haha

[@hana3944500]

But I also miss Dan

[@michaelnewton9341]

Really wanted to watch this but only got as far as 2:18 because of the extremely annoying music.

[@HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG]

Thank you very much for staying in Thailand. The pandemic time Covid.🙏❤️Adam Keis 1👍✌️🍻

[@keisone]

Thank you! I love it here 😊

[@mattivirta]

Covid have far away history today.

[@dksharron]

Eighty thousand subscribers coming soon.

[@keisone]

Yessssssir!!

[@thefunkydibben7969]

what visa is everyone getting to be able to stay for years?

[@mattivirta]

1 year o-a visa, need be 800 000 baht in bank account in thailand 3 month before and 3 month after make visa.

[@thefunkydibben7969]

@@mattivirta could you just get a student visa

[@mattivirta]

@@thefunkydibben7969 i not need but can take if have hired work to school, i come my home village school redtor come ask me can i go teach to school childrens englih, but i need say not can, my english not good and how teach if not can speak Thai any. not possiple. and today studen visa peoples checking lot immigration police go to school check can you teach syudent and have you education papers good can be teacher, not easy take today. lot has catch and kicked out off Thailand fake teachers.