The MOST Difficult Part of Living in Thailand... Tax, Visa, Relationships..

Today I address what it's Really like living in Thailand in 2024.
In this Q&A Video, I answer a bunch of questions sent in to me, sharing the good, bad, and ugly of life as an expat living in Bangkok in 2024. Living as a digital nomad in Thailand has it's challenges and I dive into them in this video.
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[@phuketprivateisland441]

You closing in on 100k...that will be a pretty cool day. Be proud of you.

[@keisone]

Thanks man, it’s on the way!!

[@innateinterests1826]

Love the way your channel has grown!

[@passportmarc]

Great questions ! Great answers ❤

[@allenlim9634]

Great values will surely steadily sustain us over the long term. Cheers..you did it !

[@toddsellars4694]

Don't go bro. Stay there Keis and don't leave. You will be glad you did. For Visa and Taxes just consult with reputable well established Thai professional who can help you

[@audiob2027]

If living in Thailand is difficult for ya, you ain't doing it right.

[@keisone]

That’s exactly right mate!!

[@BLACKEYETHAI]

Truth 🙏🏽

[@marcuspearson87]

Bars!

[@bangkokbob2849]

Tourists shouldn't have a problem bouncing in and out of the country. New visa on entry unless they start to ask you what you're doing here and refuse you entry has happened to quite a few tourists over the years be careful.

[@armunro]

Why I moved out of Bangkok: tired of sitting in traffic jams, black feet when wearing flip flops, people putting their dogs out to poo in the side streets so they are full of dog poo, pollution, costs, and city people not as friendly as country people. Sounds like I am complaining but I did stay over 10 years and did have a wonderful time.

[@assail]

love these vids adam. can wait to see what you got in stored in your thai travels. :)

[@alex_blokker]

I just moved to Thong Lor area. For me it's a perfect balance, but a little pricey. I tried living in the Nana/Asoke area but it became too intense for me.. you need to find the neighborhood that fits you, there's so many options for every lifestyle.

[@philt6470]

Great to see things are going well for you Adam. Just got home from there on Tuesday. Spent most of my time in rural Thailand with my gf & it is sooo much different to the tourist locations. Had a great time but have to say I enjoy my soft bed & not the hard as a rock mattress's in the country side. Good vid with good answers. 👍

[@keisone]

Oh nice, yeah a good bed is non negotiable hahaha I have stayed in some brutal hotel beds lol

[@drewcorry5056]

Outstanding All Around

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

Have a nice day @ Adam , nice content 😊👍❤️🎊🎉

[@vktravellog1242]

Oh my God you saw my question! Thank you for answering it! I am so glad you are diversifying your income! I believe tough times are coming. I can see you moving to Pattaya. Bangkok can be fun once in a while but everyday with all the people and traffic can be suffocating

[@cjack202003]

Speak for yourself. I lived in Bangkok for a year. Straight loved it. Will be moving back for at least another year.

[@philgroombridge9216]

You are brilliant i love watching your videos

[@user-wz6qy2bi2k]

Keis the view you choose is great. Where did you shoot this video with the river next to you? Cheers mate

[@daveaway]

Content suggestion. I would be interested in the tech you use to film your vlogs. All of it. The helmet with camera attachments. The good and bad of the mics you use on and off the moto. What tech you use, accessories, things you like and/or wish you had. Leave links in bio so people can easily buy them. Great vlogs bro. Keep up the good work.

[@tonyh6846]

Cheers mate, 🙂

[@wimsmedia]

Good info man.. I'm not a fan of the brand videos however this video is awesome man.. keep it up

[@keisone]

well you have 11k subscribers, when the brands start calling, you might change your tune haha cheers though man!

[@EarthCamper]

I saw Margaritas in paradise channel.. Tom lives in Pattaya n he has Isuzu dmax n he hauls a bike in the back of the truck n goes all over Thailand. Like that option.

[@keisone]

Yeah that’s the dream!

[@PedrosmsPedrosms]

Kies, I always get my Thai lady to negotiate. I stay out of sight, and when she's happy, stiches up the price, she calls me, and the look is priceless!!😂

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... yes: Happy wife, lucky life

[@shacoeuw9634]

Epic video as always , where can i buy those shirts ? :)

[@jimgoodreau1245]

Relationships in Thailand are easy, keep them short time!

[@SofiaSupichaya]

As a Thai, reading this makes me hate all the male foreigners in Thailand.

[@howtomoderate]

The two biggest issues with Thailand are the lack of freedom of speech and the visas.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Just like this channel. Deleting comments.

[@MarkMakYT]

Another quality video Adam! Your statement about the guy who said he "almost" moved to Thailand before inspired me to start my youtube channel in Thailand and do a video everyday for as long as i can... I know it wont be easy, but that's what separates the great content creators from everyone else. Keep up the good work and thanks for the videos.

[@keisone]

Awesome bro! Daily is the way to go, how is it going so far?

[@MarkMakYT]

@@keisone i’m still on the planning phase, selling things here in America and doing alot of research in the youtube algorithm and studying videography. I will be moving to Thailand on the first of september.

[@keisone]

Dope man! Shameless plug here but I sell a course on KZbin and share literally everything I know, it’s cheap, it’s like 500 baht

[@MarkMakYT]

@@keisone no shame at all bro, i’ll definitely buy the course and support the channel. How do i buy it? I didn’t see a link on the channel.

[@keisone]

www.udemy.com/course/theblueprint/?referralCode=92E00E69BCA7082DCE0F

[@leebryantravels]

Oh nan, going to miss the bangkok videos but will enjoy the pattaya ones 😎☀️

[@paulcurwen6059]

Koh Kood in low season having just returned,........a lot of places and amenities in the resorts are closed (i.e on-site convenience shops, room service) dining hours are also restricted to around 8pm for last orders. If the weather is poor there isn't a great deal to do it is also one of the most sparsely populated islands so on the flip side very little traffic and it is a paradise.

[@vs123]

Beautiful parks

[@keisone]

Yeah I love Benjakitti on a nice day!

[@brucealthaus256]

Keis, great video! What is Dan’s KZbin channel…. Can’t find it

[@leestephenfitzpatrick6373]

Koh Kud is amazing, I'm not really into the island's, so only booked Koh Kud for 4 nights, big mistake. You'll love it.

[@colinmoore747]

Can i just ask where you get your tshirts from? The one like in the video with longer sleeves?

[@Consumer11]

Always an interesting video thanks mate

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@vintageexcellence]

12:56 rumor has it that new government in a year or so will allow you to bring your MR2 into Thailand under new rules - only 100% import tax and weekend only registration. So we will see what happens with that. I do Porsche, have a few great ones over here in California, I’ll move full time to Bangkok soon (I hope). I’d hate to leave all my cars at home and buy a lesser car for more money in Thailand but that is the curse of car addiction. Otherwise you can buy a low cost car in Thailand and modify it - like Chad’s car. Everything is cheaper in Thailand except the cars 😢

[@InkedupandReckless]

True freedom not knowing what day it is. keep doing what you are doing Adam. i cant wait to get back to Thailand

[@csglackin6490]

Mr 2 so funny I owned a mark 1 , bought. New, most fun I ever had, even driving in US snow . How to learn to drift car!

[@mariettathornton5924]

Great Q & A!!! Thanks for posting this video 😊

[@keisone]

Thank you so much 😊

[@marsdroid1]

great video thanks for the heads up !

[@keisone]

Thank you!!

[@Max-om5gh]

How often do you re visit Australia? Do you miss it at all?

[@rolandcastelino1053]

Great work mate. Always look forward and love watching your videos. Keep up the fantastic work. Hope to see you one day in Thailand. Cheers 🍻

[@joebryant7112]

Always enjoy your content! Keep up the good work!

[@kanenstuff]

Korea is great I go for work sometimes in the Myeongdong area as its the printing district as well as the high end district. Its a great place to visit a bit expensive but work pays so doesnt matter. Thailand is better for me even though Im a aussie expat in KL.

[@I_m_Konstantin]

Hello everyone from Phuket Thailand 👋

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

If you want to buy a Hilux, please wait until the new version comes in a few months. Completly new developed and hybrid and full EV available. Also the 2nd hand prices will drop. The current model has just an old fashion 5 gear automatic.

[@mikedezo424]

Koh kood was my favourite island in January I went. Incredible uncrowded beaches lined with palm trees. Awesome spot if you want to chill and disconnect

[@torturedsoul8066]

Germany has legal weed, autobahn and Nürburgring and red light districts in some areas. and bier. lots of bier. but you only stay 90 days in a 6 month period. so limited time in the E.U.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... yes, very good beer and bratwurst and döner kebab and unlimited speed on the highways and almost no accidents.

[@jakejohnson8480]

Have u ever collaborated with Chad from cb media? I like both your guys content! Keep it up 🤙

[@keisone]

Never collaborated, hung out a bunch though 😊

[@hellouser666]

I am eyeing silver MR2 :P

[@Chris-zu4es]

Adam where do I find the 7,something % beers I Thailand? I can only find the watered out stuff on 7 eleven

[@emptyemptiness8372]

You can't , Leo,Chang and Singha are all around 4.2%,maybe a $10 can of craft beer from Pattaya will be 6% otherwise you will have to go to a German restaurant and pay $20 for a bottle of imported stronger beer.

[@simoninglis8119]

How is Dan the man? Miss his content

[@Wouter_apac]

Mate…did I miss a video or two?? Happy to see you have a GF there….. keep rocking Mate!

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

I don't think it is difficult. Thais love harmony. My Mekong pearl is most charming creature in universe. All you need for visa is 20k Baht and the right agent and he opens a bank account for you and you get a original visa for a whole year. But you are right that english skills in Thailand are generally very very low.

[@user-fn8kc2ug3s]

Hilux 3.litre I have one great runners and great on diesel ⛽️

[@RelaxationwithComforting-un3ct]

The exotic scenery of foreign countries stimulates my curiosity. I enjoyed watching it!

[@roblista3663]

Hey man, what is the long-term yearly visa that you are on, and what is needed to get it?

[@mcb00m]

Business visa, ask any decent agent and they'll sort you out for around 55k a year

[@notthesamecc1927]

did you give up on the gadget translator thingy?

[@Airflareairchair]

Come back to Korea 🙌🏻

[@sgraham005]

I have lived and worked in 20+ countries. If you are an expat, you are a foreigner by definition especially when you look different. In Africa and even in Italy, I was often seen as a "mark" same in parts of South America I was at risk of being kidnapped..We Western foreigners are considered to be wealthy, technically we come from wealthy countries. Being a "farng" is in my view not unique to Thailand, I never feel unsafe in Thailand (unless I am on a motorcycle). I do agree the traffic in BKK was better during COVID-19 days. ; ) Hope you find the perfect spot. Keep up the good work.

[@richardontube]

Any idea what it would cost to import your car from Oz?

[@peeptbgod7047]

Everyone always leaves Bangkok but always comes back. Trust. Just stay there and travel out

[@caymanredman]

Having travelled around the world and lived in various countries, I can say as a Brit, being overcharged is a thing and not just Thailand. This will happen to most Westerners. It is certainly not on every item and happens occasionally. I would be interested to know if other Asians in Thailand also get overcharged ? Love your video style, keep it.

[@JustinSalisbury-nt7pb]

Koh Kood awesome island, laid back, super clear beaches, ssshhh 🤫🤫

[@keisone]

Yeah it really is, dying to visit!

[@JustinSalisbury-nt7pb]

@@keisone mate down in kood now, saying lots closed probaly not best time, oct - dec better

[@travellife2124]

How much is your yearly visa ?

[@mateskib]

hey mate my name is Brad and I moved to Khon Kaen at the end of 2023. I have the marriage VISA and I work remote for a U.S. company. Can you recommend an accountant/tax attorney I can use to help me with my taxes? I need someone who can interface with the Thai side tax and the U.S. side tax.

[@mythai05]

Leaving your keys with your motorcycle is just asking for trouble. What's the point? How hard is it to put your keys in your pocket? Things are better than they used to be; that's partly because of cameras being everywhere, but things do get stolen here. A helmet of mine got stolen. Luckily, it was just a cheap one. I had a friend whose motorcycle was stolen from the parking lot of the building he lived in. There was a guard posted 24/7 and he didn't leave the keys with the vehicle. That means the thieves came in with a pick-up truck and lifted the bike onto the bed. The guard on duty was fired, and my friend received some compensation from the building owner, but it took months to get it straightened out.

[@user-eq4ky1dh6m]

ไม่มีไหนปลอดภัย100%ครับ ของราคาเล็กน้อย ก็หายได้ เราต้องเก็บรักษาให้ดี อย่าไว้ใจทางอย่าวางใจคน ใช้ชีวิตด้วยความไม่ประมาท ครับ

[@Danishmastery]

What is that lake you’re standing next to?

[@keisone]

Benjakitti park, beautiful on a day like this 😊

[@Danishmastery]

@@keisone thanks 🙏 I’m visiting BKK in August.

[@user-oh6xx6ol3u]

Taking advantage of foreigners and charging them more seems to be a Bangkok and tourist places thing. I live in the north of Thailand (Udon Thani District)​and have never paid more than the locals and have been treated with total respect by the local people! Imo this taking advantage thing is really a Bangkok and tourist area thing.

[@mariovandenhovel1341]

Cool vlog❤

[@ElyssLarkham]

I know you were using Citi Bank for your banking. However, with the change to NAB Australia, which bank do you recommend to withdraw your Australian money into Thai currency without astronomical fees?

[@keisone]

I use the NAB now still, there are no international fees, just ATM fees unfortunately.. usually I just tap with that card where I can and for other payments I transfer to Thai bank using wise

[@morphix007]

Get a travel card. Transfer aud to baht on it With draw as normal No 220baht fee​@@keisone

[@craigdawson7632]

Noodles isnt cooking. You cant get even close to the same quality ordering in. I don't buy things in individual packaging though. So I would never buy takaways that wern't in a packet that was compostable at my home. My food is far higher quality than organic cert in NZ (they lowered the bar for the money)

[@keisone]

Yeah, now we eat really fresh, but I still often buy grab from my local Thai favourites 😊

[@goyoy6433]

True about being taken advantage of. Another creator explained how he was on his motorbike when an underage Thai kid tried to overtake a truck by riding into oncoming traffic and crashed straight into the creator's bike. Not only did the creator have to repair his own bike, but also the kid riding the wrong way bike as well. And too add, the repair shop that fixed the kids' bike made sure to jack up the repair costs.

[@keisone]

Yeah, there is a million stories like this, I hear many privately too, not exclusively a Thailand thing, that would be the case in most countries especially in south east Asia..

[@method341]

Never heard anything like that before

[@user-fn8kc2ug3s]

Price hiking fecking hate it and dual pricing it happens all over Asia I have guides and friends to negotiate on my behalf

[@ChefKinga]

'There are some ppl I have no interest in meeting'... 👀 @ Roberto vs the World 🤣

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Prefer Roberto ti be fair. He doesn’t delete comments because he believes in ‘positivity’

[@PakD3008]

Over expectation, least anticipation of the downside of living here. Resiliance is the key. 😊

[@GoneAdrift]

👍🏻

[@danielj3010]

Oooo soft launch ;)

[@keisone]

Hahaha yes!

[@lenseofficial]

you are not the first person i've heard started in kroea and then came to thailand, why do some influencers go to Korea? what are the benefits?

[@runwader]

what happened to dan, cant find his channel

[@biffer24]

Hahaha lovely pasta

[@keisone]

🤣🤣

[@pryingi]

you mentioned you are on a 1 year visa. Which one?

[@mcb00m]

'Business Visa' most agents can sort it out for around 55k

[@thomasmckenney3518]

What’s your favorite American muscle car?

[@w8ngr]

Leave the key in the bike,,,,, DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES IVE HAD TO GET MINE JUMPED, kick stand goes down and abandon ship 🤣😂😂

[@keisone]

Haha yeah I don’t have the luxury of an electric start so no problems for me 🤣

[@w8ngr]

@@keisone it ends up being left that dead that doesn’t even work, many times have my security guys been like “yea left your keys in bike again, they are in juristic” 🙈

[@russcoaus2043]

😎💯✌️

[@attilab317]

Sorry but learning the local language where you live should be a must. Of course not fluent but still put in some effort. It’s also not about being if you need it or not cause „people speak English“. You learn the language of the country you live in to also show some respect and get immersed in the culture. Unfortunately people who have English as their mother tongue are very lazy with languages but at the same time demand everyone to speak English at their home.

[@Aaron-xc4je]

Mate Bangsaen Toshin" Mini Japan looks amazing place to see if you have a Thai girlfriend or wife get them to call the house room what every place you want to rent

[@keisone]

Yeah! I only just discovered it, keen to see it too 😊

[@ThailandThomas]

I feel Thailand is very safe. More safe than most American cities. But I do know of two people that have had their gold neck chains grabbed by motorcycle riders as they walked down side streets at night in Pattaya and Bangkok.

[@davidb2206]

Mr. Troy Pilkington didn't think so. That was in the daytime. On Sukhumvit. Same with that poor Swiss lady just 100m from her hotel in Phuket.

[@sandgroper1980]

👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

[@keisone]

Yooooo! Beat the bot!! Haha

[@sandgroper1980]

@@keisone The bot destroyer 💪🏼👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

[@harry486]

Are you from the North or South Island of New Zealand?

[@andalan321]

He's from the west island

[@harukakanata9408]

I bet you’re moving to Pattaya xD That’s where I plan to move to within 2 years

[@Scott-Inc.]

Sawadee Krap Sunny Blue Sky Bangkok…🙏

[@keisone]

Loving it!!!

[@SkellyGamingCreates]

If you're going to Koh Kood do not go via speed boat or the boats that look like submarines during wet season. That sea passage is horrendous!

[@keisone]

Noted!! Thank you!! Haha

[@simong7539]

I'm with Brett Dev on the subject of learning Thai - just learn the basics because if you get fluent you'll know what the locals are moaning about.

[@alans.philippines]

Exactly. The functional English they speak is good enough anyway.

[@keisone]

Hahaha that’s a good point!! 🤣

[@mythai05]

Brett Dev actually said that? Was he being sarcastic? Know what the people are moaning about is one the benefits of learning Thai. I never have to worry about people gossiping about me, because I only use Thai when speaking to locals. Why would anyone want to live long-term in a country where they can't speak the language?

[@keisone]

@mythai05 it’s different here, because I don’t feel inconvenienced in any way, In Korea you NEED to speak Korean to get by, here is a lot more bilingual..

[@mythai05]

@@keisone Only if you stick to the touristy areas. I've been to villages in Esarn and met people who couldn't speak Thai let alone English. In the first neighborhood I lived in when I first stayed in Bangkok almost nobody spoke English, which was a good thing because it forced me to at learn the basics. And it gave me the motivation to learn more. I enjoy be able to converse on a wide range of subjects. Being able to speak the language fluently opens up many doors.

[@KwilliamsFLA]

Dude where the hell did u find Monsters!!!

[@michaelcurtis3454]

Think Rayong or hauhin ?.

[@peteholding338]

❤NSX

[@GhostDawgg69247]

What happened to Dan? Did he change the name of his channel again or just disappear?

[@keisone]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHKyinejYrB-hMksi=m3L7EtgsFDlPzY0R

[@GhostDawgg69247]

@@keisone oh ok!! So he's not even in Thailand anymore and doing documentaries now!!! Great!!

[@keisone]

Nah he is back in Bangkok, that vid was from his recent trip in the USA 😊

[@GhostDawgg69247]

@@keisone so is that his channel or did he change the name to something else?

[@keisone]

He went in a different direction, that’s a new channel he is building, he is done with Thailand vlogs 😊

[@dg6887]

Khao Kho Get there

[@NelsYouTube]

go visit Philippines again

[@100mph]

Are ya moving to Pattaya? :)

[@oler487]

Maybe Jomtien 😀

[@morphix007]

Who can resist the delights

[@degen2030-je7qn]

Too hot for me prefer the weather in Korea except for winter

[@keisone]

Yeah the winter is savage haha

[@jeffreycordova9082]

Most difficult part for me is the time difference. Working nights sucks when you're working US hours.

[@user-uf8kn1rx3u]

About time Thai people learn English, after all tourism is the major driver in the economy. It should be mandatory at schools.

[@ChicoteMusic]

why don't you like to take motor-bike taxi?