Leaving the UK for a better life in Thailand EP 19. The flat sold to the first viewer!

[@blueamenaa749]

Congratulations for selling and getting out.👍👍👍

[@TheSmallEngineShed]

We all need to get out of this country for a better, healthier and happy life.

[@tanthaman]

Stay and defend it

[@Hoxton66]

What about with no money 😢😢😢

[@TheSmallEngineShed]

@@tanthaman No thanks. I'm out of this awful country.

[@TheSmallEngineShed]

@@Hoxton66 Just make as much as you can and get out of here.

[@Hoxton66]

Been Thailand 40 times just for holidays 4 times a year, savings gone 😂​@TheSmallEngineShed

[@Eb3nez3r]

Great video Tony! Love seeing the build up to leaving the UK. Cheers!

[@Vortecks]

I'm glad you like this series mate, the finale is a cracker and it's coming....... one day 😂

[@maxcom01]

​@@Vortecks I live in Pattaya and moved to Thailand since 1990. My mother died in 2020 and I and my sister had to pay our mum's full council tax for her flat until late last year for over three and half years after she died. No viewings were allowed for months after her flat was ready to be put on the market because of COVID lockdowns

[@Dreamerz1234X]

same here in Belgium. i'm leaving next year as well. I'm 27 and i wanna do it now before settling

[@marcosteffano]

Mate as a retired man from the Uk living in Thailand for 12 yrs I’ll give you a few tips.dont let anyone know how much your worth,don’t lend money to anyone and don’t buy a house.buy a condo in your name,car in your name and scooter in your name else you’ll find out the hard way.

[@Vortecks]

Don't worry mate, I've been over here for 8 months now and my money is my money, not anyone else's. No one knows what I'm worth and I trust no one. Life is now amazing with amazing food, amazing people and amazing weather - it's the best move I've ever made.

[@christopherwells5945]

Be strong with your decision,one door shuts another will open ,stay positive

[@garrynutter860]

Tony where was the 1st placed you stayed before Tiger House ?

[@bettyswallox1240]

Tony, where I live it's shit and has been for years...Good luck to you buddy

[@Vortecks]

Cheers mate, I'm still living the dream in this paradise of a country and strangely, all the keyboard warriors are completely wrong! 😁

[@kafkaian]

Loved your last few videos again Tony. Please keep them coming, they keep me sane. Best wishes, Ian, Brum

[@Vortecks]

Cheers Ian, I hope I don't upset the nice people in here. I only want to wind up the haters and jealous people 😁

[@fredretteketet]

Good luck Tony. I am shure it will work out good for ye!! Maybe by a keyboard ( like Casio) I played piano my whole live and it can sheer you up! The piano has always been my best friend 😊

[@Vortecks]

I've always wanted to play the piano (or keyboard). My Mum used to play it when I was young and I still remember her playing it now. I'm actually enjoying doing youtube videos at the moment and answering questions, it's very therapeutic (apart from the jealous keyboard warriors).

[@cutlerlon8468]

Great video Tony. Most people just fade into obscruity in front of a TV but life should really be about adventure. You've had the guts to embrace that and break the shackles of this mass psychology that's designed to incarcerate our minds. Your flat looked of substantial size. Nice job with the decorating too. It's great if you're DIY minded. I put up a shelf recently and it all looked great until I had finished but after stepping back, it looked like a ramp 😁 I'm bloody useless lol.

[@philsummers9931]

Brings back memories! Mitchells and Butlers, my old man was a publican, he managed pubs owned by M&B. I was born in a pub called the MONICA, in Small Health Birmingham. He managed pubs in Birmingham, Great Bridge and Tipton. I love my football team, but in all honesty, West Brom is a great place to leave.

[@Vortecks]

I worked in West Brom for 25 years mate, it certainly isn't the place I once knew and it's definitely not a place I'll ever revisit.

[@blackadder1966]

Re-tax. I left uk in july 2007 and got a tax rebate because i didn't earn enough that tax year (£1000+). Maybe you will too depending on your tax code. Something else to look forward to is if you have a company or private pension when you retire they tax that as if its an working income!

[@altern8tive]

Every episode leading up to your departure to better health has been honest and motivating and so happy it's working out for you. Fake happiness is everywhere now, blindness to the decimation of everything. People are brainwashed by the media and the State to comply and are being punished for recognising the truth of what's happening and expressing rejection of it. 👊

[@barryram2605]

Left Europe 10 years ago, you could see the shit drifting in back then.

[@simoncook1325]

I moved to Thailand 23 years ago but only just sold my uk prooerty last year It took 6 months for sale to complete even though no chain

[@Vortecks]

I moved to Thailand 8 months ago and I never looked back. I got paid out on the flat after 3 months and these videos are just a reminder of what I went through in the hopes that they'll be an inspiration to others.

[@tanthaman]

The new Thai tax laws will love you

[@bettyboop7426]

i once saw a warning note in Bangkok hotel essentially stating it is not part of Asian culture to approach ppl unless people want to take advantage. I like Thai ppl but am aware from drivers to people who think westerners are a walking ATM,I think best thing is to PROTECT yourself at all costs as not worth being charmed by a hottie just to lose everything. However,in Chang Mai it is very health focused and best to avoid certain areas. I have noted though that when I struggle to walk in Thailand the people naturally want to help whicb is lovely

[@ThePolishedapple]

If you need to generate an income from your flat sale, please try and talk to a professional. Leaving it in cash and dividing the number by the number of years you think you’ll live probably won’t be a good idea.

[@russellbranch782]

Good luck.

[@eamonnw]

good luck

[@Vortecks]

Thank you. I've been living here for 8 months now and I never looked back.

[@andrewlane5501]

Having a negative state of mind is something you can’t run away from !!!!!

[@elaineborthwick989]

exactly.

[@Vortecks]

My state of mind has completely changed since I arrived in Thailand 8 months ago. All the negativity has long gone and I now look at Thailand as my new home. I'll never go back to the UK unless it's to visit friends and family :)

[@andrewlane5501]

Good for you

[@Jason-zh7wo]

Good luck! well done for escaping depressing England 👍👍

[@edwardhudson9851]

I've just spent 4 of my days off researching YT vids on the strength of this video so thanks for this mate 👍. I'm an English immigrant & perm resident of Canada for over 8byrs now.I love the place but I want more value for money & experience a different culture in my remaining time. I'd advise other people to do the research as me & my Canadian Mrs were genuinely surprised we could go now if the circumstances allowed it 😂

[@backontherighttrack.]

It will be the best thing you have ever done and all this stuff now will be a distant memory. I am going to emigrate to the Philippines in a year or so. Good luck

[@juliawigger9796]

Be alert that at the moment the Philippines are constantly changing rules for immigration. Good on you for moving 😊

[@backontherighttrack.]

@@juliawigger9796 yeah thanks. I was checking up on that last night. I will probably move between countries with PH as my base.

[@davewordsworth1251]

Am not sure if you said how much it went for? I did listen. But I think I missed it.

[@philsummers9931]

I saw on another comment ‘Third world country, first world taxes’. How true.

[@Vortecks]

Is that in reference to the UK?

[@philsummers9931]

@@Vortecks Yes mate.

[@bobbiegoestopattaya4239]

Please be careful of other Farang here in Thailand. So many broke ex pats desperate for money. As one guy said do not bring your money to Thailand. A good budget is around 80000 baht a month. You can live on 40000 but your first year will be party time. Good luck to you and please avoid relationships with Thai ladies. Pay as you go. A different one every time.

[@Vortecks]

Don't worry mate, my money is my money and it's staying in my account until I need it, not when anyone else needs it. As for relationships, no chance...... see above 😁

[@bobbiegoestopattaya4239]

@@Vortecks good man. You are on the right track

[@evscope]

Sound advice. My brother has lived in Thailand for 22 years. He’s 49 now. He now resides in Pattaya and has been there for 7 years. I have been over many times. Met many ex pats. My brother always said, get health insurance, get a hobby, don’t drink too much, don’t get involved in any deals and never mention how much cash you have 😂

[@davewordsworth1251]

What was it sold for mate? You did not mention it.

[@emperium6224]

Just seen this in KZbin,I'm selling up and moving abroad too,my son's have a business here in UK and are moving it abroad...IV had enough of this country,if starma wants to treat immigrants over our own elderly and disabled then they can do it ,but my family are leaving...the UK is finished

[@griswald7156]

I hope you dont get stiffed with the flat…whilst youre in Thailand…maybe it was valued so low..it was grabbed in a jiffy?

[@blackadder1966]

Yer luckily for me it went without a hitch, but it's a worry when you've left and the sale has settled.

[@Vortecks]

It wasn't valued low, it was higher than I thought and higher than the average one sells for. That was 8 months ago now and I've been living happily in paradise ever since...... I've never looked back :)

[@tonyinthailand3399]

I did it 18 years ago. Fuck the system. Just do it.

[@Vortecks]

From one Tony to another...... I did it 8 months ago and I never looked back. F*** the system indeed.

[@gordonthomson2063]

Morning Tony just watched your January 2024 video and listened very carefully to every word you said and a feel like am listen to myself. As you say this country that I was very proud of and am sure you where has destroyed the hard working people of this country. Am 62 and would like to plan the same thing.all the best 👌

[@Vortecks]

Gordon, I'm glad that it resonates with other people. I did love the UK and I was proud to be British but it now seems like we're being racist just to say that. If you need any advice on how to do what I've done, drop me an email and I'll help as much as I can - [e-mail] Tony

[@1ADP]

Well hope you are enjoying life in Thailand your new home,must admit found it a bit confusing all be it watch some of your videos for quiet a while,so yes confusing that not much content from Thailand but dated content being uploaded even after many months in Thailand.Let go of the past maybe as you said many times that flat was dragging you down.😊

[@Vortecks]

I'm posting these because I was asked quite a few times "how did you do it?" and I'm so glad I made these videos. I've been here 8 months now and I've never looked back.

[@1ADP]

@@Vortecksthank you

[@sylvinolieno5361]

@@Vortecks I am enjoying the disjointed nature of it. Can be a bit confusing for new viewers I guess. You clearly are in a different place, mentally and physically since your move. I'm pleased to see it working out for you. I'll have to struggle on hear in the UK looking after sick and aging parents. I don't think I've got the drive/courage to do a big move like you anyway. Try to tone the happiness down a bit though when you're back in Thailand....its a bit of a shock to the system.

[@shaun7638]

Never coming back fair enough Tony but if your health turns how does it work.if you say need Major cancer surgery and ongoing, like i have since returning from a Thai hloiday last year to the day....Cheers Pal.

[@Vortecks]

I'm coming back to the UK every other year I think mate, that keeps my entitlement to NHS care if I need it. The Thai hospitals over here are very fair, if there's something that's going to cost too much to treat, they'll recommend going back to the UK.

[@ThePolishedapple]

Hi Tony, I’m curious how you’re going to live in Thailand if you’re worried about 2 months council tax? I’m genuinely curious and I’m sure many others are about how you plan on funding your new life? I’m sure you own your flat outright - will the proceeds be converted to your income?

[@Vortecks]

I wasn't actually worried about the council tax mate, I was getting negative feelings because of council tax and having to pay it whilst I was here. I'm funding my new life with the savings and, to answer your other question, the flat money was wisely invested for my daughter. I'll run out of money in the near future so you'll have to wonder what I'm going to do next because I don't know! Something will come along, I have faith :)

[@ThePolishedapple]

@@Vortecks great to hear it! Hopefully your KZbin channel takes off.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

@@Vortecks Are you insane? Selling your UK pad was a huge fail If you have no passive income stream via the UK you are deluded and will crash and burn Riding your 155 to the Buddah mountain is all very good but a brick wall awaits

[@Vortecks]

@@shabbos-goy9407 "Are you insane?" Clearly not because I've spent the last 8 months living in paradise - Just down the road from you. I don't have a 155, if you'd done your homework before you decided to bestow all your keyboard-warrior negativity on other people and calling me an insane idiot, you'd see that it's a 350 😁

[@shabbos-goy9407]

@@Vortecks You can run but you can’t hide. I find it intriguing that some people feel the need to put their entire life on social media. Humans unfortunately like a bit of schadenfreude. I have my popcorn and will observe from afar…

[@emekawilliams4333]

LOL. Dude you're funny 🤣 Watching the part where you'd just drank the JD

[@PeevyMctweevy]

A lot of confusion in Thailand at the moment about new tax laws affecting ex-pats..

[@Vortecks]

It won't affect me mate, I'm retired and I'm here on a retirement visa. I'm not earning money in another country and I'm living off my savings.

[@nickmondo222]

my god you were negative at the start of this video. I was wondering why your videos are all over the place, but then i saw your note.........fair enough

[@Vortecks]

I tried to keep them named correctly and I've created playlists for everything. I know it's confusing but I've lived in Thailand for 8 months now and I've honestly never looked back.

[@terranceyeo3087]

do you get you back jumping at night what they call twitching

[@Vortecks]

I used to get a twitching leg EVERY night but not my back. Now I live in Thailand, I don't get it anymore.

[@leehurney1289]

Hi Tony, so when I do pop over can you meet me at the airport in a dress and hob nail boots 😂😂😂🎉 Lee from sunny Hednesford

[@Vortecks]

Yes, no problem mate. The good thing is, no one will even look twice 🤣🤣🤣

[@lindalewis2321]

Hi Tony just found you hope you still do this after you move I am selling my house I got 6 months free then you get 6 months full price then it's 200 per cent after and my house is empty I would so like to do what your doing good luck

[@LindenButters]

Some councils speak to people like they are a nuisance. I can speak from the experience of Grimsby with its dreadful customer services, or non existant services.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

This guy is soaking up the good bits I live in Pattaya and let's see what happens when he has to navigate the not so good bits...

[@Vortecks]

I've got news for you, I've lived in Huay Yai for 8 months now and yes, I've come across some 'not so good bits' but they're few and far between and not a problem really.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

@@Vortecks err ok

[@paulhumphries4023]

You could rent it instead and have a little income every month.

[@Vortecks]

It wasn't possible mate, the EPC was so low. I'd have to spend around £15k to bring it into a rentable status and I didn't have that kind of money.

[@truckerfromreno]

Was it a native woman who bought the flat?

[@Vortecks]

Yes mate.

[@truckerfromreno]

@@Vortecks Fantastic.

[@davewordsworth1251]

Did you not want to sell it back to the council mate? Where I am from, they have to have first refusal.

[@Vortecks]

I didn't buy it from the council, I bought it privately 24 years ago mate.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

​@@Vortecks what did property sell for ?

[@LindenButters]

Do take your common sense with you on your adventure. The UK is very depressing nowadays but then it is not unique.

[@pugman1543]

That why i moved to germany along time ago now im 60

[@griswald7156]

Thailand land of the frozen uk pension…

[@blackadder1966]

There are ways around that, another youtuber touches on it a little in his videos. His channel is 'retired and living the dream' Basically it means having a long holiday either back in the uk or a country that is on the reciprocal agreement list. Philippines and Japan are 2 examples.

[@markmorris4979]

i would rather take a frozen pension and be a foreigner in a foreign country than stay in uk and feel like a foreigner in my home country thanks

[@griswald7156]

@@markmorris4979 good luck with your frozen pension….you wont get any sympathy from people who want paying in Thailand..

[@truckerfromreno]

@@markmorris4979 Well said. That's why I moved to Thailand recently. My thought was 'If I have to be surrounded by foreigners then they might as well be nice foreigners.'

[@PeevyMctweevy]

​@@blackadder1966 Japan does not have a social security agreement with the UK, therefore your pension will be frozen, here in the Philippines you are ok, a lot of uncertainty at the moment in Thailand about new tax laws affecting ex-pats..

[@paulcowell7588]

Didn't realise ladyboys were compulsory...

[@23trooper]

Philippines is better all English speaking all official documents in English ... attitudes are also way above Thai people.

[@Vortecks]

I did consider the Philippines but I came here 8 months ago and I stayed.

[@penthousehotel]

The UK has lost it's way .. Very Very Sad .. .. !