Life in Thailand: Girlfriend, Work Permit & Having Kids

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

100% respect you keep your girlfriend for yourself. 90% of youtuber who "showcase" their girlfriend end up in break up pretty fast.

[@streetfoodmagic2024]

Really enjoy these Q&A sessions. Feels like a genuine fireside chat. Your authenticity shines thru buddy!

[@keisone]

Thanks mate! They are fun for me too 😊

[@not_before_your_dinner]

Heya Adam. Ex- Centrelink employee here ...... Australian pension can be received while in Thailand. You must be on it for 2 years in Australia first. If you get a supplement on top of the pension for Disability or carers payments, after 6 weeks of registering as moved overseas, your added supplements drop to the basic pension and your energy/ electricity supplement stops too. Single pensioner is $1047.10 per fortnight and $1,578.60 for couples per fortnight AUD. Then you take out your energy supplement ($60 to $80 per F/N) . But Pension age is 67 (basic rule*) I enjoy your Vlogs and you and your youtuber mates have me convinced to move over . 🤓

[@jasonjudkins2056]

It’s a shame, because majority won’t be able to get it, as you have to retire at 67 and then stay in Iz for 2 years and move to Thailand at 69, no time too really enjoy Thailand at that age, the pension would be good but I don’t think I’ll hang out to I’m 69, maybe they will changes the rules before I get to that age, mind you the government will probably get rid of the old age pension before then.

[@jabfree4eva]

Only if you were living overseas first and came back within 2 years to collect your pension and go back again. Then your application will be cancelled. That's the rule. Just go as a tourist and come back every 6 months then you weren't "living overseas"

[@mickzed6393]

You didn't mention this super important rule. You need to have lived in AUS for at least 35years, after the age of 16, to get the full pension living abroad. It reduces on a sliding scale below 35years. Pretty fair i think.

[@Wilko11]

You make no mention of the 35 years change in requirements. A friend retired at 67, applied for the age pension and immediately moved to Thailand on it. He didn't have to wait 2 years because he'd lived in Australia all his life, and he was told he could do it, if it was over 35 years. He was originally told by a CLink employee he had to wait 2 years after age pension age, and he was preparing to stay another 2 years, but after further enquires another employee told him he didn't have to. He now lives in Thailand on a full age pension (without supplements) It's important to get the right information about it, as it seems many CLink staff don't know about this rule. There's likely age pensioners staying in Oz for 2 years who don't need to, because they've been given the wrong information by CLink.

[@franksaunders6534]

Enjoyed your take on things, Adam, and addressing each question well.

[@allanlarsen35]

Yet another great video. Thank you for allways keeping it "real"

[@keisone]

Thanks mate 😊

[@mattbryan8535]

Larb Moo is originally from Laos but it is ubiquitous in Isan too and can obviously be found all over Thailand 👍 One of my favs as well!

[@crimpdex0175]

Great Q & A video, very helpful information in the video. Especially the 3 Thai food choices. Keep up the great work Keis

[@jeremyf5051]

Thank you for answering my question! Appreciate your interactions with the viewers!

[@fernunfiltered]

Great video Adam, I love seeing all of the progress you’ve made. I can definitely tell you’re in a really good place of your life. I’m so happy for you for all of the success and progress you’ve made. More to come in 2025. 💪🙏

[@robertlaird1281]

Hello Adam ~ ive always watched your content and your honesty prevails mate. very cool vids. onwards and upwards.

[@indiandaeng]

The average stay of expats in Thailand is 3 years. Work permits only allow you certain jobs, mostly technical work that requires schooling.

[@1TechCritic420]

record pace of videos. Its amazeballs. Love it.

[@mickeykeymoaw]

Many Australians Retire in Thailand on Pensions.

[@JamieGreenwood-b1i]

​@@garrypatrick6097well arnt you special

[@aussieloosecunt8080]

Ay fr I’m on DSP have lived in Canada since 2018, about to move to Cambodia myself

[@TheMalVivant]

Life in Thailand is actually so easy and cheap. The secret is not having a Thai bar girl girlfriend!

[@moonflow5133]

True

[@keisone]

Haha yeah, one of the biggest mistakes many people make lol

[@DutchFlavour]

I never understood that, I know some people got the "mama san" out of a bar in Soi 6 and wanted to marry her, I haven't heard from him in a while but it probably didn't end well 😅

[@TheMalVivant]

@@keisone I love you @keisone! Please keep making nonstop videos. I’m living in Vietnam, btw.

[@taffydownunder6457]

Really enjoy your vlogs and content you seem very humble and down to earth thank you for sharing your life 👍🍺

[@Feelinsleezy]

Great video! Just visited in December for two weeks and it was amazing. Where was the zip line @ 20:12 ?

[@BaileyEmia]

Looks like the zipline at Pattaya Tower 🤙🏽

[@jumbohippo]

I'm from Canada and I do miss wearing a hoodie!

[@coreykeller8676]

go to a thai hard enduro event too!! =)

[@MrGrombil]

Respect for what you have achieved! A tip on how to be a bit safer on the road in your car is to have some tools with you and a spare wheel that actually is safe. Many times on pickups the tire under the car is rotted out and useless. Keep a powerful cordless drill in the car, a small sett of spanners and tools to take of the wheel. Most of the time its a flat tire that is giving you trouble. Maybe also buy one of these kits to plug a tire. I am a car guy and love Chads channel CB Media, but i also like your channel as its high quality filming and you as a person are entertaining. Keep it up! Been following you since the start

[@KetilJensen]

For road side assistance, choose the right insurance. I have road side assistance for both my car and my motorbike from my insurance company.

[@poorlybuffalo555]

If Dan's up for it get him on a livestream - they were always good fun! 55

[@gotthesinglelife]

Love the low season as that is my birthday and yes less people but also cheaper accommodations, The only downside is in Phuket with landslides or delays for flights and the occasional flooded roads.

[@terjejohnsen3651]

You could not take your mr2 to Thailand as its not allowed to import used car to Thailand. If you wanted to take your car to Thailand you have to take it as personal stuff when moving to Thailand and have to be done maximum 6 month after move here.

[@villagefarang]

Thanks for addressing my question and I agree that we are who we are and where we are because of all the things we have gone through in life so going back and changing stuff would just mess it all up.

[@deepnortheast]

I recommend getting first class insurance and that comes with road side assistance

[@wcleak87]

Would love to see a mx race over there

[@FunForJason]

they actually have this service on highways at least... there are some signs showing the phone number. My tired exploded 2 times on the highway and both times they came and fixed it for me 😆

[@juliantassie7927]

Hey dude , love watching ur videos 👍🏻 keep up the great work..… I’ve been holidaying in Thailand for the last 12 years, will be coming out to Koh Lanta in a few weeks … I see ur appeal for living in Bangkok … I live and work in crazy London so I can’t wait to retire on a beautiful island in Thailand… u may change ur mind as u get older 😊

[@louis20122]

I am on carnivore diet too but not too strict on just meat. I like beef and lamb.

[@Imlukematthew]

Saw you by hua hin beach as I drove past on scooter and said hey 👋🏽

[@pejfectlife]

@ 9:45 you speak about importing cars. It is no longer possible to import used cars to Thailand unless you are a diplomat or something like that. Might be ways around it, as with a lot of things in Thailand. But... the general rule is no importing of used vehicles, only new ones. And the new ones gets taxed pretty heftily.

[@tee6088]

I'm from NZ, not sure if it is the same, but here you can apply and get permission to receive your pension/retirement etc while being overseas. I believe the payout might be a bit less, depending on where you reside, but I believe it would work the same in AUS

[@deangillam8604]

I cant see an email to send questions to ,love your content.im in thailand right now with my besutiful thai wife in and around pattaya ,satahip etc.

[@pepeee548]

Whats Dan page of his courses?

[@roadsofjapan6009]

Missing the butter on top of the steak trust me it’s a game changer 😂 you can even make your own garlic infused butter for that steak once it’s rested and ready to serve… could try cooking it in beef lard too , the magic is all there just waiting to happen 😂 miss my BBQ but hey it’s japan so the pan is it 😢

[@keisone]

Oh bro I lather on garlic butter!! Haha

[@ProjectM28]

Hey Keis what’s up love your channel and love what you do. Can you make a video of your bloopers or your mistake on the videos you make. See I want to learn the ins and out to create my own channel and I’m learning a lot from you. Thank you

[@VigorousSteve]

8:00 - most important advice for other KZbinrs watching!

[@keisone]

Yeah, I learned the hard way haha

[@VigorousSteve]

@@keisone same here man XD

[@jacobmurray61]

who was the KZbinr?

[@patrickn1000]

Pensions are different, you can still get paid a pension but they do have requirements on coming back to Australia once every year or two years or they will reduce your pension or stop it all together.

[@noaneill]

I've just been working the same job for the last 4 years since moving back from from Thailand, watching your content "educating" myself... WTF? 🤣You're a hero. (and just from watching endless Thailand content, my money would be on Marco Roams being the guy you don't want to air out) Shhhhh 🤫 Correct me if I'm wrong... Say nothing otherwise.

[@Ozthai124]

I added Road Side Assistance to my Class 1 Roojai Car insurance for only 300 baht per annum

[@MrTHefool]

Give this man his 100k subs

[@modern.performer]

0:24 *WHERE IS THIS PLEASE ??*

[@keisone]

Koh Samet!

[@kanenstuff]

I miss my car 180SX I had it for 25yrs and left Australia 10yrs ago. I habe a E36 witybthe M3 kit with a manual but I miss the boost. Your right when you kove here just chill and relax and go out sometimes and just do ya job and dont get lost with the girls 😂

[@keisone]

Ohhh man I always wanted a 180.. I toyed with the idea of buying one here haha

[@kanenstuff]

@keisone maybe if you were there 5yrs ago you could of. I got mine imported from Japan I got it for 3k after shipping and rego it was 9k AUD a bargain. One day I will put on all the stick parts and sell my old skool parts like my Nizmo speedo and tones of other parts, such a fun car. I like ya ute be watching what happens with that enjoy.

[@wytchend]

Nice Work Keis. Really glad the direction you took. Keep life simple & allow it to guide you :) Are you sober now? I quit 2 years ago. Changes everything. I've been 2 months rotating with Brisbane for a few years now & love switching my life around constantly. Back in 1 month. Happy to buy lunch if your up to it. Take care mate. Regards Tony

[@keisone]

Oh awesome, for now I’m on a break from drinking, 22 days! But I haven’t quit for good, I just like to take breaks from time to time 😊

[@baconoverflow4384]

Prediction for 100k? Feb 15? 😁 Nice to see since I've been following you from the first few thousand!

[@keisone]

Thanks mate!! I’m guessing April 🥳

[@charlyfoodie]

Thanks for your reply to my comment! ❤

[@4985muhammadali]

Adam why don't you do road trip of the whole South East Asia ❤ I would love to see you doing that

[@keisone]

I definitely want to!!

[@sunchildtine]

Cheers to never growing up. hehe, kidding 😅 Green Day have a show in Bangkok on 12 Feb. Thailand is rising to be the hottest spot for live performances/concerts, used to be Singapore.

[@matthewthelen5336]

Bruh ill take rain over snow any day

[@cashpayne5053]

Broo you back at it with the stories 😅 you live in Thailan go out explore new places enjoy yourself yolo

[@marsdroid1]

Great video , really informative ...great advice on not rushing into blasting all your money , its a consideration of mine to head to Thailand... but I have also seen many posts regarding the hidden costs from going to a tax haven , the flight back for holidays , emergency events, business etc ... could you maybe give ups the heads up on the crypto side of things as the laws change so much and frequently I don't want to walk into the minefield unguided (if I missed one apologies ) thanks have a great week!

[@keisone]

Mate I play crypto very safe, I have no desire to become obsessed in that world, and I really don’t know much at all, mostly in bitcoin for me and a little other across 3 others, but I’m just playing the long game I’m not moving it around

[@marsdroid1]

@ don’t blame you , I’m waiting to pull the trigger on a trade looking out the window to a rainy uk thinking does it really matter if it rains heavy in Bangkok … not really I think the upside over there is grabbing my attention . Learning to read Thai I think would be especially difficult for me personally , maybe a translator app or something would help the way …. Bizarrely started learning German with no intention of living in Germany … haha interesting life choice , great effort ! 👍🏻👾

[@robindonnell816]

Yes you can get the pension from Australia while living in Thailand

[@Wilko11]

If youve lived in Oz for less than 35 years at pension age of 67, you must wait 2 years to take it overseas. If more than 35 years in Oz there's no 2 year wait.

[@kufudokungfu]

So i guese the air quality isnt a issue for you

[@Imlukematthew]

Also you said about your fitness goals, I’m a personal trainer and could help you out with anything you need bro. Even just to do some content about it together. 😎

[@keisone]

Oh awesome man! Yeah let me see how this goes, I’m away next week for a few days, possibly after.. I’m not looking to go too crazy, I enjoy running and went for a skate today.. doing a little lifting, but I don’t really care too much for being too muscular, let’s see how I go this time!

[@Imlukematthew]

@ nice bro, all the best 🙏🏽

[@darrenelliott9531]

Wow you are doing so good have you looked at acting in Thailand or is there no call for western actors there once again well done I remember when you had 1000+ followers and now you are almost 100000 🎉

[@scottcarter3392]

(Carnivore)Started march 2024.. 323lbs..Feb-2025..207lbs It's saved my life 64yrs old American Can't wait March 2025 Thailand/Vietnam! You can do it carnivore works miracles!

[@N34R4T0M4T]

Going to such a beautiful country to just hangout in bars all the time is some sad s"41T rather have nature and experiences for sure!

[@roadsofjapan6009]

Just a heads up Australian pension , you need to apply for it once the time comes after 2 years on it in Australia you can have it overseas, point to note you need to work in Australia for 35 years to get the full pension, any less the amount is deducted from the full amount. Was looking at this last month only 46 but I have the Japanese pension just need to pay 4 more years into it so looked into the conditions of the Australian one

[@keisone]

Ah that’s interesting, I didn’t know that, cheers!!

[@gingjok]

yes as of now you need to go back at 65 (or later) for 2 years, then its portable. If you've only lived in Australia for say 30 of the 35 years then it is pro rated so 30/35 of the total you would receive.

[@razmos1]

Well done mate.Happy to see you keep you GF private.Good move!

[@NZ.TraveIer]

Just returned from a month in Thailand. My fav place in the world. Often think of moving there. Question I have is how do you manage the pollution? After a couple of weeks in Bangkok I was coughing up stuff (nicest way to describe it).

[@its.polly.m]

Congrats on carnivore diet, would love to hear your take and how you manage that in Thailand , great vid as always thanks 👍

[@passportmarc]

Montreal steak spice 🫡

[@sultanjarga6212]

what do you du as a investments ? Are you in crypto or buying condos in Thailand ?

[@keisone]

Crypto my man! Condos are a bad investment here.. I’m not too crazy into it, I just dump money in and hold it 😊

[@sultanjarga6212]

@keisone thanks ! Cryptorules ❤️

[@catzzz2619]

Great watch as per usual lad....shame about Dan the Man...but good to hear heres smashing the courses..always liked both your vids..

[@rod2308]

Yes you can't get disability pension overseas, well only for 1 month out of a calendar year.. otherwise i'd be over there full time already. The age pension you can get the full base rate if you've lived here in Aus for 35 years. Haven't heard about having to go back for 2 years to qualify. Hope that isn't true.

[@Faulty_Relic]

If you are not living in Australia at 67 you then have to live here for 2 years to receive the aged pension.

[@elliotthall5543]

Your Google money comes from Ireland because it is pretty close to being a tax haven for big business. Google is technicakly based there.

[@ShelbyCorGT500]

We know you live in Thailand , what’s you favorite Asian country between Japan, Korea and Thailand….?

[@pyeitme508]

Wow, also glad u got ya GF🎉

[@keisone]

Thanks mate 😊😊

[@pyeitme508]

@@keisone Ya welcome bro!

[@brettyoung4379]

Would recommend a statin on carnivore.

[@activities7]

Have you tried learning Thai language?

[@storythong]

Hi Adam I have an idea for your Documentary. Could you please consider the history of hiphop culture in Thailand I recommend you the band named "Thaitanium" they introduced hiphop to Thailand in late 90s. And still make music till this day with younger generation. ❤

[@keisone]

I’ll check them out, but the hip hop scene is definitely something that interests me here

[@storythong]

FYI : Rap is now is big on youtube thailand for rap battle in 2010s and one of the host of the show " Nazesus" he is an English teacher that split beautiful lyric. and during the coup we got RAD or Rap against dictatorship spread some truth at that time. 😊

[@martyrobinson6500]

we can move to another country from Australia as long as you are on the pension in Australia for two years prior to leaving, last time i looked 😁

[@jasonjudkins2056]

Mate I’ve just had a baby, there’s no way I’d bring my kid up in Oz, just the everyday cost here is prohibitive. I supposedly earn too much money to get family tax benefit A or B, just took the eldest to get a school uniform yesterday 1 pair of shorts and pants $70. No discipline for the kids here, standard of living and education has gone down the drain, we will love to Thailand in 3 years time when the oldest finishes high school in time for the youngest to start school in Thailand.

[@stelzalol]

1. International schools in Thailand are more expensive than Private schools in Australia. 2. You can get your base pension whilst living in Thailand, no problem. 3. See Sammy's back in Pattaya trying to get views, no real direction, not good.

[@keisone]

Yeah that’s why I said schooling would not be in Thailand either.. Wasnt sure about the pension, I had some Aussie tell me he couldn’t get his living here, so just always believed that.. quick read, you are right, but there is a lot of conditions you must meet… And Sammy will be fine, sit back and watch 😉

[@Faulty_Relic]

​@@keisoneIf you are not living in Australia at 67 you then have to return for 2 years to receive aged pension If you have have worked here for 35 years and living in Australia it is simple to get the aged pension while living in Thailand. Organised inabout 1hr at centrelink.

[@t.i.r.357]

👋😃 Hey there

[@tastetheworld4234]

Mate, it really grates when you say "the girlfriend". She's a person, not a thing. Please be respectful and say "my girlfriend".

[@100DOLLARCAMERA]

Yes you are correct in talk language when you say the Wife there is an emotional detachment, compared with when you say my wife. When interviewing people certain questions asked, which elicit responses that give an idea of the truthless and devotion towards that person. ( wife / girlfriend etc ) however always remember certain instances can always be taken out of context and in this case with ADAM, I am sure it’s just an oversight.

[@keisone]

Not even an oversight it’s more of a figure of speech, possibly an Australian thing, it’s clear I don’t think of her as just an object, the way I keep her out of my videos and private should be indication enough of how much I value our relationship 😊

[@michaelthegreat44]

Great content again, but just on the pension thing, Aussies can get their age pension, but not unemployment... not that it is your niche audience. but many Aussie expats are getting age pensions living in Thailand, got to be 67 though, and qualify ....but it isn'y much 40k a month or so

[@andrewjenkins1961]

Good on you boy, keep private is private, a half cab truck is better to carry the bike, got to be a chicken massaman 👍👍🙏

[@keisone]

Ohhh chicken massaman, good choice!

[@bobwelo]

[@kenlevie1877]

Adam thank you for your content and entertainment. I have a strange question about the Asian culture. Can you do a deep dive on the DRAGONS that are everywhere in the Asian culture and in all Asian countries. Historically do they believe that Dragons actually existed? We’re the Dragon’s some kind of a God or deity? I’m in America and we don’t have any Dragons in our culture at all unless you consider Disney cartoons culture.

[@mystictraveler6228]

Are you paying taxes toThailand for your youtube chennel?

[@keisone]

I have been as I had a business registered here.. I’m working on re-locating abroad which is what the tax video will be about

[@Jazzmaster71]

I believe of own experience, that bringing up kids in BKK is an expensive endevaour. If you don't want to use the public "monk" school you would need to dish up some serious money. ASA, activities for "Westernes" cost money.

[@keisone]

Yeah that’s why Korea or Japan are what I would look at 😊

[@Mikomido5]

Can’t you homeschool and enroll in a good Thai school? That way your kids can be fluent in Thai and English

[@gum6y1]

Youre ex gf's added a nice visual view to the channel but I guess the weirdos stuffed that up. So makes sense to keep them out now you are bigger.

[@sandgroper1980]

👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

[@Sonny.E]

🙏🏼🥳🍻👍🏼

[@keisone]

Yooooo!!

[@dashing-Nickycent]

Indid my international driving license online

[@darrenbadger6814]

G'day Adam, it seems like you're doing some form of carnivore or animal based diet. I've been doing carnivore for a few years now and lost over 40kg, but you need lots of saturated fat for energy. Lean steak is not as healthy as a nice fatty steak 👍and eating fat won't stall your fat loss if you stay active

[@Palm3s-to-palm3s]

You could be a maidman 💰 living on a pension in Thailand

[@Food_n_gloomz]

Is romance scams and taxes inflating ?

[@jeremycairns6355]

Pattaya isn’t an inland Bud….

[@markaustin1135]

I’m pretty sure I can get my old age pension in Thailand I’m 69

[@craigb2644]

Yeah Adam. It's best to avoid other youtubers. I remember you were on Buzzin Pattaya years ago. The guy Trev is a pimp now, best not to be associated with his type.

[@TheMalVivant]

Also, a Stussy shirt in 2025?! Weird.

[@keisone]

Why weird? I love Stussy

[@roadsofjapan6009]

@@keisone😂 old school absolute nothing wrong with holding to a brand.

[@pacyhitman]

I didn’t even notice what he was wearing. Men don’t usually notice clothes and stuff, that’s feminine behaviour.

[@uwishiwasu]

Stussy in 2025 is normal wtf themalvivant likes Ed Hardy 😂

[@chriz_the_wiz]

Actually unless you been hiding under a rock it’s been having a renaissance for more than a minute now.

[@TheFrankstonFlipper]

Notice you wear of lot of brand clothing - Stussy, nba, etc. Do you buy from the fake markets or real brand clothing? Thoughts on the Thailand fake goods?

[@uwishiwasu]

It’s fake

[@keisone]

Yeah, I like to always change up my clothes, I have plenty of real shirts and shoes etc, but most of the stuff I wear running around making videos is knock offs, they cost $7 a shirt and last as long as my legit ones.. MBK has great quality knock offs 😊

[@TheFrankstonFlipper]

@ went to MBK (and surrounding shopping centres), Chatuchak markets, BANGSUE junction and Phuket - Bangla, old town