*NEVER* Do This in Thailand!

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0:00 5 Things NOT TO DO in Thailand
1:02 Don't Overstay Your Visa
4:30 Don't Be Cheap
9:19 Don't Focus on the Negative
12:02 RW4U Members!
12:46 Don't Let Small Obstacles Ruin Your Life
16:07 Don't Fall into the Belly of the Beast
19:20 How to Ask Me a Question

[@writeronthestormkyushu565]

Chris, it occurs to me that you are like a life coach. Your advice and positivity can help people live better lives no matter where they are, man. It all comes down to a mindset. Appreciate you, brother.

[@RW4U]

I appreciate that!

[@aldadragon3464]

I would NEVER give a tuk tuk driver the first price he offers ! 🤣🤣🤣. No way ! Them bastards are some cheats ! Taxis are much better and more honest

[@siawprasert2433]

As Thai people or permanent residents of Thailand pay taxes, of course we expect to pay local entrance fees. In fact many cultural and historical attractions are free for local people to encourage Thai people, especially kids to learn more about Thai culture. I believe foreign visitor rates are still reasonable and necessary to help maintain historical sites.

[@Toripine]

I agree, theme parks in California typically offer residents a discount rate. Out of state visitors usually pay more.

[@beverlyweber4122]

Exactly! Westerners often forget how blessed we are (financially) in comparison to those in other countries such as Thailand. We pay a heavy price living in places like America, but then we can reap the rewards of low cost living in SE Asia. It's a blessing to be able to save money, so there's no need to begrudge a few dollars to Thailand for an entrance fee. Don't stress about it, share the wealth a bit, and enjoy the moment.

[@lostboi3974]

Everything is so cheap here, like paying that little bit more even matters. I'm eating at mom and pop places for $2-$3 and getting rides for the same. Sometimes I let them keep the few extra baht change and they really appreciate it. They don't earn very much.

[@clrodrick]

Except Thai government changed tax laws kicking in in 2024 that tax all foreign income (potentially) no matter when it was earned for EVERYBODY (citizen or foreign) that lived in Thailand for > 6 months out of the year. This needs to be carefully watched to how strictly it is enforced for foreign folks living on 1yr VISAs

[@jurgschupbach3059]

Yeah but how do we be fair to our double citizenship members group..... any suggestions

[@deanbenson9322]

Chris I watch all your videos. This one was excellent. They’re all great info and entertainment but this has really good advice for Thailand, or anywhere. Be positive. I had prostate cancer. At least I didn’t have terminal brain cancer! Find the positive in everything. It’s your choice. 16 months and I’m retiring to Hua Hin. At 56! Los Angeles to Hua Hin. The rat race to a life of leisure. ✌🏻❤️

[@pdeforest]

I loved your comment, “that’s the awesome thing about Thailand, you can find solutions for almost every problem you might encounter, it’s an awesome thing about living here”. I laughed out loud. Very true. You just need to know someone, and as you said, and be generous when needed.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

I love #2. You are so right. You're already saving $ by being there. But there is a middle ground. Give them their share. They earn it a couple times over. BALANCE is the key to life. Probably more so in Thailand. I look to return in February and can't wait to 'start balancing' things for years to come.

[@karenryan9113]

Chris, I LOVE and AGREE with everything you said !!! After living in Bali for many years (living in Australia again now) I have seen EVERYTHING you just said. !!! What a lot of people forget is that we are a GUEST in the country; services, food, wait times, protocols, cultures are different. Accept it and you will LOVE it !!! Fight it and you will make your time FAR LESS ENJOYABLE. EMBRACE your opportunity and you will LOVE EVERY MINUTE!!!! I can honestly say I now have 2 homes BOTH of which I L O V E!!! Karen

[@mcm95403]

I also absolutely support to dual pricing model. The ones who complain about it forget the income difference between "us and them". Thailand is a gorgeous country and I'm happy to support every park, temple, etc. and help make it affordable for the Thai people who welcome us the way they do.

[@user-fg7si7lu8y]

Hey Chris, thanks for all the great advice. I just arrived in Bangkok, and I will be retiring in Pattaya. In my formative years, I grew up in Asia and always knew I would be back. The dream starts now, the beach is calling. All the best.

[@Bonoiiwee]

Tip trick for me as Thai person 0 bath - your service just meh 20 baths - i'm appreciate your service 40-50 baths - wowwww your service was great, lov it // or sometimes they are so busy that they cannot give a good service, just to cheer them up.

[@mortsey]

Chris you should do a video about cultural no-no's. Things like touching people's heads using feet to point, elevating the feet in a Thai person's direction, disgracing elders, and that kind of thing. I have known people who's visit and/or stay was turned to a nightmare because they violated cultural norms.

[@rogervanamois5345]

Your talks are always positive Chris.For those of us who are finding the transition to retirement very difficult.Your a breath of fresh air.Always good advice,keep up the positiveness it is helping many of us to come up with a good decision.

[@timwalker2458]

You are taking notice of someone who is not retired telling you how to be retired. Why would he know ?

[@Stephane_happylife]

not only for Thailand but for your whole life, everytime and anywhere ! 😉😃

[@jpinvestcebu]

Currently living in the Philippines and #5 is by far the most important anywhere in SE Asia. Finding that balance combining proper physical and mental health with all the extracurricular activities is vital to anyone's success or failure. Great videos Chris 👍

[@kathyhirsch379]

i think founding friends we all need some social life, belonging to a group,, have good neighbors,, talking to people , have some connection, belonging ,,, its a totally different lifestyle ..You got your family which is a good start... lots of people starting over at 50 if there is no partner, no friends ,language berries. It can be hard

[@PLATINUMSWORDS]

Should've named the video "Don't act like a Western Karen in Thailand." I like this channel more than your main one just based off of the direct info. There's no BS here and I appreciate that. 🙏

[@kwidid23]

I still have about 3-4 years before I retire. I hope the foreign income is clear by then. Thanks Chris.

[@LSmith-33]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen, not only about Thailand but approaching life in general. I absolutely love the suggestion about generosity in regards to the Thai people in appreciation of the incredible country and lifestyle they allow us to share in. Couldn’t agree more! I also appreciate the part about the curveballs. I am planning to move when my son graduates in May and I do fear some roadblocks will arise. So being intentional about my path regardless will be crucial thank you for so much wonderful content 🙏🏼🩷

[@areyairin101]

Thank you Chris for your love of Thailand. You are like a Thai ambassador. But every country has its own dark side and good side. Hope you are happy in Thailand.😊🙏

[@jackdurner2067]

Great video Chris. My girlfriend and I are addicted to Thailand. Live in Japan and when I get back here, I’m already planning my next trip. Try to always have a positive outlook when I go to Thailand and not to be such a cheap ass when it comes to tipping, etc. Like you said, the taxi and tuk-tuk drivers are out to make a baht and will try to get what they can out of you. Just have a good outlook and go with the flow. I try to keep in mind that the average Thai salary isn’t very high and just a little bit can go far. As a result, we have thai friends that we see when we visit thailand. Looking forward to our next visit.

[@RetiredandLivingthedream]

Follow the simple rules and life is good. Lived here for 12 years and you hit the nail on the head about living here.

[@Martyslife]

Thanks brother! Much love and respect for you putting these videos and communities together. You have a great mindset/ outlook on life and made many great points in this video. Found you recently and almost binged EVERYTHING you’ve made in Thailand already 😂

[@Martyslife]

I do have a question for you.. the tax interpretation is a bit disconcerting BUT I’m solution based and already thinking of ways to get around It. Can i buy a home without residency? Assuming i had. Friends fam or community to utilize the home when i was away is this an option for non citizens to own and essentially “rent” to others from time to time?

[@chanyajaranyanonta1818]

Foreigners can buy a condo but not the home with land.@@Martyslife

[@1255bates]

Great advice I am going on my second month here in Thailand and the visa extension was a little perplexing but the immigration office we used was really helpful. Patience is key to it all. Also the generosity you talked about means a lot especially to small villages. I have always tried buying from the locals to help them out. Thanks for your great informative videos.

[@joelkaben]

How was the VISA extension process like? I am debating whether I should extend or just try the Philippines or Vietnam.

[@1255bates]

We had about 4 or 5 pages of forms to fill out which are in English and Thai some were only a few lines that you filled in. The only thing that was interesting was a point of contact if something were to happen to you if you have one, we fortunately have family here. They want to know where you are staying so you will need the Thai address or hotel if you are staying in one. Our process took a couple of hours which is not too bad. The people in the Chaiyaphum office were of great help. It was 1900 Baht to extend. I would recommend going as soon as they open because they got a lot of people coming in after we had got there making the wait time longer. Patients and politeness go a long way @@joelkaben

[@keithmartin4732]

Sounds like a great time, thanks for painting a realistic picture. I have never been to Thailand but I hope to come someday. I'm a retired US Navy man looking for some fun locations to visit.

[@searchandestroy69]

Thank you so much for everything, Chris! For what it’s worth to you, you have a lot of people whose lives you’ve changed for the better. Couldn’t have done it without you!

[@MagaMonkeysMovetoRussia]

I leave for Thailand on Monday the 8th. Yippy!

[@puretesla2565]

Great content Chris, I visited Thailand for the first time in January. Best vacation I have ever taken such an incredible cultural experience coming back home was tough. There are nights that I can’t fall asleep because I can’t get my mind off of Thailand, finding your channel has been a blessing. I appreciate what you’re doing, and all of your videos and content for that matter keep them coming brother.

[@craigellis8354]

As always Great information Sir, thank you for sharing

[@CarRentalGuy]

Hey Chris. Kevin from Kitchener/Toronto here. Great advice about taxis and how to handle a situation where they aren’t using the meter. What an awesome and positive approach to handling that. Love it! Thanks!

[@ThailandTravelStudy]

I really appreciate this second channel. Thank you for doing it.

[@NativeFarang]

Couldn't have said it better myself! I think if anyone wants to move/live in Thailand they need to watch this first! Great video and great advice 👍😁

[@wendydehaan6173]

Thank you so much for this video Chris, you are full of some of the best info I have heard in regards to moving to Thailand

[@BoulderCreek77]

Thanks Chris for another great video. I get so excited watching your vids knowing what I have to look forward to once I'm ready to make the move. Few more years of working my butt off then it's gonna be Thailand loving for my golden years!

[@user-do4jx6ye4w]

Thanks Chris, as always, great advice!! Wife and I are visiting next month for the first time and are super excited!!

[@shocks123]

wise advice, keep doing what you do!

[@conkalas1918]

Chris I will say the same thing as I’ve said in all your videos. You are medicinal man. You are a brilliant human not just an excellent ambassador of Thailand but your advice applies to any country. I suffer from anxiety and you funky videos base me. Please keep you videos coming from the serious to the funky as you say Much love to you and hailey

[@UdomitBeppa]

Very good Video Thanks 🙏 for sharing your experience with us 👍

[@jonhobson3592]

Good stuff Chris & happy new year 😊

[@thomashamilton9779]

Totally Agree...back for my 9th visit in Feb....cant wait!

[@GregorBrown]

Another good video brother and good advice on focusing on the positive and that applies not just to Thailand but to life in general and well said

[@jim-uu2db]

Great video full of so much positive guidance. Most of it pertains to the ways I thought about some thai things.

[@WhoAmiWoohooWoohoohoo]

You such a great person! Thanks for your positivity!

[@kandiland8985]

Everything you say makes absolute sense. I love your videos

[@jodyweikal7596]

Chris....this was 'fantabulous'. And very timely for me. Chiang Mai will be joining each other for a very fruitful life together, beginning on 02 February. Retirement...here I come. Watch out. Thank you so much.

[@jamesh4066]

Thanks for the That list ,and another helpfull video

[@nigelconder4299]

Absolute great advice on all of these Chris. I was one who commented on the tax issue and about having second thoughts however it was a knee jerk reaction and on reflection it wont make a difference and yes there are always ways of making things work. One thing I know for sure everything always works out in the end. Se you soon in 2024

[@keepitrollin3977]

Hwy Chris.fellow canadian.right on bud what u r saying.12 years here now.happy & grateful 😅 keep it rollin

[@all4fitz]

My best-life-seeking compadre... I found you a while back and continue to return to your videos, but somehow haven't subscribed until just now. This video is more common sense delivered in such a carefree way without the nauseating "millennial speak" that is common with Tubers. Thank you for more inspiration!

[@joshuamaclean9456]

Well said. Love from Toronto Canada

[@ninanaranong6521]

What a great attitude! You are so worldly. Wise advice for just about anyone. ❤

[@link9040]

Thank you Chris for your love of Thailand.🙏❤

[@trevorcuthbert2839]

Great video Chris I have been coming here for over 20 years & finally working out to be here full time this year I really hope to meet up with you & find a great bunch of people to hang out with Good job Trevor from Brisbane Australia Catch up soon

[@mariettathornton5924]

Love this video & your awesome advice Chris 😊

[@henrikchristjansen1355]

Thanks for a very positive and vise video 🤗

[@langleech]

Love yr videos snd yr thai life advice you are positive and full of energy, i live my life in foreign countries most of life, watch up the visa requirements and expiration date are very important matters

[@karmaxxl7945]

I'm soo Proud of your positivity and following your dreams, you represent Canada Well!

[@darwinjina]

I no longer have any issue with the dual pricing. Its great if the funds to better support the tourists via signage or multilingual guides. But tourist or non-resident markup is the norm in many western countries. Especially, in cities that have a lot of tourism. (example, look at your Las Vegas hotel bill, or having to pay a little more at the local community pool when you don't live there)

[@michaeldo1988]

This was a great video Chris I really connected

[@michaeldileo8815]

I'm glad you made another video. I was beginning to worry RW4U was getting ditched LoL! Thanks for the great advice, Chris.

[@1974imajica]

One of the best vids I’ve watched upto now an there are so many good ones

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Very gracious and generous attitude Chris. I’d kind of do this naturally

[@biffer24]

Good stuff Chris. I'm about to cement my love of Thailand with a humble old condo in west Bangkok. Keep the positives to the fore. Smile and be patient. Trying to learn the lingo is so far the challenge for my old brain 😁

[@Guido99]

Thank you very much Chris! I totaly agree with you. I am travelling to Thailand since almost 40 years started in 1987 and I am deep in the Thai culture and living. You nailed it! Kop khun mak krap🙏

[@josephfazio7648]

Ciao Chris 😎 Just did the month of December there 🇹🇭 Now coming back in March🌴 I really loved Queen Sirikit park for my walks 🌴 Love Bangkok, can't wait to explore more! Keep up the great work 👏🏻

[@juliogonzalez4764]

Great video. I'm in Pattaya right now, be in Bangkok tomorrow. Like it here so far, but love Hua Hin. Good Job once again. Love the Phuket Seal.

[@atollmedicdiving]

Thanks for all the great advice. While I plan to move there in two years, I will make my first visit in May. I am excited to visit and am working on dialing in my trip! When I am ready for the move, I hope I can use your services to help make the move smooth. Thanks again for all the valuable information. Kent

[@chirpthird]

Wow that's the best advice I've heard all year thanks

[@charliefarley9658]

Love your positivity Christopher 😀

[@genericdeveloper3966]

You definitely have the right mentality Chris. I first came to Thailand with a group of other college grads. 95% of them are just complaining and comparing it to the USA. I was just happy to be there and learn about a new culture. Glad those people don't stay long :)

[@man4YAWEH454]

Those other grads do not seem to appreciate the cultural differences that come with traveling. Bummer.

[@jasong2068]

Great video! Thank you.

[@justdifferent1]

wish I could give this more than one thumbs up sounds like a good way to live anywhere!

[@theoffice-fw3kk]

I love your attitute and thank you for understanding Thai. I saw some youtuber tried to bargain too cheap like they tried to rip Thai off and very rude about it.

[@KeineAhnung1996]

Such a positive mindset :) I am sometimes thinking about moving to Thailand too sometime because Thailand became my favorite country when I had a holiday there a few years ago.

[@70shorty60]

Absolutely well spoken my friend , I am getting ready to move to Thailand in a few months from the US , and your videos are absolutely incredible. Not sure how to get ahold of you , but would really like to ask a few questions about certain things , for my particular situation Cheers brother , really look forward to seeing more , and hopefully get a chance to meet you 🤙

[@Jedi1965]

I love your positive attitude. 18 months from now I will be retired in Udon Thani. 🎉

[@lydiakualapai8372]

I love your frame of mind!

[@gabrielr2374]

Hi Chris. I can only say thank you for all your support and guidance. Thanks professor Parker.( not joking) i really appreciate your work. Moved to Thailand not long ago and I really believe that if we will follow your path, we are going to be ok. The tax issues are not clear at the moment, and I hope that you’ll inform us. Anyway, I am working on what I call “THAI BALANCE POSITIVE ATTITUDE” and I hope I’ll be fine. Thanks Bro.

[@rayparnell198]

I think I need to save this video and watch it every few months. Thanks!

[@Coursedirectorperth]

Great vid Chris

[@wellagrey]

one of your best videos EVER ❤

[@chrisnn9281]

Great list Chris!

[@SO-lh5ey]

Im Traveling to Thailand in a couple of days I'm staying in Hua Hin as I've never been before. This is my first trip back since covid and will be my 20th holiday there. I have a different mind set this time and definitely not falling into the belly of the beast 😂 🙏 really enjoy your channel 👍🏻

[@atheist63]

Hey Chriss , I'm still here in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec , working to sell almost everything i own to make my move to paradise. Watching your videos on both channels convinced me.

[@scambodia147]

Whoa there! Have a plan b this not all fun and games!

[@tingtong5898]

@scambodia147 If you own a property in your country, rent it out & rent in Thailand. This is what I will do when I'm ready to make the move. I can always come back to my country to live. I have been to Thailand countless times & want to try living there, I love the country but don't know what it would be like to live there. Things can change over time, political instability, etc.

[@atheist63]

@@tingtong5898 Thanks for your opinion , i do own 2 houses , nine years ago i owned a few 4 plex and sold them all to start trading the stock market . It hasn't been a smooth ride and I wanted to quit many times after losing the price of luxury cars , but today i'm happy that i persevered . The sale of my 2 houses which are both being renovated will increase the portfolio i play with. Don't worry about me , i even have a beautiful Thai girlfriend for over one year . I will be living full time in Thailand in a couple years.

[@atheist63]

@@scambodia147I know where i'm going . I spent time in many different cities in Thailand.

[@maritza_mendes]

I love this channel ❤

[@user-tz6xf9mz4w]

Great show Chris stay cool 😎 kind and generous.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲(subscribed) Great food for thought. It's on my list of places to visit. I've only traveled twice to the peens. Hope to go again this fall. Thailand is on the list as soon as I feel comfortable traveling completely solo. Retirement is in a few years. It's time to seek new lands and start making plans. 😎 Cheers from Fluffy in the PNW Seattle WA USA area.✌️

[@driven01]

Great video and #5 is so important. (I fell into that trap and, thankfully, escaped it). Wife and I both love the adult life in Thailand, but we do it in moderation. Drinking is another trap to be careful of, and another one that I had to step back from. Love Thailand, and you offer great advice. "the belly of the beast". I like that.

[@somyodp.1180]

Thanks God Thai have Chris here in Thailand. Thanks God Chris love Thailand. Thanks Chris to give me the suggestion. You give me a good thought even I’m Thai. Wish you are happy surrounding with the good people. You do a lot of good thing for Thailand. Cheers. 🍺👍🥰🙏🏻🤗

[@jpsabbey]

Great attitude!... Great info!... Hope to meet you sometime when we make the move 👌👍 Greetings from 🦘

[@daemon.mythos]

The best Taxi idea I heard about on our ship before port was an all day taxi. When we got into port, we found a Taxi for a very great price for the entire day. He took us everywhere we wanted and waited at his car for us, he acted like a tour guide when we needed it, and he ate by himself when we stopped for food. The restaurant we ate at had amazing food, no tourists around, and was very quiet and peaceful. I did give him a tip at the end and told him it was for the extra amazing service he did on top of what was negotiated. One of the days I was with another guy from the ship (pairs required in port), and he haggled on everything...to the point I was completely in disbelief. I only haggled using multiple purchases at once, leaving me and the shop owner with smiles on our faces...his transactions, not so much, and I'm sure I heard them say some not very nice things about him when he walked away.

[@dominiquelaurain6427]

Cheers Chris...besides the fact that #5 is my challenge, I would like to add a #6 : don't choose a bad location for your way of life ;-) My plan is to move part time, not full time, a year,...and my next trips are for choosing the good place for me.

[@maxinethomas4178]

Just ❤ your positive thinking, wish more expats have mindset like you. ❤️ you and your channel. I have a friend wants to move there, I will refer him to you if he has any problem.

[@mh8757]

You're the best, Chris!

[@leisuredepot5873]

So cool to have a Torontonian like yourself making us look good. We need better PR and you sir def do that for us

[@josemanuelr5984]

wise advice. thanks

[@alexandrerocha1392]

You are a cool guy. My wife is Thai. I love this place. I’m Brazilian and I know some people take advantage of people from other countries in Brazil. I don’t like that. Life goes on brother. People need to compare and go with the flow. Take care my brother.

[@craigwoodley]

The most super chilled chap on the planet - nice POD mate and yep you are in the right place !

[@dinbali]

Such good advice!!!!!

[@David_BigIsland]

Good advice for wherever you live.

[@MyGbel]

Very good advice. Thanks for the video. I am French and used to work in Thailand during 7 years at the end of the 90"s until 2001. After several years in Thailand, it is true that I had a tendency to see negative aspects of living in Thailand and forget the good ones. When you are back in your country, you realize what you have lost... I hope to retire in Thailand in about 2 or 3 years. I will definitely see only the good sides of Thailand during my retirement (will help to live older anyway)...

[@louloufarangset]

tu reves ou quoi ,,tout est FAKE ici au PDS ..wake up lol...

[@drmoynihan]

I would like to comment about the Dual Pricing. Some foreigners are working at places like the University System and are being paid Thai wages. The problem is that they cannot afford to go to the National Park and pay 4 times as much for their families because they are living on Thai wages. Now, if you are some rich foreigner, like yourself, who comes over and have tons of money, it is no big deal. There are even some rich missionary people who are supported by the rich people in their rich country - so they buy new cars and live in fancy apartments in Thailand. So what do these young families who are working on Thai wages do? They don't go to the National Parks. They swim in the rivers and in the sea and enjoy themselves. But they do feel bad that they do not have enough money to do what their Thai friends are doing. And sometimes they do get tired of being used or feel taken advantage of when they get somewhere and the prices are quadrupled because they are seen as rich foreigners. I personally am a rich American and I take these poor families out and treat them. And I also want to say, it was on the backs of poor Thais ancestors that much of the beautiful Thailand was built on, so really, it is their National Park. And we love our time in Thailand and are not complaining about whatever. Personally, the lovely smiling people and wonderful seafood restaurants, and markets of fresh fruits and vegetables with friendly farmers, and the waving families as I ride my bike in their neighborhoods make me feel sooooo welcome. And I love them too. Thailand is just lovely. And it is warm, unlike the cold wet winters where we have just come from. I can hardly wait to buy tons of bananas and fried chicken and freshly picked pineapples and cold beer (hoping I am at the market at the correct time). We'll be there in 21 days!!!! :)

[@dean2573]

Well said Brother 👍😎🍷