Expats are Leaving Thailand 🇹🇭

[@dbrew2u]

No where is cheap anymore . The entire planet is expensive . Especially anywhere that Tourist flock .

[@Edwinbraun20]

Dave Brewer Vietnam is pretty good and as I’ve heard, Cambodia and Laos are actually even more affordable but... sadly more corrupt too

[@raymondperrelli2539]

i’ve heard Mongolia is cheap, but no use if you like civilisation!

[@atwitinthephilippines9370]

Mum's basement is still cheap.

[@Buildsolarhomes]

The bottom line is (1) Avoid tourist traps (2) Avoid Countries where many others travel to. (3) LIFESTYLE. U need to live like the locals.

[@tryfreeforexsignalstoday]

Phillipines still cheap 50 pesos to one USD

[@froggythai7285]

So the reasons are: 1) Thailand no longer cheap 2) Thai gov cracking down on visa runs Essentially, Thailand is stronger financially as a country. That’s why foreign funds flow in , thus stronger Thai Baht. This complaint is justified. The cracking down on visa runs actually helps make living in Thailand safer. You don’t want to have fugitives who mat have well murdered, someone and fled to Thailand living amongst you.

[@wwlee5]

no, it's not stronger thai baht. baht has been set at 30 to a dollar since 2008 thanks to the printing press of Thai central bank. the only reason Thailand is no longer is something called Inflation. Whether USD or baht, people keep demanding meat and things. so we need to have people stop buying things in theory to suppress inflation.

[@Sherlock_MacGyver]

BUILD THE WALL, BUILD THE WALL

[@michaelmoreton5042]

Two couples who are friends of mine have left Thai and gone back to US. The interesting thing is that the wives are Thai, lived in the US for decades, always planned to come to Thai when their husbands retired. Lasted 10 months and 18 months.

[@skyfarmorganics]

OMG I live in rural Thailand in a small city and find everything incredibly cheap. I don't go to Bangkok or Pattaya or any other expensive city. Thailand is still very cheap if you live outside the entertainment zones. As far as investments go I don't really know yet as I haven't got any investments here or started looking yet.

[@leviathanrising9763]

rural thailand, im so sorry for you, dont ou have any money

[@skyfarmorganics]

@@leviathanrising9763 Wow what a comment and assumption. I know several millionaires from the west who live out here in more rural Thailand because they, like me, love it here so much. I am 49 years old, retired early although still own a business in the UK which has employees who manage everything for me, I have a 5 year Elite visa which cost me 500,000 baht and I'm currently about to start work on having a very large house and outbuildings built in the middle of the countryside completely surrounded by rice paddies after just completing ground works which included buying 600 truck loads of soil. So you think I have no money? There are people who love busy cities and entertainment areas and there are people who, like me, prefer the beauty of nature. Please don't try to judge anyone you don't know or make general assumptions.

[@skyfarmorganics]

@M. A It's a love hate relationship.... they love me and I hate them. It's the one thing that kind of annoys me here (really the only thing) but I am being bit less and less from finding ways to avoid them and being bit. Mostly they come in the house and bite when you are resting or sleeping so that's my priority to prevent now.

[@skyfarmorganics]

@Matthew Johnson My friend up near Chiang Rai rents a whole 3 bed house for just over $100 a month and near me in the city where I live there are many condos for around $150 a month. I'm currently renting a 4 bed house in the best part of the city for just under $300 a month whilst I start work on building my own place. As for Airbnb there are plenty of places all of Thailand for sure on that site but the owners run the risk of being caught and fined as it's actually illegal for property owners to use that site here.

[@skyfarmorganics]

@@pearlyshells2430 what a stupid comment again. I have already replied to another above if you care to read. Personally I like the countryside, farms etc and prefer that life over beaches, islands, tourist hotspots. The way you and some others make assumptions is incredible. Yes there are many 'cheap Charlies' living in the villages and paddy fields too as you say, but that's certainly not everyone. There are plenty of guys here with serious money and have built amazing houses and resorts in the countryside and absolutely love the lifestyle. I have been coming to Thailand for 30 years and I have never once visited Pattaya.... it doesn't interest me at all, we are all different. And you say the 'locals' are tring to relocate to the coast to escape 'poverty' - are you serious. My girlfriends family here are wealthy and many of their friends are too and they have no desire at all to leave the mid Isaan area. It sounds to me like you really have no idea.

[@Joseb381]

So Thai girls are becoming high maintenance? Thats it, Thailand is now off my list.

[@historyalwaysrepeats6870]

Very expensive now for a girl & a beer.🍺

[@alluboyjasanttuboy6878]

1523sta So you don’t have money enought? Poor man 5555

[@dzakisuda]

Thai girls are fake. They only go for your fat wallet. When it gets thin, they will leave you high and dry. Watch out, many have been conned!

[@wellmike3369]

@@dzakisuda lol

[@lisapurvis1247]

John Sandvik There are no normal Thais

[@truthmediarebel5816]

I am English, have lived in Thailand for 15 years and love it. I am married and have to deposit 400,000 Baht for my yearly visa. Some friends have had to leave because if your not married you have to deposit 800,000 for a yearly visa which has to stay in the bank for 6 months (helps the banks). A married couple before had to pay 800,000 for the both of them but now have to deposit 1,600,000,( too much) and they have had to leave. All these people used to go out for meals and drinks every night but now the bars are empty and it is hitting the Thai businesses. The Chinese and Indians are filling the exit of Europeans but I never see them out (where do they go)? Thailand and its people are very nationalistic and I see no problem, loving your country, culture, religion and King. If you live in any forgein country respect the people if not go back to the country you came from. If the UK kept control of foreigners like Thailand it would stop the daily murders in London and other cities. Stopping prostitution, drugs and crime should be the goal of all countries. I feel very safe walking in the streets of Thailand and have many Thai friends. (AND YOU, on the streets of London)?

[@atwitinthephilippines9370]

40% of London is foreign born. There's no comparison.

[@truthmediarebel5816]

@@atwitinthephilippines9370 The murders in London only started when PM Blair opened the gates to the dregs of the third world. Thailand will not allow that to happen.

[@kageyamareijikun]

Truthmedia Rebel why is youtube deleting all my comments srsly. Chinese and Indians dont go to the same places as white people. And Chinese (depending on urban or rural) might not stand out as much among Bangkok Thai mixed with Chinese ancestry. So you may not notice them as much.

[@truthmediarebel5816]

@@kageyamareijikun The bars are empty so they are noticed by their absence. What the Thais did not understand was that the ex pats brought many of their family and friends on holiday visits. A bar at Christmas my favourite bar was full 4 years ago and this year I had the place to myself. Thailand did not bring in the wealthy Europeans but the working class retirement people like myself. Don't get me wrong I love Thailand but would love it to think again about some of its policies.

[@kageyamareijikun]

Truthmedia Rebel in my previous comment that was deleted I mentioned that Chinese and Indians do not go to white people watering holes because in their home countries or in places like Tokyo or Singapore, the expat districts with free flowing beer and alcohol often devolved into drunken fuelled violent brawls like in Sydney where smaller Asian guys get targetted. Because of this, most East or South Asian avoid the bar culture in Bangkok. Mainland Chinese spend all the time at high-end shopping upscale boutiques because counterfeits are common in China. Indians gather in their enclave areas and eat vegetarian Hindu cuisine. Thats why the expat bars become empty in Bangkok. White people stop coming, they have no customers because now Bangkok is so expensive. Thai immigration policy is becoming restrictive. They are emulating Japan. Like Japan, they want foreigners out of the country. They just want the China money at this point to be honest. Chinese spend thousands at a boutique without blinking.

[@uncleclaw171]

may also be the change in VISA/Immigration policies that are unnecessarily making life more difficult - such as requiring reporting of one's travels at all times, which is effectively like having an ankle bracelet, etc.

[@richardhowe2386]

I never did connect with Thai women.. the Filipino women are much more beautiful and congenial.. the Filipino people are more friendlier people and speak lots of English..

[@uncleclaw171]

@@richardhowe2386 - I have been around many Filipinas - at university as well as work. Yes, some are very pretty. But the thing with Filipinas, they all got something wrong in their head - maybe its the extreme Catholicism.or some cultural thing. But something aint right. They (filipinas) also have a FAR greater propensity for narcissism -- even the fat ugly ones seem to think they are "better" somehow. I find Thai women prettier anyway.... just my taste... and Thais seem to have much less tendency to become rolly-polly pork balls when they get older.

[@theguyrocks1]

I have been in Thailand since 1996 (living). I am married to a Thai national. We are both in our sixties. I am always concerned about the goverment and immigration changes.

[@delcamelot]

Yr both in yr 60's ....You slipped up there !!!!

[@SoiBuakhaoRoutemasterbus]

When i last visited in Nov 2015 i got 55 THB to £1. Now it's around 39/40 but it has been as low as 35 to the £ !

[@stevewatt8772]

We all know that.

[@Ben-qm9zq]

Early 90's was 44thb-$1, now 30thb-$1. I much prefer the 90's Thailand 🇹🇭

[@exsanlife4125]

That's mainly due to the low pound post brexit

[@immigrationmentor]

I can definitely feel what you are talking about. thank you for the update

[@Robertmacmedia]

I’ve met a few expats in long an Vietnam who gave up on Thailand,a few days ago going through immigration it was about 400%increase of foreigners visiting Vietnam,I’ve been living here for about 8 to 10 years and about 8 months out of the year and never been harassed by immigration

[@evansusmc]

When the this increase start? In 2018 my one year visa costed $220. I renewed it yesterday for the same price.

[@Robertmacmedia]

evansusmc don’t get me wrong Thailand and Vietnam both have there pros and cons, I wouldn’t invest in any properties in Thailand. Rents so cheap why buy, Vietnam my wife own house, but there some great areas I would buy in Vietnam for 2 Nd place to live in Vietnam

[@buythaiproperty]

Can you show the numbers to prove your statement that foreigners are leaving in droves? The ones that are leaving are those here on a dodgy work permit i.e. self employed in their own dodgy company or doing Visa runs because they can't get a work permit or a long term Visa because immigration has decided to stop closing one eye. Stop comparing cost of living in Thailand 30 years ago and today. A country progresses and living standards of the locals improve whilst the economies of some Western countries are not as great 30 years ago so your currencies weaken. Bitching about Thailand being expensive is like asking yourself not to get a pay raise for 30 years.

[@robertburnett5561]

Buy... I agree. And many of the bad stories are one sided. They seldom tell the Thai's side.

[@jewbastard1540]

Foreigners are leaving in droves. This is a fact. And loads of businesses and condos are up for sell and unable to be sold in every major city in Thailand. This is not good news for your business but you should have gone to a country that gives foreigners property rights.

[@buythaiproperty]

@@jewbastard1540 Show me the stats or you are just being emotional and based solely on anecdotal experience. Some businesses in Thailand are closing because the Thai economy is not that great now. Just released data shows exports down in Q3 not helped by a strong baht. Thailand does give foreigners property rights, just not for landed property, which some foreigners bought using Thai nominee companies. Not such a good idea if one day the government decides to enforce the law, much like the TM30 issue. Property markets around the world have slowed down, not only Thailand, because of the US-China trade war is slowing the global economy so people are afraid to place their money into illiquid assets like property. Many developers around the world counted on the Chinese but due to said economic uncertainties plus the baht (for Thailand) being stronger they are not buying as many as forecasted. Majority of foreign buyers in Thailand are Asian. Westerners account for less than 10% of condo buyers so were never a big target market for developers. Total number of foreign buyers accounts for less than 20%. Good news is transfer rates for completed condos in 2019, sold off plan 2-3 years, ago remain healthy as in the good years. 9 out of my 10 buyers pay up their property in cash before transfer, no loans, so they can hold on to their Thai properties without having to worry about mortgage payments. However, there was a slight drop in Thai buyers completing their transfers due to new Loan To Value ratios in April this year and the slowing Thai economy.

[@jewbastard1540]

@@buythaiproperty "Stats"?? Thailand does not compile nor publish legit stats. And the real estate market is extremely opaque in Thailand. The stats are ME as a world-class economist living in Thailand for several years. Everyone knows foreigners are leaving in droves, business is suffering in every major city and large numbers of condos and businesses are up for sell with no buyers.

[@jewbastard1540]

@@buythaiproperty Oh and Thailand does not give foreigners much of any property rights. The little that they do have are not protected in Thailand's joke of a legal system. Come on, seriously. Stop with the nonsense. We both know Thailand is a joke.

[@johnq.u.n.reveille1703]

My Thai spouse and I built a beautiful home 10 years in a small, very ancient city off the beaten path where tourists go. I go back to forth to the US 2-3 times a year (where we have our primary home) because I am still employed full time in the US (I am a US citizen) -thus the visa run issue is not a problem. The USD has slipped somewhat in the 20+ years we have been coming here (from a high of 35 baht to now 30 baht to one USD), but no where near the same extent as the Aussie dollar. Going only occasionally to Bangkok, we have not seen this escalation in prices. If you live like a Thai person, it is still very cheap and I love it here. If you try to live as a Westerner, then the comments in this video are indeed valid.

[@ktom4536]

John! Q. U. N. Reveille You miss the point , anyone can either live it up or live like a native. Even if you live like a native you still have the crack down If like me you are financially very wealthy having to report every 90 days on a one year marriage or retirement visa , retirement easier even if married as immigration police don’t have to visit house unannounced to the amusement of locals You eventually get pissed off. Coming as you do as a visiting tourist is not the same , sorry it’s just not. Now police encourage Thais to phone a number in confidence of anyone they suspect of over stay for a reward, now imagine the amount of unnecessary visits you could get. Thailand reminds me of a film with Germans visiting homes in ww2 or Idf soldiers ransacking Palestinian homes. It’s becoming worrying as this has all been in the last 5 years, more so, just imagine what could be next. The honeymoon for expats is over, no one needs the stress. I am buying a place in southern Spain a stone throw from the beach, I’ll still keep our beach front house in chonburi presently in wife’s name. my wife has automatically acquired citizenship as we have sated the length of time married. No more checks , no police, and sweet living and oh good education.

[@russiandrivers9986]

Why would anyone want to go and live in such a hostile place, when there are plenty of other countries that are far more welcoming.

[@boogaloo_frog8410]

We are slowing figuring that out I think!

[@richardhowe2386]

Different strokes for different folks

[@leviathanrising9763]

hostile is the fundemental undercurrent of thailand, its what happens when u live in a phantasy social constructed way of life from free anti free speech to greng jai in all things.

[@brendanscully5787]

Some expats are leaving....

[@larswetterstrom7209]

@@leviathanrising9763 I visited Thailand 15 times the last 5 years and I agree about the undercurrent of hostility towards farang people (men mostly) in thailand. It takes the form of visa complexity and other restrictions for tourists. Chiang Mai is experiencing a crisis with tourist numbers falling dramatically. The chinese can not compensate for the falling number of europeans.

[@expattaffy1954]

I have been living here married for fifteen years and all I am doing is waiting to die, cheeped to die here than in the UK. I don’t bother with the high expensive life of Pattaya, I chose the quiet peaceful life in the country. Despite my pensions being decreased by 40%over the last fifteen years it is still cheaper than the UK where pensioners are given the choice of, die of the cold or die of starvation. The good news is following the election the British pound has greatly increased. It’s gone from 33 to 40 baht. One thing for sure is I won’t be leaving.

[@Property-Club]

What city in Thailand are living in?

[@deltapro-5537]

Me too. Building a new home, wife had a baby last month, bought a new truck, hell with going back to UK. Live a easy life up in Sakhon. Much more for your monies and way way cheaper than UK.

[@expattaffy1954]

@@deltapro-5537 Quite right.I just made some inquiries at the immigration office today you only need insurance if you are on a retirement visa. If you are on a marriage vise you will have no problem with money and wont need health insurance. Yep you are right the UK has become a shit hole hasnt it

[@expattaffy1954]

@@deltapro-5537 this is me kzbin.info/www/bejne/oafapYqAeZuag80 not bad for 77

[@kidvinie6491]

@@expattaffy1954 Problem is that all that could change tomorrow. They can't make their minds up what they want from an expat anymore.

[@TheIsaanFarang]

Great video as always. Not sure that any comparison can be made between prices in Europe as opposed to Thailand. I have moved away from London and am now living permanently in Udon Thani, Thailand. The cost of living is a fraction of what the UK was, plus the quality of life is so much better here. That in itself is priceless. Keep up the good work.

[@MrStacker1965]

Been here for 8 years but seriously thinking about leaving

[@boogaloo_frog8410]

8 years is a pretty long time to be in one place, when that place will never be home.

[@MrStacker1965]

MGTOW_ Beto yes you’re right. Too long.

[@awolgeordie9926]

@@MrStacker1965 Just left in November after 11yrs. Read/write Thai. Another country will benefit from my money.

[@MrStacker1965]

AWOL Geordie going home on 8th, just for a week, to set up a UK bank account and check out the rental market. Getting ready to move. Good luck.

[@barbellsamurai8014]

@PatrickMCcolley your peasants wifes family needs your dole up in isaan, probably paying for the school uniforms of the kids of the thai guy who had her for free while you are paying for it lmao

[@aking9999]

I am living in the Philippines, and I think the main problem is that the Australian Dollar has lost its power. The Peso used to be 44 for the dollar, its been as low as 32.00 in the last few months ! The problem is the Aussie dollar !

[@kelvinham8576]

Yep, exactly, however i have a business in Philippines, so does not affect me, in fact I'm getting richer in AU dollar terms. Hard part is trying to get money back into Australia, not easy.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

And the AUD's problem is Australia itself and Australia's problem is Chinese and Indian immigration !!!

[@ivaneccles1869]

@@kelvinham8576 buy crypto 🙂

[@davidmorgan3022]

Adam Sahr Also selling Australian Assets and Prime Real Estate to Rich Asians... Indians driving taxis etc...not that I like Pauline Hanson but if 1 nation was in parliament many years ago she had the right idea about immigration

[@Blackirish__]

Yeah China that's why trump is kicking their arse they screw everything up

[@richardedward5423]

After watching rest of video I take it your complaining about a poor nation becoming richer, therefore better quality of life for locals. So because Johnny Farang can’t live like a king for buttons no more your pissed off. Maybe stay in your own country then.

[@TIENxSHINHAN]

That's exactly what it is. They're upset that they can no longer use their whiteness to take advantage of the women there and live like kings from the little bit of money they bring with them from western countries. There are guys in the comments talking about going to LAOS. Literally one of the poorest countries on earth, where 80% of the economy still relies on agriculture. There's a reason these people go to Southeast Asia and not European or rich East Asian countries.

[@CraigWinstanley1]

I was in Thailand in November and December 2019. My wife and me travelled about a 1000km around Phuket and northwards from the Island. Walking Street is not a good example of Thailand, unless a person seek sex with a Kathoey or you like getting ripped off in the mindless clubs. We stayed in Rawai (Phuket). You can get a lovely locally cooked meal from TB80 to TB120 (A$4-5). We hired a scooter for TB250 (A$13) a day. Quality dental work is 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of Australia. A lovely boutique or modern hotel room in Old Phuket town is around A$60-A$80 a night with breakfast. The main tourists in November/December in Phuket were good-looking young Russians, some with their toddlers. They know good value when they see it. At the enormous Power duty free in Phuket it was packed each afternoon with mostly young people from the PRC spending up big. The many local markets have plenty of fresh and inexpensive food. I saw many Caucasian men with Thai partners living carefree in Phuket (away from the usual tourist areas). They all looked content to me! The lifestyle in Thailand is heaps better than in Australia at the moment, in my opinion. Australia has become a pathetic nanny state dictated to by minority, PC lobby groups, with brain-destroying western fake news. If Thailand is getting too expensive I would suggest nearby Malaysia. It is fantastic!

[@packageism]

I agree with your comments re oz. I left over 5 years ago and you couldn’t pay me to live there now. The people and politics are a different breed now

[@peterwilliams1119]

Identity Politics, quotas, militant welfare recipients, taxes designed to keep you poor, $300 fines for 1kmh over the speed limit, road rage, freedom of speech restrictions, climate change zealotry, corporate virtue signalling, government debt, the rising influence of the Green Left, borders, suburbs full of fat and lazy people, country is awash with drugs destroying kids brains, Perpetrators treated better than victims, defending yourself is a crime, the dishonesty of the press.... I could go on.

[@LeofromFreo]

Craig Winstanley hear, hear!

[@packageism]

Peter Williams what you wrote is why I left oz. 25 years ago oz was great. Now you couldn’t pay me to live there. In general, your average Australian is a dhead

[@peterwilliams1119]

@@packageism Yep. Same.

[@lindafukuyu5767]

Thailand has been losing competitiveness with the neighboring countries like Vietnam, Philippine, Malaysia, Indonesia. And, getting Thai visa is complicated now.

[@LogicalSigma]

I spent the last year in Thailand and the Philippines and I will say that you can still live in Thailand quite cheap and the visas are difficult but I still think it’s way better than the Philippines. First I’m gonna say that Thailand is a lot safer and also if you meet a girl there you don’t have to meet a girl that expects you to be walking ATM. There are plenty of lovely Thai girls that still just want a normal relationship where everything is split normally. I found some things in Thailand that were very expensive like perfumes and electronics but you can still drink cheap and eat cheap.

[@tjking1909]

Family friendly??? It didn’t work in Vegas and it won’t there.

[@danman2070]

Thai Baht is strong because of Thailand's low inflation rate which has resulted in a massive budget surplus in an environment where the money isn't being spent. Allot of money has flowed to Thailand as a safe haven currency as a result. This has pushed the currency up. It's well understood that once a higher rate of inflation is restored (closer to 2%), the relative value of the Baht should come down. I'm sure allot of people are waiting for this day.

[@Jimmyredcab]

Best not to hold your breath.

[@danman2070]

@@Jimmyredcab agreed!

[@evansusmc]

Many Thais kept saying once the King dies that baht will plummet. Well... that didn’t happen.

[@danman2070]

@@evansusmc The Thai government could spend some of the surplus funds on infrastructure projects. If they can reduce their surplus and bring inflation up, things should Improve all round. This mindset that low inflation is good is not helping things. Instead, other factors seem to be blamed, hence the theme of this video.

[@mooping9398]

Thanks for the insight Peter. As long as you have a pocket full of the Bhat, still a great holiday destination.

[@Property-Club]

Moo Ping Bring lots of cash 🤪

[@Steve-O-Florida]

FYI, it is Sept 2022, the US Dollar gets 37 Baht today. I was here in 2014, the Baht was 30, 20% increase for US Dollar holders. The VISA problem is absurd, and chasing me out

[@Property-Club]

I hate the fact that even if you buy a visa, for example Elite Visa. Then even you pay it you still got to report and do interview each month, thats insane. If bought 2M THB 20 yr visa, why still need 3 month reporting. Also its proven that people could not use the visa and get back to Thailand during pandemic, same as Thai Nationals.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I have lived in Thailand for 5 years. I seriously doubt Ex-pats are leaving in mass numbers, I've heard people talk about leaving but only about 3% actually do it, according to the Ex-pat Association in Chiang Mai. The strong baht vs western currencies is an issue and the beginning of enforcement of existing immigration laws (some of which have been in effect since 1979) has caused many who were basing their visa on a sworn statement that was a lie to exit.

[@dantheman7415]

Not true Thailand reality in Chang mai its like the twilight zone. He talking about Bangkok is the thaitanic

[@boogaloo_frog8410]

You're missing the important part. There's no more freedom of travel in Thailand anymore if you are a non-citizen. And there are BIG fines if you fail to report your location to the police (every day!). What's REALLY going on though, is the Yellows are trying to bankrupt the Reds (very long story short). And, more changes coming by the fall of 2020 from what I'm hearing! Only gets worse from here.

[@dantheman7415]

@@boogaloo_frog8410 oh I'm with you bro. Totally understand and agree with you. It is going to get a lot worse from here on in. Got drunk with a immigration officer the other day he said retire visa and tourist will change again.2020. my advice keep money out of visa plans and banks and Plan to get out while you still can

[@adamfarq3814]

DAN THE MAN Bangkok the the Singapore. No thanks, better places.

[@dantheman7415]

@@adamfarq3814 I'm researching Vietnam and the Philippines. But you must find your place for you and your needs

[@royporter4232]

To retire in Thailand today you need to have 800,000bht in a Thai Bank ALL THE TIME plus medical insurance covering 400,000bht hospital treatment. If you are over 74 forget it - you won't get insurance and therefore no Visa.

[@MrSuperohhlala]

As far as I know, foreigners can own 49% of the units in a building...at least that was the case when I bought mine a few years back. You're spot on about inflation there and the strength of the baht...and the gov. move to push out people with less money/means. Ultimately, I think the gov's plan will backfire. I still love Thailand and intend to retire there. I was in the Phils a few times, but wasn't impressed; the food there is horrible and it reeks of desperation, which in that culture causes serious safety issues and being a target. I've walked through all parts on Bangkok (slums incl.) in the middle of the night and have never once felt like I was in danger...same can not be said of the Phils.

[@johnstahl8308]

Try a long term lease. Need a lawyer.

[@davidgiles5030]

I agree. I've lived in Thailand and the Philippines. Easier to get laid in the Philippines,but your comments about safety and desperation are spot on. Your horrible comment about the food is being kind.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

Food in the Philippines... Tell us about it !!!

[@franctokyo5981]

@JKH beaches in Thailand are really crappy compared with the Philippines, it's overcrowded, full of people and development. In the Philippines you can be alone on a 5km stretch of pure white sand surrounded by lush palm trees forest you will never have this in Thailand. I have been 8 times in the Philippines and never felt unsafe. It's pathetic to complain about food in the Philippines when you have the most beautiful tropical nature in all Asia. I think you should stay in your condo in Bangkok you sound like a total wimp.

[@miketzai9209]

Oh one more who not feel himself in danger., as you I also walk there ok it was only evening time but dark but I never ever feel danger yes some look on me, but never I feel danger, I not understand why people complain so much, the thais are Nice friendly people if we just treat them Nice....

[@anthonytuttle3306]

not sure where you went in Thailand. I retired early at age 50 and have been living in Phuket.. The most expensive area of Thailand and still find it affordable over the western world. 18 Thai baht exchange? not in the last 4 years... it has dropped a few baht in the last 4 years and hovers around 30 to 1 USD... you can still find plenty of inexpensive areas to eat and buy items but the touristy areas will overcharge as in any tourust destination.... Still plenty of Farangs around here......

[@dfor50]

Thailands industry is booming whilst Australian industry is dead. Such is the effect of globalism and government stupidity. Eventually this is reflected in the exchange rate for a nations currency.

[@Blackirish__]

Exactly correct seen it start to change about 7 yrs ago, industry overflowed from China, they shit producers costs a bit more by the Thais but their attention to detail is better

[@busybusiness4]

Government corruption= Chinese bribery for politicans to sell out their own country. Not Government stupidity (they know what they are doing)

[@Blackirish__]

@Stevie Rox bargirls

[@Blackirish__]

@Stevie Rox buy me house in issan for marry we need water buffalo carry plough

[@Blackirish__]

@Stevie Rox my dad is hospital has cancer need send send quick money #2waterbuffalo

[@adamfarq3814]

Fantastic video, watching this for the third time. Cheers PC.

[@pungolay6586]

I am from the Philippines. Truth be told, I (still) do like Thailand and still had a wonderful time. I still love their cuisine and still cook Thai to this day. Luckily I had never been scammed, but in my home country, I am seeing more Caucasians in general whether in Cebu, Pampanga, Olongapo or Metro Manila in general. Personally, I don't care if we have more and more tourists as long as they respect traditions and not make an embarrassment of themselves. While Boracay is nice, I prefer to go to low tourist destinations such as Northeast Luzon (Aurora), Mindoro (Puerto Galera), Siargao, Romblon Island and Davao Region.

[@peteri3815]

Jhay Bee Right, I still like Thailand too. I am American and I still live here. Love the Filipinos here too as they work hard and have fun. They have taught me to see Thailand as it is now, not what it was or should be.

[@ahmedzain8145]

Jhay Bee is talkingshit out of context.

[@360jcs]

Thai food is the best! Agreed that foreigners should respect the traditions of any country they go to. Unfortunately, there is often disrespect. It always bothered me to hear expats complaining about how something is done in the country they chose to move to. I would tell them that if they don't like it, they should find another country. Foreigners should respect how things are done in the country they're in.

[@pungolay6586]

@@ahmedzain8145 Wrong mate. I had a wonderful time and my experience was great because I had friends to guide with me. Besides, they told me to avoid tourist spots and go to the 'hidden gems'.

[@davidmorgan3022]

360IT When in Rome,, do as the Romans Do... Any Country you go too.. Respect their Way of Life or F Off

[@adamfarq3814]

I did not realise it was that bad. The Aussie dollar now 18:1 at the exchange, shocked. I will be spending my holidays in Cambodia instead. Thai are rude and arrogant these days anyway.

[@davecarty3262]

Adam FarQ true very very rude

[@nickash5]

Cambodia is still like the old Wild West cowboy town. Good luck.

[@WW-wh2os]

Cambodia is just as expensive Siem reap £££££

[@brin57]

Maybe it's you!!

[@adamfarq3814]

Brian H You must be Trump lover! Murika

[@simonsimon662]

When will we start treating foreigners in our countries the same way they treat us in theirs ?

[@Property-Club]

Extremely valid point! What do you think needs to change? Property ownership laws??

[@ronaldhonda2276]

@@Property-Club, forget it, Thailand is not going to change any of that stuff for foreigners, I mean property ownership laws. On another note, I heard that Portugal is cheap, safe and foreigner friendly and many expats are moving there. I have not looked into the property situation though.

[@Harry_Ballz]

America will never be a foreigner friendly country. Black people live there for many generations and still treated like garbage.

[@delcamelot]

@@Harry_Ballz black people aren't foreign in usa !

[@stonejak]

@@Harry_Ballz that's quite an ignorant thought and comment. and for many reasons.

[@brian19041]

I am a FIlipina living in Spain. I live in Thailand for quite long time. Everything was good for me. I live in koh Samui with my boyfriend since were both working in Hospitality industry. We rented a condominium for only 6k thai baht per month. It’s a good price though. some farang thinks thailand is expensive because of the lifestyle they choose. We never invested any money because we are young. Don’t dine to any touristic restaurant or hotel of course it’s expensive. If you want to live in Thailand learn to live like locals. Thailand is the most safest place I’d ever been. Met so many honest Thais. Don’t apply your western lifestyle in Asia most especially in touristic country. It will hurt your budget. Can’t give any info about Philippines never been home for almost 8 years. What I know I missed Filipino food.

[@ravencole2740]

Live within your means. The key to living well anywhere.

[@brian19041]

Raven Cole That is very true Raven.. I will say I have a better living experience in Koh Samui. I and my BF make 80k thai baht in total every month. We were able to buy our own car and pay on monthly basis. Other expenses like internet, groceries etc. we don’t reach more than 10k every month. All in all including House and dining outside (twice in a month), we make sure we will not lapse more than 30k. So that at least the 50k remaining from our salary every month we saved this for our future. I guess that’s one advantage while you are young and no kids no vices or whatsoever.

[@MegaBabiron]

couldn't agree with you more. it depends heavily on their lifestyle of living. im sick of sexpats opinions like this guy who never wanted to assimilate to anything even putting effort to learn the language. they should just move back home or vietnam or cambodia or whatever they want. losers will remain loser no matter way they live.

[@brian19041]

@@MegaBabiron hi babi, this is why i said it depends with the lifestyle they choose. They should learn to live with their means. I do admit some houses in thailand like in koh samui rentals every month is very expensive plus the education (international school) if you happen to have kids. I just compared the cost of living between PH and Viet from numbeo site, vietnam is a little bit expensive compared to PH.

[@thiaterry2992]

when I go to the USA as a tourist (Disneyland), I in get interviewed for a long time, asking me questions like how much money i have, where am i going.they really discriminate against ASIANS. Thai immigration never ask me such questions and interview me. Now too many farang are broke and overstayers. Whereas chinese and Aseas tourist are not the overstayers and are richer they dont have intensions to stay, some farang also become baskers,beggers and dont have money, after spending too much on hookers and "girlfriends".

[@busybusiness4]

I am a white American citizen and I get harassed everytime I come back from overseas from Asia. I always get pulled to the side line with extra interrogation.

[@MrTangolizard]

retire where terry Asian tourists are not rich that’s just deluded the Chinese think there rich but many are on less money than someone in McDonald’s would earn the Chinese also behave terrible

[@molonlabe9602]

There's a reason why you're questioned so much. Tell it to all the "Asians" who went before you and abused the US immigration system. Thais (since this is a Thai centered video) like to complain that getting a US tourist visa is very difficult....there's a reason for that and it isn't about America. Again, shit people make things harder for everyone else.

[@Nautilus1972]

Exactly ... USA immigration is the worst in the world. SO rude.

[@mich722]

It's the same for everyone, seen in myself.

[@kelvinham8576]

The Australian dollar is down against the Philippine Peso. Now oonly 33.6p to dollar, was around 40. You can thank Morrison for the dying AU.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

Australia is dying for the same reason Thailand is becoming too expensive... The Chinese !!!

[@topshiba293]

I think it’s the reserve bank keeping rates low not idiot. But I’ll still blame him though.

[@kelvinham8576]

@@topshiba293 Australian interest rates are still higher than US or Canada. The Australian dollar generally follows the Canadian dollar against the US dollar, but not now. There are other trasons at play here. Mainly, coal is in decline and the future for it is not bright, yet the Australian government continues to pin Australian export future on a dying brown industry that was important in the 19th and 20th centuries but not now.

[@macolet9711]

@Ganda Gandara where did you get your numbers? Php to USD in June 2016 was Php 46 to 1 USD now its Php 50 to 1 USD. At one point it went down to Php 52.

[@josephfernandez2485]

Philippines is the best place in the world to settle. I live in Australia fantastic country, but end of the day, I work, pay bills, that’s my life here. I am heading to Philippines next year and starting my own business, and retire there. I am blessed with a beautiful Catholic Philippine wife, and have my own townhouse.

[@tryfreeforexsignalstoday]

Congrats. I just got engaged to filipina last week.

[@symph2000]

And Philippine islands,beaches, mountains and nature in general are much much more beautiful!

[@pungolay6586]

Boracay and Palawan are nice, but the best spots are where there are less tourists. Mindoro, North Cebu, Northeast Luzon, Eastern Visayas and Romblon is where I vacation. However SOME spots do not have Western style amenities because they cater mostly to the locals.

[@nickhanlon9331]

For f...sake,meals cost 40-50 baht which is $2 AUD or so.Rent is 7,000 baht per month.Beer costs $1 downstairs in the convenience shop.What's happened is the Euros are now going to Greece etc which is now reasonably cheap again and a lot closer to other Euros.

[@symmetry08]

If country do not make policy to weed out crappy foreigners, then nations turns into criminal hub and cheap mentality nation. It is best to select what kind of quality foreigners you want to allow.

[@delcamelot]

Big baht foreigners are all ok ...

[@pb130945]

I absolutely agree with symmetry08's comments.

[@davidmorgan3022]

Minute Millionaire Foreigners who go to these countries who think they are better than everyone else give the Decent Foreigner a Bad Name.. Arrogant Pigs..

[@kengkmitl34]

Big agree with you.

[@delcamelot]

How do you weed them out? Penis size..? Bank account size... ?Thailand doesn't give shit about who stays in their country so long as plenty of baht is being sucked out... Especially when it comes to stupid dowry that buffoons fall for....

[@gertleroy]

Philippines is awesome. Friendly people , beautiful beaches and islands. I just wish they had the same food culture as Thailand

[@shopperinusa4315]

really the only reason to go to Thailand is to eat Thai food, everything else sucks. But now you can get a lot of Thai food outside of Thailand.

[@sitthapromwasphornsaran5736]

Thailand is cleaning out trash while welcoming tourists, please don't stay too long we need room for the locals.

[@Jimmyredcab]

Who is going to rent the cheap rooms if all the foreign trash are thrown out. ???

[@sitthapromwasphornsaran5736]

@@Jimmyredcab We'll deal with Chinese & Indians, nothing to worry about.

[@funtari7]

@@sitthapromwasphornsaran5736 👌😂😂😂🙏

[@DAllenMartinphotos]

I was looking at a Thai vacation video on KZbin and saw a sign saying 75 baht for a beer, that's like almost $2.50 US, and I pay $3 at the local bar I go to here in Missouri.

[@petergreen4213]

Its expensive everywhere ! Don't live in tourist resorts and moan about the cost. The Thai people also have to pay for things. Thailand is not a convenience for foreign visitors. I you are unhappy , you will not be missed !

[@Stephenuk-zc3xo]

I've been going to pattaya for nearly 20 years and I wouldn't be surprised if I'm still getting up to the same antics in another 20 years, the nightlife scene will always be there.

[@annapeach8049]

Base on your VDO and many comments . , I’m really curious that why many farangs look for girls who are not independent or even find girls in bars or redlight districts then you complain about they sucked all your money, treated you like ATM machine, love only your money?? That’s not make sense. You get what you find. And you talked like all of Thai girls be like this? I have many Farang friends who have good jobs and have good girlfriends who are independent and educated. They didn’t complain about this. If you need good independent girl, go to the right places. You can’t find fish on the desert. And pls look back to yourself that you are good enough for good girls or not. I don’t mean about money. It’s about your mindset , your behavior, lifestyle, heart and brain. Every guys don’t like gold diggers Every girls in this world, they don’t prefer losers as well.

[@hajimefukuroda6360]

Very true, I vote for you Anna. People drive more in stupidity than common sense nowadays. If you go on a land which is not yours. You must accept the good and bad things there. Perfection doesn't exist anywhere. You can't pay a girl to come with you and identify her as your girlfriend. (For me it's business and when you made bad investment you can blamed only yourself not the business). Thailand is becoming more expensive because tourist thrown too much on the table and want to get love in return lol (What a joke). Opening your big wallet in front of a greedy people's is not very good idea. When you try a hooker you must expect to be hooked. If you are here for holidays just do things that's bring you happy and relax. You just need to be smart and walk on the correct path.

[@evertonporter7887]

Wicked witches exist in every country....

[@annapeach8049]

Hajime Fukuroda Thank you and absolutely agree with your comment as well. I feel really bad for many ordinary Thai girls who have their own things, diligence and smart. But the image of Thai girls in foreigners’ eyes are so bad.

[@barbellsamurai8014]

@@annapeach8049 how many Thai women have you dated? 0. the people commenting have actual relationship experience with Thai women and money always comes up. I just tell them go get a Thai guy to pay your bills, bye bye

[@TK_090]

I spent 3 months in Thailand and loved it, spent 90% of my time in Bangkok. I have friends there currently who have spent a significant time in the states. I want to go back and live there for a year or so but I did have a slight issue with immigration, I was stamped the wrong date upon entering and had to pay a fine when i left which sucked. All in I felt the people were welcoming as long as you show respect but I am curious to ask my friends there now if anything has changed on immigration side of things.

[@Nautilus1972]

You didn't check the date as soon as they handed you your passport? Your fault.

[@hemroidhenry7756]

Your welcome in Thailand as long as you flash some cash.

[@TMAdventuresT7]

8 years in Krabi and Pattaya , had enough of the red tape bollocks, immigration is ridiculous, money doesn’t last two minutes, £ 1.00 = 38 TBH, 8 years ago £1.00= 54 TBH. No brainier , go to Vietnam, Cambodia Maymar.

[@Property-Club]

Yes very good point, I hear many Expats moving to Vietnam. Have you been yet?

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Property Club I’m here now, i live in Son Tay just outside Hanoi. Getting 30,773.08 to £1.00 and it goes a long way, live very comfortably if spend sensible. I’m currently on multiple entry visa-12 month , cost just short of £150, less hassle too. Food amazing, apartment over looking river, two bedroom 18 month old, cost £200 a month. Thailand became so aggressive that i felt its become a ticking time bomb. Even the Thai people have a chip on there shoulder, they forgetting who put them back on the map. Good luck were you end up my friend 🙏🏻

[@anisjung3271]

@@TMAdventuresT7 Thais still remember British people gave our land to Burma and Malaysia.

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Life Inspire Channel fair comment my friend but don’t bite the hand that feeds you 🙏🏻

[@anisjung3271]

@@TMAdventuresT7 People are differences .Greedy people are everywhere also.Most are the hungry poor. You can put some in jail but the new ones will come up. By Thai law, the one who got scammed/charged overprice services has to notify police.Then the police has evident to punish the scammer. There are another type of greedy people... the rich who can't be fed their hungry hearts enough especially politicians /bankers or higher social status.Even in developed countries,USA,England etc. Western came to Asian /Asia to colonized us in the past. Even in today economy ,Western come to Asia with their interest in mind.That 's inherent greedy in finest form. Most of western immigrants today only want a cheap country to live to save their money,make their lives easier more comfortable financially. With this regard, any country that cheap enough to their heart desired is right for them.Languege barrier or not may be option. Thailand is not perfect and never will be.I,myself, belive in fate.Fate will arrange and drive ones to come in or out of any country to their waitng destiny somewhere. So come in or leave is never a big deal for Thais. Only Gov want number to push GDP up.We don't .Both expats come or leave have pros and cons.So it's good for us either ways. About Thailand inflation in decline,we know .That's because Thais just don't use their kept money.Thai people have lots of purchasing power look at the lastest Motor Expo.We have informal economy as big as 5 times reported economy. So expats leave and less money from some Westerners are only a fraction of the whole recesstion we faced now. That's why Gov offers a lot of campaigns/money programs to convince Thais to pay /purchase more. Of course ,The greedy ones will be punish.That's good ,very good indeed.. lot of mainland Chineses have sold their business in Phuket/Chiang Mai /Chiang Rai etc.and relocate to invest in another Asian countries and locals old /new investors buy back,service /rent/food price are declining to more resonable price .That's very good in the long run. BTW Good luck to you .Anywhere can be 2home if you have a happy heart. Merry Christmas. Buddha bless you.:))

[@downundermtb4744]

Living in Aus with my Thai partner was thinking of retiring in Thailand,the way it’s looking I don’t thing it would be worth it...Anyone sold up and left what’s your experience did you get your money back?

[@Property-Club]

renegade1969 I would not sell up and move to Thailand right now. Bad timing.

[@downundermtb4744]

Property Club Yes I agree my question was to someone already living in Thailand with a business and property how did they go selling up? I once sat next to a guy on our way to Thailand who said to me once you spend your money on a house in Thailand it would be difficult to get it back as the Thais don’t like giving you money...He had a partner living in Thailand and he built a house for her...I’m sure she would outlive him anyway 😂

[@mistertjon]

Always entertaining to see/ hear western people complain about things getting 'more expensive' in poorer countries. I say GOOD! Time to go and be tight-fisted somewhere else. Even when it was cheap I still saw (mostly) Europeans and Australians still haggling over a few pennies...very cringe worthy. I think the Thai Gov has done an excellent job repelling all forms of colonialism well done.

[@amir5593]

Informative. Thank you very much. I really like your accuracy when it comes to numbers. Need more channels for such analytical contents. 😍

[@Megazoid-my7cp]

Go to Philippines. 1. Haircut - $1.00 2. Hamburger - $1.00 3. 1 Whole Grilled Chicken - $6.00 4. Motel - $16.00/night 5. Beer - 75 cents/bottle 6. 3 bedroom House Rent - $250/ month

[@ravencole2740]

Thailand, Issan: 1. Haircut - $2 2. Hamburger - $4 3. 1 Whole Grilled Chicken - $3 4. Motel - $12/night 5. Beer - $2/bottle (660ml/23+ oz) 6. 3 bedroom House Rent - $250/ month

[@Megazoid-my7cp]

Philippines 2019: 1. Haircut - $1.00 2. Hamburger(Buy 1 take 1) - $1.00 3. 1 Whole Grilled Chicken (Jumbo with Mang Tomas Sauce) - $6.00 4. Motel (with aircon, cable tv and wi-fi) - $16.00/night 5. Beer (Red Horse 1 liter) - $2.00 6. 3 Bedroom House Rent ( with huge garden yard) - $250/ month

[@ravencole2740]

@@Megazoid-my7cp It's not a competition. I put up prices for honest comparison. You felt threatened and had to tweak your list to make it seem even better. Hotels in Thailand have aircon, cable tv, and wifi too. Whole chickens come with sauce too. Beer Chang is $1.60 and much better than that Red Horse Piss. My 3-Bedroom House is across the street from a swimming pool, badminton court, and a gym. It's a gated community and it's still only $250. Enjoy your cheap burgers.

[@Megazoid-my7cp]

@@ravencole2740 I will just don't forget your tsunami survival kit.

[@Megazoid-my7cp]

@LagiNaLangAko23 insulting us that our red horse is a piss is already a low blow and then tell us to enjoy cheap burgers sarcastically.

[@BarryAnderson]

Holistic Chef Barry Anderson with his Thai Chef Ananya have lived together in Phuket Thailand for the last 25 years to date and any questions that you may have is OK with us. Thank you

[@杜威漢]

Thailand is getting richer, just like everywhere else in Asia. It's not like it was 20 years ago during the aftermath of the financial crisis in the late 90's. The balance of economic power continues to shift from West to East as we get further and further into the century.

[@asianbodyart]

@Peter Grahame 99.9%

[@performingartist]

The air quality is so horrendous in Chiang Mai! Used to be three bad months, this year it will be six. It's become unlivable. 18 months and my kids will graduate high school. We plan on leaving then.

[@andyfin990]

I live outside Korat in Thailand, don't spend more than 25,000 baht a month and that includes rent and bills, if you want to live in the tourist region you would need treble that, all depends what lifestyle you want here..up to you .

[@geezer4444]

you dont know half of it 26 years ago when i first came to thailand the aussie dollar was 20.3 baht it only went up to 30 baht because the american dollar devalued .so overhaul the aussie dollar has not moved

[@barbellsamurai8014]

lol ever heard of inflation

[@MichaelMomany]

Any country that has an abysmal overhead wiring system such as Thailand's will never become a luxury destination, Come visit Germany, there are no overhead wires and it is much more beautiful.

[@joshuam.6027]

The Earth is one huge spaghetti wiring system...Everywhere you see!

[@ryanpedersen5722]

I'm Aussie and been to Germany 7 times, it's awesome Saying that I haven't been there since the influx of refugees

[@ryanpedersen5722]

@Sumanth K S that's sad

[@sitthapromwasphornsaran5736]

Germany is a dump now with refugees & return jihadists. No thanks, Pattaya is more fun than your trashy red light districts.

Michael Momany it’s expensive in Germany

[@anthonytuttle3306]

Not sure where you got your information... for a while they were cracking down on tourist runs but now have opened it up again... retirement visas are very easy to get as long as you have 800,000 Baht in the banl to show you have money for the year... Dude your info on real estate is wrong as well..... the market is very soft and prices are going down... even in phuket.... Dating Thai girls depends on the type of girl... bar girls are bar girls.... there are lots of really genuine thai girls that have great morals.... I can tell your an Aussie cause your hands on your wallet...

[@powergrower]

I live in one of the world's most expensive places and I still spend less here than in Thailand. I will admit I have a lot more fun in Thailand but sometimes it's hard to wrap my head around the prices. You can still live cheap if you live more like a local but if you want to eat burgers and live more western it's probably cheaper to stay home.

[@rikirex2162]

Yeah...keep changing places rather than changing attitude...

[@kokostrollet]

It is 49% which is the foreign quota for condos, not 40%. Plus, there are lots of opportunities to buy in condos where the prices are the same for Thai and foreigners.

[@67bracer]

Hi level tourism ???? Chinese middle class and Indians ? I think they currently value quantity over quality. Western tourists spend more on the ground that the tour package visitors. MHO. Thanks for the video.

[@sergeant64]

The military junta of Greece tried the same stunt in the 70s as the Thai military tries now. They failed miserably. If you wants to attract quality tourists you needs to threat them nice when they are young and poor. Thailand wants tourism but no tourists. Thailand wants investments but no investors.

[@johnstahl8308]

The real power in Thailand is the unholy alliance between the military and the rich owners. They are all too happy with the chinese. The Chinese make a contract for room AND food and sight seeing. Their attitude toward the middle class is one of reprehension They do not like sharing power

[@milkybar06]

I've heard the Chinese are starting up businesses in Thailand and taking the tourists money.

[@martinbanks7194]

@Sumanth K S well rich Chinese would still let their kids poop and urinate on the sidewalk.they are just different from their East Asian counterparts.dont know why

[@martinbanks7194]

@Sumanth K S no love for them and I seem to detest their presence.hong kongers and Taiwanese are actually nice peoples unlike mainlanders.i wonder if communism have make them lose their culture and courtesy.reminds me of Russians and ex Soviet who cold and unfriendly

[@HisLostSheep]

This is a very well made video, considering I've been living in Thailand for a little over 3 months and everything he is saying is true. The Thai baht dropped sharply under 30 baht per 1 usd, which was nuts. But with the #coronavirus negatively effecting tourism, it has taken a complete 180... which is awesome for the remaining expats. And yes, inflation is hitting Thailand pretty hard... if the price isn't going up, the portion size is going down. Unfortunately for me and a lot of other, I was almost denied my 2nd tourist visa... yes, my 2nd tourist visa... not 10 or 20th. I've never done a 'border run', which is cheaper... I just got my passport 5 months ago. This happened days ago with a couple of friends. 1st Friend: He has been residing for 1 year. He had 1-2 visa runs and was applying for his 2nd tourist visa, but got denied. 2nd Friend: He spoke really good Thai and was trying to get his 2nd year education visa to continue learning the language. He too has only been in the country for a year. They didn't give any of us an explanation to why we were rejected (in my case, will be). Instead, they just handed out a small piece of paper with very vague reason(s) on why we were rejected... none of which seemed to apply to any of us. I am contemplating on whether Thailand is worth it or not... they are making it very difficult for the expat community. I'm very much growing attached to Vietnam and am looking at neighboring countries. I even have opportunities to teach in countries like Vietnam (not what I'm here for) where they actually respect and welcome people like me. But, like you mentioned, Cambodia is another option. I also agree with the market boom and the reckless spending. We're no doubt going to see a crash soon. As for the Thai girl topic... I'm not really experienced in that category. I've heard horror stories and I'm sure you can do a google search and find those yourself. But, a friend recently told me of a crazy experience he had his ex-gf and her father who was a ranking officer? They tried to make him some a confession at the police station but a Thai friend of his saved him from what could have cost him time behind bars... she accused him of beating her. Also, the welcoming attitude seems to be changing, especially high traffic tourist areas. The air pollution is insanely bad and getting worse... I should have listened to my friend who warned me. If you do a search on Chiang Mai, you'll find it was the worst air polluted city in the world for about a week or 2? I am not exaggerating. And Bangkok has filthy emission related pollution... the government doesn't seem to care enough to change that.

[@Property-Club]

CryptoChat Great comment, thanks mate.

[@llothar68]

The government gives a shit about everything except how to make money for themself and their stinking royals.

[@terrythekittieful]

I was also denied a Tourist Visa a couple of weeks ago and this was at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet, Laos, normally a relaxed place to apply for a Visa. It got worrying when the queue was moving so slow, so they were refusing lots of people. They are shooting themselves in the foot.

[@tapptom]

Cambodia in 1990 was the Wild West not now. The Thai condos are all unsold empty ....they will not reduce them...it’s called cognitive dissonance...same w their cars. Sit unsold

[@boogaloo_frog8410]

Cambodia was mostly dirt roads even up to maybe 5 years ago!

[@tapptom]

MGTOW_ Beto China is funding them now sadly

[@leviathanrising9763]

laotion i.q i call it.

[@busybusiness4]

I am thinking maybe many bought into inflated high prices and now there is a sudden slow down and don't want to sell for a loss. I am just thinking. ??

[@tapptom]

BUSY BUSINESS it’s was all marketing to the Thais and expats....they are thought it will never go down ...now is the time to buy. Same story different time. Yes, they will lose IF they could even sell now.

[@brianlewis6405]

I've been in Thailand 23 years and at nearly 68 still make a good living, something I wouldn't be able to do in my home country. Why would anyone listen to this tourist who seems to think Pattaya is Thailand? Just shut up. You don't know anything about Thailand.

[@whakjob]

Thanks for your perspective.

[@asrasco6578]

I'm Thai and thank you for your response to this tourist guy who stay only in pattaya and BKK.

[@michaelj6392]

Brian Lewis what do you do for a living?

[@brianlewis6405]

BTW, I teach at Chulalongkorn University. Before that I was an employee of the Royal Household in my capacity as a teacher at Vajiravudh College (the Royal College). My first job back in 1997 was Head of Multimedia at The Nation.

[@barbellsamurai8014]

@@brianlewis6405 ok boomer

[@TakashiNippon]

I hate how they charge foreigners different prices to thai

[@davidmorgan3022]

Takashi It’s called Skin Tax...

[@steveg2479]

Takashi. From the government or Locals? National parks etc. they can keep. I found they would charge people from Bangkok more than me because I was "local".

[@delcamelot]

But it's still cheap ....

[@Digmen1]

Also Thai's don't speak English very much Its much easier to communicate in the Philipines where they learn english at school

[@somchais2100]

Get back to YSB, you!

[@danialhowe9814]

agreed. i lived in general santos 2 years and that is FAR off main beaten path yet i never had a language problem

[@michaelmoreton5042]

There are many more wanting to leave but they are living in houses and condos that they own and these are unsellable because of the number on the market. In spite of the huge number of unsold properties, they continue to build more and more. VN and Cambodia are attracting more ex-pats. There are many Scandinavians in Thai but for the most part they are snowbirds, spending Nov-Mar there and the summers in Europe but the flow of new Scandis is down too..

[@KoguryoKid]

"VN and Cambodia are attracting more ex-pats." The same situation in Thailand today will be in VN and Cambodia tomorrow. Mark my word. I wouldn't touch any of those places with a 5,000-mile pole.

[@boogaloo_frog8410]

Yup! That's exactly the problem. MANY farang are now stuck in Thailand because they aren't willing to take a bath on their condo "investment". And worse, AirBNB rentals are going to take a hit too due to TM-30. The recent "transition" should have been a massive WAKE UP. Hint: You CANNOT ignore politics when you own Real Estate!

[@rgasta7765]

Nice video. Funny guy) subscribed. I love thailand. People are a lot friendlier than Vietnam where I live. I have been in VN for 3 yrs, cheap but the ladies are cold, never smile, afraid of communicating.

[@simonm1528]

Making things "family friendly" ruins everything. Look at motorsports, hooters, sporting events, concerts, it doesn't bring in more money as most families can't afford to go and if they do everything is overpriced and they don't spend the money.

[@lAsteriosl]

Also KZbin, it literally has censorship, no more freedom of speech, if your content is not family friendly you got demonetized and you content would not been promoted

[@chakriyalaor7266]

I can't remember when the Bath is getting too expensive. I used to change $1 for 40 Bath and now only $30. On the other hand, The exchange rate in Cambodia for the past 25 years is still $1 = 4000 Riels.

[@evansusmc]

True but the inflation for the females went up a lot in these past few years. Around 2008 It used to be $10 for short time and $20 for all night. Now it’s $30 and $60.

[@philcasey5931]

Perhaps it's pegged to the dollar at that rate.

[@bosheek8632]

Australia is pretty cheap if you already own your own house outright. For exampe same standard type of of pub in Thailand for 1 Pint of decent beer = $9 Australia $7.50

[@barbellsamurai8014]

yeah beer and women in thailand about the same price as oz now

[@kimhoedt3825]

After 3 years I am leaving Thailand at the end of this month. Reasons: raising costs, unreliable people, corruption, dubbel standards for foreigners, racism, protectionism, ... I love the food, the nature, the weather...but these things don't weigh up to all the other things. Perfect place to go on a holiday, keep it at that.

[@stevedom1]

beers are still 60 cents in philippines! compared to 2-5 dollars in thailand !!!

[@shvedas]

Beers are 1 dollar in the many places of Prague too

[@mrt6349]

@@shvedas I love Prague :) but the temperature is not so good in the winter :)

[@johnhughes1952]

Let's hope that COVID 19 has taught them the importance of foreigners to the economy.

[@MsSheila54]

I have worked in Kuala Lumpur several times and have talked to many retirees. They love it in Malaysia and they never want to leave. I also met a few couples who left Thailand a year or a few months ago. They think "Malaysia My Second Home visa" is the best deal. It is a 10 years visa and it is easy to get another 10 years after expiration. No worry about Immigration matters annually. After working in Asia for many years I am also checking it out.

[@Property-Club]

Do you have more information on the ten year visa for Malaysia?

[@MsSheila54]

@@Property-Club it's called Malaysia My Second Home Programme or just simply MM2H. Everyone I talked to was very impressed with "Alter Domus". www.penangmyhome.com. They arranged everything did all the paperwork, visa application, finding a new home etc. On their website there is quite a lot of information.

[@brin57]

Most of those whinging about Thailand hating farang and wanting them out, couldn't afford a My Second Home Visa. or living in Malaysia.

[@MsSheila54]

@Chen Chen You are correct. The people I talked to checked with the government first and then received a list of all the licensed agents. Some could apply for the visa themselves.

[@MsSheila54]

@@brin57 My Australian aunt inquired. She is fortunate to have the required monthly income : RM 10'000 (AUD 3'500) and just found out they are going to waive the fixed deposit of RM 150'000. I certainly understand that many retirees are not able to afford it.

[@syshorizonenterprises7893]

Why retiring oversea videos are almost about expenses. What other reasons?

[@conancol7556]

Had my first visit to philippens, and I'm back in subic . Cheap and cheetful, it's no.pattaya but it's got what you need.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

The Philippines is great... That is, until the Chinese invade !!!

[@sireneteller4906]

Your comparison seem not fair. Luxury condo definitly high but not to compare with 60k-70k/m2 thats not equivalent. Luxury condo never ever of 60-70k

[@sireneteller4906]

OMG ! About thai girl comment !!! Not funny topic!

[@ลําดวนยืนประโคน-ฐ5น]

Cleaner air would be nice!

[@bruce6126]

They are cracking down on foreigners with tourist visas in Vietnam too. From July onwards you will only be able to stay in Vietnam for 1 month at a time, whereas before you could stay for 3 months.

[@losangels6893]

Some time ago in 2019, I went to have lunch at Hilton Pattaya which is one of the best hotel in central pattaya. The hotel was full of Koreans whereas we , westerners, fill in most of the 20 dollar guest house in pattaya .

[@miken4591]

Koreans take short vacations and want luxury. Staying in poverty is not their idea of fun. Also Korean is now middle income.

[@arbedi7282]

@@miken4591 their minimum wage is 8 usd while in the US its 7

[@verliebt3465]

even 60.000 baht per square metre at 30 to 1 exchange rates seems very steep to me. similar price to a new apartment in a medium to large european city.

[@SS-rg1ue]

Thai government policies discriminate foreigners in many ways. It sucks? ain't it !

[@nvkotian7539]

Nothing comes cheap especially when you are looking for exotic life after your retirement. When you want to enjoy sex with the young Thai girl of same age of your daughter, naturally you have to pay some price for your sin. In return Thai girl thinks you are a walking ATM for them. When you exotic sex life reaches a saturation point, you realise that you got really fucked up by Thai girls and that stage makes you look out for alternative cheaper destination. There's nothing wrong in them. Wrong with your changing perceptions.

[@MW-eg4gu]

My Chinese wife and I (I'm caucasian American) married for 46 years. I have no sympathy nor respect for any of my guys (USA, Canadian, Australian, etc.)who go to Thailand or any other Asian country to use the women, head straight to the go-go bars, have girlfriends, etc. You either marry yourself a practicing Christian Thai or other Asian girl or stop with your goddamned spreading your immorality.

[@thumpernats]

I lived in Chumphon for years and still visit. Chumphon is still super cheap, I love the place.

[@verkauf9310]

"Thailand just isn't what it used to be"? The world view of Thailand is one of an exploited society by foreigners, like with every other poor country. Is it good for a people to serve the world on the world's terms? Be it labor, sex trade or whatever, they are being exploited and when it no longer serves their desires and interests then people leave.

[@delcamelot]

Youve forgotten to mention thais are exploiting thais ...Its not the sextourist setting the minimum salary for thais...

[@llothar68]

P attaya is a family city since around 2005. Tells a lot about you but not Thailand to never realized it. And for sexpats it’s expensive as Hamburg or Paris

[@monimlim6653]

The middleclass whites are complaining about cost in thailand because, crazy rich tourist asians are overtaking them 😂😂😂 By the way im filipino

[@delcamelot]

Why would you go there ???

[@tommyhundstad7950]

Russian and Indian tourist and Muslims good luck with that . Scandinavia is the best

[@atwitinthephilippines9370]

Philippines is losing value as well. I feel bad for the Filipinos. Prices rise yet quality of life detoriates or stays the same.

[@WarHawk-]

But, but, it's not FAIR . . . waaaaaaa 😭

[@haydeeobedoza8313]

@@atwitinthephilippines9370 i think everything prices is getting high anywhere not only in South East Asia but also in other countries what do you think the reason......

[@freeagent8225]

Got back from Thailand 3 days ago. Its not cheap withA$. But its the constant heat, next time will holiday in a cold place.

[@renaldfranley2258]

PC, are you talking about Pattaya or Thailand...?

[@Property-Club]

Thailand mate. I spend most my time in BKK and Pattaya, this is speaking from my experience previously living in those cities.

[@Tiaimo]

@Papy Choelo - You got the point.

[@Tiaimo]

​@@Property-Club Thai citizens like me hate to go Pattaya. My salary $4,xxx+ USD but it never comes across any single time into my mind that I want to spend my life there. it's so expensive for a place like that. If you're talking about the facts, yes...definitely in terms of living cost which always drives many people to the wall during the last couple of years in the city like that. But Thailand has a huge chunk of land, you can have a "good life" in many areas. TBH, Thailand is not a place for a dirty old man with cheap chicks anymore, those days have gone. By the way, next to Hua-Hin is Prachaup Provinces, my previous home town. It use to be a quiet and nice place to chill-out. Now full of foreigners who have different lifestyle compares to Pattaya. Cheap food, nice sea view etc. but no cheap chicks and super fancy nightlife. You get what you choose, Bro. You need to specify what kind of life you're talking to. Don't be surprise for my honest and straight forward. Since I lived in the downtown Bangkok with $200-300 USD for foods, $200 for my accommodate, $30 for internet & phone + $120-170 for my gas ( Truimph ST765/2019) for going out of the Bangkok and explore the countryside on every Saturday morning. Fair standard Thais lifestyle, nothing fancy. FYI - If you look at the latest Vietnam immigration law, you'll see what do they do. They've learned from us. Boom !!! Short down tourist visa to 30 days instead of 90 days.

[@kghacks75]

If you stay out of the touristy areas you'll find plenty of spots that are super cheap. I just went to Chiang Rai. That place was incredibly cheap.

[@toywatch3503]

You are filipino That often makes advertisements targeted to discredit what the Filipinos do not have Or not capable

[@gregmoore2554]

It’s good to see you again! I followed you in Subic. Are you now domiciled in Thailand? Are you a free man now? Let me know, I’m waiting for easing of requirements to return. Good luck , greg

[@scubatom8232]

Now that I am making the move this summer coming up I have decided to just travel for a while, moving every 3 months. Years ago my plan was retire in Mexico. Drug cartel messed that up. Then it was Thailand. Now I have no idea, but will be in the Philippines in February to have a look.

[@atwitinthephilippines9370]

You have to find a new Paradise. That is the goal.

[@stevenoliver9728]

I have this same approach. Travel light and don't stay too long anywhere.

[@scubatom8232]

Ganda Gandara I had no idea. I will do a little research. Thanks

[@deannabollo170]

Forgot to add the security factor which is a strong plus. There is a huge variety of cities and towns giving expatriates many diverse options. Today Portuguese citizens speak English quite well which does favour communication.

[@azzamatic4190]

That's why there's a lot of previous Australian expats going to South East Asia to live and marry because it was cheap besides the child sex tourism. Now I guess Australia doesn't look so bad to live anymore besides children not being legally obtained

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

What's your honest estimate of western pedophiles % in South East Asia?