Great choice, Collin! Welcome to the neighborhood.
@wmcorbly24957 ай бұрын
This is an excellent format. You could start a trend with this one. The more realistic it gets, the better for YT'ers to judge value. Thanks for the effort
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Thanks. He's the second subscriber I've done this with. I enjoy it. If anyone wants to shop on camera, let me know!
@passportbro77 ай бұрын
Good to see Colin up and about
@bijanbayne32597 ай бұрын
I pay 10K THB a month in Orient Resort, but could have paid 8K off season in Serenity Wongamat
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Glad you're happy with what you found.
@Deeroc257 ай бұрын
Smart choice. What struck me was that the Riviera seemed so much more spacious than the Copa, which seemed much smaller due to the layout. The Aeras was the clear winner. More space and the price is right 👍
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Great observation. Thanks for watching.
@TheDercomiszar7 ай бұрын
Just watching Collin sweat through his shirt is a good wake up. Call for anybody wanting to move to Thailand. I live in South Florida in currently working for the post office delivering mail with a truck that doesn’t have a C so I think I could survive there but I’m originally from Maine and I don’t think a lot of my friends would like it there during this heat wave.
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
He's lived in hot climates around the world and moved here from Vietnam.
@realpropertymangement76406 ай бұрын
Lol... the heat and humidity are pretty much a year 'round occurrence. It's just hotter in the "winter" (Nov-Mar). I usually just carried a small microfiber towel everywhere I went because I was dripping! I did acclimate a bit after about a month. 😅
@sonhuynh82227 ай бұрын
Good size on the last one! Good call 👍🏼
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Really felt bigger than 50 to me.
@georgiemorgie31827 ай бұрын
Thank you, buddy, for uploading these videos so we have decent knowledge about housing, prices, etc.
@RetiringToAsia6 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you're finding value in them.
@Dave_Tae7 ай бұрын
Good choice, Aeras has great views, The other two were really overpriced.
@oceanlvr975 ай бұрын
Aeras would be my pick too! Can't beat that price and it was huge!
@RetiringToAsia5 ай бұрын
It's a very nice building.
@Cinderblockk7 ай бұрын
Copacabana is a nightmare. Full of short stay AirBnb No respect for property. Garbage everywhere. Elevators you will wait for up to 10 minutes if not longer. It was great but now all downhill No more maintenance..
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Good info. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
@georgeoshust7937 ай бұрын
The second one is 36000 BAHT per month. That's ridiculous!
@bobbyzipp99477 ай бұрын
25k at best. Premium for a new building and close to beach. They want double what other luxury buildings are asking.
@bobbyzipp99477 ай бұрын
Hard no on the price at Copacabana. 39sq for 36k more like 25k tops.
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Copa is expensive
@realpropertymangement76406 ай бұрын
Copa is the shiny new toy in town, and that's what the Thai & Chinese buyers want. I looked at it and came to the same opinion as you... overpriced for what you get. In Jomtien, Aeras is good, as is Cetus. Reflection, if you can afford it. Further south is The Whale Marina, and even further down in Bang Saray, the Del Mare and Mirage. I'm more drawn to the north end... Na Kluea. Zire, Wong Amat Tower, North Point, and The Palm. View Talay 3A occassionaly has some nice units... oldie but a goodie. There is nothing I really care for up on Pratamnak. Maybe Panora. I'll skip anything in Central Pattaya.
@joezip63897 ай бұрын
Great video, but it always drives me nutz when you have a Black kitchen, stainless steal appliances and a bright WHITE washer. I would have to call someone who does car wrap and wrap it in black to blend in. I see it all the time. Safe travels
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
🤣
@passiveincomemadeasy5 ай бұрын
Great video did you or will you do i video of Colins condo and show us around.
@RetiringToAsia5 ай бұрын
He picked one in this video.
@Gmantrini7 ай бұрын
I know it’s hot, but the brother looks like he just ran a marathon
@hownwen6 ай бұрын
Thank you🤗 what floor was the one at the Aeras?
@RetiringToAsia6 ай бұрын
I want to say 24?
@roarlor17 ай бұрын
Last condo was my preferred choice. Looks more functional and it was spacious. I don’t understand all those who love Riviera condos, it’s just a mess of styles which makes it look overglamorous. As a single I don’t want to pay for play rooms and library or any other service space or expensive lights. I understand we have different taste, but it still surprises me. Good video though 👍
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@georgeoshust7937 ай бұрын
The last one is the best choice!
@papadougpapadougsadventures7 ай бұрын
Nice pick
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Agreed. Thanks for watching
@jimcunningham615 ай бұрын
I think I’m more in the 12-15 k baht budget and I like to be near the action of central Pattaya
@RetiringToAsia5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@georgeoshust7937 ай бұрын
The 3rd unit is way too expensive! 29 sq meters at 25000. OBSCENE!
@MattSmith-pf5di7 ай бұрын
Great choice
@TheDercomiszar7 ай бұрын
Great choice, I did like the first one for 18,000 but just for another 5000 you get so much more space, I know in a previous video you said you were looking at a two bedroom with that much space you could actually put in a small hideaway bed. If somebody comes to visit every once in a while I don’t know the facilities for that condo complex but I’m sure it’s nice.
@willieshoemaker86807 ай бұрын
Nice videos. Hey on your first video with Collin you looked at one in The Residence condo, I like that one the best, do you think it is still available? Plus we have friends who live across the street in the DG2 complex. Willie & Bernadette
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Yes, send me an email.
@carstensanonym75277 ай бұрын
I think a bit remote location, it should be cheaper...🤔
@qwantstotravel7 ай бұрын
I have a 2 bedroom 1 bath. 54 sqm for 11,000 baht per month. Rimhaad Condo Jomtien Beach Condo.
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
He looked there in the first video but chose Aeras as a better fit for him. Thanks for watching.
@blueybarnes94423 ай бұрын
@@qwantstotravel that is a fair price for a 2 bedroom place !
@roberthornbrook83747 ай бұрын
I really prefer the older buildings you get more space 18 000 is to much 10 000 is sufficient for a single man I think your gonna be out most of the time
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Everyone defines their own happiness and budget.
@georgeoshust7937 ай бұрын
The first one is a shoebox and too expensive!
@poundtrader14147 ай бұрын
Brother was sweating, dude needs some cold air on him
@phillipj_0076 ай бұрын
Thailand man...
@VaporEG7 ай бұрын
Do you ever get used to the HEAT? He's sweating like a maniac!
@philliproberts72947 ай бұрын
No you never get use to it many leave about the 5 year mark for exactly that reason but none of these KZbinrs talk about that
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Everyone takes it differently. I love the heat.
@mikeymarriott7 ай бұрын
How do I connect with Collin, I’d love to welcome him with a nice cold Chang.
@martyscarborough72677 ай бұрын
Collin welcome Home neighbor
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Glad I was able to introduce you guys in the lobby.
@gordon.Jacko10557 ай бұрын
If there’s no pets allowed, this place would be perfect for me 🤔
@RetiringToAsia7 ай бұрын
Aeras does not allow pets.
@luisRoma7476 ай бұрын
@@RetiringToAsia Hello Mike, do you have a list for condos that allow pets, I have a well behaved 5-7lb toy poodle.