🇹🇭 Retire early on $805 USD per month in Pattaya Thailand

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This link has the Pattaya resources discussed in the above video: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-early-on-805-usd-per-month-in-pattaya-thailand/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞→ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 $$$ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀e vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/ What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas? vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/

[@LJ-jq8og]

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[@PursuingImpact]

Hi Dan! I’m here in Pattaya now. Your numbers are good. I can easily live here on $1000/mo having a great time. I am keeping my place in Okinawa too, so I will be bouncing between Thailand and Okinawa to get the best of both. Keep up the great work!

[@sl5946]

I envy you 👍

[@khuuphotos]

Yes Mark, I saw your interview with Dan. Great info, opened my eyes about travel slow to Japan. I always thought it is too expensive there for slow travelers. I will definitely check out Okinawa for sure. Under $1,500 is always a great deal for Japan.

[@PursuingImpact]

@@khuuphotos Hi Mike! Great to hear! I love both places (for different reasons 😄). Have a great day!

[@rocketkid3787]

Pretty sure i saw you in Slutz yesterday making it rain dolla billz!

[@VagabondAwake]

Very nice!

[@gooblio]

I lived in Jomtien, which is a few kilometers south of Pattaya for 3 years, about 18 years ago and I was living very well on $2000 a month. Back then I was paying $300 a month for a condo. Prices haven't changed that much. I still go to Thailand frequently for holidays The only reason I didn't stay was because Visas were a hassle and I wasn't old enough then to get a retirement visa. So I moved to Cambodia and I also visit for health care. Thailand has a better health care system than Canada or the US and better than most European countries. With excellent health insurance and a car $2000 a month is more realistic, but Dan's budget is about right the only thing I'd add is health insurance. Great video guys. Now I want to take a holiday to Thailand.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Interesting and thank you. How hard is it to get a retirement visa now if I have significant wealth ? Are they still a pain in the ass ?

[@gooblio]

@@LJ-jq8og I couldn't tell you now, but back then I wasn't old enough and at that time Cambodia had no age restriction on retirement visa. They do now I think you have to be 50 in Thailand and 55 in Cambodia, plus proof of income, or so much money in the bank. I'm not sure of all the restrictions exactly. I'd check with immigration. There are immigration lawyers that can help too, but for a retirement visa you could do it all yourself. And for work permits most employers will help with getting you a visa. Facebook has some groups that have good information on visas too.

[@gooblio]

@@kippsguitar6539 That's interesting I've never heard anyone talk about Spain as a retirement destination. Only Portugal and eastern Europe.

[@karllarsson4469]

@@LJ-jq8og Apply when in Thailand. 800k baht in the bank, passport and proof of address. I used a visa agent. Went there on Monday and had my visa on Friday.

[@roygoad2870]

@@LJ-jq8og Just visit an agent once your here and find out for yourself, it’s very easy once your over 50 years old

[@roygoad2870]

I live in Jomtien, only a 10Baht bus ride from central Pattaya, been here nearly 3 years, me and my Thai girlfriend only go to central Pattaya for shopping and restaurants mainly. Jomtien has everything you could want or need and it’s a much more relaxed area to live long term. The rents are cheaper and there’s a huge market called Ratanakorn, its about the size of 2 or 3 football pitches and has the best and freshest meat, fruit and vegetables that you will find and the cheapest imo. Also the beaches are much nicer, like Dongtan Beach, Cosy Beach and Paradise Beach which is in the Pratamnak area, also a very liveable area that’s getting more popular 😊

[@tman5634]

Hi Roy, yes Jomtien is my preferred place & I do as you do when there. I also go down the coast & the beaches of Sattahip are amazing, plus Koh Samet from Rayong by boat. The one thing I go to Pattaya for is the boat to Koh Larn & other islands.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hey Roy, Thanks for sharing. I will report on Jomtien next week. :-) Dan

[@marianvoicu1731]

Could I find a small place to rent in Jomtien where you live? Some info will be very helpful. Thanks!

[@boohoo4962]

Hi Roy, you're a fan of Dan too. Good to see you. 👍

[@joelmonkley6177]

How much do you live on month Roy if you don't mind me asking I agree with you on the area in which you live far better than central Pattaya I like the dark side also

[@karllarsson4469]

Honestly. You can of course survive on $800 a month. But I want to live as well. I think that $1500 to 2000 is more realistic.

[@sl5946]

My budget would be $1000 for living expenses and $1000 for entertainment 😁

[@karllarsson4469]

@@sl5946 way to go!

[@jaideedave]

@@sl5946 I own my home and spend all my 2k per month on every day expenses and at 72 so very little p4p.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your cost of living numbers Karl Larsson! We are all different. Each individual must do an exploratory visit before they will know their own numbers. Have a great day! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@WilliamFluery]

I walk 8 miles (13k) 4 times a week to stay in shape. I would live in Pattaya for the boardwalk alone…what a walking path with beautiful scenery.

[@trickolas78]

Good for you. Walking is excellent exercise

[@ckunishige]

Dan, you and Qiang are awesome. About 3 years ago I move to Pattaya for 10 months. It’s everything you say it is. The bad thing about it was I haven’t learned about living and not being on vacation. I had to move back to Hawaii and think about it. That’s when I saw your video and learned from you on how to do it. So I’m back at it again and doing well. All thanks to you Dan. Yoooooooou the man!

[@VagabondAwake]

Great story C Kuni. Thanks for sharing.

[@WilliamFluery]

WOW!!! Fantastic vlog…I have NEVER seen Quang so excited, energetic and talkative. 🎉🎉🎉 Enjoyed it so much.

[@billiam4835]

That's a pretty good estimate, I've lived on Phuket island for nearly six years and my actual monthly living cost is in the $500 range inclusive of dating, booze etc...the pandemic helped to reduce rents and with the baht/dollar exchange rate my costs have dropped slightly below five hundred dollars pm. I live a very comfortable safe lifestyle without sacrafice of needs and wants.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi Billiam, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@iggyblitz8739]

Haven't getting visas in Thailand become a pain in the arse ?, that's what I heard.

[@vgshwk]

Many expats do the Bangkok - Pattaya circle. They love the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and get tired of it and go to Pattaya because it is cheaper and easier to move around. They then get tired of it and move around. They then tire of it and move back to Bangkok. Thailand and most of se Asia are easy and cheap to travel around.

[@FflopsNtanktops]

Will be retiring to Thailand in August as I turn 50 this year. I haven't been to that part of Thailand yet but will definitely explore once I get there. Thanks for the tour

[@markshaffer68]

Great video Dan. Qiang's personality was fun and cute and definitely added to the video. I was sold on Philippines but now I need to look at Thailand more.

[@johnway9853]

You folks never cease to amaze me.

[@martypoll]

Pattaya has widened the beach and improved the boardwalk over the last couple of years. My wife loves the seafood down there. We rent a couple of chairs under the umbrellas and she can order all she wants. The city has a lot of weekend festivals. They are working hard to bring tourists back. The other quieter living option is Jomtien just over the hill to the south. Still, the better restaurants are in Pattaya.

[@robertt6327]

I rarely ever comment, so I thought it was time I let you know you always have the best blogs with fantastic information. Thank you, keep up the good work

[@VagabondAwake]

Wow, thank you!

[@ralphburggraaff4081]

Also now in Pattaya. My favorite foodcourt is Pier21 in Terminal 21. I booked my accomidation in walking distance so I can go 2 times a day for cheap and good food

[@formica.]

Foodcourts in malls are great. Terminal 21 also has the budget foodcourt in Bangkok.

[@tman5634]

Food court at Terminal 21 in Bkk is awesome & so cheap. I'd say the one in Pattaya must be the same, never been.

[@keithoutdoors7337]

I live in Pattaya, love the video. I spend $2200 a Month, and I am not trying to be cheap. Check out the Market Tuesday, Friday, Sunday at the south end of Soi Buakhao. Also the Triangle Bar for Great Music Monday-Wednesday.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Great Video Dan, thanks ! I found the non-expat areas of Mexico still very cheap and reasonable. BUT what fascinates me about Pattaya is it's incredibly cheap BUT still has high end healthy food access too.... The bummer for me is getting Permanent Residency in Mexico is an absolute one-time breeze.... Whereas Thailand is like a bad festering sore requiring fees and other visa extensions constantly form what I understand :(....

[@VagabondAwake]

My friend Martin shares his thoughts on the Thai visa process here. vagabondbuddha.com/differences-in-thai-retirement-visas-oa-versus-o/

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@VagabondAwake As always Dan, thank you so much !

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@VagabondAwake WOW. One of the best OVERALL immigration videos I have ever watched ACROSS the board. Martin's positive practical outlook is/was incredible... Makes me realize that Thailand is FAR better in that you can Live cheap AND still have first world access with NO CRIME relatively speaking... It is amazing ! 💪 Thank you so much again Sir...

[@thewing331]

Hi guys great video as always,and what a surprise to see that temple,I was there in the 80's when they were in the process of building it . Take care.☘️

[@nomadinthemaking]

So a little over 30,000 baht a month. So 10,000 rent 5000 utilities and internet and a daily budget of 500 baht. Good thing About Pattaya is it’s only what 2 hours to Bangkok so easy if you need to get home quickly. It’s harder to stay there longtime unlike Philippines. You would need a lot of self discipline not to go out if you were living there on a budget!

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Great information Dan and Qiang. I also see that Pursuing Impact now has a place there also. I find it fascinating that the costs are low enough to maintain different residences in multiple countries and still have the cost for both being very low in comparison to the US!

[@VagabondAwake]

Well said!

[@matrixofexistenc]

Great video Dan! You guys definitely had me laughing. Excellent coverage on the nightlife, and beach ⛱️... Enjoy, Sal

[@khuuphotos]

Wow under a $1,000. I can't wait to get my Slow Travel journey going. Southeast Asia, South & Latin America are on tops of my list. Thank you for your videos, I learn so much from them.

[@VladimirMan]

Great! We are currently in Pattaya - Jomtien. Maybe we will see you somewhere? BTW you can cut the drinking water expenses by using "watermates" - 1 liter is for one baht. Chang beer could cost you 44 baht each when bought in retail store in package of 15.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for the tips! We are in Ko Samui now. :-)

[@richardwiediger7298]

Hi Dan and Qiang, I’ve been following your channel for a few years now, I recently returned to Thailand after being retired here before Covid, I’m currently in Bangkok but I am going to pattaya in a couple of days to see a visa agent for retirement. I the past I have lived all over Thailand from Krabi to Chinang Mai , never been to pattaya but my research on KZbin suggests this is an ideal spot for an elderly person (I’m 75) that no longer drives, to get around on baht buse and walking. This also looks very affordable

[@VagabondAwake]

I think you will love it Richard. Check out Jomtien while you are here too.

[@richardwiediger7298]

@@VagabondAwake I Just got my retirement visa thru a visa agent yesterday in Jontiem it was a very easy process. Also, I have signed a one Year lease for a beautiful condo 200 meters from Jontiem beach only $320 USD, per month. I will be moving in, in two weeks.

[@nikolui4851]

@@richardwiediger7298 hi richard, how much the agent charged you for applying retirement visa? what you needed to bring? thanks

[@samiam8114]

I think your estimate for electric is probably worst case. I am in Pattaya now and last month I paid 1000b for electric + water. So around $27. My place is 40m squared and doesn't get direct sun, so I can keep the aircon very low during the day. At night I sleep under the cover sheet, on top of the blanket, so I can keep the aircon quite low at night without being uncomfortable. Some places charge more for electric so that is something to watch out for. I pay 7 baht per unit. Some places can charge close to twice that. If you get your own place long term and pay the electric company directly then you pay less. I think it's around 4-5 baht per unit.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your cost of living numbers samiam! We are all different. Each individual must do an exploratory visit before they will know their own numbers. Have a great day! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@robertwatson2658]

I think it all depends on your life style ,I have a condo in Jomtien so no rent but maintenance fees is about $2000 for the year if you like to go out most days drinking eating and also experience the local talent on a regular basis yes you need a bigger budget I normally treat myself to a night out occasionally, mainly cook at home buying all my groceries from the markets and stores like Makro all up with utility's and a bit of pocket money each day I would live on about $300 pw

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your cost of living numbers Robert Watson! We are all different. Each individual must do an exploratory visit before they will know their own numbers. Have a great day! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@mentorinspired]

Great video. Q's personality comes out a lot here also. I'll be in Pattaya in 3 weeks.

[@RawDogTV]

How was your trip?

[@rethairedinasia]

Hey guys, it's really good to see you both enjoying Pattaya. There's so much more than just beer, bars and girls. Hope you enjoy your next location as much.

[@Sheeeerkhan]

14:55 here you go...cool video Dan 👍🏻🙏🏻☀️🇨🇭

[@greysonbennett6788]

Oh man I went to Pattaya and was not expecting the attention. I got some attention here in the states but over in Pattaya is on a different level.

[@ericbond7546]

Thanks for your video. I am shifting to live in Thailand in February.

[@RawDogTV]

Permanently?

[@1pairfatchopsticks]

I was there in Mar 2019. Incredible place, I will visit again for sure.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Wow! It is so better than the Philippines. The grocery store - supermarket was so full with a variety just like the US. The restaurant food is also high quality. I never hear of the place. Wow! Thailand is a lot developed compared to the Philippines.

[@tman5634]

Definitely cheaper than the Philippines. Better overall, well that's down to the individual.

[@davidnour6963]

Yes the Philippines cannot compete with Thailand!

[@LJ-jq8og]

OK, "city man cave" .... You just twisted my arm Dan ❗😊

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you L J! Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@carlschleicher5516]

Beautiful sights and the food looks great. 👌

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@martypoll]

The Sanctuary of Truth is a great tourist attraction. A little pricey but worth it. It is great to bring Thais there who would not normally go because of the expense. They love it too.

[@orangeguy3314]

Yes, thailand requires. For those looking to in thailand a certain amount of money. You can put into a bank account around $24,000US or show income coming in a thai bank account around $2,400.00 per month. Most americans pick mexico over any other place in the world, because it's close to america and traveling back and forth to america to easy and cheap. Medicare and keeping it while living in mexico is also a good reason for those americans. While living in thailand. Most of those foreigners. Wouldn't carry carry any health care policy,because it was it expensive and had loopholes like not covering pre-existing conditions and more expensive as you get older under it.

[@formica.]

Cheaper now for Americans @ 38 baht/$. You are quoting 33 baht/$,. It hasn't been that low since _way_ _back_ in summer '21! :)

[@orangeguy3314]

@@formica. But to hear individuals talk about living in thailand for a low amount is stupid. Because you still need to show a monthly income coming into thailand . Most youtubers won't also talk health insurance policies. Because very costly for those over sixty years of age and fill with pitfalls from those companies selling it in southeast asia.

[@VagabondAwake]

Orangeguy, My friend Martin shares the do-it-yourself Thai Visa process here: vagabondbuddha.com/differences-in-thai-retirement-visas-oa-versus-o/ If you can't show the monthly income you can put money in the bank. He explains in the above video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dan

[@orangeguy3314]

@@VagabondAwake I've been though the process of living there Lived there over 3 years full-time and traveled there over the last 25 years. Don't need someone to tell me how the process works.

[@PatSavage]

Lived in Pattaya and it's great!

[@VagabondAwake]

It really is!

[@darkmattersproject2951]

I think your budget is spot on Bad boyfriend 😝. I’ve been watching a few guys who live in Pattaya. I’ve been there. Not my kind of place for retirement. To busy. However it’s changing like Las Vegas. It may in 20 years become just a retirement community with great restaurants some bars etc. I think the King will eventually change the perception of Thailand. I’ve seen some places for $250.0 that were sensational

[@bananapatch9118]

We went to Pattaya twice, and my memories are mostly how inexpensive everything was and how unbelievably hot and humid it was. We enjoyed our time there , food was great, but the retirement visa seems a bit pricey and we just couldn’t handle that brutal heat/humidity.

[@suphatrachaiyasit7531]

Exactly March April May it's unbelievable hot all day all night the aircon to stay cool in these months is very very expensive

[@bananapatch9118]

@@suphatrachaiyasit7531 If we end up in SE Asia it will have to be in Dalat or Baguio City. We are just happier in cool weather

[@nathalia7104]

The northern part of Thailand is not brutally hot, and to me, it's better for my retirement. Chiang Rai and Mae hong son have the most cool weather, and the cost of living is cheaper than Pattaya. I'm not sure which months you visited Pattaya, but in the winter months, the weather is usually cooling down a bit.

[@bananapatch9118]

@@nathalia7104 Thoughts on Chiang Mai and Pai ? Thx !

[@nathalia7104]

@bananapatch9118 Chiang Mai is my second home right now. If you're new to Thailand and don't need to stay close to the beach, Chiang Mai is still the best for new expats. You will find a lot of things to do, city life, restaurants, cafés, shopping and just outside the city you can go hiking in the mountains. The city has been very popular for digital nomads now because of its laid-back atmosphere and many of cafés you can do your work from. Also, the government is planning to work on the high-speed rail to Chiang Mai. Hopefully, in a few years, they can start the project. Good investment if you want to buy a property. Pai, it's a touristy town. The transportation may not be easy to get in and out right now. But it's really beautiful. The weather is cooler, too. Chiang Rai's weather is so amazing, that's why I consider moving there. The city is growing as well. I need some fresh air and access to the mountains and space for my veggie garden. Chiang Mai has become too popular right now, so Chiang Rai is more peaceful for me. Plus, I want to start some businesses there.

[@filetmignon96]

Nice take on Pattaya, it's a mix bag that offers a lot. If you can stay away from having too much candy and cocktails, it can be a nice bargain, especially with a more subtle Jomtien within minutes away. Enoy the stay and the journey.

[@VagabondAwake]

Very true! We love Jomtien too!

[@luchernou627]

the foodcourts at Big C and tesco lotus are bigger and much cheaper.

[@MR-zy9ff]

Another excellent video guys, thanks for another travel adventure!

[@VagabondAwake]

Our pleasure!

[@mauricetamata4265]

Thank you for the information Dan & Qiang I'm planning to retire in pataya Thailand in 2024,thanks for the video cheers and hulaluia.

[@mrbbkk]

Electric trains coming to Beach, 2nd, Buakow and 3rd roads plus delivery from 100s of restaurants many hospitals and dozens of Pharmacies makes Pattaya the best place to retire if u r over 70 and have mobility issues

[@frederickwezzeroth2611]

Most intriguing video guys! ⚡️🏄‍♂️

[@shartzs]

Pattaya Thailand gives a retiree a big bang for their retirement buck (catchy phrase). If you're into the night life and bar scene it's got it all :) Another great and informative video Dan, thanks for sharing!

[@gooblio]

Yeah, Dan's budget doesn't include girlfriend money too.

[@Steven-t9s]

​@@goobliodouble the cost?

[@6feet5inflorida36]

$805 USD a month and a WOMAN! That’s FANTASTIC! I thought it would be a MONK lifestyle with that budget. WHERE is my passport? I just thought about it is not your budget with 100K subs paychecks.

[@VagabondAwake]

KZbin is only about 1/3 of my income: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oou1Z4Bjoc5sZpY But I don't spend every penny I make.

[@formica.]

Chocolate bread! 🍞The one thing I miss most about Thailand! At 1:52 see those black Cubic loaves. Chocolate bread and Skippy/Jif peanut butter from TOPS market was my breakfast for many months.

[@JerryC423]

Wow didn't even know chocolate bread was a thing. Nice!

[@xavierkoolat6926]

Really enjoyed your presentation and guide info Qiang, especially your exploring the sandy beach scene. First coverage I've seen of that carved wooden Buddhist temple --- most interesting. Wow, that wooden temple, Qiang, and a well monitored and presented easy-to-read budget all in one video. Thank you for another super video.

[@formica.]

Pattaya looks great after years of sad covid lockdown videos, so much unemployment. I think for a man contemplating retiring overseas, Pattaya area may offer the most gentle culture shock. Already catering to foreigners, the malls, availability of foreign food, western style condos, near-western standard of living, good-enough English, and lots of other dudes for friendship. There are guys who will like the famous bar scene, fine. From the comments, you see there are also many living happily outside the bar scene, but that is not so interesting to get reported on. ps. Jeez, that temple is amazing, I have never seen it in anybody's Thailand video. Being made of hand-carved wood is more impressive than the Taj Mahal. It must smell good inside!

[@VagabondAwake]

All great points Formica. Yes, that temple is amazing. :-)

[@phmiii]

Yes, 𝐐𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 is cute!

[@phillipbirt2344]

Very informative and interesting video. Cheers 👍

[@Deeroc25]

Pattaya is a great retirement destination. Plenty to do and reasonably priced. Nearby areas of Pratamnak and Jomtien are more chill, but still close to the city center. BTW, technically, the walkway along Beach road is not a boardwalk since it’s not constructed of wooden “boards”.

[@marlecmarine5393]

Interesting video, Pattaya is definitely a fun place to be and it can be surprisingly cheap to live there, it does have great bars and malls. Qiang seemed to really like Pattaya, l loved the picture of her with the show girls that was hilarious. I would definitely be tempted, but i think Thai village life is more up my street. I had great fun watching this video, it's worth mentioning there is a lively ex pat community there so i think you have no trouble making friends....

[@VagabondAwake]

Definitely!

[@mikem3789]

Great video! I think you would have to also budget for hygiene items, clothes and healthcare/medicine/dental costs.

[@kellanwillis4530]

Great video and thanks for the info. I love the videos on Thailand.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you like them!

[@salem42salem42]

oh wow , you guys were in my home town ,, I just left 16th November. I frequently sing at the Triangle bar and heart beat and several others,, I cant believe you only just found Thailand and how great you find it and relatively cheap . Was amazing 22 years ago when I was first there, things have changed . Welcome ... enjoy , very best regards ,,, wish I had bumped into you for a chat.

[@andrewmoss1753]

I notice you didn't talk about medical expenses and insurance as this can be very expensive if something goes wrong. Great video by the way

[@VagabondAwake]

Great question @andrewmoss1753, I have one report where I explain what I do about health care and another where I show you how I search for health insurance. What I do about health care: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/ Report where I search for health insurance: vagabondbuddha.com/best-health-insurance-for-ex-pats-in-philippines/ By the way, once you search for health care you will start seeing more offers for health insurance and travelers insurance when you are online. Health insurance is one of the most dynamic or changing industries in the travel world because so many people around the world are deciding to live or retire outside their home country. So do a search every year before you renew to make sure you have the best available for your personal circumstances because new ones come out every few months. Thanks for asking so I could answer this for many people! Dan

[@totallyraw1313]

Hi Dan, could you please do a video on Hua Hin and Kathu in Phuket? Thanks!

[@VagabondAwake]

We have 55 video all over Thailand. Just click on out That playlist here: kzbin.infoplaylists

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Nice report Dan. I also love how she is kind. Ladies can be catty but she is like that girl is so beautiful. That is out of the norm. You are lucky.

[@johncitizen9996]

If you're ever in Thasala, Nahkon Sri Thammarat province give me a message. Lived here for 7 years. From Australia and married to a beautiful Thai lady. Thasala is a Thai village with no foreigners apart from me. Perhaps one or two others

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi John Citizen, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@johncitizen9996]

@@VagabondAwake I've replied on your link my brother.. happy to do Zoom

[@danman1287]

Dan was happy she said "we have to go see (hooters) if the girls are beautiful"

[@fredob43]

Sorry to say you're not living your existing and doing everything on a shoestring. Tip. You Never shop in Villa market as it's the most expensive shopping mail in Thailand. Then you don't have Visa costs. If your over 50 you can get a 1-year retirement visa, but you would require 800K BHT in a Thai bank "Each" to get that. There are other ways, but they are a bit pricy and sort of illegal, but still available. Less if your married to a Thai. Yes, you can get Thai beer in a 7/11 cheap but if you venture into a bar that's when the prices at least double. Also, you can get fined for drinking beer on the beach. You may get away with doing the latter but stand by for a fine if a cop sees you and decides to get nasty. Cos you will pay and big time. I have just given you a few downsides there are plenty more. So, anyone looking at this Vlog take note it'll cost you loads more living in Pattaya. Then again what do I know I have only lived in Thailand for well over 27 years. 7 of those in Pattaya. The latter was around 19 years ago, and I was paying out more than you said then. Can it be done (Living on the cheap???) well yes but you would have to get out of any tourist places. My average living costs are around 10UK a year $11k. But I don't drink, or pay rent, Also, my Thai wife is a real Cheap Charlie and hates to spend monies. Never wants to go on holidays. Makes her own clothes. I consider myself very lucky.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your cost of living numbers Frederick Obrien! We are all different. Each individual must do an exploratory visit before they will know their own numbers. Have a great day! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@garygibbs7683]

Have fun bro 🙏🙏🙏looks fun

[@DandMtravel]

the man from the prostate generation and the psa at minute 4:49 looks very happy with his double trouble🤣🤣🤣

[@VagabondAwake]

lol.

[@jumpinjehoshaphat1951]

One-third of the tourists that frequent Thailand come from China. So, when they were shutdown from COVID, I imagine there were some incredible deals available.

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

Very detailed video Good job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardtheroux1911]

Hey guys. Second time in Pattaya this year, arrived just today. Been following your vlog for a while. Be nice if we could meet up and swap stories.

[@VagabondAwake]

Next time! We are in Koh Samui now. :-)

[@quinnrivera5075]

Going to Thailand for the first time at the end of April. Gonna stay about a month. Looks like a bargain

[@michaelw9961]

I would not swim in the water there in Pattaya. Maybe 3-4 miles north or south would be OK.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Michael. Dan

[@skdkskdk]

It looks like you left out insurance? It's compulsory on all kinds of visas I think. Even though there might be a cheap minimal one, I think Turkey accepts a $10 monthly insurance or something. In general, westerners have more dollars than sense, which raises prices for locals and westerners alike. My general principle is, if your pension in USA is $800 or in Bulgaria it is $200, you can always have at least the same lifestyle in many other countries around the world, Thailand and Malaysia and Vietnam included. There are reasons why you will not be able to live on the $100 many locals do, but with the required effort you should be able to cap your "foreigner fee" to 2x.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your cost of living numbers skdkskdk! We are all different. Each individual must do an exploratory visit before they will know their own numbers. Have a great day! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@rickylee6129]

Great Video Dan. 📹 👍 👏 👌 🙌

[@brettflanagan3066]

Great Vid! I cannot wait to visit Pattaya!

[@VagabondAwake]

Have fun!

[@michaelscott3359]

Thanks that was one of your best videos you let your Lady talk and girl good information l been thinking about moving there l have pension and ss in California getting to expensive

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timothydarling646]

Will you guys go to Phukett? Hope you guys have a great trip.

[@VagabondAwake]

timothy darling. we are not going there on this visit but we already have a video tour of it on our country playlist. Just pick the playlist of your choice here and scroll down the list until you find it. kzbin.infoplaylists Thanks for asking! Dan

[@stevedrane9301]

It would be a survival budget.Not much of a life.i spend 3.5 times that and my lifestyle is by no means near the top end....Thats owning my own place too

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi Steve Drane, I get a comment like this from time to time. Here is a KZbin video that explains why you are right but my numbers are also possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6arYn55lNKifcU Thanks for commenting on this video! Dan

[@TakashiNippon]

Pattaya requires alot of discipline due to temptations, if u cant handle that ur gonna go broke very soon

[@alan2102X]

Starts at 14:30

[@mytuberforyou]

I see you eating all this western/supermarket food and while they have that in Pattaya, in a lot of other places not so much, and my problem was finding a sufficint quantity/caloric food to eat while in Thailand. Shopping in the modern supermarket can break a budget, the local markets are primarily vegetables, and I'm still not sure who besides adventurous tourists eat the fly-covered satay form the bicycle sidecar BBQ vendors or the centipede-on-a-stick. And the fish is whole fish, you gotta get used to that if you are living like a native.

[@VagabondAwake]

We like to cook at home. But we also google best local thai food near me.

[@louis20122]

I think $3,000 a month is realistic for me to keep up with inflation for years. Also with the help of the strong U.S. Dollar may help but who knows how long it will remain the world reserve currency. Every empire falls

[@danman1287]

$3k thats ridiculous in Pattaya. U must be eating expat food n paying for girls

[@louis20122]

@@danman1287 Really? Is it really that affordable? I don't care for girls and I love Thai foods and nice weather and a nice condo to rent.

[@danman1287]

@@louis20122 yes it's really that affordable. U will have a nice gf with that budget.

[@louis20122]

I prefer dogs or cats over girls no offense. As long as the place is safe, warm, nice and affordable, I am okay.

[@louis20122]

@@danman1287 You are so funny with your mentioning of girls in your comments. 😆

[@tcb1017]

wow, Tillamook cheese in Thailand wow ! They did something right.

[@michaelcooke8665]

I've heard Thailand still has the elite visa its valid for twenty years and costs eight million baht but it's just what I've heard.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Everything looks like the US....the food court looks like the US only they have better food than the US and less than half the price for not just good food but great food!!!

[@tman5634]

Looks are deceiving. It's much much better than the US & much much much cheaper. Plus the Thai people are much much friendlier. Oh & then there's the amazing beaches, the stunning islands, the nature etc etc. No comparison

[@jonoda894]

Yeah not possible if you want a LIFE. More like 1500 $.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you for your cost of living numbers BarOn! We are all different. Each individual must do an exploratory visit before they will know their own numbers. Have a great day! Dan Have you seen our KZbin country playlists yet? kzbin.infoplaylists

[@rikirex2162]

15 years living in Pattaya and I watch videos about it...I don't know anybody as lazy as me these days.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

Hey Dan, more video of Quiang's onesie please. 0:13

[@bluestarfishsea]

That temple reminded me of Angkor Wat too! I want to take my kids to Pattaya, are there lots of those kind of sexy named bars around? Def want to avoid them lol 🤔

[@VagabondAwake]

Yes. But once you know where they are it might not be too hard to avoid them.

[@chrisblayt1580]

very thorough! thank you!

[@VagabondAwake]

You're welcome!

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

Interesting little microfax you gave.. I'm from Oregon so Tillamook cheese how interesting, and your Airbnb exact blueprint of the condo I had in Bangkok I'm guessing most people will not know how to live on $800 a month, but I'm sure it can be done and probably with style if you make the Right Moves. That would not include daily alcohol, or limit, for that price. Guessing unless you are single party animal, there are a lot of better places to go than Pattaya.🙏🙏

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi Scott's dialy Adventure, Yes, you are right. We have youtube playlists for each of our retire cheap in paradise countries. You will find all of the best places to retire cheap in Thailand (and other countries) there: kzbin.infoplaylists Whereas all our reports on each city in those countries are in our membership catalog here: vagabondbuddha.com/ Thank you , Dan

[@drhops21]

If you need to survive off of 900 (month) bucks in beautiful Thailand, you should go back to work or work till you can retire with more money (2,000)

[@sonhuynh8222]

Nice budget breakdown ….. thx

[@PaulRLight]

I've lived in Phuket for just over 1 year. Here, I think that you need $2,500-$3,000 per month.

[@VagabondAwake]

Those are common numbers you are reporting for Thailand. Nothing wrong with that. Not everyone spends that though ... you know that too ... right?

[@PaulRLight]

@@VagabondAwakeI'm sure that there are many that spend more 😂

[@martypoll]

Along with the high concentration of expats in Pattaya comes a lot of visa agents to help with maintaining your immigration status. I don't use an agent but from what I hear you would have to add about 15,000-20,000 baht each year for this service. A little more to get started.

[@jaideedave]

Correct Martin...I used to do my own visa renewal for years until they asked me too many times for some silly paper or BS. I now use an agent on Soi Post Office "Maneerat" shop.Like you say 15-20 k done and dusted!

[@mrbbkk]

Just get a 10 year digital nomad visa via an agent

[@martypoll]

@@mrbbkk I have the 10 year pensioner LTR visa. If you are over 50 you can do this yourself, no agent required.

[@seamusp5991]

Great info. Thanks! Is it your experience that Numbeo generally has good data?

[@VagabondAwake]

It will give you ballpark numbers. But you have to do an exploratory visit to dial in your numbers based upon the choices you make on the ground.

[@cliffydoobie]

Nice variety in this video.

[@vdefrancesco2]

There is a law in Thailand against short term rentals outside of hotels.

[@formica.]

Yeah but AirBnB and Agoda still have heaps of Residences, Serviced Apartments, Condos. Less than 30 days, the owner is supposed to have a hotel license, but like a lot of Thai tourist and covid laws, doesn't seem to be enforced. The government is partnering with Airbnb on projects to bring in more workers and wealthy people, they need AirBnB to be happy.

[@VagabondAwake]

Formica has it right. :-)

[@vdefrancesco2]

I love your work, but... Visa applicants might want to avoid accidentally breaking a law. The Thai government used to treat visa overstays like jay walking, but then later banned violaters for life. Retiring Cheaply in Thailand has less to do with the cheap living that your travels has shown than it does with obtaining the privlage of staying here.

[@Joe-ff1oh]

Thanks Dan❤

[@AcmeRocket]

doesn't even cover my monthly bar fine budget

[@VagabondAwake]

Hey J.V.M., thanks for the great question. Here is my report on the 4 kinds of people that retire internationally and the estimated levels of cash each type needs. These expenses in this report are for a stationary life here I explain the other three types in this report and their estimated cash needs. vagabondbuddha.com/why-philippines-living-costs-range-from-800-to-5000-usd-per-month/ Thanks again for the great question, Dan

[@Hammocktraveller]

Hi Dan and Quiang. Does THailand comes over the Philippines now ?

[@VagabondAwake]

They are both in the top 5 word wide. Stay tuned for our best places to retire in thew world video ....