$190 Month Beach Condos Cha Am Beats Hua Hin? +Secret Gems, Baba Beach Club Hotel & More Thailand

Cha Am Beach life looking more attractive than Hua Hin? Come look at a few great value beach condos, plus 'secret' beach gems etas & more...
Back in Thailand's most underrated beach town, check into a top value pool hotel, check out a fab beach fest & Cha Am after dark...
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Thanks for watching, please give like and thumbs up (if ya like;)
Cheers, STL

[@SideTripLife]

$125 Month HUA HIN kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqDad6yOicupjbc Cha Am SHOPS/around Town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4WYlXloo9dgaK8 Cha Am Beach Fest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raepqGewndKmn9k Buy me a beer? bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Cha-am Hotels: www.agoda.com/city/hua-hin-cha-am-th.html?cid=1898974 Bangkok Hotels www.agoda.com/city/bangkok-th.html?cid=1898974 Cheers, STL

[@user-dy2qq5wh4b]

which place has the best pool for lap swimming?

[@keithd1219]

I'm dropping everything and moving to cha-am. It looks like paradise, a piece of heaven. The wife can find someone else and the kids are old enough. Cha-am, here I come!

[@SideTripLife]

STL noting: add divorce lawyer to caution (lol;)

[@coryjackson3131]

🤣🫣

[@paulsandford3345]

Me too!😂😂😂😂😂

[@nickmondo222]

as the vlogger says, go there and try it first. yes, it looks great, but I have lived in Cha am and there is very little to do. Great for a few months, then it gets really boring. Always try somewhere first

[@dianadiamond9145]

Hahahaha

[@timkdiamond]

Dude, you stand alone as the #1 Thai vlogger. Head and shoulders... 🤟

[@SideTripLife]

Many great vloggers out there, I'm just tripping along, glad a few like yourself don't mind my banal style. Cheers, STL

[@timkdiamond]

@@SideTripLife And modest to boot… 🙏

[@keithd1219]

Totally agree and partly because he is very modest. Definitely shows a different and, in my opinion, better side of Thailand away from the party scenes and wild nightlife, which is shown over and over.

[@user-vq8ym7sj6b]

And funny too

[@MFCHRIS75]

IMO you are one of the top Thai based travel vloggers. No talking head BS, no whinging and complaining, you just get on with it. Plus you know who Dean Fraser is. 😎 Keep up the great content, and yes I always watch until the end. Dont worry about the length of your videos, just do it your way, I'm sure the majority of your viewers appreciate it. I certainly do.

[@pjmac2102]

I second this. Love the videos and they can be much longer.

[@Danielroams]

You are the king of cheap Charlies. That's not an insult. Everyone talks about Hua Hin as the ultimate retirement destination. Go north and behold Cha-Am, a hidden gem and reasonable alternative.

[@Chris-kn4vf]

The first apartment is an absolute bargain. Incredible value considering location, facilities, size. For me it also had the best vibe. that whole area looks really nice!

[@Zerinth]

oh man...🤣😭 when you prewarned us about immediately quiting jobs.... i wondered what? now i get it...WOW...all 3 condos wow and the insane facilities of the last condo at those prices .....WOW! you knocked it out of the park with this one. 👍🙏

[@SeanHendy]

Ok, that place with the bowling alley and a squash court, and at that price, that was something else!!!

[@Oggiwara1]

Thanks for sharing and no reason for apologize for the long video as it was very interesting and informative as always! I have been many times in Cha Am and Hua Hin. My favorite is Cha Am as it is a bit more quiet and laid back than Hua Hin. The Grand Souvereign is my favorite hotel in the region by far. All the condo units with separate bed room was fine for the price of 7000-7500 for 12 Month contract as long as the electricity is government rate at 4,5-5 Bath a KW/H(unit). And even if I always have said to my self that I will never set my feet on the ground at that huge complex, I now have a different view. With all the pools, close to the beach and all the other amenities on site, it's a gem!

[@RipperWrath]

I've watched at least 20 Thailand KZbin personalities, showing off Thailand, in many respects. This dude makes a good video. I like his positive attitude. Everything good! Hehe

[@Olu-Olu]

The BEST nugget in life anyone can ever get is at 7:40 ✍🏽 Got you on my feed 3mths ago, been watching ever since and gone back to older ones too; so lovely and reverting…

[@petermathieson5692]

I'm in Cha Am right now; will check it out tomorrow... and thinking of heading down to PKK to check it out. STL's THE MAN!

[@kleerogers]

PKK? went once in December, similar to Cha Am, very run down, not at at all interesting in my opinion, loved Hua Hin

[@keithd1219]

On a recent trip to Thailand I mirrored his vlog journey through pkk area and absolutely had a great time. He's definitely in my top 3 vloggers to watch.

[@BrandenLesko]

Cha-Am is where many Thais head to for the weekends, which is why everything is so much cheaper compared to other popular tourist places like Hua Hin or Pattaya. I'm fortunate that my sister has a vacant condo room, which I can use for free whenever I vacation there. 😎

[@davidanalyst671]

This entire video, I was thinking what a wierd englishman travelling through showing me all this super cheap places, and then you got to the beach bar, and said it was your place, and I can confirm, that bar is where I would be. You can't even sit on a beach like that in the USA for less than $7, but you got a beach, music, a beer, and food.

[@actionator]

I fired my wife & boss…& gave my kids & dog up for adoption after watching this! Thanks!

[@babs5655]

Best KZbinr in Thailand by far. Love your content ❤

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Babs (my vids are pretty avg tho, much better out there;)

[@babs5655]

@@SideTripLife it’s the simplicity that I love about your videos and the information is so useful. Keep up the great work.

[@ani9603]

​@@SideTripLife I watch other Thai content creators. Your video's are on the top of my list. Highly enjoyable. Cheers to you!!🍻🍻🍻

[@thatcrazyuncle9195]

Your videos introduced me to Koh Samui and I absolutely loved it there. And once again, as my unofficial travel planner, you are showing me potential areas to check out for retirement. Keep these amazing videos coming and Thank You!!!!

[@timkdiamond]

Yeah, that's no joke. Simple rule now is NEVER go anywhere that STL hasn't already posted on first. Do that and your personal happiness level in life goes exponential. For fkn real.

[@ani9603]

STL- Excellent video. Highly enjoyable and educational. Don't worry about the length. It's just a bonus for us! Thanks so much! Love, from Destin Florida.❤

[@mauimixer6040]

Where you go, there you are !😊 Sounds like Ram Dass . 😊 So good of you to remind people of that .

[@rosieb4029]

Recently I’ve been attracted to Cha am. Thank you for the glimpse of condos and cosy beach bars/restaurants 🙏🏼

[@steveburke7675]

Very very nice! Going to quit my job tomorrow and move to Cha Am! ;)

[@SideTripLife]

lol

[@dotted8-]

I quit my job 4 months ago in anticipation of this video.

[@SideTripLife]

Dotted is waaay ahead of you Steve lol ;)

[@korigang]

Hua Hin is a MUCH better (all round) choice - don't get stringed along

[@user-yb4ni7tz7e]

What a great video, loved it!! Never apologise for the videos being too long by the way.

[@edd1106]

really enjoy your videos - you can even make looking at condos enjoyable! good pace, beautiful scenery, interesting places, - well done!

[@ewengillies9826]

You've just reinforced my belief that Cha Ahm is still the greatest and best place to live in Thailand. Loved it 20 years ago and from your vids love it now even tho it has modernised somewhat. Thanks STL for sharing your vlogs on this fabulous place. Bushyboy Oz

[@rapatti007]

As a Finn I desagree about the sauna. Even when finns were in Africa Thsad as UN forces, almost first thing they built was sauna. If you think that outside temperature is about +50 celsius when you go to sauna that has +80 or over and then vome out, the outside temperature feels much cooler.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks for the commentary on the matter from a bonafide Finn. You might also want to drop by Reddit post: 'Are there Finns who don't like sauna and alcohol?' (I'm just joking - but there really is such a thread;) Kippis

[@antonb7421]

I got myself a Thai elite visa a few months ago but haven't had the chance to visit/move to Thailand yet, your videos are a incredible and are helping me a lot about places to explore and maybe even live in once I eventually move. Got a year to spend in Greece and then it's Thailand baby! Thanks for all the amazing info!!

[@MeditateMeHigher]

Congratulations that's so awesome! 80k? ❤ enjoy it.. well deserved..

[@lcfnyc2007]

You are the most positive foreigner travelling around South East Asia. And so informative. Lots of respect. Love your videos.

[@moonlambo5229]

15mins into this video I am writing a resignation letter to quit my job Monday morning. Moving to Cha Am this year!!!

[@SideTripLife]

uh oh.... lol

[@mauimixer6040]

It's all your fault, especially if things go sideways ! You do have an extra bedroom, right ? 😁😎​@@SideTripLife

[@antruok4950]

Very enjoyable to watch my friend , value accommodation and many choices , helpful & happy people - Thanks No1 👋😎🤩🙏

[@TheGandorX]

I have watched tons of videos like these (where to stay, cost of living etc). Thinking of getting a 4 week holiday, relax and look at condos. Just to get a feel. Not quitting my job just yet.

[@user-vq8ym7sj6b]

I am late to the gate...but this video is great. The value you've shown for varying places is incredible. Nice job, as always STL - thank you. Cha Am looks delicious!

[@Stephanie-nj8jt]

Another great vid. Appreciate the real side of Thailand

[@nimblemonkey]

Another great video. We were just in Hua Hin (my first ever visit), but you've whetted my appetite for Cha Am. It looks amazing.

[@stephenwilcox3295]

That condo for $190 looks perfect.

[@tedrick4713]

Just spent time @ Ibis Riverfront. Great value. Watching the dinner cruise boats go by. Excellent.... Fun and affordable. Thanks!!!!!!

[@graham1958]

Awesome video STL! I'm definitely checking out Cha am as a possible retirement spot after this video. ❤ 🇹🇭

[@karltraveldude7817]

Thanks! Thank you STL , enjoy and safe travels !

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Karl :)

[@williamhickey7829]

Great job on video! My wife and I were there 14 years ago! Cha Am has definitely grown alot, but still incredible value. I gues I have to rethink where to spend winters away from North America!

[@BubblesMcGhee]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the vibe. You’re so soothing, informational, goal inspiring and easy to live vicariously through. Thank you for letting the drudgery of daily life be not so miserable. ❤

[@55bigyin]

The beach bars on Springfield beach are my go to They are just terrific and not expensive I go there for the day ... hire a sunbed have a feed and a few beers a swim it's just the best I have condo about a 5 min motor scooter ride .... called Rain Condos Really enjoy your vids

[@SideTripLife]

You chose a great area to live.

[@scottlisenbury9609]

Great job showing us around !!! Always love your videos.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

You're video's are fantastically well made. Location and google map really appreciated.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks :)

[@jba-kz4bn]

Few weeks without watching yours vids. Still a great entertainment. The way you notice your journey turns it affordable. Thanks STL.

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful stay. Life is good on the beach.

[@barlok1992]

I actually saw this place on a real estate page a while ago and now you are a giving tour, just incredible, thank you.

[@kingsdaughter777]

Loved the video. I could live in any of those condos. Looks like a lovely sleepy town.

[@waldopepper1572]

Another great informative video STL.

[@Brumle72]

So funny,, I had the same room at Cha am My house 3 months ago 😉 loved it❤

[@SideTripLife]

Yep, great room!

[@david-reason]

Your VERY correct, Penang Chicken with rice and a fried egg = Heaven. I have it for lunch almost daily. My local restaurant see me coming and start cooking it! A very interesting video. Best wishes from Bangkok.

[@erf1971]

One of your best vids canuck boy!!!

[@SideTripLife]

thanks eh;)

[@dianadiamond9145]

Great way to start the day! Thanks!

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

Cha Am beach so nice place 🤗😊🫰❤️🏖🏝🌴 At 9:05 minute , My young sister bought one room at this condo where you park.😊

[@user-rc7eu8zi5y]

Great video as always. Thank you.

[@Paul-vu9vo]

Seriously. Your content is so good. Fun, informative and valuable to us all who either want to holiday somewhere else or even possibly move to. I am stuck in Mumbai Hotel with a virus and you don't know what a breath of fresh air your vlogs are for someone captive lol. Thanks for your vlogs and effort. its put a smile on a miserable face lol,

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Paul and best wishes, better days ahead.

[@vetsforfreedom2647]

Love your videos brother my wife is from the Philippines so we may retire in Thailand so as not to have family dropping in any time but we can visit often as we like

[@user-vd6is7fg7h]

I am touring Thailand every winter, and one of the first places I stop all the time is CHA AM! I just love the place! Been visiting for the last 14 years! It is also only about 25 km from Hua Hin.

[@toobmon1]

how far from PKK?

[@patricklannon7011]

Love the "Blue Sea Bar", I"ll be going there next winter!

[@SideTripLife]

Complete gem, love the place (all the places along that stretch actually).

[@sdavidpringle]

Stunning scenery STL. I appreciate the sound effects you added too.

[@salaparo2975]

Right now I am staying at Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort. I booked for 1 night and just rebooked for 2 more nights. The sea view is beautiful. The food is excellent and the room service was great. Highly recommend this place. Approximately $70 US per day.

[@alainbergeron4520]

Thanks for the insightful comments and very informative video. Keep up the good work. I'm slowly getting addicted to your channel

[@denisemadigan1038]

6 years and I am gonna go amd scout places, this will be on the bucket list. Month at a time.

[@aloharay]

seaside city was huge all around, but sorta cold. The room was nice and large, fair price as well. Thanks for your tours

[@deeneeevans1255]

Really like your channel. You pack in a lot of good real world information, along with the sights and sounds of some truly amazing looking places. And most of all, you seem to enjoy your life there. That's a good sign!

[@scottjohnson921]

Holy cow! I've been to Hua Hin several times, but how can you beat that price for a condo in Cha Am?? Amazing! I could live there.

[@leedevaney]

Stl keeps it real unlike a lot of other KZbinrs👏👏👏

[@WilliamFluery]

Ok…I will continue to be miserable in my job and not quit and move to Thailand since you said I shouldn’t…😉😉😉

[@ericcoyle5184]

Amazed at those condo prices and the last one with all the extra facilities and that humongous gym ! have been to Phuket and Bangkok but that Cha Am has great appeal and real budget condos and close to the beach area, like the separate bedroom with two of those condos, recently in Mandaluyong Manila for a month and studio condos , one was ok but the other's ! so small , I like the separate bedroom, Cha Am has a lot going for it and not too far from Bangkok loved Chang beer when I visited Thailand for a month, your detail is great , and your videos entertaining, like you I could easily settle in Cha Am ! kop khun krap from New Zealand .

[@davejoe2592]

Blew my mind when you showed the Empress. I'm not in Vic, but on the same rock

[@sheelahkayestepkin4025]

I was in Hua Hin for 3 weeks. I was so unhappy as I wanted to integrate but the high tourism tactics got old after 1st week. THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. Looks like I'm back in November❤

[@just_jen]

I already quit my job and gave up my flat. Spent a year travelling and now back to normality with a new job. Quitting everything doesn't have to be permanent!

[@freelancekate8919]

Great video i like all the accommodation and the facilities are also great

Sheeeez that seaside city project... That was craaaaaaazy with all those amenities and a good prize also :) And the beach club is called "Hygge" With a name like that, then it can never EVER go wrong :)

[@eddieshotseason]

I own a 2 bed condo just behind Baan Thew Thalom in LPN Seaview. I dont regret it.

[@SideTripLife]

LPN Seaview 2 Br, perfect, great location, top value

[@jke360]

Brought back many happy memories of Cha am and the surrounding countryside Thank you STL😊

[@tman46544]

I'm currently living in the Philippines and am seriously considering Thailand. It looks to be much better there.

[@deplorablebob4237]

You weren't lying. The blue sea bar looks on point

[@goednieuwskrantje-nl]

Great way to review places. I also like that you do multiple ones that are nearby eachother and that you show the amenities that are nearby etc.

[@user-pq7zp1ed1l]

Amazing video. Not long returned to the uk from Vietnam and Thailand. I seriously need to move there.

[@georgeandy6923]

Wow Bro....Great Video! You just popped into my feed, and I'm glad that you did! That last complex that you toured with the bowling alley was awesome. I'd like to know if they have larger, two, three bedroom units, and the prices! I'd actually love to see you do an entire video just on that one Complex, because it seemed spectacular! Also, I noticed the high rise buildings along the beachfront. Maybe you can do some videos on those buildings as well!! PS. I have Liked and Subbed to your channel!!

[@allanwatts8361]

hands down best travel blogger on the internet, it's not even close....you're in another class of your own....you're like the michael jordan or tiger woods of travel vloggers........I sold my wife, kids, dog, parents and house to go to thailand after being hypnotized by your content (just kidding, but I might!)

[@petermathieson5692]

Crazy co-incidence. I stayed in Soi Bus Stop three nights ago.

[@elvisbartoli6687]

Welcome to the Ice in Beer Club.....never have a beer without it and the same with wine....drinks always cold.....your vlogs are getting me interested in BKK after 13 trips to Bali....enjoy your ice.....Regards RogeR

[@jampasurprenant1794]

That was an excellent view and I am falling in love with the town I did hear about the town in the Early sixty and didn't know anything about it until reasonably from Watching all of the videos.

[@sammygoh]

Great video. Can you show family size (2 to 3) condo as well.. thx

[@SideTripLife]

was looking for myself but most of these places also have 2 Brs, some also have 3Brs.

[@carleto9597]

Very good, thanks for all updates of Cha Am of condo and hotels to stay at there and part of Hua Hin. Appreciate your video's.

[@mauimixer6040]

Ok, watching for the 2,nd time, and im sure I'll be booking the same, when needed ! You do great work !😊

[@GRB777]

Hey STL, when you visit beaches, it would be great if your videos would include sunsets or sunrises. That's one of the highlights of visiting a beach. It wouldn't have to be a big part of the video but it would be nice to see. Your videos make me want to get out of here and go to Thailand!

[@SideTripLife]

On this side of the Gulf, sunrise is the main feature. However, I did manage to catch a gorgeous sunset in this vid too, look at the very last minute (after the outro;)

[@rijkie226]

Love the Greek Cyclades style beach bar❤ great upload buddy! Thank you

[@eddybluesteel9058]

Nice video good info we were looking for a house there for holidays about the same prices, but these condos much better less to clean😊 were in cha am 3/4 times a year we pensioners 😊 feel good there!

[@iormungand78]

Please make longer videos!!

[@gheechiedan9299]

Very valuable info my man ! Thanks! 😀👌🏾

[@perfectlylonely]

I've just left Bocas del Toro, Panama. Smokin' hot and dripping wet humid. A bottle of beer goes from ice cold to warm in two swigs. I was reminded of your glass of ice tip...I'll not drink another beer, in the steamy tropics, without ice 😅

[@londutch]

I really, really, really enjoy your channel.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks :)

[@DavidStuart-by5ur]

Cha Am looks much improved since I was there some 10 years ago. Good tip.

[@markfoley3923]

Another wonderful STL video. Thanks. Cha-am might be a bit too quiet for most people, unless you were a real homebody. I think it could work for STL because you have a car and spend a great deal of time traveling. But I would be concerned about the limited access to supermarkets, health care, and other facilities (like Baan Khun Pho!) compared to Hua Hin. I suppose you could live in Cha-am and commute to Hua Hin for those things, but I choose to do it the other way around instead. At least for now. 😄Ta!

[@SideTripLife]

@markfoley3923 Mark, for supermarkets etc pls see prev vid which is pinned at top of comments. @patrickstraus7974 Patrick roger, Mon-Thurs crickets usually as Thais visit in numbers only on weekends/holidays. Mind you both Cha am and Hua Hin have had a big influx of long stayers this year... (not quite like Phuketgrad, at least nyet yet;)

[@markfoley3923]

@@SideTripLife Cheers for the reply. I bought you a beer!

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers for the Beer Mark :) Like how you list BKP as an 'essential' service lol love the place! Will see more of Baan Khun Por (& much more;) upcoming. STL

[@TEE2323]

Great review, so many nice places to stay 👍🏾

[@graemezimmer604]

That was amazing! I've been to Hua Hin a few times, but not to Cha Am. Definitely will visit next time.

[@SkramJax]

Really enjoy your videos and all the content, keep up the good work.

[@mijead00]

Cha am its really nice place. The colorfully house in beginning it's so cute. Really nice condo and price. Same price for pizza in Sweden 😲. That was a little icecream I love Swensen earthquakes This earth-shaking extravaganza combining 8 scoops of old-fashioned ice cream and rich topping. I love beach restaurants on the beach. Really nice video. Micke Sweden (no flags on my taplet 9s)

[@glenturner6114]

I love these longer vids