$45 CHEAPEST RENT IN CHIANG MAI - Cheap Chiang Mai Apartments PART 2 - Thrifty Living Blog

[@JuneK618]

This kid could have stayed in his parents basement for $0 with no aspirations and be content living a mediocre life but he chose to venture out to experience new things, learn about different cultures and will most likely live a grand life than most of us can ever imagine. I'd say that's pretty priceless ;)!

[@bradleywells1071]

Junebug K I love you

[@ATrainTravels]

That's amazing!

[@NateM]

agree!

[@marvinflyer3043]

You are such an inspiring young guy with a great attitude. It's no wonder people go out of their way to help you. It looks like a good starter apartment. Many thanks to your friend for making this video and posting it.

[@ThriftySteve]

Thank you for your words of encouragement! Karl is off to do great things...

[@marvinflyer3043]

Thrifty Steve :)

[@ghettoman1238]

$45 a month for 5 month is $225. You have a home base a place to keep your luggage and a person could explore Thailand and the surrounding countries without breaking the bank. I think it's commendable that a guy is so frugal at his age.

[@ThriftySteve]

you gotta be real about what you're using your apartment for.... if you're on the go all the time and pretty much just sleep and shower there, then who cares as long as you're comfortable? I know people who spend a ton on nice places for years and have never used the pool or gym or any of the amenities they're paying for. A lot of times they choose an apartment for status

[@ThriftySteve]

I've had people tell me as they're looking for apartments that part of the reason they were attracted to an expensive place was ego. That doesn't mean everyone, but certainly SOME people choose to pay more for status, at least in part.

[@sabra1066]

He is living in the dump. Imagine what his parents would think?!

[@whatsname2649]

I'm retired, so income is no problem. It must b tough trying to earn $ in a foreign country unless u have skills: teacher, engineer, etc. My hats off to young folks adventuring. Wish I did it in the '70's. Go boys & girls, go!

[@ThriftySteve]

Depending on where you're from, teaching English is often an option, other than that, many people find income through a variety of online work

[@SoulfulDotNL]

Don't judge the guy (comments), it's his choice right? I wouldn't live there too but he's young, it doesn't matter. This can be the best time of his life. Keep up the top quality content Steve

[@ThriftySteve]

Thanks man, and yeah, sometimes people are too quick to apply their own standards or life circumstances to someone else... a terrible option for one might be a fantastic option for another

[@billytheweasel]

Both these guys seem like decent Joes. $50 US is great. For us, we need somewhere larger and with a kitchen. But I like his attitude for starting out.

[@cornergarageproductions9182]

Great video Steve. I'm planning, already booked, a trip to Chiang Mia to take the TEFL course in late November. I found an Airbnb to stay in as I didn't want to chance not finding something when I landed or having to look about as a first timer in Thailand. My plan/goal is to begin the second chapter of my life, having just turned 40, abroad. Cheers to you brother for doing what most people only day dream about. Respect.

[@ThriftySteve]

You're about to begin a wonderful adventure! Once you get here you can find a good place to live rather easily :)

[@scoobydoo7346]

i thought about the tefl oxford course...hmm rent insanely cheap

[@westcoastmeltingpot3234]

Karl seems like such a nice guy.

[@ThriftySteve]

Karl's awesome!

[@thebookthief36]

Yes, he does - and so does Steve. Both very impressive young men.

[@MarkFreedom]

Still nicer than my first place in San Francisco. Less than half of what I paid in 1978. Great video, especially for young people just starting to see the world. Keep up the good work!!

[@ThriftySteve]

that's a good point... how many people in their early 20s are exploring other countries for months at a time? Karl is building a rich experience for himself

[@ThriftySteve]

that's cruel... and very inaccurate

[@MarkFreedom]

This guy's a troll Steve. You might want to block him.

[@MarkAnthonyTravels]

You are so cool to watch. Seem like such a genuine person! You make my girlfriend and I smile! We can't wait to be doing what you're doing. Gonna work on learning drop shipping for the next year and come next year! We know it's not a get rich quick thing so we want to study it the right way!

[@ThriftySteve]

You guys have to check out Trevor and Juliana Fenner... a couple from LA who did exactly what you're planning to do and now they're ROCKING dropshipping... if you talk to them, tell them Steve from Chiang Mai says hi :)

[@mikepinder8128]

looks like you got a great deal nothing wrong with living on a budget from time to time

[@ThriftySteve]

yeah, if it works for you then great!

[@vladtraykov4664]

The area is so good. My hotel was 50 meters from the laundry. It's actually so close to the Maya mall. Great video brotha :)

[@ThriftySteve]

yeah, Santitham road is a nice place to be!

[@rampart64]

This was inspiring! I'd would also like to know more about what the expats find the hardest things to cope with in Chiang Mai - things I've heard include the noise (late at night), aggressive dogs, creepy or dangerous bugs, scams, air quality, and so on, and best ways to relieve them.

[@jimholland886]

You rock! I subscribe to many Channels on Thailand and yours is the most articulate with the least blather. Well planned videos. Best of luck to Karl, he seems to have a great attitude. Looking forward to more. Jim

[@dericksozo1135]

thank you for putting out this video Steve. very informational to know that these options are out there.

[@ThriftySteve]

thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@abubakardouglas8268]

Dirty cheap and a straight up nice young guy. Good luck to him

[@dougm3037]

Great place if you're on a budget. Basic and small with three flights of stairs to navigate. Personally I couldn't handle a squat dunny but I can see the attraction of the location. Could well be near where I've stayed in the past. I was paying 6K a month for a top floor big room with air con (I never used) and I was happy with that deal. Cheapest I've had was an unrenovated room through an ex pat for 2.5K per month. Excellent video!

[@ThriftySteve]

thanks! This style apartment is not for everyone, but nice to know what 50 bucks can get you

[@emilyrussell7868]

You know what this apt would suit me just fine,all it need's is decorating picture's carpet and some curtain's,,, and a little moving the furniture in a different area. It's a blessing to have. Way too go!!! Y'all stay blessed and have a good day...

[@jspbipro]

Hell for the price..pay for installing a new toilet and even add a portable AC unit

[@ronnieo9571]

I live in Bangkok...honestly my Aircon/electricity cost more then this rent. However, I am 60, with family. I think this guy has a great deal for a young cat doing it all on a shoestring. All the money is for saving and having fun. Good for him. Peace!

[@ronnieo9571]

@Paul Cycle My wifes sister lives in a place for 1,500 baht. That is 45 dollars USD. Has a bathroom. Thais who live in places that cheap typically will cook outside on patio (if on ground floor) using a canned gas burner and a wok. No cooking inside. No aircon. They are perfectly happy living that way, visit us once in awhile, and feel no sense of being deprived of anything. Also, Thai eat out alot or get takeaway which comes in plastic bags of soup-noodles or rice with fresh /fruitveggies in separate bags. Even high end condo's typically will only have electric stove top burners with no oven, and no hot sink water. It simply becomes natural to wash dishes in cold water. If you need hot water you use the kettle. For a price of about 5,500 Thb which is 166 USD you would have a new building single room new inside with aircon. For 10-12K approx you are in a new studio in top line building toward end of the train line in any direction, with a pool, fitness center etc. One bedroom, as good as the west , in some respects far better., although small. A pool or no pool will drive price. No pool, older building, single room, you could still swing something cheap with an air conditioner. Or you could buy a floor model aircon. After all its just a single room. But yeah the answer to the question is yes, but this is all about how you can live. I have seen guys on youtube saying they can subsist on a diet of street meat on a stick, noodles, or 7-11 food everyday, and no aircon. I like having a western style kitchen with hob for vent (although no stove) , and we cook most meals at home.... my electric bill for 2br unit running air in one of the rooms at least half the day. (on and off) is about 70 USD.

[@MOTIVATIONBYDAR]

That was a great choice for a very young single guy. The only thing i would say is that if i planned to stay there for 5 months i would spend a little bit of cash and get some paint and a paint brush and at least paint the room and tidy it up a bit to make it look better and as a thank you for the person lowering the rent.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

he smiles so much and is so cute!

[@ThriftySteve]

I'll let him know!

[@jonathanmurphy66]

He who knows that enough is enough, will always have enough. - Lao Tzu 650 bc

[@ThriftySteve]

that's a badass quotation

[@multimillionaire8489]

Yes Murphy..

[@whatsname2649]

Steve, haven't seen anything recent from you on Bangkok. R u still in business? If so, I want to know about low rent rooms & studios. I want a place to go when I arrive. Then I will look for a long term residence. Let me know. I'm in no rush. Just preparing for the future. Thanx!

[@dougm3037]

Just checked out the map. Thought I recognised the multi coloured building next door. I was staying on the top floor of Emporium resident across from Tesco Express. Fantastic student dominated part of town. I recommended Thanin market. My favorite place to shop for delicious, cheap authentic Thai food.

[@ThriftySteve]

haha that's awesome! I'll check that market out if I can find it

[@caesarillion]

1500 near Mall Bangkae Bangkok but maybe full now. I bought mine. Inthrapat is Heaven. Many klong too with monitor and turtle and thousands of frog.

[@Wanderlust.travelandcoffee]

so cool to see this video as I started out paying 7000pm then dropped to 5500pm,then like Karl who I saw often in Santitham found a local Thai place similar to his and got my rent down to 2700pm. They are there, one just has to look and becoming less materialistic and living like a local and eating like a local makes it so much cheaper and I was like Karl....just happy! :) ps Santitham is really the best area to live.

[@whatsname2649]

I been looking at places to see how low rent can go. I do believe this is the cheapest. If there is a cheaper one I don't think I'd want to live there. It works here for this guy & more power to you. For me, tho one for $88. Is about as low as I would go. For double the price of this one it's worth it. I gotta admit, u r the thriftiest of the thrifty. Gd work. Will keep tuned in.

[@ThriftySteve]

Yeah, I personally would pay more to have an A/C and western toilet... but it's nice to know what you can get in this price range!

[@whatsname2649]

@@ThriftySteve👍

[@tattoosbydanny08]

Way to go Buddy! Enjoy Life and Travel!!

[@maxim8118]

Yeah in Moscow I pay 117 USD per month.4 peoples live here in 1 room. Price for room 468 $ per month

[@americanpaintprocom]

Hey buddy thanks for great vid this is what I am talking about ....THRIFTY STEVE IS BACK...HE's BACK BABY

[@ThriftySteve]

it feels good to be back!

[@InTheFleshInc]

Does it snow there? Because with all the motorcycles & mopeds driving year round would suck if it gets cold & snowy?

[@ThriftySteve]

nope, it never snows

[@gottaloveit66]

Another good,informative and interesting take on opportunities in Chiang Mai Steve. Where are you heading for the next visa run mate?

[@ThriftySteve]

Thanks! I was actually supposed to leave for Kuala Lumpur today, but returning from my emergency trip to the US last week has reset my border run deadline... next time I plan to leave the country will be back to the US in June for my buddy's wedding and I will get a new 6 month visa when I'm there...

[@jpmking9635]

I would rather live there than the nicest house in my city here in the USA

[@gingernut2297]

Construction and motorcycles music to my ears

[@ThriftySteve]

At no additional cost!

[@Montreal288]

Good work and thanks for sharing. Nice to know.

[@ThriftySteve]

thanks!

[@terencetsy]

that's minimalism, right there

[@ThriftySteve]

for reals

[@dontgiveup928]

I want this change. Thanks for helping

[@ThriftySteve]

anything I can do, I just urge you to do the proper research and prepare well!

[@annelisabethcom]

That apartment has windows fore and aft. If there's screen windows (mosquito netting), that's a way to cool the place.

[@ThriftySteve]

he lived here with no A/C thru April, the hottest month...

[@AFog92]

Loved these videos! Thanks to your friends for the tours. I have a question about the apartments though. Since they don't have any kind of kitchen, how do you do any cooking? Is there a shared kitchen in the complex? Thanks Steve!!

[@jiggetty]

You get better food going out for 3-5 dollars a meal than you can cook at home so why bother?

[@lobsterdust1962]

siriruk appartment, aka the siri, if you can manage to rent one of the two rooms on the ground floor, it's 1500baht per month, crazy thing is, this appartment is just outside old city, like 100m, north west corner of old city...great location, dirt cheap...

[@ThriftySteve]

that was the video right before this... but I didn't know the ground floor rooms were cheaper!

[@larryreed8314]

Hey Steve it's Larry Reed Rob's friend would like to take too you.

[@traceanthony]

Great vid and spot on comment at the 7 minute mark regarding your digs and the girls that want to hang...they like you for you. You're going to do well dude. Just try not to crush too many hearts along the way :)

[@ThriftySteve]

Karl's on his way...

[@timcolling2558]

great video loving your channel and really happy to see the subs quickly rising Damn that fella is living basic, i'd suggest he's paying 1,600 B too much for that place, but good luck to him love his positive attitude and his loose use of the term modest living.

[@ThriftySteve]

he's happy with it and i'm happy for him :)

[@GhettoMonk108]

Well done mate, I'm living in Santhitam. I can't beat your record but I've decided to leave my apartment and bounce around different hostels for 2 months and get to know different areas and make more friends. Peace out! ☯

[@noyesv1]

That's the key! Smile and make friends!

[@ThriftySteve]

A smile will get you far in Thailand!

[@ShawnTheRazor]

Nice video Steve. Do you know anybody that lives in the Chang Phueak area? That's the area I've been eyeing without actually being there yet. Should arrive sometime in mid May.

[@ThriftySteve]

yeah, actually I just made some pizza there yesterday at a friend's house! I haven't looked into rental prices there because I would need transportation if I lived there, but it seems nice

[@ShawnTheRazor]

Awesome! Good to see the channel picking up some traction man, keep up the good work.

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Primitive but cheap - only a local Thai with connections, can beat the record - a vegan - Rice Binger - actually had a slightly "better" place for 50$ if I recall correctly - still, gr8 to see the options, specially if saving is a must.....:-)

[@ThriftySteve]

This type of place is the lowest price point I know of... so if you pay more, expect better amenities

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Maybe you shoulf investigate what Thais pay.....☺

[@ThriftySteve]

that's a great idea, plus maybe some options outside of the city....

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Exactly. Go for it, it will make good vid too....☺

[@dennis5009]

Steve, in one of your videos tell about Chiang Mai's smoky skies/pollution during Feb-April. Was it that bad?

[@ThriftySteve]

Not for me... a few of us got a little sick the very first day we noticed anything but I really didn't notice any health effects after that. There were a few times that we couldn't see the mountains because of all the smoke, and the air quality was reported as being bad often... but it didn't seem to affect me too much. Everyone is different I suppose...

[@chris-tal6201]

brilliant loved this video how was it getting a visa how did you go about that and what type of visa did you get?

[@poonana2750]

this place so nice have any room over there still available ? and how about the prize of that room? coz I really need a room very agent also I do't know how can I find room in Thailand . hope u can suggest me some place thank ....

[@ThriftySteve]

what's your email?

[@craigross341]

For the money, not bad at all. A bedsit - much worse - in any city in the UK (bar London) would be ten times more. In London it would be twenty times more. Jeez, if you were studying it would be the way forward: one cheap flight and you've made the cost back in six weeks.

[@ThriftySteve]

the most expensive part of thailand is the plane ticket to get here...

[@GrahamWinship]

Parents basement - 0$

[@ThriftySteve]

gotta weigh the pros and cons

[@GrahamWinship]

For sure, I'm excited to move to Thailand and be outta here

[@GrahamWinship]

The Shadow Broker hence why I said I'm excited to move

[@pauldelp2392]

Graham Winship ... So did you get over there? I'm planning for December

[@phil7394]

Word.

[@atal1001]

questions nee d answers....where in chiang mai this apartment? how far from night bazar? u pay 45 dollars for month or you have a contract for 6-7-12 monthes../ i mean after one monthe you can live or you have limits? how far this flat from the old city of chiang mai...really the price is not expensive..

[@ThriftySteve]

this apartment is in the Santitham neighborhood, not far from old city. the price for 1 month is 1700 baht but if you stay more than 1 month it can be 1600 baht per month

[@mikepinder8128]

looks like great deal! i was there back in 2008 paid i think about $140 for my studio. cannot remember where it was though lol

[@JonnyRiddim]

that's a good price. what's the record for a room with AC in Chiang Mai?

[@ThriftySteve]

the best I know if is The Siri for 3,000 baht... that's in part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5qvn6ePgdKWaLM

[@blkpolo24]

What's the temperature? It looks really hot.

[@ThriftySteve]

that day i think it was 95-100

[@olehdovban6540]

cool young guy. positive and handsome. after all, it's all about who you are, not what you have or where you live

[@spellerlittlewing]

Great video I can live there

[@tunehead11m47]

Trying to find a spot out there next year for 9 to 12 months preferably an apartment village like that. Im a barber hopefully I can make some side money and find cool clients with the spots.$$$$$

[@MadEnglishTV]

Bro, what visa were you on there for 5 months?

[@PaulPetrea]

He's a better man than I am. No way in hell could I live that simply. I HAVE to have hot water and a flushing toilet. Bum gun would be mandatory for me, as well. When we first arrived here in Battambang, we had a small apartment, still with a western toilet, for $50 US / month. Now, we have an apartment in the city, for $80 US / month.

[@ThriftySteve]

He lived there for 3 or 4 months, now his room is much nicer :)

[@circlestar8697]

Start taking turmeric and honey for that cold. Stay cool.

[@krazywally5685]

Awesome

[@santalofty4917]

STEVE is a cool guy , i love is videos

[@xMister.Misterx]

Step 1: Cough on arm Step 2: Place that arm around friends neck 🤣

[@xMister.Misterx]

@Craig Wallace CORONA VIRUS! CORONA VIRUS!

[@liehuizhou7450]

this is interesting, too bad we are not connected, will like to explore chiang mai in times

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

I've now got used to squat toilets, they are far superior / healthier than western style. As is having a bum gun next to it!

[@ThriftySteve]

Yeah, when I'm in the States I miss the bum gun

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

@@ThriftySteve u and me both brother - we need to get these rolled out across the western world!

[@michaelbuckley7884]

I love in the province in philippines. I use a bucket for the bathroom and wash with a pale of water. Cleaner than roller paper. At first I thought it was nasty until I tried it. If I buy toilet paper it's because Kleenex is not available to blow my nose

[@sb-tb1ld]

This looks like a video game campaign the way it was filmed

[@santalofty4917]

weldone for that YOUNG guy , if you spend less 600$ a year of rent you can spend more bucks to do good things. thank you for that NICE video

[@ExpatNTraining]

This is prefect for me 🙏🏻

[@ThriftySteve]

Yeah, lots of people were interested after Karl moved out! We actually helped find someone new to move in :)

[@ExpatNTraining]

Thrifty Steve would you mind doing a topic on visas and looking living in Philippines

[@timwalker346]

First one of your vlogs I have seen. Very interesting for sure. Best 2 things about living here ? 1, its cheap. 2, its cheap. Worst thing about living here ? Cant shit properly. Hey if the guy is happy there then good luck to him. You should tell him to change his hairstyle. The pulled back look pulls the hair out. He is just a young guy but you can see already his hair at the front is thinin out.

[@ThriftySteve]

yes and yes... I'll leave the hair care advice to someone else...

[@sasancohen]

cool man , looks very good for price.

[@ThriftySteve]

absolutely :)

[@darryl.c7972]

wondering what kind of visa you have for long stay in the country, since your not over 50? and your not married to a Thai?

[@ernestberlot8289]

Tourist visa, works for 3 months. Cost 30 Euro + 1900 bath

[@2397peter]

Steve, what about mosquitos and flys there in Chiang Mai?

[@ThriftySteve]

they have both mosquitos and flies here... we keep the screens closed after dark

[@michaelcollier1560]

what do Americans do for health care?

[@tingtong8781]

This is not an apartment it is a very basic room with a toilet attached. I concede it is very cheap, but it's not somewhere I could handle for more than a few weeks.

[@ThriftySteve]

yeah, this was the lowest price for rent I've found.... most people would pay more for more amenities

[@prvin3321]

Can I get such rental place in next month in October ? Please send me address of this place . Thanks

[@arifinbali3757]

Plenty of rooms about that price in Bali but not easy to find

[@TheOrientalBoyz]

Is there any visa to stay in Thailand without official work.

[@_jamesbradley__]

Very cool 😎 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@lorenzokano4203]

What do you about extending your visa.. I like to live there

[@fitnessasusual2569]

If parents basement costs $ 0, Freedom is Priceless!

[@gol510]

Does Karl hav to do Visa runs every 2 - 3 mos ?

[@ATrainTravels]

Awesome price! What else you need.

[@Kiin9Perez]

Can we be buds pals I’m moving to Thailand 🇹🇭? I wanna learn how to live abroad and do internet money making.

[@ThriftySteve]

yeah! there's a whole community of us here in Chiang Mai... look up Digital Nomad Coffee Club on Facebook

[@Kiin9Perez]

Thrifty Steve if u don’t mind how much did u take in spending mula other than the thousand?

[@TakashiNippon]

for me it's a no no because of the toilet. but I have to hand it to u for saving money and living frugal ^^

[@ThriftySteve]

yeah, that's a deal breaker for most westerners

[@chang112x]

What about internet, water and electricity rate?

[@ThriftySteve]

Karl is drunk right now, but he's telling me that all water and electricity is included in the 1,600 baht, plus wifi

[@natashamari]

Hi Steve! Are you still in contact with whoever is renting this place now? I’d like to get in contact with you if you have any info on this place or any other place you may know! I’ll be in Thailand next month and I’m trying to find an apartment! Anyone else feel free to comment or message me!

[@ThriftySteve]

no, not this particular place, but I can put you in contact with a real estate lady if you message me on the Thrifty Steve facebook page!

[@natashamari]

@@ThriftySteve thanks for replying! I don't actually have a facebook, do you have any email or any other means of messaging?

[@ivantan4537]

PP Condo have very nice apartments for around 5000 baht, but the location is out of the way. Need to have a motorcycle or a bicycle.

[@ThriftySteve]

If it's good value for the money, I'm interested!

[@bananapatch9118]

What ever happened to Thrifty Steve ???

[@rolfrosenberg3632]

where is this location ?

[@LeeHanDSOME_BoyNextDoor]

Around how much do houses sell for over there?

[@chanhlao1916]

Can I move in?

[@pengawalperibadi1012]

Pros and cons Malaysian or Thailand???

[@ThriftySteve]

I haven't been to Malaysia yet, but there's so much to love about Thailand :)

[@jimbeam2626]

How does this guy get a Thai Visa, doesn't sound like he has a job or a source of income? How does he meet the Thai visa minimum monthly income or minimum bank account requirements?

[@ThriftySteve]

Good question, because with a multi-entry visa you're required to show a certain amount in the bank... Right now he's got income but I'm not sure if he did at the time of this video. There are a few possibilities: 1. He has enough money in the bank and he's just being frugal to make his savings last 2. He doesn't have a multi-entry tourist visa... I don't think you have to show income when you apply for a single entry visa in a neighboring country Did you want me to ask him?

[@jimbeam2626]

Thanks for the reply. I guess part of the answer is in the first paragraph under the video: UPDATE: Karl moved out and went to Bangkok to help develop a fashion brand... here's the story... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqireHWIm8p6oqM ... so I am guessing he has a source of income and enough money in the bank to cover the Thai visa minimum requirements? I was looking at the retirement visa which has those $$/Baht minimums I spoke of. I believe its something like $24,570 US or 800,000 Baht in the bank for a minimum 90 day period before you apply for the retirement visa or have a income of 60,000 baht per month or a combination equivalent. Which is a lot of money for someone who is on social security, a fixed income or the like. I can afford to live in Thailand, given the prices you and others are quoting. But, it appears I don't meet the minimum money requirements to qualify for a retirement visa? Kind of disappointing quite honestly. Maybe I should be looking at a different type visa? Is there somewhere in the states like a online link or embassy link I could look to get answers or confirmation to some of these questions/statements? Yea, if you could ask him what kind of visa he had/has and what the money requirements were would help me and others, who can afford living there, but don't meet the visa minimum $$$Baht requirements. Being able to afford living in Thailand and meeting the minimum $$$ visa requirements are two different realities it appears. Kind of why begin the journey if you can't meet those visa minimum $$$ requirements? Thanks, JB.

[@jimbeam2626]

Did some more research on KZbin and found the following posts to more or less confirm what I said above about the minimum $$$/Baht requirements to obtain a retirement visa. So unfortunately, it doesn't look like Thailand living is in the cards for me? Are their other similar countries that don't have these restrictive minimum $$$ visa requirements? poka513...3 years ago I live near San Francisco and just mailed my O-A Retirement Visa Application to Los Angeles. I sent an original and 3 copies of: visa application, personal data form, medical certificate, broker statement main page showing balance, passport photo page - in addition to my passport itself, 4 passport photos, $200 cashiers check, 9x12 inch self addressed envelope with two $1 stamps (Post Office said it would cost $1.19 to mail back my passport, so I rounded up to $2). I did not include a letter of guarantee from the broker or get anything notarized. After a few days, I got an Email requesting a police clearance, so I went to my city police station and got a local police clearance letter ($10 fee) and mailed it and 3 copies to Los Angeles. I had read that some embassies do their own criminal background check, but not Los Angeles apparently. A few weeks ago, a couple back east went in person to the New York Thai Embassy and were told all they needed were completed visa applications and a bank statement (no medical certificate or criminal background check required). They returned a few days later and were issued their O-A Retirement Visas. I have heard one way to qualify when it comes time to renew the Retirement Visa in Thailand is to get a letter from your embassy stating your income based on your yearly tax forms which show your income (assuming 65,000 Baht minimum per month), thus avoiding keeping 800,000 Baht in a Thai bank: www.thaiconsulatela.org/service_visa_detail.aspx?link_id=34 ========================================================================== Scott Mallon...3 years ago Welcome to the world of Thai immigration, where the word standard is as unknown as the other side of the black hole. If you get the certificate of income you can show the 65,000+ and get the visa this way, yes.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

santitam is an awesome location. I stayed at nimman and really, i like santitam better and mama khao soi is there!its more authentic food and people. not so pretty of course. and its clsoe to kad suan kao which is the better mall. what can you buy at overpriced maya? nothing! just go to maya for street food night and the movies, and the basement food court.

[@ThriftySteve]

I really liked my neighborhood up near university better than Nimman as well

[@VaporDan]

Sometimes I spend more on 1 day of eating out then this guy spends for 1 month rent lol. How can you complain about that? But if you have my budget you would at least op for AC/Kitchen and western style bathroom. Great find :)

[@ThriftySteve]

The cheapest place I found that includes AC, fridge and western bathroom costs about twice this.... still very cheap!

[@DeniseGlass]

Do a lot of Americans move to Thailand?

[@ThriftySteve]

there's plenty of westerners, including Americans, here in Chiang Mai... and all over Thailand really

[@Globox822]

Yes a lot of misfits and degenerates

[@mrbicycle7735]

Yes even from The US and A

[@wassock55]

and what are you ----?superior to them?

[@moist.teabag]

did/does he have wifi?

[@SpiceKing]

great video

[@ThriftySteve]

thanks!

[@joytekb]

Great for young man

[@Traveler-PKK]

Nice

[@larrycress3970]

Vegan food cool , sun fruit Dan good man