Some Friendships Don’t Last! Another Home- Retired 6 Yrs Thailand 🇹🇭

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

In today’s video, I discuss me being retired for six years in Thailand now and with so many options, did I really make a wise decision? I also discuss cost, recommendations for anyone thinking about retiring in Thailand, options and much more. Thank you for watching! Please don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. Link to Journeys with Mike and Niccole youtube.com/@journeyswithmn?si=A7MJbr2u6ywP0mhy The Thai Gift & Foreigner Joe KZbin channel is seen by people from all around the world. We post videos of our journey while living in Thailand and traveling around the world for the pleasure of our audience only. Our content is not meant to encourage/discourage or influence anyone to travel, live, work, marry, retire, rent, buy, build or own a home, land or business in Thailand or any other country for that matter. Our content covers a wide variety of topics including cost of living, travel, food, real life stories, informational videos, homes, condos and land for sale or rent and much more. Our videos are based on our own experience and we do not claim to be, nor are we experts in regards to any of the info that we may share with our audience. It is highly recommended and encouraged to seek professional legal advice, visit official Government websites and fully understand, countries laws, rules & regulations, terms and conditions prior to signing any legally binding contracts. How to support the channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/ThaiGirlGift How to contact us: Facebook: Thai Girl Gift and Foreigner Joe Instagram: snow.gift For info on Tax requirements in Thailand, Check out American International Tax Advisers WhatsApp:[phone] LINE: 0910571270 [e-mail] For Legal assistance of any kind in Thailand, Check out the link to Thai Legal Protection below. thailegalprotection.com?ref=zwexnzy Some of the services provided for just a small monthly fee include Coverage Details: Immigration Issues Insurance Claims Traffic Casualties Business Negotiations Liability Insurance Domestic Disputes International Travel Visa Buying or Selling Your Home Child Adoption Living Will or Last Will Review of Contracts Cyber Crime and More...

[@winegeeker2472]

Hi Joe & Gift, we arrived back in USA a week ago, our first visit back after being in Thailand 4 years, we are supposed to be here until December 1st but we are returning early, its hard to get use to USA again and its definitely not the same as when we left. I think we all did the right thing moving to Thailand and we will see you soon we hope

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Safe travels back home!

[@marc20dm]

Enjoyed this video. Keep on living Joe & Gift.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 Will do!

[@RickGodwin-d6v]

Outstanding video Joe. A clear + concise talk about life in Thailand + why you chose to retire there. Can’t get any clearer than this. Can’t wait for the wedding! Love to you + Gift! Rick

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much for your friendship, the gifts you sent and for performing our wedding ceremony. See you in January.

[@RichardNunes-m8o]

Joe and Gift, I've been watching your channel for years. You did make a great choice. You are both gems of people. Wish David well too. This channel should have 100K +++ subscribers!

[@jefftanasse6958]

He keeps drama to a minimum...viewers like drama and controversy..

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much for your kind words, greatly appreciated.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

You are correct, drama and controversy videos get much more views.

[@phill7573]

Hello Joe, Gift and David. I retired here a year and a half ago. I checked out Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, and Thailand felt like home. It has good infrastructure, good medical, good food, affordable cost of living, great culture, and friendly people. I retied at 62 and have no regrets at all.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Congratulations on your retirement.

[@paulconnors2078]

It's hard to believe you've been in Thailand 6 years ALREADY! WOW!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

It really is! Enjoy everyday because they go by so fast.

[@thaimanclark]

Thanks again folks.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Our pleasure!

[@Mlong21376]

Great video Joe I enjoy you Gift and David living your best life from one veteran to another 👏👍

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much! Also, Thank you 🙏 for your Service brother.

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

Nice video joe. Nothing more relaxing than walking along the beach listening to sea

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@kayeevans]

Joe I think you made the best decision ever , you now have the greatest lifestyle with the most beautiful kind woman ❤ all the best from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤😊

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@gene-fd4xg]

Thank you Joe and Gift. the info you give is excellent ant total common sense. All the best wishes from this old farm boy from the Canadian Prairies.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@michaelpaul7925]

Well said Joe. You and Gift have put together a nice life.👍🇨🇦👍

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏

[@RaymondMullen-t9j]

It's great to hear Your up's and Down's of Thy. Living . Always very good advice ...

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@davidlaforest1624]

It doesn't seem that long since I have been following you. Time flies!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much for following us on our journey.

[@kennywoodyard4819]

Well said brother! We are in the same boat (Medical, Infustructor, Safty, COLA).. I retired from the US ARMY 25 Yrs. HOOAH - Thank you for your service and DOD work. We moved from the Philippines after "trying" to live there for 5 years. We have a small home we built there ( so my wife will always have something when I pass away) like you you built something for your new bride. We chose Hua Hin as it have everything we were looking for. We spent 5 months in Bangkok - and its just not for us. The US is too expensive - though like you , we can afford to live there, but it would be tight and I couldnt live and travel as you do. Medical - We have TRICARE and it works great PLEASE HAVE PEOPLE ASK ME ABOUT TRICARE FOR LIFE AND TRICARE OVERSEA - I USE IT HERE IN THAILAND AND WOULD LOVE TO HELP OTHERS OUT - Stay blessed - continue to do your thing brother. Perhaps we could meet up someday- Kenny in Hua Hin

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 for your Service. Also, thank you 🙏 for sharing the great info.

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Thank you Joe and Gift for the good video. I have been following you for a long time and your are a great guy and Gift a great lady. Cheers from Durban, South Africa

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much for your kind words.

[@angelamhickslovestosing]

Congratulations you and gift get married and you been retiring here for 6 years. I am Thai married with American living here in state. Some day will go back to PKK ❤❤

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@marcp108]

Joe, I love your thoughts on why you retired to Thailand. I've been travelling here regularly for about 15 years. After spending lots of time in BKK and Samui, I continue to be drawn to Hua Hin. While I'm not yet ready to retire (I'm 61), my transition to retirement superannuation is able to fund extended stays here. I am also fortunate enough to have a job that allows me to take leave without pay, each year. Thinking forward, I plan to retire when I have completed my dissertation (on Thai international schools) and been awarded my PhD.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing! I believe you will love living in Hua Hin.

[@what.i.see.photography7077]

Good info Joe. Looking forward to returning in November.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏. Safe travels!

[@thaimanclark]

We all have second thoughts 4:11 , ten years in India, ten in Mexico, fourteen in Thailand. India was my first choice, more beauty and culture and food. I needed to work so Thailand since 1971 was my choice. I'm an old heroin and hashish smuggler. A Canadian in Thailand.

[@williamhughes2718]

Enjoy watching your video as always and once again congratulations on your upcoming wedding in January…..You guys are awesome couple and deserve to be happy together

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@frankygoesontour]

Hi you have fantastic life enjoy all minutes .greatings

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@bettygomez6147]

You were very fortunate!❤

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

I truly am.

[@anthonylopez-hr6dw]

You made the right choice. I spend 4 years USAF worked 30 years Major Airline. I am also retired. 57 no regret. I’m 87 also travel Asia. Happy for u an future wife.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 for your Service.

[@Hansi_saga]

inspired by u guys and working on retiring in Kanchanaburi myselfe , good one again 😀👋👋

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much! See you in Thailand 🇹🇭

[@carleto9597]

You move there to Bangkok Thailand and then meet Gift, and moved to Paradise, Prachuap Khiri Khan. You live in a very beautiful town there's you as know. So now the wedding coming up, so all good. And the one liner you said, I am glad I didn't do that, about living in the other country you mention. Take care and Thanks

[@waynefuertes1527]

Thanks!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

[@waynefuertes1527]

@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 I was married to a Thai for 50 years then she passed away in May. This is in memory of her and there will be more. Thank you for the stories of you two. I followed you two from the beginning and there is no other couple that reminds me of my wife’s life and I. May you both have a terrific marriage and fulfill your love until the end God Bless both of you.

[@seanmann863]

So good to find you again. Damn algorithms pushed you away.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much for watching again.

[@Climate_Hoax2024]

Good people deserve a good life. Other people deserve the karma that comes with who they decide to be. All the stories about who when and how it all took place the past 6 years was very interesting to listen to. I think the answer to any question about what any of us decide to do is to just look at the results. All things have led you to where you are with the one you love who loves you back and that ain't no accident my friend. Both of you deserve the life you have and finding each other was a blessing to you both. Stay well and happy.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much! Blessings to you and your family as well.

[@junebarnick3089]

Excellent video Joe 📹 👏 you & Gift are truly genuine 🙌 i thought about moving there. Where im going will be by ocean. Much blessings to both of you.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏. Many blessings to you and yours as well.

[@billyjohnson9166]

Joes new business. Call it joes coffee the best in Thailand

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

No thank you my friend. I’m retired and enjoying it 😊

[@ronkeeney1752]

Joe: As I thought I understood, all land along the shoreline in Thailand is owned by the kingdom up to a certain distance from high tide. Since you previously owned a beach house, please explain how that works.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

That is my understanding as well. I believe it is under the authority of the marine department. I believe it 12 meters from the shore line.

[@PeterC245]

How much does it cost to live in Thailand, Answer , How long is a piece of String ,

[@klausgroschek6097]

👍🇹🇭🍻

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

🙏

[@dennisgonya4500]

Buy a couple big dice like they hang on car mirror and give to the person at the little food stand.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Good idea 👍

[@dennisgonya4500]

😅​@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 PAR A DICE for the restaurant

[@dennisgonya4500]

The U.S. should follow what Thailand did.Ask around and see if someone will tell you about I just told you .

[@MrChumpus]

Seems pretty permanent living there. Gonna learn the language other than hello and thank you?

[@bettygomez6147]

Would you be able to take Gift if you went to planB

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Yes I would.

[@waynedrummond6583]

Mate that building looks to be about 10 x 10 metres which is total 100SqMtrs. I'm guessing you were talking to a labourer - just doing the rebar?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

We talked to the builder and he said it’s 50 SQM. Maybe it looks bigger to you from the camera angle, when I’m standing out there it looks between 40-50 SQM

[@ColourboxNow]

Would a wedding registry get around the tax issue? Just a suggestion.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

I’m not sure! As I understand it, my pension and SS can only be taxed in the US based on the agreement between Thailand and the US.

[@dennisgonya4500]

Have you ever heard the story there of some men who got a friend out of jail with force and what happened to them. The results were seen at it was unfolding on TV. My best friend Joe who is married to Waw told me. VERY INTERESTING.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

No I haven’t.

[@dennisgonya4500]

Do you get about the dice?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

👍

[@travelingman9763]

B.S. rises to the top.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

It sure does 😊

[@MrSean03839]

We want to move to Thailand but they keep changing the tax laws. I read they are working on a new law that would tax all income, even outsude of Thailand?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Too early to know what the impact might be. Some countries, pensions, and social security may be exempt. Best to stay informed on official Thai Government websites that address Thailand’s new tax laws.

[@MrSean03839]

@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 Hi Joe. My wife and I have been in a holding pattern for now. We were waiting to see how everything from last years changes plays out but now I read they are proposing even more tax changes. Makes me sad but hopefully everything works out and we can make the move.