Thailand's 'high' tourist season arrives 2024 - Nov 2

[@CherryRosenthal]

I miss Grumpy Old men too. I hope Steve is doing well though.

[@RameshKumar-ss1wq]

Steve is the only reason I watch this channel and tune in on Saturday.

[@saatara]

Why you pay for likes? Why you watching this if Steve is only reason, and he's not there?

[@waynegrunert7791]

Where is Steve Rosse with an e ?

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... just up the road, few hundred meters in Thai Mueang. Making party with some Weed-namese

[@RameshKumar-ss1wq]

He's the only reason I watch this channel.

[@saatara]

Then why you watching this channel when he isn't there?

[@Androgen321]

E’s disappeared!

[@williamhartz8707]

I miss Grumpy Old Men

[@BoninBrighton]

I’m reduced to rewatching all of the old ones 😂

[@lillianrosbottom7366]

I miss grumpy old men too. Bring back tim😊

[@BoninBrighton]

@ I like the version of Tim that is revealed with Steve- it’s a different Tim. The sum is far greater than the parts as they say….

[@terrycolvin775]

Sometimes I do miss Steve Rosse and sometimes I do not.

[@RameshKumar-ss1wq]

Steve is the only reason I watch this program.

[@stanleystuart2008]

There's only one great 100% correct commemt on here the only one person that's not delusional. Thais only like you cause you have money bang on my friend at least one person on here that's not delusional

[@Food_n_gloomz]

Ain't nothing like Malaysian tourists booking your Airbnb's ain't it Tim. Must be nice 😊 but as far as the other tourists they are disappointed PM pita didn't win the thai election so China became the best option

[@timnewtontoday]

Haven’t had any Malaysian bookings yet.

[@nathalia7104]

Sorry to break this tonyou. But Pita is a US puppet, just like Matcos Jr. of PH. He wants to radically change Thailand to become like US republic and will lead Thailand to get into US proxy war with China. The main reason why Thailand has many returned visitors is because of their traditional values, the easy going way of living, the cost of living, etc. Pita and his puppet masters want to bring in millions of immigrants, want to create a socialism in the country and they copy everything from the USA's democrats playbook.

[@GASSIMPAYMAN]

Thai people like you because you have the money 💰 🤑

[@stanleystuart2008]

Correct 100% your not delusional like most on here

[@user-qn4zh2pw6m]

Thai people are like any other people. Some like you only because of your money. Some like you because of your personality. Some like the way you look. Some like you for all three. It depends on you. People are intuitive. They know when you look down on them. You reap what you sow.

[@stanleystuart2008]

Not all Yr round Thailand has the good weather 6 to 8 month is one floods rain then burning season wow amazing Thailand Not lmao

[@stanleystuart2008]

Much more visit single cities in Europe than the whole of Thailand gets a year

[@svenmeyer8331]

But only because of the 3 day bus tours from neighbouring countries.

[@thescreamss]

2019 was a record year and 2020 (even pre Covid) the figures were already down 25% in the first quarter. Thailand for tourist nationalities other than Malaysia,China and other S.E. Asia countries is FARLower,your a businessman gerrymandering stats etc.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

I read the government have put back the start of the cool season.Soft Power will think she's Queen Canute next.

[@thomas-zg7gu]

Every country has good and bad things...spent most of my life living in the US...but travel was my thing...did a lot of it in the US...but when I did my first time out of the US...realized that there was more about travel....love Tim's show as in 1979 visited my pen pal in Melbourne which included travelling for 7 weeks in Australia....couldn’t get enough and was back in 1985...another 5 weeks in Aust and 7 weeks in NZ...travelled many other places around the world then discovered Thailand in 2001...if I were younger would have done more travels...but no worries...hope to spend my last daze in Thailand…btw....would like to see photos of you with long hair?

[@beno5524]

People love going to Thailand for the people, beaches, food, Thai cultureits affordable and the fact the left handed ciggarettes are legal. The age of tourist entering Thailand would be interesting statistic as wel as the amount of tourist after people are no longer able smoke from the left hand. I visited Thailand for the first time last summer and i am not a smoker. I had a fabulous time, but predict things will change in tourism from 2025. Just a thought.

[@jonloc62]

I would prefer a dentist chair, rather than Singapore.

[@urquhmc]

Why would anyone not travel to Thailand? It's a fantastic country, the people are friendly, the FOOD is FANTASTIC, the historical sites are amazing, the mountains and seas are beautiful, and Tim Newton lives there. Furthermore, as an Afro-Caribbean person, I feel safer there versus USA, Europe and Australia, and, I found some good Jamaican restaurants in Khrung Thep. Plus, I speak Thai or attempting to speak it.

[@lindabuck2777]

Glitches abound lately. Since I’m a dinosaur on these things I’m at a loss too! Grab a young person 😝. I daresay many of us seek living vs existing. When I’m working just for shelter it’s a no go for any good since no balance. It’s been this way for aeons and we’re ALL beyond tired of it! As an empath it’s the energy I read, I’m certain there’s many with ‘the world is ending let’s go’ attitude prevailing. I get it. The energy here in the states is too much with election and voting between an orange clown and a manically laughing liar. I’d give my last penny to move from here lol. Meh 🫤 the beach beckons me but alas being here I’m landlocked, with little money oh well. Perhaps I’ll play the lottery🤪🙏🏻😎

[@PaulinAsia_]

Because it is cheaper than holidaying in your own country. The people are more friendly. Value for your holiday is much much better. And instead of returning to work quickly to recoup your holiday spending, you can return home happy and fulfilled with your Thailand adventure.

[@stanleystuart2008]

ETA visa

[@stanleystuart2008]

That's why I don't go to tourists spots tourists two a penny lmao

[@svenmeyer8331]

The European cities only have high tourists numbers because of the short term visitors on bus tours from neighbouring countries.

[@timnewtontoday]

A tourist is a tourist

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... I live near Castel Neuschwanstein in the Alps and can tell you here are tons of Chinese, Japanese and Amerkan tourists.

[@Janneman8389]

My motto. If you buy western then you pay western rates. Always looking for the equivalent ASEAN product when shopping. TIM: I agree it's the VIBE. I am always asked by the uninitiated what I am doing in Thailand. Guess :-)) Sweating, Eating. Sweating, Swimming, Sweating, Massage, Sweating, Walking, Sweating, Drinking beer, Sweating, Living, .. Wash and repeat.

[@Fgjhv-b1w]

From UK 12 hours too long

[@Kenjikah]

Vitallife has just opened in Phuket. I've been going to this wellness clinic in Bangkok for years. Highly recommend it. Bumrungrad is top-notch!

[@lovelady1116]

Tim I think you ment to say visa free.

[@5anjuro]

Thailand pros: relatively affordable housing in beautiful locations, beautiful laidback people, diverse industries outside the tourist economy. Rich, complex culture. Generally safe environment, low crime. Thailand cons: increasingly precarious position with the climate crisis, particularly in the South, but now also affecting the north, making long term settlement somewhat risky. Plus growing deglobalization, regionalization of trade. If the borders begin to close and air fares increase 2-3 fold, that's the end of the mass tourism. My personal verdict: enjoy while it lasts.

[@graemeblackhall385]

Must be popular judging by the pri ce of flights

[@richardgardner1095]

Ever increasing Air fares will make next year more expensive.

[@sheilasyracuse4857]

Snowbirds.

[@evechatelet9003]

You love Thailand because you don’t understand Thai conversations and for most men it’s easier to meet women!!

[@BrianinBangkok]

Tim you twice said 90 something passport free countries admission. You probably meant VISA free.

[@timnewtontoday]

Yes. Visa exemption. Sorry

[@Kenjikah]

Tourists are looking for escape destinations. To escape the madness they feel back home, whether its conflicts, economic instability, and/or political instability.

[@betweendrinks8885]

Thailand is a mostly Buddhist country , its peaceful - you sense less tension than the west the moment you arrive -,Couple this with freedoms and parameters of affordability

[@davidramsy3048]

Pattaya is already really busy with Tourists. Thailand is to me the best country to live l have been here living over 19 years. Thai people are so polite and nice and great culture.

[@torevalberg3510]

I’ve lived on a few different countries, including Indonesia. Thailand and Bangkok specifically just have a great mix of culture, decent infrastructure, friendly sabai sabai people and pace of life. And the food obviously. And yes, the vibe. Access to great islands/Beaches, mountains and the beat city in the world. All countries have cons, but why focus on that?

[@stanleystuart2008]

I love the Airbnb in Vietnam never come in contact with other tourists and living amounst local people brilliant experience

[@b1rch995]

34,000,001. I'll be there Friday.

[@TheBubblewrapboy]

Value for money Tim, my wife and I have been coming from the UK since 2005, once we came we were sold on it , great places to visit at a reasonable price for everything. Except the flight of course 😂😂😂

[@BoninBrighton]

I think since Covid people are prioritising experiences over possessions….

[@timnewtontoday]

Good point

[@davidlist7507]

I moved from Boulder, Colorado, U.S. 25 years ago and am married to a Thai lady and will still be here the rest of my life and I am approaching 68 this Nov.12th.

[@Coolzzebra]

HBD in advance to you Mr David 🎉 I hope you have a peaceful life and always be happy over the age of 70. 🎉

[@stanleystuart2008]

I much more prefare Thailand when it was mostly ozzies definitely

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Northeast Monsoon starting now..weather improving in phuket /South

[@lottieclarey]

Great show Tim! Loved the JJ lens flare 😉

[@pmj50]

“Snow Birds” those leaving cold winter locations and traveling to warmer climates. Phoenix is an example

[@whatranch]

Right. And older folks' joints bend more comfortably in warmer climates. 😊

[@Revonish]

Cost of living & increased flight costs has savaged UK tourists coming to Thailand, I would imagine.

[@martypoll]

The Lincoln Memorial??? WTF 😳 As an American it is part of the must see tour in Washington DC but worldwide? Ahead of the Acropolis? ( head scratching 🤔)

[@WahPreua]

I’m from the UK and recently spent a month in LOS. Saw a lot of Brits on my travels ,a lot on Samui and K. Phangan. Don’t know why people think we re not travelling any more? I bumped into quite a few and my flight from Edinburgh funnily enough…lol, to Krabi via BKK. Krabi was shite so I rented a car for the month for £2K from Krabi airport and drove over the nice side of the isthmus. I got to say the drive from Krabi is quite spectacular for a while. But Samui was fantastic, still the best place in the country for me. Khanom has died a death, don’t know why someone doesn’t make a tourist attraction there of some description to lure tourists, but it’s just dead there. The beach is still spectacular tho.

[@MrORANGEMAN1966]

The reason people keep coming back to Thailand is because you can get a a 5 star hotel room for $75 dollars in Southern Europe it’s more like $600 dollars that’s the main reason then it’s the abundance of easy women.

[@WahPreua]

I went to a tourist spot lately, Krabi to be precise, where I stayed at a pretty nice hotel with great rooms and swimming pool etc. What let the place down was the bar area and the BURMESE staff more interested in their phones than in the customers at the bar. The layout of the bar was weird as it was designed as a pool bar, and the non pool part of the bar was 2 meters above so staff had to walk out and up stairs to give you a drink. Getting their attention was difficult. The influx of non-Thai workers is damaging tourism, and Ao Nang was pretty much rubbish so we left the next day.

[@thescreamss]

Hahaha because they’re from Malaysia.Russia and expats doing border runs Hahaha😂

[@OlofKarlsson-d1v]

Obviously a lot of people prefere to spend time and money on the easy life style down here. Food avaiable 24/7, Cannabis allowed, young girls for old lads etc , it's a never ending scandinavian smörgåsbord of goodies.

[@user-qn4zh2pw6m]

I just read through the comments. Man, there's one guy who seems miserable. People travel for the same reason they always have. For a change of scenery and a change of pace. For me Thailand is still exotic and I've visited 17 times.

[@thescreamss]

Really? I’ve my ticket booked and I’m looking at visiting other countries because Thailand is so samey

[@user-qn4zh2pw6m]

@@thescreamss I made friends with some Thais over the years so I do things with them. I will be attending a Thai wedding in Phuket in January.

[@onefactoryrat6059]

Wat Arun?

[@paulmiller9997]

In terms of national tourist attractions, I was told that the windmill in Pattaya was something I had to see. Just what I was told... :)

[@martypoll]

Bangkok makes the top ten for most visited cities. 👍

[@WahPreua]

Apple products prices depend on sales or VAT TAX in that country

[@Revonish]

My boyfriend of 11 years is Thai. I moved when it was possible. Will also get married in February. Also, food is aroi, and people mostly friendly, scenery stunning and it is NOT COLD.

[@Revonish]

and the Wats are stunning.

[@Johnnykcanuck]

Hello from Peterborough Canada.. I will be visiting Thailand again for Songkran next April.. Something special to be in Thailand.

[@WATCH-IT-BUSTER]

I'm here now from Mono Ontario.

[@JasonCam]

Thailand got the weather, the food, the girls, and the people. Most of all, my missus is Thai!!!

[@sonhuynh8222]

Weather? It’s hot hotter and hottest …. Not ideal

[@jordiking2481]

Gidday from New Zealand.... my heart is in lampang ❤... with my late wife...

[@WATCH-IT-BUSTER]

I'm watching from Lampang now. Mueang Pan exactly.

[@rolandjakober980]

@@WATCH-IT-BUSTER

[@Kenjikah]

It was reported today that KZbin is at record high profits of 88.208 BILLION, and operating income is up by 28.521 billion. A lot has to do with many viewers turning away from the mainstream media and getting their news from podcasts and alternative sources. You need a raise!.

[@rockymay2306]

Hi Tim just like to make one observation your comment on western retiree pensions going much further here in Thailand, you need to clarify state or private. For example a full UK pension is nowhere near the yearly or monthly requirement for the visa alone! Without a lucrative private scheme or private funds Thailand is out of the question for most Uk pensioners, before daily necessities are considered on top ie. Food accommodation. etc

[@Fuuntag]

Thailand is many different things to many different people. ❤

[@rodcreasey7867]

Great country with nice friendly Thai people

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thailand : Hot food, hot girls, hot weather 🔴⚪🔵⚪🔴

[@guyh9992]

Your guest did his best Paul Hogan impression circa 1973.

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Khun Tim

[@Aaron-bu3mo]

You're a gem Tim. We don't deserve you. Thanks!

[@TeddyBear-zj4qg]

✌️

[@Kenjikah]

Affordability is key and ease of travel. Thailand has alot to offer the tourist at many levels. Bangkok is quickly becoming a first-rate city.

[@luceinbattaglia9425]

True

[@antonkarridian2895]

There’s an energy or vibe in the air. I can feel the friendliness while walking around.

[@warrencombes8256]

You are not wrong about a nanny state... but where will it end?

[@urquhmc]

Snowbirds are the winter migrants.

[@martypoll]

I'm going to go with your reason for the Thai tourism popularity being "the vibe". I went to Berlin in 2014 and really liked it. I first came to Thailand, Bangkok, in 2015 and liked it better. I'm going to say that a part of the vibe is Asian culture. When I think back to Europe I'm thinking that it is too familiar. Thailand just felt very different and surprising. I was really surprised as how modern and nice Bangkok was. I moved to Thailand in 2017 and now, nearly 10 years later, I still find Thailand to be very different than what I am used to in a good way.

[@lizd7375]

Another great show! Watching from NC USA. I'm glad there's good recovery from Covid times. Thank you for your informative shows.

[@HolisticTravelGuy]

Great guest interview, a genuinely nice guy.

[@ednamaegrimmett-green]

My Dyslexic Answer is ,,I have been travelling to Bangkok since 1976 , As a Fashion designer I was buying pure silk for my design label , My agent in Bangkok Became my lifetime friend, Her and her family are entwined with my family , I am Godmother and my love of Thai people is a very important to me, My Family is the only reason I haven't moved to Thailand, My 2 Sons both Millitary and more Daughter who loves Thailand as I do, We would have been back but my daughter daughter has been left with complications from Long covid, We love the food the People and all the that Thailand offers, , Love your Daily updates Tim and will make time to when we do come back to book into your accommodation also will bring some records and some chocolate goodies , etc if you have any requests let me know , HopefullyI we will be there March /April next year 😊💙😊

[@timnewtontoday]

We look forward to meeting you

[@JeddieT]

Thanks Tim.

[@AlexanderWitherow]

Another good video thanks for the updates I have been travelling to Thailand for 20 years now. I am retired now moving to Thailand another 4 months

[@ChalermchaiWattanawongpi-lt9uw]

Hi! Tim😊😊😊😊

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

13:52 ... the "migrant birds" that fly to warmer areas in the winter would make sence ?