He traveled the world to find his new home

[@VagabondAwake]

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[@Roadglide59]

This guy is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Great humor too. Enjoyed listening to him. Thanks 👍

[@willemvanegmond5097]

How nice to see my good friend Henk here! His story is amazing indeed. Still love him after 30+ years 😘

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Thank you Willem. I admire you too for all the things you do. You are a great friend for many years.

[@VagabondAwake]

He is very entertaining. :-) Hopefully we will get to see him in Thailand this year or next.

[@bradley_Bradley]

Wow what an interesting guy! Love his story telling and he has a great sense of humor!

[@shartzs]

Hank's a caricature :) Nice interview Dan, this has to be one of the many pleasures as you travel abroad meeting some interesting ex-pats with a story to share. Keep them coming Dan!

[@totallyraw1313]

Henk, not Hank!

[@shartzs]

@@totallyraw1313 My bad.....

[@thewing331]

A very lovable person with a wonderful sense of humour. This is the kind of person I would love to sit down with and chat in length. Great channel guys have a peaceful weekend.☘️

[@juergenweidner1]

Thank you, that was a very uplifting interview. Great guy!

[@jshepard152]

He's a great storyteller. I love his accent as well.

[@katedejesus524]

me too.

[@bob_frazier]

What an endearing man! And a marvelous story teller.

[@patrick-g1h5v]

Great interview Dan, Henk was nice and open and its nice to see he has enjoyed his travels - his deep love and respect for his mother is great to here and how he has travelled extensively to find the country, area he wants to live in, south east Asia is hard to beat - you asked some very good questions and Henk enjoyed the conversation I can see, the dutch are nice people, I have many work colleges whom have lived in Holland and its there favourite country to live in Europe - I am glad Henk has found his home - great interview - Patrick

[@wildbill6366]

Henk is great fun , the Dutch are very kool as I have known plenty . Great interview !!!

[@seanmccann2790]

Very much enjoyed listening to Hank's amazing adventures!

[@totallyraw1313]

Henk, not Hank. It's a Dutch name.

[@martypoll]

I will disagree on the definition of an expat - an expat is someone who lives outside their home country. He is correct that Thailand considers us long stay residents. As for citizenship, it is very difficult to get Thai citizenship. It is difficult to get permanent residency as well. Most of us expats must extend our visas yearly.

[@DH-wr7rw]

Generally speaking if you have a drinking problem Thailand will chew you up and spit you out. Henk seems to have survived and prospered.

[@donh5794]

Enjoyed the interview!

[@AzerPaul]

I really like Chiang Khong. During the Covid slowdown they redid the river walk and did a good job. Hank should check it out.

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Sorry Paul, I missed that update of Chiang Khong. I was talking about my experience in 2004/2005 and at that time it was a boring border crossing town. But you right.... I need to go there again and see what has been improved. I am only a bit affraid that my girl 'Whiskey' is still living there. Hope you understand. Sorry for the bad words about Chiang Khong. I didn't mean it.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks for sharing Paul.

[@RJ-pk7sn]

Great guest Dan

[@WilliamFluery]

Great interview and I love the camo hat.

[@MJS737]

Thanks again for another awesome interview, I will need to look this man on my next trip to Thailand 👍👍👍

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

When you here, just give me a sign on the channels, and I will be there.

[@MJS737]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 will definitely do that, are you a golfer?

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Not really..... the ball is too small gor me.

[@GarrettSAlston]

He is great and very knowledgeable! I want to visit Thailand for many reasons, including loving thai food, once I settle in the Philippines as my jumping off point with my fiancee2wife Charlie! Cant wait until the day I can finally leave the US for good! I long for that day! Dude is amazing and smart, covering so many angles! Much appreciated! Another outstanding interview again Dan with great questions! Qiang in the background with the cute and funny laugh often! Big ups to you guys! She you on a future interview! Be blessed, safe, healthy, prosperous and great! Until next time, Adios

[@julianweekes]

Excellent stuff with Hank. LOVED the interview. For insurance, you can certainly get health insurance past 70.... up to 100 if you're enrolled with certain insurance companies before you get to 70!! What the premiums will be... well... that's another thing!!!!

[@billyakin3301]

This is a great story!

[@t.d.phillips7283]

Great Character makes for great Stories... Interesting to see how circumstances change so did needs, and location... Well reason out thought... Sadden to hear his love "Whiskey" had to take a hike, probably for the better... I've heard she had gone on to ruin many a man, especially in Southeast Asia... I heard it's very pleasant and peaceful up North in Chaing Mai and beyond... Perhaps that's why I current living in downtown Pattaya... I need excitement, just like NYC... Just the morning traffic jam is exciting... Just this very morning I saw a beauty wearing ironed Khakis... I thought she must be a Thai Navy Wave, to my surprise she was actually a local public high school teacher, 14 and 15 year olds... She smiled when I addressed her, and to my surprise again she was still wearing braces on her teeth... So cute... How I wanted to go back to high school again... 555 I hope you two all the best here in the Kingdom, and if you two should make the journey down this way, please feel free to give me a shout...

[@nealsmith1083]

Loved this interview, ❤️ 💖

[@tmangeles7575]

Hank is an all-star! What a raconteur. Are we sure he isn't Henk (common name in Nederlands)?!

[@totallyraw1313]

It is Henk!

[@martypoll]

I have Pacific Cross health insurance here in Thailand. If you have a policy they will not cut you off at 70 years of age. It will get more expensive though. It may be true that you can’t purchase a new policy after 70 years old.

[@eigobike3929]

Priceless

[@billyjohnson9166]

Great guest. He seems like a nice guy.

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Yes, indeed i am.

[@RamonLerma]

Loved his story!

[@ereneren956]

Great interview

[@HBP2]

I think sometimes a man just needs a new start 2019 my daughter started collage soon after wife of over 20 years left for co worker right after the speedy covid divorce my mother died . after all this you can give up or start again time to live for myself and travel and see what I can find

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Just push the reset button Hillbilly. You are the only one who can do this.

[@HBP2]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 I have I gave it a few years to heal and its time to start again one more time :) thanx for the reply

[@ereneren956]

Please move on. When one door closes another one opens.

[@spookyblack7526]

Keep your head up and stay strong. Time to have fun! Self love is important

[@reyaz8531]

Awesome interview!

[@johnanderson8096]

Great Conversation........

[@RafaelGil2022]

Great interviu. Interesting person..

[@aniwee17]

Great interview!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks Mark!

[@henrymercado9949]

love this guys. full of humor.

[@bikebasket9594]

What a great character. I really like Dutch people. 😎

[@martypoll]

Thailand is still much cheaper to live than most western countries. Roughly speaking, to meet immigration financial requirements, you need a minimum of about $2,000/month income. It is more complicated than that but that is a good ballpark number to consider if you are thinking about moving here. There are wealthy expats living here as well. Thailand has plenty to offer.

[@martypoll]

@@spookyblack7526 The Immigration requirement to extend an O or OA visa is to have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account 2 months before you apply for the 1 year extension, 3 months after you apply and no less than 400,000 for the rest of the year. You need to replenish the account to 800,000 baht 2 months before your next extension. There is another way to meet the financial requirements and that is to deposit a minimum of 65,000 baht, from a foreign source, to your Thai account 12 months before you apply for your 1 year extension. You can spend the 65,000 baht each month. 65,000 baht is currently about $1,880. Plan for the exchange rate to vary over time.

[@martypoll]

@@spookyblack7526 I have not entered Thailand since 2019 so I don’t know for sure whether you need a return ticket. I’ve seen others answer this question as Yes. There is a company called Onwardticket the sells cheap one way tickets or you can just research yourself and buy the cheapest ticket to a neighboring country and just not use it.

[@martypoll]

@UCwL7kI3wv2P-IgelguKiaRQ In my opinion then Elite Visa is most appropriate for those 45 years old and younger that want a legitimate visa to stay long term in Thailand. I recommend looking at the monthly cost for say the 5 year Elite and decide for yourself whether that is something you can afford and is acceptable to you. It is an up front cost so you should be sure that you really like Thailand enough to make a 5 year commitment. There are plenty of people over 50 that have an Elite visa and love it because of the convenience and relative certainty of being able to remain here. Extending an O or OA visa yearly is too much trouble for some people or too intimidating for others but at 1,900 baht it is much much cheaper to extend an O or OA visa than an Elite visa. It can be a little psychologically unsettling for some people to always know that you are only here for a year at a time. I have been extending my OA visa yearly, by myself (no visa agent assistance), for 5 years without any problems. I have just been approved for a new 10 year visa which I hope to get stamped into my passport in a few days. The 10 year Long Term Resident visa is a new visa since September 2022. It has a fee of 50,000 baht for 10 years. You should investigate this visa on the Board of Investment (BOI) website.

[@George-hd7tl]

What can I say, great interview

[@LightPerspectives]

Another great interview Dan! I’d love to speak to Hank more in depth about Real Estate in Thailand. Does he have a contact or website of his properties?

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Just email me.

[@VagabondAwake]

His email is in the links below this video.

[@Nighthawk2211]

What a guy!

[@dannieduplessis2432]

This Is a very good interview, some pros & cons on his sentiments but because of his experiences I understand...there are thousands of Euros going to South East Asia and there are only going to be so many more coming.....

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

My excuses for my sentiments. I didn't want to be sentimental or offended someone. It's just what happened to me and what I experienced. I do believe that my investments and knowledge is a win-win situation for Thai workers and me. Hope you agree.

[@dannieduplessis2432]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 Yes of course I agree & understand why you do what you do, I am somewhat same same but different...farang mak mak Chiang Mai, but I went from Phan Ghan to Siargao Island same same...Enjoy your life !!!

[@danilolabrador7416]

very interesting!

[@tracyharris1679]

i really liked this video thanks

[@larrydavis9251]

Thanks this great interview

[@ylocoslovakia]

What an adventurer. He sounds just like my ex who married someone from China and they corresponded via translator. 😊

[@sawyersteve1]

Does Henk do the design of the houses he builds? Or does he outsource everything? Just curious. Another great interview btw.

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Everything. From buying the land to the planning, drawings, permits, construction, electric, water system and gardening. The total proces and if wanted the design of the interior.

[@hardeepsingh-sg2kz]

Looks like this dutchman is on indian kulu Malana weed famous in the coffee shops of amsterdam

[@michaelbfree2run883]

Do you have any videos about cheap airline tickets?

[@stevierayripple]

There's almost no such thing as cheap airline tickets nowadays. Especially fro the USA to Asia..

[@wahoowahoo2341]

Yeah , there is 50 % Off .. But it has 10 Stop Lay Overs for 3 days in 8 Countries such as Iran , North Korea , Ukraine , Russia , Iceland , Greenland , Antartica , Mt Everest , Congo etc ...Get it , While supply lasts..

[@VagabondAwake]

I use skyscanner.net

[@jetd9716]

Sounds like he really luv his liquor 🤣 always going the wrong way, good thing he found his way out.

[@randywilson5312]

I have to tell you Dan that I have a hard time relating to such a man. I think this guy spends more money in a day than I spend in a month which I guess if you got it, there is nothing wrong with that, but he's clearly a high functioning Alcoholic and I guess that's ok too, if that is who you want to be but I just found it amazing that he has been able to accomplish so much and still be such a drinker. I wish him all the best. Seems like a nice man despite all his drinking. I wouldn't hang out with him, but then again he wouldn't be interested in hanging out with me either but that is what makes the world an interesting place. Different strokes for different folks. I like your interview style of just letting him talk, he did have an interesting history. Another unique interview that was well done!

[@stevierayripple]

In the words of Ernest Hemingway,,,,,,, " I've taken MUCH more from alcohol, than alcohol has ever TAKEN from me "

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Hello Randy...... I really like to hang out with you. I think it would be great. Let's meet!!!

[@randywilson5312]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 How about giving me your FB Page Link so I can see who is asking me to meet him?

[@randywilson5312]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 You are welcome to drop by my house if you really want to meet me in person. I don't do much "Hanging out" anymore as I'm 72 years old and my idea of "Going out" is just to walk to Chicken Star and buy a couple pieces of Chicken and then walk home again. Now if you would like to do a little charity work, I'll be happy to introduce you to some families that could really use some help with just basic need. I'm talking families that don't have running water for example. You want to help me, help them get a water line run to their property, to make their lives easier, I would love to be part of that. You want to buy a dozen sacks of rice for struggling poor people, I can show you both where to buy and who you should give that rice to. If that is what you have in mind, helping other, I'll be more than happy to "Hang out with you" and see if we can't get some charity work done together. If you got the money, I know the people that need help! Be happy to work with you!

[@kjensen7819]

@@randywilson5312 You are a piece of work.....

[@bananapatch9118]

We are heading to San Cristobal, Mexico first in retirement, but a few things I look forward to are lower prices, getting away from US politics, and a much slower lifestyle. The fast paced rat race, at age 60, is just too much. Time to stop and smell the roses…..

[@bob_frazier]

Best wishes!

[@limirl]

I feel the same as you, hoping to get out in 2 more years. Best of luck

[@godiamkrae8045]

I miss that dry Dutch humor 😆

[@SunShine_sublime]

Funny he looks like my father.😂

[@avsrock]

Hank is very entertaining! What I don't understand is that he says he buys and builds homes in Chiang Mai and sells them. But as a foreigner, I thought you couldn't own the land in Thailand. Maybe they are in his wife's name?

[@totallyraw1313]

Henk, not Hank. It's a Dutch name.

[@martypoll]

Yes foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. He briefly said he didn’t have work permit so I am more curious about that. I suspect there is a Thai business in his wife’s name or there is more to the story about a work permit or business investment.

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

To envolve the secret of my business plan. I just put everything on my wife name. I believe in true love and I believe in my wife and children. Besides that... i don't care about money. Someone will take care of me.

[@avsrock]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 That's great Henk!! You sound like a great guy and I'm very happy for you.

[@trevneil4493]

Yes it's all about what they don't tell you. Foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. Foreigners cannot work building houses and selling them. Plus the annual burning off smoky season is unbearable in chiang mai. Also what type of visa does he have?

[@Chris-gi9ch]

She could not speak English, and I couldn't speak Thai. There was alot of body language......😆😅🤣😂. I could drink all day, and night with that guy!

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

When?

[@Chris-gi9ch]

@@henkvanleeuwen4802 When I can stop being a slave to my boss

[@sacmarcela1973]

You can't really compare Thailand to Philippines Thailand is already developed country while Philippines is still developing because when in the late 70s and early 80s Philippines was supposed to be the first in south east Asia to hv the to be the first industrialized we are the first to hv train the first to hv nuclear plant the most Modern Air Force etc. but something happened that it's stopped, becoz of some meddling foreign inteties that demonized us that until now they can't stop doing it! For their own vested interest!

[@limirl]

Meddling foreign entities, how about you keep electing shit government's that embezzle everything

[@ginarivers3779]

I think I missed 2 of the 5 things he looks for I a country….??

[@cbr929rrridingfree9]

Safe Health care Schooling Payable People

[@WilliamFluery]

I guess “payable” means cost of living

[@cbr929rrridingfree9]

@@WilliamFluery Yes, or affordable, easy to pay, does not break the retirement bank or budget. 🤣🥭👑🧡

[@theresemendoza3094]

If he live in Thailand what is he doing in the Philippines? One more thing he’s saying he likes living in Thailand better than Philippines of course because he’s married to a Thai girl with 3 kids.

[@wahoowahoo2341]

I got you man . Such a bias opinion...

[@henkvanleeuwen4802]

Dear Therese, I love my wife an my children very much, but I do like to visit my friends too. Same like my wife want to visit her friends too Can a married man with 3 children not visit friends in the Philippines or in other parts of the world?

[@VagabondAwake]

Moving to another country doesn't mean you aren't allowed to travel anymore does it Therese? Also, isn't it possible to love two countries? I love about 20 countries.

[@davebacon6194]

👍

[@TheBigBananaaa]

👍✅😲✅👍

[@ameripinoyinhoustontx6608]

He looks like DUTERTE

[@007thematrix007]

lol

[@ylocoslovakia]

How old was your wife when you met her then? 16? 😁 joke!

[@Semaglutide_30dayresults]

Thanks for sharing.

[@phildodd5532]

Great interview, Dan !