What Has Happened Here in Thailand & What Is About To Happen?

[@limetree6717]

Hi Darren, just like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and thankyou for all the videos ❤

[@AH-ko9jj]

Good on you mate getting all things in order. So exciting starting a new chapter. 👍

[@lisacambridge6541]

Congrats on the move DJ. Enjoying the updates and food vlogs👍

[@alfiefranklin7831]

Sounds like you have put a good bit of thought into it, all sounds good, enjoy it mate

[@chriselliott414]

Thanks Darren. Great to see you settling in

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Wishing you all the best and looking forward to seeing future videos. Wishing you a merry Christmas too. Hope all is well, take care of yourself

[@pearlupthejunction]

Enjoying watching Darren. Looks like you are sorting things out really well. Enjoy your week 😊

[@mmuzzwell3654]

Great update DJ. Keep them coming mate.

[@sailaway4559]

Very interesting and informative video, gives a good impression on life in Thailand .

[@VanessaSedgwick]

Good luck Darren keep doing what ya doing mate keep it reel absolutely great channel true and honest 🙏

[@Foot_Sandwich]

Really enjoying these videos… looking forward to those to come

[@plattfamily7748]

Thanks for the update Darren! Have an amazing Christmas 🎄

[@FabulousWanderers]

Too many superlatives come to mind here Dazzler ... How's about WoW & Wonderful ... Just lovin this for you Darren, keep the content coming. 😀🌟✨🧡👍

[@colindarroch4022]

Really enjoyed you sharing how your life is progressing in Thailand. You have certainly thought it all through. Looking forward to following your journey.

[@samhenwood5746]

Life is always difficult but once sorted you will be fine & good luck. Enjoy your new journey & all the best DJ 🤗🎅🎄

[@keiranhyre750]

Brilliant vlog

[@petermcmahon2889]

All the very best darren in your new adventure mate always watch your chanel

[@lynneseaward1315]

Good luck DJ you look happy in your new life.

[@mauricecraig9531]

Darren , things are working out just fine by the look on your face. looking forward to the info on Visa's and living costs.

[@duncanharding6564]

Another great video - this journey and content is addictive!

[@Nicc_kii]

Loving the daily vlogs Darren, and following your journey. Keep it up🎉

[@DarrenJohn]

Thank you! Will do!

[@herjenderlally4795]

It was lovely to see your blogs. In the uk from the months of October to March, the weather can be miserable. It certainly makes you think that when one retires, you could spend your months in a warmer climate. Darren wishes you the very best. God bless.

[@griswald7156]

@@herjenderlally4795 I’m in the uk…I find if we have a long hot summer it’s depressing..

[@willsmith39]

​@@griswald7156Well you should be the happiest person alive then because we never do 😂 1978 was the last one 😬

Can be miserable? No it's miserable due to the darkness regardless if it's sunnyish. Tbh it's not the cold that annoys me it's the dark mornings and darkness at 3:30pm.

[@griswald7156]

Every where looks better in the dark….and when youre retired it’s nice to sit by a log fire….Christmas in the snow….without any tsunami drama ..and everybody knows what youre saying..sovereign citizen…lovely..

[@willsmith39]

@@griswald7156 There have been literally only 4 white Christmases in the UK since 1960 - ie 4 in 64 years. Bing may be dreaming of one but if he lived in Ipswich he can keep on dreaming because chances are it'll be grey and pi#sing down not a winter friggin wonderland. Inevitably someone's got the flu as well and they'll be sharing that with you for Xmas. Meanwhile in Thailand it's almost guaranteed to be gorgeous weather and the chances of another tsunami on boxing day are about the same as you saying something vaguely sane. It happened once. In 2003. It hadn't happened in the prior 400 years and it likely won't in the next 400. You're talking unbelievable levels of bollox. Merry Xmas 🎄🙄

[@brianjlx2010]

Retirement is 55 in Cambodia but 50 in Thailand 👍

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Things are moving at a pace Darren which is really good for you. Which means that the quicker you get settled the better it is for you to enjoy your new life in Thailand

[@mesmith3379]

Another great and very informative video…thanks, Darren, and I’m very much looking forward to your next one! 🧑‍🎄 🇹🇭

[@annemarieelton2069]

You look much more relaxed there & seem to be settling in very well now Darren Wish you all the best with the apartment & your new life there xx💖

[@ericwotherspoon7339]

Hi Darren I am back again So you have find your favourite place to eat now You only been over a week now and there other places you have not seen yet You are a bit early to say it your favourite place to eat Now you move out the hotel and move to a new apartment That beginning a good starts to searching for more bar and restaurants now That good to get a around for 20p on the bus you need to go quiet easy You got to have Wi-Fi in your apartment I couldn’t do with out it and alway find high and cheaper prices for Wi-Fi so can’t wait on your next one Great video both channels and foods to Keep it up

[@Tony-Deane-London]

This Channel has grown by 2,000 Subscribers in the past week, well done Darren. Nice growth, proving your latest content is gaining traction.

[@nigel8499]

We all know why the growth has been explosive. Brits are fed up and looking forward alternatives. Me? Thank you for asking, I'm staying 🇬🇧❤️ hunker down.

[@Nunos645cgh]

@@nigel8499why stay there is a whole world out there for you young man

[@peterdiver6227]

Getting all bases covered Darren.legally and health wise .all great info ,should my dream of living in Thailand ,bear fruit.enjoy the night Darren cheers

[@Karen-n4h]

Great see u getting it all sorted darren j .like the interview u done 😊 take care n happy for u doing so well . X

[@peterdennett1014]

Loving this DJ, keep it up

[@kevinstabler1643]

Good to see you getting settled in Darren take care and enjoy 👍

[@Dunco3550]

What a lovely thought to wake up to....pool and gym without even having to leave the building then a walk along the beach in lovely warm sunshine. Already sounds better than where you was living in London!! 👌

[@whyohwhyfools]

Gets boring real fast though.

[@martyc4599]

​@@whyohwhyfoolsSo does a cold and wet London

[@josephoconnor9959]

You’re looking really great Darren. Loving the journey so far. I’ve got a feeling you’re going to smash this, and thanks so much for letting us join you on the ride!!

[@joeannnelson98]

agree SMASH TIME

[@MargaretEiffert-bl1ds]

Good luck to you Darren 😊

[@ianparker3486]

Great video Darren

[@geourgiou]

Wow, DJ, these thai vlogs just get better and better. Yet again another interesting one.

[@VanessaSedgwick]

Cheers Darron you definitely will see us mate 🙏

[@seasideMARK1974]

All the best Darren enjoying your great videos thumbs from seaside. Take care fella wish you all the best ❤

[@simpleliving3506]

As an fyi, O-Retirement visa is available in Thailand from the age of 50, not 55, as mentioned in your video. The first time you get it, it is a combination of a non O immigrant visa which is the first step in getting the o-retirement visa and is good for 3 months, then the retirement visa comes after and is a 12 month visa. Total is 15 months. Weight loss is most likely due to the reduced amount of processed food in your diet now. 👍 From a bike perspective, if you can wait to rent a bike until your retirement visa is in place, you can save money by buying a used bike for now and then trade in for the bike you want in the future as it is expensive to rent monthly due to it being high season now. Good luck. 🙏

[@trodd77]

Great vlogs, Darren. I'll be using all your advice.

[@David-f6y8l]

The journey will be off the charts. Looking forward to it Darren.

[@AGlugofOilJanBennett]

Loving these Thailand videos! ❤

[@Neil-fm8zp]

Love hearing about the treadmill and gym Darren. Better if you can do a determined distance and around 1 hour on the tread . 20 mins wont do too much for cardio, go for it mate !!!

[@debbiebartlett6526]

Videos are more interesting than London ones and you look happy Darren, enjoy😊

[@davidholgate123]

Definitely more views... Subs are hardly moving though but it's early days in his new adventure and that intro is far too long and convoluted... Let's be honest, it was a dying channel but there's hope now though and DJ is a lot more engaged and more animated when talking to the camera than he was... It's like he's been reborn... I might even resub again lol

[@Brucetta]

Living the dream Darren , I can tell from your overall outlook that you are as happy as I’ve seen you in a long time, keep up the great vlogs it brightens up my bleak winter days here in uk . 👍

[@magnus9701]

does not look unhappy

[@joeannnelson98]

Hi! from Louisville Kentucky USA Thank You very much enjoy...follow for a long time.

[@sparkles1260]

I'm loving these Thailand vlogs more than the London vlogs - keep em rolling Darren .

[@AnneMarieMacFarlane]

Hi , you will find once your in the bills will be cheaper, sure you will use your aircon, but you will adjust to the heat and use it less. We are £5pm for water and £40pm electricity. Make sure it s government rate electricity price you are paying. Thats anywhere between 5 -7 baht per unit, depending on areas. Once you have opened your bank account, ask them about insurance, they all have deals. Check forums for visa agents and do your homework, IMost of all , take your time, relax into Thai life, Its wonderful, youve made the best decision to move here, take your time with the rest it doesnt have to be done in the first week. Good luck with everything, enjoy!

[@mb7149]

Your spot about the electric in Thailand mine was 4500 baht for a month when I come back to Thailand march use the fan not air con .

[@tommitchell5315]

Sound's likes a good plan . Just a thought for the treadmill I use the 13/3/30 method ie set the incline at 13 speed 3 miles and time at 30 mins Looking forward to your adventure going forward and Merry Christmas from a wet cloudy South London 😀

[@stephenwilson298]

Looking well darren.

[@Jay-Leigh]

Really interesting Darren to hear all this and thank you for sharing. I love that you are a go-getter no dust settling on you just go for it. Fantastic! It's very exciting for us to be part of it. ❤️

[@mikeclark9415]

Thanks for a great video Darren. Your future looks so promising, good on yer! 😊

[@KeithJones-mw6gr]

Nice to see you relaxing on a lovely sunny day. Keep updating us as things progress.Dreary here in South Wales.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@gillianmaynard4468]

Great information DJ.

[@trendingsoftware]

You're looking a lot more healthy and happy. Must be doing you good! Cheers Phil

[@Mortalrecordsuk]

@trendingsoftware.Yeah he looks much healthier already bless him.

[@archiegundog]

Really enjoying your journey Darren can’t wait for the upcoming episodes.❤

[@liampoole238]

Good man Darren.

[@CaldonianDude]

Fascinating journey and I'm looking forward to more videos!

[@TheSimong69]

the process is be me and only me..... great vlog brother.. oh can i have a diet vlog lol

[@haslina24]

Enjoy your new life Darren!🎉 Please make sure you are really enjoying there,not forcing yourself to stay there. Nice food you have with affordable prices. Thailand is a great place,warm always! I love seeing your new videos about Thailand life! Smile always as you got great smile!😊

[@DumBPredator]

Interesting to hear the process of moving so far away :)

[@Okram.31]

Love that food place!

[@davesurin4836]

Good luck Darren,from a fellow Londoner.

[@davebanfield4440]

Have a great Xmas and a Happy New year

[@garstangterrier501]

Can't wait to keep following your journey! I'm about 15 years behind you and plan to do something similar. Had my first taste of Thailand a few months ago and it really opened my eyes. Cheers to your health and happiness 🍻

[@Andreweggleton]

Loving the new content, keep safe ❤👊👍

[@Groot-zc5rz]

This new content is fantastic. Looking forward to the next update

[@nickgolding5786]

Nice one D😊

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

Love ❤ your videos and content look forward to them when they come through! Wishing you all the best 👍 👌 for the future! Helen in Australia 🇦🇺 ❤🎉

[@DarrenJohn]

Thank you so much!!

[@user-ye2ge4zo5lhennypenny]

@DarrenJohn your very welcome Darren xx

[@triciaslater4783]

Thoroughly enjoying your plans, keep healthy and enjoy your new abode.

[@Gothic55]

All going well 😅

[@DavidDunning-g6s]

Great info darren your smashing it😂

[@tomheraty7456]

Good on you Darren been watching your channel Love it, in to the bikes too was a courier for years on the bikes , Over on Christmas day in Bangkok Heading to Pattaya in new year love to catch up for some good food and beers Tom Dublin Ireland

[@jimdonoghue7808]

Very sensible and thought out . Enjoy the adventure! 🎉😅😊

[@bigbopper6311]

good information great job, please keep them coming.

[@matthewparkes2503]

Love these vids mate. Enjoy the adventure! Can you try find somewhere and review a properly authentic Tom Yum Soup with some epic prawns?

[@gonelookin]

Ho Matthew you read my mind lol

[@ruskie007]

Hi Darren, good news, just to let you know the Retirement visa is available at 50 years not 55. You mentioned travel before, did you know the nearest island to you is Koh Larn, 30 mins on the boat from Bali Hai pier, hire a bike for 300B on arrival and tour the island, its the cheapest way. Its a lovely place to spend a day. BTW I lived in Hooper Sq E1 which I think was near your previous gaff, been here 22 years and love it! Enjoy mate!

[@mercury4574]

I ( and other subscribers) appreciate you telling us about the Visas...... a Thai Visa Agency will no doubt sort it out for you.

[@scourts8275]

You are literally living my plan, I’m 42 will retire at 55 In Pattaya maybe a year or 2 earlier if work goes well. When I was spending 2/3 month stints in Pattaya previously I would religiously go gym in the morning, have some breakfast ( Thai street food) lounge around the pool reading swimming relaxing . Then have a wonder mid afternoon, followed by a massage ( proper one 😂 ) as you feel great , then out for a few beers and dinner . Absolutely loved it then and can’t wait till I can do it full time. Yearly holidays for now

[@retiredpainter259]

The excersise plan sounds good

[@michaelgilby3528]

Check out Central Festival food court! Amazing!

[@tunnel7]

Loving it Darren we're with ya m8.

[@Sandkicker-p3m]

Good luck in your new life. Another chapter. Another page turned. Creating memories. Stepping into the unknown. Great viewing. We are with you every step.

[@ElizabethShaw-h9z]

Every one’s going to Thailand is this the new Spain

[@neilrichardson3986]

Prices going to rise with Popularity

[@Andy7907]

First! 😄🤩

[@maryziggy8802]

Well done fellow. Getting a Thai bike license maybe a good thing when your doing your visa too

[@terencephillips6833]

Very nice matey just look at that beautiful sea sun and beach , it looks so inviting , bit different in London today lol.

[@stevenduncan3392]

It has been proven the treadmill set at 12 incline with low speed is best weight lose better than running I totally agree with u on using the facilities

[@conkgord]

Can’t wait for your future vloga

[@Patrick-oy6er]

New sub here, just retired. Glad I found your channel as I'll be going through this as well someday. I'm heading to Hua Hin in April on a visit for a month to scope it out as a place to live. I'm from the US and can't wait to get out of here. Good luck with the move!

[@iansutherland5975]

Darren I think you should maybe take up the singing again. You could do a few pubs or Bars. Give you something to do at night !!! Just a thought👍😂👏

[@LouiseMiddlebrook]

Hi, thanks for showing the beach, and the lovely waves, the sea looks so blue , so Pretty. Look forward to the next video's. Nice to see you looking so happy. 😊🥹

[@lisaodowd1313]

What a move ,you look happy ,we only live once and make the most of it ,you will have so much content now, it will be very interesting to watch .

[@linz347]

Glad you are getting settled and embarking on your new life, lots to do but it will be so worth it. 😊 Those ten days have flown by.

[@LuxuryTechandTravel]

Retirement Visa is 50 Darren. And if ur charged more than 30k thb for everything by an agent you are overpaying. I know your not stupid but please talk to a couple of visa agents. 25 yr expat here

[@Its_John40]

Hey Darren noticed your really nice watch. Just wondering what make it is? Cheers 👋🏽👍🏽

[@DarrenJohn]

It's a good looking cheapy from TikTok shop

[@stevebowness9435]

Well done Darren, you’ve made a big move which takes some courage ( for some people anyway ) your Condo looks lovely and in a nice quiet area of Jontiem, I’m like you would rather pay more for home comforts than live in a pokey room good luck with your jorney 🤞🤞

[@Gus0898uk]

You have just walked past a guest house I used to stay at, now boarded up Ma maison.

[@PaulC_9721]

Love this journey from the barber to where to live real life thanks DJ👍👍