What to know BEFORE traveling to Thailand [25 TIPS]

[@iPaulLee]

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[@revisionfour]

I was able to get the 20 year Elite Visa before they raised the prices and changed the rules. I absolutely love living in Thailand and every day I pinch myself that I was able to escape America safe and sound. I really enjoyed your video. One thing you mention is to never talk bad about Thailand on social media. I go out of my way to make sure theres no way I could get in trouble in Thailand. Even if a drunken man were to ever punch me, I would probably just take it and walk away. In the US I was willing to throw down with anybody but in Thailand I am on my extra best behavior. No point taking any risk that could jeopardize your Visa.

[@Dan-7133]

Hey, love your videos and opened my eyes. Setting myself up to retire early in the next 3-6 months and move to thailand long term. Do you have any videos on which cities you like best and compare them for us?

[@micalcre8ts]

Great video thanks for the app download suggestions I have a friend that lives in Thailand same as you spends about 1.000-1,200.00 a month and he goes out often lives in a not every night stays in a luxurious apartment ..he also suggest that one has an income over saving money up with no job ..money runs outs if no income while living there ..even if it’s a grand a month on income you’re not burning through your savings

[@sqjam]

You can dring tap water EVERYWHERE in Slovenia, EU And pretty sure a lot of Europe too.

[@dannykim8319]

Great information!

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you bro!

[@mariettathornton5924]

Thanks for the INFO Paul🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MisterJayTee]

I finally visited Bangkok and it was amazing. I now know what you feel Paul. Thanks for your videos. keep it up!

[@Sam_tyler_]

Really solid advice 👍🏻

[@iPaulLee]

Thank you bro’

[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

Nice solid breakdown here bro

[@dksharron]

I have a black French Bulldog in Thailand. They are the most loved dogs here. Is yours an American Bulldog ? Where is that outdoor market selling beef and ribs? More tips : Wear a helmet. Bring an international drivers license. It may be good for three months or a year. Usually, once you change from a tourist visa, the police will consider that you are living in Thailand, and you should have a Thai license. Open a bank account, and open a TransferWise (Wise) account based on living in Thailand, a Thai bank account. Transferring money from your overseas account to your Thai account through Wise is fast and cheap. Have Lomotil at home at all times in case you eat something you shouldn't have, and Ibruprofin. No tipping ? Tipping is less common by Thais, but normal for foreigners, and it is appreciated.

[@iPaulLee]

Pug! Got her here in Thailand

[@dksharron]

Beautiful dog. @@iPaulLee

[@MikeyInThailand]

I tip the cleaners that do an end of lease clean and some grab drivers that cost wouldn’t even pay for their fuel, especially to airport

[@iPaulLee]

And thanks for the tips!

[@dksharron]

Certainly. As my Thai gf in the USA said 38 years ago, "We have so much, they have so little". @@iPaulLee

[@LouisTheTraveler76]

Solid video and info - thanks!

[@ratchaandrob4487]

Great videos Paul! Just subscribed. We will be making the same move (USA to BKK) in the coming years as well. returned stateside end of January for work commitments, but would much rather be back there.

[@jeffryan7262]

Great information!

[@antfactor]

Great advice... Thank you!

[@Badhans2007]

Another great vid. Thanks for the tips. Ill definitely pay a little extra for a better location

[@MikeLimTravel]

Great video Paul. Great tips. My goal is to move to Thailand in 5 or 6 years.

[@SportsIncorporated]

The problem with motorbikes and motorcycles isn't that they'll kill you, but leave you alive. Who is wearing protective clothing. Just think of the pavement as human sandpaper. Who is thinking about a hot exhaust pipe touching their skin as they're wearing shorts. Who is wearing a full-face Snell-rated* helmet. You know the first thing the driver is going to say, "I never saw you." You save more by taking a car or rail system, and avoiding a lifetime of pain or disfigurement. *Do they still rate helmets this way. I haven't ridden a motorcycle since the 1980's.

[@SANCHO_SANDO]

Looser

[@Irvfam]

Where about a is your area? I would like to book around your area seems like a great safe spot.

[@robertfrancis3141]

Do you actually do the AirBnb thing on your Discord page?

[@John-d5k7c]

What health insurance? Or what does a doctor visit cost or a basic like sick with flu or a broken arm, or urinalysis etc. ???

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Paul

[@catherineweiss1877]

Hi Paul I'll be there Wednesday

[@JS-kb7ml]

Thanks Paul!

[@ฟอล-มี]

ขอขอบคุณแทนคนไทย ❤❤

[@JM32023]

Thank you fyi. I am confused, your other video said, it's cheap to live in Thailand. In this video, you said, not cheap🤔🤔

[@iPaulLee]

It’s cheaper in comparison to west but it’s not “that” cheap.

[@JM32023]

@@iPaulLee thank you. We are planning to go there this summer to survey for our retirement. Maybe you can show us around.

[@kevinp8108]

@JM32023 - Many foreign tourists have a misconception that Thailand is dirt cheap, including Western-style food. Yes, compared to most Western countries, Thailand is much cheaper but depending how you choose to live, it can get pricey! If you choose to live like a Westerner in Thailand then it will be expensive.

[@Educa69]

It depends on your style of living.

[@christopherraymond-j9z]

I see you have a dog. I plan to bring my 12 pound toy poodle when I move to Bangkok later this year. Do you recommend a Vet as well as pet store that sells many western brands of dog food?

[@hyoyoon]

Is that your condo with that amazing pool? Can you share how much your monthly rent is, and is it a 1 BR?

[@alexandreconte7916]

Around 550$ I believe

[@gilbertlloyd8691]

You look like you my age or younger(im36). I wana know what visa option you use to stay there for 3 years.

[@kevinp8108]

Paul is currently on an Education Visa. He's taking online Thai language courses.

[@gilbertlloyd8691]

@kevinp8108 thank you. I thought I could just get a non immigrant visa. That looks like the route I will have to go. I'm definitely not doing the elite visa.

[@kevinp8108]

@@gilbertlloyd8691 - Other visas include work visa (teaching English), volunteer visa, elite visa, marriage visa, education visa (learning Thai or cooking or Muay Thai). Yes, the Elite visa is very pricey now! It's great if you can afford it.

[@kevinp8108]

@@gilbertlloyd8691 - I am fortunate because I am a dual American and Thai citizen therefore I don't need a visa and I can purchase land. I plan to retire permanently there in 2-3 years. My retirement savings will allow me to live like a King whereas I would live like a pauper here in the States.

[@gilbertlloyd8691]

@@kevinp8108 the education visa may be the right choice for me.

[@Kushal978]

Thanks for sharing

[@FhnI8]

I am Thai living in Phuket. 300 dollars, do you think I can live in Thailand?

[@mosqutio88]

Where is your shirt and pants from? Looking good , bro!

[@madmick4332]

Can you not just open a bank account in Thailand ?

[@03yingying]

😂🤣😂 your doggggg!!!! Hahahahha so cute

[@manginhan8181]

If you have two weeks to have the most memorable experience. What would you do! (not talking about girls)

[@JS-kb7ml]

Depends, do you like the beach, mountakn, or city life?

[@Jay-yx2tj]

Please, please don't hold onto the handles behind you. Put you palms on your knees. The driver holds the handlebars, so when things go south, grab the driver. Too many have flipped backwards from zero support from the rear bars. (sorry to butt in). Love your videos, Paul

[@iPaulLee]

Thanks for your take. I’ll try this. But would we be able to balance if the driver accelerated very fast or abruptly stopped?

[@Kinghunter182]

형님 구독 합니다

[@pkim07]

Credit and debit cards can also screw you through the foreign exchange rate.

[@WinnerTube]

Getting my ducks in a row, but i'll see u soon bro

[@stueymc91]

2000 a month sounds pretty expensive

[@kevinp8108]

Hi Paul! At 06:14...are you actually wearing a jacket in Bangkok??? OMG, I was in Bangkok last November during the "cool season" and it was still very hot! I could be wearing only a thong Speedo and I would be sweating my ass off!

[@dudoji85]

It’s for protection against the sun. The sun UV can get quite strong in the summer, my skin got burned even with heavy sunblock!

[@kevinp8108]

@@dudoji85 - That makes sense but I'd die of heat stroke if I wore a jacket in Bangkok.

[@marshameikle8799]

*promosm* 🤗

[@catherineweiss1877]

That's a lot mat what

[@Wizerud]

$2000/month = wasting way too much money.

[@james6846]

How so?

[@zprodigalson]

Depending on lifestyle and your net worth or monthly income.

[@iPaulLee]

Could definitely be less. Really depends who you hang out with, what you do, and where you live. This was my calculation for $2000: $500 rent in the city $500-$1000 on entertainment, drinking, social, fun, tourism $500 miscellaneous (gym, health, insurance, visa, etc).

[@xfgteear1]

Brokie alert 🚨

[@carey8250]

Not a waste at all. 2-3k makes for an incredible month 🤙🏽

[@pentrubarbati]

2000 usd in country were 300 usd average salary sounds legit typical American thinking

[@iPaulLee]

Buddy youre trolling for the sake of it. You think I’m talking to Thai locals in this video? Why would Thai locals need “tips” for traveling to Thailand when they live here. My audience is people from the west who want to live like a tourist.

[@pentrubarbati]

@@iPaulLee i am just saying i am sick of this overinflsted burgets that might discurage many people 1k is plenty per month just saying

[@kevinp8108]

@@pentrubarbati- $1K USD in the rural areas but that's just surviving in Bangkok! With $2K USD, you're enjoying life, not barely scraping by.

[@HenzaCS]

@@pentrubarbati Brother he literally said he's not living conservatively.

[@ChengCha-x5x]

Get rid of ur dog. Waste

[@nrgpup77]

Awful thing to say

[@mikegrl1dx]

$2000 minimum? That’s some nonsense right there. Can easily live on much less. Also, bringing as much physical cash gonna be a problem at customs. Overall pretty much useless information with a bunch of random undisclosed ads stuck into it.

[@BandanazX]

Homeboy is a pimp and lives large.

[@iPaulLee]

What’s the best recommendations you could give to others if none of these were good?

[@mikegrl1dx]

My #1 tip is to not listen to KZbinrs that fill half a video with undisclosed ads. Pretty immediate loss of credibility.

[@iPaulLee]

@@mikegrl1dxso you have nothing else of value for others to contribute… got it

[@antonkarridian2895]

Really? Your tip is have enough money? How stupid do you think we are?

[@iPaulLee]

Did i offend you that much? I’ve seen people come here and run out of money, why are you so hostile

[@theauroralightyr]

​@@iPaulLeePaul, you may ignore this kind of comment. Because anyone who is so hostile will be deported from Thailand anyway. You might saw the news about revoking a Swiss man's Visa in Phuket recently.

[@DT-gs3wi]

​@@theauroralightyrdon't make thai upset we have enough of foreigners bullshit!!!

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Shut up.