Why He Retired In Thailand - His Modest Monthly Cost of Living In Thailand V#18

In this video Gift and I met up with one of our subscribers "Martin". Martin tells his story about why he and a buddy of his decided to retire in Thailand. Martin also talks about his modest monthly cost of living expenses in Thailand. This video was uploaded from the Foreigner Joe Channel recorded in 2020 and is what I consider, one of my best interviews. Martin has such a positive outlook on life and while he lives a very modest lifestyle, he is one of the happiest and most down to earth people that I have met. Martin and I still stay in touch today and he is planning another trip to Prachuap Khiri Khan, in the very near future. Thank you for watching. Please like, share and Subscribe. Follow us on Instagram at snow.gift.
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[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

In this video Gift and I met up with one of our subscribers "Martin". Martin tells his story about why he and a buddy of his decided to retire in Thailand. Martin also talks about his modest monthly cost of living expenses in Thailand. This video was uploaded from the Foreigner Joe Channel recorded in 2020 and is what I consider, one of my best interviews. Martin has such a positive outlook on life and while he lives a very modest lifestyle, he is one of the happiest and most down to earth people that I have met. Martin and I still stay in touch today and he is planning another trip to Prachuap Khiri Khan, in the very near future. Thank you for watching. Please like, share and Subscribe. Follow us on Instagram at snow.gift. Burger Bar 062 678 1920 goo.gl/maps/PapvPuiRWKEHRm1c8 Prachuap Beach Hotel 123 ถนน สู้ศึก Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77000 032 601 288 goo.gl/maps/Ejhp5L3qGMU9TW667

[@hilltribelife3843]

Martin seems like a really cool guy. Live life with gratitude!!

[@kevinandtanya2244]

Amen to Martin, he speaks the truth about Thailand and the people there I totally agree. Thailand is amazing and very beautiful and like I say to everyone I talk to if you never been I highly recommend you go at least once in your life. Can’t wait for travel restrictions to be lifted so we can get back there.

[@Juan_Hernandez_Jr.]

I've been to Thailand 3 times(2016,2017,2020) Thailand is an amazing place. As soon as the restrictions are lifted, I'm going back. And as soon as I turn 59.5, I will be making Thailand my home. I hope to be neighbors with Joe :)

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

See you in Thailand neighbor. Stay safe!

[@enniswhalen2428]

@ J H - Is there a 'required'' amount of money to be kept in the bank and is there a restriction on owning real estate ?

[@wildwildwest1662]

You’re the man , the right man to get 411. Nice to meet you Martin . 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@karriewick]

Thank you so much for your care for those dogs among other things. Much appreciated.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@cddc9310]

Street dogs become brave and aggressive when in gangs, similar to sagging pants Boys in the USA. I'm not a fan, I've already experienced being attacked by street dogs here in Thailand.

[@mray7053]

Great video Joe & Gift👍 Martin - what a lovely gentleman!!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏

[@jimluparello2724]

I really like this guy, down to earth , tells it like it is. My kind of people.

[@MisterMitchMM]

I agree Joe this was a great interview and Martin does have a positive outlook on life. I enjoyed the video even more the second time around. It felt like meeting an old friend. Thank you my friend. All the best. Mitch 🙏

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@bigdogmack8692]

Great content.....saw the interview with the two couples you did thanks.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏

[@murraywards2645]

Martin has a great attitude.good luck for his longterm retirement in thailand

[@thailandfan4688]

Thank you for the video .. ❤️ and thanks to Martin.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@oncall21]

Thanks for sharing Joe and Gift.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@antruok4950]

Thanks Joe & Gift - great chat with a gentleman - 🇦🇺🙏👍

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@charlesgallagher1185]

Joe good to see this again. I really like the guy. He is so happy and down to earth. Seems to be a person like me. Stay well.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@geofffletcher2539]

Thankyou for the honest and open video..the gentleman talks the truth about retirement in Thailand.thankyou.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Our pleasure 🙏

[@clintsheehan2535]

Awesome video, loved the family time ❤

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thanks so much

[@rodmclaren9339]

Once again FJ, another informative video!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@nickst-francois8192]

Great Vid. Love that you guys are feeding all these dogs also :)

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 Most dogs have now been adopted. Klaus and Toon returned from Sweden so they are taking care of their four dogs. Gift and I still feed two of the beach dogs and of course we still help look after Cookie. Stay safe!

[@larry-notthecableguy]

This is a great vid to rewatch!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@ibrahimalqattan9235]

Good morning 🌹 Thanks my Joe 🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍

[@JettMalone]

i was looking for this video to share with a pal. It's one of my fav videos.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@budmartin3344]

Hi Joe and Gift, you made my day after seeing happy Cookie and a bunch of happy dogs.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@annecy49]

Sawasdee krub Thai Girl Gift and Foreigner Joe. I love your channel and I think this could be a very good series of videos, introducing expats and let them explain their motivation for retiring in Thailand and what their experience is like. I am in Canada, like Martin was, and I understand how much he wanted to escape the political correctness. At times it is unbearable, at least for me. I am 52 years old and I can't wait to the day I retire in Thailand. I have been there 20 times, I miss it, I love it, I love the people, they are real, human and authentic, not robots like in Canada. I know there is no perfect place, but for me, I call Thailand home. God bless you both, and Thailand and the lovely Thai people. Thank you guys.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much. God bless you as well. Stay safe!

[@usinebob]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏

[@andy-travels2345]

hi joe/gift kool interview all positive no negativity 😀🙏👍

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@Robertmacmedia]

Great interview 👍🏼

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@robertgroves391]

Good interview Joe, could make for a good series, doing interviews with expats👍

[@youcancallmematt6766]

Good to see a nice positive video. There is too much negative c*ap in the world today. Enjoyable interview with s nice guest, thanks all. 👍👍

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@alisafromlasvegas7048]

So nice 👍 to hear that. 👍 I like your guys videos 👍👍

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@what.i.see.photography7077]

I really enjoy your videos and the work you put into them. I would love you to maybe interview a few retirees and chat about how they fill there days/weeks, particularly if you are not a vlogger. I am seriously considering a visit with a view to moving out. Thanks again 🙏

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@Moaningoldscotsman]

What a lovely guy. So appreciative of life and what Thailand offers him. Great video guys. Thank you 🙏

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@rameshbhaiparmar919]

Very good work.Nice video.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@maisis.2139]

Nice place to retire...next year to Thailand. Thanks for sharing.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@Robmar40]

I hit "888". Great interview!

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 Congratulations! I think 🤔 you meant 444? Stay safe!

[@ThailandSights]

Nice to see an ordinary guy living off a modest budget, I’m not wealthy but comfortable and don’t go out drinking every night, Thailand is a great place to retire to. Hahah I am writing this from my hammock on Koh Chang 30 Mtrs from the beach so I maybe biased, great interview.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@bingbong59]

I do miss Thailand and Khon Kaen.

[@Time2getgoin]

Really Joe, a double burger? Good information. I'm going to need to get started soon👍🙏

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

They didn’t have the triple. Lol 😂 Stay safe!

[@jeeveswinston2545]

25,000 Bhat is $690 USD !!!!!! I heard a guy say on another channel…..If you make $35k USD, you are a 1%’er. I can’t stop thinking about that. The quality of life in Thailand with a modest pension is so appealing. My next vacation, I’m heading and doing a little recon.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Just a heads up, always more expensive as a tourist. Budget also depends on one’s lifestyle.

[@charlesweatherly3586]

Some of the best Pork Chops, and, as you know Burgers remarkably are found in Thailand, and this was true over 47years ago while stationed at Udorn Thani at the Air Force Base and is still true today as evidenced by watching your Vlogs. I traveled to all the US bases while there for one year and spoke almost fluent Thai before I rotated back to the US Take care and enjoy your life there.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 for your Service. Stay safe!

[@ZeekmanEats]

Gotta love a great burger! Make it a double!

[@tomaszs9458]

👍🙏 thank you

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@lifestylesimplelife...thai7666]

Hello i am new friend . Greeting from here thailand. Lovely video xx

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 so much. Stay safe!

[@ckSport3000]

100,000 different stories and reasons.. interesting video and insights. Curtis in Las Vegas age 54 with $2200 pension and some savings. Life in Thailand for $1800 a month is awesome, interesting, exciting, with great weather and great people. Remaining in the US means I must work 10 more years.. no thanks.

[@AVIATOR114]

Great video , I am in Thailand now, hopefully we will meet for a beer and lunch.

[@sotalife6230]

*A Great Personal Story*

[@rjay1340]

I missed this vid first time round so thanks for posting again , you guys are so well suited but can I ask ''do you guys ever argue '' ? I just can't imagine that you do !

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

@@rjay1340 Thank you! I can honestly say that we don't argue. Stay !

[@kendishman1898]

Im from canada too im sure the guy doesnt miss the snow

[@JediMasterZanetti]

Nice video.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏

[@charlesjacques750]

I found this helpful

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@robertmaddelena7890]

Hi Joe and Gift. Martin speaks the truth. There is a visa service in Bangcock called Ban smile. Chalida a thai sweetie has a vlog also does short and long term rentals. Take Care

[@brianjohnson9105]

I saw some guy talking about retirement budgets. He claimed the average was $48K per year. That is B.S., because I only get $2,100 per month on Soc. Sec.. Most seniors, like me, live off of that income. Good for you if you make more.

[@katherineknapp8838]

Brian.....my Social Security is only $843. I was not aware that a persons SS amount depends on what their wages were. At $843 I find it hard.....I am married and my husband is retired and receives $1900. Per month.....so you state $2100. That you get, is not much....I feel it is a large amount.

[@Juan_Hernandez_Jr.]

@@katherineknapp8838 I'm not retired yet, I'm only 54 years old. I've received letters from the social security office that says I will be getting $2300/month when If I retire at 67.

[@ubj12]

Thanks for feeding my bros

[@EasternWisdom123]

Sorry Joe i got to go with Gift's food choice. Oh i nearly forgot you are the gym guy with double beef..ok and she keeps trim with her special dance moves...... lol

[@NKP73]

Nice video

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@norrisbethke7770]

Lost the Irish accent..maybe I’ll see him when I get back to CM..nice rerun to see....🙏🏻👍🏻✌🏻🕊

[@harryclarke3217]

Hi Guys......from Ireland ...seen this vlog before with Martin ....I plan to use the services of a visa company to get my stay sorted when the travel restrictions are lifted

[@khorphonghooi8022]

I like your KZbin I am from Malaysia Penang

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

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[@blueangel3552]

You guys are dogs lover just like me. 👍👍

[@Amt4ever]

Great video. I'd like to see what a "retirement community" of aged expats 80 yrs and above..

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

If I come across a community like that, I will definitely do a video on it. Stay safe!

[@michaelw9961]

I thought of living in CM also, but the air pollution for 4 months is rated the worst in the world.

[@mapleleafdave7010]

Did he mention his age? I am Canadian as well and I'm trying to figure out the numbers required and when I could make the move.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Honestly, I can’t remember. I want to say mid sixties.

[@seanmann863]

I wish they let my relatives from Ireland back in to the USA. And 1 million Thai ladies also.

[@kendishman1898]

You need to get a wireless mic for your guest intv.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Thank you 🙏 I have one. Stay safe!

[@kimtatami6559]

Hi just wondering how old Martin is when he went to Thailand?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

I’m not sure 🤔

[@martinpeacocke8968]

61 yes old but I came each of the two years previous for extended times to check it out. Age is a state of mind. I'm still young in my head.

[@oderblock]

800 baht per night for longstay is too much. but it's good location, although nobody uses the beach there. never understood why.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

He only spent a few nights here. Some folks do swim in the beach here but not many. Stay safe!

[@oderblock]

I see, unfortunataly I am not a native speaker, my impression was that he lives in PKK. stay save too.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

@@oderblock No worries, that is understandable. Stay safe!

[@RyanR20000]

What are the financial requirements for the retirement visa? Is there a specific age for this visa or could younger people with the proper financial requirements obtain one as well.

[@StephenWestrip]

Retirement visa is for 50+. Financial requirements change but at the moment it is 800,000Baht in a Thai bank account or 65k monthly (or a combination of both). There are rules around how much be in your bank account throughout the year (visa renewal anniversary) but check those out on the Thai Immigration website.

[@johnmycroft3065]

looks like the food is a lot better than phillipino food

[@peterthermocline]

You should return the hospitality some time, he is on a low income

[@rolandet]

0:44 DRADIS contact ? 😀 (for you Battlestar Galactica nerds out there)

[@BirdDog.]

You takin any dogs with you to the new home?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

All the dogs have been adopted except for the mother and one puppy. We do not plan on taking them out of their current environment, as they spent time with a little old lady that sells blue crabs on the beach. We however will continue to feed and play with them on a daily basis. Stay safe!

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

I'm trying to decide where to retire, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia......etc etc...............do you think Thailand offers the best retirement for a Foreigner?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

That would depend on the individual and their ability to adapt to the Thai culture, weather and language barrier. Best to come try it out for 3 months before making a decision.

[@johnmycroft3065]

where are they in pattaya?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan, 4 hours south of Bangkok.

[@johnmycroft3065]

@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 :)

[@robertwehlau8906]

Did he say how much he is living on per month as retirement?

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

I believe that it is covered in the video.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

WHAT, NO CHICKEN DANCE????? LOL

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Lol 😂 Sorry! Next time. Stay safe!

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774, LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. LOL

[@LonskiBig]

.....Surely that doesn't include health insurance.......

[@gordon3063]

you changed your intro music

[@09pilgrim]

Don't let them moaners get to you I think there's a lot of jealous on there behalf if it's not you it would be someone else they will be moaning about.

[@ThePearl0968]

Hi Joe and Gift . I am Thai . My husband he is English man . We are looking forward to the retirement in Thailand next year for good . We will live in huahin in Prachuap Khiri Khan ประจวบคีรีขันธ์ . Can you recommend us the retirement agent visa in huahin , please ? Thank you . Hope we can meet up one day

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

I’m sorry but I don’t know of any agents because I just file for my annual extension of stay myself. Maybe Google visa agents in Hua Hui. Sorry I can’t be of any help. See you in Thailand 🇹🇭

[@christophercaruana7734]

What, No chicken dance???

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Lol 😂 Sorry! Next time. Stay safe!

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

You need more dogs!

[@giannagiavelli5098]

800 bht * 30 = 24,000 bhat. + food. Guy then says lives on 20,000 bhat. WTF? I would guess another 10,000 for food, mandatory medical = 7,000 a month? so just that its 37,000 bhat. add internet, taxis, at least 40,000 bhat a month.

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Martin lives in Chaing Mai, I think you are confusing the hotel cost per a night for his rent. Start watching at minute 5:40. He is also on an O-visa retirement so as of right now no health insurance required for him. That’s not to say he doesn’t have any. If I’m not mistaken, I believe he told me that his rent is somewhere between 6-8 thousand baht a month. He said his total living expenses are between 20,000-30,000 per month.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

@@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774 ah ok. got it! 6-8k is really cheap my little studio in chiang mai was 13k !

[@nickmaidment]

20 to 30k baht a month! wow. he must have very short arms and very deep pockets!

[@pepeee548]

I think uploading old videos make lot of confusion as most of people want to see new stuff and not old, i still believe deleting your old account and moving to this was not the right choice

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Read the description and pinned comment. I already stated many times over as to why Gift and I merged channels. As promised, at the request of my viewers, I post my videos from the Foreigner Joe channel that I find to still be relevant. 60% of our viewership are people who are watching our content for the first time. Hopefully, this clears up any confusion for you. Stay safe!

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

The relevancy of the video contents is crucial which it is but the joining of forces of two wonderful human beings contributing joyfully to our viewing and listening pleasure is priceless. There’s no confusion In Happiness

[@iceberg1966]

Maybe you can get a refund if you aren't satisfied.

[@nealbruder2205]

way some people don't get a married Visa? then it is easier and you don't need to have all the money in Thai bank

[@thaigirlgiftforeignerjoe7774]

Not everyone is married. Also, you have an option, money in the bank or transfer the required monthly amount of money into your Thai bank account, depending on what visa you have. Stay safe!

[@Russell_Rieckenberg]

Marriage Visa is more of a hassle. More paperwork to prove you are actually married. If you follow notime2besad channel note that as soon as he turned 50, he switched from marriage visa to retirement visa.