Why This American Chose Thailand For Retirement

[@adamparker21]

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[@bigwaidave4865]

Excellent video. I’m a retired lawyer from San Francisco 7 years in Bangkok. Nice to see a vlog about those of us who have retired that actually planned for a good retirement here in Thailand. There are challenges to be sure number one on the list enroll in Thai language school if you don’t already have that knowledge. Don’t fall in love too fast.. well maybe that’s number one😂😂

[@chadjiansinlapadamrong]

Steve is one of a few expats who has only been to Thailand for a short time but could pronounce Thai words perfectly. I am impressed.

[@villagefarang]

He certainly didn't pronounce island correctly but few foreigners do.

[@nikkinfl]

Nice interview! I'm sure the comments will come about the rent that he's paying. There's always a few people who will complain about how someone else spends their money...lol...the bottom line is that Bangkok has soooo many options to rent. I think that $2k for the location and size of his apartment is reasonable. Not everyone who comes to Thailand from the western world is struggling or on a tight budget.

[@tombkk1322]

Very good point. Not everyone is on a tight budget.

[@martyb4404]

$2k and that view everyday….worth every baht.

[@tombkk1322]

@@martyb4404 True, view and great location in Bangkok.

[@rogerthat_shorts]

You are absolutely correct my friend

[@Goldfinger555]

Nice to see an interview with someone who has very similar resources and desires as I do instead of those videos of how live on $1,000/month. I have a friend with the 10 year visa as well and it definitely seems the way to go if you are in that financial status. Thanks Adam.

[@seanrrichards]

Another fantastic interview Adam you are shaping up to be the next Chris!! It certainly looks like Steve is living the best life ever!!!

[@WilliamFluery]

Finally, An Expat who has 3 to 4 x more income than most who retire in SE Asia. Looks like a fun life

[@aaaddd8888]

I like that you set the camera on the package box. 😂

[@ceciliasundvallischi3780]

Great and interesting video! I smiling when I see my old condo for 5 years in your background on soi 12 called Lakeview Residence or former Bangkapi Mansion. Great area! We will be back soon as well. Also happy to hear Steve is from my old city Denver where I was an International Student and ended up staying for many years 1987 thru 1996. Loved Colorado! Wonder if you know my host family there? They owned a construction real estate company with office downtown on Blake Street. Anyway, so happy to see this video for many reasons and also for my planned retirement in Bangkok! Thank you!!

[@ChipSmith-x8s]

Hi Cecelia, thank you for the kind comments. Sounds like we have a lot of things in common! Where are you living now?

[@ceciliasundvallischi3780]

@@ChipSmith-x8s Hi! Yes, agree we have things in common. I live in Stockholm Sweden and go back to bkk and Thailand as much as possible since we left 2023.

[@thestaffrockband]

And, by the way, I'm definitely saving this video for future reference as it is HIGHLY informative - kudos to you Sir

[@ประชาประถมปัทมะ-ย6ว]

Sounds like he has a good time while living in Thailand🇹🇭, thanks Adam to bring this up. !

[@bradley_Bradley]

Nice 1 Adam and it certainly looks like Steve is living the dream in BKK ! What an amazing view he has and I bet it looks great at night from his balcony

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

This channel's interview is always full of sound advice/perspective. The shot background is also very nice.

[@WanderlustReports]

Great interview, Adam! This guy successfully transitioned from his life in the US, with what surely was a difficult divorce and his decision to retire in Thailand, and he put it all very well in action. He's living the life I plan to have in just a few years, though I still don't really know if I'd prefer to settle in Bangkok or in places like Koh Samui or Hua Hin. In any case, he is a real source of inspiration!

[@barry4848]

A realistic budget for many westerners. Nice to see someone a little upscale...can we see an even larger budget lifestyle on a future video?

[@TheLasseF]

Not many Westerners have 4500 USD a month in pension. Atleast not here in Europe.

[@RingoSG]

⁠@@TheLasseFmore like 1000-3000 in Europe. But I believe it’s also from his investments.

[@chadjiansinlapadamrong]

I think that the American couple that Adam mentioned have a bigger budget. They were interviewed a few months back.

[@GreggsonWong]

Steve’s minimum passive monthly is $6666.66 but, that’s just based off LTR $80K. We don’t know his true income, I’m sure it’s a lot higher.

[@espesq]

Great content. Your interviews are insightful. Good job!

[@rutornnopakun7198]

Another excellent interview, Adam. You’re getting very, very good at it!👏👏👏

[@sodapop1999]

Thank you Adam. Steve is really smart.

[@clayronin]

Thanks Adam. Every time I watch one of these it resonates with me. I need to start working on my own plan soon 😆

[@SN-uv4mh]

Thai people are always welcoming.❤

[@tinwolf12345]

love your camera setting , haha you and chris are doing very good interview...keep it up!!

[@aenaluck]

When speaking about food. I'm Thai, living in Bangkok. It's indeed so much of the food options. Now I'm obsessed with Indian food, and sometimes I can have it every day trying the different restaurants. So thank you, Bangkok! 😍😋

[@wichetleelamanit6195]

I once lived in US and am a local person. If you are just a regular person with pension, you will a very good retirement in Thailand. Sincerely.

[@jaratvitr.2973]

It’s such a wonderful life in retirement here. I hope I can have something like this when it’s my turn.

[@curtchesnutt4992]

Looking good Steve/Adam! Exceptional content.

[@tommyang815]

A Cracker 🎉,Inspiring & superb Interview Adam, Steve is “ Living The Dream” ,A Beautiful & Tranquil Backdrop for a Vlog 🍺🍺🍺💙🇹🇭

[@heathero2925]

Great questions & very informative. Love that you include B rolls into your video, it makes it more enjoyable to watch.

[@marksoler7338]

Mr. Adam, you're getting better and better at this! I hope that unkle of yours, who shall not be named, is doing ok!

[@chadjiansinlapadamrong]

Except the cardboard box though. He needs to get a better tripod 😆

[@jrx101]

Hey Steve and Adam, another informative video. Great work. I saw you at the last meetup Steve but you left before we could chat! 🙂 I am jealous, your video has more views than mine. Good explanations.

[@williamm1258]

I think for first time long term renters, a good agent is a good idea. You tell them your wants and desires and they narrow down an endless list of options for you. They make sure you do not get bamboozled. Once you get that first one out of the way, you know the areas, you know the ins and outs, then doing a search on your own makes more sense.

[@khmerlife3961]

Great video and interview !!

[@steveaustin1984]

Much better interview than his TB interview. Well done.

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Adam & Steve

[@kleerogers]

I think the DTV Visa sounds easier to get than the 10 year LTR retirement Visa. Especially the income requirement for the LTR opposed to the DTV, but both are great options. Moving to Thailand in 2025

[@dionboose]

Very interesting interview and well produced. 🙌🏾👍🏾

[@akeman21]

You should skip the box on the table, looks cheap, get a bigger tripod. But interview is great.

[@ianyin3175]

thanks for making such informative and down-to-earth video. Personally I prefer Chiang Mai city, which is more quiet , relatively cooler climate, lower cost while still very diverse.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Another great interview! Well done Adam 👏

[@JPBARON25]

Awesome video Adam! I will be in bangkok in December. So where is the best place to get a steak and then see live music?

[@papadougsadventures]

Wise and Remitly charge a fee for your exchange which is reasonable but the dig is they give you a lower exchange rate. Example: I transferred money from the US to the Philippines this morning. The exchange rate according to google is $1US=55.96PHP but remitly only gave me 53.62PHP per $1US

[@skellyberry]

มีรูป ร.9 ด้วย 💛💛

[@calvinluongvan9245]

Good interview.

[@Kushal-v8b]

Nice interview 👍

[@tipskulhiso6763]

Love the box

[@bernadettelane7915]

I’m checking out Adelphi suites for my 2wks stay. Ty Steve

[@StevieSwed]

A very good interview 👍

[@JacksparowLL]

Really nice interview.

[@aborne7]

Excellent!

[@annecy49]

Great video and pretty solid insights here, thank you. Are you a Canadian yourself, Adam?

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

India is very close - you may explore Rajasthan, Rishikesh and Kerala. Skip New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

high quality videos - Adam Parker - i'm sure 100K subs not faraway

[@intsccents]

Adam having been coming to Thailand for over 20 years now i think the best visa is simple and cheap a mulitiple entry visa no need to deal with lawyers and banks or realy anything so all you need to do is leave thailand for a few days here and there could be as simple as flying to Singapore which is what i have done this satisfies the requierment and is realy not a hastle all these requierments for elite visa / wealthy foreinger visa is to much of a scheem stick to the basics and use thailand has a home base.. this works unless you are working in some fashion in country ...

[@LJ-jq8og]

⛔ SELL your damn scooter... The risk is NOT worth it friend 😊... ❗ You have a great life... It will have nothing to do with how "prudent" you'd rive... Statistics dont lie... Sadly as I say that a former motorcycle and scooter owner... BUT the numbers and relaity of you getting hurt is off-the-charts... True for Bermuda and worse in Asia...

[@seetongsung106]

Very nice area, rent in the state (silicon valley) 5k a month for 2 bedroom

[@cucucucu6648]

Good job.

[@thestaffrockband]

Adam: please say hello to "Fahskie" from Gabie and me!

[@aborne7]

Any chance find someone to do a chiang mai lifestyle video?

[@toutouneibiza]

great video , what s the name of the law firm which help to get the visa ?

[@SteveLedbetter-s8h]

Aloha Adam! Really informative interview -- thank you! Steve's situation is so similar to mine, it's really great to see his process... I HAVE ONE Question: What was the name of Steve's Thai Law Firm that did his LTR? They sound like the people I need (as I have a retirement visa but want to upgrade). Please advise...

[@ChipSmith-x8s]

I hired Art at Siam Legal. Please let me know if I can help with anything. Best, Steve

[@harukakanata9408]

He should buy a unit to save money in the long run. If he decides to go back to the states in the future, he can sell it with possible profit.

[@scott.hamilton]

The camera sat on top of the post box…… Is it amateur hour….? 🤷‍♂️

[@zcavaricci]

Which insurance company did you go with in Thailand?

[@ChipSmith-x8s]

AXA Insurance

[@rickdavidson753]

apologize up front if already stated, but was is the name of his condo?

[@Avarua59]

I'm guessing he is near the NW corner of Benchakitti Park.

[@Tra980]

Looks like lake green

[@exalhoa]

Somebody already mentioned the name so I won't, but based on the view at 17:00 it's at the end of Soi 8. Interesting thing is there's no direct access from Soi 8 to the park (at least last time I went down to the end). You can cut through a church parking area to soi 10 if the gates aren't locked, which happened to me one time. If it were me, I'd rather be two minutes from the BTS or MRT and walk 10 minutes to the park but that's just me. That's an awesome view for sure.

[@shabajohnson1406]

🙏🏻❤

[@bijanbayne3259]

Are you related to "Retired & Working For You"? Because you guys' voices

[@Hmmm313]

Thats what i was listening too😅😅 i hope not. Why he would do the same youtube. as the other R&W. 😅

[@ritchie9872]

All Canadians sound like that.

[@carpediem6431]

Yes, I believe that’s his uncle. It was alluded to early in the video when ChrisParker (Retired & Working For You) was brought up and Adam Parker, the interviewer, laughed and jokingly said ‘don’t know the guy.’

[@jamesng3779]

Hi Adam and Steve, please share the name of the law firm Steve use to apply the LTR, thanks, James

[@ChipSmith-x8s]

I hired Art at Siam Legal. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck! Steve

[@Mantic03]

👏🏾

[@hypnotechno]

why did chris quit youtune?

[@ritchie9872]

He got rich.

[@bkai7777]

What about the new Thai tax system that will tax morey you bring into Thailand?

[@omgwth7567]

Your only 1 dislike about Thailand make me laugh. 🍻🍺🤣😁🤭

[@viktor.egelund]

Skip the annoying, jaggy zoom thing. Serves no benefit.

[@James-mc5hc]

Thailand so it will not remind him of the past. An escape.

[@mohammedbanat2971]

I hold a master's degree in public administration and intended to study for a doctorate, but the war destroyed all my property, my home, my future, and the future of my children. Every day we see death with our own eyes, whether due to hunger or constant bombing

[@burningknuckle26]

he love the red light district

[@Jimmy-mx4cc]

He chose Bangkok Thailand Because its ,,pm 2.5 . pollution is among the highest in the world According to the Thailand health minister..living in Bangkok. Will shorten you life by 8 year

[@neoitd2588]

Mostly, the PM 2.5 dust problem occurs during the winter-summer months for only a few months. As of now, according to the IQAir app, the air quality in Bangkok is at 38, marked as green. Nowadays, air purifiers have become essential for residences. If you're not working outdoors or staying outside all day and night, the PM 2.5 issue isn't something to be too worried about. From your post stating that life expectancy could shorten by 8 years, under the conditions I mentioned, it would likely be much less than that. I’m speaking optimistically here, even though losing even 1 year of life expectancy shouldn't happen.

[@nicktw8688]

I'm an expat and have lived in several megacities with horrible PMi...I'm younger....and healthy, but the reality is, living in a city like Bangkok and breathing the air is like smoking an entire pack of cigarettes every day. PMI 2.5 comes mostly from vehicles, burning garbage and agricultural waste. Nasty gases like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide....even lead. Yes. It's that bad. One's body can get used to it....but the damage is still done. Long term, causes organ damage, heart disease, cancers ect.... And don't believe air purifiers actually do anything...for one, they cannot filter out gasses. Now i live in a coastal area with fresh, pristine clean air. I love cities, but I love clean air more.

[@magicfire1]

Always divorce......... gave up half of his assets. Stay single.

[@majorkade]

And probably wasted ten or more of his prime years

[@magicfire1]

@@majorkade Don't forget the mental health+ stress that he must had endure during the mariage.

[@majorkade]

@@magicfire1 ur right about that

[@rk-jc9se]

He looks like he divorced in his sixties. Probably spent 40yrs with the woman

[@steverosse]

If Steve stays here ten years he's going to look back on this interview and say, "I can't believe I paid that much for that tiny, drab cracker box."

[@ChipSmith-x8s]

Hey Steve, I enjoy your videos too! This cracker box is 115 m², great location, with a beautiful balcony and a killer view over the park. Best of luck to you.

[@steverosse]

@@ChipSmith-x8s Thank you for your kind words. One man's meat, I guess. If that's what floats your boat, ignore the old man on the beach. Best of luck to you too!

[@jnsa9454]

$2k a month for rent?

[@douglasyong6939]

Once the inevitable happens, major cost blowout may ensue…

[@jbennison5672]

??

[@sgd5547]

Great video!, would like to see more like this with a $2,000 and up condos. I want to keep my rent below $4,000 when i can move there in 7 years

[@aqueem]

You are affected by the pollution even if u don't know it. The pm2 particles enter your lungs permanently. After awhile you can develop respiratory issues and later on it gets into your organs and disease occurs. 40% of the produce there exceeds Who guidelines for maximum pesticide limits. Even if you go organic there is no domestic authority to check it. If you eat out a lot you are consuming highly processed seed ,vegetable oils which also cause diseases. It is hot as hell in BKK many days as well as flooded streets. The traffic is insane and I wouldnt be caught driving a motorbike. I love the positives as a single man but the negatives outweigh them. I am thinking of moving to Jomptien,cooking myself, and getting a high quality air purifier. I'll use bolt and baht bus. Not as crowded,lots of expats,and nightlife. Not as polluted and by the beach. Max rent will be 1000. I'll budget max $3000 to $4000 but wont spend it all. I'm lazy so won't travel that much. Just give me beautiful women and weed and I'm all set.

[@nunuvyurbiz123]

If you're concerned about pm2 particles, why do you smoke weed? That can't be good for your lungs either.

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

American Are Calling Themselves Expart In Other Countries But Calling Foreigners In USA 🇺🇸 Immigrant 😅😂 What Kind Of Nonsense Is That 👀

[@burningknuckle26]

exactly haha

[@tc-cf3hv]

Immigrant and expats are literally 2 different things ..people don't usually expat to the US

[@bigwaidave4865]

Only MAGA cult members .

[@ritchie9872]

I'm not sure what you're laughing about. Thailand doesn't really take in immigrants, so we're expats. America is much more open to immigration. I wish was an immigrant in Thailand instead of just an expat.

[@rk-jc9se]

Americans are being hoodwinked into being replaced with illegal immigration. America is not welcoming for legal immigration.

[@grokker99]

Funny how these Americans who hoot and holler about living in the GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH WITH FREEDOM UNPARALLELED decide to vacation and retire in Asian countries. Lollll

[@steverosse]

Four thousand five hundred US a month? Is he eating pure gold? Why in the world would anybody spend that much money?

[@hendrikpoel6404]

Hahahaha, why not if he has it?

[@RingoSG]

He got the LTR visa wealthy pensioner category meaning he earns minimum 80k usd / year. 4500 per month is peanuts for him.

[@carlyndolphin]

I spend double this amount. My condo at the Emporium Suite is 200,000 baht per month.

[@stevierayripple]

Because he is having the time of his life ! Ya can't take it with you, so why not ?

[@apoloestrada2908]

That's not guarantee he got all that $4,500 a month, nobody knows that he might have alimony to his ex-wife or partner, a child support from random lady in America that he does not want to mention in the video. Other than that, he spends too much. I think the most is $3000 or B100K a month.

[@makiavelli6101]

Saigon has as many places to choose from as Bangkok...probably more. Phnom Penh has less choices but there are plenty of good places to get all sorts of food there.

[@bigwaidave4865]

Both countries are 20-30 years behind Thailand and not as safe; some may prefer👍

[@neonomad1939]

Huh? You are comparing Saigon with Bkk for variety??

[@makiavelli6101]

@@neonomad1939 There is so much in both countries.