Why You'll HATE Living in Thailand 🇹🇭

[@WheresWes]

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[@danking4232]

Hi Wes, I heard that you spent some time in the Philippines. Is there a reason why you decided not to stay (anymore) in the Philippines? I'm especially curious given that other KZbinrs (passport bros, etc) seem to highly recommend the Philippines (both for geomaxxing success and other reasons). Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@RealMNeutral31]

I'm living here right now. Long term??? Maybe not so much at the moment.

[@piotrmalewski8178]

As for interesting comments; if you travelled former Soviet republics like Kazakhstan, Tajikistan etc. you would find Polish somewhat useful among elderly people, because many lived among Poles who were either sent there for penalty during the Partitions of Poland, or lived there during WWII. Many families were forcibly moved after the Soviet invasion in 1939, and either lived there untill 1941 or longer. Some families remained, while men left to join either the Ander's army, or later the Kościuszko Brigade.

[@phuketislandhkt5869]

Pag pag

[@WheresWes]

Philippines video is coming soon but imo Thailand is much better than the Philippines. I would also not live in the Philippines​@@danking4232

[@janeanderson3951]

Hi Wes, as a Thai woman living and working in the UK for over 25 years, I totally understand your point of view and even agree to more than half of what you mentioned here. Saying that I LOVE my country with both the goods and the bads. The title of your video, however, is really misleading. You showed your opinions on the country so either "Why I don't like living in Thailand" OR "Living in Thailand is not for me" would be much more appropriate.

[@rodneydukesjr6572]

I agree and there are def pretty Thai females stop with the bs ignorant critics

[@fendy-2]

The funny part is the Thais people in the comments still being nice to him is saying something 😂 Thailand wins again spiritually ❤

[@Marcfj]

I'm a Caucasian, 82 years old, and a native San Franciscan who has lived in Thailand for two months shy of six years and I love it here. In fact, I could easily make a video for American expats living here in Thailand and title it, "Why You'll HATE Returning to the USA". While it's true that one has freedom of speech and the press in the USA, it's also true that the common man in his everyday activities has more freedom in Thailand than his peers in the USA. If I take a trip into the city of Rayong, I don't have to worry about getting mugged or being confronted by aggressive panhandlers or stepping on human feces, like I would in San Francisco. I can drive my Chinese electric cart along the Beach road here in Rayong and the police never bother me. Also, here in Thailand I do NOT cross paths with rude, angry, disrespectful, and crazy people everywhere like I did in California. In fact, the only time I worry about my Eurasian son is when he travels to the USA on business.

[@TheNostalgicNetwork]

All true, I'm from Los Angeles, and what a shitehole that place is, unless you live in Beverly Hills and even that is all Iranians now. Thailand has its pitfalls, you just have to be smart. This can also be the worst place if you end up in trouble. Just keep your nose clean and out of other's business, respect the police and the Royal Family, and find a non-bar girl or ladyboy (whatever your preference) and you can get along like you do! Rayong is nice too! Love the beaches and restaurants and cheaper than Pattaya and Phuket!

[@positivelyhappymom3238]

I love Thailand. Lived there as a kid. Nothing but wonderful memories. Thai people are one of the most friendly and warm people I know.

[@miam5015]

All in all, I think the title of your video is very misleading because it should be “Why living in Thailand is not for me.” rather than why other people would “hate” living there which makes it seems like it’s a problem with the country and not you. Cultural differences. I think when you are moving to a different country, that is to be expected. This is a strange complaint to me. Unlike a lot of other countries, I do think Thailand is very open to foreigners especially if you are willing to adapt and be kind. Language barrier. Which area are you talking about? If you are in Thonglor and central area, a LOT of people speak English, Japanese, and or Chinese. You end up making friends in the same circle that usually speak similar languages or Thai people that have lived abroad. If you are talking about street vendors, then you are right, most don’t have the luxury of studying abroad or learning foreign languages. I saw a little girl at a stall with her mom practicing English while helping her mom with the stall. It was very cute. You are in Thailand, so of course they speak Thai as their main language. You need to make friends with circle of people that speak your language. that is given unless you are going to a primarily english speaking country. Sexual tourism. Don’t go to those areas. There is so much more to Thailand and since it was never conquered by another country, they have amazing historical sites that were not destroyed. Weather. It does get hot there, I agree. If you are the type that always love being outdoors, then maybe go to kaoyai or an island in the south instead of Phuket to avoid the crowd. Actually, Rayong which is not too far from Bangkok is also very nice and is cooler. Don’t move to Chiangmai since the seasonal pollution comes from a neighboring country. And if you do want four season, then don’t choose Thailand. “Too chill of a place.” made me laugh. You said you didn’t like busy area, but you are also contradicting yourself by saying it’s too chill. Lack of motivation is all on you. Temptation to marijuana and or sex workers are also on you, so maybe control yourself? I also want to say Pattaya is known for party and sexual tourism, but there are also family friendly areas which for some reason, people don’t like to talk about. I heard there is a beautiful flower garden there. It’s too bad that your experience there wasn’t good and thank you for explaining because after I watch it, it’s not Thailand that’s the problem. I think your type of personality doesn’t fit the country anyways.

[@Ren-mu3li]

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[@weerawaree2844]

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[@ethanadams8165]

"...and since it was never conquered by another country, they have amazing historical sites that were not destroyed. " Dude, what? I think Myanmar would like to disagree...

[@SawyerFM]

Totally agree. And your comment was putting it nicely.

[@henghengriphol4808]

@@Ren-mu3liI’m Thai and I’m grateful for this essay XD

[@NoRainNoRice]

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[@แอดวานซ์แอร์เซอร์วิส]

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[@bobgoodi-jd4dx]

Thailand wont adapt to you. You have to adapt to Thailand!

[@petrsimunek6517]

You never adapt to Thailand , they will always have you as foreigner!!!

[@TheOberjarl1]

That goes to every country around the world.

[@mrbbkk]

He cant adapt to the heat and doesnt like Thai women. He belongs elsewhere Thailand is not for everyone, especially under the age of 40.

[@hh8120]

broken broke person feeling as he made it... where?? in thailand ! nothing difficult to adapt .you milk or not

[@TheNostalgicNetwork]

it's becoming more like the West all the time, at least in the cities. Out in the country, it is the real Thailand

[@ritav4022]

You know what, as a Thai person, I agree with you that it is NOT for you because you don't seem to carry enough curiosity and a sense of "wonder" to make it through most new places lol. ☠I'm not saying Thailand is perfect, but how could you legitimately say that you will never be accepted as one of our own when you haven't earned enough respect (learning some Thai, our culture, how Thai humor works, our slangs, social etiquette, etc.) to start to feel that acceptance? Genuinely, Thai people don't make it hard for you to earn acceptance because we are not perfectionists by nature; we just want you to try and genuinely be curious. I found this video whiny and self-centered because you're not just going to slot in anywhere, you need to make some deliberate effort. And this is coming from someone who has lived abroad in many places and learned other languages.

[@kellyjordan6440]

Agreed

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

I agree with you totally

[@migspedition]

A lot of Westerners have that mindset.

[@robinhazell6019]

Well said. This man i a complete Dickhead. I lived and worked in Thailand for 24 years. Only 1 year in Bangkok.I can speak Thai to a good level and I lived in places where tourists don't go. I loved living in Chachoengsao and a sb -District of Prachinburi called Sri Maha Phot. This bloke makes videos everywhere he goes, and thinks he is an expert. When I went to live in Thailand it was 1992. Before the internet and bloggers. I had already spent 2n long periods in Thailand in 1987-88 and 1989-90, and just made up my own. My opinion is that Digital Nomads are the SCUM OF THE EARTH. They travel around the world, working for themselves and don't mix wit the locals Lastly, this man is a typical show-off Yank.

[@HungTran-ho7ty]

trust me this guy has the mentality of that he thinks he is better than his own people

[@JoeAndTheFam]

Hey Wes, I’ve been living in Thailand for eight years and love it. It’s a great place to live because of the low cost and delicious food, the location is great for travel and people are great. I think it’s a great place to live Once you live here driving or riding is the best way to get around, get out of the city next time or to an island.

[@antoines9892]

I think people shouldn't think language barrier is a problem if they plan on living aboard. You must learn the language, you'll have to adapt, not the host doing the adapting. After watching the video I can't help but think these are your own personal problems.

[@emeldahay]

Tropical country has tropical weather. Should not surprise anyone.

[@freyafoxmusic]

Right ..

[@scienceevolves4417]

Except this mug in the video perhaps 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ethanadams8165]

Title of video "What you'll hate about living in Thailand". Not "What you'll find surprising about Thailand". See the difference?

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@ethanadams8165 But I don't hate the fact that most of the time it's tropical weather in Thailand. In fact, for the most part, I'm a bit like McDonald's I'm loving it. So what this clueless mug is talking about, is actually complete bollocks. See th difference?

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@ethanadams8165 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Except I actually LOVE THE FACT Thailand has got tropical weather. See the difference?

[@KSMrK]

Judging from your personal attitudes I dont think South East Asia suits you.Climate here is hot and humid.Go live somewhere cooler that makes you feel happier.May be EU or Canada....

[@kippsguitar6539]

His points are very personal and frankly ridiculous for a public video and I'm not a Thailand fan.boy

[@freyafoxmusic]

Agreen

[@KSMrK]

@@kippsguitar6539 Are you saying Im being sarcastic? I thought I was being frank.🙂🙃😉

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@KSMrK no, I agree with you entirely, it's a click bait video anyway

[@ariefraiser140]

Trust me if he went to the EU or Canada he would have major issues with that also

[@matthewjefferson195]

Sounds like most of your experience with Thailand are with Bangkok and the beach area. That’s not Thailand. I live in a small farming town north of Chiang Mai. It’s a wonderful way of life

[@WheresWes]

Nope, spent most of my time in Chiang mai

[@mactravel112]

great place if you hate the beach and love smoke. But it's cheap

[@อังคณางามสงา่-ศ4ข]

Yeah I belive you and I dont belive him coz I love thailand

[@Joanlow1440p]

It's better than living in ☪️ ngland for sure.

[@jamied6835]

I have a BA in psych from UCSD, and I'm currently working on a web development prototype...and I have a $1400 monthly pension... NOTHING saved up... would you recommend just going to Chiang Mai as someone fed up with american culture (I'm also a buddhist scholar, very interested in practicing buddhism)

[@oskar1950]

I disagree with most of what you said. Btw., the first picture in your video is not even from Thailand. I lived for four of the last five years in Thailand and I enjoyed it immensely. I even learned their language which in itself was a great and challenging experience. The only really negative thing I had to deal with was their excessive paper based bureaucracy resulting in tons of useless paper that nobody ever looks at again. But even this futile bureaucracy was not bad enough to take away from all the good I experienced there.

[@angelastewart9497]

I’m going I don’t care what anybody say about it .

[@WheresWes]

Have fun

[@oodo2908]

You should. Especially if you're young.

[@peternicolaisen318]

@@oodo2908 Or if you are old. Or in between.

[@oodo2908]

@@peternicolaisen318 I had enough of hardcore partying already. Happened a few years ago after I turned 40. Thailand would have been awesome 20 years ago. It's not all that to me, now. Easy for me to get laid without paying, though...

[@judybichara3127]

Make sure you take lots of medics with you just came back being in bed for one month EXTREMELY sick we all got very sick and we are very healthy people take Neurofen and Immoden for everyone has a different experienceupset Stomachs we did not eat street food and stayed in 5 star hotels food is just awful its dirty bad air quality I hated thailand I will never go back I couldn't walk of the plane I had to get a wheel chair not trying to turn you off but be very careful

[@iam7bit]

Bro said everything GOOD about Thailand first, and they greatly outweigh anything negative he said for the next 7 minutes. LOL Thnx bro. Now I gotta go to Thailand

[@MajaFucak93]

I love Thailand exactly because they have such good transport options. what are u taking abot🤣🤣🤣 My country ( in EUROPE) has no metro, the busses are terrible and rare and expensive. Everyone has to own a car and use a third of their income to own that car. Its just terrible.

[@ThailandWalkabout]

Title should be, "Why I hate living in Thailand." Speak for yourself not others.

[@freyafoxmusic]

100% disagree with every point as an Asian American ❤ I love hot humid tropical weather too The reason you are getting a TON of hate is because every single video you do of SEA is highly personalized problems you specifically have Almost none of your points are objective at all and are far too anecdotal at best If you strive to maintain credibility as a relocation specialist then you need to present things far better. Like no shit a tropical country is hot…

[@vell333]

100% agree. I want to like this guy but he lacks any objectivity and clearly made this sensationalized title for clicks. It's all about him. His drab shirt melting into the drab curtain doesn't help either.

[@scienceevolves4417]

And his pathetic tattoos are too horrendous!!!

[@Swampzoid]

Very interesting and important questions answered. i visited Thailand 10 years ago and I still think of my time there and how peaceful everything felt. I visited Bangkok, Chiangmai and Huahin. i regret that I didn't visit Ayutthaya, I may return some day and possibly retire somewhere in Thailand.

[@pwpw8822]

Ayutthaya was our old capital city before Thonburi and Bangkok. You should make a visit next time in Thailand, a heritage site.

[@Rodboobam]

I've lived in Thailand for a year, been all over the country. Never felt like an outsider in Thailand. I'm Trini American and an Army vet, so i dont mind the grime. Everyone accepts me. Currently in Japan for 3 weeks now and I can't wait to get back to Thailand. Been to Poland too, incredible country. Plan to go back later this year. I can see why you don't like Thailand. You seem a little too classy for South East Asia.

[@เจริญทรัพย์ทองพลอยเพ็ชรไพศาล]

I'm​ Thai..Thank​ you​ for​ your​ comment🙏❤️✨..

[@BangkokRising]

oh he doesn't look like classy, he look like Chinese born in Cambodia haha

[@Bmw7_M5]

Im swedish and im 50% Thai. I will move there and live there for the rest of my life when im an adult. We already have a house there. ​@@เจริญทรัพย์ทองพลอยเพ็ชรไพศาล

[@petrsimunek6517]

He didn't say, he doesn't like Thailand, he is talking about long term living, he likes seasons more, me too, I like to be outside without sweating!!!!

[@joshc7752]

Where would you recommend living in Thailand?

[@sakornphelan6533]

You say you don't like thai women. They way you look and your attitude, believe me. No family will allow you near they daughters. If I were you , i would watchings my back while you're back in Thailand.

[@SawyerFM]

Yeah he said the most attractive women are the working girls. What an absolute misogynistic knob head thing to say. The problem is definitely him, not Thailand.

[@rouangarune]

I am glad that you do not want to live in Thailand as my country suit only for the people who is compromise and optimistic😊

[@oodo2908]

I'm half White, half Filipino. I look more on the Asian side, like Sunny Suwanmethanont. Will people treat me like a sex tourist? I don't want to go to Thailand if people think I'm a dirty farang.

[@thassaneetheesuma9074]

@@oodo2908whether you are Asian or Western. I don’t think Thai people will judge you as a sex tourist. If you go to a place like a sex tourist then they might think. all of that depends on where you go and what are you expecting. if you go to a sex services place how can they not think you might be their customer? And yes, not only Thailand has a sex service. even your country still has it. And I don't think the people in your country will think of a tourist who travels to your country as a sex tourist. Finally, if you are scared of it. it will not belong to you.

[@oodo2908]

@@thassaneetheesuma9074 It's normal for the women in Philippines to wonder if the White guy is a sex tourist. So when I see that, I feel sorry for the honest clean White guys. As for me, I have no plans to go close to red light district. I want to be around normal people.

[@dirkdouglas6373]

@@oodo2908 if you care that much about what people think about you, then you're gonna struggle anywhere in the world

[@oodo2908]

@@dirkdouglas6373 If people don't like me, it's no struggle on my part. But it's very inconvenient. Why go somewhere to be inconvenienced? And not have great fun? In Japan, for instance, I had zero problems. Even though they don't accept foreigners, no one assumed anything bad about me. Everyone was very polite and helpful. Everything was easy. It was easy to talk to decent women and have non-transactional dates. But if I go somewhere and it's like I have an original sin to be foreign, I get inconvenienced, and only dirty women will talk to me...well, what's the point of going? Unless I really want to see elephants, go trekking, learn how to cook new food, everything solo, then I won't god -- if it's the case I'm treated like just some farang. But if it's the case they see me as a fellow SE Asian then I'll go to genuinely enjoy the company of Thais and meet decent, educated girls. I can skip the tourist stuff.

[@laorhino9702]

45 years in the US and I still feel like I don’t belong.

[@markseymour8365]

Do you spend all your time hanging around with other people from Lao?

[@laorhino9702]

@@markseymour8365 yes sometimes but working with 100% non Lao. Don’t understand your question

[@otaniayun5994]

as a 3rd-culture kid growing up in the USA from immigrating as refugee, i never could fit in with most americans, for fact of being too different...everything seems to be too exclusive in the US...americans tolerate most people...but they do not necessarily accept...having traveled to many countries with different cultures, i found it much easier to make friends outside the US...i have foreign friends in different countries that i've only known a few months & would trust my life with...as opposed to some american friends i've known for decades...i'm planning on moving to bangkok in near future...the american dream is slowly becoming a nightmare in western society

[@mikeg3281]

thanks for the laugh

[@STAXBITCOIN]

Try Thailand, long vacation and try the land of smiles.😊

[@nailszone5443]

If you plan on staying in Thailand long term, at least try to learn their language and adapt. But it sounds like SEA isn't for you. Maybe USA better fits you.

[@abmong]

Actually if you're Asian looking and you speak Thai, you'll be accepted or you're kids will if they speak Thai as a native tongue. How else does Thailand have the largest ethnic Chinese population outside of China, but they're Thai. I think a lot of this is just a You problem, if you don't like hot weather, don't live in the tropics... duh. Thais don't like hot weather either that's why ACs are everywhere in Thailand.

[@Pattayaman999]

I would agree 50% of what he said. The heat, pollution, traffic and burning season in the North is bad. The food, culture, safety, shopping, low priced apartments is great.

[@sagepirotess6312]

@@Pattayaman999 if that's the case all you hate is better in Vietnam.

[@Jack_the_rider]

I'm from India and things here are worse than worstest...So for me Thailand is like a heaven on Earth...Hopefully will be able to live their within few years.

[@theeel420]

It's walkable. They have a walkway over the road.

[@Sharan-y9p]

@@Jack_the_rider iam also from india,where r u from ?

[@Jack_the_rider]

@@Sharan-y9p I'm from UP...Where you from?

[@sontae609]

So im one of the 27% that speak English in Thai? I feel proud of myself *Yes*

[@zzdlover2005zz]

Each person has different expectations. Thailand might not be the place for everyone.

[@anonglakmoonwicha2726]

I always loved being an outsider when I was living in Thailand. It's still my favourite place to go on holiday... and I speak Thai very well so I can go anywhere. Going again in December!

[@eddiejohnson4434]

People coming from a western country and specifically the U.S. often assume one day they’ll feel accepted, and not like an outsider. That’s really not common globally. For as much as liberals want to make it seem that the U.S. is xenophobic it’s one of the few places on the planet where the culture shuns treating others like outsiders, while in most countries that’s so normal it doesn’t make sense to think otherwise.

[@piotrmalewski8178]

I think in any country you need to show some basic respect to language and customs. You don't have to be good at that, but you need to at least pretend that you're trying to adapt. I always do this when I travel abroad and it opens lots of doors, (not to mention at oldschool markets I straight up get much better prices just for saying a few words in local language). This may be why we don't really like Americans in Poland. We like the US as an ally and we may admire the power of the US, not to mention that everyone loves NASA, but Americans are often seen as annoying idiots (no pun intended). On the other hand, we hate Russia, but we like common Russian people for being so quietly nice and friendly and somewhat familiar.

[@eddiejohnson4434]

@@piotrmalewski8178 of course, this is basic good tourist behavior. What the video and I are talking about is the difference between living in Thailand for years vs most western countries. If you do everything like a Canadian in Canada they’ll treat you as Canadian. If you do everything like a Thai in Thailand they’ll treat you like a farang, of course better than most farang but the point remains.

[@markseymour8365]

@@eddiejohnson4434 Because you don't look Thai. Be realistic.

[@kippsguitar6539]

​@piotrmalewski8178 harsh and out of context but that's why I didn't live in Mexico long term

[@chronic2023]

And the next post under yours is "45 years in the US and I still feel like I don't belong."

[@WarrenRedlich]

One thing you got wrong is transit. If you live near a station on Blue MRT, or BTS Sukhumvit or Silom, it’s amazing. If you don’t then it’s a bit more difficult. Air pollution is an issue but for 3-4 months a year. If you go south it gets better.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely true

[@rapepongnatranana8828]

You don't really know Thailand if you don't like it! Bangkok has a comprehensive transportation system, including the skytrain and subway. Thailand is made up of 76 provinces. We have buses and vans serving almost every area throughout the country. Thailand offers fresh, clean food, thanks to our thriving agricultural sector. Many provinces in Thailand are abundant with fruits and vegetables. Although big cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai have air pollution, many other provinces enjoy excellent weather. Our medical technology is very advanced, and we have modern tourist attractions as well as a lot of beautiful natural scenery. Thai people are kind, friendly, and welcoming to tourists. This is just a glimpse of what I want to tell you. Thailand has more to offer than you might know.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Your first comment is just silly, many people don't like Thailand as it doesn't suit them, I personally love it, the rest of your statement is spot on, his comments on infrastructure are just ridiculous as you said, the world's best airport too(right up there) no credibility to his remarks as a life coach dear oh dear

[@Lauraolascuaga89900]

Thailand is amazing, one of the best countries to relocate. Periodt, better than cold and boring Poland lmao

[@npnwafer]

I think pollution is your most valid point. The sex tourism is confined to very small areas geographically and is there for people who seek it. Once you step outside those areas, you don't really see it. Pretty sure a greater percentage of land mass in the USA is occupied street walkers when compared to Thailand red light areas. I really like the western panhandle area minus Phuket/Samui. Less foreigners and pollution from India that has been diluted so PM levels are better than most areas of US.

[@emeldahay]

I've never drunk straight tap water in my life in any country.

[@DanielBogusz]

Whole EU (that's one of the rules to join EU) and USA (as far as I know) it's safe. Sometimes the quality is even better than bottled one xD. Your only concern are old buildings that, even if water that comes to them is good, their old rusty piping might make bacteria grow extrelmy easy.

[@gmm5550]

I'm swedish and use to drink tap water. In all Nordic countries. but used to travel as I was before i even was 5yr old o learned never to drink it abroad.. not even the chlorine water in some american states.. haha

[@DutchinBrazil]

Dutch it's fine, but even then I like more natural sources

[@WheresWes]

You're missing out. Good tap water from the mountains is delicious

[@gmm5550]

@@WheresWes its funny with the repeating question from americans if u can drink tapwater.. is not many states that have pure clean tapwater anyway(many have heavy chlorinated water or old pipes) and every time i visited america in different states i always get bottle water . In thailand at the entrance in my condo complex we have a osmosis and filter machine that sells clean drinking water for 1 baht 1 liter that's about 4 baht(11 cent) for a full gallon

[@zebra656]

"Thais have been striving to improve their quality of life based on their own values and aspirations. If someone isn't able to find happiness or belonging within this context, perhaps it's best for them to seek a different environment. It's interesting to note the challenges you've highlighted, but I'm curious about the basis for comparing Thailand and the Philippines in this way."

[@Ibrahim-rt5dr]

Thailand is a great country no doubt, unfortunately for the high earners, its not the best place for long term living. Making money in Thailand is extremely complicated if you are western educated and dont have long time family friendships or business relationships in Thailand. The locals and businessmen dont want foreigners to bring better practices/experience to their industry and make money, they want you to spend your money and leave. People who it suits best are those who are sick of Western high prices and earn a mid range salary and still live in near poverty in the US/EU. You have to tolerate a lot of mediocracy in terms of pollution, noise, chaos, drunks, losers, traffic, lack of standards, infrastructure, etc. Overall its a great place for 20-35 year olds.

[@bgtheking4083]

There will be always a people that will find negativities in a country they haven't fully discover. If this guy go to Switzerland. He will say 'too cold , bored , expensive' . What ever bro lol

[@kippsguitar6539]

Yes, he said a beach city was a bad thing? Wth?

[@fendy-2]

@@kippsguitar6539Thailand has 77 provinces not including Bangkok the capital, this guy is on his TOO hot seat, Thailand is truly a paradise compared to his eastern asian background

[@kippsguitar6539]

@fendy-2 wow thanks

[@abcp.1846]

You should consider moving to Alaska or Antarctic 🥶

[@Barryb0ndss]

Brooooooo, Majority of what you said is wrong but you are entitled to say what you think. No one should drink tap water anywhere, bkk has amazing public transportation, traffic is bad in any populated country in the world etc I think your main problem is a country that doesn't assign to what you think how things should run is more a prospective thats been programmed into you. Tbh bro i think its best you stay in what you find comfortable instead of having your kind of thinking in this beautiful land, Thailand has thrived for decades and will keep doing so without outside perspectives. Anyone who has spent enough time here will resonate with this. Love for your journey and the best

[@donaldcastillo2408]

very good points .......but in this imperfect world there's really no perfect country ......everywhere has pros and cons ....

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Totally agree

[@Radiancegrace]

Agree🙏🏻

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@remmond3769 lol

[@hensonchin9090]

All countries have their own pros and cons.

[@kippsguitar6539]

What points were '"very good"? I thought it was ridiculous generally

[@georgemahlum6542]

I do not get the point of your video...If you don't like the place than why bother spoiling it for everyone else.

[@peternicolaisen318]

Clicks. He needs them.

[@SawItWithMyOwnEyes]

The point is to give you another perspective you didn't have to click

[@peternicolaisen318]

@@SawItWithMyOwnEyes Yes, a HATEful perspektive, it seems. Crap. And don’t tell me what I have to, and don’t have to, click.

[@paulshipp23]

It's called free speech. One person's opinion and perspective, it's really nothing to get upset or offended by! If you do that's on you.

[@rignarok96]

Weird video. You wouldn’t live in Thailand but you would live in Europe? The real third world country. As a mixed Asian and White I always felt more accepted anywhere in Asia than in Europe

[@M-zg2sg]

Learn to accept other people's experience. It's not always going to be the same as yours.

[@rignarok96]

@@M-zg2sg the title of the video is "why YOU'll hate living in thailand". He should learn that, not me 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kippsguitar6539]

Not my experience, Thais are very xenophobic although I still love Thailand

[@alanwood4968]

Thats okay pal i have been here for one and a half years after coming here for 12years. i love the thai people i obey the rules and the way they want to live a respect monks and speak to a few. I try live there way of life and their food. Of course they are different from me and i was brought up in our way. I do not try enforce or keep say if we were in my country we would not do that or its better in our country. I thorough endors there country and i try to do things their way. This country is very modern and very backwards but it works. Britain is what we would say a little more advanced but i Britain. So i take my hat off to Thailand it is getting on great in a modern world and yet keeping its identity damn clever.

[@kippsguitar6539]

It's actually struggling badly economically right now but great country

[@NarisornL]

I'm Thai, Thank you for your clip about Thailand in your perspective.

[@peternicolaisen318]

A guy who never lived in Thailand, don’t like hot weather (prefers 0 degrees) and don’t like the beach, making a video about living in Thailand. And then feels sorry for himself when he catches some heat… Well, boo-hoo.

[@chrisk7118]

Thailand is terrible in general

[@WanderingMonk55]

I appreciate your take on living in Thailand, good to know what you like and prefer. For me, I'm not yet looking to retire or live in one place year round, so I haven't thought much about retiring there. But for people from the US, used to the division, the high cost of living, and not so exciting social scene, a yearly visit to Thailand for a few weeks or months, or living there part of the year, is no doubt a much more peaceful, fascinating, fun, and free place to be. Anyhow, enjoyed the video, you hit on a lot of great points. There definitely is no perfect place out there

[@HE360]

What you said about Thailand is the same reason a lot of Asian guys and even women said that they don't like Thailand; especially about the Infrastructure, the weather, the crowded environment; men typically don't like the women, and many Asians typically prefer to live in Western Countries like Europe or the USA. Maybe what you mentioned might be from an Asian perspective because you're sort of from an Asian upbringing. Hence, I've heard many of the things mentioned in this video before; particularly from Asian friends. But, me on the other hand, I LOVED Thailand. I liked being around all of the friendly people. I LOVED the weather in Thailand because my city in the USA gets cold and I've VERY tired of cold weather. So, I prefer the warmer or even hotter environments. I too don't like crowds. But, somehow I didn't mind the crowds in Thailand. Within those crowds, I was able to see a lot of beautiful women lol 🤣. Besides, most of the people were nice and it only made the environment more lively vs. my city where it's boring and where there's almost nobody around!! I didn't have trouble getting around. In the USA, I need a car to get around. But, in Asia, everything I needed was walking distance; I could get to where I wanted via bike or I could take taxis which were very affordable. I also didn't think that the women were THAT bad looking. Many women in Asia were a lot more feminine, cooperative, supportive, willing to learn, they were some of the best at adapting and I frankly liked the women in Asia a lot better. If I were to get married, I'd prefer a woman from one those Asian countries. Not just Thailand, I could say a lot of the same things about China, Malaysia, the Philippines (where your roots are), Laos, Japan. I enjoyed ALL of the above. Thus, LOL 🤣, I could go on and on about how much I liked Asia more than the USA. It's kind of the opposite of what you said in your video. But, it's all good LOL. I guess like for you, what I said goes back to my roots and goes back to me seeing a lot of things that we don't have here in the USA and in my city particularly.

[@oodo2908]

Plenty of Asian American love moving to Asia. It's just that they don't voice their complaints or don't mind the negatives. With the American economy fubar I imagine there is a sizable exodus leaving the West, coming from the tech sector who can work remotely. Dollars don't go far in the US anymore, but they still punch hard outside of the borders.

[@frankf3248]

Re tap water,in Scotland it's the best but people still buy bottled . .areas of Europe and even London...are no go for tap water .

[@kippsguitar6539]

For him to say that the infrastructure is poor is ridiculous and he lost credibility there, he seems a bit bitter like many but entitled to have his say, he's a professional life coach? Scary

[@DT-gs3wi]

It's whitewashed Asian

[@DT-gs3wi]

@@kippsguitar6539pretty sad.

[@FollowingtheJourneyLifeStyle]

I live in Udon Thani and I love it. The people are great and the city has everything that I want.

[@robinhazell6019]

As a Part Asia, you said that ALL Asians basically look the same. WHAT? NO THEY DON'T? A Thai looks nothing like a Pakistani, Bagladeshi, India, Nepali, Uzbeki, even Koreans and Japanese. Plus of Course, Filipinos. I lived in Thailand for a total of 24 years, Indonesia for 2 and a half years and China for 2 years. Big difference in the looks of all, plus don't forget that Arabs are Asian.

[@jetaimefidelis]

He needs to correct it... East Asian. Asian is a big group. You must include the Middle East, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

[@robinhazell6019]

@@jetaimefidelis I already said that

[@Ukboss1]

False you create your own opportunities unless you want to work for some company for ever

[@clubfillerspinkknickers9791]

Well well well look who it is, the guy who takes it up the back endah 😂

[@kippsguitar6539]

Yes he's totally wrong, I made a lot of money in Thailand

[@canter-fb5rc]

@@kippsguitar6539 how

[@GrecoByzantine1821]

100% disagree! ❌

[@SawItWithMyOwnEyes]

Shut up

[@chrisk7118]

Thailand is terrible

[@innercynic2784]

I have a house in Udon Thani and visiting Bangkok is always an exciting and at the same time nerve wracking experience. Nice place to visit in small doses. Countryside is far more peaceful and easygoing. Hate the nightlife or bar lifestyle so that whole aspect means absolutely nothing to me.. You just have to go with the flow. And being married to a Thai woman for nearly eight years Im plenty happy. No place is perfect and I've lived in Japan as well... they each have their strengths and weaknesses.

[@bhutchin1996]

You can't use Spanish in ALL of South America. Colombia has the greatest Spanish-speaking population in South America, and Brazil has 4 times the population. Sure, you could speak Spanish in Brazil, but you're not going to understand the Portuguese spoken back to you. At the same time, Brazilians are less xenophobic than Colombians overall.

[@maicolc7216]

Brazil is great

[@HectorGarcia-nb2ld]

S-Amish is a horrible language, so long and complicated but the Spanish people are too stubborn and stupid to figure it out that is why very few people outside Latin countries learn the complex language

[@kippsguitar6539]

And English on Guyana z french in french Guyana z Dutch in Surinam

[@shyamdevadas6099]

Dude, as a Japanese-Indian American, I can relate to the outsider feeling. I lived in China for a couple of years and loved it. I lived in a language school for the first six months. You're absolutely right about the language and the cultural isolation potential. I did pretty well there and I miss it now. I think older people/retirees will have it easier than you younger folks. We're mostly grown and set in our ways. As a whole, Americans don't travel internationally as much as others in the world. For those of us who are older and have traveled a lot, I think Thailand has lots of potential. Good video.

[@Mozzermarr10]

You did sum it up well, but I think you downplayed the Bangkok skytrain (bts) and underground (mrt). They both go almost everywhere. With that said though, your vid is very true, especially the culture part and the lack of a proper country wide train system. Still, Thailand is a great place for a few years, for sure. I've been here for 13 and still love it, but yeah, I can never be a citizen or vote and my life is sort of year to year.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Lack of a proper train system? I've used it for years, Malaysia to.bkk,.bkk to Chiang Mai it's great

[@Mozzermarr10]

@@kippsguitar6539 I said country wide. You understand what I mean right? You are talking about 2 lines, and bascialy the only 2 lines, while I mean having a proper train system like in Japan, Korea and Europe. I can''t get to Trad (koh chang) by train, which is why the gov't is now working on a new high speed rail line.

[@vassanab4243]

@@Mozzermarr10 Are you comparing train system of developing country with developed countries? If Thailand have the same train system all around the county the same as Japan and Europe that mean Thailand have the same money to built infrastructure as Europe and Japan, if that really happen then Thailand should already be developed rich countries and cost of living will be expensive, so some people gonna complain that Thailand become too expensive not like before. And the main reason why some people from developed countries travel or move to Thailand is because of cheaper cost of living. And you said you can’t be a citizen and vote, so can you speak Thai fluently? Can you read and write Thai language? It’s the same everywhere in the world to be a citizen of that country. No Thai can apply for US citizen if they can’t speak proper English. There are some farang that made KZbin how he become Thai citizen, he speak Thai fluently. It’s like when some people complain about hot weather in tropical countries, or why local speak only their local language, not the language that they can understand (English). they don’t know that Thailand never been colonized by western counties so English is not one of official language unlike other South East Asian countries. In Japan majority of people also can’t speak English because of the same reason.

[@Mozzermarr10]

@@vassanab4243 lol settle down. First of all, there are many many many people who became citizens of the UK, Canada and the US who don't speak English well at all. Now, you do know that Bangkok is the most visited city in the world (or was pre pandemic). Thailand relies on tourism and that is why it is BUILDING a country wide high speed rail line. Yeah, just as I had suggested that they do. To note, the BKK skytrain system is alot better than most rapid transit systems i have ever been on. Thailand has built the infrastructure and continues to. And, no one is complaining about Thais not speaking English or it being too hot and humid here. Cleary i wrote positively about your country. Stay on the train (no pun intended) when you are arguing your point.

[@cuzcohusky3533]

I was in Thailand and I can definitely say it is way better

[@no_professional12]

I've not been to either for some time now, but for me Thailand beats Vietnam in any way I can think of with the exception of cost of living. It felt like some of the cons were a stretch - not sure how a place can be 'Too relaxed' to provide the drive to improve oneself and also at the same time 'Too busy' as it sounds like an oxymoron, especially when Chiang Mai was named as a favourite. Also if you don't want to mingle with bargirls or sex tourists, don't frequent the places where they are. They're easy to spot & avoid 🤷‍♂ It's always interesting to hear another person's opinion. Thank you for the video.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Absolutely, Vietnam is 20 years behind Thailand and chaos with terrible sanitation and a serious rat problem

[@cecilletan2838]

“It’s very crowded…” says the guy who doesn’t belong there, but is crowding there. 😂

[@chunqiu7898]

If you go to anywhere in the world to look for satisfaction, you'll always be reminded that life has no obligation to satisfy YOU (I put it in all cap to point to the ego).

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

thai women are like a box of chocolates, you never know which ones have nuts.

[@slavomt5832]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kurrwa]

The worse are who doing escorting and doing yours old perverted grandfather 😂

[@JohnSkyLey]

Sounds like someone who’s never been to Thailand

[@malgok9733]

​@@JohnSkyLeythats a joke dont be so up tight

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Lol I like that comment

[@kalyasiri]

I'm indonesian Chinese stayed in chonburi Thailand for 10 years...i lived a normal life...not clubbing.. not go to the bar ..etc . My house is surrounded by mountains . No pollution. I agree thai traffic is a problem.. some infrastructure also . Pollution yes in some areas. But it depends on how you deal with it. So far I am happy and satisfied with my life here.

[@doyoueatrocks]

Thailand is great, I’ve lived here a lot, 7 years, but there is a lot better places to live. I’ve been traveling and working from home for 16 years. You want jurisdictional tax (no worldwide tax) safety and affordability, but you also want infrastructure and things that work as well as you don’t want to be too far on the outside of society as a foreigner.

[@mariankowalski9797]

OK SO WHATS BETTER THAILAND OR PHILIPPINES?

[@oodo2908]

Philippines is best for nature tripping and honest dating and wifing, but you can still party hard. And if you're into P4P, you still can, but it's very limited. Thailand is best for debauchery. A bad place to seek relationships. The clean women mostly stay away from foreigners. So it's pretty clear cut depending on what you want to do.

[@phuketislandhkt5869]

Pag pag good

[@WheresWes]

Thailand for vacation and living, Philippines to find a wife and because they speak English. I prefer Thailand to the Philippines tho

[@ikigai_001]

Leave the Philippines alone. Stay in Thailand all you want.

[@kippsguitar6539]

​@@WheresWescorrect about the women absolutely

[@gsssgfdgsdf6312]

having lived 8 years in Chiang Mai and 1 year in Danang , i can completely see what you talking about with the CHILL and too relaxed , not moving anywhere ahead in life, just living from day to day. while danag feels busy rushing somewhere, beep beep constantly honking each second. On the other hand, you are wrong on being impossible to integrate into Thai society, and that is cuz u were lazy to learn the language, i learned it since first year and kept improving, and i think I'm pretty part of society by now, and understand the culture in a big way

[@southernvikes81]

The majority of ex-pats who decided to relocate to developing countries such as Thailand, Philippines, and Viet Nam are disenchanted and priced out of their own countries. They lack the resources (jobs and savings) to maintain a basic living standard. Knowing their money stretches further without having to work so hard, they flock to such places. Upon arrival, they encounter the language barrier and skills to integrate into the local communities. Thus, many evolved into nomads while burning through their remaining savings. Others become content creators or odd jobs for survival. This will last for as long their resources last or being worn out. Some take sabbatical to decompress. When the novelty wears off, most eventually return to their original countries unless they marry the locals. It's all about survival with the budget on hand. What they get out of this is to travel the world, eat food they have never imagined, and to meet fellow mankind in their environment. To experience it firsthand, they have a healthy respect for foreigners and their survival skills.

[@yourmom4398]

Mans just broke down the current climate of the world traveler phenomena

[@kippsguitar6539]

That's very cynical but sadly true

[@oceanwave4142]

Yeah, I don't think anybody wants to be a nomad, at least not long term; nomad means I can't afford a good life and this is why I have no place in my name to stay in this world.

[@ジャック-u9o]

If I didn’t ever have to worry about money all I would do is be a travelling nomad

[@kippsguitar6539]

@ジャック-u9o that's what I've been doing since 2021 and it gets boring

[@zpygym6770]

สวัสดีจ้า มาบูฮาจากไทย หวังว่าจะเจอประเทศที่คุณคิดว่าดีที่สุดเเละขอบคุณที่คุณไม่มาอยู่

[@zzzzBadBoyzzzz]

More comfortable in Poland...😅😂🤣🤣 I married a Thai lady, I'm a white guy, I always feel welcome in Thailand. I love Thailand ❤

[@mateor7302]

Everyone is welcoming to an ATM 😅

[@nonon0n0o]

@@mateor7302 you think that because you only been to places like that when you go to Thailand, just like other sexpats 🤗

[@zzzzBadBoyzzzz]

@mateor7302 met my wife on Thailand, and she's well educated in thai university, and much more financially successful than I.

[@lezzeppelin2222]

@@zzzzBadBoyzzzznah , I don’t believe you , I bet your wife from bargirl in Pattaya . 🤣

[@zzzzBadBoyzzzz]

@lezzeppelin2222 Perhaps that's where you found your wife. You can believe anything you want, perhaps you want to make bet with me?

[@Nicelifeinnature]

Fair assessment. I learned a lot.

[@keithcoppedge4441]

Wow, thank you for this information. I've been considering moving outside the US and none of the social media people talk about these things. They only want to talk about the positives.

[@rodart1945]

Ok, so where is the place to be????

[@AnixCyam]

I'm the opposite when it comes to weather. I dread fall and winter, and hate how daylight hours fluctuate the further you get from the equator. But, I agree the relaxed environment isn't conducive to working--and certainly isn't for studying or schooling. I think my biggest problem is with the concept of face and how that keeps getting in the way of progress--especially when it's time for people in leadership positions at work to step aside or step down--due to face, it takes A LOT for change to happen. Overall, though, Thailand is my favorite place to live, and having lived in Europe, I prefer Thailand over the countries I've been to and lived in there.

[@jonnya1034]

I disagree 👎👎👎

[@SawItWithMyOwnEyes]

Hes right about alot Instagram promotes such unreasonable privileged expectations

[@BasicStrategyLLC]

@Recon6he doesn’t like: the beach, tourists, weather. He said he’s a cold weather guy. So it’s a very biased review.

[@gijsbon8065]

Been in thailand, absolutely love it and completely agree with your view also. Thanks!

[@Andrew_AU]

Look everyone has different preferences and arguing about personal preferences is pointless but a couple of your comments are off base. There is plenty of real business opportunities in Thailand and particularly in Bangkok (which is a vastly better place for business than Vietnam which you talk up a bit). As to infrastructure, Bangkok has an extensive BTS and MRT system which provided you choose a place relatively close minimises the traffic challenges. Traffic as a driver/taxi passenger can be challenging, I agree. I’d also note that as of a year or so back it has the 4th fastest broadband internet in the world and as someone who runs a digital based consulting training business into the West from Thailand it’s got awesome tech infrastructure. And 34 Michelin starred restaurants is some measure of the high end, as well as the more affordable food and entertainment options. It’s a great emerging and developing city with tons of excitement and opportunity. (And some frustrating government and annoyances like most places :)) On language it certainly enhances your ability to engage with the country (like any country). I don’t understand the expats that live here not even trying to learn some functional Thai :) So no attack from me, just some significant differences of opinion and perhaps a couple of areas where your assertions of fact aren’t quite accurate IMO. Cheers & chok dee krap

[@Hasavanat]

I am sure your company will not survive. You have failed in business. The heart of business is that you should not attack anyone you do not like. And try to tell others to think the same way as you. This is not a good man's behavior.

[@pommbkk5401]

คุณควรปรับตัวให้เข้ากับสภาพแวดล้อม​ ​อย่าเอาตัวเองเป็นศูนย์กลาง​ ทำไมไม่คิดกลับไปใช้ชีวิตที่บ้านเกิดคุณ​ ไม่ว่าจะไปไหนคุณก็คือผู้อพยพ​ เร่ร่อนไปทั่ว​ สิ่งที่คุณว่าคุณ​ไม่ชอบนั่นคือมีทุกประเทศแม้แต่ที่บ้านเกิดคุณ​ อยู่​ที่เราจะเลือกสิ่งแวดล้อมทางสังคม​ที่ดีที่สุดให้กับตัวเรามากกว่า​ ขอให้มีความสุข​กับ​สิ่ง​ที่คุณเลือก

[@fendy-2]

This💯 Thailand is truly a happiness on earth my queer gay friends would do anything to live in your precious land of Thailand

[@jeremywatley849]

This was good video. I don't necessarily agree with everything. But everybody has different tolerance to what they are willing to accept. For me, if my work could be done in a remote capacity, i would be in Thailand faster than you can pop smoke. Good counter points in your video.

[@_andry]

Good video. When you talk about countries, its like you're describing my experiences there.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

This is my first time viewing your channel and I have to say I find it so refreshing to come across such an honest, thoughtful and balanced perspective on life in Thailand. As someone who has visited Thailand many times I have often wondered why some Thai influencers fail to mention some of these negatives that are part of life in Thailand? Well done and see you next time.

[@WheresWes]

Cuz many ppl online are afraid to say anything negative for fear of losing views or receiving hate. Ppl can be quite delusional lol. Cheers bro

[@kippsguitar6539]

What specifically was "honest"? He got so much wrong

[@clivebaxter6354]

Bkk has the MRT and the Skytrain and many expressways, vans go from most malls to other malls with many stops, taxis are everywhere and dirt cheap as are the buses. It's very easy to get around. The music is the best thing about Thailand

[@M.Scofield.]

This guy just want to make Philippines seem better than Thailand. Trust me😂

[@WheresWes]

not at all, I prefer Thailand over the Phlippines

[@JamesVincex]

I've lived in Thailand for 10 year and I agree with almost everything you've said here. The one thing I thing you missed is that Thailand is dirty! Some parts are clean of course like high end hotels and resorts but you step outside and at your doorstep is squalor.

[@alexandersmith9499]

Thanks for the video. While I may disagree on a couple of points, I totally understand your opinions which were very well articulated. You hit on a key point - the language barrier - very true. Interestingly I am very fluent in Thai and very functional in Vietnamese. Knowing both languages has allowed me an indepth appreciation of both cultures and many of the barriers faced by expats are non issues for me, although my big white face will always be something that sets me aside - both in good and bad ways.... I was married to a Vietnamese woman for over a decade until she passed away. Now I am married to a Thai woman. Both cultures have their pros and cons and you were very correct in pointing out how different they are. My home is Thailand now and my kids are Thai and all my material assets are here too, so this is it for me. My Thai wife and I as recently spoke about what we would do if the Thai government were to go full anti-foreigner as it seems to be creeping towards, and we both said, "Danang"! Haha... My VERY proudly Thai wife really enjoys Viet Nam.... Thanks for the clip! I've subscribed and look forward to seeing more. Cheers.

[@kippsguitar6539]

I strongly believe the "anti foreigner" issue is secretly fear of Chinese takeover as per Cambodia, no doubt

[@sirisakpansiri233]

English is sometimes not important to entire nations, such as China, Japan, and Thailand as well. You shouldn't expect everyone to speak good English in Asia. I wonder why English speakers are not interested in learning a second language? Likewise, I don't expect to see a European chef cooking "Pad Thai" better than the average Thai cook.

[@pondlt9999]

Only God is perfect hope you find out a country suit for you.

[@richardcollins4235]

You sound like an American. So many of us love to compare other places with their country. Every country has people who have issues with their own country. How many Americans speak the language of our foriegn visitors?

[@harryviking6347]

I like to stay in Thailand between 6months and 2 years, then I need a break. It can be too boring in the long run. I like the people because they leave me alone and are always polite. I also have a Thai family I have been good friends with for 25 years and I really relax in their company. All in all.....Thailand is good for me. I just cant live there without a break now and then.

[@DavidWilliams-qr5yj]

We've been here 8 years and when we travel we ❤️ Love it when we come home.

[@JimmaworkWaktole]

Wow! Your information is very detail.

[@jilasaksukprasong4259]

Thailand wont adapt to you. You have to adapt to Thailand!

[@BRTaylor]

The transport in Thailand is excellent and varied. I get bad asthma in the UK but none at all in Thailand. However, Chiang Mai air pollution is bad for a couple of months a year, March time, due to the burning season. You can drink the tap water in Thailand. For me, Thailand, with its Buddhist culture, ticks all the right boxes.

[@mackmoulin]

Such a load of garbage. Many of us have amazing lives here. Some of us have been fortunate enough to find an outstanding woman, who is delightful to be around, on a daily basis, always has our back, and is fun, smart, and lovely. For me, that likelihood of finding that back in the US, would be very low. So, that is a big factor for me. The second factor is just the quality of life. Sure, I miss alot of the culture back home. But I have a lovely home that I rent, for about 10% of what I would pay in California, I live very well on an income which is not huge, have access to great health care, at a tiny fraction of what it costs in the US, and do not have to put up with alot of the aggravation that I had to when I lived back there.

[@kenogu436]

Im sorry but you lost me at First World , Western , and Poland in the same sentence. 😂😂

[@a.lawrence4969]

I didn't like Vietnam much but I dug Bangkok. I was there over a month. Cheap with decent transportation. You make a LOT of excellent points. I have zero interest in trying to hook up nor do I drink alcohol. Your remark about the heat was point on. I'm a diabetic and my illness and the humidity really did a number on me. Its a long flight from Chicago so try and stay as long as you can if you are flying from the states. Food is delicious and cheap. Learn some Thai. You can use google translate on your phone but knowing some basic terms is helpful. Take wet naps in your backpack or purse. The public transportation is excellent and cheap. Yes many of the ladies are friendly but you are seen as one a walking wallet. Don't believe they are really into you.

[@Kronnikk]

Finally a KZbinr with the balls to speak harsh truth & not sugarcoat or play 50/50 just because the whole internet cries. 99% of social media never are man enough to do it because they get crybaby comment sections

[@antonkarridian2895]

'Been 6 times. The heat is brutal. I love Thailand. And, I'm about 6 - 9 years from retirement. I could see myself staying 6 months on and 6 months off, maybe. Avoid the rainy season. It's nice to have something to, potentially, look forward to.

[@Gegarace]

I always wanted to say to foreigners, don't try to be one of us as you can never truly be one, this also apply to any cultures in the world. Keep your space, this also allow you to keep your "foreigner priviledge". For the language, I believe locals are all expect that you cannot speak Thai, so no one really going to make you speak Thai or learn and it's okay to just bring translator everywhere. Thai means Free, live as you see fit, enjoy your stay and enjoy your life(doesn't mean you can go and smack people around). Yes, I am Thai and I do like Vietnam girls so much. They are most gorgeous girls in the world.

[@chickennugget3362]

I live in England where you can be locked up for not being politically far left. I work in IT and am seriously considering being a digital nomad and moving to Thailand. This was an interesting perspective. Thanks